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

Antique Japanese Meiji Era Cloisonne Enamel Vase

$1,200

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

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Large Antique Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Bowl with Blue Dragon
Large Antique Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Bowl with Blue Dragon

Large Antique Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Bowl with Blue Dragon

$1,250Sale Price|30% Off

Large Antique Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Bowl with Blue Dragon

Located in Long Island City, NY

A highly decorative antique Japanese Meiji period bowl decorated with cloisonne enamel patterns. The interior of the bowl is adorned with several panels with traditional benevolent s...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Antique Pair of Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Vases in the Style of Namikawa
Antique Pair of Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Vases in the Style of Namikawa

Antique Pair of Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Vases in the Style of Namikawa

$1,500Sale Price / set|50% Off

Antique Pair of Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Vases in the Style of Namikawa

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of antique Japanese early Meiji period cloisonne vases, in the style of Namikawa Yasuyuki. The vases epitomize Namikawas refined craftsmanship and the finesse of early Meiji J...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Large Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Lotus Vase
Large Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Lotus Vase

Large Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Lotus Vase

$1,400Sale Price|50% Off

Large Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Lotus Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

A large antique Japanese early Meiji period vase attributed to Namikawa Yasuyuki, a prominent cloisonne artist of the time. Showcases the highly regarded craftsmanship and intricate ...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

(3) Fine Quality Meiji Era "Nippon" Vessels, (Moriage). Japan, Circa 1910
(3) Fine Quality Meiji Era "Nippon" Vessels, (Moriage). Japan, Circa 1910

(3) Fine Quality Meiji Era "Nippon" Vessels, (Moriage). Japan, Circa 1910

$575

(3) Fine Quality Meiji Era "Nippon" Vessels, (Moriage). Japan, Circa 1910

Located in Incline Village, NV

Three fine quality "Nippon" AUTHENTIC vases from the Meiji dynasty; Japan, Circa 1910. All are in excellent and all original condition with no repairs and no restoration, chips, or touch up of any kind. They are all hand painted with moriage accents to two of them; indicative and representative of the prime era of fine quality Japanese porcelain makers during the turn of the 19th century, say 1891 through 1921. Colors are crisp and not faded. The stein or mug is particularly difficult to come by. Measurements of each are below: 1) Hand painted Nippon...

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1910s Japanese Vintage Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Japanese bronze statue of Buddha in ascetic practice / late 19th century
Antique Japanese bronze statue of Buddha in ascetic practice / late 19th century

Antique Japanese bronze statue of Buddha in ascetic practice / late 19th century

$1,200

Antique Japanese bronze statue of Buddha in ascetic practice / late 19th century

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This bronze statue of Shakyamuni undergoing ascetic practices is thought to have been made between the Meiji period and the early Showa period. Shakyamuni ascetic statues are Buddhis...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Copper

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Millefiori Covered Jar
Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Millefiori Covered Jar

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Millefiori Covered Jar

$3,500

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Millefiori Covered Jar

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese Meiji period cloisonne covered jar adorned with exquisite floral designs. This cloisonne jar showcases the mastery of Japanese artisa...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

19th Century Japanese Flower Arranging Ikebana Basket
19th Century Japanese Flower Arranging Ikebana Basket

19th Century Japanese Flower Arranging Ikebana Basket

$5,556

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

Wood, Reed

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

$6,000Sale Price|50% Off

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

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Japanese Satsuma Bowl Landscape Figural Decoration Marked, 19th Century
Japanese Satsuma Bowl Landscape Figural Decoration Marked, 19th Century

Japanese Satsuma Bowl Landscape Figural Decoration Marked, 19th Century

$64

Japanese Satsuma Bowl Landscape Figural Decoration Marked, 19th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Fabulous Japanese earthenware Satsuma bowl with nice decoration of a landscape with figures. Meiji period, 19th c. Lovely piece. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pott...

