Antique Cloisonné bowl (signed) Large antique (early-mid 19th century) cloisonné bowl, 12½"(W) x 4"(H). The side is decorated with colorful mythical birds, (banana?) leaves which extend from the base, and a blue Grecian-type key band on the top rim. Both the interior of the bowl and its base are green enamel and the latter is signed (see photos). It is hard to find early signed pieces of closionne, especially those in such excellent condition. (#C158)
 

Large cloisonne lamp with reticulated metal base This very large and attractive cloisonne lamp has several dragons, flowers, clouds and other design in various colors on a mat-white ground. The height of the lamp, from the bottom of the base to the top of the cloisonne portion is ~21 inches. From the metal plate at the top of the cloisonne region to the top of the removable harp is another 13 inches. Thus the total height (with this harp and without a shade) is ~34 inches. The diameter at its widest part is ~10.5 inches. The condition of the cloisonne is very good, with only a few minor flaws that are barely noticeable. In some of the photos, the cord can be seen wrapped around the base.
 

Unusual Cloisonné chamberstick Chamberstick (Chinese). Interesting pink Chinese cloisonné chamberstick that is 4¼" in diameter, and 1¼" in height. As is apparent in the pictures, it has a smaller diameter base (2¾") which is approximately ½" in height. The design, surrounded by a most unusual pink colored enamel ground, is primarily multi-colored flowers, with a single honey bee subtly placed near the handle. Except for the top of the handle, which is cloisonné, the handle appears to be gilded brass(?); the underside of the base is also brass and not enameled. This lovely cloisonne chamber stick is NOT new, but was made in the 20th century. Condition is mint.
 

Antique Japanese Cloisonné charger Charger (Japanese). Unusual old (mid-to-late 19th century) Japanese cloisonné charger (or large plate), with central panels depicting a moon, several birds and 2 types of flowers on a turquoise background. This is all surrounded by a floral scroll design on a white background. The underside of the plate has a scroll pattern, which also covers the upstand of the foot ring; the well of the base is a deep turquoise enamel with some black enamel on its edge (which appears like damage in the photo, but is not!). The charger is 10¾" in diameter and is in excellent condition.
 

Antique Japanese Cloisonné charger Charger (Japanese). Wonderful old (mid-to-late 19th century) cloisonné charger (large plate) depicting a bird and flowers, with the background showing some Chinese influence. The enameling is quite thick. The back of the plate has a scroll pattern that extends and covers the foot ring, but the center of the base is turquoise enamel. Charger is in excellent condition. 10½"(Diameter).
 

Pair of Chinese Cloisonné ginger jars Ginger Jars (Chinese). Pair of early 1900s Chinese cloisonné ginger jars marked "China." One has a couple of very small barely noticeable rough spots. These jars appear small in the picture, but they are: 7½" in height and approximately 6" wide. They are priced as a pair.
 

Japanese Cloisonné on satsuma ginger jar Ginger jar (Japanese cloisonné on porcelain, also known as "Totai"). Hard to find cloisonne-on-satsuma ginger jar with a deep maroon background. It is most unusual to find this type closionné, especially in this color! There is some fine crazing and a few very small and barely visible nicks in the enamel, which is typical of old ceramic cloisonné and not objectionable. I would describe this jar as being in very good condition. 5½"(H) x 4¾(W).
 

Set of Golden Age cloisonné vases and censer Exquisite three piece matching set of highly detailed late 19th century Japanese cloisonné vases and censer. Each of the 7" (H) vases is done primarily in shades of brown, rust, burnt yellow and green, and are mirror images of each other. The colors of the enamels are quite interesting and much of the enamel has a speckled appearance. The body of each vase has rust colored shields with goldstone and this background surrounds a Ho-Ho bird. The alternating shields, which depict a dragon, have a speckled rust/beige background (see third picture). Near the shoulder of the vases is a highly decorated burnt yellow speckled band with a flower design and this serves as the background for small cartouches that have either a central butterfly or flower. As depicted, there are several other bands of finely detailed work on each vase. Neither the base or necks of these vases are enameled. The censer matches the vases and has much smaller versions of the above motifs. The details and workmanship are extremely fine. All of these pieces are of the highest quality and in very good condition. The wires are so thin that they are sometimes difficult to discern. The inside of the censor is green enamel and the three ball feet appear to be cast brass. The underside of this piece is also decorated. The censor is 5" in height.
 

Pair of 19th C. Totai Cloisonné vases Pair of large signed Japanese Totai cloisonné vases. It is hard to find such a fine pair of cloisonné on porcelain vases in such excellent condition! Anyone familiar with the cloisonné on porcelain technique will appreciate that the vases are much more attractive than the photographs suggest. The pictures show all sides of both vases. The first picture shows the two vases; the vase on the left is vase A and the one on the right is vase B. The second picture shows the opposite sides of each vase. The third picture that has 4 panels shows details of all the surfaces of vase A and the fourth picture shows details of all the surfaces of vase B. The signature on the underside of the vase is depicted in the last picture. As can be seen, the two vases are not identical but are well-matched. Vase A has a cartouche with a white cloisonné background that is decorated with flowers and birds and in between the white cartouches is turquoise cloisonné decorated with butterflies. Vase B is the reverse; it has two turquoise cartouches with white in between that is also decorated with butterflies. The necks and feet of both vases are similar in design, but not identical. As can be seen the interiors are a creamy white in color. A stunning pair of old and very hard to find Totai cloisonné vases! Each 11¼" (H) and signed. Please email us if you would like larger pictures.
 

Silver wire Cloisonné on porcelain vase Vase, cloisonné-on-porcelain (Japanese). Unusual silver wire cloisonné on porcelain vase (7¼" H) with simple and typically Japanese design. Underside of base is green enamel and unsigned.
 

Champlevé double-handled urn/vase (19th c.) This bronze and champlevé double-handled urn/vase has a wide central champlevé band, with a central medallion depicting a Ho-Ho bird, and this is surrounded by a floral design on a turquoise ground. All the enamel is in very good condition and the patina is lovely. An exceptionally attractive late 19th century urn! 12" (H).
 

Champlevé double-handled urn/vase Unusual 19th century champlevé urn/vase. The background has a couple different raised designs, which are especially apparent on both the neck and foot of the piece. Elaborate champlevé decorations (including dragons, flowers and Asian calligraphy) overlay this background. An exceptional vase with nice patina and excellent condition! 12" (H).
 

Champlevé urn (19th century) Huge and impressive 19th century Chinese bronze urn encircled by four decorative bands of champlevé. The bronze covering most of the non-champlevé surfaces has a scroll design and a row of small raised animal heads. The urn has animal handles and its original patina. Condition of both the champlevé (enamel) and bronze are excellent. 22" (H).
 

Champlevé lamp (19th century) Interesting champlevé lamp that rests on a wooden base. Most likely this was originally a 19th century champlevé urn that was converted into a lamp many years ago. (There are two smooth areas on the central bronze panel that appear to have been where handles had been applied) These seem to have been professionally (?) removed and filled in. The designs on the champlevé are rather unusual and are repeated around the circumference of the lamp. The bronze on most of the lamp is smooth with a nice patina and as can be seen in some of the pictures , the top band of bronze is not smooth but has a repeating design. The urn itself is ~12" (H), the base is 1½"(H), and the height to the top of the harp(without finial) is ~ 22".