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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 White Blue Green Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Unique contemporary Japanese porcelain decorative vase, extremely intricately hand painted in an auspicious karakusa pattern in underglaze blue and white with some green , depicting scenes from Japan's countryside showcased on two cartouches , a signed piece by highly acclaimed Japanese master porcelain artist in Imari-Arita tradition of Japan. In 2016, the British Museum added a work by this artist to its collection of contemporary Japanese porcelain, a large lidded jar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

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

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

Meiji Large Bronze Vase circa 1850
Located in CA, CA
Meiji bronze vase, of striking simple form dating from the mid 19th century. Finely cast with beautiful dark patina.
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Meiji Large Bronze Vase circa 1850
Meiji Large Bronze Vase circa 1850

Meiji Large Bronze Vase circa 1850

Antique Richly Decorated Marked Japanese Satsuma Box, Ca 1900
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A Japanese Satsuma Round box with lid. Marked base. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: Japan Period: 19th century Japanese Style: Satsuma Japan ...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Antique Richly Decorated Marked Japanese Satsuma Box, Ca 1900
Antique Richly Decorated Marked Japanese Satsuma Box, Ca 1900

Antique Richly Decorated Marked Japanese Satsuma Box, Ca 1900

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

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

Japanese Meiji Bronze Champlevé Enamel Incense Burner, Geisha & Ryu/Shishi
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Champlevé Enamel Incense Burner w/ Geisha & Ryu/Shishi Presenting a splendid masterpiece from the revered Meiji Period, behold an exquisite Japanese bronze incense burner adorned with Champlevé enamel. This remarkable piece showcases captivating hand-carved bronze mounts depicting a geisha on the main bowl and a Ryu/Shishi atop its lid. The geisha, meticulously crafted with utmost precision, graces the central bowl. Flowing robes adorned with elegant spirals serenely encircle the vessel. In a harmonious tableau, the geisha delicately engages with a Sheng pipe. The crowning glory of this masterpiece lies in its magnificent bronze Ryu/Shishi, majestically positioned atop the burner's lid. The vibrant bronze scrolls enveloping the Ryu/Shishi visually capture the enchanting sounds emanating from the Geisha's Sheng performance below. Delicate scrolling cutouts beneath the feet of the mythical creature add an irresistible allure while acting as conduits for the graceful diffusion of incense smoke. Enhancing the regal charm of the burner, three patinated bronze jeweled elephant...
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1890s Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Enamel

Japanese Meiji Bronze Champlevé Enamel Incense Burner, Geisha & Ryu/Shishi
Japanese Meiji Bronze Champlevé Enamel Incense Burner, Geisha & Ryu/Shishi

Japanese Meiji Bronze Champlevé Enamel Incense Burner, Geisha & Ryu/Shishi

Japanese Mixed Metal Okimono of Doves by Seifu, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A wonderfully naturalistic large Japanese Meiji period mixed metal okimono (ornamental sculpture) of a pair of oriental turtle doves ...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Silver, Copper

Japanese Mixed Metal Okimono of Doves by Seifu, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century
Japanese Mixed Metal Okimono of Doves by Seifu, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century

Japanese Mixed Metal Okimono of Doves by Seifu, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century

Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Bird of Tree Bark Figure Meiji Period, 19/20th C
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and very detailed piece. Unsigned. Japan 19th or 20th century. Weight: 5 grams Provenance: Collected in the 1980’s. From the collection of Clemens Merkelbach van Enkhuizen...
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20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Wood

Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Bird of Tree Bark Figure Meiji Period, 19/20th C
Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Bird of Tree Bark Figure Meiji Period, 19/20th C

Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Bird of Tree Bark Figure Meiji Period, 19/20th C

Antique Mixed Metal Japanese Vase Bronze, Japan, 19th/20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Interesting and finely made mixed metal shibuichi vase. Very cool. Additional information: Material: Bronze & Cloisonne Region of Origin: Japan Period: 19th century Japan Dynasty Pe...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Antique Mixed Metal Japanese Vase Bronze, Japan, 19th/20th Century
Antique Mixed Metal Japanese Vase Bronze, Japan, 19th/20th Century

