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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.
Bronze
Japanese Meiji Bronze Dorè Dragon Picture Frame
Located in Bradenton, FL
Japanese Meiji Dore Bronze Dragon Picture Frame. Frame features richly detailed dragons coiling around the frame's perimeter, their scaled bodies, fierce expressions, flowing whisker...
Brass
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 and a crystal ball in their claws.
Bronze
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
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.
Bronze
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 candleholder is coiled around itself, with an uplifted head and a stylized plume of ...
Bronze
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 Dragon in Relief.
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
Rare Japanese Meiji Period circa 1870 Pair of Bronze Dragon Candlestick Holders
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Wimbledon-Furniture We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare original pair of Japanese Meiji bronze candlestick holders wrapped with dragons circa 1870 A lovely decor...
Bronze
Exceptional Japanese Bronze Meiji Moon Vase with Dragon and Phoenix
Located in Nottingham, GB
Combining refined casting with exuberant imagination, this moon flask exemplifies the creativity and technical confidence that define the finest Meiji bronzes. Equally compelling as ...
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.
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
Japanese Bronze Koro with Dragon Handles and Gilt Decoration, Meiji Period
Located in Nottingham, GB
The dark bronze patina provides a striking contrast to the gilded details, demonstrating the refined metalworking techniques for which Japanese bronze artisans became renowned during...
Bronze
Antique Japanese Meiji Bronze Vase with Dragon Handles and Champlevé Enamel
Located in Nottingham, GB
This monumental Japanese bronze vase was created during the Meiji period, circa 1890, and is an outstanding example of the exceptional metalworking and decorative arts for which the ...
Bronze, Enamel
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 depicting the scene of a flying dragon with vivid colors of yellow, light golden green...
Bronze, Copper
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
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
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 depicting the scene of a flying dragon with vivid colors of yellow, light golden green...
Copper, 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
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
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
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 dragon chasing the elusive flaming wishfully jewel, geometric motif’s meander symbo...
Bronze
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 heads base.
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 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
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 with a scrolling dragon amidst fir like shrubs with prunus floral designs to the base...
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 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 designs and a powerfully cast dragon handle, all supported on a high base designed as cra...
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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
- The sculptural base of a writhing dragon whose claws and body give stability as a stand.
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
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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 scene with dragon and tiger, seated on wooded base, 19th century ***DELIVERY NOTI...
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
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
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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.
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 intricately decorated neck on a body decorated in relief of floral and aviary figur...
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 white flared shades, in very good working condition, with some minor surface scuffs, ...
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 the Hattori Studio, signed, Meiji Period.
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, from Meiji-era Japan.
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 dragons and phoenixes, supported by four legs atop a circular base with turtles among roc...
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 dragon on one side, and exotic birds on opposite side, cast in three sections 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,delicately worked and inlaid in chiseled relief of silver and enamel.
Silver, Bronze, Enamel
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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.
Enamel, 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...
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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
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
Japanese Meiji Bronze Dragon Sculpture Holding Golden Orb
Located in Astoria, NY
Japanese Meiji period bronze dragon sculpture holding up a gilt bronze ball.
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.
Find a collection of antique Japanese Meiji period case pieces and storage cabinets, decorative objects, wall decorations and more furniture on 1stDibs.