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 pair of lidded Chinese cloisonne vessels, height 20 cm

A pair of lidded Chinese cloisonne vessels, height 20 cm

A pair of pink ground Chinese cloisonne flower themed vases,…

A pair of pink ground Chinese cloisonne flower themed vases, height 20.5 cm

Stunning Chinese Ming Dynasty cloisonne box and cover, of heavy…

Stunning Chinese Ming Dynasty cloisonne box and cover, of heavy bun form, decorated with a central shou motif, surrounded by borders of lotus scroll and ryui heads, on spreading ringed support, in tones of red, blue, pink, green and yellow, height 8 cm,…

Chinese cloisonne enamel decorated censer blossom decorated on…

Chinese cloisonne enamel decorated censer blossom decorated on turquoise ground, decorative dragon head handles, dragon head finial to cover, on 3 gilded legs, height 26 cm

Chinese cloisonne mantel clock, 20th century, the gilt brass…

Chinese cloisonne mantel clock, 20th century, the gilt brass architectural case decorated with colourful closionne panels in predominant blue, green, white and red tones, with large bevelled glass front and rear doors, with striker chiming on the half…

Chinese dragon cloisonne bowl, with a scrolling five-claw…

Chinese dragon cloisonne bowl, with a scrolling five-claw dragon externally, and a single dragon on the inner surface. On a custom stand. 6.5 x 21 cm

Chinese cloisonne covered jar. In brown and green tones. Height…

Chinese cloisonne covered jar. In brown and green tones. Height 21 cm (without stand). Provenance: Estate late Prue Socha, Sydney.

Chinese blue floral decorated cloisonne bowl on wooden stand,…

Chinese blue floral decorated cloisonne bowl on wooden stand, 21 cm diameter

A pair of Chinese cloisonne ashtrays with cherry blossom motifs,…

A pair of Chinese cloisonne ashtrays with cherry blossom motifs, Republic period

A pair of Chinese cloisonne vases, cherry blossom motifs, Qing…

A pair of Chinese cloisonne vases, cherry blossom motifs, Qing Dynasty

A gemstone and composition Chinese tree in cloisonne pot,…

A gemstone and composition Chinese tree in cloisonne pot, height 31 cm

A flower themed Chinese cloisonne vase, height 23 cm

A flower themed Chinese cloisonne vase, height 23 cm

A gilded silver Chinese filigree and cloisonne lidded censer,…

A gilded silver Chinese filigree and cloisonne lidded censer, height 12 cm

A Chinese black ground cloisonne lidded urn, height 32 cm, on…

A Chinese black ground cloisonne lidded urn, height 32 cm, on fitted timber stand elevated on scrolled feet

A cloisonne and ginbari Chinese vase, height 20 cm

A cloisonne and ginbari Chinese vase, height 20 cm

Pair Chinese cloisonne enamel lidded jars each with blossom…

Pair Chinese cloisonne enamel lidded jars each with blossom decorated enamel on blue ground, height 10 cm each.

Two Chinese cloisonne enamel pagoda-form boxes, 20th century,…

Two Chinese cloisonne enamel pagoda-form boxes, 20th century, each 20 cm high, 26 cm wide, 24 cm deep

A Chinese cloisonne flower trough, lozenge and lobed form,…

A Chinese cloisonne flower trough, lozenge and lobed form, scrolling floral decoration, on carved hard wood stand with confirming lid. 25 x 15 x 28 cm.

