Meiji Decorative Objects

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.

Style: Meiji

Antique Kitamura Black Japanese Satsuma Ware vases Meiji 19thC

$957 / set

Antique Kitamura Black Japanese Satsuma Ware vases Meiji 19thC

By Satsuma

Located in Den Haag, NL

Fabulous Kitamura Black Japanese earthenware Satsuma vases depicting several rakan (Sk. Arhats, holy disciples of the historical Buddha) and moriage (raised enamel) white dragon. Sat...

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1890s Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Earthenware

Fine Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Box with Dragon Trinket Box

$3,600Sale Price|20% Off

Fine Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Box with Dragon Trinket Box

Located in Long Island City, NY

A finely executed Japanese cloisonné enamel box dating to the Meiji period, executed entirely with gilt wire cloisons. The lid is centered with a dynamic coiled dragon set against a ...

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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Japanese Antique Large Paper-Covered Pottery Vase 1860s-1900s / Vessel Wabisabi

$2,000

Japanese Antique Large Paper-Covered Pottery Vase 1860s-1900s / Vessel Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is a large antique Japanese ceramic storage jar covered with paper. Its powerful, substantial form combined with the remaining traces of paper on the surface gives it a sculptur...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Pottery, Paper

Antique Magnificent Meiji Japanese Silver And Gold Cherry Blossom Vase - Signed

$15,000

Antique Magnificent Meiji Japanese Silver And Gold Cherry Blossom Vase - Signed

Located in Long Island City, NY

Antique Meiji Japanese Silver And Gold Cherry Blossom Vase 1868-1912 - SIGNED adorned with a finely engraved sakura tree motif with granulated gol...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Silver

Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase With Birds And Flowers Attributed To Goto

$9,800

Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase With Birds And Flowers Attributed To Goto

Located in Long Island City, NY

This exceptional Japanese cloisonne enamel vase dates to the Meiji period, circa 1880–1890, and is confidently attributed to the workshop of Gotō Seizaburō, one of the most technical...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Cranes Sculpture, 43.7 Inches Tall

$4,066

Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Cranes Sculpture, 43.7 Inches Tall

Located in Lincoln, GB

A Pair of Monumental Japanese Bronze Cranes, Meiji Period (1868–1912) An exceptionally fine pair of Japanese bronze cranes, displaying the masterful realism and technical virtuosity ...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Monumental Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dragons on Black Enamel Vases

$35,000 / set

Monumental Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dragons on Black Enamel Vases

Located in Long Island City, NY

An exceptional and visually commanding pair of Japanese cloisonné enamel vases, distinguished by their rare and monumental scale, each standing an impressive 25 inches tall. Executed...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Antique Japanese Meiji cloisonné enamel vase

$400

Antique Japanese Meiji cloisonné enamel vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese copper vase with polychrome cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji era, before 1912. Bottle-shaped vase. Lotus flower motif. Unmarked. Collectible Oriental Asian Dec...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Antique Japanese Awaji Pottery Minpei Ware Sancai (Three Color) Bowl Signed

$2,000

Antique Japanese Awaji Pottery Minpei Ware Sancai (Three Color) Bowl Signed

By Awaji Pottery

Located in Wilton, CT

Antique Japanese Awaji pottery bowl in sancai (three color) glaze, circa 1900. Hand turned. Impressed plover mark from the Danto Kiln, succesor to the Minpei Kiln. Sancai glazes orig...

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Early 1900s Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Pottery

Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dragon Vase Signed

$7,500

Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dragon Vase Signed

Located in Long Island City, NY

A fine quality Japanese vase from the time of Emperor Meiji, 1868 to 1912. Of a baluster form with slightly lobed shoulders, the body is adorned with a finely detailed shaded cloison...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Metal

Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Peonies Iris and Sparrows Goto

$6,500

Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Peonies Iris and Sparrows Goto

Located in Long Island City, NY

A refined and beautifully executed Japanese cloisonne enamel vase from the school of Goto Seizaburo, Meiji period circa 1890. Height twelve inches. This vase displays the naturalis...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Japanese Satsuma Vase

$925

Japanese Satsuma Vase

By Satsuma

Located in New York, NY

A gorgeous hand-painted Japanese Satsuma vase, Meigi, circa 20th century, Japan. Beautiful hand-painted detail of colorful flowers and spider mum flowers around finished with gold de...

