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Meiji Vases

MEIJI STYLE

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.

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Style: Meiji
Antique Kitamura Black Japanese Satsuma Ware vases Meiji 19thC
Antique Kitamura Black Japanese Satsuma Ware vases Meiji 19thC

Antique Kitamura Black Japanese Satsuma Ware vases Meiji 19thC

$956 / set

Antique Kitamura Black Japanese Satsuma Ware vases Meiji 19thC

By Satsuma

Located in Den Haag, NL

Fabulous Kitamura Black Japanese earthenware Satsuma vases depicting several rakan (Sk. Arhats, holy disciples of the historical Buddha) and moriage (raised enamel) white dragon. Sat...

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1890s Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

Materials

Earthenware

Japanese Antique Large Paper-Covered Pottery Vase 1860s-1900s / Vessel Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Large Paper-Covered Pottery Vase 1860s-1900s / Vessel Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Large Paper-Covered Pottery Vase 1860s-1900s / Vessel Wabisabi

$2,000

Japanese Antique Large Paper-Covered Pottery Vase 1860s-1900s / Vessel Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is a large antique Japanese ceramic storage jar covered with paper. Its powerful, substantial form combined with the remaining traces of paper on the surface gives it a sculptur...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Pottery, Paper

Antique Meiji Era Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vase
Antique Meiji Era Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vase

Antique Meiji Era Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vase

$1,600Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Meiji Era Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

A rare elegant Japanese vase cast of metal, possibly brass, featuring a baluster shaped body and a wide short neck. The surface is decorated with a delicate image of a thistle flowe...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

Materials

Metal

Japanese Satsuma Vase
Japanese Satsuma Vase

Japanese Satsuma Vase

$925

Japanese Satsuma Vase

By Satsuma

Located in New York, NY

A gorgeous hand-painted Japanese Satsuma vase, Meigi, circa 20th century, Japan. Beautiful hand-painted detail of colorful flowers and spider mum flowers around finished with gold de...

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20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Earthenware

Japanese Antique Paper-covered Large Ceramic Jar 1860s-1900s / Vessel Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Paper-covered Large Ceramic Jar 1860s-1900s / Vessel Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Paper-covered Large Ceramic Jar 1860s-1900s / Vessel Wabisabi

$3,500

Japanese Antique Paper-covered Large Ceramic Jar 1860s-1900s / Vessel Wabisabi

By Axel Vervoordt

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an exceptionally rare large ceramic jar from Japan, covered in paper. It was made during the Meiji period (1860s–1900s) and was originally used for transporting and storing t...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Pottery, Straw, Paper

Antique Large Japanese Wire Cloisonné Enamel Vase
Antique Large Japanese Wire Cloisonné Enamel Vase

Antique Large Japanese Wire Cloisonné Enamel Vase

$4,200

Antique Large Japanese Wire Cloisonné Enamel Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

Antique large Japanese vase of elongated shape. Late Meiji period, 1868-1913. The piece is decorated with silver wire cloisonne enamel boughs of wisteria flowers and birds against a ...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

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Enamel

Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dragon Vase Signed
Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dragon Vase Signed

Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dragon Vase Signed

$6,000Sale Price|20% Off

Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dragon Vase Signed

Located in Long Island City, NY

A fine quality Japanese vase from the time of Emperor Meiji, 1868 to 1912. Of a baluster form with slightly lobed shoulders, the body is adorned with a finely detailed shaded cloison...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

Materials

Metal

Large Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Vase
Large Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Vase

Large Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Vase

$9,000

Large Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese copper vase with polychrome cloisonne enamel decor. Late Meiji period, before 1912. Baluster shape, flower brunches and birds decor against turquoise background. ...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Green Vase Flowers and Birds
Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Green Vase Flowers and Birds

Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Green Vase Flowers and Birds

$2,800

Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Green Vase Flowers and Birds

Located in Long Island City, NY

A large antique Japanese late Meiji period enamel over brass vase. The vase has an amphora shaped body and a wide neck. The ware is enameled with a polychrome image of birds in bloss...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel, Brass

Japanese Meiji Cloisonné Enamel Vase with Cherry Blossoms, Ota Tamashiro
Japanese Meiji Cloisonné Enamel Vase with Cherry Blossoms, Ota Tamashiro

