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Dreweatts Collecting Guides | Chinese Cloisonné

Dreweatts Collecting Guides | Chinese Cloisonné

Dreweatts Collecting Guides | Chinese Cloisonné

One of the highlights and the cover lot of our two-day auction of Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art (17 & 18 May 2023) is Lot 5, a rare Chinese cloisonné 'pomegranate' box and cover bearing the Xuande (1426-1435) reign mark. One of 12 cloisonné lots in the auction, the box is a splendid example of the exquisite production of the Ming Imperial workshop. 

But what is Chinese cloisonné, how is it made, and what makes it so special? Dreweatts' Chinese and Asian Art Specialist, Dr Yingwen Tao, explains more and gives some tips on starting a collection.

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Inline Image - A pair of cloisonné enamel double crane censers | Sold for £124,000
A pair of cloisonné enamel double crane censers | Sold for £124,000
Inline Image - A rare Chinese Cloisonné enamel censer, Ming Dynasty, 16th/17th century | Sold for £56,250
A rare Chinese Cloisonné enamel censer, Ming Dynasty, 16th/17th century | Sold for £56,250
Inline Image - A rare Chinese cloisonné 'pomegranate' box and cover, incised Xuande six-character marks and of the period | Est. £6,000-10,000 (+ fees)
A rare Chinese cloisonné 'pomegranate' box and cover, incised Xuande six-character marks and of the period | Est. £6,000-10,000 (+ fees)
Inline Image - A Chinese cloisonné enamel tripod censer, Ming Dynasty, 15th century | Sold for £43,750
A Chinese cloisonné enamel tripod censer, Ming Dynasty, 15th century | Sold for £43,750

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