Meiji Japanese Totai Cloisonne Enamel Porcelain Box
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese late Meiji era covered Totai enamel on porcelain trinket or jewelry box.
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes
Enamel
Meiji Japanese Totai Cloisonne Enamel Porcelain Box
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese late Meiji era covered Totai enamel on porcelain trinket or jewelry box.
Enamel
$1,250Sale Price|50% Off
H 4.625 in W 9.75 in D 1.5 in
Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dragon Unusual Box
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese enameled wooden box. Late Meiji period, before 1912. The box has a rectangular shape with a black border.
Enamel
A Meiji period cloisonné box and cover, Ando Company
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Meiji period cloisonné box and cover, Ando Company, worked in silver wire and coloured enamels with an array of brightly coloured flowers, reserved against a rich midnight-blue gro...
Ceramic
Fine Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Box with Dragon Trinket Box
Located in Long Island City, NY
A finely executed Japanese cloisonné enamel box dating to the Meiji period, executed entirely with gilt wire cloisons.
Enamel
Small Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Round Box, circa 1910, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A small and delightful Japanese yellow ground cloisonne round trinket or incense box, Meiji Period, circa 1910, Japan.
Copper, Enamel
A Meiji period moriage cloisonné box and cover with two carp
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Meiji period moriage cloisonné box and cover with two carp, the rectangular box worked in coloured enamels in standard, moriage (raised) and musen (wireless) cloisonné with one gre...
Ceramic
Early Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Box with Crane Flying Clouds
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine early Meiji period Japanese cloisonne enamel box decorated with a graceful crane in flight among stylized clouds, with a sparrow perched near a flowering tree.
Enamel, Copper
$1,100
H 2 in W 5.75 in D 4 in
Japanese Red Ginbari Cloisonne Trinket Box, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A rich and elegant Japanese export red ginbari cloisonne trinket box, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan.
Metal, Copper, Enamel, Foil
$3,291
H 2.5 in W 6.5 in D 3.5 in
A Meiji period cloisonné box and cover with sparrows, prunus and bamboo
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Meiji period cloisonné box and cover with sparrows, prunus and bamboo, the rectangular box worked in gold and silver wire and coloured enamels with birds amongst a blossoming tree ...
Ceramic
Japanese Cloisonne Round Box with Fan Design, Meiji Period, c. 1900, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A very attractive Japanese red ground cloisonne round box and cover featuring a design of fans, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan.
Copper, Enamel
$750Sale Price|50% Off
H 4 in W 4.75 in D 2.063 in
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Meiji Box Dragon, Foo Dog, Phoenix Bird, Butte
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese copper footed rectangular double-bottom box with hinged lid. Late Meiji period, The piece is decorated with cloisonne enamel depictions of dragons, phoenix bird, ...
Copper, Enamel
$960Sale Price|20% Off
H 2 in W 4.5 in D 2.5 in
Japanese Cloisonne Lidded Trinket Box with Bun Feet from the Meiji Period
Located in San Diego, CA
An exquisite Japanese cloisonne lidded box with brass bun feet from the Meiji period, circa late 1800's.
Brass, Enamel
Antique A Large Ginbari Cloisonne Rectangular Lidded Box, Meiji Period
Located in Norton, MA
A quality work, Antique Large Ginbari Cloisonne Rectangular Lidded Trinket Box, Meiji Period, with the Chrysanthemum Motif.
Bronze, Copper, Brass, Enamel
$9,186
H 2.5 in W 6.5 in D 3.5 in
A very fine Meiji period cloisonné box and cover with brocade designs, by Hayash
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A very fine Meiji period cloisonné box and cover with brocade designs, by Hayashi Tanigoro, worked in silver wire and coloured enamels with geometric and stylised dragon and phoenix ...
Ceramic
Large Meiji Period Brass and Cloisonné Enamel Casket
Located in London, GB
A large Meiji period brass and cloisonné enamel casket Japanese, Late 19th Century Height 20cm, width 35.5cm, depth 22cm This beautiful piece is a Japanese casket cast in brass,...
Brass, Enamel
$375Sale Price|50% Off
H 2 in W 3 in D 2 in
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Meiji Enameled Kogo Incense Box with Ho Ho Bird
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese Meiji Era covered enamel brass kogo or box for incense.
Enamel
$3,150Sale Price|30% Off
H 3.5 in Dm 8.75 in
Large Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Box with Fruits, Sea Life, Birds and Insec
Located in Long Island City, NY
Large Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Box with Fruits, Sea Life, Birds and Insects Coffee Table box An antique Japanese copper trinket box of hexagonal shape with cloisonne enamel de...
