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Meiji Decorative Objects

MEIJI STYLE

From 1868 to 1912, Emperor Mutsuhito oversaw an era of transformation in Japan. Formerly a country of feudalism and isolation, Japan entered an age of modernization influenced by newly established trade and exchange with the West. The Meiji period, or period of “enlightened rule,” also saw the global impact of the East Asian country’s culture. Japanese Meiji furniture was exhibited at expositions from Paris to San Francisco and created for export.

Prior to the Meiji era, furniture was mostly made by commission for the ruling class; now there were new domestic and international markets. European styles like Japonisme appropriated Japanese design while craftsmen in places like Wales and England employed japanning, a varnishing technique that approximated the appearance of lacquer for the surfaces of furnishings.

Meiji furniture made for Japanese homes and buildings constructed in Western styles resulted in taller tables, chairs, cabinets with large drawers and other features. The government invested in areas such as transportation and communication, and because people could freely choose occupations after the restrictions of feudalism, industries of various types were energized by expressive new ideas during those years. Art schools were formed and, for the first time, design was an area of study in the country, leading to the evolution of professional design as a career by the 1890s.

The work of Japanese designers was transmitted widely through lavishly illustrated pattern books that included designs for screens and lacquerware for the home. While screens today may be of use as decorative accents or partitions to ensure privacy in one’s space, Japanese screens were adorned with paintings and were featured in performing arts such as concerts, tea ceremonies and more. The color illustrations that characterize Meiji woodblock prints, a genre of Japanese art that grew out of 17th-century developments in printing and book publishing, depicted the sweeping changes that the era brought to East Asia.

Although it was a time of societal and cultural shifts, a bolstered interest in art and design elevated Japanese craft traditions. From colorful porcelain table lamps with silk shades and hardwood tables decorated with dark lacquer to cabinets featuring iron hardware and inlaid with mother-of-pearl, Meiji furniture showcased Japan’s artistic heritage to the world.

Find a collection of antique Japanese Meiji period case pieces and storage cabinets, decorative objects, wall decorations and more furniture on 1stDibs.

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Style: Meiji
Antique Japanese Meiji Silver Dragon Box
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Meiji silver box, ca 1910. Round and lobed with raised cover; on cover top applied dragon with scaly coiled body, extended talons, and comically long whiskers. Marked. Weigh...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Silver

Antique Japanese Meiji Silver Dragon Box
Antique Japanese Meiji Silver Dragon Box

Antique Japanese Meiji Silver Dragon Box

Pair Japanese Satsuma Plates with Miniature Decoration by Kinkozan
By Kinkozan
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Satsuma ceramic plates made by Kinkozan studio circa 1880-1900s during the late Meiji Period. Each dish features miniature enamel decoration o...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Pair Japanese Satsuma Plates with Miniature Decoration by Kinkozan
Pair Japanese Satsuma Plates with Miniature Decoration by Kinkozan

Pair Japanese Satsuma Plates with Miniature Decoration by Kinkozan

Large Chinese Floral Cloisonne Enamel Vase W Stand
Located in New York, NY
A large rare Chinese enamel over brass vase. The unusual shaped vase is adorned with polychrome images of flowers surrounded by floral and wavy motifs against a bright turquoise back...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel, Brass

Large Chinese Floral Cloisonne Enamel Vase W Stand
Large Chinese Floral Cloisonne Enamel Vase W Stand

Large Chinese Floral Cloisonne Enamel Vase W Stand

Japanese Kutani Porcelain Figure of a Sleeping Cat
By Kutani Studio
Located in Downingtown, PA
Japanese Kutani Porcelain Sleeping Cat Figure, Meiji Period, Circa 1910-20 The porcelain model of a cat depicts a cat naturalistically modeled with its paws beneath it and it tail f...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Japanese Kutani Porcelain Figure of a Sleeping Cat
Japanese Kutani Porcelain Figure of a Sleeping Cat

