Meiji Decorative Objects

Fabulous Japanese earthenware Satsuma dish depicting Hiroshiges No. 3, Warabi Station: The Toda River Crossing (Warabi no eki, Todagawa no watashiba), from the series The Kisokaidô R...

An antique Japanese Meiji period goldstone vase, attributed to Honda Yasaburo, an artist active from the 1870s to 1910. The vase features two intricately detailed plaques on its body...

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...

Lovely vase Additional information: Material: Bronze & Metal Primary Material: Bronze & Cloisonne Region of Origin: Japan Period: 19th century Japan Dynasty Period: Meiji Period (18...

Made for the European market in the Meiji period, this lovely Japanese Satsuma porcelain vase has been converted into a table lamp and mounted on a wooden base. Decorated with delica...

An exceptional and highly decorative pair of Japanese cloisonné enamel vases from the Meiji period, attributed to the Ando Jubei Company—among the most important and technically acco...

I love this Japanese okimono ! It is a painted bronze gourd with a perched bird. The gourd is a symbol of good luck in Japan. This type of bronze craftsmanship was popular during the...

An antique Japanese early Meiji period cloisonne vase, attributed to the master artisan Namikawa Yasuyuki. Adorned with intricate foliate and floral patterns, complemented by delicat...

A Mid 20th Century Japanese Etched and Repousse Bronze Vase MEASUREMENTS: 5″ wide x 5" Dx 12″ in height . Opening is 2.5".

A large antique Japanese copper vase with cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji period, before 1912. A medallion with butterflies among peony flowers is presented on the front side, a ...

A pair of antique Japanese, late Meiji period, silver wire enamel vases. Each vase has an amphora shaped body and a fluted neck. The wares are enameled with a polychrome image of a p...

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...

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

Group of six porcelain plates decorated within reserves with two groups of geishas and samurai figures in walled gardens with Mount Fuji horizon, all set against a richly painted blu...

Exquisite Meiji period Japanese Kutani sculpture of a sleeping cat in fine porcelain, inspired by the small wooden sculpture at the entrance of...

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...

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...

A fine antique Japanese Nippon porcelain vase or covered urn. With green, pink, and white tones in raised moriage enamel that gives a three-dimensional effect. Decorated with 4 cartouches throughout. The main cartouche features a moriage dragon...

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

Elegant bronze sculpture depicting a roaring tiger, finely cast with detailed musculature, expressive head and naturalistic fur texture. The animal stands in a dynamic pose on a rect...

Country of origin: Japan Age: Meiji Period 19th century Size: 39.5 cm / 40 cm Diameter Condition Period 19th century PRoC (1949 - now)

Mesmerizing Japanese contemporary hand-glazed decorative porcelain vase in opulent signature wine red and stunning signature shape, a masterpiece by highly acclaimed master of the "...

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

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...

A fine diminutive, antique Japanese Satsuma pottery cabinet vase. Decorated throughout with gilding and raised enamel. There are...

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...

Charming beckoning cat with left paw raised is a gilded and hand painted porcelain piece from the Kutani region of Japan. The beckoning cat comes in two varieties. The more common right-handed beckoning cat (with right paw raised) is said to bring money and wealth to its owner, and are to this day frequently seen in shops and restaurants in Japan. The less common left-handed cat is said to be inviting friends and acquaintances to hearth and home. While the origins of the Japanese beckoning cat (known as maneki neko (in Japanese) are unclear, contemporary woodblock...

Extraordinary large contemporary hand-glazed decorative porcelain vase in red, platinum and gold on a stunning and unique bell shape, an award winning exhibition masterpiece by Sadam...

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 ...

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...

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...

A Magnificent Pair of Bronze Harvest Putti Cherub Figures on Marble Plinth. Measures 2.75" in width, 2.75" in depth and 8.75" in height.

A porcelain ewer with fine underglaze iron red, brown and blue decoration made by the legendary Japanese imperial potter Makuzu Kozan (1842-1916), this relatively rare piece is dated to circa Meiji 23rd to 26th year (1890-1893) based on the mark used on the base. This is the starting period when the artists departed from his high-relief and gold gilt period and started focusing on making porcelain pieces with underglaze paint and experimented new colors. The ewer form is also relatively rare in the artist's survived repertoire compared to other forms. The piece takes its shape from the prototype Chinese...

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

Nicely made vase with a great color shading. Marked on the side: Shobun jyuhachi Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: Japan Period: 19th century E...

Stunning, monumental Meiji period (1868-1912) Japanese Imari porcelain floor vase, featuring the classical blue and white background with gilt, orange, red and green overglaze. Delic...

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...

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...

