19th Century Meiji Period Bronze Vase with Two Frogs
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Meiji period bronze vase with two frogs against a rough textured ground, signed ‘Hyakusei
Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Bronze
19th Century Meiji Period Bronze Vase with Two Frogs
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Meiji period bronze vase with two frogs against a rough textured ground, signed ‘Hyakusei
Bronze
$649Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.58 in Dm 0.04 in
Old Wooden Netsuke 19/20th C Japanese Japan FROG Meiji Period
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Combined shipment Condition No damages. Size 5x2CM LengthxHeight Period 19th century 20th century Meiji
Metal, Bronze
Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Frog Figure Meiji Period, 19/20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
: Japan Period: 19th century, 20th century Japan Dynasty Period: Meiji Period (1867-1912) Condition: No
Wood
$1,188Sale Price|30% Off
H 1.57 in W 1.41 in D 1.38 in
JAPAN 1900 Meiji Period Carved Wood Netsuke Of Frog Resting In A Lotus
Located in Miami, FL
antiques collection, or your bijouterie cabinet. In the Meiji period, frog motifs were popular in Japanese
Wood
$7,200
H 5.5 in W 15 in D 13 in
Ito Tozan I "Basket and Frog" Ceramic Vessel, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan
By Ito Tozan I
Located in Austin, TX
A large and whimsical glazed stoneware "Basket and Frog" vessel or basin by Ito Tozan I (1846
Ceramic, Stoneware
Japanese Bronze Ikebana 'Flower Arranging' Basket with Frog
Located in Hudson, NY
Meiji period (1868-1912) bronze flower arranging basket with a small frog climbing up the side
Bronze
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Turquoise Enamel with Frogs Plate
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese late Meiji era decorative enamel over copper plate or charger. The interior of
Copper, Enamel
$9,500 / set
H 7.875 in Dm 5.5 in
Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases with Lotus Frog and Butterflies Goto
Located in Long Island City, NY
A beautiful pair of Japanese cloisonne enamel vases from the school of Goto Seizaburo, Meiji period
Enamel
$2,350
H 5 in W 4 in D 3.5 in
Japanese Gold Lacquer Inro with Deer Image, Ojime, Wood Frog Netsuke, Makie Box
Located in Point Richmond, CA
accents, an ojime and a wooden frog netsuke. Inros were used to store items like medicine, tobacco or
Wood, Lacquer
Japanese Carved Wood Netsuke of a Frog, Taisho Period
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Hand carved boxwood frog netsuke dating from the Meiji period. The frog (kaeru) is associated with
Boxwood
Meiji Period Japanese Ginbari Frog Vase
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1890s Japanese Meiji period Ginbari cloisonné vase. A frog leaps across a green ground to
Enamel
Japanese Meiji Satsuma Vase with Frogs at War
Located in Astoria, NY
Japanese Meiji period satsuma vase depicting a colorful frieze of frogs at war, parcel gilt, with
Ceramic
Japanese Tiny bronze frog
Located in PARIS, FR
Adorable tiny bronze frog in cast bronze with a splendid brownish patina, almost orange, lying on
Bronze
Japanese Gourd Shaped Bronze Vase with Frog
Located in Chicago, IL
body of the vase. Great patina and surface color. Meiji period. The frog being a symbol of good
Bronze
Japan Antique Bronze "Frog" Kaeru 100 Years Old
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions Japan, a hard to find hand cast bronze frog -kaeru
Bronze
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H 3.94 in W 4.14 in D 6.3 in
Japanese Antique Wood Carving Frog 1860s-1920s/sculpture Mingei Object
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese wood carving of a frog. This item is from the Meiji era. (1860s to 1920s
Cedar
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H 4.93 in W 5.91 in D 7.09 in
Japanese Antique Stone Statue Frog 1860s-1920s / Sculpture Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is a stone carved frog made in Japan. It was made between the Meiji and Taisho periods (1860s
Stone
19th Century Japanese Carved Frog and Waterlily Wooden Box
Located in Dallas, TX
frog on a waterlily. The carving is 3 Dimensional, as the frog and stem of the lily are raised and
Hardwood
Japan Fine Antique Bronze "Frog" Fountain Kaeru 100 Years Old
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions travels. Japan, a rare hand cast bronze frog -kaeru
