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Technique: Cloissoné
Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Blossoming Wisteria Tree
Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Blossoming Wisteria Tree

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Blossoming Wisteria Tree

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese, late Meiji period, enamel over brass vase. The vase has an amphora shaped body and a tall narrow neck. The ware is enameled with a polychrome image of wisteria b...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Rare Antique Japanese Bronze Vase with Temple Mark on the Underside, 19th C.
Rare Antique Japanese Bronze Vase with Temple Mark on the Underside, 19th C.

Rare Antique Japanese Bronze Vase with Temple Mark on the Underside, 19th C.

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Antique Japanese Bronze Vase With a Temple Mark on the underside Japan Rare Additional information: Material: Bronze, Cloisonne & Metal Region of Origin: China Period: 19th century ...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th-Century Chinese Cloisonne Calligraphy Brush
Early 20th-Century Chinese Cloisonne Calligraphy Brush

Early 20th-Century Chinese Cloisonne Calligraphy Brush

Located in Pomona, CA

This is Chinese Calligraphy Brush, specifically featuring a cloisonné handle. The handle is crafted with cloisonné enamel, a decorative technique involving the fusion of colored glass pastes into compartments (cloisons) formed by wires on a metal base, resulting in intricate floral patterns as seen in the image. Used for traditional Chinese calligraphy and Sumi-e painting...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Copper

Antique Meiji Period Japanese Wall Dish Bronze Cloisonne Flowers Ito Yusaburo
Antique Meiji Period Japanese Wall Dish Bronze Cloisonne Flowers Ito Yusaburo

Antique Meiji Period Japanese Wall Dish Bronze Cloisonne Flowers Ito Yusaburo

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely and beautifully made piece with different kinds of flowers and butterflies on a blue base. This piece is made by a talented artist, Ito Yusaburo. The bottom mark. Cloisonné ...

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Large Chinese Cloisonné Vases, 20th century
Pair of Large Chinese Cloisonné Vases, 20th century

Pair of Large Chinese Cloisonné Vases, 20th century

Located in New York, NY

floral motif on blue ground; wooden bases are included with these vases; approximate overall measurements (with base): 28.75in(H) x 14in(diameter), vase only (approximate measurement...

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1960s Chinese Vintage Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Baluster Vases
Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Baluster Vases

Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Baluster Vases

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Fine pair of early 20th century Chinese enamel cloisonné vases. The baluster form bodies are decorated with intricate foliate and vine patterns almost in an arabesque style design wi...

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20th Century Chinese Qing Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Cloisonne Censer Ding Lidded Incense Burner 1870
Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Cloisonne Censer Ding Lidded Incense Burner 1870

Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Cloisonne Censer Ding Lidded Incense Burner 1870

Located in Portland, OR

A fine antique 19th century Chinese cloisonne ding shaped lidded censer/incense burner on stand, circa 1870. The twin handled censer having a gilded foo dog finial to the lid, the li...

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1870s Chinese Qing Antique Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Mid-20th Century Vintage Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Ginger Jars
Mid-20th Century Vintage Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Ginger Jars

Mid-20th Century Vintage Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Ginger Jars

Located in Stamford, CT

A beautiful pair of Mid 20th Century Chinese cloisonné enamel lidded ginger jars. These jars are crafted using the cloisonné technique, which involves creating compartments (cloison...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Enamel

Cranes as Candlestick Prickets
Cranes as Candlestick Prickets

Cranes as Candlestick Prickets

Located in New York, NY

Pair Chinese Cloisonne Cranes as Candlestick Prickets This darling pair of cloisonné crane pricket candlesticks would be the perfect addition ...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Enamel

Antique Chinese Cloisonné Llama Vases, Copper & Gilt, Circa 1920
Antique Chinese Cloisonné Llama Vases, Copper & Gilt, Circa 1920

Antique Chinese Cloisonné Llama Vases, Copper & Gilt, Circa 1920

Located in Basildon, GB

Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Llama Vases, they are decorated with dragon and scroll polychrome pattern.

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1910s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Copper

Chinese Cloisonne Box with Carved Jade Inset Medallion
Chinese Cloisonne Box with Carved Jade Inset Medallion

Chinese Cloisonne Box with Carved Jade Inset Medallion

Located in Stamford, CT

Circa 1900 Chinese box decorated with green, blue, red and yellow floral design set against a white background. The top with a carved white jade floral medallion. The apple green ena...

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Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Jade, Brass

Japanese Ombre Cloisonné Enameled Vase
Japanese Ombre Cloisonné Enameled Vase

Japanese Ombre Cloisonné Enameled Vase

Located in Malibu, CA

Cloisonné enameled bud vase delicately trimmed with contrasting blonde enamel scallop pattern on the top & bottom. The aqua in ombre with gradual subtle tones. A very rare piece....

