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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.

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Style: Meiji
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 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

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

19th Century 'Meiji Period' Japanese Bronze Vase
19th Century 'Meiji Period' Japanese Bronze Vase

19th Century 'Meiji Period' Japanese Bronze Vase

Located in North Miami, FL

19th Century (Meiji Period) Japanese bronze vase. It is realistically cast as a gnarled pine tree trunk with vines growing around it.  

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

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

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

Located in Takarazuka, JP

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

Japanese Contemporary Blue Gold Orange Porcelain Vase by Master Artist

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Stunning contemporary Japanese decorative porcelain vase, hand painted in vivid red, purple and blue on a beautifully shaped porcelain body, a work by widely respected Japanese maste...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Gold

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

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

Contemporary Japanese Red Blue Black Porcelain Vase by Master Artist

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Extraordinary contemporary Japanese hand painted decorative porcelain vase, an exclusive signature masterpiece in blue and red by highly acclaimed master porcelain artist of the Imar...

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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

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 Red Lacquer Ribbed Candle Holder Pair, Meji Period c. 1900
Japanese Red Lacquer Ribbed Candle Holder Pair, Meji Period c. 1900

Japanese Red Lacquer Ribbed Candle Holder Pair, Meji Period c. 1900

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

This stunning pair of Japanese red lacquered candle holders are exceptionally rare. They feature an elegant circular design with full height ribbed patterning. They are crafted from ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Wood, Lacquer

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

Japanese Contemporary Blue Pink Gold Black Porcelain Vase by Master Artist

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Unique Contemporary Japanese decorative porcelain vase, intricately hand painted in blue and pink on a beautifully shaped body, set against a stunning background of intricate tenmoku...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Platinum

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

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

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

Japanese Contemporary Green Purple Red Porcelain Vase by Master Artist

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exquisite Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, intricately hand painted on an elegant cylinder shape body featuring auspicious wisterias and sparrows, in red, blue, purpl...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

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

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 Green Blue Purple Porcelain Vase by Master Artist
Japanese Contemporary Green Blue Purple Porcelain Vase by Master Artist

Japanese Contemporary Green Blue Purple Porcelain Vase by Master Artist

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exquisite Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, intricately hand painted in green on an stunning cylinder shape large body, a signed piece by highly acclaimed master porce...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Gold

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

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Contemporary Japanese porcelain decorative vase hand painted in green, red and blue on a beautifully shaped body, a signed work by highly acclaimed Japanese master porcelain artist i...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Japanese Blue Porcelain Charger by Master Artist, 4
Japanese Blue Porcelain Charger by Master Artist, 4

Japanese Blue Porcelain Charger by Master Artist, 4

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Mesmerizing Japanese contemporary museum-quality highly collectible decorative porcelain rectangular charger, extremely intricately gilded and hand painted in blue and red, a signed ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Gold

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

Japanese White Red Green Porcelain Vase by Contemporary Master Artist

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exquisite contemporary Japanese porcelain decorative vase hand painted in red, white and green on a beautifully shaped body, a signed work by highly acclaimed Japanese master porcela...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Japanese Contemporary Black Red Blue Hand-Glazed Porcelain Vase by Master Artist
Japanese Contemporary Black Red Blue Hand-Glazed Porcelain Vase by Master Artist

Japanese Contemporary Black Red Blue Hand-Glazed Porcelain Vase by Master Artist

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exceptional large Japanese contemporary hand-glazed decorative porcelain vase, an exhibition masterpiece in black, brown, and the artist's stunning signature red and blue, titled "Da...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

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

Japanese Contemporary Blue Green Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 4

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Unique contemporary Japanese signed decorative porcelain vase, intricately hand painted in deep blue and green on a beautifully shaped body, a masterpiece by widely acclaimed award-w...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

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

Japanese Contemporary Large Green Gold Porcelain Vase by Master Artist

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Mesmerizing very large Japanese contemporary museum quality porcelain vase in gold and stunning shades of green on a magnificently shaped body. A masterpiece by a third generation hi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Gold, Foil

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

Japanese Contemporary Blue Purple Red Gold Porcelain Vase by Master Artist

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Unique contemporary Japanese porcelain decorative vase, intricately hand painted in blue, purple, green and red on an elegantly shaped ovoid porcelain body, a signed work by widely r...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Gold

Oriental porcelain - Two serving dishes
Oriental porcelain - Two serving dishes

Oriental porcelain - Two serving dishes

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Oriental porcelain - Two serving dishes

Located in Porto, PT

Oriental porcelain - Two serving dishes. Japanese porcelain; Meiji period (1868-1912). Polychrome and gilded Imari decoration with flowers. Minor flaws. Dimensions: (larger) 26x34 cm

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Pair Of 19th Century Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Partridges On Hardwood Base
Pair Of 19th Century Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Partridges On Hardwood Base

