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Meiji Vases

MEIJI STYLE

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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Style: Meiji
Pair Antique Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vases
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair Antique Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vases Measures 5" in width, 5" in depth and 8" in height.  
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

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Brass, Enamel

Monumental Japanese Kutani Porcelain Vase, Meiji/Taisho Period, Signed
Located in New York, NY
A Monumental Japanese Kutani porcelain vase, Meiji/Taisho Period, Signed Akiyama sei. The main body is all hand-painted with wonderful ...
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Early 1900s Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

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Porcelain

Japanese Satsuma Vases, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous pair of Japanese earthenware Satsuma vases, hand-painted, Meiji period, circa early-20th century, Japan. Vases' beautiful decoration is high-quality, hand-painted, and ext...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

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Earthenware

Japanese Satsuma Vase
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous hand-painted Japanese Satsuma vase, Meigi, circa 20th century, Japan. Beautiful hand-painted detail of colorful flowers and spider mum flowers around finished with gold de...
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20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

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Earthenware

Antique Japanese Meiji Ginbari Cloisonne Enamel Vase
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese, late Meiji era, Ginbari enamel over copper vase. The urn shaped vase is enameled with a polychrome image of blossoming flowers on the light blue ground made in t...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

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Copper, Enamel

Pair Antique Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vases
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair Antique Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vases Measures 5" in width, 5" in depth and 8" in height.  
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

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Brass, Enamel

A Monumental Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase, Attributed to Hayashi Kodenji
Located in New York, NY
A Monumental Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase, Attributed to Hayashi Kodenji   “A Meiji Masterpiece”   Behold the epitome of Meiji-era craftsmanship with this monumental silver wire Ja...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

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Enamel

Japanese Satsuma Vases, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous pair of Japanese earthenware Satsuma vases, hand-painted, Meiji period, circa early-20th century, Japan. Vases' beautiful decoration is high-quality, hand-painted, and ext...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

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Earthenware

Japanese Antique Paper-Covered Large Pottery Vase 1860s-1900s / Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old, large, paper-covered Pottery vase made in Japan. It dates from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). This large Pottery vase was used to transport and store tea leaves. It...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

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Pottery, Paper

19th Century Japonese Imari Vase
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century Japonese Imari Vase. Height / 8.5 inches.
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1890s Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

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Porcelain

A Pair of High Quality Meiji Japanese Era Black Cloisonne Enamel Wisteria and Bi
Located in New York, NY
A pair of antique Japanese copper vases with cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji era, before 1912. Elongated shape with pronounced neck. The piec...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

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Copper, Enamel

Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Green Enamel Dragon Vase
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese late Meiji era enamel metal vase. The amphora shaped vase with a narrow fluted neck. The vase is adorned with a polychrome ima...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

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Enamel

Antique Large Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Hawk Floral Vase
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese Meiji period cloisonne vase with an eagle. Circa early 20th century, 1900s. The vase is decorated with an autumn landscape with white chrysanthemums and an image ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

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Enamel

Signed Ando Jubei Green Wireless Cloisonné Vase Large 10"
Located in Somis, CA
A large masterpiece of Ando Jubei wireless cloisonné vase at an exceptional 10" height. In his signature green enamel, portraying an intricate arabesque design of a blooming clematis...
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20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

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Metal, Enamel

Rare Japanese Meiji Period Moriage Cloisonne Enamel Vase
Located in Newark, England
Very Rare Moriage Netting From our Japanese collection, we are thrilled to introduce this fine Japanese Moriage Cloisonne Enamel Vase. The Cloisonne Enamel Vase of baluster form wi...
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1910s Japanese Vintage Meiji Vases

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Silver, Enamel

Japanese Antique Paper-Covered Large Pottery Vase 1860s-1900s / Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old, large, paper-covered Pottery vase made in Japan. It dates from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). This large Pottery vase was used to transport and store tea leaves. It...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

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Pottery, Paper

Japanese Antique Paper Pasted Pottery / Flower Vase Tsubo / 1868-1912s Wabi-sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese big pottery. It was used in an old teahouse in the Tohoku region of Japan. It was used to transport and store tea leaves. Since ...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

