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Meiji Bronze Dragon

Japanese Meiji Bronze Pedestal with Dragon Motif
Japanese Meiji Bronze Pedestal with Dragon Motif

Japanese Meiji Bronze Pedestal with Dragon Motif

$3,800 / item

H 11.82 in W 15.36 in D 14.97 in

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.

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Furniture

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Bronze

Meiji Period Bronze Dragon Form Candelabrum a Pair
Meiji Period Bronze Dragon Form Candelabrum a Pair

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.

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Antique Late 19th Century Asian Meiji Candelabras

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Bronze

Meiji Period Bronze Dragon Vases, Japan, Antique Decorative Art, 1880s
Meiji Period Bronze Dragon Vases, Japan, Antique Decorative Art, 1880s

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 .

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Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Vases

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Bronze

Meiji Era circa 1900 Antique Japanese Bronze Sea Dragon 3-Arm Candelabra
Meiji Era circa 1900 Antique Japanese Bronze Sea Dragon 3-Arm Candelabra

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 ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antiquities

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Bronze

A Japanese Meiji Period Patinated Bronze Centerpiece/Bowl w/ Dragon in Relief
A Japanese Meiji Period Patinated Bronze Centerpiece/Bowl w/ Dragon in Relief

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.

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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Metalwork

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Bronze

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

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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Antique Late 19th Century Meiji Vases

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Bronze

Rare Japanese Meiji Period circa 1870 Pair of Bronze Dragon Candlestick Holders
Rare Japanese Meiji Period circa 1870 Pair of Bronze Dragon Candlestick Holders

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...

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Antique 1870s Japanese Meiji Antiquities

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Bronze

Exceptional Japanese Bronze Meiji Moon Vase with Dragon and Phoenix
Exceptional Japanese Bronze Meiji Moon Vase with Dragon and Phoenix

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 ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork

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Bronze

Pair of 19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Dragon Vase Table Lamps
Pair of 19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Dragon Vase Table Lamps

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.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Table Lamps

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Bronze

Antique Japanese late Meiji Period Bronze Vase Cast with Dragons in Relief
Antique Japanese late Meiji Period Bronze Vase Cast with Dragons in Relief

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.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

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Bronze

Antique Japanese Bronze Vase Early Meiji Period
Antique Japanese Bronze Vase Early Meiji Period

Antique Japanese Bronze Vase Early Meiji Period

$953Sale Price|30% Off

H 11.82 in Dm 9.45 in

Antique Japanese Bronze Vase Early Meiji Period

Located in Wisbech, England

Early Japanese Meiji period bronze vase. Raised dragon with birds and cloud handles.

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Antique 19th Century Meiji Vases

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Bronze

Antique Japanese Cloisonné Meiji Period Dragon Teapot CO#06
Antique Japanese Cloisonné Meiji Period Dragon Teapot CO#06

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...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Metalwork

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Bronze, Copper

Blackground Vase with Flowers Bird Dragon Cloisonné Style Meiji Era, 1868-1912
Blackground Vase with Flowers Bird Dragon Cloisonné Style Meiji Era, 1868-1912

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...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

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Bronze

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase W Bronze Dragons
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase W Bronze Dragons

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase W Bronze Dragons

$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 rounded, bowl like shape of a blue color with floral and swirl patterns, adorned wi...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

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Enamel, Bronze

Japanese Bronze Vessel with Dragon Handles and Falcon Lid
Japanese Bronze Vessel with Dragon Handles and Falcon Lid

Japanese Bronze Vessel with Dragon Handles and Falcon Lid

$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 heads base.

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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Metalwork

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Bronze

Antique Japanese Cloisonné Meiji Period Dragon Footed Teapot CO#04
Antique Japanese Cloisonné Meiji Period Dragon Footed Teapot CO#04

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...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Metalwork

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Copper, Bronze

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Double Dragon French Mounted Gilt Bronze Centerpiece
Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Double Dragon French Mounted Gilt Bronze Centerpiece

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.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

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Enamel, Bronze

Very Large Fantastic Japanese Meji Period Patinated Bronze Dragon Vase
Very Large Fantastic Japanese Meji Period Patinated Bronze Dragon Vase

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...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

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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 decorations of raised bronze crafted dragons and birds and many other original meiji decorat...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

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Bronze

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19th Century Meiji Bronze Vase Dragon
19th Century Meiji Bronze Vase Dragon

19th Century Meiji Bronze Vase Dragon

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H 14.57 in W 9.85 in D 11.82 in

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.

