Meiji Period Bronze Dragon Vases, Japan, Antique Decorative Art, 1880s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice set of Bronze Dragon vases. Meiji period . Japan Beautiful warm color and patine . so decorative .
Bronze
Monumental Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Vase with Dragon & Phoenix, Pat & Gold
Located in New York, NY
Monumental Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Vase with High Relief Dragon, Phoenix, Shishi and Turtles, two toned deep chocolate brown patina with gold highlights This palace size Japan...
Bronze
Antique Japanese late Meiji Period Bronze Vase Cast with Dragons in Relief
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A late 19th or early 20th century Meiji Period bud vase cast in bronze and featuring engraved bronze dragon relief and stylized elephant handles.
Bronze
Blackground Vase with Flowers Bird Dragon Cloisonné Style Meiji Era, 1868-1912
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Highly interesting vase. We all know the cloisonne vases in this style but this one is from earthenware like satsuma vases. Meiji era (1868-1912), 19th century Additional informatio...
Bronze
Very Large Fantastic Japanese Meji Period Patinated Bronze Dragon Vase
Located in New York, NY
A Fantastic Japanese Meji Period Patinated Bronze Dragon Vase. This vase is both elegant and awe-inspiring specifically for its Size and shape. The very large vase is wrapped around...
Bronze
$1,396Sale Price|30% Off
1860s Large Japanese Parcel Gilt High-Relief Dragons and Birds Bronze Vase
Located in Germantown, MD
Amazing Antique fine quality Japanese 19th century bronze vase, circa 1860 with exquisite decorations of raised bronze crafted dragons and birds and many other original meiji decorat...
Bronze
$1,400Sale Price|50% Off
Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Double Dragon French Mounted Gilt Bronze Centerpiece
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese gilt bronze centerpiece urn or jardiniere with enameled body. Late Meiji period, before 1912. The foot is decorated with sculptural sea creatures. The item has fi...
Enamel, Bronze
Exceptional Japanese Bronze Meiji Moon Vase with Dragon and Phoenix
Located in Nottingham, GB
The Meiji period marked one of the great flowering moments of Japanese metalwork. Freed from the restrictions imposed by the end of the samurai era, bronze artists turned their skill...
Bronze
Pair of 19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Dragon Vase Table Lamps
Located in Studio City, CA
A pair of fabulous cylindrical forms Meiji Period (1868-1912) patinated bronze table lamps on carved wood bases with dragon, turtle, and mystical creatures motifs. Likely late 19t...
Bronze
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase W Bronze Dragons
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese decorative cloisonne enamel vase with a gilt bronze base and handles. It has a rounded, bowl like shape of a blue color with floral and swirl patterns, adorned wi...
Enamel, Bronze
Monumental Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Winged Dragon Vase
Located in New York, NY
Great quality. 19th century, Meiji Period. Signed underneath with six character mark.
Japanese Bronze Vase with Dragon, Bird and Flora Motif
Located in Fulton, CA
A mid-20th century Japanese bronze vase. Excellent vintage condition. Measures: 15 inches tall.
Bronze
19th Century Meiji Bronze Vase Dragon
Located in Paris, FR
Important bronze vase with brown patina, a relief dragon wounded around the base, smooth body.
Bronze
Japanese bronze dragon vase
Located in FITZROY, AU
Japanese bronze dragon vase Meiji period(Signed) Decorated in detailed high relief with encircling dragon chasing the elusive flaming wishfully jewel, geometric motif’s meander symbo...
Bronze
Meiji Japanese Bronze Dragon Vase, Circa 1900
Located in Milford, NH
This spectacular form bronze vase features detailed dragon decoration wrapped around the body of the vase, showing the dragon slipping above and below the surface. Great patina and s...
Bronze
Antique Large Japanese 19th Century Meiji Period Bronze Vase Dragon
Located in Wisbech, England
Large signed Japanese 19th century Meiji period bronze dragon vase. Would look amazing in the right location.
Bronze
Japanese Monumental 54.75 Inch Meiji Bronze Dragon Vase
By Japanese Studio
Located in Hamburg, PA
Japanese monumental bronze vase with two large dragon handles. Appears to be three different birds embossed on surface, peacock, eagle, cranes.
Bronze
Meiji Period Bronze Trumpet Vase with a Dragon
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
The flared vase with a bracketed rim with a silvered dragon entwined round it holding a crystal ball, with inlaid gilt details, signed. Japanese, c1880. Signed by Genryu Sai Saey...