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Pottery, Paper

Antique Mixed Metal Japanese Vase Bronze Japan 19/20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
nteresting and finely made mixed metal shibuichi vase. Very cool. Condition 2 dents to the body. Size 14.5CM high Period 19th century Meiji Periode (1867-1912)
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17th Century Chinese Antique Meiji Vases

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Porcelain

Large Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Vase
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese copper vase with polychrome cloisonne enamel decor. Late Meiji period, before 1912. Baluster shape, flower brunches and birds decor against turquoise background. ...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

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Copper, Enamel

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Wireless Vase
Located in New York, NY
A high quality antique Japanese, late Meiji Era, copper and wireless enamel vase. A sphere shaped body is covered with a polychrome image of blossoming flowers made in the Cloisonne ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

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Copper, Enamel

Large Pair Of Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Brush Pots W Peacocks
Located in New York, NY
A pair of antique Japanese brush pots, Meiji era, 1868 to 1912. The exterior of both matched pieces is enameled with polychrome enamel bloss...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

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Enamel

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Pink and Green Dueling Dragons
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese copper vase with cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji period, Faceted elongated vase with pronounced neck. Cobalt blue body...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

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Enamel, Copper

Antique Miniature Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Celadon Color Vase with Butterflies
Located in New York, NY
A miniature Japanese Meiji period vase, 1868 to 1912. The globular vase slightly tapering to the bottom decorated in polychrome enamels and copper wi...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

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Enamel, Copper

A Monumental Meiji Period Japanese Turned Wood Vase with Silver Spider Okimonos
Located in New York, NY
A Rare and Monumental Meiji Period Japanese Turned Wood Vase with Nine Silver Spider Okimonos – A Masterpiece of Form and Symbolism A striking fusion of natural elegance and meticul...
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19th Century Antique Meiji Vases

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Silver

Antique 19/20C Japanese Satsuma Vase with rare red color. Japan
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Just wanted to share this new arrival with you. A Japanese satsuma vase The base has a mark which we didn't translate yet. Origin: Japan Age: 19th century Meiji Condition Perfec. ...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

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Porcelain

Japanese Antique Satsuma Pottery Buddhist Monks Vase with Shimazu Crest Mark
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful Japanese Satsuma pottery studio vase featuring multiple kesa-clad enlightened Buddhist monks on each side of the vase. The piece is finely detailed with rich raised gilt highlights throughout and beautifully decorated in gold and various hand painted other colors. From the Meiji period (1868-1912). This piece has the all-important Shimazu Family crest mark (red circle with a cross inside) on the base authenticating the work as an old and original Satsumaware work. The mark shows the pottery was made under the rule of the Shimazu clan. From a Los Angeles Collection...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

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Earthenware, Pottery

Signed Ando Jubei Green Baluster Cloisonné Vase
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful pristine condition Ando Jubei wireless cloisonné vase in baluster form. In his signature green enamel, portraying an intricate arabesque design of a blooming clematis vin...
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20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

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Enamel, Metal

Antique Japanese Meiji Classically Formed Bronze Vase, Signed, C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Japanese Meiji Classically Formed Bronze Vase, Signed, C1910 Measures- 10.75"H x 7.25"W x 7.25"D A classically formed bronze vase from the Japanese Meiji period, circa 1910...
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Early 20th Century Meiji Vases

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Bronze

Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Butterfly Bowl
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese Meiji era enamel brass bowl. The surface of the bowl is enameled with a polychrome images of butterflies and blossoming flowers on a cobalt blue ground surrounded...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

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Brass, Enamel

Japanese Satsuma Vase
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous hand-painted Japanese Satsuma vase, Meigi, circa 20th century, Japan. Beautiful hand-painted detail of colorful flowers and spider mum flowers around finished with gold de...
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20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

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Earthenware

Large Meiji Period Cloisonne Enamel Vase
Located in London, GB
Of ovoid form, with a narrow neck and outward flaring rim, on dark blue ground depicting wisteria blossoms in white and purple cascading from the shoulder with birds throughout and w...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

