Meiji More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
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.
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Style: Meiji
Late 19th Century Wood and Copper Brazier / Hibachi
Located in New York, NY
A round wood Japanese brazier / hibachi with an inlaid nature scene in copper and mother-of-pearl, circa 1890. Copper insert with natural patina.
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1890s Japanese Antique Meiji More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Copper
Antique Japanese Meiji Bronze Lobster, Seashell, Basketweave, Bamboo Planter
Located in New York, NY
Unusual rhombus shaped Japanese Meiji period bronze sea-life motif bonsai, bamboo planter, ikebana. The body in the form of a densely woven basket of fine detail, with a large lobster, clam shell, cockle, conch, crab, pearl oyster and whelk sculptural motifs on the sides, set upon bamboo form bronze feet.
The base signed in Japanese within an ornate seal.
Perfectly sized for an artistic bonzai tree...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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 itchin...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Large Meiji Period Cloisonne Enamel Koro
Located in London, GB
Large Meiji Period Cloisonne Enamel Koro
Japanese, late 19th Century
Height 88cm, width 76cm, depth 53cm
This superb cloisonne enamel koro was made during Japan's Meiji period, and ...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
19th Century Oriental Bronze Japanese Kagami Handled Mirror
Located in North Hollywood, 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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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Meiji Period Koi Carp Bronze Box
Located in Newark, England
Japanese meiji period mixed metal box. The box formed in a kidney shape decorated with swimming koi carp fish throughout. Each koi with intricate detailing wi...
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Early 1900s Japanese Antique Meiji More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Metal, Gold, Bronze
20th Century Japanese Monumental Meiji Period Solid Silver Bowl, C.1900
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
19th Century Japanese Meiji period monumental silver bowl, exceptional and magnificent quality, embossed with a continuous landscape and large cherry tree and blossom in high relief ...
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20th Century Japanese Meiji More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Silver
Japanese Meiji Period Chargers
Located in Miami, FL
A stunning collection of six (priced individually) Meiji period petal shaped Imari plates in the very best of condition. With an overall floral decoration in blue, orange and green c...
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20th Century Japanese Meiji More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Antique Eel Fook 1860s-1900s/Folk Crafts Wabisabi Art Object mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A tool for hunting eels.
made in Japan.
It is an item from the Meiji era (1860s-1900s).
It is made by reusing a sword.
The type with a wooden handle left is very rare.
The rusty t...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Iron
Japanese Meji Period Mixed Metal Plaque Attb. to Suzuki Chokichi 'Kaka'
Located in New York, NY
A large, fine quality, and world class Japanese Meiji period mixed metal plaque with Shakudo-inlay, silver-inlay, gold-inlay, copper-inlay, and patina, attributed to the famous Suzuki Chokichi...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Metal, Gold, Silver, Copper
Japanese Woven Bamboo Tabako-bon, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This woven basket is actually a Japanese tabako-bon, or 'tobacco tray,' used as a portable hibachi for lighting tobacco pipes. Believed to have evolved from the traditional accessories of Japanese incense ceremony, tabako-bons first came into use in the 17th century and were often beautifully decorated to display one's wealth and status. This tabako-bon is woven of smoked bamboo and features a ceramic...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Bamboo
Meiji Period 19th Century Japanese Cloisonné Charger
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Lovely large Japanese cloisonné enamel charger Meiji Period (1868-1912). Measure: Large 14 inch.
Intricate enamel over brass cloisonné portraying a colorful floral and foliage motif...
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1890s Japanese Antique Meiji More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Copper
Japanese Samurai Doll or Figure, Meiji Period, Circa 1830
Located in Savannah, GA
Japanese Samurai Doll or Figure, Meiji Period, circa 1830. Skirt purple and red colors.
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Early 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century 'Meiji Period' Japanese Bronze Vase
Located in North Miami, FL
19th Century (Meiji Period) Japanese bronze vase. It is realistically cast as a gnarled pine tree trunk with vines growing around it.
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Huge 18 Inch Antique Temple Shinto Prayer Bell, Historical Item
Located in South Burlington, VT
Historical Bell- Immediately Useable
First ever to be offered
A genuine temple used de-accession 96 inch prayer bell with original wooden handled rope from a shrine in Nakamura Ward, Nagoya, Japan
An extraordinary opportunity to acquire, collect, use and display the largest scale 18” temple bell of this kind we have ever seen in private hands- including its original wood and hemp rope pull- a Japanese authentic hand cast copper Shinto Suzu bell.
