Vintage Meiji Japanese Style Cast Iron Metal Large Lobster Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Meiji Japanese Style Cast Iron Metal Large Lobster Sculpture.
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Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures
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Metal
Meiji Metal Sculptures
Late 19th Century Meiji Bronze Erotic Sculpture of a Nude Sitting Woman, Japan
$6,000
H 16 in W 8 in D 6.5 in
Late 19th Century Meiji Bronze Erotic Sculpture of a Nude Sitting Woman, Japan
By Okazaki Sessei
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 19th century Meiji bronze erotic sculpture of a nude sitting woman in the style of Okazaki Sessei, Japan By: Okazaki Sessei (in the style of) Material: bronze, copper, metal Te...
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Figurative Sculptures
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Metal, Bronze, Copper
Japanese Mixed Metal Okimono of Doves by Seifu, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century
$6,800
H 12.5 in W 20.5 in D 11 in
Japanese Mixed Metal Okimono of Doves by Seifu, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A wonderfully naturalistic large Japanese Meiji period mixed metal okimono (ornamental sculpture) of a pair of oriental turtle doves perched on a gnarled tree trunk, signed Seifu, la...
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
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Bronze, Silver, Copper
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Japanese Meiji Period Mixed Metal Sculpture of a Raptor by Kazan
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H 22.25 in W 11 in D 9 in
Japanese Meiji Period Mixed Metal Sculpture of a Raptor by Kazan
By Kazan
Located in New York, NY
A bronze and mixed metal Okimono of a Kumataka Mountain Hawk-Eagle (Nisaetus nipalensis orientalis). Naturalistically cast as a raptor perched with one leg on an ancient pine tree, t...
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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Metalwork
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Metal, Gold, Silver, Bronze
Exquisite Pair Japanese Meiji Mixed Metal Bronze Oni Figures of Ashinaga Tenagu
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H 12 in W 4.5 in D 3.5 in
Exquisite Pair Japanese Meiji Mixed Metal Bronze Oni Figures of Ashinaga Tenagu
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
Exquisite pair of Japanese Meiji mixed metal bronze Oni figures from Japanese Mythology. Depicting Ashinaga and Tenagu - they formed a partnership to go fishing. The long-legged fig...
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Figurative Sculptures
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Bronze
Meiji Period Bronze of an Oni Holding a Parasol
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
This figural group shows a mendicant Oni with a tattered umbrella and wearing a voluminous shakudo cloak over gilt tiger mask greaves. A smaller Oni wears similar greaves and a gilt ...
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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Figurative Sculptures
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Metal
Bronze Mixed Metal Japanese Meiji Era Four Panel 2 Sided Table Screen Signed
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H 4.75 in W 8.75 in D 0.25 in
Bronze Mixed Metal Japanese Meiji Era Four Panel 2 Sided Table Screen Signed
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
A good Japanese bronze and shakudo miniature table screen, Meiji period, each panel in a gilt bronze frame, one panel depicts figures caught in a rainstorm with lightning, signed low...
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Figurative Sculptures
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Bronze
Meiji Style Japanese Painted and Gilt Metal Cock on Stand
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large and fantastic gilt metal cock with red painted face and crest is perched on a decorated bar and raises it wings excitedly as it looks down on painted koi fish on the base. Th...
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20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
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Metal
Japanese Three Antique Gilt Pipes Kiseru Rare Find From Kyoto
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare find from our Japan. This is a unique offer of a cache of three (3) Japanese smoothly textured kiseru smoking pipes from the early 20th century, Meiji period (circa 1910). The...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
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Metal
Japanese Antique Pair of Wood Rice Measure Vessels
Located in South Burlington, VT
Special find from our last Japanese Acquisition Here's a beautiful and unique way to accent your indoor or outdoor garden space with these treasures from Japan! This special ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
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Metal
Fascinating Japanese Boxwood and Lacquer Okimono – Incense Burner
Located in Christchurch, GB
As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this quite magical Meiji Period (1868-1912) mixed media study of a woodcutter at rest, the fully signed okim...
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
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Metal
A Japanese Lacquer Incense Burner in the Form of an Elephant, Signed
Located in New York, NY
An outstanding and rare example of the finest Japanese lacquer. The standing elephant with gilt caparison and a pierced lid with a lotus flower finial, signature on underside of the ...
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures
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Metal
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Japanese MIxed Metals and Bronze Meiji Period Vase by Nogawa
By Ando Jubei
Located in Sarasota, FL
Japanese mixed metal and bronze Meiji period finely cast and inlaid vase of an eagle in a tree. Marked for Nogawa workshop and signed by maker on the side.
