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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A rare double sided cloisonne bowl., having a scalloped edge.…

A rare double sided cloisonne bowl., having a scalloped edge. Of the Meiji period. Height: 7.5 cm Diameter:16 cm.

Japanese Meji period cloisonne plates, c. 1910, circular plate…

Japanese Meji period cloisonne plates, c. 1910, circular plate with blue grounds decorated with birds and floral decoration, diameter 30 cm. Provenance: Ben Stoner Antiques, Sydney

Japanese Meji period cloisonne plates, c. 1910, circular plate…

Japanese Meji period cloisonne plates, c. 1910, circular plate with blue grounds decorated with birds and floral decoration, diameter 30 cm. Provenance: Ben Stoner Antiques, Sydney

Four Meiji period cloisonne makers miniature tray samples,…

Meiji Period Cloisonne Miniature Trays: Floral & Butterfly Designs

Four Meiji period cloisonne makers miniature tray samples, c1880, each decorated with flowers and butterflies on a blue ground. Petal border. 9 cm

A late Meiji period standard cloisonne wall plate, c1900,…

Meiji Era Cloisonne Wall Plate: Japanese Paradise Flycatcher Design

A late Meiji period standard cloisonne wall plate, c1900, finely decorated with a blue crested Japanese paradise Flycatcher on pink wireless ground. Blue enamel spiral to reverse. Diameter 30.4 cm

A Meiji period circular standard cloisonne plate, c1880,…

Meiji Cloisonne Plate: Fan Panels and Floral Mon Design

A Meiji period circular standard cloisonne plate, c1880, decorated with fan panels and floral mons in a field of spirals on a black ground. Reverse spirals and flowers. Diameter 24.2 cm

A Japanese cloisonne green ground plate decorated with cranes,…

Japanese Cloisonne Green Plate: Cranes, 30.5 cm Diameter

A Japanese cloisonne green ground plate decorated with cranes, diameter 30.5 cm

A polychrome cloisonne plate featuring birds among flowers,…

Birds and Flowers: Vibrant Polychrome Cloisonne Plate (30 cm)

A polychrome cloisonne plate featuring birds among flowers, diameter 30 cm

20th century cloisonne bowl, highly decorated yellow ground…

20th Century Cloisonne Bowl: Yellow Ground with Phoenix and Dragon

20th century cloisonne bowl, highly decorated yellow ground with blue toned phoenix and dragon decoration to interior and exterior of bowl 21 cm

19th century Japanese cloisonne lidded bowl, decorated with…

Japanese Cloisonne Bowl with Flowers and Butterflies

19th century Japanese cloisonne lidded bowl, decorated with pink and white flowers, butterflies against shimmering blue ground, raised on three feet (chip to lid)

An unusual vintage cloisonne flower shaped plate with central…

Vintage Cloisonne Flower Plate with Mountain & Waterfall Scene

An unusual vintage cloisonne flower shaped plate with central mountain & waterfall scene, diameter 32 cm Not signed to base

Japanese cloisonne charger, of shallow circular form, decorated…

Japanese Cloisonne Charger with Flying Crane

Japanese cloisonne charger, of shallow circular form, decorated with a flying crane, in tones of white, black, grey and red on a pink ground, with blue exterior, height 5.5 cm, diameter 36 cm

Early Oriental oval cloisonne serving tray well decorated with…

Oriental Cloisonne Blossom Serving Tray

Early Oriental oval cloisonne serving tray well decorated with cloisonne blossoms, in oval tray, with decorative border, on decorated footed base, diameter 38 cm.

