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Japanese Bronze Mirror, Meiji Period 1868-1912
Japanese Bronze Mirror, Meiji Period 1868-1912

Japanese Bronze Mirror, Meiji Period 1868-1912

$180Sale Price|54% Off

H 9.32 in W 4 in D 13.32 in

Japanese Bronze Mirror, Meiji Period 1868-1912

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Japanese bronze mirror. Great surface colors; old string handle wrap, Meiji period 1868-1912.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Table Mirrors

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Meiji Period Steeling Silver Flower Hand Mirror
Vintage Meiji Period Steeling Silver Flower Hand Mirror

Vintage Meiji Period Steeling Silver Flower Hand Mirror

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This exquisite hand mirror is a rare artifact from Japan’s prestigious Meiji Period (1868–1912), showcasing the peerless craftsmanship of the renowned Samurai Shokai workshop in Yoko...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Aesthetic Movement Table Mirrors

Materials

Silver

Japanese Antique Wall Mirror 1860s-1920s / Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Wall Mirror 1860s-1920s / Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Wall Mirror 1860s-1920s / Wabisabi

$2,500

H 43.71 in W 31.5 in D 1.97 in

Japanese Antique Wall Mirror 1860s-1920s / Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

These signs of age are precisely what give this mirror its singular depth and atmosphere. The mirror plate itself remains original to the period.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Plaster, Cedar

Japanese Antique Wall Mirror 1860s-1920s / Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Wall Mirror 1860s-1920s / Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Wall Mirror 1860s-1920s / Wabi Sabi

$1,800

H 44.1 in W 32.29 in D 1.58 in

Japanese Antique Wall Mirror 1860s-1920s / Wabi Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

It is believed to have been crafted between the Meiji and Taisho periods (1860s–1920s). Created during a time of great transition in Japan, this mirror beautifully embodies the natur...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

19th Century Japanese Red And Black Lacquer Table Mirror Gilt Brass Mounts
19th Century Japanese Red And Black Lacquer Table Mirror Gilt Brass Mounts

19th Century Japanese Red And Black Lacquer Table Mirror Gilt Brass Mounts

Located in Stamford, CT

19th century Japanese black and red lacquer table mirror with gilt and etched brass mounts, beveled glass. This mirror has a lovely shape, reminiscent of a Shinto temple. It is cover...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Table Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Japanese Antique Keyaki Solid wood Standing Floor Mirror 1900s-30s
Japanese Antique Keyaki Solid wood Standing Floor Mirror 1900s-30s

Japanese Antique Keyaki Solid wood Standing Floor Mirror 1900s-30s

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

To the Japanese eye, this standing mirror evokes "Yokan," the Western-influenced mansions owned by wealthy families in large cities in Meiji-Taisho era.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Japanese Meiji Dressing Stand with Mirror Black Lacquer
Japanese Meiji Dressing Stand with Mirror Black Lacquer

Japanese Meiji Dressing Stand with Mirror Black Lacquer

$1,643Sale Price|30% Off

H 22.45 in W 11.82 in D 16.54 in

Japanese Meiji Dressing Stand with Mirror Black Lacquer

By Vintage Japanese Monochrome

Located in Valladolid, ES

Elegant and beautiful Dressing Table or it could be suitable for a jewellery box , Meiji Period ( 1868 - 1912 ). Executed with black lacquer, holding a bronze hand mirror ( ekagami)...