Pair Of 19th Century Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Partridges On Hardwood Base

Located in Dublin, IE

A beautiful pair of 19th century Meiji period Japanese Bronze fan tailed Partridges, on a shaped wooden base. Circa 1900 Japan H: 9 in / 23 cm ; Base: W: 13.77 in / 35 cm ; D: 8.6...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Meiji Period Bronze of a Boy Carrying Twigs
Meiji Period Bronze of a Boy Carrying Twigs

Meiji Period Bronze of a Boy Carrying Twigs

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A Meiji period bronze of a boy carrying twigs, they are strapped onto his back on a carrying frame and he carries a gourd water bottle in his right hand, signed in a seal. Japanese, ...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Hand Carved Asian Stash Box with Lid
Hand Carved Asian Stash Box with Lid

Hand Carved Asian Stash Box with Lid

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hand Carved Stone Box with Asian Motif - the perfect little box for 420, paperclips, rubber bands... or next to the bed, guest room or side table...

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20th Century Asian Meiji Decorative Objects

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Stone

Antique Japanese Porcelain Meiji Arita Figural Polychrome Imari Dish, 19th C
Antique Japanese Porcelain Meiji Arita Figural Polychrome Imari Dish, 19th C

Antique Japanese Porcelain Meiji Arita Figural Polychrome Imari Dish, 19th C

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. Additional informat...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

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

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

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely and very detailed piece. Unsigned. Japan 19th or 20th century. Weight: 25 grams Provenance: Collected in the 1980’s. From the collection of Clemens Merkelbach van Enkhuize...

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20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Wood

Antique Meiji Period Japanese Double Gourd Vase Blue White, 19th Century
Antique Meiji Period Japanese Double Gourd Vase Blue White, 19th Century

Antique Meiji Period Japanese Double Gourd Vase Blue White, 19th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing with you this fantastic and Quality painted double gourd vase from the Meijij period. The flowers are in enamel and thickly painted in a bit of relief when you touch them. Al...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Antique Japanese Porcelain Meiji Period Arita Blue And White Dish With Green
Antique Japanese Porcelain Meiji Period Arita Blue And White Dish With Green

Antique Japanese Porcelain Meiji Period Arita Blue And White Dish With Green

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing with you this unusual and magnificent bowl from the Meiji period (19th century). It has a very interesting and lovely blue and polychrome scene Unmarked at the base. Additi...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Large Antique Japanese Porcelain Meiji Period Polychrome Bowl, 19th Century
Large Antique Japanese Porcelain Meiji Period Polychrome Bowl, 19th Century

Large Antique Japanese Porcelain Meiji Period Polychrome Bowl, 19th Century

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. Additional infor...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Antique Japanese Meiji Armorial Plate with Fine Details Arms of PowelL, 19th C.
Antique Japanese Meiji Armorial Plate with Fine Details Arms of PowelL, 19th C.

Antique Japanese Meiji Armorial Plate with Fine Details Arms of PowelL, 19th C.

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing this magnificent lovely plate from the late 19th century, with high quality painting. It’s a Fukagawa mark armorial dish with the arms of Powell. The text says; Pro patria se...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Antique Japanese Hiroshige Japan Block Print Calligrphy Edo or Meiji, 19th C.
Antique Japanese Hiroshige Japan Block Print Calligrphy Edo or Meiji, 19th C.

Antique Japanese Hiroshige Japan Block Print Calligrphy Edo or Meiji, 19th C.

By Utagawa Kunisada III

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nice block print by Kunisada 1850’. Additional information: Material: Paper Region of Origin: Japan Period: 19th century Japan Dynasty Period: Meiji Period (1867-1912) Condit...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Paper

Antique Japanese Porcelain 19th c Meiji Arita Flowers Blue White dish
Antique Japanese Porcelain 19th c Meiji Arita Flowers Blue White dish

Antique Japanese Porcelain 19th c Meiji Arita Flowers Blue White 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 blue scene Marked at the base. Condition Perfect. Siz...

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17th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

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

Antique Japanese Porcelain 19th c Meiji Arita Boys Figural 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 polychrome scene of different figures in a garden/pond ...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

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

Pair Antique Japanese Porcelain 19th c Meiji Arita Polychrome bowl

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing with you this unusual and magnificent bowls from the Meiji period (19th century). It has a very interesting and lovely blue, red and gold scene Unmarked at the base. Condit...

