Cloisonne is a famous traditional enamel ware, known as the "Blue of
Jingtai" in China, with a history of over 500 years. it was so
called "blue" was the typical colour used for enamelling and
"Jingtai" was the reign title of the 7th Ming Emperor. Enamel ware
became very popular during the Emperor’s reign. There is a great
variety of products, such as vase, jar, bowl, plate, box and
ash-tray. They are brilliant in colours and splendid in design.
Cloisonne is one of the famous arts and crafts of Beijing.
The making of cloisonne requires rather elaborate and complicated
processes; base-hammering, copper-strip inlay, soldering,
enamel-filling, enamel-firing, polishing and gilding. The products
are featured by excellent quality. The skill and workmanship have
been handed down from the Ming Dynasty. Quite a number of new
