Yellow Bronze Lamp with Inlay Red Bronze and Silver, Japanese Meiji Period 1890
Located in San Francisco, CA
A solid yellow bronze with inlaid red bronze and silver vase converted to a lamp. The body of the vase would have originally had a dark green patina with red bronze and silver highli...
Silver, Bronze
Rare Japanese Meiji Gold Silver Inlay Peacock Bronze Usubata Ikebana Flower Vase
Located in New York, NY
Rare peacocks and peonies antique Japanese Meiji period patinated bronze gold and silver inlaid signed Usubata vase for Ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arrangement Late 19th Cent...
Gold, Silver, Bronze
Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Suiban Ikebana Planter Bowl with Inlay
Located in San Francisco, CA
This large fine quality bronze bowl planter, known as a Suiban Ikebana, dates to the Meiji period (late 19th to early 20th century) and is perfect for flower arrangements or bonsai a...
Gold, Silver, Bronze
Pair of Japanese Bronze Hibachi with Silver and Copper Inlay, Meiji Period
Located in Austin, TX
An exquisite pair of Japanese mixed metal bronze hibachi with idyllic landscape scenes, Meiji period (1868-1912), late 19th or early 20th century, Japan.
Silver, Bronze, Copper
Japanese Bronze Usubata Ikebana Vase with Inlay
Located in San Francisco, CA
An antique Japanese Meiji period bronze usubata ikebana vase with gold inlay, crafted in two sections.
Bronze
Antique Japanese Bronze and Mixed Metals Koro by Nogawa, Meiji Period
Located in Newark, England
FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING Japanese bronze and mixed metals koro by Nogawa, dating to the Meiji period circa 1890.
Gold, Silver, Bronze
Antique Japanese Pair of Meiji Period Bronze and Mixed Metal Vases
Located in Newark, England
The combination of sculptural form and mixed metal inlay reflects the quality of Japanese bronze work produced during the Meiji period for the export market.
Gold, Silver, Bronze, Copper
A Very Fine Miniature Japanese Mixed Metal Bronze Bottle Vase, Meiji Period
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The finely proportioned ovoid shaped body rising to an elongated slender neck with a flaring rim, decorated with motifs of waterfowl standing in a grassy marsh with silvered bodies, ...
Gold, Silver, Bronze, Copper
Antique Japanese Meiji Period Bronze and Mixed Metals Vase by Jomi Eisuke II
Located in Newark, England
FREE WORLD WIDE SHIPPING Japanese bronze and mixed metals vase by Jomi Eisuke II, dating to the Meiji period circa 1885. The vase is of compressed ovoid form with a short rolled ne...
Gold, Bronze
Japanese MIxed Metals and Bronze Meiji Period Vase by Nogawa
By Ando Jubei
Located in Sarasota, FL
Japanese mixed metal and bronze Meiji period finely cast and inlaid vase of an eagle in a tree. Marked for Nogawa workshop and signed by maker on the side.
Silver, Bronze
Antique Signed Japanese Meiji Period Mixed Metals Bronze Double Gourd Form Vase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Japanese bronze vase. From the Meiji Period. With copper and silver floral and vine and butterfly inlay as well a kanji symbol to the neck (possibly a stylized f...
Silver, Bronze, Copper
Japanese Pair of Large Antique Meiji Period Bronze and Mixed Metal Vases
Located in Newark, England
Across the neck, lapels of silver hearts boarder the gilt lip with further anamorphic dragon figures and draped inlay. The Japanese Bronze Vases date to the Meiji Period (1868-1912) ...
Metal, Gold, Silver, Bronze
Japanese Antique Bronz Gilt Vase with Flower and Bird Design, Meiji Period
Located in Chuo-ku, Tokyo
This work is produced by Egawa, a master craftsman from the Meiji era. It can be said to be a representative of brilliant metalworking technology. "Kaga zougan", an excellent met...
Bronze
Japanese Mixed Metal Shakudo Vase Silver Irises on Bronze, Meiji Period
Located in Sarasota, FL
Japanese mixed metal shakudo vase from Meiji Period. The vase depicts silver iris flowers on bronze base. Signed on the side by the maker, and marked on the bottom for Nogawa worksho...
