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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
Japanese Burl Presentation Platform
Japanese Burl Presentation Platform

Japanese Burl Presentation Platform

Located in Hudson, NY

Meiji Period (1868 - 1912) burl wood slab for presenting a flower arrangment or beautiful object.

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Burl

19th Century Cloisonné Enamel Dragon Vase, Meiji Period Japan
19th Century Cloisonné Enamel Dragon Vase, Meiji Period Japan

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

Satsuma Earthenware Vases, Hand-Painted Polychrome, Japan, Set of 2
Satsuma Earthenware Vases, Hand-Painted Polychrome, Japan, Set of 2

Satsuma Earthenware Vases, Hand-Painted Polychrome, Japan, Set of 2

Located in Grythyttan, SE

These charming round vases are crafted from yellowish earthenware and feature a polychrome, hand-painted design with ornate designs and figurative pieces with rich, raised gold embel...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Earthenware

Large Japanese Bronze Koro Incense Burner, Meiji Period, 19th Century, Japan
Large Japanese Bronze Koro Incense Burner, Meiji Period, 19th Century, Japan

Large Japanese Bronze Koro Incense Burner, Meiji Period, 19th Century, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A large and fantastic Japanese cast bronze incense burner, koro, with high relief design, Meiji period, late 19th century, Japan. The large and tall koro cast in extremely high re...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pair of Large 19th Century Japanese Imari Porcelain Temple Jars with Cover
Pair of Large 19th Century Japanese Imari Porcelain Temple Jars with Cover

Pair of Large 19th Century Japanese Imari Porcelain Temple Jars with Cover

Located in El Monte, CA

An exceptional pair of large scale late 19th century Japanese Imari temple jars from the Meiji period with covers, also can be referred to as ginger jars. Rare octagonal facet cuts a...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Pair Buddhist Chinese Bronze Candlesticks
Pair Buddhist Chinese Bronze Candlesticks

Pair Buddhist Chinese Bronze Candlesticks

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An extraordinary pair of cast metal candleholders featuring intricate raised relief decoration and removable spear-form pricket inserts designed to secure taper candles. Each rests ...

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20th Century Chinese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pair of Kinkozan Satsuma Vases with Gold Kinrande, 19th Century
Pair of Kinkozan Satsuma Vases with Gold Kinrande, 19th Century

Pair of Kinkozan Satsuma Vases with Gold Kinrande, 19th Century

By Kinkozan

Located in Lisbon, PT

A pair of signed Sbei Kinkozan VII Satsuma polychrome porcelain vases with gold standard (kinrande) from Kyoto, Imperial City, Japan. Kyo Satsuma ceramics contain intricately detail...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Japanese Meiji Period Bamboo and Silver Cigar / Cigarette Box with Match Holder
Japanese Meiji Period Bamboo and Silver Cigar / Cigarette Box with Match Holder

Japanese Meiji Period Bamboo and Silver Cigar / Cigarette Box with Match Holder

Located in Newark, England

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING BOX AND MATCH HOLDER From our Japanese collection, we’re pleased to offer this Meiji period woven bamboo and mixed metal box with matching match holder. Th...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Silver, Copper

Japanese Meiji Bronze Takaoka Vase with Waterfowl and Moon Design
Japanese Meiji Bronze Takaoka Vase with Waterfowl and Moon Design

Japanese Meiji Bronze Takaoka Vase with Waterfowl and Moon Design

Located in Hudson, NY

Japanese Meiji bronze Takaoka vase with waterfowl and moon design Meiji period (1868-1912) bronze vase from Takaoka, in Toyama prefecture, is a city historically known for its metal work. Vase has silver inlay moon and waterfowl, signature on the bottom: Yoshihiko, full name of artist...