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Antique Bronze Vase Cloisonné Japan Meiji 19th Century Japanese
Antique Bronze Vase Cloisonné Japan Meiji 19th Century Japanese

Antique Bronze Vase Cloisonné Japan Meiji 19th Century Japanese

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Absolute top Quality vase with superb decoration of flowers Cloisonné is a way of enamelling an object, (typically made of copper) whereby fine wires are used to delineate the dec...

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Small Chinese Black Cloisonne Box, Late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, China
Small Chinese Black Cloisonne Box, Late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, China

Small Chinese Black Cloisonne Box, Late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, China

Located in Austin, TX

A small and lovely Chinese black ground cloisonne box with peony design, late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, China. The small cloisonne box raised on four bun feet, and decorated with a design of blossoming peony against a black enamel ground inlaid with geometric wire work in the "wan" pattern. The large blooms of peony depicted in pleasing shades of red, pink, and yellow enamel, with leaves of dark and light green enamel. The colored enamels pop against the black cloisonne...

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Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Antique Chinese Hongmu Carved Rosewood and Floral Enamel Cloisonné 2 Tier Table
Antique Chinese Hongmu Carved Rosewood and Floral Enamel Cloisonné 2 Tier Table

Antique Chinese Hongmu Carved Rosewood and Floral Enamel Cloisonné 2 Tier Table

Located in Germantown, MD

Antique Chinese carved rosewood and floral enamel cloisonné two tier side table, flower stand. Refinished rosewood. Measures 12.5" in width, 25" in depth and stands 31.5" tall for th...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Tang Cloissoné Furniture

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Copper, Enamel

Yellow Ground Incense Burner with Flowers and Birds Cloisonné Enamel Meiji Era
Yellow Ground Incense Burner with Flowers and Birds Cloisonné Enamel Meiji Era

Yellow Ground Incense Burner with Flowers and Birds Cloisonné Enamel Meiji Era

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Top quality incense burner Meiji era (1868-1912), 19th century Additional information: Material: Bronze & Metal Primary Material: Bronze & Cloisonne Region of Origin: Japan Period: ...

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Antique Pair of Russian Silver Gilt Enamel Cloisonné Salts Spoons St. Petersburg
Antique Pair of Russian Silver Gilt Enamel Cloisonné Salts Spoons St. Petersburg

Antique Pair of Russian Silver Gilt Enamel Cloisonné Salts Spoons St. Petersburg

Located in Portland, OR

A good pair of antique Russian Imperial silver-gilt & cloisonné enamel salts and spoons, St. Petersburg, circa 1908. The salts of circular form and are finely decorated with multi-c...

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Early 1900s Russian Baltic Antique Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Grey Ground Vase with Flowers and Prunus Cloisonné Enamel Meiji Era, 1868-1912
Grey Ground Vase with Flowers and Prunus Cloisonné Enamel Meiji Era, 1868-1912

Grey Ground Vase with Flowers and Prunus Cloisonné Enamel Meiji Era, 1868-1912

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Top quality vase Meiji era (1868-1912), 19th century Additional information: Material: Bronze, Cloisonne & Metal Region of Origin: Japan Period: 19th century Japan Dynasty Period: M...

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Furniture

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Bronze

Contemporary Tear Drop Cloisonné Vase in Verde Grass Design by Robert Kuo
Contemporary Tear Drop Cloisonné Vase in Verde Grass Design by Robert Kuo

Contemporary Tear Drop Cloisonné Vase in Verde Grass Design by Robert Kuo

By Robert Kuo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Tear Drop Vase (Short) Verde Color Grass Design Cloisonné Glass Enamel Copper Each piece is individually crafted and is unique. The cloisonné technique is an enameling on metal t...

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2010s Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Vintage Mirrored Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Rooster Sculptures
Vintage Mirrored Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Rooster Sculptures

Vintage Mirrored Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Rooster Sculptures

Located in San Diego, CA

A nice vintage mirrored pair of Chinese cloisonné rooster sculptures, circa early 20th century. The sculptures are in very good condition with no d...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Mirrored Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Lidded Bowls with Floral Motif
Mirrored Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Lidded Bowls with Floral Motif

Mirrored Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Lidded Bowls with Floral Motif

Located in San Diego, CA

A nice mirrored pair of Chinese cloisonne lidded bowls with floral motif, circa 1950s. The bowls are in very good condition with no dings or dents and measure 6.5"D x 3.5"H. #2606.

