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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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Cloisonne

Materials

Enamel

A Fine quality Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Box In Sosuke Style, Attr to Ando.

$1,775

Antique Pair of Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Goldstone Phoenix Bird Vas

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of symmetrical antique Japanese, late Meiji era, enamel over brass vases. The exteriors of

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Late 19th Century Czech Antique Japanese Cloisonne

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Antique Pair of Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Goldstone Phoenix Bird Vas

$6,000 / set

Pair of Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vases Geometric Pattern In the Manner of Gotō

Located in Long Island City, NY

A refined pair of Japanese Meiji-period cloisonné enamel vases, worked in the manner of Gotō

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Cloisonne

Materials

Enamel

Pair of Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vases Geometric Pattern In the Manner of Gotō

$4,500 / set

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Silver Wire Koro Censer Bird in Cherry B

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese copper tripod incense burner of Koro type with silver wire cloisonne enamel

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Cloisonne

Materials

Enamel, Silver

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Silver Wire Koro Censer Bird in Cherry B

$1,500 Sale Price

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Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Gold Stone Enamel Covered Jar with Dragon and C

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese, late Meiji era, covered enamel over brass pot or box. The body of the ware is

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Cloisonne

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Gold Stone Enamel Covered Jar with Dragon and C

$2,800

Large Pair of Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vases of Birds Flying Over Cherry Blosso

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of large antique Japanese Meiji Era enamel over brass vases attributed to Hayashi Kodenji

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Cloisonne

Materials

Enamel, Brass

Large Pair of Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vases of Birds Flying Over Cherry Blosso

$6,000 / set

Rare Large Pair of Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Lobbed Vases with Dra

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of rare antique Japanese, early Meiji era, enamel over gilt copper vases. Each vase has a

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Cloisonne

Materials

Enamel

Rare Large Pair of Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Lobbed Vases with Dra

$24,000

Large Pair Of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Wireless Vases Mt Fuji Sun Set

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of antique Japanese Meiji Era wireless cloisonne or musen shippo vases. The vases have a

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Cloisonne

Materials

Enamel

Large Pair Of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Wireless Vases Mt Fuji Sun Set

$12,000 / set

A Pair of Meiji Era Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Cherry Blossom and Geometric Patte

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of antique Japanese copper vases with cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji period, before

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Cloisonne

Materials

Enamel, Copper

A Pair of Meiji Era Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Cherry Blossom and Geometric Patte

$12,000 / set

Large Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase of Birds in a Garden

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of large symmetrical antique Japanese Meiji period enamel over brass vases. Each vase has an

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Cloisonne

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Large Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase of Birds in a Garden

$8,000 / set

Rare High Quality Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Dragons and Hoho

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of high quality symmetrical Japanese, Meiji era, enamel over brass vases. Each vase has an

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Cloisonne

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Rare High Quality Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Dragons and Hoho

$8,000 / set

Rare Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Silver Wire White Enamel Vase with Birds and Flowe

Located in Long Island City, NY

A rare small Japanese, late Ming dynasty, silver wire white enamel vase. The vase has an amphora

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Cloisonne

Materials

Enamel, Silver

Rare Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Silver Wire White Enamel Vase with Birds and Flowe

$3,500

A High Quality Pair of Meiji Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Wisteria and Bird

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of antique Japanese Meiji period vases, each features a midnight blue ground and is

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Cloisonne

Materials

Enamel

A High Quality Pair of Meiji Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Wisteria and Bird

$8,500 / set

Pair of Large 19th Century Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Blue Ground Enamel Vases Cra

Located in Long Island City, NY

A large pair of Japanese Meiji Period Blue-Ground Cloisonne enamel vases, 19th century. Very nice

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Late 19th Century Unknown Meiji Antique Japanese Cloisonne

Materials

Enamel

Pair of Large 19th Century Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Blue Ground Enamel Vases Cra

$25,000

Pair Of Japanese Meiji Era Cloisonne Vases

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Pair of Japanese cloisonné vases with fine traditional form decorated with dragons and demons

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Cloisonne

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Pair Of Japanese Meiji Era Cloisonne Vases

$1,400 / set

Magnificent Japanese Meiji Cloisonné Enamel Vase with Pheasants, Inaba Co.

By Inaba Cloisonne Co.

Located in Queens, NY

A Magnificent Japanese Meiji Period Silver-Wire Cloisonné Enamel Vase with Pheasants and Maple

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Cloisonne

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Magnificent Japanese Meiji Cloisonné Enamel Vase with Pheasants, Inaba Co.

$15,700

Japanese Meiji Silver-Wire Cloisonné Enamel Vase with Chrysanthemums, Inaba Co.

