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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.

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Style: Meiji
Early Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Box with Crane Flying Clouds
Early Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Box with Crane Flying Clouds

Early Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Box with Crane Flying Clouds

Located in Long Island City, NY

A fine early Meiji period Japanese cloisonne enamel box decorated with a graceful crane in flight among stylized clouds, with a sparrow perched near a flowering tree. The domed lid p...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel, Copper

Fine Japanese Satsuma Ceramic Jar with Gilt Decoration by Kinkozan
Fine Japanese Satsuma Ceramic Jar with Gilt Decoration by Kinkozan

Fine Japanese Satsuma Ceramic Jar with Gilt Decoration by Kinkozan

By Kinkozan

Located in Atlanta, GA

A large Japanese ceramic vase from end of Meiji period circa 1880s- 1910s by Kinkozan (1645-1927). One of the largest studio manufacturers of the export ceramics at the time based in Kyoto. In the typical style of satsuma made at the turn of 20th century, the vase is of a moon jar shape and finely decorated with kinran-de (gold paint) on a cream white background with even fine crackles. What sets this particular vase apart from many lower quality and mass-produced pieces is the meticulously renditioned surface decoration. Lavishly gilded with a continuous design, the carefully composed imagery depicts an elaborately decorated float cart in a festival parade. A group of people are seated within the float with a woman and a child standing in the front. Surrounding the float are streams of marchers dressed...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Four Japanese Lacquered Sake Cups Meiji Period
Four Japanese Lacquered Sake Cups Meiji Period

Four Japanese Lacquered Sake Cups Meiji Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

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

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Keyaki Elm Tabako-Bon, c. 1900
Japanese Keyaki Elm Tabako-Bon, c. 1900

Japanese Keyaki Elm Tabako-Bon, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This box with many drawers is a Japanese tabako-bon, or 'tobacco tray,' used to store tobacco and smoking accessories. Believed to have evolved from the t...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Brass

Antique Meiji Period Japanese Satsuma Plate Figures with Mark Japan 19th Century
Antique Meiji Period Japanese Satsuma Plate Figures with Mark Japan 19th Century

Antique Meiji Period Japanese Satsuma Plate Figures with Mark Japan 19th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Fabulous Japanese earthenware Satsuma dish depicting Figures. Satsuma Ceramic with mark. Japan – Meiji period (1868-1912) Mark at the base: Made by Hotoda Additional information: M...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

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

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

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exquisite large Japanese contemporary decorative Imari ceramic vase, hand-painted in vivid blue, red, green and yellow on a beautifully shaped ovoid ceramic vase, a striking piece ha...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Very Unusual Japanese SumidaGawa Pottery Vase with Goats
Very Unusual Japanese SumidaGawa Pottery Vase with Goats

Very Unusual Japanese SumidaGawa Pottery Vase with Goats

By Sumida Gawa

Located in New York, NY

Very Unusual Japanese Sumida Gawa Pottery Vase with Goats, Meiji Period The vase is formed in a broad cylindrical body with rounded shoulder and a wide circular mouth with a thick r...

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1890s Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Genryusai Seiya Style Stone Jardineiere/Planter - Zoomorphic “Animals” with Lion
Genryusai Seiya Style Stone Jardineiere/Planter - Zoomorphic “Animals” with Lion

Genryusai Seiya Style Stone Jardineiere/Planter - Zoomorphic “Animals” with Lion

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Genryusai Seiya Style Cast Stone Jardineiere. "The original bronze planters were part of Jagenpanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this large scale Meiji Period ...

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20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Cast Stone

Japanese Meiji Bronze Takaoka Vase with Waterfowl and Moon Design
Japanese Meiji Bronze Takaoka Vase with Waterfowl and Moon Design

Japanese Meiji Bronze Takaoka Vase with Waterfowl and Moon Design

Located in Hudson, NY

Japanese Meiji bronze Takaoka vase with waterfowl and moon design Meiji period (1868-1912) bronze vase from Takaoka, in Toyama prefecture, is a city historically known for its metal work. Vase has silver inlay moon and waterfowl, signature on the bottom: Yoshihiko, full name of artist...

