IDENTIFY [[]] CLOISONNE

MY EARLY PERIOD 1850-1880

     Oriental cloisonne during this 30 year period was limited to fewer enamel colors, and crafted with brass, silver and copper wire. The metal cloisons were usually somewhat uneven in placement, with some bleeding or shading of enamel colors. Chinese cloisonne metal components were gilded as a last step, and Japanese cloisonne was not during this period.

    Forms were the Victorian era popular pieces: large bowls, chargers, five item mantelpiece garnitures or console sets, pairs of lidded jars, figurines, boxes, ashtrays, desk sets, mirror-image vases, etc.

    Colors available were turquoise blue, cobalt blue, white, green, black, brick red, yellow, and aubergine (purple). It was possible to mix these enamels to create additional graduated tones of light blue, pink, brown, orange, light green, and lavender, more or less successfully. Enamels were often mixed right on the vessel inside the cloisons, and after firing results were unpredictable.

        Gradually, by 1880 Japan's own sense of aesthetic and laborious craftsmanship produced major differences in style, rendition, and innovation. Especially after the stay of the German chemist, Gottfried Von Wagner in 1874-75, commissioned by the Meiji Emperor to improve enamel quality and production in the ceramic as well as cloisonne industries.

    China's cloisonne contributions remained static between the late Qing dynasty period of 1850 to 1880, still heavily influenced by the archaic Ming period styles, keeping the traditional turquoise blue background, with some smaller variations, specifically made for the export market.

CHINESE CLOISONNE	JAPANESE CLOISONNE
Qing Meiping Dragon Vase Quality Rendition C1870 Qing Gilded Cup C1855 Traditional Buddhist Motifs 5 Piece Mantelpiece Garniture C1870 Victorian Export Large Elephant Handle Jar Qing Gilded Lotus C1870 Large Elephant Handle Jar Qing Gilded Lotus C1870	EDO Large Centerpiece Bowl KAJI Studio C1850 EDO Large Centerpiece Bowl KAJI Studio C1850 Plate In Bronze Stand Tazza Meiji C1880 Plate In Bronze Stand Tazza Meiji C1880 Intricate Green Brocade Jar Meiji C1865 Simple Blue Ho Bird Bowl Signed GREAT MING On Base Simple Blue Ho Bird Bowl Signed GREAT MING on base
Qing Bottle Vase Split Design Heavy Gilding C1870 Qing Small Incense Burner Concave Metal Base Unmarked 1870 Elegant FANDING Foo Dog Finial Qing C1850 Qing Lotus Bottle Vase C1880 Courtesy Waynor Rogers Late Qing Dynasty Jar Taoist Masks C1880	Brocade Mat Enamel Charger Meiji 1870-80 FUKU Signed Japanese Caddy Chinese Inspired Lotus Forms Rare Elephant Handle Vase Meiji Signed GREAT MING C1870 C1870 Charger HO Bird Design Mat Enamels Crude Cloud Ground Fine Japanese Box EDO C1860

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