How can I tell if cloisonne is antique?

To tell if cloisonne is antique, check the surface for a smooth finish. Antique pieces were made with more care and precision than modern and knock-off pieces are. Additionally, an antique piece will have more weight to it than a modern example, mainly because many modern pieces are made with resin. Always purchase antique jewelry from a reputable seller to ensure authenticity. Shop a large collection of antique cloisonne from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

How can I tell if my Japanese pottery is antique?

To tell if your Japanese pottery is antique, look for markings, which usually appear on the bottoms of pieces. If you see the word "Nippon," your piece was likely produced between 1891 and 1921, making it an antique. Pieces marked with the words "made in occupied Japan" originated between 1945 and 1952 and are vintage, based on their age. A "made in Japan" marking may indicate a vintage or contemporary piece. If you don't see any of these markings, consult trusted online resources to get a rough idea of when your pottery was produced. Any piece that dates back 100 years or more is antique. Should you encounter difficulty with the dating process, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist you. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Japanese pottery.

Antique Japanese Cloisonne

Enamel Cloisonne Art

Cloisonne Jar

Japanese Silver And Enamel

Japan Copper Vase

Japanese Meiji Period Silver Vase

Blue Cloisonne Vase

Antique Meiji

Black Enamel Vase

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Cloisonne

Materials

Ceramic

A very fine Meiji period cloisonné box and cover with brocade designs, by Hayash

$9,218

Blackground Vase with Flowers and Bird Cloisonné Enamel Meiji Era, 19th C

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

& Metal Primary Material: Bronze & Cloisonne Region of Origin: Japan Period: 19th century Japan Dynasty

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Cloisonne

Materials

Bronze

Blackground Vase with Flowers and Bird Cloisonné Enamel Meiji Era, 19th C

$1,609 Sale Price

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Antique Bronze/Copper Cloisonné Koro Incense Burner with Foo Lion Shape, 19th C.

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Origin: Japan Period: 19th century, 20th century Condition: Some usual age signs like ware and the foo

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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Cloisonne

Materials

Copper

Antique Bronze/Copper Cloisonné Koro Incense Burner with Foo Lion Shape, 19th C.

$898 Sale Price

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Blackground Vase with Flowers Bird Dragon Cloisonné Style Meiji Era, 1868-1912

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Highly interesting vase. We all know the cloisonne vases in this style but this one is from

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Cloisonne

Materials

Bronze

Blackground Vase with Flowers Bird Dragon Cloisonné Style Meiji Era, 1868-1912

$460

Vase with Wisteria Flowers Bird on Dark Red Cloisonné Enamel Meiji Era

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

. Additional information: Material: Bronze, Metal & Cloisonne Region of Origin: Japan Period: 19th century

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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Cloisonne

Materials

Bronze

Vase with Wisteria Flowers Bird on Dark Red Cloisonné Enamel Meiji Era

$1,714 Sale Price

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A Small Vase with Incense Brown Cloisonné Enamel Meiji Era, 1868-1912

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A Small Vase with Incense Brown Cloisonné Enamel Meiji Era, 1868-1912 Top quality piece, lid is

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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Cloisonne

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Bronze

A Small Vase with Incense Brown Cloisonné Enamel Meiji Era, 1868-1912

$484 Sale Price

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A Taisho period cloisonné box and cover with a watermill and Mount Fuji

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A Taisho period cloisonné box and cover with a watermill and Mount Fuji, worked in wire and

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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Cloisonne

Materials

Wire

A Taisho period cloisonné box and cover with a watermill and Mount Fuji

$1,126

Cloisonné Vase by Yukio Tamura Flora Matte White Ground, Early 20th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

to base. Additional information: Material: Bronze & Cloisonne Region of Origin: Japan Period: 20th

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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Cloisonne

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Bronze

Cloisonné Vase by Yukio Tamura Flora Matte White Ground, Early 20th Century

$1,319 Sale Price

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

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

, Cloisonne & Metal Region of Origin: Japan Period: 19th century Japan Dynasty Period: Meiji Period (1867-1912

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Cloisonne

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Bronze

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

$676

Pair of Vases with Flowers and Birds Cloisonné Enamel Meiji Era, 1868-1912

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

& Cloisonne Region of Origin: Japan Period: 19th century Meiji Periode (1867-1912) Condition: Vase 1 with some

