Antique Japanese late Meiji Period Bronze Vase Cast with Dragons in Relief
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A late 19th or early 20th century Meiji Period bud vase cast in bronze and featuring engraved
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases
Bronze
Antique Japanese late Meiji Period Bronze Vase Cast with Dragons in Relief
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A late 19th or early 20th century Meiji Period bud vase cast in bronze and featuring engraved
Bronze
$35,000 / set
H 25 in Dm 20 in
Monumental Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dragons on Black Enamel Vases
Located in Long Island City, NY
ground of mirror like depth, the surfaces are animated by powerful dragons in full motion, their bodies
Enamel
Blackground Vase with Flowers Bird Dragon Cloisonné Style Meiji Era, 1868-1912
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
earthenware like satsuma vases. Meiji era (1868-1912), 19th century Additional information: Material: Bronze
Bronze
$2,238
H 12.21 in W 37.8 in D 7.49 in
Unique Japanese dragon, solid wood, gilded, Meiji/Taishō period.
Located in Berlin, DE
Unique Japanese dragon, solid wood, gilded, Meiji/Taishō period. Solid wood, hand carved and
Wood
Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Black Goldstone Dragon Vase
Located in Long Island City, NY
mouth. The exterior of the ware is adorned with a polychrome enamel design representing a dragon on the
Enamel
Antique Japanese Cloisonné Meiji Period Dragon Teapot CO#06
Located in Norton, MA
depicting the scene of a flying dragon with vivid colors of yellow, light golden green, red, blue, brown
Bronze, Copper
$2,800
H 5 in Dm 5 in
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
Brass, Enamel
$6,292
H 3.55 in W 8.75 in D 5.79 in
Antique Japanese Meiji Period Silver Humidor Box with Dragon Relief
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early 20th Century Japanese Meiji period solid silver humidor box. The surface is adorned
Silver
$5,000
H 57 in Dm 3 in
Antique Meiji Silver Wire Japanese Cloisonne Vase with Eagle and Dragon over Wav
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese Cloisonne Meiji Golden Age Period high quality silver wire Attributed to
Enamel
$1,424
H 6.7 in Dm 0.04 in
Antique Meiji Period Japanese Satsuma Vase Arhats Dragon Choshuzan Workshop
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
the historical Buddha) and moriage (raised enamel) white dragon. Satsuma Ceramic with mark. Japan
Porcelain
A Japanese Meiji Era Cloisonne Enamel Dragons and Ho Ho Bird Lobed Lidded Jar
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese copper lidded jar with cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji period, before 1912
Enamel, Copper
$5,250Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 7.5 in Dm 4 in
Pair Of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Dragons Silver Wire Enamel Vases
Located in Long Island City, NY
. Each ware is enameled with a polychrome image of dragons on the dark blue ground made in the Cloisonne
Enamel
Antique Japanese Cloisonné Meiji Period Dragon Footed Teapot CO#04
Located in Norton, MA
depicting the scene of a flying dragon with vivid colors of yellow, light golden green, red, blue, and brown
Copper, Bronze
$677
H 4.73 in Dm 3.94 in
EXQUISITE ANTIQUE CHINESE COPPER & SiLVER CABOCHON LID MEIJI DYNASTY DRAGON POT
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Meiji Dynasty Copper pot with Silver dragons and Cabochons to the top A very good looking well made and
Silver, Copper
Pair of Round Cloisonné Enamel Vases Meiji Era '1868-1912' Dragons
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Top quality Meiji era (1868-1912), 19th century Each vase worked in gilt and wire of varying
Porcelain
$2,642Sale Price|30% Off
H 47.5 in W 26 in D 22 in
Antique Japanese Imperial Meiji High Relief Carved Dragon Throne Armchair-A Pair
Located in Pomona, CA
Up for sale are this stunning original Japanese Export 19th Century Meiji period hand carved Dragon
Wood
$8,400Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 4 in Dm 6.5 in
Rare Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel 3 Piece Tea Ceremony Dragon Set
Located in Long Island City, NY
representing dragons surrounded floral, foliage and swirl ornaments. One tea pot is adorned with a metal handle
Enamel
$2,800 / set
H 40 in W 23 in D 18 in
Antique Japanese Meiji Export Hardwood Mt. Fuji Dragon Carved Desk and Chair Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Japanese Meiji Export Hardwood Mt. Fuji Dragon Carved Desk and Chair Set. Listing includes
Wood
Chinese Dragon Porcelain Bowl
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This exquisite handpainted porcelain dish hails from Japan, dating back to the Meiji period (1868
Porcelain
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
Bronze
Large Japanese Dragon Design Cloisonne Enamel Plate
Located in Long Island City, NY
a pair of dragons surrounded by fire and cloud motifs made in the Cloisonne technique. The backside
Enamel
Pair Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Yellow Dragon Vases
Located in Long Island City, NY
Pair Chinese Cloisonne Yelow background Dragon Vases 15" inches
Enamel
$4,250Sale Price|50% Off
H 10 in W 16 in D 9 in
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase W Bronze Dragons
Located in Long Island City, NY
handles are in the form of dragons. Antique and Vintage Asian and Oriental Enamel Vases, Table Wares, Home
Enamel, Bronze
Chinese Export Silver Dragon Cigar Box , 1880 - 1920s
Located in Braintree, GB
An impressive Chinese export solid silver dragon box, crafted circa 1880–1920 from substantial
Silver
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
Enamel
Antique Awaji Pottery Dragon Japanese Arts & Crafts Plate Danto Kiln Signed
Located in Wilton, CT
Awaji Pottery plate in sancai (three color) glaze with hand incised pair of circling dragons. Meiji
Pottery
Rare Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Green Dragon Oil Lamp
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese Meiji period brass oil lamp. Features a vivid cloisonne enamel dragon motif set
