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 Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Brush Pot with Crane in the Style of Nami

Located in New York, NY

An antique Japanese early Meiji period cloisonne brush pot, attributed to the master artisan Namikawa Yasuyuki. Adorned with meticulously crafted f...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Brush Pot with Crane in the Style of Nami

Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Sculpture Of A Samurai Warrior By Yoshimitsu

Located in Dublin, IE

A superb Japanese bronze and gilded sculpture of a samurai warrior, Meiji period. Depicts a Japanese warrior in national dress and impetuous movement, the gilt details mon (heraldic ...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Sculpture Of A Samurai Warrior By Yoshimitsu

Japanese Contemporary Red Green Gold Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 3

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Contemporary Japanese decorative porcelain vase, hand painted on a stunningly shaped porcelain body in green with mesmerizing grape and vine motif in vibrant red, blue and green, asi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Gold

Japanese Contemporary Red Green Gold Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 3

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

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Extraordinary massive contemporary Japanese decorative porcelain vase, intricately hand painted on a stunningly shaped impressively elegant and large porcelain body in red, blue and ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Gold

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

Japanese Blue Green Yellow Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Extraordinary museum-quality Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, extremely intricately hand painted in blue, red and yellow on a stunningly shaped ovoid body, a signed m...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Gold

Japanese Blue Green Yellow Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2

Lacquer Hibachi, Chrysanthemum Form

Located in Pasadena, CA

This is a stunning Negoro Lacquer Chrysanthemum-form hibachi that dates to the Late Meiji Period, early 20th century. The hibachi is in remarkable condition, retaining its original liner and side hardware. The lacquer is in very good condition with a couple of minor blemishes that add to the beauty of this utilitarian object. This would make a super orchid display...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Brass

Lacquer Hibachi, Chrysanthemum Form

Japanese Mixed Metal Finely Executed Decorative Plate of Monkey Picking Fruit

By Japanese Studio

Located in Sarasota, FL

Meiji Period Japanese mixed metal platter depicting monkey gathering fruit for finely dressed gentlemen. Fine detail and execution of inlay.

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Early 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Metal

Japanese Mixed Metal Finely Executed Decorative Plate of Monkey Picking Fruit

Fine Japanese Satsuma Ceramic Jar with Gilt Decoration by Kinkozan

By Kinkozan

Located in Atlanta, GA

A large Japanese ceramic vase from end of Meiji period circa 1880s- 1910s by Kinkozan (1645-1927). One of the largest studio manufacturers of the export ceramics at the time based in Kyoto. In the typical style of satsuma made at the turn of 20th century, the vase is of a moon jar shape and finely decorated with kinran-de (gold paint) on a cream white background with even fine crackles. What sets this particular vase apart from many lower quality and mass-produced pieces is the meticulously renditioned surface decoration. Lavishly gilded with a continuous design, the carefully composed imagery depicts an elaborately decorated float cart in a festival parade. A group of people are seated within the float with a woman and a child standing in the front. Surrounding the float are streams of marchers dressed...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Fine Japanese Satsuma Ceramic Jar with Gilt Decoration by Kinkozan

Ancient Meiji Ceremony Vase, Japan, Late 19th Century

Located in Roma, IT

This Meiji ceremony vase is a browned bronze plate vase, realized in Japan under the Meiji Empire (1867-1912). Beautifully decorated with a relied decor representing a Japanese re...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Metal

Ancient Meiji Ceremony Vase, Japan, Late 19th Century

19thC Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Study of an Elephant Fighting with Two Tigers

Located in Central England, GB

This superb Japanese Meiji period bronze study has exceptionally good detailing. It portrays a figure group of a large muscular bull elephant being attacked and fighting with two tig...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

19thC Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Study of an Elephant Fighting with Two Tigers

Japanese Antique Black Lacquered Box 1860s-1900s / Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This box is made in Japan and coated with black lacquer. The furniture was made during the Meiji period (1860s-1900s) and is made of cedar wood. The metal fittings are made of copper...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Copper

Japanese Antique Black Lacquered Box 1860s-1900s / Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi

Large pair of antique Japanese imperial satsuma vases from the 19th century

By Mice di rugiano domenico e c. s.n.c.

