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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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Set of 7 Antique Japanese Porcelain Sweetmeat with Flowers & Base Mark
Set of 7 Antique Japanese Porcelain Sweetmeat with Flowers & Base Mark

Set of 7 Antique Japanese Porcelain Sweetmeat with Flowers & Base Mark

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing this very nice edo or Meiji period, set of sweetmeat bowls in box. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Japanese Style: Arita Decoration Type / Colour: Kaki...

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18th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Large Antique Japanese Porcelain 19th c Meiji Arita Polychrome bowl
Large Antique Japanese Porcelain 19th c Meiji Arita Polychrome bowl

Large Antique Japanese Porcelain 19th c Meiji Arita Polychrome 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 polychrome scene Unmarked at the base. Condition Perf...

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18th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Antique Japanese Porcelain 19th c Meiji Arita Polychrome bowl SHIP
Antique Japanese Porcelain 19th c Meiji Arita Polychrome bowl SHIP

Antique Japanese Porcelain 19th c Meiji Arita Polychrome bowl SHIP

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, red and gold scene Unmarked at the base. Conditi...

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

Antique Japanese Porcelain 19th c Meiji Arita Figural Polychrome Imari 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 1 edge wi...

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18th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Antique Japanese Meiji period carved hardwood okimono of a prowling tiger C 1900
Antique Japanese Meiji period carved hardwood okimono of a prowling tiger C 1900

Antique Japanese Meiji period carved hardwood okimono of a prowling tiger C 1900

Located in Central England, GB

This most pleasing hand carved hardwood Japanese Meiji period okimono depicts a muscular prowling tiger. Its body is slightly lowered in a stalking position with its mouth open showi...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Hardwood

Antique Porcelain Japanese Large Charger Crane Japan Meiji Period, 19/20th Cen
Antique Porcelain Japanese Large Charger Crane Japan Meiji Period, 19/20th Cen

Antique Porcelain Japanese Large Charger Crane Japan Meiji Period, 19/20th Cen

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing with you this Large and Fabulous Japanese Charger in blue and white colors. Central scene of 2 ducks/gooses in a landscape. Additional information: M...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Elegant Pair of Hand Painted Imari Vases, Meiji Perion, 1880's
Elegant Pair of Hand Painted Imari Vases, Meiji Perion, 1880's

Elegant Pair of Hand Painted Imari Vases, Meiji Perion, 1880's

Located in Lambertville, NJ

A pair of bulbous classic cobalt blue and iron red Imari vases. The 7.5 inch tall vases with rounded bodies with small necks with had painted scenic views o...

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1880s Japanese Antique 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

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

Square Form Satsuma Vase with Monks
Square Form Satsuma Vase with Monks

Square Form Satsuma Vase with Monks

Located in New Orleans, LA

This extraordinary square form Satsuma vase with a circular top is adorned with Buddhist monks and signed on the underside “Great Japan, Satsuma, Hododa.” This represents the highly ...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Earthenware

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

By Ota Jinnoei

Located in Miami, FL

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

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1890s Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Silver, Bronze, Enamel

Japanese Red Lacquer Hibachi, c. 1900
Japanese Red Lacquer Hibachi, c. 1900

Japanese Red Lacquer Hibachi, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Designed to hold glowing embers, hibachi vessels were used for cooking or as a source of heat in Japanese homes. Placed under a low wood kotatsu table wi...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Copper

Antique Japanese Meiji Silver Daisy Vase with Applied Gold Flowers
Antique Japanese Meiji Silver Daisy Vase with Applied Gold Flowers

Antique Japanese Meiji Silver Daisy Vase with Applied Gold Flowers

Located in New York, NY

Japanese Meiji silver vase, ca 1890. Ovoid with short plain neck. Dense and allover low-relief daisy flowerhead ground. On shoulder butler-finished band with same in gold and colored...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Gold, Silver

Japanese Woven Bamboo Tabako-bon, c. 1900
Japanese Woven Bamboo Tabako-bon, c. 1900

Japanese Woven Bamboo Tabako-bon, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This woven basket is actually a Japanese tabako-bon, or 'tobacco tray,' used as a portable hibachi for lighting tobacco pipes. Believed to have evolved from the traditional accessories of Japanese incense ceremony, tabako-bons first came into use in the 17th century and were often beautifully decorated to display one's wealth and status. This tabako-bon is woven of smoked bamboo and features a ceramic...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Bamboo

