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cloisonné
The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology
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1996
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cloisonné (of enamels) divided into compartments. XIX. pp. of F.
cloisonner, f.
cloison partition :- Rom. *
clausiō,
-ōn-, f. L.
claus- (see
CLOSE).
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Cloisonne enamel has following
Newspaper article from: Chicago Sun-Times; 4/23/1989; ; 687 words
; These days we pretty much accept cloisonne enamels as antique show staples. Yet...appreciated, both Chinese and Japanese cloisonne pieces have quadrupled in price in the...years. The Mongols introduced China to cloisonne enamel in the late 13th century. No...
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 "Deseret News (Salt Lake City)")
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Cloisonne jar was created as souvenir
Newspaper article from: Deseret News (Salt Lake City); 8/27/2004; ; 700+ words
; Dear Helaine and Joe: This cloisonne rose bowl was given to my grandmother...circa 1912 date should be correct. Cloisonne work can and has been done on several...a base for the enamel work. Most cloisonne has a metal base or backing, but...
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 "Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL)")
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A collector's dream Oriental cloisonne pieces on display in Des Plaines.(Neighbor)
Newspaper article from: Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL); 7/20/2003; ; 680 words
; ...Jane Huh Daily Herald Staff Writer Cloisonne - the melding of glass and metal - is...Bobbie Nelson, who has been collecting cloisonne for 43 years. It's a tradition passed...passion. Her collection of Oriental art - cloisonne is only a part of that collection - includes...
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Chinese cloisonne.(antique vases)
Magazine article from: The Magazine Antiques; 1/1/1999; ; 700+ words
; ...world's best collections of Chinese cloisonne made between the beginning of the fifteenth...beginning of the twentieth centuries. Cloisonne was first described in China in 1388...west of China. The technique of making cloisonne was probably imported from Byzantium...
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Oriental Cloisonne Patterns Use Wires in Enamel Work
Newspaper article from: Chicago Sun-Times; 8/28/1994; ; 682 words
; Cloisonne enamel wares have been seriously collected...confuse the similar art of champleve with cloisonne. Both use the same basic enameling process...being rubbed smooth, it is refired. For cloisonne, the pattern is made by soldering or...
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 "The Birmingham Post (England)")
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Antiques and Collecting: Delicate feats of design; Cloisonne enamels from Japan are incrediblly detailed pieces of design and some exquisite pieces are going to auction, says Richard Edmonds.
Newspaper article from: The Birmingham Post (England); 6/23/2001; 700+ words
; ...coarse attitudes of the day. But it is cloisonne enamels which have caught the popular...family, who were Samurai. But it is the cloisonne enamels which took my breath away with...piece as fine as these. I have purchased cloisonne work in the past since it is always available...
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Cloisonne vases can be valuable
Newspaper article from: Chicago Sun-Times; 1/20/1989; ; 574 words
; ...two lamps that originally were Chinese cloisonne vases. Do they have any value? How would I go about selling them? A. Chinese cloisonne involves a process of laying wire cage...valuable. The Japanese also produced cloisonne; in fact, some of the finest cloisonne...
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 "Albany Times Union (Albany, NY)")
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Longwy wares among cloisonne look-alikes.(House-Home)
Newspaper article from: Albany Times Union (Albany, NY); 6/5/2005; 700+ words
; ...that were deliberately made to look like cloisonne enamels from Asia could fool a beginner...fence" outlines like true Chinese cloisonne, Longwy developed a method of putting...designs were similar to those used in cloisonne. Longwy's pottery was an immediate...
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Of rosewood, jade and cloisonne
Newspaper article from: New Straits Times; 3/11/2000; ; 647 words
; ...03-11-2000 Of rosewood, jade and cloisonne Byline: Caroline Yap Edition: Life...collections of porcelain, purple clay, cloisonne and jade. There will be white porcelain...By Rahim Rahmat.; Colourful ... Cloisonne vases are a pretty addition to any table...
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3. Cloisonne jar.(THE BEST!)(Brief article)
Magazine article from: House Beautiful; 2/1/2009; ; 460 words
; ...combines the vibrant pattern of a suzani with the ancient art of cloisonne. The size (13 1/2 inches tall) makes it perfect for holding tea for two--or 20. Suzani Green Cloisonne Covered Tea Jar, $475. Tozai Home through Madison Avenue...
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