noun

cloisonne

cloisonné

She admired the antique cloisonne vase.

She admired the antique cloisonné vase.

((cloisonne)) (noun) a style of enamel decoration She bought a cloisonné box.

enamel, champlevé

From French 'cloison', meaning 'partition' or 'compartment', referring to the metal strips used to separate the enamel.

Think of 'closing in' the colors with thin metal walls or partitions.

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