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.

Style: Meiji

Japanese Cloisonné Ando Jubei Signed Vase 8.5" Wireless Clematis

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

Japanese Cloisonné Ando Jubei Signed Vase 8.5" Wireless Clematis

$750

Kutani Japanese Meiji Porcelain Vase Painted with Figures

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Japanese Meiji porcelain Kutani vase hand painted with decorative and a figural panel dating between 1868 and 1912. The elegantly shaped tall ...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Kutani Japanese Meiji Porcelain Vase Painted with Figures

$386

Japanese Laquered Box with Hinged Lid hand painted, 19th Century Meiji Period

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a good papier mâché, rectangular shaped black lacquered lidded box, hand enamelled and gilded, made in Japan during the 19th century, early Meiji period. This rectangular shaped papier mâché box has a well fitting hinged lid, with the box base and lid slightly domed. The box was probably originally made as a pocket box but could easily sit on a desk or dressing table as required. This is a very decorative box with finely hand painted scenes of three people, one holding a parasol, in a garden setting, with a pagoda type building, large gate...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Paper

Japanese Laquered Box with Hinged Lid hand painted, 19th Century Meiji Period

$406

Antique Pair Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dragon Crane Vases Attributed

Located in Long Island City, NY

Antique Pair Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dragon Crane Vases Attributed to Honda The exteriors of the wares are adorned with polychrome enamel medallions representing drago...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Antique Pair Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dragon Crane Vases Attributed

$9,500 / set

Japanese Antique Brass Vase / Lotus Sculpture / Around 19th Century

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Japan Meiji era-Taisho era (around 1868-1910) Made of brass and decorated with lotus flowers. it's very beautiful. The shape of this vase also spreads from bottom to top like a fl...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Brass

Japanese Antique Brass Vase / Lotus Sculpture / Around 19th Century

$600

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

Materials

Silver, Bronze

Japanese Meiji Bronze Takaoka Vase with Waterfowl and Moon Design

$6,500

Antique Meiji Period Earthenware Vase with Butterfly Decoration

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This large antique earthenware vase was made in Japan is circa 1900 in the Meiji period and style. This vase stands a foot high and is done w...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

Antique Meiji Period Earthenware Vase with Butterfly Decoration

$1,450

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Vase

By Popular Style

Located in Mérida, YU

This is a Japanese Meiji period enamel vase made under the cloisonné technique, featuring foliage and floral panels. This vase is a great example of the extraordinary Meiji era cloi...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Vase

$1,150

Meiji Period, Japanese Bronze Jardiniere

Located in Brighton, Sussex

An impressive 19th century Japanese Meiji period bronze jardinière, depicting herding elephants.

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Meiji Period, Japanese Bronze Jardiniere

$6,620

A very fine Meiji period cloisonné box and cover with butterflies

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A very fine Meiji period cloisonné box and cover with butterflies amongst foliage, attributed to Kawade Shibataro, the cover and sides finely worked with silver wire and coloured ena...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

A very fine Meiji period cloisonné box and cover with butterflies

$9,310

Japanese Red Ginbari Cloisonne Trinket Box, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A rich and elegant Japanese export red ginbari cloisonne trinket box, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan. The attractive Japanese cloisonne box features a striking textured red ginbari...

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Early 1900s Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Copper, Enamel, Foil

Japanese Red Ginbari Cloisonne Trinket Box, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan

$1,100

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Silver Wire Enamel Vases Birds in Bamboo

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese, late Meiji period, silver wire enamel vase. The vase has an amphora shaped body and a fluted neck. The ware is enameled with a polychrome image of a pair of a sp...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Silver Wire Enamel Vases Birds in Bamboo

$3,000

Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Brush Pot in the Style of Namikawa

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese copper brush pot with cloisonne enamel design. Early Meiji period, after 1868. Cylinder shape. Cherry blossom motif and floral patterns in cobalt and turquoise bl...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel, Copper

Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Brush Pot in the Style of Namikawa

$1,260 Sale Price

30% Off

Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Turquoise Enamel Silver Birds In Bamboo Vases

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of identical antique Japanese, late Meiji era, Silver wire enamel vases. Each vase has an urn shaped body and a wide fluted neck. Each vase is enameled with polychrome images ...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Turquoise Enamel Silver Birds In Bamboo Vases

$3,000 / set

Antique Japanese Meiji Ginbari Cloisonne Enamel Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese, late Meiji era, Ginbari enamel over copper vase. The urn shaped vase is enameled with a polychrome image of blossoming flowers on the light blue ground made in t...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Antique Japanese Meiji Ginbari Cloisonne Enamel Vase

$1,000

Japanese Contemporary Platinum Black Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 8

