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.
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Style: Meiji
19th Century Japanese Flower Arranging Ikebana Basket
Located in Germantown, MD
A rare Meiji Japanese flower arranging ikebana basket. Hancrafted and handwoven in split bamboo skins and vines roots. Great antique condition.
Measur...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Reed, Wood
19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Parquetry Table Top Kodansu Cabinet
Located in Reading, Berkshire
19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Parquetry Table Top Kodansu Cabinet With An Arrangement of Seven Drawers & Metal Handles & Finishings
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Japanese Meiji Period Silver and Mixed Metals Cigar Decorative Box by Hidekuni
Located in Newark, England
From our Japanese collection, we are delighted to introduce this Japanese Silver and Mixed Metals Box by Hidekuni. The Japanese Box of large rectangular form lined in a dark asian ro...
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Early 1900s Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold, Silver
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
Materials
Earthenware
Japanese Meiji Period Silver and Mixed Metals Cigar Decorative Box by Hidekuni
Located in Newark, England
From our Japanese collection, we are delighted to introduce this Japanese Silver and Mixed Metals Box by Hidekuni. The Japanese Box of large rectangular form lined in a dark asian ro...
Category
Early 1900s Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold, Silver
Japanese Antique Large Pottery Vase 1860s-1900s / Mashiko
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This large ceramic vase was made in Mashiko, Japan. Mashiko is a traditional and famous region for pottery.
It dates from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
It is generally black in co...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
A Monumental Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase, Attributed to Hayashi Kodenji
Located in New York, NY
A Monumental Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase, Attributed to Hayashi Kodenji
“A Meiji Masterpiece”
Behold the epitome of Meiji-era craftsmanship with this monumental silver wire Ja...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel
Antique Japanese Meiji Ginbari Cloisonne Enamel Vase
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese, late Meiji era, Ginbari enamel over copper vase. The urn shaped vase is enameled with a polychrome image of blossoming flowers on the light blue ground made in t...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper, Enamel
A Monumental Meiji Period Japanese Turned Wood Vase with Silver Spider Okimonos
Located in New York, NY
A Rare and Monumental Meiji Period Japanese Turned Wood Vase with Nine Silver Spider Okimonos – A Masterpiece of Form and Symbolism
A striking fusion of natural elegance and meticul...
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19th Century Antique Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver
Japanese Satsuma Vases, Pair
By Satsuma
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous pair of Japanese earthenware Satsuma vases, hand-painted, Meiji period, circa early-20th century, Japan. Vases' beautiful decoration is high-quality, hand-painted, and ext...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Japanese Antique Paper-Covered Large Pottery Vase 1860s-1900s / Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old, large, paper-covered Pottery vase made in Japan.
It dates from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
This large Pottery vase was used to transport and store tea leaves.
It...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery, Paper
19th Century Japonese Imari Vase
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century Japonese Imari Vase.
Height / 8.5 inches.
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1890s Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
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
Materials
Wood
Pair of Antique Japanese Bronze Candlesticks / Incense Holders
Located in Forney, TX
A pair of Japanese Meiji Period (1852-1912) bronze altar candlesticks / incense holders with attractive warm brownish red bronze color and patina.
Japan, 19th century, diminutive /...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Signed Ando Jubei Green Wireless Cloisonné Vase Large 10"
By Ando Jubei
Located in Somis, CA
A large masterpiece of Ando Jubei wireless cloisonné vase at an exceptional 10" height. In his signature green enamel, portraying an intricate arabesque design of a blooming clematis...
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20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Monumental Japanese Kutani Porcelain Vase, Meiji/Taisho Period, Signed
Located in New York, NY
A Monumental Japanese Kutani porcelain vase, Meiji/Taisho Period, Signed Akiyama sei. The main body is all hand-painted with wonderful ...
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Early 1900s Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Pair Antique Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vases
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair Antique Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vases
Measures 5" in width, 5" in depth and 8" in height.
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Japanese Satsuma Vases, Pair
By Satsuma
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous pair of Japanese earthenware Satsuma vases, hand-painted, Meiji period, circa early-20th century, Japan. Vases' beautiful decoration is high-quality, hand-painted, and ext...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Green Enamel Dragon Vase
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese late Meiji era enamel metal vase.
The amphora shaped vase with a narrow fluted neck. The vase is adorned with a polychrome ima...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel
Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Butterfly Bowl
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese Meiji era enamel brass bowl. The surface of the bowl is enameled with a polychrome images of butterflies and blossoming flowers on a cobalt blue ground surrounded...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Rare Japanese Meiji Period Moriage Cloisonne Enamel Vase
Located in Newark, England
Very Rare Moriage Netting
From our Japanese collection, we are thrilled to introduce this fine Japanese Moriage Cloisonne Enamel Vase. The Cloisonne Enamel Vase of baluster form wi...
