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 Japanese cloisonne enamel hexagonal vases each…

Japanese Dragon Cloisonne Vases (Meiji Period)

A pair of Japanese cloisonne enamel hexagonal vases each decorated with a wreathing three clawed dragon on a speckled foil brown ground, Meiji period 1868-1912 (some damage) (2). 25 cm(10') high

Pair of cloisonne bud vases, black background with colourful…

Shimmering Floral Cloisonne Bud Vases

Pair of cloisonne bud vases, black background with colourful flowers and scroll decorations and shimmering highlights

Cloisonne vase, 31 cm

31cm Cloisonne Vase

Cloisonne vase, 31 cm

Pair of good Japanese cloisonne 'Crane' vases, on timber stands,…

Japanese Cloisonne Crane Vases on Stands (14cm)

Pair of good Japanese cloisonne 'Crane' vases, on timber stands, height 14 cm approx

A Japanese cloisonne vase, Showa period, 1926-1989, decorated…

Japanese Cloisonne Orchid Vase, Showa Period

A Japanese cloisonne vase, Showa period, 1926-1989, decorated to the front with orchids against a pale green ground. 24.5 cm high

A tall Japanese cloisonne vase, 20th century. 31 cm high

Japanese Cloisonne Vase, 20th Century

A tall Japanese cloisonne vase, 20th century. 31 cm high

A pair of cloisonne baluster shape vases, the black ground…

Cloisonne Vases with Blossom and Bird Motifs

A pair of cloisonne baluster shape vases, the black ground decorated with cloud motifs, patterned with brightly coloured blossom branches and birds. Raised on a wooden stand. Height 23 cm

Japanese cloisonne vase Blossom decorated on emerald ground, on…

Emerald Blossom Cloisonne Vase on Carved Stand

Japanese cloisonne vase Blossom decorated on emerald ground, on carved wood stand, height 16 cm, vase only.

Good Japanese cloisonne vase Blossom decorated on burgundy…

Japanese Cloisonne Vase with Blossom Decoration on Burgundy Ground

Good Japanese cloisonne vase Blossom decorated on burgundy ground, marked to base, height 25 cm

Japanese cloisonne vase Blossom decorated on emerald ground,…

Emerald Blossom Cloisonne Vase (7 words)

Japanese cloisonne vase Blossom decorated on emerald ground, height 19 cm

A Japanese cloisonne vase. Meiji period (1868-1912), of ovoid…

Meiji Period Cloisonne Vase with Pink Iris

A Japanese cloisonne vase. Meiji period (1868-1912), of ovoid form with a small waisted neck, decorated to the body with naturalistic pink bearded iris with foliage on an ecru ground, the rim and base with metal mounts; signed underside. Height 9 cm

Pair of fine quality Japanese cloisonne vases (A/F)

Japanese Cloisonne Vases (A/F)

Pair of fine quality Japanese cloisonne vases (A/F)

Pair hexagonal sided cloisonne specimen vases fine polychrome…

Hexagonal Cloisonne Floral Vases (9 words)

Pair hexagonal sided cloisonne specimen vases fine polychrome floral decoration, 16.5 cm height

A glass cloisonne vase possibly American, the semi-translucent…

Teal and Green Cloisonne Wisteria Vase

A glass cloisonne vase possibly American, the semi-translucent baluster vase with brass wire worked wisteria clusters and foliage in speckled teal, blue and varied green hues unmarked, height 12.5 cm

A Japanese cloisonne enamel vase with stand, early 20th century…

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Crane Vase with Stand

A Japanese cloisonne enamel vase with stand, early 20th century depicting cranes against a dark ground makers mark to base vase, height 18.3 cm (without stand)

A Japanese cloisonne vase featuring plum blossom, height 22 cm

A Japanese cloisonne vase featuring plum blossom, height 22 cm

Cloisonne fine wire dragon cylinder vase showing one continuous…

Cloisonne Dragon Cylinder Vase

Cloisonne fine wire dragon cylinder vase showing one continuous dragon, on three feet. Provenance: Ex Ray Tregaskis. Condition good, minor age related wear. Height 5 cm

