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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
Japanese Contemporary Framed Green Red Black Gold Decorative Art
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite Japanese contemporary framed three-dimensional decorative art piece in Japanese silk kimono fabric in vivid red, green and black on gold leaf Japanese paper, recreating a s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

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Gold Leaf

Japanese Contemporary Framed Green Red Black Gold Decorative Art
Japanese Contemporary Framed Green Red Black Gold Decorative Art

Japanese Contemporary Framed Green Red Black Gold Decorative Art

Japanese Contemporary Orange Green Gold Porcelainn Vase by Master Artist, 3
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Extraordinary Japanese contemporary museum-quality decorative porcelain vase, extremely intricately hand-painted in dark brick orange, purple, green and yellow on a beautifully shape...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

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Gold

Japanese Contemporary Orange Green Gold Porcelainn Vase by Master Artist, 3
Japanese Contemporary Orange Green Gold Porcelainn Vase by Master Artist, 3

Japanese Contemporary Orange Green Gold Porcelainn Vase by Master Artist, 3

Japanese Asian Hand Painted Lacquered Temple Shrine Plaque Peacock, 19th Century
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful and intricate work likely originally from a Japanese temple. The hand painted scene depicts a majestic peacock posed against a gorgeous countryside landscape. Would be...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

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Lacquer, Paint, Wood

Japanese Asian Hand Painted Lacquered Temple Shrine Plaque Peacock, 19th Century
Japanese Asian Hand Painted Lacquered Temple Shrine Plaque Peacock, 19th Century

Japanese Asian Hand Painted Lacquered Temple Shrine Plaque Peacock, 19th Century

Japanese Edo Period Painting Scroll Fisherman in Landscape Japan Artist Signed
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Japanse school Vissers in landschap Rolschildering / scroll op zijde, houten rollers. B- 35 x 14.7 / 106 x 23.5 cm 35 x 14.7 / 106 x 23.5 cm
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

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Silk

Japanese Edo Period Painting Scroll Fisherman in Landscape Japan Artist Signed
Japanese Edo Period Painting Scroll Fisherman in Landscape Japan Artist Signed

Japanese Edo Period Painting Scroll Fisherman in Landscape Japan Artist Signed

Pair of Japanese Vintage Gilded Embroidered Silk Wall Decorative Art, circa 1935
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite pair of Japanese vintage (circa 1935) hand-crafted extremely intricately embroidered silk fabric used in the presentation of ceremonial gifts on special occasions called fu...
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1930s Japanese Vintage Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

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Silk

Pair of Japanese Vintage Gilded Embroidered Silk Wall Decorative Art, circa 1935
Pair of Japanese Vintage Gilded Embroidered Silk Wall Decorative Art, circa 1935

Pair of Japanese Vintage Gilded Embroidered Silk Wall Decorative Art, circa 1935

Japanese Contemporary Porcelain Vase Blue Purple Green by Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Extraordinary Japanese contemporary museum-quality decorative porcelain vase, extremely intricately hand-painted in the artist's signature turqoise blue and purple on a stunning balu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

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Porcelain

Japanese Contemporary Porcelain Vase Blue Purple Green by Master Artist
Japanese Contemporary Porcelain Vase Blue Purple Green by Master Artist

Japanese Contemporary Porcelain Vase Blue Purple Green by Master Artist

Japanese Contemporary Blue White Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, intricately hand painted in blue and white on an elegant bottle shape large body, a signed piece by highly acclaimed master...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

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Porcelain

Japanese Contemporary Blue White Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2
Japanese Contemporary Blue White Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2

Japanese Contemporary Blue White Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2

Ikebana Basket
Located in Pasadena, CA
Charming Ikebana woven bamboo basket that dates to the first half of the 20th century. The basket is in overall good condition and includes a liner, whic...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

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Bamboo

Ikebana Basket
Ikebana Basket

Ikebana Basket

Antique ca 1900 Japanese Satsuma Hotoda Mini Vase Richly Decorated
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you is this nice satsuma miniature vase decorated with wisteria. Marked: Hotoda Condition Overall Condition Perfect. Size 91mm high Period Meiji Periode (...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