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1880s Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Silver, Bronze

Japanese Pair of Large Antique Meiji Period Bronze and Mixed Metal Vases
Japanese Pair of Large Antique Meiji Period Bronze and Mixed Metal Vases

Japanese Pair of Large Antique Meiji Period Bronze and Mixed Metal Vases

Located in Newark, England

Inlaid with Gold and Silver From our Japanese collection, we are thrilled to offer a Japanese Pair of Meiji Period Bronze Vases. The Japanese Bronze Vases of elongated form each sur...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Metal, Gold, Silver, Bronze

Pair of Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vases Geometric Pattern In the Manner of Gotō
Pair of Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vases Geometric Pattern In the Manner of Gotō

Pair of Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vases Geometric Pattern In the Manner of Gotō

Located in Long Island City, NY

A refined pair of Japanese Meiji-period cloisonné enamel vases, worked in the manner of Gotō Seizaburō. Each cylindrical vase displays two shaped reserves set against a vivid turquoi...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Pair Of High Quality Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Vases
Pair Of High Quality Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Vases

Pair Of High Quality Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Vases

Located in Long Island City, NY

A beautiful pair of high quality antique Japanese Meiji Era brass and enamel vases, 1868 to 1912. Both are of a baluster form with elegant narro...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel

A Pair of Antique Japanese Floral Plique A Jour Enamel Vases
A Pair of Antique Japanese Floral Plique A Jour Enamel Vases

A Pair of Antique Japanese Floral Plique A Jour Enamel Vases

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of antique Japanese Meiji era enamel vases. The vases are covered with polychrome enamel foliage and floral patterns made in the Plique a Jour technique. Circa: early 20th cen...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Gourd & Floral Bowl, in the Manner of Gotō
Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Gourd & Floral Bowl, in the Manner of Gotō

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Gourd & Floral Bowl, in the Manner of Gotō

Located in Long Island City, NY

An exquisite Japanese cloisonné enamel vase of cylindrical form, worked in the manner of Gotō Seizaburō, dating to the Meiji period. One side shows a finely rendered gourd hanging ...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel

High Quality Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dragon and Phoenix Bird Vase
High Quality Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dragon and Phoenix Bird Vase

High Quality Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dragon and Phoenix Bird Vase

Located in Long Island City, 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

Large Pair of Antique Japanese Meiji Bronze Vases
Large Pair of Antique Japanese Meiji Bronze Vases

Large Pair of Antique Japanese Meiji Bronze Vases

Located in London, by appointment only

A pair of large Japanese Bronze vases dating from the Meiji period. Of baluster form with raised panels of birds among tree branches foliage...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Antique Japanese Ginbari Cloisonne Enamel Dragon Vase
Antique Japanese Ginbari Cloisonne Enamel Dragon Vase

Antique Japanese Ginbari Cloisonne Enamel Dragon Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese Meiji period Ginbari enamel vase. The ground of the vase is enameled in blue and cobalt blue shades. The vase is enameled with a polychrome image of a dragon over...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Large Japanese Meiji Bronze Sculpture Elephant and Tigers by Mitsumoto
Large Japanese Meiji Bronze Sculpture Elephant and Tigers by Mitsumoto

Large Japanese Meiji Bronze Sculpture Elephant and Tigers by Mitsumoto

Located in Shippensburg, PA

MEIJI PERIOD BRONZE OKIMONO OF ELEPHANT BEING ATTACKED BY TWO TIGERS Workshop of Omori Mitsumoto (kôgen), 大森光元, Japan, circa 1900 Cast and patinated bronze, hardwood base, two carved...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Antique Pair Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dragon Crane Vases Attributed
Antique Pair Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dragon Crane Vases Attributed

Antique Pair Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dragon Crane Vases Attributed

Located in Long Island City, NY

Antique Pair Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dragon Crane Vases Attributed to Honda The exteriors of the wares are adorned with polychrome enamel medallions representing drago...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Rare 19th Century Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Dragon 3 Piece Set
Rare 19th Century Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Dragon 3 Piece Set

Rare 19th Century Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Dragon 3 Piece Set

Located in Long Island City, NY

Three antique Japanese Meiji period vases, distinguished by their flared necks and decorative designs. Two of the vases feature high-shouldered forms, while the third is of a globula...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel 1000 Butterflies Vase
Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel 1000 Butterflies Vase

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel 1000 Butterflies Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese copper vase with cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji period . Rounded vase with pronounced neck. The body is covered with a butterfly pattern, the neck is decorat...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Copper, Enamel

Meiji Period Gourd-Shaped Vases by Dai Nippon Kutani, Japan, c.1890
Meiji Period Gourd-Shaped Vases by Dai Nippon Kutani, Japan, c.1890

Meiji Period Gourd-Shaped Vases by Dai Nippon Kutani, Japan, c.1890

By Dai Nippon 1

Located in Glasgow, GB

A matching pair of Meiji-period Japanese gourd-shaped vases, handcrafted in Kutani toward the end of the 19th century. These vases feature exceptional decoration, with intricate des...