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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Cloisonne

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Vases with Flowers and Birds Cloisonné Enamel Meiji Era, 1868-1912

$2,230 Sale Price / set

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Pair of Vases with Wisteria Flowers Goldfish on Green Cloisonné Enamel Meiji

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

flags, so far not known to us what this means in terms of the maker. In Japanese culture Wisteria

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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Cloisonne

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Vases with Wisteria Flowers Goldfish on Green Cloisonné Enamel Meiji

$2,230 Sale Price / set

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Dark Blue Ground Vase with Flowers and Bird Cloisonné Enamel Meiji Era, 19th C

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

& Metal Primary Material: Bronze & Cloisonne Region of Origin: Japan Period: 19th century Japan Dynasty

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Cloisonne

Materials

Bronze

Dark Blue Ground Vase with Flowers and Bird Cloisonné Enamel Meiji Era, 19th C

$3,249

Antique Cloisonne Chinese Patinated Bronze Porcelain Enamel Pole Floor Lamp

Located in Philadelphia, PA

. Antique Cloisonne Chinese/Japanese Patinated Bronze Porcelain Enamel Pole Floor Lamp. Circa Late 19th

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Late 19th Century Chinoiserie Antique Japanese Cloisonne

Materials

Bronze

Antique Cloisonne Chinese Patinated Bronze Porcelain Enamel Pole Floor Lamp

$2,800

Pair of Round Cloisonné Enamel Vases Scene of Bird, Meiji Era 1868-1912

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

information: Material: Bronze & Metal Region of Origin: Japan Period: 19th century Meiji Periode (1867-1912

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Cloisonne

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Round Cloisonné Enamel Vases Scene of Bird, Meiji Era 1868-1912

$4,602 Sale Price / set

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Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Enamel Vase

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very impressive Japanese bronze and cloisonne enamel vase having raised decoration depicting a

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Cloisonne

Materials

Bronze

Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Enamel Vase

$3,823

Pair of 19th C Meiji Bronze Champleve and Cloisonne Enamel Vases Mounted as Lamp

Located in Germantown, MD

A Pair of 19th century Japanese Meiji Bronze Champleve and Cloisonne Enameled Vases Mounted as

Category

Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Cloisonne

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 19th C Meiji Bronze Champleve and Cloisonne Enamel Vases Mounted as Lamp

$3,900 / set

Antique Japanese Ota Tameshiro Meiji Enamel Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique high quality Japanese Meiji cloisonne enamel vase by Ota Tameshiro. Circa the late 19th

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Cloisonne

Materials

Enamel

Antique Japanese Ota Tameshiro Meiji Enamel Vase

$4,800

Pair French Japonisme Ormolu Patinated Bronze Cloisonné Vases Christofle Cie

By Christofle

Located in New York, NY

, inspired by Japanese aesthetics. The combination of cloisonné enamel with finely cast ormolu and patinated

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1880s French Japonisme Antique Japanese Cloisonne

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Pair French Japonisme Ormolu Patinated Bronze Cloisonné Vases Christofle Cie

$68,500 / set

Japanese Antique Silvered Bronze Minogame by Ryūbundō Meiji Period

Located in Newark, England

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING LEGENDARY JAPANESE MINOGAME From our Japanese collection, we’re pleased

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Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Cloisonne

Materials

Silver, Bronze

Japanese Antique Silvered Bronze Minogame by Ryūbundō Meiji Period

$7,647

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Cloissoné Charger, Bowl or Platter

Located in Miami, FL

Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Charger, Bowl or Platter, Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Cloisonne

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Cloissoné Charger, Bowl or Platter

$1,500

Japanese Antique Earthenware Satsuma Vase by Kinkozan Meiji Period

By Kinkozan

Located in Newark, England

commissions, Japanese lacquerware, cloisonné, satsuma ceramics, bronzes, and ivory carvings reached collectors

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Cloisonne

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery

Japanese Antique Earthenware Satsuma Vase by Kinkozan Meiji Period

$26,631

Pr. 19th C. Meiji Japanese Champleve Inset Bronze Vases Signed 21.25"

