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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 Antique Paper Covered Basket / 1868-1912s / Wabi-sabi Mingei
Japanese Antique Paper Covered Basket / 1868-1912s / Wabi-sabi Mingei

Japanese Antique Paper Covered Basket / 1868-1912s / Wabi-sabi Mingei

$400

Japanese Antique Paper Covered Basket / 1868-1912s / Wabi-sabi Mingei

Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture

This is a basket with old Japanese paper pasted it. Japanese paper colored with Bengala is pasted on a bamboo basket. It is thought to be from the Meiji period. The technique of s...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bamboo, Paper

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

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

$395

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

Located in Austin, TX

A small and delightful Japanese yellow ground cloisonne round trinket or incense box, Meiji Period, circa 1910, Japan. The small box of squat, round shape, and may originally have b...

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1910s Japanese Vintage Meiji Decorative Objects

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Copper, Enamel

Japanese bronze vase decorated with Kintaro riding Carp Koi - Meiji - 19th Japan
Japanese bronze vase decorated with Kintaro riding Carp Koi - Meiji - 19th Japan

Japanese bronze vase decorated with Kintaro riding Carp Koi - Meiji - 19th Japan

$152Sale Price|20% Off

Japanese bronze vase decorated with Kintaro riding Carp Koi - Meiji - 19th Japan

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Very pretty Japanese Meiji bronze vase representing a naked boy, like a cherub, very muscular on a Koi carp in the middle of crashing waves. The bronze work is very beautiful, the mo...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Exquisite Japanese Satsuma Vase by Seikozan
Exquisite Japanese Satsuma Vase by Seikozan

Exquisite Japanese Satsuma Vase by Seikozan

$9,500

Exquisite Japanese Satsuma Vase by Seikozan

Located in Atlanta, GA

A miniature vase in elegant upright form reminiscent of the Chinese imperial Willow Leaf form made by Japanese studio Seikozan circa 1890-1910s (late Meiji Period). One of the many a...

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1880s Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Round Cloisonne Covered Jar
Antique Japanese Meiji Period Round Cloisonne Covered Jar

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Round Cloisonne Covered Jar

$1,100Sale Price|50% Off

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Round Cloisonne Covered Jar

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese Meiji period round cloisonne covered jar showcasing the exquisite artistry and craftsmanship of the era. This jar is adorned w...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel

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

19th Century Okimono Bronze Japanese Crab Sculpture Paperweight

$699

19th Century Okimono Bronze Japanese Crab Sculpture Paperweight

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A 19th Century Okimono Bronze Meiji period Japanese Crab. The crab is of good weight and could be a decorative object or a paperweight. The sculpture is ...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Silver Wire Enamel Miniature Vase Bird on Bambo
Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Silver Wire Enamel Miniature Vase Bird on Bambo

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Silver Wire Enamel Miniature Vase Bird on Bambo

$425Sale Price|50% Off

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Silver Wire Enamel Miniature Vase Bird on Bambo

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese, late Meiji period, silver wire enamel vase. The vase has an amphora shaped body and a fluted neck. The ware is enameled with a polychrome image of a sparrow bird...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Very Large Fantastic Japanese Meji Period Patinated Bronze Dragon Vase
Very Large Fantastic Japanese Meji Period Patinated Bronze Dragon Vase

Very Large Fantastic Japanese Meji Period Patinated Bronze Dragon Vase

$12,600

Very Large Fantastic Japanese Meji Period Patinated Bronze Dragon Vase

Located in New York, NY

A Fantastic Japanese Meji Period Patinated Bronze Dragon Vase. This vase is both elegant and awe-inspiring specifically for its Size and shape. The very...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

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

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

$168 / set

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

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Ginbari Enamel Green Double Handle Vase with Au
Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Ginbari Enamel Green Double Handle Vase with Au

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Ginbari Enamel Green Double Handle Vase with Au