Japanese Meiji Cloisonné Enamel Vase with Cherry Blossoms, Ota Tamashiro

$9,200

Japanese Meiji Cloisonné Enamel Vase with Cherry Blossoms, Ota Tamashiro

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A Japanese Meiji Period Silver-Wire Cloisonné Enamel Vase with Cherry Blossoms and Narcissus, Attributed to Ota Tamashiro An elegant Japanese cloisonné enamel vase from the Meiji pe...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Antique Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Geometric Patterns Gard
Antique Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Geometric Patterns Gard

Antique Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Geometric Patterns Gard

$1,800

Antique Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Geometric Patterns Gard

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese Meiji period cloisonne vase featuring intricate foliage motifs complemented by two exquisite floral panels. The meticulous craftsmanship in depicting foliage patt...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

19th Century Large Japan Vase "Cloisonne" With Floral Decoration, Meiji Period
19th Century Large Japan Vase "Cloisonne" With Floral Decoration, Meiji Period

19th Century Large Japan Vase "Cloisonne" With Floral Decoration, Meiji Period

$5,665

19th Century Large Japan Vase "Cloisonne" With Floral Decoration, Meiji Period

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Large antique Japanese vase. Dating from the late Meiji period, 19th century. Made of copper and brass with 'Cloisonne' polychrome enamel decorations. Cloisonne is a very ancient t...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

Materials

Brass, Copper

Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Turquoise Enamel Japanese Garden Vase Silver Wire
Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Turquoise Enamel Japanese Garden Vase Silver Wire

Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Turquoise Enamel Japanese Garden Vase Silver Wire

$4,000

Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Turquoise Enamel Japanese Garden Vase Silver Wire

Located in Long Island City, NY

A high quality Japanese, late Meiji era, silver wire and enamel vase. The amphora shaped vase is adorned with polychrome enamel images of birds, trees, blossoming flowers, and screen...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel, Silver

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Meiji Era Dragon and Phoenix Bird Goldstone Vase
Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Meiji Era Dragon and Phoenix Bird Goldstone Vase

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Meiji Era Dragon and Phoenix Bird Goldstone Vase

$8,000

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Meiji Era Dragon and Phoenix Bird Goldstone Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

A large antique Japanese Meiji era enamel over brass vase. The amphora shaped vase is enameled with polychrome medallions with a Phoenix bird and a dragon surrounded by floral, and f...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

Japanese Satsuma Ginger Jar Vase, circa Early 20th Century
Japanese Satsuma Ginger Jar Vase, circa Early 20th Century

Japanese Satsuma Ginger Jar Vase, circa Early 20th Century

$475

Japanese Satsuma Ginger Jar Vase, circa Early 20th Century

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful small Japanese Satsuma ginger jar vase, circa early-20th century, Japan. Colors include cream, copper, green, blue, white, black, orange...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Meiji Era Enamel Vase Signed Hayashi Yojiro
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Meiji Era Enamel Vase Signed Hayashi Yojiro

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Meiji Era Enamel Vase Signed Hayashi Yojiro

$4,000

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Meiji Era Enamel Vase Signed Hayashi Yojiro

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese, late Meiji period, enamel over brass vase. The vase has an amphora shaped body and a narrow fluted neck. The ware is enameled with a polychrome image of a bird i...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel, Brass

Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Peonies Iris and Sparrows Goto
Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Peonies Iris and Sparrows Goto

Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Peonies Iris and Sparrows Goto

$5,200Sale Price|20% Off

Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Peonies Iris and Sparrows Goto

Located in Long Island City, NY

A refined and beautifully executed Japanese cloisonne enamel vase from the school of Goto Seizaburo, Meiji period circa 1890. Height twelve inches. This vase displays the naturalis...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

Antique Japanese Meiji cloisonné enamel vase
Antique Japanese Meiji cloisonné enamel vase

Antique Japanese Meiji cloisonné enamel vase

$320Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Japanese Meiji cloisonné enamel vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese copper vase with polychrome cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji era, before 1912. Bottle-shaped vase. Lotus flower motif. Unmarked. Collectible Oriental Asian Dec...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

Monumental Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Dueling Dragons
Monumental Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Dueling Dragons

Monumental Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Dueling Dragons

$22,000

Monumental Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Dueling Dragons

Located in Long Island City, NY

A striking and highly ambitious Japanese cloisonné enamel vase, remarkable for its monumental scale and dramatic dueling dragon composition, standing an impressive 25 inches tall. Se...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

Signed Ando Jubei Green Baluster Cloisonné Vase
Signed Ando Jubei Green Baluster Cloisonné Vase

Signed Ando Jubei Green Baluster Cloisonné Vase

$650Sale Price|45% Off

Signed Ando Jubei Green Baluster Cloisonné Vase

By Ando Jubei

Located in Somis, CA

A beautiful pristine condition Ando Jubei wireless cloisonné vase in baluster form. In his signature green enamel, portraying an intricate arabesque design of a blooming clematis vin...

