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Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Birds Butterflies and Insects
Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Birds Butterflies and Insects

Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Birds Butterflies and Insects

Located in Long Island City, NY

This exceptionally detailed Japanese cloisonné enamel vase dates to the Meiji period, circa 1880 to

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Quail, Insects, Fruit, and Flowers
Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Quail, Insects, Fruit, and Flowers

Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Quail, Insects, Fruit, and Flowers

Located in Long Island City, NY

decoration. Encircling the upper section is a continuous frieze of insects and fruit, rendered with

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Plates Goto School Lotus and Insects
Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Plates Goto School Lotus and Insects

Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Plates Goto School Lotus and Insects

Located in Long Island City, NY

½ inches in diameter, dates to the Meiji period, circa 1880 to 1890, and is attributed to the Goto School

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Enamel

Japanese SHIBAYAMA carving with mushroom, insects and phallus
Japanese SHIBAYAMA carving with mushroom, insects and phallus

Japanese SHIBAYAMA carving with mushroom, insects and phallus

Located in Hudson, NY

Japanese SHIBAYAMA carving with mushroom, insects and phallus ~ Meiji

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Early 20th Century Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Antler

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Butterfly and Insect Plate Charger
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Butterfly and Insect Plate Charger

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Butterfly and Insect Plate Charger

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese late Meiji era decorative enamel over copper plate or charger. The interior of

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Charger with Insects and Fall Foliage Plate Goto
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Charger with Insects and Fall Foliage Plate Goto

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Charger with Insects and Fall Foliage Plate Goto

Located in Long Island City, NY

A large antique Japanese Meiji period, 1868 to 1912, cloisonne enamel metal charger plate depicting

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Japanese Articulate Bronze Grasshopper Jizai Okimono Myochin Linage Signed
Japanese Articulate Bronze Grasshopper Jizai Okimono Myochin Linage Signed

Japanese Articulate Bronze Grasshopper Jizai Okimono Myochin Linage Signed

Located in Atlanta, GA

lineage circa 19th century of Meiji period. The insect features a segmented body under an articulated wing

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Articulate Praying Mantis Jizai Okimono Myochin Linage Signed
Japanese Articulate Praying Mantis Jizai Okimono Myochin Linage Signed

Japanese Articulate Praying Mantis Jizai Okimono Myochin Linage Signed

Located in Atlanta, GA

Myochin lineage circa 19th century of Meiji period. The insect features a segmented body with articulated

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

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Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Plate Insects and Seashells Fans
Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Plate Insects and Seashells Fans

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Plate Insects and Seashells Fans

Located in Long Island City, NY

A highly decorative antique Japanese Meiji Era enamel plate, . The interior of the plate is

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Tableware

Materials

Enamel

Japan bronze praying mantis insect sculpture okimono Meiji
Japan bronze praying mantis insect sculpture okimono Meiji

Japan bronze praying mantis insect sculpture okimono Meiji

Located in PARIS, FR

) is considered an auspicious symbol. Japan – Meiji era (1868-1912) Height: 0.79 in / 2.3 cm – width

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Meiji Period Bronze Vase with a Silvered Insect Japanese, 1880
Meiji Period Bronze Vase with a Silvered Insect Japanese, 1880

Meiji Period Bronze Vase with a Silvered Insect Japanese, 1880

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A Meiji period bronze vase with a silvered insect hovering above three unfurling leaf tendrils

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Antique 1880s Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japanese lacquer kobako or incens box decorated with two insects
Japanese lacquer kobako or incens box decorated with two insects

Japanese lacquer kobako or incens box decorated with two insects

Located in PARIS, FR

Small Kobako circular box in lacquered wood with a cicada and unidentified insect, probably a

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Gold

Antique Japanese Meiji Cherry Tree and Insects Silver Vesta Case
Antique Japanese Meiji Cherry Tree and Insects Silver Vesta Case

Antique Japanese Meiji Cherry Tree and Insects Silver Vesta Case

Located in Portland, England

This very rare antique Meiji Japanese silver vesta case is decorated with a flowering cherry tree

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Early 20th Century Japanese Art Nouveau Boxes and Cases

Materials

Silver

Japanese Lacquer Insect Natsume Saratani Tomizo
Japanese Lacquer Insect Natsume Saratani Tomizo

Japanese Lacquer Insect Natsume Saratani Tomizo

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H 2.84 in W 2.68 in D 2.68 in

Japanese Lacquer Insect Natsume Saratani Tomizo

By Saratani Tomizo

Located in Newark, England

 ??? Picture of insects/crickets, ???  black, medium sized natsume (tea caddy for keeping powdered tea

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Late 20th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

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Materials

Foil

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1936 Marihuana Original Vintage Poster

1936 Marihuana Original Vintage Poster

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Located in Winchester, GB

This stunning poster was created in 1936 to promote Dwain Esper's exploitation film "Marihuana - The Weed With Roots in Hell". The film, which has gone on to become a cult classic, c...

