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Meiji Asian Art 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.

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
Exquisite Japanese Wireless Cloisonné Dragon Motif Vase, Meiji / Taisho Period
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Japanese Wireless Cloisonné Enamel Vase, likely from the Meiji period (1868–1912) or possibly the early Taisho period (1912–1926). The vase features a dynamic depiction of a Japanese...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

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Copper

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Butterfly Black Goldstone Vase Honda Y
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Japanese enamel over gilt copper vase. The urn shaped vase is enameled with a polychrome design representing butterflies made in the Cloisonne technique. The base and the n...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

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Enamel, Copper

Antique Japanese Taisho Period Hinamatsuri Doll
Located in New York, NY
An antique traditional Japanese Hinamatsuri Ningyo doll for traditional Girls Day celebration, most likely from the Taisho period, 1912 to 1926. The doll depicts a Japanese emperor w...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

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Textile, Wood

Japanese Tall Antique Electrified Temple Lantern With Fine Details
Located in South Burlington, VT
Special Antique Interior Lighting Choice, One-Of-A-Kind Japan, a handsome large antique Signed Temple Lotus Lantern enhanced with new interior paper and new electric light for your ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

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Bronze

Japanese Doll Set With Screen And Other Pieces
Located in New York, NY
A set of mid 20th century Japanese Sato Hakata Urasaki genuine clay dolls, hand woven textile, screen and othe pieces. The dolls are adorned with hand crafted and hand painted tradit...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

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Textile, Clay

Japanese Meiji Two Panel Screen Flowering Autumn Plants
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fascinating Japanese 19th century meiji period two panel folding byobu screen. The screen features flowering autumn plants and grasses: chrysanthemum, brush clover, Chinese bellflowe...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

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Silver Leaf

Japanese Merchants Tansu Chest 19th Century
Located in Fulton, CA
Meiji period Japanese merchants Tansu chest. Very nice patina to original finish. All iron hardware intact. A very handsome and utilitarian piece of Jap...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

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Iron

Late Meiji Japanese Cha Tansu Tea Chest Display Cabinet Cupboard 45"
Located in Dayton, OH
An antique Meiji era Cha Tansu Tea Cabinet. Features a burled frame. Features a central display portion with etched glass covering shelves and upper and lower cupboard with sliding...
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Late 19th Century Antique Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

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Hardwood, Burl

Japanese Antique Hand Painted Lotus And Blue Waters Screen Vibrant Colors
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese Acquisitions- Hard to Find Lotus Flowers A stunning Japanese Antique Hand Painted six panel byobu screen on silk executed with lovely lotus flowers and vib...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

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Gold Leaf

Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Pink Vase W Birds
Located in New York, NY
A large Japanese Meiji period cloisonne enameled vase with a scene of birds, butterflies, and flowers on the pink background and borders with colorful decoration. Collectible Orienta...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

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Enamel

Japanese Rare Antique Pair Hand Painted Birds And Blue Waters Wedding screens
Located in South Burlington, VT
A lovely antique pair (2) Japanese hand-painted six-panel folding screens byobu- each conceived in an attractive birds, trees, and blue waters motif. Likely given as a wedding gift...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

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Wood, Paper

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Satsuma Vase by Okamoto Ryozan for Yasuda Company
Located in Newark, England
MUSEUM QUALITY SATSUMA VASE BY OKAMOTO RYOZAN From our Japanese Satsuma collection, we are absolutely delighted to bring to market this exceptional Japanese Satsuma Vase by Okamoto...
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Early 1900s Japanese Antique Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

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Ceramic

Japanese Antique Exhibition Table / Wall Decoration / 1868-1912s / Wabi-sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese wooden work board. The wood is cedar, and due to long-term use, the black color around the edges remains, and the color has peeled off only in the middle. Th...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

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Wood, Cedar

Japanese Seated Praying Buddha Handsome Antique Stone
Located in South Burlington, VT
An older and substantial late 19th to early 20th century stone Buddha/Jizo Guardian sculpture in a mudra of prayer Good garden candidate In Japan, Kṣitigarbha, known as Jizō, or re...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

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Stone, Granite

Japanese Two Section Mizuya (Kitchen) Tansu, Meiji Period
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Two Section Mizuya (Kichen) tansu, Meiji period. Handmade with Japanese hinoki (cypress), sugi (cedar) and zelkova (keyaki) wood with handforged metal handles. Top section has four ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

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Wood

Japanese Meiji Era Wireless Cloisonne Pink Crane Enamel Vase
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese copper vase with wireless cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji era, before 1912. Round shape with pronounced base. The piece is decorated with a stork or crane bir...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

