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

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

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

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

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

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Style: Meiji
Japanese High-Relief Bronze Vase from Japan
Japanese High-Relief Bronze Vase from Japan

Japanese High-Relief Bronze Vase from Japan

$1,200

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

Materials

Bronze

Hand Painted Imari Design Japanese Porcelain Charger, 19th C Meiji Period
Hand Painted Imari Design Japanese Porcelain Charger, 19th C Meiji Period

Hand Painted Imari Design Japanese Porcelain Charger, 19th C Meiji Period

$381Sale Price|20% Off

Hand Painted Imari Design Japanese Porcelain Charger, 19th C Meiji Period

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a good quality Japanese porcelain large plate or dish or charger with an Imari pattern, dating to the mid-late 19th century, Meiji period, circa 1870. The plate or charger...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Satsuma Vase with Monks
Satsuma Vase with Monks

Satsuma Vase with Monks

$1,985

Satsuma Vase with Monks

Located in New Orleans, LA

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

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

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

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

$1,800

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

Art Deco Japanese Porcelain Vases Meiji Period, Pair
Art Deco Japanese Porcelain Vases Meiji Period, Pair

Art Deco Japanese Porcelain Vases Meiji Period, Pair

$2,450 / set

Art Deco Japanese 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

Large Antique Japan Meiji Butterflies Cloisonne Enamel Vase
Large Antique Japan Meiji Butterflies Cloisonne Enamel Vase

Large Antique Japan Meiji Butterflies Cloisonne Enamel Vase

$4,500

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

Antique Large Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Hawk Floral Vase
Antique Large Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Hawk Floral Vase

Antique Large Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Hawk Floral Vase

$12,000

Antique Large Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Hawk Floral Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese Meiji period cloisonne vase with an eagle. Circa early 20th century, 1900s. The vase is decorated with an autumn landscape with white chrysanthemums and an image ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Japanese Antique Meiji Satsuma Pottery Buddhist Monks Vase & Shimazu Crest Mark
Japanese Antique Meiji Satsuma Pottery Buddhist Monks Vase & Shimazu Crest Mark

Japanese Antique Meiji Satsuma Pottery Buddhist Monks Vase & Shimazu Crest Mark

$1,250

Japanese Antique Meiji Satsuma Pottery Buddhist Monks Vase & Shimazu Crest Mark

By Satsuma

Located in Studio City, CA

A beautiful Japanese Satsuma pottery studio vase featuring multiple kesa-clad enlightened Buddhist monks on each side of the vase. The piece is finely detailed with rich raised gilt highlights throughout and beautifully decorated in gold and various hand painted other colors. From the Meiji period (1868-1912). This piece has the all-important Shimazu Family crest mark (red circle with a cross inside) on the base authenticating the work as an old and original Satsumaware work. The mark shows the pottery was made under the rule of the Shimazu clan. From a Los Angeles Collection...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware, Pottery

Meiji Period Cloisonne Bulbous Cabinet Vase
Meiji Period Cloisonne Bulbous Cabinet Vase

Meiji Period Cloisonne Bulbous Cabinet Vase

$795

Meiji Period Cloisonne Bulbous Cabinet Vase

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Cabinet Vase, circa 1880 A finely detailed Japanese Meiji period cloisonné cabinet vase, dating to the late 1...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper

Japanese Satsuma Vase Meiji Period Genzan
Japanese Satsuma Vase Meiji Period Genzan

Japanese Satsuma Vase Meiji Period Genzan

$312

Japanese Satsuma Vase Meiji Period Genzan

Located in Vienna, AT

Description: Japanese Satsuma vase dating to the Meiji period (1868–1912). The base bears a stamped kanji mark indicating Genzan as the maker. The vase is finely decorated in overgla...