Located in Atlanta, GA

Japanese, 19th century. This exquisite pair of 19th-century Japanese Champlevé or cloisonne style

Category

19th Century Japanese Chinese Export Antique Japanese Cloisonne

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Pr. 19th C. Meiji Japanese Champleve Inset Bronze Vases Signed 21.25"

$1,996 Sale Price / set

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Pair of Cloisonne Enamel Lamps with Gilt Bronze Mounting, circa 1900

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Pair of cloisonné enamel Japanese style roll shaped lamps with a gilt bronze mounting. Blue

Category

Early 1900s Antique Japanese Cloisonne

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Pair of Cloisonne Enamel Lamps with Gilt Bronze Mounting, circa 1900

$4,855 / set

Pair of Japanese Ando Ginbari Pidgeon Blood Beaker Vases

Located in Lambertville, NJ

A pair of Japanese pigeon blood enamel cloisonné beaker vases with original storage wood box. The

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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Cloisonne

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Pair of Japanese Ando Ginbari Pidgeon Blood Beaker Vases

$2,400 / set

Japanese Meiji Bronze Okimono by Yoshimitsu Depicting a Bear and Alligator

By Saeki Yoshimitsu

Located in Newark, England

ALLIGATOR IN COMBAT. From our Japanese collection, we are pleased to present this exceptional Meiji period

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Cloisonne

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Meiji Bronze Okimono by Yoshimitsu Depicting a Bear and Alligator

$4,916

Large 19c Antique Meiji Period Japanese Wall dish with Quails Bronze Flowers

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

cloisonné, though the Japanese produced large quantities from the mid-19th century, of very high technical

Category

19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Cloisonne

Materials

Porcelain

Large 19c Antique Meiji Period Japanese Wall dish with Quails Bronze Flowers

$2,688 Sale Price

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Antique Meiji Period Japanese Wall Dish with Quails Bronze Flowers, 19th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

cloisonné, though the Japanese produced large quantities from the mid-19th century, of very high technical

Category

19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Cloisonne

Materials

Bronze

Antique Meiji Period Japanese Wall Dish with Quails Bronze Flowers, 19th Century

$1,258 Sale Price

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Antique Japanese Green Flower Vase with Copper in Edo Era, 1860s

Located in Paris, FR

dragon and flowers. This style made with copper is called Shippou in Japanese. The cloisonné technique

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1860s Japanese Antique Japanese Cloisonne

Materials

Copper

Antique Japanese Green Flower Vase with Copper in Edo Era, 1860s

$737 Sale Price

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Japanese Meiji Period Bamboo and Silver Cigar / Cigarette Box with Match Holder

Located in Newark, England

the government through world fairs and Imperial commissions, Japanese lacquerware, cloisonné, satsuma

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Cloisonne

Materials

Silver, Copper

Japanese Meiji Period Bamboo and Silver Cigar / Cigarette Box with Match Holder

$2,389

Perfect Antique Japanese Cloissone Dish Kikumon Flags Calligraphy, ca 1900

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Great piece of cloisonne. Japanese- Russian War period. Japanese imperial plate with the Kikumon

Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Japanese Cloisonne

Materials

Porcelain

Perfect Antique Japanese Cloissone Dish Kikumon Flags Calligraphy, ca 1900

$532 Sale Price

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Japanese cloisonne

Located in New York, NY

18th century Japanese cloisonne.

Category

18th Century and Earlier Japanese Antique Japanese Cloisonne

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Japanese cloisonne

$1,200

Japanese Cloisonné Jardinière

Located in Lincoln, GB

Japanese cloisonné jardinière Measures: Length 26cm, width 5cm, height 9cm A beautiful

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1860s Japanese Antique Japanese Cloisonne

Materials

Metal

Japanese Cloisonné Jardinière

$4,868

Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Vases

Located in New york, NY

Pair of Early 20th Century Japanese Cloisonne Vases with birds and flowers on cobalt blue

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Antique Japanese Cloisonne

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Vases

$900

Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Plaque

Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB

Japanese cloisonné enamel plaque A 19th century Meiji period (1868-1912) Japanese brass and

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Cloisonne

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Plaque

$812

Rare late 19th C Japanese Cloisonne Lamp

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

Beautiful rare Japanese Cloisonne oil lamp now electrified

Category

19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Cloisonne

Rare late 19th C Japanese Cloisonne Lamp

$2,480

Pair of 19th Century Japanese Cloisonné Censors

Located in New york, NY

Pair of 19th century Japanese cloisonné censors with reticulated tops in a grape-like pattern.