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Copper, Enamel

Japanese Antique Bronze Electrified Shrine Lantern with fine Heart motif Designs
Located in South Burlington, VT
A Special Antique Interior Lighting Choice- One Of Kind And Over 100 Years Old Japan, a well loved antique heavy bronze shrine lantern with attractive Hoju jewel finial, heart shape...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

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Bronze

Japanese Porcelain Charger or Large Plate Hand Painted Imari, 19th C Meiji
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good quality Japanese porcelain large plate or dish or charger with an Imari pattern, dating to the mid-late 19th century, Meiji period, circa 1870. The plate or charger...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

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Porcelain

Japanese Red Samurai Armour Beginning of Meiji period 1900s
Located in Paris, FR
This is an armour of samurai. It was made around 1900s in Meiji era. This armour was not used in actual war so it was made as decoration, because of that, it is in good condition as its age. There are some scratches and missing parts, if you need some more information, please let us know, we will respond you as soon as possible and send more photos. This armour can be folded in a box. The box is getting damaged so it is not in good condition. We might send this armour in other box. Dimensions: 50 x 50 x H170 cm Scholars agree that Japanese armour first appeared in the 4th century, with the discovery of the cuirass and basic helmets in graves. During the Heian period, the unique Japanese samurai...
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Early 1900s Japanese Antique Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

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Metal, Iron

An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan
Located in New York, NY
An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Ceremony Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan. This extraordinary Meiji-period shibayama cabinet, attributed to the Tokugawa samurai clan, s...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Antique Cloisonne Enamel Vase Hayashi Kodenji
Located in Newark, England
MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912) From our Japanese collection, we are delighted to introduce this good size Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase. The Vase of gently tapered form with a pinched n...
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Early 1900s Japanese Antique Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

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Gold, Silver, Enamel

19th Century Japanese Shunga Hand-Scroll, Katsukawa School
Located in Kyoto, JP
Shunga Unknown artist Meiji era, circa 1880 Hand-scroll mounted with 12 paintings Ink, pigment and gofun on silk Dimensions: Each image measures H. 23.2 cm x W. 34.4 cm (9.15” x 13.5”) The hand-scroll measures H. 28 cm x W. 540 cm (11” x 212”) A set of 12 late 19th century Japanese Shunga paintings mounted as a hand-scroll. Two of the leaves bear the signature and seal ‘Setsuzan’, although we are unable to confirm the identity of the artist using this art name. 6 of the 12 images are taken almost directly from Katsukawa Shuncho’s late 18th century woodblock series, ‘Erotic Pictures...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

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Silk

Rare Pair of Japanese Meiji Period Silver Thread Embroideries on Silk Velvet
Located in Milan, IT
A rare and exquisite pair of antique Japanese embroideries woven during the Meiji period (1868-1912), at a time when the Japanese arts and crafts had been discovered by a selected fe...
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1870s Japanese Antique Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

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Silver Leaf

Japanese Meiji Period (1868-1912) Silver Dragon Box
Located in Newark, England
Hammered Silver Decoration Stamped Jungin Pure Silver 純銀 From our Japanese collection, we are pleased to offer a Japanese Meiji Period Silver Dragon Box...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

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Silver

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Charger Plate
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese, late Meiji era, enamel over copper charger plate. The plate is adorned with a polychrome scene with a rooster and a chicken on a pond with blossoming flowers and...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

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Copper, Enamel

Antique Japanese Lacquer Inlaid Hardwood Meiji Period Shibayama Shodana Cabinet
Located in Portland, OR
An exquisite antique Japanese Meiji period Shibayama Shodana cabinet, circa 1880. One of the finest antique Shibayama cabinets one will see, ...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

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Gold

Antique Meiji Japanese Satsuma Porcelain Hand Painted Millefleur Bowl by Hakusan
Located in Portland, OR
An outstanding, fine, antique Japanese Meiji Period (1868-1912) Satsuma Millefleur pottery bowl, by Hakusan, circa 1890. This outstanding Satsuma bowl is very finely handpainted & gi...
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1890s Japanese Antique Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

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Porcelain

19th Century Japanese Satsuma Koi Bowl
Located in Chicago, IL
This extraordinary 19th-century Meiji period Japanese Satsuma lotus-form bowl is an epitome of artistic mastery and cultural significance. Adorned meticulously with red and black koi...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

