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What are cloisonne plates?

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What are cloisonne plates?
Cloisonne plates are decorative enamel plates. Cloisonne refers to a type of enameling technique where wires are soldered in place on the plate to be decorated and filled with a single color of enamel. Shop a range of antique cloisonne plates on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Chinese set of four cloisonne plates depicting birds and blossom, circa 1930
Located in Central England, GB
This beautiful and vibrant set of four Chinese cloisonne wall or cabinet plates is most eyecatching
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Enamel

19th Century Cloisonne Plate Depicting Cranes
Located in New York, NY
Lovely antique (19th century) plate, 9 1/2 inches across, depicting cranes standing beside a
Category

Antique 19th Century Metalwork

Materials

Metal

Large Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Plate 1900
Located in New York, NY
A large antique Japanese Meiji period cloisonne enamel metal charger plate depicting a multicolored
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Tableware

Materials

Enamel

Decorative Cloisonne Plate, China, 1980s Vintage Brass & Enamel Plate
Located in Bastogne, BE
Large Chinese plate depicting peonies and a bird in cloisonne technique. 1980s. This vintage
Category

Vintage 1980s Chinese Chinoiserie Platters and Serveware

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Chinese Console Table Hardwood Cloisonne Porcelain Plates
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Stylish antique Chinese console table in hardwood. Features three cloisonné plates to the top
Category

Vintage 1920s Console Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Japanese Bronze and Cloisonne Dish/ Plate
Located in Vienna, AT
Japanese bronze and cloisonne dish/ plate with dragon, good original condition.
Category

Antique 1890s Dinner Plates

Materials

Bronze

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