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20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Goldstone Enamel Double Gourd Dragon Vases
Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Goldstone Enamel Double Gourd Dragon Vases

Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Goldstone Enamel Double Gourd Dragon Vases

$6,000Sale Price / set|50% Off

Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Goldstone Enamel Double Gourd Dragon Vases

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of rare large Japanese, late Meiji era, double gourd enamel vases. Each ware is enameled with polychrome bands and panels with dragon, flora...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Pair of Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Birds of Paradise Shibata
Pair of Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Birds of Paradise Shibata

Pair of Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Birds of Paradise Shibata

$1,800 / set

Pair of Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Birds of Paradise Shibata

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of symmetrical antique Japanese, late Meiji period, enamel over brass vases. Each vase has a globular shaped body and a narrow fluted neck. Each ware is enameled with polychro...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel, Brass

Extra Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Pink Vase Gonda
Extra Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Pink Vase Gonda

Extra Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Pink Vase Gonda

$3,500

Extra Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Pink Vase Gonda

Located in Long Island City, NY

An extra large antique, late Meiji era, Japanese copper and enamel vase by Gonda Hirosuke, Japanese, 1865 to 1937. A sphere shaped body is covered with ...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel, Copper

19th Century Meiji Japanese Satsuna Enanel Porcelain Vase
19th Century Meiji Japanese Satsuna Enanel Porcelain Vase

19th Century Meiji Japanese Satsuna Enanel Porcelain Vase

$720

19th Century Meiji Japanese Satsuna Enanel Porcelain Vase

Located in Germantown, MD

A 19th Century Meiji Japanese Satsuna Enaneled Porcelain Vase. Measures 7" in width x 7" in depth x 12.25" in height.

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Early Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Bulbous Vase with Geometric Pattern
Early Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Bulbous Vase with Geometric Pattern

Early Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Bulbous Vase with Geometric Pattern

$2,000

Early Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Bulbous Vase with Geometric Pattern

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese copper vase with cloisonne enamel design against a bright turquoise background. Meiji period. The vase is of a bulbous shape with a long fluted neck. Birds flyin...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel, Copper

19th Century Japanese Meiji Carved Stone Bud Vase, Hand-Crafted, 1880
19th Century Japanese Meiji Carved Stone Bud Vase, Hand-Crafted, 1880

19th Century Japanese Meiji Carved Stone Bud Vase, Hand-Crafted, 1880

$1,950

19th Century Japanese Meiji Carved Stone Bud Vase, Hand-Crafted, 1880

Located in Stamford, CT

19th century Japanese Meiji period carved stone Meiping style urn or bud vase. The lovely pale yellow stone varying in shades from mustard to umber with some black striations is just...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

Genryusai Seiya: An Important Patinated Bronze Okimono of a Bactrian Camel
Genryusai Seiya: An Important Patinated Bronze Okimono of a Bactrian Camel

Genryusai Seiya: An Important Patinated Bronze Okimono of a Bactrian Camel

$11,697 / item

Genryusai Seiya: An Important Patinated Bronze Okimono of a Bactrian Camel

Located in Budapest, HU

An exceptional Meiji period Japanese bronze sculpture by the renowned master Genryusai Seiya, signed SEIYA zo to the underside. Naturalistically cast in the form of a standing Bactri...

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1880s Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Porcelain Dish or Plate hand painted wheels, Meiji Period circa 1870
Japanese Porcelain Dish or Plate hand painted wheels, Meiji Period circa 1870

Japanese Porcelain Dish or Plate hand painted wheels, Meiji Period circa 1870

$303Sale Price|32% Off

Japanese Porcelain Dish or Plate hand painted wheels, Meiji Period circa 1870

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a good quality and very decorative Japanese porcelain dish or plate, which we date to the Meiji period, circa 1870. The dish is well potted on a low foot with a frilled wav...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Japanese Contemporary Blue Brown Hand-Glazed porcelain Vase by Master , 2
Japanese Contemporary Blue Brown Hand-Glazed porcelain Vase by Master , 2