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Large Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Incense Burner Modeled as a Caparisoned Elephant
Large Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Incense Burner Modeled as a Caparisoned Elephant

Large Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Incense Burner Modeled as a Caparisoned Elephant

Located in New York, NY

A large Chinese cloisonné enamel incense burner modeled as a caparisoned elephant on a stepped octagonal base, circa 1880. The body is worked in turquoise ground cloisonné with repea...

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1880s Chinese Qing Antique Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Enamel, Bronze

Antique Cloisonne Enameled Cabinet Vase Early 20thC
Antique Cloisonne Enameled Cabinet Vase Early 20thC

Antique Cloisonne Enameled Cabinet Vase Early 20thC

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Cloisonne Enameled Cabinet Vase, Early 20thC. 5 1/8" x 2 3/4" x 2 3/4". This exquisite antique cloisonné enameled cabinet vase dates to the early 20th century. Featuring ...

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20th Century Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Metal

Column - Bolster - Art Deco Sheath – Mosaic glazed earthenware – 1920s
Column - Bolster - Art Deco Sheath – Mosaic glazed earthenware – 1920s

Column - Bolster - Art Deco Sheath – Mosaic glazed earthenware – 1920s

Located in NAVILLY, FR

Art Deco period presentation stand, entirely covered with glazed earthenware tiles arranged in a mosaic. The structure has a square section barrel, tapering downwards before widen...

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1920s European Art Deco Vintage Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Pearlware

Pair Antique Chinese Blue Cloisonne Vases
Pair Antique Chinese Blue Cloisonne Vases

Pair Antique Chinese Blue Cloisonne Vases

Located in New York, NY

Pair Chinese cloisonne enamel vases with floral designs on blue ground and gilt mounts representing stylized dorsal fins of a dragon.

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1960s Chinese Qing Vintage Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Enamel

Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Cloisonne bowl
Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Cloisonne bowl

Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Cloisonne bowl

Located in Pomona, CA

This Unique Chinese Antique Cloisonné Bowl is the perfect decor piece. With beautiful floral and bird design, it is a majestically hand crafted ...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Metal, Copper

Matching Pair of Chinese Bronze Cloisonné Enameled Vases
Matching Pair of Chinese Bronze Cloisonné Enameled Vases

Matching Pair of Chinese Bronze Cloisonné Enameled Vases

Located in Norton, MA

Pair of Chinese matching Cloisonné Vases, with wide mouth openings, having floral decorations.

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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Copper

Chinese Cloisonné Censer
Chinese Cloisonné Censer

Chinese Cloisonné Censer

Located in New York, NY

decorated with openwork panels, and a mythical bird finial; censer is standing on three boar's head form feet

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Early 20th Century Chinese Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Metal, Enamel

A Chinese Gilt Bronze Cloisonné Incense Burner with Mark, Late 19th Century
A Chinese Gilt Bronze Cloisonné Incense Burner with Mark, Late 19th Century

A Chinese Gilt Bronze Cloisonné Incense Burner with Mark, Late 19th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Chinese Gilt Bronze Cloisonné Incense Burner with Mark, Late 19th Century Description: A square-shaped vessel decorated with floral motifs, including red and yellow flowers agains...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th century large cloisonne enamel elephant
Early 20th century large cloisonne enamel elephant

Early 20th century large cloisonne enamel elephant

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Early 20th century large Chinese cloisonne enamel elephant on stand circa 1900. A real rare decorative piece. Profusely enamelled, modelled carrying a saddle and flaming finial.  I...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Victorian Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Enamel

Large Chinese Hardstone Tree Model with Birds in a Cloisonné Enamel Pot
Large Chinese Hardstone Tree Model with Birds in a Cloisonné Enamel Pot

Large Chinese Hardstone Tree Model with Birds in a Cloisonné Enamel Pot

Located in London, GB

Large Chinese hardstone tree model with birds in a cloisonné enamel pot Chinese, 20th Century Height 42cm, width 31cm, depth 23cm Crafted in 20th century China, this superb objet d...

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20th Century Chinese Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Stone, Jade, Metal, Enamel

Cloisonné Centerpiece, Japan, Late 19th Century
Cloisonné Centerpiece, Japan, Late 19th Century

Cloisonné Centerpiece, Japan, Late 19th Century

Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

Cloisonné centerpiece. Japan, late 19th century. Wood pedestal: 8 cm height. Centerpiece without wood pedestal: 30 cm height.