Cloisonne vase, Satsuma vase, porcelain meat platter, plates,…

Antique Collection: Vases, Platter, Ornaments, Glassware & More

Cloisonne vase, Satsuma vase, porcelain meat platter, plates, bowl, ornaments, blue glass ware, etc, 19th and 120th century, (21 items), the platter 45 cm wide

An antique Japanese cloisonne plate, Meiji period, 19th century,…

Meiji Era Japanese Cloisonne Plate, 19th Century

An antique Japanese cloisonne plate, Meiji period, 19th century, 30 cm diameter

An antique Japanese cloisonne plate with floral vignette, Meiji…

Meiji Era Japanese Cloisonne Floral Plate

An antique Japanese cloisonne plate with floral vignette, Meiji period, 19th century, 30 cm diameter

Pair Japanese cloisonne Stork wall chargers each depicting a…

Japanese Cloisonne Stork Wall Chargers (Pair)

Pair Japanese cloisonne Stork wall chargers each depicting a Stork in Flight, on blue ground, diameter 30 cm, each.

A Royal Albert bone china Serena tea set, comprises of six cups…

Royal Albert Serena Tea Set with 14cm Saucers

A Royal Albert bone china Serena tea set, comprises of six cups and saucers, two serving plates, a milk jug, a sugar bowl, and a cream bowl. Teacup, height 5 cm, saucer diameter 14 cm

Cloisonne plate & bowl, the plate decorated with butterflies…

Butterfly & Floral Cloisonne Plate and Bowl

Cloisonne plate & bowl, the plate decorated with butterflies and blossom, 27.5 cm diam, the shallow bowl with floral centre on a scaled white ground, 21 cm diameter

Plique a jour cloisonne bowl, beautiful wire and enamelled…

Enamelled Floral Bowl on Carved Stand - 19cm Diameter

Plique a jour cloisonne bowl, beautiful wire and enamelled floral decorated large bowl on carved wooden stand, diameter 19 cm

Cloisonne bowl, dish, two trinket boxes and a vase, 17.5 cm…

Cloisonne Set: Bowl, Dish, Trinket Boxes, and Vase

Cloisonne bowl, dish, two trinket boxes and a vase, 17.5 cm diameter bowl, 5.5 cm high vase

Two cloisonne bowls and a cloisonne horse, 20th century,…

Cloisonne Bowls and Horse Set

Two cloisonne bowls and a cloisonne horse, 20th century, comprising a yellow dragon bowl upon a black ground and a floral bowl upon a teal ground, with blue lappets to the lower register, and a black caparisoned and prancing horse decorated in colours…

Cloisonne, 19th century fine quality blue ground bowl with four…

19th Century Blue Cloisonne Bowl with Character Marks

Cloisonne, 19th century fine quality blue ground bowl with four character marks to base

A massive 19th century Japanese cloisonne charger, the soft…

19th Century Japanese Cloisonne Charger with Floral Bouquet

A massive 19th century Japanese cloisonne charger, the soft pink ground decorated with an elaborate floral bouquet, two white geese and a butterfly, repeating panelled border. Some bruising and minor losses to the rim and foot. Diameter 61 cm. Provenance:…

A large cloisonne plate featuring a bouquet of flowers,…

Flower Bouquet Cloisonne Plate - 31cm Diameter

A large cloisonne plate featuring a bouquet of flowers, diameter 31 cm

A late 19th century Japanese cloisonne wall charger, the…

19th Century Japanese Cloisonne Wall Charger

A late 19th century Japanese cloisonne wall charger, the elaborate floral display highlighted with a pair of birds, fine repeating design border. Minor faults. Diameter 36.5 cm

A cloisonne floral themed charger on stand, diameter 30 cm

Floral Cloisonne Charger on Stand - 30cm Diameter

A cloisonne floral themed charger on stand, diameter 30 cm

A Japanese cloisonne shallow bowl decorated with an intricate…

Japanese Dragon Cloisonne Bowl

A Japanese cloisonne shallow bowl decorated with an intricate floral border encompassing a central image of a three claw dragon against a black ground. Diameter 30 cm

Japanese cloisonne plate with quail and chrysanthemum…

Meiji Cloisonne Plate with Quail and Chrysanthemum

Japanese cloisonne plate with quail and chrysanthemum decoration, Meiji period, 30.5 cm diameter

A Midsize Japanese cloisonne bowl decorated with flowers and…

Japanese Cloisonne Bowl with Dragon and Bird Motifs

A Midsize Japanese cloisonne bowl decorated with flowers and foliage including dragons and birds. Height 9.8 cm, diameter: 12 cm

