Cloisonne is an enamelling technique in which the pattern is formed by wires soldered to the surface of the object to be decorated, which is usually made from copper, forming cells or cloisons, each of which holds a single colour of enamel paste which is then fired, and ground and polished.

The champleve technique also uses an enamelling technique, but the cells are formed by carving into the surface ot the object, or in the casting.

The cloisonne technique has been in use since the 12th century BC in the west, but the technique did not reach China until the 13th or 14th century. It became popular in China in the 18th century. Initially bronze or brass bodies were used, and in the 19th century copper, at which time the quality of th eitems produced began to decline.

Chinese cloisonné is the best known enamel cloisonné, though the Japanese produced more...

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Japanese cloisonne wall plaque

Japanese Cloisonne Wall Art

Japanese cloisonne wall plaque

Japanese wireless cloisonne censer and cover. Height 9.5 cm

Japanese wireless cloisonne censer with cover

Japanese wireless cloisonne censer and cover. Height 9.5 cm

Fine yellow ground cloisonne box, inlaid with a bird on a…

Yellow Cloisonne Box with Bird and Flowers

Fine yellow ground cloisonne box, inlaid with a bird on a branch and flowering branches, 10 cm long

Two various cloisonne napkin rings. One with losses

Assorted Cloisonne Napkin Rings, One with Losses

Two various cloisonne napkin rings. One with losses

Small cloisonne lidded ginger jar

Lidded Cloisonne Ginger Jar

Small cloisonne lidded ginger jar

Pair of cloisonne bird lidded boxes signed to base

Signed Cloisonne Bird Boxes with Lids

Pair of cloisonne bird lidded boxes signed to base

A set of eight Russian silver gilt cloisonne tea spoons 117 grms

Russian Silver Gilt Cloisonne Tea Spoons Set

A set of eight Russian silver gilt cloisonne tea spoons 117 grms

Oriental cloisonne dish C.1900

Antique Oriental Cloisonne Dish, circa 1900

Oriental cloisonne dish C.1900

Japanese cloisonne lidded rectangular box, signed Miyazaki…

Meiji Period Cloisonne Box by Miyazaki Shinju

Japanese cloisonne lidded rectangular box, signed Miyazaki Shinju, Meiji period (1868-1912), decorated with flowering branches, signed. Width 12.3 cm

A pair of early 20th century Russian silver and cloisonne vodka…

Russian Cloisonne Silver Vodka Cups

A pair of early 20th century Russian silver and cloisonne vodka cups, tapered cylindrical form, the exterior in various blues, reds and white cloisonne enamels with fine wirework framing. Hallmarks for Moscow (1908-1926) and possibly Demitrieve Nikolay,…

French cloisonne lidded comport length 28 cm height 19 cm

French Cloisonne Lidded Comport - 28cm x 19cm

French cloisonne lidded comport length 28 cm height 19 cm

Two early games and card case. English walnut cased craps set;…

Antique Games and Card Case Set

Two early games and card case. English walnut cased craps set; 1920s maple cased bone and ebony domino set; and cloisonne card case with King of Hearts lid

Cylindrical cloisonne jar and cover with lion finial. 9 cm high,…

Cylindrical Cloisonne Lion Jar with Cover

Cylindrical cloisonne jar and cover with lion finial. 9 cm high, 13 cm wide.

Japanese cloisonne brass box, c. 1910 with gilded interior of…

Japanese Cloisonne Brass Box with Gilded Interior

Japanese cloisonne brass box, c. 1910 with gilded interior of bamboo and birds, height 7 cm, width 14 cm, depth 10.5 cm. Provenance: Property of a Lady, NSW

An fine Japanese cloisonne supper set. Meiji period (1868-1912,…

Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Dragon Supper Set in Lacquered Box

An fine Japanese cloisonne supper set. Meiji period (1868-1912, each section decorated with a yellow entwined dragon within clouds on blue ground with a yellow border with lotus flowers contained in a decorated lacquered box. 40 cm wide

