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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
Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Animal Heads Figure Meiji Period, 19/20th Century
Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Animal Heads Figure Meiji Period, 19/20th Century

Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Animal Heads Figure Meiji Period, 19/20th Century

$958

Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Animal Heads Figure Meiji Period, 19/20th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely and very detailed piece. Unsigned. Japan 19th or 20th century. Weight: 11 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

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

$830

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

Early 20th century Large signed Bamboo Basket
Early 20th century Large signed Bamboo Basket

Early 20th century Large signed Bamboo Basket

$900

Early 20th century Large signed Bamboo Basket

Located in Fukuoka, JP

Fine Ikebana Bamboo Basket. Bamboo with natural patination. Age: early 20th century Good conditionwith some abrasions and patination. Size : 65.5/19/16cm ( 27.5/7.5/6.3inch ) ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bamboo

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

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

$3,375Sale Price|50% Off

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

Located in Takarazuka, JP

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 "...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Pair of Japanese Patinated Bronze Vases w/ Carved Gilt Wood Flowers, Chanel
Pair of Japanese Patinated Bronze Vases w/ Carved Gilt Wood Flowers, Chanel

Pair of Japanese Patinated Bronze Vases w/ Carved Gilt Wood Flowers, Chanel

$21,850 / set

Pair of Japanese Patinated Bronze Vases w/ Carved Gilt Wood Flowers, Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Japanese Patinated Bronze Vases with Carved Gilt Wood Floral Arrangements, seen at Chanel. The pair is formed as matching bronze vases with a baluster body rising from a cir...

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1890s French Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

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

19th Century Japanese Flower Arranging Ikebana Basket with Handle

$4,796Sale Price|20% Off

19th Century Japanese Flower Arranging Ikebana Basket with Handle

Located in Germantown, MD

A Meiji Japanese Flower Arranging Ikebana Basket. Hancrafted and handwoven in bamboo, split reed and bamboo skins. Bamboo construction with twisted rope design Great antique conditio...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Reed, Wood

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

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Gold, Platinum

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

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

$2,963Sale Price|24% Off

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

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exceptional Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, dramatically hand painted in vivid red and blue, set against a stunningly shaped porcelain body in platinum, a signed mas...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Gold, Platinum

Top Quality large Yellow ground Incense burner with flowers and birds cloisonne
Top Quality large Yellow ground Incense burner with flowers and birds cloisonne

Top Quality large Yellow ground Incense burner with flowers and birds cloisonne

$8,134

Top Quality large Yellow ground Incense burner with flowers and birds cloisonne

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Top quality incense burner Meiji era (1868-1912), 19th century Interesting article about Japanese Cloisonne can be found here; https://www.sothebys. com/en/articles/japanese-cloisonn...

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19th Century Dutch Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

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

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

Tall Japanese Sooted Bamboo Ikebana Floor Basket Mingei Meiji Taisho Period

$5,800

Tall Japanese Sooted Bamboo Ikebana Floor Basket Mingei Meiji Taisho Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

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

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bamboo, Rattan

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

$958

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

Japanese Modern Silver Box with Gilt Chrysanthemum
Japanese Modern Silver Box with Gilt Chrysanthemum

Japanese Modern Silver Box with Gilt Chrysanthemum

$6,000

Japanese Modern Silver Box with Gilt Chrysanthemum

Located in New York, NY

Japanese Modern silver box, ca 1920. Rectangular with curved corners; corner bracket supports. Cover top has centrally applied gilt chrysanthemum flowerhead and engraved corner cloud...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Silver

A Meiji period moriage cloisonné box and cover with two carp
A Meiji period moriage cloisonné box and cover with two carp

A Meiji period moriage cloisonné box and cover with two carp

$4,615

A Meiji period moriage cloisonné box and cover with two carp

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A Meiji period moriage cloisonné box and cover with two carp, the rectangular box worked in coloured enamels in standard, moriage (raised) and musen (wireless) cloisonné with one gre...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Antique Japanese Karamono Style Hinged Hitsu for Kimono Storage
Antique Japanese Karamono Style Hinged Hitsu for Kimono Storage

Antique Japanese Karamono Style Hinged Hitsu for Kimono Storage

$1,950

Antique Japanese Karamono Style Hinged Hitsu for Kimono Storage

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Large Japanese hinged hitsu (kimono storage coffer) woven of bamboo in the Chinese style with broad expanses of two layers of woven mats as the siding and the convex lid trimmed in t...