Japanese Kutani Porcelain Figure of a Sleeping Cat

Large 19th Century Hand Painted Imari Porcelain Vase Meiji Period
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A remarkable hand painted Japanese porcelain Imari vase. Classic iron red and cobalt blue on a white porcelain background. Elegant Japanese figures painted all around the center port...
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1880s Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Large 19th Century Hand Painted Imari Porcelain Vase Meiji Period
Large 19th Century Hand Painted Imari Porcelain Vase Meiji Period

Large 19th Century Hand Painted Imari Porcelain Vase Meiji Period

Red Japanese Lacquered Box Meiji Decorative Box, circa 1880
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Nice Japanese glove box in red and black lacquered wood dating from the end of the 19th century. It is decorated with delicate gold, black and white flowers and foliage on all its vi...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Lacquer, Wood

Red Japanese Lacquered Box Meiji Decorative Box, circa 1880
Red Japanese Lacquered Box Meiji Decorative Box, circa 1880

Red Japanese Lacquered Box Meiji Decorative Box, circa 1880

Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Red Crane Vase
Located in New York, NY
A large antique Japanese copper vase with translucent cloisonne enamel design. 1890 Meiji era, . Elongated shape with pronounced neck. The piece is decorated with a stork bird motif ...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel, Copper

Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Red Crane Vase
Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Red Crane Vase

Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Red Crane Vase

Antique Meiji Period Kutani Japanese Porcelain Temple Jar
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Antique Meiji period Japanese porcelain temple jar with intricate hand painted decoration and gilt. The jar in Classic Kutani colors with floral and phoenix birds all over the top an...
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1880s Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Antique Meiji Period Kutani Japanese Porcelain Temple Jar
Antique Meiji Period Kutani Japanese Porcelain Temple Jar

Antique Meiji Period Kutani Japanese Porcelain Temple Jar

Antique Japanese Late Meiji Wood Box In Silver Frame With Chickens
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese, late Meiji era, varnished wooden box in silver frame. Circa: 1868 to 1912. The wooden box with a wicker cover and silver frame. Silver plate embedded in the lid,...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Silver

Antique Japanese Late Meiji Wood Box In Silver Frame With Chickens
Antique Japanese Late Meiji Wood Box In Silver Frame With Chickens

Antique Japanese Late Meiji Wood Box In Silver Frame With Chickens

Antique Silver Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Crane Vase Signed Hayashi Kodenji
Located in New York, NY
Antique Silver Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Crane Vase Signed Hayashi Kodenji An antique Japanese copper vase with cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji period, before 1885. Classic...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Copper, Enamel

Antique Silver Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Crane Vase Signed Hayashi Kodenji
Antique Silver Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Crane Vase Signed Hayashi Kodenji

Antique Silver Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Crane Vase Signed Hayashi Kodenji

Pair Large Antique Japanese Meiji Period Porcelain Imari Lidded Jars Urns, 1880
Located in Portland, OR
A good pair of large antique Japanese Meiji period porcelain lidded jars, circa 1880. The jars having ribbed dome shaped lids topped with lion-dog (Komainu) finials, the baluster shaped jars also of corresponding ribbed form. The lids and jars are skillfully hand-decorated in the Imari palette with blue & iron red floral decoration over a white body, on one side are a pair of floral cartouches on another side is a fan shaped cartouche. Condition is very good indeed, no damage or restoration, a very handsome pair of 19th century Japanese Imari lidded jars...
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1880s Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Pair Large Antique Japanese Meiji Period Porcelain Imari Lidded Jars Urns, 1880
Pair Large Antique Japanese Meiji Period Porcelain Imari Lidded Jars Urns, 1880

Pair Large Antique Japanese Meiji Period Porcelain Imari Lidded Jars Urns, 1880

Monumental Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Jardiniere
Located in New York, NY
A Monumental Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Jardiniere. This monumental Meiji Period Japanese cloisonne enamel jardiniere is...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel, Copper