By Inaba Cloisonne Co.

Located in Queens, NY

A Japanese Meiji Period Silver-Wire Cloisonné Enamel Vase with Chrysanthemums on a Midnight Ground

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Cloisonne

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Japanese Meiji Silver-Wire Cloisonné Enamel Vase with Chrysanthemums, Inaba Co.

$11,800

Top Quality large Yellow ground Incense burner with flowers and birds cloisonne

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Cloisonne can be found here; https://www.sothebys. com/en/articles/japanese-cloisonne-enamels-an-expression

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19th Century Dutch Meiji Antique Japanese Cloisonne

Materials

Porcelain

Top Quality large Yellow ground Incense burner with flowers and birds cloisonne

$6,478 Sale Price

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Fine Japanese Kyoto Shippo Cloisonne Enamel Vase, 19th C

Located in London, GB

A fine Japanese Kyoto Shippo Cloisonne enamel vase 19th C Meiji Period JAPANESE CLOISONNE

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Mid-19th Century Antique Japanese Cloisonne

Materials

Enamel

Fine Japanese Kyoto Shippo Cloisonne Enamel Vase, 19th C

$1,092

Antique Japanese Meiji Era Ginbari Cloisonne Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

A large antique Japanese copper vase with polychrome ginbari cloisonne enamel decor. Late Meiji

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Cloisonne

Materials

Enamel, Copper

Antique Japanese Meiji Era Ginbari Cloisonne Vase

$2,000

Antique Japanese Ginbari Cloisonne Enamel Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

the Cloisonne technique. Ginbari is a Japanese cloisonne technique when clear enamel is laid over a

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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Cloisonne

Materials

Enamel

Antique Japanese Ginbari Cloisonne Enamel Vase

$2,200

Antique Japanese Meiji Era Ginbari Cloisonne Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese copper vase with polychrome cloisonne enamel decor. Late Meiji period, before

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Cloisonne

Materials

Enamel, Copper

Antique Japanese Meiji Era Ginbari Cloisonne Vase

$3,000

Antique Japanese Meiji Era (c1880) Cloisonné Vase Geese in Flight Flowers 12”

Located in Portland, OR

& Antiques. This is a beautiful Japanese Meiji era (c. 1870-90's) ornate cloisonné vase. The hand crafted

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Cloisonne

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Antique Japanese Meiji Era (c1880) Cloisonné Vase Geese in Flight Flowers 12”

$4,025

Antique Japanese Meiji Floral Enameled Cloisonne Charger C1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Japanese Meiji Floral Enameled Cloisonne Charger C1920 Measures - 1 1/4" x 9 1/2" x 9 1/2

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Early 20th Century Antique Japanese Cloisonne

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Antique Japanese Meiji Floral Enameled Cloisonne Charger C1920

$360 Sale Price

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Small Vase with Flowers on Blue Cloisonné Enamel Meiji Era 1868-1912

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Top quality Meiji era (1868-1912), 19th century Interesting article about Japanese Cloisonne can

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19th Century Japanese Qing Antique Japanese Cloisonne

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Porcelain

Small Vase with Flowers on Blue Cloisonné Enamel Meiji Era 1868-1912

$480 Sale Price

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Japanese Wireless Musen Cloisonne Vase by Ando Jubei

By Ando Jubei

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Japanese cloisonne vase in bottle-form made by Ando Jubei (1876-1963) circa 1910-20s (late Meiji

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Cloisonne

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Japanese Wireless Musen Cloisonne Vase by Ando Jubei

$3,600

Antique Japanese Ginbari Cloisonne Enamel Dragon Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

in the Cloisonne technique. Ginbari is a Japanese cloisonne technique when clear enamel is laid over

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Cloisonne

Materials

Enamel

Antique Japanese Ginbari Cloisonne Enamel Dragon Vase

$750

Antique Japanese Meiji Ginbari Cloisonne Enamel Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

Ginbari Cloisonne technique. Ginbari is a Japanese cloisonne technique when clear enamel is laid over a

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Cloisonne

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Antique Japanese Meiji Ginbari Cloisonne Enamel Vase

$500

A Pair of Barrel Shaped Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Butterfly Vases

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese cloisonne enamel vase from the Meiji period featuring an elegant form with high

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Cloisonne

Materials

Enamel, Brass

A Pair of Barrel Shaped Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Butterfly Vases

$2,500 / set

Japanese Red Ginbari Cloisonne Trinket Box, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A rich and elegant Japanese export red ginbari cloisonne trinket box, Meiji Period, circa 1900

