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Pair Dragon  Bronze vases Meiji period Japan
Pair Dragon  Bronze vases Meiji period Japan

Pair Dragon Bronze vases Meiji period Japan

Located in Den Haag, NL

Very nice set of Bronze Dragon vases. Meiji period . Japan Beautiful warm color and patine . so

Category

Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Bronze

Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dragon Vase Signed
Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dragon Vase Signed

Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dragon Vase Signed

Located in Long Island City, NY

A fine quality Japanese vase from the time of Emperor Meiji, 1868 to 1912. Of a baluster form with

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Metal

Meiji Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Ginbari Dragon Vase by Kumeno Teitaro
Meiji Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Ginbari Dragon Vase by Kumeno Teitaro

Meiji Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Ginbari Dragon Vase by Kumeno Teitaro

By Kumeno Teitaro

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

, this vase exemplifies the pinnacle of Meiji period cloisonné—uniting technical innovation, masterful

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Antique Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Goldstone Dragon Vases
Antique Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Goldstone Dragon Vases

Antique Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Goldstone Dragon Vases

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of identical antique Japanese copper vases with cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji period

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Japanese Meiji Cloisonné Enamel Ginbari Vase Green Dragon by Kumeno Teitaro
Japanese Meiji Cloisonné Enamel Ginbari Vase Green Dragon by Kumeno Teitaro

Japanese Meiji Cloisonné Enamel Ginbari Vase Green Dragon by Kumeno Teitaro

By Kumeno Teitaro

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A refined and technically accomplished Japanese cloisonné enamel vase by Kumeno Teitaro, one of the

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Antique Pair Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dragon Crane Butterfly Vases
Antique Pair Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dragon Crane Butterfly Vases

Antique Pair Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dragon Crane Butterfly Vases

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of antique Japanese, early Meiji era, enamel over gilt copper vases. The exteriors of the

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Meiji Era Dragon and Phoenix Bird Goldstone Vase
Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Meiji Era Dragon and Phoenix Bird Goldstone Vase

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Meiji Era Dragon and Phoenix Bird Goldstone Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

A large antique Japanese Meiji era enamel over brass vase. The amphora shaped vase is enameled with

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Black Goldstone Dragon Vase
Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Black Goldstone Dragon Vase

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Black Goldstone Dragon Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Chinese enamel vase. The vase has a globular shaped body with a long narrow neck with a fluted

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Vases

Materials

Enamel

Rare Pair of Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Red Ground Dragon
Rare Pair of Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Red Ground Dragon

Rare Pair of Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Red Ground Dragon

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A rare and visually commanding pair of Japanese cloisonné enamel vases from the Meiji period (1868

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Antique Meiji Period Japanese Satsuma Vase Arhats Dragon Choshuzan Workshop
Antique Meiji Period Japanese Satsuma Vase Arhats Dragon Choshuzan Workshop

Antique Meiji Period Japanese Satsuma Vase Arhats Dragon Choshuzan Workshop

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Fabulous Japanese earthenware Satsuma vase depicting several rakan (Sk. Arhats, holy disciples of

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Vases

Materials

Porcelain

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

Antique Japanese Bronze Vase Early Meiji Period

Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

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

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Antique 19th Century Meiji Vases

Materials

Bronze

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Meiji Goldstone Enamel Censer Koro with Dragons
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Meiji Goldstone Enamel Censer Koro with Dragons

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Meiji Goldstone Enamel Censer Koro with Dragons

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese, late Meiji Era, lidded and footed enamel over brass censer koro or jar. Circa

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Jars

Materials

Enamel, Brass

Pair Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Yellow Dragon Vases
Pair Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Yellow Dragon Vases

Pair Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Yellow Dragon Vases

Located in Long Island City, NY

Pair Chinese Cloisonne Yelow background Dragon Vases 15" inches

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20th Century Chinese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

Antique Japanese Ginbari Cloisonne Enamel Dragon Vase
Antique Japanese Ginbari Cloisonne Enamel Dragon Vase

Antique Japanese Ginbari Cloisonne Enamel Dragon Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese Meiji period Ginbari enamel vase. The ground of the vase is enameled in blue

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

Monumental Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Dueling Dragons
Monumental Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Dueling Dragons

Monumental Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Dueling Dragons

Located in Long Island City, NY

A striking and highly ambitious Japanese cloisonné enamel vase, remarkable for its monumental scale

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel, Butterfly Dragon Vase Attributed Honda
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel, Butterfly Dragon Vase Attributed Honda

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel, Butterfly Dragon Vase Attributed Honda

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese Meiji era cloisonne enameled rounded vase. The vase is adorned with a variety

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

High Quality Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dragon and Phoenix Bird Vase
High Quality Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dragon and Phoenix Bird Vase

High Quality Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dragon and Phoenix Bird Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

A high quality Japanese Meiji era enamel over copper vase. The urn shaped vase is enameled with

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Goldstone Enamel Double Gourd Dragon Vases
Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Goldstone Enamel Double Gourd Dragon Vases

Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Goldstone Enamel Double Gourd Dragon Vases

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of rare large Japanese, late Meiji era, double gourd enamel vases. Each ware is enameled

