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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
Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Stacking Box, Jubako, Meiji Period, Japan
Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Stacking Box, Jubako, Meiji Period, Japan

Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Stacking Box, Jubako, Meiji Period, Japan

$4,800

Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Stacking Box, Jubako, Meiji Period, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A fine and impressive Japanese gold maki-e decorated black lacquer five-tier jubako with presentation tray, two lids, and the original tomobako storage box, Meiji period, late 19th c...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Lacquer

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

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

$2,934 / 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

19th Century Japanese Bronze Vase, Gilt Bird Decoration, Meiji Period
19th Century Japanese Bronze Vase, Gilt Bird Decoration, Meiji Period

19th Century Japanese Bronze Vase, Gilt Bird Decoration, Meiji Period

$880

19th Century Japanese Bronze Vase, Gilt Bird Decoration, Meiji Period

Located in Stamford, CT

19th century Meiji Period diminutive bronze vase with lovely etched and applied decoration. A raised gilt bird is shown flying above etched bamboo on one side, gilt applied lilies wi...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Japanese Meiji Period Pair of Bronze Sculptures Okimono of Rooster & Hen
Japanese Meiji Period Pair of Bronze Sculptures Okimono of Rooster & Hen

Japanese Meiji Period Pair of Bronze Sculptures Okimono of Rooster & Hen

$16,500 / set

Japanese Meiji Period Pair of Bronze Sculptures Okimono of Rooster & Hen

Located in Shippensburg, PA

EXCEEDINGLY FINE PAIR OF JAPANESE BRONZE FIGURES OF A HEN AND ROOSTER Japan, Meiji period Each with plaque signed to the underside 秀国作 (Shūkoku saku) Patinated bronze with gilt eyes ...

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20th Century Japanese 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

$556Sale Price|20% Off

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

Antique Large Japanese Wire Cloisonné Enamel Vase
Antique Large Japanese Wire Cloisonné Enamel Vase

Antique Large Japanese Wire Cloisonné Enamel Vase

$4,200

Antique Large Japanese Wire Cloisonné Enamel Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

Antique large Japanese vase of elongated shape. Late Meiji period, 1868-1913. The piece is decorated with silver wire cloisonne enamel boughs of wisteria flowers and birds against a ...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Antique Japanese Meiji era cloisonné enamel brass bowl
Antique Japanese Meiji era cloisonné enamel brass bowl

Antique Japanese Meiji era cloisonné enamel brass bowl

$250Sale Price|50% Off

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

19th Century Japanese Imari Decorative Centerpiece Bowl
19th Century Japanese Imari Decorative Centerpiece Bowl

19th Century Japanese Imari Decorative Centerpiece Bowl

$1,296

19th Century Japanese Imari Decorative Centerpiece Bowl

Located in Germantown, MD

19th century Japanese Imari Decorative centerpiece bowl. Measures 10" in diameter and 4.5" tall.

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel

19th century Japanese lacquered wooden box
19th century Japanese lacquered wooden box

19th century Japanese lacquered wooden box

$537

19th century Japanese lacquered wooden box

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

A 19th-century Japanese lacquered wooden box, finely decorated according to traditional Japanese craftsmanship. Rectangular in shape, it features a lacquer in deep red and dark brown...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Wood, Lacquer

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Silver Wire Blossom Vase
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Silver Wire Blossom Vase

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

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"

$1,120Sale Price|20% Off

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 Japanese Meiji Era Cloisonné Enamel Vase
Antique Japanese Meiji Era Cloisonné Enamel Vase

Antique Japanese Meiji Era Cloisonné Enamel Vase

$600Sale Price|50% 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 bottle shaped vase, raised on a base, has a narrow neck that widens toward the top. Adorned with intricate flo...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Copper

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

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

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

$12,000

Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Red Crane Vase

Located in Long Island City, 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

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Handle Jar Attributed To OTA KICHISABURO
Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Handle Jar Attributed To OTA KICHISABURO

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Handle Jar Attributed To OTA KICHISABURO

$3,500

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Handle Jar Attributed To OTA KICHISABURO

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese enamel footed incense burner, Ota Kichisaburo School, Meiji period, 1868 to 1912. The lobed body is adorned with a polychrome design representing panels with blos...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Pair of Antique Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vases
Pair of Antique Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vases