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Enamel

Very Large Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Enamel Vase
Located in London, GB
This stunning Meiji period vase is a wonderful example of the quality of craftsmanship during the late 19th century Japanese Meiji period. The Meiji era was famed for being the perio...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

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Enamel

An Exquisite Quality Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Bud Vase
Located in New York, NY
Presenting a truly remarkable piece, this large exquisite quality cobalt ground Meiji Period Japanese cloisonne Enamel Bud Vase. This magnificent artwork embodies the timeless beauty...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

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Enamel

Large Pair Of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Wireless Vases Mt Fuji Sun Set
Located in New York, NY
A pair of antique Japanese Meiji Era wireless cloisonne or musen shippo vases. The vases have a light blue ground with a landscape depicting Mount Fuji on one vase and a landscape wi...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

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Enamel

Antique Pair Of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases With Hawks, Cranes, Scenes
Located in New York, NY
A pair of antique Japanese Meiji period facet cloisonne vases, featuring captivating bird motifs. Their substantial size and ribbed design make them standout pieces. Adorned with int...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

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Enamel

Antique Pair Of Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Namikawa School
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Japanese cloisonne enamel early Meiji translucent enamel vases . Each vase has an urn shaped body, a wide neck, and a fluted base. The vases are adorned with polychrome ena...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

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Enamel

Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Floral Vase
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese Meiji era cloisonne enamel vase. The vases has a baluster shaped body. Features blue medallions adorned with enameled floral and bird motifs. Medallions are on a ...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

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Enamel

Pair Of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Trumpet Vases Dragons Attributed To Honda
Located in New York, NY
A antique pair of Japanese cloisonne enamel Meiji period vases. Each vase has a trumpet shaped body, a wide fluted neck, and a fluted base. The vases are adorned with polychrome enam...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

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Enamel

Antique Japanese Meiji Ginbari Cloisonne Enamel Vase
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese, late Meiji era, Ginbari enamel over copper vase. The globular shaped vase is enameled with a polychrome image of blossoming Bluebells flowers on the light blue g...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

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Copper, Enamel

Japanese Antique Paper Pasted Pottery / Flower Vase Tsubo / 1868-1912s Wabi-sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese big pottery. It was used in an old teahouse in the Tohoku region of Japan. It was used to transport and store tea leaves. Since ...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

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Pottery, Paper

A Fine, Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Cobalt Blue Vase with Cranes, Hayashi
Located in New York, NY
A Fine and Large Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Silver Wire Cobalt Blue Vase – Hayashi School Masterpiece A stunning example of Japanese cloisonné artistry, this fine and large cobalt bl...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

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Copper, Enamel

Large Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Adorned with Iris Blossoms
Located in New York, NY
Introducing a magnificent Large Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vase adorned with enchanting iris blossoms. This extraordinary vase encapsulates the essence of Japanese artist...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

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Enamel

An Exquisite and Large Pair of Meiji Japanese Ginbari Cloisonne Enamel Vases
Located in New York, NY
An Exquisite and Large Pair of Meiji Japanese Ginbari Cloisonné Enamel Vases with Peonies and Butterflies This stunning pair of vases, crafted during the Meiji period (1868-1912), s...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

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Enamel

Japanese Satsuma Ginger Jar Vase, circa Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful small Japanese Satsuma ginger jar vase, circa early-20th century, Japan. Colors include cream, copper, green, blue, white, black, orange...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

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Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery

Antique Meiji Period Japanese Kutani Vase in Red and White, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Antique Meiji period Japanese Kutani Vase 19th century Red and White. Quality painting work. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Japanese Style: Kutani Region of ...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

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Porcelain

Japanese Paper-covered Pottery Vase 1860s-1900s / Vessel Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is a paper-lined Pottery vase (jar) made in Japan. It was made during the Meiji period (1860s-1900s) and was used to store and transport tea leaves at that time. To protect the ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

