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Meiji Decorative Objects

MEIJI STYLE

From 1868 to 1912, Emperor Mutsuhito oversaw an era of transformation in Japan. Formerly a country of feudalism and isolation, Japan entered an age of modernization influenced by newly established trade and exchange with the West. The Meiji period, or period of “enlightened rule,” also saw the global impact of the East Asian country’s culture. Japanese Meiji furniture was exhibited at expositions from Paris to San Francisco and created for export.

Prior to the Meiji era, furniture was mostly made by commission for the ruling class; now there were new domestic and international markets. European styles like Japonisme appropriated Japanese design while craftsmen in places like Wales and England employed japanning, a varnishing technique that approximated the appearance of lacquer for the surfaces of furnishings.

Meiji furniture made for Japanese homes and buildings constructed in Western styles resulted in taller tables, chairs, cabinets with large drawers and other features. The government invested in areas such as transportation and communication, and because people could freely choose occupations after the restrictions of feudalism, industries of various types were energized by expressive new ideas during those years. Art schools were formed and, for the first time, design was an area of study in the country, leading to the evolution of professional design as a career by the 1890s.

The work of Japanese designers was transmitted widely through lavishly illustrated pattern books that included designs for screens and lacquerware for the home. While screens today may be of use as decorative accents or partitions to ensure privacy in one’s space, Japanese screens were adorned with paintings and were featured in performing arts such as concerts, tea ceremonies and more. The color illustrations that characterize Meiji woodblock prints, a genre of Japanese art that grew out of 17th-century developments in printing and book publishing, depicted the sweeping changes that the era brought to East Asia.

Although it was a time of societal and cultural shifts, a bolstered interest in art and design elevated Japanese craft traditions. From colorful porcelain table lamps with silk shades and hardwood tables decorated with dark lacquer to cabinets featuring iron hardware and inlaid with mother-of-pearl, Meiji furniture showcased Japan’s artistic heritage to the world.

Find a collection of antique Japanese Meiji period case pieces and storage cabinets, decorative objects, wall decorations and more furniture on 1stDibs.

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Style: Meiji
Japanese Contemporary Blue Purple Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 4
Japanese Contemporary Blue Purple Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 4

Japanese Contemporary Blue Purple Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 4

Located in Takarazuka, JP

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Gold

Japanese Contemporary Blue Purple Platinum Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 6
Japanese Contemporary Blue Purple Platinum Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 6

Japanese Contemporary Blue Purple Platinum Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 6

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Contemporary Japanese decorative porcelain vase, hand painted in blue, purple and yellow set against a beautifully shaped ovoid porcelain body in platinum. This piece is by highly ac...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Platinum

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

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

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Extraordinary museum-quality Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, extremely intricately hand painted in blue, red and yellow on a stunningly shaped ovoid body, a signed m...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Gold

Antique Japanese Porcelain Meiji Arita Figural Polychrome Imari Dish, 19th C
Antique Japanese Porcelain Meiji Arita Figural Polychrome Imari Dish, 19th C

Antique Japanese Porcelain Meiji Arita Figural Polychrome Imari Dish, 19th C

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 imari scene Unmarked at the base. Additional informat...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Antique Japanese Porcelain Charger Landscape Scene Marked, Ca 1900
Antique Japanese Porcelain Charger Landscape Scene Marked, Ca 1900

Antique Japanese Porcelain Charger Landscape Scene Marked, Ca 1900

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Large and amazing charger with a scene Landscape scene. A frog dancing is also visible. Frontside seems printed. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Orig...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Japanese Satsuma Vase Landscape Figural Decoration Marked, 19th Century
Japanese Satsuma Vase Landscape Figural Decoration Marked, 19th Century

Japanese Satsuma Vase Landscape Figural Decoration Marked, 19th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Fabulous Japanese earthenware Satsuma bowl with nice decoration of a landscape with figures. Meiji period, 19th c. Lovely piece. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pott...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Antique Japanese Porcelain 19th c Meiji Arita Polychrome bowl SHIP
Antique Japanese Porcelain 19th c Meiji Arita Polychrome bowl SHIP

