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
$1,486Sale Price|20% Off
H 3.55 in W 11.42 in D 5.12 in
ANTIQUE SOLiD BRONZE JAPANESE KOI CARP STATUE OF A WONDERFULLY ELEGANT FISH
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning circa 1920 solid bronze Japanese Koi Carp statue A wonderfully original find, this...
Bronze
20th Century Okimono Bronze Japanese Statue of Fish Japan Marked
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Description Nicely made artifact used as table decoration during the kaiseki meal. The piece is marked Condition Overall condition just some ware. 210mm length Period 20th c...
Bronze
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
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
$2,550
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 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
$18,267
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
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
$434Sale Price|30% Off
H 0.91 in W 2.96 in D 2.17 in
Japanese Antique 2 Wooden Netsuke Charms Okinamen and Onnamen
Located in Paris, FR
These are wooden netsukes made in Japan around showa period 1980s. One is called 'Onnamen' and there one is called 'Okinamen'. These are masks that we use during Noh theater. Netsu...
Wood
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
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
17th Century Chinese Ming Bronze Figure of a Boy
Located in Chicago, IL
Fine cast bronze figures created over 400 years ago during China's Ming dynasty are rare and highly appreciated. In this exceptional example, a spirited young boy stands on a lotus b...
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
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
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
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
Unavailable|$450 / set
H 1 in W 8 in D 5 in
Trio of Small Bronze Crocodiles from Baule, Ivory Coast, Natural Patina
Located in Chicago, IL
This spirited trio of cast-bronze crocodiles from the Baule people of Côte d’Ivoire celebrates the animal’s strength, adaptability, and commanding presence. Varied in scale and enric...
Bronze
$494 / item
H 39.38 in W 55.12 in D 0.4 in
Italian Green Silk Blend Brocade Fabric with Red Roses and Gold Floral Patterns
Located in Firenze, IT
A gorgeous roll of Italian rose pattern fabric 100% MADE IN ITALY there are 20 mt. available and ready to be shipped at the moment. This fabric is 140 cm width. A special discount wi...
Metallic Thread
$2,990
H 3.5 in W 7 in D 3.5 in
“Liggend (Reclining)” by Kyle Smith, Bronze Nude with Ponytail, Edition 2 of 9
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
“Liggend (Reclining)” by Kyle Smith, Bronze Nude with Ponytail, Edition 2 of 9, 1999 Signed, Dated, and Numbered Dimensions: 7” W × 3.5” D × 3.5” H Patina: Dark Engraved Verdigris ...
Bronze
Sold|$1,895
H 16.5 in W 6 in D 6.75 in
Pair Art Deco Brass Opaline Glass Wall Lights, Torchiere, France, 1930s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Pair of tall Art Deco torchiere wall sconces, France 1930s. Very elegant design made of burnished brass with hand-blown opaline glass shades. Each sconce takes one Edison E14 candela...
Brass
$2,757 / set
H 8.67 in W 18.12 in D 3.94 in
Pair of Pastel Green Colored Velvet Pillows with Antique Metallic Embroidery
Located in Salzburg, AT
A pair of down-filled pillows fabricated with a 18th century raised gold metallic embroidery of a cross-bordered with antique gold metallic gallon on pale French green-grey velvet. H...
Gold, Metallic Thread
Moroccan Vintage Moorish Glass Lantern from Marrakech
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Oversized Moroccan candle glass lantern from Marrakesh, clear and multicolored glass adorned with filigree Moorish designs. High end traditional Moroccan hurricane candle lantern han...
Metal
Reclining Nude Oil on Canvas, Hungarian, Circa 1920s, Inscribed
By Istvan Szonyi
Located in Houston, TX
Hungarian Artist (1894-1960) "Reclining Nude", circa 1920s Measures: 19.5" H x 23.5" W, overall size is 28" x 32.5" Oil on canvas, inscribed lower right "Somody baratomnak szere...
Canvas
$1,857
H 21 in W 19.5 in D 1 in
Portrait of a Young Gentleman English circa 1860's Period Framed Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
19th century English school Portrait of a young gentleman (a scholar?) in dress suit oil on canvas, framed framed: 21 x 19.5 inches canvas: 14 x 12 inches provenance: a Cotswold esta...
Canvas, Oil
Art Deco Towel Holder Bars, Nickel Brass Glass, 1930s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
An Art Deco towel holder with two bars made of nickel plated brass and glass rods, manufactured circa 1930. There are two screws to mount the item on a board or table. Nice patina on...
Brass, Nickel
On Hold|$25,849
H 8.47 in Dm 0.04 in
1925 René Lalique - Art Deco Statuette Thais Suzanne Opalescent Glass
By Lalique, René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Statuette "Thais" made in opalescent glass by René Lalique in 1925. Engraved signature. Perfect condition. Wonderful model. Beautiful opalescence. height: 21.5 cm Félix Marcilhac,...
Blown Glass
$550
H 6.63 in Dm 8 in
Longwy French Art Deco Cloisonné Enamel Faience Cachepot Jardinière, circa 1930s
By Faïenceries et Emaux de Longwy
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This is a vibrant French Art Deco cachepot by Longwy, France, decorated in the firm’s signature cloisonné-style enamel technique. The cylindrical body is covered in a dense floral pa...
Ceramic
Gold Bird Box by Charles Bruguier
Located in New Orleans, LA
Gold Bird Box Charles Bruguier Circa 1840 An exceptionally rare 19th-century automaton treasure, this gold singing bird box was created by Charles Abraham Bruguier of Geneva circa 1...
Gold
Victorian Nécessaire de Voyage
Located in New Orleans, LA
A work of extraordinary craftsmanship, this exquisite English vanity case is as much an item of luxury as it is of necessity. Known as a nécessaire de voyage, the case features a lux...
Velvet, Glass, Wood
$6,500
H 17.75 in W 11 in D 8.5 in
Antique Italian Carved Alabaster Maiden Seated in Bronze Chair, by E. Fiaschi
By Emilio Fiaschi
Located in Petaluma, CA
This lovely young girl seated in a chair is a fine example of the work of Emilio Fiaschi, Italian b.1858-d.1941. Known mostly for his alabaster carvings, this is a nice example of hi...
Alabaster, Marble, Bronze
Carved Walnut Art Nouveau French Corner Chair
By J. Horner
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very fine carved walnut French Art Nouveau corner lounge chair.
Upholstery, Walnut
$640Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 1.5 in W 1.75 in D 1 in
Collection of Eight Japanese Amber / Resin / Bakelite Netsukes
Located in San Diego, CA
Super cool collection of eight Japanese netsukes made of either amber, resin or bakelite, circa 20th century. There are four figurative netsukes and four of the pieces are highly ani...
Resin, Bakelite
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.