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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 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 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

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

$467

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

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

Materials

Porcelain

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

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

Materials

Bronze

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

Materials

Abalone, Porcelain

Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Floral Scrolls
Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Floral Scrolls

Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Floral Scrolls

$6,500

Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Floral Scrolls

Located in Long Island City, NY

A large Chinese cloisonne vase decorated with multicolored lotus and foliate scrolls on a white enamel ground, bordered by geometric bands. Richly detailed and elegant. Culture/Perio...

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20th Century Chinese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Pair of Japanese Vases, 19th Century
Pair of Japanese Vases, 19th Century

Pair of Japanese Vases, 19th Century

$5,878 / set

Pair of Japanese Vases, 19th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Beautiful pair of Japanese vases. Embossed and chiseled bronze with floral motifs. Meiji period. This artwork is shipped from Italy. Under existing legislation, any artwork in Italy...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

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

$146

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

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

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

Materials

Porcelain

Hayashi School Cloisonné Vase Pair, Meiji Period with Tomobako
Hayashi School Cloisonné Vase Pair, Meiji Period with Tomobako

Hayashi School Cloisonné Vase Pair, Meiji Period with Tomobako

$6,953

Hayashi School Cloisonné Vase Pair, Meiji Period with Tomobako

Located in Newark, England

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...

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Early 1900s Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver, Enamel

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 Red Blue Gold Porcelain Charger by Master Artist, 2
Japanese Red Blue Gold Porcelain Charger by Master Artist, 2

Japanese Red Blue Gold Porcelain Charger by Master Artist, 2

$2,400

Japanese Red Blue Gold Porcelain Charger by Master Artist, 2

Located in Takarazuka, JP

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold

Foo Dog Carrying Decorative Vessel
Foo Dog Carrying Decorative Vessel

Foo Dog Carrying Decorative Vessel

$2,850

Foo Dog Carrying Decorative Vessel

Located in New Orleans, LA

This remarkable foo dog carrying a decorative vessel embodies both artistry and symbolism, featuring a vase adorned with images of Buddhist monks adorned with gilded halos. The foo d...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

Japanese Antique Wooden Object/Craftsman's Workbench/Penis-Shaped Figurine
Japanese Antique Wooden Object/Craftsman's Workbench/Penis-Shaped Figurine

Japanese Antique Wooden Object/Craftsman's Workbench/Penis-Shaped Figurine

$800

Japanese Antique Wooden Object/Craftsman's Workbench/Penis-Shaped Figurine

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

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...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Wood

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 Blue White Purple Porcelain Vase by Master Artist
Contemporary Japanese Blue White Purple Porcelain Vase by Master Artist

Contemporary Japanese Blue White Purple Porcelain Vase by Master Artist

$1,100

Contemporary Japanese Blue White Purple Porcelain Vase by Master Artist

Located in Takarazuka, JP

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Imari Baluster Vase, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century, Japan
Japanese Imari Baluster Vase, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century, Japan

Japanese Imari Baluster Vase, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century, Japan

$2,100

Japanese Imari Baluster Vase, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A lovely tall Japanese Imari porcelain baluster vase with images of Chinese boys, Meiji Period, late 19th century, Japan. The tall vase of baluster form, with a short, slightly spla...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique 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

$1,070

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

19th Century Pair of Japanese Bronze Lions Bookends, Meiji Period
19th Century Pair of Japanese Bronze Lions Bookends, Meiji Period

19th Century Pair of Japanese Bronze Lions Bookends, Meiji Period

$2,600

19th Century Pair of Japanese Bronze Lions Bookends, Meiji Period

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

This superb and rare pair of Japanese Meiji period bronze bookends are cast in solid bronze and depict a pair of Lions, with their heads raised. These finely sculpted pieces are beau...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

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

Antique Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Vase
Antique Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Vase

Antique Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Vase

$968Sale Price|30% Off

Antique Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Vase

Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

Japanese Meiji period bronze vase. Would look amazing in the right location. The very best color and patina. Overall maximum dimensions: 31 cm high x 14 cm diameter (inner mouth 4....

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19th Century Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

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

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Gold

Beautiful Japanese Ikebana Bamboo Basket, Early 20th Century
Beautiful Japanese Ikebana Bamboo Basket, Early 20th Century

Beautiful Japanese Ikebana Bamboo Basket, Early 20th Century

$900

Beautiful Japanese Ikebana Bamboo Basket, Early 20th Century

Located in Fukuoka, JP

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...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bamboo

Japanese Contemporary Green Blue Purple Porcelain Vase by Master Artist
Japanese Contemporary Green Blue Purple Porcelain Vase by Master Artist

Japanese Contemporary Green Blue Purple Porcelain Vase by Master Artist

$4,850

Japanese Contemporary Green Blue Purple Porcelain Vase by Master Artist

Located in Takarazuka, JP

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Gold

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

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

$3,250

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

Located in Takarazuka, JP

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Red Pink Blue Porcelain Vase by Master Artist
Japanese Red Pink Blue Porcelain Vase by Master Artist

Japanese Red Pink Blue Porcelain Vase by Master Artist

$18,500

Japanese Red Pink Blue Porcelain Vase by Master Artist

Located in Takarazuka, JP

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Gold

Large Rare Japanese Bamboo Flower Basket Hahakago by Tokosai
Large Rare Japanese Bamboo Flower Basket Hahakago by Tokosai

Large Rare Japanese Bamboo Flower Basket Hahakago by Tokosai

$7,200

Large Rare Japanese Bamboo Flower Basket Hahakago by Tokosai

Located in Atlanta, GA

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...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bamboo, Rattan

