Meiji Decorative Objects

This remarkable 19th-century Japanese dai begins as a single, monumental slice of burl—nearly two inches thick—cut from a tree whose grain had spent decades twisting into wild, unpre...

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,...

A large Chinese cloisonne vase decorated with multicolored lotus and foliate scrolls on a white enamel ground, bordered by geometric bands. Richly detailed and elegant. Culture/Perio...

A bronze Japanese okimono cast in refined and realistic form of a praying mantis attributed to Myochin lineage circa 19th century of Meiji period. The insect features a segmented bod...

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 ...

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...

A pair of large antique Japanese, Meiji era vases with Pink cloisonne enamel decor. Of an elongated baluster shape with a short neck. The exterior shows...

Ca. late 19th c. or later. With classic Aesthetic Movement motifs in different fragmented patterns in colors with gilt details, decorating the neck, shoulder, and base. With two figu...

Used daily for quick calculations, a wooden abacus such as this was an essential tool for the average shop-keeper in Meiji-era Japan. Known as a soroban, suanpan or counting frame, t...

A finely executed antique Japanese cloisonné enamel vase dating to the late Meiji period, featuring an elegant chrysanthemum motif rendered in delicate wirework and vibrant enamel co...

An antique Japanese early Meiji period cloisonne vase, attributed to the renowned artist Namikawa Yasuyuki. Adorned with intricate floral motifs, delicate butterflies, and exquisite ...

Fabulous Japanese earthenware Satsuma Vase with nice decoration of flowers. Meiji period, 19/20th c Lovely piece. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Japanese Sty...

This is a mid-century Japanese Meiji style bronze sculpture of a Onagadori rooster and hen on a root. The birds can be removed from the root for safe shipping. This piece was done in...

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...

Exquisite Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, dramatically hand painted in platinum, set against a stunningly shaped porcelain body in black, a signed masterpiece from t...

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...

This is an old Japanese natural wood Shokudai (candlestick). It was made in the late Edo period (1860s-1900s), and the material used is probably coniferous cedar wood. The texture o...

An antique Japanese brass and Cloisonne enamel vase. The baluster shaped vase is enameled with a polychrome design representing a white dragon made in the Cloisonne technique. Unmark...

Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) patinated bronze sculpture of a tiger with cub. Mounted on a carved hardwood base decorated with foliage. High...

apanese bronze tiger from the Meiji period, featuring a warm brown-red patina. The piece is crafted to a high standard, modelled with realistic proportions in a dynamic forward-movin...

A bronze Japanese okimono cast in refined and realistic form of a grasshopper attributed to Myochin lineage circa 19th century of Meiji period. The insect features a segmented body u...

A richly decorated 19th century Japanese Imari shallow bowl featuring an elegant fluted scalloped rim and densely layered decoration executed in the traditional Imari palette of iron...

A small and delightful Japanese yellow ground cloisonne round trinket or incense box, Meiji Period, circa 1910, Japan. The small box of squat, round shape, and may originally have b...

A very attractive Japanese wood table top jewelry or collector's chest with marquetry and lacquer decoration, Meiji period, circa 1900, Japan. Previously in the collection of Asbjorn Lunde (1927 - 2017). The chest is crafted in the form of a Chinese seal...

This is a good papier mâché, rectangular shaped black lacquered lidded box, hand enamelled and gilded, made in Japan during the 19th century, early Meiji period. This rectangular shaped papier mâché box has a well fitting hinged lid, with the box base and lid slightly domed. The box was probably originally made as a pocket box but could easily sit on a desk or dressing table as required. This is a very decorative box with finely hand painted scenes of three people, one holding a parasol, in a garden setting, with a pagoda type building, large gate...

A Pair of Monumental Japanese Bronze Cranes, Meiji Period (1868–1912) An exceptionally fine pair of Japanese bronze cranes, displaying the masterful realism and technical virtuosity ...

An exquisite Ando Jubei wireless cloisonné vase. In his signature green enamel, portraying an intricate arabesque design of a blooming clematis vine under the glaze. On Musen-jippo b...

Large 19th Century Japanese Imari Planter Jardiniere.

This wonderful Japanese cast bronze okimono in the form of crab was made by Ryubundo Yasunosuke VI (1840-1921), a sixth generation of the Yasunosuke family active in Meiji and Taisho...

MEIJI BRONZE OKIMONO OF A FIRE WATCHMAN CARRYING A HYŌTAN Japan, late 19th century Patinated, lacquered, polychromed and gilded bronze over a wooden base Engraved to the bag "Hi no...

An antique Japanese, late Meiji period, enamel over brass vase. The vase has an amphora shaped body and a narrow fluted neck. The ware is enameled with a polychrome image of a bird i...

