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Framed Japanese Embroidery Textile Panel Meiji Period
Framed Japanese Embroidery Textile Panel Meiji Period

Framed Japanese Embroidery Textile Panel Meiji Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Japanese textile panel with embroidered picture work circa late Meiji period (1900s) presented in

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Textiles

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Silk, Wood

Framed Japanese Embroidery Fukusa Panel Meiji Period
Framed Japanese Embroidery Fukusa Panel Meiji Period

Framed Japanese Embroidery Fukusa Panel Meiji Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Japanese Fukusa Panel displayed in a wood frame circa late 19th century Meiji Period. Fukusa is a

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Textiles

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Silk, Wood

Japanese Embroidery Tapestry Wall Hanging Unframed Meiji Period
Japanese Embroidery Tapestry Wall Hanging Unframed Meiji Period

Japanese Embroidery Tapestry Wall Hanging Unframed Meiji Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

A large Japanese embroidery tapestry circa 1900s end of Meiji period. The lovely panel is of a fine

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Textiles

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Linen, Silk

Lovely Meiji Period Scroll Paintings Japan Artist Landscape Painted
Lovely Meiji Period Scroll Paintings Japan Artist Landscape Painted

Lovely Meiji Period Scroll Paintings Japan Artist Landscape Painted

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Hanging scroll calligraphy "mountains" silk color Zaimei (Baiyun Sang-jin) both box Size Axis

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Silk

Japanese Meiji Period Four-Panel Landscape Screen
Japanese Meiji Period Four-Panel Landscape Screen

Japanese Meiji Period Four-Panel Landscape Screen

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Dramatic Japanese late Meiji early Showa period landscape screen titled Mountain Residence. Ink and

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20th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Brass

Japanese Meiji Hanging Scroll of Ayu Fish, c. 1850
Japanese Meiji Hanging Scroll of Ayu Fish, c. 1850

Japanese Meiji Hanging Scroll of Ayu Fish, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

Although Western painting was initially embraced during Japan’s Meiji period (1868–1912), artists

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Paper, Silk

Oibun Kunii Nihonga Scene Meiji/Taisho Period Scroll Japan Artist
Oibun Kunii Nihonga Scene Meiji/Taisho Period Scroll Japan Artist

Oibun Kunii Nihonga Scene Meiji/Taisho Period Scroll Japan Artist

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Ansei degree Gosho construction. In addition, in the Meiji period, Nyounsha was established together

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Silk

Japanese Meiji Period Six-Panel Screen Samurai Armour
Japanese Meiji Period Six-Panel Screen Samurai Armour

Japanese Meiji Period Six-Panel Screen Samurai Armour

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Fascinating Japanese Meiji period six-panel screen depicting a samurai dressing into traditional

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20th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Brass

Japanese Six-Panel Meiji Screen Kinkakuji in Winter
Japanese Six-Panel Meiji Screen Kinkakuji in Winter

Japanese Six-Panel Meiji Screen Kinkakuji in Winter

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Majestic Japanese Meiji period six-panel screen of Kinkakuji in Kyoto, Japan. This 14th century

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Silk, Wood, Paper

Japanese Screen, Peacock and Peahen, Meiji Era, circa 1900
Japanese Screen, Peacock and Peahen, Meiji Era, circa 1900

Japanese Screen, Peacock and Peahen, Meiji Era, circa 1900

Located in Kyoto, JP

- Seichiku Jushi A two-fold Japanese silk screen from the late Meiji period depicting a peacock with its

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Silk, Wood

Japanese Meiji Period Painting Scroll Nightingale on Branch Japan
Japanese Meiji Period Painting Scroll Nightingale on Branch Japan

Japanese Meiji Period Painting Scroll Nightingale on Branch Japan

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Japanse school Nachtegaal op tak met kersenbloesem Rolschildering / scroll op zijde, houten rollers. A/B 127 x 34.7 / 190 x 45.7 127 x 34.7 / 190 x 45.7  

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Silk

Japanese Two-Panel Kano School Meiji Period Screen
Japanese Two-Panel Kano School Meiji Period Screen

Japanese Two-Panel Kano School Meiji Period Screen

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Exquisite Japanese two-panel Meiji period painting made in the Kano school style. Features a lively

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Brass, Gold Leaf

Lovely Meiji Period Scroll Paintings Japan Artist Waterfall Landscape Painted
Lovely Meiji Period Scroll Paintings Japan Artist Waterfall Landscape Painted

Lovely Meiji Period Scroll Paintings Japan Artist Waterfall Landscape Painted

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Size Axis ... vertical 198cm horizontal 38.5cm picture ... vertical 130.5cm horizontal 27cm.  

