An art form renowned for its beauty and technical wizardry, Japanese cloisonne enamel is becoming increasingly valued among collectors, artisans, and historians. This book provides a detailed history of Japanese cloisonne enamel and the development of its many technical varieties...

The technique of applying brilliant enamel ornament to metalwork, known as cloisonné, reached its peak in China from the fourteenth century on. This sumptuously illustrated survey, which accompanies an exhibition at the Bard Graduate Center, situates these remarkable pieces in their context with a survey of the historical, political and sociological milieu in China during the period...

Language : Japanese, This Japanese Book showed the collection of modern Japanese Cloisonne from 1803 ~ 1883 at Kiyomizau Sannenzaka Musemum in Japan, with introduction JP public's knowledge of the history and vale of modern cloisonne, 96page, 9" x12" inch

Critically acclaimed book — widely considered the best on subject — discusses tools, materials, processes for creating lovely pendants, rings, pins, buckles, and more. 164 illustrations.

The devastatingly handsome, fabulously wealthy Duke of Rutland was sure that Miss Rosemary Barton was too good to be true—and too beautiful to be good. Surely this extraordinary, lovely young lady had put herself in his path so that she might wind up in his arms—and then in his marriage bed...

By the late 19th century, cloisonné enamels were among Japan's most successful exports. This visually stunning book, filled with new research and abundantly illustrated with specially commissioned photographs, examines the techniques and social history behind the craft...