Located in Cantù, IT

Large pair of antique Japanese imperial vases from the 19th century

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Large pair of antique Japanese imperial satsuma vases from the 19th century

High Quality Old Japanese Satsuma Earthenware Vase, ca 1900, Meiji period

By Satsuma

Located in Bilzen, BE

A rare antique handpainted Japanese Satsuma earthenware vase, signed Fine quality Good overall condition, no chips, cracks or restorations Height 14 cm

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Earthenware

High Quality Old Japanese Satsuma Earthenware Vase, ca 1900, Meiji period

Pair of Round Cloisonné Enamel Vases Scene of Bird, Meiji Era 1868-1912

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Top quality with a rare scene of bird of prey taking a nest of young birds Meiji era (1868-1912), 19th century Each vase worked in gilt and wire of varying gauge with a mirrored des...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pair of Round Cloisonné Enamel Vases Scene of Bird, Meiji Era 1868-1912

High Quality Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dragon and Phoenix Bird Vase

Located in New York, NY

A high quality Japanese Meiji era enamel over copper vase. The urn shaped vase is enameled with polychrome medallions featuring Phoenix bird and dragon designs surrounded by floral a...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Copper, Enamel

High Quality Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dragon and Phoenix Bird Vase

Rare Published Japanese Ceramic Bowl Makuzu Kozan with Original Inscribed Box

By Makuzu Kozan

Located in Atlanta, GA

A rare published glazed ceramic bowl with surface paint decoration by Japanese imperial potter Makuzu Kozan ((1842–1916) with its original inscribed tomobako storage wood box. Unlike the better-known works Kozan made for the expositions in the west and export to the foreign market, this piece exemplifies his work for the domestic market and specifically, the tea ceremony. The bowl was made in the so called "Utusushi" Ogata Kenzan (1663-1743), a celebrated Edo painter and ceramicist. Utusushi is loosely translated as "in the spirit of". It is not at all a simple imitation of a master, but a Japanese concept of embracing the spiritual essence of a master while the creator is free to mix in his or her own unique artistic interpretation and flavor. The bowl was made to hold sweet cakes during the tea ceremony. It has a very distinguished form with a circular swelled lower body morphing into a square upper portion that further opening with flared rim. The surface has a distinct glaze pattern partitioned diagonally in black and brown. On top, snow-covered branches of prunus flowers were painted overglaze in a poetic near-abstract fashion. Blooming in winter, prunus flower is the symbol of the season and cherished for its resistance to cold. The bowl was likely reserved for the tea ceremony during the winter months. A white porcelain plaque with Kozan in black inlay was placed on the black glaze toward the bottom. Under the base, the bowl was further branded with two incised characters "Makuzu" as shown. The original tomobako bears ink inscription and paper slip label "Sweet Bowl...

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Early 1900s Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Rare Published Japanese Ceramic Bowl Makuzu Kozan with Original Inscribed Box

Japanese Porcelain Studio Art Vase

Located in Hudson, NY

With lovely magnolia tree in bloom and finch on blue background. Signed: Fukugawa.

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20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Japanese Porcelain Studio Art Vase

Jewelry Ring Trinket Boxes Pair Cloisonné Swan Japanese Gift Love Valentine

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

- Once courtship is complete, male and female swans bond for life and this delightful pair of Japaneer cloisonné swans symbolize love and const...

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1890s Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Jewelry Ring Trinket Boxes Pair Cloisonné Swan Japanese Gift Love Valentine

Japanese Plique-a-Jour Cloisonne Vase

Located in Brisbane, QLD

This plique-a-jour cloisonne vase is an exceptional example of Japanese craftsmanship from the tail end of the Meiji period (1868-1912). The most ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Metal

Japanese Plique-a-Jour Cloisonne Vase

Antique Meiji Period Japanese Satsuma Plate Figures with Mark Japan 19th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Fabulous Japanese earthenware Satsuma dish depicting Figures. Satsuma Ceramic with mark. Japan – Meiji period (1868-1912) Mark at the base: Made by Hotoda Additional information: M...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Antique Meiji Period Japanese Satsuma Plate Figures with Mark Japan 19th Century

Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases

Located in New York, NY

A pair of antique Japanese, early Meiji era, Translucent enamel over gilt copper vases. The exteriors of the wares are adorned with polychrome enamel designs representing bugs in blo...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases

Japanese Vase with Birds and Flowers Design

Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Japanese vase with birds and flowers design Meiji period relief decoration late 19th century Japanese origin piece in perfect condition pa...