Japanese Contemporary Blue Brown Hand-Glazed porcelain Vase by Master , 2

$13,500Sale Price|40% Off

Japanese Contemporary Blue Brown Hand-Glazed porcelain Vase by Master , 2

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Extraordinary Japanese contemporary museum-quality exhibition piece hand-glazed decorative porcelain vase/centerpiece in blue and brown, an award-winning masterpiece by a master arti...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Platinum

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

$4,850

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Antique 19th c Japanese Satsuma Vase WARRIORS decoration marked
Antique 19th c Japanese Satsuma Vase WARRIORS decoration marked

Antique 19th c Japanese Satsuma Vase WARRIORS decoration marked

$2,149

Antique 19th c Japanese Satsuma Vase WARRIORS decoration marked

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Fabulous Japanese earthenware Satsuma Vase with nice decoration of a warriors in a landscape. Meiji period, 19th c Lovely piece. Condition Perfect. Size 13CM high Period 19th century

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Cloisonné Brush Washer Bowl, Japanese Dragon Motif, Meiji Period circa 1880
Cloisonné Brush Washer Bowl, Japanese Dragon Motif, Meiji Period circa 1880

Cloisonné Brush Washer Bowl, Japanese Dragon Motif, Meiji Period circa 1880

$276Sale Price|61% Off

Cloisonné Brush Washer Bowl, Japanese Dragon Motif, Meiji Period circa 1880

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is an unusual cloisonné Brush Washer bowl, made in Japan and dating to the 19th Meiji Period, circa 1890. The circular bowl sits on a low foot The main decoration has styl...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Japanese Contemporary Blue Black White Porcelain Vase by Master Artist
Japanese Contemporary Blue Black White Porcelain Vase by Master Artist

Japanese Contemporary Blue Black White Porcelain Vase by Master Artist

$7,500

Japanese Contemporary Blue Black White Porcelain Vase by Master Artist

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exquisite museum quality Japanese contemporary hand-glazed decorative porcelain vase in a striking globular shape in blue and black, a mesmerizing masterpiece by highly acclaimed awa...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

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

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

$1,850

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

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exceptional Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, intricately hand painted on a stunningly shaped porcelain body in blue and red, a stunning piece by highly-acclaimed awar...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

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

Antique Japanese Singing Bowl Brown Hammered Divots C5

$255Sale Price / set|32% Off

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

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Contemporary Gold Purple Orangs Porcelain Bear Sculpture, 7
Japanese Contemporary Gold Purple Orangs Porcelain Bear Sculpture, 7

Japanese Contemporary Gold Purple Orangs Porcelain Bear Sculpture, 7

$950

Japanese Contemporary Gold Purple Orangs Porcelain Bear Sculpture, 7

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Extraordinary Japanese contemporary porcelain bear sculpture, hand-painted in green, blue, orange purple in a dramatic pattern set against a gold background, by Japanese artist from the historic Imari-Arita region of Japan. This stunning bear is from the limited edition series of four bear...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold

Porcelain Vase by Japanese Master Artist
Porcelain Vase by Japanese Master Artist

Porcelain Vase by Japanese Master Artist

$2,950

Porcelain Vase by Japanese Master Artist

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exquisite Japanese contemporary porcelain decorative vase, hand painted in vivid blue and red on an elegant bottle shape body, a signed piece by highly acclaimed Japanese master porc...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold

Japanese Contemporary Blue Porcelain Vase by Master Artist
Japanese Contemporary Blue Porcelain Vase by Master Artist

Japanese Contemporary Blue Porcelain Vase by Master Artist

$1,950

Japanese Contemporary Blue Porcelain Vase by Master Artist

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exquisite Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, intricately hand painted in a beautiful light blue on an stunning bottle shape body, a signed piece by highly acclaimed mas...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Platinum