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20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Earthenware

Japanese Antique Paper-covered Large Ceramic Jar 1860s-1900s / Vessel Wabisabi

$3,500

Japanese Antique Paper-covered Large Ceramic Jar 1860s-1900s / Vessel Wabisabi

By Axel Vervoordt

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an exceptionally rare large ceramic jar from Japan, covered in paper. It was made during the Meiji period (1860s–1900s) and was originally used for transporting and storing t...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Paper, Straw, Pottery

Antique Japanese Meiji Era Cloisonné Enamel Vase

$500

Antique Japanese Meiji Era Cloisonné Enamel Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese Meiji era baluster shaped vase is decorated with a dark background and intricate floral designs in various colors, including red, blue, and green in cloisonne ena...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Turquoise Enamel Japanese Garden Vase Silver Wire

$3,200Sale Price|20% Off

Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Turquoise Enamel Japanese Garden Vase Silver Wire

Located in Long Island City, NY

A high quality Japanese, late Meiji era, silver wire and enamel vase. The amphora shaped vase is adorned with polychrome enamel images of birds, trees, blossoming flowers, and screen...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel, Silver

Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Red Crane Vase

$12,000

Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Red Crane Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

A large antique Japanese copper vase with translucent cloisonne enamel design. 1890 Meiji era, . Elongated shape with pronounced neck. The piece is decorated with a stork bird motif ...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel, Copper

Antique Japanese Cloisonné Meiji Enamel Box with Roosters

$1,500

Antique Japanese Cloisonné Meiji Enamel Box with Roosters

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese Meiji era covered enamel over brass trinket or jewelry box. Circa: late 19th century to early 20th century. The ware is enameled with a polychrome image of a roos...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Antique Large Japanese Wire Cloisonné Enamel Vase

$2,940Sale Price|30% Off

Antique Large Japanese Wire Cloisonné Enamel Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

Antique large Japanese vase of elongated shape. Late Meiji period, 1868-1913. The piece is decorated with silver wire cloisonne enamel boughs of wisteria flowers and birds against a ...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Antique Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Geometric Patterns Gard

$1,800

Antique Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Geometric Patterns Gard

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese Meiji period cloisonne vase featuring intricate foliage motifs complemented by two exquisite floral panels. The meticulous craftsmanship in depicting foliage patt...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Large Antique Jardinière, Japanese, Bronze, Tree Planter Pot, Victorian, Meiji

$8,375

Large Antique Jardinière, Japanese, Bronze, Tree Planter Pot, Victorian, Meiji

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a large antique jardinière, a Japanese bronze planter pot with rich relief decoration, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880. Of ...

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1880s Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Japanese Meiji Cloisonné Enamel Vase with Cherry Blossoms, Ota Tamashiro

$9,200

Japanese Meiji Cloisonné Enamel Vase with Cherry Blossoms, Ota Tamashiro

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A Japanese Meiji Period Silver-Wire Cloisonné Enamel Vase with Cherry Blossoms and Narcissus, Attributed to Ota Tamashiro An elegant Japanese cloisonné enamel vase from the Meiji pe...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Copper, Enamel

Japanese Satsuma Ginger Jar Vase, circa Early 20th Century

$475

Japanese Satsuma Ginger Jar Vase, circa Early 20th Century

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful small Japanese Satsuma ginger jar vase, circa early-20th century, Japan. Colors include cream, copper, green, blue, white, black, orange...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery

Signed Ando Jubei Green Baluster Cloisonné Vase

$650Sale Price|45% Off

Signed Ando Jubei Green Baluster Cloisonné Vase

By Ando Jubei

Located in Somis, CA

A beautiful pristine condition Ando Jubei wireless cloisonné vase in baluster form. In his signature green enamel, portraying an intricate arabesque design of a blooming clematis vin...