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Porcelain

Japanese Earthenware Meiji Period Satsuma Iris Vase by Ryuzan
Located in Newark, England
Meiji Period (1868-1912) From our Japanese collection, we are delighted to offer this Japanese Satsuma Iris Vase Painted by Ryuzan. The Japanese Satsuma vase of tall tapered form features a circular rolled foot rim, slightly pinched base with a tapered body and slightly bulbous opening. The vase is decorated with a central continuous band of bright iris flowers with various shades of green to the stems and beautiful violet petals. The central band is framed by greek key borders and honeycomb geometric patterns to the top and bottom. The vase is signed to the base Ryuzan 龍山 and dates to the Meiji Period (1868-1912) and the late 19th century circa 1895. Satsuma ware is a type of earthenware pottery originating from the Satsuma province in Southern Kyushu, Japan’s third largest island. Meiji Period was an era of Japanese history that spanned from 1868 to 1912. It was the first half of the Empire of Japan, when the Japanese people began to build a paradigm of a modern, industrialised nation state and emergent great power, influenced by Western countries and aesthetics. As a result of radically different ideas, the changes to Japan were profound and it affected the social structure, politics, economy, military, and foreign relations across the board. The period corresponded to the reign of Emperor Meiji and was preceded by the Keio era and was succeeded by the Taisho era. Cultural Art during the Meiji Period was of particular interest to the government and they overhauled the art export market which in turn promoted Japanese arts via various world’s fairs, beginning in Vienna at the world fair in 1873. The government heavily funded the fairs and took an active role organising how Japan’s culture was presented to the world including creating a semi-public company named Kiritsu Kosho Kaisha (First Industrial Manufacturing Company). The Kiritsu Kosho Kaisha was used to promote and commercialise exports of Japanese art and established the Hakurankai Jimukyoku (Exhibition Bureau) to maintain quality standards. For the 1876 Centennial International Exhibition in Philadelphia, the Japanese government created a Centennial Office and sent a special envoy to secure space for the 30,000 items that would be displayed. The Imperial Household also took an active interest in arts and crafts, commissioning works by select artists to be given as gifts for foreign dignitaries further emphasising the high quality and importance of Japanese art. Just before the end of the 19th century in 1890, the Teishitsu Gigeiin (Artist to the Imperial Household) system was created to recognise distinguished artists. These artists were selected for their exceptionally high quality wares and talent in their own industry. Over a period of 54 years Seventy artists were appointed, amongst these were ceramicist Makuzu Kozan and cloisonné enamel artist...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

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Earthenware

A Massive Japanese Patinated Bronze Sculpture of a Tiger, Meiji Period
Located in New York, NY
A Massive Japanese Patinated Bronze Sculpture of a Tiger, Meiji Period. Signed. Measuring an impressive 44 inches in length, this extraordinary sculpture is a striking example of t...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

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Bronze

Japanese Big Antique Brilliant Blue And White Gold Fish Bowl
Located in South Burlington, VT
An amazing and glistening blue and white glazed "Koi" ceramic bowl crafted during the Meji period . Beautiful white flowers are revealed in under glaze cream and blue colors. Fine...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

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Ceramic

Rare Japanese Ginbari Cloisonne Vase Irises by Kumeno Teitaro 19th Century
Located in Somis, CA
A rare early Ginbari cloisonne work by renowned Meiji master Kumeno Teitaro. In high-shouldered ovoid form with six lobes in the body, which forms the s...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

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Brass, Enamel

Japanese Gold Lacquer Inro with Deer Image, Ojime, Wood Frog Netsuke, Makie Box
Located in Point Richmond, CA
The Inro is comprised of three stacked compartments and features a deer motif with mother of pearl accents, an ojime and a wooden frog netsuke. Inros were used to store items like m...
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1890s Japanese Antique Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

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Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Meiji Period Satsuma Vase by Ryokuzan
Located in Newark, England
From our Japanese Satsuma Collection, we are delighted to offer this Japanese Satsuma Vase by Ryokuzan 緑山. The Satsuma vase of ovoid shape with a tapered body, circular foot rim, wai...
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Early 1900s Japanese Antique Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

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Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery

Japanese Porcelain Charger finely Hand Painted, Meiji Period circa 1880
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good quality, hand decorated Japanese porcelain charger, large plate or bowl with an Imari pattern, dating to the late 19th centur...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Lidded Jar
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese footed jar with a lid. Late Meiji period, before 1912. The jar is covered with polychrome enamel with scroll and floral motifs. Raised on three legs. On top of th...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

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Enamel

Antique Pair Of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases
Located in New York, NY
A pair of identical antique Japanese copper vases with cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji period, before 1912. Elongated baluster shape with pronounced neck. Floral ornament with bl...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

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Enamel, Copper

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 Asian Art and Furniture

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Earthenware, Pottery

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Enamel 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 Asian Art and Furniture

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Enamel

19th Century Japanese Lacquer Table Cabinet
Located in Richmond, London
A fine and rare Japanese black lacquer table or jewellery cabinet, exquisitely decorated in intricate detail, dating to the late Meiji per...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

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Metal

Japanese Cherry Lacquer Tansu Chest, c. 1880
Located in Chicago, IL
Designed to be versatile and portable, Japanese tansu chests were multipurpose storage cabinets that moved throughout the home and could accompany their owners in long-distance trave...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Iron