Japanese Contemporary Imari Blue White Porcelain Vase
Japanese Contemporary Imari Blue White Porcelain Vase

Japanese Contemporary Imari Blue White Porcelain Vase

$4,350

Japanese Contemporary Imari Blue White Porcelain Vase

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exquisite Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, hand painted in underglaze blue on a beautifully shaped body in pure white, a signed piece by widely acclaimed master porce...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Red Black Hand-Glazed Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2
Japanese Red Black Hand-Glazed Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2

Japanese Red Black Hand-Glazed Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2

$13,500

Japanese Red Black Hand-Glazed Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Mesmerizing highly collectible Japanese decorative porcelain vase of exceptional charm, an exhibition piece, stunningly hand-glazed in vivid blue, red and black on a beautifully shap...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Buddhist Chinese Bronze Candlesticks
Pair Buddhist Chinese Bronze Candlesticks

Pair Buddhist Chinese Bronze Candlesticks

$575 / set

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

Materials

Bronze

Large Japanese Red & Black Lacquer Wooden Bowl, Early 20th Century
Large Japanese Red & Black Lacquer Wooden Bowl, Early 20th Century

Large Japanese Red & Black Lacquer Wooden Bowl, Early 20th Century

$345

Large Japanese Red & Black Lacquer Wooden Bowl, Early 20th Century

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

A Japanese red & black lacquer wooden bowl from the early 20th century. It is carved from a block of what is likely to be fruit wood. The bowl has aged beautifully over the years wit...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Fruitwood, Lacquer

Japanese Contemporary Blue White Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 5
Japanese Contemporary Blue White Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 5

Japanese Contemporary Blue White Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 5

$1,750

Japanese Contemporary Blue White Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 5

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exquisite contemporary Japanese decorative porcelain vase, intricately hand painted in blue underglaze in various shades of blue on a stunning ovoid shape body, a signed work by high...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Large Japanese Ceramic Vase with Flying Autunm Geese by Kinkozan Studio
Large Japanese Ceramic Vase with Flying Autunm Geese by Kinkozan Studio

Large Japanese Ceramic Vase with Flying Autunm Geese by Kinkozan Studio

$5,800

Large Japanese Ceramic Vase with Flying Autunm Geese by Kinkozan Studio

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 ...

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1880s Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Late 19th Century Signed Japanese Hand Painted Satsuma Temple Jar Meiji Period
Late 19th Century Signed Japanese Hand Painted Satsuma Temple Jar Meiji Period

Late 19th Century Signed Japanese Hand Painted Satsuma Temple Jar Meiji Period

$4,950

Late 19th Century Signed Japanese Hand Painted Satsuma Temple Jar Meiji Period

Located in Cincinnati, OH

This outstanding late 19th century Japanese Satsuma porcelain covered temple jar has a traditional form with a domed lid. The piece features exquisite hand painted decoration which includes brightly hued flowers and associated foliage along with highly detailed jewel-toned butterflies with gilt highlights, all of which are on a shaded blue ground. The jar and lid also bear large chrysanthemums executed in heavy white enamel with underlying hints of green. The collar of the jar and edge of the lid have wide gilt bands finished with fine incised linear decoration that has been accented with blue, black and white enamel. The underside of the jar is hand lettered with characters reading Dai Nippon...

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1880s Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Two Rare Japanese Izumo Clay Dolls of Emperor and Tenjin, Meiji Period
Two Rare Japanese Izumo Clay Dolls of Emperor and Tenjin, Meiji Period

Two Rare Japanese Izumo Clay Dolls of Emperor and Tenjin, Meiji Period

$695 / set

Two Rare Japanese Izumo Clay Dolls of Emperor and Tenjin, Meiji Period

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

Two rare Japanese Izumo clay dolls of Emperor and Tenjin, Nara Prefecture, Meiji period. Material and simple execution impart a flavor of antiquity and great decorative power. Empero...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Clay

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

$5,200

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

Two Opposing Ebonized Elephant Figures With Stands
Two Opposing Ebonized Elephant Figures With Stands

Two Opposing Ebonized Elephant Figures With Stands

$695 / set

Two Opposing Ebonized Elephant Figures With Stands

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A Pair of Ebonized hardwood Elephants in stylized form. Likely Japanese, the Pair stand with heads turned and striding forward with one front leg extended. Mounted on intricately car...

