Enamel Metalwork

An antique Japanese brass enamel ceremonial food container with a cover adorned with a pointed finial. Characterized by cloisonne floral designs...

An antique Japanese, Meiji era, enamel over copper plate. Tray The ware is adorned with a polychrome cloisonne enamel medallion representing a flower and butterflies on the turquoise...

A large Japanese enamel plate charger. The plate is enameled with a polychrome design representing a pair of dragons surrounded by fire and cloud...

Antique Chinese Canton Enamel Vase, 19th Century, depicting peacocks, phoenix, and a floral design.

This exceptional pair of Japanese cloisonné enamel dishes, each measuring approximately 12 inches in diameter, dates to the Meiji period, circa 1880 to 1890, and represents cloisonné...

An antique Japanese enamel over copper charger plate, Meiji era, 1880s. The plate is adorned with a polychrome image of three male figures with a large leaf on a turquoise ground mad...

A Thick & Heavy Chinese Cloisonné Covered Jar Thunder Meandre on Wooden Stand Note: one item only Vases: 8" High Woden Bases: 2" High Total Height: 10"

A Grand Meiji Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Tray – Lush Cherry Blossom Garden with Sparrows, Quail, and Japanese Fountain, Circa 1890 This monumental exhibition-size Meiji period Japane...

Japanese Meiji Ando Cloisonné Yellow Floral Vase with Silver Wire, c.1880 A superb and rare Japanese cloisonné enamel vase from the Meiji Period (1868–1912), circa 1880, created in ...

A rare antique Japanese Meiji era, enamel over copper charger plate. The exterior of the plate is adorned with a polychrome scene with an eagle and nestlings on black ground made in ...

An Ando Factory Japanese enamel vase. The vase has an urn shaped body and a wide neck with a fluted mouth. The vase is covered with enamel in a blue shade and decorated with a symmet...

Vintage enameled and gold plated lion head bangle bracelet with original box and ribbon by Hermès, circa 1990s. The bracelet is in very good vintage condition and measures 2.75"D (7...

A large rare antique, Meiji era, Japanese enamel over copper plate or charger. The interior of the plate is made in a symmetrical design, adorned with polychrome enamel medallions fe...

A superb and richly decorated Meiji period Japanese cloisonne enamel charger featuring an elaborate scene of two red-crowned cranes amid lush blossoming peonies, chrysanthemums, and ...

A refined Japanese cloisonne enamel plate by Goto Seizaburo, one of the most distinctive enamel artists active in Yokohama during the late Meiji period. The plate is composed in an e...

A pair of identical Japanese enamel over copper vases. Each vase has a globular shaped body and a wide neck. Each vase is enameled with a polychrome design representing medallions wi...

This small and exquisite Chinese Canton Qianlong period enamel square dish features cut corners and is beautifully decorated with a five-clawed pink dragon surrounded by 18 blue ruyi clouds against a vibrant yellow background. The design is accented by two branches of peaches (or similar fruit) and two branches of peach blossoms (or other fruit blossoms), all framed by an intricate seaweed pattern border. In Chinese symbolism, five-clawed dragons are reserved exclusively for emperors, as the number five is considered sacred, representing the five elements. In contrast, four-clawed dragons are associated with kings, princes, and high-ranking officials, while three-clawed dragons are designated for the merchant class. This piece is crafted from enamel on brass, dating back to the Qianlong period (1736–1795), and is characterized by its hexagonal form and the distinctive Famille Rose palette, often referred to as "Canton enamel." Chinese painted enamel, commonly known as Canton enamel, derives its name from its principal manufacturing location, Canton. This technique was introduced to China in the 18th century, likely by French missionaries, and is inspired by the enameling techniques developed in Limoges, France around 1470. It is referred to in China as "foreign porcelain," suitable since much of it was made for export. During the 18th and 19th centuries, there was significant demand in the West for Chinese porcelain dinner sets...

Antique Chinese cloisonne enamel jar with lid with Arabic reference to Allah on lid has a Qianlong dynasty mark on underside and is in excellent condition. Measures 4 1/8 inches acr...

