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
Art Deco Japanese Kutani Porcelain Vases Meiji Period, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful pair of polychromed Kutani porcelain Japanese vases, circa early 20th century, Meiji period, Japan. Vases are hand painted and designed with two different sides; one...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Large Japanese Red & Black Lacquer Wooden Bowl, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A Japanese red & black lacquer wooden bowl from the early 20th century. It is carved from a block of what is likely to be fruit wood. The bowl has aged beautifully over the years wit...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Fruitwood, Lacquer
Large Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Vase
Located in New York, NY
A large antique Japanese, Meiji era, enamel over copper vase. The vase has a globular shaped body and a long narrow neck. The ware is enameled with polychrome medallions depicting a ...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Japanese Shigaraki Vase Early 19th Century
Located in Oakland, CA
Absolutely beautiful antique Japanese shigaraki vessel from the early 19th century. Has the family crest stamped into the neck of the piece. Artist marking on the bottom. Tokugawa era.
Category
Early 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay
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
Materials
Enamel, Copper
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...
Category
20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Japanese Meiji Period Arita Omoikane Deity of Wisdom 思兼 Vase, Fukagawa Studio
By Fukagawa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Japanese Meiji Period Arita Omoikane Deity of Wisdom 思兼 Vase, Fukagawa Studio
Japan, circa 1900s
Inscribed or signed on the side
An extraordinary Japanese Meiji Period Arita Omoik...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Enamel
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...
Category
20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Enamel
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
Materials
Porcelain
Oriental Cast Bronze Elephant Sculpture with Trunk Up
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful Oriental Japanese Meiji period style bronze sculpture of a walking elephant with his trunk up.
Well casted metal art, heavy, bronze elephant in a dark brown copper finish.
Elephant figurine statue in a triumphant pose, will make an excellent display ornament.
Created with the traditional technique of the lost-wax that allows a great precision and finesse in the details, this bronze sculpture charms is with its exquisite depiction of a trumpeting elephant.
Heavy bronze presents striking detail and cool copper tones with a hint of natural bronze.
Raising its trunk skywards, the elephant will grace any desk as a paperweight or display case.
This is a delightful vintage elephant statue...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Imari Baluster Vase, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely tall Japanese Imari porcelain baluster vase with images of Chinese boys, Meiji Period, late 19th century, Japan.
The tall vase of baluster form, with a short, slightly spla...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Japanese Bronze Vase Meiji Period
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Japanese Meiji period bronze vase with bird and foliage decoration and elephant handles, circa 1900.
Would look amazing in the right location. The very best color and patina.
Overa...
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19th Century Antique Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
High Quality Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Blossoming Iris Flowers
Located in New York, 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...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Signed Japanese White Lacquer and Maki-E Lacquer Tansu, Meiji Period
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The case decorated overall in crackle-glaze white lacquer and fitted with a patinated metal carrying handle over three tiers of small drawers. The first two tiers are comprised of a ...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Lacquer
Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Jar with Phoenix Bird and Karakusa Patte
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese Meiji Era covered enamel over brass jar. The cover of the jar is adorned with a polychrome image of a Phoenix bird surrounded by a swirl motif made in the Cloison...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Antique Japanese Kinkozan Satsuma Large Dish Meiji Period, Japan, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A lovely and classic Kinkozan Satsuma dish with figural scene.
Additional information:
Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Tea Bowls & Cups
Japanese Style: Arita
Region of Origin: Japan
P...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Rare 3 Piece Set of Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Silver Wire Vases wi
Located in New York, NY
Rare 3 Piece Set of Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Silver Wire Vases with Wisteria and Birds
antique Japanese copper vases with silver wire cloisonne...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Pair of Old or Antique Japanese Imari Porcelain Soap Dishes
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of fine antique Japanese Imari porcelain soap dishes
Decorated throughout with floral devices in underglaze blue, iron-red paint, and gilding.
...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Satsuma Earthenware Vases, Hand-Painted Polychrome, Japan, Set of 2
Located in Grythyttan, SE
These charming round vases are crafted from yellowish earthenware and feature a polychrome, hand-painted design with ornate designs and figurative pieces with rich, raised gold embel...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Tiger with Cub
Located in Kastrup, DK
Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) patinated bronze sculpture of a tiger with cub.
Mounted on a carved hardwood base decorated with foliage.