Monumental Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Jardiniere
Monumental Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Jardiniere

Monumental Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Jardiniere

Pair 19th Century Cloisonne Vases
Located in Dallas, TX
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 ...
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1890s French Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Brass, Enamel

Pair 19th Century Cloisonne Vases
Pair 19th Century Cloisonne Vases

Pair 19th Century Cloisonne Vases

A Pair of Antique Japanese Floral Plique A Jour Enamel Vases
Located in New York, NY
A pair of antique Japanese Meiji era enamel vases. The vases are covered with polychrome enamel foliage and floral patterns made in the Plique a Jour technique. Circa: early 20th cen...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel

A Pair of Antique Japanese Floral Plique A Jour Enamel Vases
A Pair of Antique Japanese Floral Plique A Jour Enamel Vases

A Pair of Antique Japanese Floral Plique A Jour Enamel Vases

Antique Japanese Moriage Nippon Porcelain Vase or Covered Jar
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Japanese Nippon porcelain vase or covered urn. With green, pink, and white tones in raised moriage enamel that gives a three-dimensional effect. Decorated with 4 cartouches throughout. The main cartouche features a moriage dragon...
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20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Antique Japanese Moriage Nippon Porcelain Vase or Covered Jar
Antique Japanese Moriage Nippon Porcelain Vase or Covered Jar

Antique Japanese Moriage Nippon Porcelain Vase or Covered Jar

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

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

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

19th Century antique Japanese Meiji period bronze censer
Located in Lomita, CA
There is a beautiful patina that has developed on the finish of this bronze Meiji period censer over the last century. The antique Japanese Meiji period bronze censer is sometimes se...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

19th Century antique Japanese Meiji period bronze censer
19th Century antique Japanese Meiji period bronze censer

19th Century antique Japanese Meiji period bronze censer

Large Japanese Meiji Period Imari Vase, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large and impressive fine quality 19th century Imari vase, with hand painted classical floral motif and inset panels painting of playful Foo Dogs. Japan, Meiji period, late 19th c...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Large Japanese Meiji Period Imari Vase, 19th Century
Large Japanese Meiji Period Imari Vase, 19th Century

Large Japanese Meiji Period Imari Vase, 19th Century

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Meiji Era Dragon and Phoenix Bird Goldstone Vase
Located in New York, NY
A large antique Japanese Meiji era enamel over brass vase. The amphora shaped vase is enameled with polychrome medallions with a Phoenix bird and a dragon surrounded by floral, and f...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Meiji Era Dragon and Phoenix Bird Goldstone Vase
Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Meiji Era Dragon and Phoenix Bird Goldstone Vase

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Meiji Era Dragon and Phoenix Bird Goldstone Vase

Rare Large Pair of Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Lobbed Vases with Dra
Located in New York, 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

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

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

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

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

Large Japanese Meiji Bronze Sculpture Elephant and Tigers by Mitsumoto
Located in Shippensburg, PA
MEIJI PERIOD BRONZE OKIMONO OF ELEPHANT BEING ATTACKED BY TWO TIGERS Workshop of Omori Mitsumoto (kôgen), 大森光元, Japan, circa 1900 Cast and patinated bronze, hardwood base, two carve...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Large Japanese Meiji Bronze Sculpture Elephant and Tigers by Mitsumoto
Large Japanese Meiji Bronze Sculpture Elephant and Tigers by Mitsumoto

Large Japanese Meiji Bronze Sculpture Elephant and Tigers by Mitsumoto

Pair of Japanese Late Meiji Period Fukagawa Porcelain Vases, circa 1900
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Superb pair of Japanese large Meiji period Fukagawa signed porcelain vases (circa 1900). Intricately hand-painted in cobalt blue underglaze with polychrome and gold overglaze on a st...
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Early 1900s Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Gold

Pair of Japanese Late Meiji Period Fukagawa Porcelain Vases, circa 1900
Pair of Japanese Late Meiji Period Fukagawa Porcelain Vases, circa 1900

