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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 Porcelain 19th c Meiji Arita Imari Polychrome dish
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this unusual and magnificent plate from the Meiji period (19th century). It has a very interesting and lovely imari scene Unmarked at the base. Condition Perfect. ...
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17th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Antique Japanese Porcelain 19th c Meiji Arita Imari Polychrome dish
Antique Japanese Porcelain 19th c Meiji Arita Imari Polychrome dish

Antique Japanese Porcelain 19th c Meiji Arita Imari Polychrome dish

$704 Sale Price
20% Off
Red Blue Purple Porcelainn Vase by Japanese Master Artist, 3
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Extraordinary Japanese contemporary museum-quality decorative porcelain vase, intricately hand-painted in purple, green and blue on a beautifully shaped porcelain body, a signed mast...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Red Blue Purple Porcelainn Vase by Japanese Master Artist, 3
Red Blue Purple Porcelainn Vase by Japanese Master Artist, 3

Red Blue Purple Porcelainn Vase by Japanese Master Artist, 3

$3,250
Lovely Antique Meiji Period Japanese Lacquer Box, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely 19th c Antique Meiji Period Japanese Lacquer box. Additional information: Material: Lacquer Region of Origin: Japan Period: 19th century, 20th century Japan Dynasty Period: M...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Lacquer

Lovely Antique Meiji Period Japanese Lacquer Box, 19th Century
Lovely Antique Meiji Period Japanese Lacquer Box, 19th Century

Lovely Antique Meiji Period Japanese Lacquer Box, 19th Century

$100
19th Century Japanese Imari Temple Jar and Lid
Located in Miami, FL
19th century Japanese Imari lidded vase one side has phoenix and ikebana flowers hand painted in great detail throughout. Colors from natural pigment glazes. Beautiful patina. Ve...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

19th Century Japanese Imari Temple Jar and Lid
19th Century Japanese Imari Temple Jar and Lid

19th Century Japanese Imari Temple Jar and Lid

$760 Sale Price
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Large Antique Japan Meiji Butterflies Enamel Vase
Located in Queens, NY
A large antique Japanese Meiji period enamel vase. The vase has an amphora shaped body and a narrow neck. The vase is enameled with a polychrome image of butterflies made in the Cloi...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Large Antique Japan Meiji Butterflies Enamel Vase
Large Antique Japan Meiji Butterflies Enamel Vase

Large Antique Japan Meiji Butterflies Enamel Vase

$2,250 Sale Price
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Pair Of Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Brush Pots
Located in Queens, NY
A pair of antique Japanese brush pots, Meiji era, 1868 to 1912. The exterior of both matched pieces is enameled with polychrome enamel blossoming f...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel

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

Pair Of Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Brush Pots

$780 Sale Price / set
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Japanese Meiji Gilt Patterned Bronze Figure of a Fisherman
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A delightful antique Japanese Meiji Bronze portrayal of a fisherman dating from the 19th century. The fisherman is portrayed with a very large fish and sitting on it to hold it down....
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Japanese Meiji Gilt Patterned Bronze Figure of a Fisherman
Japanese Meiji Gilt Patterned Bronze Figure of a Fisherman

Japanese Meiji Gilt Patterned Bronze Figure of a Fisherman

$685
Antique Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Vase
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Japanese Meiji period bronze vase. Would look amazing in the right location. The very best color and patina. Overall maximum dimensions: 31 cm high x 14 cm diameter (inner mouth 4....
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19th Century Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Antique Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Vase
Antique Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Vase

Antique Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Vase

$963 Sale Price
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Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Elephant Fighting Tigers By Genryusai Seiya
Located in King's Lynn, GB
A Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Elephant Fighting Tigers By Genryusai Seiya. Genryusai Seiya: Genryusai Seiya was a master craftsman in charge of a workshop which specialised in exp...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Elephant Fighting Tigers By Genryusai Seiya
Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Elephant Fighting Tigers By Genryusai Seiya

Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Elephant Fighting Tigers By Genryusai Seiya

$1,384
Large Antique Japanese Wall Dish Crane Eagle Hunt Bronze Flowers Cloisonne
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and beautifully made piece with different kind of flowers and birds on a green base. Cloisonné is an enamelling technique in which the pattern is formed by wires soldered to...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Large Antique Japanese Wall Dish Crane Eagle Hunt Bronze Flowers Cloisonne
Large Antique Japanese Wall Dish Crane Eagle Hunt Bronze Flowers Cloisonne