High...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Antique Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dragon and Phoenix Bird Jars
Located in New York, NY
A pair of antique Japanese Early Meiji period vases, characterized by their oval shape tapering downward, mounted on stems, and adorned with matching covers. The surfaces of these va...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel
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)
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Fukagawa 深川製磁 Imari Equestrian/ Horse Motif Center Bowl & Stand
By Fukagawa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Japanese Fukagawa 深川製磁 Imari Equestrian/Horse Motif Center Bowl & Stand
Attributed to the Fukagawa factory, late 20th century
This exquisite Japanese Fukagawa 深川製磁 Imari Equestria...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Large Antique Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Bowl with Blue Dragon
Located in New York, NY
A highly decorative antique Japanese Meiji period bowl decorated with cloisonne enamel patterns. The interior of the bowl is adorned with several panels with traditional benevolent s...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel
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 enamel ribbon bow tied around its n...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
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
Large Japanese Ceramic Vase by Makuzu Kozan Meiji Period
By Makuzu Kozan
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large Japanese ceramic vase by the celebrated Meiji imperial potter Makuzu Kozan (1842-1916) circa 1880-1890s. Dated to his underglaze phase post 1887 after he successfully mastered the new colors available from the west and used them to the best advantage in his work deeply rooted in Japanese aesthetics. The vase has an impressive size and was potted in the classic baluster form with an elegant proportion. The surface is decorated using a combination of techniques of low relief sculpturing...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Japanese Satsuma Vase Landscape Figural Decoration Marked, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Fabulous Japanese earthenware Satsuma bowl with nice decoration of a landscape with figures. Meiji period, 19th c.
Lovely piece.
Additional information:
Material: Porcelain & Pott...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Antique Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases
Located in London, GB
These beautiful Japanese vases were crafted during the Meiji period of the late 19th Century, which was referred to as the Golden Age of cloisonne enameling.
The vases are of elo...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel
19th Century Japanese Satsuma Lidded Box, Meiji
Located in Miami, FL
Meticulously enamelled and gilt satsuma box, Meiji Period (1867-1912).
Overall very good antique condition, base that the box sits on is a bit slanted.
L...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Large Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Attributed to Kyoto Shibata
Located in New York, NY
A large antique Japanese Meiji period vase attributed to Kyoto Shibata. Features vivid depictions of birds and floral motifs, showcasing the meticulous application of cloisonne ename...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel, Brass
19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Parquetry Table Top Kodansu Cabinet
Located in Reading, Berkshire
19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Parquetry Table Top Kodansu Cabinet With An Arrangement of Seven Drawers & Metal Handles & Finishings
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Japanese Meiji Bronze Okimono of a Wild Boar by Akasofu Gyokko
Located in Shippensburg, PA
OKIMONO OF A WILD BOAR
Japan, Meiji Period Patinated bronze over carved hardwood base Signed "Gyokko" to underside of boar
Item # 301COR20S
This remarkable sculpture was designe...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Sculpture Of A Samurai Warrior By Yoshimitsu
Located in Dublin, IE
A superb Japanese bronze and gilded sculpture of a samurai warrior, Meiji period. Depicts a Japanese warrior in national dress and impetuous movement, the gilt details mon (heraldic ...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold
Antique Meiji Wucai Style Porcelain Jar & Cover, Japan, Early 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Antique Meiji period Wucai style hand painted porcelain jar and cover - featuring flowering branches of multicolor blossoms and leaves - all on a white ground with pale blue rim to t...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Porcelain Dish or Plate hand painted wheels, Meiji Period circa 1870
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good quality and very decorative Japanese porcelain dish or plate, which we date to the Meiji period, circa 1870.
The dish is well potted on a low foot with a frilled wav...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Contemporary Red Blue Green Gold Porcelain Lucky Cat Sculpture, 2
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite Japanese Contemporary porcelain beckoning cat, a uniquely and intricately gilded and hand painted porcelain sculpture from the Kutani region of Japan. The cat raising his left paw is adorned with multiple golden medallions and is covered with raised loops characteristic of the Kutani “mori” style. While the origins of the Japanese beckoning cat are unclear, contemporary woodblock prints show they were being widely sold as good luck charms by the 1850s. The beckoning cat comes in two varieties. The more common right-handed beckoning cat (with right paw raised) is said to bring money and wealth to its owner, and are to this day frequently seen in shops and restaurants in Japan. The less common left-handed cat is said to be inviting friends and acquaintances to hearth and home.
The “mori” style refers to raised loops and other decorative motifs applied by squeezing a tube of slip onto the body of the cat much like applying frosting to a cake.
The cat boasts the traditional Kutani colors of bright green, red and yellow presented against an dark blue background, and is generously accentuated with gold. The red kerchief with a knotted amulet in the back and two bells on the side also identify this as a traditional Kutani piece, as do the perked ears turned outward.
