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Meiji Decorative Objects

MEIJI STYLE

From 1868 to 1912, Emperor Mutsuhito oversaw an era of transformation in Japan. Formerly a country of feudalism and isolation, Japan entered an age of modernization influenced by newly established trade and exchange with the West. The Meiji period, or period of “enlightened rule,” also saw the global impact of the East Asian country’s culture. Japanese Meiji furniture was exhibited at expositions from Paris to San Francisco and created for export.

Prior to the Meiji era, furniture was mostly made by commission for the ruling class; now there were new domestic and international markets. European styles like Japonisme appropriated Japanese design while craftsmen in places like Wales and England employed japanning, a varnishing technique that approximated the appearance of lacquer for the surfaces of furnishings.

Meiji furniture made for Japanese homes and buildings constructed in Western styles resulted in taller tables, chairs, cabinets with large drawers and other features. The government invested in areas such as transportation and communication, and because people could freely choose occupations after the restrictions of feudalism, industries of various types were energized by expressive new ideas during those years. Art schools were formed and, for the first time, design was an area of study in the country, leading to the evolution of professional design as a career by the 1890s.

The work of Japanese designers was transmitted widely through lavishly illustrated pattern books that included designs for screens and lacquerware for the home. While screens today may be of use as decorative accents or partitions to ensure privacy in one’s space, Japanese screens were adorned with paintings and were featured in performing arts such as concerts, tea ceremonies and more. The color illustrations that characterize Meiji woodblock prints, a genre of Japanese art that grew out of 17th-century developments in printing and book publishing, depicted the sweeping changes that the era brought to East Asia.

Although it was a time of societal and cultural shifts, a bolstered interest in art and design elevated Japanese craft traditions. From colorful porcelain table lamps with silk shades and hardwood tables decorated with dark lacquer to cabinets featuring iron hardware and inlaid with mother-of-pearl, Meiji furniture showcased Japan’s artistic heritage to the world.

Find a collection of antique Japanese Meiji period case pieces and storage cabinets, decorative objects, wall decorations and more furniture on 1stDibs.

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

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

$3,900Sale Price|40% Off

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

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exceptional contemporary Japanese decorative porcelain vase, hand painted in red and blue depicting a beautiful scene from old rural Japan, a signed masterpiece by highly acclaimed m...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Gold

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

$602

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

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Porcelain

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

Japanese Blue Pink Porcelain Charger by Master Artist, 2

$3,950

Japanese Blue Pink Porcelain Charger by Master Artist, 2

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exquisite contemporary Japanese decorative porcelain charger, hand painted in blue, pink and red, a signed masterpiece by widely respected award-winning master porcelain artist of th...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Gold

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

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

$6,850

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

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exquisite Japanese contemporary porcelain vase in gold leaf decorated -paintings in deep blue and beautiful shades of green on a stunningly shaped body. This piece is by a third gen...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Gold Leaf

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

$946

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

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Wood

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

Japanese Red Pink Blue Porcelain Vase by Master Artist
Japanese Red Pink Blue Porcelain Vase by Master Artist

Japanese Red Pink Blue Porcelain Vase by Master Artist

$18,500

Japanese Red Pink Blue Porcelain Vase by Master Artist

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Extraordinary large Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase/centerpiece, extremely intricately hand painted on a tall stunning cylinder shape porcelain body in red, pink, blu...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Gold

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

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

$3,950

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

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exquisite large gilded and intricately hand painted Japanese contemporary porcelain vase in an elegant shape, extremely intricately hand-painted in various hues of purple, a signed m...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Gold

A 19th C. Japanese Porcelain Kutani Red Ground Scroll Cartouche Vase
A 19th C. Japanese Porcelain Kutani Red Ground Scroll Cartouche Vase

A 19th C. Japanese Porcelain Kutani Red Ground Scroll Cartouche Vase

$7,500

A 19th C. Japanese Porcelain Kutani Red Ground Scroll Cartouche Vase

Located in New York, NY

A 19th C. Japanese Porcelain Kutani Red Ground Scroll Cartouche Vase. This stunning piece features a breathtaking pastoral scene, meticulously hand-painted on a shape reminiscent of...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

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

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

$1,350

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

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exquisite contemporary Japanese porcelain decorative three-piece raised lidded jar/vase, hand painted in auspicious underglaze blue and white , depicting scenes from Japan's countrys...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Japanese Red Black Platinum Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2
Japanese Red Black Platinum Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2

Japanese Red Black Platinum Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2