Antique Meiji Signed Japanese Figural Woman & Lantern Incense Burner with Base
Antique Meiji Signed Japanese Figural Woman & Lantern Incense Burner with Base

Antique Meiji Signed Japanese Figural Woman & Lantern Incense Burner with Base

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This large antique Meiji period Japanese patinated and polychromed bronze is signed by an unknown artist and presumed to have been made in approximately 1880 in the period Meiji styl...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Japanese Keyaki Elm Tabako-Bon, c. 1900
Japanese Keyaki Elm Tabako-Bon, c. 1900

Japanese Keyaki Elm Tabako-Bon, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This box with many drawers is a Japanese tabako-bon, or 'tobacco tray,' used to store tobacco and smoking accessories. Believed to have evolved from the t...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Brass

Rare Set of 4 Meiji Period Imari Bottle Form Vases
Rare Set of 4 Meiji Period Imari Bottle Form Vases

Rare Set of 4 Meiji Period Imari Bottle Form Vases

Located in Lambertville, NJ

A rare set of four hand painted Japanese porcelain Imari bottle form vases. The vases of square tapering form with classic Imari iron red and cobalt blue ...

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1880s Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Lion And Crocodile On Wooden Base
Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Lion And Crocodile On Wooden Base

Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Lion And Crocodile On Wooden Base

Located in GB

A delightful Meiji Period Japanese bronze lion and crocodile on a root wood base. A skilfully hand crafted piece that encapsulates the splendour of each animal from the lush lions mane and muscular body to the scales and ridges of the toughened skin of the crocodile. The expressions of both the lion and the crocodile are clear and crisp, caught in the midst of a battle for life and death. The lions eyes...

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Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pair Antique Japanese Bronze Vases
Pair Antique Japanese Bronze Vases

Pair Antique Japanese Bronze Vases

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair Antique Japanese Bronze Vases clearly illustrate the mastery of the metalsmiths of Japan! Cast and sculpted in bronze and given a rich oil-rubbed antique finish, each features ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Japanese Lacquer Maki-e Plate of Masked Dancer
Japanese Lacquer Maki-e Plate of Masked Dancer

Japanese Lacquer Maki-e Plate of Masked Dancer

Located in Atlanta, GA

A large circular plate with a short stem base in Vermillion lacquer color from Late Meiji Period circa end of 19th century to early 20th century. ...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Lacquer

Japanese Okimono of  Fukurokuju, the god of wealth and happiness, Meiji period
Japanese Okimono of  Fukurokuju, the god of wealth and happiness, Meiji period

Japanese Okimono of Fukurokuju, the god of wealth and happiness, Meiji period

Located in Central England, GB

This exceptional Japanese Meiji period okimono depicts Fukurokuju, the lucky god of wealth and happiness. The figure is very finely carved from a single piece of dense tightly graine...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Wood

Set of 3 Japanese Imari Graduated Porcelain Bowls
Set of 3 Japanese Imari Graduated Porcelain Bowls

Set of 3 Japanese Imari Graduated Porcelain Bowls

Located in Lambertville, NJ

A rare set of three hand painted Imari porcelain graduated sized bowls with the same hand painted scenes and decoration on each. The large is 12 inches in diameter, with the medium 1...

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1880s Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Genryusai Seiya Style Stone Jardineiere/Planter - Zoomorphic “Animals” with Lion
Genryusai Seiya Style Stone Jardineiere/Planter - Zoomorphic “Animals” with Lion

Genryusai Seiya Style Stone Jardineiere/Planter - Zoomorphic “Animals” with Lion

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Genryusai Seiya Style Cast Stone Jardineiere. "The original bronze planters were part of Jagenpanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this large scale Meiji Period ...

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20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Cast Stone

Jizai Okimono Snake Sculpture by Mariusz Milewski, Meiji Style
Jizai Okimono Snake Sculpture by Mariusz Milewski, Meiji Style

Jizai Okimono Snake Sculpture by Mariusz Milewski, Meiji Style

By Mariusz Milewski

Located in London, GB

Jizai Okimono – Snake (2021) Handcrafted Articulated Sculpture – Collector’s Piece Step into the world of Japanese metal artistry with this one-of-a-kind Jizai Okimono sculpture, cra...

