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Meiji Tapestry Silk

Japanese Silk Embroidery Tapestry Meiji Period
Japanese Silk Embroidery Tapestry Meiji Period

Japanese Silk Embroidery Tapestry Meiji Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

The silk picture is dated to 1890-1910s toward the end of Meiji Period, when Japanese started to participate international expose by presenting its best art and craft.

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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Textiles

Materials

Fabric, Silk, Lucite

Framed Japanese Antique Embroidery Sennin Tapestry Meiji Period
Framed Japanese Antique Embroidery Sennin Tapestry Meiji Period

Framed Japanese Antique Embroidery Sennin Tapestry Meiji Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

Japanese figurative embroidery tapestries are relatively less common. For a tapestry of Kari Sonja, see "Threads of silk and gold ornamental textile from Meiji Japan Ashmolean", page...

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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Textiles

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Silk, Giltwood

MONUMENTAL ANTiQUE JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD HAND EMBROIDERED SILK TAPESTRY CIR 1880
MONUMENTAL ANTiQUE JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD HAND EMBROIDERED SILK TAPESTRY CIR 1880

MONUMENTAL ANTiQUE JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD HAND EMBROIDERED SILK TAPESTRY CIR 1880

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this Monumental Japanese Meiji Period Hand-Embroidered Silk Landscape, circa 1880–1900 An exceptional and u...

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Antique 1880s Japanese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

Massive Japanese Embroidery Tapestry Display Box Meiji Period
Massive Japanese Embroidery Tapestry Display Box Meiji Period

Massive Japanese Embroidery Tapestry Display Box Meiji Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

It is most likely this estate piece was from one of the expositions based on its high quality and well-preserved condition. For two similar tapestries featuring Pheonix and Kirin se...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Textiles

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Brocade, Silk, Acrylic

Antique Early 20th Century Japanese Hand Stitched Silk Framed Tapestry
Antique Early 20th Century Japanese Hand Stitched Silk Framed Tapestry

Antique Early 20th Century Japanese Hand Stitched Silk Framed Tapestry

Located in Lambertville, NJ

All hand work framed silk Japanese tapestry with embroidered boarder. A deep custom black lacquered frame. Originaly sold from Newman Galleries. Philadelphia.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Textiles

Materials

Silk, Glass, Lacquer

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19th Century Meiji Japanese Embroidery
19th Century Meiji Japanese Embroidery

19th Century Meiji Japanese Embroidery

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H 118.12 in W 53.55 in D 0.4 in

19th Century Meiji Japanese Embroidery

Located in Rome, IT

The Meiji era produced some of the highest quality silk textiles. The engravings of oil paintings inspired the embroideries, with the artist of the painting and the artist at the tex...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Tapestries

Materials

Metallic Thread

Large Meiji Period Silk Embroidery Tapestry, Kirin & Phoenix, Japan, circa 1890
Large Meiji Period Silk Embroidery Tapestry, Kirin & Phoenix, Japan, circa 1890

Large Meiji Period Silk Embroidery Tapestry, Kirin & Phoenix, Japan, circa 1890

Located in L'Etang, FR

Large tapestry embroidered with silk. Superb craftsmanship. Mythological theme: A Kirin and a Phoenix. Japan, circa 1890. Overall in relatively good condition. Small def...

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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Textiles

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Fabric, Textile, Tapestry, Silk

19th Century Japanese Silk Embroidered Tapestry with Gold Hammered Silk Thread
19th Century Japanese Silk Embroidered Tapestry with Gold Hammered Silk Thread

19th Century Japanese Silk Embroidered Tapestry with Gold Hammered Silk Thread

Located in Nova Scotia, NS

Thank you for taking the time to view this magnificent and extremely rare antique Japanese silk embroidered tapestry. This stunning wall hanging consists of two mythical birds faci...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antiquities

Materials

Gold, Metallic Thread

Natural Spinach Jade Animal Figurines from Qing Dynasty
Natural Spinach Jade Animal Figurines from Qing Dynasty

Natural Spinach Jade Animal Figurines from Qing Dynasty

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H 2.37 in W 3.15 in D 0.87 in

Natural Spinach Jade Animal Figurines from Qing Dynasty

Located in Nova Scotia, NS

These animal figures were purchased from a collection that included museum quality Asian antiques such as a large Meiji period silk embroidered tapestry that can be viewed below unde...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities

Materials

Stone, Jade

Natural Spinach Jade Duck and Rabbit Figures from Qing Dynasty
Natural Spinach Jade Duck and Rabbit Figures from Qing Dynasty

Natural Spinach Jade Duck and Rabbit Figures from Qing Dynasty

Located in Nova Scotia, NS

These animal figures were purchased from a collection that included museum quality Asian antiques such as a large Meiji period silk embroidered tapestry that can be viewed below unde...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities

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Stone, Jade

Meiji Period Needlework of Two Cockerels
Meiji Period Needlework of Two Cockerels

Meiji Period Needlework of Two Cockerels

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H 46.5 in W 33 in D 0.1 in

Meiji Period Needlework of Two Cockerels

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A Meiji period needlework of two Cockerels, of rectangular form showing two cockerels and a chick amongst chrysanthemum flowers, worked in polychrome silk threads on a brown ground, ...