Antique Mixed Metal Japanese Vase Bronze, Japan, 19th/20th Century

Japanese Bronze Candlesticks, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Two tall candlesticks, hand-crafted in bronze, circa 1880. Japan, Meiji Period. The base measures 10.25 inches, the height is 29 inches. The top circle plate measures 5 inches, with an inner ring for a 2-inch candle. Both have a patina developed by time and nature. One of the candlesticks' base is slightly bent, most probably by age and use, but it does not affect its stability. Both pieces include small bronze tongs...
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1880s Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Japanese Bronze Candlesticks, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century
Japanese Bronze Candlesticks, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century

Japanese Bronze Candlesticks, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century

19th Century Japanese Satsuma Lidded Box, Meiji
Located in Miami, FL
Meticulously enamelled and gilt satsuma box, Meiji Period (1867-1912). Overall very good antique condition, base that the box sits on is a bit slanted. L...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

19th Century Japanese Satsuma Lidded Box, Meiji
19th Century Japanese Satsuma Lidded Box, Meiji

19th Century Japanese Satsuma Lidded Box, Meiji

Antique Bronze Meiji Okimono of a Rat Japan, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Nicely made artifact/Okimono of a Rat. In bronze with brown patina, representing a rat. Okimono (置物, oki-mono) is a Japanese term meaning "ornament for display; objet d'art; decorat...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Antique Bronze Meiji Okimono of a Rat Japan, 19th Century
Antique Bronze Meiji Okimono of a Rat Japan, 19th Century

Antique Bronze Meiji Okimono of a Rat Japan, 19th Century

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

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

Japanese Porcelain Vase Blue by Contemporary Master Artist, 5
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exceptional Japanese contemporary porcelain decorative vase, intricately hand painted in various shades of underglaze blue on an elegantly shaped porcelain body, a signed masterpiece...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

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

Japanese Porcelain Vase Blue by Contemporary Master Artist, 5

Antique Meiji Period Japanese Porcelain Large Dish Tree Prunus, 19th/20th C.
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing this very nice Meij period dish with Prunus tree design on black ground. Marked at base. 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 Meiji Period Japanese Porcelain Large Dish Tree Prunus, 19th/20th C.
Antique Meiji Period Japanese Porcelain Large Dish Tree Prunus, 19th/20th C.

Antique Meiji Period Japanese Porcelain Large Dish Tree Prunus, 19th/20th C.

Pair of Japanese Large Candle Sticks Bronze with Gold Inlay Statue, 1868-1912
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Japan - MeuiI period (1868 - 1912) Pair of bronze candlesticks with brown patina with copper and gilded bronze inlays depicting two standing women carrying lotus branches forming a c...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pair of Japanese Large Candle Sticks Bronze with Gold Inlay Statue, 1868-1912
Pair of Japanese Large Candle Sticks Bronze with Gold Inlay Statue, 1868-1912

Pair of Japanese Large Candle Sticks Bronze with Gold Inlay Statue, 1868-1912

Japanese Contemporary Blue White Porcelain Charger by Master Artist, 3
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Extraordinary large Japanese contemporary museum-quality decorative porcelain charger in blue underglaze, extremely intricately hand painted, a stunning masterpiece by widely acclaim...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

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

Japanese Contemporary Blue White Porcelain Charger by Master Artist, 3

Japanese Meiji Period Early 20th Century Sake Bottle with Brown Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Japanese Meiji period monochrome sake bottle from the early 20th century with concentric lines. Created in Japan during the Meiji period, this antique sake bottle captivat...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Japanese Meiji Period Early 20th Century Sake Bottle with Brown Patina
Japanese Meiji Period Early 20th Century Sake Bottle with Brown Patina

Japanese Meiji Period Early 20th Century Sake Bottle with Brown Patina

Pair of Antique Japanese Porcelain Dishes Unusual Shape Kutani Marked, 19th C.
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Introducing this unusually shaped and beautifully painted pair of Kutani dishes from the Meiji period, dating back to the 19th century. Both marked at the base. Additional informat...
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17th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Pair of Antique Japanese Porcelain Dishes Unusual Shape Kutani Marked, 19th C.
Pair of Antique Japanese Porcelain Dishes Unusual Shape Kutani Marked, 19th C.

Pair of Antique Japanese Porcelain Dishes Unusual Shape Kutani Marked, 19th C.