$4,350

Japanese Red Black Platinum Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exceptional Japanese contemporary gilded and intricately hand-painted porcelain vase in a beautiful shape, hand-painted in different hues of purple, a masterpiece by widely acclaimed...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Gold

Grey Ground Vase with Flowers and Prunus Cloisonné Enamel Meiji Era, 1868-1912
Grey Ground Vase with Flowers and Prunus Cloisonné Enamel Meiji Era, 1868-1912

Grey Ground Vase with Flowers and Prunus Cloisonné Enamel Meiji Era, 1868-1912

$670

Grey Ground Vase with Flowers and Prunus Cloisonné Enamel Meiji Era, 1868-1912

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Top quality vase Meiji era (1868-1912), 19th century Additional information: Material: Bronze, Cloisonne & Metal Region of Origin: Japan Period: 19th century Japan Dynasty Period: M...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Large Japanese Meiji Period Imari Vase, 19th Century
Large Japanese Meiji Period Imari Vase, 19th Century

Large Japanese Meiji Period Imari Vase, 19th Century

$3,650

Large Japanese Meiji Period Imari Vase, 19th Century

Located in San Francisco, CA

A large and impressive fine quality 19th century Imari vase, with hand painted classical floral motif and inset panels painting of playful Foo Dogs. Japan, Meiji period, late 19th c...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Large 19th Century Hand Painted Imari Porcelain Vase Meiji Period
Large 19th Century Hand Painted Imari Porcelain Vase Meiji Period

Large 19th Century Hand Painted Imari Porcelain Vase Meiji Period

$2,850

Large 19th Century Hand Painted Imari Porcelain Vase Meiji Period

Located in Lambertville, NJ

A remarkable hand painted Japanese porcelain Imari vase. Classic iron red and cobalt blue on a white porcelain background. Elegant Japanese figures painted all around the center port...

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1880s Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

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

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

$7,225Sale Price|15% Off

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

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exceptional Japanese contemporary Museum quality porcelain decorative vase, intricately hand-painted, gilded and dimpled to showcase cherry blossoms in iron red on a uniquely shaped...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Gold

Contemporary Japanese Blue and White Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2
Contemporary Japanese Blue and White Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2

Contemporary Japanese Blue and White Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2

$3,250

Contemporary Japanese Blue and White Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Unique Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, intricately hand painted in cobalt blue underglaze on an elegantly shaped porcelain body, a signed work by respected award-win...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

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

Japanese Contemporary Blue White Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2

$2,500

Japanese Contemporary Blue White Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Enchanting Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase featuring two panels of peonies in full bloom against a background of a delicate Japanese auspicious arabesque pattern. Thi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

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

Japanese Contemporary Blue White Porcelain Vase by Master Artist

$2,500

Japanese Contemporary Blue White Porcelain Vase by Master Artist

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Japanese Contemporary porcelain decorative vase, extremely intricately hand painted in underglaze cobalt blue on an elegant bottle shape porcelain body, a signed piece by widely accl...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Abalone, Porcelain

Japanese Contemporary Blue Silver Etched Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2
Japanese Contemporary Blue Silver Etched Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2

Japanese Contemporary Blue Silver Etched Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2

$19,500

Japanese Contemporary Blue Silver Etched Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Mesmerizing Japanese Contemporary museum-quality tall decorative porcelain vase with mysterious etchings and three-dimensional effect in a stunningly elegant shape featuring silver f...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Silver, Foil

Japanese Contemporary Blue Green Yellow Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2
Japanese Contemporary Blue Green Yellow Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2

Japanese Contemporary Blue Green Yellow Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2

$4,400Sale Price|20% Off

Japanese Contemporary Blue Green Yellow Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2

Located in Takarazuka, JP

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Gold

Ancient Meiji Ceremony Vase, Japan, Late 19th Century
Ancient Meiji Ceremony Vase, Japan, Late 19th Century

Ancient Meiji Ceremony Vase, Japan, Late 19th Century

$645

Ancient Meiji Ceremony Vase, Japan, Late 19th Century

Located in Roma, IT

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

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Metal

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.