Large Chinese black ground cloisonne hu shaped vase with gilt…

Large Chinese black ground cloisonne hu shaped vase with gilt metal cloud scroll handles and decorated with dragons, height 33 cm

Good Chinese cloisonne decorated brass dish, blossom and bat…

Good Chinese cloisonne decorated brass dish, blossom and bat decorated on blue ground, 'Gold' coloured character mark to base, diameter 14 cm

A white ground Chinese cloisonne vase featuring butterfly…

A white ground Chinese cloisonne vase featuring butterfly amongst flowers, height 25 cm

Antique Chinese intricate cloisonne posy vase, height 8 cm

Antique Chinese intricate cloisonne posy vase, height 8 cm

A pair of antique cloisonne Chinese vases, height 12.5 cm

A pair of antique cloisonne Chinese vases, height 12.5 cm

A flower themed Chinese cloisonne teapot, height 21.5 cm

A flower themed Chinese cloisonne teapot, height 21.5 cm

A Chinese cloisonne bird statue, 19th/20th century, 14 cm high

A Chinese cloisonne bird statue, 19th/20th century, 14 cm high

An antique Chinese cloisonne dragon bowl, 19th/20th century, 7.…

An antique Chinese cloisonne dragon bowl, 19th/20th century, 7.5 cm high, 25 cm diameter

An antique Chinese cloisonne lidded bowl, with remains of gold…

An antique Chinese cloisonne lidded bowl, with remains of gold wash finish, 17th/18th century, 19 cm high, 15 cm wide

An antique Chinese cloisonne ewer in warmer, Qing Dynasty,…

An antique Chinese cloisonne ewer in warmer, Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th century, 17 cm high overall

A pair of Chinese cloisonne vases, 20th century, 18 cm high

A pair of Chinese cloisonne vases, 20th century, 18 cm high

A Chinese carved wooden Buddha statue, two calligraphy brushes,…

A Chinese carved wooden Buddha statue, two calligraphy brushes, an ivory armband, Chinese cloisonne pillbox stack and a bundle of cinnamon sticks, 19th/20th century, (6 items), the Buddha statue 14 cm high

A Chinese cloisonne jar on stand, mid 20th century, the jar of…

A Chinese cloisonne jar on stand, mid 20th century, the jar of traditional form with a domed cover, decorated with yellow and white floral and foliate motifs upon a black ground of cloud wirework, with a ruyi-head border to the rim, raised on a modern…

Good Chinese cloisonne twin handled censer, of baluster form…

Good Chinese cloisonne twin handled censer, of baluster form with gilt fo dog handles, decorated with stylised peony scroll and foliage, in rich tones of blue, yellow, red, white and green, impressed seal to base, diameter 14 cm

Chinese cloisonne twin handled censer, of squat form, decorated…

Chinese cloisonne twin handled censer, of squat form, decorated with lotus flower and foliage, with Greek key border, in tones of green, yellow, purple and red on a blue ground, accented with gilt, standing on four fo dog head feet, hieght 12 cm and…

A Chinese cloisonne snuff bottle, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), of…

Chinese Cloisonne Snuff Bottle, Qing Dynasty, Lotus on Turquoise

A Chinese cloisonne snuff bottle, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), of elongated pear-form decorated with scrolling lotus against a turquoise ground. 8 cm high, 3.5 cm diameter. Provenance: property from the collection formed by Jan Bayer

A Chinese cloisonne snuff bottle, 20th century, of flattened…

Chinese Cloisonne Snuff Bottle with Bird and Butterflies Decoration

A Chinese cloisonne snuff bottle, 20th century, of flattened spherical form, decorated with a bird and butterflies amongst flowers. Marked to base. 6.5 cm high, 5 cm wide

A Chinese cloisonne bowl in late Ming Dynasty or early Qing…

Chinese Cloisonne Bowl: Late Ming or Early Qing Dynasty

A Chinese cloisonne bowl in late Ming Dynasty or early Qing Dynasty

An antique Chinese cloisonne censer with dragon decoration and…

19th Century Chinese Cloisonne Censer with Dragon and Foo Dog

An antique Chinese cloisonne censer with dragon decoration and Foo dog finial, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, with later wooden stand, 25 cm high

An antique Chinese cloisonne pot in gilded bronze with swing…

Gilded Qing Dynasty Chinese Cloisonne Pot with Swing Handle

An antique Chinese cloisonne pot in gilded bronze with swing handle, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, 9 cm high, 8 cm diameter

