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.

Style: Meiji

Tall Japanese Satsuma Style Glazed Porcelain Vase

$650

Tall Japanese Satsuma Style Glazed Porcelain Vase

Located in Bridgeport, CT

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...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Antique Japanese Meiji Era Cloisonné Enamel Vase

$400Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Japanese Meiji Era Cloisonné Enamel Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Japanese Meiji era copper vase with cloisonne enamel. Circa 1900. The nearly round vase is in beige with a red dotted pattern below the neck and above the base. Adorned with polych...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Copper

Japanese Marquetry and Lacquer Jewelry Chest, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan

$3,400

Japanese Marquetry and Lacquer Jewelry Chest, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

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...

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Early 1900s Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Wood, Softwood, Lacquer

Large Antique Meiji period Japanese Satsuma Bowl Figures with mark Japan 19c

$1,040Sale Price|66% Off

Large Antique Meiji period Japanese Satsuma Bowl Figures with mark Japan 19c

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Country of origin: Japan Age: Meiji Period 19th century Size: 39.5 cm / 40 cm Diameter Condition Period 19th century PRoC (1949 - now)

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Silver Wire Dragon Vase Signed

$12,000

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

Antique Meji Period Imari Japanese Porcelain Vases Arita, 19th Century

$221 / set

Antique Meji Period Imari Japanese Porcelain Vases Arita, 19th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing with you this lovely Japanese Imari bowl from the Meiji period. The intricate floral designs on the exterior, including the graceful chrysanthemums, symbolize longevity, resi...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Pair Of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases With Ducks And Floral Scenes

$8,000 / set

Pair Of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases With Ducks And Floral Scenes

Located in Long Island City, NY

This finely matched pair of Japanese cloisonne enamel vases, dating to the Meiji period circa 1880 to 1890, represents high quality Japanese enamel production of the late nineteenth ...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Japanese Handwoven Bamboo Ikebana Basket — Early 20th Century

$1,110

Japanese Handwoven Bamboo Ikebana Basket — Early 20th Century

Located in Fukuoka, JP

Dimensions: 20 × 30 × 44 cm Origin: Japan A beautifully handwoven Japanese bamboo basket from the early 20th century, traditionally used for ikebana flower arrangements. Meticulousl...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bamboo

Japanese Meiji Period Gold White Porcelain Sleeping Cat Sculpture, circa 1910

$850

Japanese Meiji Period Gold White Porcelain Sleeping Cat Sculpture, circa 1910

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exquisite Meiji period Japanese Kutani sculpture of a sleeping cat in fine porcelain, inspired by the small wooden sculpture at the entrance of...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Gold

Japanese Contemporary Porcelain Box Orange Green by Master Artist

$25,000

Japanese Contemporary Porcelain Box Orange Green by Master Artist

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Magnificent Japanese museum quality exhibition piece contemporary decorative porcelain box/centerpiece, extremely intricately hand-painted in vivid blue, orange and green on a stunni...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Very Unusual Japanese SumidaGawa Pottery Vase with Goats

$12,600

Very Unusual Japanese SumidaGawa Pottery Vase with Goats

By Sumida Gawa

Located in New York, NY

Very Unusual Japanese Sumida Gawa Pottery Vase with Goats, Meiji Period The vase is formed in a broad cylindrical body with rounded shoulder and a wide circular mouth with a thick r...

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1890s Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Antique Pair of Japanese Meiji Era Cloisonné Enamel Brush Pots

$8,500

Antique Pair of Japanese Meiji Era Cloisonné Enamel Brush Pots

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese Meiji cloisonne enamel metal brush pot. Circa: late 19th century to early 20th century. The cylindrical form pot is adorned with polychrome images representing fl...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Copper

Antique Japanese Meiji era cloisonné enamel brass bowl

$500

Antique Japanese Meiji era cloisonné enamel brass bowl

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese Meiji era cloisonne enamel brass bowl featuring a bulbous body showcasing detailed floral and foliate motifs, including pink and red blossoms, against a turquoise...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Pair of Antique Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vases

$10,500 / set

Pair of Antique Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vases

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of antique Japanese cloisonne enamel vases. Each vase is adorned with intricate geometric ornaments and floral motifs against a green ground. Each has curved handles on either...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Exquisite Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Silver Wire Vase Irises on Karakusa

$2,400Sale Price|20% Off

Exquisite Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Silver Wire Vase Irises on Karakusa

Located in Long Island City, NY

This exquisite Japanese Meiji cloisonné vase showcases delicate white and blue irises worked in fine silver wire against a shimmering karakusa gro...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel

TSUNEMITSU Bronze Tiger With Terrifying Glass Eyes, Meiji, 1868-1912

$8,500

TSUNEMITSU Bronze Tiger With Terrifying Glass Eyes, Meiji, 1868-1912

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

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...