A Japanese Meiji Period Silver-Wire Cloisonné Enamel Vase with Chrysanthemums on a Midnight Ground, Attributed to Inaba A magnificent Japanese cloisonné enamel vase from the Meiji p...

A beautifully decorated Japanese Meiji period cloisonne enamel plate depicting a pastoral scene of a young boy riding a water buffalo while another figure walks beside him. The two a...

A finely executed Japanese cloisonné enamel plate measuring 12 inches in diameter, distinguished by its exceptional level of craftsmanship and richly layered decorative program. The ...

A very fine and stylish antique oriental, Chinese attributed, cloisonne double gourd vase dating from the latter 19th century. The vase stands on a flat brass base with a wide round base, pinched waist and narrow round upper section with a funnel style top with a flat metal rim. The body of the vase is decorated with a mixture of flowering shrubs dominated with flowering hawthorn incorporating a butterfly to one side. The continuous scenes are decorated in colored enamels against a bright turquoise ground and set between formal borders around the foot, the pinched centre and top of the vase. The vase is typically not marked but is a striking and very stylish example. Provenance: Acquired from the UK art...

A Chinese Cloissone Lidded Dragon Box, H 17 cm(6.5 in.) x W 12 cm(4.5 in.)

A Japanese enamel on ceramic tea set. A total of 7 items. The set comprises a pair of cups and saucers, a teapot, a sugar bowl, and a creamer. Each ware is adorned with polychrome en...

A pair of symmetrical antique Japanese, late Meiji era, enamel over brass vases. The exteriors of the urn shaped vases are covered with polychrome designs depicting a Phoenix bird su...

A Japanese covered Totai enamel on porcelain ginger jar. The ware is enameled with polychrome medallions representing blossoming flowers surrounded by floral, foliage and geometrical...

An antique Japanese Meiji era decorative enamel over copper plate. The plate is made in a swirl panel design. The panels are adorned with polychrome images of blossoming flowers, and...

Large Chinese Qing Dynasty polychrome enamel bronze cloisonne charger. Unusual and rare bronze Chinese Qing Dynasty Cloisonne charger. The brightly ...

Colorful 20th century Japanese bronze champlevé vase with a vibrant enamel decoration. Adorned with zoomorphic motifs in an Art Deco style...

An antique Japanese, Meiji period, footed enamel over copper bowl. The interior of the bowl is adorned with polychrome enamel panels depicting blossoming flowers surrounded by a swir...

A group of antique Japanese cloisonne enamel tiles in a rectangular form. Each tile features various fish designs, beautifully rendered with vibrant enamel colors and delicate detail...

A pair of Chinese Plique-à-Jour enamel (translucent enamel) double gourd vases, each one with removable lid, exquisite all-over enamel decoration, each one signed with lotus flower.

An antique Japanese late Meiji era decorative enamel over copper charger plate. The interior of the plate is adorned with a polychrome image of a hawk seated on a sakura tree branch,...

A very decorative Chinese champlevé enamel plate in a Japanese style, vividly enameled with a peacock amidst flowering prunus branches and endless kno...

Cloisonné enameled vase with elephant handles, Japan, mid-20th century. The elegant body form is enhanced with gilt brass rings, separating the different décor areas, and two gilt el...

A pair of identical antique Japanese copper vases with cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji period, before 1912. Elongated baluster shape with pronounced neck. Floral ornament with bl...

An antique Japanese gilt copper Fusuma Hikite sliding door handle with polychrome cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji period, before 1912. The door...

A large antique Japanese late Meiji era covered Totai enamel on porcelain ginger jar. Circa: late 19th century to early 20th century. The ware is enameled with a polychrome fan shaped medallions with blossoming flowers, and butterflies, surrounded by floral and butterfly wings patterns made in the Cloisonne technique. The cover of the ware is decorated with a polychrome image of a flower surrounded by floral, foliage, and butterfly wings made in the same technique. The neck, the base, and the lid are adorned with polychrome geometrical, and floral motifs made in the same technique. Signed with red ink hieroglyphs, on the bottom. Totai Shippo is the name given to Japanese cloisonne on ceramics, both on earthenwares and on porcelain. It has a similar appearance to metallic cloisonne ware...