Good Japanese cloisonne vase Bird and Blossom decoration on…

Japanese Cloisonne Vase with Bird and Blossom Decoration

Good Japanese cloisonne vase Bird and Blossom decoration on blue ground, height 25 cm

Pair Japanese cloisonne vases each decorated with birds in…

Japanese Cloisonne Vases with Birds and Garden Design

Pair Japanese cloisonne vases each decorated with birds in flight over a garden, height 12 cm each

Good Japanese decorated cloisonne vase blossom decorated, on…

Japanese Blossom Cloisonne Vase on Carved Stand

Good Japanese decorated cloisonne vase blossom decorated, on dark blue, ground, on carved wood stand, height 21 cm.

An antique Japanese porcelain and cloisonne decorated spherical…

Meiji Period Japanese Porcelain and Cloisonne Vase

An antique Japanese porcelain and cloisonne decorated spherical vase, Meiji period, 19th century, 15 cm high

A Japanese cloisonne vase with cranes and reeds on grey ground,…

Meiji Cloisonne Vase with Cranes and Reeds

A Japanese cloisonne vase with cranes and reeds on grey ground, Meiji period, early 20th century, 19 cm high

A late Meiji period Japanese cloisonne vase depicting flowers…

Meiji Cloisonne Vase with Floral Design

A late Meiji period Japanese cloisonne vase depicting flowers against a sky blue ground. Height 28 cm

Cloisonne pink ground lidded vase on stand featuring…

Pink Chrysanthemum Cloisonne Vase on Stand

Cloisonne pink ground lidded vase on stand featuring chrysanthemums, height 26 cm

A pair of cloisonne vases in the manner of Takahara, Meiji…

Cloisonne Vases with Floral and Insect Motifs

A pair of cloisonne vases in the manner of Takahara, Meiji period, 1868-1912, profusely decorated with flower heads, insects and other vegetal forms in colours to shoulder lappets and the red tan foil flecked body, scale patterns in yellow and turquoise…

A pair of Japanese cloisonne vases, mid 20th century, the small…

Japanese Cloisonne Vases with Red Crested Cranes

A pair of Japanese cloisonne vases, mid 20th century, the small baluster vases with waisted necks, white metal rims decorated with auspicious red crested cranes amidst coloured naturalistic foliage upon a ink blue black ground, rich green to the interior;…

A Japanese cloisonne vase, 20th century, with a design of birds…

Japanese Cloisonne Vase with Birds and Willow Branch Design

A Japanese cloisonne vase, 20th century, with a design of birds on a willow branch to the front, against a pale yellow ground. 18 cm high

A Japanese cloisonne vase, black ground decorated with exotic…

Japanese Cloisonne Butterfly Vase

A Japanese cloisonne vase, black ground decorated with exotic butterflies, height 16 cm

Fine cloisonne vase on stand, height 27 cm

27cm Cloisonne Vase on Stand

Fine cloisonne vase on stand, height 27 cm

Three Japanese cloisonne vases, Meiji period (1868-1912), each…

Meiji Period Cloisonne Bird Vases

Three Japanese cloisonne vases, Meiji period (1868-1912), each decorated with birds and brocade patterns against a brown ground, the tallest 15 cm high, 7 cm diameter

Three Japanese cloisonne vases, Meiji period (1868-1912), each…

Meiji Period Cloisonne Vases with Brocade Designs

Three Japanese cloisonne vases, Meiji period (1868-1912), each decorated with brocade designs against a chocolate-coloured ground, the tallest 19 cm high, 9 cm diameter

A small Japanese cloisonne vase Meiji period the compressed…

Meiji Period Cloisonne Vase with Shaped Reserves and Flowers

A small Japanese cloisonne vase Meiji period the compressed long- necked vase, decorated with shaped reserves, with flowers. 13.5 cm high, 8.5 cm diameter