A square cloisonne 'Hibiscus' tray, first half, 20th century 28.…

Square Hibiscus Cloisonne Tray, 20th Century

A square cloisonne 'Hibiscus' tray, first half, 20th century 28.5 wide, 2.2 cm high

Japanese cloisonne bowl, of lobed oval form, with brass…

Japanese Cloisonne Bowl on Ornate Carved Stand

Japanese cloisonne bowl, of lobed oval form, with brass coloured scale decoration on a black ground with ruyi head border, with blue interior and base, raised upon a customized ornate timber carved stand, a/f, height 10 cm (with stand)

Cloisonne plate Japanese, Meiji era, bird and flower decoration,…

Meiji Era Cloisonne Plate with Bird and Flower Decoration

Cloisonne plate Japanese, Meiji era, bird and flower decoration, with repeating border, diameter 30 cm

A Japanese cloisonne bowl, Taisho/Showa period, the shallow…

Japanese Cloisonne Bowl with Maple Leaves

A Japanese cloisonne bowl, Taisho/Showa period, the shallow bowl decorated with autumnal maple leaves against a turquoise ground, 7.5 cm high, 22 cm wide

Japanese cloisonne vase decorated with cherry blossom against a…

Cherry Blossom Cloisonne Vase

Japanese cloisonne vase decorated with cherry blossom against a red ground and silver plate rims, height 12 cm

Cloisonne floral themed bowl raised on elephant head form…

Elephant Tri-Footed Cloisonne Floral Bowl with Chip

Cloisonne floral themed bowl raised on elephant head form tri-feet, diameter 24.5 cm, small chip to rim

Japanese cloisonne charger, of circular form, decorated with…

Japanese Cloisonne Charger with Bird and Flower Motif

Japanese cloisonne charger, of circular form, decorated with central medallion depicting bird and flowers, surrounded by eight border panels of flowers and birds, in tones of yellow, green, pink, red and black on a blue ground, diameter 36 cm

Cloisonne bird themed charger, diameter 30.5 cm

Avian-inspired Cloisonne Charger - 30.5 cm Diameter

Cloisonne bird themed charger, diameter 30.5 cm

Japanese early Meiji period cloisonne tray circa 1880

Meiji Era Cloisonné Tray, 1880

Japanese early Meiji period cloisonne tray circa 1880

Japanese small cloisonne bowl & stand, butterfly and blossom…

Japanese Cloisonne Bowl with Butterfly and Blossom Decoration

Japanese small cloisonne bowl & stand, butterfly and blossom decoration, on wood stand, height 4.5 cm, bowl; diameter 7 cm

Early Japanese cloisonne charger, with bird and floral…

Japanese Cloisonne Charger with Bird and Floral Design

Early Japanese cloisonne charger, with bird and floral decoration, diameter 31 cm

20th century cloisonne shaped circular charger, all over…

Blossom Cloisonne Charger

20th century cloisonne shaped circular charger, all over blossom decoration on sky blue ground

A Japanese cloisonne plate, Meiji period, depth 36 cm

Meiji period Japanese cloisonne plate, 36cm depth

A Japanese cloisonne plate, Meiji period, depth 36 cm

19th century cloisonne charger, kingfisher amongst lily pads on…

19th Century Kingfisher Cloisonne Charger

19th century cloisonne charger, kingfisher amongst lily pads on sky blue ground, 30 cm diameter a/f

19th century cloisonne charger, crane amongst florals on sky…

19th Century Cloisonne Charger with Crane and Florals

19th century cloisonne charger, crane amongst florals on sky blue ground, 30 cm diameter slight faults

19th century cloisonne charger, finely decorated with sea eagle…

Polychrome Cloisonne Charger with Sea Eagle Design

19th century cloisonne charger, finely decorated with sea eagle in polychrome, 30 cm diameter

