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Edo Decorative Objects

EDO STYLE

Edo furniture was created during a flourishing time for the decorative arts owing to the stability of the Tokugawa shogunate rule in Japan. Spanning from 1603 to 1867, this era of peace and economic growth supported artistic advancements in lacquer, woodblock printing, porcelain and other artisanal trades. Because the country was largely isolated, there was little outside influence, leading to centuries of exceptional attention to the design of its furnishings and the quality of its traditional arts.

Unlike during the Meiji period that followed, with an increase in domestic and international markets, furniture during the Edo period was predominately commissioned by the ruling class, although people from across social groups benefited from the burgeoning metropolitan hubs for artisanal trades. For instance, Kyoto became a major center for lacquer art. Most furniture pieces were made from wood such as cedar or ash, including the era’s sashimono cabinets, which involved fine joinery and were rooted in the Heian period.

Sashimono cabinets, which were built by master craftsmen in a range of different wood types owing to the various trees that populate Japan, occasionally featured a stack of slender drawers as well as sliding doors. They were popular with everyone from samurai to kabuki actors. Tansu storage chests crafted from wood with metal fittings were also common in Edo-period homes. Some were designed to be easily portable while others were made to double as staircases.

Painted folding screens, called byōbu, were also fashionable, with Japanese artists inspired by nature, literature and scenes of history and daily life to create vivid works. In Buddhist temples and the palatial homes of the aristocratic class, fusuma, or large sliding panels, would sometimes be adorned with gold or silver leaf. These dividers allowed interiors to change throughout the day, closing in small spaces for personal use or reflecting candlelight to illuminate communal spaces after dark.

Find a collection of Edo tables, lighting, decorative objects, wall decorations and more furniture on 1stDibs.

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Style: Edo
Japanese Colorful Antique Sake Bottle / 'Kutani Ware' / 1830-1900 / Small Vase
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Kutani ware is a color-painted porcelain produced around Kanazawa City in the southern part of Ishikawa Prefecture, starting in 1655. It features a colorfu...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Edo Decorative Objects

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Pottery

Antique Okimono Japanese Sumo Wrestling Frogs Sculpture, 19/20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and very detailed piece. Unigned. Japan 19th or early 20th century. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: Japan Period: 18th century Japan D...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Edo Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Antique 1660-1680 Japanese Polychrome Plate Landscape Dragon Phoenix
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
An Arita dish in storage box. Edo Period ( 17th century) Decorated in overglaze enamel on underglaze blue. Flowers, landscape, Dragon and Phoenix. Color bursting from it. Period; ...
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17th Century Chinese Antique Edo Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Antique Edo Period Japanese Porcelain Plate Arita Kraak Dish, Ca 1680
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this very nice edo period, 1680-1700, example. With a central scene of a flowers. The rim beautifully painted. The base is blank. Unmarked at base Arita ware, also...
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17th Century Japanese Antique Edo Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Japanese Statue Bizen Pottery Monkey by Koyama Isso, 20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
1932- bizen pottery of a sitting Monkey. Marked at the back. Real name is Mitsuo. Eldest son of Koyama Gengo, pen name is Koyama Isso. Worked for a local brickmaking company but lat...
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20th Century Japanese Edo Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Japanese Antique Wooden Lion Mask Engraving Edo Period/1603-1868/Shrine Festival
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese "si-si" mask made in the middle to late Edo period. (Japanese ``si-si'' is an imaginary animal that deifies a lion.) It is thought that materials such as...
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18th Century Japanese Antique Edo Decorative Objects

