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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.

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
Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Meiji Totai Shippo Vase, Kinkozan School
Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Meiji Totai Shippo Vase, Kinkozan School

Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Meiji Totai Shippo Vase, Kinkozan School

Located in Long Island City, NY

A large and exceptionally detailed Japanese cloisonné enamel and Satsuma ceramic vase dating to the Meiji period, circa 1880 to 1900. Standing an impressive 19 inches tall, the vase ...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Meiji Japanese Yosegi Marquetry Kodansu Jewelry Cabinet, circa 1900
Meiji Japanese Yosegi Marquetry Kodansu Jewelry Cabinet, circa 1900

Meiji Japanese Yosegi Marquetry Kodansu Jewelry Cabinet, circa 1900

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Meiji Japanese Yosegi Marquetry Kodansu Jewelry Cabinet, circa 1900 A finely constructed Japanese Meiji-period yosegi-zaiku kodansu, or miniature personal cabinet, dating to circa 1...

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Early 1900s Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Metal

Antique A Japanese Musha Ningyo Samurai Doll, Edo/Meiji Period
Antique A Japanese Musha Ningyo Samurai Doll, Edo/Meiji Period

Antique A Japanese Musha Ningyo Samurai Doll, Edo/Meiji Period

Located in Norton, MA

Presenting a heavy-duty quality and high-end and important Japanese doll of Musha Ningyo Samurai Doll from the late Edo to the early Meiji period, a traditional Japanese warrior doll...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Metal

Pair Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Yellow Dragon Vases
Pair Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Yellow Dragon Vases

Pair Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Yellow Dragon Vases

Located in Long Island City, NY

Pair Chinese Cloisonne Yelow background Dragon Vases 15" inches

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20th Century Chinese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Monumental Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Blue And White Dragons Vases
Monumental Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Blue And White Dragons Vases

Monumental Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Blue And White Dragons Vases

Located in Long Island City, NY

A striking and monumental pair of Chinese cloisonné enamel vases, each standing approximately 26 inches in height, executed in a refined blue and white palette. The bodies are deco...

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20th Century Chinese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

1950s Chinese Jingdezhen Famille Rose Porcelain Bowl with Floral Motifs
1950s Chinese Jingdezhen Famille Rose Porcelain Bowl with Floral Motifs

1950s Chinese Jingdezhen Famille Rose Porcelain Bowl with Floral Motifs

Located in Grythyttan, SE

A finely decorated Chinese famille rose porcelain bowl featuring a vibrant turquoise ground and hand-painted floral motifs. The bowl is adorned with lotus flowers and traditional sym...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Silver Wire Signed Botanical Garden Vase
Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Silver Wire Signed Botanical Garden Vase

Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Silver Wire Signed Botanical Garden Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

A finely executed Japanese cloisonné enamel vase dating to the Meiji period, signed on the underside and worked throughout with exceptionally delicate silver wire. The elongated bo...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Monumental Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Vase
Monumental Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Vase

Monumental Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

Chinese Cloisonne Vase 20.5"

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20th Century Chinese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Vintage Japanese Bamboo Ikebana Basket
Vintage Japanese Bamboo Ikebana Basket

Vintage Japanese Bamboo Ikebana Basket

Located in Chicago, IL

This vintage Japanese flower basket (hanakago) was designed especially for ikebana, the art of floral arrangement. Petite in scale and intricately woven, the basket has an oblong, sq...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bamboo

Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dragon Vase Signed
Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dragon Vase Signed

Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dragon Vase Signed

Located in Long Island City, NY

A fine quality Japanese vase from the time of Emperor Meiji, 1868 to 1912. Of a baluster form with slightly lobed shoulders, the body is adorned with a finely detailed shaded cloison...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Metal

Japanese Satsuma Vase
Japanese Satsuma Vase

Japanese Satsuma Vase

By Satsuma

Located in New York, NY

A gorgeous hand-painted Japanese Satsuma vase, Meigi, circa 20th century, Japan. Beautiful hand-painted detail of colorful flowers and spider mum flowers around finished with gold de...