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Antique 1880s Dutch Meiji Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Set of 19th Century Meiji Era Ornate Etched Bronze Kagami Hand Mirrors, Japan
Set of 19th Century Meiji Era Ornate Etched Bronze Kagami Hand Mirrors, Japan

Set of 19th Century Meiji Era Ornate Etched Bronze Kagami Hand Mirrors, Japan

Located in North Miami, FL

Set of 19th century Meiji Era ornate etched bronze kagami hand mirrors, Japan By: unknown Material: bronze, copper, tin, metal Technique: cast, molded, patinated, polished, metalwor...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Copper, Tin

Antique Japanese Medicine "Kanban" 'Shop Sign', Late Meiji Period
Antique Japanese Medicine "Kanban" 'Shop Sign', Late Meiji Period

Antique Japanese Medicine "Kanban" 'Shop Sign', Late Meiji Period

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Antique Japanese Medicine "Kanban" (Shop Sign) with mirror, Meiji Period. The Medicine being advertised is a soothing cream used to relieve itchiness.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Antique Zelkova Stand Mirror, 1890s - Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Zelkova Stand Mirror, 1890s - Japandi Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Zelkova Stand Mirror, 1890s - Japandi Wabi-Sabi

$900Sale Price|27% Off

H 38.12 in W 28.59 in D 14.85 in

Japanese Antique Zelkova Stand Mirror, 1890s - Japandi Wabi-Sabi

Located in Chiba, Chiba

A Japanese antique stand mirror crafted from zelkova and dating to the 1890s. The piece features a compact pedestal base fitted with a small drawer, offering both charm and practical...

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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Mirror with Hand-Painted Frame, 1880s-1890s, Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Mirror with Hand-Painted Frame, 1880s-1890s, Japandi Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Mirror with Hand-Painted Frame, 1880s-1890s, Japandi Wabi-Sabi

Located in Chiba, Chiba

A Japanese antique mirror dating from the 1880s, crafted from solid wood and molded plaster ornamentation. The decorative wooden frame bears a character reminiscent of 19th-century F...

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Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Wood, Plaster

19th Century Oriental Bronze Japanese Kagami Handled Mirror
19th Century Oriental Bronze Japanese Kagami Handled Mirror

19th Century Oriental Bronze Japanese Kagami Handled Mirror

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Antique traditional Oriental bronze Japanese Kagami handled Mirror. An exceptional and stunning Japanese bronze handled mirror called Kagami. Large and heavy bronze handle mirror ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Tebako in Nashiji lacquer adorned with golden Persimon flowers
Japanese Tebako in Nashiji lacquer adorned with golden Persimon flowers

Japanese Tebako in Nashiji lacquer adorned with golden Persimon flowers

Located in PARIS, FR

Tebako literally means "portable box", it is a toilet box containing the objects necessary for washing and make-up, especially blush and mirror boxes. Japan, Meiji period (1868-191...

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Gold

Japanese Lacquered Tebako 'Box'
Japanese Lacquered Tebako 'Box'

Japanese Lacquered Tebako 'Box'

$8,263

H 6.11 in W 5.16 in D 5.99 in

Japanese Lacquered Tebako 'Box'

Located in PARIS, FR

Tebako literally means "portable box", it is a toilet box containing the objects necessary for washing and make-up, especially blush and mirror boxes. Japan, Meiji period (1868-1...

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Antique 1860s Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

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Japanese Bamboo and Lacquer Hall Stand, 19th Century Meiji Period, Large Scale
Japanese Bamboo and Lacquer Hall Stand, 19th Century Meiji Period, Large Scale

Japanese Bamboo and Lacquer Hall Stand, 19th Century Meiji Period, Large Scale

Located in London, GB

An impressive example of authentic Japanese bamboo furniture from the Meiji period. A Fine large hall stand with coat and hat hooks, central mirror, key shelf, lacquer panels and rar...

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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Bamboo, Mirror, Lacquer

Japanese Antique Wall Mirror Meiji Period 1860s-1900s / Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Wall Mirror Meiji Period 1860s-1900s / Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Wall Mirror Meiji Period 1860s-1900s / Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is a very old mirror made in Japan. It is estimated to have been made in the Meiji period (1860s-1900s), and the decoration is impressive, reflecting the strong influence of Wes...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Plaster, Cedar

Japanese Antique Wall Mirror 1860s-1920s / Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Wall Mirror 1860s-1920s / Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Wall Mirror 1860s-1920s / Wabisabi

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H 43.9 in W 31.89 in D 1.58 in

Japanese Antique Wall Mirror 1860s-1920s / Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

Though originally created as a utilitarian object, it now possesses the strong presence of an art piece, transcending its original purpose through the passage of time. The mirror is...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Plaster

Japanese Antique Wall Mirror 1860s-1920s/Wabisabi Art Picture Frame
Japanese Antique Wall Mirror 1860s-1920s/Wabisabi Art Picture Frame

Japanese Antique Wall Mirror 1860s-1920s/Wabisabi Art Picture Frame

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

It is an old Japanese mirror. It is an item from the Meiji era (1860s-1920s).