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Antique 1880s Japanese Metalwork

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Bronze

Monumental Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Winged Dragon Vase
Monumental Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Winged Dragon Vase

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.  

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Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Vases

Japanese bronze dragon vase
Japanese bronze dragon vase

Japanese bronze dragon vase

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H 13.78 in Dm 5.91 in

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...

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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Antiquities

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Bronze

Japanese Bronze Vase with Dragon, Bird and Flora Motif
Japanese Bronze Vase with Dragon, Bird and Flora Motif

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.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

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Bronze

Japanese Monumental 54.75 Inch Meiji Bronze Dragon Vase
Japanese Monumental 54.75 Inch Meiji Bronze Dragon Vase

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.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

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Bronze

Meiji Period Bronze Trumpet Vase with a Dragon
Meiji Period Bronze Trumpet Vase with a Dragon

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...

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Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Metalwork

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Bronze

Antique Japanese Meiji Bronze Usubata with Dragons, 19th Century
Antique Japanese Meiji Bronze Usubata with Dragons, 19th Century

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...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

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Bronze

19th Century Antique Japanese Meiji Scrolling Dragon Bronze Vase
19th Century Antique Japanese Meiji Scrolling Dragon Bronze Vase

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...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

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Bronze

Japanese Bronze Dragon Water Basin, Mizubachi, Meiji Period, 19th Century
Japanese Bronze Dragon Water Basin, Mizubachi, Meiji Period, 19th Century

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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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

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Bronze

Japanese Antique Bronze Usubata Ikebana Vase with Dragons, Meiji Period
Japanese Antique Bronze Usubata Ikebana Vase with Dragons, Meiji Period

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.

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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Metalwork

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Bronze

Meiji Japanese Bronze Dragon Vase, Circa 1900
Meiji Japanese Bronze Dragon Vase, Circa 1900

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...

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20th Century Japanese Vases

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Bronze

Large Antique Japanese Meiji Dragon & Tiger Embossed Bronze Ceremonial Cache Pot
Large Antique Japanese Meiji Dragon & Tiger Embossed Bronze Ceremonial Cache Pot

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...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

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Bronze

Antique Large Japanese 19th Century Meiji Period Bronze Vase Dragon
Antique Large Japanese 19th Century Meiji Period Bronze Vase Dragon

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.

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Antique 19th Century Meiji Vases

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Bronze

Pair Antique Bronze Dragon Vases Cloisonné Japan 19th c Edo or Meiji
Pair Antique Bronze Dragon Vases Cloisonné Japan 19th c Edo or Meiji

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...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

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Bronze

Antique Japanese Meiji Figural Bronze Floor Urn with Dragons, Birds and Floral
Antique Japanese Meiji Figural Bronze Floor Urn with Dragons, Birds and Floral

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...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

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Bronze

Pair of Patinated Bronze Meiji Table Lamps with Dragon Motif
Pair of Patinated Bronze Meiji Table Lamps with Dragon Motif

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, ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Table Lamps

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Bronze

Japanese Pat Bronze & Mixed Metal ‘Dragon’ Bell-Form Box & Cover, Signed, Meiji
Japanese Pat Bronze & Mixed Metal ‘Dragon’ Bell-Form Box & Cover, Signed, Meiji

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.

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Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

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Bronze

Bronze Jardiniere with Dragon Relief from Meiji-Era Japan
Bronze Jardiniere with Dragon Relief from Meiji-Era Japan

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.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Planters and Jardinieres

Japanese Bronze Dragon and Phoenix Incense Burner
Japanese Bronze Dragon and Phoenix Incense Burner

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...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

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Bronze

Large 19th Century Meiji Japanese Bronze Censer
Large 19th Century Meiji Japanese Bronze Censer

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 ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Metalwork

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Bronze

Large Japanese Dragons  centerpiece, in bronze, flat shakudo silver inlays
Large Japanese Dragons  centerpiece, in bronze, flat shakudo silver inlays

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.

