Old Wooden Netsuke 19/20th C Japanese Japan Fisherman Meiji Period
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and very detailed piece. Unsigned. Japan 19th or 20th century. Visible is a fisherman with 2 fishes in his hand. Weight: 19 grams Provenance: Collected in the 1980's. From t...
Metal, Bronze
Antique Japanese Bronze / copper Statue Incense Burner Fisherman on a fish
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
a very nice statue of a fisherman on a fish Condition 40 x 35 cm. Good condition with sign of ware. Period 19th century
Metal, Bronze
Meiji Bronze Fisherman Okimono, Sealed Masatsune Saku
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Meiji Bronze Fisherman Okimono, Sealed Masatsune saku Japan, Meiji period (1868–1912) A fine and rare Meiji period bronze Okimono of a fisherman by Masatsune Saku, originating from ...
Bronze
Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Fisherman Genryusai Seiya
Located in Dallas, TX
A bronze model of a fisherman Meiji period (late 19th century), sealed Dai Nihon Genryusai Seiya zo Realistically cast as a fisherman holding a freshly caught fish from his rod an...
Bronze
Sold
H 28 in W 6.5 in D 5 in
A 19th Century Japanese Patinated and Gilt Bronze Model of a Fisherman, by Miyao
By Eisuke Miyao 1
Located in New York, NY
A Fantastic 19th Century Japanese Patinated and Gilt Bronze Model of a Fisherman, by Miyao. The fisherman is depicted wearing traditional attire and a wide-brimmed hat, holding a pa...
Bronze
Japanese Meiji Period, Bronze Figure of a Fisherman
Located in Miami, FL
Japanese Meiji period bronze figure of a fisherman. H: 14.25"
Bronze
Vintage Chinese Hand Carved Soapstone Fisherman
Located in Toledo, OH
Beautifully hand carved soapstone of an Asian fisherman holding traditional staff, fish and gourd basket representing themes of longevity, prosperity, and a bountiful harvest. Sits o...
Soapstone
Japanese Bronze Figure by Miyao Eisuke, Meiji Period
By Eisuke Miyao 1
Located in Newark, England
FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING A FINELY DETAILED JAPANESE BRONZE FIGURE BY MIYAO EISUKE, MEIJI PERIOD, CIRCA 1890. From our Japanese collection, we are delighted to offer this outstanding...
Bronze
$1,850
H 1.88 in W 1 in D 1.13 in
Carved Boxwood and Lacquer Netsuke of a Noh Dancer, Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A fine lacquer decorated carved boxwood netsuke of a Noh dancer in a Hannya role, unsigned, Meiji period, late 19th century, Japan. The boxwood netsuke finely carved as a kneeling...
Boxwood, Lacquer
Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Figural Figure Meiji Period 19/20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and very detailed piece. Unsigned. Japan 19th or 20th century. Weight: 12 grams Provenance: Collected in the 1980’s. From the collection of Clemens Merkelbach van Enkhuize...
Wood
$2,950
H 12.8 in W 10.24 in D 5.12 in
Japanese Meiji Bronze Tōba on Mule Figural Incense Burner Koro, Late 19c
Located in Richmond, CA
A finely cast Japanese bronze figural incense burner, or koro, depicting the celebrated Chinese poet and scholar Su Dongpo, known in Japan as Tōba, riding upon his mule. Japan, Meiji...
Bronze
Japanese Collection of Boxwood Carved Netsuke Group of Four
Located in Nottingham, GB
Netsuke originated as practical toggles used to suspend personal belongings from the sash of a kimono, evolving during the Edo period into one of Japan's most celebrated miniature ar...
Boxwood
Mid-20th Century Chinese Wooden Carved Jiang Taigong Fishing Statue
Located in Pomona, CA
This is a Chinese hand-carved wooden statue, depicting the legendary figure Jiang Ziya (also known as Jiang Taigong), a famous general and strategist from ancient China. In Chinese ...
Boxwood
Japanese Collection of Boxwood Carved Netsuke Group of Six
Located in Nottingham, GB
Netsuke emerged during the Edo period as practical toggles used to suspend personal belongings from the sash of a kimono. Over time, these functional objects evolved into highly soph...
Boxwood
Japanese Okimono Fisherman Figure
Located in Bradenton, FL
Hand-carved free-standing Japanese Fisherman Figurine. Okimono is a Japanese term meaning for display as an art or decorative object. Figure is a smiling man dressed in traditional c...
Bone
Sophisticated Stylized Patinated Brass Sculpture of a Fish
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stylized large patinated brass sculpture of a carp on ebonized base.
Brass
Japanese Okimono Incense Holder Sticks Bronze Statue Meiji Era, 1868-1912
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Japan - MeuiI period (1868 - 1912) bronze Okimono turtle incense burner Meiji era (1868-1912), 19th century Additional information: Material: Bronze, Cloisonne & Metal Region of Or...
