English Dictionary

cloisonne

noun

(metalwork, uncountable) A decorative technique for metalwork, especially brass, whereby colored enamel is baked in partitions (cloisons) between raised ridges of the metal.

She admired the intricate design of the cloisonne vase.

意味（1）

(metalwork, uncountable) A decorative technique for metalwork, especially brass, whereby colored enamel is baked in partitions (cloisons) between raised ridges of the metal.

Cloisonne is sometimes seen as a cheaper alternative to jewelled encrustation or filigree.

意味（2）

(metalwork) Objects decorated by this technique collectively.

The museum had a fine collection of medieval Italian cloisonne.