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

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

$1,495

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

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Porcelain

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

Pair 19th Century Cloisonne Vases

$2,480 / set

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 of Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Trumpet Form Vases Blue Dragon Motif
Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Trumpet Form Vases Blue Dragon Motif

Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Trumpet Form Vases Blue Dragon Motif

$9,800 / set

Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Trumpet Form Vases Blue Dragon Motif

Located in Long Island City, NY

Pair of large Chinese cloisonne trumpet-form vases featuring imperial blue dragon design amid cloud scrolls and geometric borders; exceptional color and detail, 20th century. 15"

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20th Century Chinese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel

19th Century Japanese Burl Wood Dai
19th Century Japanese Burl Wood Dai

19th Century Japanese Burl Wood Dai

$2,800

19th Century Japanese Burl Wood Dai

Located in Chicago, IL

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...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Burl

Large Japanese Porcelain Dragon Vase by Makuzu Kozan Meiji Period
Large Japanese Porcelain Dragon Vase by Makuzu Kozan Meiji Period

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

An Exquisite & Large Pair of Late Meiji Japanese Ginbari Cloisonne Enamel Vases
An Exquisite & Large Pair of Late Meiji Japanese Ginbari Cloisonne Enamel Vases

An Exquisite & Large Pair of Late Meiji Japanese Ginbari Cloisonne Enamel Vases

$34,700

An Exquisite & Large Pair of Late Meiji Japanese Ginbari Cloisonne Enamel Vases

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

An Exquisite and Large Pair of Late Meiji Japanese Ginbari Cloisonné Enamel Vases with Peonies and Butterflies This stunning pair of vases, crafted during the late Meiji period (186...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel

High Quality Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Blossoming Iris Flowers
High Quality Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Blossoming Iris Flowers

High Quality Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Blossoming Iris Flowers

$1,400Sale Price|50% Off

High Quality Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Blossoming Iris Flowers

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese, late Meiji period, enamel over gilt copper vase. with silver wire The unusual shaped vase has a long fluted neck. The ware is enameled with a polychrome image o...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Copper, Enamel

Japanese Meiji Susutake Ikebana Basket
Japanese Meiji Susutake Ikebana Basket

Japanese Meiji Susutake Ikebana Basket

$880

Japanese Meiji Susutake Ikebana Basket

Located in Chicago, IL

This graceful bamboo basket is an early 20th century flower basket (hanakago) designed especially for ikebana, the Japanese art of floral arrangement. Masterfully woven from thin str...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bamboo

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

$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

Rare Japanese Articulate Silver Lobster Jizai Okimono Myochin Hiroyoshi Meiji
Rare Japanese Articulate Silver Lobster Jizai Okimono Myochin Hiroyoshi Meiji

Rare Japanese Articulate Silver Lobster Jizai Okimono Myochin Hiroyoshi Meiji

$6,000

Rare Japanese Articulate Silver Lobster Jizai Okimono Myochin Hiroyoshi Meiji

By Myochin Hiroyoshi

Located in Atlanta, GA

On offer is a rare articulate spiny lobster (Ise-Ebi) in pure silver made by Myochin Hiroyoshi in the late Meiji Period circa 1890-1900s. As an ornamental display item, this type of ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Silver

A Fine Japanese Meiji Period Antique Bronze Sculpture of a Samurai Warrior
A Fine Japanese Meiji Period Antique Bronze Sculpture of a Samurai Warrior

A Fine Japanese Meiji Period Antique Bronze Sculpture of a Samurai Warrior

$8,500

A Fine Japanese Meiji Period Antique Bronze Sculpture of a Samurai Warrior

Located in Shippensburg, PA

BRONZE OKIMONO OF A SAMURAI Japan, Meiji Period, circa late 19th century Patinated sand-cast and engraved bronze, unmarked 20 1/2" H x 6 1/8" D x 9 3/4" W ref. 512SBP06X A finely...

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20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Large Japanese Bronze Lobster Okimono Meiji Period
Large Japanese Bronze Lobster Okimono Meiji Period

Large Japanese Bronze Lobster Okimono Meiji Period

$3,800

Large Japanese Bronze Lobster Okimono Meiji Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

On offer is large cast bronze lobster (known as Ebi in Japanese) circa 1890-1900s of Late Meiji period. Different from Spiny lobster (Ise-Ebi), these are commonly known as Western lo...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pair of antique Japanese Meiji cloisonné enamel vases
Pair of antique Japanese Meiji cloisonné enamel vases

Pair of antique Japanese Meiji cloisonné enamel vases

$4,500 / set

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

Pair Antique Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vases
Pair Antique Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vases

Pair Antique Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vases

$1,200 / set

Pair Antique Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vases

Located in Germantown, MD

Pair Antique Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vases Measures 5" in width, 5" in depth and 8" in height.  