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1860s Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Japanese Meiji Plique plique-à-jour enamel vase
Antique Japanese Meiji Plique plique-à-jour enamel vase

Antique Japanese Meiji Plique plique-à-jour enamel vase

$2,500

Antique Japanese Meiji Plique plique-à-jour enamel vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese glass vase executed in the Shotai Shippo technique, a Japanese type of plique-a-jour enamel. Late Meiji era, before 1912. Stylized floating chrysanthemum blossoms...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Antique Japanese late Meiji Period Bronze Vase Cast with Dragons in Relief
Antique Japanese late Meiji Period Bronze Vase Cast with Dragons in Relief

Antique Japanese late Meiji Period Bronze Vase Cast with Dragons in Relief

$295

Antique Japanese late Meiji Period Bronze Vase Cast with Dragons in Relief

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A late 19th or early 20th century Meiji Period bud vase cast in bronze and featuring engraved bronze dragon relief and stylized elephant handles. It is an export piece and it probabl...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Japanese Bronze Vase, Gilt Bird Decoration, Meiji Period
19th Century Japanese Bronze Vase, Gilt Bird Decoration, Meiji Period

19th Century Japanese Bronze Vase, Gilt Bird Decoration, Meiji Period

$880

19th Century Japanese Bronze Vase, Gilt Bird Decoration, Meiji Period

Located in Stamford, CT

19th century Meiji Period diminutive bronze vase with lovely etched and applied decoration. A raised gilt bird is shown flying above etched bamboo on one side, gilt applied lilies wi...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Antique Pair of Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Floral Vases
Antique Pair of Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Floral Vases

Antique Pair of Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Floral Vases

$5,000 / set

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

Large Pair of High Quality Japanese Cloisonne Goldstone Enamel Vases Sparrows in
Large Pair of High Quality Japanese Cloisonne Goldstone Enamel Vases Sparrows in

Large Pair of High Quality Japanese Cloisonne Goldstone Enamel Vases Sparrows in

$9,000 / set

Large Pair of High Quality Japanese Cloisonne Goldstone Enamel Vases Sparrows in

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of large high quality Japanese enamel over brass vases The sphere shaped vases are covered with polychrome enamel medallions depicting sparrows in blossoming flowers, and Phoe...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Japanese Okimono Fisherman Figure
Japanese Okimono Fisherman Figure

Japanese Okimono Fisherman Figure

$1,280

Japanese Okimono Fisherman Figure

Located in Bradenton, FL

Hand-carved free-standing Japanese Fisherman Figurine. Okimono is a Japanese term meaning for display as an art or decorative object. Figure is a smiling man dressed in traditional c...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Bone

Large Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Green Goldstone Enamel Millefiori Mask Vase
Large Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Green Goldstone Enamel Millefiori Mask Vase

Large Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Green Goldstone Enamel Millefiori Mask Vase

$7,500

Large Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Green Goldstone Enamel Millefiori Mask Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese copper vase with polychrome cloisonne enamel decor. Late Meiji period, before 1912. Elongated baluster shape. Intricate floral pattern against the dark green back...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel, Copper

Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Birds Butterflies and Insects
Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Birds Butterflies and Insects

Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Birds Butterflies and Insects

$7,500

Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Birds Butterflies and Insects

Located in Long Island City, NY

This exceptionally detailed Japanese cloisonné enamel vase dates to the Meiji period, circa 1880 to 1890, and stands approximately 10 inches high. The surface is organized around vib...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Goldstone Vase
Antique Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Goldstone Vase

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Goldstone Vase

$9,500

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Goldstone Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese Meiji period cloisonne vase showcasing the body adorned with intricate cloisonne enamel work, displaying crane designs set against a goldstone background. The lon...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Tall, Cylindrical Satsuma Vase
Tall, Cylindrical Satsuma Vase

Tall, Cylindrical Satsuma Vase

$2,850

Tall, Cylindrical Satsuma Vase

Located in New Orleans, LA

This vibrant and ornate vase captivates the eye with its intricate details which stand as a testament to the mastery of Satsuma artists. The vase features rich reds, deep blues and s...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

Pair of Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Miniature Vases Birds in Cherry
Pair of Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Miniature Vases Birds in Cherry