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Porcelain

Antique ca 1900 Japanese Satsuma Hotoda Mini Vase Richly Decorated
Antique ca 1900 Japanese Satsuma Hotoda Mini Vase Richly Decorated

Antique ca 1900 Japanese Satsuma Hotoda Mini Vase Richly Decorated

Japanese Contemporary Blue Green Yellow Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Contemporary Japanese porcelain decorative vase hand painted in green, red and blue on a beautifully shaped body, a signed work by highly acclaimed Japanese master porcelain artist i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

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Porcelain

Japanese Contemporary Blue Green Yellow Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2
Japanese Contemporary Blue Green Yellow Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2

Japanese Contemporary Blue Green Yellow Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2

Antique Japanese Imari Bottle Vase on Wood Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
On offer is a large Japanese Imari ceramic bottle vase with elaborate surface design circa 19th century (late Meiji Period). The distinct shape of the bottle is called tea-whisk form and the rare prototype was found in the early Ko-Imari production dated back to 16-17th century of Edo period. The shape was designed specifically to store liquor. This revived bottle was made in the 19th century and showcases decoration and colors typical of Imari ware. A lady in kimono holding a fan under a Sakura tree is showcased in the front and the back, with underglaze blue contrasting the rich overglaze enamel and gold. On the two sides, raised relief borders enclose scenes of combatant dragons and tigers under plum trees, both rendered in great relief details and of sculptural quality. The base was marked in underglaze blue the archaic Chinese characters "Da Ming Cheng Hua Year Made...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

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Ceramic

Antique Japanese Imari Bottle Vase on Wood Stand
Antique Japanese Imari Bottle Vase on Wood Stand

Antique Japanese Imari Bottle Vase on Wood Stand

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 Asian Art and Furniture

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Copper

Meiji Period 19th Century Japanese Cloisonné Charger
Meiji Period 19th Century Japanese Cloisonné Charger

Meiji Period 19th Century Japanese Cloisonné Charger

Antique 19th c Woodblock Print - Meiji Period 19th century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
The painter is unknown to me so far Condition Perfect Size: 26.5 x12.5 cm Period 19th century
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

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Paper

Antique 19th c Woodblock Print - Meiji Period 19th century
Antique 19th c Woodblock Print - Meiji Period 19th century

Antique 19th c Woodblock Print - Meiji Period 19th century

Japanese Contemporary Purple Blue Red Gold Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite large gilded and intricately hand painted Japanese contemporary porcelain vase in an elegant shape, extremely intricately hand-painted in various hues of purple, a signed m...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

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Gold

Japanese Contemporary Purple Blue Red Gold Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2
Japanese Contemporary Purple Blue Red Gold Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2

Japanese Contemporary Purple Blue Red Gold Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2

Japanese Contemporary Red Black Cream Porcelain Bowl by Master Artist, 2
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Mesmerizing Japanese contemporary signed exhibition porcelain bowl/centerpiece in stunning red, cream and black, a signed masterpiece by highly acclaimed award-winning Japanese maste...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

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Porcelain

Japanese Contemporary Red Black Cream Porcelain Bowl by Master Artist, 2
Japanese Contemporary Red Black Cream Porcelain Bowl by Master Artist, 2

Japanese Contemporary Red Black Cream Porcelain Bowl by Master Artist, 2

Antique Japanese Woodblock - Kuniteru ll - French Equestrian Circus
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Antique Japanese Woodblock - Kuniteru ll - French Equestrian Circus on the grounds of Asakusa Kannon temple attributed to Utagawa Kuniteru II Title: French Equestrian Circus on the...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

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Paper

Antique Japanese Woodblock - Kuniteru ll - French Equestrian Circus
Antique Japanese Woodblock - Kuniteru ll - French Equestrian Circus

Antique Japanese Woodblock - Kuniteru ll - French Equestrian Circus

Japanese Contemporary Gold Blue Green Porcelain bowl by Master Artist, 2
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Extraordinary Japanese contemporary museum-quality highly collectible decorative porcelain bowl/centerpiece in a stunningly flared shape with circular movements on its surface featur...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

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Gold, Platinum, Silver, Foil

Japanese Contemporary Gold Blue Green Porcelain bowl by Master Artist, 2
Japanese Contemporary Gold Blue Green Porcelain bowl by Master Artist, 2