Lovely Antique Chinese Bronze Cloisonne Charger Gold Fish Fishes, 19 Century
Lovely Antique Chinese Bronze Cloisonne Charger Gold Fish Fishes, 19 Century

Lovely Antique Chinese Bronze Cloisonne Charger Gold Fish Fishes, 19 Century

$4,331

Lovely Antique Chinese Bronze Cloisonne Charger Gold Fish Fishes, 19 Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

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

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Japanese Bronze Hibachi 19th Century from the Meiji Period
Japanese Bronze Hibachi 19th Century from the Meiji Period

Japanese Bronze Hibachi 19th Century from the Meiji Period

$4,512

Japanese Bronze Hibachi 19th Century from the Meiji Period

Located in SYDNEY, AU

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

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

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

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

$340

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 Meiji Period Japanese Satsuma Pate Figures, 19th Century
Antique Meiji Period Japanese Satsuma Pate Figures, 19th Century

Antique Meiji Period Japanese Satsuma Pate Figures, 19th Century

$1,064

Antique Meiji Period Japanese Satsuma Pate Figures, 19th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

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

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19th Century Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Japanese Contemporary Blue White Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 5
Japanese Contemporary Blue White Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 5

Japanese Contemporary Blue White Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 5

$2,850

Japanese Contemporary Blue White Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 5

Located in Takarazuka, JP

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese 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

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

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

Red Blue Purple Porcelainn Vase by Japanese Master Artist, 3
Red Blue Purple Porcelainn Vase by Japanese Master Artist, 3

Red Blue Purple Porcelainn Vase by Japanese Master Artist, 3

$3,250

Red Blue Purple Porcelainn Vase by Japanese Master Artist, 3

Located in Takarazuka, JP

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

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

Japanese Blue Pink Porcelain Charger by Master Artist, 2

$3,950

Japanese Blue Pink Porcelain Charger by Master Artist, 2

Located in Takarazuka, JP

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Gold

Japanese Bronze Tiger Sculpture on Marble Base, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century
Japanese Bronze Tiger Sculpture on Marble Base, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century

Japanese Bronze Tiger Sculpture on Marble Base, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century

$2,164

Japanese Bronze Tiger Sculpture on Marble Base, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century

Located in Meda, MB

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...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

Contemporary Japanese Blue Black Platinum Porcelain Vase by Master Artist
Contemporary Japanese Blue Black Platinum Porcelain Vase by Master Artist

Contemporary Japanese Blue Black Platinum Porcelain Vase by Master Artist

$2,300

Contemporary Japanese Blue Black Platinum Porcelain Vase by Master Artist

Located in Takarazuka, JP

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Platinum

Japanese Contemporary Blue Purple Red Gold Porcelain Vase by Master Artist
Japanese Contemporary Blue Purple Red Gold Porcelain Vase by Master Artist

Japanese Contemporary Blue Purple Red Gold Porcelain Vase by Master Artist

$2,950

Japanese Contemporary Blue Purple Red Gold Porcelain Vase by Master Artist

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Unique contemporary Japanese porcelain decorative vase, intricately hand painted in blue, purple, green and red on an elegantly shaped ovoid porcelain body, a signed work by widely r...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Gold

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

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

$340

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

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

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...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Japanese Blue Yellow Porcelain Vase by Contemporary Artist, 3
Japanese Blue Yellow Porcelain Vase by Contemporary Artist, 3

Japanese Blue Yellow Porcelain Vase by Contemporary Artist, 3

$850

Japanese Blue Yellow Porcelain Vase by Contemporary Artist, 3

Located in Takarazuka, JP

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Japanese Ceramic Bowl Makuzu Kozan with Original Inscribed Box
Japanese Ceramic Bowl Makuzu Kozan with Original Inscribed Box

Japanese Ceramic Bowl Makuzu Kozan with Original Inscribed Box

$6,000 / item

Japanese Ceramic Bowl Makuzu Kozan with Original Inscribed Box

By Makuzu Kozan

Located in Atlanta, GA

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...

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Early 1900s Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Jizai Koi and Water Motif, Japan, Miji Period
Jizai Koi and Water Motif, Japan, Miji Period

Jizai Koi and Water Motif, Japan, Miji Period

$1,975

Jizai Koi and Water Motif, Japan, Miji Period

Located in Point Richmond, CA

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...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Japanese Contemporary Purple Platinum Blue Porcelain Charger by Master Artist, 3
Japanese Contemporary Purple Platinum Blue Porcelain Charger by Master Artist, 3

Japanese Contemporary Purple Platinum Blue Porcelain Charger by Master Artist, 3

$950

Japanese Contemporary Purple Platinum Blue Porcelain Charger by Master Artist, 3

Located in Takarazuka, JP

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Platinum

Japanese Contemporary Gold Orange Black Red Hand painted Porcelain Beckoning Cat
Japanese Contemporary Gold Orange Black Red Hand painted Porcelain Beckoning Cat

Japanese Contemporary Gold Orange Black Red Hand painted Porcelain Beckoning Cat

$560

Japanese Contemporary Gold Orange Black Red Hand painted Porcelain Beckoning Cat

Located in Takarazuka, JP

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

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'

$3,198 / 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

Pair of Antique Meiji Period Japanese Akae Kutani Plates w/ Flower Mark, 19th C.
Pair of Antique Meiji Period Japanese Akae Kutani Plates w/ Flower Mark, 19th C.

Pair of Antique Meiji Period Japanese Akae Kutani Plates w/ Flower Mark, 19th C.

$222

Pair of Antique Meiji Period Japanese Akae Kutani Plates w/ Flower Mark, 19th C.

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

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...

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20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

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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