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Antique 1880s Meiji Antiquities

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Silver, Bronze, Enamel

Pair of Japanese Bronze Vases / Incense Burners with Dragon Detail
Pair of Japanese Bronze Vases / Incense Burners with Dragon Detail

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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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Pair of Japanese Cast Bronze Vases with High Relief Dragon and Bird Figure, 1900
Pair of Japanese Cast Bronze Vases with High Relief Dragon and Bird Figure, 1900

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...

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Vases

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Bronze

Pair Japanese Meiji Bronze Dragon Vases, 19th Century
Pair Japanese Meiji Bronze Dragon Vases, 19th Century

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.

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Antique 1880s Japanese Japonisme Vases

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Bronze

Japanese Meiji Bronze Dragon Sculpture Holding Golden Orb
Japanese Meiji Bronze Dragon Sculpture Holding Golden Orb

Japanese Meiji Bronze Dragon Sculpture Holding Golden Orb

Located in Astoria, NY

Japanese Meiji period bronze dragon sculpture holding up a gilt bronze ball.

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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Metalwork

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Bronze

Japanese Bronze Dragon Suiban, Ikebana Vessel, Meiji Period, Japan
Japanese Bronze Dragon Suiban, Ikebana Vessel, Meiji Period, Japan

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, late 19th century, Japan.

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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Metalwork

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Bronze

Large Japanese Meiji Period Cast Bronze Censer with Dragon and Shishi
Large Japanese Meiji Period Cast Bronze Censer with Dragon and Shishi

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 century.

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Metalwork

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Bronze

Lovely 19c Antique Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Cloisonne Vase Dragon Phoenix
Lovely 19c Antique Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Cloisonne Vase Dragon Phoenix

Lovely 19c Antique Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Cloisonne Vase Dragon Phoenix

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely and beautifully made piece. With a stunning scene of a Phoenixes and Dragons. Cloisonné is a way of enamelling an object, (typically made of copper) whereby fine wires are ...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

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Bronze

Lovely 19C Antique Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Cloisonne Charger Dragon Phoenix
Lovely 19C Antique Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Cloisonne Charger Dragon Phoenix

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. Cloisonné is a way of enamelling an object, (typically made of copper) whereby...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

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Porcelain

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

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of patinated bronze Meiji dynasty heavily detailed Japanese vases signed to the base A very good looking and well-cast pair, the ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

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Bronze

Japanese Edo/Meiji Signed Bronze Campana Shape Dragon Vase, 19th Century
Japanese Edo/Meiji Signed Bronze Campana Shape Dragon Vase, 19th Century

Japanese Edo/Meiji Signed Bronze Campana Shape Dragon Vase, 19th Century

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A stunning antique Japanese late Edo or early Meiji period Campana shaped bronze vase applied with a scrolling dragon.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Metalwork

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Bronze

Japanese Fine Antique Bronze Temple Dragon Spout
Japanese Fine Antique Bronze Temple Dragon Spout

Japanese Fine Antique Bronze Temple Dragon Spout

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H 7.5 in W 12.5 in D 5.25 in

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 spout miraculously saved from a temple vessel and dating to the late Meiji period, 1...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Large Antique Bronze Temple Dragon Spout
Japanese Large Antique Bronze Temple Dragon Spout

Japanese Large Antique Bronze Temple Dragon Spout

Located in South Burlington, VT

From our recent Japanese acquisitions A rare surviving example of a Japanese antique bronze dragon water spout miraculously saved from a temple vessel and dating to the late Meiji ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japan 1900 Meiji Period Charger With A Dragon In Cloisonné Multicolor Enamel
Japan 1900 Meiji Period Charger With A Dragon In Cloisonné Multicolor Enamel

Japan 1900 Meiji Period Charger With A Dragon In Cloisonné Multicolor Enamel

Located in Miami, FL

Beautiful piece of Japanese decorative arts, created during the Meiji imperial period, circa 1900. Crafted in solid bronze with copper wires and cloisonné color enamels.