Antique Japanese Porcelain 19th c Meiji Arita Polychrome bowl SHIP

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

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

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18th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

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

Japanese Contemporary Blue Purple Porcelain Charger by Master Artist, 3

Located in Takarazuka, JP

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Gold

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

Antique Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Vase

Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

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

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19th Century Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pair Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Yellow Dragon Vases
Pair Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Yellow Dragon Vases

Pair Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Yellow Dragon Vases

Located in Long Island City, NY

Pair Chinese Cloisonne Yelow background Dragon Vases 15" inches

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20th Century Chinese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Very Large Pair Meiji Period Imari Porcelain Japanese Vases Stands
Very Large Pair Meiji Period Imari Porcelain Japanese Vases Stands

Very Large Pair Meiji Period Imari Porcelain Japanese Vases Stands

Located in London, GB

Very Large Pair Meiji Period Imari Porcelain Japanese Vases Stands Japanese, Late 19th Century Height 162cm, diameter 59cm This striking pair of Imari porcelain vases, produced in...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain, Wood

Japanese Ceramic Teacup by Makuzu Kozan Meiji Period
Japanese Ceramic Teacup by Makuzu Kozan Meiji Period

Japanese Ceramic Teacup by Makuzu Kozan Meiji Period

By Makuzu Kozan

Located in Atlanta, GA

A small glazed ceramic teacup with surface paint decoration by Japanese imperial potter Makuzu Kozan ((1842–1916) with two tomobako storage wood boxes (likely later). Unlike the bett...

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Early 1900s Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Japanese Green Black Gold Red Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2
Japanese Green Black Gold Red Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2

Japanese Green Black Gold Red Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exqusite Japanese contemporary porcelain decorative vase, intricately gilded and hand painted in vivid green, red and deep blue on an ovoid porcelain body in a stunningly beautiful shape, a signed work by highly acclaimed Japanese master porcelain artist in the Imari-Arita tradition and the recipient of numerous awards for his exceptional porcelain work and his unique signature gold and platinum work on porcelain. In 2016, the British Museum added a work by this artist to its collection of contemporary Japanese porcelain, a large lidded jar in the Imari-Arita polychrome enamel tradition. His profile is available upon request. It depicts a whimsical interpretation of a cherry tree with its graceful trunk in beautiful deep blue and its hanging branches stretching across the whole body of this stunningly shaped vase, and blossoms in deep blue, red and purple hanging...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Gold

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

Japanese Contemporary Blue White Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 4

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exceptional contemporary Japanese decorative porcelain vase, intricately hand painted in various shades of blue on an elegant ovoid body, a signed piece by master porcelain artist fr...

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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

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exquisite contemporary Japanese decorative porcelain vase, intricately hand painted in various shades of blue on a stunning auspicious bottle shape body, a signed work by master porc...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

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

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

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exquisite Japanese contemporary dimpled platinum-gilded decorative porcelain vase in an attractive bottle shape, crafted, hand painted and signed by highly acclaimed master porcelain...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Platinum

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

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

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Contemporary Japanese decorative porcelain vase, hand-painted in cobalt blue, yellow and green on a stunning ovoid shaped body, a signed piece by highly acclaimed master porcelain a...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

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

Japanese Contemporary Green Gold Blue Porcelain Vase by Master Artist

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, intricately hand painted in green on a beautiful bottle shape body, a signed work by highly acclaimed master porcelain artist of the ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Gold

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

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

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exquisite Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, intricately hand painted on a wstunningly shaped ovoid body in green, yellow, purple, orange and pink, a mesmerizing signe...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Japanese Contemporary Blue Purple Porcelain Charger by Master Artist
Japanese Contemporary Blue Purple Porcelain Charger by Master Artist

Japanese Contemporary Blue Purple Porcelain Charger by Master Artist

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exuisite Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain charger, hand painted in vivid purple and various shades of blue and signed by a widely acclaimed master porcelain artist of Japan...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Japanese Contemporary Blue Green Yellow Platinum Porcelain Vase by Master Artist
Japanese Contemporary Blue Green Yellow Platinum Porcelain Vase by Master Artist

Japanese Contemporary Blue Green Yellow Platinum Porcelain Vase by Master Artist

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exquisite Japanese contemporary museum quality decorative porcelain vase, intricately platinum gilded and hand painted in stunning blue, green and yellow set against an elegant globu...