Antique Japanese Bronze Vase Meiji Period
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Japanese Meiji period bronze vase with bird and foliage decoration and elephant handles, circa 1900. Would look amazing in the right location. The very best color and patina. Overa...
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19th Century Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

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

Antique Japanese Bronze Vase Meiji Period

Contemporary Japanese Blue White Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 3
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite Japanese contemporary gikded decorative porcelain vase, hand painted in beautiful shades of blue on an elegantly shaped ovoid porcelain body with generous gold details, is ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Gold

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

Contemporary Japanese Blue White Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 3

Ancient Japanese Meiji Vase, Late 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
This Meiji vase is a beautifully decorated metal alloy vase, realized in Japan under the Meiji Empire (1867-1912). Take a look at the relief decors, lions on the base of the handl...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Metal

Ancient Japanese Meiji Vase, Late 19th Century
Ancient Japanese Meiji Vase, Late 19th Century

Ancient Japanese Meiji Vase, Late 19th Century

Japanese Contemporary Black Gold Porcelain Charger by Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite Japanese contemporary large gilded, intricately hand painted and dimpled porcelain charger by acclaimed master porcelain artist, dramatically showcasing an eagle in flight,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Gold

Japanese Contemporary Black Gold Porcelain Charger by Master Artist
Japanese Contemporary Black Gold Porcelain Charger by Master Artist

Japanese Contemporary Black Gold Porcelain Charger by Master Artist

Lovely Antique Meiji Period Japanese Wall Dish Bronze Flowers Cloisonne, 19th C.
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and beautifully made piece with different kind of flowers and birds on a green base. Cloisonné is an enamelling technique in which the pattern is formed by wires soldered to...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Lovely Antique Meiji Period Japanese Wall Dish Bronze Flowers Cloisonne, 19th C.
Lovely Antique Meiji Period Japanese Wall Dish Bronze Flowers Cloisonne, 19th C.

Lovely Antique Meiji Period Japanese Wall Dish Bronze Flowers Cloisonne, 19th C.

Antique Meiji Period Japanese Wall Dish with Quails Bronze Flowers, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and beautifully made piece with different kind of flowers and birds on a tree bark base. Cloisonné is an enamelling technique in which the pattern is formed by wires soldered...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Antique Meiji Period Japanese Wall Dish with Quails Bronze Flowers, 19th Century
Antique Meiji Period Japanese Wall Dish with Quails Bronze Flowers, 19th Century

Antique Meiji Period Japanese Wall Dish with Quails Bronze Flowers, 19th Century

Late 19th Early 20th Century Japanese, Meiji Satsuma Vase Double Gourd Shape
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th / early 20th century Japanese, Meiji Satsuma vase with a double gourd form. The design incorporates underwater plants with golden Koi Car...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Late 19th Early 20th Century Japanese, Meiji Satsuma Vase Double Gourd Shape
Late 19th Early 20th Century Japanese, Meiji Satsuma Vase Double Gourd Shape

Late 19th Early 20th Century Japanese, Meiji Satsuma Vase Double Gourd Shape

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

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Porcelain

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

Antique Japanese Porcelain Meiji Period Arita Boat Shaped Blue And White Bowl
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 scene Unmarked at the base. Additional information...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Antique Japanese Porcelain Meiji Period Arita Boat Shaped Blue And White Bowl
Antique Japanese Porcelain Meiji Period Arita Boat Shaped Blue And White Bowl

Antique Japanese Porcelain Meiji Period Arita Boat Shaped Blue And White Bowl

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 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.

Japanese High-Relief Bronze Vase from Japan
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A bronze vase having a sinuous teardrop form and high-relief naturalistic decoration of swaying orchids and a meandering turtle.
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Japanese High-Relief Bronze Vase from Japan
Japanese High-Relief Bronze Vase from Japan

Japanese High-Relief Bronze Vase from Japan

Antique Arita Japanese Armorial Plate with Fine Details Arms of Powel, 19th C.
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing this magnificent lovely plate from the late 19th century, with high quality painting. It’s a Fukagawa mark armorial dish with the arms of Powell. The text says; Pro patria se...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Antique Arita Japanese Armorial Plate with Fine Details Arms of Powel, 19th C.
Antique Arita Japanese Armorial Plate with Fine Details Arms of Powel, 19th C.

Antique Arita Japanese Armorial Plate with Fine Details Arms of Powel, 19th C.

