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

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

$2,900

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

Located in Austin, TX

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

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Wood Monkey Netsuke Sculpture Japanese Masakazu Japan, 19/20th Century
Antique Wood Monkey Netsuke Sculpture Japanese Masakazu Japan, 19/20th Century

Antique Wood Monkey Netsuke Sculpture Japanese Masakazu Japan, 19/20th Century

$846

Antique Wood Monkey Netsuke Sculpture Japanese Masakazu Japan, 19/20th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely and very detailed piece. Signed Masakazu A monkey sitting. H. 1.8 cm x L 2.2cm. Japan, 19th century. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: J...

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20th Century Japanese 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

$6,872

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

Antique 19th c. Japanese Shaku Dokei Hanging Stick Pillar Wall Clock
Antique 19th c. Japanese Shaku Dokei Hanging Stick Pillar Wall Clock

Antique 19th c. Japanese Shaku Dokei Hanging Stick Pillar Wall Clock

$4,500

Antique 19th c. Japanese Shaku Dokei Hanging Stick Pillar Wall Clock

Located in Danville, CA

Antique 19th c. Japanese Shaku Dokei Hanging Stick Pillar Wall Clock Here I'm offering a very old Japanese stick clock or Shaku-Dokei. The wood case has a...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Genryusai Seiya: An Important Patinated Bronze Okimono of a Bactrian Camel
Genryusai Seiya: An Important Patinated Bronze Okimono of a Bactrian Camel

Genryusai Seiya: An Important Patinated Bronze Okimono of a Bactrian Camel

$11,899 / item

Genryusai Seiya: An Important Patinated Bronze Okimono of a Bactrian Camel

Located in Budapest, HU

An exceptional Meiji period Japanese bronze sculpture by the renowned master Genryusai Seiya, signed SEIYA zo to the underside. Naturalistically cast in the form of a standing Bactri...

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1880s Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

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

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

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

$1,053

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

Materials

Porcelain

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

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

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

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

$6,875Sale Price|44% Off

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

Located in Takarazuka, JP

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 ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

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

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Antique Wooden Bowl or Display stand 1860s-1900s / Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Wooden Bowl or Display stand 1860s-1900s / Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Wooden Bowl or Display stand 1860s-1900s / Wabisabi

$800

Japanese Antique Wooden Bowl or Display stand 1860s-1900s / Wabisabi

By Axel Vervoordt

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an old Japanese wooden bowl. Originally used as a practical household vessel, it can also be turned upside down and appreciated as a display stand or pedestal. When inverted,...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper, Iron, Tin

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

$2,141

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

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique Meiji Period Japanese Lacquer Inro Box, 19th Century
Antique Meiji Period Japanese Lacquer Inro Box, 19th Century

Antique Meiji Period Japanese Lacquer Inro Box, 19th Century

$326

Antique Meiji Period Japanese Lacquer Inro Box, 19th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely Antique Meiji Period Japanese Lacquer Inro, 19th Century Additional information: Period: 19th century, 20th century Region of Origin: Japan Japan Dynasty Period: Meiji Period...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Lacquer

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

Materials

Gold

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

Materials

Gold

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

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

Materials

Ceramic

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

Materials

Porcelain

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

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

$2,863Sale Price / set|50% Off

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

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

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

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Large Japanese Meiji Bronze Sculpture Elephant and Tigers by Mitsumoto
Large Japanese Meiji Bronze Sculpture Elephant and Tigers by Mitsumoto

Large Japanese Meiji Bronze Sculpture Elephant and Tigers by Mitsumoto

$6,240Sale Price|59% Off

Large Japanese Meiji Bronze Sculpture Elephant and Tigers by Mitsumoto

Located in Shippensburg, PA

MEIJI PERIOD BRONZE OKIMONO OF ELEPHANT BEING ATTACKED BY TWO TIGERS Workshop of Omori Mitsumoto (kôgen), 大森光元, Japan, circa 1900 Cast and patinated bronze, hardwood base, two carved...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

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

$269Sale Price|20% Off

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

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

$269Sale Price|20% Off

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

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

Materials

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 Modern Silver Box with Gilt Chrysanthemum
Japanese Modern Silver Box with Gilt Chrysanthemum

Japanese Modern Silver Box with Gilt Chrysanthemum

$6,000

Japanese Modern Silver Box with Gilt Chrysanthemum

Located in New York, NY

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...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Silver

Japanese Meiji Period Red Blue Gold Porcelain Charger, circa 1860
Japanese Meiji Period Red Blue Gold Porcelain Charger, circa 1860

Japanese Meiji Period Red Blue Gold Porcelain Charger, circa 1860

$2,350

Japanese Meiji Period Red Blue Gold Porcelain Charger, circa 1860

Located in Takarazuka, JP

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

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1860s Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Gold

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.