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20th Century Meiji Decorative Objects

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Wood, Glass, Plastic

Ota Jinnoei 1890 Imperial Meiji Period Pair of Cloisonne Cabinet Vases
Ota Jinnoei 1890 Imperial Meiji Period Pair of Cloisonne Cabinet Vases

Ota Jinnoei 1890 Imperial Meiji Period Pair of Cloisonne Cabinet Vases

$1,871Sale Price / set|25% Off

Ota Jinnoei 1890 Imperial Meiji Period Pair of Cloisonne Cabinet Vases

By Ota Jinnoei

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of cloisonne vases designed by Ota Jinnoei. Beautiful pair of small cabinet vases, created in Japan circa 1890, during the meiji Imperial period (1868-1912). These vases has ...

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1890s Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Silver, Bronze, Enamel

Contemporary Blue Platinum Porcelain Vase by Japanese Master Artist
Contemporary Blue Platinum Porcelain Vase by Japanese Master Artist

Contemporary Blue Platinum Porcelain Vase by Japanese Master Artist

$3,400

Contemporary Blue Platinum Porcelain Vase by Japanese Master Artist

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exquisite Japanese decorative porcelain vase, platinum-gilded hand painted porcelain vase in a stunning shape and signed by highly acclaimed master porcelain artist in the Imari-Arit...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Platinum

Tall Japanese Sooted Bamboo Ikebana Floor Basket Mingei Meiji Taisho Period
Tall Japanese Sooted Bamboo Ikebana Floor Basket Mingei Meiji Taisho Period

Tall Japanese Sooted Bamboo Ikebana Floor Basket Mingei Meiji Taisho Period

$5,800

Tall Japanese Sooted Bamboo Ikebana Floor Basket Mingei Meiji Taisho Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

A very tall and elegant Japanese Ikebana flower arrangement basket handwoven with sooted bamboo and rattan circa 1900-20s (Meiji to Taisho period). Although not signed, the basket by...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Meiji Fukagawa Imari Porcelain Hexagonal Vase with Factory Silver Collar
Meiji Fukagawa Imari Porcelain Hexagonal Vase with Factory Silver Collar

Meiji Fukagawa Imari Porcelain Hexagonal Vase with Factory Silver Collar

$1,500

Meiji Fukagawa Imari Porcelain Hexagonal Vase with Factory Silver Collar

By Fukagawa

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Fukagawa Hexagonal Imari Porcelain Vase with Factory Silver Collar, Meiji Period, circa 1900 An exceptional Meiji-period Japanese porcelain vase attributed to the Fukagawa studio, f...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Sterling Silver

Pair Of Antique Decorative Vases, Japanese, Bronze Baluster, Meiji, Victorian
Pair Of Antique Decorative Vases, Japanese, Bronze Baluster, Meiji, Victorian

Pair Of Antique Decorative Vases, Japanese, Bronze Baluster, Meiji, Victorian

$1,485Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair Of Antique Decorative Vases, Japanese, Bronze Baluster, Meiji, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a pair of antique decorative vases. A Japanese, bronze baluster from the Meiji period, dating to the mid Victorian period, circa 1870. Strikingly sculpted and finished vases...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Contemporary Black Brown Hand-Glazed Porcelain Vase by Master Artist
Japanese Contemporary Black Brown Hand-Glazed Porcelain Vase by Master Artist