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Pottery, Paper

Large Antique Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Floor Vase with Foo Dog Handles
Located in Morristown, NJ
Late 19th/Early 20th c., large Japanese Meiji bronze floor urn. The principal decoration on both sides of the vase is rendered in beautiful and strong relief. One side depicts birds, possibly skylarks, in flight and on flowering cherry blossom branches. The opposite side depicts herons wading and alighting on a flowering tree. the upper and lower portions of urn are decorated with repeating arched lozenges detailed with scrolls and flora. The urn is adorned with foo dog handles, unmarked. This is an impressive and beautiful bronze urn. In bronze-working, Meiji period craftsmen were newly empowered to attempt distinctive, innovative, and complex pieces. Makers were influenced less by the West than by China, which had had a relationship with Japan stretching back thousands of years, far further than Japan’s recent association with Western powers. Artistry in bronze-work reached new heights in the Meiji period, as a number of metalworking schools developed, creating intricate pieces including vases, sculptures...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

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Bronze

Japanese Paper-covered Pottery Vase 1860s-1900s / Vessel Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is a paper-lined Pottery vase (jar) made in Japan. It was made during the Meiji period (1860s-1900s) and was used to store and transport tea leaves at that time. To protect the ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

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Pottery, Paper

Antique 19/20C Japanese Satsuma Vase with rare red color. Japan
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Just wanted to share this new arrival with you. A Japanese satsuma vase The base has a mark which we didn't translate yet. Origin: Japan Age: 19th century Meiji Condition Perfec. ...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

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Porcelain

Antique Signed Japanese Bronze Mixed Metals Butterbur Vase by Atsuyoshi / Inoue
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed antique Japanese Meiji period mixed metals vase. By Miyabe Atsuyoshi for Inoue of Kyoto. With a bronze body and d...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

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Gold, Silver, Bronze, Copper

Meiji Period High Relief Porcelain Celadon Vase, circa 1900
Located in Miami, FL
This captivating Meiji period (1868-1912) porcelain vase features a mesmerizing celadon glaze, with a subtle crackled texture. Exquisite details, meticulously hand-painted in vibrant...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

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Porcelain

Fine Japanese Satsuma Vase Hand-Painted marked base, 19th Century Meiji Period
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good quality Earthenware Japanese Satsuma vase, beautifully hand decorated and from the Meiji period, circa 1875. The vase has a he...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

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Earthenware

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Wisteria Attributed To OTA Silver
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese Hayashi school brass and enamel vase, Meiji period, 1868 to 1912. The baluster body is finely worked in silver wire and adorned with a polychrome design represent...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

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Enamel

Rare Pair of Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Meiji Vases
Located in New York, NY
A pair of rare antique Japanese bronze vases from the Meiji period, decorated with enamel using the cloisonne technique. Two matched globular vases with a relief pattern of cloisonne...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

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Enamel, Bronze

Rare Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Silver Wire White Enamel Vase with Birds and Flowe
Located in New York, NY
A rare small Japanese, late Ming dynasty, silver wire white enamel vase. The vase has an amphora shaped body and a fluted neck. The ware is enameled with a polychrome image of birds ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

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Silver, Enamel

Antique Meiji Period Japanese Satsuma Vase Floral Decoration, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Fabulous Japanese earthenware Satsuma Vase with nice decoration of flowers. Meiji period, 19/20th c Lovely piece. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Japanese Sty...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

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Porcelain

Small Cloisonné Vase, Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Kastrup, DK
Small cloisonné vase in bronze. Signed to the bottom. Blue enamel base color decorated with numerous flowers, reeds, a rabbit etc. in polychrome e...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

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Bronze

A High Quality Pair of Meiji Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Wisteria and Bird
Located in New York, NY
A pair of antique Japanese Meiji period vases, each features a midnight blue ground and is decorated with silver wire and colored enamels t...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

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Enamel

Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Translucent Vase
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese Meiji period cloisonne enamel vase. Baluster shaped vase richly adorned with multicolor floral motifs within swirl and scale like patterns. Decorated with a few m...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

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Enamel

Japanese Contemporary Blue Black Gold Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Extraordinary meuseum quality signed Japanese contemporary porcelain vase, referred to by the artist as the “lady with a golden shawl,” a masterpiece by a celebrated award-winning th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vases