Japanese Contemporary Purple Pink Gold Porcelain Vase by Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite contemporary Japanese decorative porcelain vase, intricately gilded and hand painted in shades of puple, blue and pink on an ovoid shape body with an attractive scalloped ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Gold

Japanese Contemporary Purple Pink Gold Porcelain Vase by Master Artist
Japanese Contemporary Purple Pink Gold Porcelain Vase by Master Artist

Japanese Contemporary Purple Pink Gold Porcelain Vase by Master Artist

Antique Meiji Japanese Porcelain Plate in Imari Style Ajour Flowers, 19th C.
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Rare piece, with high quality potting and ajour rim. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Decoration Type / Colour: Imari Japanese Style: Imari Region of Origin: Ja...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Antique Meiji Japanese Porcelain Plate in Imari Style Ajour Flowers, 19th C.
Antique Meiji Japanese Porcelain Plate in Imari Style Ajour Flowers, 19th C.

Antique Meiji Japanese Porcelain Plate in Imari Style Ajour Flowers, 19th C.

Pair Antique Japanese Bronze Vases on Wood Stands
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Antique Japanese bronze vases on wood stands are ideal for adding beautiful symmetry with the magic of the Orient! Encircled with thr...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pair Antique Japanese Bronze Vases on Wood Stands
Pair Antique Japanese Bronze Vases on Wood Stands

Pair Antique Japanese Bronze Vases on Wood Stands

Japanese Meiji Art Nouveau Silver Ginger Jar with Iris Flowers
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Meiji Art Nouveau silver covered ginger jar, ca 1890. Iris flowers in full bloom with splayed and overlapping tendrils applied to spot-hammered ground. Double walled. Fin-de...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Silver

Japanese Meiji Art Nouveau Silver Ginger Jar with Iris Flowers
Japanese Meiji Art Nouveau Silver Ginger Jar with Iris Flowers

Japanese Meiji Art Nouveau Silver Ginger Jar with Iris Flowers

Japanese Contemporary Platinum Blue Green Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exceptional Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, intricately gilded in platinum and hand painted, boasting a dramatic phoenix in deep blue underglaze, extending its beaut...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Platinum

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

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

Japanese Meiji Lacquer Casket in the Manner of Akatsuka Jitoku
Located in London, by appointment only
Mount Fuji decorates the cupboard door taking centre stage on a background of gold On this casket, a village can be seen in the valley which is most likely the Oshino Village T...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Lacquer

Japanese Meiji Lacquer Casket in the Manner of Akatsuka Jitoku
Japanese Meiji Lacquer Casket in the Manner of Akatsuka Jitoku

Japanese Meiji Lacquer Casket in the Manner of Akatsuka Jitoku

Large Pair of 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large and extraordinary pair of Meiji period yellow porcelain vases with hand painted floral decoration. Wonderful color and presence, truly statement vases. Overall in remarkable ...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Large Pair of 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases
Large Pair of 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Large Pair of 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Set of 7 Antique Japanese Porcelain Sweetmeat with Flowers & Base Mark
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing this very nice edo or Meiji period, set of sweetmeat bowls in box. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Japanese Style: Arita Decoration Type / Colour: Kaki...
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18th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Set of 7 Antique Japanese Porcelain Sweetmeat with Flowers & Base Mark
Set of 7 Antique Japanese Porcelain Sweetmeat with Flowers & Base Mark

Set of 7 Antique Japanese Porcelain Sweetmeat with Flowers & Base Mark

Set of 2 Antique Meiji Kutani Model of a Recumbent Sleeping Cat, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this amazing set of two antique Japanese Kutani models of recumbent sleeping cats, 19th Century. The details and facial expression are amazing. Both on a stand which...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Set of 2 Antique Meiji Kutani Model of a Recumbent Sleeping Cat, 19th Century
Set of 2 Antique Meiji Kutani Model of a Recumbent Sleeping Cat, 19th Century

Set of 2 Antique Meiji Kutani Model of a Recumbent Sleeping Cat, 19th Century

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 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

Antique Lovely Millefiori Japanese Wall Dish Bronze Flowers Cloisonne, 19th C.
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and beautifully made piece with different kind of flowers and birds on a Pink base. Cloisonné is an enamelling technique in which the pattern is formed by wires soldered to t...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Antique Lovely Millefiori Japanese Wall Dish Bronze Flowers Cloisonne, 19th C.
Antique Lovely Millefiori Japanese Wall Dish Bronze Flowers Cloisonne, 19th C.