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Early 1900s Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bamboo

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

$762

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

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

Large Japanese Satsuma Ceramic Vase Kinkozan

$7,000

Large Japanese Satsuma Ceramic Vase Kinkozan

By Kinkozan

Located in Atlanta, GA

A large Japanese ceramic vase from the end of Meiji period circa 1890-1910s by Kinkozan (1645-1927). One of the largest studio manufacturers of the export ceramics at the time based in Kyoto. In the typical style of satsuma made at the turn of 20th century, the vase is elaborately decorated with a rather unusual kinran-de (gold paint) and green enamel highlight on a mottled brown background. The painterly decoration depicts a large seasonal floral arrangement in a circular fashion. Besides the obviously superb craftsmanship, what sets this particular vase apart from many lower quality and mass-produced pieces is its tone-on-tone color pallet that is visually somber and the small and sensitive details that heralds the change of the seasons. When the viewer goes beyond the first casual glimpse of the blossom and foliage, one would notice that on the edges of certain leaves as well as along the stalks, there accumulates a very thin layer of the white dust that represents the frost. The flower in bloom are chrysanthemums. Despite of being splendid, they are the messengers of the autumn. The large lotus leaf was subtly rendered in a bended and slightly withered manner, just past its prime. Although the lotus is still in bloom, the prominent seed pod indicates it may be the last for the season. The sentimental capture of the change of the seasons is not unusual in Japanese art. This vase poetically represents such a subtle transition from summer to fall, perhaps depicting the very first frost. The neck of the vase is also slightly unusual with two rolled rings...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Satsuma Porcelain Table Lamp, Meiji Style, Enameled, Japan, Late 1800s
Satsuma Porcelain Table Lamp, Meiji Style, Enameled, Japan, Late 1800s

Satsuma Porcelain Table Lamp, Meiji Style, Enameled, Japan, Late 1800s

$850

Satsuma Porcelain Table Lamp, Meiji Style, Enameled, Japan, Late 1800s

Located in Savannah, GA

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...

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1890s Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

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

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

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

$654

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

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely and very detailed piece. Unsigned. Japan 19th or 20th century. Weight: 8 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

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 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

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

Japanese Contemporary Gold Purple Orangs Porcelain Bear Sculpture, 7

$950

Japanese Contemporary Gold Purple Orangs Porcelain Bear Sculpture, 7

Located in Takarazuka, JP

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Gold

Exceptional Antique 19th c Japanese Porcelain Vase with Birds and Flowers. Red
Exceptional Antique 19th c Japanese Porcelain Vase with Birds and Flowers. Red

Exceptional Antique 19th c Japanese Porcelain Vase with Birds and Flowers. Red

$2,083

Exceptional Antique 19th c Japanese Porcelain Vase with Birds and Flowers. Red

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing with you this lovely and well made Vase. The shape and color are truly beautiful. Country of origin: Japan Period: 19th century Condition Condition. 1 Large hairline. Size: ...

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19th Century Asian Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

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

Japanese Contemporary Blue White Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 5

$1,750

Japanese Contemporary Blue White Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 5

Located in Takarazuka, JP

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

JAPAN Meiji Period 1890 Tebako Desk Box Made In Precious Woods, Bronze & Gold
JAPAN Meiji Period 1890 Tebako Desk Box Made In Precious Woods, Bronze & Gold

JAPAN Meiji Period 1890 Tebako Desk Box Made In Precious Woods, Bronze & Gold

$3,998

JAPAN Meiji Period 1890 Tebako Desk Box Made In Precious Woods, Bronze & Gold

Located in Miami, FL

Presentation Tebako box from the Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912). Beautiful decorative presentation Tebako desk box from the Japanese Imperial Meiji period, circa 1880. This box h...

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1890s Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Gold, Bronze

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

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

$654

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

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely and very detailed piece. Unsigned. Japan 19th or 20th century. Visible is a fisherman with 2 fishes in his hand. Weight: 19 grams Provenance: Collected in the 1980’s. From...