$176Sale Price|48% Off

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

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Porcelain

Pair of Large Hand-Painted Enameled Porcelain Vases, Japan, Meiji, 19th Century
Pair of Large Hand-Painted Enameled Porcelain Vases, Japan, Meiji, 19th Century

Pair of Large Hand-Painted Enameled Porcelain Vases, Japan, Meiji, 19th Century

$3,450

Pair of Large Hand-Painted Enameled Porcelain Vases, Japan, Meiji, 19th Century

Located in NICE, FR

This pair of Arita porcelain vases is rare and perfectly illustrates the refinement and virtuosity of Japanese workshops of the period. Each vase features rich ornamentation, entire...

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1880s Chinese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel

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

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

$269Sale Price|20% Off

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

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

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

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

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

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

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

$1,350

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

Located in Takarazuka, JP

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

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 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

Materials

Porcelain

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

Materials

Porcelain

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

$2,350

Japanese Contemporary Blue White Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 4

Located in Takarazuka, JP

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

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

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

$3,850Sale Price|40% Off

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

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Extraordinary contemporary Japanese museum-quality decorative porcelain vase, stunningly hand-painted in blue, green and orange on a gracefully shaped ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Gold

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

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Gold

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

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

$1,850

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

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exceptional Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, intricately hand painted on a stunningly shaped porcelain body in blue and red, a stunning piece by highly-acclaimed awar...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Monumental 5' Japanese Floor Vase in the Style of Imari
Monumental 5' Japanese Floor Vase in the Style of Imari

Monumental 5' Japanese Floor Vase in the Style of Imari

$12,000

Monumental 5' Japanese Floor Vase in the Style of Imari

Located in Dallas, TX

Stunning, monumental Meiji period (1868-1912) Japanese Imari porcelain floor vase, featuring the classical blue and white background with gilt, orange, red and green overglaze. Delic...

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Late 19th Century Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Satsuma Vase with Monks
Satsuma Vase with Monks

Satsuma Vase with Monks

$1,985

Satsuma Vase with Monks

Located in New Orleans, LA

This Japanese Satsuma vase epitomizes the pinnacle of Japanese earthenware craftsmanship. Exquisitely hand-painted, it features a gathering of Buddhist monks adorned with gilded halo...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Earthenware

Japanese Articulated Copper Lobster
Japanese Articulated Copper Lobster

Japanese Articulated Copper Lobster

$4,600

Japanese Articulated Copper Lobster

By Myochin Hiroyoshi

Located in North Hollywood, CA

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

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1890s Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper

Japanese Meiji Bronze Sculpture Elephant Fighting Tigers By Tsunemitsu 常光
Japanese Meiji Bronze Sculpture Elephant Fighting Tigers By Tsunemitsu 常光

Japanese Meiji Bronze Sculpture Elephant Fighting Tigers By Tsunemitsu 常光

$1,511

Japanese Meiji Bronze Sculpture Elephant Fighting Tigers By Tsunemitsu 常光

Located in King's Lynn, GB

A Japanese bronze model of an elephant fighting two tigers, cast during the Meiji period (1868–1912), bearing the foundry mark Tsunemitsu (常光). Tsunemitsu 常光 (Tsunemitsu) is the mak...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

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

Materials

Porcelain

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

Japanese Contemporary Green Blue Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 4

$1,800

Japanese Contemporary Green Blue Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 4

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exceptional Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, stunningly hand painted in yellow, green and blue, a signed piece by highly acclaimed master porcelain artist. The artist...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Jizai Okimono Koi Carp Sculpture by Mariusz Milewski in Steel
Jizai Okimono Koi Carp Sculpture by Mariusz Milewski in Steel

Jizai Okimono Koi Carp Sculpture by Mariusz Milewski in Steel

$41,235

Jizai Okimono Koi Carp Sculpture by Mariusz Milewski in Steel

By Mariusz Milewski

Located in London, GB

Jizai Okimono – Koi Carp (2025) Handcrafted Articulated Sculpture Collector’s Piece Immerse yourself in the elegance of Japanese metalwork with this one-of-a-kind Jizai Okimono scul...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel

Japanese Contemporary Three-Piece Blue Porcelain Lidded Vase by Master Artist
Japanese Contemporary Three-Piece Blue Porcelain Lidded Vase by Master Artist

Japanese Contemporary Three-Piece Blue Porcelain Lidded Vase by Master Artist

$4,950

Japanese Contemporary Three-Piece Blue Porcelain Lidded Vase by Master Artist

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exceptional Japanese contemporary large three-piece decorative porcelain lidded vase/jar, intricately hand-painted in cobalt blue underglaze on an elegantly shaped body with two beau...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

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

$2,310Sale Price|30% Off

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

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Contemporary Japanese decorative porcelain vase, hand painted on a stunningly shaped porcelain body in green with mesmerizing grape and vine motif in vibrant red, blue and green, asi...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold

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

Japanese Contemporary Blue Purple Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 4

$2,950

Japanese Contemporary Blue Purple Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 4

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exquisite contemporary Japanese decorative porcelain vase, extremely intricately hand painted in various shades of blue and purple It is lavishly decorated with intricate gold detail...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold

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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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