Antique Japanese Miniature

An unusual sugi (cryptomeria) wood arrow carrying box with fine copper alloy fittings and hardware.
Edo Period (1600-1868), 19th century
6" high x 39¾" wide x 6¼" deep<...

Finely carved amber, probably Japan, circa 1800, Tokugawa period. Please find our other skull miniatures listed here on 1stdibs.

Japanese turned wood stupa with traces of original gesso finish. The dramatic form modelled on the famous Nara period (764-79) "One Million Pagodas" (Hyakumanto) votive wooden pagod...

Excellent condition and incredibly fine ! Japan, late 19th century

A superb 18th century George III period miniature japanned collector’s cabinet depicting Oriental scenes, exotic birds, pagodas, butterflies etc.

An amazing, intricately detailed miniature Japanese palanquin, 18th-19th century. Full scale palanquins were used to carry wealthy Japanese, particularly royalty.

Her art was influenced by Japan and Eastern miniatures which she reinterpreted with charm and expertise.

Antique Japanese miniature Buddhist altar table. Made of lacquered and giltwood with bronze decoration.

Fine Japanese Kinkozan miniature Natsume (tea caddy) Meiji period.

19th century mid-Edo period Japanese four-panel miniature screen. Depicting a beautifully painted Chinese blue and green landscape in the Nanga School or literati painting style.

An antique Japanese aesthetic movement cabinet vase offers cloisonné enamel decoration with floral reserves, one having cherry blossom and bird, en verso crescent moon, circa 1870 ...

Pair of Japanese carved miniature wooden foxes (Kitsune)), Inari Shrine Guardians, 19th century.

Both hexagonal panelled bodies exquisitely decorated by hand with multi-coloured enamels, illustrating directionally opposing vignettes of songbirds perched among flowering prunus ag...

The slender bracket foot, the open plate original gilt brass escutcheon to the fall and unusually or extremely early for the period skeleton escutcheons to the drawers. Some say ...

Unique gift Japan, a collection of fifty four (54) original mineral specimens with descriptions and in their original box. Includes the original informative booklet These are ...

A highly detailed Japanese figure of the samurai warrior Hyrioshi along with his attendant. Measures: Individual Heights: Hyrioshi: 18 in. Attendant: 11 in. 10202

A mid nineteenth century Japanese bronze okimono of an elephant in repose, captured striding forward calmly, with its head tilted slightly to the right. The bronze has been successfu...

Lovely and very detailed piece. Signed Ikkosai – Different world in a cave. It looks like a cave in a human brain. Very interesting Provenance: Collected in the 1980’s. From the col...

Constructed in three sections, using wood, lacquered in part, and decorated with ivory and Shibayama inlays; rising from a finely carved base in the form of a Yamabushi priest suppor...

Mid-19th century pair of scrimshaw miniature plaques, each framed, Japanese. Miniature sumi-e type scrimshaw plaques one with a whaling scene, the other with a fishing scene.

4" Miniature Japanese Vase signed "Koko"

Unusual antique miniature Japanese cloisonné teapot having a quality colourful cloisonné decoration all over with a lift off lid and a shaped spout.

Unusual antique miniature Japanese Cloisonne vase having a beautiful hand painted Cloisonne decoration and in perfect condition.

A set of antique Japanese Satsuma porcelain vases. Late Meiji or Showa era, first half of the 20th century.

A set of antique Japanese Satsuma porcelain vases. Late Meiji or Showa era, first half of the 20th century.

A rare miniature five piece porcelain garniture decorated in iron red with garden flowers and bamboo. Comprising two covered vases with finials modeled as traditional shi shi lion...

A very nice example of a small early Japanese Arita porcelain teapot. Great decoration of chrysanthemum. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: Japa...

Japanese 19th century miniature lacquer chest with waterfall.

Mint and signed Japan, a fine sterling silver model of a frog sculptured in sterling silver, signed/stamped base, early 20th century, Taisho period.. Dimensions: 1.6 inches t...

Unusual antique miniature Japanese cloisonné teapot having a quality colourful cloisonné decoration all over with a lift off lid and a shaped spout.

Japanese a fine antique handcrafted, hand-glazed round two part ceramic incense container -kogo- in effigy of a big eared rabbit -usagi- and in lovely mildly used but well loved cond...

Description A Japanese Satsuma teapot and cover marked base, miniature Condition Overall condition restoration to rim.

This is an extremely rare miniature Japanese Satsuma miniature vase from the Meiji Period (1868-1911).

The baluster shaped body rising to a flaring neck & rim, richly decorated with flowering boughs of wisteria & exotic flora finely worked in silver wire and enamels, set against an in...

Circa 1870s miniature Imari vase, Japanese. Late Meiji era. Elongated, slightly flared neck.

This Japanese antique Bonsai Bonseki silk covered book contains 40 antique woodblock prints of masterpiece miniature tray rock garden presentations as drawn by this artist in 1930s.

Six Miniature Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enameled Items including Flower Vases, Urns and Covered Jar C1920 Measures- Green Jar: 3''H x 2.5''W x 2.5''D; Green Turquoise: 4.75''...

A very finely painted Japanese Satsuma plate with miniature figural paintings, signed Kinkozan for the Kinkozan workshops, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan.

Miniature antique Art Nouveau Japanese Satsuma porcelain lidded tea pot features hand-painted and gilt floral decoration of Iris garden and butterflies, original label on base, circa...

A pair of identical antique Japanese late Meiji era sphere shaped enamel over brass vases with narrow necks. The exterior of the vases are enameled with polychrome images of flowers ...