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Silk

Japanese Six Panel Meiji Screen Chrysanthemums and Waterfall
Japanese Six Panel Meiji Screen Chrysanthemums and Waterfall

Japanese Six Panel Meiji Screen Chrysanthemums and Waterfall

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Impressive Japanese six panel Meiji period screen featuring chrysanthemums with a waterfall

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Brass, Gold Leaf

Japanese Meiji Two-Panel Screen Tiger and Bamboo
Japanese Meiji Two-Panel Screen Tiger and Bamboo

Japanese Meiji Two-Panel Screen Tiger and Bamboo

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Impressive Japanese two-panel Meiji period screen depicting a prowling tiger in a bamboo grove

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Fabric, Silk, Wood, Paper

Antique Japanese 6 Panel Folding Screen, Meiji Period
Antique Japanese 6 Panel Folding Screen, Meiji Period

Antique Japanese 6 Panel Folding Screen, Meiji Period

Located in San Francisco, CA

Japanese 6 panel folding screen, Meiji period circa 1900. Gold leaf on mulberry paper with

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Gold Leaf

Japanese Six Panel Meiji Period Seasonal Landscape Screen
Japanese Six Panel Meiji Period Seasonal Landscape Screen

Japanese Six Panel Meiji Period Seasonal Landscape Screen

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Meiji period watercolor painting with intricate mountain, river, and village details. Made in the late

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Brass

Japanese Bunraku Samurai Puppet, Meiji Period
Japanese Bunraku Samurai Puppet, Meiji Period

Japanese Bunraku Samurai Puppet, Meiji Period

Located in Austin, TX

Created for Bunraku theatre, this Bunraku, known in Japan as a Ningyo Jorurui, depicts a samurai warrior. He is dressed in full kamishimo, with a kataginu and hakama of rich brocade ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Metallic Thread

Japanese Meiji Six Panel Screen Chinese Sage on Donkey
Japanese Meiji Six Panel Screen Chinese Sage on Donkey

Japanese Meiji Six Panel Screen Chinese Sage on Donkey

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Large 19th century late Meiji period Japanese six-panel painted screen. Depicting a scholar and

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Silk, Wood, Paper

Japanese Meiji Period Painting Scroll Landscape Nihonga Japan Artist Signed
Japanese Meiji Period Painting Scroll Landscape Nihonga Japan Artist Signed

Japanese Meiji Period Painting Scroll Landscape Nihonga Japan Artist Signed

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Japanse school Esdoorntak voor waterval Rolschildering / scroll op zijde, benen rollers. B 106 x 42.8 / 167 x 56.1 cm 106 x 42.8 / 167 x 56.1 cm

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Silk

Weathered Japanese Meiji Four Panel Screen Tale of Genji
Weathered Japanese Meiji Four Panel Screen Tale of Genji

Weathered Japanese Meiji Four Panel Screen Tale of Genji

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Beautifully aged and weathered late 19th century Japanese Meiji period four-panel byobu screen

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Silk, Wood, Paper

Japanese Meiji Period Painting Scroll Racoon Tanuki Nihonga Japan Artist Signed
Japanese Meiji Period Painting Scroll Racoon Tanuki Nihonga Japan Artist Signed

Japanese Meiji Period Painting Scroll Racoon Tanuki Nihonga Japan Artist Signed

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Japanse school Tanuki Rolschildering / scroll op zijde, benen rollers. B 121.7 x 41.5 / 189 x 53.8 cm 121.7 x 41.5 / 189 x 53.8 cm

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Silk

Japanese Meiji Period Painting Scroll Racoon Tanuki Nihonga Japan Artist Signed
Japanese Meiji Period Painting Scroll Racoon Tanuki Nihonga Japan Artist Signed

Japanese Meiji Period Painting Scroll Racoon Tanuki Nihonga Japan Artist Signed

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Japanse school Tanuki uit de pot Rolschildering / scroll op zijde, benen rollers. B 108 x 31.1 / 191.5 x 43.8 cm 108 x 31.1 / 191.5 x 43.8 cm

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Silk

Nihonga Landcape Scene Meiji Period Scroll Japan 19c Artist Eicho Kano
Nihonga Landcape Scene Meiji Period Scroll Japan 19c Artist Eicho Kano