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1890s Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Gold, Enamel

Japanese Porcelain Charger or Large Plate Hand Painted Imari, 19th C Meiji
Japanese Porcelain Charger or Large Plate Hand Painted Imari, 19th C Meiji

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

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Porcelain

Antique Bronze Meiji Okimono of a Rat Japan, 19th Century
Antique Bronze Meiji Okimono of a Rat Japan, 19th Century

Antique Bronze Meiji Okimono of a Rat Japan, 19th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Nicely made artifact/Okimono of a Rat. In bronze with brown patina, representing a rat. Okimono (置物, oki-mono) is a Japanese term meaning "ornament for display; objet d'art; decorat...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Antique Bronze / Copper Cloisonné Koro with Foo Lion shape Japan 19th C
Antique Bronze / Copper Cloisonné Koro with Foo Lion shape Japan 19th C

Antique Bronze / Copper Cloisonné Koro with Foo Lion shape Japan 19th C

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Nice Quality with superb decoration. Condition Some usual age signs like ware and the foo lion is loose. Size 27x18CM HeightxDiameter Period 19th century 20th century

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17th Century Chinese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Japanese Cloisonne Wireless Mount Fuji and Wire Cranes
Japanese Cloisonne Wireless Mount Fuji and Wire Cranes

Japanese Cloisonne Wireless Mount Fuji and Wire Cranes

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese, late Meiji period, Silver wire and enamel vase. The urn shaped vase has a narrow fluted neck. The ware is enameled with a polychrome image of cranes in the Mount...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Antique Japanese Singing Bowl Brown Hammered Divots C5
Antique Japanese Singing Bowl Brown Hammered Divots C5

Antique Japanese Singing Bowl Brown Hammered Divots C5

Located in Somis, CA

A beautiful early 20th century Japanese singing bowl of C5 tone, exhibiting rows of hand hammered divots, deliberate yet free, design with restra...

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20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

A Japanese Bronze “Animal” Jardiniere
A Japanese Bronze “Animal” Jardiniere

A Japanese Bronze “Animal” Jardiniere

Located in Savannah, GA

A Japanese Meiji period bronze “animal” jardiniere by the Seiya Company, circa late 19th century. Depicted in deep relief are a lion, tiger, elephant, b...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Antique Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Stork Blossoming Garden Vases At
Antique Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Stork Blossoming Garden Vases At

Antique Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Stork Blossoming Garden Vases At

Located in Long Island City, NY

Antique Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Stork Blossoming Garden Vases Silver wire high quality A pair of antique Japanese copper vases with cloisonne enamel design. Late Meij...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Copper, Enamel

Large Japanese Satsuma Ceramic Vase Kinkozan
Large Japanese Satsuma Ceramic Vase Kinkozan

Large Japanese Satsuma Ceramic Vase Kinkozan

By Kinkozan

Located in Atlanta, GA

A large Japanese ceramic vase from the end of Meiji period circa 1890-1910s 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 elaborately decorated with a rather unusual kinran-de (gold paint) and green enamel highlight on a mottled brown background. The painterly decoration depicts a large seasonal floral arrangement in a circular fashion. Besides the obviously superb craftsmanship, what sets this particular vase apart from many lower quality and mass-produced pieces is its tone-on-tone color pallet that is visually somber and the small and sensitive details that heralds the change of the seasons. When the viewer goes beyond the first casual glimpse of the blossom and foliage, one would notice that on the edges of certain leaves as well as along the stalks, there accumulates a very thin layer of the white dust that represents the frost. The flower in bloom are chrysanthemums. Despite of being splendid, they are the messengers of the autumn. The large lotus leaf was subtly rendered in a bended and slightly withered manner, just past its prime. Although the lotus is still in bloom, the prominent seed pod indicates it may be the last for the season. The sentimental capture of the change of the seasons is not unusual in Japanese art. This vase poetically represents such a subtle transition from summer to fall, perhaps depicting the very first frost. The neck of the vase is also slightly unusual with two rolled rings...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