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20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Wood

Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Animal on Turtle Figure Meiji Period 19/20th Century
Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Animal on Turtle Figure Meiji Period 19/20th Century

Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Animal on Turtle Figure Meiji Period 19/20th Century

$958

Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Animal on Turtle Figure Meiji Period 19/20th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely and very detailed piece. Unsigned. Japan 19th or 20th century. Weight: 8 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

Antique Bronze/Copper Cloisonné Vase of High Quality Round shape Japan 19/20C
Antique Bronze/Copper Cloisonné Vase of High Quality Round shape Japan 19/20C

Antique Bronze/Copper Cloisonné Vase of High Quality Round shape Japan 19/20C

$3,264

Antique Bronze/Copper Cloisonné Vase of High Quality Round shape Japan 19/20C

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Antique Japanese Cloisonné Vase – Meiji Period – “Fukuju Kaku” Mark A beautifully executed antique Japanese cloisonné vase dating to the Meiji period (1868–1912). This rounded balus...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

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 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

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

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

$3,350

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

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exquisite Japanese Contemporary decorative porcelain vase, extremely intricately hand painted In vivid green, yellow and blue on a stunning bottle shaped body with an elegant long ne...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Chinese Export Silver Dragon Cigar Box , 1880 - 1920s
Chinese Export Silver Dragon Cigar Box , 1880 - 1920s

Chinese Export Silver Dragon Cigar Box , 1880 - 1920s

$36,856

Chinese Export Silver Dragon Cigar Box , 1880 - 1920s

Located in Braintree, GB

An impressive Chinese export solid silver dragon box, crafted circa 1880–1920 from substantial heavy-gauge silver, 900 purity and intended for the Western market. The rectangular fo...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Silver

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

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

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Platinum

Pair of Japanese Imperial Meiji Period Porcelain Vases
Pair of Japanese Imperial Meiji Period Porcelain Vases

Pair of Japanese Imperial Meiji Period Porcelain Vases

$4,812Sale Price / set|31% Off

Pair of Japanese Imperial Meiji Period Porcelain Vases

Located in Miami, FL

Rare and magnificent Pair of Japanese Enameled Porcelain Vases Imperial Meiji Period. This unique pair of antique hand-crafted and hand-painted vases have outstanding high relief det...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel

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

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

$4,500

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

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exquisite Japanese contemporary porcelain vase, an exceptional piece, intricately hand painted in yellow, purple and green, and signed by widely acclaimed master porcelain artist of ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Gold

Set of 2 Antique Meiji Kutani Model of a Recumbent Sleeping Cat, 19th Century
Set of 2 Antique Meiji Kutani Model of a Recumbent Sleeping Cat, 19th Century

Set of 2 Antique Meiji Kutani Model of a Recumbent Sleeping Cat, 19th Century

$3,726 / set

Set of 2 Antique Meiji Kutani Model of a Recumbent Sleeping Cat, 19th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing with you this amazing set of two antique Japanese Kutani models of recumbent sleeping cats, 19th Century. The details and facial expression are amazing. Both on a stand which...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

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 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 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 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 Contemporary Green Porcelain Mask by Master Artist
Japanese Contemporary Green Porcelain Mask by Master Artist

Japanese Contemporary Green Porcelain Mask by Master Artist

$1,750

Japanese Contemporary Green Porcelain Mask by Master Artist

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Mesmerizing signed contemporary decorative porcelain mask, intricately hand painted on both sides. It's a signed masterpiece by award-winning master por...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

19thC Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Study of an Elephant Fighting with Two Tigers
19thC Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Study of an Elephant Fighting with Two Tigers

19thC Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Study of an Elephant Fighting with Two Tigers

$3,380

19thC Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Study of an Elephant Fighting with Two Tigers

Located in Central England, GB

This superb Japanese Meiji period bronze study has exceptionally good detailing. It portrays a figure group of a large muscular bull elephant being attacked and fighting with two tig...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

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

Contemporary Japanese Blue White Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 3

$3,263Sale Price|24% Off

Contemporary Japanese Blue White Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 3

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exquisite Japanese contemporary gikded decorative porcelain vase, hand painted in beautiful shades of blue on an elegantly shaped ovoid porcelain body with generous gold details, is ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Gold

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

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

$9,850

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

Located in Takarazuka, JP

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Bird of Tree Bark Figure Meiji Period, 19/20th C
Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Bird of Tree Bark Figure Meiji Period, 19/20th C

Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Bird of Tree Bark Figure Meiji Period, 19/20th C

$654

Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Bird of Tree Bark Figure Meiji Period, 19/20th C

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely and very detailed piece. Unsigned. Japan 19th or 20th century. Weight: 5 grams Provenance: Collected in the 1980’s. From the collection of Clemens Merkelbach van Enkhuizen...

Category

20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

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