A finely executed pair of Chinese cloisonné enamel vases, each measuring approximately 15.5 inches in height, decorated with continuous landscape scenes featuring groups of horses in...

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 ...

A Large Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Blue-Ground Vases and Covers, Meiji Period. A decorative pair of cloisonne enamel vases, the bodies decorated with colorful birds, butterfl...

Description A very nice box. Its marked on the base. Condition Lid Restored. Size: 20cm Period 19th century 20th century Meiji Periode (1867-1912)

Pair of Chinese cloisonne vases featuring blue ground with orange berry branches and foliage, detailed enamel work, likely late 20th century export pieces. 15"

Hand-carved free-standing Japanese Working Man Figurine. Okimono is a Japanese term meaning for display as an art or decorative object. Figure rests on an flat irregular oval base. T...

A set of two large variously patinated brass cranes, standing on walking turtles. Inspired by 19th century Japanese Meiji period originals. Dimensions: 13" W x 19" D x 58" H.

A well-matched pair of Japanese cloisonné enamel vases from the Meiji period, each finely decorated on a vibrant turquoise ground and bearing impressed signatures to the underside. T...

A finely decorated Japanese cloisonné enamel vase dating to the Meiji period, distinguished by its elegant proportions and soft green enamel ground. The form is slender and well-bala...

Pair of Chinese cloisonne vases of bulbous form with long necks, decorated with multicolored lotus and foliate designs on white and blue backgrounds with gilt rims. 15"

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...

A powerful and highly decorative pair of Japanese cloisonné enamel vases from the Meiji period (1868–1912), attributed to the accomplished enamel artist Honda Yasaburo, whose works a...

Japanese Meiji period cloisonne bowl.

Small 19th Century Japanese Imari Ginger Jar. Height / 5 inches. Diameter / 2.5 inches.

Bronze Roaring Tiger with Terrifying Eyes by TSUNEMITSU, Japan, Meiji Period (1868-1912). This magnificent bronze sculpture of a roaring tiger, created by Japanese artist Tsunemitsu...

An exceptionally refined Japanese cloisonné enamel vase from the Meiji period, executed on a rare and highly sophisticated celadon green ground—an uncommon tone in cloisonné requirin...

A fine Japanese porcelain box. Decorated to the exterior with a dark turquoise enamel ground with floral decorations. The figural finial as wel...

This is an old Japanese Wooden candlestick. It seems to be around the Meiji period. The expression of the pile of soot is powerful, and the traces of wax dripping remain intact. It...

Antique Japanese Jizai okimono in the form of crab in cast bronze made by Ryubundo Yasunosuke VI (1840-1921), a sixth generation of the Yasunosuke family active in Meiji and Taisho p...

An exceptional and highly important set of three Japanese cloisonné enamel vases from the Meiji period (1868–1912), each signed by members of the distinguished Ota family workshop—re...

An exquisite Ando Jubei wireless cloisonné vase. In his signature green enamel, portraying an intricate arabesque design of a blooming clematis vine under the glaze. On Musen-jippo b...

Miniature 19th Century Japanese Imari Vase. Height / 4.2 inches. Diameter / 2 inches.

A refined pair of Meiji period Japanese cloisonne enamel cylinders decorated with detailed scenes of birds among spring flowers on rich turquoise grounds. Each piece is worked in ver...

An antique Japanese, Meiji era, Silver wire enamel vase attributed to Hayashi Kodenji, Japanese, 1831 to 1915. Circa 1900s. The baluster form vase is enameled with polychrome images of butterflies made in the Cloisonne technique on a black ground. The base and the neck of the ware are adorned with a geometrical motif on a green ground made in the same technique. Unmarked. Hayashi Kodenji was a pivotal figure in the history of Cloisonne enamel manufacturer. He was instrumental in the formation and leadership of the Shippo cho enamellers guild, and it is probable that he worked for the Nagoya-based Shippo Kaisha. He exhibited and won prizes at many international exhibitions: Nuremberg 1885 Silver, Paris 1889...

Truly stunning pair of hand-carved wood Japanese buddha statues / sculptures that sit serenely atop their lotus petal thrones. The intricately c...

JAPANESE BRONZE FIGURAL OKIMONO Japan, Meiji period, late 19th century 18" H x 7 5/8" D x 11 5/8" W ref. 512KST06P A very finely cast bronze okimono depicting a standing samurai a...

Pair 19th Century Cloissone vases is an extraordinary example of the breed, displaying its well-preserved, rich coloration and exhibiting a large format design theme celebrating the ...

Meticulously enamelled and gilt satsuma box, Meiji Period (1867-1912). Overall very good antique condition, base that the box sits on is a bit slanted. L...

Used daily for quick calculations, a wooden abacus such as this was an essential tool for the average shop-keeper in Meiji-era Japan. Known as a soroban, suanpan or counting frame, t...