Japanese cloisonne bowl burgundy foliage decoration, diameter…

Burgundy Foliage Japanese Cloisonne Bowl - 20cm Diameter

Japanese cloisonne bowl burgundy foliage decoration, diameter 20 cm, height 9 cm

Vintage Japanese lidded cloisonne bowl decorated to lid, on…

Japanese Cloisonne Bowl with Lid, Blue Ground, 8cm Diameter

Vintage Japanese lidded cloisonne bowl decorated to lid, on blue ground, diameter 8 cm

A gilt bronze and cloisonne enamel 'Bixie' water dropper, 20th…

Cloisonne Bixie Water Dropper with Qianlong Mark

A gilt bronze and cloisonne enamel 'Bixie' water dropper, 20th century, the mythical beast crouched, facing forward and holding a small bowl in its jaws, an aperture on its back fitted with a stopper decorated with a yinyang symbol, inscribed on the…

Antique cloisonne charger with later applied antique French…

Antique Cloisonne Charger with French Bronze Mounts

Antique cloisonne charger with later applied antique French bronze mounts, pierced Griffin style handles, 33 cm diameter

19th century Japanese cloisonne charger (some A/F)

19th Century Japanese Cloisonne Charger (A/F)

19th century Japanese cloisonne charger (some A/F)

A Japanese cloisonne plate, Meiji period, 1868-1912, the brass…

Meiji Period Cloisonne Plate with Phoenix and Flora Motifs

A Japanese cloisonne plate, Meiji period, 1868-1912, the brass edged and lobed plate with a finely plumed phoenix enclosed by a chevron band, the border with twelve white, green and aventurine flecked brown lobes with flora and phoenix motifs, diameter 30…

An antique cloisonne dish and mother of pearl ink blotter tray:…

Antique Cloisonne Dish and Mother of Pearl Ink Tray

An antique cloisonne dish and mother of pearl ink blotter tray: 23 x 18.5 cm blotter width 15 cm

Fine antique Japanese cloisonne enamel bowl / pot on wooden…

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Bowl on Wooden Stand

Fine antique Japanese cloisonne enamel bowl / pot on wooden stand, 20 cm high, 22 cm deepia

Cloisonne bowl on stand decorated with chrysanthemums on black…

Chrysanthemum Cloisonne Bowl on Black Stand

Cloisonne bowl on stand decorated with chrysanthemums on black ground

A Tibetan cloisonne and black lacquer circular tray, decorated…

Tibetan Cloisonne Demon Tray

A Tibetan cloisonne and black lacquer circular tray, decorated with an ancient blue three-eyed demon before a flaming background. Diameter 37.8 cm

Japanese cloisonne charger, of circular form, decorated with…

Japanese Cloisonne Charger with Bird and Flower Motif

Japanese cloisonne charger, of circular form, decorated with birds perched amongst flowering branches, in tones of white, pink and green, on a light blue ground, a/f, diameter 30.5 cm

Cloisonne Oriental bowl decorated with scale work and flowers

Scale and Flower Cloisonne Bowl

Cloisonne Oriental bowl decorated with scale work and flowers

Cloisonne bowl with carved Stone / Jade tree, approx 25 cm high

Cloisonne Bowl with Carved Jade Tree

Cloisonne bowl with carved Stone / Jade tree, approx 25 cm high

A 19th century cloisonne plate. Japanese cloisonne display…

Japanese Cloisonne Plate with Phoenix and Butterflies

A 19th century cloisonne plate. Japanese cloisonne display plate with, central circular medallion featuring Phoenix, six border panels depicting butterflies & flowers, diameter 18 cm

Japanese cloisonne bowl, with floral & butterfly decoration on…

Japanese Cloisonne Bowl with Floral and Butterfly Decoration

Japanese cloisonne bowl, with floral & butterfly decoration on a blue ground, on timber stand, 15.5 cm diameter approx.