19th Century Japanese Imari Fluted Shallow Centerpiece Bowl
19th Century Japanese Imari Fluted Shallow Centerpiece Bowl

19th Century Japanese Imari Fluted Shallow Centerpiece Bowl

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

A richly decorated 19th century Japanese Imari shallow bowl featuring an elegant fluted scalloped rim and densely layered decoration executed in the traditional Imari palette of iron...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Nippon Moriage Urn Lamp with Gilt Highlights, Meiji Style, Japan
Nippon Moriage Urn Lamp with Gilt Highlights, Meiji Style, Japan

Nippon Moriage Urn Lamp with Gilt Highlights, Meiji Style, Japan

Located in Savannah, GA

Nippon urn featuring raised Moriage decoration, gilt highlights, double handles and gorgeous open garden roses hand painted on either side. It has been conv...

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1890s Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Pottery

Antique Jardiniere Dish, Japanese, Meiji, Bronze, Decor, Planter Bowl, Victorian
Antique Jardiniere Dish, Japanese, Meiji, Bronze, Decor, Planter Bowl, Victorian

Antique Jardiniere Dish, Japanese, Meiji, Bronze, Decor, Planter Bowl, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique jardiniere dish. A Japanese, a bronze Meiji era decorative planter bowl, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. A fine example of Meiji-jidai artistry, s...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Antique Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Goldstone Dragon Vases
Antique Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Goldstone Dragon Vases

Antique Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Goldstone Dragon Vases

Located in Long Island City, 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

19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Vessel
19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Vessel

19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Vessel

Located in Chicago, IL

Immerse yourself in the artistry of 19th-century Japan with this exquisite Meiji period bronze vessel, a captivating embodiment of Japanese decorative arts...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

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

Japanese Contemporary Blue Pink Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exquisite contemporary Japanese gilded porcelain vase, intricately hand painted in shades of blue and pink on a beautifully shaped body, a striking signed work by highly acclaimed master artist from Arita-Imari region of Japan. In 2016, the British Museum added a work by this award-winning artist to its collection of contemporary Japanese porcelain in the Imari-Arita polychrome enamel tradition. Yu-riko or underglaze-red that is used in creating this piece is a technique that uses a copper-based colorant for underglaze painting that develops a red color under a transparent glaze. This technique is traced back to 14th century China...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Gold

A Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Depicting Pigeons on a Cherry Blossom
A Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Depicting Pigeons on a Cherry Blossom

A Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Depicting Pigeons on a Cherry Blossom

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Depicting Pigeons on a Cherry Blossom Tree Attributed to Shippo Kasha/ Namikawa Sōsuke Based of the Drawing By Watanabe Seitei Seitei Kacho ...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Antique Japanese Meiji Kutani Plate Tree and Flowers in Red, 19th C
Antique Japanese Meiji Kutani Plate Tree and Flowers in Red, 19th C

Antique Japanese Meiji Kutani Plate Tree and Flowers in Red, 19th C

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

This magnificent Japanese plate from the Meiji period (19th century) measures approximately 18 cm. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Japanese Style: Kutani Regio...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Antique Meiji Kutani Model of a Recumbent Sleeping Cat Sculpture, 19th Century
Antique Meiji Kutani Model of a Recumbent Sleeping Cat Sculpture, 19th Century

Antique Meiji Kutani Model of a Recumbent Sleeping Cat Sculpture, 19th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing with you this amazing Japanese Kutani model of a recumbent sleeping cat, 19th Century. The details and facial expression are amazing. With enamel ribbon bow tied around its n...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Rare Japanese Closionne Enamel Vase with Wisteria and Fish Signed
Rare Japanese Closionne Enamel Vase with Wisteria and Fish Signed

Rare Japanese Closionne Enamel Vase with Wisteria and Fish Signed

Located in Long Island City, NY

A rare antique Japanese, late Meiji period, enamel over copper vase. The vase has an amphora shaped body and a long fluted neck. The ware is enameled with a polychrome image of blossoming Wisteria flowers and fish...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Copper, Enamel

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

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

Japanese Bronze Vase on Tripod Base, Signed
Japanese Bronze Vase on Tripod Base, Signed

Japanese Bronze Vase on Tripod Base, Signed

Located in Stamford, CT

A fine Japanese bronze ikebana vase decorated with a landscape of trees and mountains, a house with tiled roof in the foreground. A heavy ...