Category

Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Cloisonne

Materials

Metal, Copper, Enamel, Foil

Japanese Red Ginbari Cloisonne Trinket Box, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan

$1,100

Large Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Birds of Paradise

Located in Long Island City, NY

A fine quality Japanese cloisonne vase having a flared rim to slender neck and baluster body. The

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Cloisonne

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Large Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Birds of Paradise

$5,000

Japanese Antique Cloisonne Enamel Vase Hayashi Kodenji

Located in Newark, England

size Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase. The Vase of gently tapered form with a pinched neck and slightly

Category

Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Cloisonne

Materials

Gold, Silver, Enamel

Japanese Antique Cloisonne Enamel Vase Hayashi Kodenji

$4,792

Antique Japanese Meiji Ginbari Cloisonne Enamel Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

Cloisonne technique. Ginbari is a Japanese cloisonne technique when clear enamel is laid over a stippled

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Cloisonne

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Antique Japanese Meiji Ginbari Cloisonne Enamel Vase

$1,000

Antique Meiji Japanese Ginbari Cloisonne Enamel Geisha Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

green ground made in the Ginbari Cloisonne technique. Ginbari is a Japanese cloisonne technique when

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Cloisonne

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Antique Meiji Japanese Ginbari Cloisonne Enamel Geisha Vase

$1,200

Antique Japanese Meiji Era (late 1800 s) Silver Cloisonné Vase Maple Sparrows

Located in Portland, OR

& Antiques. This is a unique Japanese Meiji era (c. 1880) ornate Cloisonné vase. Made of silver, copper

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Cloisonne

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Antique Japanese Meiji Era (late 1800 s) Silver Cloisonné Vase Maple Sparrows

$2,875

Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonné Vase with Samurai and Floral Motif, Ca. 1890

Located in New York, NY

Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonné Vase w/ Samurai, Attendant, and Floral Motif, Ca. 1890 DIMENSIONS

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1890s Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Cloisonne

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonné Vase with Samurai and Floral Motif, Ca. 1890

$2,700

A lobed cloisonné enamel dish depicting a Ryu dragon

Located in Milano, IT

A Japanese cloisonné enamel dish with a lobed rim, decorated with the figure of a Ryu dragon

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Cloisonne

Materials

Enamel

A lobed cloisonné enamel dish depicting a Ryu dragon

$1,504

Showa Period Blue Cloisonne Vase by Tamura

By Tamura

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

vase by Tamura please see Gary H. Yoshino, ‘Japanese Cloisonné Enamels, A Private Collector’s Notes and

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19th Century Japanese Showa Antique Japanese Cloisonne

Materials

Ceramic

Showa Period Blue Cloisonne Vase by Tamura

$3,715

Meiji Period Cloisonne Bulbous Cabinet Vase

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Cabinet Vase, circa 1880 A finely detailed Japanese Meiji

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Cloisonne

Materials

Copper

Meiji Period Cloisonne Bulbous Cabinet Vase

$795

Japanese Totai Covered Cloisonne Enamel Porcelain Jar

Located in Long Island City, NY

A large Japanese covered Totai enamel on porcelain ginger jar. The ware is enameled with polychrome

Category

19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Cloisonne

Materials

Enamel

Japanese Totai Covered Cloisonne Enamel Porcelain Jar

$480 Sale Price

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Japanese Totai Cloisonne Enamel On Porcelain Bottles

Located in Long Island City, NY

design with a handle on the top. Unmarked. Totai Shippo is the name given to Japanese cloisonne on

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Cloisonne

Materials

Enamel

Japanese Totai Cloisonne Enamel On Porcelain Bottles

$1,050 Sale Price / set

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Antique Bronze/Copper Cloisonné Vase of High Quality Round shape Japan 19/20C

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Antique Japanese Cloisonné Vase – Meiji Period – “Fukuju Kaku” Mark A beautifully executed antique

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Cloisonne

Materials

Bronze

Antique Bronze/Copper Cloisonné Vase of High Quality Round shape Japan 19/20C

$3,256

Antique Chinese Vase Late Qing Dynasty or Republic Porcelain Made into a Lamp

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Top quality vase Meiji era (1868-1912), 19th century Interesting article about Japanese Cloisonne

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17th Century Chinese Edo Antique Japanese Cloisonne

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Vase Late Qing Dynasty or Republic Porcelain Made into a Lamp

$888 Sale Price

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Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Enamel Vase by Ando Jubei

By Ando Jubei

Located in Newark, England

Free international shipping Ando Cloisonne Company Mark From our Japanese collection, we are