Japanese Contemporary Gold Blue Green Porcelain bowl by Master Artist, 2

Lovely Nihonga Scene Meiji/Edo Period Scroll Japan Artist Furuichi Kintome
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
It is a work drawn by Furuichi Kintomi as you can see. In addition to the fantastic depth of willow under the moon, the Egret that shines in the night view is a truly delicious pie...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

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Silk

Lovely Nihonga Scene Meiji/Edo Period Scroll Japan Artist Furuichi Kintome
Lovely Nihonga Scene Meiji/Edo Period Scroll Japan Artist Furuichi Kintome

Lovely Nihonga Scene Meiji/Edo Period Scroll Japan Artist Furuichi Kintome

Japanese Usubata Ikebana Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 20th century iron vessel is a Meiji-era vase designed especially for ikebana, the Japanese art of floral arrangement. The two-piece vase was cast in the classical usubata (thin rim) form, with a broad, flat top with an upturned lip. Usubata vessels are typically cast of bronze and have been used in ikebana arrangements since the 16th century. The broad rim of this usubata vase...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

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Iron

Japanese Usubata Ikebana Vessel, c. 1900
Japanese Usubata Ikebana Vessel, c. 1900

Japanese Usubata Ikebana Vessel, c. 1900

Monumental Japanese Sake Vessel, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant, large-scale vessel is a Japanese widemouth stoneware jar (kame) traditionally used for storing water and other liquids. This 19th-century example continues traditional ...
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

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Porcelain, Stoneware

Monumental Japanese Sake Vessel, c. 1850
Monumental Japanese Sake Vessel, c. 1850

Monumental Japanese Sake Vessel, c. 1850

Porcelain Vase by Japanese Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite Japanese contemporary porcelain decorative vase, hand painted in vivid blue and red on an elegant bottle shape body, a signed piece by highly acclaimed Japanese master porc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

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Gold

Porcelain Vase by Japanese Master Artist
Porcelain Vase by Japanese Master Artist

Porcelain Vase by Japanese Master Artist

Japanese Contemporary Red Porcelain Bowl by Master Artist, 2
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Extraordinary Japanese contemporary museum-quality porcelain bowl/centerpiece in silver based foil in three stunning shades of red on a elegantly shaped body. This is a masterpiece b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

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Silver, Foil

Japanese Contemporary Red Porcelain Bowl by Master Artist, 2
Japanese Contemporary Red Porcelain Bowl by Master Artist, 2

Japanese Contemporary Red Porcelain Bowl by Master Artist, 2

Japanese Contemporary Red Blue Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 3
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Contemporary Japanese decorative porcelain vase, intricately hand painted in red and blue on a stunningly shaped porcelain body, by widely acclaimed master porcelain artist in tradit...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

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Porcelain

Japanese Contemporary Red Blue Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 3
Japanese Contemporary Red Blue Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 3

Japanese Contemporary Red Blue Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 3

Set of Eight Japanese Meiji Era Woodblock Prints
Located in London, GB
A set of eight Japanese Meiji Era woodblock prints. Japanese, Late 19th century. Frames: small: height 40cm, width 31cm, depth 1cm - prints: 25 x 17. Medium: height 49cm, width 37...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

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Paper

Set of Eight Japanese Meiji Era Woodblock Prints
Set of Eight Japanese Meiji Era Woodblock Prints

Set of Eight Japanese Meiji Era Woodblock Prints

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 Asian Art and Furniture

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Cotton

Japanese Sashiko-stitched Cotton Rodogi Work Coat, Early 20th Century
Japanese Sashiko-stitched Cotton Rodogi Work Coat, Early 20th Century

Japanese Sashiko-stitched Cotton Rodogi Work Coat, Early 20th Century

Pair Fine Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cloisonné Double Gourd Vases 1890
Located in Portland, OR
A very good pair of antique Japanese Meiji period cloisonné vases, circa 1890. This is a very handsome pair of antique double gourd shaped cloisonné vases, one with a blue ground the...
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1890s Japanese Antique Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

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Copper, Enamel

Pair Fine Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cloisonné Double Gourd Vases 1890
Pair Fine Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cloisonné Double Gourd Vases 1890

