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 bottle shaped Japanese 'Tree Bark' cloisonne enamel and…

Japanese Tree Bark Cloisonne Vase with Birds and Foliage

A bottle shaped Japanese 'Tree Bark' cloisonne enamel and porcelain vase depicting birds and foliage, with an enamelled recessed ground representing carved wood. With character marks to base, a signed item, Meiji period. Height: 33.3 cm

A pair of Japanese cloisonne vases, Meiji period each of…

Japanese Cloisonne Vases with Song Birds and Maple Trees

A pair of Japanese cloisonne vases, Meiji period each of tapering shouldered form, decorated in colours on a rich blue ground with song birds perched on blossoming boughs beside maple trees, silver mounted rims, wood stands 30.8 cm high

A pair of cloisonne vases, decorated in polychrome panels of…

Butterfly and Flower Cloisonne Vases

A pair of cloisonne vases, decorated in polychrome panels of butterflies and flowers. Height 19 cm.

A cloisonne tea pot and vase, each decorated with butterflies…

Blue Cloisonne Tea Pot and Vase with Butterflies and Birds

A cloisonne tea pot and vase, each decorated with butterflies and birds on an iridescent blue ground. Vase H.14 cm

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

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

A twin handled cloisonne inserted vase on timber stand, total…

Twin-handled Cloisonne Vase on Timber Stand

A twin handled cloisonne inserted vase on timber stand, total height 31.5 cm

Japanese Sato cloisonne vase decorated with roses against…

Maroon Rose Sato Cloisonne Vase

Japanese Sato cloisonne vase decorated with roses against maroon ground

A pair of antique cloisonne covered vases, Qing Dynasty, 19th…

Antique Qing Dynasty Cloisonne Vases, 19th Century

A pair of antique cloisonne covered vases, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, domed baluster vases decorated with flowering branches below ruyi and lotus, borders, upon a mid blue ground with intricate diaper inlay, height 22 cm

Pair of Japanese cloisonne vases on wooden stands, decorated…

Japanese Cloisonne Vases with Chrysanthemums on Blue Ground

Pair of Japanese cloisonne vases on wooden stands, decorated with chrysanthemums on a blue ground, height including stand 23 cm

Two finely decorated cloisonne vases, Japan. Provenance: The…

Japanese Cloisonne Vases from Korda & Pearson Collection

Two finely decorated cloisonne vases, Japan. Provenance: The Andrew Korda & Susan Pearson collection, height 30 cm

A Japanese pigeon blood cloisonne vase early to mid 20th…

Japanese Pigeon Blood Cloisonne Vase, Mid-20th Century

A Japanese pigeon blood cloisonne vase early to mid 20th century, '19 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 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…

Vintage Japanese cloisonne vase extensive floral decoration,…

Japanese Floral Cloisonne Vase (31 cm)

Vintage Japanese cloisonne vase extensive floral decoration, base as inspected, height 31 cm.

A Japanese cloisonne vase with black field on a floral motif,…

Japanese Cloisonne Vase with Floral Motif (31 cm)

A Japanese cloisonne vase with black field on a floral motif, height 31 cm

Good Japanese cloisonne vase, 20th century

Japanese Cloisonne Vase, 20th Century

Good Japanese cloisonne vase, 20th century

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 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

An antique cloisonne vase, the baluster brass vase with a…

Teal Cloisonne Flower Vase - 24.5cm Height

An antique cloisonne vase, the baluster brass vase with a waisted neck, decorated throughout with flowers and tendrils in colours upon a teal ground, height 24.5 cm

3 Japanese cloisonne floral vases height 24.5 cm (Burgundy red)…

Japanese Cloisonne Floral Vases Set

3 Japanese cloisonne floral vases height 24.5 cm (Burgundy red) height 21.5 cm (light yellow) height 18.5 cm (yellow)

Pair of Japanese cloisonne vases with floral decoration on…

Japanese Cloisonne Vases with Floral Decoration

Pair of Japanese cloisonne vases with floral decoration on black ground to each, height 18.5 cm each.

A cloisonne meiping vase, decorated with dragons on a black…

Dragon Cloisonne Meiping Vase on Wooden Stand

A cloisonne meiping vase, decorated with dragons on a black ground, fixed to a wooden circular stand, height 28 cm.

A vintage quality cloisonne vase, finely worked with blossoms…

Lemon Ground Cloisonne Vase with Floral Designs

A vintage quality cloisonne vase, finely worked with blossoms and florals with leafy sprays on pale lemon ground, white metal mounts, height 21.5 cm.