Large Antique Japanese Wall Dish Crane Eagle Hunt Bronze Flowers Cloisonne

$1,585
Late 19th Century Meiji Bronze Erotic Sculpture of a Nude Sitting Woman, Japan
By Okazaki Sessei
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 19th century Meiji bronze erotic sculpture of a nude sitting woman in the style of Okazaki Sessei, Japan By: Okazaki Sessei (in the style...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Metal, Bronze, Copper

Late 19th Century Meiji Bronze Erotic Sculpture of a Nude Sitting Woman, Japan
Late 19th Century Meiji Bronze Erotic Sculpture of a Nude Sitting Woman, Japan

Late 19th Century Meiji Bronze Erotic Sculpture of a Nude Sitting Woman, Japan

$6,000
Lovely Antique Meiji Period Japanese Wall Dish Bronze Flowers Cloisonne, 19th C.
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and beautifully made piece with different kind of flowers and birds on a green base. Cloisonné is an enamelling technique in which the pattern is formed by wires soldered to...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Lovely Antique Meiji Period Japanese Wall Dish Bronze Flowers Cloisonne, 19th C.
Lovely Antique Meiji Period Japanese Wall Dish Bronze Flowers Cloisonne, 19th C.

Lovely Antique Meiji Period Japanese Wall Dish Bronze Flowers Cloisonne, 19th C.

$1,018
Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Millefiori Covered Jar
Located in Queens, 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

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Enamel

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
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: 25 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

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

$962
Satsuma Tea Caddy and Cover Meiji Era, Late 19th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A satsuma tea caddy and cover Meiji era, late 19th century, together with, Tea caddy, The first painted in polychrome enamels and gilt on a cle...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Satsuma Tea Caddy and Cover Meiji Era, Late 19th Century
Satsuma Tea Caddy and Cover Meiji Era, Late 19th Century

Satsuma Tea Caddy and Cover Meiji Era, Late 19th Century

$575 / set
19th Century Japanese Lotus Leaf Dish
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite petite carved wood dish from the Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) masterfully depicts a lotus leaf in intricate detail. The top surface of the dish showcases the deli...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Wood

19th Century Japanese Lotus Leaf Dish
19th Century Japanese Lotus Leaf Dish

19th Century Japanese Lotus Leaf Dish

$425
Large Meiji Period Bronze Twin Handled Urn with Decoration
Located in Redding, CT
Large Meiji period bronze twin handled urn with decoration. Decoration consists of raised birds, branches with cherry blossoms and a dragon. Nice patina to this gorgeous vase that ca...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Large Meiji Period Bronze Twin Handled Urn with Decoration
Large Meiji Period Bronze Twin Handled Urn with Decoration

Large Meiji Period Bronze Twin Handled Urn with Decoration

$605 Sale Price
72% Off
Antique Meiji Period Japanese Wall Dish Bronze Cloisonne Flowers Ito Yusaburo
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and beautifully made piece with different kinds of flowers and butterflies on a blue base. This piece is made by a talented artist, Ito Yusaburo. The bottom mark. Cloisonné ...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Antique Meiji Period Japanese Wall Dish Bronze Cloisonne Flowers Ito Yusaburo
Antique Meiji Period Japanese Wall Dish Bronze Cloisonne Flowers Ito Yusaburo

Antique Meiji Period Japanese Wall Dish Bronze Cloisonne Flowers Ito Yusaburo

$3,173
Japanese Contemporary Blue Red Pink Gold Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Unique contemporary Japanese decorative Porcelain vase, intricately gilded and hand painted in hues of red, blue and gold on a striking globular body, a signed work by highly acclaim...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Gold

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

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

$2,200 Sale Price
42% Off
Japanese Contemporary Platinum Blue Porcelain Vase by Master Artist Duo
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Outstanding Japanese contemporary museum quality porcelain vase, highly detailed, extremely intricately hand painted in blue and platinum on a stunningly shaped porcelain body, showc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Platinum

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

Japanese Contemporary Platinum Blue Porcelain Vase by Master Artist Duo

$15,500
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

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Bronze

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

$1,861 / set
Japanese bronze vase decorated with Kintaro riding Carp Koi - Meiji - 19th Japan
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very pretty Japanese Meiji bronze vase representing a naked boy, like a cherub, very muscular on a Koi carp in the middle of crashing waves. The bronze work is very beautiful, the mo...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Japanese bronze vase decorated with Kintaro riding Carp Koi - Meiji - 19th Japan
Japanese bronze vase decorated with Kintaro riding Carp Koi - Meiji - 19th Japan