Pair of Japanese Late Meiji Period Fukagawa Porcelain Vases, circa 1900

Japanese Bronze Vase Pair Meiji Period
Located in Newark, England
A fine large sized pair of Japanese bronze vases. The vases each surmounted by waisted necks flanked by two spreading handles with accents in the form of Japanese Torri (traditional ...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Metal, Gold, Silver, Bronze, Copper

Japanese Bronze Vase Pair Meiji Period
Japanese Bronze Vase Pair Meiji Period

Japanese Bronze Vase Pair Meiji Period

Meiji Japanese Totai Cloisonne Enamel Porcelain Box
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese late Meiji era covered Totai enamel on porcelain trinket or jewelry box. Circa: late 19th century to early 20th century. The ware is enameled with a polychrome floral medallion with butterflies and berries, on the top of the cover, surrounded by floral, and foliage patterns made in the Cloisonne technique. A hand painted image of a flower, under the cover. Dated, 01.12.08, and probably numbered, 6, on the bottom. Totai Shippo...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Meiji Japanese Totai Cloisonne Enamel Porcelain Box
Meiji Japanese Totai Cloisonne Enamel Porcelain Box

Meiji Japanese Totai Cloisonne Enamel Porcelain Box

Antique Meiji Kutani Model of a Recumbent Sleeping Cat Sculpture 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this amazing Japanese Kutani model of a recumbent sleeping cat, 19th Century. The details and facial expression are amazing. With with gilt fur detail and enamel rib...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Antique Meiji Kutani Model of a Recumbent Sleeping Cat Sculpture 19th Century
Antique Meiji Kutani Model of a Recumbent Sleeping Cat Sculpture 19th Century

Antique Meiji Kutani Model of a Recumbent Sleeping Cat Sculpture 19th Century

Antique Japanese Meiji Ginbari Cloisonne Enamel Vase
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese, late Meiji era, Ginbari enamel over copper vase. The urn shaped vase is enameled with a polychrome image of blossoming flowers on the light blue ground made in t...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Copper, Enamel

Antique Japanese Meiji Ginbari Cloisonne Enamel Vase
Antique Japanese Meiji Ginbari Cloisonne Enamel Vase

Antique Japanese Meiji Ginbari Cloisonne Enamel Vase

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

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

19th Century Large Japan Vase "Cloisonne" With Floral Decoration, Meiji Period
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Large antique Japanese vase. Dating from the late Meiji period, 19th century. Made of copper and brass with 'Cloisonne' polychrome enamel decorations. Cloisonne is a very ancient t...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Brass, Copper

19th Century Large Japan Vase "Cloisonne" With Floral Decoration, Meiji Period
19th Century Large Japan Vase "Cloisonne" With Floral Decoration, Meiji Period

19th Century Large Japan Vase "Cloisonne" With Floral Decoration, Meiji Period

20th Century Japanese Black Lacquer Box with Gold Bird and Reed Motif Decorative
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
20th Century Japanese Black Lacquer Box with Gold Bird and Reed Motif, Decorative & Functional Description: This elegant Japanese lacquer box, crafted in the 20th century, is a beau...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Wood, Lacquer

20th Century Japanese Black Lacquer Box with Gold Bird and Reed Motif Decorative
20th Century Japanese Black Lacquer Box with Gold Bird and Reed Motif Decorative

20th Century Japanese Black Lacquer Box with Gold Bird and Reed Motif Decorative

Japanese Porcelain Vase Meiji Period Makuzu Kozan
By Makuzu Kozan
Located in Atlanta, GA
A finely decorated and glazed Japanese porcelain vase by Makuzu Kozan (1842-1916) circa 1900s Meiji Period. The vase is of a classic bottle form with baluster body and short neck. It was decorated with underglaze white magnolia blossom on a pleasant celadon background. The stamens of the flower were artistically rendered in a low relief, giving the design a realistic appeal with the dimension. Miyagawa Kozan...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Japanese Porcelain Vase Meiji Period Makuzu Kozan
Japanese Porcelain Vase Meiji Period Makuzu Kozan