$249

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

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Porcelain

Japanese Satsuma Ceramic Dish with Fine Decoration by Kinkozan
Japanese Satsuma Ceramic Dish with Fine Decoration by Kinkozan

Japanese Satsuma Ceramic Dish with Fine Decoration by Kinkozan

$6,000

Japanese Satsuma Ceramic Dish with Fine Decoration by Kinkozan

By Kinkozan

Located in Atlanta, GA

A satsuma ceramic dish made by Kinkozan studio circa 1980-1900s in the late Meiji Period. The dish with a thick robust wall is supported by a large ring base and features finely deta...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

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

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

$3,850

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

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Extraordinary Japanese contemporary museum-quality decorative vase, a masterpiece intricately hand-painted on a rectangular body of the finest Arita porcelain, which provides the per...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Gold

Japanese Meiji Period Early 20th Century Sake Bottle with Brown Patina
Japanese Meiji Period Early 20th Century Sake Bottle with Brown Patina

Japanese Meiji Period Early 20th Century Sake Bottle with Brown Patina

$650

Japanese Meiji Period Early 20th Century Sake Bottle with Brown Patina

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique Japanese Meiji period monochrome sake bottle from the early 20th century with concentric lines. Created in Japan during the Meiji period, this antique sake bottle captivat...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

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

$866

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

Large Antique Meiji period Japanese Satsuma Plate After a Hiroshige Woodblock
Large Antique Meiji period Japanese Satsuma Plate After a Hiroshige Woodblock

Large Antique Meiji period Japanese Satsuma Plate After a Hiroshige Woodblock

$1,629Sale Price|49% Off

Large Antique Meiji period Japanese Satsuma Plate After a Hiroshige Woodblock

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

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...

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19th Century Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

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

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

$2,700Sale Price|25% Off

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

Located in Takarazuka, JP

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold

Large Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Fan Motif Vase
Large Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Fan Motif Vase

Large Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Fan Motif Vase

$1,200Sale Price|40% Off

Large Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Fan Motif Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

A large antique Japanese Meiji era enamel over copper vase. The urn shaped vase is enameled with polychrome fan shaped medallions featuring floral, foliage and butterfly motifs surro...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Copper, Enamel

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

Japanese Contemporary Blue Pink Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2

$3,488Sale Price|24% Off

Japanese Contemporary Blue Pink Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2

Located in Takarazuka, JP

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Gold

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 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

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Gold Leaf

Japanese Contemporary Platinum Black Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 8
Japanese Contemporary Platinum Black Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 8

Japanese Contemporary Platinum Black Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 8

$1,185

Japanese Contemporary Platinum Black Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 8

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, dramatically hand painted in platinum, set against a stunningly shaped porcelain body in black, a signed masterpiece belonging to the...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Platinum

Japanese Green Blue White Porcelain Vase by Contemporary Master Artist, 2
Japanese Green Blue White Porcelain Vase by Contemporary Master Artist, 2

Japanese Green Blue White Porcelain Vase by Contemporary Master Artist, 2

$1,950

Japanese Green Blue White Porcelain Vase by Contemporary Master Artist, 2

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exquisite hand painted Japanese contemporary porcelain vase created by acclaimed award-winning master artist from the Imari- Arita region of Japan, featuring a stunning arabesque pat...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

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

Japanese Contemporary Green Blue Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 3

$3,850

Japanese Contemporary Green Blue Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 3

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exceptional Japanese contemporary hand painted decorative porcelain vase, a masterpiece by highly acclaimed award-winning master porcelain artist of the Kutani region of Japan, featu...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

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

Japanese Contemporary Blue Orange Porcelain Vase by Master Artist

$5,850Sale Price|44% Off

Japanese Contemporary Blue Orange Porcelain Vase by Master Artist

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Extraordinary Japanese museum quality contemporary decorative porcelain vase, painstakingly intricately hand painted in stunning hues of blue on a beautifully shaped body, a signed m...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Contemporary Yellow Blue Orange Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2
Japanese Contemporary Yellow Blue Orange Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2

Japanese Contemporary Yellow Blue Orange Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2

$9,850

Japanese Contemporary Yellow Blue Orange Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Extraordinary Japanese Contemporary museum-quality decorative porcelain vase with an exceptional story, stunningly hand-painted in vivid yellow, red and blue on an exquisitely shaped...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Gold

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

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

$1,200

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

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase hand-painted on an elegant bottle shape body, depicting dramatic chrysanthemum in green, red and purple, a signed piece by highly accl...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

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

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

$280

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

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

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

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19th Century European Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Large Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Green Goldstone Enamel Millefiori Mask Vase
Large Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Green Goldstone Enamel Millefiori Mask Vase

Large Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Green Goldstone Enamel Millefiori Mask Vase

$7,500

Large Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Green Goldstone Enamel Millefiori Mask Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese copper vase with polychrome cloisonne enamel decor. Late Meiji period, before 1912. Elongated baluster shape. Intricate floral pattern against the dark green back...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel, Copper

Japanese Green Blue Gold Porcelain Vase by Master , 3
Japanese Green Blue Gold Porcelain Vase by Master , 3