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1880s Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Japanese Vase with Birds and Flowers Design

Lovely Antique Lamp Vase in Kakiemon Colors France Samson, 19th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely Antique Lamp Vase In Kakiemon Colors 19th century France Samson. Nice Quality with superb decoration Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Japanese Style: Ar...

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19th Century European Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Lovely Antique Lamp Vase in Kakiemon Colors France Samson, 19th Century

Antique Japanese Porcelain Meiji Period Arita Blue And White Dish With Green

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing with you this unusual and magnificent bowl from the Meiji period (19th century). It has a very interesting and lovely blue and polychrome scene Unmarked at the base. Additi...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Antique Japanese Porcelain Meiji Period Arita Blue And White Dish With Green

Important Japanese Ikebana basket of an Oblong form

Located in PARIS, FR

Hanakago basket for ikebana in rattan and bamboo. Oblong, rounded on the sides, it features a lacquered bamboo vase. Rattan braiding scattered over the body, tightly woven over the ...

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Mid-19th Century Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bamboo, Wicker

Important Japanese Ikebana basket of an Oblong form

19th Century Imari Porcelain Tall Trumpet Vase, Japan, 1870s

Located in Lambertville, NJ

A remarkable hand painted Japanese Imari porcelain trumpet vase with ribbed body and profuse decoration. This vase is very rare and unique...

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1870s Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

19th Century Imari Porcelain Tall Trumpet Vase, Japan, 1870s

19th Century Meiji Period Bronze of a Boy Collecting Sweet Chestnuts by Seiya

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A charming Meiji period bronze of a boy collecting sweet chestnuts by Seiya, he carries a basket and is looking down at an insect crawling over his hand, he is also evidently wearing...

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1880s Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

19th Century Meiji Period Bronze of a Boy Collecting Sweet Chestnuts by Seiya

19th Century Bronze Mounted Satsuma Jardiniere

Located in Dallas, TX

19th Century bronze mounted satsuma jardiniere is a splendidly preserved artifact from a wonderful period in French history! The porcelain bowls wer...

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1880s French Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

19th Century Bronze Mounted Satsuma Jardiniere

Antique Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Geometric Patterns Gard

Located in New York, 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

Antique Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Geometric Patterns Gard

High Quality Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Blossoming Iris’s Vase

Located in New York, NY

A high quality antique Japanese, late Meiji period, enamel over gilt copper vase. The vase has an urn shaped body and a fluted neck. The ware is enameled with a polychrome image of b...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel, Copper

High Quality Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Blossoming Iris’s Vase

Antique Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Goldstone Dragon Vases

Located in New York, NY

A pair of identical antique Japanese copper vases with cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji period, circa 1885. Baluster shape, solid base, pronounced neck. Golden stone flake ground,...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Copper, Enamel

Antique Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Goldstone Dragon Vases

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Silver Wire Crane Vase

Located in New York, NY

An antique Japanese copper vase with silver wire cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji period, Elongated vase of faceted hexagonal shape. The pie...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel, Copper

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Silver Wire Crane Vase

Large Pair of Antique Japanese Satsuma Vases, Circa 1870 – Symbols of Eternity

Located in London, GB

A large pair of antique Japanese Satsuma vases, hand painted on a white background. The top rims are decorated with cartouches of foliage and shrubs and the body is painted with a tr...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Large Pair of Antique Japanese Satsuma Vases, Circa 1870 – Symbols of Eternity