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, dramatically hand painted in platinum, set against a stunningly shaped porcelain body in black, a signed masterpiece belonging to the...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Platinum

Japanese Contemporary Platinum Black Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 8

$1,185

Antique Japanese Meiji Era Ginbari Cloisonne Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese copper vase with polychrome cloisonne enamel decor. Late Meiji period, before 1912. Baluster shape, black body with ginbari decor representing a chrysanthemum flo...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel, Copper

Antique Japanese Meiji Era Ginbari Cloisonne Vase

$3,000

Rare Set of 4 Meiji Period Imari Bottle Form Vases

Located in Lambertville, NJ

A rare set of four hand painted Japanese porcelain Imari bottle form vases. The vases of square tapering form with classic Imari iron red and cobalt blue ...

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1880s Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Set of 4 Meiji Period Imari Bottle Form Vases

$2,500 / set

Art Deco Japanese Kutani Porcelain Vases Meiji Period, Pair

Located in New York, NY

A very beautiful pair of polychromed Kutani porcelain Japanese vases, circa early 20th century, Meiji period, Japan. Vases are hand painted and designed with two different sides; one...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Art Deco Japanese Kutani Porcelain Vases Meiji Period, Pair

$4,200 / set

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

A Meiji period cloisonné box and cover, Ando Company

$2,482

Antique Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Goldstone Dragon Vases

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of identical antique Japanese copper vases with cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji period, circa 1885. Baluster shape, solid base, pronounced neck. Golden stone flake ground,...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Antique Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Goldstone Dragon Vases

$6,000 / set

Meiji Period Bronze of a Boy Carrying Twigs

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A Meiji period bronze of a boy carrying twigs, they are strapped onto his back on a carrying frame and he carries a gourd water bottle in his right hand, signed in a seal. Japanese, ...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Meiji Period Bronze of a Boy Carrying Twigs

$3,827

Chinese Export Silver Dragon Cigar Box , 1880 - 1920s

Located in Braintree, GB

An impressive Chinese export solid silver dragon box, crafted circa 1880–1920 from substantial heavy-gauge silver, 900 purity and intended for the Western market. The rectangular fo...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

Chinese Export Silver Dragon Cigar Box , 1880 - 1920s

$37,104

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

Materials

Enamel, Copper

Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Red Crane Vase

$12,000

Antique Japanese Bronze Vase with Landscape and Red Patina

Located in Hudson, NY

Antique Japanese bronze vase with landscape and red patina, Meiji Period (1868-1912) bronze vase with wild grasses under a silver moon. Re...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver, Bronze

Antique Japanese Bronze Vase with Landscape and Red Patina

$5,500

Group of Three Antique Japanese Hand Carved Monkey Figures

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A group of three early 20th Century well crafted wood Monkey figures in the classic poses of See No Evil, Speak No Evil and Hear No Evil. Timeworn and smooth feeling in the hand, each figure has meticulously carved incising representing fur and dark glass eyes (Monkey representing Speak No Evil has a missing eye). Each Monkey with extended and hooked arm and leg used to link the three for hanging however a loss to the See No Evil figure's leg makes hanging tenuous. with the age, losses and wear the figures have taken on the air of Scholar's Objects to be handled and displayed. Dimensions below are for each Monkey figure. Dimensions:7.25: high by 2.25" deep by 2.25" wide. Condition: Please see detail photos. As mentioned above, there are various signs of age including one missing glass eye, loss to the See No Evil Monkey...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Wood

Group of Three Antique Japanese Hand Carved Monkey Figures

$495

Kinkozan Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Totai Scholars Satsuma Signed Vases

Located in Long Island City, NY

A large pair of antique Japanese Totai Shippo cloisonne enamel and Satsuma porcelain vases, Meiji era, 1868 to 1912. Of a baluster form, on the b...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Kinkozan Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Totai Scholars Satsuma Signed Vases

$9,000 / set

Set of 3 Antique Japanese Kutani Plates with Flowers and Birds, 19th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Very lovely pieces with a nicely painted scene of birds in a flowering landscape. marked at the base. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Japanese Style: Kutani R...