A Japanese Red-Ground cloisonne vase, height 25 cm, diameter 13…

Japanese Red-Ground Cloisonne Vase

A Japanese Red-Ground cloisonne vase, height 25 cm, diameter 13 cm

A cloisonne vase, ovoid shape, decorated with birds and flowers…

Ovoid Cloisonne Vase with Bird and Flower Design

A cloisonne vase, ovoid shape, decorated with birds and flowers on a white ground. Height 31 cm

A pair of Japanese Edo period cloisonne vases 'Bark' glaze on…

Edo Cloisonne Vases with Floral Decorations

A pair of Japanese Edo period cloisonne vases 'Bark' glaze on porcelain, floral decorations. Height 15 cm. Provenance: Webb's 25/05/1994, lot 237

A Japanese cloisonne vase Meiji period 1868-1912, the baluster…

Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Dragon Vase

A Japanese cloisonne vase Meiji period 1868-1912, the baluster vase with a trumpet neck embellished in colours with patterned and stylised formal floral borders to the neck, collar and shoulder above a deep lappet frieze with four writhing dragons and…

A cloisonne vase, ovoid with short neck, decorated with…

Chrysanthemum Landscape Cloisonne Vase

A cloisonne vase, ovoid with short neck, decorated with chrysanthemum in a landscape. Height 18.5 cm

Good Japanese cloisonne vase makers mark, inscribed, and dated…

1934 Japanese Cloisonne Vase with Floral and Butterfly Design

Good Japanese cloisonne vase makers mark, inscribed, and dated 1934 to base, with floral and butterfly decoration, height 30.5 cm

Vintage Japanese cloisonne posy vase, floral decorated on brown…

Japanese Cloisonne Posy Vase, Floral Brown Decoration, 10cm Height

Vintage Japanese cloisonne posy vase, floral decorated on brown ground, height 10 cm

Turquoise glazed Foo dog ornament and pair cloisonne vases, one…

Turquoise Foo Dog Ornament & Cloisonne Vases (1 A/F)

Turquoise glazed Foo dog ornament and pair cloisonne vases, one a/f

Japanese cloisonne vase, of ovoid form with a spreading lip,…

Japanese cloisonne vase with floral roundels on black ground

Japanese cloisonne vase, of ovoid form with a spreading lip, decorated with roundels and flower heads, in tones of pink, green and blue, on a black scale ground, on a wooden stand, a/f, height 28.5 cm

A signed Japanese cloisonne vase, Meiji period, 1868-1912, a…

Meiji Period Dragon Cloisonne Vase

A signed Japanese cloisonne vase, Meiji period, 1868-1912, a vase of ovoid form exquisitely wire worked and depicting a writhing dragon amidst trails of fire upon a midnight blue black ground, with brass rims impressed crossed flags and character mark…

Large Oriental cloisonne vase, approx 92 cm high including base

Grand Oriental Cloisonne Vase - 92cm Height

Large Oriental cloisonne vase, approx 92 cm high including base

A pair of cloisonne vases

Exquisite Cloisonne Vases

A pair of cloisonne vases

A pair of Japanese cloisonne vases, of hexagonal form with fine…

Japanese Cloisonne Hexagonal Vases with Flowering Mon Design

A pair of Japanese cloisonne vases, of hexagonal form with fine gilt wires on a dark rust ground. Meiji period the design of flowering and leafing mons in a spectrum of colours finely executed, a gilt interior and base. Provenance: A ladies collection,…

Japanese cloisonne vase. Blossom decoration on red ground.…

Red Blossom Cloisonne Vase, 12cm Height

Japanese cloisonne vase. Blossom decoration on red ground. Height 12 cm

A cloisonne vase, shouldered ovoid shape, decorated with birds…

Teal Cloisonne Vase with Birds and Flowers

A cloisonne vase, shouldered ovoid shape, decorated with birds and flowers in a landscape on a teal ground. Height 18 cm

A yellow field cloisonne vase featuring peacock, height 13 cm

A yellow field cloisonne vase featuring peacock, height 13 cm

A Japanese cloisonne vase featuring blue hydrangea, height 25 cm

Blue Hydrangea: Japanese Cloisonne Vase (25 cm height)