Japanese bronze vase decorated with Kintaro riding Carp Koi - Meiji - 19th Japan

$191
Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Double Dragon French Mounted Gilt Bronze Centerpiece
Located in Queens, NY
An antique Japanese gilt bronze centerpiece urn or jardiniere with enameled body. Late Meiji period, before 1912. The foot is decorated with sculptural sea creatures. The item has fi...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel, Bronze

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Double Dragon French Mounted Gilt Bronze Centerpiece
Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Double Dragon French Mounted Gilt Bronze Centerpiece

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Double Dragon French Mounted Gilt Bronze Centerpiece

$1,400 Sale Price
50% Off
Meiji Japanese Yamashita Fish Figure Bird Mountain Porcelain Plate, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Beautiful Japanese porcelain plate with a high quality scene of a landscape with figures, birds and fish. Details are amazing. 22-2-19-21-6 Additional information: Material: Porcel...
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20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Meiji Japanese Yamashita Fish Figure Bird Mountain Porcelain Plate, 19th Century
Meiji Japanese Yamashita Fish Figure Bird Mountain Porcelain Plate, 19th Century

Meiji Japanese Yamashita Fish Figure Bird Mountain Porcelain Plate, 19th Century

$666 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair Japanese Export Vases Japan C.1900 Stamped 'Nippon'
Located in London, GB
A pair Japanese export vases Japan C.1900 Stamped 'Nippon' A beautiful pair of delicately designed earthenware vases of Western taste depicting a hand-painted botanical patter...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Earthenware

Pair Japanese Export Vases Japan C.1900 Stamped 'Nippon'
Pair Japanese Export Vases Japan C.1900 Stamped 'Nippon'

Pair Japanese Export Vases Japan C.1900 Stamped 'Nippon'

$3,183 / set
Jizai Koi and Water Motif, Japan, Miji Period
Located in Point Richmond, CA
This jizai is an excellent example of a well-balanced and pleasingly carved sculpture of koi swimming in waves. Once part of a Japanese hanger (jizagake) for a kettle hook, it served...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Wood

Jizai Koi and Water Motif, Japan, Miji Period
Jizai Koi and Water Motif, Japan, Miji Period

Jizai Koi and Water Motif, Japan, Miji Period

$1,975
Japanese Contemporary Pink Blue Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 3
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite Japanese contemporary porcelain vase, hand painted in deep blue and pink, a signed work by master artist of the Imari- A...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Japanese Contemporary Pink Blue Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 3
Japanese Contemporary Pink Blue Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 3

Japanese Contemporary Pink Blue Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 3

$2,750
Antique Meiji Period Japanese Porcelain Large Dish Tree Prunus, 19th/20th C.
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing this very nice Meij period dish with Prunus tree design on black ground. Marked at base. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: Japan Perio...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Antique Meiji Period Japanese Porcelain Large Dish Tree Prunus, 19th/20th C.
Antique Meiji Period Japanese Porcelain Large Dish Tree Prunus, 19th/20th C.

Antique Meiji Period Japanese Porcelain Large Dish Tree Prunus, 19th/20th C.

$814 Sale Price
20% Off
Green Orange Gold Porcelain Vase by Contemporary Japanese Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Mesmerizing large contemporary Japanese decorative porcelain vase, extremely intricately hand painted in green, orange and gold, a breathtaking masterpiece by highly acclaimed master...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Gold

Green Orange Gold Porcelain Vase by Contemporary Japanese Artist
Green Orange Gold Porcelain Vase by Contemporary Japanese Artist

Green Orange Gold Porcelain Vase by Contemporary Japanese Artist

$11,500
Japanese Articulated Copper Lobster
By Myochin Hiroyoshi
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Japanese articulated copper spiny lobster sculpture on a solid rock Lapis Lazuli. Every single body parts are in working condition and no missing ...
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1890s Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Copper

Japanese Articulated Copper Lobster
Japanese Articulated Copper Lobster

Japanese Articulated Copper Lobster

$4,600
Antique Japanese Porcelain Meiji Period Arita Boat Shaped Blue And White Bowl
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 scene Unmarked at the base. Additional information...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Antique Japanese Porcelain Meiji Period Arita Boat Shaped Blue And White Bowl
Antique Japanese Porcelain Meiji Period Arita Boat Shaped Blue And White Bowl