Enamel, Copper
Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Trinket Box Floral Butterfly Design
Located in Long Island City, NY
A finely decorated Japanese cloisonné enamel trinket box featuring an intricate floral and butterfly composition set against a dense scrolling ground. The lid displays a harmonious a...
Enamel
$2,721 / set
H 2.37 in W 2.37 in D 2.05 in
Jewelry Ring Trinket Boxes Pair Cloisonné Swan Japanese Gift Love Valentine
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
- Once courtship is complete, male and female swans bond for life and this delightful pair of Japaneer cloisonné swans symbolize love and constancy, representing soul mates for life....
Enamel
Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Trinket Box
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese, late Meiji era, covered enamel over brass jewelry or trinket box.
Brass, Enamel
19th Century Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Meiji Floral Box
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese, late Meiji era, covered enamel over brass jewelry or trinket box.
Enamel, Brass
Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Red Enamel Silver Wire Kogo Box
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese silver wire enamel Kogo box for incense. Early Meiji period. The oval shaped box is covered with polychrome medallions representing a pair of Phoenix birds and fl...
Enamel
$1,500
H 2.25 in Dm 2.25 in
Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Goldstone Enamel Trinket Box KOGO Attribu
Located in Long Island City, NY
Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Trinket Box KOGO Attributed to Honda An antique Japanese copper trinket box with polychrome cloisonne enamel design.
Enamel, Copper
Antique Edo Japanese Cloisonne Geometric Design Box
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese flat brass enamel ceremonial food container with a cover. Characterized by cloisonne floral designs adorning the surface, this ceremonial container showcases the ...
Brass, Enamel
Antique Edo Japanese Cloisonne Geometric Design Box
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese brass enamel ceremonial food container with a cover adorned with a pointed finial. Characterized by cloisonne floral designs adorning the surface, this ceremonial...
Brass, Enamel
Japanese Meiji Period "Koi" Cloisonné enamel box. c. 1900
Located in New York, NY
JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912) Japan “Koi” covered box c.1900 Cloisonné with silver wire and wireless orange enamel with silver foil backing and cobalt blue enameled backg...
Enamel, Foil, Wire
Unavailable
H 5.52 in Dm 12.01 in
Large Japanese Cloisonné Box and Cover, Japan, Meiji Period, 19th Century
Located in PARIS, FR
A rare Japanese bark tree large cloisonné box on metal from the Meiji period. Usually bark tree cloisonné was on porcelain (totai Shippo) A very attractive centerpiece.
Metal
Unavailable
H 3.94 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
A Magnificent Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Kogo Boxes and cover. Meiji peri
Located in London, GB
A PAIR OF CHINESE CLOISONNE ENAMEL BOXES AND COVERS, 19TH CENTURY, each decorated with polychrome tree blossom on black ground, the insides enamelled with blue, each resting on pier...
Enamel
Japanese Inaba Cloisonne Trinket Box, Meiji Period, Japan
By Inaba Cloisonne Co.
Located in Austin, TX
A charming Japanese avocado green cloisonne box by the Inaba Cloisonne Company, late Meiji Period, Japan.
Brass, Copper, Enamel
Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Match Box
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese Meiji Era covered enamel over brass match box. The ware is adorned with polychrome floral, foliage and swirl patterns made in the Cloisonne technique.
Enamel, Brass
Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Trinket Box with Dragon
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese copper footed rectangular trinket box with hinged lid. Late Meiji period, before 1912.
Enamel, Copper
Japanese Blue Cloisonne Box, Meiji Period, circa 1910, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A beautifully decorated deep blue cloisonne hinged top box, Meiji period, circa 1910, Japan.
Metal, Copper, Enamel
Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Goldstone Meiji Box with Roosters
Located in Long Island City, NY
A large antique Japanese Meiji Era covered enamel over brass trinket or jewelry box.
Brass, Enamel
Antique Japanese Meiji Era Cloisonne Enamel Box
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese Meiji Era lidded and footed enamel gilt metal jewelry box.
Enamel
Meiji Era Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vanity Box
Located in Long Island City, NY
A lovely antique Japanese cast metal lidded vanity box. The sides are decorated with scrolled foliage and stylized floral motifs made using the cloisonne enamel technique. The top li...
