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Technique: Cloissoné
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

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

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

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Brass, Enamel

A Chinese Bronze Cloisonné Enamel Incense Burner, 19th Century
A Chinese Bronze Cloisonné Enamel Incense Burner, 19th Century

A Chinese Bronze Cloisonné Enamel Incense Burner, 19th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Chinese Bronze Cloisonné Enamel Incense Burner, 19th Century Description: This incense burner is characterized by its tripod form, standing on three legs with vivid enamel colors ...

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Bronze

A Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Vases, Late 19th Century
A Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Vases, Late 19th Century

A Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Vases, Late 19th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Vases, 19th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Description: Each on rolled foot with undulating standard rising to a tape...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cloissoné Furniture

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Bronze

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

Chinese Cloisonne Covered Chicken Box
Chinese Cloisonne Covered Chicken Box

Chinese Cloisonne Covered Chicken Box

Located in Pasadena, CA

These are two very detailed cloisonne boxes in the form of nesting chickens.** The principal color of one box is a pale green; the second box is a traditional Chinese turquoise. The ...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass

Cloisonné Enamel Vase, Ming-Qing Dynasty
Cloisonné Enamel Vase, Ming-Qing Dynasty

Cloisonné Enamel Vase, Ming-Qing Dynasty

Located in seoul, KR

This cylindrical cloisonné vessel is made with a brass body filled with turquoise-toned enamels that are fired to create a vivid, multi-colored surface. The exterior is densely decor...

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15th Century and Earlier East Asian Ming Antique Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Bronze, 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

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Bronze

Japanese Art Nouveau Decorative Cloisonné Vase w/Birds & Fish, Circa 1900
Japanese Art Nouveau Decorative Cloisonné Vase w/Birds & Fish, Circa 1900

Japanese Art Nouveau Decorative Cloisonné Vase w/Birds & Fish, Circa 1900

Located in New York, NY

Japanese Art Nouveau Decorative Vase with Birds & Fish, Ca. 1900 Cloisonné Late Meiji Period Circa 1900 DIMENSIONS Height: 20.5 in (52.07 cm) Diameter: 10 in (25.4 cm) ABOUT A fi...

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1890s Japanese Art Nouveau Antique Cloissoné Furniture

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Metal

Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Table Lamps
Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Table Lamps

Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Table Lamps

Located in London, GB

An exceptional pair of early 20th century Chinese Canton enamel vases, each decorated throughout with wonderful flowers and foliage, now mounted as lamps with hand gilded turned base...

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20th Century Chinese Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Enamel

Enamel cloissoné and gilt bronze inkwell. France, late 19th century.
Enamel cloissoné and gilt bronze inkwell. France, late 19th century.

Enamel cloissoné and gilt bronze inkwell. France, late 19th century.

Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

Enamel cloissoné and gilt bronze inkwell. France, late 19th century.

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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Chinese Qing Cloisonné Bronze Opium Caddy Set
Chinese Qing Cloisonné Bronze Opium Caddy Set

Chinese Qing Cloisonné Bronze Opium Caddy Set

Located in Toledo, OH

Chinese Qing opium caddy set includes burner and tray with 6 dishes. Cloisonné set in bronze with blue enamel interior, foo dog lion handle. Intricate fl...

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Late 19th Century Antique Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Bronze

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

Late 19th Century Cloisonne Mantel Clock, circa 1870-1890
Late 19th Century Cloisonne Mantel Clock, circa 1870-1890

Late 19th Century Cloisonne Mantel Clock, circa 1870-1890

Located in Greven, DE

French mantel clock with cloisonné inlays Paris Gilt bronze, enamel, movement by E. Gaillot, Paris c. 1880 Dimensions: H 32 × W 23 × D 15 cm Description: Elaborately designed mant...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Cloissoné Furniture

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Bronze, Enamel

Late 19th C. French Ormolu Champlevé Enameled Clock Garniture Set by Japy Frères
Late 19th C. French Ormolu Champlevé Enameled Clock Garniture Set by Japy Frères