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

Japanese Contemporary Blue Platinum Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 3

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exquisite contemporary dimpled decorative porcelain vase in blue on platinum, a stunning piece hand painted by a highly acclaimed porcelain artist of Japan’s Imari-Arita region. The ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Platinum

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

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

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

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

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Japanese Contemporary Blue Pure Gold Porcelain Vessel by Master Artist, 2
Japanese Contemporary Blue Pure Gold Porcelain Vessel by Master Artist, 2

Japanese Contemporary Blue Pure Gold Porcelain Vessel by Master Artist, 2

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Extraordinnary contemporary Japanese collectible Kutani porcelain incense burner, vessel, intricately hand painted with pure gold on an elegantly shaped body in a stunning deep blue,...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Gold

Short Satsuma Vase
Short Satsuma Vase

Short Satsuma Vase

Located in New Orleans, LA

This magnificent vase is adorned with intricate geometric patterns and elegant gold gilding, featuring two captivating scenes. One side depicts figures in vividly colorful attire adm...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Earthenware

Japanese Contemporary Blue Red White Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 4
Japanese Contemporary Blue Red White Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 4

Japanese Contemporary Blue Red White Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 4

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exquisite Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, intricately hand-painted on a beautifully shaped fine Arita porcelain body, featuring three attractive flower panels, a sig...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Japanese Blue Purple Gold Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 6
Japanese Blue Purple Gold Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 6

Japanese Blue Purple Gold Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 6

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exceptional Japanese contemporary decorative vase, intricately gilded and hand-painted in blue and purple on a beautifully shaped porcelain body with generous gold details, a signed ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Gold

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

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

Early Porcelain Underglaze Dragon Ewer by Makuzu Kozan Meiji Period
Early Porcelain Underglaze Dragon Ewer by Makuzu Kozan Meiji Period

Early Porcelain Underglaze Dragon Ewer by Makuzu Kozan Meiji Period

By Makuzu Kozan

Located in Atlanta, GA

A porcelain ewer with fine underglaze iron red, brown and blue decoration made by the legendary Japanese imperial potter Makuzu Kozan (1842-1916), this relatively rare piece is dated to circa Meiji 23rd to 26th year (1890-1893) based on the mark used on the base. This is the starting period when the artists departed from his high-relief and gold gilt period and started focusing on making porcelain pieces with underglaze paint and experimented new colors. The ewer form is also relatively rare in the artist's survived repertoire compared to other forms. The piece takes its shape from the prototype Chinese...

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1890s Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

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

Japanese Platinum Black Porcelain Vase by Contemporary Master Artist

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Unique contemporary Japanese decorative porcelain vase hand painted in platinum and black over a beautifully shaped body with a scalloped rim , an exclusive signature piece by a high...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Platinum

Japanese Red Lacquer Hibachi, c. 1900
Japanese Red Lacquer Hibachi, c. 1900

Japanese Red Lacquer Hibachi, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Designed to hold glowing embers, hibachi vessels were used for cooking or as a source of heat in Japanese homes. Placed under a low wood kotatsu table wi...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Copper

Grey Ground Vase with Flowers and Prunus Cloisonné Enamel Meiji Era, 1868-1912
Grey Ground Vase with Flowers and Prunus Cloisonné Enamel Meiji Era, 1868-1912

Grey Ground Vase with Flowers and Prunus Cloisonné Enamel Meiji Era, 1868-1912

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

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

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Antique Japanese Porcelain Meiji Arita Flowers Blue White Dish, 19th Century
Antique Japanese Porcelain Meiji Arita Flowers Blue White Dish, 19th Century

