Meiji Decorative Objects

MEIJI STYLE

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

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

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

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

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

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

Style: Meiji

19th century Nippon Moriage Urn Lamp with Roses

Located in Savannah, GA

Nippon urn featuring raised Moriage decoration, gilt highlights, double handles and gorgeous open garden roses hand painted on either side. It has been conv...

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1890s Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Pottery

19th century Nippon Moriage Urn Lamp with Roses

$450

Japanese Contemporary Blue Red Green Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 5

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exquisite contemporary signed decorative porcelain vase, a stunning piece in an elegant shape hand-painted by highly acclaimed porcelain artist of Japan’s Imari-Arita region. The art...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Japanese Contemporary Blue Red Green Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 5

$3,500

Japanese Bronze Candlesticks, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

Two tall candlesticks, hand-crafted in bronze, circa 1880. Japan, Meiji Period. The base measures 10.25 inches, the height is 29 inches. The top circle plate measures 5 inches, with an inner ring for a 2-inch candle. Both have a patina developed by time and nature. One of the candlesticks' base is slightly bent, most probably by age and use, but it does not affect its stability. Both pieces include small bronze tongs...

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1880s Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Japanese Bronze Candlesticks, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century

$820 Sale Price / item

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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

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Gold

Japanese Contemporary Red Blue Green Gold Porcelain Lucky Cat Sculpture, 2

$685

Set of 2 Antique Meji Period Imari Japanese Porcelain Dishes Arita, 19th/20th C.

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing this lovely Japanese Imari dishes bowl from the Meiji period. With intricate floral designs. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: Japan Pe...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Set of 2 Antique Meji Period Imari Japanese Porcelain Dishes Arita, 19th/20th C.

$134 Sale Price / set

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Japanese Contemporary White Blue Green Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Unique contemporary Japanese porcelain decorative vase, extremely intricately hand painted in an auspicious karakusa pattern in underglaze blue and white with some green , depicting scenes from Japan's countryside showcased on two cartouches , a signed piece by highly acclaimed Japanese master porcelain artist in Imari-Arita tradition of Japan. In 2016, the British Museum added a work by this artist to its collection of contemporary Japanese porcelain, a large lidded jar...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Japanese Contemporary White Blue Green Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2

$1,950

Japanese Old Vase with Lid / Late 19th Century

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a woven bamboo basket made in Japan during the Meiji to Taisho eras (1868-1920). It is a vase that imitates the shape. It was hung on t...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bamboo

Japanese Old Vase with Lid / Late 19th Century

$620

Antique Japanese Porcelain Meiji Period Arita Polychrome Bowl Dish 19th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing with you this unusual and magnificent bowl from the Meiji period (19th century). It has a very interesting and lovely blue and gold scene Unmarked at the base. Additional in...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Antique Japanese Porcelain Meiji Period Arita Polychrome Bowl Dish 19th Century

$270 Sale Price

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Small Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Monkey Sculpture

Located in Kastrup, DK

Small Japanese bronze sculpture in the form of a monkey with intricate details Finely crafted in dark-patinated bronze with a rich patina. Dating from the Meiji period (1868-1912) o...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Small Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Monkey Sculpture

$735

Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Stamp Box

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Mid-19th century Japanese Meiji period bronze stamp box. Applied castings of a hanging flower basket with bird, recumbent stag and flowers. Measures: 1 1/...

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Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Stamp Box

$160 Sale Price

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Japanese Contemporary Black Platinum Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 5

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exquisite Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, intricately hand painted in platinum, set against a beautiful round shaped body in black, a signed piece belonging to the artist's signature fish collection by highly acclaimed master porcelain artist and recipient of numerous awards for his exceptional and extraordinary porcelain work and his unique signature gold and platinum work on porcelain. In 2016, the British Museum added a work by this award-winning artist to its collection of contemporary Japanese porcelain in the Imari-Arita polychrome enamel tradition. The artist's profile is available upon request. Based on the Chinese legend...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Platinum

Japanese Contemporary Black Platinum Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 5