Pair Fine Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cloisonné Double Gourd Vases 1890

Japanese Contemporary Black Platinum Gold Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 4
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite Japanese dimpled decorative porcelain vase intricately hand painted in blue underglaze, showcasing a dramatic scene of a phoenix extending its beautiful long wings, set aga...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

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Gold

Japanese Contemporary Black Platinum Gold Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 4
Japanese Contemporary Black Platinum Gold Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 4

Japanese Contemporary Black Platinum Gold Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 4

Large Antique Japanese Bronze Eagle Root Wood Base Meiji Period Signed Gyoko 36"
By Gyoko
Located in London, GB
Japanese bronze Eagle modelled with its wings outstretched and head lowered, All the feather work is finely carved with rich brown patination, p...
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1890s Japanese Antique Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

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Bronze

Large Antique Japanese Bronze Eagle Root Wood Base Meiji Period Signed Gyoko 36"
Large Antique Japanese Bronze Eagle Root Wood Base Meiji Period Signed Gyoko 36"

Large Antique Japanese Bronze Eagle Root Wood Base Meiji Period Signed Gyoko 36"

Antique ca 1900 Japanese Satsuma Top Quality Mini Vase Richly Decorated
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Description Sharing with you is this nice satsuma miniature vase decorated with birds in an mountainous landscape scene. Condition Overall Condition missing chips and restuc...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

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Porcelain

Antique ca 1900 Japanese Satsuma Top Quality Mini Vase Richly Decorated
Antique ca 1900 Japanese Satsuma Top Quality Mini Vase Richly Decorated

Antique ca 1900 Japanese Satsuma Top Quality Mini Vase Richly Decorated

Pair 19th Century Meiji Japanese Usabata Ikebana Bronze Vases
Located in New York, NY
Pair of antique (late 19th century) Meiji period Japanese usabata ikebana vases crafted in four sections and measuring an impressive 18 3/4 inches tall. Each with cartouches depicti...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

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Bronze

Pair 19th Century Meiji Japanese Usabata Ikebana Bronze Vases
Pair 19th Century Meiji Japanese Usabata Ikebana Bronze Vases

Pair 19th Century Meiji Japanese Usabata Ikebana Bronze Vases

A 19th Century Burl Root Wood Display Stand, Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A striking root-wood display stand comprised of a series of entwined organic elements with various gnarled appendages, rising to support a plateau with a burled & polished surface. M...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

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Wood, Burl

A 19th Century Burl Root Wood Display Stand, Meiji Period (1868-1912)
A 19th Century Burl Root Wood Display Stand, Meiji Period (1868-1912)

A 19th Century Burl Root Wood Display Stand, Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Antique Japanese Woodblock - Dutch Lady with Child and Servant - Meiji Period
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Antique Japanese Woodblock - Dutch Lady with Child and Servant - Meiji Period attributed to Utagawa Kuniteru II Yokohama-e - Yokohama-e are prints depicting foreigners in Yokoha...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

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Paper

Antique Japanese Woodblock - Dutch Lady with Child and Servant - Meiji Period
Antique Japanese Woodblock - Dutch Lady with Child and Servant - Meiji Period

Antique Japanese Woodblock - Dutch Lady with Child and Servant - Meiji Period

Antique 19th Century Japanese Satsuma High Quality Vase Satsuma Figural Scene
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Description: Fabulous small Japanese. Absolute top quality decoration a pottery. Marked at the base. Condition: Overall condition 1 perfect, 1 with restoration to rim. Size: 90 ...
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20th Century Japanese Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

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Earthenware

Antique 19th Century Japanese Satsuma High Quality Vase Satsuma Figural Scene
Antique 19th Century Japanese Satsuma High Quality Vase Satsuma Figural Scene

Antique 19th Century Japanese Satsuma High Quality Vase Satsuma Figural Scene

20th Century Japanese Porcelain Meiji Taisho Charger Marked Landscape Fuji
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Nice Japanese charger with decoration of a beautiful landscape with Mount Fuji. The quality of painting is the best on the market. So nice Japanese charger with decoration of a beaut...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

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Earthenware

20th Century Japanese Porcelain Meiji Taisho Charger Marked Landscape Fuji
20th Century Japanese Porcelain Meiji Taisho Charger Marked Landscape Fuji