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Wood

Antique Japanese Porcelain Edo Period Bowl with landscape, Japan, ca 1800
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Antique Edo Period Bowl With landscape Japan ca 1800 Japanese Porcelain. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: Japan...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Edo Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Antique Edo Japanese Porcelain Large Dish Imari Flower Basket, Ca 1700
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this very nice and large edo period, 1680-1710, example. Richly decorated scene. Unmarked Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: Ja...
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17th Century Japanese Antique Edo Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Antique Large Nanban Edo Period Japanese Plate Charger, Japan, Ca 1800-1830
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nice shaped polychrome dish. Unusual shape and painting. With overglaze blue. Absolute top quality. Marked with Ju character (felicitation or longevity) at base. late Edo peri...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Edo Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Antique Japanese Top Level Kakiemon Style Plate with Flowers, 1660-1680
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A Kakiemon dish Edo Period ( 17th century) Decorated in typical coloured enamels on underglaze blue, flowers and foliage and birds among rocks Color bursting from it Period; 1660- 1...
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17th Century Antique Edo Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

A Japanese Edo Period Lacquer Kogo (Incense) Box, late 17/early 18th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
Early Japanese Lacquer Incense Box (Kogo) Late 17thc. Of rectangular form with soft corners, decorated with a diaper pattern in gold lacquer on a brownish black ground, with pewter r...
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17th Century Japanese Antique Edo Decorative Objects

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Pewter

Antique Japanese Arita Kakiemon Style Plate with Flowers Shibata, 1670-1700
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A Kakiemon dish Edo Period (late 17th century) Color bursting from it Period; 1670- 1700 Provenance: From the collection of Phillip Allen (1938-2022) Phillip Allen was a much-loved...
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17th Century Japanese Antique Edo Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Vintage Japanese Kakiemon Charger Figures Foo Lion Flowers Figures, 20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Vintage Japanese 20th c Kakiemon Charger Figures Foo Lion Flowers Figures. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: Japan Japanese Style: Kakiemon Per...
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20th Century Japanese Edo Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Antique Edo Kakiemon Style Porcelain Bowl with Reticulated Corners, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this beautiful Bowl. Arita early 18th century. Underglaze blue and overglaze red Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: Japan Peri...
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18th Century Japanese Antique Edo Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Antique Japanese Polychrome Plate Landscape Dragon Phoenix, 1660-1680
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
An Arita dish in storage box. Edo Period ( 17th century) Decorated in overglaze enamel on underglaze blue. Flowers, landscape, Dragon and Phoenix. Color bursting from it. Period; 16...
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17th Century Antique Edo Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Antique Edo Period Japanese Porcelain Large Dish Fan Decoration, Ca 1700
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this very nice edo period, 1666/1680, example. A rare version with Fan in the border Unmarked Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin...
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17th Century Japanese Antique Edo Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

A Rare Miniature 17C Edo period Ko-Kutani / Ko-Imari Porcelain Leaf Dish
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A great dish dating to most probably the second half of the 17th century, delicate painting and shape. Very interesting small size. We have found a similar Japanese dishes in the sh...
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17th Century Antique Edo Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

A very rare 17C Edo period Kakiemon Dish Porcelain Fuku Mark Dish Blue and White
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A great dish dating to most probably the second half of the 17th century, delicate painting and shape. Very interesting. With landscape scene with trees, birds, rocks and flowers. W...
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17th Century Antique Edo Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Antique Japanese Lacquered Incense Box Kobako in Kodaiji Style
Located in Atlanta, GA
An antique lacquered small box that was likely used to contain incense powder (it is called Kobako in Japanese), circa early to mid-19th century of the Edo...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Edo Decorative Objects

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Wood, Lacquer

Antique Chinese Vase Late Qing Dynasty or Republic Porcelain Made into a Lamp
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Top quality vase Meiji era (1868-1912), 19th century Interesting article about Japanese Cloisonne can be found here; https://www.sothebys .com/en/articles/japanese-cloisonne-enamels...
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17th Century Chinese Antique Edo Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Late Edo Period 19th Century Japanese Pillar Clock, Shaku-Dokei, C. 1820
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Elegant Japanese pillar clock, 'SHAKU-DOKEI', c. 1820 The very fine 30-hour, weight-driven movement is constructed between bars and consists ...
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Early 19th Century Japanese Antique Edo Decorative Objects