Bronze
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H 5.91 in Dm 5.52 in
Pair of Japanese Cast Bronze Vases with High Relief Dragon and Bird Figure, 1900
Located in Berlin, DE
This beautiful Pair of Japanese cast bronze vases with high relief Dragon and bird figure was made around 1880. The high relief cast decoration of a three-clawed dragon is wrapped a...
Bronze
19th Century Antique Japanese Meiji Scrolling Dragon Bronze Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A large and impressive antique Japanese Meiji bronze vase moulded in relief with a scrolling dragon amidst clouds on a fine patterned and textured ground with decorative borders arou...
Bronze
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H 13 in W 17.72 in D 18.51 in
Japanese Antique Bronze Usubata Ikebana Vase with Dragons, Meiji Period
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Made from solid cast bronze, this antique Japanese usubata ikebana vase is composed of three detachable sections: - The upper wide lipped usubata platform which sits atop the main v...
Bronze
Pair Antique Bronze Dragon Vases Cloisonné Japan 19th c Edo or Meiji
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Nice quality with superb decoration of a flying dragon all around the start of the neck. Condition: Both in perfect condition. Size: 160 x 85mm height x diameter Period: 19th...
Bronze
Pair of Japanese Bronze Vases / Incense Burners with Dragon Detail
Located in Toledo, OH
An unusual pair of Japanese bronze vases / incense burners. Very ornate, the base is set with dragon form handles and phoenix details. They have a nice warm brown patina and are very...
Pair Japanese Meiji Bronze Dragon Vases, 19th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Japanese Meiji Bronze dragon vases, 19th century. Beautiful rich dark brown patina.
Bronze
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H 17.92 in W 8.86 in D 8.67 in
Pair of Large Japanese Dragon, Birds & Lotus Relief Bronze Vases Meiji Dynasty
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of patinated bronze Meiji dynasty heavily detailed Japanese vases signed to the base A very good looking and well-cast pair, the ...
Bronze
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H 9.65 in Dm 0.04 in
Lovely 19c Antique Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Cloisonne Vase Dragon Phoenix
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and beautifully made piece. With a stunning scene of a Phoenixes and Dragons. Cloisonné is a way of enamelling an object, (typically made of copper) whereby fine wires are ...
Bronze
Japanese Edo/Meiji Signed Bronze Campana Shape Dragon Vase, 19th Century
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning antique Japanese late Edo or early Meiji period Campana shaped bronze vase applied with a scrolling dragon.
Bronze
Antique Japanese Cloissone Vase Dragons Birds Colorful, circa 1900
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Great piece of cloisonne, amazing quality pieces with a scene of dragons and Birds in compartments. Condition Overall condition minimal age signs like scratches small holes and a...
Bronze
Tetsubin Iron Bronze Brown Kettle Japan Meiji Dragon Bas-Relief Signed
Located in Monterey, CA
This Japanese Tetsubin has a Signed Lid, Swirling Dragon in Bas-Relief with Bronze Lid and Solid Moku-Tsuru Handle. The body of the Tetsubin is iron. It is 6 inches in diameter x 9 i...
Bronze, Iron
Sold
H 25.75 in Dm 9.5 in
Exquisite Meiji Bronze Dragon and Peacock with Clouds Vase Mounted as a Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Looking for a deeper meaning? This lamp has it for you. Symbolism for days, if not weeks and months. Dragons, peacocks, clouds, Greek key, scrolls, peonies, chrysanthemums and the li...
Bronze
$6,000
H 2.5 in W 2.25 in D 2.25 in
Japanese Stacking Incense Box, Ju-Kobako, Meiji Period, Mid 19th century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
An exquisite small Japanese maki-e lacquer stacking box for incense and accessories, ju-kobako, late Edo or early Meiji Period, mid 19th century, Japan. Crafted in maki-e lacquer an...
Silver
$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
$48,880
H 8.75 in W 12 in D 1.5 in
Rare Unique Late 18th Century Chinese Gilt Silver Filigree and Enamel Brise Fan
Located in Brea, CA
Unique rare fine antique 18th century Chinese gilt silver filigree and enamel brise fan, Qing dynasty, the fan has 20 sticks with a 24k gold ring loop, wonderful sticks with silver w...