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Antique Japanese Cloisonne

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Pair of 19th Century Japanese Cloisonné Censors

$1,200

Matched Pair of Japanese Cloisonné Vases

Located in New York, NY

A matched pair of Japanese cloisonne vases in exactly the same shape and size, but with different

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Cloisonne

Materials

Metal

Matched Pair of Japanese Cloisonné Vases

$3,400 / set

Monumental Japanese Cloisonné Meiji Charger

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

Monumental Japanese cloisonné (shippo, ???) Meiji Charger, (circa 1870) A very large and

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Cloisonne

Materials

Metal

Monumental Japanese Cloisonné Meiji Charger

$9,500

19th Century, Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Teapot - Meiji Period

Located in London, GB

A Japanese cloisonne teapot with what appears to be birds and snake motifs. Height 15cm x9.5cm

Category

19th Century Japanese Other Antique Japanese Cloisonne

Materials

Enamel

19th Century, Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Teapot - Meiji Period

$2,048

French Japonisme Ormolu-Mounted Japanese Cloisonné Cachepot

Located in Seattle, WA

A French Japonisme ormolu-mounted Japanese cloisonné cachepot The cloisonne body having bird

Category

19th Century French Japonisme Antique Japanese Cloisonne

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

French Japonisme Ormolu-Mounted Japanese Cloisonné Cachepot

$1,495

Japanese Cloisonne Vase Table Lamp

Located in New York, NY

Japanese cloisonne vase fitted as an electric table lamp. The bulbous vase form with tall narrow

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Cloisonne

Japanese Cloisonne Vase Table Lamp

$950

Antique 19th Century Japanese Cloisonne Vase

Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech

Antique 19th century Japanese cloisonne vase. Made of brass/bronze with enamel, gilt and stone

Category

19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Cloisonne

Materials

Stone, Brass, Bronze, Enamel

Antique 19th Century Japanese Cloisonne Vase

$266

Pair of Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vases

Located in London, GB

A pair of Japanese cloisonné enamel vases of slightly compressed tapering form. They are heavily

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Cloisonne

Materials

Enamel

Pair of Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vases

$2,458 / set

Antique Early 20th Century Japanese Cloisonne Vase

Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech

Antique early 20th century Japanese cloisonne vase. Made of brass/bronze with enamel, gilt and

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Cloisonne

Materials

Stone, Brass, Bronze, Enamel

Antique Early 20th Century Japanese Cloisonne Vase

$266

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Ginbari Vase on Silver Stand

By Aubusson Manufacture

Located in Canterbury, GB

Antique Japanese Cloisonne vase. Produced in the Ginbari technique, depicting a sprig of fruits

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Cloisonne

Materials

Silver

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Ginbari Vase on Silver Stand

$1,222

A Large Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Baluster Vase, (Made in the Meiji Period)

Located in London, GB

Large Japanese cloisonné enamel baluster vase, Meiji period. Measures: Height 116 cm x 50 cm.

Category

19th Century Japanese Other Antique Japanese Cloisonne

Materials

Enamel

A Large Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Baluster Vase, (Made in the Meiji Period)

$24,582

Japanese Cloisonné Plate, 1880

Located in Moncalvo, IT

Beautifully intact and well decorated Japanese plate.