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20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Pair of Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Miniature Vases Birds in Cherry
Pair of Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Miniature Vases Birds in Cherry

Pair of Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Miniature Vases Birds in Cherry

$7,500 / set

Pair of Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Miniature Vases Birds in Cherry

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of antique Japanese, late Meiji period, silver wire enamel vases. Each vase has an amphora shaped body and a fluted neck. The wares are enameled with a polychrome image of a p...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

A Palatial Meiji Cloisonné Pink & Yellow Enamel Covered Jar with Butterflies
A Palatial Meiji Cloisonné Pink & Yellow Enamel Covered Jar with Butterflies

A Palatial Meiji Cloisonné Pink & Yellow Enamel Covered Jar with Butterflies

$173,500

A Palatial Meiji Cloisonné Pink & Yellow Enamel Covered Jar with Butterflies

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A Palatial Meiji Cloisonné Pink & Yellow Enamel Covered Jar with Butterflies, circa 1885 Discover an unparalleled masterpiece of Japanese artistry with this monumental Meiji period cloisonné enamel...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Red Crane Vase
Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Red Crane Vase

Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Red Crane Vase

$12,000

Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Red Crane Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

A large antique Japanese copper vase with translucent cloisonne enamel design. 1890 Meiji era, . Elongated shape with pronounced neck. The piece is decorated with a stork bird motif ...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel, Copper

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Early Meiji Namikawa School Vase
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Early Meiji Namikawa School Vase

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Early Meiji Namikawa School Vase

$900

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Early Meiji Namikawa School Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese early Meiji period cloisonne vase, attributed to the renowned artist Namikawa Yasuyuki. Adorned with intricate floral motifs, delicate butterflies, and exquisite ...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

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

$9,700

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 a subtle crackled texture. Exquisite details, meticulously hand-painted in vibrant...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Monumental Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dragons on Black Enamel Vases
Monumental Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dragons on Black Enamel Vases

Monumental Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dragons on Black Enamel Vases

$35,000 / set

Monumental Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dragons on Black Enamel Vases

Located in Long Island City, NY

An exceptional and visually commanding pair of Japanese cloisonné enamel vases, distinguished by their rare and monumental scale, each standing an impressive 25 inches tall. Executed...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

Antique Meiji Period Japanese Satsuma Vase Floral Decoration, 19th Century
Antique Meiji Period Japanese Satsuma Vase Floral Decoration, 19th Century

Antique Meiji Period Japanese Satsuma Vase Floral Decoration, 19th Century

$121Sale Price|40% Off

Antique Meiji Period Japanese Satsuma Vase Floral Decoration, 19th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Fabulous Japanese earthenware Satsuma Vase with nice decoration of flowers. Meiji period, 19/20th c Lovely piece. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Japanese Sty...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Very Unusual Japanese SumidaGawa Pottery Vase with Goats
Very Unusual Japanese SumidaGawa Pottery Vase with Goats

Very Unusual Japanese SumidaGawa Pottery Vase with Goats

$12,600

Very Unusual Japanese SumidaGawa Pottery Vase with Goats

By Sumida Gawa

Located in New York, NY

Very Unusual Japanese Sumida Gawa Pottery Vase with Goats, Meiji Period The vase is formed in a broad cylindrical body with rounded shoulder and a wide circular mouth with a thick r...