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Early 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Antique Golden Age Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Chrysanthemums And Sparrows Vase
Antique Golden Age Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Chrysanthemums And Sparrows Vase

Antique Golden Age Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Chrysanthemums And Sparrows Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese, late Meiji era, footed enamel over copper vase in the Hayashi Tanigoro manner, c.1895 to 1935, a Japanese artist. The urn shaped vase is enameled with a polyc...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel, Copper

19th Century Meiji Period Bronze Vase with Two Frogs
19th Century Meiji Period Bronze Vase with Two Frogs

19th Century Meiji Period Bronze Vase with Two Frogs

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A Meiji period bronze vase with two frogs against a rough textured ground, signed ‘Hyakusei’, Japanese, circa 1880.    

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1880s Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pair Of Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Cranes In Flight
Pair Of Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Cranes In Flight

Pair Of Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Cranes In Flight

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of antique Japanese Meiji period cloisonne vases. Each adorned with image of cranes and resplendent multicolor floral motifs within intricate foliate patterns, all skillfully ...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Meiji Period Signed Bronze and Mixed Metal Bonsai Planter or Brush Pot
Meiji Period Signed Bronze and Mixed Metal Bonsai Planter or Brush Pot

Meiji Period Signed Bronze and Mixed Metal Bonsai Planter or Brush Pot

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

Meiji period (1868-1912) signed bronze and mixed metal bonsai planter or brush pot, polygon shaped (six sided) decorated with different scenes on each p...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Metal, Bronze

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Ginbari Baby Blue Enamel Floral Double Handle V
Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Ginbari Baby Blue Enamel Floral Double Handle V

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Ginbari Baby Blue Enamel Floral Double Handle V

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese copper vase with polychrome ginbari cloisonne enamel decor. Late Meiji period, Squat round shape, long neck and decorative side handles. Blue body with pink and ...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Copper, Enamel

Pair Of Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Brush Pots
Pair Of Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Brush Pots

Pair Of Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Brush Pots

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of antique Japanese cloisoone enamel brush pots, Meiji era, 1868 to 1912. The exterior of both matched pieces is enameled with polychrome enamel blossoming flowers and butterf...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Antique Japanese Meiji Era Cloisonne Enamel Vase
Antique Japanese Meiji Era Cloisonne Enamel Vase

Antique Japanese Meiji Era Cloisonne Enamel Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese Meiji era covered amphora shaped enamel over brass urn vase. The exterior of the vase is adorned with polychrome enameled continuo...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Brass, Enamel

Large Pair Of Japanese Cloisonne Gold Stone Enamel Bamboo Tree Vases Attributed
Large Pair Of Japanese Cloisonne Gold Stone Enamel Bamboo Tree Vases Attributed

Large Pair Of Japanese Cloisonne Gold Stone Enamel Bamboo Tree Vases Attributed

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of Japanese enamel over copper vases. Each vase has an urn shaped body and a wide neck. Each ware is enameled with polychrome medallions depicting a bird seated on a branch, b...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Copper, Enamel

Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Amphora Shaped Vases
Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Amphora Shaped Vases

Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Amphora Shaped Vases

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of high quality Japanese, Meiji era, enamel over brass vases. Each vase has an amphora shaped body and a short wide neck. Each ware is enameled with polychrome medallions depi...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel, Brass

Japanese Contemporary Blue Green Purple Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 3
Japanese Contemporary Blue Green Purple Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 3

Japanese Contemporary Blue Green Purple Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 3

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exquisite Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, intricately hand painted on a wstunningly shaped ovoid body in green, yellow, purple, orange and pink, a mesmerizing signe...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

A Pair of Barrel Shaped Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Butterfly Vases
A Pair of Barrel Shaped Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Butterfly Vases

A Pair of Barrel Shaped Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Butterfly Vases

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese cloisonne enamel vase from the Meiji period featuring an elegant form with high shoulders and light beige ground color. Decorated with multicolor floral and foliate motifs with butterfly images to the body. A rim and base are finished in gilt brass. Circa the early 20th century. Antique Japanese Vases...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel, Brass

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