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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Various costume jewellery including sunstone and cloisonne…

Sunstone & Cloisonne Costume Jewellery Collection

Various costume jewellery including sunstone and cloisonne pieces

Small cloisonne lidded box 8 cm diameter approx

Miniature Cloisonne Box with Lid

Small cloisonne lidded box 8 cm diameter approx

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 collection of boxes and trinkets, including an imitation…

Assorted Trinkets and Bonsai

A collection of boxes and trinkets, including an imitation jadeite bonsai, a gilt bronze matchbox, a mother of pearl cigarette case and a cloisonne tree, the bonsai 17 cm high

An antique cloisonne bangle, square profile, black ground with…

Vintage Cloisonne Bangle with Floral Design

An antique cloisonne bangle, square profile, black ground with white & green flowers

Two cloisonne pin dishes with floral, diameter 10 cm

Floral Cloisonne Pin Dishes - Set of Two (10cm)

Two cloisonne pin dishes with floral, diameter 10 cm

A collection of agate & cloisonne decorative eggs

Agate & Cloisonne Decorative Egg Collection

A collection of agate & cloisonne decorative eggs

Cloisonne panel, together with hand painted plaque

Enamel & Painted Panel

Cloisonne panel, together with hand painted plaque

Six vintage oriental ornaments comprising of 2 carved Buddha…

Vintage Oriental Ornaments Set

Six vintage oriental ornaments comprising of 2 carved Buddha heads 11 cm, an ornately carved bone figure 14 cm, 2 cloisonne eggs and a soapstone figural dish

Oriental silver and cloisonne locket with an applied scene of…

Oriental Cloisonne Locket with Flying Water Birds

Oriental silver and cloisonne locket with an applied scene of water birds taking flight. Marked silver to the bail. Approx weight 8.6 grams

Two various cloisonne napkin rings. One with losses

Assorted Cloisonne Napkin Rings, One with Losses

Two various cloisonne napkin rings. One with losses

Green cloisonne necklace, size: approx 61 cm in length

Green Cloisonne Necklace - 61cm Length

Green cloisonne necklace, size: approx 61 cm in length

Five pairs of vintage earrings includes silver and onyx, silver…

Vintage Earring Assortment: 5 Pairs

Five pairs of vintage earrings includes silver and onyx, silver and pearl, cloisonne bead, art glass studs and a gold plated pair

Vintage Japanese cloisonne dish, blossom and butterfly…

Japanese Cloisonne Dish with Blossom and Butterfly Decoration

Vintage Japanese cloisonne dish, blossom and butterfly decorated, on green ground, (diameter 18.5 cm).

Coral ebony and cloisonne bead necklace with silver clasp…

Coral ebony and cloisonne bead necklace with silver clasp marked 925, length 55 cm approx

Oriental cloisonne lidded jar on stand

Oriental cloisonne jar on stand with lid

Oriental cloisonne lidded jar on stand

Three cloisonne bangles, inside width 64 mm

Set of Three Cloisonne Bangles - 64mm Width

Three cloisonne bangles, inside width 64 mm

A cloisonne lidded jar, decorated in shades of blue and red.…

Blue and Red Cloisonne Lidded Jar

A cloisonne lidded jar, decorated in shades of blue and red. Height 11.5 cm, diameter 10 cm

Two cloisonne beaded necklaces, bead size 9.8 & 12 mm, length…

Cloisonne Beaded Necklaces, 2 Sizes, Minor Chip on Clasp

Two cloisonne beaded necklaces, bead size 9.8 & 12 mm, length 64 & 58 cm, minor chip to one clasp

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 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

Three various Oriental snuff bottles including one cloisonne,…

Ornate Oriental Snuff Bottles with Jewel Embellishments

Three various Oriental snuff bottles including one cloisonne, and the other two metal with bejeweled stone decoration, height 6.5 cm tallest

Two cloisonne handles,

Cloisonne Handles Pair

Two cloisonne handles,

20th century wireless cloisonne decoration of chrysanthemum on…

Wireless Chrysanthemum Cloisonne Bottle - 22cm

20th century wireless cloisonne decoration of chrysanthemum on a deep bottle green ground, 22 cm height