Enamel, Metal
Small Japanese Cloisonne Box by Ando, Meiji Period, circa 1910, Japan
By Ando Shippo Ten
Located in Austin, TX
A charming Japanese cloisonne trinket or jewelry box by the Ando Cloisonne Company (Ando Shippo Ten), very late Meiji Period, circa 1910, Japan.
Brass, Copper, Enamel
A very fine Meiji period cloisonné box and cover, by Hayashi Tanigoro
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A very fine Meiji period cloisonné box and cover with brocade designs, by Hayashi Tanigoro, worked in silver wire and coloured enamels with geometric and stylised dragon and phoenix ...
Ceramic
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Goldstone Box
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese, late Meiji era, covered enamel over brass jewelry or trinket box.
Brass, Enamel
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Casket Box
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese cloisonne enamel casket box featuring foliate and floral motifs to the body and a lid decorated with a traditional landscape image depicting a seashore. With gilt...
Enamel
Japanese Cloisonné Box with Birds and Flowers
Located in Montreal, QC
This box shows well the quality of early 20th century Japanese workmanship. The cover is finely worked with birds in a flowering and blossoming landscape. The birds are pheasants, th...
Brass
Japanese Cloisonne Box by Inaba, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan
By Inaba Cloisonne Co.
Located in Austin, TX
A fine Japanese cloisonne hinged box with pheasant and autumn foliage, by Inaba Nanaho and the Inaba Cloisonne Company, Meiji period, circa 1900, Japan.
Copper, Enamel, Metal
Sold
H 1.97 in W 4.34 in L 1.97 in
Box Enamels Cloisonné on Copper Decor Dragon and Phoenix, Japan, 1880
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Box enamels Cloisonné on copper decor dragon and phoenix, Japan, circa 1880, Meiji period Measures: H 4.5cm, W 8cm, W 11cm.
Copper
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Pink Enamel Kogo Trinket Box Ducks Signed Ando
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese round cloisonne enameled silver trinket box with screw-on lid.
Enamel, Silver
Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Kogo Box
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese copper Kogo box for incense. Early Meiji period, ca. 1870s.
Copper, Enamel
Japanese Cloisonne and Goldstone Phoenix Box, Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A striking Japanese turquoise ground cloisonne and goldstone trinket or jewelry box, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan.
Brass, Copper, Enamel, Foil
Japanese Cloisonne Box, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A very fine and intricately decorated Japanese cloisonné box and cover, Meiji period, late 19th century, Japan.
Brass, Copper, Enamel
Fine Cloisonne Lidded Box, Japan, Meiji Era, with Phoenix Decoration
Located in Hamburg, DE
Fine Japanese cloisonne lidded box from the Meiji period. The small box stands on three brass feet.
Brass, Enamel
Sold
H 2.125 in W 3.875 in D 5.25 in
Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Gold Wire Mount Fuji Box Signed Hayashi
Located in Long Island City, NY
A rare antique Japanese closionne enamel silver mounts and gold wire cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji period, Rectangular shape. Cobalt blue ground color. The cover depicts a seas...
Enamel, Gold, Silver
Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Butterfly Design Kogo Box
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Japanese covered enamel over copper kogo or box for incense. The cover of the box is enameled with a polychrome design depicting butterflies in blossoming flowers made in the Clois...
Enamel, Copper
Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Butterfly Design Kogo Box
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Japanese covered enamel over copper kogo or box for incense. The cover of the box is enameled with a polychrome design depicting butterflies in blossoming flowers made in the Clois...
Copper, Enamel
Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Box Ando Company
By Ando Jubei
Located in Newark, England
Japanese cloisonne enamel lidded spherical box late Meiji, early Tashio period.
Metal
Japanese Totai Cloisonne Enamel On Porcelain Box
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Japanese covered Totai enamel on porcelain ginger jar or box. The cylindrical shaped ware is enameled with polychrome floral, foliage and geometrical motifs on the turquoise ground...
Enamel
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Ginbari Enamel Kogo Incense Box
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese Meiji Era Ginbari enamel kogo or box for incense.
Enamel
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Butterfly Match Box Holder
Located in Long Island City, NY
The exterior of the ware is covered with polychrome enamel floral, foliage, and butterfly motifs framed by a geometrical ornament against a bright turquoise background made in the Cl...
Enamel
Meiji Period Cloisonné Box
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Meiji period cloisonné box, of rectangular form decorated with s single branch of blossom on a sky blue ground, with silvered rims and textile lining, Japanese, circa 1910.
Japanese Meiji Era Cloisonne Enamel Trinket Box
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese round copper trinket box with cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji era, before 1912.
