Cloisonne urns are among the most visually striking and appealing of all funeral urns. Combining memorialization and art, cloisonne urns are known for their brilliantly colored and designed surfaces as well as for their richly reflective luster..... What are Cloisonne Urns? (pronounced cloi·son·né)
Cloisonne urns are among the most visually striking and appealing of all funeral urns. Combining memorialization and art, cloisonne urns are known for their brilliantly colored and designed surfaces as well as for their richly reflective luster. Cloisonne urns can just as elegantly adorn a mantelpiece as they could an outdoor memorial. Cloisonne urns portray classical oriental dramatizations and reflect the delicate artistry of the Orient.
Today the process used to create cloisonne urns remains remarkably similar to the techniques employed in the production of cloisonne urns when they first appeared in the late 13th Century/early 14th Century under the Yuan Dynasty.
Chinese artisans would gently hammer out copper cores to form base shapes for the cloisonne urn. Decorations were then applied by hand to the cloisonne urn using copper rods. Today, more intricate designs on cloisonne urns are created through the application of a copper wire mesh. Inlaid enamel is then applied to the base of the cloisonne urn between the wire mesh. It is the variety of mineral compositions incorporated in these inlaid enamels that are responsible for the dazzling colors on cloisonne urns when fired. The firing of these Cloisonne urns multiple times is responsible for achieving the vibrant colors associated with these unique funeral urns. During the final process, the cloisonne urn is repeatedly polished to enhance its shine.
Cloisonne urns serve two purposes: they serve to create a highly distinguished and decorative memorial to the deceased and they can also be displayed as an alluring piece of art work. Regardless of the function cloisonne urns are chosen to perform, their unique appearance will form a striking memorial in honor of loved ones passed away.
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