How can you tell if cloisonne is real?

Consider a modern cloisonné piece: it may have an uneven or pale surface color or may have raised, bumpy, or detached cloisons. Compare that to an 18th century piece that has a smooth texture (though probably aged) and vivid colors.

Whats the difference between cloisonne and Champleve?

Champlevé is distinguished from the technique of cloisonné enamel in which the troughs are created by soldering flat metal strips to the surface of the object. The difference between the techniques is analogous to the woodworking techniques of intarsia and marquetry.

Is cloisonne a porcelain?

Cloisonné of the Ming Dynasty Era The earliest known Ming era example of cloisonné was produced sometime around the year 1430. But it isnt known when the craft was first practiced. Beautiful white and blue porcelain pieces with fine cloisonné artwork were highly prized.

What is the cloisonné technique?

Cloisonné is the technique of creating designs on metal vessels with colored-glass paste placed within enclosures made of copper or bronze wires, which have been bent or hammered into the desired pattern.