A collection of seven patch boxes, including Limoges, cloisonne…

7 Patch Boxes: Limoges, Cloisonne, and More

A collection of seven patch boxes, including Limoges, cloisonne etc

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

Six silver and two cloisonne bangles, 2 vintage hollow engraved…

Assorted Silver and Cloisonne Bangles

Six silver and two cloisonne bangles, 2 vintage hollow engraved silver hinged bangles, internal diameter 44 x 49 and 53 x 59 mm, 2 full round plain and engraved silver, diameter 62-65 mm, 2 gold silver lined, diameter 53 and 76 mm, total wt. 52.63g, and 2…

Small cloisonne lidded ginger jar

Lidded Cloisonne Ginger Jar

Small cloisonne lidded ginger jar

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)

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)

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

Japanese cloisonne jar and cover, of tapered barrel form,…

Japanese Cloisonne Floral Jar and Cover

Japanese cloisonne jar and cover, of tapered barrel form, decorated with floral sprays, in tones of yellow, green and red on a cobalt ground, height 10.5 cm

Six various thimbles, Dorcas with original box, other, two…

Assorted Thimbles with Dorcas and Sterling Silver

Six various thimbles, Dorcas with original box, other, two sterling silver, cloisonne and plastic

Cloisonne jar and cover, of cylindrical form, decorated with a…

Colorful Cloisonne Scroll Jar and Cover

Cloisonne jar and cover, of cylindrical form, decorated with a scroll and wave motif, in tones of red, blue, white, yellow and black, height 8 cm

A Japanese cloisonne lidded box, 6 cm high

Japanese Cloisonne Lidded Box - 6cm Height

A Japanese cloisonne lidded box, 6 cm high

Japanese Meiji period cloisonne pot compressed spherical form…

Meiji Cloisonne Floral Pot (6.5cm)

Japanese Meiji period cloisonne pot compressed spherical form all floral decorations 6.5 cm height

Fine Japanese cloisonne lidded jar

Japanese Cloisonne Jar with Lid

Fine Japanese cloisonne lidded jar

Antique cloisonne belt buckle

Vintage Cloisonne Belt Buckle

Antique cloisonne belt buckle

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.

Vintage Japanese cloisonne jewellery box bird and blossom…

Japanese Cloisonne Music Box with Bird and Blossom Decoration

Vintage Japanese cloisonne jewellery box bird and blossom decoration on black ground to lid, with gilded interior, and music box movement, (needs repair), decorated lid requires re-attachment to box), length 15 cm

Japanese cloisonne lidded jar floral decorated cloisonne, lid…

Floral Cloisonne Lidded Jar with Ornamental Finial

Japanese cloisonne lidded jar floral decorated cloisonne, lid with ornamental finial, height 11 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

A collection of cloisonne figures, including an owl ink pot,…

Cloisonne Animal Figure Collection

A collection of cloisonne figures, including an owl ink pot, penguin & a bell, height 5-9 cm

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

Silver and cloisonne trinket, extensively decorated trinket,…

Tri-footed Cloisonne Trinket with Red Beads

Silver and cloisonne trinket, extensively decorated trinket, lidded on tri feet with red beads and internal enamelling

Japanese cloisonne Inro, the four section inro decorated with…

Japanese Cloisonne Inro with Foliate Motifs and Bone Ojime

Japanese cloisonne Inro, the four section inro decorated with foliate motifs, length 8 cm, with carved bone ojime

Pair of small cloisonne birds, each 7 cm high (2)

Small Cloisonne Bird Pair - 7cm (2)

Pair of small cloisonne birds, each 7 cm high (2)

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

Modern 20th century collection of twelve cloisonne teacups…

Floral Cloisonne Teacups in Fitted Box

Modern 20th century collection of twelve cloisonne teacups floral decorations in fitted box