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Tapestries

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Silk

"Egrets on Wisteria Vines" Japanese Embroidered Silk Tapestry
"Egrets on Wisteria Vines" Japanese Embroidered Silk Tapestry

"Egrets on Wisteria Vines" Japanese Embroidered Silk Tapestry

Located in Chicago, IL

An exquisite example of Meiji-era embroidery, this late 19th century Japanese tapestry depicts a delicate scene of white egrets perched amid climbing wisteria vines.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Textiles

Materials

Silk

Antique Japanese Rope Embroidery Tapestry
Antique Japanese Rope Embroidery Tapestry

Antique Japanese Rope Embroidery Tapestry

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H 64.5 in W 52.75 in D 2 in

Antique Japanese Rope Embroidery Tapestry

Located in Chireno, TX

Japanese rope embroidery tapestry circa 1870-1890 (Meiji Period). Subject features five red-crowned cranes foraging amid foliage and flowers. Colored threads used include taupe, beig...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Textiles

Materials

Linen, Wood, Cotton, Silk

Rare Large Japanese Velvet Yuzen-Birodo Wall Tapestry
Rare Large Japanese Velvet Yuzen-Birodo Wall Tapestry

Rare Large Japanese Velvet Yuzen-Birodo Wall Tapestry

Located in Atlanta, GA

Reference: "Threads of silk and gold, Ornamental Textiles from Meiji Japan" by H.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Textiles

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Silk, Velvet

Japanese Asian Large Meiji Period Silk Embroidery Peacock Bird Flower Tapestry
Japanese Asian Large Meiji Period Silk Embroidery Peacock Bird Flower Tapestry

Japanese Asian Large Meiji Period Silk Embroidery Peacock Bird Flower Tapestry

Located in Studio City, CA

A stunning Meiji Period (1868-1912) Japanese large framed embroidery/ tapestry featuring a pair of finely detailed birds - likely peacocks in a floral garden landscape. A truly magn...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Tapestries

Materials

Silk, Glass, Wood

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

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 linen/hemp in beige color with golden hue.

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Textiles

Materials

Linen, Silk

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

Large Japanese Embroidery Tapestry Meiji Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

A large and finely embroidered Japanese tapestry with brocade border, circa 1900s Meiji period.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Textiles

Materials

Brocade, 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

It is likely this estate piece was from one of the expositions based on its high quality. For a tapestry of phoenix, see "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

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 branch, an animal widely represented in Japanese art, exquisitely and realistically made...

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Antique 19th Century Textiles

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Cotton, Silk

Japanese Asian Large Mejia Framed Embroidered Silk Wall Tapestry with Cranes
Japanese Asian Large Mejia Framed Embroidered Silk Wall Tapestry with Cranes

Japanese Asian Large Mejia Framed Embroidered Silk Wall Tapestry with Cranes

Located in Studio City, CA

A truly magnificent piece in both design and scale. Very wonderful and quite beautiful to behold. The piece features two wild cranes or egrets in their natural habitat and is very we...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Textiles

Materials

Glass, Silk, Wood

Large Japanese Embroidery Textile Tapestry
Large Japanese Embroidery Textile Tapestry

Large Japanese Embroidery Textile Tapestry

Located in Atlanta, GA

Among them, Nishimura is well known for creating large tapestry featuring animals in a realistic manner. For a similar tapestries of the eagle subject, see page 105-107 of Thread of ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Textiles

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Silk, Wood

Japanese Samurai Battling Tengu Embroidered Tapestry, 19th Century
Japanese Samurai Battling Tengu Embroidered Tapestry, 19th Century

Japanese Samurai Battling Tengu Embroidered Tapestry, 19th Century

Located in Savannah, GA

A Meiji tapestry of silk, wool and gold thread depicting samurai battling tengu, 19th century. 56 ¼ inches wide by 74 ½ inches tall by 2 inches deep

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Textiles

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Wool, Silk, Wood

Late - 19th Century (Meiji) Japanese Silk Brocade Temple Hanging
Late - 19th Century (Meiji) Japanese Silk Brocade Temple Hanging

Late - 19th Century (Meiji) Japanese Silk Brocade Temple Hanging

Located in Sausalito, CA

Last quarter of the 19th century (Meiji) Japanese silk brocade temple hanging with a bronze colored ground figured with a repeated concentric dragon/phoenix design. Temple dedicatio...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Tapestries

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Gold

CLOSE OUT SALE: Large Asian Embroidery Scenery Tapestry From Japan
CLOSE OUT SALE: Large Asian Embroidery Scenery Tapestry From Japan

CLOSE OUT SALE: Large Asian Embroidery Scenery Tapestry From Japan

Located in Oakland Park, FL

Silk Obi 4 inches border all around. Backed with cotton.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Tapestries

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Vintage Signed Japanese Exotic Wood Kakesuzuri Style Funa Dansu or Ship's Safe
Vintage Signed Japanese Exotic Wood Kakesuzuri Style Funa Dansu or Ship's Safe

Vintage Signed Japanese Exotic Wood Kakesuzuri Style Funa Dansu or Ship's Safe

Located in Nova Scotia, NS

This piece was likely purchased in the 1920's in New York at the same time as a Meiji period silk tapestry that can be found in my storefront.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Lacquer

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Metal

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Meiji Tapestry Silk For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic meiji tapestry silk available at 1stDibs. Each meiji tapestry silk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, silk and wood. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect meiji tapestry silk — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available.

How Much is a Meiji Tapestry Silk?

The average selling price for a meiji tapestry silk at 1stDibs is $5,500, while they’re typically $1,250 on the low end and $80,000 for the highest priced.