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Antique Late 19th Century Anglo-Japanese Metalwork
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Silver, Bronze
Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)
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Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Bird Cages
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Metal
An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan
$574,500
H 84 in W 56 in D 20 in
An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Ceremony Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan. This extraordinary Meiji-period shibayama cabinet, attributed to the Tokugawa samurai clan, s...
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture
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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer
Japanese bronze okimono toad (sculpture)
Located in PARIS, FR
Okimono bronze sculpture of a large toad in a crouching position, possibly about to jump. The toad and the frog, referred to by the same term in Japanese (kaeru), are associated with...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Japonisme Metalwork
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Bronze
Japanese Four Panel Screen: Early Spring Into Summer
Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese Four Panel Screen: Early Spring Into Summer, Meiji period (1868 -1912) painting of plum in bloom with red camellias on the right and peony and thistle on the left. A clutc...
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens
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Gold Leaf
Bronze Japanese Sculpture of a Prawn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A well crafted solid bronze Japanese sculpture of a Prawn or Jumbo shrimp... A complement to any console of side table - a perfect addition to a collection of sea animals, bronzes ...
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures
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Bronze
Huge Antique Meiji Japanese Bronze Bird of Prey On a Rock Gold Elements Marked
$6,015
H 15.75 in Dm 17.72 in
Huge Antique Meiji Japanese Bronze Bird of Prey On a Rock Gold Elements Marked
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Huge Antique Meiji Japanese Bronze Bird of Prey On a Rock Gold Elements Marked Condition Close to perfect condition, just some ware. 40 x 45CM LengthxWidexHeight (including base) P...
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics
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Metal, Bronze
Small Japanese Articulate Crab Jizai Okimono Meiji Period Signed
By Myochin Hiroyoshi
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small copper crab with articulated legs made by Myochin Hiroyoshi in the late Meiji Period circa 1890-1900s. One of the pair (the other one is listed separately LU945044034102, bu...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
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Copper
Antique Japanese bronze incense burner, in the form of a bird
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Japanese bronze incense burner, in the form of a bird perched on one foot on a tall rocky outcropping, the bird’s head looking back with open mouth and pierced removable wing...
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
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Bronze
Pair Of 19th Century Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Partridges On Hardwood Base
$7,580
H 9.06 in W 13.78 in D 7.88 in
Pair Of 19th Century Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Partridges On Hardwood Base
Located in Dublin, IE
A beautiful pair of 19th century Meiji period Japanese Bronze fan tailed Partridges, on a shaped wooden base. Circa 1900 Japan H: 9 in / 23 cm ; Base: W: 13.77 in / 35 cm ; D: 8.6...
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures
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Bronze
Japanese Meiji Gilt Bronze Figure of Oni Holding a Lotus Flower
Located in Sarasota, FL
Japanese Meiji period finely cast, patinated and partially gilded figure of Oni holding a lotus flower. Very fine and detailed decoration. No signature located. The figure is 17 1/2"...
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Other Metalwork
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Bronze
Japanese Meji Period Mixed Metal Plaque Attb. to Suzuki Chokichi 'Kaka'
$42,600
H 27 in W 21 in D 1 in
Japanese Meji Period Mixed Metal Plaque Attb. to Suzuki Chokichi 'Kaka'
Located in New York, NY
A large, fine quality, and world class Japanese Meiji period mixed metal plaque with Shakudo-inlay, silver-inlay, gold-inlay, copper-inlay, and patina, attributed to the famous Suzuk...
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
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Metal, Gold, Silver, Copper
Japanese mixed metal bronze vase, Meiji period.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A wonderfully decorative Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) patinated bronze and mixed metal vase. Depicting a bird of pray on a perch, an Elephant with a gilded saddle and carrying a...
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Vases
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Silvered Bronze Model of a Goshawk, circa 1890
By Toyohara Kunichika
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A SILVERED-BRONZE MODEL OF A GOSHAWK By Kunichika, Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th century Naturalistically rendered, standing alert with its head lowered, its wings ...
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze, Silver Leaf
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Meiji Metal Sculptures For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of meiji metal sculptures for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, bronze and copper, all meiji metal sculptures available were constructed with great care. Meiji metal sculptures have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Meiji metal sculptures are generally popular furniture pieces, but Art Nouveau style is often sought at 1stDibs.
How Much are Meiji Metal Sculptures?
Meiji metal sculptures can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $4,760, while the lowest priced sells for $495 and the highest can go for as much as $31,115.
A Close Look at Meiji Furniture
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.
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