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Japanese Relief Vase

Japanese High-Relief Bronze Vase from Japan
Japanese High-Relief Bronze Vase from Japan

Japanese High-Relief Bronze Vase from Japan

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A bronze vase having a sinuous teardrop form and high-relief naturalistic decoration of swaying

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Bronze

Antique Japanese Relief Sculptural Bronze Floral Vase
Antique Japanese Relief Sculptural Bronze Floral Vase

Antique Japanese Relief Sculptural Bronze Floral Vase

Located in Norton, MA

A beautiful antique Japanese relief sculptural bronze floral vase. The tri-legs feel loosening but

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Vases

Materials

Bronze

Fine Art Japanese Vase by Fuji Shumei - Mountain Landscape Relief
Fine Art Japanese Vase by Fuji Shumei - Mountain Landscape Relief

Fine Art Japanese Vase by Fuji Shumei - Mountain Landscape Relief

$1,919Sale Price|39% Off

H 2.64 in Dm 13.98 in

Fine Art Japanese Vase by Fuji Shumei - Mountain Landscape Relief

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

of Mountains in relief. The pot is 39cm high and 32cm in diameter or 15.35 inches high and 12.60

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20th Century Japanese Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Japanese Bronze Vases Finely Cast with High Relief Dragon Figures
Pair of Japanese Bronze Vases Finely Cast with High Relief Dragon Figures

Pair of Japanese Bronze Vases Finely Cast with High Relief Dragon Figures

Located in Palm Desert, CA

A pair of matching Japanese bronze vases from the 20th century finely cast with dragon figures. A

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20th Century Japanese Vases

Materials

Bronze

1860s Large Japanese Parcel Gilt High-Relief Dragons and Birds Bronze Vase
1860s Large Japanese Parcel Gilt High-Relief Dragons and Birds Bronze Vase

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

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Bronze Bamboo Relief Jardiniere
Japanese Bronze Bamboo Relief Jardiniere

Japanese Bronze Bamboo Relief Jardiniere

$1,650

H 10 in W 16.75 in D 15 in

Japanese Bronze Bamboo Relief Jardiniere

Located in Queens, NY

Japanese (19th Century) round shaped bronze jardiniere with bamboo and floral relief having open

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Planters, Cachepots and Jar...

Materials

Bamboo

Meiji Period High Relief Porcelain Celadon Vase, circa 1900
Meiji Period High Relief Porcelain Celadon Vase, circa 1900

Meiji Period High Relief Porcelain Celadon Vase, circa 1900

Located in Miami, FL

This captivating Meiji period (1868-1912) porcelain vase features a mesmerizing celadon glaze, with

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Unusual quality antique Japanese bronze vase
Unusual quality antique Japanese bronze vase

Unusual quality antique Japanese bronze vase

$1,151

H 11.82 in W 6.7 in D 6.7 in

Unusual quality antique Japanese bronze vase

Located in Ipswich, GB

Unusual quality antique Japanese bronze vase having an unusual quality antique Japanese vase

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Early 20th Century Vases

Materials

Bronze

A fine 19th century Japanese Meiji period bronze planter with beautiful relief
A fine 19th century Japanese Meiji period bronze planter with beautiful relief

A fine 19th century Japanese Meiji period bronze planter with beautiful relief

Located in Dallas, TX

A fine large 19th century Japanese Meiji period large bronze planter with beautiful relief details

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Porcelain Vase with Relief Surface Makuzu Kozan
Japanese Porcelain Vase with Relief Surface Makuzu Kozan

Japanese Porcelain Vase with Relief Surface Makuzu Kozan

By Makuzu Kozan

Located in Atlanta, GA

A rare porcelain vase by Makuzu Kozan (1842-1916) circa 1870-81 (late Meiji period). The vase is

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Very Large Meiji Japanese Bronze Vase with Eagle in Relief
Very Large Meiji Japanese Bronze Vase with Eagle in Relief

Very Large Meiji Japanese Bronze Vase with Eagle in Relief

Located in New York, NY

Impressive antique Meiji period Japanese bronze vase with brown patina with a ferocious eagle in