Pair of cloisonne vases and covers, of baluster form, decorated…

Floral Cloisonne Vases with Covers - 13.5 cm Height

Pair of cloisonne vases and covers, of baluster form, decorated with flowers in tones of pink, red and purple, height 13.5 cm

A cloisonne 'Children at play' vase, China, 20th century, the…

Playful Children Cloisonne Vase

A cloisonne 'Children at play' vase, China, 20th century, the motifs on a diaper speckled ground, base and interior in green enamel, 30.2 cm high

A cloisonne 'Flowers and swallow' vase, China, mid 20th century,…

Mid-century Chinese Cloisonne Vase with Flowers and Swallow

A cloisonne 'Flowers and swallow' vase, China, mid 20th century, of balustre form with gilded shoulder, rim and interior, 23 cm high

Japanese cloisonne vase, of ovoid form, decorated with birds,…

Japanese Cloisonne Vase with Birds and Butterflies

Japanese cloisonne vase, of ovoid form, decorated with birds, butterflies and floral motifs, in tones of brown, yellow, red and blue on a dark ground, height 18.5 cm

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

Japanese cloisonne vase. Baluster form with pale green ground &…

Japanese Cherry Blossom Cloisonne Vase

Japanese cloisonne vase. Baluster form with pale green ground & decoration of cherry blossoms & chrysanthemums. Height 31 cm

Japanese cloisonne red ground cherry blossom vase heavily and…

Red Cherry Blossom Cloisonne Vase - 19cm Height

Japanese cloisonne red ground cherry blossom vase heavily and beautifully decorated red cloisonne vase with white enamelled cherry blossom tree covering the mid section, height 19 cm

A cloisonne lidded urn vase, inverse baluster shape, mottled…

Blue Cloisonne Urn Vase with Floral Design, 14cm Height

A cloisonne lidded urn vase, inverse baluster shape, mottled blue ground with floral cloisons. In original box with glazed front, height 14 cm.

A large Meiji period Satsuma vase, ceramic cloisonne decorated…

Meiji Satsuma Ceramic Cloisonne Floral Vase (39 cm)

A large Meiji period Satsuma vase, ceramic cloisonne decorated in florals, copper insert to rim, height 39 cm.

Japanese cloisonne vase, of petit tapering form, decorated with…

Japanese Cloisonne Vase with Bird and Flowers

Japanese cloisonne vase, of petit tapering form, decorated with a bird perched within a flowering tree, on a blue ground, a/f, height 12 cm

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

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

Large 20th century fine wireless cloisonne vase, mixed floral…

Fine Wireless Cloisonne Vase with Floral Spray

Large 20th century fine wireless cloisonne vase, mixed floral spray on sky blue ground, 29 cm height

20th century cloisonne vase, compressed circular shape,…

Dragon Cloisonne Vase

20th century cloisonne vase, compressed circular shape, decorated with dragon on deep blue ground

20th century cloisonne vase, all over chrysanthemum and blossom…

Chrysanthemum Cloisonne Vase with Horse Model and Pot

20th century cloisonne vase, all over chrysanthemum and blossom decorations on deep rust red ground, with small cloisonne pot and soap stone horse model

Pair 20th century cloisonne vases, all over scrolling leaf on…

Scrolling Leaf Cloisonne Vases on Grey Blue Ground

Pair 20th century cloisonne vases, all over scrolling leaf on grey blue ground

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…

Pair of antique Japanese cloisonne vases each decorated with a…

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Vases with Blossoming Plants and Birds

Pair of antique Japanese cloisonne vases each decorated with a scene depicting blossoming plants and a bird, 10.1 cm high, one with loss to back

Two small Asian vases, one cloisonne and one painted, height 13…

Pair of Asian Vases: Cloisonne & Painted, 13cm Height

Two small Asian vases, one cloisonne and one painted, height 13 cm (each)

Pair of cloisonne garlic head vases, decorated with a raised…

Cloisonne Garlic Head Vases with Lotus Scroll Decoration

Pair of cloisonne garlic head vases, decorated with a raised ground of lotus scroll, in tones of blue, green, red and white, on a gilt ground, height 18 cm (2)

An unusual Japanese cloisonne vase by Kumeno Teitaro,…

Kumeno Teitaro Japanese Cloisonne Vase with Irises

An unusual Japanese cloisonne vase by Kumeno Teitaro, (Shimetaro) (1865-1939), swollen lozenge shape decorated with rows of irises on a dark blue background. Impressed mark. Impact chip to enamel, height 18 cm.