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Hardwood

Exceptional Antique 19th c Japanese or Chinese Porcelain Vase with figures
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and beautifully made piece with different kind of motiffs, dragons, flaming pearl Condition some usual ware and traces of use. Could do with a cleaning. Size: 38x24.5CM Diame...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Edo Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Japanese Nagasaki Export Lacquer Box with Depiction of the 'Trippenhuis'
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A Japanese Nagasaki export lacquer box with mother-of-pearl depiction of the Amsterdam ‘Trippenhuis’ Edo-period, circa 1830 H. 12.5 x W. 24...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Edo Decorative Objects

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Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer

Samson Porcelain Imari 'Temple Jar' on Ormolu Bronze Base, circa 1850
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A large and impressive early Samson porcelain covered baluster vase in late 17th, early 18th century Japanese Edo Genroku Imari style on finely cast Louis XVI style ormolu bronze bas...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Edo Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Japanese Blue Gold Cream Porcelain Charger by Contemporary Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite contemporary Japanese Ko-Imari style large decorative porcelain charger, hand painted in gold, blue, cream and red, a signed masterpiece by widely acclaimed award-winning m...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Edo Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Rare Buddhist Carved Base for a Statue, Edo Period, 17th Century
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Rare and unusual hexagonal Buddhist base for a statue with a recumbent shi-shi (guardian lion dog), gilded and carved with inset glass eyes and painted with mineral pigments. Most likely the base to a sculpture of Monju Bosatsu...
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Mid-17th Century Japanese Antique Edo Decorative Objects

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Wood

Japanese Antique Octopus Pot 19th Century / Pottery Vase Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is a very old unglazed pottery made in Japan. It is estimated to have been made in the 19th century and was called “Takotsubo” (octopus pot) in Japan, and was used to collect oc...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Edo Decorative Objects

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Pottery

Japanese Ko-Imari Porcelain Edo Period Dish Antique Japan, 17th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you a very nice example of the Edo period. A scene of a deer in a landscape under an overhanging pine tree. Objects and flowers in the rim and moulded outer rim. Additi...
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17th Century Antique Edo Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

18th Century Japanese Hand-Carved Fully Blossomed Chrysanthemum Flower Figurine
Located in North Miami, FL
18th Century Japanese hand-carved fully blossomed chrysanthemum flower figurine made of white bone with branch and leaves painted. The flower is placed inside its original glass and ...
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18th Century Japanese Antique Edo Decorative Objects

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Bone

Korean Gohon Chawan Tea Bowl for Japanese Market Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A ceramic chawan (tea bowl) circa 17-18th century fired in the Busan kiln in Korean specifically for the Japanese market. The kilns were run by the So c...
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17th Century Japanese Antique Edo Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Japanese Edo Period Bronze Vase of Mimikuchi Flying Handle Form
Located in Buffalo, NY
A rare Edo period bronze vase with Mimikuchi flying handles, with quartered pear shaped body with spiral to the front and back, supported on a flared...
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1860s Japanese Antique Edo Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Antique Japanese Wood Carving of Two Minogames 'Mythological Turtle', 18th C
Located in North Miami, FL
A sculpture of 2 Minogame turtles with their distinctive fan-like tails. The smaller turtle is standing in the she’ll of the larger one. This is an excellent Japanese hardwood carvin...
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Late 18th Century Japanese Antique Edo Decorative Objects

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Wood, Hardwood

Japanese Edo/Meiji Gilded Bronze Folded Paper Handled Basket with Applications
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual antique Japanese gilded bronze basket of folded paper form body with applied panels and decoration dating from the 19th century and either late Edo or early Meiji period (...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Edo Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Antique Decorative Bowl, Japanese, Bronze Censer, Edo Period, Georgian, C.1750
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique decorative bowl. A Japanese, bronze censer from the Edo period, dating to the 18th century, circa 1750. Pleasingly decorative dish with animal and scroll detail D...
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Mid-18th Century Japanese Antique Edo Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Fine Japanese Export Red Lacquer Box with Masonic Symbols, circa 1800
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A fine Japanese export red lacquer box with Masonic symbols Kyoto/Nagasaki, 1800-1820 Red lacquer decorated with scattered flowers and flying birds with long tails in gold, wit...
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Early 19th Century Japanese Antique Edo Decorative Objects

