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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
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Antique Japanese Bronze Cloisonné/Champleve Vase Urn
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Japanese Bronze Cloisonné/Champleve Vase Urn This Antique Japanese Bronze Cloisonné
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Early 20th Century Unknown Anglo-Japanese Vases

Materials

Enamel

Large Chinese Cloisonné Lidded Koro
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very impressive Chinese late 19th century cloisonné lidded Koro. Having a mythical dog of faux as
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

Large Chinese Cloisonné Lidded Koro
Large Chinese Cloisonné Lidded Koro
$14,287
H 51.19 in Dm 28.35 in
Brass Enamel Bowl Flowers Birds Cloisonné
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful, striking, and colorful vintage cloisonné enamel and brass bowl with spider
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Decorative Bowls

Materials

Brass, Enamel

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
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20th Century Vases

Materials

Metal

Antique Cloisonne Enameled Cabinet Vase Early 20thC
Antique Cloisonne Enameled Cabinet Vase Early 20thC
$280 Sale Price
20% Off
H 5.25 in W 2.75 in D 2.75 in
Chinese Blue Cloisonne Floral Enameled Vase 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Chinese Blue Cloisonne Floral Enameled Vase 20thC. Measures- 9.25"H x 5"W x 5"D. A
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20th Century Vases

Materials

Metal

Chinese Blue Cloisonne Floral Enameled Vase 20thC
Chinese Blue Cloisonne Floral Enameled Vase 20thC
$440 Sale Price
20% Off
H 9.25 in W 5 in D 5 in
Two Russian Silver Gilt and Cloisonné Enamel Easter Eggs on Stands
Located in London, GB
Two Russian silver gilt and cloisonné enamel Easter eggs on stands Russian, 20th Century Height
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20th Century Russian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Two Russian Silver Gilt and Cloisonné Enamel Easter Eggs on Stands
Two Russian Silver Gilt and Cloisonné Enamel Easter Eggs on Stands
$6,191 Sale Price / set
30% Off
H 3.75 in Dm 1.97 in
Antique Large Japanese Wire Cloisonné Enamel Vase
Located in Long Island City, NY
decorated with silver wire cloisonne enamel boughs of wisteria flowers and birds against a deep purple
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

Pair Of Antique Chinese Cloisonne Quail Boxes, Qing Dynasty, Late 19Th Century
Located in Bristol, GB
ANTIQUE CHINESE CLOISONNE TRINKET BOXES Extremely tactile little boxes in the form of a male and
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes

Materials

Enamel

Antique Imperial Russian Silver Cloisonne Enamel Coin Purse Case Moscow 1899
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique Pre-Revolution Russian Imperial silver-gilt & cloisonné enamel coin purse/case
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Antique Late 19th Century Russian Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Japanese Cloisonné Foil Urn Vase
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a cloisonné foil metal vase depicting a continuous scenes around it of three large white
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20th Century Japanese Japonisme Urns

Materials

Metal

Japanese Cloisonné Foil Urn Vase
Japanese Cloisonné Foil Urn Vase
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
H 9.75 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in
2 Japanese Meiji Period Turquoise Cloisonne Vases
Located in Norwood, NJ
Near pair of late Meji period turquoise ground cloisonne vases with birds and foliage motif. Bright
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Vases

Materials

Enamel

Pair Of Vintage Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Vases
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of vintage Chinese cloisonne enamel vases. Circa mid to late 20th century. The baluster
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Late 20th Century Chinese Vases

Materials

Enamel

Pair Of Vintage Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Vases
Pair Of Vintage Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Vases
$475 Sale Price / set
50% Off
H 10 in Dm 4.5 in
Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Candleholders
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Pair of elegant vintage cloisonné candleholder made of copper with blue, pink and other various
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Vintage 1940s Chinese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Copper

Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Candleholders
Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Candleholders
$450 Sale Price / set
45% Off
H 10 in Dm 4.5 in
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Turquoise Dragon Vase
Located in Long Island City, NY
vase is adorned with a polychrome image of a dragon made in the Cloisonne technique on a bright
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

Fine quality Meiji period Japanese Cloisonné vase.
By Ando Jubei
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality late 19h Century Meiji period (1868-1912) Silver wired Cloisonné enamel vase, having
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Early 20th Century Japanese Vases

