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 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

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

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

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

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

Vintage Japanese cloisonne jardiniere with butterflies &…

Japanese Cloisonne Butterfly Jardiniere

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

Oriental cloisonne dish C.1900

Antique Oriental Cloisonne Dish, circa 1900

Oriental cloisonne dish C.1900

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

A Japanese cloisonne lidded box, 6 cm high

Japanese Cloisonne Lidded Box - 6cm Height

A Japanese cloisonne lidded box, 6 cm high

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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,

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

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

Three cloisonne bangles, inside width 64 mm

Set of Three Cloisonne Bangles - 64mm Width

Three cloisonne bangles, inside width 64 mm

Oriental cloisonne lidded jar on stand

Oriental cloisonne jar on stand with lid

Oriental cloisonne lidded jar on stand

Coral ebony and cloisonne bead necklace with silver clasp…

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

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).

Green cloisonne necklace, size: approx 61 cm in length

Green Cloisonne Necklace - 61cm Length

Green cloisonne necklace, size: approx 61 cm in length

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

Cloisonne panel, together with hand painted plaque

Enamel & Painted Panel

Cloisonne panel, together with hand painted plaque

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

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

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.