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
Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Furniture
Bronze
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
Bronze
Pair Dragon Bronze vases Meiji period Japan
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice set of Bronze Dragon vases. Meiji period . Japan Beautiful warm color and patine . so
Bronze
Antique Japanese Meiji period cloisonné enamel bronze dragon plate
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese Meiji period cloisonne bronze plate, decorated in enamel depicting a dragon on
Enamel, Bronze
Meiji Period Bronze Dragon Form Candelabrum a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
In two separate pieces, these bronze whimsical dragons hold a four arm candleholder in their mouths
Bronze
$1,631
H 0.87 in W 9.85 in D 7.49 in
Antique Japanese Meiji Bronze Tray with Dragon Motif and Bamboo-Style Edges
Located in Kastrup, DK
Bronze Tray from the Meiji Period (1868-1912), Japan. A high-quality bronze tray featuring a
Bronze
$1,895
H 16 in W 9 in D 7.5 in
Meiji Era circa 1900 Antique Japanese Bronze Sea Dragon 3-Arm Candelabra
Located in Tustin, CA
Magnificent and powerful, fantastically sculptural, ferocious bronze Japanese writhing sea dragon
Bronze
$12,600
H 17 in Dm 21.5 in
A Japanese Meiji Period Patinated Bronze Centerpiece/Bowl w/ Dragon in Relief
Located in New York, NY
A Fantastic and large Japanese Meiji Period Patinated Bronze Centerpiece/Bowl/jar denier with
Bronze
$28,720
H 36 in Dm 17 in
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
Bronze
$3,430 / set
H 9.65 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in
Rare Japanese Meiji Period circa 1870 Pair of Bronze Dragon Candlestick Holders
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Meiji bronze candlestick holders wrapped with dragons circa 1870 A lovely decorative pair, each
Bronze
$2,950 / set
H 24 in W 7 in D 7 in
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
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
Antique Japanese Bronze Vase Early Meiji Period
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Early Japanese Meiji period bronze vase. Raised dragon with birds and cloud handles. Would look
Bronze
Blackground Vase with Flowers Bird Dragon Cloisonné Style Meiji Era, 1868-1912
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
earthenware like satsuma vases. Meiji era (1868-1912), 19th century Additional information: Material: Bronze
Bronze
Antique Japanese Cloisonné Meiji Period Dragon Teapot CO#06
Located in Norton, MA
Quality work, amazing workmanship with absolutely fine details bronze cloisonné enameled teapot
Bronze, Copper
Japanese Bronze Jardiniere with Turtle + Dragon Motif
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome. Elegant. Hefty bronze form. Quality made with dragon motif on one side and a turtle on
Bronze
$4,250Sale Price|50% Off
H 10 in W 16 in D 9 in
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
Enamel, Bronze
$3,500Sale Price|27% Off
H 26 in W 12 in D 8 in
Japanese Bronze Vessel with Dragon Handles and Falcon Lid
Located in Greenwich, CT
Japanese bronze vessel with pair of dragon handles, falcon lid, birds in landscape and elephant
Bronze
Antique Japanese Cloisonné Meiji Period Dragon Footed Teapot CO#04
Located in Norton, MA
Quality work, amazing workmanship with absolutely fine details bronze cloisonné enameled teapot
Copper, Bronze
$1,820Sale Price|35% Off
H 13 in W 10.5 in D 10 in
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
Enamel, 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
Bronze
$1,396Sale Price|30% Off
H 10 in W 7 in D 7 in
1860s Large Japanese Parcel Gilt High-Relief Dragons and Birds Bronze Vase
Located in Germantown, MD
decorations of raised bronze crafted dragons and birds and many other original meiji decorations. Would look
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. The
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 dragon vase
Located in FITZROY, AU
Japanese bronze dragon vase Meiji period(Signed) Decorated in detailed high relief with encircling
Bronze
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
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
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
Bronze
Antique Japanese Meiji Bronze Usubata with Dragons, 19th Century
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A superb antique Japanese Meiji Bronze Usubata (vessel for traditional flower arranging) applied
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
Bronze
Sold
H 12.25 in W 15.75 in D 12 in
Japanese Bronze Dragon Water Basin, Mizubachi, Meiji Period, 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A 19th century Japanese Meiji Period bronze water basin, called a mizubachi, with archaistic
Bronze
Sold
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
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
Bronze
Sold
H 9.5 in Dm 17 in
Large Antique Japanese Meiji Dragon & Tiger Embossed Bronze Ceremonial Cache Pot
Located in Big Flats, NY
Large antique Japanese Meiji double handled and footed embossed bronze ceremonial cachepot features
Bronze
Antique Large Japanese 19th Century Meiji Period Bronze Vase Dragon
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Large signed Japanese 19th century Meiji period bronze dragon vase. Would look amazing in the
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
Bronze
Sold
H 13.5 in W 10 in D 7.5 in
Antique Japanese Meiji Period Gilt Bronze Dragon Koro Censer incense Burner 1880
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique Japanese gilt bronze Meiji period dragon koro, incense burner, circa 1880. The koro