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Mid-Century Chinese Black Gold Cloisonné Good Luck Circular Table Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-Century Chinese black & gold cloisonné 'good luck' circular table box. The tall circular box
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Top Antique Bronze / Copper Cloisonné Dragon Box China, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Nice Quality with superb decoration. Additional information: Material: Bronze / Copper Region of Origin: Japan Period: 19th century Meiji Periode (1867-1912) Condition: Some small ...
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Top Antique Bronze / Copper Cloisonné Dragon Box China, 19th Century
Top Antique Bronze / Copper Cloisonné Dragon Box China, 19th Century
$554 Sale Price
48% Off
H 2.76 in W 4.73 in D 3.35 in
Antique Cloisonne Enamel and Gilt Bronze Clock Set
Located in London, GB
This wonderful cloisonne enamel clock set is an artful piece of design in the neoclassical style
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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze, Enamel

Antique Cloisonne Enamel and Gilt Bronze Clock Set
Antique Cloisonne Enamel and Gilt Bronze Clock Set
$11,430 Sale Price / set
30% Off
H 14.18 in W 10.63 in D 5.52 in
Pair Early 20th Century Empress Fu Dog Cloisonné Figures
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Empress Fu Dogs cloisonné. Each figure is shown seated on top of a mythical beast, one
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20th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Enamel, Bronze

Pair Early 20th Century Empress Fu Dog Cloisonné Figures
Pair Early 20th Century Empress Fu Dog Cloisonné Figures
$18,000 / set
H 18.5 in W 17 in D 7.25 in
Pair of Cloisonné Over Porcelain Vases, Chinese
Located in El Monte, CA
A pair of large 20th century Chinese vases that are a stunning example of cloisonné over porcelain
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20th Century Chinese Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Cloisonné Over Porcelain Vases, Chinese
Pair of Cloisonné Over Porcelain Vases, Chinese
$8,500 / set
H 43 in W 20 in D 20 in
Pair of Large Cloisonne Ginger Jars
Located in Toledo, OH
Matched pair of large Cloisonne ginger jars with lids in a colorful pattern on a black background
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Early 20th Century Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Large Cloisonne Ginger Jars
Pair of Large Cloisonne Ginger Jars
$2,700 / set
H 13.5 in Dm 8.5 in
Antique Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Goldstone Vase
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese Meiji period cloisonne vase showcasing the body adorned with intricate
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Cloisonne Vase
Located in Pomona, CA
This magnificent Chinese Antique Cloisonné Vase is the perfect decor piece. With beautiful floral
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Copper

Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Cloisonne Vase
Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Cloisonne Vase
$371 Sale Price
25% Off
H 10.25 in Dm 5.5 in
1920s Cloisonné Vase with Flowers and Butterflies
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1920s Cloisonné Vase with Flowers and Butterflies
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Vintage 1920s Chinese Vases

Materials

Brass, Enamel

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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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel, Copper

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
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Bowls

Materials

Metal, Copper

Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Cloisonne bowl
Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Cloisonne bowl
$296 Sale Price
25% Off
H 3.5 in Dm 10.25 in
Japanese Early Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Lidded Jar
Located in Long Island City, NY
decorated with geometrical cloisonne enamel ornaments against the turquoise background. Collectible Oriental
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Vases

Materials

Enamel, Copper

Japanese Early Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Lidded Jar
Japanese Early Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Lidded Jar
$600 Sale Price
20% Off
H 6.25 in W 4 in D 3 in
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
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Bowls

Materials

Metal, Copper

Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Cloisonne bowl
Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Cloisonne bowl
$371 Sale Price
25% Off
H 3.5 in Dm 10.25 in
Large Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel 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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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Large Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Vase
Large Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Vase
$4,800 Sale Price
20% Off
H 13 in Dm 3 in
Lovely pair of antique cloisonne lidded vases
Located in Ipswich, GB
Lovely pair of antique cloisonne lidded vases, having a lovely pair of antique cloisonné lidded
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Early 20th Century Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Lovely pair of antique cloisonne lidded vases
Lovely pair of antique cloisonne lidded vases
$809 / set
H 5.52 in W 3.15 in D 3.15 in
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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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel, Copper

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Rooster Vase
Located in Long Island City, NY
of a rooster and a hen in flowers and leaves made in the Cloisonne technique on turquoise ground. The
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel, Brass

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Rooster Vase
Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Rooster Vase
$1,080 Sale Price
40% Off
H 7.5 in Dm 3 in
Japanese Taisho Era Inaba Cloisonne Enamel Vase
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Japanese Taisho Period, 1912 to 1926, cloisonne enamel vase featuring a glossy dark blue ground
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Early 20th Century Japanese Vases