20th Century Japanese Porcelain Meiji Taisho Charger Marked Landscape Fuji

Pair Antique 19th/20C Japanese Kutani Hanging Vases Landscape Two Quails
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Description Very lovely piece. With an overall landscape scene of mountains, flowers and birds in flight. Condition Both perfect but crackle all over as usual on these pieces. S...
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20th Century Japanese Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

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Porcelain

Pair Antique 19th/20C Japanese Kutani Hanging Vases Landscape Two Quails
Pair Antique 19th/20C Japanese Kutani Hanging Vases Landscape Two Quails

Pair Antique 19th/20C Japanese Kutani Hanging Vases Landscape Two Quails

Japanese Contemporary Blue Pure Gold Porcelain Lidded Jar by Master Artist, 2
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Japanese contemporary porcelain incense burner/lidded jar, intricately and generously hand-painted with high purity gold on a beautifully shaped body in stunning signature deep blue,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

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Gold

Japanese Contemporary Blue Pure Gold Porcelain Lidded Jar by Master Artist, 2
Japanese Contemporary Blue Pure Gold Porcelain Lidded Jar by Master Artist, 2

Japanese Contemporary Blue Pure Gold Porcelain Lidded Jar by Master Artist, 2

Japanese Contemporary Blue Pink Platinum Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite Japanese contemporary dimpled platinum-gilded decorative porcelain vase in an attractive bottle shape, crafted, hand painted and signed by highly acclaimed master porcelain...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

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Platinum

Japanese Contemporary Blue Pink Platinum Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2
Japanese Contemporary Blue Pink Platinum Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2

Japanese Contemporary Blue Pink Platinum Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2

Japanese Contemporary Green Blue Red Purple Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, hand painted in vivid green, blue, red and purple on a stunningly shaped body and signed by a widely acclaimed master porce...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

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Porcelain

Japanese Contemporary Green Blue Red Purple Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2
Japanese Contemporary Green Blue Red Purple Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2

Japanese Contemporary Green Blue Red Purple Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2

Antique ca 1900 Japanese Satsuma Top Quality Jar Richly Decorated Unmarked
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Description Sharing with you is this nice satsuma jar decorated with figures beside a river and working on the land. Elephant handles. Lid seems miss...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

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Porcelain

Antique ca 1900 Japanese Satsuma Top Quality Jar Richly Decorated Unmarked
Antique ca 1900 Japanese Satsuma Top Quality Jar Richly Decorated Unmarked

Antique ca 1900 Japanese Satsuma Top Quality Jar Richly Decorated Unmarked

Japanese Tsuiki-Jippo Cloisonné Vase Atrributed to Ogasawara Shuzo
By Ogasawara Shuzo
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
A Japanese tsuiki-jippo cloisonné vase attributed to Ogasawara Shuzo. This stunning vase dates to the Meiji period, the body finely hammered, incised with sparse weed and decorated ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

Japanese Tsuiki-Jippo Cloisonné Vase Atrributed to Ogasawara Shuzo
Japanese Tsuiki-Jippo Cloisonné Vase Atrributed to Ogasawara Shuzo

Japanese Tsuiki-Jippo Cloisonné Vase Atrributed to Ogasawara Shuzo

Japanese Contemporary Blue Gold Red Purple Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Extraordinary Japanese contemporary dimpled decorative porcelain vase, a stunning piece gilded and hand painted by highly acclaimed porcelain artist of Japan’s Imari-Arita region. Th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

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Gold

Japanese Contemporary Blue Gold Red Purple Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2
Japanese Contemporary Blue Gold Red Purple Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2

Japanese Contemporary Blue Gold Red Purple Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2

Japanese Contemporary Blue Red Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Japanese contemporary porcelain decorative porcelain vase, hand painted in red and blue on a beautifully shaped ovoid porcelain body, a signed piece by widely acclaimed Japanese mast...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

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Porcelain

Japanese Contemporary Blue Red Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2
Japanese Contemporary Blue Red Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2

Japanese Contemporary Blue Red Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2

Old Wooden Netsuke 19/20th C Japanese Japan QUAIL Meiji Period
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Description Lovely and very detailed piece. Unsigned. Japan 19th or 20th century. Weight: 9 grams Provenance: Collected in the 1980's. From the collection of Clemens Merkelbach va...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