Japanese Porcelain Vase Meiji Period Makuzu Kozan

A Large Kutani Meiji Period Hand Painted Porcelain Vase
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Beautiful hand painted bulbous vase circa 1900, the Japanese Meiji period hand painted decoration depicts a temple scene with figures. The decoration in a classic Kutani pallet. Di...
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Early 1900s Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

A Large Kutani Meiji Period Hand Painted Porcelain Vase
A Large Kutani Meiji Period Hand Painted Porcelain Vase

A Large Kutani Meiji Period Hand Painted Porcelain Vase

Japanese Bronze Koi Fish Sculpture
Located in Houston, TX
Japanese Bronze Koi Fish Sculpture. This well executed Japanese bronze Koi or Goldfish sculpture has a beautiful patinated verdigris finish and will...
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1950s Japanese Vintage Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Japanese Bronze Koi Fish Sculpture
Japanese Bronze Koi Fish Sculpture

Japanese Bronze Koi Fish Sculpture

19th Century Okimono Bronze Japanese Crab Sculpture Paperweight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A 19th Century Okimono Bronze Meiji period Japanese Crab. The crab is of good weight and could be a decorative object or a paperweight. The sculpture is very detailed, down to the...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

19th Century Okimono Bronze Japanese Crab Sculpture Paperweight
19th Century Okimono Bronze Japanese Crab Sculpture Paperweight

19th Century Okimono Bronze Japanese Crab Sculpture Paperweight

Large Pair Of Japanese Cloisonne Gold Stone Enamel Bamboo Tree Vases Attributed
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Japanese enamel over copper vases. Each vase has an urn shaped body and a wide neck. Each ware is enameled with polychrome medallions depicting a bird seated on a branch, b...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Copper, Enamel

Large Pair Of Japanese Cloisonne Gold Stone Enamel Bamboo Tree Vases Attributed
Large Pair Of Japanese Cloisonne Gold Stone Enamel Bamboo Tree Vases Attributed

Large Pair Of Japanese Cloisonne Gold Stone Enamel Bamboo Tree Vases Attributed

Antique Japanese Signed Imari Porcelain Plum Shaped Bowl by Hichozan Fukagawa
By Hichozan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique signed Japanese Imari porcelain bowl. In the form of a shaped bowl with a plum-like shape. Decorated throughout with exquisitely detailed painted or enameled dec...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Antique Japanese Signed Imari Porcelain Plum Shaped Bowl by Hichozan Fukagawa
Antique Japanese Signed Imari Porcelain Plum Shaped Bowl by Hichozan Fukagawa

Antique Japanese Signed Imari Porcelain Plum Shaped Bowl by Hichozan Fukagawa

Japanese Lacquered Box Meiji Decorative Box and Ink box, circa 1880
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Nice Japanese glove box in red, yellow and black lacquered wood dating from the end of the 19th century. It is decorated with delicate gold, black and red characters. Inside you have...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Lacquered Box Meiji Decorative Box and Ink box, circa 1880
Japanese Lacquered Box Meiji Decorative Box and Ink box, circa 1880

Japanese Lacquered Box Meiji Decorative Box and Ink box, circa 1880

High Quality Japan Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Silver Wire Vase
Located in New York, NY
A high quality Japanese, Meiji era, Cloisonné enamel and silver wire vase. The vase has an amphora shaped body and a narrow neck. The ware is enameled with a polychrome image of blos...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel, Silver

High Quality Japan Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Silver Wire Vase
High Quality Japan Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Silver Wire Vase

High Quality Japan Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Silver Wire Vase