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20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Earthenware

Japanese Antique Large Paper-Covered Pottery Vase 1860s-1900s / Vessel Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Large Paper-Covered Pottery Vase 1860s-1900s / Vessel Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Large Paper-Covered Pottery Vase 1860s-1900s / Vessel Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is a large antique Japanese ceramic storage jar covered with paper. Its powerful, substantial form combined with the remaining traces of paper on the surface gives it a sculptur...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Paper, Pottery

Vintage Japanese Kutani Porcelain Sleeping Cat Figure Circa 1930 Large 10"
Vintage Japanese Kutani Porcelain Sleeping Cat Figure Circa 1930 Large 10"

Vintage Japanese Kutani Porcelain Sleeping Cat Figure Circa 1930 Large 10"

By Kutani Studio

Located in Wilton, CT

Large, nearly antique, Japanese Kutani porcelain sleeping cat figure with ribbon and bell tied around the neck. Circa 1930. Extraordinary detail of fur, whiskers, and eye lashes very...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Monumental Pair Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Dragon Vases Amid Crashing Waves
Monumental Pair Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Dragon Vases Amid Crashing Waves

Monumental Pair Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Dragon Vases Amid Crashing Waves

Located in Long Island City, NY

An impressive and monumental pair of Chinese cloisonné enamel vases produced by the Beijing Cloisonné Company, each standing approximately 41 inches in height. These large-scale va...

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20th Century Chinese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Antique Pair of Japanese Kimekomi Dolls, Meiji/Taisho
Antique Pair of Japanese Kimekomi Dolls, Meiji/Taisho

Antique Pair of Japanese Kimekomi Dolls, Meiji/Taisho

Located in Norton, MA

A pair of Antique Japanese Kimekomi Dolls, dated from the late Meiji to the early Taisho period. Both are in the good condition with some lost of outer fabric. Two cuties made by the...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Metal

Large Antique Japanese Imari Porcelain Vase Urn & Cover Boys Signed 22"
Large Antique Japanese Imari Porcelain Vase Urn & Cover Boys Signed 22"

Large Antique Japanese Imari Porcelain Vase Urn & Cover Boys Signed 22"

Located in Wilton, CT

Large antique Japanese Imari porcelain jar and cover, circa 1860. With panels of underglaze blue decoration of boys playing at various activities surrounded by elaborate floral borde...

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1870s Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Large Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Vase
Large Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Vase

Large Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese copper vase with polychrome cloisonne enamel decor. Late Meiji period, before 1912. Baluster shape, flower brunches and birds decor against turquoise background. ...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Share Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Silver Wire Vase Attributed to Hayashi Kodenji
Share Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Silver Wire Vase Attributed to Hayashi Kodenji

Share Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Silver Wire Vase Attributed to Hayashi Kodenji

Located in Long Island City, NY

An exceptional Japanese cloisonné enamel vase from the Meiji period, attributed to the workshop of Hayashi Kodenji, one of the most important masters of the Nagoya cloisonné school. ...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Japanese Cloisonné Vases Butterflies & Flowers, 19th Century Meiji Period, Pair
Japanese Cloisonné Vases Butterflies & Flowers, 19th Century Meiji Period, Pair

Japanese Cloisonné Vases Butterflies & Flowers, 19th Century Meiji Period, Pair

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

These are a very decorative pair of cloisonné vases, made in Japan and dating to the 19th Meiji Period, circa 1875. The vases have a good baluster shape with a circular form. They...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Meiji Totai Shippo Vase, Kinkozan School, 22 In.
Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Meiji Totai Shippo Vase, Kinkozan School, 22 In.

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Meiji Totai Shippo Vase, Kinkozan School, 22 In.

Located in Long Island City, NY

A monumental Japanese cloisonné enamel and ceramic vase dating to the late Meiji period, circa 1890 to 1912. Standing 22 1/4 inches tall, this impressive vase is approximately three ...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Flying Cranes Hayashi School
Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Flying Cranes Hayashi School

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Flying Cranes Hayashi School

Located in Long Island City, NY

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Flying Cranes Hayashi School An antique Japanese, late Meiji period, enamel . The vase has a sphere shaped body and a wide fluted n...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel, Brass

A Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Attributed to Kawade Shibatarō with Camellias
A Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Attributed to Kawade Shibatarō with Camellias

A Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Attributed to Kawade Shibatarō with Camellias

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A Large Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Attributed to Kawade Shibatarō with Camellias on Cream Ground An elegant and highly refined example of Japanese cloisonné from th...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Japanese Satsuma Ginger Jar Vase, circa Early 20th Century
Japanese Satsuma Ginger Jar Vase, circa Early 20th Century

Japanese Satsuma Ginger Jar Vase, circa Early 20th Century

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful small Japanese Satsuma ginger jar vase, circa early-20th century, Japan. Colors include cream, copper, green, blue, white, black, orange...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Green Dragon Vase Meiji Period
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Green Dragon Vase Meiji Period

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Green Dragon Vase Meiji Period

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese cloisonne enamel vase, likely created during the Meiji period. Adorned with a dragon image made in cloisonne technique. The vase has a deep black background, whic...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Blue Enamel Silver Vase with Eagle Signed Inaba
Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Blue Enamel Silver Vase with Eagle Signed Inaba

