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Japanese Meiji Period Carved Root Wood Serving Tray, ca. 1868-1912

About the Item

DIMENSIONS Height: 9.25 inches Width: 11.5 inches Depth: 10.5 inches ABOUT MEIJI PERIOD The Meiji Era was the 44-year period of Japan's history from 1868 to 1912 when the country was under the rule of the great Emperor Mutsuhito. Also called the Meiji Emperor, he was the first ruler of Japan to wield actual political power in centuries. It was during the Meiji period that Japanese art students first went to Europe to study Western painting, and developed a new style of painting based on these techniques, known as yoga (or ‘Western style’). Yoga painting involved oil paints, canvas and watercolours, all techniques which had been developed in the West. Meiji period, is an era of Japanese history that extended from October 23, 1868 to July 30, 1912.The Meiji era was the first half of the Empire of Japan, when the Japanese people moved from being an isolated feudal society at risk of colonization by Western powers to the new paradigm of a modern, industrialized nation state and emergent great power, influenced by Western scientific, technological, philosophical, political, legal, and aesthetic ideas. As a result of such wholesale adoption of radically different ideas, the changes to Japan were profound, and affected its social structure, internal politics, economy, military, and foreign relations. The period corresponded to the reign of Emperor Meiji. It was preceded by the Keiō era and was succeeded by the Taishō era, upon the accession of Emperor Taishō.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.25 in (23.5 cm)Width: 11.5 in (29.21 cm)Depth: 10.5 in (26.67 cm)
  • Style:
    Other (Of the Period)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    ca. 1868-1912
  • Condition:
    We make our best effort to provide a fair and descriptive condition report. Please examine photos attentively, as they are part of the description. Send us a message to request more details or discuss price.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2819335069902
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