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood

Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Mirror
Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Mirror

Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Mirror

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H 13.32 in Dm 9.5 in

Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Mirror

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

A Japanese bronze mirror of courting cranes with good rafia handle cover, Meiji period, 1868-1912.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Meiji Period Japanese Figured Elm Dressing Mirror
Meiji Period Japanese Figured Elm Dressing Mirror

Meiji Period Japanese Figured Elm Dressing Mirror

Located in Kingston, NY

Meiji-period Japanese figured burl elm dressing mirror, having beveled mirror, fitted with four jewelry drawers.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Elm

Japanese bronze of a rooster with a great work of gold and chocolate patina
Japanese bronze of a rooster with a great work of gold and chocolate patina

Japanese bronze of a rooster with a great work of gold and chocolate patina

Located in PARIS, FR

“Records of Ancient Matters”), a collection of myths about the origins of Japan, the rooster manages to lure the solar deity Amaterasu out of her cave by using his song and a magic m...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Antique Wall Mirror / Meiji Period 1908s Wabi-sabi
Japanese Antique Wall Mirror / Meiji Period 1908s Wabi-sabi

Japanese Antique Wall Mirror / Meiji Period 1908s Wabi-sabi

Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

This is an old Japanese-made black mirror. The back is inscribed with the date "Meiji 41," indicating it was made around 1908, dating back to the Meiji period.

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Wall Mirrors

Materials

Cedar, Mirror, Plaster

Imported antique mirrors remade in Japan / Meiji period / 1868-1912
Imported antique mirrors remade in Japan / Meiji period / 1868-1912

Imported antique mirrors remade in Japan / Meiji period / 1868-1912

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This rare mirror is a large full-length mirror imported to Japan during the Meiji period, which was later reworked and refurbished.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Japanese Antique "Urushi" Mirror, Meiji Era'1868-1912'Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique "Urushi" Mirror, Meiji Era'1868-1912'Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique "Urushi" Mirror, Meiji Era'1868-1912'Wabi Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This is a mirror crafted during the Meiji era (1868–1912).

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Wall Mirrors

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Large Mirror / Meiji Period 1868-1912s Wabi-sabi Japandi
Japanese Antique Large Mirror / Meiji Period 1868-1912s Wabi-sabi Japandi

Japanese Antique Large Mirror / Meiji Period 1868-1912s Wabi-sabi Japandi

Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

This is an old Japanese black mirror. It was from the Meiji period, and it was probably used in a Western-style building.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood, Cedar, Paper

Rare Japanese Meiji Dressing or Full Length Floor Mirrors (H 67 1/2 x W 26)
Rare Japanese Meiji Dressing or Full Length Floor Mirrors (H 67 1/2 x W 26)

Rare Japanese Meiji Dressing or Full Length Floor Mirrors (H 67 1/2 x W 26)

Located in Austin, TX

A rare and beautiful pair of Meiji era dressing or full length floor mirrors with lacquered frames from the Empire of Japan, circa 1900 - each mirror featuring a moulded surround wit...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer

Japanese Antique Wall Mirror 1860s-1920s / Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Wall Mirror 1860s-1920s / Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Wall Mirror 1860s-1920s / Wabi Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a very old wall mirror made in Japan. This mirror is from the Meiji period (1860s-1920s).