An antique Chinese cloisonne plaque, Qing Dynasty, 19th century,…

19th Century Chinese Cloisonne Plaque: Qing Dynasty, 30.5 cm

An antique Chinese cloisonne plaque, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, 30.5 cm diameter

Chinese pair of cloisonne vases, height 23 cm

Chinese Cloisonne Vases: Exquisite Pair, 23 cm Height

Chinese pair of cloisonne vases, height 23 cm

A brass and cloisonne dragon and foo lion Chinese censer,…

Brass and Cloisonné Dragon & Foo Lion Chinese Censer

A brass and cloisonne dragon and foo lion Chinese censer, height 21 cm

A pair of floral Chinese cloisonne vases on timber stands,…

Floral Chinese Cloisonne Vases on Timber Stands, 26cm Height

A pair of floral Chinese cloisonne vases on timber stands, height 26 cm

A large Chinese cloisonne dragon rouleau vase on stand, early…

Chinese Cloisonne Dragon Vase: Republic Period, 1912-1949

A large Chinese cloisonne dragon rouleau vase on stand, early Republic Period (1912-1949) the cylindrical rouleau form vase decorated with two five-clawed dragons chasing a flaming pearl against a black ground of wirework clouds, between double borders of…

A Chinese cloisonne dragon bowl on stand, late Republic Period…

Chinese Cloisonne Dragon Bowl on Stand, Late Republic Period

A Chinese cloisonne dragon bowl on stand, late Republic Period (1912-1949) the float bowl of squat form with inverted rim, decorated to the interior with a dragon in pursuit of a flaming pearl above a rocky outcrop and turbulent waves, similarly decorated…

A Chinese cloisonne vase on stand, mid-20th century the high…

Mid-20th Century Chinese Cloisonne Dragon Vase on Carved Stand

A Chinese cloisonne vase on stand, mid-20th century the high shouldered baluster vase with waisted neck and base, decorated with two dragons chasing a flaming pearl, against blue ground of wire work clouds, between green waves and ruyi borders and fitted…

A pair of Chinese cloisonne vases on stands, mid-20th century…

Chinese Cloisonne Vases on Stands, Mid-20th Century

A pair of Chinese cloisonne vases on stands, mid-20th century the high shouldered baluster vases with waisted necks and bases, decorated with birds, ducks and storks amongst lotus blooms and foliage, against a zig-zag wire blue ground, between waves and…

Chinese cloisonne & carved stone fruit basket

Exquisite Chinese Cloisonne & Carved Stone Fruit Basket

Chinese cloisonne & carved stone fruit basket

Chinese cloisonne jar and cover, of bun form, decorated with…

Bun-shaped Chinese Cloisonne Jar: Floral Foliage in Vibrant Tones

Chinese cloisonne jar and cover, of bun form, decorated with central flower surrounded by foliage, in tones of red, brown and orange, diameter 10 cm

Large Chinese late Qing Dynasty bronze and cloisonne censer and…

Qing Dynasty Bronze Cloisonne Censer with Elephant Base

Large Chinese late Qing Dynasty bronze and cloisonne censer and cover, the domed cover set with a dog of fo, above a baluster body, decorated with panels of taotie motifs in cloisonne, flanked by a pair of dragon loop handles, the whole supported on three…

Large Chinese Qing Dynasty cloisonne vase, of oviform, with…

Qing Dynasty Cloisonne Lotus Pond Vase

Large Chinese Qing Dynasty cloisonne vase, of oviform, with cylindrical neck and lip, decorated with lotus and palmettes above a pond scene, in tones of red, blue, white and green, a/f, height 55 cm

Handsome pair of Chinese cloisonne vases and covers, of double…

Chinese Cloisonne Double Gourd Vases with Lotus and Dragon Handles

Handsome pair of Chinese cloisonne vases and covers, of double gourd form, set with reserves of flowers, birds and butterflies, surround by a raised ground of lotus scroll, flanked by dragon and foliate handles, on stands, height 41 cm (vase) (2)