Meiji period Japanese Arita bowl, c. 1850-1900
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Imari palette shallow bowl decorated in Imari colors simulating the Chinese famille verte palette (green with accents of aubergine, oxide red and underglaze blue). The interior of th...
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Meiji period Japanese Arita bowl, c. 1850-1900
Meiji period Japanese Arita bowl, c. 1850-1900

Meiji period Japanese Arita bowl, c. 1850-1900

High Quality Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Vases
Located in New York, NY
A pair of high quality symmetrical Japanese, Meiji era, enamel over brass vases. Each vase has an amphora shaped body and a short wide neck. Each ware is enameled with polychrome pan...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Brass, Enamel

High Quality Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Vases
High Quality Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Vases

High Quality Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Vases

Fine Japanese Satsuma Vase Hand-Painted marked base, 19th Century Meiji Period
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good quality Earthenware Japanese Satsuma vase, beautifully hand decorated and from the Meiji period, circa 1875. The vase has a he...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Earthenware

Fine Japanese Satsuma Vase Hand-Painted marked base, 19th Century Meiji Period
Fine Japanese Satsuma Vase Hand-Painted marked base, 19th Century Meiji Period

Fine Japanese Satsuma Vase Hand-Painted marked base, 19th Century Meiji Period

A Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Depicting Pigeons on a Cherry Blossom
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Depicting Pigeons on a Cherry Blossom Tree Attributed to Shippo Kasha/ Namikawa Sōsuke Based of the Drawing By Watanabe Seitei Seitei Kacho ...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel

A Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Depicting Pigeons on a Cherry Blossom
A Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Depicting Pigeons on a Cherry Blossom

A Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Depicting Pigeons on a Cherry Blossom

Japanese Contemporary Blue Green Yellow Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 3
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Extraordinary contemporary Japanese museum-quality decorative porcelain vase, stunningly hand-painted in blue, green and orange on a gracefully shaped ...
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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, 3
Japanese Contemporary Blue Green Yellow Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 3

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

Antique Japanese Meiji Green Goldstone Enamel Dragon Vase
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese late Meiji era enamel over brass vase. The amphora shaped vase with a narrow fluted neck. The vase is adorned with a polychrome image of a dragon made in the Cloi...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Antique Japanese Meiji Green Goldstone Enamel Dragon Vase
Antique Japanese Meiji Green Goldstone Enamel Dragon Vase

Antique Japanese Meiji Green Goldstone Enamel Dragon Vase

Fine Japanese Satsuma Vase with Superb Decoration by Seikozan
Located in Atlanta, GA
A ceramic vase in tapered square form made by Japanese studio Seikozan circa 1890-1910s (late Meiji Period). One of the many artist studios that specialized in satsuma ware, Seikozan...
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1880s Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Fine Japanese Satsuma Vase with Superb Decoration by Seikozan
Fine Japanese Satsuma Vase with Superb Decoration by Seikozan

Fine Japanese Satsuma Vase with Superb Decoration by Seikozan

High Quality Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase With Hydrangea's Hayas
Located in New York, NY
A high quality antique Japanese late Meiji period enamel over brass vase. The vase has an amphora shaped body and a fluted neck. The ware is enam...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Brass, Enamel

High Quality Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase With Hydrangea's Hayas
High Quality Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase With Hydrangea's Hayas

High Quality Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase With Hydrangea's Hayas

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

Japanese Wooden Netsuke Cicada 1900 Meiji Sekisen

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Egyptian Figure
Located in New York, NY
A rare antique Japanese Meiji era enamel vase. The vase has a globular shaped body and a long neck. The exterior of the vase is adorned with medallions with an image of a Egyptian f...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Egyptian Figure
Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Egyptian Figure

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Egyptian Figure

Rare High Quality Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Dragons and Hoho
Located in New York, NY
A pair of high quality symmetrical Japanese, Meiji era, enamel over brass vases. Each vase has an amphora shaped body and a tall narrow neck. The ware is enameled with polychrome pan...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Brass, Enamel