Late 19th C. French Ormolu Champlevé Enameled Clock Garniture Set by Japy Frères

By Japy Frères

Located in North Miami, FL

Late 19th century french gilt bronze/ormolu cloisonné champlevé enameled mantle clock garniture set by Japy Frères By: Japy Frères Material: bronze, enamel, glass, metal, ormolu, paint, cork Technique: cast, champlevé, cloissoné, cold-painted, enameled, gilt, hand-painted, metalwork, molded Dimensions: 6 in x 19.5 in x 15 in Date: late 19th century, circa 1890 Style: Napoleon III, Rococo Revival, Neoclassicism, Louis XVI, Empire Place of origin: France The Japy family is a french industrial dynasty originally from Beaucourt in the Territoire de Belfort. They owned the second largest french company in terms of capital during the Second Empire. Its influential members left their mark on the french industrial landscape through numerous innovations, particularly in clockmaking, typewriters and pumps, as well as in labor organization and workers' social life in the 19th century. This magnificent late 19th century french mantle clock garniture, work of the eminent Japy family, radiates the opulent decorative style of the Rococo Revival. A four glass...

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

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

Lovely Millefiori Antique 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

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

F. Barbedienne, Orientalist Chandelier, France, circa 1880
F. Barbedienne, Orientalist Chandelier, France, circa 1880

F. Barbedienne, Orientalist Chandelier, France, circa 1880

By Ferdinand Barbedienne

Located in PARIS, FR

Elegant gilded bronze and polychrome cloisonné enamels chandelier with a single central light, connected to an enameled star-shaped ceiling canopy by chains that support an openwork ...

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1880s French Antique Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Black Goldstone Dragon Vase
Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Black Goldstone Dragon Vase

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Black Goldstone Dragon Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Chinese enamel vase. The vase has a globular shaped body with a long narrow neck with a fluted mouth. The exterior of the ware is adorned with a polychrome enamel design representi...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Enamel

Antique Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Porcelain Jardiniere, Circa 1870-1880.
Antique Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Porcelain Jardiniere, Circa 1870-1880.

Antique Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Porcelain Jardiniere, Circa 1870-1880.

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Porcelain Jardiniere, Circa 1870-1880. Vibrant yellow piece mounted on a gold bronze stand.

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Enamel

Carré Cloisonné on bronze
Carré Cloisonné on bronze

Carré Cloisonné on bronze

Located in Milano, IT

The “Carré Cloisonné” designed by Giovanna Ferrero Ventimiglia is a precious freestanding design object, where the finely hot enameled plate is set on a fine bronze support The 10 cm...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Pair of Large Cloisonné Enamel Double Gourd Bottle Vases Late Qing Dynasty
Pair of Large Cloisonné Enamel Double Gourd Bottle Vases Late Qing Dynasty

Pair of Large Cloisonné Enamel Double Gourd Bottle Vases Late Qing Dynasty

Located in Islamabad, PK

A Pair Of Large Cloisonne´ Enamel Double Gourd Bottle Vases Late Qing Dynasty, 19th century The Chinese bottle vases are made of porcelain with an intr...

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Metal, Enamel

19th Century Trophy Form French Champleve and Cloisonne Vase with Cover
19th Century Trophy Form French Champleve and Cloisonne Vase with Cover

19th Century Trophy Form French Champleve and Cloisonne Vase with Cover

Located in New York, NY

Magnificent and very large (23 inch tall) antique (19th century) trophy form vase or urn with cover, finely crafted from bronze with body and lid featuring multi-colored floral and a...

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Late 19th Century French Beaux Arts Antique Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Bronze, 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

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

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

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Copper, Enamel

Ceramic and Cloissoné vase, China, early 20th Century.
Ceramic and Cloissoné vase, China, early 20th Century.

Ceramic and Cloissoné vase, China, early 20th Century.

Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

Ceramic and Cloissoné vase, China, early 20th Century.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

life-size Chinese cloisonné vase
life-size Chinese cloisonné vase

life-size Chinese cloisonné vase

Located in New York, NY

wooden stand/base shown in photographs is not included with this vase; vase decorated with multicolor floral motif

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Late 20th Century Chinese Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Cloisonné Laquered Box
Cloisonné Laquered Box

Cloisonné Laquered Box

Located in Milano, IT

Designed by Giovanna Ferrero Ventimiglia and handcrafted in Italy, the Cloisonné Box represents the perfect equation between two aesthetically impactful elements: the lacquer finish ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Enamel

A cloisonné vase with a composition of irises and aquatic plants
A cloisonné vase with a composition of irises and aquatic plants

A cloisonné vase with a composition of irises and aquatic plants

Located in Milano, IT

A cloisonné vase in polychrome enamels and silver wires, of slender form, decorated with a dense composition of aquatic flowers and irises. The irises rise gracefully among the gree...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Enamel

Japanese Cloisonné Vase
Japanese Cloisonné Vase

Japanese Cloisonné Vase

Located in Lyndhurst, NJ

Japanese cloisonné vase with a green background decorated with roses and ginbari foil basse-taile bamboo designs and patterning and silver trim.