Antique Japanese Porcelain Meiji Arita Flowers Blue White Dish, 19th Century

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. Additional information...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

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

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

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exceptional contemporary Japanese decorative porcelain vase, hand painted in red and blue depicting a beautiful scene from old rural Japan, a signed masterpiece by highly acclaimed m...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Gold

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

Japanese Contemporary Green Blue Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exquisite large Japanese contemporary porcelain decorative vase, intricately hand painted in vivid blue, red and green on a beautifully shaped porcelain body, a signed piece by a mas...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

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

Japanese Contemporary Green Blue Pink Porcelain Vase by Master Artist

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exquisite contemporary Japanese decorative Porcelain vase, intricately gilded and hand painted in hues of red, blue and green on a striking ovoid body, a signed work by highly acclai...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Gold

Fine Japanese Satsuma Vase with Superb Decoration by Seikozan
Fine Japanese Satsuma Vase with Superb Decoration by Seikozan

Fine Japanese Satsuma Vase with Superb Decoration by Seikozan

Located in Atlanta, GA

A ceramic vase in tapered square form made by Japanese studio Seikozan circa 1890-1910s (late Meiji Period). One of the many artist studios that specialized in satsuma ware, Seikozan...

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1880s Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Cloud Vase
Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Cloud Vase

Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Cloud Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese Meiji Era enamel over brass brush pot. The surface of the rounded bowl is enameled with a polychrome images of blossoming flowers on a white and blue ground surro...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Brass, Enamel

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

Beautiful Japanese Ikebana Bamboo Basket, Early 20th Century

Located in Fukuoka, JP

This elegant Japanese ikebana basket dates to the early 20th century and exemplifies the refined craftsmanship of traditional bamboo work. The basket displays a well-balanced form an...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bamboo

Antique Japanese Ginbari Cloisonne Enamel Dragon Vase
Antique Japanese Ginbari Cloisonne Enamel Dragon Vase

Antique Japanese Ginbari Cloisonne Enamel Dragon Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese Meiji period Ginbari enamel vase. The ground of the vase is enameled in blue and cobalt blue shades. The vase is enameled with a polychrome image of a dragon over...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel

19th Century Japanese Flower Arranging Ikebana Basket
19th Century Japanese Flower Arranging Ikebana Basket

19th Century Japanese Flower Arranging Ikebana Basket

Located in Germantown, MD

A rare Meiji Japanese flower arranging ikebana basket. Hancrafted and handwoven in split bamboo skins and vines roots. Great antique condition. Measur...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Reed, Wood

Japanese Woven Bamboo Tabako-bon, c. 1900
Japanese Woven Bamboo Tabako-bon, c. 1900

Japanese Woven Bamboo Tabako-bon, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This woven basket is actually a Japanese tabako-bon, or 'tobacco tray,' used as a portable hibachi for lighting tobacco pipes. Believed to have evolved from the traditional accessories of Japanese incense ceremony, tabako-bons first came into use in the 17th century and were often beautifully decorated to display one's wealth and status. This tabako-bon is woven of smoked bamboo and features a ceramic...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Bamboo

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

Japanese Bronze Lamp, 19th c.
Japanese Bronze Lamp, 19th c.

Japanese Bronze Lamp, 19th c.

Located in Pasadena, CA

This is an outstanding example of a large Japanese Meiji period bronze vase now mounted as a lamp. The vase is cast with high relief and finely detailed cockerels and flaming pearls....

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Brass, Bronze

Cloisonné Vase with Silver Mounted, Japan, circa 1900
Cloisonné Vase with Silver Mounted, Japan, circa 1900

Cloisonné Vase with Silver Mounted, Japan, circa 1900

Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

Cloisonné vase with silver mounted. Japan, circa 1900.