Large green Japanese cloisonne bowl, on timber stand, D21 cm…

Green Japanese Cloisonne Bowl on Timber Stand

Large green Japanese cloisonne bowl, on timber stand, D21 cm approx

Japanese cloisonne charger with carp decoration

Carp Cloisonne Charger

Japanese cloisonne charger with carp decoration

Cloisonne bowl on stand with floral decoration on a blue ground,…

Floral Cloisonne Bowl on Blue Stand

Cloisonne bowl on stand with floral decoration on a blue ground, 20.5 cm diameter approx

A Meiji period cloisonne bowl on stand, 25 cm diameter.

Meiji Cloisonne Bowl on Stand (25 cm Diameter)

A Meiji period cloisonne bowl on stand, 25 cm diameter.

Quality cloisonne large floral bowl

Large Floral Cloisonne Bowl

Quality cloisonne large floral bowl

A large and impressive Japanese cloisonne charger, the centre…

Japanese Cloisonne Charger with Peacocks and Cranes

A large and impressive Japanese cloisonne charger, the centre decorated with peacocks, cranes, peony roses and bamboo on a blue ground, the border in conforming floral decoration. diameter 60.5 cm

Japanese cloisonne charger on stand on a red ground with copper…

Japanese Cloisonne Charger with Blue Birds and Cherry Blossoms

Japanese cloisonne charger on stand on a red ground with copper wire inlay, depicting two blue birds on cherry blossom branches amongst other flowers, surrounded by a blue foliate geometric border, the underside decorated in copper wire with continuous…

Large round Cloisonne lidded bowl with butterfly and lotus…

Butterfly Lotus Cloisonne Bowl

Large round Cloisonne lidded bowl with butterfly and lotus decoration, diameter 25 cm approx

Vintage Japanese cloisonne charger some loss of enamel, 31 cm…

Vintage Japanese Cloisonne Charger, 31cm Diameter, Enamel Loss

Vintage Japanese cloisonne charger some loss of enamel, 31 cm diameter approx.

Vintage cloisonne multi coloured bowl with dragon decoration,…

Dragon Cloisonne Bowl, Multi-Coloured, 25cm Diameter

Vintage cloisonne multi coloured bowl with dragon decoration, 25 cm diameter

A Meiji period (1868-1911) period, cloisonn? plate decorated…

Meiji Cloisonné Plate with Flying Crane and Flowers

A Meiji period (1868-1911) period, cloisonn? plate decorated with a flying crane and flowering branches 43 cm wide.

A bronze cloisonne Sakyamuni statue, with cloisonne decoration,…

Bronze Cloisonne Sakyamuni Statue with Lotus Seat and Dhyana-Mudra

A bronze cloisonne Sakyamuni statue, with cloisonne decoration, sitting in lotus seat, hands showing Dhyana-Mudra with a small bowl in palm of hands, 19.5 cm high

Vintage Cloisonne floral display plate, width 24.5 cm approx

Vintage Floral Cloisonne Display Plate

Vintage Cloisonne floral display plate, width 24.5 cm approx

Antique Japanese silver rimmed cloisonne bowl, decorated with a…

Japanese silver rimmed cloisonne carp fish bowl

Antique Japanese silver rimmed cloisonne bowl, decorated with a carp fish, height 13 cm approx, ex private collection of Leo Schofield

A very large Japanese cloisonne charger c.1900 decorated with a…

Japanese Cloisonne Charger with Peacock and Cranes

A very large Japanese cloisonne charger c.1900 decorated with a peacock, cranes amongst flowers and bamboo. Diameter 61 cm.

Oriental cloisonne diamond shaped pot, together with oriental…

Oriental Cloisonne Pot and Tennis Saucer Set

Oriental cloisonne diamond shaped pot, together with oriental tennis saucer, the other with saucer and plate

Vintage cloisonne charger, with tree & blossom decoration on a…

Blue Cloisonne Charger with Tree and Blossom Decoration

Vintage cloisonne charger, with tree & blossom decoration on a blue ground, 30 cm diameter approx.