$800

Antique Bronze Meiji Okimono of a Rat Japan, 19th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Nicely made artifact/Okimono of a Rat. In bronze with brown patina, representing a rat. Okimono (置物, oki-mono) is a Japanese term meaning "ornament for display; objet d'art; decorat...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Antique Bronze Meiji Okimono of a Rat Japan, 19th Century

$862 Sale Price

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Pair of Japanese Imperial Meiji Period Porcelain Vases

Located in Miami, FL

Rare and magnificent Pair of Japanese Enameled Porcelain Vases Imperial Meiji Period. This unique pair of antique hand-crafted and hand-painted vases have outstanding high relief det...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Pair of Japanese Imperial Meiji Period Porcelain Vases

$4,880 Sale Price / set

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Pair of Large 19th Century Japanese Imari Porcelain Temple Jars with Cover

Located in El Monte, CA

An exceptional pair of large scale late 19th century Japanese Imari temple jars from the Meiji period with covers, also can be referred to as ginger jars. Rare octagonal facet cuts a...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Pair of Large 19th Century Japanese Imari Porcelain Temple Jars with Cover

$8,200 / set

Large Meiji Period Bronze Twin Handled Urn with Decoration

Located in Redding, CT

Large Meiji period bronze twin handled urn with decoration. Decoration consists of raised birds, branches with cherry blossoms and a dragon. Nice patina to this gorgeous vase that ca...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Large Meiji Period Bronze Twin Handled Urn with Decoration

$605 Sale Price

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Large Limited Edition Bronze Vase Depicting Bamboo in Japanese Style

Located in New York, NY

Wonderful limited edition patinated bronze vase with bamboo motif on mottled brown marble-like ground, standing 24 inches tall, by the American sculptor based in Hawaii, James Barker...

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Late 20th Century American Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Large Limited Edition Bronze Vase Depicting Bamboo in Japanese Style

$5,500

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

$16,000

19th century Satsuma Porcelain Vase Table Lamp

Located in Savannah, GA

Made for the European market in the Meiji period, this lovely Japanese Satsuma porcelain vase has been converted into a table lamp and mounted on a wooden base. Decorated with delica...

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1890s Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

19th century Satsuma Porcelain Vase Table Lamp

$850

Japanese Bronze Elephant and Tigers by Genryusai Seiya

Located in New Orleans, LA

Bronze Elephant and Tigers Genryusai Seiya 19th century This extraordinary bronze sculpture by Genryusai Seiya, a master of the Meiji period, depicts a breathtaking battle between a...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Japanese Bronze Elephant and Tigers by Genryusai Seiya

$34,500

Japanese Cloisonne Lidded Trinket Box with Bun Feet from the Meiji Period

Located in San Diego, CA

An exquisite Japanese cloisonne lidded box with brass bun feet from the Meiji period, circa late 1800's. The box has a great inticate geometric de...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Brass, Enamel

Japanese Cloisonne Lidded Trinket Box with Bun Feet from the Meiji Period

$960 Sale Price

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Japanese Red Black Hand-Glazed Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Mesmerizing highly collectible Japanese decorative porcelain vase of exceptional charm, an exhibition piece, stunningly hand-glazed in vivid blue, red and black on a beautifully shap...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Japanese Red Black Hand-Glazed Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2

$13,500

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

$2,250

Japanese Meiji Dressing Stand with Mirror Black Lacquer

By Vintage Japanese Monochrome

Located in Valladolid, ES

Elegant and beautiful Dressing Table or it could be suitable for a jewellery box , Meiji Period ( 1868 - 1912 ). Executed with black lacquer, holding a bronze hand mirror ( ekagami) Configured with five smooth-running drawers of different Size. Two are equipped with slender "hirute"-shaped bail handles and three with decorative pull-rings. The front-and backside featuring oval grips for easy transport. Surmounted by a mirror frame in a shape reminiscent of a Shintô shrine torii-gate- a twin-posted framework with a triangular crossbar flared in upswept Chinese-style gable ( Karahafu) endings. Resting of the frame is the Japanese traditional handheld mirror with auspicious embossed design of wisteria ( fuji) and lovely patina. Inscription on the right. Considering its age the set is in a very good condition with some traces of usage and wear conform age. Dimensions: Dressing stand...