$1,500

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Ginbari Enamel Green Double Handle Vase with Au

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese copper vase with polychrome ginbari cloisonne enamel decor. Late Meiji period, Squat round shape, long neck and decorative side handles. Green body with red and y...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Copper, Enamel

Rare Pair of Octagon Shaped Japanese Cloisonné Dragon and Flower Vases
Rare Pair of Octagon Shaped Japanese Cloisonné Dragon and Flower Vases

Rare Pair of Octagon Shaped Japanese Cloisonné Dragon and Flower Vases

$8,800 / set

Rare Pair of Octagon Shaped Japanese Cloisonné Dragon and Flower Vases

Located in Long Island City, NY

A set of two Japanese vases, Meiji era, 1868 to 1912. Two high quality antique vases of an ovoid form tapering to the bottom and bearing a long neck tapering to the upper rim. The ex...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Figural Figure Meiji Period 19/20th Century
Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Figural Figure Meiji Period 19/20th Century

Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Figural Figure Meiji Period 19/20th Century

$658

Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Figural Figure Meiji Period 19/20th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely and very detailed piece. Unsigned. Japan 19th or 20th century. Weight: 12 grams Provenance: Collected in the 1980’s. From the collection of Clemens Merkelbach van Enkhuize...

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20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Wood

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

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

$8,000 / set

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

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of high quality symmetrical Japanese, Meiji era, enamel over brass vases. Each vase has an amphora shaped body and a tall narrow neck. The ware is enameled with polychrome pan...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Brass, Enamel

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Meiji Goldstone Enamel Censer Koro with Dragons
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Meiji Goldstone Enamel Censer Koro with Dragons

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Meiji Goldstone Enamel Censer Koro with Dragons

$1,900Sale Price|50% Off

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Meiji Goldstone Enamel Censer Koro with Dragons

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese, late Meiji Era, lidded and footed enamel over brass censer koro or jar. Circa: late 19th century to early 20th century. The sphere form jar is enameled with meda...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel, Brass

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

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

$1,650 / set

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

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Bronze

Pair of Japanese Gilt Bronze Komainu by Ishikawa Komei, Meiji Period
Pair of Japanese Gilt Bronze Komainu by Ishikawa Komei, Meiji Period

Pair of Japanese Gilt Bronze Komainu by Ishikawa Komei, Meiji Period

$38,000 / set

Pair of Japanese Gilt Bronze Komainu by Ishikawa Komei, Meiji Period

Located in Austin, TX

A striking pair of Japanese gilt bronze komainu by the renowned Japanese sculptor, Ishikawa Komei (1852-1913), Meiji period, Japan. The pair well cast, and robustly modeled. They ar...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pair of Japanese Black and Gold Signed Satsuma Gyokuzan Vases
Pair of Japanese Black and Gold Signed Satsuma Gyokuzan Vases

Pair of Japanese Black and Gold Signed Satsuma Gyokuzan Vases

$3,750

Pair of Japanese Black and Gold Signed Satsuma Gyokuzan Vases

Located in Kittery Point, ME

This pair of signed Gyokusan Japanese Satsuma vases showcases a striking black and gold aesthetic, crafted from earthenware pottery. Each vase features hand-painted gold gilt decorat...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Earthenware

Antique Vase Made of Japanese Bamboo and Bark /Wall-Mounted Flower Vase
Antique Vase Made of Japanese Bamboo and Bark /Wall-Mounted Flower Vase

Antique Vase Made of Japanese Bamboo and Bark /Wall-Mounted Flower Vase

$900

Antique Vase Made of Japanese Bamboo and Bark /Wall-Mounted Flower Vase

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

If you want something special, we recommend purchasing items selected by Brood. We sell carefully selected old Japanese items. I've seen tens of thousands of items so far. Based on that experience, only selected items are posted here. We are able to do this because of our long experience. There may be items on the 1stdibs site that look and feel the same, but the items selected by Brood are unique. This is an old Japanese vase...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bamboo