Category

Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Cloisonne

Materials

Enamel, Wire

Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Enamel Vase by Ando Jubei

$3,833

Very Rare Antique Japanese Meiji Era (late 1800 s) Cloisonné Vase 24"

Located in Portland, OR

& Antiques. This is a unique Japanese Meiji era (c. 1890) ornate Cloisonné vase. Made of copper, copper

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Cloisonne

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Very Rare Antique Japanese Meiji Era (late 1800 s) Cloisonné Vase 24"

$8,913

Japanese Totai Covered Cloisonne Enamel Porcelain Jar

Located in Long Island City, NY

the name given to Japanese cloisonne on ceramics, both on earthenwares and on porcelain. It has a

Category

19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Cloisonne

Materials

Enamel

Japanese Totai Covered Cloisonne Enamel Porcelain Jar

$3,000

Japanese Totai Covered Cloisonne Enamel Porcelain Jar

Located in Long Island City, NY

the name given to Japanese cloisonne on ceramics, both on earthenwares and on porcelain. It has a

Category

19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Cloisonne

Materials

Enamel

Japanese Totai Covered Cloisonne Enamel Porcelain Jar

$3,000

Meiji Japanese Totai Cloisonne Enamel Porcelain Box

Located in Long Island City, NY

numbered, 6, on the bottom. Totai Shippo is the name given to Japanese cloisonne on ceramics, both on

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Cloisonne

Materials

Enamel

Meiji Japanese Totai Cloisonne Enamel Porcelain Box

$360 Sale Price

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A Large Jet Black Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonné Enamel Vase

Located in London, GB

A Large Jet Black Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonné Enamel Vase An elegant Meiji period Japanese

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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Cloisonne

Materials

Enamel

A Large Jet Black Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonné Enamel Vase

$1,300

Antique Japanese Totai Shippo Cloisonné on Satsuma Plate Japanese, 19th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A Japanese Totai Shippo cloisonne (cloisonné ) pottery plate. The plate has the usual cream

Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Japanese Cloisonne

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Japanese Totai Shippo Cloisonné on Satsuma Plate Japanese, 19th Century

$299 Sale Price

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Pair Of Japanese Totai Cloisonne Enamel Cache Pots

Located in Long Island City, NY

Shippo is the name given to Japanese cloisonne on ceramics, both on earthenwares and on porcelain. It has

Category

19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Cloisonne

Materials

Enamel

Pair Of Japanese Totai Cloisonne Enamel Cache Pots

$6,500 / set

Very Rare Antique Japanese Meiji Era (late 1800 s) Cloisonné Vase Falcon 34"

Located in Portland, OR

& Antiques. This is a unique Japanese Meiji era (c. 1890) ornate Cloisonné vase. Made of copper, copper

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Cloisonne

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Very Rare Antique Japanese Meiji Era (late 1800 s) Cloisonné Vase Falcon 34"

$13,225

Large Japanese Totai Covered Cloisonne Enamel Porcelain Jar

Located in Long Island City, NY

borders. Unmarked. Totai Shippo is the name given to Japanese cloisonne on ceramics, both on earthenwares

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Cloisonne

Materials

Enamel

Large Japanese Totai Covered Cloisonne Enamel Porcelain Jar

$8,500

Japanese Meiji Dragon Floral Pattern Cloisonne Koro Cover

Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire

A stylish antique Meiji period Japanese cloisonne Koro and cover decorated with dragon and floral

Category

1870s Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Cloisonne

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Japanese Meiji Dragon Floral Pattern Cloisonne Koro Cover

$314

Meiji Japanese Totai Cloisonne Enamel Ceramic Jar

Located in Long Island City, NY

. Signed with red ink hieroglyphs, on the bottom. Totai Shippo is the name given to Japanese cloisonne on

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Cloisonne

Materials

Enamel

Meiji Japanese Totai Cloisonne Enamel Ceramic Jar

$600 Sale Price

50% Off

Japanese Meiji Totai Cloisonne Enamel Ceramic Jar

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese late Meiji era covered Totai enamel on ceramic ginger jar. Circa: late 19th

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Cloisonne

Materials

Enamel

Japanese Meiji Totai Cloisonne Enamel Ceramic Jar

$950

Japanese Meiji Period Ukyoi Cloisonné Plate with Bijin Holding Irises, Ca. 1890

Located in New York, NY

Japanese Meiji Period Ukyoi-style Cloisonné Plate Depicting a Bijin with Irises, Ca. 1890 PERIOD

Category

1890s Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Cloisonne

Materials

Metal

Japanese Meiji Period Ukyoi Cloisonné Plate with Bijin Holding Irises, Ca. 1890

$3,200

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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.