A detailed cloisonne Chinese blue ground vase, height 38.5 cm

Exquisite Chinese Cloisonne Blue Vase - 38.5 cm Height

A detailed cloisonne Chinese blue ground vase, height 38.5 cm

A large cloisonne lidded Chinese vase featuring gilt dragon…

Gilt Dragon Handled Chinese Cloisonné Vase, 75 cm Height

A large cloisonne lidded Chinese vase featuring gilt dragon handles, height 75 cm

A Chinese cloisonne lion dog, enamel losses to the surface (…

Chinese Cloisonne Lion Dog with Enamel Losses, 17cm

A Chinese cloisonne lion dog, enamel losses to the surface ( A/F), 17 cm length, Provenance: Geoffrey key collection, London

Chinese gilded metal and cloisonne footed vase and cover, the…

Gilded Chinese Cloisonne Dragon Vase

Chinese gilded metal and cloisonne footed vase and cover, the bowl and cover decorated with scrolling leaves and flower heads against a green ground, above a filigree stem with three applied dragons, on a circular base, height 27 cm

A large Chinese autumnal toned cloisonne lidded urn on timber…

Autumnal Cloisonne Urn on Timber Stand

A large Chinese autumnal toned cloisonne lidded urn on timber stand, height 28.5 cm

An antique Chinese cloisonne brush pot with gold finish, 19th…

Antique Chinese Cloisonne Brush Pot with Gold Finish

An antique Chinese cloisonne brush pot with gold finish, 19th century, square seal mark to base, 21.5 cm high

A Chinese blue cloisonne floral bowl on lacquered timber stand,…

Chinese Blue Cloisonne Floral Bowl on Stand

A Chinese blue cloisonne floral bowl on lacquered timber stand, 20th century, 12 cm high overall, 13 cm diameter

A Chinese dragon vase on stand, a Japanese bronze and cloisonne…

Asian Vases Collection, 20th Century

A Chinese dragon vase on stand, a Japanese bronze and cloisonne vase, and a Japanese porcelain vase, 20th century (3 items), the largest 26 cm high overall

A pair of twin gilt handled Chinese cloisonne vases in pastels…

Pastel Cloisonne Gilt Vases with Bird Motif

A pair of twin gilt handled Chinese cloisonne vases in pastels featuring birds on timber stands height 43 cm

Chinese cloisonne enamel dragon figure & stand standing dragon…

Chinese Cloisonne Dragon Figure on Fitted Wood Stand

Chinese cloisonne enamel dragon figure & stand standing dragon figure, on fitted wood stand length 23 cm.

Three Chinese cloisonne animal figures including: 2 various…

Chinese Cloisonne Animal Figures: Ducks and Snail

Three Chinese cloisonne animal figures including: 2 various duck figures, each with decorated lid to casket below, length 7 cm each); and a Chinese cloisonne snail figure, length 9 cm.

Chinese cloisonne display plate & stand circular plate blossom…

Chinese Blossom Cloisonne Plate on Wood Stand

Chinese cloisonne display plate & stand circular plate blossom decorated on brown ground, diameter 21 cm, on fitted carved wood stand.

A predominantly blue and white Chinese cloisonne vase with…

Blue and White Chinese Cloisonne Vase with Inclusions

A predominantly blue and white Chinese cloisonne vase with green and red inclusions, height 23 cm

Miniature Chinese teapot, jadeite and agate body, silverplated…

Jadeite Teapot with Silver Monkey and Toad Decoration

Miniature Chinese teapot, jadeite and agate body, silverplated mounts with monkey and toad applied decoration to cloisonne trimmed lid

Cloisonne lidded pot, 19th century Chinese raised on three feet…

19th Century Chinese Cloisonne Lidded Pot

Cloisonne lidded pot, 19th century Chinese raised on three feet decorated with flower and butterflies against black green and brown shimmering ground (chip to underside and repair to lid), height 12 cm

A pair of Chinese cloisonne vases, each decorated with flowers…

Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Vases with Floral Decoration