Meiji Period Satsuma Gilt Enameled Immortal & Geisha Vase & Stand by Kozan Zo

By Kozan Zo

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Meiji Period Satsuma Gilt Enameled Immortal & Geisha Vase & Stand Japan, Circa 1900, Meiji-era (1868–1912) Kozan Zo This exquisite Meiji-period Satsuma ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Hardwood, Pottery

Meiji Period Satsuma Gilt Enameled Immortal & Geisha Vase & Stand by Kozan Zo

Meiji Period Bronze of a Boy Carrying Twigs

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A Meiji period bronze of a boy carrying twigs, they are strapped onto his back on a carrying frame and he carries a gourd water bottle in his right hand, signed in a seal. Japanese, ...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Meiji Period Bronze of a Boy Carrying Twigs

Hexagonal Japanese Satsuma vase dating from the late nineteenth century

Located in London, GB

An antique Japanese Satsuma vase dating from the late nineteenth century. Hexagonal in shape with each panel hand decorated. Two have Japanese women walking in a landscape, cherry bl...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Hexagonal Japanese Satsuma vase dating from the late nineteenth century

Fine Lacquer Kogo 'Incense Box'

Located in Hudson, NY

Exquisitely detailed incense storage box in gold lacquer with silver and gold overlays of a folded screen with heron and willow design. Flowers and...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Lacquer

Fine Lacquer Kogo 'Incense Box'

Japanese Laquered Box with Hinged Lid hand painted, 19th Century Meiji Period

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a good papier mâché, rectangular shaped black lacquered lidded box, hand enamelled and gilded, made in Japan during the 19th century, early Meiji period. This rectangular shaped papier mâché box has a well fitting hinged lid, with the box base and lid slightly domed. The box was probably originally made as a pocket box but could easily sit on a desk or dressing table as required. This is a very decorative box with finely hand painted scenes of three people, one holding a parasol, in a garden setting, with a pagoda type building, large gate...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Paper

Japanese Laquered Box with Hinged Lid hand painted, 19th Century Meiji Period

Cloisonné Vase with Silver Mounted, Japan, circa 1900

Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

Cloisonné vase with silver mounted. Japan, circa 1900.

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Early 1900s Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel, Silver

Cloisonné Vase with Silver Mounted, Japan, circa 1900

Antique Japanese Meiji Landscape Plate with Fine Details Marked, 19th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

This magnificent Lovely plate from the Meiji period (19th century) has a very detailed scene. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Japanese Style: Kutani Region of ...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Antique Japanese Meiji Landscape Plate with Fine Details Marked, 19th Century

Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Vase with Grasses and Quail Design

Located in Hudson, NY

Meiji Japanese bronze vase with grasses and Quail design, Meiji period (1868-1912) bronze vase with elaborate raised design of wild grasses,...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Vase with Grasses and Quail Design

Large Japanese Cloisonne Stripe Vase with Chrysanthemums Namikawa Yasuyuki Meiji

Located in New York, NY

A large high quality Japanese enamel over brass vase attributed to Namikawa Yasuyuki, 1845 to 1927. The amphora shaped vase is made in a lobular desi...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel, Brass

Large Japanese Cloisonne Stripe Vase with Chrysanthemums Namikawa Yasuyuki Meiji

Japanese Meiji Era Cloisonne Enamel Vase Signed

Located in New York, NY

An antique Japanese copper vase with cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji period, 1868 to 1913. Miniature dark cobalt blue vase with a round body and long neck. The neck is decorated ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Copper, Enamel

Japanese Meiji Era Cloisonne Enamel Vase Signed

19th Century Cloisonné Enamel Dragon Vase, Meiji Period Japan

Located in London, GB

This intricately decorated antique Japanese vase was crafted in the Meiji period (1868-1912). The vase is of circular form and features a waisted base, large, ovoid body and a lid wi...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel

19th Century Cloisonné Enamel Dragon Vase, Meiji Period Japan

Large and Impressive Meiji Period Bronze Bison by Sano Takachika for the Kakuh

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A large and impressive Meiji period bronze bison by Sano Takachika for the Kakuha Company, the animal powerfully modelled with his head low and turned s...