Enamel, Brass
$3,500Sale Price|27% Off
H 26 in W 12 in D 8 in
Japanese Bronze Vessel with Dragon Handles and Falcon Lid
Located in Greenwich, CT
Japanese bronze vessel with pair of dragon handles, falcon lid, birds in landscape and elephant
Bronze
Monumental Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Dueling Dragons
Located in Long Island City, NY
and dramatic dueling dragon composition, standing an impressive 25 inches tall. Set against a deep
Enamel
Japanese Glazed and Caved Ceramic Dragon Bowl by Makuzu Kozan
By Makuzu Kozan
Located in Atlanta, GA
A ceramic bowl by Japanese Imperial potter Makuzu Kozan (1842-1916) circa 1891 of late Meiji period
Ceramic
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel White And Pink Dragon Vase
Located in Long Island City, NY
polychrome design representing a white dragon made in the Cloisonne technique. Unmarked. Circa: late 19th
Enamel
$3,150Sale Price|30% Off
H 9.5 in Dm 4 in
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Dragon Phoenix Birds Pink And Red
Located in Long Island City, NY
a dragon or phoenix bird. Circa 19th century. Antique Japanese Enamelware And Home Decor
Enamel
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
Enamel
$26,300
H 18 in Dm 12 in
Majestic Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Covered Jar with Dragons, Theater Characters
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
A Majestic and Large Japanese Meiji Cloisonné Enamel Covered Jar with Dragons, Mythological
Enamel
$17,500 / set
H 45.28 in W 44.89 in D 0.4 in
19th Century Japanese Paintings. Zenga Tiger and Dragon by Inoue Kanshu.
Located in Kyoto, JP
Inoue Kanshu (1807-1880) Zenga Tiger and Dragon 19th century Pair of framed Japanese paintings
Silk
$65,000 / set
H 41 in Dm 31 in
Monumental Pair Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Dragon Vases Amid Crashing Waves
Located in Long Island City, NY
decorated with dynamic five-clawed dragons emerging through stylized crashing waves, a traditional imperial
Enamel
$1,066Sale Price|25% Off
H 12.21 in Dm 7.88 in
19th Century Imari Porcelain Baluster Vase with Dragon Relief Decoration Japan
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
, in cobalt blue, iron red and white colors. Two sides of the vase are decorated with a dragon in
Porcelain
Pair of Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Dragon Vases Attributed to Honda Yasaburo
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
A powerful and highly decorative pair of Japanese cloisonné enamel vases from the Meiji period
Copper, Enamel
Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Lidded Vase Dragons Peonies Butterflies Goto
Located in Long Island City, NY
. The composition is richly layered and visually complex, combining powerful dragon imagery amid
Enamel
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
Enamel
$1,400Sale Price|30% Off
H 6.25 in Dm 6 in
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
Copper, Enamel
$1,400Sale Price|50% Off
H 13 in W 10.5 in D 10 in
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
Enamel, Bronze
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
Enamel
$6,000Sale Price / set|50% Off
H 9.75 in Dm 9 in
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
Enamel
$2,400Sale Price|40% Off
H 61 in W 54 in D 1 in
Japanese 19th Century Kabuki Theater Gold Dance Costume Dragon And Phoenix
Located in South Burlington, VT
dragon and phoenix motif dating to the Meiji period, 19th century. Hand crafted of brown velvet, colored
Metallic Thread
$4,800 / set
H 7.25 in Dm 4 in
Pair Of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Pink & Purple Vases Phoenix Dragon Goldstone
Located in Long Island City, NY
A striking pair of Japanese cloisonné enamel vases featuring bold reserves of phoenix and dragon
Enamel
$1,500Sale Price / set|50% Off
H 6.75 in Dm 6 in
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
Enamel
$25,000 / set
H 26 in Dm 16 in
Monumental Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Blue And White Dragons Vases
Located in Long Island City, NY
sinuous dragons in motion, set against a crisp white ground filled with stylized cloud scrolls. Below
Enamel
$947
H 1.97 in Dm 1.58 in
A pair of kakemono weight in porcelain decorated with dragons in a cloudy sky
Located in PARIS, FR
decorated with a three-clawed dragon. Fuchin are used to keep the fabric or paper of a kakemono rigid. Since
Porcelain
$16,800Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 14.75 in Dm 14 in
Antique Pair of Lobe Shaped Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Goldstone Dragon Butterfly
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of antique Japanese Meiji era enamel metal vases. The lobed shaped vases are enameled with
Enamel
Very Large Fantastic Japanese Meji Period Patinated Bronze Dragon Vase
Located in New York, NY
A Fantastic Japanese Meji Period Patinated Bronze Dragon Vase. This vase is both elegant and awe
Bronze
$6,600
H 4 in Dm 3 in
Pair of Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vases with Dragon and Phoenix, Attributed Ando
By Ando Jubei
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
Meiji period (1868–1912), attributed to the esteemed Ando workshop—among the most influential and
Copper, Enamel
$3,750Sale Price / set|50% Off
H 9.75 in Dm 5 in
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
Enamel
$6,160Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 9.75 in Dm 3 in
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
Enamel
$30,000
H 12 in Dm 6 in
Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases with Kirin, Tiger, Dragon and Phoenix M
Located in Long Island City, NY
A superb pair of Japanese cloisonné vases from the Meiji period, each finely worked in silver wire
Enamel
$1,995
H 10 in W 7 in D 7 in
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
Bronze
Two Small Japanese Cloisonne Dragon Vases, Early 20th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
Two charming, small Japanese cloisonné dragon vases, Meiji to Taisho period, early 20th century
Copper, Enamel, Foil
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.