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1880s Dutch Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Japanese Meiji Dressing Stand with Mirror Black Lacquer

$1,664 Sale Price

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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...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Antique Japanese Kinkozan Satsuma Large Dish Meiji Period, Japan, 19th Century

$480 Sale Price

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Japanese Contemporary Blue Pink Gold Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Extraordinary Japanese contemporary museum-quality decorative vase, a masterpiece intricately hand-painted on a rectangular body of the finest Arita porcelain, which provides the per...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Gold

Japanese Contemporary Blue Pink Gold Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2

$3,850

Japanese 7-Pcs, Arita Sweetmeat Set & Matching Lacquer Box Meiji Period, 1880s

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

A seven-piece Japanese Arita Sweetmeat set and matching lacquer box, Meiji period (1880-1890). Comprising of a central hexagonal dish and six-fan shaped ...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain, Lacquer

Japanese 7-Pcs, Arita Sweetmeat Set & Matching Lacquer Box Meiji Period, 1880s

$1,395

Japanese Meiji Period Red Blue Gold Porcelain Charger, circa 1860

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exquisite Japanese Meiji period signed Imari ribbed porcelain deep charger, circa 1860, extremely intricately hand-painted on both sides in cobalt blue un...

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1860s Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Gold

Japanese Meiji Period Red Blue Gold Porcelain Charger, circa 1860

$2,350

Antique Japanese Karamono Style Hinged Hitsu for Kimono Storage

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Large Japanese hinged hitsu (kimono storage coffer) woven of bamboo in the Chinese style with broad expanses of two layers of woven mats as the siding and the convex lid trimmed in t...

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Early 1900s Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bamboo

Antique Japanese Karamono Style Hinged Hitsu for Kimono Storage

$1,950

Small Japanese Lacquer Duck Incense Box, Kogo, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century

Located in Austin, TX

An exquisite Japanese Meiji Period small lacquer incense box, kogo, in the form of a duck or goose, late 19th century, Japan. The delicate lacquer box, known as a kogo in Japanese, ...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Lacquer

Small Japanese Lacquer Duck Incense Box, Kogo, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century

$2,900

Pair Japanese Cloisonne Dragon and Phoenix Jardinieres, Meiji Period

Located in Austin, TX

A lovely pair of Japanese chakinseki, tea dust, cloisonne jardinieres, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan. The jardinieres each with a squat globular body, short neck, and wide, everted mouth. The bodies decorated wide lappets of mottled puce featuring alternating dragons and phoenixes...

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Early 1900s Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Copper, Enamel

Pair Japanese Cloisonne Dragon and Phoenix Jardinieres, Meiji Period

$1,200 / set

Elegant Pair of Hand Painted Imari Vases, Meiji Perion, 1880's

Located in Lambertville, NJ

A pair of bulbous classic cobalt blue and iron red Imari vases. The 7.5 inch tall vases with rounded bodies with small necks with had painted scenic views o...

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1880s Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Elegant Pair of Hand Painted Imari Vases, Meiji Perion, 1880's

$1,250 / set

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 ...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Sculpture Of A Samurai Warrior By Yoshimitsu

$19,014

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...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Japanese Satsuma Vase Landscape Figural Decoration Marked, 19th Century

$214

Pair of Kinkozan Satsuma Vases with Gold Kinrande, 19th Century

By Kinkozan

Located in Lisbon, PT

A pair of signed Sbei Kinkozan VII Satsuma polychrome porcelain vases with gold standard (kinrande) from Kyoto, Imperial City, Japan. Kyo Satsuma ceramics contain intricately detail...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Pair of Kinkozan Satsuma Vases with Gold Kinrande, 19th Century

$4,046 Sale Price / set

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Jewelry Ring Trinket Boxes Pair Cloisonné Swan Japanese Gift Love Valentine

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

- Once courtship is complete, male and female swans bond for life and this delightful pair of Japaneer cloisonné swans symbolize love and const...