Enamel, Copper
Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Cake Box
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese round copper lidded box with floral cloisonne enamel design against the blue background.
Enamel, Copper
Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Trinket Box
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese copper trinket box with cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji era, before 1912.
Copper, Enamel
Japanese Cloisonne Inaba Signed Box Meiji Period
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful Japanese cloisonne box, with mark of Inaba Nanaho, Meiji period.
Metal, Brass, Enamel
Antique Japanese Cloisonné Meiji Enamel Box with Roosters
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese Meiji era covered enamel over brass trinket or jewelry box.
Brass, Enamel
Japanese White Cloisonne Box, Meiji Period, circa 1910, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
An attractive and well decorated Japanese white cloisonne hinged top box, Meiji period, circa 1910, Japan.
Brass, Copper, Enamel
Japanese Late Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Trinket Box
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese copper trinket box of quatrefoil shape. Late Meiji period, before 1912.
Enamel, Copper
Japanese Late Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Trinket Box
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese footed copper trinket box of rectangular form with hinged lid. Late Meiji period, before 1912.
Enamel
Japanese Meiji Ginbari Cloisonne Finely Decorated Floral Box
Located in Sarasota, FL
Japanese Meiji period finely decorated floral ginbari cloisonne box, circa 1890s.
Enamel
Sold
H 1.7 in W 4.1 in D 5.6 in
Japan 1890 Meiji Period Rectangular Bronze Box with Colorful Enamel Cloisonne
Located in Miami, FL
Japanese box from the Meiji Period (1868-1912). Beautiful antique rectangular colorful box, created in Japan during the Meiji period (1868-1912), circa 1890's.
Bronze, Enamel
Sold
H 2 in W 3.5 in D 3 in
Small Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Trinket Box with Pheasant, Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A delightful small Japanese cloisonne enamel trinket box with a pheasant design, Meiji Period, Japan.
Brass, Copper, Enamel
Japanese Meiji Period Goldstone Cloisonné Dragon Box by Ota Jinnoei
By Ota Jinnoei
Located in Austin, TX
A stunning Japanese brass mounted goldstone cloisonné jewelry box by Ota Jinnoei, Meiji Period, circa 1890.
Brass
Sold
H 2 in W 4.25 in D 3.5 in
Japanese Cloisonne Trinket Box, Irises and Cherry, Meiji Period, c. 1900, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A delightful Japanese cloisonne trinket box with iris and cherry blossom design, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan.
Brass, Copper, Enamel
Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Trinket or Pill Box
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Japanese Meiji period cloisonne trinket or pill box.
Enamel
Large Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Container Box with Butterflies
Located in Long Island City, NY
A large antique Japanese, Meiji era, covered enamel over copper food container box.
Enamel, Copper
A Fine Japanese Cloisonné-enamel kogo box. Meiji period
Located in London, GB
A Fine Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Kogo Box. Meiji period. Worked in silver wire and decorated with cranes in flight on a dark blue background.
Enamel
Sold
H 1.58 in W 3.55 in D 1.58 in
Fine Japanese Cloisonné-enamel Hexagonal Box and Cover, Meiji Period, 19th C
Located in London, GB
A fine antique Japanese cloisonné-enamel hexagonal box and cover. Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th century Worked in silver of varying gauge with a three birds in flight reserved o...
Enamel
Fascinating Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Box Attr - Kumeno Teitaro
Located in Christchurch, GB
As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this most unusual Meiji Period (1868-1912) cloisonne enamel lidded box, the cushion shaped box is fitted wit...
Enamel
Japanese Cloisonne Moriage Enamel Lidded Box Attr – Ando Company
Located in Christchurch, GB
As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this charming Meiji period 1868-1912 cloisonne enamel lidded box certainly made by the Ando company in the g...
Silver, Enamel
Large Japanese Gold Wire Cloisonne Enamel Box – Ando Jubei
By Ando Jubei
Located in Christchurch, GB
As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this large fine quality Meiji Period (1868-1912) cloisonne enamel box from the highly regarded studios of An...
Metal, Enamel
$900 / item
H 38.59 in W 17.72 in D 20.08 in
Minimal Style, Solid Wood Stool, Bar or Counter Height, Caning and Leather
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
The Wing chair solid wood collection, flexibility, modern aesthetics, comfort and softness are the keywords for this collection. The concept is inspired by the B-52 plane design, thi...