The auspicious temple shrine from which this bell comes, was founded in 1156 to honor Ojintenno, who was the 15th emperor of Japan. It was commissioned in part by Minamoto no Tametomo, who was a famous Samurai, who is known as possibly being the first samurai to commit Seppuku.
Its big 18" high and 12" diameter bell including a massive hand carved wooden pull handle measuring 17 inches in length shows patina from great age, dates to the late 19th century, and was formerly rung outside a Nagoya Temple great hall where it was enjoyed by members of Japan's local Shinto communities.
This bell was authentically rung at this temple shrine.
We will include the original 96 inch rope pull with massive 17 inch long hand carved wooden handle.
In total, this is an extraordinary copper bell which includes its rare original wood and hemp rope pull.
Important: Please view the actual insitu photograph of this amazing relic before it was deaccessioned.
This huge old bell dates to the late 19th century period, displays an impressive patina from age, and sounds impressive. It's lower half portion has been purposely hand-hammered by design to improve its sound- this is not damage.
The Suzu Shinto bell...
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1890s Japanese Antique Meiji More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Copper
Antique Very Large Pair of Japanese Bronze Vases Meiji Period
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique very large pair of fine quality Japanese bronze vases C1910 Meiji Period.
Would look amazing in the right location. Rare large size and design.
Overall maximum dimensi...
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1910s Japanese Vintage Meiji More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Antique Japanese Meiji Period Kneeling Samurai Warrior, Circa 1870-1880
Located in Savannah, GA
Antique Japanese Kneeling Samurai Warrior, Circa 1870-1880. Japanese Meiji period samurai with detailed presentation of robes and helmet.
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Japanese Shunga Teahouse Diorama
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Shunga in a tea house. Extremely rare masterpiece in the category Shunga (erotic art) The tea house is crafted to perfection with beautiful la...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Silk, Wood, Lacquer
Japanese Meiji Satsuma Polygonal Vase
By Kyoto Pottery
Located in Gainesville, FL
Japanese Meiji Satsuma polygonal vase with four panels. Each panel shows a different scene. Fine gilding and hand enameling. Marked on the bottom with shimadzu mon.
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Late 19th Century Asian Antique Meiji More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Plate with Cranes and Chrysanthemum Pattern
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Meiji period plate with colorful cloisonne enamel, depicting two cranes and a chrysanthemum pattern on the border. The piece has a blue enameled back side and was made in ci...
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Early 1900s Japanese Antique Meiji More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Enamel
Small Japanese Meiji Period Black and Gold Altar Stand
Located in Hudson, NY
This small late 19th-century Meiji period altar or stand with gilded & engraved brass mounts is a refined example of the art of lacquer in Japan. Crafted of deep black shiny lacquer ...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Meiji Period Solid Silver Bowls by Eigyoku
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A pair of Meiji period solid silver bowls by Eigyoku, each of lobed oval form on four scroll feet, deeply embossed with continuous chrysanthemum hea...
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1910s Japanese Vintage Meiji More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Silver
Japanese Antique Farming Tools / Vine Knitting Bag / Wall Hanging Flower Case
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
We have an aesthetic sense peculiar to Japanese people.
And we introduce the unique items that only we can do, the route of purchasing in Japan, the experience value so far, and the...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Natural Fiber
A Fine Pair of 19th Century Japanese Hand Enamelled Porcelain Cabinet Plates
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
These fine cabinet plates date from the Meiji Period (1868-1912), showing richly decorated hand painted enamelled bodies. Their central fields illustrating finely executed vignettes ...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Meiji Period 1900s Distressed Iron Cooking Pot with Foliage Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Meiji period iron cooking pot from the early 20th century, with foliage motifs and distressed patina. Created in Japan during the early years of the 20th century, this iro...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Iron
Meiji Period Japanese Wood Root Round Hibachi with Brown Patina, circa 1900
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Japanese Meiji period wood root hibachi from the early 20th century, with brown patina. Born in Japan during the early years of the 20th c...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Japanese Meiji Bronze Vessel With Sculpted Animal Heads
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Meiji period bronze vessel with elaborately sculpted animal heads. Lion, ape and bull heads are surrounding the vessel. Made in Japan in the circa 1880s, the piece has a mak...