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1910s Japanese Vintage Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Large Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Vase
Located in New York, 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
Materials
Copper, Enamel
A Pair of High Quality Meiji Japanese Era Black Cloisonne Enamel Wisteria and Bi
Located in New York, NY
A pair of antique Japanese copper vases with cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji era, before 1912. Elongated shape with pronounced neck. The piec...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Japanese Porcelain Charger or Large Plate Hand Painted Imari, 19th C Meiji
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good quality Japanese porcelain large plate or dish or charger with an Imari pattern, dating to the mid-late 19th century, Meiji period, circa 1870.
The plate or charger...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Pair Of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Trumpet Vases Dragons Attributed To Honda
Located in New York, NY
A antique pair of Japanese cloisonne enamel Meiji period vases. Each vase has a trumpet shaped body, a wide fluted neck, and a fluted base. The vases are adorned with polychrome enam...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel
Large Pair Of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Wireless Vases Mt Fuji Sun Set
Located in New York, NY
A pair of antique Japanese Meiji Era wireless cloisonne or musen shippo vases. The vases have a light blue ground with a landscape depicting Mount Fuji on one vase and a landscape wi...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel
Antique Large Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Hawk Floral Vase
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese Meiji period cloisonne vase with an eagle. Circa early 20th century, 1900s. The vase is decorated with an autumn landscape with white chrysanthemums and an image ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel
A Fine, Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Cobalt Blue Vase with Cranes, Hayashi
Located in New York, NY
A Fine and Large Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Silver Wire Cobalt Blue Vase – Hayashi School Masterpiece
A stunning example of Japanese cloisonné artistry, this fine and large cobalt bl...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Antique Pair Of Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Namikawa School
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Japanese cloisonne enamel early Meiji translucent enamel vases . Each vase has an urn shaped body, a wide neck, and a fluted base. The vases are adorned with polychrome ena...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel
Japanese Antique Paper-Covered Large Pottery Vase 1860s-1900s / Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old, large, paper-covered Pottery vase made in Japan.
It dates from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
This large Pottery vase was used to transport and store tea leaves.
It...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery, Paper
Small Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Round Box, circa 1910, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A small and delightful Japanese yellow ground cloisonne round trinket or incense box, Meiji Period, circa 1910, Japan.
The small box of squat, round shape, and may originally have b...
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1910s Japanese Vintage Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Very Large Fantastic Japanese Meji Period Patinated Bronze Dragon Vase
Located in New York, NY
A Fantastic Japanese Meji Period Patinated Bronze Dragon Vase. This vase is both elegant and awe-inspiring specifically for its Size and shape. The very...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Bronze Meiji Period Bronze Sculpture of a Usagi (Rabbit)
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Japanese Bronze Meiji Period Bronze Sculpture of a Usagi (Rabbit)
Japan, Circa 1900
Immerse yourself to the elegance of Meiji-era Japan with this stunning bronze sculpture depictin...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Antique Miniature Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Celadon Color Vase with Butterflies
Located in New York, NY
A miniature Japanese Meiji period vase, 1868 to 1912. The globular vase slightly tapering to the bottom decorated in polychrome enamels and copper wi...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel, Copper
Antique 19/20C Japanese Satsuma Vase with rare red color. Japan
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Just wanted to share this new arrival with you. A Japanese satsuma vase
The base has a mark which we didn't translate yet.
Origin: Japan
Age: 19th century Meiji
Condition
Perfec. ...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Meiji Wucai Style Porcelain Jar & Cover, Japan, Early 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Antique Meiji period Wucai style hand painted porcelain jar and cover - featuring flowering branches of multicolor blossoms and leaves - all on a white ground with pale blue rim to t...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
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...
Category
20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel, Metal
Japanese Antique Satsuma Pottery Buddhist Monks Vase with 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
Materials
Earthenware, Pottery
Antique Tin Vase Made in Japan / Flower Case / 1868-1912/Meiji Era
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A tin vase made around the Meiji era (1868-1912).
This is engraved when you look at the bottom of the bottle.
This seems to have been made in a workshop named "suzuya-yohei" in K...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Tin
Antique Japanese Meiji Ginbari Cloisonne Enamel Vase
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese, late Meiji era, Ginbari enamel over copper vase. The globular shaped vase is enameled with a polychrome image of blossoming Bluebells flowers on the light blue g...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Wisteria Attributed To OTA Silver
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese Hayashi school brass and enamel vase, Meiji period, 1868 to 1912. The baluster body is finely worked in silver wire and adorned with a polychrome design represent...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel
An Exquisite Quality Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Bud Vase
Located in New York, NY
Presenting a truly remarkable piece, this large exquisite quality cobalt ground Meiji Period Japanese cloisonne Enamel Bud Vase. This magnificent artwork embodies the timeless beauty...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel
Rare Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Silver Wire White Enamel Vase with Birds and Flowe
Located in New York, NY
A rare small Japanese, late Ming dynasty, silver wire white enamel vase. The vase has an amphora shaped body and a fluted neck. The ware is enameled with a polychrome image of birds ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Antique Meiji Period Japanese Imari Plate with Flowers, Late 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Antique Meiji period Japanese Imari Plate with flowers. Late 19th c.