A Japanese enamel over copper vase. The vase has a hexagonal shaped body with a long narrow neck. The vase is enameled with polychrome geometrical, floral, foliage and foliate scroll...

Large Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Panel of Geese Flying over the Moon Sky A large antique Japanese, late Meiji era, enamel over brass wall panel. The panel is enameled with a p...

A Japanese enamel over copper brush pot.attributed to Goto The cylindrical form pot is adorned with a polychrome design representing birds in blossoming wisteria flowers made in t...

A fine quality Japanese cloisonne covered koro or incense burner, Meiji era, 1868 to 1912. The piece features cloisonne handles and cover. The exterior is decorated with various desi...

An antique Japanese enameled plate, featuring a central image of a dragon set against a pink ground. The edge is adorned with intricate multicolo...

Vintage Chinese cloisonné' enamel tripod incense burner and cover. Item is raised on three legs, each covered with lion mask. Beautiful lotus scroll in colors of rich blues, pinks, whites, and greens. Inside is solid turquoise...

An antique Japanese, Meiji era, enamel vase. The urn shaped vase is enameled with a polychrome design representing a dragon made in the Cloisonne technique. The neck is adorned with ...

A fine quality antique Japanese cloisonne enamel lidded jar from the Meiji period, standing on a foot and featuring a lush decor with mythical animals and floral motifs on a pink bac...

Chinese, 20th century. A pair of Chinese export style cloisonne dragon figurines on stands. Each dragon is detailed with brass wiring and hand enamel decorated across the surfaces. ...

A Japanese cloisonne enamel lidded spherical box made by the Ando Company. Showa, period, 1926 to 1989. The box is decorated with a milky white enamel throughout with a cloisonne ena...

A Japanese enamel on metal plaque. The plaque represents birds seated on sakura tree branches made in the Cloisonne technique. Unsigned. Antique and Vintage Asian and Oriental Enamel...

An antique Japanese Meiji period copper plate adorned with a polychrome cloisonne enamel design. Has a blue ground color. The plate depicts a man riding a horse, surrounded by flower...

An antique Japanese plate adorned with a polychrome cloisonne enamel design. The central scene features several children. The background is a v...

A Large Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Lanterns Attributed to Hayashi Kodenji, Edo Period, 19th century Japanese cloisonne lanterns were made during the Meiji period, from the la...

A Japanese Cloisonne enamel over gilt copper brush pot. Circa: late 19th century. The cylindrical form pot is adorned with polychrome floral, foliage and geometric motifs made in the...

A delightful and well painted antique Chinese Canton enamel box and cover featuring two boys catching flying insects dating from the Qing Dynasty. The delightful box is of circular f...

A large antique Japanese late Meiji Era cylindrical shaped enamel over copper brush pot. Circa: late 19th century. The cylindrical form pot is enameled with a polychrome image of gee...

Antique Chinese Cloisonne Enameled Floor Vase With Removable Bottom Unsigned C1910 (11 1/4" x 15 1/4" x 15 1/4"). A fine antique Chinese enameled floor vase dating to circa 1910...

A Chinese brass vase, decorated with an enamel snowflake pattern in cloisonne technique. The vase has a classic, round body, widening towards the bottom, and tapers to a narrow neck....

Early to Mid 20th Century Impressive Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Decorated Bowl with a stately 20.5" diameter. Bowl is decorated all the way around including the entire inside in the mo...

An antique Japanese late Meiji Era cylindrical shaped enamel brush pot. Circa: late 19th century. The cylindrical form pot is enameled with polychrome medallions depicting a scene wi...

Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Goldstone Enamel Double Dragon Lidded Jar An antique Japanese copper ginger jar with polychrome cloisonne enamel design. Early Meiji period, ca...