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’, Japanese, circa 1880.
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’, Japanese, circa 1880.
Bronze
Old Wooden Netsuke 19/20th C Japanese Japan FROG Meiji Period
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and very detailed piece. Unsigned. Japan 19th or 20th century. Weight: 8 grams Provenance: Collected in the 1980's. From the collection of Clemens Merkelbach van Enkhuizen, ...
Metal, Bronze
Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Frog Figure Meiji Period, 19/20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and very detailed piece. Unsigned. Japan 19th or 20th century. Weight: 8 grams Provenance: Collected in the 1980’s. From the collection of Clemens Merkelbach van Enkhuizen...
Wood
JAPAN 1900 Meiji Period Carved Wood Netsuke Of Frog Resting In A Lotus
Located in Miami, FL
Originally carved during the Meiji dynasty (1868-1912) in Japan. Condition: The overall condition of this Frog wood-netsuke is excellent.
Wood
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 - 1920), Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan.
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
Japanese Gold Lacquer Inro with Deer Image, Ojime, Wood Frog Netsuke, Makie Box
Located in Point Richmond, CA
The Inro is comprised of three stacked compartments and features a deer motif with mother of pearl accents, an ojime and a wooden frog netsuke. Inros were used to store items like m...
Wood, Lacquer
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 create in our imaginations a deep blue splash of water.
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 mark on bottom.
Ceramic
Japanese Tiny bronze frog
Located in PARIS, FR
It’s the reason why you would sometimes see frog sculpture at the entrance of houses. Japan – Meiji Era (1868-1912) Length: 4,5 cm - Width : 4.5 cm - Height: 2 cm
Bronze
Japanese Gourd Shaped Bronze Vase with Frog
Located in Chicago, IL
Meiji period. The frog being a symbol of good fortune, return, prosperity, abundance and friendship.
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- sculpture dating to the Meiji period, 19th century.
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-1920s), and is an atmospheric sculpture with a long history.
Stone
19th Century Japanese Carved Frog and Waterlily Wooden Box
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a glorious piece of Japanese carving and treen from circa 1890. This is a lidded wooden box, on a stand, made of what appears to be camphor wood. A hardwood native to J...
Hardwood
Japan Fine Antique Bronze "Frog" Fountain Kaeru 100 Years Old
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a rare hand cast bronze frog -kaeru- sculpture purposely transformed into a fountain head and dating to the Meiji period, 19th century.
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.
Bronze
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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
One vase includes a charming green frog perched among the leaves, adding personality and movement to the composition.
Enamel
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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 fresh from an old Nagoya Japan garden and dating to the late 19th to early 20th cen...
Granite
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 luck and wealth in Japanese culture.
Boxwood
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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 warriors, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan.
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
Size 45mm wide 50mm depth and 20mm high Period 19th century 20th century Meiji Period (1867-1912).
Bronze
Meiji Era Hand Casted Japanese Bronze Vase of Snake & Hunting Frog
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The cylindrical form highlights the dramatic hunting scene of a snake hunting a frog. In Japanese culture, the frog symbolizes good luck and perseverance, while the snake represents...
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 vase. Unmarked.
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 a lotus flower and a sculpted frog sitting on the edge.
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.
Copper, Enamel
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 -kaeru- sculpture dating to the Meiji period, 19th century.
Bronze
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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 era (1860s-1900s).
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- sculpture dating to the Meiji period, 19th century.
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
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 old Nagoya Japan garden and dating to the 19th century. Superbly carved detail. ...
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 old Nagoya Japan garden and dating to the 19th century. Look at the superb carving ...
Granite
Massive Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Vase, Late 19th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A very large Meiji period bronze vase, possibly for temple use, with high relief design and elephant head handles, late 19th century, Japan. Of baluster form and unusual size, yet ...
Bronze
An Extremely Fine 19th C. Miniature Japanese Mixed Metal Bronze Cylinder Vase
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The diminutive & finely proportioned cylinder-shaped body illustrating a naturalistic motif of a silvered lily blossom issuing from a leafy stem, decorated with both Shibuichi &a...
Gold, Silver, Bronze, Copper
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.