Bronze
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H 1.97 in W 2.37 in D 3.15 in
Bronze sculpture of an incens burner representing a frog taking its bath
Located in PARIS, FR
A small bronze sculpture of a frog represented in its bath soaking with a lotus root. It was
Bronze
Sold
H 10 in W 12 in D 8 in
Unusul Japan Antique Stone Frog and Baby Bring Joy to Your Heart Garden and Soul
Located in South Burlington, VT
A delightful opportunity to acquire a rare Japanese hand-carved stone frog and baby frog sculpture
Granite
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H 12.5 in W 6.5 in D 4.5 in
Pair Japanese Bronze Frog Warrior Candlesticks, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A fantastic and fabulous pair of Japanese cast bronze candlesticks in the form of armored frog
Bronze
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H 0.79 in W 1.78 in D 1.97 in
Antique Mini Okimono Bronze Japanese Statue of a Frog Meiji Japan Marked
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
belly. A fine genuinely antique Japanese hand-wrought and hand cast copper frog Okimono sculpture
Bronze
Meiji Era Hand Casted Japanese Bronze Vase of Snake & Hunting Frog
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This late 19th-century Meiji Era (1868-1912) Japanese bronze baluster vase with a flared neck
Bronze
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H 7.49 in Dm 0.04 in
Antique Japanese Bronze Meiji Vases with a Frog Climbing Japan, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Wonderfull and nicely made artifact of high quality. Visible is a frog climbing on the body of the
Bronze
Japanese Meiji Bronze Ikebana Vessel in Leaf-Shape with Frog and Lotus
Located in Astoria, NY
Japanese Meiji period Art Nouveau bronze ikebana vessel or decorative bowl in shape of a leaf, with
Bronze
Japan Antique Bronze "Frog Family" Kaeru 100 Years Old
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions Japan, a hard to find hand cast cute bronze frog family
Bronze
Sold
H 5.32 in W 6.7 in D 8.67 in
Japanese Antique Wood Carving Frog 1860s-1920s/Figurine Mingei Object Wabi-Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese wooden carved frog. This wood carving is from the Meiji Era. (1860s-1920s
Wood
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H 3.75 in W 4.34 in D 5.32 in
Japanese Old Wood Carving Frog with Box 1860s-1900s/Antique Figurine Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is an old Japanese frog wood carving. (With box D210mm x W250mm x H160mm) The era is the Meiji
Wood
Japan Antique Cast Bronze Frog Toad Kaeru 100 Years Old
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions Japan, a hard to find hand cast bronze frog or toad -kaeru
Bronze
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H 1.58 in W 1.38 in D 6.5 in
Japanese Bronze Yatate or writing kit adorned with a small Frog sculpture
Located in PARIS, FR
shape of a ladle. Here it is decorated with a frog. The frog (kaeru) is associated with luck and wealth
Bronze
Burly Old Japanese Stone Frog Brings Joy to Your Heart, Garden and Soul
Located in South Burlington, VT
A delightful opportunity to acquire a rare Japanese hand-carved stone frog sculpture fresh from an
Granite
Burly Old Japan Stone Frog Brings Joy to Your Heart, Garden and Soul
Located in South Burlington, VT
A delightful opportunity to acquire a rare Japanese hand-carved stone frog sculpture fresh from an
Granite
Japanese Parcel Gilt Copper Hibachi, Edo Period, 18th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A sublime Japanese parcel gilt copper hand warmer, hibachi, with chrysanthemum design, Edo Period, 18th century, Japan. The hand warmer, called a hibachi, formed as a squat cylind...
Copper
$3,685
H 11 in W 11 in D 5.5 in
A Thomas Sergent Palissy Ware Majolica Wall Pocket with Snake, French, ca. 1875
By Thomas Sargent
Located in Banner Elk, NC
A Highly Rare Thomas Sergent Palissy Ware Majolica Trompe-l'oeil Wall Pocket, naturalistically molded as an oak tree, with green-glazed leaves and acorns, a fledgling blackbird in ne...
Majolica
$2,817Sale Price / set|35% Off
H 21.66 in W 24.61 in D 14.18 in
Fully Restored Pair of Italian Bedside Tables with Glass Top, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of nightstands, manufactured in Italy during the fifties Set of two nightstands, Italy, 1950s We have carried out a long and complete restoration on these bedside tables a...