Nihonga Landcape Scene Meiji Period Scroll Japan 19c Artist Eicho Kano

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

As you can see, the Okayama Domain Eicho Kano brush Toya Sansui map / with a box. This work depicts a powerful landscape map by Eicho Kano , one of the representative painters of t...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Silk

Lovely Nihonga Scene Meiji/Taisho Period Scroll Japan Artist Suzuki Kason
Lovely Nihonga Scene Meiji/Taisho Period Scroll Japan Artist Suzuki Kason

Lovely Nihonga Scene Meiji/Taisho Period Scroll Japan Artist Suzuki Kason

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Also known as Suzuki Kason (????) primary name: Suzuki Kason Details individual; painter/draughtsman; Japanese; Male Life dates 1860-1919 Biography Painter. Suzu...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Silk

Japanese Meiji Four Panel Screen Flowering Grasses of Autumn
Japanese Meiji Four Panel Screen Flowering Grasses of Autumn

Japanese Meiji Four Panel Screen Flowering Grasses of Autumn

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Remarkable late 19th century Meiji period Japanese four panel byobu screen featuring the flowering

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Silver Leaf

Japanese Meiji Two Panel Screen Song Birds in Sakura
Japanese Meiji Two Panel Screen Song Birds in Sakura

Japanese Meiji Two Panel Screen Song Birds in Sakura

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Exceptional Japanese Meiji period two-panel screen, circa 1900. Featuring songbirds amid sakura

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20th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Brass

Japanese Meiji Screen Chinese Pagoda with Women and Children
Japanese Meiji Screen Chinese Pagoda with Women and Children

Japanese Meiji Screen Chinese Pagoda with Women and Children

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Fantastic Japanese Meiji period five panel screen depicting a Chinese pagoda scene with women and

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Brass

Japanese Meiji Four Panel Screen Chrysanthemums Along a Fence
Japanese Meiji Four Panel Screen Chrysanthemums Along a Fence

Japanese Meiji Four Panel Screen Chrysanthemums Along a Fence

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Extraordinary Japanese late Meiji period four panel screen depicting colorful chrysanthemums

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Brass, Silver Leaf

Lovely Nihonga Scene Meiji/Edo Period Scroll Japan Artist Figures in Landscape
Lovely Nihonga Scene Meiji/Edo Period Scroll Japan Artist Figures in Landscape

Lovely Nihonga Scene Meiji/Edo Period Scroll Japan Artist Figures in Landscape

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

portrait of landscape, and it is a very tasty work. ¦ Silk book/handwriting. ¦ State There is

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Silk

Japanese Meiji Eight-Panel Tale of Genji Screen
Japanese Meiji Eight-Panel Tale of Genji Screen

Japanese Meiji Eight-Panel Tale of Genji Screen

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Stunning Japanese late Meiji, early Taisho period eight-panel screen. Chapter 24 Kocho butterflies

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Brass, Gold Leaf

Japanese Six-Panel Meiji Screen of Flora and Fauna
Japanese Six-Panel Meiji Screen of Flora and Fauna

Japanese Six-Panel Meiji Screen of Flora and Fauna

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Extraordinary Japanese six-panel Meiji period screen depicting individual scenes of flora and fauna

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Brass

Japanese Meiji Two-Panel Screen Chinese Country Winter Landscape
Japanese Meiji Two-Panel Screen Chinese Country Winter Landscape

Japanese Meiji Two-Panel Screen Chinese Country Winter Landscape

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Late 19th / early 20th century Japanese Meiji period two-panel folding byobu screen featuring a

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Brass

Farming Rice Fields Scene Meiji Period Scroll Japan 19c Artist Suzuki Shonen
Farming Rice Fields Scene Meiji Period Scroll Japan 19c Artist Suzuki Shonen

Farming Rice Fields Scene Meiji Period Scroll Japan 19c Artist Suzuki Shonen

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

from Meiji Japan painter. His real name is Ken and his childhood name is Hyakutaro. The first issue is

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Silk

Meiji Period Japanese Screen Pair, One Hundred Birds by Hasegawa Gyokujun
Meiji Period Japanese Screen Pair, One Hundred Birds by Hasegawa Gyokujun

Meiji Period Japanese Screen Pair, One Hundred Birds by Hasegawa Gyokujun

Located in Kyoto, JP

One hundred birds Hasegawa Gyokujun (1863-1921) Meiji period, circa 1900. Ink, color and

