cloisonne
Wire-bordered enamel art
Cloisonné is a decorative technique in which thin metal strips are soldered to a surface to create compartments, which are then filled with colored enamel or glass paste and fired.
The result is intricate, jewel-like patterns with raised metal outlines separating each color.
The technique appears on jewelry, vases, and ornamental objects: a cloisonné bracelet, antique cloisonné from the Ming dynasty.
Hard glossy coating
- wireworkCraft using bent metal
- solderingLow-temp metal fusion
- fluxContinuous change or flow
- fritPre-melted glaze material
firing · kiln · fusing · cells · partitions · polishing · grinding · gilding
Of that Asian nation
- ByzantineOf Constantinople's civilization
- JapaneseOf or from Nippon
- MingChinese imperial era, 1368–1644
- TangMedieval Chinese empire
imperial · dynastic · Canton · Beijing · Meiji · tradition · craftsmanship · artisan
Elaborately detailed, many parts
- ornateElaborately decorated
- elaborateComplex and detailed
- filigreeDelicate twisted-wire ornamentation
- gildedOverlaid with gold leaf
vibrant · colorful · decorative · detailed · meticulous · precious · exquisite · lustrous
Old valued collectible
- vintageQuality from past eras
- museumPublic exhibit space
- auctionCompetitive public sale
- provenanceRecord of ownership
restoration · conservation · appraisal · patina · hallmark · signature · period · authentic
Decorative fastening ornament
- pendantSuspended jewelry ornament
- earringsJewelry worn on lobes
- braceletOrnamental wrist band
- necklaceNeck-worn ornament
bangle · cuff · ring · hairpin · cufflinks · locket · beads · choker
enamel
Hard glossy coating
frit · firing · kiln · fusing · cells · partitions · polishing · grinding · gilding · grisaille
Chinese
Of that Asian nation
- ByzantineOf Constantinople's civilization
- JapaneseOf or from Nippon
- MingChinese imperial era, 1368–1644
Tang · imperial · dynastic · Canton · Beijing · Meiji · tradition · craftsmanship · artisan · workshop
intricate
Elaborately detailed, many parts
gilded · vibrant · colorful · decorative · detailed · meticulous · precious · exquisite · lustrous · polished
antique
Old valued collectible
provenance · restoration · conservation · appraisal · patina · hallmark · signature · period · authentic · reproduction
brooch
Decorative fastening ornament
necklace · bangle · cuff · ring · hairpin · cufflinks · locket · beads · choker · tiara
vase
Ornamental container for flowers
urn · teapot · jar · lamp · figurine · egg · screen · tile · charger · censer
dragon
Legendary fire-breathing reptile
- phoenixSelf-immolating, regenerating bird
- lotusSacred aquatic flower
- peonyFragrant, many-petaled ornamental
chrysanthemum · butterfly · crane · cloud · bat · fish · arabesque · medallion · cartouche · prunus
- Chinese cultureConfucianism, Chinese calligraphy, Beijing, Chinese New Year, Daoism
- craftssewing, knitting, painting, glue, scissors
- artisan craftshandmade goods, fine jewelry, artisan crafts, handcrafted furniture, watchmaking
- Asian artskabuki, noh theater, Peking opera, Beijing opera, Chinese opera
- decorative craftswreath, garland, lace, tapestry, embroidery
- handcraftssewing, knitting, weaving, pottery, quilts
cloisonneundecorated
Without added ornament
unadorned · plain · unornamented · bare · minimalist