Japanese cloisonne enamel box with hinged cover, decorated with…

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Box with Bird and Flower Design

Japanese cloisonne enamel box with hinged cover, decorated with bird and flower design, engraved interior. Width 12 cm. Provenance: Gary Winther Collection

Japanese cloisonne jardiniere, decorated with bijin chasing a…

Japanese Cloisonne Jardiniere with Bijin and Rooster Decoration

Japanese cloisonne jardiniere, decorated with bijin chasing a rooster in a garden, (restored). Height 18.5 cm. Provenance: Gary Winther Collection

A cloisonne lidded box, squat spherical shape raised on three…

Birds and Butterflies Cloisonne Box

A cloisonne lidded box, squat spherical shape raised on three small feet, decorated with three 'window' panels revealing birds and butterflies in flight amongst flowers on a speckled gold ground, framed by trailing flowering tendrils on a russet ground,…

A quality Japanese export cloisonne tea set the six place…

Japanese Cloisonne Tea Set with Butterfly and Floral Motifs

A quality Japanese export cloisonne tea set the six place teaset on a brass ground with intricately detailed butterfly and floral motifs. Consisting of a teapot, sugar, cream with six cups and saucers and original fitted box, which is damaged, circa 1900.

A cloisonne spherical pot and cover, Meiji period (1868-1912),…

Meiji Cloisonne Dragon Pot and Cover

A cloisonne spherical pot and cover, Meiji period (1868-1912), elaborately decorated with dragons and floral motifs on three small bun feet, 18 cm high

A Japanese Meiji period standard cloisonne dish with twelve…

Meiji Cloisonne Dish with Floral Pattern (9 words)

A Japanese Meiji period standard cloisonne dish with twelve lobed border and floral pattern, circa 1890. Diameter 18.5 cm

A Japanese Meiji period cloisonne lidded pot pourri with a…

Meiji Cloisonne Pot Pourri with Dragon and Lotus Finial

A Japanese Meiji period cloisonne lidded pot pourri with a continuous dragon on a spiral ground. Lotus bud finial. Width 12 cm

A Japanese cloisonne stem cup and cover having alternating…

Japanese Cloisonne Stem Cup with Dragons and Phoenixes

A Japanese cloisonne stem cup and cover having alternating panels of dragons and phoenixes, with mark for Inata, and timber stand. Height 18 cm.

A fine Japanese cloisonne and gilt metal lamp modelled as a…

Japanese Cloisonne Lantern Lamp on Wooden Stand

A fine Japanese cloisonne and gilt metal lamp modelled as a lantern raised on pierced wooden stand. Height 55 cm.

A late 19th century Japanese cloisonne lidded box, on four…

Japanese Cloisonne Floral Lidded Box

A late 19th century Japanese cloisonne lidded box, on four bracket feet extensively decorated with florals and geometric patterns. W. 12 cm

A late 19th century Japanese cloisonne lidded teapot, with…

Japanese Cloisonne Teapot with Floral Decoration

A late 19th century Japanese cloisonne lidded teapot, with swing handle extensive floral and geometric decoration. Maker Takahara Komajiro mark underneath. W. 14 cm

A late 19th/early 20th century Japanese cloisonne lidded pot,…

Japanese Cloisonne Floral Lidded Pot with Handles

A late 19th/early 20th century Japanese cloisonne lidded pot, with two handles. Extensive floral and geometric decoration. Height 11 cm

A Cantonese enamel planter, reserves with landscapes within…

Cantonese Enamel Planter on Copper Base

A Cantonese enamel planter, reserves with landscapes within yellow cloisonne decorated with flower heads, on a flared copper base. Between 1870 and 1900. 65 cm high

Antique Japanese cloisonne and gilt cigarette case, with gilt…

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Cigarette Case with Gilt Lining