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Bronze Vase with Drip Relief Design, Signed, Meiji–Taisho Period
Japanese Bronze Vase with Drip Relief Design, Signed, Meiji–Taisho Period

Japanese Bronze Vase with Drip Relief Design, Signed, Meiji–Taisho Period

Located in Fukuoka, JP

An elegant Japanese bronze vase from the late Meiji to early Taisho period, distinguished by its

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Great 19C Japanese Porcelain Vase Relief Grapes Leaves Flowers and Bird
Great 19C Japanese Porcelain Vase Relief Grapes Leaves Flowers and Bird

Great 19C Japanese Porcelain Vase Relief Grapes Leaves Flowers and Bird

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A Japanese porcelain vase, unusual in shape and with beautiful relief application of grapes and

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Imari Porcelain Baluster Vase with Dragon Relief Decoration Japan
19th Century Imari Porcelain Baluster Vase with Dragon Relief Decoration Japan

19th Century Imari Porcelain Baluster Vase with Dragon Relief Decoration Japan

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Very beautiful baluster-shaped ribbed vase in Japanese porcelain decorated with birds and flowers

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

A Japanese bronze vase with Ryū dragon in relief, signed Maruki Sei
A Japanese bronze vase with Ryū dragon in relief, signed Maruki Sei

A Japanese bronze vase with Ryū dragon in relief, signed Maruki Sei

Located in Milano, IT

A Japanese bronze vase featuring a Ryū dragon in relief, depicted as it grasps the sacred Buddhist

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Large Japanese Bronze Relief Enameled Vase, Early 20th Century
Large Japanese Bronze Relief Enameled Vase, Early 20th Century

Large Japanese Bronze Relief Enameled Vase, Early 20th Century

Located in Islamabad, PK

Large Japanese, Bronze Relief Enameled Vase, Early 20th Century The vase's surface is adorned with

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

A Japanese drop-shaped bronze vase with a majestic bear in relief
A Japanese drop-shaped bronze vase with a majestic bear in relief

A Japanese drop-shaped bronze vase with a majestic bear in relief

Located in Milano, IT

Japanese drop-shaped bronze vase worked with a remarkable depth that transforms the work into a

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Bronze Flying Angel Spiritual Goddess  Vase- Hand Caste In High Relief
Japanese Bronze Flying Angel Spiritual Goddess  Vase- Hand Caste In High Relief

Japanese Bronze Flying Angel Spiritual Goddess Vase- Hand Caste In High Relief

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japanese Bronze "Dakini" Goddess Vase- Hard To Find Treasure Japan, a fine hand caste bronze

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Unique Antique Edo / Meiji Period Vase Green and Blue Japan 1830 Relief Hirado
Unique Antique Edo / Meiji Period Vase Green and Blue Japan 1830 Relief Hirado

Unique Antique Edo / Meiji Period Vase Green and Blue Japan 1830 Relief Hirado

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing with you this very rare Japanese Edo / Meiji vase. Most likely Hirado ⁠ Condition 1

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Antique 19th Century Edo Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

A dark-patinated bronze vase with a relief Ryu dragon
A dark-patinated bronze vase with a relief Ryu dragon

A dark-patinated bronze vase with a relief Ryu dragon

Located in Milano, IT

A monumental bronze vase with a dark brown patina, depicting a Ryu dragon in high relief. The vase

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Rare Pair of Early Period Makuzu Kozan Takauki High-Relief Vases
Rare Pair of Early Period Makuzu Kozan Takauki High-Relief Vases

Rare Pair of Early Period Makuzu Kozan Takauki High-Relief Vases

By Makuzu Kozan

Located in Atlanta, GA

A stunning pair of ceramic vases with gilt, paint and high-relief decoration by imperial artist

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Antique 1870s Japanese Japonisme Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

A bronze vase depicting a Ryū dragon in relief among swirling waves
A bronze vase depicting a Ryū dragon in relief among swirling waves