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Silk, Wood

Pair of Japanese Meiji Six Panel Screens of Seasonal Landscapes
Pair of Japanese Meiji Six Panel Screens of Seasonal Landscapes

Pair of Japanese Meiji Six Panel Screens of Seasonal Landscapes

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Fascinating pair of large Japanese Meiji period six-panel screens of seasonal landscapes with

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Brass, Gold Leaf

Pair of Egrets Bird Scene Meiji Period Scroll Japan 19c Artist Kinryo Ishi
Pair of Egrets Bird Scene Meiji Period Scroll Japan 19c Artist Kinryo Ishi

Pair of Egrets Bird Scene Meiji Period Scroll Japan 19c Artist Kinryo Ishi

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

As you can see, it is a work drawn by Kinryo Ishii. In addition to the simple yet calm background, the willow hanging from the top and the flying egret shine well. Nanga styl...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Silk

Large Japanese Embroidery Tapestry Meiji Period
Large Japanese Embroidery Tapestry Meiji Period

Large Japanese Embroidery Tapestry Meiji Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

landscape by Matsunaga & Co, see page 156 of Thread of silk and gold, ornamental textile from Meiji Japan by

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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Textiles

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Brocade, Silk

Pair of Meiji Period Kutani Vases, Now as Lamps
Pair of Meiji Period Kutani Vases, Now as Lamps

Pair of Meiji Period Kutani Vases, Now as Lamps

Located in Lambertville, NJ

A pair of Meiji period Kutani vases Japan, circa 1890 with stylized handles, with finely painted

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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Table Lamps

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Silk, Porcelain

Framed Japanese Textile Art Meiji Period
Framed Japanese Textile Art Meiji Period

Framed Japanese Textile Art Meiji Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Japanese decorated silk panel that was framed and made into a fireplace screen. Great care of

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Antique 1890s Japanese Japonisme Textiles

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Silk, Wood

Japanese Antique Fukusa Textile Art Meiji Period
Japanese Antique Fukusa Textile Art Meiji Period

Japanese Antique Fukusa Textile Art Meiji Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Japanese silk Fukusa panel circa late 19th-early 20th century of Meiji period. The front was

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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Textiles

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Silk

Framed Japanese Embroidery Fukusa Penal Meiji Period
Framed Japanese Embroidery Fukusa Penal Meiji Period

Framed Japanese Embroidery Fukusa Penal Meiji Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

Meiji Period. Fukusa is a traditional Japanese textile art used as a wrap for presenting gifts at

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Textiles

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Silk, Wood

Framed Japanese Fukusa Textile Art Meiji Period
Framed Japanese Fukusa Textile Art Meiji Period

Framed Japanese Fukusa Textile Art Meiji Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Japanese Fukusa textile panel circa late 19th-early 20th century of Meiji Period. On the woven

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Textiles

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Silk, Giltwood

Japanese Meiji Period Carved and Gilt Lacquer Writing Box or Lap Desk
Japanese Meiji Period Carved and Gilt Lacquer Writing Box or Lap Desk

Japanese Meiji Period Carved and Gilt Lacquer Writing Box or Lap Desk

Located in Milford, NH

An excellent quality Japanese Meiji period carved wooden writing box or lap desk with

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

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Silk, Wood, Lacquer

Large Framed Japanese Embroidery Textile Panel Meiji Period
Large Framed Japanese Embroidery Textile Panel Meiji Period

Large Framed Japanese Embroidery Textile Panel Meiji Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

A large and impressive Japanese embroidery tapestry from late Meiji Period. This splendid silk

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Japonisme Textiles

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Silk

Large Embroidered Eagle Tapestry Meiji Period, Japan S. XIX
Large Embroidered Eagle Tapestry Meiji Period, Japan S. XIX

Large Embroidered Eagle Tapestry Meiji Period, Japan S. XIX

Located in Benalmadena, ES

Precious tapestry of Japanese embroidery from the Meiji Period, showing an eagle perched on a

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Antique 19th Century Textiles

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Cotton, Silk

Framed Japanese Antique Phoenix Dragon Embroidery Tapestry Meiji Period
Framed Japanese Antique Phoenix Dragon Embroidery Tapestry Meiji Period

Framed Japanese Antique Phoenix Dragon Embroidery Tapestry Meiji Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

phoenix, see "Threads of silk and gold ornamental textile from Meiji Japan Ashmolean", page 95. A tapestry

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Antique 1890s Japanese Japonisme Textiles