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Gold

Large Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Blue-Ground Vases and Covers, Meiji
Located in New York, NY
A Large Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Blue-Ground Vases and Covers, Meiji Period. A decorative pair of cloisonne enamel vases, the bodies decorated with colorful birds, butter...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

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Enamel

Pair of Antique Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases
Located in London, GB
These beautiful Japanese vases were crafted during the Meiji period of the late 19th Century, which was referred to as the Golden Age of cloisonne enameling. The vases are of elo...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

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Enamel

Japanese Satsuma Kyotoware Monkey Vase
Located in New York, NY
Japanese satsuma Kyotoware monkey vase. Antique Japanese satsuma monkey vase beautifully modeled with raised monkey porcelain figures. Signed. Satsuma-Kyot...
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1880s Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

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Porcelain

Very Large Fantastic Japanese Meji Period Patinated Bronze Dragon Vase
Located in New York, NY
A Fantastic Japanese Meji Period Patinated Bronze Dragon Vase. This vase is both elegant and awe-inspiring specifically for its Size and shape. The very...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

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Bronze

Japanese Black Platinum Gold Porcelain Vase by Contemporary Master Artist, 1
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Contemporary Japanese porcelain vase, hand painted showcasing a dramatic dragon set against a dimpled black background, a signed piece from the signature dragon collection by highly ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vases

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Gold, Platinum

Antique Silver Wire Meijie Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Ota Kichisaburo School Vase
Located in New York, NY
A Japanese enamel vase, Ota Kichisaburo School, Meiji period, 1868 to 1912. The baluster body finely worked in silver wire vase, adorned with a polychrome design representing a pair ...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

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Enamel

Antique Japanese Porcelain Meji Period Imari Vases Arita, Japan, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing this lovely Japanese Imari bowl from the Meiji period. The intricate floral designs on the exterior, including the graceful chrysanthemums, symbolize longevity, resilience, a...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

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Porcelain

Japanese Contemporary Black Brown Hand-Glazed Porcelain Vase by Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Extraordinary museum quality contemporary Japanese hand-glazed decorative porcelain vase in a stunningly shape in black and brown, a masterpiece by a highly respected master porcelai...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vases

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Porcelain

Large Pair of 20th Century Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Birds
Located in New York, NY
A pair of large antique Japanese, late Meiji era, enamel copper vases. The urn shaped vases are adorned with polychrome images of birds in blossoming flowers against a bright turquoi...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

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Enamel, Copper

Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Cloud Vase
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese Meiji Era enamel over brass brush pot. The surface of the rounded bowl is enameled with a polychrome images of blossoming flowers on a white and blue ground surro...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

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Enamel, Brass

Antique Japanese Meiji Period (1868-1912) Satsuma Vase by Kinkozan
Located in Newark, England
Signed Kinkozan 金光山 From our Japanese collection, we are delighted to offer this Japanese Satsuma Vase by Kinkozan. The vase is potted in globular form with a tightly pinched neck and rolled top rim beautifully decorated with four highly detailed individual panelled scenes. The first a Geisha baring a gilt basket with her child playing with a fan infant of a gilt fence encompassing blossoming foliage and bamboo plants. The second scene depicts two birds, a Red Headed Japanese Wood Pigeon and a white dove in the foreground with a similar gilt fence with blossoming kiku flowers (chrysanthemums). The third scene is painted as a bustling village community with multiple figures going about their daily jobs, a central Palanquins can be seen with two figures carrying a seating figure. To the background a mountainous river landscape can viewed bordering the top left corner. The final scene appears similar to the opposing one with birds swooping high above a polychrome Japanese...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

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Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery

Japanese Contemporary Blue Brown Hand-Glazed porcelain Vase by Master , 2
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Extraordinary Japanese contemporary museum-quality exhibition piece hand-glazed decorative porcelain vase/centerpiece in blue and brown, an award-winning masterpiece by a master arti...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vases

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Platinum

Antique Japanese Ginbari Cloisonne Enamel Dragon Vase
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese Meiji period Ginbari enamel vase. The ground of the vase is enameled in blue and cobalt blue shades. The vase is enameled with a polychrome image of a dragon over...
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

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