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Metalwork

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Bronze, Copper, Enamel

Japanese Unique Hand Cast Bronze "Dragon" Lantern
Japanese Unique Hand Cast Bronze "Dragon" Lantern

Japanese Unique Hand Cast Bronze "Dragon" Lantern

Located in South Burlington, VT

From our recent Japanese acquisitions in original condition First we have seen Japan, a substantial and attractive and sturdy 18 inch high lantern with a finely rendered dragon...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Pair of Antique Japanese Bronze Candlesticks with Coiled Dragons
Pair of Antique Japanese Bronze Candlesticks with Coiled Dragons

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 dragon to its elongated thin neck below an everted lip and candle cup and above a suppr...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

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Bronze

Japanese Antique Hand Cast Bronze Temple Bell "Swans & Dragon"
Japanese Antique Hand Cast Bronze Temple Bell "Swans & Dragon"

Japanese Antique Hand Cast Bronze Temple Bell "Swans & Dragon"

Located in South Burlington, VT

This is an unusual antique bronze cast temple bell complete featuring unusual motifs of an impressive writhing dragon finial and eight (8) pairs of swans fashioned in high relief on ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japan Antique Cast Bronze "Double Dragon" Fire Bell with Original Box
Japan Antique Cast Bronze "Double Dragon" Fire Bell with Original Box

Japan Antique Cast Bronze "Double Dragon" Fire Bell with Original Box

Located in South Burlington, VT

An unusual bronze bell find from Kyoto during our recent acquisitions trip to Japan. Includes an old signed collector storage box, tomobako. This caste antique bronze fire bell...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Antique Hand Cast Bronze Temple Bell "Flying Angels And Dragon"
Japanese Antique Hand Cast Bronze Temple Bell "Flying Angels And Dragon"

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 excellent candidate to accent your indoor or outdoor garden space. This is an unu...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Antique Japanese Cloissone Vase Dragons Birds Colorful, circa 1900
Antique Japanese Cloissone Vase Dragons Birds Colorful, circa 1900

Antique Japanese Cloissone Vase Dragons Birds Colorful, circa 1900

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Great piece of cloisonne, amazing quality pieces with a scene of dragons and Birds in compartments. Condition Overall condition minimal age signs like scratches small holes and a...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

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Bronze

Japanese Extraordinary Pair of Handmade Antique Dragon Lanterns, Fine Details
Japanese Extraordinary Pair of Handmade Antique Dragon Lanterns, Fine Details

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 lanterns. Dimensions: Big 18 inches tall and 15 inches wide Period: Meiji period...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze, Copper

Japanese Bronze Dragon Okimono, Meiji Period
Japanese Bronze Dragon Okimono, Meiji Period

Japanese Bronze Dragon Okimono, Meiji Period

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H 5.71 in W 16.54 in D 6.89 in

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, with his head turned.

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Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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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 Moku-Tsuru Handle.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Jars

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Bronze, Iron

Tall Fine Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Floor Lamp
Tall Fine Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Floor Lamp

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.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Floor Lamps

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Bronze

Exquisite Meiji Bronze Dragon and Peacock with Clouds Vase Mounted as a Lamp
Exquisite Meiji Bronze Dragon and Peacock with Clouds Vase Mounted as a Lamp

Exquisite Meiji Bronze Dragon and Peacock with Clouds Vase Mounted as a Lamp

Located in New York, NY

Looking for a deeper meaning? This lamp has it for you. Symbolism for days, if not weeks and months. Dragons, peacocks, clouds, Greek key, scrolls, peonies, chrysanthemums and the li...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

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Bronze

Large Japanese Meiji Style Period Bronze Dragon Urns
Large Japanese Meiji Style Period Bronze Dragon Urns

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 majestic dragon going in and coming out from the urn, chasing the flaming pearl.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

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Bronze

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Located in Austin, TX

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Furniture

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Metal, Brass, Copper

Organic Modern Table Lamp  Sculptural Parota Wood Base
Organic Modern Table Lamp  Sculptural Parota Wood Base

Organic Modern Table Lamp Sculptural Parota Wood Base

By Isabel Moncada

Located in San Antonio, TX

Pata de Elefante Small Table Lamp — Atomic Collection by Isabel Moncada Named ""Elephant's Foot"" for its bold, bulbous base, the Pata de Elefante Small is one of Isabel Moncada's m...