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Silk, Giltwood

Unusual Japanese Silk Sectional Kimono with Distinct Stencil Designs
Unusual Japanese Silk Sectional Kimono with Distinct Stencil Designs

Unusual Japanese Silk Sectional Kimono with Distinct Stencil Designs

Located in Atlanta, GA

This interesting Japanese kimono is dated to late Meiji to Tasho period (end of 19th to early 20th

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Textiles

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Silk

Pair of Antique Japanese Paintings on Silk
Pair of Antique Japanese Paintings on Silk

Pair of Antique Japanese Paintings on Silk

Located in Lambertville, NJ

A pair of recently framed Japanese Meiji Period paintings on silk of quails. Artist signed on each

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Paintings

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Silk, Walnut

Japanese 19th Century Meiji Six Panel Screen Peasant Landscape
Japanese 19th Century Meiji Six Panel Screen Peasant Landscape

Japanese 19th Century Meiji Six Panel Screen Peasant Landscape

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Large 19th century Japanese late Edo/early Meiji period six panel screen depicting peasants engaged

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

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Brass

Collection of Six Framed Japanese Oshi-E Textile Art Meiji Period
Collection of Six Framed Japanese Oshi-E Textile Art Meiji Period

Collection of Six Framed Japanese Oshi-E Textile Art Meiji Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

examples survived to this day. Reference: Threads of Silk and Gold: Ornamental Textile from Meiji Japan

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Antique 1890s Japanese Japonisme Textiles

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Silk, Giltwood

Japanese Spring Peacocks Painting on Silk
Japanese Spring Peacocks Painting on Silk

Japanese Spring Peacocks Painting on Silk

Located in Rio Vista, CA

. Painted on a silk panel with a border and set in an ebonized wood frame behind glass. Artist signature and

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20th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Glass, Wood, Paper, Silk

Four Fine Quality Japanese Silkwork Panels, Meiji Period 1860-1912
Four Fine Quality Japanese Silkwork Panels, Meiji Period 1860-1912

Four Fine Quality Japanese Silkwork Panels, Meiji Period 1860-1912

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A fine quality set of four silkwork embroidered panels, each having a gold color ground and doves in flight or feeding. Measures: 146cm / 57 in. High x 76 cm / 30 in. wide x 3cm / 1 ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Tapestries

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Silk

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Meiji Silk For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic meiji silk available at 1stDibs. Each meiji silk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, silk and wood. There are many kinds of the meiji silk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right meiji silk, those designed in styles are of considerable interest. Japanese School, Kano Ansen Takanobu and Kunii Oyo each produced at least one beautiful meiji silk that is worth considering.

How Much is a Meiji Silk?

Prices for a meiji silk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $248 and can go as high as $104,343, while the average can fetch as much as $2,800.

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.

Finding the Right Asian Art And Furniture for You

From Japanese handmade earthenware pottery, originating circa 14,500 B.C. and adorned with elaborate corded patterns known as jōmon, to natural elm case pieces and storage cabinets built in Qing dynasty–era China to mid-century Thai rice-paper charcoal rubbings, antique and vintage Asian art and furniture make for wonderful additions to all kinds of contemporary interiors.

Eastern elements elevate any home’s decor. Introduce zen sensibility to your living room, dining room and bedroom with the neutral color palettes and the natural materials such as rattan, bamboo and elm that we typically associate with traditional Asian furniture. Decorative handwoven embroideries and textiles originating from India and elsewhere on the continent, which can be draped over a bed or sofa or used as a wall hanging, can be as practical as they are functional, just as you wouldn’t seek out Japanese room-divider screens — often decorated with paintings but constructed to be lightweight and mobile — merely for privacy.

With everything from blanket chests to lighting fixtures to sculptures and carvings, it’s easy to tastefully bring serenity to your living space by looking to the treasures for which the East has long been known.

For British-born furniture designer Andrianna Shamaris, the Japanese concept of beauty in imperfection isn’t limited to her Wabi Sabi collection. She embraces it in her New York City apartment as well. In the living area, for instance, she retained the fireplace’s original black marble while swathing its frame and the rest of the room in bright white.

“We left the fireplace very clean and wabi-sabi, so that it blended into the wall,” says Shamaris, who further appointed the space with a hand-carved antique daybed whose plush pillows are upholstered in antique textiles from the Indonesian island of Sumba.

In the growing antique and vintage Asian art and furniture collection on 1stDibs, find ceramics from China, antiquities from Cambodia and a vast range of tables, seating, dining chairs and other items from Japan, India and other countries.