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1880s Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Silver, Bronze

Japanese Genryusai Seiya Meiji Period Antique Patinated Bronze Geisha
Japanese Genryusai Seiya Meiji Period Antique Patinated Bronze Geisha

Japanese Genryusai Seiya Meiji Period Antique Patinated Bronze Geisha

Located in New York, NY

Japanese Meiji period patinated bronze sculpture of a geisha waiving her hand in greeting signed Genryusai Seiya 19th Century The attractive young geisha is dressed in traditional Ja...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Ota Jinnoei 1890 Imperial Meiji Period Pair of Cloisonne Cabinet Vases
Ota Jinnoei 1890 Imperial Meiji Period Pair of Cloisonne Cabinet Vases

Ota Jinnoei 1890 Imperial Meiji Period Pair of Cloisonne Cabinet Vases

By Ota Jinnoei

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of cloisonne vases designed by Ota Jinnoei. Beautiful pair of small cabinet vases, created in Japan circa 1890, during the meiji Imperial period (1868-1912). These vases has ...

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1890s Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Silver, Bronze, Enamel

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

Rare Published Japanese Ceramic Bowl Makuzu Kozan with Original Inscribed Box

By Makuzu Kozan

Located in Atlanta, GA

A rare published glazed ceramic bowl with surface paint decoration by Japanese imperial potter Makuzu Kozan ((1842–1916) with its original inscribed tomobako storage wood box. Unlike the better-known works Kozan made for the expositions in the west and export to the foreign market, this piece exemplifies his work for the domestic market and specifically, the tea ceremony. The bowl was made in the so called "Utusushi" Ogata Kenzan (1663-1743), a celebrated Edo painter and ceramicist. Utusushi is loosely translated as "in the spirit of". It is not at all a simple imitation of a master, but a Japanese concept of embracing the spiritual essence of a master while the creator is free to mix in his or her own unique artistic interpretation and flavor. The bowl was made to hold sweet cakes during the tea ceremony. It has a very distinguished form with a circular swelled lower body morphing into a square upper portion that further opening with flared rim. The surface has a distinct glaze pattern partitioned diagonally in black and brown. On top, snow-covered branches of prunus flowers were painted overglaze in a poetic near-abstract fashion. Blooming in winter, prunus flower is the symbol of the season and cherished for its resistance to cold. The bowl was likely reserved for the tea ceremony during the winter months. A white porcelain plaque with Kozan in black inlay was placed on the black glaze toward the bottom. Under the base, the bowl was further branded with two incised characters "Makuzu" as shown. The original tomobako bears ink inscription and paper slip label "Sweet Bowl...

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Early 1900s Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Enamel Vase
Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Enamel Vase

Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Enamel Vase

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very impressive Japanese bronze and cloisonne enamel vase having raised decoration depicting a carp in the river, with a deer under a tree.

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Fine Japanese Ceramic Vase Makuzu Kozan Meiji Period
Fine Japanese Ceramic Vase Makuzu Kozan Meiji Period

Fine Japanese Ceramic Vase Makuzu Kozan Meiji Period

By Makuzu Kozan

Located in Atlanta, GA

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...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Heart Shaped Rattan and Bamboo Tray
Heart Shaped Rattan and Bamboo Tray

Heart Shaped Rattan and Bamboo Tray

Located in Hudson, NY

Heart shaped rattan and bamboo tray. Meiji period (1868-1912) woven tray in a highly unusual shape for a tray. Beautiful patina.

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bamboo, Rattan

Oriental porcelain - Pair of vases (77 cm)
Oriental porcelain - Pair of vases (77 cm)

Oriental porcelain - Pair of vases (77 cm)

$1,705Sale Price / set|50% Off

Oriental porcelain - Pair of vases (77 cm)

Located in Porto, PT

Oriental porcelain - Pair of vases (77 cm). Japanese porcelain - Meiji period (1868-1912). Red decorations; polychrome and gilded 'Figures'. Marked on the base. Restorations on the r...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Antique Japanese patinated bronze eagle
Antique Japanese patinated bronze eagle

Antique Japanese patinated bronze eagle

Located in London, GB

Antique Japanese patinated bronze eagle Japanese, c. 1900 Height 54cm, width 67cm, depth 32cm This fine and naturalistic Meiji period bronze...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Impressive Pair 19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Export Blue Porcelain Vases
Impressive Pair 19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Export Blue Porcelain Vases