Japanese Purple Blue Gold Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2
Japanese Purple Blue Gold Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2

Japanese Purple Blue Gold Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2

$3,250

Japanese Purple Blue Gold Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exquisite gilded and intricately hand-painted Japanese contemporary porcelain vase in an elegant shape, extremely intricately hand-painted in various hues of purple and blue, a signe...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Gold

Japanese Meiji Period Bamboo and Silver Cigar / Cigarette Box with Match Holder
Japanese Meiji Period Bamboo and Silver Cigar / Cigarette Box with Match Holder

Japanese Meiji Period Bamboo and Silver Cigar / Cigarette Box with Match Holder

$2,405

Japanese Meiji Period Bamboo and Silver Cigar / Cigarette Box with Match Holder

Located in Newark, England

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING BOX AND MATCH HOLDER From our Japanese collection, we’re pleased to offer this Meiji period woven bamboo and mixed metal box with matching match holder. Th...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Silver, Copper

Japanese Meiji Period Arita Omoikane Deity of Wisdom 思兼 Vase, Fukagawa Studio
Japanese Meiji Period Arita Omoikane Deity of Wisdom 思兼 Vase, Fukagawa Studio

Japanese Meiji Period Arita Omoikane Deity of Wisdom 思兼 Vase, Fukagawa Studio

$1,400Sale Price|20% Off

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...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Pair of Bronze Harvest Putti Cherub Figures on Marble Plinth.
Pair of Bronze Harvest Putti Cherub Figures on Marble Plinth.

Pair of Bronze Harvest Putti Cherub Figures on Marble Plinth.

$1,760 / set

Pair of Bronze Harvest Putti Cherub Figures on Marble Plinth.

Located in Germantown, MD

A Magnificent Pair of Bronze Harvest Putti Cherub Figures on Marble Plinth. Measures 2.75" in width, 2.75" in depth and 8.75" in height.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

Satsuma Bowl of Immortals
Satsuma Bowl of Immortals

Satsuma Bowl of Immortals

$1,685

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

Japanese Contemporary Blue Pure Gold Porcelain Lidded Jar by Master Artist, 2
Japanese Contemporary Blue Pure Gold Porcelain Lidded Jar by Master Artist, 2

Japanese Contemporary Blue Pure Gold Porcelain Lidded Jar by Master Artist, 2

$1,500

Japanese Contemporary Blue Pure Gold Porcelain Lidded Jar by Master Artist, 2

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Japanese contemporary porcelain incense burner/lidded jar, intricately and generously hand-painted with high purity gold on a beautifully shaped body in stunning signature deep blue,...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Gold

Japanese Contemporary Porcelain Vase in Blue and White by Master Artist
Japanese Contemporary Porcelain Vase in Blue and White by Master Artist

Japanese Contemporary Porcelain Vase in Blue and White by Master Artist

$4,500

Japanese Contemporary Porcelain Vase in Blue and White by Master Artist

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exquisite contemporary Japanese porcelain decorative vase, extremely intricately hand painted in underglaze cobalt blue on an elegant oval shape body, a signed piece by widely respec...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

1860s Large Japanese Parcel Gilt High-Relief Dragons and Birds Bronze Vase
1860s Large Japanese Parcel Gilt High-Relief Dragons and Birds Bronze Vase

1860s Large Japanese Parcel Gilt High-Relief Dragons and Birds Bronze Vase

$1,995

1860s Large Japanese Parcel Gilt High-Relief Dragons and Birds Bronze Vase

Located in Germantown, MD

Amazing Antique fine quality Japanese 19th century bronze vase, circa 1860 with exquisite decorations of raised bronze crafted dragons and birds and many other original meiji decorat...