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20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Early Meiji Namikawa School Vase

$450Sale Price|50% Off

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Early Meiji Namikawa School Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese early Meiji period cloisonne vase, attributed to the renowned artist Namikawa Yasuyuki. Adorned with intricate floral motifs, delicate butterflies, and exquisite ...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel

19th Century Large Japan Vase "Cloisonne" With Floral Decoration, Meiji Period

$5,676

19th Century Large Japan Vase "Cloisonne" With Floral Decoration, Meiji Period

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Large antique Japanese vase. Dating from the late Meiji period, 19th century. Made of copper and brass with 'Cloisonne' polychrome enamel decorations. Cloisonne is a very ancient t...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Brass, Copper

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Meiji Era Dragon and Phoenix Bird Goldstone Vase

$8,000

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Meiji Era Dragon and Phoenix Bird Goldstone Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

A large antique Japanese Meiji era enamel over brass vase. The amphora shaped vase is enameled with polychrome medallions with a Phoenix bird and a dragon surrounded by floral, and f...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Japanese Antique Black Paper-Covered Pottery Vase 1860s-1900s / Wabi Sabi

$2,000

Japanese Antique Black Paper-Covered Pottery Vase 1860s-1900s / Wabi Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an old Japanese ceramic jar covered with multiple layers of traditional washi paper. It was made during the Meiji period (1860s–1900s) and was originally used for storing and...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Pottery, Paper

Antique Meiji Era Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vase

$2,000

Antique Meiji Era Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

A rare elegant Japanese vase cast of metal, possibly brass, featuring a baluster shaped body and a wide short neck. The surface is decorated with a delicate image of a thistle flowe...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Metal

Large Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Vase

$4,800Sale Price|20% Off

Large Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese copper vase with polychrome cloisonne enamel decor. Late Meiji period, before 1912. Baluster shape, flower brunches and birds decor against turquoise background. ...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Copper, Enamel

Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Green Vase Flowers and Birds

$2,800

Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Green Vase Flowers and Birds

Located in Long Island City, NY

A large antique Japanese late Meiji period enamel over brass vase. The vase has an amphora shaped body and a wide neck. The ware is enameled with a polychrome image of birds in bloss...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel, Brass

Japanese Articulate Bronze Beetle Jizai Okimono Attributed to Myochin Linage

$1,600

Japanese Articulate Bronze Beetle Jizai Okimono Attributed to Myochin Linage

Located in Atlanta, GA

A bronze Japanese okimono cast in refined and realistic form of a Rhinoceros Beetle attributed to Myochin lineage circa 19th century of Meiji period. Rendered in a robust and natural...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Hollywood Regency Japanese Meiji Style Bronze Rooster & Hen On Root Wood Base

$1,195 / set

Hollywood Regency Japanese Meiji Style Bronze Rooster & Hen On Root Wood Base

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a mid-century Japanese Meiji style bronze sculpture of a Onagadori rooster and hen on a root. The birds can be removed from the root for safe shipping. This piece was done in...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Spelter

Exquisite Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Silver Wire Vase Irises on Karakusa

$3,000

Exquisite Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Silver Wire Vase Irises on Karakusa

Located in Long Island City, NY

This exquisite Japanese Meiji cloisonné vase showcases delicate white and blue irises worked in fine silver wire against a shimmering karakusa gro...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Wisteria Ice Blue Ground 7 in Antique Meiji Era

$5,000

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Wisteria Ice Blue Ground 7 in Antique Meiji Era

Located in Long Island City, NY

A beautiful antique Japanese cloisonné enamel vase measuring 7 inches tall. The vase features cascading wisteria blossoms in shades of purple and lavender with delicate green leaves,...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Japanese Handwoven Bamboo Ikebana Basket — Early 20th Century

$1,110

Japanese Handwoven Bamboo Ikebana Basket — Early 20th Century

Located in Fukuoka, JP

Dimensions: 20 × 30 × 44 cm Origin: Japan A beautifully handwoven Japanese bamboo basket from the early 20th century, traditionally used for ikebana flower arrangements. Meticulousl...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bamboo