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Plaster, Cedar

Japanese Antique Wall Mirror 1860s-1920s / Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Wall Mirror 1860s-1920s / Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Wall Mirror 1860s-1920s / Wabisabi

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H 20.67 in W 16.74 in D 1.97 in

Japanese Antique Wall Mirror 1860s-1920s / Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a very old wall mirror made in Japan. It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1920s).

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Plaster, Cedar

Japanese Antique Wall Mirror 1860s-1920s / Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Wall Mirror 1860s-1920s / Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Wall Mirror 1860s-1920s / Wabi Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a very old wall mirror made in Japan. This mirror is from the Meiji period (1860s-1920s).

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Plaster, Cedar

Japanese Antique Small Mirror 1860s-1900s / Wabi Sabi Object Wall Decoration
Japanese Antique Small Mirror 1860s-1900s / Wabi Sabi Object Wall Decoration

Japanese Antique Small Mirror 1860s-1900s / Wabi Sabi Object Wall Decoration

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a very old Japanese small mirror. It comes with a box. This mirror is from the Meiji era (1860s-1900s).

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Plaster, Wood

Mid-19th Century Meiji Period Bronze Hand Mirror
Mid-19th Century Meiji Period Bronze Hand Mirror

Mid-19th Century Meiji Period Bronze Hand Mirror

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H 0.13 in W 5.88 in D 9.75 in

Mid-19th Century Meiji Period Bronze Hand Mirror

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Mid-19th century Meiji period bronze hand mirror. Floral decoration with artist inscription & signature amongst the water lillies.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Large 19th Century Japanese Mulberry Mirror Vanity
Large 19th Century Japanese Mulberry Mirror Vanity

Large 19th Century Japanese Mulberry Mirror Vanity

Located in San Francisco, CA

Kyodai (Japanese Mirror Chest) of the Meiji period. The chest houses 5 small drawers with original hardware and tilting mirror, artfully constructed of fine mulberry wood.

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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Mirror Depicting Birds, Plum Blossoms, and Peonies 1860s-1900s
Japanese Antique Mirror Depicting Birds, Plum Blossoms, and Peonies 1860s-1900s

Japanese Antique Mirror Depicting Birds, Plum Blossoms, and Peonies 1860s-1900s

By Axel Vervoordt

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an old Japanese mirror crafted during the Meiji period (1860s–1900s).

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Art

Materials

Enamel

Japan Antique Golden  Bronze Mirror Dokyo , 19th Century
Japan Antique Golden  Bronze Mirror Dokyo , 19th Century

Japan Antique Golden Bronze Mirror Dokyo , 19th Century

Located in South Burlington, VT

Here's a wonderful large size antique Japanese hand mirror -Kagkimi or Dokyo- hand cast and executed in gilt bronze and with its original bamboo wrapped handle still in tact. The ...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Japan Lovely Antique Hand Mirror in Gilt Bronze with Auspicious Cranes
Japan Lovely Antique Hand Mirror in Gilt Bronze with Auspicious Cranes

Japan Lovely Antique Hand Mirror in Gilt Bronze with Auspicious Cranes

Located in South Burlington, VT

Notice the superb casting of the cranes tsuro and turtle kame together with pine, bamboo, and palm create “shou chiku bai” healthy long life and joyful celebration, original bamboo w...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Bronze

Large Vintage Mirror Black Brass Asian Style Hart Associates Lamp
Large Vintage Mirror Black Brass Asian Style Hart Associates Lamp

Large Vintage Mirror Black Brass Asian Style Hart Associates Lamp

By Hart Associates 1

Located in Wilton, CT

Large hand-turned mirror black lamp with heavy brass hardware by Hart Associates, circa 1960s. Measures: 34" high overall, 21" to socket, 11" diameter. Excellent condi...