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20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 3 Antique Japanese Kutani Plates with Flowers and Birds, 19th Century

$898 Sale Price / set

20% Off

High Quality Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Kyoto School

Located in Long Island City, NY

A high quality antique Japanese, late Meiji period, enamel over brass bud vase. The vase has an amphora shaped body and a narrow fluted neck. The...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Enamel

High Quality Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Kyoto School

$1,800

Pair Of Satsuma Earthenware Vases "zenkozan" Japan, Meiji Period

By Satsuma

Located in Bilzen, BE

Pair of Earthenware vases from Satsuma Japan Each side with different decoration Signature under the base "Zenkozan" end of the Meiji period Height 22 cm Perfect condition

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

Pair Of Satsuma Earthenware Vases "zenkozan" Japan, Meiji Period

$1,189 / set

Hexagonal Japanese Satsuma vase dating from the late nineteenth century

Located in London, GB

An antique Japanese Satsuma vase dating from the late nineteenth century. Hexagonal in shape with each panel hand decorated. Two have Japanese women walking in a landscape, cherry bl...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Hexagonal Japanese Satsuma vase dating from the late nineteenth century

$3,310

Large Antique Japan Meiji Butterflies Cloisonne Enamel Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

A large antique Japanese Meiji period enamel vase. The vase has an amphora shaped body and a narrow neck. The vase is enameled with a polychrome image of butterflies made in the Cloi...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Large Antique Japan Meiji Butterflies Cloisonne Enamel Vase

$4,500

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

Materials

Bronze

Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Enamel Vase

$3,862

Japanese Plique-a-Jour Cloisonne Vase

Located in Brisbane, QLD

This plique-a-jour cloisonne vase is an exceptional example of Japanese craftsmanship from the tail end of the Meiji period (1868-1912). The most ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Japanese Plique-a-Jour Cloisonne Vase

$2,700

Blackground Vase with Flowers and Bird Cloisonné Enamel Meiji Era, 19th C

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Top quality vase Meiji era (1868-1912), 19th century Additional information: Material: Bronze & Metal Primary Material: Bronze & Cloisonne Region of Origin: Japan Period: 19th centu...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Blackground Vase with Flowers and Bird Cloisonné Enamel Meiji Era, 19th C

$1,625 Sale Price

20% Off

A Japanese Bronze “Animal” Jardiniere

Located in Savannah, GA

A Japanese Meiji period bronze “animal” jardiniere by the Seiya Company, circa late 19th century. Depicted in deep relief are a lion, tiger, elephant, b...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

A Japanese Bronze “Animal” Jardiniere

$5,200

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Blossoming Wisteria Tree

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese, late Meiji period, enamel over brass vase. The vase has an amphora shaped body and a tall narrow neck. The ware is enameled with a polychrome image of wisteria b...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Blossoming Wisteria Tree

$1,800

Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of antique Japanese, early Meiji era, Translucent enamel over gilt copper vases. The exteriors of the wares are adorned with polychrome enamel designs representing bugs in blo...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases

$1,200 / set

Japanese Large Heavy Banko Ware Ceramic Pottery Stoneware Vase, 19th Century

Located in Studio City, CA

A fantastic, wonderfully glaze stoneware Banko ware vase with beautifully detailed craftsmanship. Banko ware pottery is thought to have originate...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Japanese Large Heavy Banko Ware Ceramic Pottery Stoneware Vase, 19th Century

$595

Japanese Antique Pair Buddhist Monju Fugen Bosatsu Nyorai Temple Shrine Buddhas

Located in Studio City, CA

Truly stunning pair of hand-carved wood Japanese buddha statues / sculptures that sit serenely atop their lotus petal thrones. The intricately c...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer, Paint

Japanese Antique Pair Buddhist Monju Fugen Bosatsu Nyorai Temple Shrine Buddhas

$7,995 / set

Rare Pair of Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Meiji Vases

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of rare antique Japanese bronze vases from the Meiji period, decorated with enamel using the cloisonne technique. Two matched globular vases with a relief pattern of cloisonne...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel, Bronze

Rare Pair of Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Meiji Vases

$1,200 / set

20th c old Imari Arita Japanese Bowl Landscape Village Garden

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

'Gold' Imari, decorated in gold and iron-red, with landscape scene. It has an interesting dent to the rim which was intentional. Not sure what the purpose is. Can be used as a Fruit...

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17th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

20th c old Imari Arita Japanese Bowl Landscape Village Garden

$706 Sale Price

20% Off

19th Century Meiji Period Bronze of a Boy Collecting Sweet Chestnuts by Seiya

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A charming Meiji period bronze of a boy collecting sweet chestnuts by Seiya, he carries a basket and is looking down at an insect crawling over his hand, he is also evidently wearing...