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Trumpet Form Vases Blue Dragon Motif
Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Trumpet Form Vases Blue Dragon Motif

Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Trumpet Form Vases Blue Dragon Motif

Located in Long Island City, NY

Pair of large Chinese cloisonne trumpet-form vases featuring imperial blue dragon design amid cloud

Category

20th Century Chinese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

Pair Of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Trumpet Vases Dragons Attributed To Honda
Pair Of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Trumpet Vases Dragons Attributed To Honda

Pair Of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Trumpet Vases Dragons Attributed To Honda

Located in Long Island City, NY

A antique pair of Japanese cloisonne enamel Meiji period vases. Each vase has a trumpet shaped body

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

Rare Pair of Octagon Shaped Japanese Cloisonné Dragon and Flower Vases
Rare Pair of Octagon Shaped Japanese Cloisonné Dragon and Flower Vases

Rare Pair of Octagon Shaped Japanese Cloisonné Dragon and Flower Vases

Located in Long Island City, NY

A set of two Japanese vases, Meiji era, 1868 to 1912. Two high quality antique vases of an ovoid

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

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

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

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Bronze

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Gold Stone Enamel Covered Jar with Dragon and C
Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Gold Stone Enamel Covered Jar with Dragon and C

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Gold Stone Enamel Covered Jar with Dragon and C

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese, late Meiji era, covered enamel over brass pot or box. The body of the ware is

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Set of Two Japanese Cloissoné Vases Meiji Era Dragon and Pheonix
Set of Two Japanese Cloissoné Vases Meiji Era Dragon and Pheonix

Set of Two Japanese Cloissoné Vases Meiji Era Dragon and Pheonix

Located in Knivsta, SE

A pair of Japanese cloisonné enamel vases. Meiji era Japan (1867-1912), a period marked by rapid

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Enamel

Rare 19th Century Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Dragon 3 Piece Set
Rare 19th Century Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Dragon 3 Piece Set

Rare 19th Century Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Dragon 3 Piece Set

Located in Long Island City, NY

Three antique Japanese Meiji period vases, distinguished by their flared necks and decorative

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

Japanese Satsuma Dragon Vase, Meiji Period, c 1900, Japan
Japanese Satsuma Dragon Vase, Meiji Period, c 1900, Japan

Japanese Satsuma Dragon Vase, Meiji Period, c 1900, Japan

By Satsuma

Located in Austin, TX

A fantastic small Japanese Satsuma vase with image of writhing dragons, Meiji Period, circa 1900

Category

Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Pottery, Stoneware, Hardwood

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. Late Meiji period

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel, Bronze

Pair of Japanese Meiji Period Imari Vases with Dragon Handles
Pair of Japanese Meiji Period Imari Vases with Dragon Handles

Pair of Japanese Meiji Period Imari Vases with Dragon Handles

Located in New York, NY

A Monumental pair of Japanese Meiji Period Imari vases with Dragon handles, Japanese Porcelain

Category

Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Large Japanese Porcelain Dragon Vase by Makuzu Kozan Meiji Period
Large Japanese Porcelain Dragon Vase by Makuzu Kozan Meiji Period

Large Japanese Porcelain Dragon Vase by Makuzu Kozan Meiji Period

By Makuzu Kozan

Located in Atlanta, GA

dragon slithering in the midair with his elongated body nearly circumventing the whole vase. The mythical

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Large Pair of Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Double Dragon Vases
Large Pair of Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Double Dragon Vases

Large Pair of Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Double Dragon Vases

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A large pair of Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Double Dragon Vases, 19th century

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Antique Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dragon and Phoenix Bird Jars
Antique Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dragon and Phoenix Bird Jars

Antique Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dragon and Phoenix Bird Jars

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of antique Japanese Early Meiji period vases, characterized by their oval shape tapering

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Jars

Materials

Enamel

Antique Satsuma One Thousand Faces and Dragon Meiji Period Baluster Shaped Vase
Antique Satsuma One Thousand Faces and Dragon Meiji Period Baluster Shaped Vase

Antique Satsuma One Thousand Faces and Dragon Meiji Period Baluster Shaped Vase

By Satsuma

Located in Tustin, CA

patterns and designs amidst a dragon stretching all the way around the vase painted in high relief. The

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware, Pottery

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Meiji Dragon Vase For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the meiji dragon vase you’re looking for. Each meiji dragon vase for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bronze and ceramic. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer meiji dragon vase, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A meiji dragon vase is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one meiji dragon vase that is appealing in its simplicity, but Arthur & Bond and Makuzu Kozan produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Meiji Dragon Vase?

A meiji dragon vase can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,215, while the lowest priced sells for $590 and the highest can go for as much as $105,931.

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.

Find a collection of antique Japanese Meiji period case pieces and storage cabinets, decorative objects, wall decorations and more furniture on 1stDibs.

Questions About Meiji Dragon Vase
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Chinese vase with a dragon typically means good fortune and prosperity. Throughout East Asia, the dragon is a symbol of luck. In China, the mythical beast is a common motif used in the designs of pottery, furniture and art. On 1stDibs, find a range of Chinese vases.