Antique Japanese cloisonne and gilt cigarette case, with gilt lining and rolled gold chain. Interior marked K24. Circa 1910. Measures 8 x 12 cm

Silver and cloisonne repousse peacock, Measuring 16 x 18 cm tall

Silver Peacock Cloisonne Repousse Statue

Silver and cloisonne repousse peacock, Measuring 16 x 18 cm tall

A good Japanese cloisonne lidded jar, 12 cm high approx

Japanese Cloisonne Lidded Jar, 12cm

A good Japanese cloisonne lidded jar, 12 cm high approx

Oriental cloisonne box, decorated with birds, 12 cm wide approx.

Bird-themed Oriental Cloisonne Box

Oriental cloisonne box, decorated with birds, 12 cm wide approx.

Lawrence A. Coburn and Dorothy C. Ferster, Japanese Cloisonne,…

Japanese Cloisonne: Art and History

Lawrence A. Coburn and Dorothy C. Ferster, Japanese Cloisonne, Weatherhill, New York, 1982

Vintage Japanese cloisonne lidded box, with floral decoration…

Japanese Cloisonne Floral Lidded Box

Vintage Japanese cloisonne lidded box, with floral decoration to lid, on 4 bun feet, 9 cm x 7.5 cm, 4.5 cm high approx. Provenance: Finey collection, Sydney

Cloisonne panel, together with hand painted plaque

Enamel & Painted Panel

Cloisonne panel, together with hand painted plaque

A cloisonne enamel censer Qing dynasty, 18th century of squat…

18th Century Qing Dynasty Cloisonne Enamel Censer

A cloisonne enamel censer Qing dynasty, 18th century of squat globular form supported on a splayed foot and set on the shoulders with double gilt elephant head handles below the flared mouth with raised gilt rim, the sides decorated with a continuous…

A Japanese cloisonne cup and saucer, probably late Meiji period

Late Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Cup and Saucer

A Japanese cloisonne cup and saucer, probably late Meiji period

An exquisite gilded silver ceremonial lidded pot or urn with…

Gilded Silver Cloisonne Lotus Urn

An exquisite gilded silver ceremonial lidded pot or urn with overlaid coiled fine wire and numerous cloisonne cells. Lotus flower form handles and finial. Possibly of Persian origin. Height 13 cm.

Fine cloisonne mint green ground (Gimbari) grapes and…

Mint Green Gimbari Cloisonne Grapes and Butterflies Figurine

Fine cloisonne mint green ground (Gimbari) grapes and butterflies, approx 10 cm high

Japanese cloisonne box with fine detailed peacock & floral…

Exquisite Japanese Cloisonne Peacock Box

Japanese cloisonne box with fine detailed peacock & floral design & an engraved interior. Dimensions 10.9 x 9.2 x 4.6 cm

A pair of cloisonne lidded boxes, each with a pagoda cover…

Dragon and Cockerel Cloisonne Pagoda Boxes

A pair of cloisonne lidded boxes, each with a pagoda cover beneath an angular handle, with dragons and cockerels, 35 x 43 x 15 cm

Pair of Cloisonne figural candlesticks each in the form of an…

Cloisonne Elephant Candlesticks (Pair)

Pair of Cloisonne figural candlesticks each in the form of an elephant on pedestal. Height 41 cm

A Japanese cloisonne enamel lidded box, early 20th century the…

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Carp Box

A Japanese cloisonne enamel lidded box, early 20th century the lid has silver wire construction depicting two carp. Note: slight AF to front lid. Height 4.5 cm, width 10.5 cm depth 8.5 cm

A Japanese cloisonne enamel lidded jar, early Meiji period…

Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Jar with Chrysanthemums and Butterflies

A Japanese cloisonne enamel lidded jar, early Meiji period (1868-1912), decorated with chrysanthemum seals, butterflies, against a goldstone ground. Height 9.8 cm