A pair of Chinese cloisonne vases, each decorated with flowers and foliate scroll work, on spreading circular foot, height 24 cm. On fitted wooden stands. (2)

A Chinese cloisonne altar garniture, late Qing Dynasty,…

Qing Dynasty Cloisonne Altar Garniture

A Chinese cloisonne altar garniture, late Qing Dynasty, comprising a censer and two candle prickets, decorated with scrolling lotus against a turquoise ground with gilded bronze details. Height of censer 20 cm, width 16 cm. Provenance: The Estate of H.E.…

An antique Chinese cloisonne green ground vase featuring birds,…

Chinese Cloisonne Bird Vase - 25cm

An antique Chinese cloisonne green ground vase featuring birds, height 25 cm

A Chinese copper and cloisonne lidded urn, height 22 cm

Chinese cloisonne lidded urn, 22 cm

A Chinese copper and cloisonne lidded urn, height 22 cm

Enamel and brass inlaid trinket box, Chinese cloisonne trinket…

Chinese Cloisonne Trinket Box: Ornate Flora Inlaid Design

Enamel and brass inlaid trinket box, Chinese cloisonne trinket with ornate flora inlaid design and green enamel interior

A Chinese cloisonne plate later altered to a basket, the plate,…

Ming Dynasty cloisonne plate/basket

A Chinese cloisonne plate later altered to a basket, the plate, Ming Dynasty, 14th-15th century, 34 cm wide; 24 cm high. Provenance: An important private collection, Qld, acquired from late Nelson Rutherford, New Zealand, 25/4/1983.

A Chinese cloisonne enamel and gilt bronze footed bowl, Qing…

Qing Dynasty cloisonne enamel gilt bronze footed bowl

A Chinese cloisonne enamel and gilt bronze footed bowl, Qing Dynasty, 19th-20th century, 37 cm wide; 26 cm high. Provenance: An important private collection, Qld., acquired in 2005.

A Chinese cloisonne censer, Qing Dynasty, early 20th century,…

Chinese Qing Dynasty Cloisonne Censer, 20th Century

A Chinese cloisonne censer, Qing Dynasty, early 20th century, 22 cm high. Provenance: The Estate of the late Nelson Rutherford collection Wellington New Zealand. An important private collection, Qld., acquired from above on 31/1/1982.

A Chinese cloisonne crane, Qing Dynasty, 18th-19th century, 27…

Qing Dynasty Cloisonne Crane from George Harris Collection

A Chinese cloisonne crane, Qing Dynasty, 18th-19th century, 27 cm high. Provenance: The George Harris collection of enamels. Goodman & Co., 10/12/1979. An important private collection, Qld. George Harris

A Chinese cloisonne vase Meiping, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 23.…

Qing Dynasty Chinese Cloisonne Meiping Vase

A Chinese cloisonne vase Meiping, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 23.4 cm high. Provenance: An important private collection, Qld., acquired from Senior Antiques, Qld., 2/4/1980.

A Chinese fine cloisonne dish, Qing Dynasty, 18th century, 29.8…

18th Century Chinese Cloisonne Dish

A Chinese fine cloisonne dish, Qing Dynasty, 18th century, 29.8 cm diameter. Provenance: Acquired from Leonard Joel's, Melbourne, 24/5/1986. An important private collection, Qld.

A pair of Chinese cloisonne enamel garlic-head vases, Jingtai…

Chinese Cloisonne Garlic-Head Vases, Jingtai Mark (17th Century)

A pair of Chinese cloisonne enamel garlic-head vases, Jingtai mark, late Ming-Early Qing Dynasty, 17th century, 35 cm high (each). Provenance: An important private collection, Qld. Acquired from collection of the late Ross Gordon on 11/4/1974.