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1920s Vintage Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Glass

Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Cats
Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Cats

Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Cats

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Pair of Chinese cloisonné or enamel on copper cats in a familiar stalking pose decorated with symbolic biomorphic designs over an alluring blue background.

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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

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

A silver wire cloisonné vase with wisteria on a midnight blue ground, signed Ota
A silver wire cloisonné vase with wisteria on a midnight blue ground, signed Ota

A silver wire cloisonné vase with wisteria on a midnight blue ground, signed Ota

Located in Milano, IT

A Japanese cloisonné enamel vase with wisteria, worked with fine silver wires on a midnight blue ground, signed Ota Hyozo. From the shoulder descend long clusters of wisteria (fuji) ...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Enamel

Japanese lantern in cast iron decorated with colourfull enameled champleve.
Japanese lantern in cast iron decorated with colourfull enameled champleve.

Japanese lantern in cast iron decorated with colourfull enameled champleve.

Located in PARIS, FR

Tall hexagonal lantern in bronze with a blue, red and green enamel openwork with stylized lotus flower motives. The shaft has a nice brown patina. The base is decorated with taotie m...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Large Meiji Period Brass and Cloisonné Enamel Casket
Large Meiji Period Brass and Cloisonné Enamel Casket

Large Meiji Period Brass and Cloisonné Enamel Casket

Located in London, GB

A large Meiji period brass and cloisonné enamel casket Japanese, Late 19th Century Height 20cm, width 35.5cm, depth 22cm This beautiful piece is a Japanese casket...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Furniture

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Brass, Enamel

Antique Chinese Dragon Cloisonné Enamel Round Lidded Box 19th Century CO#02
Antique Chinese Dragon Cloisonné Enamel Round Lidded Box 19th Century CO#02

Antique Chinese Dragon Cloisonné Enamel Round Lidded Box 19th Century CO#02

Located in Norton, MA

Antique Chinese cloisonné enamel round box with lid depicting flying dragons chasing fireballs. Yellow base and dark dragon color are applied, and 3 compartments are inside. From the...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Copper

A Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Turquoise Blue Ground Vases w/ Taotie Masks
A Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Turquoise Blue Ground Vases w/ Taotie Masks

A Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Turquoise Blue Ground Vases w/ Taotie Masks

Located in New York, NY

A pair of Chinese cloisonné enamel vases with turquoise blue ground and taotie mask decoration, early 20th century. The vases are constructed in baluster form with wide flared rims and feature characteristic cloisonné work with multicolored enamels set within gilt copper wires. The decoration is applied over a bronze body, visible at the rims and foot rings, consistent with cloisonné. Each vase is decorated in horizontal registers centered around bands of large taotie masks in multicolored enamel, rendered in symmetrical profiles and outlined in copper cloisons. These taotie motifs alternate in color, including deep red, cobalt blue, olive green, and purple tones. The central band is bordered by narrower friezes of ruyi-heads, leiwen (thunder) patterns, stylized floral elements, and eye motifs framed by archaistic triangular lappets. Around the shoulders, a chevron band of lanceolate leaf motifs with white floral emblems is set above additional stylized animal mask motifs featuring eyes and horns. The flared necks are further decorated with mirrored scrollwork and smaller taotie devices on a turquoise leiwen ground, terminating in a ruyi band along the interior and exterior of the rim. These vases are representative of late Qing cloisonné production, which emphasized large-format vessels with elaborate archaistic ornamentation inspired by Shang and Zhou bronze...

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1920s Chinese Qing Vintage Cloissoné Furniture

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Brass, Enamel

Elegant pair of Sèvres-style porcelain vases
Elegant pair of Sèvres-style porcelain vases

Elegant pair of Sèvres-style porcelain vases

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Elegant pair of Sèvres-style porcelain vases, crafted in France circa 1900, Napoleon III These vases are finely hand-painted with detailed gallant scenes on the front and landscapes ...