Antique late 19th century twin handled cloisonne centre piece…

19th Century Cloisonne Twin Handled Centre Piece

Antique late 19th century twin handled cloisonne centre piece with gilt metal mounts, approx 15 cm high, 40 cm deep

A large cloisonne teapot, decorated with a dragon and other…

Dragon Cloisonne Teapot with Auspicious Symbols

A large cloisonne teapot, decorated with a dragon and other auspicious symbols, 35.5 cm high

A large cloisonne tureen with lid, with dragon head handles at…

Dragon-handled Cloisonne Tureen with Lid

A large cloisonne tureen with lid, with dragon head handles at either end, 43 x 20 cm

A Japanese cloisonne comport with French ormolu decorative…

Japanese Cloisonne Comport with Ormolu Mount, 19th Century

A Japanese cloisonne comport with French ormolu decorative mount, mid 19th century. 14 cm high, 40 cm wide, 33 cm deep

Early Japanese cloisonne ink well, with pottery liner, 7.5 cm…

Japanese Cloisonne Ink Well with Pottery Liner

Early Japanese cloisonne ink well, with pottery liner, 7.5 cm high approx

Oriental cloisonne lamp base on wooden stand height 45 cm approx

45cm Oriental Cloisonne Lamp on Wooden Stand

Oriental cloisonne lamp base on wooden stand height 45 cm approx

Russian enamel & cloisonne depiction of the Last Supper hand…

Russian Enamel Last Supper on Gilt Frame

Russian enamel & cloisonne depiction of the Last Supper hand painted & set on a heavy metal mounted gilt frame, set within a cloisonne border. Condition good, minor age related wear. Dimensions 40 x 39 cm

Japanese cloisonne lidded jar on stand, 11 cm high (without…

Japanese Cloisonne Lidded Jar on Stand

Japanese cloisonne lidded jar on stand, 11 cm high (without stand) approx.

A Japanese cloisonne Goldstone lidded box, 20th century the…

Japanese Cloisonne Goldstone Fan Lidded Box

A Japanese cloisonne Goldstone lidded box, 20th century the rounded, rectangular shape with two open fans in black on the lid. L15,. Height 5.5 cm

A large cloisonne enamel 'peony' moonflask, late Qing dynasty…

Large Qing Dynasty Peony Moonflask with Dragon Handles

A large cloisonne enamel 'peony' moonflask, late Qing dynasty the flattened globular body supported on a slightly splayed foot encircled with a key-fret border, decorated overall with full bloomed peony flowers in various colours among dense green foliage…

Japanese cloisonne wall dish, flowers on blue ground

Blue Flower Cloisonne Wall Dish

Japanese cloisonne wall dish, flowers on blue ground

A Japanese cloisonne lidded jar, Meiji period, the exterior…

Meiji Cloisonne Jar with Wisteria and Birds

A Japanese cloisonne lidded jar, Meiji period, the exterior body decorated with white and purple wisteria flowers and birds, 12 cm high.

An early 20th century Japanese cloisonne table box, with gilded…

Japanese Cloisonne Table Box with Gilded Interior

An early 20th century Japanese cloisonne table box, with gilded interior of bamboo and birds, 7 x 14 x 10.5 cm. Provenance: Property of a Lady, NSW

Cloisonne & silver Bower bird figure holding a blue ball in his…

Silver Bower Bird Figure with Blue Ball on Stand

Cloisonne & silver Bower bird figure holding a blue ball in his beak, stamped 'Silver' mounted on a timber stand. Condition good, minor wear. Length 13 cm

Cloisonne & silver pair of duck figures one standing, the other…

Cloisonne Silver Duck Pair

Cloisonne & silver pair of duck figures one standing, the other preening, stamped 'Silver' to the feet. Condition good, minor wear. Height of tallest 12.5 cm

Cloisonne & silver pair of peacock figures decorated with semi…

Cloisonne Peacock Figures with Semi Precious Stones

Cloisonne & silver pair of peacock figures decorated with semi precious stones, stamped 'Silver'. Condition good, minor wear. Length 20 cm