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Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

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

Antique Japanese Moriage Nippon Porcelain Vase or Covered Jar

$1,500

Antique Japanese Moriage Nippon Porcelain Vase or Covered Jar

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique Japanese Nippon porcelain vase or covered urn. With green, pink, and white tones in raised moriage enamel that gives a three-dimensional effect. Decorated with 4 cartouches throughout. The main cartouche features a moriage dragon...

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20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Group of 5 Small Japanese Cloisonne and Ginbari Vases, Early 20th Century, Japan
Group of 5 Small Japanese Cloisonne and Ginbari Vases, Early 20th Century, Japan

Group of 5 Small Japanese Cloisonne and Ginbari Vases, Early 20th Century, Japan

$1,050 / set

Group of 5 Small Japanese Cloisonne and Ginbari Vases, Early 20th Century, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A charming group of five Japanese cloisonné and ginbari foiled vases, Meiji period, early 20th century, Japan. The group consists of one vase with cloisonné chrysanthemum blossoms against bold and bright turquoise ginbari foil background, two similar vases of primarily black and burgundy cloisonné - one with a butterfly motif, the other with a floral motif, and two similar vases of primarily dark blue and green cloisonné, both with floral and butterfly motifs. Turquoise ginbari vase...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Copper, Enamel, Foil, Wire

Japanese Contemporary Blue White Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 4
Japanese Contemporary Blue White Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 4

Japanese Contemporary Blue White Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 4

$2,750

Japanese Contemporary Blue White Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 4

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exceptional Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, intricately hand painted in deep blue on an stunningly shaped body, a signed masterpiece by highly acclaimed master porce...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Antique Bronze Meiji Vase with Fishes and Mark Shobun Jyuhachi, 19th Century
Antique Bronze Meiji Vase with Fishes and Mark Shobun Jyuhachi, 19th Century

Antique Bronze Meiji Vase with Fishes and Mark Shobun Jyuhachi, 19th Century

$1,518

Antique Bronze Meiji Vase with Fishes and Mark Shobun Jyuhachi, 19th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Nicely made vase with a great color shading. Marked on the side: Shobun jyuhachi Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: Japan Period: 19th century E...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Pottery

Contemporary Japanese Red Blue Green Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 4
Contemporary Japanese Red Blue Green Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 4

Contemporary Japanese Red Blue Green Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 4

$6,950

Contemporary Japanese Red Blue Green Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 4

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Extraordinary Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase extremely intricately featuring a traditional Arita "shippo" pattern in deep red, green and blue, a stunning signed mast...

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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
Japanese Contemporary Blue White Porcelain Vase by Master Artist

Japanese Contemporary Blue White Porcelain Vase by Master Artist

$2,500

Japanese Contemporary Blue White Porcelain Vase by Master Artist

Located in Takarazuka, JP

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Abalone, Porcelain

Japanese Contemporary Blue White Porcelain Charger
Japanese Contemporary Blue White Porcelain Charger

Japanese Contemporary Blue White Porcelain Charger

$145

Japanese Contemporary Blue White Porcelain Charger

Located in Takarazuka, JP

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Japanese Contemporary Blue White Gold Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 3
Japanese Contemporary Blue White Gold Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 3

Japanese Contemporary Blue White Gold Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 3

$6,500

Japanese Contemporary Blue White Gold Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 3

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Extraordinary Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, painstakingly intricately gilded and hand painted in a mesmerizing deep blue in various shades on a stunning globular b...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Gold

Lovely Japanese Porcelain Antique Vase in Flowers Marked, 19th Century
Lovely Japanese Porcelain Antique Vase in Flowers Marked, 19th Century

Lovely Japanese Porcelain Antique Vase in Flowers Marked, 19th Century

$464

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

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Porcelain

Chinese Dragon Porcelain Bowl
Chinese Dragon Porcelain Bowl

Chinese Dragon Porcelain Bowl

$190

Chinese Dragon Porcelain Bowl

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 Chinese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Japanese Contemporary Red Black Gold Platinum Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 3
Japanese Contemporary Red Black Gold Platinum Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 3