Bronze
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H 30.25 in Dm 17 in
Antique Japanese Meiji Figural Bronze Floor Urn with Dragons, Birds and Floral
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Japanese Meiji period figural open floor urn (vase) features scalloped shaped opening atop
Bronze
Pair of Patinated Bronze Meiji Table Lamps with Dragon Motif
Located in Milford, NH
A fine pair of patinated bronze table lamps with dragon motif, on carved wooden felted bases and
Bronze
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H 5.5 in Dm 3.75 in
Japanese Pat Bronze & Mixed Metal ‘Dragon’ Bell-Form Box & Cover, Signed, Meiji
Located in New York, NY
A marvelous Signed Japanese patinated bronze and mixed metal ‘Dragon’ bell-form box & cover from
Bronze
Bronze Jardiniere with Dragon Relief from Meiji-Era Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome jardiniere of bronze featuring a design of a dragon in relief around the circumference
Japanese Bronze Dragon and Phoenix Incense Burner
Located in Astoria, NY
Japanese bronze censor, with phoenix birds on either side of the vessel, with bas reliefs of
Bronze
Large 19th Century Meiji Japanese Bronze Censer
Located in New York, NY
Finely sculpted and cast Meiji period bronze censer with dragon form handles, depicting panther and
Bronze
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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
Silver, Bronze, Enamel
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
Sold
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
Bronze
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. Eagles
Bronze
Japanese Meiji Bronze Dragon Sculpture Holding Golden Orb
Located in Astoria, NY
Japanese Meiji period bronze dragon sculpture holding up a gilt bronze ball. The piece was likely
Bronze
Japanese Bronze Dragon Suiban, Ikebana Vessel, Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A quiet, yet powerful Japanese bronze suiban, low vessel for ikebana flower arranging, Meiji period
Bronze
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H 25.5 in W 19 in D 11.5 in
Large Japanese Meiji Period Cast Bronze Censer with Dragon and Shishi
Located in Austin, TX
A large and attractive Japanese bronze incense burner, Meiji period, late 19th or early 20th
Bronze
Sold
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
Bronze
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H 15 in W 7.5 in D 5 in
Japanese Meiji Period Cast Bronze Incense Burner with Kirin and Dragons, Koro
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely Japanese bronze koro, incense burner, Meiji Period, circa 1900. The tapered body of
Bronze
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H 2.17 in Dm 13.98 in
Lovely 19C Antique Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Cloisonne Charger Dragon Phoenix
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Description Lovely and beautifully made piece. With a stunning dragon scene and marked at the base
Porcelain
Sold
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
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
Bronze
Japanese Fine Antique Bronze Temple Dragon Spout
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions A lovely example of a Japanese antique bronze dragon water
Bronze
Japanese Large Antique Bronze Temple Dragon Spout
Located in South Burlington, VT
dragon water spout miraculously saved from a temple vessel and dating to the late Meiji period, 1910
Bronze
Sold
H 1.5 in Dm 11.81 in
Japan 1900 Meiji Period Charger With A Dragon In Cloisonné Multicolor Enamel
Located in Miami, FL
, created during the Meiji imperial period, circa 1900. Crafted in solid bronze with copper wires and
Bronze, Copper, Enamel
Japanese Unique Hand Cast Bronze "Dragon" Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
substantial and attractive and sturdy 18 inch high lantern with a finely rendered dragon motif at its top
Bronze
Pair of Antique Japanese Bronze Candlesticks with Coiled Dragons
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of antique Japanese bronze candlesticks. Each decorated with an applied, coiled
Bronze
Japanese Antique Hand Cast Bronze Temple Bell "Swans & Dragon"
Located in South Burlington, VT
Swans & Dragon Motif Here's a rare treasure from Japan and an unusual find- plus an excellent
Bronze
Japan Antique Cast Bronze "Double Dragon" Fire Bell with Original Box
Located in South Burlington, VT
. Antique Japanese bronze temple bells have a handle of dragon heads called ryuzu, protrusions called chi
Bronze
Japanese Antique Hand Cast Bronze Temple Bell "Flying Angels And Dragon"
Located in South Burlington, VT
Flying angels and dragon motif Here's a rare treasure from Japan and an unusual find- plus an
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
Bronze
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H 18 in W 15 in D 15 in
Japanese Extraordinary Pair of Handmade Antique Dragon Lanterns, Fine Details
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a handsome highest quality pair of large 19th century hand crafted temple lotus motif bronze
Bronze, Copper
Japanese Bronze Dragon Okimono, Meiji Period
Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire
Japanese bronze okimono, circa 1880, Meiji period. Powerfully modelled as a large sinuous dragon
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
Bronze, Iron
Tall Fine Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Floor Lamp
Located in Miami, FL
Tall Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Floor Lamp with Dragons, Birds, Snails, and other figures.