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Vintage 1960s American Meiji Table Lamps

Materials

Stoneware

Meiji, Bronze, Figural Elephant Wall Mirror
Meiji, Bronze, Figural Elephant Wall Mirror

Meiji, Bronze, Figural Elephant Wall Mirror

Located in New York, NY

Rare and unusual wall mirror in the form of an elephant with mirror inset in mouth and ivory tusks.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Art

Materials

Bronze

Meiji Three Panel Silk & Hardwood Floor Screen, Circa 1910
Meiji Three Panel Silk & Hardwood Floor Screen, Circa 1910

Meiji Three Panel Silk & Hardwood Floor Screen, Circa 1910

Located in Lake Forest, IL

Meiji Three Panel Embroidered and Painted Silk, Hardwood and Mirror Floor Screen, Circa 1910.

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20th Century Japanese Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Hardwood, Silk, Mirror

Japanese Bamboo Mirror with Gilt and Lacquer Decoration, circa 1900
Japanese Bamboo Mirror with Gilt and Lacquer Decoration, circa 1900

Japanese Bamboo Mirror with Gilt and Lacquer Decoration, circa 1900

Located in London, GB

Japanese Meiji period bamboo frame mirror, circa 1900. The interlocking bamboo frame formed of three rods of bamboo per side, with gilt and lacquer decoration of trailing maple leave...

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20th Century Japanese Wall Mirrors

Antique Set of Three Japanese Bronze Hand Mirrors
Antique Set of Three Japanese Bronze Hand Mirrors

Antique Set of Three Japanese Bronze Hand Mirrors

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H 13.38 in W 9.38 in D 0.13 in

Antique Set of Three Japanese Bronze Hand Mirrors

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Antique set of three Japanese Meiji period bronze with tree, clouds, crane and Japanese characters.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Scholar's Objects

Materials

Bronze

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Located in High Point, NC

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Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an antique primitive-style stool from Japan. Its quiet presence carries both the strength of a sculptural object and a simple, rustic beauty. The clean form, free from unnece...

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Located in Vienna, AT

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$1,000

H 6.5 in W 37.41 in D 15.36 in

Wooden Low Table, Japanese Antique, Wabi-Sabi, Mingei

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

This low table was loved by craftsmen as a "workbench" during the Meiji period. The wood grain, which has deepened with age, is reminiscent of the warm lifestyle of that time. A cu...

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Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
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$10,034 / item

H 31.5 in W 106.3 in D 39.38 in

Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa

Located in Jesteburg, DE

Introducing the home collection.  An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium....

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This is an old, large sideboard made in Japan. The furniture was made during the Meiji period (1860s-1900s) and has a deep black paint throughout, giving it a stately appearance. The...

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$850

H 10.83 in W 35.63 in D 14.57 in

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Located in Katori-Shi, 12

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Japanese Antique Small Door Wall Decoration 1860s-1900s / Abstract Art Wabi Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an old small window frame made in Japan. It was originally used as a traditional Japanese mud wall fixture. It dates back to the Meiji period (1860s-1900s) and has been in us...

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Mid-Century Modern American of Martinsville Walnut Wall Mirror, a Pair

Mid-Century Modern American of Martinsville Walnut Wall Mirror, a Pair

By American of Martinsville

Located in Plainview, NY

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Japanese Antique Large Tansu / Cabinet Sideboard / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi

Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

Overview This exceptional 19th-century Japanese Mizuya Tansu (traditional kitchen cabinet) is a striking example of Meiji-era craftsmanship, blending functional storage with a bold, ...

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By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.

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Brass Scape Wall Light by Stem Design

$1,735 / item

H 4.73 in W 6.3 in D 3.55 in

Brass Scape Wall Light by Stem Design

Located in Geneve, CH

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Meiji Mirror For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal meiji mirror for your home. Frequently made of metal, wood and bronze, every meiji mirror was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a meiji mirror, we have 72 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect meiji mirror — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right meiji mirror, those designed in Victorian styles are of considerable interest. Makuzu Kozan, Hart Associates and Inaba Cloisonne Co. each produced at least one beautiful meiji mirror that is worth considering.

How Much is a Meiji Mirror?

Prices for a meiji mirror start at $50 and top out at $188,504 with the average selling for $2,700.

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.

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