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Pair Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Triple-Gourd 'Taotie' Vases, Qing 19th C.
Pair Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Triple-Gourd 'Taotie' Vases, Qing 19th C.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

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By Émile Gallé

Located in Delft, NL

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Glass

Rare Meissen Marcolini Porcelain Chinoiserie Incense Burner Vase and Cover
Rare Meissen Marcolini Porcelain Chinoiserie Incense Burner Vase and Cover

Rare Meissen Marcolini Porcelain Chinoiserie Incense Burner Vase and Cover

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A rare Meissen Marcolini Porcelain Chinoiserie incense burner vase and cover, made for the Chinese market, circa 1800, blue cross swords and star mark, Pressnummer 58 A Museum Qua...

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Antique Late 18th Century German Chinoiserie Ceramics

Materials

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19th Century Japanese Imari Porcelain Umbrella Stand
19th Century Japanese Imari Porcelain Umbrella Stand

19th Century Japanese Imari Porcelain Umbrella Stand

By Imari Porcelain

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

An ideal decoration for a stylish hallway, this Japanese Imari porcelain umbrella stand dates from the end of the 19th century. Known for its colourful decorative style, Imari porcel...

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Materials

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Chinese Rare Tea Dust Glazed Large Porcelain Ceramic Charger Platter Plate
Chinese Rare Tea Dust Glazed Large Porcelain Ceramic Charger Platter Plate

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Located in Studio City, CA

A very stunning glazed Chinese porcelain plate which features geometric patterns and a yin-yang symbol in low relief. The plate's faintly iridescent green color is apparently due to ...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

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Located in Nuernberg, DE

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Materials

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English Mahogany Decorative Carved Hibiscus Centre Table, Circa 1815
English Mahogany Decorative Carved Hibiscus Centre Table, Circa 1815

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Located in Charleston, SC

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Pair of Cloisonne Triple Crane-Form Censers and Covers
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Pair of Cloisonne Triple Crane-Form Censers and Covers

Located in New York, NY

The cloisonne censer formed by hollow shared body of three cranes standing on long legs.

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Medieval Style Hall Chairs, France, 19th Century
Medieval Style Hall Chairs, France, 19th Century

Medieval Style Hall Chairs, France, 19th Century

$3,367 / set

H 57.09 in W 25.2 in D 23.63 in

Medieval Style Hall Chairs, France, 19th Century

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

Imposing pair of medieval / Gothic style armchairs, in carved oak, with leather seats and backs. Ornate brass trim.

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Antique 19th Century French Medieval Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

A Pair of 19th Century Qing Dynasty Chinese Carved Hardwood Pedestals
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Located in New York, NY

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By Micheal McLaughlin

Located in Hudson, NY

Each year, Robin Rice celebrates a Salon style exhibition to showcase her gallery artists and invite new ones. With Robin’s extensive experience as a gallery curator, all Robin Rice...

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Chinese Export Famille Verte & Blanc de Chine Elephant Joss Stick
Chinese Export Famille Verte & Blanc de Chine Elephant Joss Stick

Chinese Export Famille Verte & Blanc de Chine Elephant Joss Stick

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Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Chinese Export Famille Verte & Blanc de Chine Elephant Joss Stick, of typical form, good size, nicely decorated. Unmarked.

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Mushroom Botanical Scientific Specimen Model Europe,  1950s or older
Mushroom Botanical Scientific Specimen Model Europe,  1950s or older

Mushroom Botanical Scientific Specimen Model Europe, 1950s or older

Located in Nuernberg, DE

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Category

20th Century Czech Folk Art Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood, Paper

Pate-De-Verre Bowl by Argy Rousseau, circa 1900
Pate-De-Verre Bowl by Argy Rousseau, circa 1900

Pate-De-Verre Bowl by Argy Rousseau, circa 1900

By Gabriel Argy-Rousseau

Located in New York, NY

Pate-De-Verre bowl by Argy Rousseau, circa 1900.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Art Glass

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Meiji Insect For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal meiji insect for your home. Each meiji insect for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and bronze. Your living room may not be complete without a meiji insect — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. You’ll likely find more than one meiji insect that is appealing in its simplicity, but Hattori Kintaro, Kinkozan and Saratani Tomizo produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Meiji Insect?

Prices for a meiji insect start at $213 and top out at $122,346 with the average selling for $2,500.