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Metal, Bronze

Old Wooden Netsuke 19/20th C Japanese Japan QUAIL Meiji Period
Old Wooden Netsuke 19/20th C Japanese Japan QUAIL Meiji Period

Old Wooden Netsuke 19/20th C Japanese Japan QUAIL Meiji Period

Exceptional and rare set of Satsuma porcelain plates Nobles motive, Meiji period
By Satsuma
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Beautiful Satsuma hand-painted porcelain plates set decorated with a motif of Nobles on a picnic. This exceptional set from the Meiji period (19th century) is a fine example of the intricate craftsmanship and attention to detail characteristic of Satsuma ware. Each plate features noble figures in detailed attire, capturing a moment of leisure and refinement. The Satsuma region, known for its pottery...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

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Ceramic

Exceptional and rare set of Satsuma porcelain plates Nobles motive, Meiji period
Exceptional and rare set of Satsuma porcelain plates Nobles motive, Meiji period

Exceptional and rare set of Satsuma porcelain plates Nobles motive, Meiji period

Japanese Contemporary Blue Gold White Porcelain Charger
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Unique contemporary Japanese Ko-Imari (old Imari) style charger stunningly gilded and hand painted on an exquisite clam shape porcelain, crafted and signed by renowned Kiln of the Im...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

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Gold

Japanese Contemporary Blue Gold White Porcelain Charger
Japanese Contemporary Blue Gold White Porcelain Charger

Japanese Contemporary Blue Gold White Porcelain Charger

Antique Japanese Chaiwan Meiji/Taisho Period Set of Tea Bowls Porcelain
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated set of tea gaiwan bowls Condition: All damages pictured, nothing serious. Measures: 117 x 73mm Period 18th century 19th century.
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

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Porcelain

Antique Japanese Chaiwan Meiji/Taisho Period Set of Tea Bowls Porcelain
Antique Japanese Chaiwan Meiji/Taisho Period Set of Tea Bowls Porcelain

Antique Japanese Chaiwan Meiji/Taisho Period Set of Tea Bowls Porcelain

Japanese Glazed Ceramic Bowl by Makuzu Kozan
By Makuzu Kozan
Located in Atlanta, GA
Tri-pod ceramic bowl likely used as an incense burner (koro) by Japanese Imperial potter Makuzu Kozan (1842-1916) circa late Meiji period. The signature indicates that it was produce...
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1880s Japanese Antique Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

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Ceramic

Japanese Glazed Ceramic Bowl by Makuzu Kozan
Japanese Glazed Ceramic Bowl by Makuzu Kozan

Japanese Glazed Ceramic Bowl by Makuzu Kozan

Contemporary Japanese Blue Platinum Porcelain Vase by Contemporary Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Contemporary Japanese decorative porcelain vase, hand painted in blue underglaze and platinum, a work of widely acclaimed master porcelain artist in traditional patterns of the Imari...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

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Platinum

Contemporary Japanese Blue Platinum Porcelain Vase by Contemporary Master Artist
Contemporary Japanese Blue Platinum Porcelain Vase by Contemporary Master Artist

Contemporary Japanese Blue Platinum Porcelain Vase by Contemporary Master Artist

Antique ca 1900 Japanese Hirado'?' Sauce Boat Richly Decorated Marked
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Description Sharing with you is this nice piece of Japanese porcelain. A sauce boat with crabs and an octopus. Could be hirado ware, not found a similar p...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Antique ca 1900 Japanese Hirado'?' Sauce Boat Richly Decorated Marked
Antique ca 1900 Japanese Hirado'?' Sauce Boat Richly Decorated Marked

Antique ca 1900 Japanese Hirado'?' Sauce Boat Richly Decorated Marked

Japanese Contemporary Red Black Gold Platinum Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 3
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, hand painted in vivid red, platinum and gold, set against a beautifully shaped dimpled porcelain body in black, an exquisite signed p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Gold, Platinum

Japanese Contemporary Red Black Gold Platinum Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 3
Japanese Contemporary Red Black Gold Platinum Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 3

Japanese Contemporary Red Black Gold Platinum Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 3