A bronze vase depicting a Ryū dragon in relief among swirling waves

Located in Milano, IT

A cylindrical bronze vase, finely crafted with a dark patina, depicting a Ryū dragon in relief

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Patinated Bronze Vase With A Lizard Carved In Relief In The Center
Patinated Bronze Vase With A Lizard Carved In Relief In The Center

Patinated Bronze Vase With A Lizard Carved In Relief In The Center

Located in Milano, IT

Patinated bronze vase, characterized by a refined naturalistic decoration with a lizard sculpted in

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

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Tetsubin Iron Bronze Brown Kettle Japan Meiji Floral Flower Motif Bas-Relief
Tetsubin Iron Bronze Brown Kettle Japan Meiji Floral Flower Motif Bas-Relief

Tetsubin Iron Bronze Brown Kettle Japan Meiji Floral Flower Motif Bas-Relief

Located in Monterey, CA

This Japanese Tetsubin has a Floral Motif in Bas-Relief with Bronze Lid and Hollow Fukurobari Iron

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Jars

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Bas Relief Antique Japanese Bronze Vase or Lamp base
Bas Relief Antique Japanese Bronze Vase or Lamp base

Bas Relief Antique Japanese Bronze Vase or Lamp base

Located in New York, NY

Bas Relief Antique Japanese Bronze Vase or could be mounted as a table lamp.

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Metalwork

Pair of Satsuma Porcelain Vases, Relief Decor, Japan
Pair of Satsuma Porcelain Vases, Relief Decor, Japan

Pair of Satsuma Porcelain Vases, Relief Decor, Japan

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Large pair of Satsuma porcelain vases, decorated with three-dimensional deities. Very rich patterns

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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Japanese Satsuma Ceramic Vase with Colorful High Relief Decoration
Vintage Japanese Satsuma Ceramic Vase with Colorful High Relief Decoration

Vintage Japanese Satsuma Ceramic Vase with Colorful High Relief Decoration

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Vintage Japanese Satsuma ceramic vase with colorful high relief decoration. Hand painted ceramic

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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Japanese Edo Period Foliate and Bird Relief Decorated Bronze Vases
Pair of Japanese Edo Period Foliate and Bird Relief Decorated Bronze Vases

Pair of Japanese Edo Period Foliate and Bird Relief Decorated Bronze Vases

Located in Milford, NH

An attractive pair of Japanese Edo Period bronze vases with relief foliate and bird decoration

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Vases

Materials

Bronze

Kyoto Pottery Vase with Applied Relief Decoration
Kyoto Pottery Vase with Applied Relief Decoration

Kyoto Pottery Vase with Applied Relief Decoration

Located in Wilton, CT

Hand thrown Kyoto pottery vase with vibrant aubergine splashed yellow glaze reminiscent of dappled

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Early 20th Century Japanese Vases

Materials

Pottery

Pair of Japanese Meiji Mixed Metal Relief Vases
Pair of Japanese Meiji Mixed Metal Relief Vases

Pair of Japanese Meiji Mixed Metal Relief Vases

Located in Stockholm, SE

A pair of mixed metal vases, Meiji period (1868-1911). Each chiselled and inlaid in high and low

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Japan Antique Triple Koi Fish Inlaid Deep Relief Bronze Vase, 19th Century
Japan Antique Triple Koi Fish Inlaid Deep Relief Bronze Vase, 19th Century

Japan Antique Triple Koi Fish Inlaid Deep Relief Bronze Vase, 19th Century

Located in South Burlington, VT

A fine early, signed and silver inlaid Japanese hand cast bronze Triple Koi fish vase- symbolic of

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Bronze

Frosted relief Glass vase by Sasaki
Frosted relief Glass vase by Sasaki

Frosted relief Glass vase by Sasaki

Located in New York, NY

This stunning features floral and mermaid designs in relief glass.