Lovely small plate.
Additional information:
Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Japanese Style: Kutani
Region of Orig...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
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
Materials
Lacquer
Japanese Antique Wooden Candle Stick / Folk Art Object / 1868-1912s / WabiSabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese Wooden candlestick.
It seems to be around the Meiji period.
The expression of the pile of soot is powerful, and the traces of wax dripping remain intact.
It...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Japanese Bronze Koi Fish Sculpture
Located in Houston, TX
Japanese Bronze Koi Fish Sculpture.
This well executed Japanese bronze Koi or Goldfish sculpture has a beautiful patinated verdigris finish and will...
Category
1950s Japanese Vintage Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Antique Meiji Period Japanese Satsuma Pate Figures, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Fabulous Japanese earthenware Satsuma dish depicting Figures and flowers.
Japan – Meiji period (1868-1912)
Additional information:
Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Region of Origin: Ja...
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19th Century Antique Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Antique Wooden Candle Stick / Folk Art Object / 1868-1912s / WabiSabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese Wooden candlestick.
It seems to be around the Meiji period.
The expression of the pile of soot is powerful, and the traces of wax dripping remain intact.
It...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Japanese Paper-covered Pottery Vase 1860s-1900s / Vessel Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is a paper-lined Pottery vase (jar) made in Japan.
It was made during the Meiji period (1860s-1900s) and was used to store and transport tea leaves at that time.
To protect the ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery, Paper
TSUNEMITSU Bronze Tiger With Terrifying Glass Eyes, Meiji, 1868-1912
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Bronze Roaring Tiger with Terrifying Eyes by TSUNEMITSU, Japan, Meiji Period (1868-1912).
This magnificent bronze sculpture of a roaring tiger, created by Japanese artist Tsunemitsu...
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Late 19th Century Antique Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Kichizaemon Raku Seinyu XIII "13th" Signed Antique Japanese Raku Chawan Tea Bowl
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderfully glazed, impeccably made Chawan tea bowl by famed Japanese master potter the 13th Kichizaemon Raku, Seinyu (1887-1944) who was the eldest son of Konyu - the 12th Kichizaemon of the Raku family line of potters - known as the most noted and celebrated tradition of pottery within the world of Japanese tea. Kichizaemon Raku was the 13th master to carry on the family's esteemed name and tradition. The bowl features shifting textures and deep, rich colours which radiate in the light.
The term "Raku" was derived from the site where clay was dug in Kyoto in the late 16th century. The Kanji character for Raku translates to "enjoyment" or "fun/delightful" For 15 generations it has been the title and seal used by a lineage of potters whose work formed the central tradition in Japan. This lineage believes that 'Raku' refers to the potters who use the technique, not the technique itself. In the 16th century, the first of these potters, Chojiro is said to have come under the patronage of the Japanese tea master, Sen-No-Rikyu. According to legend, in 1598 a few years after Chojiro's death, ruler, Hideyoshi Toyotomi bestowed upon his adopted son, Jokei, a golden seal with the written symbol "Raku." Both the name and the ceramic style have been passed down through the family to the present ever since. The name and the style of ware have become influential in both Japanese culture and literature. Raku ware marked an important point in the historical development of Japanese ceramics, as it was the first ware to use a seal mark and the first to focus on close collaboration between potter and patron. Other famous Japanese clay artists...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Meiji Period Japanese Kutani Vase in Red and White, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Antique Meiji period Japanese Kutani Vase 19th century Red and White.
Quality painting work.
Additional information:
Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Japanese Style: Kutani
Region of ...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Rare Pair of Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Meiji Vases
Located in New York, NY
A pair of rare antique Japanese bronze vases from the Meiji period, decorated with enamel using the cloisonne technique. Two matched globular vases with a relief pattern of cloisonne...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel, Bronze
Japanese Antique Paper Pasted Pottery / Flower Vase Tsubo / 1868-1912s Wabi-sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese big pottery.
It was used in an old teahouse in the Tohoku region of Japan.
It was used to transport and store tea leaves.
Since ...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery, Paper
Japanese Antique Simplicity Box 1860s-1920s / Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old box made in Japan.