Japanese Contemporary Red Black Gold Platinum Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 3

$750

Japanese Contemporary Red Black Gold Platinum Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 3

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, hand painted in vivid red, platinum and gold, set against a beautifully shaped dimpled porcelain body in black, an exquisite signed p...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Gold, Platinum

Japanese Contemporary Platinum Blue Porcelain Plate by Master Artist, 3
Japanese Contemporary Platinum Blue Porcelain Plate by Master Artist, 3

Japanese Contemporary Platinum Blue Porcelain Plate by Master Artist, 3

$275

Japanese Contemporary Platinum Blue Porcelain Plate by Master Artist, 3

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exquisite dimpled Japanese decorative porcelain plate intricately hand painted, showcasing a dramatic breathtaking phoenix in deep blue extending its beautiful long wings to cover th...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Gold

Japanese Contemporary Blue White Porcelain Charger by Master Artist, 3
Japanese Contemporary Blue White Porcelain Charger by Master Artist, 3

Japanese Contemporary Blue White Porcelain Charger by Master Artist, 3

$12,000

Japanese Contemporary Blue White Porcelain Charger by Master Artist, 3

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Extraordinary large Japanese contemporary museum-quality decorative porcelain charger in blue underglaze, extremely intricately hand painted, a stunning masterpiece by widely acclaim...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Japanese Blue White Porcelain Charger by Master Artist, 2
Japanese Blue White Porcelain Charger by Master Artist, 2

Japanese Blue White Porcelain Charger by Master Artist, 2

$2,950

Japanese Blue White Porcelain Charger by Master Artist, 2

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exquisite Japanese contemporary museum-quality porcelain charger, extremely intricately hand-painted masterpiece hand-painted in blue underglaze in various shades of blue on a stunni...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Parquetry Table Top Kodansu Cabinet
19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Parquetry Table Top Kodansu Cabinet

19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Parquetry Table Top Kodansu Cabinet

$1,068

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

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Copper

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

Antique Meiji Period Kutani Japanese Porcelain Temple Jar

$1,838

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

Large Japanese Ceramic Vase with Flying Autunm Geese by Kinkozan Studio
Large Japanese Ceramic Vase with Flying Autunm Geese by Kinkozan Studio

Large Japanese Ceramic Vase with Flying Autunm Geese by Kinkozan Studio

$5,800

Large Japanese Ceramic Vase with Flying Autunm Geese by Kinkozan Studio

By Kinkozan

Located in Atlanta, GA

A large Japanese ceramic vase from the end of Meiji period circa 1890-1910s by Kinkozan (1645-1927). One of the largest studio manufacturers of the export ceramics at the time based ...

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1880s Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Late 19th Century Signed Japanese Hand Painted Satsuma Temple Jar Meiji Period
Late 19th Century Signed Japanese Hand Painted Satsuma Temple Jar Meiji Period

Late 19th Century Signed Japanese Hand Painted Satsuma Temple Jar Meiji Period

$4,950

Late 19th Century Signed Japanese Hand Painted Satsuma Temple Jar Meiji Period

Located in Cincinnati, OH

This outstanding late 19th century Japanese Satsuma porcelain covered temple jar has a traditional form with a domed lid. The piece features exquisite hand painted decoration which includes brightly hued flowers and associated foliage along with highly detailed jewel-toned butterflies with gilt highlights, all of which are on a shaded blue ground. The jar and lid also bear large chrysanthemums executed in heavy white enamel with underlying hints of green. The collar of the jar and edge of the lid have wide gilt bands finished with fine incised linear decoration that has been accented with blue, black and white enamel. The underside of the jar is hand lettered with characters reading Dai Nippon...