Japanese Meiji Bronze Tiger Sculpture with Stamped Signature

$1,724

Japanese Meiji Bronze Tiger Sculpture with Stamped Signature

Located in Kastrup, DK

apanese bronze tiger from the Meiji period, featuring a warm brown-red patina. The piece is crafted to a high standard, modelled with realistic proportions in a dynamic forward-movin...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Meiji Period High Relief Porcelain Celadon Vase, circa 1900

$9,700

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 Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Japanese Lacquer Box with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay and Parquetry Drawers

$890

Japanese Lacquer Box with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay and Parquetry Drawers

Located in Yonkers, NY

A finely crafted Japanese tabletop cabinet from the early 20th century, this compact storage piece is richly detailed with traditional decorative techniques and export-era flourishes...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Wood

Pair of Antique Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vases

$10,500 / set

Pair of Antique Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vases

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of antique Japanese cloisonne enamel vases. Each vase is adorned with intricate geometric ornaments and floral motifs against a green ground. Each has curved handles on either...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Monumental Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Dueling Dragons

$22,000

Monumental Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Dueling Dragons

Located in Long Island City, NY

A striking and highly ambitious Japanese cloisonné enamel vase, remarkable for its monumental scale and dramatic dueling dragon composition, standing an impressive 25 inches tall. Se...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel

A Palatial Meiji Cloisonné Pink & Yellow Enamel Covered Jar with Butterflies

$173,500

A Palatial Meiji Cloisonné Pink & Yellow Enamel Covered Jar with Butterflies

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A Palatial Meiji Cloisonné Pink & Yellow Enamel Covered Jar with Butterflies, circa 1885 Discover an unparalleled masterpiece of Japanese artistry with this monumental Meiji period cloisonné enamel...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Antique Japanese Meiji Era Cloisonné Enamel Vase

$1,200

Antique Japanese Meiji Era Cloisonné Enamel Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Japanese Meiji era copper vase with cloisonne enamel. Circa 1900. The vase, raised on a base, has a narrow neck that widens toward the top. Adorned with intricate flower and crane ...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Copper

Japanese Meiji Period Antique Lacquer Box with Gold Maki-e Decoration

$1,700

Japanese Meiji Period Antique Lacquer Box with Gold Maki-e Decoration

Located in New York, NY

A fine antique Japanese Meji Period lacquer box decorated with a fan and a stylized star shaped window in the maki-e technique. The fan at the top right corner, fully opened depictin...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Lacquer

Antique Japanese Rooster Cloisonné Enamel Planter

$750

Antique Japanese Rooster Cloisonné Enamel Planter

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Japanese copper planter with cloisonne enamel. The nearly rectangular beige planter with a blue dot pattern below the neck and above the base. Raised on four legs. Adorned with pol...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Copper

Large Pair Japanese Satsuma Ceramic Vases Kozan Meiji Period

$15,000 / set

Large Pair Japanese Satsuma Ceramic Vases Kozan Meiji Period

By Kozan Zo

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of spectacularly decorated Japanese ceramic vases from late Meiji period circa 1900s by Kozan, a maker in Kyoto area who specialized in producing fine satsuma ware. Impressive...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Antique Meiji Period Japanese Satsuma Vase Floral Decoration, 19th Century

$121Sale Price|40% Off

Antique Meiji Period Japanese Satsuma Vase Floral Decoration, 19th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Fabulous Japanese earthenware Satsuma Vase with nice decoration of flowers. Meiji period, 19/20th c Lovely piece. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Japanese Sty...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Antique Meji Period Imari Japanese Porcelain Vases Arita, 19th Century

$222 / set

Antique Meji Period Imari Japanese Porcelain Vases Arita, 19th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing with you this lovely Japanese Imari bowl from the Meiji period. The intricate floral designs on the exterior, including the graceful chrysanthemums, symbolize longevity, resi...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Japanese Articulate Praying Mantis Jizai Okimono Myochin Linage Signed

$1,600

Japanese Articulate Praying Mantis Jizai Okimono Myochin Linage Signed

Located in Atlanta, GA

A bronze Japanese okimono cast in refined and realistic form of a praying mantis attributed to Myochin lineage circa 19th century of Meiji period. The insect features a segmented bod...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Silver Wire Enamel Vases Birds in Bamboo