A pair of Japanese cloisonne vases, Meiji period, the first…

Japanese Cloisonne Vases, Meiji Period

A pair of Japanese cloisonne vases, Meiji period, the first decorated with a long tailed bird on a blossoming bough 12.3 cm high the second decorated with a dragon on a turquoise ground 12.5 cm high

A fine Japanese cloisonne vase, Showa period, mid 20th century,…

Mid-century Japanese cloisonne orchid vase

A fine Japanese cloisonne vase, Showa period, mid 20th century, the large baluster vase with wire worked cattleya orchids upon a soft pale, green ground, with white metal rim and foot, height 31.5 cm

Good vintage Japanese cloisonne vase extensive blossom…

Vintage Japanese Cloisonne Vase with Blossom Decoration

Good vintage Japanese cloisonne vase extensive blossom decoration to lobed body, height 31 cm

Cloisonne vase, of bluster form, decorated with a frieze of…

Textured Cloisonne Vase with Stylised Flower Frieze

Cloisonne vase, of bluster form, decorated with a frieze of stylised flowers, in tones of red, orange, green and brown, within a textured body, height 15 cm

Japanese cloisonne mantle vase red rose decorated on green…

Japanese Cloisonne Rose Vase on Green Ground

Japanese cloisonne mantle vase red rose decorated on green ground, height 22 cm

Japanese cloisonne mantle vase red rose decorated on burgundy…

Burgundy Cloisonne Vase with Red Roses

Japanese cloisonne mantle vase red rose decorated on burgundy ground, height 22 cm

Cloisonne vase blossom decorated, on a light green toned ground,…

Blossom Cloisonne Vase on Light Green Ground

Cloisonne vase blossom decorated, on a light green toned ground, height 21.5 cm

Cloisonne vase rose decorated, on a dark pink toned ground,…

Rose Cloisonne Vase on Dark Pink Ground (8 words)

Cloisonne vase rose decorated, on a dark pink toned ground, height 24.5 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 cloisonne vases with Lilies on a pink ground, 12 cm…

Lily Cloisonne Vases on Pink Ground (8 words)

Pair of cloisonne vases with Lilies on a pink ground, 12 cm high approx., as inspected

Cloisonne vase, 31 cm

31cm Cloisonne Vase

Cloisonne vase, 31 cm

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'

Large cloisonne vase 31 cm high

31cm Cloisonne Vase

Large cloisonne vase 31 cm high

Good Japanese cloisonne vase storks in flight decoration on…

Japanese Cloisonne Stork Vase on Green Ground

Good Japanese cloisonne vase storks in flight decoration on green ground. Cross mark to base, height 25 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

Japanese decorated cloisonne vase blossom decorated on dark…

Blossom Cloisonne Vase on Dark Blue Ground

Japanese decorated cloisonne vase blossom decorated on dark blue ground, height 18 cm

Japanese cloisonne posy vase floral decoration on black ground,…

Japanese Cloisonne Floral Vase on Black Ground

Japanese cloisonne posy vase floral decoration on black ground, height 16 cm

Japanese cloisonne vase storks in flight, on emerald ground,…

Emerald Cloisonne Vase with Storks in Flight

Japanese cloisonne vase storks in flight, on emerald ground, height 12 cm

Japanese blossom decorated cloisonne vase coloured blossom…

Burgundy Cloisonne Vase with Blossom Decoration

Japanese blossom decorated cloisonne vase coloured blossom decoration on burgundy ground. (Underglaze bruising to one side), height 19 cm

Vintage Japanese cloisonne vase blossom decorated on dark…

Japanese Blossom Cloisonne Vase, 22cm Height

Vintage Japanese cloisonne vase blossom decorated on dark ground, height 22 cm

Vintage Japanese cloisonne vase bird and blossom decorated on…

Japanese Cloisonne Vase with Bird and Blossom Design

Vintage Japanese cloisonne vase bird and blossom decorated on black ground, height 24 cm

Japanese cloisonne vase burgundy foliage decoration, marked to…

Burgundy Foliage Cloisonne Vase - 19cm Height

Japanese cloisonne vase burgundy foliage decoration, marked to base, height 19 cm

Two various vintage Japanese cloisonne vases including floral…

Japanese Cloisonne Vases, Floral and Bird/Blossom Designs

Two various vintage Japanese cloisonne vases including floral decorated on green ground, (small chip to enamel), height 10 cm, and bird and blossom decorated on black ground, height 12 cm

Vintage Japanese cloisonne posy vase traditional figures…

Japanese Cloisonne Posy Vase with Traditional Figures Decoration

Vintage Japanese cloisonne posy vase traditional figures decoration, height 11 cm

A pair of Japanese cloisonne vases on yellow grounds, Meiji…

Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Vases, Yellow Grounds, 15cm High

A pair of Japanese cloisonne vases on yellow grounds, Meiji period, 15 cm high

Japanese Gin-Bari pigeons blood red cloisonne vase decorated…

Japanese Cloisonne Vase with Roses and Butterfly

Japanese Gin-Bari pigeons blood red cloisonne vase decorated with roses and butterfly under glaze, height 18.5 cm,

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.