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Late 19th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Antique Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Vintage Chinese Hand-crafted Cloisonne Vases - a Pair
Vintage Chinese Hand-crafted Cloisonne Vases - a Pair

Vintage Chinese Hand-crafted Cloisonne Vases - a Pair

Located in Pomona, CA

This is a pair of vintage Chinese cloisonné enamel brass vases. The vases feature intricate floral designs of large purple flowers and leaves on a white background with a brown clou...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Copper

Pair of parisian metropolitan chairs 1920
Pair of parisian metropolitan chairs 1920

Pair of parisian metropolitan chairs 1920

Located in Paris, FR

historic french cultural revolution

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1910s French Art Deco Vintage Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Oak

Palace Size Cloisonné Enamel Jardinière/Centerpiece attributed to F. Barbedienne
Palace Size Cloisonné Enamel Jardinière/Centerpiece attributed to F. Barbedienne

Palace Size Cloisonné Enamel Jardinière/Centerpiece attributed to F. Barbedienne

By F. Barbedienne Foundry

Located in New York, NY

Palace Size Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Jardinière/Centerpiece attributed to F. Barbedienne, Paris This monumental 19th-century jardinière is of large scale, composed of a Chinese clois...

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1880s French Chinoiserie Antique Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Monumental Pair of Cloisonné Lided Urn Bowls
Monumental Pair of Cloisonné Lided Urn Bowls

Monumental Pair of Cloisonné Lided Urn Bowls

Located in Miami, FL

A pair of monumental lidded bowls. 20” in diameter, 12” tall with the lid on, 18” once on the wood base. Decorated with flowers and birds on a black background.

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Brass

High Quality Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dragon and Phoenix Bird Vase
High Quality Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dragon and Phoenix Bird Vase

High Quality Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dragon and Phoenix Bird Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

A high quality Japanese Meiji era enamel over copper vase. The urn shaped vase is enameled with polychrome medallions featuring Phoenix bird and dragon designs surrounded by floral a...

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Hayashi School Cloisonné Vase Pair, Meiji Period with Tomobako
Hayashi School Cloisonné Vase Pair, Meiji Period with Tomobako

Hayashi School Cloisonné Vase Pair, Meiji Period with Tomobako

Located in Newark, England

Meiji Period (1868-1912)  From our Japanese collection, we are delighted to present this exceptional pair of Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vases by the Hayashi School, dating to the Mei...

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Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Pair 19th Century French Chinoiserie Cloisonne Bronze Vases
Pair 19th Century French Chinoiserie Cloisonne Bronze Vases

Pair 19th Century French Chinoiserie Cloisonne Bronze Vases

Located in New York, NY

Pair of exceptional antique (late 19th century) French gilt bronze vases in the Chinoiserie style with fine cloisonne enamel designs of flowers on a geometric ground with stylized li...

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Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Low Cabinet with Amber Shargreen Cloisonné Panel by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
Low Cabinet with Amber Shargreen Cloisonné Panel by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition

Low Cabinet with Amber Shargreen Cloisonné Panel by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition

By Robert Kuo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Low cabinet with Amber Shargreen panels Amber cloisonné Elmwood Brass panel lining handmade Each piece is individually crafted and is unique. The cloisonné technique is an en...

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2010s Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Enamel

Early Japanese Silver Wire Cloisonné Box
Early Japanese Silver Wire Cloisonné Box

Early Japanese Silver Wire Cloisonné Box

Located in Rochester, NY

Japanese cloisonné silver wire box. Decorated with peonies and cherry blossoms. Early 20th century.

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Early 20th Century Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Antique Lovely Millefiori Japanese Wall Dish Bronze Flowers Cloisonne, 19th C.
Antique Lovely Millefiori Japanese Wall Dish Bronze Flowers Cloisonne, 19th C.

Antique Lovely Millefiori Japanese Wall Dish Bronze Flowers Cloisonne, 19th C.

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely and beautifully made piece with different kind of flowers and birds on a Pink base. Cloisonné is an enamelling technique in which the pattern is formed by wires soldered to t...

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Antique Chinese Cloisonne Elephant Ginger Jar
Antique Chinese Cloisonne Elephant Ginger Jar

Antique Chinese Cloisonne Elephant Ginger Jar

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Rare and unusual antique Chinese ginger jar handcrafted in a cloisonne technique, decorated with fauna, flora, and tassels on an alluring b...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Metal

Meiji period Cloissone Lamp
Meiji period Cloissone Lamp

Meiji period Cloissone Lamp

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

A beautifully crafted Meiji period cloisonné table lamp featuring exquisitely detailed polychrome enameled mythical beasts, lending an air of mystique and elegance. The vase dates fr...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Brass, Enamel

19th century Chinese cloisonné cup with dragon decoration on wooden stand.
19th century Chinese cloisonné cup with dragon decoration on wooden stand.

