Meiji Decorative Objects

Pair Chinese Cloisonne Yelow background Dragon Vases 15" inches

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Parquetry Table Top Kodansu Cabinet With An Arrangement of Seven Drawers & Metal Handles & Finishings

Hanakago basket for ikebana in rattan and bamboo. Oblong, rounded on the sides, it features a lacquered bamboo vase. Rattan braiding scattered over the body, tightly woven over the ...

Meiji Period (1868-1912)  From our Japanese collection, we are delighted to present this exceptional pair of Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vases by the Hayashi School, dating to the Mei...

Late 19th century Meiji bronze erotic sculpture of a nude sitting woman in the style of Okazaki Sessei, Japan By: Okazaki Sessei (in the style...

Extraordinary Japanese contemporary museum-quality porcelain charger, extremely intricately hand-painted masterpiece with high purity platinum and gold and hand painted in red and bl...

This elegant Japanese ikebana basket dates to the early 20th century and exemplifies the refined craftsmanship of traditional bamboo work. The basket displays a well-balanced form an...

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...

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...

Contemporary Japanese decorative Porcelain vase, intricately hand painted in blue, white and purple on an attractive shape body, a signed work by widely acclaimed master porcelain ar...

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 ...

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...

Mesmerizing museum quality contemporary hand-glazed decorative porcelain vase, a masterpiece by master porcelain artist of the Arita-Imari region of Japan. The artist is a master of ...

Lovely and beautifully made piece. With a stunning gold fish scene. Originally of the Catherina collection of Japanese bronzes and cloisonne that was partl...

Introduce interesting items. This was once used as a workbench in Japan. It's shaped like a penis, but one side of the tip has a mark that looks like it was hit and is slightly scr...

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...

Contemporary Japanese decorative porcelain vase, hand painted in blue, purple and yellow set against a beautiful bottle shaped porcelain body in plati...

An oversize Japanese Ikebana Hanakago basket) handwoven with bamboo and rattan by Tokōsai (a bamboo artist active in the Kansai region circa late 19th Century) in the form of Tsuri-B...

exceptional contemporary Japanese porcelain decorative vase, intricately hand painted on an elegantly shaped globular porcelain body, ...

A Japanese Hibachi cast in bronze from the Meiji period decorated with silver vines and copper and gold leaf's.

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 ...

Fabulous Japanese earthenware Satsuma dish depicting Figures and flowers. Japan – Meiji period (1868-1912) Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin...

Exquisite Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, intricately hand painted in green on an stunning cylinder shape large body, a signed piece by highly acclaimed master porce...

Unique Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, intricately hand painted in cobalt blue underglaze on an elegantly shaped porcelain body, a signed work by respected award-win...

Extraordinary large Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase/centerpiece, extremely intricately hand painted on a tall stunning cylinder shape porcelain body in red, pink, blu...

Exquisite contemporary Japanese decorative porcelain vase, intricately hand painted in various shades of blue on an elegantly shaped body, a signed piece by master porcelain artist f...

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...

Exctraordinary contemporary Japanese porcelain decorative charger, extremely intricately hand painted in an auspicious karakusa pattern...

Elegant bronze sculpture depicting a roaring tiger, finely cast with detailed musculature, expressive head and naturalistic fur texture. The animal stands in a dynamic pose on a rect...

Exquisite contemporary Japanese decorative porcelain charger, hand painted in blue, pink and red, a signed masterpiece by widely respected award-winning master porcelain artist of th...

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...

Exquisite contemporary Japanese porcelain decorative vase, hand painted in red and green with generous gold details on a striking bott...

A glazed ceramic shallow bowl with surface paint decoration by Japanese imperial potter Makuzu Kozan ((1842–1916) with its original inscribed tomobako storage wood box. Unlike the be...

Sharing this lovely Japanese Imari deep dish from the Meiji period. With very nice floral design. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: Japan Perio...

Extraordinary Japanese contemporary museum-quality decorative porcelain vase, intricately hand-painted in purple, green and blue on a beautifully shaped porcelain body, a signed mast...

Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, extremely intricately hand painted in various black and shades of vivid blue set against a beautifully shaped ovoid porcelain body in...

This jizai is an excellent example of a well-balanced and pleasingly carved sculpture of koi swimming in waves. Once part of a Japanese hanger (jizagake) for a kettle hook, it served...

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...

Exquisite Japanese contemporary porcelain vase, intricately hand painted on an elegant gourd shape, a signed masterpiece by a Kutani master porcelain artist. The spirit of Kutani war...

Faboulous japanese porcelain plate. With box. Mark at the base. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Japanese Style: Satsuma Region of Origin: Japan Period: 20th ce...

Exuisite Japanese contemporary decorative square porcelain charger, hand painted in vivid purple, yellow, orange, blue,and platinum, and signed by highly acclaimed master porcelain a...

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...

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...

Japanese Modern silver box, ca 1920. Rectangular with curved corners; corner bracket supports. Cover top has centrally applied gilt chrysanthemum flowerhead and engraved corner cloud...

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, ...

Exquisite contemporary Japanese porcelain decorative three-piece raised lidded jar/vase, hand painted in auspicious underglaze blue and white , depicting scenes from Japan's countrys...

A wonderfully naturalistic large Japanese Meiji period mixed metal okimono (ornamental sculpture) of a pair of oriental turtle doves ...

Charming beckoning cat with left paw raised is a gilded and hand painted porcelain piece from the Kutani region of Japan. 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. While the origins of the Japanese beckoning cat (known as maneki neko (in Japanese) are unclear, contemporary woodblock...

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...

Exquisite contemporary Japanese decorative porcelain vase, intricately hand painted in various shades of blue on a stunning bottle shape body, a signed work by highly acclaimed award...

Japanese articulated copper spiny lobster sculpture on a solid rock Lapis Lazuli. Every single body parts are in working condition and no missing ...

A Japanese long neck porcelain vase circa 1900-1910s by the studio of Miyagawa Kozan (1842–1916), one of the most established and collected Japanese ceramist from the end of Meiji Period. Commonly known as Makuzu Kozan, which also appears as the signature on his work, his originally birth name was Miyagawa Toranosuke. He was the appointed artist to the Japanese Imperial household and his work was exhibited in many international fairs that the Meiji government participated at the turn of the century. This vase features an elegant Classic form with a slender neck and slightly flared mouth above a baluster body. It was finely painted with two swimming carps in a copper red underglaze among green ribbons like waves. The background display a brilliant verdant green overall, Around the fish a poetic hazy effect was emphasized for a visual complexity by Fuki-e (the blow painting), an invention in Kozan's studio. The new technical development of chemical colors from the west was embraced circa 1900s in Kozan studio. This empowered the more creative experiments with not only colors, but also concept of dimension, which led Makuzu Kozan's work to become a bridge between East and West aesthetics. This is particularly evident in this vase with the Masterly details of the brush strokes, the expertly employment of gradient of color, and a very realistic and detailed rendering of the fish and their vivid motions. For two similar examples of Kozan's work with similar carps decoration, see Page 148-149 of the book: Sekai ni Aisa Reta ya Kimono Miyagawa Kozan Makuzu...