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    Posted 11 years ago

    BHock45
    (807 items)

    I found this today, it was the lone finding of the afternoon. I think the colors are great on this piece. This is Cloisonné if I am correct. I do not know much about the art/process. It looks painted to me though...any opinions? Thanks!

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    1. Agram.m Agram.m, 11 years ago
      Beautiful colors indeed! I've seen the process making cloisonné in China. And of course I could be wrong but it think this is not cloisonné but enamel.
      The cloisonné process is as follows. One takes a shape (eg a vase or bowl) of coppre/silver or another metal. Then one brings a pattern of copper wire. The resulting holes/boxes (patterns such as leaves, flowers) fill it with colored fabrics, as they would have it. Then this heated / fried and then rub it over the surface so that the piece looks beautiful smooth. I see in the beautiful colors of this cellar enamel but not the copper edging. See what I mean by my cloisonne vase I brought back from my trip to China and cloisonné salt cellars:
      http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/87000-chinese-cloisonne-vase-on-copper
      http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/98940-russian-enamel-gold-plated-salt-spoon

    2. BHock45 BHock45, 11 years ago
      Hello agram, thank you for the information. I was not 100% sure whether this was Cloisonné or not. I am glad you clarified. I see what you mean, with Cloisonné they make tiny sections and then fill in each section individually. Thank you again for your help!!!
    3. Agram.m Agram.m, 11 years ago
      You're welcome, I'm glad I could even help you now!



    4. BHock45 BHock45, 10 years ago
      thank you id, always a pleasure!

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