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Early 1900s French Napoleon III Antique 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

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Stone, Jade, Metal, Enamel

A Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Baluster Vases, Late 19th Century
A Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Baluster Vases, Late 19th Century

A Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Baluster Vases, Late 19th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Baluster Vases, Late 19th Century Each of baluster form with an everted lip and trumpet neck descending to broad shoulders and a flared base, the enamelw...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Large Chinese Hardstone Flower Tree Model in a Cloisonné Enamel Pot
Large Chinese Hardstone Flower Tree Model in a Cloisonné Enamel Pot

Large Chinese Hardstone Flower Tree Model in a Cloisonné Enamel Pot

Located in London, GB

Large Chinese hardstone flower tree model in a cloisonné enamel pot Chinese, 20th Century Height 44cm, width 35cm, depth 21cm This impressive flower tree model, crafted from an ass...

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20th Century Chinese Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Stone, Agate, Quartz, Metal, Enamel

Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Floral Vase
Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Floral Vase

Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Floral Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese Meiji era cloisonne enamel vase. The vases has a baluster shaped body. Features blue medallions adorned with enameled floral and bird motifs. Medallions are on a ...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Furniture

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Enamel

Japanese Cloisonne Vase Butterflies Black Ground 1920s-30s Manner of Ando
Japanese Cloisonne Vase Butterflies Black Ground 1920s-30s Manner of Ando

Japanese Cloisonne Vase Butterflies Black Ground 1920s-30s Manner of Ando

Located in Long Island City, NY

A superb Japanese cloisonné enamel vase attributed to the Ando workshop, dating from the 1920s to 1930s. The vase features a striking deep black ground, beautifully contrasted by viv...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Cloissoné Furniture

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Enamel

Early 20th Century Chinese Cloisonne Enameled Tripod Censor/Incense Burner
Early 20th Century Chinese Cloisonne Enameled Tripod Censor/Incense Burner

Early 20th Century Chinese Cloisonne Enameled Tripod Censor/Incense Burner

Located in Pomona, CA

Museum Quality Chinese Champleve Cloisonné Incense burner of monumental size standing on a wonderful carved hardwood base. Gilt brass with enamel decoration, reclining elephant with ...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Copper

19th Century French Brass & Champleve Cross with Holy Water Font on Green Marble
19th Century French Brass & Champleve Cross with Holy Water Font on Green Marble

19th Century French Brass & Champleve Cross with Holy Water Font on Green Marble

Located in Dallas, TX

This colorful marble and brass cross with holy water recipient was created in France, circa 1880. The antique cross features beautiful, intricate cloisonné work with enamel, stone an...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Cloissoné Furniture

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Multi-gemstone, Marble, Brass

Vintage Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Floral Vase with Brass Trim
Vintage Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Floral Vase with Brass Trim

Vintage Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Floral Vase with Brass Trim

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a table, shelf, or buffet with this vibrant cloisonné enamel vase, crafted in China circa 1980. The elegant baluster form is richly decorated with blooming lotus flowers and...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Cloissoné Furniture

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Multi-gemstone, Brass

Cloisonné Box- Bubinga wood
Cloisonné Box- Bubinga wood

Cloisonné Box- Bubinga wood

Located in Milano, IT

The rectangular Cloisonné Box designed by the Italian artist Giovanna Ferrero Ventimiglia is a stunning piece crafted from rich bubinga wood, showcasing a deliberately textured finis...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Enamel

Japanese Plique-a-Jour Cloisonne Vase
Japanese Plique-a-Jour Cloisonne Vase

Japanese Plique-a-Jour Cloisonne Vase

Located in Brisbane, QLD

This plique-a-jour cloisonne vase is an exceptional example of Japanese craftsmanship from the tail end of the Meiji period (1868-1912). The most ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cloissoné Furniture

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Metal

pair of Chinese cloisonné bottle vases
pair of Chinese cloisonné bottle vases

pair of Chinese cloisonné bottle vases

Located in New York, NY

floral motif on yellow ground

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Late 20th Century Chinese Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Chinese cloisonné square-shaped vase
Chinese cloisonné square-shaped vase

Chinese cloisonné square-shaped vase

Located in New York, NY

archaistic motif on blue ground

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Late 20th Century Chinese Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Metal

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

Cloisonné Vase with Silver Mounted, Japan, circa 1900
Cloisonné Vase with Silver Mounted, Japan, circa 1900

Cloisonné Vase with Silver Mounted, Japan, circa 1900

Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

Cloisonné vase with silver mounted. Japan, circa 1900.

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Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Silver, Enamel

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. 

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