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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Fiberglass, Linen, Fabric, Wood

Rare Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim & Pauly Cie Et Venice Antique Carved Armoire
Rare Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim & Pauly Cie Et Venice Antique Carved Armoire

Rare Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim & Pauly Cie Et Venice Antique Carved Armoire

By Guggenheim Museum, Pauly et Cie

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare one of a kind Pauly CIE Et stamped hand carved walnut armoire made by the genius that was Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim 1837-1910 W...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

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...

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Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

104" Historic Tiffany Window "Crusader", a Warrior Knight, after Mantegna c1890
104" Historic Tiffany Window "Crusader", a Warrior Knight, after Mantegna c1890

104" Historic Tiffany Window "Crusader", a Warrior Knight, after Mantegna c1890

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Big Flats, NY

Magnificent historic Tiffany Studios framed window, "Crusader", a Warrior Knight, after the 1460 work by Italian Renaissance painter Andrea Mantegna (1431-1506). Incorporating a harm...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Windows

Materials

Stained Glass

Rene Lalique Opalescent Glass 'Houppes' Box
Rene Lalique Opalescent Glass 'Houppes' Box

Rene Lalique Opalescent Glass 'Houppes' Box

By René Lalique

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Rene Lalique Opalescent Glass 'Houppes' Box. This pattern features dandelion-like seed heads. R. LALIQUE mark, moulded into the lid. Engraved to base, 'R Lalique France'. Book refere...

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Vintage 1920s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Glass

Iridescent Ammonite Fossil, 75 Million Year Old Gemstone
Iridescent Ammonite Fossil, 75 Million Year Old Gemstone

Iridescent Ammonite Fossil, 75 Million Year Old Gemstone

$100,000

H 16.54 in W 20.08 in D 3.15 in

Iridescent Ammonite Fossil, 75 Million Year Old Gemstone

Located in London, GB

This mesmerising, iridescent ammonite fossil is a dazzling natural masterpiece dating to the Late Cretaceous, around 75 million years ago. This specimen was discovered in the renowne...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Canadian Prehistoric Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Japanese Bronze Vase Early 20th Century
Japanese Bronze Vase Early 20th Century

Japanese Bronze Vase Early 20th Century

$1,939

H 11.62 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in

Japanese Bronze Vase Early 20th Century

Located in Meer, VAN

Tall Bronze Vase, Japan, Early 20th Century. This is a very beautiful eared vase / urn in bronze from Japan. Probably early 20th century. From a high end estate, acquired through t...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Vases

Materials

Bronze

1927 René Lalique Vase Avallon Opalescent Glass with Blue Patina Sparrows Birds
1927 René Lalique Vase Avallon Opalescent Glass with Blue Patina Sparrows Birds

1927 René Lalique Vase Avallon Opalescent Glass with Blue Patina Sparrows Birds

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Vase "Avallon" made in opalescent glass with blue patina by René Lalique in 1921. Engraved signature on bottom. Perfect condition. Beautiful opalescence. Height: 14.5 cm Félix Mar...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

20th Jade Sculpture with Nine Dragon Boat **** 16 Foots Large***
20th Jade Sculpture with Nine Dragon Boat **** 16 Foots Large***

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...

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Early 20th Century Thai Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Jade

Emile Galle Butterfly Mushroom Table Lamo
Emile Galle Butterfly Mushroom Table Lamo

Emile Galle Butterfly Mushroom Table Lamo

By Émile Gallé

Located in Dallas, TX

Emile Galle Art Nouveau Table Lamp. A French art nouveau art glass lamp decorated with Butterflies and Flowers in a deep amber red. 100% original condition. Nancy, France Circa 1900 ...

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass

Liceu de Artes e Ofícios. 19th Century Daybed
Liceu de Artes e Ofícios. 19th Century Daybed

Liceu de Artes e Ofícios. 19th Century Daybed

$32,000

H 43.31 in W 90.56 in D 30.32 in

Liceu de Artes e Ofícios. 19th Century Daybed

Located in Sao Paulo, SP

This recamier/daybed was conceived and executed with utmost quality and expertise, showing a style that incorporates many influences from the eigtheenth and ninetheenth century. Made...