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1890s Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Jewelry Ring Trinket Boxes Pair Cloisonné Swan Japanese Gift Love Valentine

$2,758 / set

Japanese Contemporary Green Red Blue Gold Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exceptional Japanese contemporary highly collectible decorative porcelain vase, hand painted in extremely intricate patterns and extensive gold details on vibrant red, yellow, blue/g...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Gold

Japanese Contemporary Green Red Blue Gold Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2

$6,850 Sale Price

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Japanese Contemporary Blue White Porcelain Vase by Master Artist

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Contemporary Japanese porcelain decorative vase, extremely intricately hand painted in underglaze cobalt blue on an elegant bottle shape porcelain body, a stunning signed piece by wi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Japanese Contemporary Blue White Porcelain Vase by Master Artist

$3,400

Antique Japanese Porcelain Meiji Period Arita Polychrome Bowl Ship 19th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing with you this unusual and magnificent bowl from the Meiji period (19th century). It has a very interesting and lovely blue, red and gold scene Unmarked at the base. Addition...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Antique Japanese Porcelain Meiji Period Arita Polychrome Bowl Ship 19th Century

$270 Sale Price

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Japanese Porcelain Studio Art Vase

Located in Hudson, NY

With lovely magnolia tree in bloom and finch on blue background. Signed: Fukugawa.

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20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Japanese Porcelain Studio Art Vase

$4,750

Pair of Round Cloisonné Enamel Vases Scene of Bird, Meiji Era 1868-1912

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Top quality with a rare scene of bird of prey taking a nest of young birds Meiji era (1868-1912), 19th century Each vase worked in gilt and wire of varying gauge with a mirrored des...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pair of Round Cloisonné Enamel Vases Scene of Bird, Meiji Era 1868-1912

$4,647 Sale Price / set

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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...

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20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Japanese Satsuma Bowl Landscape Figural Decoration Marked, 19th Century

$100

Pair Of 19th Century Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Partridges On Hardwood Base

Located in Dublin, IE

A beautiful pair of 19th century Meiji period Japanese Bronze fan tailed Partridges, on a shaped wooden base. Circa 1900 Japan H: 9 in / 23 cm ; Base: W: 13.77 in / 35 cm ; D: 8.6...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pair Of 19th Century Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Partridges On Hardwood Base

$7,713

Japanese Satsuma Ceramic Dish with Fine Decoration by Kinkozan

By Kinkozan

Located in Atlanta, GA

A satsuma ceramic dish made by Kinkozan studio circa 1980-1900s in the late Meiji Period. The dish with a thick robust wall is supported by a large ring base and features finely deta...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Japanese Satsuma Ceramic Dish with Fine Decoration by Kinkozan

$6,000

19thC Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Study of an Elephant Fighting with Two Tigers

Located in Central England, GB

This superb Japanese Meiji period bronze study has exceptionally good detailing. It portrays a figure group of a large muscular bull elephant being attacked and fighting with two tig...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

19thC Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Study of an Elephant Fighting with Two Tigers

$3,397

Satsuma Bowl of Immortals

Located in New Orleans, LA

This highly detailed Satsuma bowl is adorned with Buddhist monks and signed “Hododa” on the underside. The columns on the underside read, “Satsuma” and “Hododa.” This represents the ...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Gold

Satsuma Bowl of Immortals

$1,685

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

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

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

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

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

$224 / set

Antique Ko-Kutani 17th c Edo Period Japanese Dish Japan ca 1640-1660

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Ko-Kutani - A very nice shaped polychrome dish. Unusual shape and painting. Early Edo period. Storage box included. Condition 1 small chip to rim and crackle lines all over. Size: ...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Antique Ko-Kutani 17th c Edo Period Japanese Dish Japan ca 1640-1660

$2,332 Sale Price

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Japanese Meiji Articulated Bronze Crab

Located in Essex, MA

Darker brown patina with fully articulated body. Purchased in London by previous owner.

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1870s Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Japanese Meiji Articulated Bronze Crab

$7,500

Antique Japanese Bronze Vase Early Meiji Period

Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

Early Japanese Meiji period bronze vase. Raised dragon with birds and cloud handles. Would look amazing in the right location. The very best color an...