Oriental cloisonne dish C.1900

Antique Oriental Cloisonne Dish, circa 1900

Oriental cloisonne dish C.1900

Vintage Japanese cloisonne jardiniere with butterflies &…

Japanese Cloisonne Butterfly Jardiniere

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

Cloisonne ginger jar with all over floral design

Floral Cloisonne Ginger Jar

Cloisonne ginger jar with all over floral design

Oriental cloisonne box with dragon decoration

Dragon Cloisonne Box

Oriental cloisonne box with dragon decoration

Japanese cloisonne wall dish, flowers on blue ground

Blue Flower Cloisonne Wall Dish

Japanese cloisonne wall dish, flowers on blue ground

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

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

Good Japanese cloisonne enamel box with floral & bird…

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Box with Floral and Bird Decoration

Good Japanese cloisonne enamel box with floral & bird decoration on a blue ground, 10 cm x 14 cm, 4 cm high

A vintage cloisonne lidded rectangular box, geometric symbols…

Geometric Cloisonne Box with Floral Scrolls

A vintage cloisonne lidded rectangular box, geometric symbols to each panel framed by curvilinear florals and scrolls, raised on ball feet. 11 cm x 6.5 cm x 4 cm

A Japanese cloisonne censer, Meiji period, 19th/20th century, 8.…

Meiji period Japanese cloisonne censer

A Japanese cloisonne censer, Meiji period, 19th/20th century, 8.5 cm high, 9 cm wide

A Japanese floral cloisonne jewellery box by Sato, circa 1920 9.…

Japanese Cloisonne Floral Jewelry Box by Sato (1920)

A Japanese floral cloisonne jewellery box by Sato, circa 1920 9.5 cm across

Large Japanese cloisonne censer, decorated with birds amongst…

Japanese Cloisonne Censer with Bird and Flower Motif

Large Japanese cloisonne censer, decorated with birds amongst flowers and foliage, in tones of green, yellow and white on a pink ground, a/f, height 18 cm

A tall elaborate cloisonne Pouring vessel with a brass elephant…

Elaborate Cloisonne Pouring Vessel with Elephant Spout and Inlays

A tall elaborate cloisonne Pouring vessel with a brass elephant spout raised on peacock feather shaped base below the side Flanges, a domed cover with a dog knop & swing handle, inlaid with lapis, chalcedony cabochons, height 37 cm

A cloisonne epergne base, early 20th century, with Eastern…

Cloisonne Epergne Base with Eastern Floral Decoration

A cloisonne epergne base, early 20th century, with Eastern influence and decorated with stylised flora in colours upon a russet ground, having a shaped four-point sconce to a dish with skirt, a turned pedestal to a spreading shaped base, height 17 cm

Two cloisonne covered jars. Tri-footed bulbous form, one, ding…

Cloisonne Jars and Butterfly Dish

Two cloisonne covered jars. Tri-footed bulbous form, one, ding style. Also footed butterfly and floral dish, height 15 cm

A Japanese Totai cloisonne jar Meiji period decorated with…

Japanese Meiji Totai Cloisonne Jar with Bird and Flower Motifs

A Japanese Totai cloisonne jar Meiji period decorated with shaped reserves, with flowers and birds. Signed to base. 14.5 cm high, 12 cm diameter

Cloisonne dragon box on a yellow ground with fine wire detail,…

Yellow Dragon Cloisonne Box with Intricate Wire Detail

Cloisonne dragon box on a yellow ground with fine wire detail, diameter 6.2 cm

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

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 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

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

Negretti and Zambra thermometer unusual ceramic thermometer in…

Ceramic Cloisonne-style Monument Thermometer

Negretti and Zambra thermometer unusual ceramic thermometer in the cloisonne style and in a 'Monument' shape in with a stamped brass measure with glass and mercury attached, height 22 cm

Japanese Meiji period cloisonne censer traditional decorations…

Meiji Cloisonne Censer with Exotic Bird and Butterflies

Japanese Meiji period cloisonne censer traditional decorations of exotic bird and butterflies in cartouche on multi-mon ground 10.5 cm height

Japanese cloisonne belt buckle each panel decorated with birds…

Japanese Bird & Blossom Cloisonne Belt Buckle

Japanese cloisonne belt buckle each panel decorated with birds and blossom on a cobalt blue ground

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

Six various trinket boxes including Del Prado porcelain and…

Assorted Trinket Boxes: Del Prado Porcelain & Cloisonne Collection

Six various trinket boxes including Del Prado porcelain and cloisonne

Good Japanese cloisonne hexagon lidded box extensive cloisonne…

Japanese Hexagonal Cloisonne Box with Intricate Decoration

Good Japanese cloisonne hexagon lidded box extensive cloisonne decoration to lid, sides, and base, diameter 10 cm.