A Japanese cloisonne vase featuring blue hydrangea, height 25 cm

A large Japanese cloisonne vase Meiji period of faceted…

Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Dragon Phoenix Vase

A large Japanese cloisonne vase Meiji period of faceted hexagonal section decorated with brocade patterns, dragaons and phoenix. 31.5 cm high, 12 cm diameter

A Japanese cloisonne vase Meiji period of faceted hexagonal…

Meiji cloisonne vase with egrets and irises

A Japanese cloisonne vase Meiji period of faceted hexagonal section decorated with egrets and irises, signed Adachi Kinjiro to base 15.5 cm high, 5.5 cm diameter

Pair Japanese cloisonne vases. Blue ground decorated with…

Japanese Cloisonne Vases with Floral and Crane Motif

Pair Japanese cloisonne vases. Blue ground decorated with florals & a red headed crane. Height 22 cm

Shelley cloisonne pattern vase, decorated with chrysanthemums…

Shelley Chrysanthemum Cloisonne Vase

Shelley cloisonne pattern vase, decorated with chrysanthemums in rich colours on an imitated painted crackle glaze finish and gilt rim. Marked Shelley to bottom & R.D 674954, height 20 cm

Japanese cloisonne pair of vases with fine wire inlay,…

Japanese Cloisonné Vases with Bamboo and Birds

Japanese cloisonne pair of vases with fine wire inlay, decorated with bamboo trees, flowers & birds, on a blue ground with a green interior, height 14.9 cm

A small fine quality Japanese cloisonne vase, decorated with…

Japanese Cloisonne Vase with Wildflowers and Bird

A small fine quality Japanese cloisonne vase, decorated with wild flowers, blossoms, irises and a bird on a black ground, ovoid form with pinched neck. Height 15 cm

A fine Japanese cloisonne vase, late Meiji period, 1868-1912…

Meiji Cloisonne Vase: Dragon Chasing Flaming Pearl

A fine Japanese cloisonne vase, late Meiji period, 1868-1912 the petite baluster shaped vase exquisitely wire worked and depicting an animated three-clawed scaly dragon chasing a flaming pearl amidst trails of fire, upon a midnight blue black ground, with…

Vintage Japanese floral decorated cloisonne vase 18 cm height.

Japanese Floral Cloisonne Vase

Vintage Japanese floral decorated cloisonne vase 18 cm height.

Good Japanese cloisonne vase decorated with storks, stamped to…

Japanese Cloisonne Stork Vase, 18cm Height

Good Japanese cloisonne vase decorated with storks, stamped to base, height 18 cm

Japanese cloisonne squat vase

Squat Japanese Cloisonne Vase

Japanese cloisonne squat vase

Japanese Meiji period cloisonne vase, ovoid shape decorated…

Meiji Cloisonne Vase: Birds and Blossom on Dark Blue

Japanese Meiji period cloisonne vase, ovoid shape decorated with birds and blossom on a dark blue ground

Cloisonne vase, Japanese cloisonne green enamel vase depicting…

Japanese Cloisonne Vase with Exotic Bird and Flowers

Cloisonne vase, Japanese cloisonne green enamel vase depicting exotic bird and flowers, height 18 cm

A Japanese silver rim cloisonne vase early to mid 20th century…

Japanese Cloisonne Vase with Silver Rim

A Japanese silver rim cloisonne vase early to mid 20th century height 21.5 cm

Pair of decorative Japanese cloisonne vases on stands with…

Floral Cloisonne Vases on Stands

Pair of decorative Japanese cloisonne vases on stands with floral decoration

Pair of early Japanese cloisonne vases teal blue in colour…

Teal Cloisonne Vases with Flora and Butterflies

Pair of early Japanese cloisonne vases teal blue in colour decorated with flora and butterflies, 31 cm high approx

A Japanese cloisonne enamel vase, mid 20th century silver wire…

Japanese Cloisonne Vase with Bird and Prunus Flowers

A Japanese cloisonne enamel vase, mid 20th century silver wire construction depicting bird and prunus flowers against a yellow ground. Height 18 cm