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Late 19th Century Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Large Pair of Japanese Cloisonné with Blue Birds signed Gonda Hirosuke

$12,000 / set

Large Pair of Japanese Cloisonné with Blue Birds signed Gonda Hirosuke

Located in Long Island City, NY

A set of two vases with magnificent flowers and birds decoration, classic form for Japanese works of the Meiji era. The baluster form vases are enameled with polychrome images of blossoming flowers and plants made in the Cloisonne technique on a glossy cobalt blue ground. The base is marked with the mark of Gonda Hirosuke...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Rooster Vase

$2,500

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Rooster Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

A large Japanese amphora shaped enamel over brass vase. The vase is enameled with polychrome images of a rooster and a hen in flowers and leaves made in the Cloisonne technique on tu...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel, Brass

Large Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Adorned with Iris Blossoms

$26,300

Large Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Adorned with Iris Blossoms

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

Introducing a magnificent Large Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vase adorned with enchanting iris blossoms. This extraordinary vase encapsulates the essence of Japanese artist...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Flying Cranes Hayashi School

$2,500

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

Pair of antique Japanese Meiji cloisonné enamel vases

$3,600Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of antique Japanese Meiji cloisonné enamel vases

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of matching antique Japanese copper vases with polychrome cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji era, before 1912. Straight bottle shape with accentuated base and side handles. F...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Rare Large Pair of Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Lobbed Vases with Dra

$35,000

Rare Large Pair of Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Lobbed Vases with Dra

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of rare antique Japanese, early Meiji era, enamel over gilt copper vases. Each vase has a lobbed shape. The exteriors of the wares are adorned with polychrome enamel panels an...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Large Signed Ando Jubei Japanese Cloisonné Vase Orchids 10"

$960Sale Price|46% Off

Large Signed Ando Jubei Japanese Cloisonné Vase Orchids 10"

By Ando Jubei

Located in Somis, CA

A large, rare masterpiece of Ando Jubei's wireless cloisonné artistry in excellent condition, depicting two orchids in full bloom, capturing their delicate beauty and verdant vitalit...

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20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Metal, Enamel

Highly Elaborate Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Birds Flowers and Panels

$7,500

Highly Elaborate Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Birds Flowers and Panels

Located in Long Island City, NY

An exceptionally elaborate Japanese cloisonné enamel vase, standing 10 inches high and distinguished by its extraordinary density of design and technical refinement. The surface is d...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Antique Japanese Rooster Cloisonné Enamel Planter

$600Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Japanese Rooster Cloisonné Enamel Planter

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Japanese copper planter with cloisonne enamel. The nearly rectangular beige planter with a blue dot pattern below the neck and above the base. Raised on four legs. Adorned with pol...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Copper

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

$1,895

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

Pair Of Antique Stem Vases, Japanese, Bronze, Meiji Era, Baluster Urn, Victorian

$2,891 / set

Pair Of Antique Stem Vases, Japanese, Bronze, Meiji Era, Baluster Urn, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a pair of antique decorative stem vases. A Japanese, bronze Meiji era baluster urn, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880. Traditional baluster form with superb re...

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1880s Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Japanese Meiji Period Box with Peacock by Fujii Yoshitoyo

$1,772

Japanese Meiji Period Box with Peacock by Fujii Yoshitoyo

By Fujii Yoshitoyo

Located in Newark, England

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING Meiji Period (1868-1912) From our Japanese collection, we are pleased to offer this decorative Japanese mixed metals box featuring a standing peacock by F...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Metal, Gold Leaf

19th Antique Japanese Wabi sabi Urushi Konebachi Huge hand-carved dough bowl

$800

19th Antique Japanese Wabi sabi Urushi Konebachi Huge hand-carved dough bowl

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Antique wooden dough bowl, Konebachi. - Hand-carved from the one solid wood piece , circa 1870s - 1900s. dough bowls were widely owned by the ordinary Japanese households, the most ...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Wood

Antique Meiji Period Japanese Wall Dish Bronze Cloisonne Flowers Ito Yusaburo

$2,123

Antique Meiji Period Japanese Wall Dish Bronze Cloisonne Flowers Ito Yusaburo

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely and beautifully made piece with different kinds of flowers and butterflies on a blue base. This piece is made by a talented artist, Ito Yusaburo. The bottom mark. Cloisonné ...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonné Vase with Polychrome Enamel

$867

Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonné Vase with Polychrome Enamel