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Blue Enamel Silver Vase with Eagle Signed Inaba

Located in Long Island City, NY

A rare antique Japanese cloisonné enamel silver mounted and silver wire vase Late Meiji period circa 1895 . Elongated shape with pronounced neck. Cobalt blue ground color. The obvers...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Large Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase of Birds in a Garden
Large Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase of Birds in a Garden

Large Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase of Birds in a Garden

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of large symmetrical antique Japanese Meiji period enamel over brass vases. Each vase has an amphora shaped body and a narrow neck. Each vase is enameled with a polychrome ima...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Brass, Enamel

Signed Ando Jubei Green Wireless Cloisonné Vase Large 10"
Signed Ando Jubei Green Wireless Cloisonné Vase Large 10"

Signed Ando Jubei Green Wireless Cloisonné Vase Large 10"

By Ando Jubei

Located in Somis, CA

A large masterpiece of Ando Jubei wireless cloisonné vase at an exceptional 10" height. In his signature green enamel, portraying an intricate arabesque design of a blooming clematis...

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20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Antique Japan Musha Samurai Gofun Daimyo Ningyo Doll, Edo, mu#011
Antique Japan Musha Samurai Gofun Daimyo Ningyo Doll, Edo, mu#011

Antique Japan Musha Samurai Gofun Daimyo Ningyo Doll, Edo, mu#011

Located in Norton, MA

Presenting a high-end and important Japanese doll of Musha Ningyo Samurai Doll from the late Edo period, a traditional Japanese warrior doll crafted with intricate mixed-media armor,...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Metal

c. 1860-80 Meiji Period Japanese Imari Vase
c. 1860-80 Meiji Period Japanese Imari Vase

c. 1860-80 Meiji Period Japanese Imari Vase

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1860-80 Japanese Meiji period Imari vase. Ribbed body elegantly decorated with reserves of a jardiniere overflowing with flowers reversing to a pair of birds perched on a flowe...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Antique Meiji Japanese Silver-Plated Trinket Box with Mount Fuji by Asahi Shoten
Antique Meiji Japanese Silver-Plated Trinket Box with Mount Fuji by Asahi Shoten

Antique Meiji Japanese Silver-Plated Trinket Box with Mount Fuji by Asahi Shoten

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

A large and highly decorative Japanese box dating to the Meiji period, attributed to Asahi Shoten. The circular body is crafted from silver-plated pewter and richly decorated with tr...

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1890s Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Silver Plate, Pewter

Japanese Antique Wooden Bowl or Display stand 1860s-1900s / Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Wooden Bowl or Display stand 1860s-1900s / Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Wooden Bowl or Display stand 1860s-1900s / Wabisabi

By Axel Vervoordt

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an old Japanese wooden bowl. Originally used as a practical household vessel, it can also be turned upside down and appreciated as a display stand or pedestal. When inverted,...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Copper, Iron, Tin

Large Meiji Imari Center Bowl, Phoenix & Floral Motifs, Atributted  Fukagawa
Large Meiji Imari Center Bowl, Phoenix & Floral Motifs, Atributted  Fukagawa

Large Meiji Imari Center Bowl, Phoenix & Floral Motifs, Atributted Fukagawa

By Fukagawa

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Japanese Imari Deep Center Bowl with Phoenix and Floral Motifs, Signed, Meiji Period, Attributed to Fukagawa, Circa 1880–1910 A richly enameled and finely detailed Meiji-era Imari p...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Antique Japanese Satsuma Earthenware Vase by Koshida, Meiji Period
Antique Japanese Satsuma Earthenware Vase by Koshida, Meiji Period

Antique Japanese Satsuma Earthenware Vase by Koshida, Meiji Period

Located in Newark, England

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING Japanese Satsuma earthenware vase by Koshida, dating to circa 1910. The vase is of elegant hexagonal form with a gently tapering body, finely decorated with ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery

Large Japanese Antique Paper-Covered Wabi-Sabi Cha Tsubo Tea Storage Jar 19th C
Large Japanese Antique Paper-Covered Wabi-Sabi Cha Tsubo Tea Storage Jar 19th C

Large Japanese Antique Paper-Covered Wabi-Sabi Cha Tsubo Tea Storage Jar 19th C

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

From Kanto area, Japan. This large Cha Tsubo, pottery Jar for tea leaf storage, for tea seller - is a product of late Edo to Meiji era (estimate 1850s-1870s) estimate from the style...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Pottery, Stoneware, Paper

Japanese Antique Brass Vase / Lotus Sculpture / Around 19th Century
Japanese Antique Brass Vase / Lotus Sculpture / Around 19th Century