A Japanese cloisonne enamel vase, mid 20th century. The vase…

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Chrysanthemums and Apple Blossom

A Japanese cloisonne enamel vase, mid 20th century. The vase has silver wire construction depicting chrysanthemums and white apple blossom against a green ground. Height 15.8 cm

Fine pair of Japanese cloisonne enamel vases, of slender…

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases with Birds and Flowers

Fine pair of Japanese cloisonne enamel vases, of slender tapering form, decorated with birds perched in flowering trees, in tones of white, green and brown on a black ground, height 15 cm

Blue ground cloisonne vase with iris decoration, approx 42 cm…

Blue Iris Cloisonne Vase - 42cm

Blue ground cloisonne vase with iris decoration, approx 42 cm high

A cloisonne vase, ovoid with short neck, decorated with…

Chrysanthemum Landscape Cloisonne Vase

A cloisonne vase, ovoid with short neck, decorated with chrysanthemums in a landscape. Height 18.5 cm.

A Japanese cloisonne vase with a dark background decorated with…

Japanese Cloisonne Vase with Birds and Trees

A Japanese cloisonne vase with a dark background decorated with birds & trees. 15 cm high.

Cloisonne floral vase, height 22 cm

Floral Cloisonne Vase - 22cm Height

Cloisonne floral vase, height 22 cm

Large cloisonne vase featuring birds, on stand, total height 35…

Birds Cloisonne Vase with Stand and Dents (9 words)

Large cloisonne vase featuring birds, on stand, total height 35 cm, with dents

Japanese cloisonne vase on a green ground, decorated to the…

Japanese Cloisonne Vase with Chrysanthemums and Butterflies

Japanese cloisonne vase on a green ground, decorated to the neck with chrysanthemums, to the body with chrysanthemum & butterflies & having two beast head handles. Condition: good to fair, some enamel losses & wear consistent with age. Height 30.5 cm

A pair of fine Japanese cloisonne specimen vases, baluster…

Japanese Cloisonne Dragon Vases

A pair of fine Japanese cloisonne specimen vases, baluster shape, cobalt blue ground decorated with sinuous, three clawed dragons. Height 16 cm.

A pair of Japanese cloisonne vases, signed each decorated with…

Japanese Cloisonne Vases with Butterflies and Flowers

A pair of Japanese cloisonne vases, signed each decorated with butterflies & flowers on a black ground. With mark of Takataniu each, Meiji period. Height: 12.5 cm

Extra large cloisonne vase

Oversized Cloisonné Vase

Extra large cloisonne vase

A fine petite Japanese cloisonne vase, Meiji period, 1868-1912,…

Japanese Cloisonne Dragon Vase, Meiji Period

A fine petite Japanese cloisonne vase, Meiji period, 1868-1912, a slender necked bottle vase finely decorated with an animated wire worked, and scaly dragon flying through fiery clouds upon a rust coloured ground, with lappet and patterned borders to the…

Pair Cantonese Republic period cloisonne vases. Lobed baluster…

Cantonese Cloisonne Vases with Floral and Butterfly Motif

Pair Cantonese Republic period cloisonne vases. Lobed baluster form. Decorated with flowers and butterflies. Height 17 cm

A Japanese early 20th century cloisonne vase, decorated with…

Mythical Birds and Florals Cloisonne Vase

A Japanese early 20th century cloisonne vase, decorated with mythical birds and florals. Height 18 cm

A large fine quality Japanese rich red basse-taille cloisonne…

Japanese Basse-Taille Cloisonne Vase with Flying Storks

A large fine quality Japanese rich red basse-taille cloisonne vase, decorated with flying storks, height 24.5 cm.