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Cloisonne

Materials

Metal

Japanese Cloisonné Plate, 1880

$1,539

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase – Namikawa Yasuyuki

Located in Christchurch, GB

As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this striking Meiji

Category

19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Cloisonne

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase – Namikawa Yasuyuki

$46,160

19th Century Japanese Cloisonné Lidded Jar

Located in New York, NY

A large Japanese 19th century lidded cloisonné jar with panels of design featuring owl, irises and

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Japanese Cloisonne

Materials

Metal

19th Century Japanese Cloisonné Lidded Jar

$1,000

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Scent Bottle – Namikawa Yasuyuki

Located in Christchurch, GB

increasingly scarce piece of Japanese enamel from the golden age of cloisonne manufacture and carrying the

Category

19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Cloisonne

Materials

Enamel, Wire

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Scent Bottle – Namikawa Yasuyuki

$16,866

Fine Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase – Namikawa Yasuyuki

Located in Christchurch, GB

As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this fine quality Meiji

Category

19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Cloisonne

Materials

Silver, Enamel, Wire

Fine Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase – Namikawa Yasuyuki

$39,946

Mid-Late 19th Century, Japanese Cloisonné Bronze Censor

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

, white, red, green and yellow enamel filled recesses or cloisonné. A similar example can be seen at

Category

1880s Japanese Antique Japanese Cloisonne

Mid-Late 19th Century, Japanese Cloisonné Bronze Censor

$3,851

Decorative Japanese Cloisonne Vase with Unusual Peacock Handles

Located in Houston, TX

This gorgeous vase has an inverted baluster shape with unique peacock head handles and lovely floral decoration. The piece is of a nice size and scale to be used in many locations an...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Cloisonne

Decorative Japanese Cloisonne Vase with Unusual Peacock Handles

$225

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Bottle Vase – Namikawa Yasuyuki (1845-1927)

Located in Christchurch, GB

As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this most exquisite Meiji

Category

19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Cloisonne

Materials

Gold, Silver, Enamel

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Bottle Vase – Namikawa Yasuyuki (1845-1927)

$34,620

A Large probably Japanese Cloisonné Charger from Meiji Period

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

decorated to the centre with butterflies, the well with shaped panels of flowers reserved on a geometrical ground.

Category

19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Cloisonne

A Large probably Japanese Cloisonné Charger from Meiji Period

$5,329

Pair of Japanese Cloisonné from the Later Meiji Period

Located in Bordeaux, FR

the large size of this pair of cloisonnés make this two plates a very elegant decoration objects.

Category

Late 19th Century Asian Antique Japanese Cloisonne

Materials

Metal

Pair of Japanese Cloisonné from the Later Meiji Period

$5,921

Meji Period Japanese Cloisonné Porcelain Tea Caddy Jiki Shippo with Li

Located in Ettlingen, Baden-Wurttemberg

Enamel cloisonneé on porcelain (jiki shippo) tea caddy having rare earth colors and design. The jiki shippo technique imitates tree back. The lacquered surface of black and brown, w...

Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Japanese Cloisonne

Materials

Porcelain, Lacquer

Meji Period Japanese Cloisonné Porcelain Tea Caddy Jiki Shippo with Li

$888

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Antique Japanese Cloisonne For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique Japanese cloisonne for your home. An antique Japanese cloisonne — often made from metal, enamel and bronze — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the antique Japanese cloisonne you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique Japanese cloisonne is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Nouveau, Art Deco and Victorian styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique Japanese cloisonne over the years, but those crafted by Ando Jubei, Hayashi Kodenji Studio and Japanese School are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Japanese Cloisonne?

Prices for an antique Japanese cloisonne start at $77 and top out at $102,083 with the average selling for $1,837.

Questions About Antique Japanese Cloisonne

How can I tell if cloisonne is antique?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
To tell if cloisonne is antique, check the surface for a smooth finish. Antique pieces were made with more care and precision than modern and knock-off pieces are. Additionally, an antique piece will have more weight to it than a modern example, mainly because many modern pieces are made with resin. Always purchase antique jewelry from a reputable seller to ensure authenticity. Shop a large collection of antique cloisonne from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
How can I tell if my Japanese pottery is antique?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
To tell if your Japanese pottery is antique, look for markings, which usually appear on the bottoms of pieces. If you see the word "Nippon," your piece was likely produced between 1891 and 1921, making it an antique. Pieces marked with the words "made in occupied Japan" originated between 1945 and 1952 and are vintage, based on their age. A "made in Japan" marking may indicate a vintage or contemporary piece. If you don't see any of these markings, consult trusted online resources to get a rough idea of when your pottery was produced. Any piece that dates back 100 years or more is antique. Should you encounter difficulty with the dating process, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist you. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Japanese pottery.