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1890s Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

Large Pair Japanese Satsuma Ceramic Vases Kozan Meiji Period
Large Pair Japanese Satsuma Ceramic Vases Kozan Meiji Period

Large Pair Japanese Satsuma Ceramic Vases Kozan Meiji Period

$15,000 / set

Large Pair Japanese Satsuma Ceramic Vases Kozan Meiji Period

By Kozan Zo

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of spectacularly decorated Japanese ceramic vases from late Meiji period circa 1900s by Kozan, a maker in Kyoto area who specialized in producing fine satsuma ware. Impressive...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Large Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Blue-Ground Vases and Covers, Meiji
Large Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Blue-Ground Vases and Covers, Meiji

Large Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Blue-Ground Vases and Covers, Meiji

$18,000 / set

Large Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Blue-Ground Vases and Covers, Meiji

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Large Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Blue-Ground Vases and Covers, Meiji Period. A decorative pair of cloisonne enamel vases, the bodies decorated with colorful birds, butterfl...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonné Vase with Polychrome Enamel
Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonné Vase with Polychrome Enamel

Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonné Vase with Polychrome Enamel

$867

Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonné Vase with Polychrome Enamel

Located in Kastrup, DK

Japanese cloisonné vase from the Meiji period. Brass body decorated with polychrome enamel in blue, green, white and iron red on a turquoise ground. Ornamented with floral and foliat...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Antique Japanese Meiji era cloisonné enamel brass bowl
Antique Japanese Meiji era cloisonné enamel brass bowl

Antique Japanese Meiji era cloisonné enamel brass bowl

$500

Antique Japanese Meiji era cloisonné enamel brass bowl

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese Meiji era cloisonne enamel brass bowl featuring a bulbous body showcasing detailed floral and foliate motifs, including pink and red blossoms, against a turquoise...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

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Enamel

Antique Meji Period Imari Japanese Porcelain Vases Arita, 19th Century
Antique Meji Period Imari Japanese Porcelain Vases Arita, 19th Century

Antique Meji Period Imari Japanese Porcelain Vases Arita, 19th Century

$221 / set

Antique Meji Period Imari Japanese Porcelain Vases Arita, 19th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing with you this lovely Japanese Imari bowl from the Meiji period. The intricate floral designs on the exterior, including the graceful chrysanthemums, symbolize longevity, resi...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

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Porcelain

Pair of antique Japanese Meiji cloisonné enamel vases
Pair of antique Japanese Meiji cloisonné enamel vases

Pair of antique Japanese Meiji cloisonné enamel vases

$3,600Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of antique Japanese Meiji cloisonné enamel vases

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of matching antique Japanese copper vases with polychrome cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji era, before 1912. Straight bottle shape with accentuated base and side handles. F...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Flying Cranes Hayashi School
Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Flying Cranes Hayashi School

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Flying Cranes Hayashi School

$2,500

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Flying Cranes Hayashi School

Located in Long Island City, NY

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Flying Cranes Hayashi School An antique Japanese, late Meiji period, enamel . The vase has a sphere shaped body and a wide fluted n...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel, Brass

Pair of 19th Century Meiji Period Japanese Imari Porcelain Vases
Pair of 19th Century Meiji Period Japanese Imari Porcelain Vases

Pair of 19th Century Meiji Period Japanese Imari Porcelain Vases

$1,495

Pair of 19th Century Meiji Period Japanese Imari Porcelain Vases

By Imari Porcelain

Located in Pearland, TX

A gorgeous pair of antique 19th-Century Japanese Imari vases made in the Meiji period, circa 1870. These fine vases have a lovely lobed shape and hand painted floral design in the tr...

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Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

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Porcelain

Large Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Adorned with Iris Blossoms
Large Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Adorned with Iris Blossoms

Large Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Adorned with Iris Blossoms

$26,300

Large Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Adorned with Iris Blossoms

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

Introducing a magnificent Large Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vase adorned with enchanting iris blossoms. This extraordinary vase encapsulates the essence of Japanese artist...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

Large Antique Japan Meiji Butterflies Cloisonne Enamel Vase
Large Antique Japan Meiji Butterflies Cloisonne Enamel Vase

Large Antique Japan Meiji Butterflies Cloisonne Enamel Vase

$4,500

Large Antique Japan Meiji Butterflies Cloisonne Enamel Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

A large antique Japanese Meiji period enamel vase. The vase has an amphora shaped body and a narrow neck. The vase is enameled with a polychrome image of butterflies made in the Cloi...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Silver Wire Blossom Vase
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Silver Wire Blossom Vase

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Silver Wire Blossom Vase

$3,000

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Silver Wire Blossom Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese copper vase with polychrome cloisonne enamel decor. Late Meiji period, attributed to Hayashi Elongated baluster shape. Intricate cherry blossom and bird motif aga...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Highly Elaborate Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Birds Flowers and Panels
Highly Elaborate Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Birds Flowers and Panels

Highly Elaborate Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Birds Flowers and Panels

$7,500

Highly Elaborate Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Birds Flowers and Panels