Bronze
$400
H 4.73 in W 2.37 in D 2.17 in
Antique Japanese hand carved wooden figurine Daikoku. wabi sabi mingei Sculpture
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Antique Japanese wooden figurine of Daikoku (Daikokuten), manufactured circa 1860s - 1900s (late Edo to Meiji period) estimate from the style & conditions. Hand-carved from the s...
Wood
$2,900
H 3.13 in W 12.5 in D 4 in
Japanese Bronze Okimono of a Carp, Taisho Period, Early 20th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
An elegant Japanese cast bronze okimono of a swimming carp, Taisho Period (1912 - 1926), early 20th century, Japan. The graceful fish portrayed realistically in motion, as if swimmi...
Bronze
$617
H 1.46 in W 1.19 in
Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Animal Heads Figure Meiji Period, 19/20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and very detailed piece. Unsigned. Japan 19th or 20th century. Weight: 11 grams Provenance: Collected in the 1980’s. From the collection of Clemens Merkelbach van Enkhuize...
Wood
Vintage Heavy Solid Bronze Koi Carp Statue
Located in Poperinge, BE
A rare, small figurine of a koi or carp; the piece is crafted from solid cast bronze. The fish is depicted swimming downwards and rests on a square, stepped base. It is made in two p...
Bronze
$18,451
H 15.28 in W 8.86 in D 6.3 in
Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Sculpture Of A Samurai Warrior By Yoshimitsu
Located in Dublin, IE
A superb Japanese bronze and gilded sculpture of a samurai warrior, Meiji period. Depicts a Japanese warrior in national dress and impetuous movement, the gilt details mon (heraldic ...
Bronze
$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
$48,000
H 22.25 in W 9 in D 9 in
Art Nouveau "Vase with Water Plants and Bats" by Paul Dachsel for RStK Amphora
By Amphora, 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...
Earthenware
Japanese Boxwood Inro & Netsuke of Rats and Snakes in Basket
Located in San Diego, CA
A really nice vintage Japanese boxwood inro and netsuke of rats and snakes on a round basket, circa early 1940s. The piece is well carved with wonderful detail and in very good vint...
Boxwood
Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 1920s 'Mouse' Taisho era
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Taisho period 1920s. Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. Initially a simply-carved button fas...
Wood
$243,025 / set
H 81.5 in W 48.04 in D 16.93 in
Pair of Antique Japanese Meiji Era Bronze Elephant and Pagoda Incense Burners
Located in London, GB
Pair of antique Japanese Meiji era bronze elephant and pagoda incense burners Japanese, Late 19th Century Sculpture: Height 151cm, width 122cm, depth 43cm Base: Height 56cm, width 82...
Marble, Bronze
Japanese Wood Netsuke " The Chi-Lin Beast" Signed, Meiji Era
Located in Norton, MA
A Japanese Antique carved netsuke "The Chi-Lin Beast" dated around the late 19th to early 20th century, signed on the bottom.
Wood
$399Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.19 in W 1.78 in D 1.19 in
Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke Wild Boar 1950s by artist Tomotada
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1950s. The signature is written on the back side 'Tomotada'. Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17t...
Wood
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 22.05 in W 8.67 in D 5.12 in
Antique Japanese Shinto God Statue, Hand-Carved Wood, Momoyama Period
Located in Prahran, Victoria
A Japanese statue of a Shinto god from the Momoyama period. Hand carved from wood with a layer of gesso and hand painted flowing robes with delicately wrought, colorful designs inclu...
Gesso, Wood
Antique Okimono Bronze Japanese Statue Man Carrying Something Japan
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Description Nicely made artifact of high quality. Basket is missing and we replaced it with a porcelain cup. Condition Overall Condition No real damages, just some ware. Size ...
Bronze
Old Wooden Netsuke 19/20th C Japanese Japan Fruit Meiji Period
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and very detailed piece. Unsigned. Japan 19th or 20th century. Weight: 15 grams Provenance: Collected in the 1980's. From the collection of Clemens Merkelbach van Enkhuizen,...
Metal, Bronze
Antique Okimono Bronze Japanese Statue Man Carrying basket Japan
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Description Nicely made artifact of high quality. Condition Overall Condition Just some ware and a small firing flaw to left robe, close to knee (a hole). Some chips/age crack...
Bronze
$615
H 1.23 in W 1.86 in D 1.46 in
Japanese Antique Wooden Netsuke 'mouse and rooster' 1920s Taisho era
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Taisho period 1920s. Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. Initially a simply-carved button fas...
Wood
Old Wooden Netsuke 19/20th C Japanese Japan BAT Meiji Period
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and very detailed piece. Unsigned. Japan 19th or 20th century. Weight: 12 grams Provenance: Collected in the 1980's. From the collection of Clemens Merkelbach van Enkhuizen,...
Metal, 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.