Textile, Cane, Wood, Hardwood
$411
H 1.19 in W 8.67 in D 3.94 in
Japanese Lacquered Box Meiji Decorative Box and Ink box, circa 1880
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Nice Japanese glove box in red, yellow and black lacquered wood dating from the end of the 19th century. It is decorated with delicate gold, black and red characters. Inside you have...
Wood, Lacquer
$1,313Sale Price|24% Off
H 5.25 in Dm 12.25 in
Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Bowl, Qing Dynasty, Copper & Gilt, Circa 1900
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Large Chinese Cloisonne enamel bowl, Qing Dynasty Exceptional and finely decorated Chinese cloisonne punch bowl with gilt metal foot and rim. The bowl has slightly flaring sides ...
Copper, Enamel
$1,996Sale Price|20% Off
H 16.63 in W 12.69 in
Fernand Leger, Untitled, from Circus, 1950
By Fernand Léger
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Fernand Leger (1881–1955), titled Sans titre (Untitled), from the album Cirque, Lithographies Originales (Circus, Original Lithographs), originates from ...
Lithograph
Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Stacking Box, Jubako, Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A fine and impressive Japanese gold maki-e decorated black lacquer five-tier jubako with presentation tray, two lids, and the original tomobako storage box, Meiji period, late 19th c...
Lacquer
$260
H 1.13 in W 9 in D 0.63 in
Antique French Art Nouveau Nude Girl Bronze Letter Opener, 1910s or older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful antique bronze letter opener dating to the 1910s or earlier, crafted by an unknown sculptor. This beautiful Art Nouveau piece displays graceful, flowing lines and subtle ...
Bronze
The 'Matisse' Etagere
Located in London, GB
The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...
Wrought Iron
$940 / item
H 32.29 in W 16.54 in D 15.75 in
Mid Century Butterfly Chair, Linen Schwarzwald Dedar, Dark Wood, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with dark brown walnut stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back in beautiful italian fabric. This chair can be customized to your speci...
Fabric, Bouclé, Beech
Kashmir Papier-Mâché Box
Located in Tampa, FL
A wonderful hand-painted papier-mâché box beautifully decorated in a blue and gold. Kashmir, India, circa turn of the century.
Wood
$240 / set
H 2.38 in Dm 1.5 in
Vintage Faberge Russia Style Glass Egg with Etched Russian Coat of Arms
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Vintage Faberge Russia style glass egg with etched Russian coat of arms. Reminiscent of eggs from St. Petersburg. Nice addition to your collection or just as decorative piece. Found ...
Cut Glass
$550
H 11.75 in Dm 8.5 in
Antique Japanese Bronze Champleve Cloisonne Enamel Dragon Mantel Vase Urn 12"
Located in Dayton, OH
Exquisite antique Japanese bronze champlevé and cloisonné enamel vase with dragon handles. It features decorative patterns of lotus and chrysanthemum flowers, vines, and dragons. Mad...
Bronze
$360
H 2.5 in W 4.25 in D 1.5 in
Early 20th Century Viennese Bronze Pen Wipe Pig Figurine, circa 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful bronze pig figurine as a Pen Wipe, early 20th century – patinated This finely crafted, unpainted Viennese bronze or brass figurine is believed to date from the early 20th ...
Bronze
David Eldreth Stoneware Crock Vessel Cobalt Blue Bird, Folk Art Pottery
Located in East Quogue, NY
Charming blue and gray vintage studio pottery crock made by noted American folk potter David Eldreth in Nottingham, Pennsylvania, dated 1996. This wheel-thrown stoneware vessel featu...
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
$2,800
H 2.75 in W 2.75 in D 2.36 in
Cartier Alarm Clock, Lapis Lazuli & Gold, Mid-Century Modern, Swiss
By Cartier
Located in Milano, IT
1980s Gorgeous Cartier alarm clock pendulette. Made in Swiss. It's lapis lazuli and golden metal with manual winding. Clock case numbered 7503 07516. With original case, lined with r...
Lapis Lazuli
18th Century French Faience Nevers Dog Plate
By Nevers
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb antique 18th-Century French provincial faience Nevers plate. This lovely plate has scalloped edges and is decorated with a hand painted charming dog holding a basket in a ga...
Faience
$4,500
H 625 in W 6.25 in D 3 in
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Meiji Era Enamel Vase Signed Hayashi Yojiro
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese, late Meiji period, enamel over brass vase. The vase has an amphora shaped body and a narrow fluted neck. The ware is enameled with a polychrome image of a bird i...
Enamel, Brass
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.