Materials

Enamel

Japanese Taisho Era Inaba Cloisonne Enamel Vase
Japanese Taisho Era Inaba Cloisonne Enamel Vase
$780 Sale Price
35% Off
H 12.25 in W 6 in D 2 in
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
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Copper, Enamel

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 Vases

Materials

Enamel

Antique Japanese Ginbari Cloisonne Enamel Dragon Vase
Antique Japanese Ginbari Cloisonne Enamel Dragon Vase
$480 Sale Price
20% Off
H 5.75 in W 6 in D 3 in
Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Sake Set
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese copper sake set with cloisonne enamel decor. Late Meiji period, before 1912. A
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Desk Sets

Materials

Enamel, Copper

Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Sake Set
Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Sake Set
$840 Sale Price / set
30% Off
H 4 in Dm 5 in
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
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonné Vase with Polychrome Enamel
Located in Kastrup, DK
Japanese cloisonné vase from the Meiji period. Brass body decorated with polychrome enamel in blue
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Japanese Large Cloisonné Vase, Ca. 1900/1910
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Large Cloisonné Vase in Midnight Blue w/ Flowers and Birds, Ca. 1900/1910 DIMENSIONS
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Japonisme Vases

Materials

Metal

Large Chinese Cloisonné Vase with Floral Decoration
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic large Chinese cloisonné vase featuring a flower vase decoration on one side and a gourd on
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20th Century Chinese Qing Vases

Materials

Enamel, Bronze

Large Chinese Cloisonné Vase with Floral Decoration
Large Chinese Cloisonné Vase with Floral Decoration
$720 Sale Price
20% Off
H 15.5 in W 8.5 in D 8.5 in
Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Porcelain Vase W Handles
Located in Long Island City, NY
dragonfly, floral and foliage ornaments made in the Cloisonne technique. The vase is adorned with a pair of
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Vases

Materials

Enamel

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Porcelain Vase W Handles
Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Porcelain Vase W Handles
$5,525 Sale Price
35% Off
H 14.5 in Dm 7 in
Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase
Located in Long Island City, NY
Cloisonne technique. The neck and the base are decorated with floral, foliage, and geometrical patterns made
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase
Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase
$450 Sale Price
70% Off
H 3 in W 3 in D 2 in
Signed Ando Jubei Green Baluster Cloisonné Vase
By Ando Jubei
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful pristine condition Ando Jubei wireless cloisonné vase in baluster form. In his
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20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Signed Ando Jubei Green Baluster Cloisonné Vase
Signed Ando Jubei Green Baluster Cloisonné Vase
$650 Sale Price
45% Off
H 7.5 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in
Japanese Cloisonne Round Box with Fan Design, Meiji Period, c. 1900, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A very attractive Japanese red ground cloisonne round box and cover featuring a design of fans
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Copper, Enamel

19th Century Cloisonné Vase
Located in Dublin 8, IE
golden lion mask handles. Cloisonné is a way of enamelling an object, typically made of copper
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Planters, Cachepots and Jard...

Materials

Enamel

19th Century Cloisonné Vase
19th Century Cloisonné Vase
$1,603
H 8.5 in Dm 11 in
Showa Period Pale Yellow Cloisonné Vase by Tamura
By Tamura
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Showa period pale yellow cloisonné vase by Tamura, decorated with a single spray of five purple
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Late 20th Century Japanese Vases

Materials

Enamel

Japanese Cloisonné Vase by Ando, Mid Showa Period
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Gregory Irvine, Japanese Cloisonne, V&A, 2006, page 97 for a similar example in the Victoria and Albert
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Vintage 1950s English Vases

Materials

Metal

Japanese Cloisonné Vase by Ando, Mid Showa Period
Japanese Cloisonné Vase by Ando, Mid Showa Period
$3,085
H 12.21 in W 0.04 in D 0.04 in
Antique Meiji Era Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of matching Japanese cast metal and cloisonne enamel vases richly decorated with polychrome
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

Japanese Meiji Era Cloisonne Enamel Vase Signed
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese copper vase with cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji period, 1868 to 1913
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Japanese Meiji Era Cloisonne Enamel Vase Signed
Japanese Meiji Era Cloisonne Enamel Vase Signed
$500 Sale Price
58% Off
H 3.75 in Dm 3 in
Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases
Located in Long Island City, NY
surrounded by a cloud ornament made in the Cloisonne technique. The necks and the bases are decorated with
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases
Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases
$600 Sale Price / set
50% Off
H 3 in Dm 2.75 in
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Gold Stone Vase
Located in Long Island City, NY
geometrical motifs made in the Cloisonne technique. The ground is inlaid with a Gold stone. Circa: early 20th
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Early 20th Century Japanese Vases