The furniture was made in the Meiji period (1860s-1920s).
The material is Cedar wood, which is very expensive t...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Antique Silver Wire Meijie Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Ota Kichisaburo School Vase
Located in New York, NY
A Japanese enamel vase, Ota Kichisaburo School, Meiji period, 1868 to 1912. The baluster body finely worked in silver wire vase, adorned with a polychrome design representing a pair ...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel
Antique Meji Period Imari Japanese Porcelain Dish Arita, Japan, 19th/20th C.
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing this lovely Japanese Imari dish from the Meiji period. With beautiful floral design.
Additional information:
Material: Porcelain & Pottery...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
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
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of 19th Century Meiji Period Japanese Imari Porcelain Vases
Located in Pearland, TX
A gorgeous pair of antique 19th-Century Japanese Imari vases made in the Meiji period, circa 1870. These fine vases have a lovely lobed shape and hand painted floral design in the tr...
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
An Exquisite and Large Pair of Meiji Japanese Ginbari Cloisonne Enamel Vases
Located in New York, NY
An Exquisite and Large Pair of Meiji Japanese Ginbari Cloisonné Enamel Vases with Peonies and Butterflies
This stunning pair of vases, crafted during the Meiji period (1868-1912), s...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel
A Japanese Meiji Period Black Lacquer Hokai Lidded Box with Brass Mounts
Located in San Francisco, CA
this large ribbed and cylindrical Japanese shell-game box with domed lid decorated overall with Maki-e (gold lacquered) foliate wreaths and stylized flower heads and incised brass mounts; raised on four splayed supports.
Hokai boxes...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Lacquer
Japanese Antique Large Pottery Vase 1860s-1900s / Mashiko
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This large ceramic vase was made in Mashiko, Japan. Mashiko is a traditional and famous region for pottery.
It dates from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
It is generally black in co...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Japanese Meiji Period Blue & White Jardiniere with Shishi Dogs & Barrels: 1880
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Meiji Period Blue & White Jardiniere with Shishi Dogs & Barrels: 1880
This impressive Japanese porcelain jardiniere, hailing from the Meiji perio...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Cloud Vase
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese Meiji Era enamel over brass brush pot. The surface of the rounded bowl is enameled with a polychrome images of blossoming flowers on a white and blue ground surro...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel, Brass
Antique Japanese Cloisonné Meiji Enamel Box with Roosters
Located in New York, 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...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Antique Signed Japanese Bronze Mixed Metals Butterbur Vase by Atsuyoshi / Inoue
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed antique Japanese Meiji period mixed metals vase.
By Miyabe Atsuyoshi for Inoue of Kyoto.
With a bronze body and d...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold, Silver, Bronze, Copper
Large Japonese Vase Satsuma Circa 1930
By Satsuma
Located in Austin, TX
Large Japonese Vase Satsuma Circa 1930.
H / 13 inches.
Category
1930s Japanese Vintage Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Small Cloisonné Vase, Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Kastrup, DK
Small cloisonné vase in bronze. Signed to the bottom.
Blue enamel base color decorated with numerous flowers, reeds, a rabbit etc. in polychrome e...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Rooster Vase
Located in New York, NY
A large Japanese amphora shaped enamel over brass vase. The vase is enameled with polychrome images of a rooster and a hen in flowers and leaves made in the Cloisonne technique on tu...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel, Brass
Antique Japanese Meiji Period (1868-1912) Satsuma Vase by Kinkozan
By Kinkozan
Located in Newark, England
Signed Kinkozan 金光山
From our Japanese collection, we are delighted to offer this Japanese Satsuma Vase by Kinkozan. The vase is potted in globular form with a tightly pinched neck and rolled top rim beautifully decorated with four highly detailed individual panelled scenes. The first a Geisha baring a gilt basket with her child playing with a fan infant of a gilt fence encompassing blossoming foliage and bamboo plants. The second scene depicts two birds, a Red Headed Japanese Wood Pigeon and a white dove in the foreground with a similar gilt fence with blossoming kiku flowers (chrysanthemums). The third scene is painted as a bustling village community with multiple figures going about their daily jobs, a central Palanquins can be seen with two figures carrying a seating figure. To the background a mountainous river landscape can viewed bordering the top left corner. The final scene appears similar to the opposing one with birds swooping high above a polychrome Japanese...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery
Japanese Contemporary Blue Black Gold Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Extraordinary meuseum quality signed Japanese contemporary porcelain vase, referred to by the artist as the “lady with a golden shawl,” a masterpiece by a celebrated award-winning th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold
Meiji Period Lacquer Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Meiji period small lacquer box with hinged lid, Japanese. Finely decorated - bits of abalone inlay add sparks in several areas. The recessed circle...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Lacquer
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.
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