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel, Brass

Impressive Pair 19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Export Blue Porcelain Vases
Impressive Pair 19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Export Blue Porcelain Vases

Impressive Pair 19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Export Blue Porcelain Vases

$24,964Sale Price / set|49% Off

Impressive Pair 19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Export Blue Porcelain Vases

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Large and Impressive 19th Century Pair of Japanese Meiji Period Export Blue-Celeste, White and Porcelain Vases. The ornately decorated bottle-shaped celadon vases, each with feline decorations amongst tree-branches and parcel-gilt and ruby-red painted flowers. The bottom of one signed in Japanese “Dai...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Lidded Vase Dragons Peonies Butterflies Goto
Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Lidded Vase Dragons Peonies Butterflies Goto

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

A Pair Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Ormolu Bronze Mounted Vases
A Pair Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Ormolu Bronze Mounted Vases

A Pair Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Ormolu Bronze Mounted Vases

$4,900Sale Price / set|50% Off

A Pair Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Ormolu Bronze Mounted Vases

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of antique Japanese decorative cloisonne enamel vases with a gilt bronze base and handles. Each has a rounded, baluster shape with a dark cobalt blue ground adorned with image...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel, Bronze

Small Cloisonné Vase, Meiji Period, Japan
Small Cloisonné Vase, Meiji Period, Japan

Small Cloisonné Vase, Meiji Period, Japan

$1,834

Small Cloisonné Vase, Meiji Period, Japan

Located in Kastrup, DK

Small cloisonné vase in bronze. Signed to the bottom. Blue enamel base color decorated with numerous flowers, reeds, a rabbit etc. in polychrome e...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Large Japanese Articulate Bronze Praying Mantis Jizai Yasunosuke Ryubundo VI
Large Japanese Articulate Bronze Praying Mantis Jizai Yasunosuke Ryubundo VI

Large Japanese Articulate Bronze Praying Mantis Jizai Yasunosuke Ryubundo VI

$6,000

Large Japanese Articulate Bronze Praying Mantis Jizai Yasunosuke Ryubundo VI

Located in Atlanta, GA

A bronze Japanese okimono cast in refined and realistic form of a praying mantis attributed to by Ryubundo Yasunosuke VI (1840-1921), a sixth generation of the Yasunosuke family acti...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Brass Crane and Turtle Sculptures, Japanese Mid-Century Pair, 1950s
Brass Crane and Turtle Sculptures, Japanese Mid-Century Pair, 1950s

Brass Crane and Turtle Sculptures, Japanese Mid-Century Pair, 1950s

$899 / set

Brass Crane and Turtle Sculptures, Japanese Mid-Century Pair, 1950s

Located in Glasgow, GB

This pair of brass crane and turtle sculptures is a Japanese mid-century set dating from the 1950s, combining symbolic subject matter with finely cast decorative form. Executed in c...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Brass

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

$5,000

Antique Silver Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Crane Vase Signed Hayashi Kodenji

Located in Long Island City, 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

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

$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

Japanese Meiji Era Cloisonne Enamel Vase Signed
Japanese Meiji Era Cloisonne Enamel Vase Signed

Japanese Meiji Era Cloisonne Enamel Vase Signed

$600Sale Price|50% Off

Japanese Meiji Era Cloisonne Enamel Vase Signed

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese copper vase with cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji period, 1868 to 1913. Miniature dark cobalt blue vase with a round body and long neck. The neck is decorated ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Copper, Enamel

Very Unusual Japanese SumidaGawa Pottery Vase with Goats
Very Unusual Japanese SumidaGawa Pottery Vase with Goats

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
Antique Pair of Japanese Meiji Era Cloisonné Enamel Brush Pots

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

Japanese Meiji Period Light Blue Porcelain Dish with Cranes
Japanese Meiji Period Light Blue Porcelain Dish with Cranes

Japanese Meiji Period Light Blue Porcelain Dish with Cranes

$190

Japanese Meiji Period Light Blue Porcelain Dish with Cranes

Located in Grythyttan, SE

This exquisite handpainted porcelain dish hails from Japan, dating back to the Meiji period (1868-1912). The dish features a petite design with wavy, contoured edges against a light ...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Large Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Adorned with Iris Blossoms
Large Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Adorned with Iris Blossoms