Silver
Japanese Mixed Metal Okimono of Doves by Seifu, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A wonderfully naturalistic large Japanese Meiji period mixed metal okimono (ornamental sculpture) of a pair of oriental turtle doves perched on a gnarled tree trunk, signed Seifu, la...
Bronze, Silver, Copper
Japanese Bronze Koro ‘Incense Burner’ in the Shape of a Turkey
Located in Hudson, NY
Meiji period (1868-1912) bronze, with removable top, stylized geometric shape and silver inlay.
Silver, Bronze
Antique Signed Japanese Bronze Mixed Metals Butterbur Vase by Atsuyoshi / Inoue
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed antique Japanese Meiji period mixed metals vase. By Miyabe Atsuyoshi for Inoue of Kyoto. With a bronze body and decorated with inlaid gold, silver, and shibuichi ...
Gold, Silver, Bronze, Copper
$10,488Sale Price|25% Off
FUJI YOSHITOYO 1880 Japan Komai Desk Box In Gold Inlaid Iron damascene 24Kt Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Country: Imperial Japan, Period: Meiji, 1880. Artist: Fujii Yoshitoyo. Materials: Gilded bronze, blackened bronze, 24kt yellow gold inlaid.
Gold, Bronze
Japanese MIxed Metal Finely Executed Plate of Cormorant Fishing at Night
By Japanese Studio
Located in Sarasota, FL
Japanese mixed metal platter finely executed to show night fishing with cormorants. Unsigned.
Metal, Bronze
Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Mixed Metal Inlay Rooster Vases
Located in Pasadena, CA
Pair Japanese Meiji period bronze mixed metal inlay rooster vases.
Bronze
Japanese Meiji Period Tokyo School Bronze Camel
Located in Mosman Park, AU
A fine quality Japanese Meiji period Tokyo School bronze model of a Bactrian camel, standing upright, looking forward. With variable treatment of the bronze finish to depict the vary...
Gold, Bronze
Unavailable
H 22.25 in W 11 in D 9 in
Japanese Meiji Period Mixed Metal Sculpture of a Raptor by Kazan
By Kazan
Located in New York, NY
Bonhams London, Fine Japanese Art including two masterpieces by Kitaoji Rosanjin (1883-1959), lot 516 A gilt bronze and silver okimono of a cockatoo. Christie’s Online Innovative Ja...
Metal, Gold, Silver, Bronze
Japanese mixed metal inlaid bronze vase, signed Inoue
Located in Saverne, Grand Est
The inlays are in hira and taka zogan in gold, silver, shakudo and sentoku.
Bronze
Unavailable
H 18.12 in W 18.12 in D 2.37 in
Beautiful, Late 19th Century Large Bronze and Multi-Metal Dish
Located in London, GB
A beautiful, large (49cm across) Bronze dish dating from late 19th Century Japan and with inlaid and onlaid precious metal decoration. The main body of the dish with a rich red pa...
Gold, Silver, Bronze
Japanese Bronze and Mixed Metals Koro by Kumagai, Meiji Period
Located in Newark, England
Signed to the side Kumagai, this okimono shows the high level of decoration and detail seen in Meiji period bronze work, with its sculptural form enhanced by mixed metal inlay.
Gold, Silver, Bronze
Sold
H 21.5 in W 12.5 in D 9.5 in
Meiji Japanese Gilt and Inlaid Patinated Bronze Censer Koro Incense Burner
Located in New York, NY
Meiji period Japanese koro censer (incense burner) exhibiting the finest craftsmanship. Cast in bronze in three sections including base, burner and cover, with light brown patina wi...
Bronze
Sold
H 21.66 in W 12.21 in D 10.24 in
Large Japanese Dragons centerpiece, in bronze, flat shakudo silver inlays
By Japanese Studio
Located in Valladolid, ES
Exquisite and very refined Large Japanese centerpiece from the Meiji period (1868-1912), in bronze,delicately worked and inlaid in chiseled relief of silver and enamel.
Silver, Bronze, Enamel
Sold
H 16.74 in W 0.04 in D 0.04 in
Pair of Japanese Large Candle Sticks Bronze with Gold Inlay Statue, 1868-1912
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Japan - MeuiI period (1868 - 1912) Pair of bronze candlesticks with brown patina with copper and gilded bronze inlays depicting two standing women carrying lotus branches forming a c...