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1880s Japanese Antique Meiji More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Saki-Ori Farmers Coat, Northern Japan, Meiji Period
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Saki-ori farmers coat, Northern Japan, Meiji period
A very heavy and substantial saki-ori coat, made of cotton with an indigo kasuri lapel. Several patches of hand sewn stitching ...
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20th Century Japanese Meiji More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Japanese Horse Trapping, "Uma-No-Haragake", Tsutsugaki, Cotton, Meiji Period
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Japanese horse trapping, "Uma-No-Haragake", Tsutsugaki, cotton, Meiji period
This type of haragake is called yuiage ("tied up"). The central portion covered the belly of the horse an...
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20th Century Japanese Meiji More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Japanese Cast Iron Tea Kettle Water Pot Tetsubin, Late 19th Century
Located in Studio City, CA
A large, heavy and uniquely shaped Japanese cast iron teapot tetsubin without top.
Likely late 19th-early 20th century.
From a collecti...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Iron
Rustic Japanese Meiji Period Freeform Hibachi with Unusual Design, circa 1880
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Meiji period freeform hibachi from the late 19th century, with unusual design. Created in Japan during the Meiji period, this freeform hibachi will make for a great decora...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
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Wood
Japanese Bronze Koro ‘Incense Burner’ in the Shape of a Turkey
Located in Hudson, NY
Meiji period (1868-1912) bronze, with removable top, stylized geometric shape and silver inlay. Signature reads: Miharu Kadayashi.
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Silver, Bronze
19th Century Cloisonné Enamel Dragon Vase, Meiji Period Japan
Located in London, GB
This intricately decorated antique Japanese vase was crafted in the Meiji period (1868-1912). The vase is of circular form and features a waisted base, large, ovoid body and a lid wi...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Enamel
Japanese Leather Tobacco Pouch and Netsuke, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Created in the late 19th century during Japan's Meiji period, this petite leather tobacco pouch is accompanied by a small, wooden netsuke charm. ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Japanese Meiji Noh Mask of Okina
Located in New York, NY
Japanese carved wood Noh mask depicting Okina. The piece was made during the late Edo - early Meiji period in the 19th century. The mask is of an older man wi...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Japanese Meiji Period Bronze and Champlevé Enameled Censer
Located in New York, NY
This Japanese censer incense burner, inspired by Chinese pieces, is of spheroidal form, the bronze body with polychrome champlevé enamel work flanked b...
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Early 1900s Japanese Antique Meiji More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Antique Japanese Meiji Bronze Floor Lamp
Located in Point Richmond, CA
19th century antique Japanese Meiji bronze floor lamp.
This finely cast, well composed, pedestal lamp depicts mythical creatures on the base, cranes in high relief on the stem are...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Shop Sign "Kanban" for Footwear, Double-Sided, Keyaki Wood, Late Meiji
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Japanese shop sign "Kanban" for Footwear, double-sided, Keyaki wood, Late Meiji.
This wooden sign reads "Yorozu" meaning many different varieties...
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20th Century Japanese Meiji More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Japanese Sashiko-stitched Cotton Rodogi Work Coat, Early 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Sashiko-stitched cotton Rodogi work coat, early 20th century, Yamagata Prefecture, Japan
A full length coat composed of indigo-dyed cotton with vertical bands of sashiko stitching w...
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20th Century Japanese Meiji More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Cotton
A Japanese Bronze Vase With Applied Lotus Leaf Design
Located in Stamford, CT
A Japanese patinated bronze vase with alternating lotus leaf design. Meiji Period
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Antique Hemp Bowl 1860s-1920s / Basket Object Wabisabi Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese hemp bowl.
It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1920s).
It is one of the daily utensils used in certain areas of Japan.
It is used to hold grains and o...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Hemp
Japanese Old Wooden Octagonal Display Stand / 1880-1920 / Withered Small Stand
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese octagonal pedestal.
The Material is zelkova wood.
It is believed to have been made between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Old Japanese Wabi-Sabi Wall Hanging Vase/1868-1920/Vine Knitting Vase
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese wall vase.
It was made from the Meiji period to the Taisho period (1868-1920).
The grape vines are dried and woven.
It feels very wabi-sabi and is cool.
...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Other
Japanese Blue and White Ceramic Charger, circa 1880
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Meiji-period porcelain charger is ornamented in cobalt blue with a floral design incorporating a rocky outcrop, tree, chrysanthemums and a swooping swallow, with a decorative floral ...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Meiji more asian art, objects and furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
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