Japanese Green Blue Gold Porcelain Vase by Master , 3

$3,650

Japanese Green Blue Gold Porcelain Vase by Master , 3

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exquisite contemporary Japanese gilded and dimpled porcelain vase decorated with auspicious "ran" or orchid in green, blue and iron-red, by highly respected master porcelain artist i...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Gold

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

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

$10,500Sale Price|30% Off

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

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Extraordinary Japanese contemporary hand-glazed signed decorative porcelain vase in a stunning black/brown color and zirconium that creates the mesmerizing luster, an award-winning e...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Platinum

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

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

$4,950

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

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exquisite Japanese contemporary dimpled platinum-gilded decorative porcelain vase in an attractive bottle shape, crafted, hand painted and signed by highly acclaimed master porcelain...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Platinum

Japanese Contemporary Green Blue Red Platinum Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2
Japanese Contemporary Green Blue Red Platinum Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2

Japanese Contemporary Green Blue Red Platinum Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2

$250

Japanese Contemporary Green Blue Red Platinum Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Elegent contemporary Japanese dimpled decorative porcelain plate, a unique piece platinum-gilded and hand painted by highly acclaimed porcelain artist of Japan’s Imari-Arita region. ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Platinum

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

$2,200Sale Price|42% Off

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 Red Black Platinum Porcelain Vase by Master Artist
Japanese Contemporary Red Black Platinum Porcelain Vase by Master Artist

Japanese Contemporary Red Black Platinum Porcelain Vase by Master Artist

$3,850

Japanese Contemporary Red Black Platinum Porcelain Vase by Master Artist

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Striking Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, hand painted in vivid red, platinum and gold on a beautifully shaped dimpled porcelain body in black, a exquisite signed pi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold, Platinum

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

Japanese Contemporary Red Gold Porcelain Vase by Master Artist

$9,375Sale Price|50% Off

Japanese Contemporary Red Gold Porcelain Vase by Master Artist

Located in Takarazuka, JP

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold, Platinum

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

$3,850Sale Price|30% Off

Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Barrel Vase with Butterflies

Located in Long Island City, 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

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Vase
Antique Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Vase

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Vase

$1,150

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Vase

By Popular Style

Located in Mérida, YU

This is a Japanese Meiji period enamel vase made under the cloisonné technique, featuring foliage and floral panels. This vase is a great example of the extraordinary Meiji era cloi...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Japanese Contemporary Blue Three-Piece Porcelain Lidded Vase by Master Artist
Japanese Contemporary Blue Three-Piece Porcelain Lidded Vase by Master Artist

Japanese Contemporary Blue Three-Piece Porcelain Lidded Vase by Master Artist

$4,950

Japanese Contemporary Blue Three-Piece Porcelain Lidded Vase by Master Artist

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Graceful Japanese contemporary very large three-piece decorative porcelain lidded vase, extremely intricately hand painted in underglaze cobalt blue on an auspicious double-gourd bod...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

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

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Enamel, Brass

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

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

$2,310Sale Price|30% Off

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

Located in Takarazuka, JP

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Gold

An Inlaid Shibuichi Vase in Lovely Shape Landscape Meiji Kyoto, 19th Century
An Inlaid Shibuichi Vase in Lovely Shape Landscape Meiji Kyoto, 19th Century

An Inlaid Shibuichi Vase in Lovely Shape Landscape Meiji Kyoto, 19th Century

$752

An Inlaid Shibuichi Vase in Lovely Shape Landscape Meiji Kyoto, 19th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Meiji Period (1868-1912), Japan A small vase with an inlaid scene of a bird and flowers in a garden. Additional information: Material: Bronze & Cloisonne Region of Origin: Japan Pe...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Japanese Contemporary Pink Blue Platinum Porcelain Charger by Master Artist, 2
Japanese Contemporary Pink Blue Platinum Porcelain Charger by Master Artist, 2

Japanese Contemporary Pink Blue Platinum Porcelain Charger by Master Artist, 2

$950

Japanese Contemporary Pink Blue Platinum Porcelain Charger by Master Artist, 2

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exuisite Japanese contemporary decorative square porcelain charger, hand painted in vivid pink, blue, green and platinum, 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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Platinum

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

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

Meiji decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Meiji decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage decorative objects created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, asian art and furniture, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Meiji decorative objects made in a specific country, there are Asia, East Asia, and Japan pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original decorative objects, popular names associated with this style include Satsuma, Ando Jubei, Kinkozan, and Inaba Cloisonne Co.. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for decorative objects differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $83 and tops out at $98,000 while the average work can sell for $2,518.

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