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Early 1900s Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Large and Impressive Meiji Period Bronze Bison by Sano Takachika for the Kakuh

Japanese Contemporary Gold Gray Red Porcelain Vase by Master Artist

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Extraordinary contemporary Japanese decorative porcelain vase, intricately hand painted in the artist's unique miniature technique on a elegantly shaped porcelain body in gray, blue ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Gold

Japanese Contemporary Gold Gray Red Porcelain Vase by Master Artist

Attr To Namikawa Rare Pair Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Butterfly Vases

Located in New York, NY

Attributed to Namikawa Yasuyuki, 1845 to 1927, a pair of rare identical antique Japanese, late Meiji era, enamel vases. Each vase has a globular shaped body and a long fluted neck. T...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Attr To Namikawa Rare Pair Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Butterfly Vases

19th Century 'Meiji Period' Japanese Carved Wood Seated Monkey Sculpture

Located in North Miami, FL

19th Century (Meiji Period) Japanese hand-carved wood seated monkey. The eyes are inlaid and made of glass. The fur and details are very realistic. The piece is signed on the bottom ...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Glass, Wood

19th Century 'Meiji Period' Japanese Carved Wood Seated Monkey Sculpture

Rare Antique Japanese Satsuma Vase with Scenes of Figures, Turtle Basin, Reading

Located in New York, NY

Rare Meiji Period Japanese satsuma vase with superbly painted scenes of a sage and his young companion observing three golden turtles swimming in a la...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Rare Antique Japanese Satsuma Vase with Scenes of Figures, Turtle Basin, Reading

Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Flower Vase

Located in New York, NY

An antique Japanese copper vase with polychrome cloisonne enamel decor. Late Meiji period, before 1912. Ovoid shape with pronounced short neck. The obverse represents iris flowers ag...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Copper, Enamel

Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Flower Vase

Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Vase in the Style of Namikawa

Located in New York, NY

An antique Japanese early Meiji period cloisonne vase, attributed to the master artisan Namikawa Yasuyuki. Boasts a striking baluster shape adorned with phoenix birds, intricate foli...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Vase in the Style of Namikawa

Meiji Period, Japanese Bronze Jardiniere

Located in Brighton, Sussex

An impressive 19th century Japanese Meiji period bronze jardinière, depicting herding elephants.

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Meiji Period, Japanese Bronze Jardiniere

19th Century 'Meiji Period' Japanese Bronze Vase

Located in North Miami, FL

19th Century (Meiji Period) Japanese bronze vase. It is realistically cast as a gnarled pine tree trunk with vines growing around it.

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

19th Century 'Meiji Period' Japanese Bronze Vase

Contemporary Japanese Blue Pink Purple Cream Porcelain Vase by Master Artist

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Outstanding Japanese. cotemporary museum quality decorative porcelain vase, extremely intricately hand painted on a stunning baluster shape body, a signed masterpiece by highly cele...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Contemporary Japanese Blue Pink Purple Cream Porcelain Vase by Master Artist

Large Meiji Period Brass and Cloisonné Enamel Casket

Located in London, GB

A large Meiji period brass and cloisonné enamel casket Japanese, Late 19th Century Height 20cm, width 35.5cm, depth 22cm This beautiful piece is a Japanese casket...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Brass, Enamel

Large Meiji Period Brass and Cloisonné Enamel Casket

Iga-ware Earthenware Flower Container

Located in Hudson, NY

Meiji period (1868-1912) vase with characteristic Iga-ware ears and rough, sandy clay. Comes in original storage box with silk jacket and drawstring.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Earthenware

Iga-ware Earthenware Flower Container

A very fine Meiji period cloisonné box and cover with butterflies

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A very fine Meiji period cloisonné box and cover with butterflies amongst foliage, attributed to Kawade Shibataro, the cover and sides finely worked with silver wire and coloured ena...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

A very fine Meiji period cloisonné box and cover with butterflies

A Meiji period moriage cloisonné box and cover with two carp

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A Meiji period moriage cloisonné box and cover with two carp, the rectangular box worked in coloured enamels in standard, moriage (raised) and musen (wireless) cloisonné with one gre...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

A Meiji period moriage cloisonné box and cover with two carp

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.