Impressive Pair 19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Export Blue Porcelain Vases

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Large and Impressive 19th Century Pair of Japanese Meiji Period Export Blue-Celeste, White and Porcelain Vases. The ornately decorated bottle-shaped celadon vases, each with feline decorations amongst tree-branches and parcel-gilt and ruby-red painted flowers. The bottom of one signed in Japanese “Dai...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Japanese letter-opening knife
Japanese letter-opening knife

Japanese letter-opening knife

$341Sale Price|50% Off

Japanese letter-opening knife

Located in Porto, PT

Japanese letter-opening knife. Japan; Meiji period (1868-1912) carved wood with a male figure. With original case. Width: (letter-opening) 40 cm; Length: (case) 44 cm.

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Wood

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

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

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exquisite Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, extremely intricately gilded and hand painted on a beautifully shaped ovoid body in fine porcelain in different shades of b...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Gold

A Meiji period cloisonné box and cover with sparrows, prunus and bamboo
A Meiji period cloisonné box and cover with sparrows, prunus and bamboo

A Meiji period cloisonné box and cover with sparrows, prunus and bamboo

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A Meiji period cloisonné box and cover with sparrows, prunus and bamboo, the rectangular box worked in gold and silver wire and coloured enamels with birds amongst a blossoming tree ...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Signed Japanese White Lacquer and Maki-E Lacquer Tansu, Meiji Period
Signed Japanese White Lacquer and Maki-E Lacquer Tansu, Meiji Period

Signed Japanese White Lacquer and Maki-E Lacquer Tansu, Meiji Period

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

The case decorated overall in crackle-glaze white lacquer and fitted with a patinated metal carrying handle over three tiers of small drawers. The first two tiers are comprised of a ...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Lacquer

Japanese Antique Bronze Model of an Elephant and Two Tigers
Japanese Antique Bronze Model of an Elephant and Two Tigers

Japanese Antique Bronze Model of an Elephant and Two Tigers

Located in London, GB

Meiji period, depicting an elephant being attacked by two tigers, with Japanese mark on the base. Rendered in impressive naturalistic detail, this charming model dates to the Japa...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pair of Satsuma Vases
Pair of Satsuma Vases

Pair of Satsuma Vases

Located in New Orleans, LA

This unique pair of matching Satsuma vases includes colorful paintings of lively figures adorned in beautiful cloth and elegant gold gilding. Dainty stars and floral blooms add more ...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Earthenware

Large High Quality Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Meiji Vases with Birds
Large High Quality Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Meiji Vases with Birds

Large High Quality Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Meiji Vases with Birds

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of large antique Japanese copper vases with polychrome cloisonne enamel decor. Late Meiji period, before 1912. Elongated shape with pronounced neck. Birds and flowers motif ag...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel, Copper

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

Japanese Contemporary Green Blue Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 3

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exceptional Japanese contemporary hand painted decorative porcelain vase, a masterpiece by highly acclaimed award-winning master porcelain artist of the Kutani region of Japan, featu...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Turquoise Enamel Japanese Garden Vase Silver Wire
Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Turquoise Enamel Japanese Garden Vase Silver Wire

Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Turquoise Enamel Japanese Garden Vase Silver Wire

Located in Long Island City, NY

A high quality Japanese, late Meiji era, silver wire and enamel vase. The amphora shaped vase is adorned with polychrome enamel images of birds, trees, blossoming flowers, and screen...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel, Silver

Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Red Crane Vase
Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Red Crane Vase

Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Red Crane Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

A large antique Japanese copper vase with translucent cloisonne enamel design. 1890 Meiji era, . Elongated shape with pronounced neck. The piece is decorated with a stork bird motif ...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel, Copper

Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Goldstone Brush Pot
Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Goldstone Brush Pot

Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Goldstone Brush Pot

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese Meiji Era enamel over brass brush pot. The cylindrical form pot is enameled with polychrome images of blossoming flowers and birds, and a geometrical ornament mad...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel, Brass

Antique Japan Musha Samurai Gofun Daimyo Ningyo Doll, Meiji Period, #069
Antique Japan Musha Samurai Gofun Daimyo Ningyo Doll, Meiji Period, #069