Bronze
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
. Dragons, peacocks, clouds, Greek key, scrolls, peonies, chrysanthemums and the list could go on. With an
Bronze
Large Japanese Meiji Style Period Bronze Dragon Urns
Located in Drottningholm, SE
Large Japanese Meiji style period bronze dragon urns. Beautifully casted bronze urns with a
Bronze
Gold Dragon Sculpture
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture gold dragon all made in porcelain and gold-plated in 24-karat. With gold-plated polished brass whiskers. Exceptional piece.
Gold Plate
Samuraï Maeda Armor
Located in Paris, FR
Armor Samuraï Maeda, ceremonial armor with handcrafted helmet and protects. Made with original japanese fabrics only use for samuraï armor confection, with solid brass and metal deta...
Fabric, Glass
$2,495
H 10.5 in W 16.5 in D 2.5 in
Year of the Dragon Elaborate Hand Carved Stone Dragon Sculpture on Rosewood Base
Located in Tustin, CA
Intricately hand carved from a single block of richly variegated stone, this incredibly detailed and elaborate, Chinese sculpture is a true work of art. It features a dragon on a car...
Stone, Carnelian
Japanese Export Carved Dragon Chair
Located in New York, NY
Eye catching highly carved sculptural dragon armchair. Japanese dragon motif carried throughout arms and chair with fantastic detailed hand carvings. Victorian era cabriole legs fini...
Wood
19th Century Japanese Armchair
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very dramatic late 19th century Japanese carved softwood armchair. Having mythical dragons entwined to the backrest and arms, raised on carved cabriole legs.
Softwood
Early Meiji Period Japanese Elm Shadona Cabinet
Located in Dekalb, IL
c. 1870s/1880s; Japan Late 19th century decorative keyaki (Japanese elm) cabinet. This ornate, pagoda-inspired piece dates to the early/middle Meiji period in Japan and is construc...
Elm
$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
$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
20th Jade Sculpture with Nine Dragon Boat **** 16 Foots Large***
Located in Miami, FL
Chinese Scrib, but handcrafted in Thailand. Sixteen feet long. Rosewood base. The sculptors of this enormous boat made of jade. You will admire the details of this vessel. The dragon...
Jade
Signed Japanese Meiji Period Table Top Screen, circa 1890
Located in San Francisco, CA
Meiji period Japanese lacquered and hand painted folding table top screen. The bas relief (heavily textured) sculptural painting of a serene quiet nature setting in an intricately ca...
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
$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
$264Sale Price|44% Off
H 4 in W 5 in D 3 in
Antique Japanese Bronze Koro Incense Burner, Early 20th Century
Located in Pomona, CA
Japanese bronze Koro (Incense Burner) in the form of two kids playing drum. This Koro was hand crafted in about early 20th Century with removable top. It has There is a Tai Chi Diagr...
Bronze
$17,600Sale Price / set|54% Off
H 29 in W 25 in D 12 in
Japan Important Large Pair Early Shinto Temple Lions Hand-Carved, 18th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
Just discovered and coming from a Shinto Shrine deaccession Call or message us for details or to reserve. Japan an early and superb pair (2) of mythical Shi Shi Temple Foo Dogs als...
Wood
Late 19th Century Japanese carved wood arm chair
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality late 19th Century Japanese carved wood arm chair with a pair of wonderful mythical dragons to the back rest and arms. Having a serpentine shaped seat and raised o...
Softwood
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
$34,303
H 83.47 in W 74.81 in D 88.19 in
Bed Italian Venetian Painted Trompe L’œil Baroque Fortuny Superking 6ft 180cm
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Magnificent, 18th Century, Venetian, Trompe-L’œil, Painted, Bed, Superking 6ft, 180cm wide, With Massive 213cm, 6ft 10in Shaped Headboard & 149cm, 5ft Shaped Footboard & Fortuny Bedc...
Paint
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.