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1880s Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Meiji Period Bronze of a Boy Collecting Sweet Chestnuts by Seiya

$9,310

19th Century Cloisonné Enamel Dragon Vase, Meiji Period Japan

Located in London, GB

This intricately decorated antique Japanese vase was crafted in the Meiji period (1868-1912). The vase is of circular form and features a waisted base, large, ovoid body and a lid wi...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

19th Century Cloisonné Enamel Dragon Vase, Meiji Period Japan

$15,448 Sale Price

20% Off

Antique Pair of Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Floral Vases

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of antique Japanese Early Meiji period cloisonne enamel vases attributed to Namikawa Yasuyuki. Each vase is adorned with intricate floral designs, showcasing the meticulous ar...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Antique Pair of Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Floral Vases

$5,000 / set

Large Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Fan Motif Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

A large antique Japanese Meiji era enamel over copper vase. The urn shaped vase is enameled with polychrome fan shaped medallions featuring floral, foliage and butterfly motifs surro...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Large Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Fan Motif Vase

$2,000

A Meiji period moriage cloisonné box and cover with two carp

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A Meiji period moriage cloisonné box and cover with two carp, the rectangular box worked in coloured enamels in standard, moriage (raised) and musen (wireless) cloisonné with one gre...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

A Meiji period moriage cloisonné box and cover with two carp

$7,241

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Golden Age Wisteria and Birds Vase Attributed t

Located in Long Island City, NY

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Golden Age Wisteria and Birds Vase Attributed to Hayashi high quality work An antique Japanese copper vase with cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji p...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Golden Age Wisteria and Birds Vase Attributed t

$4,800

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Silver Wire Enamel Miniature Vase Bird on Bambo

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese, late Meiji period, silver wire enamel vase. The vase has an amphora shaped body and a fluted neck. The ware is enameled with a polychrome image of a sparrow bird...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Silver Wire Enamel Miniature Vase Bird on Bambo

$850

Japanese Meiji Articulated Bronze Crab

Located in Essex, MA

Dark copper toned patina, wonderfully articulated. Purchased in London by previous owner.

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1870s Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Meiji Articulated Bronze Crab

$7,500

Antique Japanese Meiji Silver Daisy Vase with Applied Gold Flowers

Located in New York, NY

Japanese Meiji silver vase, ca 1890. Ovoid with short plain neck. Dense and allover low-relief daisy flowerhead ground. On shoulder butler-finished band with same in gold and colored...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold, Silver

Antique Japanese Meiji Silver Daisy Vase with Applied Gold Flowers

$6,000

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

Japanese Bizen Flower Vase

$4,500

Antique Japanese Meiji Landscape Plate with Fine Details Marked, 19th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

This magnificent Lovely plate from the Meiji period (19th century) has a very detailed scene. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Japanese Style: Kutani Region of ...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Japanese Meiji Landscape Plate with Fine Details Marked, 19th Century

$634 Sale Price

20% Off

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

Materials

Ceramic

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

$5,172

Meiji Period Satsuma Gilt Enameled Immortal & Geisha Vase & Stand by Kozan Zo

By Kozan Zo

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Meiji Period Satsuma Gilt Enameled Immortal & Geisha Vase & Stand Japan, Circa 1900, Meiji-era (1868–1912) Kozan Zo This exquisite Meiji-period Satsuma ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery, Hardwood

Meiji Period Satsuma Gilt Enameled Immortal & Geisha Vase & Stand by Kozan Zo

$1,495 / set

Antique Bronze/Copper Cloisonné Vase of High Quality Round shape Japan 19/20C

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Antique Japanese Cloisonné Vase – Meiji Period – “Fukuju Kaku” Mark A beautifully executed antique Japanese cloisonné vase dating to the Meiji period (1868–1912). This rounded balus...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Antique Bronze/Copper Cloisonné Vase of High Quality Round shape Japan 19/20C

$3,281

Japanese Fukagawa 深川製磁 Imari Equestrian/ Horse Motif Center Bowl & Stand

By Fukagawa

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Japanese Fukagawa 深川製磁 Imari Equestrian/Horse Motif Center Bowl & Stand Attributed to the Fukagawa factory, late 20th century This exquisite Japanese Fukagawa 深川製磁 Imari Equestria...

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Late 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Fukagawa 深川製磁 Imari Equestrian/ Horse Motif Center Bowl & Stand

$1,516 Sale Price

20% Off

A Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Goldstone Butterfly Vases

Located in Long Island City, NY

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

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

A Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Goldstone Butterfly Vases

$4,500 / set

Fine Japanese Porcelain Pumpkin 'Gourd' Shape Painted and Lacquered Large Vase

Located in Torino, IT

Fine Japanese porcelain pumpkin 'Gourd' shape painted and lacquered large vase. The white porcelain vase is decorated with black lacca panels, fine...

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1870s Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Fine Japanese Porcelain Pumpkin 'Gourd' Shape Painted and Lacquered Large Vase

$12,915

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 ...

Category

1890s Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver, Bronze, Enamel

Ota Jinnoei 1890 Imperial Meiji Period Pair of Cloisonne Cabinet Vases

$1,746 Sale Price / set

30% Off

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