Oriental cloisonne box with dragon decoration

Dragon Cloisonne Box

Oriental cloisonne box with dragon decoration

Oriental cloisonne clock

Oriental Cloisonne Timepiece

Oriental cloisonne clock

Small cloisonne lidded box 8 cm diameter approx

Miniature Cloisonne Box with Lid

Small cloisonne lidded box 8 cm diameter approx

Early Japanese cloisonne ink well with pottery liner, 7.5 cm…

Japanese Cloisonne Inkwell with Pottery Liner

Early Japanese cloisonne ink well with pottery liner, 7.5 cm high approx

Various costume jewellery including sunstone and cloisonne…

Sunstone & Cloisonne Costume Jewellery Collection

Various costume jewellery including sunstone and cloisonne pieces

Austrian silver gilt snuff box large oval moss agate centre and…

Austrian Enamel and Agate Snuff Box

Austrian silver gilt snuff box large oval moss agate centre and floral plique-a-jour surround and green cloisonne enamel sides, C:1920

Vintage Cloisonne lidded square trinket box yellow in colour…

Yellow Floral Cloisonne Trinket Box with Lid - Vintage

Vintage Cloisonne lidded square trinket box yellow in colour with floral decoration, 10 cm x 10 cm approx (as inspected)

A green agate and cloisonne enamel lidded oval box, in perfect…

Green Agate and Cloisonne Enamel Oval Box

A green agate and cloisonne enamel lidded oval box, in perfect condition.

Gilded cloisonne koro with calligraphy

Gilded Cloisonne Koro with Calligraphy Design

Gilded cloisonne koro with calligraphy

Oriental cloisonne lidded jar on stand

Oriental cloisonne jar on stand with lid

Oriental cloisonne lidded jar on stand

A large cloisonne enamel 'dragon' moonflask late Qing dynasty,…

Large Qing Dynasty Cloisonne Enamel Dragon Moonflask

A large cloisonne enamel 'dragon' moonflask late Qing dynasty, the flattened globular body supported on a slightly splayed foot encircled with a key-fret border, decorated on either side with a blue-ground medallion enclosing a red dragon clasping a…

A pair of cloisonne scrolling lotus' cups, 6 cm high (2).…

Cloisonne Lotus Cups from Beijing, 1940s-1950s

A pair of cloisonne scrolling lotus' cups, 6 cm high (2). Provenance: Western Australia private collection, acquired in Beijing during 1940s or 1950s

Pair large cloisonne mantel urns decorated with blossom, bamboo…

Blue Cloisonne Mantel Urns with Blossom, Bamboo & Birds

Pair large cloisonne mantel urns decorated with blossom, bamboo & birds on sky blue ground, 32 cm height (faults)

Green cloisonne necklace, size: approx 61 cm in length

Green Cloisonne Necklace - 61cm Length

Green cloisonne necklace, size: approx 61 cm in length

Blue cloisonne necklace with silver gilt clasp, size: approx 60…

Blue Cloisonne Necklace with Silver Clasp (9 words)

Blue cloisonne necklace with silver gilt clasp, size: approx 60 cm in length

Cloisonne ginger jar with all over floral design

Floral Cloisonne Ginger Jar

Cloisonne ginger jar with all over floral design

Vintage Japanese cloisonne jardiniere with butterflies &…

Japanese Cloisonne Butterfly Jardiniere

Vintage Japanese cloisonne jardiniere with butterflies & blossom decoration, 18 cm diameter approx

Cloisonne box with dragon decoration

Dragon Cloisonne Box

Cloisonne box with dragon decoration

A pair of cloisonne enamel bird-form censers, 19th/20th century,…

Cloisonne Bird Censers with Detachable Wing Covers

A pair of cloisonne enamel bird-form censers, 19th/20th century, (2), each standing on long legs with head raised facing forward, the detachable wings forming the cover, decorated in colours on the turquoise ground with stylised bird and scroll motifs,…