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Early 1900s Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel, Silver

Jizai Okimono Koi Carp Sculpture by Mariusz Milewski, Steel, 2022
Jizai Okimono Koi Carp Sculpture by Mariusz Milewski, Steel, 2022

Jizai Okimono Koi Carp Sculpture by Mariusz Milewski, Steel, 2022

By Mariusz Milewski

Located in London, GB

Jizai Okimono – Koi Carp (2022) Handcrafted Articulated Sculpture Collector’s Piece Immerse yourself in the elegance of Japanese metalwork with this one-of-a-kind Jizai Okimono scul...

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21st Century and Contemporary British Meiji Decorative Objects

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Steel

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

20th Century Japanese Black Lacquer Box with Gold Bird and Reed Motif Decorative
20th Century Japanese Black Lacquer Box with Gold Bird and Reed Motif Decorative

20th Century Japanese Black Lacquer Box with Gold Bird and Reed Motif Decorative

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

20th Century Japanese Black Lacquer Box with Gold Bird and Reed Motif, Decorative & Functional Description: This elegant Japanese lacquer box, crafted in the 20th century, is a beautiful example of refined traditional craftsmanship. Coated in deep black lacquer, the box is adorned with delicate gold-painted branch and bird motifs, evoking a sense of serenity and natural harmony. The fine, meticulous brushwork captures the lightness of the reeds and the poised elegance of the bird, offering a peaceful and contemplative decorative piece. The removable lid reveals an interior decorated with two gold medallions, each threaded with a golden ribbon, adding an extra touch of subtle luxury and detail. Key features include: Authentic Japanese Craftsmanship: This box reflects traditional Japanese lacquerware techniques, emphasizing delicacy, patience, and respect for nature. Elegant Black and Gold Color Palette: The deep black base contrasts beautifully with the fine gold detailing, creating a sophisticated and timeless aesthetic. Nature-Inspired Motif: The scene of golden reeds and a resting bird embodies calmness, elegance, and a connection to the natural world, key themes in Japanese art. Decorative Interior: Inside, two gold medallions with threaded ribbons enhance the box’s refined, ceremonial feel, offering a hidden layer of beauty. Functional and Decorative: Perfect for use as a decorative object, a jewelry box, a keepsake container, or a small personal storage piece. Versatile Placement: Its understated luxury allows it to fit effortlessly into minimalist, traditional, wabi-sabi, or eclectic interiors. This 20th-century Japanese black lacquer box is more than a container—it’s a poetic celebration of craftsmanship, nature, and subtle beauty, offering both functional use and decorative sophistication. Keywords: Japanese black lacquer box, gold painted bird and reed motif, 20th-century Japanese decor, traditional lacquerware, serene Japanese art box, nature-themed lacquer container...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Wood, Lacquer

A very fine Meiji period cloisonné box and cover with brocade designs, by Hayash
A very fine Meiji period cloisonné box and cover with brocade designs, by Hayash

A very fine Meiji period cloisonné box and cover with brocade designs, by Hayash

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A very fine Meiji period cloisonné box and cover with brocade designs, by Hayashi Tanigoro, worked in silver wire and coloured enamels with geometric and stylised dragon and phoenix ...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

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

Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Tiger Sculpture
Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Tiger Sculpture

Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Tiger Sculpture

Located in Toledo, OH

Spectacular Japanese bronze sculpture of a roaring tiger from the Meiji era with etched stripes and glass eyes. This piece has a beautiful dark patina, great detail work, and include...

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Late 19th Century Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Blue Porcelain Charger by Master Artist, 4
Japanese Blue Porcelain Charger by Master Artist, 4

Japanese Blue Porcelain Charger by Master Artist, 4

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Mesmerizing Japanese contemporary museum-quality highly collectible decorative porcelain rectangular charger, extremely intricately gilded and hand painted in blue and red, a signed ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold

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

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...

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Gilt Takamaki-E Tabako-Bon, C. 1850
Japanese Gilt Takamaki-E Tabako-Bon, C. 1850

Japanese Gilt Takamaki-E Tabako-Bon, C. 1850

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...

Category

Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

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