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20th Century Japanese Serving Bowls

Large Japanese Meiji Bronze Vase
Large Japanese Meiji Bronze Vase

Large Japanese Meiji Bronze Vase

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H 24.25 in Dm 10 in

Large Japanese Meiji Bronze Vase

Located in Astoria, NY

Large Japanese Meiji bronze vase with relief work depicting soldiers on the neck and birds on the

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 19th c. Satsuma Vases With Painted Landscape And Wildlife Reliefs
Pair of 19th c. Satsuma Vases With Painted Landscape And Wildlife Reliefs

Pair of 19th c. Satsuma Vases With Painted Landscape And Wildlife Reliefs

By Satsuma

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of cylindrical painted 19th century Japanese Satsuma porcelain vases featuring floral designs

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Pair of Large Japanese Dragon, Birds & Lotus Relief Bronze Vases Meiji Dynasty
Pair of Large Japanese Dragon, Birds & Lotus Relief Bronze Vases Meiji Dynasty

Pair of Large Japanese Dragon, Birds & Lotus Relief Bronze Vases Meiji Dynasty

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

detailed Japanese vases signed to the base A very good looking and well-cast pair, the Dragon relief

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Bronze

Pair Japanese Cloisonne Urns in Bronze Figural Relief Meiji Period JAPAN
Pair Japanese Cloisonne Urns in Bronze Figural Relief Meiji Period JAPAN

Pair Japanese Cloisonne Urns in Bronze Figural Relief Meiji Period JAPAN

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Vases Pair of Japanese Urns Cloisonne Vases in Bronze, Meiji Era JAPAN Figural panels and relief

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Urns

Materials

Bronze

Antique Japanese Carved Relief Terra Cotta Vase C1930
Antique Japanese Carved Relief Terra Cotta Vase C1930

Antique Japanese Carved Relief Terra Cotta Vase C1930

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Japanese Carved Relief Terra Cotta Vase with Dragon C1930 Measures - 9.5"H x 3.5"W x 3.5"D

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20th Century Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Terracotta

Pair Antique Signed Japanese Meiji Bronze Vases with Birds, 19th Century
Pair Antique Signed Japanese Meiji Bronze Vases with Birds, 19th Century

Pair Antique Signed Japanese Meiji Bronze Vases with Birds, 19th Century

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A very fine pair antique Japanese bronze vases moulded in relief with a continuous landscape with

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Tetsubin Iron Bronze Brown Kettle Japan Meiji Dragon Bas-Relief Signed
Tetsubin Iron Bronze Brown Kettle Japan Meiji Dragon Bas-Relief Signed

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

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Jars

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Large Bronze Vase with Imposant Reliefs, Japan, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century
Large Bronze Vase with Imposant Reliefs, Japan, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century

Large Bronze Vase with Imposant Reliefs, Japan, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century

Located in Ulestraten, Limburg

Imposing large Japanese bronze vase / urn with impressive images and various reliefs. Japan, 1860

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Bronze

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Vintage 1930s Japanese Vases

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Bronze

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Large Japanese Meiji Period Bronze over Lay Vase

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Located in Brighton, Sussex

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Vases

Materials

Bronze

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Located in Brighton, Sussex

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Vases

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Japanese Relief Vase For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Japanese relief vase you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each Japanese relief vase for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, bronze and metal. There are many kinds of the Japanese relief vase you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A Japanese relief vase is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Japanese relief vase over the years, but those crafted by Makuzu Kozan and Satsuma are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Japanese Relief Vase?

Prices for a Japanese relief vase start at $475 and top out at $32,000 with the average selling for $2,831.
Questions About Japanese Relief Vase
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    Yes, some Japanese vases are valuable. Some of the most highly sought-after types of Japanese vases include Satsuma, Kutani, Arita and Imari pieces. There is also a demand for select cloisonné and bronze vases made by Japanese artisans. The size, style, condition and rarity of a Japanese vase will contribute to its value. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer can give you an estimate of how much a particular vase is worth. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of Japanese vases.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A type of Japanese pottery originated from Satsuma province in Japan is termed as Satsuma ware. A vase of this kind is known as a Satsuma vase. An interesting fact about Satsuma ware is that they feature a "makers mark" or marking as a key to help collectors unlock the value, age and authenticity of the piece. Shop a range of antique and vintage Japanese vases on 1stDibs.