A pair of Chinese cloisonne vases on blue grounds, 20th century,…

Chinese Cloisonne Vases on Blue Grounds

A pair of Chinese cloisonne vases on blue grounds, 20th century, 13 cm high

A Chinese hexagonal form cloisonne vase on wooden stand, 20th…

Chinese Cloisonne Vase on Stand, 20th Century

A Chinese hexagonal form cloisonne vase on wooden stand, 20th century, 44 cm high overall

A Chinese blue cloisonne platter with dragon and phoenix…

Chinese Dragon and Phoenix Cloisonne Platter on Stand

A Chinese blue cloisonne platter with dragon and phoenix decoration, on wooden stand, 20th century, 34 cm wide

A Chinese cloisonne dragon bowl with four character seal mark…

Chinese Cloisonne Dragon Bowl on Carved Stand

A Chinese cloisonne dragon bowl with four character seal mark to base on a carved timber stand (stand A/F), 19th/20th century, the bowl 6.5 cm high, 20.5 cm diameter, 17 cm high overall

An antique Chinese cloisonne teacup on carved wooden stand,…

19th Century Chinese Cloisonne Teacup on Carved Stand

An antique Chinese cloisonne teacup on carved wooden stand, 19th century or earlier, 9 cm high overall

An impressive pair of Chinese cloisonne vases on carved wooden…

Chinese Cloisonne Vases on Carved Stands

An impressive pair of Chinese cloisonne vases on carved wooden stands, 20th century, square seal mark to bases, each 57 cm high overall, 27 cm diameter

A Chinese cloisonne koro with dragon decoration and Foo dog top,…

Chinese cloisonne koro with dragon and Foo dog top

A Chinese cloisonne koro with dragon decoration and Foo dog top, early 20th century, 18.5 cm high

A Chinese porcelain twin handled urn, hand painted in the style…

Chinese Cloisonne-Style Porcelain Twin Handled Urn, 25.5 cm

A Chinese porcelain twin handled urn, hand painted in the style of cloisonne, height 25.5 cm

Two Chinese cloisonne vases height 17.5 cm with stands

Pair of 17.5cm Chinese Cloisonne Vases with Stands

Two Chinese cloisonne vases height 17.5 cm with stands

Pair of Chinese cloisonne lidded jars both with floral…

Chinese Cloisonne Floral Jars on Carved Stands

Pair of Chinese cloisonne lidded jars both with floral decoration on carved timber stands, height

A Chinese jade carving and two cloisonne birds, 20th century.…

Jade Carving and Cloisonne Birds Set

A Chinese jade carving and two cloisonne birds, 20th century. Comprising a lavender and red jade pendant or carving of two sages, the bottom with a bat carved out of the orange inclusion, and two cloisonne quails in blue tones, sitting on wooden stands,…

Pair of Chinese cloisonne lidded vases, of hexagonal shape…

Chinese cloisonne hexagonal vases with bird and willow design

Pair of Chinese cloisonne lidded vases, of hexagonal shape decorated with birds and willow trees against blue ground, flower decorations and gilded highlights

A Chinese cloisonne and semi precious stone flower basket,…

Chinese Cloisonne Flower Basket with Semi-Precious Stones

A Chinese cloisonne and semi precious stone flower basket, height 28.5 cm

Pair of Chinese cloisonne jars and covers, of baluster form…

Chinese Cloisonne Lotus Jars with Covers

Pair of Chinese cloisonne jars and covers, of baluster form with domed covers, decorated with lotus scroll motifs, in tones of red, white, blue and green, height 47 cm (2)

Large Chinese cloisonne charger, of circular form, decorated…

Dragon and Phoenix Cloisonne Charger

Large Chinese cloisonne charger, of circular form, decorated with image of a rampant dragon and phoenix, in rich tones of red, brown, blue, white and green, on a dark ground, diameter 37 cm

Chinese Qing Dynasty, 17th century cloisonne vase, mid-late…

Qing Dynasty Cloisonne Vase with Galloping Horses

Chinese Qing Dynasty, 17th century cloisonne vase, mid-late 17th century, of gu shape, decorated with frieze of galloping horses, set between a flared neck decorated with dragon, phoenix and stylised lotus and a slightly tapered circular foot decorated…