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

Fine Japanese Porcelain Vase with Carving by Makuzu Kozan Meiji Period
Fine Japanese Porcelain Vase with Carving by Makuzu Kozan Meiji Period

Fine Japanese Porcelain Vase with Carving by Makuzu Kozan Meiji Period

$9,800

Fine Japanese Porcelain Vase with Carving by Makuzu Kozan Meiji Period

By Makuzu Kozan

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Japanese glazed porcelain vase by the celebrated Meiji imperial potter Makuzu Kozan (1842-1916) circa 1880-1890s, one of the finest pieces we have handled. Dated to his underglaze ...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Large Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Blue-Ground Vases and Covers, Meiji
Large Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Blue-Ground Vases and Covers, Meiji

Large Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Blue-Ground Vases and Covers, Meiji

$18,000 / set

Large Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Blue-Ground Vases and Covers, Meiji

Located in Long Island City, NY

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...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

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

$2,000Sale Price / set|50% Off

Large High Quality Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Meiji Vases with Birds

Located in Long Island City, 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

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Enamel, Copper

Japanese Cloisonné Ando Jubei Signed Vase 8.5" Wireless Clematis
Japanese Cloisonné Ando Jubei Signed Vase 8.5" Wireless Clematis

Japanese Cloisonné Ando Jubei Signed Vase 8.5" Wireless Clematis

$600Sale Price|45% Off

Japanese Cloisonné Ando Jubei Signed Vase 8.5" Wireless Clematis

By Ando Jubei

Located in Somis, CA

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...

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20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Metal, Enamel

Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Okimono Sculpture of a Samurai, 19th century
Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Okimono Sculpture of a Samurai, 19th century

Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Okimono Sculpture of a Samurai, 19th century

$3,500

Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Okimono Sculpture of a Samurai, 19th century

Located in Shippensburg, PA

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...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pair of Japanese Cast Bronze Figures of Niō, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century
Pair of Japanese Cast Bronze Figures of Niō, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century

Pair of Japanese Cast Bronze Figures of Niō, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century

$1,750 / set

Pair of Japanese Cast Bronze Figures of Niō, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century

Located in Austin, TX

A well cast pair of Japanese mixed metal okimono figures of Buddhist guardians, known as Nio or Dharmapala, protectors of Buddhist faith, Meiji Period, Japan. The smiling bronze g...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

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

Japanese Porcelain Vase Meiji Period Makuzu Kozan

$6,800

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

Antique Japanese Meiji plique-à-jour enamel vase
Antique Japanese Meiji plique-à-jour enamel vase

Antique Japanese Meiji plique-à-jour enamel vase

$1,250Sale Price|50% Off

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

Pair of Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Miniature Vases Birds in Cherry
Pair of Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Miniature Vases Birds in Cherry

Pair of Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Miniature Vases Birds in Cherry

$7,500 / set

Pair of Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Miniature Vases Birds in Cherry

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

1894 Meiji Japanese Antique Washi paper covered small boxes wabi sabi primitive
1894 Meiji Japanese Antique Washi paper covered small boxes wabi sabi primitive

1894 Meiji Japanese Antique Washi paper covered small boxes wabi sabi primitive

$1,640 / set

1894 Meiji Japanese Antique Washi paper covered small boxes wabi sabi primitive

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

A pair of paper covered wooden boxes, a set of large and small. Made around 1894 (Meiji 27), written on the lid with brush calligraphy in matching larger box which is in my listing. ...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Wood, Paper

Pair Of Japanese Meiji Period Satsuma Vases
Pair Of Japanese Meiji Period Satsuma Vases

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

Antique Japanese pottery vase/1850-1920/Two-tone glaze vase
Antique Japanese pottery vase/1850-1920/Two-tone glaze vase

Antique Japanese pottery vase/1850-1920/Two-tone glaze vase

$1,000

Antique Japanese pottery vase/1850-1920/Two-tone glaze vase

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This vase is thought to be a type of pottery called "Onta ware" in Oita Prefecture, Kyushu. (It is around the area circled in red on the Kyushu map.) This "Onta ware" is a type of po...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Pottery

Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Flying Cranes Vase
Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Flying Cranes Vase

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

Materials

Brass, Enamel, Copper

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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