Japanese Contemporary Black Brown Hand-Glazed Porcelain Vase by Master Artist

$9,850

Japanese Contemporary Black Brown Hand-Glazed Porcelain Vase by Master Artist

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Extraordinary museum quality contemporary Japanese hand-glazed decorative porcelain vase in a stunningly shape in black and brown, a masterpiece by a highly respected master porcelai...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Huge Japanese Red Lacquerware Gourd Motif Box
Huge Japanese Red Lacquerware Gourd Motif Box

Huge Japanese Red Lacquerware Gourd Motif Box

$2,360Sale Price|20% Off

Huge Japanese Red Lacquerware Gourd Motif Box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Huge Japanese red lacquerware gourd motif box, decorated in relief with Japanese gourds suspended from leafy branches and scrolling vines.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Contemporary Black Gold Porcelain Charger by Master Artist
Japanese Contemporary Black Gold Porcelain Charger by Master Artist

Japanese Contemporary Black Gold Porcelain Charger by Master Artist

$1,600Sale Price|20% Off

Japanese Contemporary Black Gold Porcelain Charger by Master Artist

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exquisite Japanese contemporary large gilded, intricately hand painted and dimpled porcelain charger by acclaimed master porcelain artist, dramatically showcasing an eagle in flight,...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Gold

Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Figural Figure Meiji Period 19/20th Century
Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Figural Figure Meiji Period 19/20th Century

Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Figural Figure Meiji Period 19/20th Century

$643

Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Figural Figure Meiji Period 19/20th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely and very detailed piece. Unsigned. Japan 19th or 20th century. Weight: 12 grams Provenance: Collected in the 1980’s. From the collection of Clemens Merkelbach van Enkhuize...

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20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Wood

Antique Japanese Porcelain Charger Landscape Scene Marked, Ca 1900
Antique Japanese Porcelain Charger Landscape Scene Marked, Ca 1900

Antique Japanese Porcelain Charger Landscape Scene Marked, Ca 1900

$600

Antique Japanese Porcelain Charger Landscape Scene Marked, Ca 1900

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Large and amazing charger with a scene Landscape scene. A frog dancing is also visible. Frontside seems printed. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Orig...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

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

Japanese Blue Pink White Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2

$2,650

Japanese Blue Pink White Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exceptional Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, intricately hand painted on a stunning body in blue underglaze, and soft pink and blue, set against an intricate dotted ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Contemporary Blue Purple Orange Porcelain Charger by Master Artist, 3
Japanese Contemporary Blue Purple Orange Porcelain Charger by Master Artist, 3

Japanese Contemporary Blue Purple Orange Porcelain Charger by Master Artist, 3

$950

Japanese Contemporary Blue Purple Orange Porcelain Charger by Master Artist, 3

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exuisite Japanese contemporary decorative square porcelain charger, hand painted in vivid purple, yellow, orange and blue, and signed by a widely acclaimed master porcelain artist of...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Old Wooden Netsuke Sculpture Japanese Quail Meiji Period, 19/20th Century
Old Wooden Netsuke Sculpture Japanese Quail Meiji Period, 19/20th Century

Old Wooden Netsuke Sculpture Japanese Quail Meiji Period, 19/20th Century

$942

Old Wooden Netsuke Sculpture Japanese Quail Meiji Period, 19/20th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely and very detailed piece. Unsigned. Japan 19th or 20th century. Weight: 9 grams Provenance: Collected in the 1980’s. From the collection of Clemens Merkelbach van Enkhuizen...

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20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Antique Meiji Japanese Porcelain Plate in Imari Style Ajour Flowers, 19th C.
Antique Meiji Japanese Porcelain Plate in Imari Style Ajour Flowers, 19th C.

Antique Meiji Japanese Porcelain Plate in Imari Style Ajour Flowers, 19th C.

$248

Antique Meiji Japanese Porcelain Plate in Imari Style Ajour Flowers, 19th C.

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Rare piece, with high quality potting and ajour rim. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Decoration Type / Colour: Imari Japanese Style: Imari Region of Origin: Ja...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

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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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