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19th Century Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Antique Japanese Bronze Vase Early Meiji Period

$952 Sale Price

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Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel on Porcelain Floral Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese porcelain vase with polychrome design. Meiji period, circa 1870 Cylinder shape. Hand-painted blue and white pattern...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel on Porcelain Floral Vase

$3,000

Four Japanese Lacquered Sake Cups Meiji Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

An assemble of four lacquerware sake cups from Meiji period Japan circa late 19th century. The shadow cups on an elevated stem were used by the nobles during ...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Wood, Lacquer

Four Japanese Lacquered Sake Cups Meiji Period

$2,000 / set

Old Wooden Netsuke Sculpture Japanese Quail Meiji Period, 19/20th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely and very detailed piece. Unsigned. Japan 19th or 20th century. Weight: 9 grams Provenance: Collected in the 1980’s. From the collection of Clemens Merkelbach van Enkhuizen...

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20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Wood

Old Wooden Netsuke Sculpture Japanese Quail Meiji Period, 19/20th Century

$963

Japanese Meiji Bronze Champlevé Enamel Incense Burner, Geisha & Ryu/Shishi

Located in New York, NY

Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Champlevé Enamel Incense Burner w/ Geisha & Ryu/Shishi Presenting a splendid masterpiece from the revered Meiji Period, behold an exquisite Japanese bronze incense burner adorned with Champlevé enamel. This remarkable piece showcases captivating hand-carved bronze mounts depicting a geisha on the main bowl and a Ryu/Shishi atop its lid. The geisha, meticulously crafted with utmost precision, graces the central bowl. Flowing robes adorned with elegant spirals serenely encircle the vessel. In a harmonious tableau, the geisha delicately engages with a Sheng pipe. The crowning glory of this masterpiece lies in its magnificent bronze Ryu/Shishi, majestically positioned atop the burner's lid. The vibrant bronze scrolls enveloping the Ryu/Shishi visually capture the enchanting sounds emanating from the Geisha's Sheng performance below. Delicate scrolling cutouts beneath the feet of the mythical creature add an irresistible allure while acting as conduits for the graceful diffusion of incense smoke. Enhancing the regal charm of the burner, three patinated bronze jeweled elephant...

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1890s Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Enamel

Japanese Meiji Bronze Champlevé Enamel Incense Burner, Geisha & Ryu/Shishi

$9,880

Antique Japanese Porcelain 19th c Meiji Arita Boys Figural Polychrome dish

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 polychrome scene of different figures in a garden/pond ...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Antique Japanese Porcelain 19th c Meiji Arita Boys Figural Polychrome dish

$706 Sale Price

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Japanese Satsuma Vase Yabu Meizan Meiji

By Yabu Meizan

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Satsuma baluster form vase from the studio of Yabu Meizan (birth name Yabu Masashichi; 1853-1934), who is one of the most celebrated and collectible Satsuma artists from Meiji Peri...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Japanese Satsuma Vase Yabu Meizan Meiji

$9,000

Pair of Antique Japanese Ormolu Mounted Cloisonné Enamel Vases

Located in London, GB

Of ovoid form with a pierced ormolu rim, decorated throughout with birds, flowers and foliage, raised on pierced ormolu feet; the enamel Japanese, the ormolu French, late 19th centur...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Pair of Antique Japanese Ormolu Mounted Cloisonné Enamel Vases

$8,276 Sale Price / set

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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

Pair of 19th Century Oriental Satsuma Vases, ca. 1880

$1,650 / set

Antique Arita Japanese 19C Meiji Armorial plate with fine details ARMS OF POWEL

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing with you this magnificent lovely plate from the late 19th century, with high quality painting. It's an armorial dish with the arms of Powell. The text says; Pro patria semper...

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17th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Arita Japanese 19C Meiji Armorial plate with fine details ARMS OF POWEL

$966 Sale Price

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

Located in Takarazuka, JP

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

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold

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

$850

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...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Large Japanese Ceramic Vase by Makuzu Kozan Meiji Period

$15,000

Meiji decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.

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