Japanese cloisonne vase white blossom decoration, on burgundy…

Burgundy Cloisonne Vase with White Blossoms

Japanese cloisonne vase white blossom decoration, on burgundy ground. Height 18.5 cm

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 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…

A pair of small Japanese cloisonne vases, Meiji period, ovoid…

Japanese cloisonne vases, Meiji period

A pair of small Japanese cloisonne vases, Meiji period, ovoid shouldered shape. One decorated with spider chrysanthemums, the other with prunus blossom on black ground. Height 9 cm. In fitted box.

Japanese cloisonne vase storks in flight decoration on pale…

Stork Flight Cloisonne Vase

Japanese cloisonne vase storks in flight decoration on pale blue ground, height 18 cm

Vintage Japanese cloisonne vase, burgundy foliage decoration.…

Burgundy Foliage Cloisonne Vase - 25cm Height

Vintage Japanese cloisonne vase, burgundy foliage decoration. Height 25 cm

Vintage Japanese cloisonne vase, with fine chrysanthemum…

Japanese Cloisonne Chrysanthemum Vase, Signed

Vintage Japanese cloisonne vase, with fine chrysanthemum decoration on dark ground, signed to base. Height 13 cm

Vintage Japanese cloisonne posy vase, floral decoration on…

Japanese Cloisonne Floral Posy Vase

Vintage Japanese cloisonne posy vase, floral decoration on black ground. Height 9.5 cm

An unusual cloisonne cong-form vase, the cylindrical sides with…

Cloisonne Cong Vase with Kui Dragons and Flaming Pearls

An unusual cloisonne cong-form vase, the cylindrical sides with pairs of raised horizontal bands at the corners, below four pairs of lug handles, decorated on the turquoise ground with kui dragons and flaming pearls, the underside incised with an…

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

Three small cloisonne vases, tapering shouldered shape,…

Flower Family's Cloisonne Vases with Wood Stands

Three small cloisonne vases, tapering shouldered shape, decorated with flowers, two with wood stands. Tallest 12 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection.

A pair of Japanese cloisonne vases, decorated with…

Japanese Chrysanthemum Cloisonne Vases

A pair of Japanese cloisonne vases, decorated with chrysanthemums in purple and pink on a turquoise ground. Height 15 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection.

Pair of cloisonne vases and a Avanti coffee pot, vases 18 cm…

Cloisonne Vases and Avanti Coffee Pot Set

Pair of cloisonne vases and a Avanti coffee pot, vases 18 cm high (3)

A magnificent Japanese porcelain and cloisonne baluster form…

Japanese Porcelain & Cloisonne Vase with Floral & Bamboo Design

A magnificent Japanese porcelain and cloisonne baluster form vase, with flowers amongst bamboo, 37 cm in height

An Oriental brass and cloisonne vase, with twin ring handles,…

Oriental Cloisonne Vase with Ring Handles, 26.5 cm

An Oriental brass and cloisonne vase, with twin ring handles, 26.5 cm in height

A Japanese cloisonne vase, 29.5 cm in height

Japanese Cloisonne Vase - 29.5 cm Height

A Japanese cloisonne vase, 29.5 cm in height

Japanese cloisonne vase. Dark green ground with wisteria…

Dark Green Wisteria Cloisonne Vase - 15.5 cm Height

Japanese cloisonne vase. Dark green ground with wisteria decoration, height 15.5 cm

A fine miniature cloisonne vase, ovoid shape with short neck,…

Miniature Cloisonne Blossom Vase

A fine miniature cloisonne vase, ovoid shape with short neck, decorated with blossom on a deep blue ground. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. Height 9 cm

A fine old miniature cloisonne on silver vase, hexagonal ovoid…

Hexagonal Cloisonne Miniature Vase with Seasonal Floral Design

A fine old miniature cloisonne on silver vase, hexagonal ovoid shape with slender neck, decorated with pale jade coloured panels of seasonal flowering plants and a sika deer, on a black ground with polychrome designs to the neck, shoulder and foot.…

A Satsuma earthenware cloisonne vase, decorated with inset wire…

Satsuma Cloisonne Earthenware Vase, 34cm Height

A Satsuma earthenware cloisonne vase, decorated with inset wire cloisons to the polychrome glazed body. Height 34 cm

A basse-taille enamel and silver wire cloisonne vase,…

Rose Cloisonné Vase

A basse-taille enamel and silver wire cloisonne vase, shouldered shape, decorated with rose blooms on a ruby ground. Height 25 cm

Large Japanese cloisonne vase circa 1900, 31 cm high

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Vase - 31 cm

Large Japanese cloisonne vase circa 1900, 31 cm high

Large Japanese cloisonne vase circa 1900, 31 cm high

1900 Japanese Cloisonne Vase, 31cm High

Large Japanese cloisonne vase circa 1900, 31 cm high

Two various vintage Japanese cloisonne vases including one…

Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Vases

Two various vintage Japanese cloisonne vases including one tri-footed, and another with traditional decoration on gilded ground. Height 7 cm and 12.5 cm