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21st Century and Contemporary British Meiji Decorative Objects

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Steel

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

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

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Wood, Lacquer

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

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

Japanese Contemporary Blue Red Green Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 5
Japanese Contemporary Blue Red Green Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 5

Japanese Contemporary Blue Red Green Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 5

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exquisite contemporary signed decorative porcelain vase, a stunning piece in an elegant shape hand-painted by highly acclaimed porcelain artist of Japan’s Imari-Arita region. The art...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Fine Miniature Japanese Kodansu with Lacquer Inlays
Fine Miniature Japanese Kodansu with Lacquer Inlays

Fine Miniature Japanese Kodansu with Lacquer Inlays

Located in Atlanta, GA

A fine Japanese miniature kodansu constructed from Kaki wood (Persimmon) circa 19th century, late Meiji period. With its expressive exotic wood grains and exposed tenon construction,...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Wood

Important Japanese Ikebana basket of an Oblong form
Important Japanese Ikebana basket of an Oblong form

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

Japanese Satsuma Kyotoware Monkey Vase
Japanese Satsuma Kyotoware Monkey Vase

Japanese Satsuma Kyotoware Monkey Vase

Located in New York, NY

Japanese satsuma Kyotoware monkey vase. Antique Japanese satsuma monkey vase beautifully modeled with raised monkey porcelain figures. Signed. Satsuma-Kyot...

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1880s Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

A Japanese Meiji Period Patinated Bronze Censer
A Japanese Meiji Period Patinated Bronze Censer

A Japanese Meiji Period Patinated Bronze Censer

Located in Stamford, CT

A Japanese Meiji censer rising on three stylized Foo Dogs feet with Frog form handles. Censer having exceptional patination. Acquired from Michael Goedh...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

A Meiji period cloisonné box and cover, Ando Company
A Meiji period cloisonné box and cover, Ando Company

A Meiji period cloisonné box and cover, Ando Company

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A Meiji period cloisonné box and cover, Ando Company, worked in silver wire and coloured enamels with an array of brightly coloured flowers, reserved against a rich midnight-blue ground, with silver rims and a silk lining, inlaid Ando mark. Japanese, circa 1910. Provenance: Acquired from Acanthus...

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20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

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

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

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Contemporary Japanese decorative porcelain vase, hand-painted in cobalt blue, yellow and green on a stunning ovoid shaped body, a signed piece by highly acclaimed master porcelain a...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Japanese Contemporary Gold Leaf Purple Green Porcelain Charger by Master Artist
Japanese Contemporary Gold Leaf Purple Green Porcelain Charger by Master Artist

Japanese Contemporary Gold Leaf Purple Green Porcelain Charger by Master Artist

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Extraordinary Japanese contemporary museum quality decorative porcelain charger breathtakingly hand painted in a stunning iris motif in vivid purple/blue, white and green on a magnif...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Gold Leaf

Japanese Contemporary Gray White Yellow Porcelain Charger by Master Artist, 3
Japanese Contemporary Gray White Yellow Porcelain Charger by Master Artist, 3

Japanese Contemporary Gray White Yellow Porcelain Charger by Master Artist, 3

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Extraordinary Japanese contemporary museum-quality decorative porcelain charger/centerpiece, extremely intricately hand-painted in bright cream color, set against a mesmerizing backg...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

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

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

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Platinum

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

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

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exceptional Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, platinum-gilded and hand painted signed porcelain vase in a stunning ovoid shape, a masterpiece by highly acclaimed maste...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Platinum

Japanese Contemporary Pink Blue Gold Porcelain Charger by Master Artist, 4
Japanese Contemporary Pink Blue Gold Porcelain Charger by Master Artist, 4

Japanese Contemporary Pink Blue Gold Porcelain Charger by Master Artist, 4

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exquisite contemporary Japanese porcelain decorative charger, intricately hand painted in gold, pink and blue, a signed piece by a master porcelain artist in the Imari-Arita traditio...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Gold

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

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

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Unique Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, hand painted in green, yellow, blue, red and black over a stunning bottle shaped body, a beautiful piece from a signature coll...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

A pair of 19th C Japanese Meiji period miniature porcelain Kutani ware bowls
A pair of 19th C Japanese Meiji period miniature porcelain Kutani ware bowls