Antique Japanese Porcelain Meiji Period Arita Boat Shaped Blue And White Bowl

$270 Sale Price
20% Off
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

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

Japanese Bronze Vase on Tripod Base, Signed

$1,495
Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Ginbari Baby Blue Enamel Floral Double Handle V
Located in Queens, 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

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

$1,050 Sale Price
30% Off
Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Silver Wire Enamel Miniature Vase Bird on Bambo
Located in Queens, NY
An antique Japanese, late Meiji period, silver wire enamel vase. The vase has an amphora shaped body and a fluted neck. The ware is enameled with a polychrome image of a sparrow bird...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Silver Wire Enamel Miniature Vase Bird on Bambo
Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Silver Wire Enamel Miniature Vase Bird on Bambo

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Silver Wire Enamel Miniature Vase Bird on Bambo

$850
Japanese Contemporary Red Gold Green Porcelain Vase by Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exceptional Japanese contemporary large decorative porcelain vase in an absolutely stunning dimpled globular shape in gold with a long neck, adorned with hand painted clusters of che...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Gold

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

Japanese Contemporary Red Gold Green Porcelain Vase by Master Artist

$5,250 Sale Price
40% Off
Large Pair of High Quality Japanese Cloisonne Goldstone Enamel Vases Sparrows in
Located in Queens, NY
A pair of large high quality Japanese enamel over brass vases The sphere shaped vases are covered with polychrome enamel medallions depicting sparrows in blossoming flowers, and Phoe...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Brass, Enamel

Large Pair of High Quality Japanese Cloisonne Goldstone Enamel Vases Sparrows in
Large Pair of High Quality Japanese Cloisonne Goldstone Enamel Vases Sparrows in

Large Pair of High Quality Japanese Cloisonne Goldstone Enamel Vases Sparrows in

$9,000 / set
Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Barrel Vase with Butterflies
Located in Queens, NY
A large antique Japanese copper vase with cloisonne enamel design. Barrel shape. Floral ornaments and central butterfly motif against the turquoise blue background. Late 19th Century...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel, Copper

Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Barrel Vase with Butterflies
Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Barrel Vase with Butterflies

Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Barrel Vase with Butterflies

$5,500
Antique Japanese Porcelain 19th c Meiji Arita Figural Polychrome dish
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 gold scene Unmarked at the base. Condition 1 ...
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18th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Antique Japanese Porcelain 19th c Meiji Arita Figural Polychrome dish
Antique Japanese Porcelain 19th c Meiji Arita Figural Polychrome dish

Antique Japanese Porcelain 19th c Meiji Arita Figural Polychrome dish

$1,373 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Lovely Millefiori Japanese Wall Dish Bronze Flowers Cloisonne, 19th C.
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and beautifully made piece with different kind of flowers and birds on a Pink base. Cloisonné is an enamelling technique in which the pattern is formed by wires soldered to t...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Antique Lovely Millefiori Japanese Wall Dish Bronze Flowers Cloisonne, 19th C.
Antique Lovely Millefiori Japanese Wall Dish Bronze Flowers Cloisonne, 19th C.

Antique Lovely Millefiori Japanese Wall Dish Bronze Flowers Cloisonne, 19th C.

$1,018
Japanese Blue White Porcelain Charger by Master Artist, 2
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite Japanese contemporary museum-quality porcelain charger, extremely intricately hand-painted masterpiece hand-painted in blue underglaze in various shades of blue on a stunni...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Japanese Blue White Porcelain Charger by Master Artist, 2
Japanese Blue White Porcelain Charger by Master Artist, 2

Japanese Blue White Porcelain Charger by Master Artist, 2

$2,950
Japanese Meiji Period 19th century Water Jar with Brown Monochrome Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Japanese Meiji period monochrome water jar from the 19th century. This antique Japanese Meiji period monochrome water jar from the 19th century embodies the elegance and simplicity characteristic of its time. Created during the Meiji dynasty, this water jar draws our attention with its rich brown monochrome patina, offering a warm and inviting presence. The jar is topped with a rounded lip, enhancing its smooth, harmonious lines and understated design. The simplicity of this piece, combined with its beautiful patina, allows it to complement a variety of interior styles, from traditional to contemporary. The jar’s unfinished bottom speaks to its authentic, handcrafted origins, adding a layer of historical depth and intrigue. Perfect for adding a touch of refined elegance to any room, this Meiji period water jar can be placed atop a chest-of-drawers, console table, or side table. Its serene and unobtrusive design ensures it will blend seamlessly with existing decor while providing a subtle focal point. Whether used as a standalone decorative piece or incorporated into a curated collection, this 19th-century Japanese water jar...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Pottery