Materials

Enamel

Antique Meiji Era Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase
Located in Long Island City, NY
Cloisonne technique on a black ground. The border of the base is decorated with a traditional Greek pattern
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Early 20th Century Japanese Vases

Materials

Enamel

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Meiji Box Dragon, Foo Dog, Phoenix Bird, Butte
Located in Long Island City, NY
, The piece is decorated with cloisonne enamel depictions of dragons, phoenix bird, flowers against the
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Enamel, Copper

Candlestick Cloisonne Enamel Chamber Stick, 1890s Antique
By Erhard Söhne
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous candlestick. Made of metal with cloisonné enamel parts. Beautiful color and patina. This
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Antique 1890s German Belle Époque More Desk Accessories

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Ormolu

Antique Japanese Meiji Goldstone Cloisonne Enamel Vase
Located in Long Island City, NY
shaped vase is enameled with a polychrome image of a dragon made in the Cloisonne technique on brown
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

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Enamel, Brass

Antique Japanese Meiji Goldstone Cloisonne Enamel Vase
Antique Japanese Meiji Goldstone Cloisonne Enamel Vase
$650 Sale Price
35% Off
H 4.75 in Dm 4.75 in
Pair of antique Japanese Meiji cloisonné enamel vases
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of matching antique Japanese copper vases with polychrome cloisonne enamel design. Late
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

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Enamel

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Cloisonne Objects For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of cloisonne objects is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct cloisonne objects — often made from metal, enamel and bronze — can elevate any home. Find 496 antique and vintage cloisonne objects at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of cloisonne objects available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of cloisonne objects to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern and Louis XVI cloisonne objects are of considerable interest. Cloisonne objects have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Ando Jubei, Fabienne Jouvin and Robert Kuo are consistently popular.

How Much are Cloisonne Objects?

Prices for cloisonne objects can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, cloisonne objects begin at $65 and can go as high as $255,422, while the average can fetch as much as $2,477.

Finding the Right Decorative-objects for You

Every time you move into a house or an apartment — or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years — life for that space begins anew. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The key to styling with antique and vintage decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style. 

Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.

Translucent decorative boxes or bowls made of an acrylic plastic called Lucite — a game changer in furniture that’s easy to clean and lasts long — are modern accents that are neutral enough to dress up a coffee table or desktop without cluttering it. If you’re showcasing pieces from the past, a vintage jewelry box for displaying your treasures can spark conversation: Where is the jewelry box from? Is there a story behind it?

Abstract sculptures or an antique vessel for your home library can draw attention to your book collection and add narrative charm to the most appropriate of corners. There’s more than one way to style your bookcases, and decorative objects add a provocative dynamic. “I love magnifying glasses,” says Alex Assouline, global vice president of luxury publisher Assouline, of adding one’s cherished objects to a home library. “They are both useful and decorative. Objects really elevate libraries and can also make them more personal.”

To help with personalizing your space and truly making it your own, find an extraordinary collection of decorative objects on 1stDibs.

Questions About Cloisonne Objects
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 8, 2024
    What a cloisonné piece is worth will depend on what type of piece it is, its condition, rarity and more. 

    Cloisonné (“cell” in French) is a technique in which thin wires of fine silver or gold are used to outline a design, which is then filled with enamel. The piece is subsequently placed in a kiln where the enamel is melted. Cloisonné is distinct because the individual wires remain visible, forming an outline of the motif. When it comes to jewelry design and other disciplines, cloisonné enamel was popular during the Byzantine Empire

    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. With respect to Ming-era cloisonné objects and furnishings, an elaborately decorated item featuring lots of vibrant colors and details is likely to be more valuable at auction than its minimally adorned counterpart (the same goes for Victorian cloisonné objects). Chinese cloisonné vases created during the Ming and Qing eras represent a golden age of Chinese furniture design. 

    Chinese cloisonné objects were frequently imported to Japan, where the technique wasn’t adopted until the 1800s. Although it was a time of societal and cultural shifts, a bolstered interest in art and design elevated Japanese craft traditions during the Meiji era, and today, Meiji-era cloisonné vases or incense burners in good condition are of great interest to collectors. 

    Find antique and vintage cloisonné objects on 1stDibs.