Japanese 19th century Lacquered Miniature 2-door and 5-drawer Jewelry cabinet.

Miniature hanagamidai cabinet from the Japan meiji (1858-1912) period.

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Miniature Bird in Cherry Blossom Vase Late Meiji period, 1868 Miniature black vase with a round body and long neck.

Seventeen Pieces of Miniature or Cabinet Japanese Terra Cotta C1930 Large Jug - 3 5/8" x 2 1/4" x 2 1/4" Small Bowl - 1 3/4" x 2 3/4" x 2 3/4"

Five Antique Japanese Blue Satsuma Porcelain Miniature Vases with Genre Scenes C1920 Measures- 1) 2.75''H x 1.5''W x 1.5''D; 2) 4.75''H x 2.75''W x 2.75''D; 3) 3.75''H x 2.25''W x 2...

Exquisite and rare Miniature Samurai sword. Made with great attention to every detail it was most likely meant for Musha Ningyo, Samurai Dolls set. Such exquisite pieces are rare. ...

Two charming, small Japanese cloisonné dragon vases, Meiji to Taisho period, early 20th century, Japan.

Small hokkai bako or kaioke seashells game box, of circular form with its four feet, its bronzes and cordon, decorated with a motive of flowers of gold lacquer on a black lacquer bac...

A miniature Japanese brass vase, early Meiji period, 1868 to 1912. of a globular form with a short and wide neck.

A pair of miniature antique Japanese copper jewelry trays with polychrome cloisonne enamel design.

A miniature antique Japanese Meiji Era brass and enamel vase.

A good Japanese bronze and shakudo miniature table screen, Meiji period, each panel in a gilt bronze frame, one panel depicts figures caught in a rainstorm with lightning, signed low...

A large and impressive naive portrait of a miniature Japanese spaniel, posing on a red velvet tasseled cushion.

Authentic east Asian herbal medicine chest hand crafted in a classic Korean / Japanese antique design, with 36 miniature drawers, traditionally used for medicinal powders, minerals, ...

An interesting Japanese miniature cabinet, circa 1920s. Original brass hardware.

This is an exquisite miniature Japanese Satsuma vase from the Meiji period (1868-1911).

Find pair of Meiji period Japanese Satsuma 4 panel vases. Each vase featuring one panel with scholars and one panel with samurai. The two side panels are floral. Wonderfully gilt and...

The two stacking units in a reddish-brown stain with black metal mounts. The top chest with two long drawers on the left. The right side with a drawer over two more smaller drawers...

Outstanding quality pair of antique Japanese satsuma vases having a quality pair of shaped Japanese Satsuma vases with gilded circular shaped tops, with fantastic detailed hand paint...

Constructed from Cypress and Elm, this merchant’s chest features blackened iron hardware with two thick handles on the top of the piece for ease of transport. It features 8 drawers, ...

A truly beautiful, wonderfully aged, engaging mask fragment made for Japanese Noh theater. The naturally faded beauty and unique character drew us to this mask immediately. The mas...

Stunning Pair of early Meiji period Satsuma heavy gauge earthenware Rouleau Japanese Vases of Museum quality and generous proportions. These beautiful Satsuma-ware vases were made du...

A pair of large 24" Satsuma Porcelain that will Bring a feeling of awe into your home. GLAZED WITH JAPANESE SATSUMA . Ready for your indoor or outdoor setting. Original hand designed...

Meiji period Japanese merchants Tansu chest. Beautiful deep and rich patina to original finish. All iron hardware intact. A very handsome and utilitarian piece with lots of storage f...

A small Japanese tansu chest, crafted in the end of 19th century. This compact chest was traditionally used as a personal storage box (for writing tools, documents, or valuables). I...

Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers from the 1890s. Manufactured during the late Meiji era (1868-1912). This piece of furniture exudes authenticity and character. The cabinet...

Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...

Antique Meiji period Japanese porcelain temple jar with intricate hand painted decoration and gilt. The jar in Classic Kutani colors with floral and phoenix birds all over the top an...

A fantastic top quality pair of late 19th century Japanese Kutani porcelain vases fully signed on the underside. This highly decorative pair of fine porcelain vases are a rare examp...

A lovely tall Japanese Imari porcelain baluster vase with images of Chinese boys, Meiji Period, late 19th century, Japan. The tall vase of baluster form, with a short, slightly spla...

Pair of large Canton style Chinese porcelain vases Chinese, early 20th century Measures: Height 123cm, diameter 42cm These large and impressive Chinese famille jaune porcelain v...

Woven Sliding Door Tansu from Japan. With a beautifully detailed front and thoughtfully interior shelving, it blends exquisite craftsmanship with functional storage.

Matching Large Japanese Imari Porcelain Vases. 1880 Meiji period. Introducing an exquisite pair of Japanese Imari porcelain vases from the Meiji period, circa 1880. Standing tall at...

A massive Chinese blue cloisonné vase or urn depicting a colorful imperial phoenix with gilt bronze wires among birds and butterflies in an imperial garden of magnolia blossoms, chry...

A matching pair of Meiji-period Japanese gourd-shaped vases, handcrafted in Kutani toward the end of the 19th century. These vases feature exceptional decoration, with intricate des...

A finely decorated Japanese satsuma ceramic vase by Ryozan Okamoto (c.1820s-1910s) for Yasuda. Ryozan is the head artist working for Yasuda company, a Japanese ceramic makers and dea...