19th century Chinese cloisonné cup with dragon decoration on wooden stand.

Located in NANTES, FR

This antique bowl features a beautiful cloisonné technique. Regarding condition, please note that the feet were broken and have been reattached; as a result, the bowl lacks stabilit...

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Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Metal

Large Vintage Chinese Cloisonne Scalloped Rim Bowl, circa 1950's, China
Large Vintage Chinese Cloisonne Scalloped Rim Bowl, circa 1950's, China

Large Vintage Chinese Cloisonne Scalloped Rim Bowl, circa 1950's, China

Located in Austin, TX

A large and attractive vintage Chinese white ground cloisonne scalloped rimmed bowl, mid 20th century, circa 1950's, China. The large vintage cloisonne bowl of generous proportions,...

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1950s Chinese Qing Vintage Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Pair of Chinese Hardstone, Jade and Cloisonné Enamel Flower Tree Models
Pair of Chinese Hardstone, Jade and Cloisonné Enamel Flower Tree Models

Pair of Chinese Hardstone, Jade and Cloisonné Enamel Flower Tree Models

Located in London, GB

Pair of Chinese hardstone, jade and cloisonné enamel flower tree models Chinese, 20th Century Height 24cm, width 18cm, depth 10cm This pair of charming Chinese models depicts flower trees and is crafted from a large array of high quality materials. The flower trees are crafted from jade as well as other hardstones. The leaves are rendered from deep green jade, making the multi-coloured flowers beautifully stand out. The stigma on each flower is represented by several round beads. Some flowers also include additional twisted metal spring detailing. From the metal tree trunk extends a number of wire branches covered in thread. The execution of the models is outstanding as it creates a trompe l ‘oil effect tricking the observer into believing the model is real. Both models are displayed in vivid cloisonné enamel planters...

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20th Century Chinese Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Stone, Jade, Metal, Enamel

Chinese cloisonné censer
Chinese cloisonné censer

Chinese cloisonné censer

Located in New York, NY

floral and archaistic motifs on blue ground

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Late 20th Century Chinese Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Metal

Cloisonné Vases, Lamps, Bowls and Other Furniture and Objects for Sale on 1stDibs

Liven your home with cloisonné vases, bowls, lamps and other objects and furnishings ornamented with lustrous enamel. Technically, enamel is colored glass fused to metal. But that simple description greatly understates the case. Applied using an array of techniques to a wide range of objects, it is one of the most dynamic, and alluring, mediums in the world.

No one knows for sure when or where enameling originated. But, according to the Encyclopedia Britannica, it is widely believed that the decoration on a gold scepter found in a royal Mycenaean tomb at Kourion Kaloriziki, in Cyprus, and dating to the 11th century BC, is a true, early example of the technique.

Between the 6th and 12th centuries AD, cloisonné — in which tiny compartments (cloisons) made by soldering copper filaments to a metal surface are filled with vibrantly hued enamel — had a huge vogue in the Byzantine Empire. By the 7th century, Lombard craftsmen in northern Italy were using enamel to emulate Byzantine objects. In the 12th and 13th centuries, artisans in China imported the technique and made it so much their own that enameled objects have long been associated with Eastern aesthetics and motifs rather than Western ones.

Collectors of authentic antique Chinese furniture and decorative objects know that Ming dynasty-era cloisonné objects are particularly coveted. Although ornamentation was minimal at the time, Ming dynasty furniture often featured carved or painted details of flowers, insects, dragons, fruits and other motifs. As overseas trade expanded, techniques from the West, like cloisonné enamel painting, adorned table screens and other pieces. 

Elaborately decorated Ming-era cloisonné objects and furnishings — vessels and other items featuring lots of vibrant colors and details — are likely to fetch considerable sums at auction, as Chinese cloisonné vases created during the Ming and Qing eras represent a golden age of the country’s furniture design. (Victorian cloisonné is also popular with design enthusiasts.)

Cloisonné wasn’t adopted in Japan until the 1800s. Back then, amid an era of societal and cultural shifts, a bolstered interest in art and design elevated Japanese craft traditions during the Meiji period. European styles like Japonisme appropriated Japanese design while craftsmen in places like Wales and England employed japanning, a varnishing technique that approximated the appearance of lacquer for the surfaces of furnishings.

Today, Meiji-era cloisonné vases or incense burners in good condition are of great interest to collectors of Asian art and furniture produced by the period’s Japanese cloisonné workshops. 

Find cloisonné vases, lighting, decorative bowls and other objects for sale on 1stDibs.