A pair of 19th C Japanese Meiji period miniature porcelain Kutani ware bowls

Located in Central England, GB

These superb miniature porcelain bowls originate from the Kutani region of Japan dating from the Meiji period circa 1880. They are superb examples of some of their finest workmanship...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

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

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 Gold Red Purple Green Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 5
Japanese Contemporary Gold Red Purple Green Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 5

Japanese Contemporary Gold Red Purple Green Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 5

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exquisite contemporary Japanese dimpled decorative porcelain vase, a stunning piece gilded and hand painted by widelyrespected porcelain artist of Japan’s Imari-Arita region. This ma...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Gold

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

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

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exceptional contemporary Japanese decorative legged porcelain vase of extraordinary quality, intricately hand painted in black, set against beautiful shades of the artist's signature...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Japanese Contemporary Gold Green Black Porcelain Jar by Master Artist
Japanese Contemporary Gold Green Black Porcelain Jar by Master Artist

Japanese Contemporary Gold Green Black Porcelain Jar by Master Artist

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exquisite contemporary Japanese decorative porcelain lidded jar, intricately hand painted in black, green and red with generous gold details, showcasing patchwork of overlapping flor...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Gold

Japanese Contemporary Orange Pink Black Gold Porcelain Vase by Master Artist
Japanese Contemporary Orange Pink Black Gold Porcelain Vase by Master Artist

Japanese Contemporary Orange Pink Black Gold Porcelain Vase by Master Artist

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Extraordinary highly collectible museum quality Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, extremely intricately hand-painted in stunning cream, orange-salmon pink and black, a...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Gold

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

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

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exquisite Japanese Contemporary decorative porcelain vase, extremely intricately hand painted In vivid green and blue on a stunningly shaped body, featuring a “flowers-in-the-wind” m...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Japanese Contemporary Green Yellow Porcelain Vase by Master Artist
Japanese Contemporary Green Yellow Porcelain Vase by Master Artist

Japanese Contemporary Green Yellow Porcelain Vase by Master Artist

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Unique Japanese contemporary hand-painted ovoid porcelain charger in pure green decorated in light green and yellow, a signed work by highly acclaimed master porcelain artist and rec...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

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

Japanese Contemporary Blue Yellow Cream Porcelain Vase by Master Artist

Located in Takarazuka, JP

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

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

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

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exceptional contemporary Japanese decorative porcelain vase, intricately hand painted in various shades of blue, green and red set against an elegant ovoid body, a signed work by hig...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Japanese Contemporary Gold Red Purple Blue Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 3
Japanese Contemporary Gold Red Purple Blue Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 3

Japanese Contemporary Gold Red Purple Blue Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 3

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exquisite contemporary Japanese dimpled decorative porcelain vase, a stunning piece gilded and hand painted by highly acclaimed porcelain artist of Japan’s Imari-Arita region. This m...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Gold

Japanese Contemporary Three-Piece Blue Red Gold Porcelain Jar by Master Artist
Japanese Contemporary Three-Piece Blue Red Gold Porcelain Jar by Master Artist

Japanese Contemporary Three-Piece Blue Red Gold Porcelain Jar by Master Artist

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exquisite Japanese Contemporary three-piece porcelain incense burner/vessel, intricately hand-painted on a beautifully crafted porcelain body, is a signed masterpiece by widely respe...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Gold

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

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

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exquisite Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, extremely intricately gilded and hand painted on a beautifully shaped ovoid body in fine porcelain in different shades of b...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Gold

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

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

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exquisite Japanese contemporary gilded porcelain decorative vase, intricately hand painted in red, white and blue on a beautifully shaped body, a signed work by highly acclaimed Japa...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Japanese White Pink Green Porcelain Vase by Contemporary Master Artist
Japanese White Pink Green Porcelain Vase by Contemporary Master Artist

Japanese White Pink Green Porcelain Vase by Contemporary Master Artist

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exquisite contemporary Japanese porcelain decorative vase, intricately hand painted in pink, white and blue on an elegantly shaped body, a signed work by highly acclaimed Japanese master porcelain artist in Imari-Arita tradition of Japan. He has received numerous awards for his exceptional porcelain work and his unique gold and platinum work on porcelain. 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. His profile is available upon request. This stunning piece showcases two heart shape panels, adorned with striking flower motifs, on an elegant background of auspicious arabesque pattern in pink on white adorned with chrysanthemums in gold. Chrysanthemum is the imperial crest...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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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.