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

Four fine quality "Nippon" AUTHENTIC vases from the Meiji dynasty; Japan, Circa 1910. They are all hand painted with moriage accents to three of them; indicative and representative ...

Japanese contemporary hand-painted ovoid porcelain charger in a soft cream color decorated inblue, light green and yellow, a signed work by highly acclaimed master porcelain artist a...

A fine Japanese Imari porcelain lidded jar or urn. Decorated throughout with painted red floral devices with blue underglaze and gilt highlights against a white ground. Simply ...

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...

This Japanese woven bamboo flower basket (Hanakago) of large size and impressive presence was constructed in a classic Chinese form derived from the shape of porcelain vase known as "HaiTangZun" (Begonia Vase). Known as karamono (objects in Chinese style), It features a baluster body, a concave neck opening to an everted wide rim, handles on the sides, and a slightly flaring foot. This particular form became popular during the reign of Qing emperor Yongzheng (1723–1735 AD). Although the basket was inspired by the Chinese form, its construction was entirely Japanese with a particular touch on the handles, two lateral ridge enforcements and a creative addition of the foot support. Impressive in size, the basket was made during late Meiji period (end of 19th-early 20th century) as an ikebana container...

Extraordinary large decorative porcelain decorative bowl titled "firework" with mysterious intricate etchings features platinum, gold foils plus silver foil tinted in shades of vivid...

An antique Japanese Meiji period monochrome bottle from the 19th century. This antique Japanese bottle, created during the Meiji period of the...

A small copper crab with articulated legs made by Myochin Hiroyoshi in the late Meiji Period circa 1890-1900s. One of the pair (the other one is listed separately LU945044034102, bu...

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

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

Extraordinary Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase extremely intricately featuring a traditional Arita "shippo" pattern in deep red, green and blue, a stunning signed mast...

Hand-carved free-standing Japanese Sitting Man Figurine. Okimono is a Japanese term meaning for display as an art or decorative object. Figure is a smiling man dressed in traditional...

A fine antique Japanese flower vase. In hand-hammered copper (or possibly a thin-bodied bronze) with applied silver bands to rim, footrim, shaped edge, and with a lotus petal border at the joint of neck and body. Having the usubata form with a wide flared neck and mouth. The 'usubata' vase is a form favored for large scale floral arrangements by the Ikenobo school, the oldest and largest school of Japanese ikebana founded in the 15th century by Buddhist monk Senno Ikenobo. It is believed that the wide and shallow rim of an usubata vase which displays the surface of the water best imitates natural conditions of growth while also contributing to the longevity of an arrangement with the increased surface area of the water better oxygenating the plants. The base retains still retains hand-hammered marks. There is evidence of seams and folds throughout from the construction, and the surface has a cloud-like brown patina throughout. Simply a wonderful Japanese mixed metal vase...

19th century large Chinese Wood root carving, circa 1870 This fascinating and highly tactile Chinese burr root wood carved sculpture depicts an elderl...

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...

This graceful bamboo basket is an early 20th century flower basket (hanakago) designed especially for ikebana, the Japanese art of floral arrangement. Masterfully woven from thin str...

Mesmerizing contemporary Japanese decorative porcelain vase, hand-painted in extremely intricate patterns and extensive use of gold on vibrant green and red on a stunning bottle shaped porcelain body. In 2016, the British Museum added a work by this artist to its collection of contemporary Japanese porcelain, a large lidded jar in the Imari-Arita polychrome enamel tradition. This is a signature masterpiece from an exclusive collection of highly collectible pieces by widely acclaimed master porcelain artist and recipient of numerous awards for his exceptional porcelain work and unique gold and platinum work on porcelain. The artist's profile is available upon request. It features the auspicious Mount Fuji and cherry blossom motif. Mount Fuji with its majestic presence is very revered in Japan and is a sacred site in the Shinto religion. It has been designated as a World Heritage site. Since the Edo period (1603-1868) many artists have depicted Mount Fuji in their art, from laquerware and paintings to ukio-e or woodblock print, which was the most popular art form for the middle class in the Edo period. Katsushika Hokusai’s woodblock print...

Pair of gilded wood Asparas, Japanese, Meiji period.  Asparas are celestial beings in both Hindu and Buddhist mythology.  Renowned for their unparalleled beauty, dancing and music.  ...

Pair of Japanese brass candlesticks, Meiji Era, late 19th century. A fine pair of small beautifully made Japanese brass candlesticks with d...

Japanese articulated copper spiny lobster sculpture on a solid rock Lapis Lazuli. Every single body parts are in working condition and no missing ...

This very large, 18-inch-diameter Japanese Kutani porcelain charger is filled with finely painted scenes depicting the changing seasons, featuring children at play, birds, flowering ...