Older pieces can have pittingĭark patina on metal. If marked, can be wire or metal tablets on enamel, hand painted on enamel, etched, or impressed. “China,” “Made in China,” imperial seal, paper label, nothing
Ruyie border – upside down clover leaf with a dot in the centerīand of small circles – the smaller the better In your search for cloisonné are you looking specifically for Chinese or Japanese cloisonné? Or do you just buy a piece because you “like the look of it?” Either way, when hunting for cloisonné, here are a few tips to identify its country or origin. Some of these traits include border motifs, counter enamel, maker’s marks, gilding and finish, and design subjects. Chinese and Japanese cloisonné can be similar, but there are differences.Ĭhinese and Japanese cloisonné have many similar traits but certain aspects can help define the piece’s true origin. Upon inspection, we found they were not all Japanese. Japan did not produce cloisonné until the mid 19th century. We recently had a consignor bring us Cloisonné he assumed to be all Japanese. Chinese cloisonné was produced from as early as the 13th century. These compartments are filled with different colored enamels to create a visual image or pattern. Are you familiar with cloisonné? Cloisonné are metalwork objects with compartments on the surface made with wire or thin metal.
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