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1880s Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

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

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

$145

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

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

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

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

19th Century Japanese Imari Porcelain Lidded Temple Jar
19th Century Japanese Imari Porcelain Lidded Temple Jar

19th Century Japanese Imari Porcelain Lidded Temple Jar

$760Sale Price|20% Off

19th Century Japanese Imari Porcelain Lidded Temple Jar

Located in Miami, FL

19th Century Japanese Imari Porcelain Lidded Temple Jar A fine 19th century Japanese Imari porcelain lidded temple jar, hand-painted with exquisite detail in rich natural pigment g...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Japanese Large Bronze Vases with Turtles and Cranes
Pair of Japanese Large Bronze Vases with Turtles and Cranes

Pair of Japanese Large Bronze Vases with Turtles and Cranes

$20,500 / set

Pair of Japanese Large Bronze Vases with Turtles and Cranes

Located in Hudson, NY

Early Meiji period (1868-1912) bronze vases, incised, detailed designs on each vase. One vase is decorated with a family of cranes at a rocky water's edge, with flowers and an old pine tree. The other vase depicts turtles at a rocky water's edge with bamboo, along with turtles swimming...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Japanese Red Ginbari Cloisonne Trinket Box, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan
Japanese Red Ginbari Cloisonne Trinket Box, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan

Japanese Red Ginbari Cloisonne Trinket Box, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan

$1,100

Japanese Red Ginbari Cloisonne Trinket Box, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A rich and elegant Japanese export red ginbari cloisonne trinket box, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan. The attractive Japanese cloisonne box features a striking textured red ginbari...

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Early 1900s Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Metal, Copper, Enamel, Foil

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

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

$26,500

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

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Extraordinary large decorative porcelain decorative bowl titled "firework" with mysterious intricate etchings features platinum, gold foils plus silver foil tinted in shades of vivid...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold, Platinum, Silver, Foil

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

Japanese Contemporary Blue Pink Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2

$3,488Sale Price|24% Off

Japanese Contemporary Blue Pink Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exquisite contemporary Japanese gilded porcelain vase, intricately hand painted in shades of blue and pink on a beautifully shaped body, a striking signed work by highly acclaimed master artist from Arita-Imari region of Japan. 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. Yu-riko or underglaze-red that is used in creating this piece is a technique that uses a copper-based colorant for underglaze painting that develops a red color under a transparent glaze. This technique is traced back to 14th century China...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Gold

Pair Japanese Export Vases Japan C.1900 Stamped 'Nippon'
Pair Japanese Export Vases Japan C.1900 Stamped 'Nippon'

Pair Japanese Export Vases Japan C.1900 Stamped 'Nippon'

$3,191 / set

Pair Japanese Export Vases Japan C.1900 Stamped 'Nippon'

Located in London, GB

A pair Japanese export vases Japan C.1900 Stamped 'Nippon' A beautiful pair of delicately designed earthenware vases of Western taste depicting a hand-painted botanical patter...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Earthenware

Japanese Contemporary Red Green Gold Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 3
Japanese Contemporary Red Green Gold Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 3

Japanese Contemporary Red Green Gold Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 3

$7,225Sale Price|15% Off

Japanese Contemporary Red Green Gold Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 3

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exceptional Japanese contemporary Museum quality porcelain decorative vase, intricately hand-painted, gilded and dimpled to showcase cherry blossoms in iron red on a uniquely shaped...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold

Contemporary Japanese Blue Gray Gold Porcelain Vase by Master Artist
Contemporary Japanese Blue Gray Gold Porcelain Vase by Master Artist

Contemporary Japanese Blue Gray Gold Porcelain Vase by Master Artist

$1,500

Contemporary Japanese Blue Gray Gold Porcelain Vase by Master Artist

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Japanese contemporary porcelain decorative vase, hand painted in blue underglaze in stunning shades of blue and gray on an elegantly shaped ovoid porcelain body, a signed piece by hi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

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

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

$1,185

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

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Unique Japanese contemporry decorative porcelain vase, hand painted in red and beautiful shades of blue on an elegantly shaped ovoid porcelain body, a signed piece by widely acclaime...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold

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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