Japanese Antique Brass Vase / Lotus Sculpture / Around 19th Century

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Japan Meiji era-Taisho era (around 1868-1910) Made of brass and decorated with lotus flowers. it's very beautiful. The shape of this vase also spreads from bottom to top like a fl...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Brass

A Fine, Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Cobalt Blue Vase with Cranes, Hayashi
A Fine, Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Cobalt Blue Vase with Cranes, Hayashi

A Fine, Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Cobalt Blue Vase with Cranes, Hayashi

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A Fine and Large Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Silver Wire Cobalt Blue Vase – Hayashi School Masterpiece A stunning example of Japanese cloisonné artistry, this fine and large cobalt bl...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Copper, Enamel

Large Japanese Bronze Cloisonné Vase
Large Japanese Bronze Cloisonné Vase

Large Japanese Bronze Cloisonné Vase

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Large imported Japanese bronze vase with floral cloisonné details. An elegant piece of traditional Japanese decorative art that sits comfortably within both classic and contemporary ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Enamel

Japanese Wooden Netsuke Cicada 1900 Meiji Sekisen
Japanese Wooden Netsuke Cicada 1900 Meiji Sekisen

Japanese Wooden Netsuke Cicada 1900 Meiji Sekisen

Located in Paris, FR

This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Meiji period 1900s. The signature is written on the back side 'Sekisen'. Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th...

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Early 1900s Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Wood

Japanese Fine Vintage Blue And Gilt Dragon Sculpture Signed - Hard To Find
Japanese Fine Vintage Blue And Gilt Dragon Sculpture Signed - Hard To Find

Japanese Fine Vintage Blue And Gilt Dragon Sculpture Signed - Hard To Find

Located in South Burlington, VT

From our recent Japanese acquisitions A lovely rare surviving example of a Japanese Dragon created in blue and white porcelain with gold gilt highlights Signed on bottom: Gumps S...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Silver Wire Dragon Vase Signed
Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Silver Wire Dragon Vase Signed

Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Silver Wire Dragon Vase Signed

Located in Long Island City, NY

A large antique Japanese copper vase with cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji period, circa 1890 Golden Age . Elongated shape with pronounced neck. Dragon motif against the dark blue...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel, Copper

Japanese Black Platinum Gold Porcelain Vase by Contemporary Master Artist, 1
Japanese Black Platinum Gold Porcelain Vase by Contemporary Master Artist, 1

Japanese Black Platinum Gold Porcelain Vase by Contemporary Master Artist, 1

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Contemporary Japanese porcelain vase, hand painted showcasing a dramatic dragon set against a dimpled black background, a signed piece from the signature dragon collection by highly ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Gold, Platinum

Palace-Sized Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Adorned with Irises and Sparrows
Palace-Sized Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Adorned with Irises and Sparrows

Palace-Sized Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Adorned with Irises and Sparrows

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

Introducing a truly magnificent Palace-Sized Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vase adorned with exquisite irises and graceful sparrows. This extraordinary vase showcases the epitome of Japa...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Antique Japanese Wooden Komainu Guardian Dog Sculpture / Wabi-Sabi / Edo-Meiji
Antique Japanese Wooden Komainu Guardian Dog Sculpture / Wabi-Sabi / Edo-Meiji

Antique Japanese Wooden Komainu Guardian Dog Sculpture / Wabi-Sabi / Edo-Meiji

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a Japanese "Komainu" (guardian lion-dog). Komainu are statues of guardian beasts placed in pairs at the entrances of Shinto shrines or in front of shrine buildings, protectin...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Hardwood, Urushi lacquer

Japanese Antique Hand-Carved Keyaki Wood Komainu Sculpture Early 20th Century
Japanese Antique Hand-Carved Keyaki Wood Komainu Sculpture Early 20th Century

Japanese Antique Hand-Carved Keyaki Wood Komainu Sculpture Early 20th Century

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Antique Japanese Wooden sculpture of Komainu (Lion Dog / Foo Dog), product of Taisho to early Showa period, Circa 1910s to 1930s. Main part are Hand-carved from a single solid slab o...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Wood, Hardwood

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

Porcelain Vase Blue and Red by Japanese Contemporary Master Artist

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Japanese contemporary porcelain decorative porcelain vase, hand painted in red and blue on a beautifully shaped ovoid porcelain body, a signed piece by widely acclaimed Japanese mast...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Antique Japanese Satsuma Lidded Box, Hand-Painted Porcelain
Antique Japanese Satsuma Lidded Box, Hand-Painted Porcelain