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Gold

Japanese Black Lacquer Jubako Box with Stork Motif
Located in Stamford, CT
A four-tier Japanese Meiji period black lacquer Jubako box with stork and fir tree decoration. Box in four sections with lid.
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Edo Decorative Objects

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Lacquer

Japanese Red Lacquer Negoro Hibachi with Rabbits, Edo Period, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
With monumental scale and beautiful, hand-carved details, this remarkable red lacquer hibachi is a true work of art. Designed to hold glowing embers, hibachi vessels such as this were used for cooking or as a source of heat in Japanese homes. Placed under a low wood kotatsu table...
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Edo Decorative Objects

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Metal, Bronze, Copper

19th Century Red Lacquer Tray with Rabbit Running Over Waves Under Full Moon
Located in Hudson, NY
19th century Japanese red lacquer tray with rabbit running over waves under full moon. Mingei style painting, the imagery of this tray is bas...
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Early 19th Century Japanese Antique Edo Decorative Objects

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Wood, Lacquer

Decorative Naruko Kokeshi Doll Sculpture from Northern Japan, Hand-Painted
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and exceptionally 18 inches tall classic traditional Naruko Kokeshi doll from Northern Japan. Handcrafted of wood and hand-painted in t...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Decorative Objects

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Wood

Japanese Edo Period Igarashi School Long Lacquer Box, Tanzaku-Bako
Located in Austin, TX
A stunning Japanese Edo period lacquer tanzakubako, box for poem cards, late 18th-early 19th century, Edo Period, Japan. Attributed to the Igarashi School, this box is masterfully ...
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Early 19th Century Japanese Antique Edo Decorative Objects

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Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer

Ogata Kenzan Signed Japanese Asian Edo Period Pottery Tea Bowl Chawan
Located in Studio City, CA
A spectacularly designed and beautifully made Chawan tea bowl dating back to the Edo period. This work is attributed to Ogata Kenzan (1663-1743) who is wi...
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18th Century Japanese Antique Edo Decorative Objects

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Pottery

Edo Style Old Foo Dog in Glazed Ceramic
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Old - possibly antique Japanese Edo style Foo or Lion dog. It is executed in glazed ceramic or Oribe. Unfortunately we have not been able to date this more precise but it definitely ...
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20th Century Asian Edo Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Antique Korean Ceramic Gohon Chawan Tea Bowl Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A ceramic chawan (tea bowl) circa 17-18th century fired in the Busan kiln in Southern Korean specifically for the Japanese market. The kilns were contro...
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17th Century Japanese Antique Edo Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Vintage Japanese Ando Jubei (1876-1956) Signed Cloisonné Vase With Roses
Located in Centennial, CO
This large and rare antique vase was created by Japanese master artist Ando Jubei (1876-1956) during the Meiji period. The sterling silver body was c...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Decorative Objects

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Silver, Enamel

Set of 3 Antique Japanese Porcelain Garniture Vases Blood & Milk, 17th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing this amazing set for decorating your home. Interesting and beautifully made. 3 porcelain Arita baluster vases with covers. All decorated with with a nice floral decoration i...
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17th Century Japanese Antique Edo Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