Bronze
Sold
H 10.5 in W 12 in D 12 in
Japanese Antique Hand Cast Bronze "Children & Butterflies" Bronze Garden Planter
Located in South Burlington, VT
A fine Japanese cast bronze planter/hibachi, Meiji period, 19th century. Likely crafted by a samurai metal specialist- finest craftsmen in the world- before the turn of the last cent...
Silver, Bronze
Japanese Antique Bronze Shakudo Crane Vase
Located in Newark, England
MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912) From our Japanese collection, we are delighted to introduce this Japanese Bronze Shakudo Crane Vase.
Silver, Bronze
Sold
H 10.5 in W 4.25 in D 4.25 in
JAPAN 1910 Antique Bronze Vases With Silver & Gold Mixed Metals Flowers & Bird
Located in Miami, FL
Country: Imperial Japan. Period: Late Meiji. Date: 1910. Technique: Mixed metals, bronze, gold and silver.
Gold, Silver, Bronze, Copper
Pair Large Japanese Silver Inlaid Pots or Jardinieres
Located in New York, NY
Our large pair of Japanese mixed-metal brush pots have beautiful inlaid silver designs of flowers and clouds and repeating geometric motif. Apparently unsigned.
Bronze
Sold
H 9.5 in W 9.5 in D 5.5 in
Japanese Connoisseurs Fine Antique Inlaid Mother Of Pearl Smoking Tansu, 19thc.
Located in South Burlington, VT
Collected in Japan and coming from an old collection, this one-of-a-kind kiseru three drawer smoking tansu features a hand crafted wooden frame meticulously inlaid “raden technique- ...
Bronze, Copper
Pair of Japanese Wood and Copper Lined Inlaid Braziers, Circa 1870
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Japanese carved wood and interior lined copper braziers with decorative exterior inlaid brass, copper and bronze lotus flowers, Late 19th century.
Brass, Bronze, Copper
Sold
H 59.8 in Dm 11.4 in
Antique and Stylish Japanese Meiji Era Bronze Floor Lamp with Cloisonné Inlay
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare, handcrafted and clearly marked Japanese floor lamp. We have sold one large cloisonné floor lamp in the past and we have seen a few other large ones on the worldwide web, but w...
Bronze
Japanese Late Meiji Silver And Copper Inlaid Bronze Vase Signed
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Japanese silver and copper inlaid bronze vase with floral and scroll designs dating from the late Meiji period 1900-1910. The vase stands on a narrow round foot with a widening round...
Silver, Bronze, Copper
Sold
H 14.5 in W 11.5 in D 5.5 in
Japanese Miyao Style Gilt Bronze Samurai Archer, Meiji Period, Japan
By Eisuke Miyao 1
Located in Austin, TX
A spectacular Japanese cast, carved, and parcel gilt bronze sculpture, okimono, of a kneeling samurai archer, signed Kiyotsugu (died 1894), Meiji Period, circa 1880, Japan. The bo...
Bronze
Japanese Bronze Hibachi's or Planters with Silver Inlay, Early 20th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
A superb pair of bronze planters with original box and cloth liners. Having silver inlay detail on the bronze, the urns are affixed to Kiri Wood bases. Reputedly from the collection ...
Silver, Bronze
Sold
H 23.6 in Dm 10.4 in
Antique Japanese Meiji Era Enameled Bronze / Cloisonné Umbrella or Stick Stand
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare, very good condition and highly stylish Japanese hall stand. This timeless and truly stylish antique is in very good condition and it will look great in more than just an Asian...
Bronze
Japanese Antique Pair "Silver Inlay" Bronze Garden Planters, Fine Details Boxed
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions travels A fine pair of superior quality Japanese cast bronze planters/hibachi inlaid with silver and copper, Meiji period, 1900.
Silver, Bronze
Japanese Hand made silver Inlaid "Heart" Bronze Garden Planter, signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
A fine Japanese silver inlaid and signed heart themed caste bronze planter/hibachi, Meiji period, 19th century. Likely crafted by a samurai metal specialist- finest craftsmen in the ...