Glass, Wood
$1,200
H 1 in W 4 in D 1 in
12 French Art Deco Dachshund Basset Hound Knife Rests, Rosé Glass, France, 1930s
Located in Vienna, AT
A set of 12 utterly charming 1930s Art Deco glass dog sculpture knife rests, featuring a delightful depiction of a dog, possibly a Basset Hound or a Dachshund / Sausage Dog / Wiener ...
Glass
Tiffany Studios New York "Damascene" Favrile Glass Vase
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
This arresting Damascene Favrile Glass Vase bears a swirling pattern of blue and purple iridescence and ochre glass. The vase's pattern is based upon Damascus steel, whereby near eas...
Glass
Arts and crafts hand carved pedestal, England ca 1880
Located in Zaandam, NL
An extraordinary detailed hand carved arts and crafts pedestal from england, ca 1880. This large pedestal ( 120 cm ) originally was foldable, over time it has been fastened on the in...
Oak
Vintage Drafting Table, Early 20th Century, FR-0114
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Vintage Drafting Table, Early 20th Century. Item #: FR-0114 Dimensions: 59"W X 32.875"D X 44”H
Iron
Large Japanese Ceramic Penguin Figurative Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large Ceramic Penguin Figurative Sculpture Japan, 1970's stamped "Made in Japan" on the bottom " great size, color and glaze" " add to your Penguin collection or a nice piece to st...
Ceramic
$5,500 / set
H 43.25 in W 23 in D 12 in
1 Large Mounted Sable Antelope Skull with Large Curved Ringed Horns / Antlers
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent, stunning African sable antelope with large curved ringed horns or antlers mounted on a wrought iron stand. The piece is mounted as a sculpture and conveys the presence...
Iron
$475
H 18 in W 10 in D 1.5 in
Republic Period Rosewood and Pewter Chinese Dragon / Bat Motif Serving Tray
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice Republic period rosewood hand-carved serving tray with pewter dragon and bat appliques, circa 1930s. The tray is in good vintage condition and measures 10"Wx18"Lx1.5"D. ...
Pewter
Antique Louis Kuppenheim Silver Kitten Vanity Compact with Rubies
By Louis Kuppenheim
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Antique Louis Kuppenheim Silver and Rubies Cat Vanity Compact Magnificent antique German minaudière in solid silver adorned with a silver cat engraved in deep relief on the front of ...
Sterling Silver
$2,581
H 8.47 in W 4.73 in D 3.35 in
Baccarat Grasshopper Vase Exposition Universelle Paris 1878, made in France
By Baccarat
Located in London, GB
A rare and beautiful ‘Grasshopper’ vase by Baccarat, made in France and designed for the Exposition Universelle (World’s Fair) in Paris in 1878. The vase is moulded glass and is mo...
Glass
"Plant Exploring the Botanical World" Book
Located in New York, NY
The ultimate gift for gardeners and art-lovers, featuring 300 of the most beautiful and pioneering botanical images ever Following in the footsteps of the international bestseller...
Paper
Zsolnay Pecs Art Nouveau Eosin Metallic Vase
By Zsolnay
Located in NANTES, FR
Zsolnay factory tulip vase. 80s reissue by Miss Eszter Jorok. Numbered 5495. Vase from the 1899 Tulip series. Vase in perfect condition, note a small cooking defect inside one of ...
Ceramic
$3,907
H 78 in W 44 in D 14.75 in
Shapland & Petter, Style of MH Baillie Scott, an Arts & Crafts Oak Hall Cupboard
By Mackay Hugh Baillie Scott, Shapland & Petter
Located in London, GB
Shapland and Petter. An Arts & Crafts oak hall cupboard in the style of M.H. Baillie Scott, of tapering Architectural form. The flaring cornice with an open upper hat cupboard, flank...
Oak
$1,761
H 3.15 in Dm 2.56 in
Émile Gallé Art Nouveau Cameo Vase With Silver Mounting, Nancy, France 1904
By Émile Gallé
Located in Vienna, AT
Bulbous shoulder vase on a flush stand, short neck piece of colourless glass with white powder meltings, overlay in blue-violet and green, meadow flower decoration etched in various ...
Glass
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.