Located in Long Island City, NY

An exceptionally elaborate Japanese cloisonné enamel vase, standing 10 inches high and distinguished by its extraordinary density of design and technical refinement. The surface is d...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

Pair of Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Silver Wire Enamel Vases Blossoming Gar
Pair of Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Silver Wire Enamel Vases Blossoming Gar

Pair of Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Silver Wire Enamel Vases Blossoming Gar

$6,500 / set

Pair of Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Silver Wire Enamel Vases Blossoming Gar

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of antique Japanese, late Meiji period, silver wire enamel vases. Each vase has an amphora shaped body and a fluted neck. The wares are enameled with a polychrome image of a p...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Silver Wire Dragon Vase Signed
Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Silver Wire Dragon Vase Signed

Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Silver Wire Dragon Vase Signed

$12,000

Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Silver Wire Dragon Vase Signed

Located in Long Island City, NY

A large antique Japanese copper vase with cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji period, circa 1890 Golden Age . Elongated shape with pronounced neck. Dragon motif against the dark blue...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel, Copper

Monumental Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Vase with Dragon & Phoenix, Pat & Gold
Monumental Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Vase with Dragon & Phoenix, Pat & Gold

Monumental Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Vase with Dragon & Phoenix, Pat & Gold

$28,720

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...

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Late 19th Century Antique Meiji Vases

Materials

Bronze

Large Signed Ando Jubei Japanese Cloisonné Vase Orchids 10"
Large Signed Ando Jubei Japanese Cloisonné Vase Orchids 10"

Large Signed Ando Jubei Japanese Cloisonné Vase Orchids 10"

$960Sale Price|46% Off

Large Signed Ando Jubei Japanese Cloisonné Vase Orchids 10"

By Ando Jubei

Located in Somis, CA

A large, rare masterpiece of Ando Jubei's wireless cloisonné artistry in excellent condition, depicting two orchids in full bloom, capturing their delicate beauty and verdant vitalit...

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20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Large Pair of Japanese Cloisonné with Blue Birds signed Gonda Hirosuke
Large Pair of Japanese Cloisonné with Blue Birds signed Gonda Hirosuke

Large Pair of Japanese Cloisonné with Blue Birds signed Gonda Hirosuke

$12,000 / set

Large Pair of Japanese Cloisonné with Blue Birds signed Gonda Hirosuke

Located in Long Island City, NY

A set of two vases with magnificent flowers and birds decoration, classic form for Japanese works of the Meiji era. The baluster form vases are enameled with polychrome images of blossoming flowers and plants made in the Cloisonne technique on a glossy cobalt blue ground. The base is marked with the mark of Gonda Hirosuke...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Wisteria Ice Blue Ground 7 in Antique Meiji Era
Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Wisteria Ice Blue Ground 7 in Antique Meiji Era

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Wisteria Ice Blue Ground 7 in Antique Meiji Era

$4,000Sale Price|20% Off

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Wisteria Ice Blue Ground 7 in Antique Meiji Era

Located in Long Island City, NY

A beautiful antique Japanese cloisonné enamel vase measuring 7 inches tall. The vase features cascading wisteria blossoms in shades of purple and lavender with delicate green leaves,...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Turquoise Enamel Silver Birds In Bamboo Vases
Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Turquoise Enamel Silver Birds In Bamboo Vases

Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Turquoise Enamel Silver Birds In Bamboo Vases

$2,400Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Turquoise Enamel Silver Birds In Bamboo Vases

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of identical antique Japanese, late Meiji era, Silver wire enamel vases. Each vase has an urn shaped body and a wide fluted neck. Each vase is enameled with polychrome images ...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Geometric Floral Fruit Vase Attributed To GOTO
Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Geometric Floral Fruit Vase Attributed To GOTO

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Geometric Floral Fruit Vase Attributed To GOTO

$2,000Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Geometric Floral Fruit Vase Attributed To GOTO

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese cloisonne vase from the Meiji period featuring an elegant form with high shoulders and a deep saturated blue color enamel. Decorated with floral and foliate with ...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Lidded Vase Dragons Peonies Butterflies Goto
Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Lidded Vase Dragons Peonies Butterflies Goto

Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Lidded Vase Dragons Peonies Butterflies Goto

$15,000

Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Lidded Vase Dragons Peonies Butterflies Goto