Antique Japan Musha Samurai Gofun Daimyo Ningyo Doll, Meiji Period, #069

Located in Norton, MA

Presenting a high-end and important Japanese doll of Musha Ningyo Samurai Doll from the late Edo to the early Meiji period, a traditional Japanese warrior doll crafted with intricate...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Metal

Pair Japanese Heron and Turtle Form Silvered Bronze Rock Crystal Ball Stands
Pair Japanese Heron and Turtle Form Silvered Bronze Rock Crystal Ball Stands

Pair Japanese Heron and Turtle Form Silvered Bronze Rock Crystal Ball Stands

Located in New York, NY

Pair of antique 19th century Meiji period Japanese stands depicting herons (or storks) standing on turtles supporting rock crystal (quartz) spheres. Each 10 inches tall, 9 in wide ...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Quartz, Rock Crystal, Bronze

Antique Pair Of Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Namikawa School
Antique Pair Of Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Namikawa School

Antique Pair Of Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Namikawa School

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of Japanese cloisonne enamel early Meiji translucent enamel vases . Each vase has an urn shaped body, a wide neck, and a fluted base. The vases are adorned with polychrome ena...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Foo Dog Carrying Decorative Vessel
Foo Dog Carrying Decorative Vessel

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

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Earthenware

Japanese Satsuma Kyotoware Monkey Vase
Japanese Satsuma Kyotoware Monkey Vase

Japanese Satsuma Kyotoware Monkey Vase

Located in New York, NY

Japanese satsuma Kyotoware monkey vase. Antique Japanese satsuma monkey vase beautifully modeled with raised monkey porcelain figures. Signed. Satsuma-Kyot...

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1880s Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Antique Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Stork Blossoming Garden Vases At
Antique Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Stork Blossoming Garden Vases At

Antique Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Stork Blossoming Garden Vases At

Located in Long Island City, NY

Antique Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Stork Blossoming Garden Vases Silver wire high quality A pair of antique Japanese copper vases with cloisonne enamel design. Late Meij...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Copper, Enamel

Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Translucent Vase Floral Clouds
Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Translucent Vase Floral Clouds

Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Translucent Vase Floral Clouds

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese Meiji period cloisonne enamel vase. Baluster shaped vase decorated with a band of orange with swirling and floral elements at the top, followed by a broader band ...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Large Japanese Bamboo Ikebana Basket by Wada Waichisai II with Signed Box
Large Japanese Bamboo Ikebana Basket by Wada Waichisai II with Signed Box

Large Japanese Bamboo Ikebana Basket by Wada Waichisai II with Signed Box

Located in Atlanta, GA

The large Ikebana flower basket with handle (Hanakago) on offer was finely woven by Wada Waichisai II (1877–1933) circa early 20th century. Wada Waichisai was a prominent Japanese ma...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bamboo, Rattan

Satsuma Vase with Figures
Satsuma Vase with Figures

Satsuma Vase with Figures

Located in New Orleans, LA

This Japanese Satsuma vase is intricately decorated with geometric patterns and lively scenes of leisure activities including calligraphy and a friendly game of Go. The vase presents...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Earthenware

Antique Jardiniere Dish, Japanese, Meiji, Bronze, Decor, Planter Bowl, Victorian
Antique Jardiniere Dish, Japanese, Meiji, Bronze, Decor, Planter Bowl, Victorian

Antique Jardiniere Dish, Japanese, Meiji, Bronze, Decor, Planter Bowl, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique jardiniere dish. A Japanese, a bronze Meiji era decorative planter bowl, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. A fine example of Meiji-jidai artistry, s...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Large Pair Japanese Satsuma Ceramic Vases Kozan Meiji Period
Large Pair Japanese Satsuma Ceramic Vases Kozan Meiji Period

Large Pair Japanese Satsuma Ceramic Vases Kozan Meiji Period

By Kozan Zo

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of spectacularly decorated Japanese ceramic vases from late Meiji period circa 1900s by Kozan, a maker in Kyoto area who specialized in producing fine satsuma ware. Impressive...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Pair Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases with Phoenix Panels Meiji Period
Pair Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases with Phoenix Panels Meiji Period