$3,000

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Silver Wire Enamel Vases Birds in Bamboo

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese, late Meiji period, silver wire enamel vase. The vase has an amphora shaped body and a fluted neck. The ware is enameled with a polychrome image of a pair of a sp...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Japanese Articulate Bronze Grasshopper Jizai Okimono Myochin Linage Signed

$1,800

Japanese Articulate Bronze Grasshopper Jizai Okimono Myochin Linage Signed

Located in Atlanta, GA

A bronze Japanese okimono cast in refined and realistic form of a grasshopper attributed to Myochin lineage circa 19th century of Meiji period. The insect features a segmented body u...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Japanese Meiji Period Box with Peacock by Fujii Yoshitoyo

$1,765

Japanese Meiji Period Box with Peacock by Fujii Yoshitoyo

By Fujii Yoshitoyo

Located in Newark, England

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING Meiji Period (1868-1912) From our Japanese collection, we are pleased to offer this decorative Japanese mixed metals box featuring a standing peacock by F...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Metal, Gold Leaf

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Meiji Era Enamel Vase Signed Hayashi Yojiro

$4,000

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Meiji Era Enamel Vase Signed Hayashi Yojiro

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese, late Meiji period, enamel over brass vase. The vase has an amphora shaped body and a narrow fluted neck. The ware is enameled with a polychrome image of a bird i...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel, Brass

Large Antique Japan Meiji Butterflies Cloisonne Enamel Vase

$4,500

Large Antique Japan Meiji Butterflies Cloisonne Enamel Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

A large antique Japanese Meiji period enamel vase. The vase has an amphora shaped body and a narrow neck. The vase is enameled with a polychrome image of butterflies made in the Cloi...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Antique Japanese Meiji plique-à-jour enamel vase

$1,500Sale Price|40% Off

Antique Japanese Meiji plique-à-jour enamel vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese glass vase executed in the Shotai Shippo technique, a Japanese type of plique-a-jour enamel. Late Meiji era, before 1912. Stylized floating chrysanthemum blossoms...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonné Enamel Metal Brush Pot

$850

Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonné Enamel Metal Brush Pot

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese Meiji cloisonne enamel metal brush pot. Circa: late 19th century to early 20th century. The cylindrical form pot is adorned with polychrome images representing fl...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Copper

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Bamboo And Gold Bird Hayashi School

$5,000

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Bamboo And Gold Bird Hayashi School

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese brass and enamel vase, Meiji period, 1868 to 1912. The baluster body with wide sloping shoulders is finely worked in silver ...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel, Brass

Japanese Antique Meiji Satsuma Pottery Buddhist Monks Vase & Shimazu Crest Mark

$1,250

Japanese Antique Meiji Satsuma Pottery Buddhist Monks Vase & Shimazu Crest Mark

By Satsuma

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 Decorative Objects

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Earthenware, Pottery

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Flying Cranes Hayashi School

$2,500

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Flying Cranes Hayashi School

Located in Long Island City, NY

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Flying Cranes Hayashi School An antique Japanese, late Meiji period, enamel . The vase has a sphere shaped body and a wide fluted n...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel, Brass

19th century Japanese lacquered wooden box

$532

19th century Japanese lacquered wooden box

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

A 19th-century Japanese lacquered wooden box, finely decorated according to traditional Japanese craftsmanship. Rectangular in shape, it features a lacquer in deep red and dark brown...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Wood, Lacquer

Antique Japanese Signed Imari Porcelain Plum Shaped Bowl by Hichozan Fukagawa

$1,850

Antique Japanese Signed Imari Porcelain Plum Shaped Bowl by Hichozan Fukagawa

By Hichozan

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique signed Japanese Imari porcelain bowl. In the form of a shaped bowl with a plum-like shape. Decorated throughout with exquisitely detailed painted or enameled dec...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Meiji decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Meiji 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 metal, ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Meiji 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 Satsuma, Ando Jubei, Kinkozan, and Inaba Cloisonne Co.. 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 $83 and tops out at $98,000 while the average work can sell for $2,518.