Pair of Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Miniature Vases Birds in Cherry

$7,500 / set

Pair of Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Miniature Vases Birds in Cherry

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of antique Japanese, late Meiji period, silver wire enamel vases. Each vase has an amphora shaped body and a fluted neck. The wares are enameled with a polychrome image of a p...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Gold Stone Enamel Covered Jar with Dragon and C
Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Gold Stone Enamel Covered Jar with Dragon and C

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Gold Stone Enamel Covered Jar with Dragon and C

$2,800

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Gold Stone Enamel Covered Jar with Dragon and C

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese, late Meiji era, covered enamel over brass pot or box. The body of the ware is enameled with polychrome images of cranes, medallions with blossoming flowers and b...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Enamel

19th Century Imari Porcelain Baluster Vase with Dragon Relief Decoration Japan
19th Century Imari Porcelain Baluster Vase with Dragon Relief Decoration Japan

19th Century Imari Porcelain Baluster Vase with Dragon Relief Decoration Japan

$1,023Sale Price|25% Off

19th Century Imari Porcelain Baluster Vase with Dragon Relief Decoration Japan

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Very beautiful baluster-shaped ribbed vase in Japanese porcelain decorated with birds and flowers, in cobalt blue, iron red and white colors. Two sides of the vase are decorated with...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Brass Crane and Turtle Sculptures, Japanese Mid-Century Pair, 1950s
Brass Crane and Turtle Sculptures, Japanese Mid-Century Pair, 1950s

Brass Crane and Turtle Sculptures, Japanese Mid-Century Pair, 1950s

$708Sale Price / set|20% Off

Brass Crane and Turtle Sculptures, Japanese Mid-Century Pair, 1950s

Located in Glasgow, GB

This pair of brass crane and turtle sculptures is a Japanese mid-century set dating from the 1950s, combining symbolic subject matter with finely cast decorative form. Executed in c...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Rare Japanese Closionne Enamel Vase with Wisteria and Fish Signed
Rare Japanese Closionne Enamel Vase with Wisteria and Fish Signed

Rare Japanese Closionne Enamel Vase with Wisteria and Fish Signed

$12,000

Rare Japanese Closionne Enamel Vase with Wisteria and Fish Signed

Located in Long Island City, NY

A rare antique Japanese, late Meiji period, enamel over copper vase. The vase has an amphora shaped body and a long fluted neck. The ware is enameled with a polychrome image of blossoming Wisteria flowers and fish...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Meiji Era Dragon and Phoenix Bird Goldstone Vase
Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Meiji Era Dragon and Phoenix Bird Goldstone Vase

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Meiji Era Dragon and Phoenix Bird Goldstone Vase

$8,000

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Meiji Era Dragon and Phoenix Bird Goldstone Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

A large antique Japanese Meiji era enamel over brass vase. The amphora shaped vase is enameled with polychrome medallions with a Phoenix bird and a dragon surrounded by floral, and f...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Japanese Blue Gold Red Porcelain Charger by Celebrated Kiln
Japanese Blue Gold Red Porcelain Charger by Celebrated Kiln

Japanese Blue Gold Red Porcelain Charger by Celebrated Kiln

$750

Japanese Blue Gold Red Porcelain Charger by Celebrated Kiln

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exquisite contemporary gilded porcelain deep charger with a unique deep charger shape in blue, red and gold is created in a renowned Kiln of the Imari-Arita region of southern Japan ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold

Japanese Meiji Bronze Okimono of a Wild Boar by Akasofu Gyokko
Japanese Meiji Bronze Okimono of a Wild Boar by Akasofu Gyokko

Japanese Meiji Bronze Okimono of a Wild Boar by Akasofu Gyokko

$5,520Sale Price|20% Off

Japanese Meiji Bronze Okimono of a Wild Boar by Akasofu Gyokko

Located in Shippensburg, PA

An exquisite Japanese sculpture of a Wild Boar from the Meiji period (1868-1912) raised over a fine carved and lacquered hardwood base. Finely cast, expertly chiseled and chased with...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Antique Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vases
Pair of Antique Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vases