Antique Japanese Satsuma Lidded Box, Hand-Painted Porcelain

Located in Miami, FL

Meticulously enamelled and gilt satsuma box, Meiji Period (1867-1912). Overall very good antique condition, wood base is sculpted wood. Very good antique...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Earthenware

Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Distorted Shape Pottery Vase 1860s-1920s / Tsubo
Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Distorted Shape Pottery Vase 1860s-1920s / Tsubo

Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Distorted Shape Pottery Vase 1860s-1920s / Tsubo

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

A beautifully aged Japanese storage jar. It embodies the quiet strength of traditional, practical pottery. Its form is distorted. Distorted jars are not usually found on the market,...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Pottery

Large Japanese Royal Satsuma Vase with Figurative and Gilded Decoration
Large Japanese Royal Satsuma Vase with Figurative and Gilded Decoration

Large Japanese Royal Satsuma Vase with Figurative and Gilded Decoration

Located in Puglia, Puglia

An elegant decorative vase made of glazed ceramic, marked "Royal Satsuma," featuring a tall, baluster-shaped body, an elongated neck, and a sculptural, undulating rim. The body is i...

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20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

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

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exquisite contemporary Japanese decorative porcelain vase, intricately hand painted in various shades of blue on an elegantly shaped body, a signed piece by master porcelain artist f...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Antique Japanese Kinkozan Satsuma Large Dish Meiji Period, Japan, 19th Century
Antique Japanese Kinkozan Satsuma Large Dish Meiji Period, Japan, 19th Century

Antique Japanese Kinkozan Satsuma Large Dish Meiji Period, Japan, 19th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A lovely and classic Kinkozan Satsuma dish with figural scene. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Tea Bowls & Cups Japanese Style: Arita Region of Origin: Japan P...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Pair of Japanese Black and Gold Signed Satsuma Gyokuzan Vases
Pair of Japanese Black and Gold Signed Satsuma Gyokuzan Vases

Pair of Japanese Black and Gold Signed Satsuma Gyokuzan Vases

Located in Kittery Point, ME

This pair of signed Gyokusan Japanese Satsuma vases showcases a striking black and gold aesthetic, crafted from earthenware pottery. Each vase features hand-painted gold gilt decoration and is adorned with an elegant bamboo motif. The gold paint is applied with fine detail to create texture and depth in the bamboo stalks and leaves. Gyokuzan refers to a prominent master artist associated with high-quality Meiji-period Satsuma ware. Gyokuzan was a pivotal figure in Satsuma pottery, known for sophisticated designs during the Meiji period (1868–1912). While traditional Satsuma often uses an ivory crackled glaze, "black and gold" variants are highly prized for their dramatic contrast. The signature on each Satsuma vase may be that of Shibayama, followed by the character for "painted by". It is a recognized artist signature found on high-quality Satsuma ware from the Meiji period (1868–1912). The use of gold lacquer-like gilding on a deep black background is a hallmark of "Black Satsuma...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Earthenware

Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Birds Butterflies and Insects
Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Birds Butterflies and Insects

Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Birds Butterflies and Insects

Located in Long Island City, NY

This exceptionally detailed Japanese cloisonné enamel vase dates to the Meiji period, circa 1880 to 1890, and stands approximately 10 inches high. The surface is organized around vib...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Pair of 19th Century Meiji Period Japanese Imari Porcelain Vases
Pair of 19th Century Meiji Period Japanese Imari Porcelain Vases

Pair of 19th Century Meiji Period Japanese Imari Porcelain Vases

By Imari Porcelain

Located in Pearland, TX

A gorgeous pair of antique 19th-Century Japanese Imari vases made in the Meiji period, circa 1870. These fine vases have a lovely lobed shape and hand painted floral design in the tr...

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Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Large Pair of 20th Century Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Birds
Large Pair of 20th Century Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Birds

Large Pair of 20th Century Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Birds

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of large antique Japanese, late Meiji era, enamel copper vases. The urn shaped vases are adorned with polychrome images of birds in blossoming flowers against a bright turquoi...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel, Copper

Pair Japanese Satsuma Style Porcelain Vases, Hand-Painted Court Ladies, Meiji
Pair Japanese Satsuma Style Porcelain Vases, Hand-Painted Court Ladies, Meiji

Pair Japanese Satsuma Style Porcelain Vases, Hand-Painted Court Ladies, Meiji

Located in Miami, FL

Pair Japanese Satsuma Style Porcelain Vases, Hand-Painted Court Ladies, Meiji-Taisho Gilt Decoration A finely decorated pair of Japanese Satsuma-style porcelain vases, hand-painted ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Meiji decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.

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