A blue cloisonne bowl

Blue Cloisonne Bowl

A blue cloisonne bowl

Oriental cloisonne wall plate with floral centre

Floral Cloisonne Wall Plate

Oriental cloisonne wall plate with floral centre

A Japanese cloisonne fruit bowl, late 19th/early 20th century…

Japanese Cloisonne Fruit Bowl with Flower Decoration

A Japanese cloisonne fruit bowl, late 19th/early 20th century decorated with flowers and leaves, diameter 27 cm

A Japanese cloisonne plate, decorated with a small bird amongst…

Japanese Cloisonne Plate with Bird and Berries

A Japanese cloisonne plate, decorated with a small bird amongst berries and leaves, diameter 30 cm

Cloisonne ash tray & bowl in black, approx 14.5 cm diameter and…

Black Cloisonne Ash Tray and Bowl Set

Cloisonne ash tray & bowl in black, approx 14.5 cm diameter and smaller (2)

Alabaster table box, Egyptian obelisk and a cloisonne plate,…

Egyptian-inspired Decor Collection

Alabaster table box, Egyptian obelisk and a cloisonne plate, box approx 9 cm high, 19 cm wide (3)

Antique French gilt bronze mounted Japanese cloisonne plate,…

French Gilt Bronze Mounted Japanese Cloisonne Plate

Antique French gilt bronze mounted Japanese cloisonne plate, approx 19 cm high, 44 cm wide with handles

Antique Japanese cloisonne plate, decorated with a figure of a…

Japanese Samurai Cloisonne Plate

Antique Japanese cloisonne plate, decorated with a figure of a Samurai and his horse to the centre and distant landscape of mount Fuji, 30.5 cm dia, approx 11 cm high, 23 cm diameter

A Japanese Meiji era cloisonne dragon bowl on a blue ground…

Meiji Era Dragon Cloisonne Bowl

A Japanese Meiji era cloisonne dragon bowl on a blue ground with three entwined dragons. The reverse decorated with bouquets of flowers and polychrome patterns. Height 8 cm. Diameter 24.5 cm

A Japanese Meiji era cloisonne rooster plate on a blue ground…

Meiji Era Cloisonne Rooster Plate with Polychrome Border

A Japanese Meiji era cloisonne rooster plate on a blue ground with repeating polychrome patterned border. The reverse with mottled blue ground and floral motifs. Diameter 21 cm

Cloisonne charger, lidded pot and lidded jar, charger approx 37…

Cloisonne Charger and Lidded Pot Set

Cloisonne charger, lidded pot and lidded jar, charger approx 37 cm deep ( 3)

Antique cloisonne bowl with blue, green, red, yellow and white…

Dragon-themed Cloisonne Bowl

Antique cloisonne bowl with blue, green, red, yellow and white enameling and applied decoration depicting dragons and heads, 18.5 cm wide, 6.5 cm high, (these measurements do not include the timber stand supplied)

Early 20th century cloisonne bowl, fluted lozenge form…

Yellow Dragon Cloisonne Bowl

Early 20th century cloisonne bowl, fluted lozenge form decorated with yellow dragons on black

Japanese cloisonne charger decorated with a bird perched in a…

Japanese Cloisonne Charger with Bird and Branch Design

Japanese cloisonne charger decorated with a bird perched in a branch diameter 30 cm. Provenance: The Rajab Collection. Property of a Lady, NSW

A cloisonne enamel bowl with shallow rounded sides and broad…

Multi-Coloured Cloisonne Enamel Lotus Bowl

A cloisonne enamel bowl with shallow rounded sides and broad petal-shaped everted rim, decorated in multi-coloured enamels on the turquoise ground with stylised lotus sprays, the interior enamelled in turquoise, the base with further florette sprays…

Large green cloisonne bowl on stand

Green Cloisonne Bowl on Stand

Large green cloisonne bowl on stand

Cloisonne bowl and a Japanese vase, approx. height 25 cm

Japanese Cloisonne Bowl and Vase Set

Cloisonne bowl and a Japanese vase, approx. height 25 cm

Large blue cloisonne plate with cranes & pink flowers

Crane & Pink Flower Cloisonne Plate

Large blue cloisonne plate with cranes & pink flowers