Pair Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases with Phoenix Panels Meiji Period

Located in Long Island City, NY

A decorative pair of Japanese cloisonné enamel vases dating to the Meiji period, each measuring approximately 9 inches in height. The vases are finely worked in polychrome enamels on...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Early Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Bulbous Vase with Geometric Pattern
Early Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Bulbous Vase with Geometric Pattern

Early Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Bulbous Vase with Geometric Pattern

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese copper vase with cloisonne enamel design against a bright turquoise background. Meiji period. The vase is of a bulbous shape with a long fluted neck. Birds flyin...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel, Copper

Signed Ando Jubei Green Wireless Cloisonné Vase 8.5"
Signed Ando Jubei Green Wireless Cloisonné Vase 8.5"

Signed Ando Jubei Green Wireless Cloisonné Vase 8.5"

By Ando Jubei

Located in Somis, CA

An exquisite Ando Jubei wireless cloisonné vase. In his signature green enamel, portraying an intricate arabesque design of a blooming clematis vine under the glaze. On Musen-jippo b...

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20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Metal, Enamel

Double Gourd Satsuma Vase
Double Gourd Satsuma Vase

Double Gourd Satsuma Vase

Located in New Orleans, LA

This exquisitely detailed, double-gourd Japanese Satsuma vase represents the zenith of Japanese earthenware artistry. Elaborately hand-painted, it features detailed floral motifs, wh...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Earthenware

Japanese Cloisonne Wireless Mount Fuji and Wire Cranes
Japanese Cloisonne Wireless Mount Fuji and Wire Cranes

Japanese Cloisonne Wireless Mount Fuji and Wire Cranes

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese, late Meiji period, Silver wire and enamel vase. The urn shaped vase has a narrow fluted neck. The ware is enameled with a polychrome image of cranes in the Mount...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Green Gold Stone Butterflies Vase
Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Green Gold Stone Butterflies Vase

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Green Gold Stone Butterflies Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

Attributed to Namikawa Yasuyuki, 1845 to 1927, a rare antique Japanese, late Meiji era, enamel vase. The vase has an urn shaped body and a wide fluted neck. The body of the vase is a...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique 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

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

Pair Of Japanese Meiji Period Satsuma Vases
Pair Of Japanese Meiji Period Satsuma Vases

Pair Of Japanese Meiji Period Satsuma Vases

Located in Norwood, NJ

Find pair of Meiji period Japanese Satsuma 4 panel vases. Each vase featuring one panel with scholars and one panel with samurai. The two side panels are floral. Wonderfully gilt and...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Pair Of Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Cranes In Flight
Pair Of Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Cranes In Flight

Pair Of Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Cranes In Flight

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of antique Japanese Meiji period cloisonne vases. Each adorned with image of cranes and resplendent multicolor floral motifs within intricate foliate patterns, all skillfully ...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

A Meiji period cloisonné box and cover, Ando Company
A Meiji period cloisonné box and cover, Ando Company

A Meiji period cloisonné box and cover, Ando Company

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A Meiji period cloisonné box and cover, Ando Company, worked in silver wire and coloured enamels with an array of brightly coloured flowers, reserved against a rich midnight-blue ground, with silver rims and a silk lining, inlaid Ando mark. Japanese, circa 1910. Provenance: Acquired from Acanthus...

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20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Meiji Bronze Okimono by Yoshimitsu Depicting a Bear and Alligator
Japanese Meiji Bronze Okimono by Yoshimitsu Depicting a Bear and Alligator

Japanese Meiji Bronze Okimono by Yoshimitsu Depicting a Bear and Alligator

By Saeki Yoshimitsu

Located in Newark, England

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING A DYNAMIC MEIJI PERIOD BRONZE OKIMONO BY YOSHIMITSU FEATURING A BEAR AND ALLIGATOR IN COMBAT. From our Japanese collection, we are pleased to present this ...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Bizen Flower Vase
Japanese Bizen Flower Vase

Japanese Bizen Flower Vase

Located in Hudson, NY

Meiji period (1868 - 1912) ceramic vase from Okayama Prefecture. Comes with collector's box. Signature reads Kinetsu.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

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