A Japanese cloisonne tea set for six, circa 1900, the teapot 14…

Japanese Cloisonne Tea Set for Six, c. 1900

A Japanese cloisonne tea set for six, circa 1900, the teapot 14 cm high

A fine Oriental cloisonne Korot with two handles, pierced cover…

Oriental Dragon Korot with Cloisonne and Handles

A fine Oriental cloisonne Korot with two handles, pierced cover and dragon finial

Pair square sided cloisonne urns baluster bodies decorated with…

Chrysanthemum Cloisonne Urns

Pair square sided cloisonne urns baluster bodies decorated with bold chrysanthemum design, 30.5 cm height

A pair of cloisonne temple horses. Decorated with dragons,…

Cloisonne Temple Horses with Dragon & Auspicious Symbols

A pair of cloisonne temple horses. Decorated with dragons, flaming pearls & auspicious symbols, on a light blue ground, the saddle a bright green ground, height 81 cm

Cloisonne crane. Decorated with auspicious symbols, white…

Auspicious Cloisonne Crane with Brass Legs

Cloisonne crane. Decorated with auspicious symbols, white ground, brass legs, height 72 cm

A large two story cloisonne cricket cage, with impressed mark…

Antique Cloisonne Cricket Cage with Impressed Mark

A large two story cloisonne cricket cage, with impressed mark to base, the songs from insects has been written about for centuries, a cricket club was established in Shanghai in 1885 for collecting & showing off their specimens, height 23 cm, length 23 cm…

High quality small cloisonne shallow dish decorated with a…

Fruit & Foliage Cloisonne Shallow Dish with Character

High quality small cloisonne shallow dish decorated with a central character surrounded in fruit and foliage (interesting seal to the base)

Early Japanese cloisonne melon shaped jardenier decorated with…

Japanese Cloisonne Melon Jardiniere with Floral Motifs

Early Japanese cloisonne melon shaped jardenier decorated with flowers, birds and butterflies

Quality 19th century Oriental cloisonne lidded ginger jar on…

19th Century Oriental Cloisonne Ginger Jar with Lid and Legs

Quality 19th century Oriental cloisonne lidded ginger jar on three legs

Fine Japanese cloisonne lidded jar

Japanese Cloisonne Jar with Lid

Fine Japanese cloisonne lidded jar

Cloisonne pair of Mandarin ducks with removable covers, the hen…

Cloisonne Mandarin Duck Pair on Carved Stands

Cloisonne pair of Mandarin ducks with removable covers, the hen with front & underbelly in white & multi coloured flight feathers, the drake similar, distinguished by his crest & the raised colourful plumage on his sides, on fitted carved timber stands.…

A Japanese cloisonne lidded box, 6 cm high

Japanese Cloisonne Lidded Box - 6cm Height

A Japanese cloisonne lidded box, 6 cm high

A bronze cloisonne incense burner, the bulbous body with curved…

Bronze Cloisonne Incense Burner with Animal Head Legs

A bronze cloisonne incense burner, the bulbous body with curved out-Stretched arms, 20th century, a pierced cover with a lion dog knop, raised on three animal head legs, height 27 cm

French, Japanese export cloisonne enamel tazza / centre piece…

French-Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Tazza with Later Mounts

French, Japanese export cloisonne enamel tazza / centre piece with later mounts, approx 33 cm dia x 9 cm high

Cloisonne box, 11.5 cm

Small Cloisonne Box - 11.5 cm

Cloisonne box, 11.5 cm

A persian style cloisonne ewer, early 20th century, 32.5 cm high

Persian Cloisonne Ewer, Early 20th Century

A persian style cloisonne ewer, early 20th century, 32.5 cm high

Cloisonne planter pot, 24 cm diameter

24cm Cloisonne Planter Pot

Cloisonne planter pot, 24 cm diameter