A stamp indicating it is produced in Kutani region of Japan appears at reverse side of this beckoning cat scultures...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold
Japanese Mixed Metal Okimono of Doves by Seifu, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A wonderfully naturalistic large Japanese Meiji period mixed metal okimono (ornamental sculpture) of a pair of oriental turtle doves ...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze, Silver, Copper
Japanese Cloisonne Round Box with Fan Design, Meiji Period, c. 1900, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A very attractive Japanese red ground cloisonne round box and cover featuring a design of fans, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan.
The round cloison...
Category
Early 1900s Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Japanese Netsuke of Hyottoko, Depicted through a Mask in Noh Play as an Idiot
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Playfully carved out of boxwood, this Meiji period hyottoko noh mask netsuke features a figure of a crouching man on the reverse. In Iwate Prefecture, there is a myth about the origi...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Boxwood
High Quality Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Double Sided Moon and
Located in New York, NY
A high quality Japanese amphora shaped enamel over brass vase. The vase is adorned with polychrome enamel medallions depicting a crane bird and blossoming flowers, and an evening lan...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel, Brass
Antique Signed Japanese Meiji Period Mixed Metals Bronze Double Gourd Form Vase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Japanese bronze vase.
From the Meiji Period.
With copper and silver floral and vine and butterfly inlay as well a kanji symbol to the neck (possibly a stylized f...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver, Copper, Bronze
Old or Antique Japanese Imari Porcelain Covered Jar or Urn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Japanese Imari porcelain lidded jar or urn.
Decorated throughout with painted red floral devices with blue underglaze and gilt highlights against a white ground.
Simply ...
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20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Meiji Japanese Plique A Jour Enamel Bowl
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese Meiji era enamel bowl. The bowl is covered with polychrome enamel foliage and floral patterns made in the Plique a Jour technique. Mounted on three legs. Circa: e...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel
Large Japanese Tiger in Patinated Bronze, Signed. MEIJI / TAISHO
By Kosai Taisho
Located in Kastrup, DK
Japanese tiger in reddish brown patinated bronze with glass eyes.
Signed.
Made in very high quality on original plinth root wood.
Meiji period 1852-1...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Pair of 19th Century Oriental Satsuma Vases, ca. 1880
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of 19th century oriental Satsuma vases were hand-painted on the finest Japanese porcelain then set on cast bronze bases for the ultimate in Oriental Opulence! An intricate "pie ...
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1880s Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Antique Paper-covered Pottery Vase 1860s-1900s / Vessel Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is a paper-lined Pottery vase (jar) made in Japan.
It was made during the Meiji period (1860s-1900s) and was used to store and transport tea leaves at that time.
To protect the ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery, Paper
Japanese Antique Pottery Jar /1868-1920/Charcoal Bowl / Vase / Brazier
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
We have a unique Japanese aesthetic sense.
And only we can introduce unique items through our purchasing channels in Japan and the experience we have gained so far, in such a way tha...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Lovely Japanese Porcelain Antique Vase in Flowers Marked, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing this lovely brown vase with beautiful glaze. It’s in the shae of a kalebas. Marked at the base.
Additional information:
Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Region of Origin: Japan...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Japanese Mixed Metals Copper & Silver Usubata Ikebana Flower Vase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Japanese flower vase.
In hand-hammered copper (or possibly a thin-bodied bronze) with applied silver bands to rim, footrim, shaped edge, and with a lotus petal border at the joint of neck and body.
Having the usubata form with a wide flared neck and mouth.
The 'usubata' vase is a form favored for large scale floral arrangements by the Ikenobo school, the oldest and largest school of Japanese ikebana founded in the 15th century by Buddhist monk Senno Ikenobo. It is believed that the wide and shallow rim of an usubata vase which displays the surface of the water best imitates natural conditions of growth while also contributing to the longevity of an arrangement with the increased surface area of the water better oxygenating the plants.
The base retains still retains hand-hammered marks.
There is evidence of seams and folds throughout from the construction, and the surface has a cloud-like brown patina throughout.
Simply a wonderful Japanese mixed metal vase...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper, Silver
19th Century Bronze Mounted Satsuma Jardiniere
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century bronze mounted satsuma jardiniere is a splendidly preserved artifact from a wonderful period in French history! The porcelain bowls wer...
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1880s French Antique Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Satsuma Bowl Landscape Figural Decoration Marked, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Fabulous Japanese earthenware Satsuma bowl with nice decoration of a landscape with figures. Meiji period, 19th c.
Lovely piece.
Additional information:
Material: Porcelain & Pott...
Category
20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Meiji Period Japanese Lacquer Inro Box, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely Antique Meiji Period Japanese Lacquer Inro, 19th Century
Additional information:
Period: 19th century, 20th century
Region of Origin: Japan
Japan Dynasty Period: Meiji Period...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects
Materials
Lacquer
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.