Japanese Meiji Period 19th century Water Jar with Brown Monochrome Patina
Japanese Meiji Period 19th century Water Jar with Brown Monochrome Patina

Japanese Meiji Period 19th century Water Jar with Brown Monochrome Patina

$1,500
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
Important Japanese Ikebana basket of an Oblong form

Important Japanese Ikebana basket of an Oblong form

$3,581
Japanese Purple Blue Gold Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite gilded and intricately hand-painted Japanese contemporary porcelain vase in an elegant shape, extremely intricately hand-painted in various hues of purple and blue, a signe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Gold

Japanese Purple Blue Gold Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2
Japanese Purple Blue Gold Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2

Japanese Purple Blue Gold Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2

$3,250
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

Materials

Silver, Bronze, Enamel

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

$1,746 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Japanese Contemporary Blue Platinum Porcelain Vase by Master Artist Duo, 2
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Extraordinary Japanese contemporary highly collectible museum quality highly detailed, extremely intricately hand painted porcelain vase in blue, red and platinum, showcasing the fou...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Platinum

Japanese Contemporary Blue Platinum Porcelain Vase by Master Artist Duo, 2
Japanese Contemporary Blue Platinum Porcelain Vase by Master Artist Duo, 2

Japanese Contemporary Blue Platinum Porcelain Vase by Master Artist Duo, 2

$15,500
Japanese Ikebana 'Flower Arranging Basket' by Teijo Sai
Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese Ikebana (Flower Arranging Basket), Signed by Teijo Sai (the artist) on the bottom. Meiji Period (1868-1912) ikebana made of smoked bamboo, polished with ash. Very nice weav...
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Early 1900s Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Bamboo

Japanese Ikebana 'Flower Arranging Basket' by Teijo Sai
Japanese Ikebana 'Flower Arranging Basket' by Teijo Sai

Japanese Ikebana 'Flower Arranging Basket' by Teijo Sai

$3,800
Old Wooden Netsuke Sculpture Japanese Cow Ox 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

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

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

$962
Japanese Contemporary Blue Red Purple Porcelain Charger by Master Artist, 2
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain charger, hand painted in vivid purple, red and blue, a signed work by highly acclaimed master porcelain artist of Japan’s Imari-A...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Contemporary Blue Red Purple Porcelain Charger by Master Artist, 2
Japanese Contemporary Blue Red Purple Porcelain Charger by Master Artist, 2

Japanese Contemporary Blue Red Purple Porcelain Charger by Master Artist, 2

$1,250
Antique Pair Japanese Noritake Hand Painted Vases Urns Centerpieces Pink Roses
By Noritake
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An Elegant Fine Pair Japanese Noritake Hand Painted Porcelain Vases of outstanding quality. First quarter of the Twentieth Century, late Meiji pe...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Antique Pair Japanese Noritake Hand Painted Vases Urns Centerpieces Pink Roses
Antique Pair Japanese Noritake Hand Painted Vases Urns Centerpieces Pink Roses

Antique Pair Japanese Noritake Hand Painted Vases Urns Centerpieces Pink Roses

$590 / set
Great Wood Carving Lion Figurine / 1868-1920 / Rare Item
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This looks like an old copperware, but it is a wood carving work. It is glossy because it is finished with black lacquer. It is a very delicate and beautiful sculpture. The expression of the lion is cool. Also, the sculpture on the tail is wonderful. It is thought that it was carved on wood such as Japanese cypress. The name of the engraver is also engraved. The name "Kichitaro" is engraved. I don't know the details of this person. There are also small cracks and defects. There is a loss in the lower part of his right ear and part of his tail. And there are lacquer cracks and wood cracks. This is an old one, so there is something like this. Also, in the case of Japanese and Chinese lions, a ball is attached to the left hand, but this is missing. However, it is a work that is quite impressive. It is a rare item...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Great Wood Carving Lion Figurine / 1868-1920 / Rare Item
Great Wood Carving Lion Figurine / 1868-1920 / Rare Item

Great Wood Carving Lion Figurine / 1868-1920 / Rare Item

$1,200
Japanese Lacquered Sake Drinking Set Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese lacquered Sake Drinking set circa late 19th century (end of Meiji period), The assemble consists of a red lacquer stand open frame support and a lid that encloses a storage space with black lacquered interior. The lid features a and a cup holder in the center and four heart shape cutouts on the corners. There are three maki-e decorated sake cups with gradual sizes. The cups showcase on the red background elaborate gold hiramaki-e paintings...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Lacquered Sake Drinking Set Meiji Period
Japanese Lacquered Sake Drinking Set Meiji Period

