
Description
Pair of vintage/antique cloisonne' vases. While not an exact match, they compliment each other nicely.
Cloisonné, in the decorative arts, is an enameling technique or any product of that technique, which consists of soldering to a metal surface delicate metal strips bent to the outline of a design and filling the resulting cellular spaces, called cloisons (French: "partitions" or "compartments"), with vitreous enamel paste. The object then is fired, ground smooth, and polished. Sometimes metal wire is used in place of the usual gold, brass, silver, or copper strips.
If a cloisonne was made for export from 1897 to 1921, it will have 'China', in various spellings, on the base. For pieces made after 1921, look for the inscription 'Made in China'. An imperial seal may indicate the piece was produced earlier than 1897, but there was a revival of empire marks after the beginning of the Chinese Republic in 1912. One of the vases is marked China and the other Made In China.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Very nice vintage/antique condition, no dents. Please view closeup photos.
Dimensions:
Height: 9 in.
Width: 5 in.
Depth: 5 in.
Category: Vases
Origin: China
Materials & Techniques: Cloisonné
Shipping:Domestic: Flat-rate of $37.00 to anywhere within the contiguous U.S. International: No international shipping for this auction. Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding. Location: This item ships from Henderson, NV
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In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Chairish Auctions specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Chairish Auctions within 5 days of receiving the item.
Cloisonné, in the decorative arts, is an enameling technique or any product of that technique, which consists of soldering to a metal surface delicate metal strips bent to the outline of a design and filling the resulting cellular spaces, called cloisons (French: "partitions" or "compartments"), with vitreous enamel paste. The object then is fired, ground smooth, and polished. Sometimes metal wire is used in place of the usual gold, brass, silver, or copper strips.
If a cloisonne was made for export from 1897 to 1921, it will have 'China', in various spellings, on the base. For pieces made after 1921, look for the inscription 'Made in China'. An imperial seal may indicate the piece was produced earlier than 1897, but there was a revival of empire marks after the beginning of the Chinese Republic in 1912. One of the vases is marked China and the other Made In China.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Very nice vintage/antique condition, no dents. Please view closeup photos.
Dimensions:
Height: 9 in.
Width: 5 in.
Depth: 5 in.
Category: Vases
Origin: China
Materials & Techniques: Cloisonné
Shipping:
Your purchase is protected:
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Chairish Auctions specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Chairish Auctions within 5 days of receiving the item.
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Very nice vintage/antique condition, no dents. Please view closeup photos.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Pair Vintage Qing Dynasty Cloisonne' Vases - China
Estimate $190-$530
Starting Price
$95
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Estate Elegance
Feb 16, 2026 4:00 PM ESTNew York, NY, United States
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