Located in Kastrup, DK

Japanese cloisonné vase from the Meiji period. Brass body decorated with polychrome enamel in blue, green, white and iron red on a turquoise ground. Ornamented with floral and foliat...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Brass, Enamel

Meiji Fukagawa Imari Porcelain Hexagonal Vase with Factory Silver Collar

$1,500

Meiji Fukagawa Imari Porcelain Hexagonal Vase with Factory Silver Collar

By Fukagawa

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Fukagawa Hexagonal Imari Porcelain Vase with Factory Silver Collar, Meiji Period, circa 1900 An exceptional Meiji-period Japanese porcelain vase attributed to the Fukagawa studio, f...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Sterling Silver

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Silver Wire Blossom Vase

$3,000

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Silver Wire Blossom Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese copper vase with polychrome cloisonne enamel decor. Late Meiji period, attributed to Hayashi Elongated baluster shape. Intricate cherry blossom and bird motif aga...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Copper, Enamel

A Large Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Pink-Ground Vases Featuring Sunset and Cranes

$20,000 / set

A Large Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Pink-Ground Vases Featuring Sunset and Cranes

Located in Long Island City, NY

Presenting a truly captivating and highly collectible pair of Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Pink-Ground Vases, attributed to the renowned artist Hayashi Kodenji. These excep...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Pair Of Japanese Meiji Period Satsuma Vases

$1,875 / set

Pair Of Japanese Meiji Period Satsuma Vases

Located in Norwood, NJ

Find pair of Meiji period Japanese Satsuma 4 panel vases. Each vase featuring one panel with scholars and one panel with samurai. The two side panels are floral. Wonderfully gilt and...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Pair of Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Silver Wire Enamel Vases Blossoming Gar

$6,500 / set

Pair of Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Silver Wire Enamel Vases Blossoming Gar

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of antique Japanese, late Meiji period, silver wire enamel vases. Each vase has an amphora shaped body and a fluted neck. The wares are enameled with a polychrome image of a p...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Japanese Laquered Box with Hinged Lid hand painted, 19th Century Meiji Period

$402

Japanese Laquered Box with Hinged Lid hand painted, 19th Century Meiji Period

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

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...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Paper

Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Flying Cranes Vase

$9,000

Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Flying Cranes Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

A large antique Japanese, Meiji era, Silver wire enamel over brass copper vase. Circa: 1900s. The urn form vase is enameled with polychrome images of cranes made in the Cloisonne tec...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Brass, Enamel, Copper

Large Japanese Porcelain Dragon Vase by Makuzu Kozan Meiji Period

$12,800

Large Japanese Porcelain Dragon Vase by Makuzu Kozan Meiji Period

By Makuzu Kozan

Located in Atlanta, GA

Made by the studio of the legendary Japanese imperial potter Makuzu Kozan (1842-1916), this is a large porcelain vase glazed in a soft yellow color with a subtle gradient, on top of ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Large Crane Statues

$7,077 / item

Large Crane Statues

Located in Westwood, NJ

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.

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Brass

Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Lidded Vase Dragons Peonies Butterflies Goto

$15,000

Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Lidded Vase Dragons Peonies Butterflies Goto

Located in Long Island City, NY

A highly impressive and unusually large Japanese cloisonné enamel lidded vase, standing 18 inches tall and constructed in three distinct parts comprising the lid, the central body, a...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Birds Butterflies and Insects

$7,500

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

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Enamel

Japanese Antique Black Lacquered Box 1860s-1900s / Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi

$720Sale Price|52% Off

Japanese Antique Black Lacquered Box 1860s-1900s / Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This box is made in Japan and coated with black lacquer. The furniture was made during the Meiji period (1860s-1900s) and is made of cedar wood. The metal fittings are made of copper...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Copper

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Wisteria Ice Blue Ground 7 in Antique Meiji Era

$4,000Sale Price|20% Off

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Wisteria Ice Blue Ground 7 in Antique Meiji Era

Located in Long Island City, NY

A beautiful antique Japanese cloisonné enamel vase measuring 7 inches tall. The vase features cascading wisteria blossoms in shades of purple and lavender with delicate green leaves,...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Turquoise Enamel Silver Birds In Bamboo Vases

$2,400Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Turquoise Enamel Silver Birds In Bamboo Vases

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of identical antique Japanese, late Meiji era, Silver wire enamel vases. Each vase has an urn shaped body and a wide fluted neck. Each vase is enameled with polychrome images ...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Pair of Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Cachepots

$4,200 / set

Pair of Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Cachepots

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Exceptional pair of large-scale Japanese cachepots from the Meiji period, crafted in bronze and exquisitely decorated using the refined champlevé cloisonné enamel technique, emblemat...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Enamel

Antique Meji Period Imari Japanese Porcelain Plate Arita, Japan, 19th Century

$267Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Meji Period Imari Japanese Porcelain Plate Arita, Japan, 19th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing this lovely Japanese Imari deep dish from the Meiji period. With very nice floral design. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: Japan Perio...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Monumental Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Vase with Dragon & Phoenix, Pat & Gold

$28,720

Monumental Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Vase with Dragon & Phoenix, Pat & Gold

Located in New York, NY

Monumental Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Vase with High Relief Dragon, Phoenix, Shishi and Turtles, two toned deep chocolate brown patina with gold highlights This palace size Japan...