Silver, Bronze
Tetsubin Iron Bronze Brown Water Kettle Japan Meiji
Located in Monterey, CA
This Japanese Tetsubin has silver inlay, Ihada texture with a bronze lid and a hollow Fukurobari iron handle.
Silver, Bronze, Iron
19th Century Japanese Bronze Vase
Located in London, west Sussex
A 19th century Japanese Meiji period marinated bronze vase inlaid with gold and silver depicting an exotic bird perched on a blossoming branch. The vase is signed to the side of the ...
Bronze, Gold, Silver
Japanese Carved and Lacquered Shibayama Cabinet, Meiji Period
Located in San Francisco, CA
An elaborate and finely detailed carved wood, and gold lacquered Shibayama cabinet (Chigaidansu). Having beautifully applied semi-precious stone and mother of pearl decoration of flo...
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
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...
Glass, Mahogany
$574,500
H 84 in W 56 in D 20 in
An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Ceremony Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan. This extraordinary Meiji-period shibayama cabinet, attributed to the Tokugawa samurai clan, s...
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer
$16,500
H 74.5 in W 48 in D 14.5 in
Antique Japanese Lacquer Inlaid Hardwood Meiji Period Shibayama Shodana Cabinet
Located in Portland, OR
An exquisite antique Japanese Meiji period Shibayama Shodana cabinet, circa 1880. One of the finest antique Shibayama cabinets one will see, the cabinet is finely inlaid and overlaid...
Gold
Beautiful Peacock Bed Cover Blanket Silk Cashmere Wool
Located in London, GB
About Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A cons...
Wool, Silk
$235,637 / set
H 40.56 in W 21.26 in D 21.07 in
Six Imporatant George III 1760 Thomas Chippendale Chinese Pagoda Dining Chairs
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this important suite of museum quality, George III circa 1760-1765, Thomas Chippendale Chinese Pagoda top dining chairs with the original embroidered seat p...
Hardwood
$14,757
H 16.93 in W 12.6 in D 7.87 in
A 17th century Augsburg ebonized cabinet with painted pietra paesina panels
Located in PARIS, FR
An ebonized wood cabinet with painted pietra paesina panels Augsburg, southern Germany, mid-17th century Dimensions: h. 43 cm, w. 32 cm, d. 20 cm Ebonized wood, inlay of painted piet...
Marble
From 1868 to 1912, Emperor Mutsuhito oversaw an era of transformation in Japan. Formerly a country of feudalism and isolation, Japan entered an age of modernization influenced by newly established trade and exchange with the West. The Meiji period, or period of “enlightened rule,” also saw the global impact of the East Asian country’s culture. Japanese Meiji furniture was exhibited at expositions from Paris to San Francisco and created for export.
Prior to the Meiji era, furniture was mostly made by commission for the ruling class; now there were new domestic and international markets. European styles like Japonisme appropriated Japanese design while craftsmen in places like Wales and England employed japanning, a varnishing technique that approximated the appearance of lacquer for the surfaces of furnishings.
Meiji furniture made for Japanese homes and buildings constructed in Western styles resulted in taller tables, chairs, cabinets with large drawers and other features. The government invested in areas such as transportation and communication, and because people could freely choose occupations after the restrictions of feudalism, industries of various types were energized by expressive new ideas during those years. Art schools were formed and, for the first time, design was an area of study in the country, leading to the evolution of professional design as a career by the 1890s.
The work of Japanese designers was transmitted widely through lavishly illustrated pattern books that included designs for screens and lacquerware for the home. While screens today may be of use as decorative accents or partitions to ensure privacy in one’s space, Japanese screens were adorned with paintings and were featured in performing arts such as concerts, tea ceremonies and more. The color illustrations that characterize Meiji woodblock prints, a genre of Japanese art that grew out of 17th-century developments in printing and book publishing, depicted the sweeping changes that the era brought to East Asia.
Although it was a time of societal and cultural shifts, a bolstered interest in art and design elevated Japanese craft traditions. From colorful porcelain table lamps with silk shades and hardwood tables decorated with dark lacquer to cabinets featuring iron hardware and inlaid with mother-of-pearl, Meiji furniture showcased Japan’s artistic heritage to the world.
Find a collection of antique Japanese Meiji period case pieces and storage cabinets, decorative objects, wall decorations and more furniture on 1stDibs.