Silver, Enamel
$262,400
H 16 in W 9 in D 6 in
Emile Galle, A Rare & Important Ormolu-Mounted Double Carp Fish Pink-Glass Vase
By Émile Gallé
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
A rare and important French "Japonsime" Emile Galle Ormolu-Mounted Double Carp Fish Pink-Glass vase, circa 1879, retailed by L'Escalier De Cristal, Paris One of three ever made. A...
Enamel, Ormolu
$52,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 25 in Dm 13 in
French Art Nouveau Lamp by Emile Galle Cameo Cut Glass in Red Sunset Colors
By Émile Gallé
Located in New York, NY
A Magnificent and Rare Antique French Galle Signed Cut-Cameo Lamp with Original Signed Galle Cut-Cameo Shade, in Red and Yellow Sunset Colors. This floral motif Galle lamp is made i...
Crystal, Bronze
Large Early 20th Century Chinese Carved Jade Vase
Located in Austin, TX
A large and impressive Chinese caved jade vase, Republic Period, circa 1930. Carved from one massive piece of jade. The vase carved with the He He Er Xian, the Immortal Twin Boys...
Jade
Art Nouveau "Vase with Bat" by Eduard Stellmacher for RStK Amphora
By Eduard Stellmacher, Reissner Stellmacher & Kessel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs for its cost effectiveness, full insurance coverage, and reliable handling. While standard parcel services are an option, the defau...
Earthenware
Japanese Meiji Bronze Pedestal with Dragon Motif
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Exceptional Japanese bronze pedestal from the Meiji period (1852–1912), featuring its original patina and remarkable craftsmanship. Originating from Japan, this rare piece is entirel...
Bronze
$124,900
H 34 in W 27 in D 9 in
A Monumental and Exceptional French Ormolu and Turquoise Sevres Porcelain Clock
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
A Monumental and Exceptional French Ormolu and Turquoise Sevres Porcelain Clock, circa 1875 Immerse yourself in the splendor of 19th-century French artistry with this monumental and...
Ormolu
19th Century antique Japanese Meiji period bronze censer
Located in Lomita, CA
There is a beautiful patina that has developed on the finish of this bronze Meiji period censer over the last century. The antique Japanese Meiji period bronze censer is sometimes se...
Bronze
$55,000
H 21.75 in W 11 in D 11 in
Art Nouveau Vase with Fiery Dragon by Stellmacher & Dachsel for RStK Amphora
By Eduard Stellmacher, Paul Dachsel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs for its cost effectiveness, full insurance coverage, and reliable handling. While standard parcel services are an option, the defau...
Porcelain
$68,800
H 13 in W 12.5 in D 9.5 in
Important French Renaissance Revival Silver, Lapis Lazuli, Jeweled Covered Box
Located in New York, NY
An Important French Renaissance Revival Covered Box, Crafted in Silver and Mounted with Lapis Lazuli Panels, Gilt Bronze Figures, and Jeweled Cabochons. The piece is signed in two lo...
Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Silver
$65,700
H 20 in Dm 18 in
Meiji Masterpiece by Ando Jubei: A Maroon Cloisonné Vase with Dragons & Phoenix
By Ando Jubei
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
Meiji Masterpiece attributed to Ando Jubei: A Maroon Cloisonné Vase with Dragons & Phoenix, circa 1895 This monumental Meiji period Japanese cloisonné vase, attributed to the es...
Enamel
$9,880
H 18 in W 10 in D 8 in
Japanese Meiji Bronze Champlevé Enamel Incense Burner, Geisha & Ryu/Shishi
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Champlevé Enamel Incense Burner w/ Geisha & Ryu/Shishi Presenting a splendid masterpiece from the revered Meiji Period, behold an exquisite Japanese br...
Bronze, Enamel
Ormolu and Cloisonné Enamel Jardinière Attributed to F. Barbedienne
By F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in London, GB
The large central circular form cloisonne enamel jardinière decorated with vari colored plum flowers and butterflies on a blue ground, with a pierced ormolu rim featuring a pineapple...
Enamel, Ormolu
$245,216 / set
H 81.5 in W 48.04 in D 16.93 in
Pair of Antique Japanese Meiji Era Bronze Elephant and Pagoda Incense Burners
Located in London, GB
Pair of antique Japanese Meiji era bronze elephant and pagoda incense burners Japanese, Late 19th Century Sculpture: Height 151cm, width 122cm, depth 43cm Base: Height 56cm, width 82...
Marble, Bronze
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.
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