Japanese Contemporary Blue Gray Peach Gold Porcelainn Sculptur by Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Extraordinary Japanese contemporary museum-quality decorative porcelain vase, extremely intricately hand-painted in dark blue, Gray and orange on a beautifully shaped porcelain body,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Gold

Japanese Contemporary Blue Gray Peach Gold Porcelainn Sculptur by Master Artist
Japanese Contemporary Blue Gray Peach Gold Porcelainn Sculptur by Master Artist

Japanese Contemporary Blue Gray Peach Gold Porcelainn Sculptur by Master Artist

Japanese Contemporary Pink Brown Hand-Glazed Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite Japanese contemporary matte hand-glazed signed decorative porcelain vase in an elegant shape, featuring signature pink, brown and blue colors by highly respected award-winn...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Contemporary Pink Brown Hand-Glazed Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2
Japanese Contemporary Pink Brown Hand-Glazed Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2

Japanese Contemporary Pink Brown Hand-Glazed Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2

Lovely 19th-20th Century Scroll Painting Japan Artist Kawagoi Tamado Painted
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
It is a high-quality craft of the work drawn by Kawai Yudou as you can see. The slightly hazy distant mountains are really tasty, and the pine tree drawn in the foreground is a very tasty work. «Kawagoedado» [1873-1957] Japanese painter. Born in Aichi. His real name is Hosaburo. Another issue, Ikuan. At the beginning, he studied under the Shijo school and then Masakuni Hashimoto to...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Silk

Lovely 19th-20th Century Scroll Painting Japan Artist Kawagoi Tamado Painted
Lovely 19th-20th Century Scroll Painting Japan Artist Kawagoi Tamado Painted

Lovely 19th-20th Century Scroll Painting Japan Artist Kawagoi Tamado Painted

Antique Seiya-sei for Genryusai Seiya Bronze Man and Monkey Statue Japan Meij
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
BRONZE Seiya-sei for Genryusai Seiya Man and Monkey figure. Marked on base Meiji era (1868-1912), 19th century Condition Condition is Perfect: Size 33.5 cm high Period 19th century ...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Antique Seiya-sei for Genryusai Seiya Bronze Man and Monkey Statue Japan Meij
Antique Seiya-sei for Genryusai Seiya Bronze Man and Monkey Statue Japan Meij

Antique Seiya-sei for Genryusai Seiya Bronze Man and Monkey Statue Japan Meij

Antique 19th c Woodblock Print - Kitagawa Utamuro - Nyobo no aiko
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Utamara Kitagawo This is a print I am not sure how to intepret. Its around 15x10 so pretty small. There is a There is a larger Identical one in the Rijksmuseum lacking part of the i...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

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Bronze

Antique 19th c Woodblock Print - Kitagawa Utamuro - Nyobo no aiko
Antique 19th c Woodblock Print - Kitagawa Utamuro - Nyobo no aiko

Antique 19th c Woodblock Print - Kitagawa Utamuro - Nyobo no aiko

Japanese Blue Porcelain Charger by Master Artist, 4
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Mesmerizing Japanese contemporary museum-quality highly collectible decorative porcelain rectangular charger, extremely intricately gilded and hand painted in blue and red, a signed ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Gold

Japanese Blue Porcelain Charger by Master Artist, 4
Japanese Blue Porcelain Charger by Master Artist, 4

Japanese Blue Porcelain Charger by Master Artist, 4

Japanese Contemporary Red Gold Blue Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 5
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite contemporary Japanese museum quality decorative porcelain vase, hand painted on an elegant bottle shape porcelain body in red and blue, with extremely intricate patterns an...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Gold

Japanese Contemporary Red Gold Blue Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 5
Japanese Contemporary Red Gold Blue Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 5

Japanese Contemporary Red Gold Blue Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 5

Japanese Contemporary Red Blue Green Glazed Porcelain Vase by Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, hand-glazed in the artist;s signature vivid red on the upper part and an extraordinary soft bluish greenish purplish cream ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Contemporary Red Blue Green Glazed Porcelain Vase by Master Artist
Japanese Contemporary Red Blue Green Glazed Porcelain Vase by Master Artist

Japanese Contemporary Red Blue Green Glazed Porcelain Vase by Master Artist

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