Antique Lovely Millefiori Japanese Wall Dish Bronze Flowers Cloisonne, 19th C.

Old Wooden Netsuke Sculpture Japanese Cow Ox Meiji Period, 19/20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and very detailed piece. Unsigned. Japan 19th or 20th century. Weight: 9 grams Provenance: Collected in the 1980’s. From the collection of Clemens Merkelbach van Enkhuizen...
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20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Wood

Old Wooden Netsuke Sculpture Japanese Cow Ox Meiji Period, 19/20th Century
Old Wooden Netsuke Sculpture Japanese Cow Ox Meiji Period, 19/20th Century

Old Wooden Netsuke Sculpture Japanese Cow Ox Meiji Period, 19/20th Century

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

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

Large Antique Japanese Wall Dish Crane Eagle Hunt Bronze Flowers Cloisonne
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and beautifully made piece with different kind of flowers and birds on a green base. Cloisonné is an enamelling technique in which the pattern is formed by wires soldered to...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Large Antique Japanese Wall Dish Crane Eagle Hunt Bronze Flowers Cloisonne
Large Antique Japanese Wall Dish Crane Eagle Hunt Bronze Flowers Cloisonne

Large Antique Japanese Wall Dish Crane Eagle Hunt Bronze Flowers Cloisonne

Japanese Contemporary Blue Platinum Porcelain Vase by Master Artist Duo, 2
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Extraordinary Japanese contemporary highly collectible museum quality highly detailed, extremely intricately hand painted porcelain vase in blue, red and platinum, showcasing the fou...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Platinum

Japanese Contemporary Blue Platinum Porcelain Vase by Master Artist Duo, 2
Japanese Contemporary Blue Platinum Porcelain Vase by Master Artist Duo, 2

Japanese Contemporary Blue Platinum Porcelain Vase by Master Artist Duo, 2

Antique Meiji Period Japanese Double Gourd Vase Blue White, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this fantastic and Quality painted double gourd vase from the Meijij period. The flowers are in enamel and thickly painted in a bit of relief when you touch them. Al...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Antique Meiji Period Japanese Double Gourd Vase Blue White, 19th Century
Antique Meiji Period Japanese Double Gourd Vase Blue White, 19th Century

Antique Meiji Period Japanese Double Gourd Vase Blue White, 19th Century

Japanese Contemporary Red Gold Green Porcelain Vase by Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exceptional Japanese contemporary large decorative porcelain vase in an absolutely stunning dimpled globular shape in gold with a long neck, adorned with hand painted clusters of che...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Gold

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

Japanese Contemporary Red Gold Green Porcelain Vase by Master Artist

Antique Japanese Porcelain 19th c Meiji Arita Flowers Blue White dish
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this unusual and magnificent plate from the Meiji period (19th century). It has a very interesting and lovely blue scene Marked at the base. Condition Perfect. Siz...
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17th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Antique Japanese Porcelain 19th c Meiji Arita Flowers Blue White dish
Antique Japanese Porcelain 19th c Meiji Arita Flowers Blue White dish

Antique Japanese Porcelain 19th c Meiji Arita Flowers Blue White dish

Antique Japanese Meiji Kutani Plate Tree and Flowers in Red, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This magnificent Japanese plate from the Meiji period (19th century) measures approximately 18 cm. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Japanese Style: Kutani Regio...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Antique Japanese Meiji Kutani Plate Tree and Flowers in Red, 19th Century
Antique Japanese Meiji Kutani Plate Tree and Flowers in Red, 19th Century