19th Century Superior Quality Japanese Bronze Vase with Grape Vine Handles
Located in Hudson, NY
19th century superior quality Japanese bronze vase with grape vine handles. Beautifully shaped Edo period (first half of the 19th century) vase with c...
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Early 19th Century Japanese Antique Edo Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Antique Edo Period Ca 1700 Japanese Porcelain Bowl Imari Red Gold
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this lovely Edo bowl in imari palette. Condition star hairline in base, 2 chips to rim. Size: 15.5x7CM DiameterxHeight Period 17th century 18th century Edo Period (...
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17th Century Antique Edo Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Antique Japanese Edo Period Cloisonne Enamel Jar
Located in New York, NY
A antique Japanese late Edo Period lidded enamel jar. The jar has a globular shaped body. The exterior of the vase is adorned with medallions ...
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15th Century and Earlier Japanese Antique Edo Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Decorative Sadao Kishi Kokeshi Doll Sculpture from Japan, Hand-Painted
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and exceptionally 18 inches tall Sosaku Kindai Kokeshi doll from Japan. Handcrafted of wood and hand-painted in the the early 20th century. In good condition with charmin...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Edo Decorative Objects

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Wood

Decorative Togatta Kokeshi Doll Sculpture from Northern Japan, Hand-Painted
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and exceptionally 18 inches tall classic traditional Togatta Kokeshi doll from Northern Japan. Handcrafted of wood and hand-painted in the ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Decorative Objects

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Wood

Scarce Antique Japanese Mishima Karatsu Ware Glazed Sake Bottle Vase Pottery
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and beautiful nearly 300 year old Japanese pottery Mishima Karatsu (三島唐津) sake bottle tokkuri (徳利) circa 1750 Japan, Edo period (1603-1868), Saga prefecture, Karatsu kilns, M...
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18th Century Japanese Antique Edo Decorative Objects

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Pottery, Ceramic, Stoneware

Set of 5 Antique Japanese Porcelain Teabowls with Flowers & Base Mark
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing this very nice edo or Meiji period, set of tea bowls in Ming style Marked at base Arita ware, also known as Arita-yaki, has its origins in 1616, when a Korean farmer, Yi Sa...
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18th Century Japanese Antique Edo Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Japanese Bronze Vase, Edo Period
Located in London, GB
A Japanese solid bronze Mimikuchi handled vase with crisply detailed spiral design on a beautifully rounded body. This rare piece dates from the early to mid 1800's. A very fine example of Japanese Edo period...
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Early 19th Century Japanese Antique Edo Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Antique Japanese Edo/Meiji Kutani Charger Flowers and Figures, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This magnificent Japanese plate from the Meiji period (19th century) measures approximately 31.8 centimeters in diameter and features beautifully hand-painted flowers, landscapes and...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Edo Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

African Bronze Benin Sculpture
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
This is a Benin-style bronze sculpture, likely inspired by the traditional lost-wax casting techniques used by the Edo people of the Kingdom of Benin (modern-day Nigeria). Descripti...
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19th Century Nigerian Antique Edo Decorative Objects

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Brass, Bronze

Antique Ko-Kutani Edo Period Japanese Porcelain Dish Arita, 1650-1670
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nice leaf shaped Celadon dish of moulded shape. with nice blue color also in one corner. Unusual shape and painting. Early Edo period. Additional information: Material: Porc...
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17th Century Asian Antique Edo Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Decorative Kokeshi Doll Sculpture from Northern Japan, Hand-Painted, Signed
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and exceptionally 18 inches tall classic traditional Kokeshi doll from Northern Japan. Handcrafted of wood and hand-painted in the the early 20th century, covered with a ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Decorative Objects

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Wood

Small Antique Japanese Arita Blue and White Jar Edo Period, circa 1670-1690
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Edo period, underglaze blue. Sharing with you this unsual type of Jar with lid. With a beautifully painted Phoenix scene. The porcelain is a bit more bright than we usually see on t...
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17th Century Asian Antique Edo Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Edo decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Edo decorative objects 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 decorative objects created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, asian art and furniture, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Edo decorative objects 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 decorative objects, popular names associated with this style include Benin People, Imari Porcelain, and Shigaraki Valley Potters. 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 decorative objects differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $250 and tops out at $42,057 while the average work can sell for $1,800.

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