Pair of vintage Japanese cloisonne vases, decorated with birds…

Vintage Japanese Cloisonne Bird and Crane Vases

Pair of vintage Japanese cloisonne vases, decorated with birds and cranes, height 18 cm approx

A small Japanese cloisonne vase, Meiji period (1868-1912), the…

Meiji Cloisonne Vase with Swallows and Wisteria

A small Japanese cloisonne vase, Meiji period (1868-1912), the small baluster form vase finely decorated with swallows amongst wisteria against a midnight blue ground, 9 cm high, 4.5 cm wide

Two Japanese cloisonne vases, Taisho period (1912-1926), both…

Taisho Cloisonne Vases with Floral Motifs

Two Japanese cloisonne vases, Taisho period (1912-1926), both of high shouldered ovoid form, one decorated with magnolia and prunus blooms upon a blue grey ground; the other with trailing full bloom roses and foliage upon a sky blue ground, both with…

Japanese cloisonne vase bamboo decoration on green ground,…

Meiji Period Cloisonne Vase with Bamboo Decoration

Japanese cloisonne vase bamboo decoration on green ground, Meiji period, early 20th century, 18 cm high

Two Japanese pigeon blood cloisonne vases, early to mid 20th…

Pair of Japanese Pigeon Blood Cloisonne Vases

Two Japanese pigeon blood cloisonne vases, early to mid 20th century, 19 cm and 15 cm high

A fine cloisonne cabinet vase, of tapering hexagonal section,…

Cobalt Blue Cloisonne Vase with Chrysanthemums and Butterflies

A fine cloisonne cabinet vase, of tapering hexagonal section, dark cobalt blue decorated with spider chrysanthemums and butterflies, slight fault to rear. Height 18.5 cm

Pair of rare Japanese cloisonne vases, the enamel on pottery

Rare Japanese Cloisonne Pottery Vases

Pair of rare Japanese cloisonne vases, the enamel on pottery

An unusual cloisonne vase on stand featuring enamelled tulip…

Tulip Fields Cloisonne Vase on Stand

An unusual cloisonne vase on stand featuring enamelled tulip fields to body and solid blue interior, height 19.5 cm, diameter 23 cm

Two Japanese cloisonne vases, Meiji period (1868-1912), the…

Meiji Period Cloisonne Vases with Floral and Avian Motifs

Two Japanese cloisonne vases, Meiji period (1868-1912), the taller decorated with a bird and flowers befgore a mountain range, the smaller with clematis, both against dark grounds, the taller 24.5 cm high, 8.5 cm diameter

Four Japanese cloisonne vases, Meiji period (1868-1912), three…

Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Vases with Floral and Rooster Motifs

Four Japanese cloisonne vases, Meiji period (1868-1912), three decorated with flowers against coloured grounds and the fourth with a rooster and chicks against a green ground, the tallest 21.5 cm high, 9.5 cm diameter

A Japanese cloisonne vase, Meiji period, decorated with three…

Meiji Cloisonne Vase with Bird and Flower Reserves

A Japanese cloisonne vase, Meiji period, decorated with three shaped reserves, featuring bird and flower vignettes against a midnight blue ground, LJ8378/95, a Japanese cloisonne vase, Meiji period, Decoeated with three shaped reserves, featuring bird and…

Cloisonne double gourd vase. Meiji period (1868-1911)

Meiji Cloisonne Double Gourd Vase

Cloisonne double gourd vase. Meiji period (1868-1911)

Early 20th century rare wireless cloisonne vase in canary…

Rare Canary Yellow Cloisonne Wireless Vase by Sato

Early 20th century rare wireless cloisonne vase in canary yellow ground and foliate decoration, makers mark to base 'Sato'

Fine Japanese cloisonne trough vase on stand, with dragon…

Dragon Cloisonne Trough Vase on Stand

Fine Japanese cloisonne trough vase on stand, with dragon decoration, 22.5 cm long approx. Provenance: Finey collection, Sydney

A Japanese Ginbarri cloisonne red enamel vase early 20th…

Japanese Cloisonne Vase with Flower and Butterfly Design

A Japanese Ginbarri cloisonne red enamel vase early 20th century depicting a flowering plant and butterfly against a ruby red ground. Height: 18.2 cm

Decorated Japanese cloisonne vase blossom and leaf decoration…

Japanese Cloisonne Vase with Blossom and Leaf Decoration

Decorated Japanese cloisonne vase blossom and leaf decoration on green ground, height 22 cm