Antique Japanese Meiji Kutani Plate Tree and Flowers in Red, 19th Century

Japanese Meiji Dressing Stand with Mirror Black Lacquer
By Vintage Japanese Monochrome
Located in Valladolid, ES
Elegant and beautiful Dressing Table or it could be suitable for a jewellery box , Meiji Period ( 1868 - 1912 ). Executed with black lacquer, holding a bronze hand mirror ( ekagami) Configured with five smooth-running drawers of different Size. Two are equipped with slender "hirute"-shaped bail handles and three with decorative pull-rings. The front-and backside featuring oval grips for easy transport. Surmounted by a mirror frame in a shape reminiscent of a Shintô shrine torii-gate- a twin-posted framework with a triangular crossbar flared in upswept Chinese-style gable ( Karahafu) endings. Resting of the frame is the Japanese traditional handheld mirror with auspicious embossed design of wisteria ( fuji) and lovely patina. Inscription on the right. Considering its age the set is in a very good condition with some traces of usage and wear conform age. Dimensions: Dressing stand...
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1880s Dutch Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Japanese Meiji Dressing Stand with Mirror Black Lacquer
Japanese Meiji Dressing Stand with Mirror Black Lacquer

Japanese Meiji Dressing Stand with Mirror Black Lacquer

Pair of 19th Century Oriental Satsuma Vases, ca. 1880
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of 19th century oriental Satsuma vases were hand-painted on the finest Japanese porcelain then set on cast bronze bases for the ultimate in Oriental Opulence! An intricate "pie ...
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1880s Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pair of 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

Old Wooden Netsuke Sculpture Japanese Bat Meiji Period, 19/20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and very detailed piece. Unsigned. Japan 19th or 20th century. Weight: 12 grams Provenance: Collected in the 1980’s. From the collection of Clemens Merkelbach van Enkhuize...
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20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Wood

Old Wooden Netsuke Sculpture Japanese Bat Meiji Period, 19/20th Century
Old Wooden Netsuke Sculpture Japanese Bat Meiji Period, 19/20th Century

Old Wooden Netsuke Sculpture Japanese Bat Meiji Period, 19/20th Century

Pair of Large 19th Century Japanese Imari Porcelain Temple Jars with Cover
Located in El Monte, CA
An exceptional pair of large scale late 19th century Japanese Imari temple jars from the Meiji period with covers, also can be referred to as ginger jars. Rare octagonal facet cuts a...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Pair of Large 19th Century Japanese Imari Porcelain Temple Jars with Cover
Pair of Large 19th Century Japanese Imari Porcelain Temple Jars with Cover

Pair of Large 19th Century Japanese Imari Porcelain Temple Jars with Cover

Japanese Hand Painted Blue Porcelain Vase by Contemporary Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
This piece in an attractive shape showcases a striking flower and bird motif in pink, purple and blue on a textured background in deep blue with phoenixes in flight. Phoenix has si...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Japanese Hand Painted Blue Porcelain Vase by Contemporary Master Artist
Japanese Hand Painted Blue Porcelain Vase by Contemporary Master Artist

Japanese Hand Painted Blue Porcelain Vase by Contemporary Master Artist

Japanese Contemporary Green Porcelain Mask by Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Mesmerizing signed contemporary decorative porcelain mask, intricately hand painted on both sides. It's a signed masterpiece by award-winning master por...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Japanese Contemporary Green Porcelain Mask by Master Artist
Japanese Contemporary Green Porcelain Mask by Master Artist

Japanese Contemporary Green Porcelain Mask by Master Artist

Japanese Tokyo School Bronze Okimono of a Farmer, Meiji Period
Located in Austin, TX
A very fine and detailed Tokyo School cast bronze okimono (decorative sculpture) of a smiling farmer, Meiji period, late 19th century, Japan. The e...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Japanese Tokyo School Bronze Okimono of a Farmer, Meiji Period
Japanese Tokyo School Bronze Okimono of a Farmer, Meiji Period

Japanese Tokyo School Bronze Okimono of a Farmer, Meiji Period

Antique Japanese Porcelain 19th c Meiji Arita Boys Figural Polychrome dish
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this unusual and magnificent plate from the Meiji period (19th century). It has a very interesting and lovely polychrome scene of different figures in a garden/pond ...
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17th Century Chinese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Antique Japanese Porcelain 19th c Meiji Arita Boys Figural Polychrome dish
Antique Japanese Porcelain 19th c Meiji Arita Boys Figural Polychrome dish

Antique Japanese Porcelain 19th c Meiji Arita Boys Figural Polychrome dish

Japanese Contemporary Blue White Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 3
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Japanese Contemporary porcelain decorative vase, extremely intricately hand painted in underglaze cobalt blue on an elegant ovoid shape porcelain body, a signed piece by widely accla...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

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

Japanese Contemporary Blue White Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 3

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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