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18th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Pair of Large 19th Century Japanese Imari Porcelain Temple Jars with Cover
Pair of Large 19th Century Japanese Imari Porcelain Temple Jars with Cover

Pair of Large 19th Century Japanese Imari Porcelain Temple Jars with Cover

Located in El Monte, CA

An exceptional pair of large scale late 19th century Japanese Imari temple jars from the Meiji period with covers, also can be referred to as ginger jars. Rare octagonal facet cuts a...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

A very fine Meiji period cloisonné box and cover with brocade designs, by Hayash
A very fine Meiji period cloisonné box and cover with brocade designs, by Hayash

A very fine Meiji period cloisonné box and cover with brocade designs, by Hayash

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A very fine Meiji period cloisonné box and cover with brocade designs, by Hayashi Tanigoro, worked in silver wire and coloured enamels with geometric and stylised dragon and phoenix ...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Pair of Large Meiji Period Bronze Vases
Pair of Large Meiji Period Bronze Vases

Pair of Large Meiji Period Bronze Vases

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A pair of large Meiji period bronze vases, each of baluster form raised on three oni-mask feet on a ring-shaped base, applied with arched mask-and-ring handles, finely inlaid in patinated metals, silver and gilt with boys playing around a large water jar...

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1910s Japanese Vintage Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

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

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

Pair of Japanese Shokudai Temple Altar Candle Stands
Pair of Japanese Shokudai Temple Altar Candle Stands

Pair of Japanese Shokudai Temple Altar Candle Stands

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A large and ornate pair of Japanese Altar Candlesticks. Tiered pierced brass candle stands with trefoil tops, pierced bulbous centers and pierced ...

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20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Brass

Oversize Antique Japanese Hanging Flower Basket
Oversize Antique Japanese Hanging Flower Basket

Oversize Antique Japanese Hanging Flower Basket

Located in Hudson, NY

Oversize antique Japanese hanging flower basket. Dramatic and large (36" long) flower basket built to be hung on a wall with an insert so you can enjo...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bamboo

Japanese Bronze Ikebana 'Flower Arranging' Basket with Frog
Japanese Bronze Ikebana 'Flower Arranging' Basket with Frog

Japanese Bronze Ikebana 'Flower Arranging' Basket with Frog

Located in Hudson, NY

Meiji period (1868-1912) bronze flower arranging basket with a small frog climbing up the side. Excellently rendered details in the basket weaving. Signature on the bottom reads: Eiho.

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

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

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 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

Iga-ware Earthenware Flower Container
Iga-ware Earthenware Flower Container

Iga-ware Earthenware Flower Container

Located in Hudson, NY

Meiji period (1868-1912) vase with characteristic Iga-ware ears and rough, sandy clay. Comes in original storage box with silk jacket and drawstring.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Earthenware

Large Meiji Period Satsuma Earthenware Floor Vase
Large Meiji Period Satsuma Earthenware Floor Vase

Large Meiji Period Satsuma Earthenware Floor Vase

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A large Meiji period Satsuma earthenware floor vase, the of baluster form, painted in pastel overglaze enamels and gilding with two large sprays of flowers including prunus blossom, ...

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1870s Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Cloisonné Vase with Silver Mounted, Japan, circa 1900
Cloisonné Vase with Silver Mounted, Japan, circa 1900

Cloisonné Vase with Silver Mounted, Japan, circa 1900

Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

Cloisonné vase with silver mounted. Japan, circa 1900.

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Early 1900s Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Silver, Enamel

Set of three Japanese porcelain pieces, Meiji period 1852-1912
Set of three Japanese porcelain pieces, Meiji period 1852-1912

Set of three Japanese porcelain pieces, Meiji period 1852-1912

Located in PARIS, FR

Beautiful three-piece set, two vases and a bowl, made of coral-colored porcelain, with bronze mounts decorated with dragon motifs. It depicts a dignitary and two ladies of high rank ...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

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

Japanese Ikebana 'Flower Arranging Basket' by Teijo Sai

Located in Hudson, NY

Japanese Ikebana (Flower Arranging Basket), Signed by Teijo Sai (the artist) on the bottom. Meiji Period (1868-1912) ikebana made of smoked bamboo, polished with ash. Very nice weav...

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Early 1900s Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bamboo

Japanese Burl Presentation Platform
Japanese Burl Presentation Platform

Japanese Burl Presentation Platform

Located in Hudson, NY

Meiji Period (1868 - 1912) burl wood slab for presenting a flower arrangment or beautiful object.

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Burl

Meiji Period, Japanese Bronze Jardiniere
Meiji Period, Japanese Bronze Jardiniere

Meiji Period, Japanese Bronze Jardiniere

Located in Brighton, Sussex

An impressive 19th century Japanese Meiji period bronze jardinière, depicting herding elephants.

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pair of Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Vases with Mask Head Handles, circa 1900
Pair of Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Vases with Mask Head Handles, circa 1900

Pair of Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Vases with Mask Head Handles, circa 1900

Located in Central England, GB

A pair of Meiji Period Japanese bronze vases. This fine pair of late 19th century Japanese bronze vases are well proportioned and of a good decorative size. They are beautifully decorated with panels on one side with magpies amongst irises and the opposite with sparrows in a magnolia tree. They are cast and then finely hand finished with chasing from small chisels. They have mask head...

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20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

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.