Meiji Dragon

A Chinese enamel vase. The vase has a globular shaped body with a long narrow neck with a fluted mouth. The exterior of the ware is adorned with a polychrome enamel design representi...

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...

A rare and unusual pair of Japanese Meiji period lacquered folding wall shelves, likely late 19th century, each formed with an irregular cloud-shaped backplate decorated in gilt and ...

An antique Japanese, late Meiji era, covered enamel over brass pot or box.

The Meiji period marked one of the great flowering moments of Japanese metalwork.

Antique early 20th Century Japanese Meiji period solid silver humidor box. The surface is adorned with an intricate high relief water dragon, complete with applied flowing whiskers, ...

Arhats, holy disciples of the historical Buddha) and moriage (raised enamel) white dragon. Satsuma Ceramic with mark. Japan – Meiji period (1868-1912) Mark at the base.

An antique Japanese copper lidded jar with cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji period, before 1912. Elongated lobulated shape with pronounced base.

Finely cast in the form of a stylised dragon, the piece features an elongated, curved body enriched with intricate relief decoration and a characterful dragon-form terminal.

A pair of Japanese silver wire enamel vases. The vases have an urn shaped body and a fluted neck. Each ware is enameled with a polychrome image of dragons on the dark blue ground mad...

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...

The dark bronze patina provides a striking contrast to the gilded details, demonstrating the refined metalworking techniques for which Japanese bronze artisans became renowned during...

The reverse features two confronting dragons rendered with scaly bodies and coiled tails, flanking an elevated lotus blossom amidst swirling clouds.

Extraordinary Meiji period cast premium white metal alloy standing photograph frame - masterfully executed by an important workshop or metal casting studio with crisp high relief dra...

Japanese Meiji Period Embroidered Silk Tobacco Pouch (Tabako-ire) with Dragon Motif, Pipe, Kagamibuta Netsuke and Metal Fittings, Circa 1880 An exceptional Japanese Meiji Period (18...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite Meiji Dynasty Copper pot with Silver dragons and Cabochons to the top A very good...

A striking mirror pair of antique Japanese Meiji-period cloisonné enamel vases, dating to the late 19th century, circa 1890–1900.

Top quality Meiji era (1868-1912), 19th century Each vase worked in gilt and wire of varying gauge with a mirrored design. Condition Vase one with some missing enamel/glaze spo...

Exceptional Meiji period cast premium white metal alloy standing photograph frame - masterfully executed by an important workshop or metal casting studio with crisp high relief drago...

Superb 19th-century Japanese bronze vase with fine silver inlay depicting a samurai fighting a serpentine dragon. A second dragon crowns the lid. Further decoration of chrysanthemums...

Up for sale are this stunning original Japanese Export 19th Century Meiji period hand carved Dragon Throne chair with intricate carving works of dragons all over the chairs.

Antique Japanese Bronze Oil Lamp with Cranes and Dragon, Electrified Origin: Japan Period: Meiji period / late 19th to early 20th century Materials: Patinated bronze, brass Style: J...

A Japanese covered and footed enamel tea set including three pieces. The set includes a large tea pot, a small tea pot, and a sugar bowl. The wares are adorned with a polychrome enam...

Antique Japanese Meiji Export Hardwood Mt. Fuji Dragon Carved Desk and Chair Set.

An impressive large-scale Japanese Arita porcelain baluster vase dating to the Meiji period and produced during the second half of the 19th century for the export market.

This exquisite handpainted porcelain dish hails from Japan, dating back to the Meiji period (1868-1912). The dish features a petite design with wavy, contoured edges against a light ...

A large Japanese enamel plate charger. The plate is enameled with a polychrome design representing a pair of dragons surrounded by fire and cloud motifs made in the Cloisonne techniq...

Pair Chinese Cloisonne Yelow background Dragon Vases 15" inches

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...

An impressive Chinese export solid silver dragon box, crafted circa 1880–1920 from substantial heavy-gauge silver, 900 purity and intended for the Western market. The rectangular fo...

An antique Japanese Meiji period brass oil lamp. Features a vivid cloisonne enamel dragon motif set within a flower design, a distinctive characteristic of Japanese decorative arts d...

Awaji Pottery plate in sancai (three color) glaze with hand incised pair of circling dragons. Meiji Period. Circa 1900. From the Danto Kiln, successor to the famous Minpei Kiln.

A striking and highly ambitious Japanese cloisonné enamel vase, remarkable for its monumental scale and dramatic dueling dragon composition, standing an impressive 25 inches tall. Se...

The rendition of the dragons was impressive in details: their undulating body with tiny scales circumvent the entire exterior.

An antique Japanese cloisonne enamel vase of baluster form, featuring a tiny neck and flared mouth. The vase is adorned with panels set against a red ground, showcasing floral motifs...

An antique Japanese brass and Cloisonne enamel vase. The baluster shaped vase is enameled with a polychrome design representing a white dragon made in the Cloisonne technique. Unmark...

A Majestic and Large Japanese Meiji Cloisonné Enamel Covered Jar with Dragons, Mythological Creatures, and Theater Characters.

Dimensions (each): W. 114 cm x H. 115 cm (45” x 45”) Presented here are a pair of tiger and dragon (calligraphic) paintings by Inoue Kanshu, a Zen monk who held the honorary title o...

An antique Japanese Meiji era cloisonne enameled rounded vase. The vase is adorned with a variety of intricate designs including phoenix birds, butterflies, serpents, flowers, and sc...

Very beautiful baluster-shaped ribbed vase in Japanese porcelain decorated with birds and flowers, in cobalt blue, iron red and white colors. Two sides of the vase are decorated with...

The contrast between the soft botanical elements and the dynamic dragon forms creates a balanced and sophisticated design rarely achieved at this scale.

An impressive and monumental pair of Chinese cloisonné enamel vases produced by the Beijing Cloisonné Company, each standing approximately 41 inches in height. These large-scale va...

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

A powerful and highly decorative pair of Japanese cloisonné enamel vases from the Meiji period (1868–1912), attributed to the accomplished enamel artist Honda Yasaburo, whose works a...

Antique Japanese Hand-Carved Openwork Keyaki Zelkova Dragon Hand-carved from single solid wood slab. Dimensions: 
H 24.5 × W 37.8 × D 20.7 in
 (H 623 × W 960 × D 525 mm)
 Weight: ...

A high quality Japanese Meiji era enamel over copper vase. The urn shaped vase is enameled with polychrome medallions featuring Phoenix bird and dragon designs surrounded by floral a...

A pair of rare large Japanese, late Meiji era, double gourd enamel vases. Each ware is enameled with polychrome bands and panels with dragon, floral, foliage, and foliate scroll orna...

A large, glamorous and impressive Japanese Kabuki Theater Kimono Dance Costume with a handsome dragon and phoenix motif dating to the Meiji period, 19th century.

From our recent Japanese acquisitions A lovely rare surviving example of a Japanese Dragon created in blue and white porcelain with gold gilt highlights Signed on bottom: Gumps S...

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...

A pair of antique Japanese Meiji era enamel metal vases. The lobed shaped vases are enameled with polychrome medallion images of dragons and butterflies, floral, foliage, and geometr...

A striking and monumental pair of Chinese cloisonné enamel vases, each standing approximately 26 inches in height, executed in a refined blue and white palette. The bodies are deco...

The bodies are structured with shaped reserves featuring a dragon and a phoenix—two of the most powerful and symbolically resonant motifs in Japanese decorative arts.

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...

A superb pair of Japanese cloisonné vases from the Meiji period, each finely worked in silver wire and rising 12 inches high.