Located in Long Island City, NY

A highly impressive and unusually large Japanese cloisonné enamel lidded vase, standing 18 inches tall and constructed in three distinct parts comprising the lid, the central body, a...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

Meiji Fukagawa Imari Porcelain Hexagonal Vase with Factory Silver Collar
Meiji Fukagawa Imari Porcelain Hexagonal Vase with Factory Silver Collar

Meiji Fukagawa Imari Porcelain Hexagonal Vase with Factory Silver Collar

$1,500

Meiji Fukagawa Imari Porcelain Hexagonal Vase with Factory Silver Collar

By Fukagawa

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Fukagawa Hexagonal Imari Porcelain Vase with Factory Silver Collar, Meiji Period, circa 1900 An exceptional Meiji-period Japanese porcelain vase attributed to the Fukagawa studio, f...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Sterling Silver

Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Birds Butterflies and Insects
Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Birds Butterflies and Insects

Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Birds Butterflies and Insects

$7,500

Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Birds Butterflies and Insects

Located in Long Island City, NY

This exceptionally detailed Japanese cloisonné enamel vase dates to the Meiji period, circa 1880 to 1890, and stands approximately 10 inches high. The surface is organized around vib...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

Large Japanese Cloisonne Lavender Purple Enamel Paulownia and Phoenix Bird Vase
Large Japanese Cloisonne Lavender Purple Enamel Paulownia and Phoenix Bird Vase

Large Japanese Cloisonne Lavender Purple Enamel Paulownia and Phoenix Bird Vase

$9,000

Large Japanese Cloisonne Lavender Purple Enamel Paulownia and Phoenix Bird Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

A rare large antique Japanese, Meiji era, enamel over copper vase. The vase has a globular shaped body and a long narrow neck with a fluted mouth. The exterior of the vase is enamele...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Rare Large Pair of Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Lobbed Vases with Dra
Rare Large Pair of Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Lobbed Vases with Dra

Rare Large Pair of Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Lobbed Vases with Dra

$35,000

Rare Large Pair of Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Lobbed Vases with Dra

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of rare antique Japanese, early Meiji era, enamel over gilt copper vases. Each vase has a lobbed shape. The exteriors of the wares are adorned with polychrome enamel panels an...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

Antique Japanese Meiji plique-à-jour enamel vase
Antique Japanese Meiji plique-à-jour enamel vase

Antique Japanese Meiji plique-à-jour enamel vase

$2,500

Antique Japanese Meiji plique-à-jour enamel vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese glass vase executed in the Shotai Shippo technique, a Japanese type of plique-a-jour enamel. Late Meiji era, before 1912. Stylized floating chrysanthemum blossoms...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Flying Cranes Vase
Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Flying Cranes Vase

Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Flying Cranes Vase

$9,000

Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Flying Cranes Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

A large antique Japanese, Meiji era, Silver wire enamel over brass copper vase. Circa: 1900s. The urn form vase is enameled with polychrome images of cranes made in the Cloisonne tec...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Brass, Enamel, Copper

Small Cloisonné Vase, Meiji Period, Japan
Small Cloisonné Vase, Meiji Period, Japan

Small Cloisonné Vase, Meiji Period, Japan

$1,811

Small Cloisonné Vase, Meiji Period, Japan

Located in Kastrup, DK

Small cloisonné vase in bronze. Signed to the bottom. Blue enamel base color decorated with numerous flowers, reeds, a rabbit etc. in polychrome e...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Antique Meiji Satsuma Pottery Buddhist Monks Vase & Shimazu Crest Mark
Japanese Antique Meiji Satsuma Pottery Buddhist Monks Vase & Shimazu Crest Mark

Japanese Antique Meiji Satsuma Pottery Buddhist Monks Vase & Shimazu Crest Mark

$1,250

Japanese Antique Meiji Satsuma Pottery Buddhist Monks Vase & Shimazu Crest Mark

By Satsuma

Located in Studio City, CA

A beautiful Japanese Satsuma pottery studio vase featuring multiple kesa-clad enlightened Buddhist monks on each side of the vase. The piece is finely detailed with rich raised gilt highlights throughout and beautifully decorated in gold and various hand painted other colors. From the Meiji period (1868-1912). This piece has the all-important Shimazu Family crest mark (red circle with a cross inside) on the base authenticating the work as an old and original Satsumaware work. The mark shows the pottery was made under the rule of the Shimazu clan. From a Los Angeles Collection...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Earthenware, Pottery

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