Rare High Quality Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Dragons and Hoho
Rare High Quality Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Dragons and Hoho

Rare High Quality Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Dragons and Hoho

Japanese Meiji Period Blue & White Jardiniere with Shishi Dogs & Barrels: 1880
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Meiji Period Blue & White Jardiniere with Shishi Dogs & Barrels: 1880 This impressive Japanese porcelain jardiniere, hailing from the Meiji perio...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Japanese Meiji Period Blue & White Jardiniere with Shishi Dogs & Barrels: 1880
Japanese Meiji Period Blue & White Jardiniere with Shishi Dogs & Barrels: 1880

Japanese Meiji Period Blue & White Jardiniere with Shishi Dogs & Barrels: 1880

A Japanese Meiji Era Cloisonne Enamel Dragons and Ho Ho Bird Lobed Lidded Jar
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese copper lidded jar with cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji period, before 1912. Elongated lobulated shape with pronounced base. The piece is richly decorated with...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel, Copper

A Japanese Meiji Era Cloisonne Enamel Dragons and Ho Ho Bird Lobed Lidded Jar
A Japanese Meiji Era Cloisonne Enamel Dragons and Ho Ho Bird Lobed Lidded Jar

A Japanese Meiji Era Cloisonne Enamel Dragons and Ho Ho Bird Lobed Lidded Jar

Japanese Contemporary Blue Green Platinum Porcelain Vase by Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Superb Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, intricately gilded in platinum and hand painted, showcasing an auspicious phoenix in deep blue underglaze, dramatically extend...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Platinum

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

Japanese Contemporary Blue Green Platinum Porcelain Vase by Master Artist

Small Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Round Box, circa 1910, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
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...
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1910s Japanese Vintage Meiji Decorative Objects

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Copper, Enamel

Small Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Round Box, circa 1910, Japan
Small Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Round Box, circa 1910, Japan

Small Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Round Box, circa 1910, Japan

Majestic Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Covered Jar with Dragons, Theater Characters
Located in New York, NY
A Majestic and Large Japanese Meiji Cloisonné Enamel Covered Jar with Dragons, Mythological Creatures, and Theater Characters. Presentin...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Majestic Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Covered Jar with Dragons, Theater Characters
Majestic Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Covered Jar with Dragons, Theater Characters

Majestic Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Covered Jar with Dragons, Theater Characters

Huge Japanese Red Lacquerware Gourd Motif Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Huge Japanese red lacquerware gourd motif box, decorated in relief with Japanese gourds suspended from leafy branches and scrolling vines.
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Lacquer

Huge Japanese Red Lacquerware Gourd Motif Box
Huge Japanese Red Lacquerware Gourd Motif Box

Huge Japanese Red Lacquerware Gourd Motif Box

Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Brush Pot
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese Meiji Era enamel over copper brush pot. Circa: late 19th century to early 20th century. The cylindrical form pot is enameled with polychrome images of butterflies...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Brush Pot
Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Brush Pot

Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Brush Pot

Large High Quality Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Meiji Vases with Birds
Located in New York, NY
A pair of large antique Japanese copper vases with polychrome cloisonne enamel decor. Late Meiji period, before 1912. Elongated shape with pronounced neck. Birds and flowers motif ag...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel, Copper

Large High Quality Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Meiji Vases with Birds
Large High Quality Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Meiji Vases with Birds

Large High Quality Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Meiji Vases with Birds

Japanese Contemporary Ko-Imari Gold Blue Porcelain Koro Incense Burner
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Stunning contemporary Japanese Ko-Imari style porcelain koro or incense burner or jewelry box, hand painted on a beautifully shaped round body in cobalt blue, red and green and gener...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Gold

Japanese Contemporary Ko-Imari Gold Blue Porcelain Koro Incense Burner
Japanese Contemporary Ko-Imari Gold Blue Porcelain Koro Incense Burner

Japanese Contemporary Ko-Imari Gold Blue Porcelain Koro Incense Burner

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.

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