A Japanese cloisonne censer, Meiji period, 19th/20th century, 8.…

Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Censer

A Japanese cloisonne censer, Meiji period, 19th/20th century, 8.5 cm high, 9 cm wide

A cloisonne dish with Flowering Magnolia, diameter 21 cm

Magnolia Cloisonne Dish (21 cm Diameter)

A cloisonne dish with Flowering Magnolia, diameter 21 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, 33 cm diameter x 9 cm high

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

Antique cloisonne pot, 19th century hinged lidded pot with…

Antique cloisonne pot, 19th century hinged lidded pot with enamel foliate decorations raised on three carved stone feet

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

Cloisonne lidded Koro with pierced lid, the body decorated with…

Exotic Bird and Dragon Cloisonne Koro with Pierced Lid

Cloisonne lidded Koro with pierced lid, the body decorated with shield shaped panels of exotic birds and dragons on three feet

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

An early Meiji cloisonne wall plaque, c1880, Decocrated in…

Meiji Cloisonne Wall Plaque: Ho-Ho Birds and Flowers

An early Meiji cloisonne wall plaque, c1880, Decocrated in standard wirework with nine panels of ho-ho birds, butterflies, mons, flowers, and scrolls. Scale reverse in all over enamel. Diameter 30.4 cm

Cloisonne box with dragon decoration

Dragon Cloisonne Box

Cloisonne box with dragon decoration

A Japanese cloisonne and gilt metal mounted dish, Meiji period…

Japanese Cloisonne and Gilt Metal Dish, Meiji Period

A Japanese cloisonne and gilt metal mounted dish, Meiji period (late 19th century) decorated with two birds on a blossoming branch of a cape jasmine surrounded by various flowers against a turquoise ground, the reverse with karakusa pattern wirework, gilt…

Japanese cloisonne jar and cover, of bulbous form, decorated…

Japanese Cloisonne Chrysanthemum Jar with Gilt Accents

Japanese cloisonne jar and cover, of bulbous form, decorated with chrysanthemum flowers and falling petals among linear patterns, in tones of white, yellow and green on a speckled green base, with gilt accents, height, 22 cm

Enamelled cloisonne teapot, heavily enamelled decorated with…

Blue Cloisonne Teapot with Intricate Enamel Decoration

Enamelled cloisonne teapot, heavily enamelled decorated with various objects against blue ground

Pair of cloisonne plates wisteria & multi panel design,…

Cloisonne Wisteria & Multi Panel Plates (18.5cm)

Pair of cloisonne plates wisteria & multi panel design, Diameter 18.5 cm

Cloisonne planter pot, 24 cm diameter

24cm Cloisonne Planter Pot

Cloisonne planter pot, 24 cm diameter

Five Collectable Thimbles comprising three cloisonne and two…

Assorted Collectable Thimbles - Porcelain and Cloisonne

Five Collectable Thimbles comprising three cloisonne and two porcelain thimbles

Qing Dynasty cloisonne trinket, lidded enamel trinket decorated…

Qing Dynasty cloisonne trinket, lidded enamel trinket decorated with five claw dragon and flaming pearl design in red green, yellow and blue cloisonne enamel, height 7 cm, depth 11 cm

Three Oriental silvered cloisonne bowls on carved wooden stands

Silvered Cloisonne Bowls on Carved Wooden Stands

Three Oriental silvered cloisonne bowls on carved wooden stands

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

Japanese cloisonne lidded jar with all over floral decoration,…

Meiji Period Cloisonne Floral Lidded Jar

Japanese cloisonne lidded jar with all over floral decoration, Meiji period, 20th century, 7 cm high