Antique Japanese Taisho Period Hinamatsuri Doll
Located in New York, NY
An antique traditional Japanese Hinamatsuri Ningyo doll for traditional Girls Day celebration, most likely from the Taisho period, 1912 to 1926. The doll depicts a Japanese empress w...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

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Textile, Wood

Japanese Kano School Four Panel Screen Birds and Owl
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing 19th century Japanese Meiji period four-panel byobu screen featuring painted panels depicting egrets, heron, pheasants, songbirds, and an owl. Painted with ink and natural co...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

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Gold Leaf

Large Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Vase
Located in New York, NY
A large antique Japanese copper vase with cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji period, before 1912. Elongated shape with pronounced neck. Floral motif and dragon panels in primary col...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

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Copper, Enamel

Meiji Style Antique Teakwood Dragon 20th Century
Located in Lomita, CA
The year of the dragon shines an additional spotlight on this beautiful antique teakwood sculpture. The detail and the patina are amazing. The hand carved dragon takes on a lifelike ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

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Wood, Teak

Antique wooden bucket of Japanese lacquer craftsman/20th century/planter
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a wooden bucket used by Japanese lacquerware craftsmen to store lacquer. It is believed to have been used from the Meiji period to the first half of the Showa era (1868-1940)...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

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Cedar, Lacquer

Antique High Quality Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Plate With Owl Cranes Fan
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese Meiji era enamel over brass charger plate. The plate is superbly enameled with polychrome patterns, including three fans showing flowers and birds, the background...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

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Enamel, Brass

Antique Embroidered Landscape Scene, Japanese Needlepoint Panel, Victorian Art
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a charming antique Victorian period embroidered artwork, showcasing delicate Japanese craftsmanship, circa 1870. This delightful silk cotton panel captures a serene landscape...
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1870s Japanese Antique Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

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Cotton, Glass

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 Asian Art and Furniture

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Porcelain

Koho Shoda Signed Japanese Meiji Woodblock Print A Watermill Affixed to a Shed
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautifully and serenely composed image by renowned Japanese artist/printmaker Shoda Koho (1871-1946). This work titled "A Watermill Affixed to a Shed" is from his Nishinomiya Yos...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

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Paper

Japanese Screen Landscape on Gold Leaf with Inks
Located in Brescia, IT
Six-panel screen from the Tosa school painted with ink on gold leaf depicting a relaxing oriental landscape with pagodas, figures on boats and a beautiful sun in the sky. The screen ...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

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Gold Leaf

An Exquisite Pair Of Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vases with Chrysanthemum Blossoms
Located in New York, NY
An Exquisite Pair Of Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vases with Chrysanthemum Blossoms, Attributed to Hayashi, Meiji Period. Experience the exquisite craftsmanship of the Meiji period wit...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

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Enamel

Large Japanese Dragon Design Cloisonne Enamel Plate
Located in New York, NY
A large Japanese enamel plate charger. The plate is enameled with a polychrome design representing a pair of dragons surrounded by fire and cloud...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

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Enamel

Primitive Wood Chair with old leather from Philippines / Wabi Sabi Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an antique chair from the Philippines. The design is made of leather held together with wood parts. This is a primitive piece with a distinctive curved leg design and old lea...
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Early 20th Century Philippine Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

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Wood

Japanese Meiji Four Panel Screen Wild Geese Over Reeds
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Muromachi period inspired Japanese four panel byobu screen depicting wild geese in flight over reeds. The 19th century Meiji period painting bears an artist's signature Chisokuken. C...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

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Brass

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Red Enamel Silver Wire Kogo Box
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese silver wire enamel Kogo box for incense. Early Meiji period. The oval shaped box is covered with polychrome medallions representing a pair of Phoenix birds and fl...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

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Enamel

Pair Of Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Covered Jars
Located in New York, NY
A pair of antique Japanese Meiji era cloisonne enamel lidded vases. The vases have a similar shape: a rounded body with a slightly tapered base and a domed lid. Each lid has a bronze...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

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Enamel

Japanese Merchant’s chest (choba-dansu), Toyama
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Japanese Merchant’s chest (choba-dansu), Toyama, the front entirely constructed of keyaki (Zelkova serrata), original fuki-urushi lacquer fini...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

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Hardwood

Meiji asian art and furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Meiji asian art and furniture for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage asian art and furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include asian art and furniture, decorative objects, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Meiji asian art and furniture made in a specific country, there are Asia, East Asia, and Japan pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original asian art and furniture, popular names associated with this style include Satsuma, Kinkozan, Ando Jubei, and Makuzu Kozan. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for asian art and furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $65 and tops out at $190,804 while the average work can sell for $2,196.

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