Japanese Lacquered Sake Drinking Set Meiji Period

$2,200 / set
Pair of Antique Japanese Porcelain Dishes Unusual Shape Kutani Marked, 19th C.
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Introducing this unusually shaped and beautifully painted pair of Kutani dishes from the Meiji period, dating back to the 19th century. Both marked at the base. Additional informat...
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17th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Antique Japanese Porcelain Dishes Unusual Shape Kutani Marked, 19th C.
Pair of Antique Japanese Porcelain Dishes Unusual Shape Kutani Marked, 19th C.

Pair of Antique Japanese Porcelain Dishes Unusual Shape Kutani Marked, 19th C.

$814 Sale Price / set
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Blackground Vase with Flowers Bird Dragon Cloisonné Style Meiji Era, 1868-1912
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Highly interesting vase. We all know the cloisonne vases in this style but this one is from earthenware like satsuma vases. Meiji era (1868-1912), 19th century Additional informatio...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Blackground Vase with Flowers Bird Dragon Cloisonné Style Meiji Era, 1868-1912
Blackground Vase with Flowers Bird Dragon Cloisonné Style Meiji Era, 1868-1912

Blackground Vase with Flowers Bird Dragon Cloisonné Style Meiji Era, 1868-1912

$678
Japanese Contemporary Blue White Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 4
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exceptional contemporary Japanese decorative porcelain vase, intricately hand painted in various shades of blue on an elegant ovoid body, a signed piece by master porcelain artist fr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Contemporary Blue White Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 4
Japanese Contemporary Blue White Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 4

Japanese Contemporary Blue White Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 4

$4,850
Japanese Contemporary Black Platinum Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 6
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, dramatically hand painted in platinum, set against a stunningly shaped porcelain body in black, a signed masterpiece from t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Platinum

Japanese Contemporary Black Platinum Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 6
Japanese Contemporary Black Platinum Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 6

Japanese Contemporary Black Platinum Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 6

$4,500
Japanese MIxed Metal Finely Executed Plate of Cormorant Fishing at Night
By Japanese Studio
Located in Sarasota, FL
Japanese mixed metal platter finely executed to show night fishing with cormorants. Unsigned.
Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Japanese MIxed Metal Finely Executed Plate of Cormorant Fishing at Night
Japanese MIxed Metal Finely Executed Plate of Cormorant Fishing at Night

Japanese MIxed Metal Finely Executed Plate of Cormorant Fishing at Night

$4,300
Japanese Contemporary Blue Gold Leaf Green Porcelain Charger by Master Artist, 3
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Superb museum quality Japanese large contemporary gold leaf porcelain charger, beautifully hand painted in a stunning iris motif in vivid purple/blue, white and green on an exquisite...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Leaf

Japanese Contemporary Blue Gold Leaf Green Porcelain Charger by Master Artist, 3
Japanese Contemporary Blue Gold Leaf Green Porcelain Charger by Master Artist, 3

Japanese Contemporary Blue Gold Leaf Green Porcelain Charger by Master Artist, 3

$6,000
Japanese Blue Gold Porcelain Vase by Contemporary Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Contemporary dimpled platinum-gilded decorative porcelain vase, an exquisite piece crafted, hand painted and signed by a highly acclaimed porcelain artist of Japan’s Imari-Arita regi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Platinum

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

Japanese Blue Gold Porcelain Vase by Contemporary Master Artist

$1,000
Blackground Vase with Flowers and Bird Cloisonné Enamel Meiji Era, 19th C
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Top quality vase Meiji era (1868-1912), 19th century Additional information: Material: Bronze & Metal Primary Material: Bronze & Cloisonne Region of Origin: Japan Period: 19th centu...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Blackground Vase with Flowers and Bird Cloisonné Enamel Meiji Era, 19th C
Blackground Vase with Flowers and Bird Cloisonné Enamel Meiji Era, 19th C

Blackground Vase with Flowers and Bird Cloisonné Enamel Meiji Era, 19th C

$1,622 Sale Price
20% Off
Japanese Contemporary Blue White Gold Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 3
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Extraordinary Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, painstakingly intricately gilded and hand painted in a mesmerizing deep blue in various shades on a stunning globular b...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold

Japanese Contemporary Blue White Gold Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 3
Japanese Contemporary Blue White Gold Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 3

Japanese Contemporary Blue White Gold Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 3

$6,500

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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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