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Late 19th Century Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonné Enamel Metal Brush Pot

$680Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonné Enamel Metal Brush Pot

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese Meiji cloisonne enamel metal brush pot. Circa: late 19th century to early 20th century. The cylindrical form pot is adorned with polychrome images representing fl...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Copper

Pair of Antique Meiji Japanese Satsuma Vases Japan Figural Marked, 19th Century

$4,718Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of Antique Meiji Japanese Satsuma Vases Japan Figural Marked, 19th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

The stunning pair of Satsuma vases from the Meiji period, true masterpieces of Japanese art. These magnificent vases are a testament to the rich history and cultural heritage of Japa...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Meiji Box Dragon, Foo Dog, Phoenix Bird, Butte

$1,500

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Meiji Box Dragon, Foo Dog, Phoenix Bird, Butte

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese copper footed rectangular double-bottom box with hinged lid. Late Meiji period, The piece is decorated with cloisonne enamel depictions of dragons, phoenix bird, flowers against the swirl motif background. Collectible Oriental Vanity...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Copper, Enamel

A High Quality Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase With Flying Eagle

$3,500

A High Quality Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase With Flying Eagle

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese Meiji Era brass and enamel vase. Circa: early 20th century. The baluster form vase is enameled with a polychrome image of an...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel, Brass

Japanese Contemporary Blue White Porcelain Charger

$145

Japanese Contemporary Blue White Porcelain Charger

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Unique ontemporary Japanese Ko-Imari (old Imari) style charger in blue and white on a stunning abalone shape porcelain body, by renowned Kiln of the Imari-Arita region of southern Ja...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Antique Japanese Meiji plique-à-jour enamel vase

$2,500

Antique Japanese Meiji plique-à-jour enamel vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese glass vase executed in the Shotai Shippo technique, a Japanese type of plique-a-jour enamel. Late Meiji era, before 1912. Stylized floating chrysanthemum blossoms...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel

19th Century Japanese Lotus Leaf Dish

$425

19th Century Japanese Lotus Leaf Dish

Located in Chicago, IL

This exquisite petite carved wood dish from the Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) masterfully depicts a lotus leaf in intricate detail. The top surface of the dish showcases the deli...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Wood

Japanese Articulate Praying Mantis Jizai Okimono Myochin Hiroyoshi Meiji

$2,000

Japanese Articulate Praying Mantis Jizai Okimono Myochin Hiroyoshi Meiji

By Myochin Hiroyoshi

Located in Atlanta, GA

A rare articulate praying mantis made by Myochin Hiroyoshi in the late Meiji Period circa 1890-1900s. As an ornamental display item, this type of item is known in Japanese as Jizai O...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Copper

Japanese Bronze Articulated Crab Okimono Meiji by Yasunosuke Ryubundo VI

$3,800

Japanese Bronze Articulated Crab Okimono Meiji by Yasunosuke Ryubundo VI

Located in Atlanta, GA

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...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Meiji Period Cloisonne Bulbous Cabinet Vase

$795

Meiji Period Cloisonne Bulbous Cabinet Vase

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Cabinet Vase, circa 1880 A finely detailed Japanese Meiji period cloisonné cabinet vase, dating to the late 1...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper

Japanese Meiji Bronze Okimono by Yoshimitsu Depicting a Bear and Alligator

$4,907

Japanese Meiji Bronze Okimono by Yoshimitsu Depicting a Bear and Alligator

By Saeki Yoshimitsu

Located in Newark, England

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING A DYNAMIC MEIJI PERIOD BRONZE OKIMONO BY YOSHIMITSU FEATURING A BEAR AND ALLIGATOR IN COMBAT. From our Japanese collection, we are pleased to present this ...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Quail, Insects, Fruit, and Flowers

$9,800

Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Quail, Insects, Fruit, and Flowers

Located in Long Island City, NY

This finely worked Japanese cloisonné enamel vase stands approximately 12 inches high and is executed on a rich turquoise blue ground that provides a vivid backdrop for the exception...

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

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.