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Antique Late 19th Century Brazilian Romantic Chaise Longues

Materials

Wood

Framed Japanese Festival Kimono with Tsutshugaki Dye
Framed Japanese Festival Kimono with Tsutshugaki Dye

Framed Japanese Festival Kimono with Tsutshugaki Dye

$6,000

H 60.5 in W 60.5 in D 3.25 in

Framed Japanese Festival Kimono with Tsutshugaki Dye

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Japanese festival kimono expertly mounted and displayed in a large acrylic shadow box. This impressive ceremonial garment circa late 19th-early 20th century was made from a thick l...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Textiles

Materials

Textile, Acrylic

Art Nouveau Vase with Fiery Dragon by Stellmacher & Dachsel for RStK Amphora
Art Nouveau Vase with Fiery Dragon by Stellmacher & Dachsel for RStK Amphora

Art Nouveau Vase with Fiery Dragon by Stellmacher & Dachsel for RStK Amphora

By Eduard Stellmacher, Paul Dachsel

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs for its cost effectiveness, full insurance coverage, and reliable handling. While standard parcel services are an option, the defau...

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Antique 1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Large Neo-Classical Solid Oak Bed painted with Gilt Work & Cherubs, France, 1880
Large Neo-Classical Solid Oak Bed painted with Gilt Work & Cherubs, France, 1880

Large Neo-Classical Solid Oak Bed painted with Gilt Work & Cherubs, France, 1880

Located in London, Park Royal

Handcrafted in solid oak in France circa 1880, this remarkable Neo-Classical bed was commissioned for a member of European royalty. It was also featured in a film during the mid-20th...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Restoration period mahogany-veneered sofa bed with canopy
Restoration period mahogany-veneered sofa bed with canopy

Restoration period mahogany-veneered sofa bed with canopy

$11,297Sale Price|25% Off

H 49.22 in W 77.56 in D 33.86 in

Restoration period mahogany-veneered sofa bed with canopy

Located in Paris, FR

Restoration-period mahogany-veneered boat-shaped sofa-bed with slightly inverted headboard. The front is soberly adorned with an ormolu plaque featuring scrolls and fleurons framing ...

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Antique 1820s French Restauration Bedroom Sets

Materials

Bronze

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Meiji Bronze Dragon For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the meiji bronze dragon you’re looking for. Frequently made of bronze, metal and copper, every meiji bronze dragon was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer meiji bronze dragon, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each meiji bronze dragon bearing hallmarks is very popular.

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A meiji bronze dragon can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,044, while the lowest priced sells for $495 and the highest can go for as much as $84,950.

A Close Look at Meiji Furniture

From 1868 to 1912, Emperor Mutsuhito oversaw an era of transformation in Japan. Formerly a country of feudalism and isolation, Japan entered an age of modernization influenced by newly established trade and exchange with the West. The Meiji period, or period of “enlightened rule,” also saw the global impact of the East Asian country’s culture. Japanese Meiji furniture was exhibited at expositions from Paris to San Francisco and created for export.

Prior to the Meiji era, furniture was mostly made by commission for the ruling class; now there were new domestic and international markets. European styles like Japonisme appropriated Japanese design while craftsmen in places like Wales and England employed japanning, a varnishing technique that approximated the appearance of lacquer for the surfaces of furnishings.

Meiji furniture made for Japanese homes and buildings constructed in Western styles resulted in taller tables, chairs, cabinets with large drawers and other features. The government invested in areas such as transportation and communication, and because people could freely choose occupations after the restrictions of feudalism, industries of various types were energized by expressive new ideas during those years. Art schools were formed and, for the first time, design was an area of study in the country, leading to the evolution of professional design as a career by the 1890s.

The work of Japanese designers was transmitted widely through lavishly illustrated pattern books that included designs for screens and lacquerware for the home. While screens today may be of use as decorative accents or partitions to ensure privacy in one’s space, Japanese screens were adorned with paintings and were featured in performing arts such as concerts, tea ceremonies and more. The color illustrations that characterize Meiji woodblock prints, a genre of Japanese art that grew out of 17th-century developments in printing and book publishing, depicted the sweeping changes that the era brought to East Asia.

Although it was a time of societal and cultural shifts, a bolstered interest in art and design elevated Japanese craft traditions. From colorful porcelain table lamps with silk shades and hardwood tables decorated with dark lacquer to cabinets featuring iron hardware and inlaid with mother-of-pearl, Meiji furniture showcased Japan’s artistic heritage to the world.

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