Pair of Antique Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vases

$10,500 / set

Pair of Antique Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vases

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of antique Japanese cloisonne enamel vases. Each vase is adorned with intricate geometric ornaments and floral motifs against a green ground. Each has curved handles on either...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

High Quality Old Japanese Satsuma Earthenware Vase, ca 1900, Meiji period
High Quality Old Japanese Satsuma Earthenware Vase, ca 1900, Meiji period

High Quality Old Japanese Satsuma Earthenware Vase, ca 1900, Meiji period

$359 / item

High Quality Old Japanese Satsuma Earthenware Vase, ca 1900, Meiji period

By Satsuma

Located in Bilzen, BE

A rare antique handpainted Japanese Satsuma earthenware vase, signed Fine quality Good overall condition, no chips, cracks or restorations Height 14 cm

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

Pair Of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases With Ducks And Floral Scenes
Pair Of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases With Ducks And Floral Scenes

Pair Of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases With Ducks And Floral Scenes

$8,000 / set

Pair Of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases With Ducks And Floral Scenes

Located in Long Island City, NY

This finely matched pair of Japanese cloisonne enamel vases, dating to the Meiji period circa 1880 to 1890, represents high quality Japanese enamel production of the late nineteenth ...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Exquisite Japanese Wireless Cloisonné Dragon Motif Vase, Meiji / Taisho Period
Exquisite Japanese Wireless Cloisonné Dragon Motif Vase, Meiji / Taisho Period

Exquisite Japanese Wireless Cloisonné Dragon Motif Vase, Meiji / Taisho Period

$1,100

Exquisite Japanese Wireless Cloisonné Dragon Motif Vase, Meiji / Taisho Period

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Japanese Wireless Cloisonné Enamel Vase, likely from the Meiji period (1868–1912) or possibly the early Taisho period (1912–1926). The vase features a dynamic depiction of a Japanese...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper

Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Turquoise Silver Wire Japanese Vase with Flowers
Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Turquoise Silver Wire Japanese Vase with Flowers

Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Turquoise Silver Wire Japanese Vase with Flowers

$15,000

Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Turquoise Silver Wire Japanese Vase with Flowers

Located in Long Island City, NY

A high quality Japanese, Meiji era, cloisonne enamel and silver wire vase. The vase has an amphora shaped body and a narrow neck. The ware is enameled with a polychrome image of blos...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel, Copper

Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Lidded Vase Dragons Peonies Butterflies Goto
Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Lidded Vase Dragons Peonies Butterflies Goto

Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Lidded Vase Dragons Peonies Butterflies Goto

$15,000

Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Lidded Vase Dragons Peonies Butterflies Goto

Located in Long Island City, NY

A highly impressive and unusually large Japanese cloisonné enamel lidded vase, standing 18 inches tall and constructed in three distinct parts comprising the lid, the central body, a...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

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

Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Floral Cloud Vase

$1,500

Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Floral Cloud Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese Meiji period cloisonne enamel vase with floral motifs and butterflies on a white and dark blue ground featuring a fine and collectible piece of Japanese artistry....

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Floral Vase
Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Floral Vase

Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Floral Vase

$12,000

Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Floral Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese Meiji era cloisonne enamel vase. The vases has a baluster shaped body. Features blue medallions adorned with enameled floral and bird motifs. Medallions are on a ...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

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

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

$4,800

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

Japanese Contemporary Blue Red Porcelain Lidded Jar Vase
Japanese Contemporary Blue Red Porcelain Lidded Jar Vase

Japanese Contemporary Blue Red Porcelain Lidded Jar Vase

$1,650

Japanese Contemporary Blue Red Porcelain Lidded Jar Vase

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exquisite contemporary Japanese Ko-Imari style porcelain lidded temple jar/vase, intricately hand-painted in cobalt blue, iron red and green with generous application of gold on an e...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold

Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases with Kirin, Tiger, Dragon and Phoenix M
Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases with Kirin, Tiger, Dragon and Phoenix M

Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases with Kirin, Tiger, Dragon and Phoenix M

$30,000

Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases with Kirin, Tiger, Dragon and Phoenix M

Located in Long Island City, NY

A superb pair of Japanese cloisonné vases from the Meiji period, each finely worked in silver wire and rising 12 inches high. The four-paneled design alternates between mythologica...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

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

$750

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

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Okimono Working Man Figurine
Japanese Okimono Working Man Figurine

Japanese Okimono Working Man Figurine

$1,280

Japanese Okimono Working Man Figurine

Located in Bradenton, FL

Hand-carved free-standing Japanese Working Man Figurine. Okimono is a Japanese term meaning for display as an art or decorative object. Figure is a smiling man dressed in traditional...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Bone

Two Opposing Ebonized Elephant Figures With Stands
Two Opposing Ebonized Elephant Figures With Stands

Two Opposing Ebonized Elephant Figures With Stands

$695 / set

Two Opposing Ebonized Elephant Figures With Stands

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A Pair of Ebonized hardwood Elephants in stylized form. Likely Japanese, the Pair stand with heads turned and striding forward with one front leg extended. Mounted on intricately car...

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20th Century Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Glass, Plastic

A Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Depicting Pigeons on a Cherry Blossom
A Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Depicting Pigeons on a Cherry Blossom

A Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Depicting Pigeons on a Cherry Blossom

$6,000 / set

A Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Depicting Pigeons on a Cherry Blossom

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Depicting Pigeons on a Cherry Blossom Tree Attributed to Shippo Kasha/ Namikawa Sōsuke Based of the Drawing By Watanabe Seitei Seitei Kacho ...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Gourd & Floral Bowl, in the Manner of Gotō
Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Gourd & Floral Bowl, in the Manner of Gotō

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Gourd & Floral Bowl, in the Manner of Gotō

$3,000

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Gourd & Floral Bowl, in the Manner of Gotō

Located in Long Island City, NY

An exquisite Japanese cloisonné enamel vase of cylindrical form, worked in the manner of Gotō Seizaburō, dating to the Meiji period. One side shows a finely rendered gourd hanging ...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Large Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Fish, Ducks, Floral Vase Shippo
Large Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Fish, Ducks, Floral Vase Shippo

Large Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Fish, Ducks, Floral Vase Shippo

$5,000

Large Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Fish, Ducks, Floral Vase Shippo

Located in Long Island City, NY

A finely made Japanese Meiji period cloisonne enamel vase decorated with multiple enamel medallions set against a textured charcoal ground. Each panel presents a different scene, inc...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Large Japanese Vase Satsuma Circa 1930
Large Japanese Vase Satsuma Circa 1930

Large Japanese Vase Satsuma Circa 1930

$850

Large Japanese Vase Satsuma Circa 1930

By Satsuma

Located in Austin, TX

Large Japanese Vase Satsuma Circa 1930. H / 13 inches.

Category

1930s Japanese Vintage Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Signed Mid 19th C. Edo/Meiji Period Miniature Lacquer Stacking Cabinet, Japan
Signed Mid 19th C. Edo/Meiji Period Miniature Lacquer Stacking Cabinet, Japan

Signed Mid 19th C. Edo/Meiji Period Miniature Lacquer Stacking Cabinet, Japan

$7,525

Signed Mid 19th C. Edo/Meiji Period Miniature Lacquer Stacking Cabinet, Japan

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

The highly decorated tray in the form of a table frames a series of three stacking boxes, a further three lidded boxes and a tray concealed within, raised on ogee bracket feet. This...

Category

19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Lacquer

Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Green Vase Flowers and Birds
Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Green Vase Flowers and Birds

Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Green Vase Flowers and Birds

$2,800

Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Green Vase Flowers and Birds

Located in Long Island City, NY

A large antique Japanese late Meiji period enamel over brass vase. The vase has an amphora shaped body and a wide neck. The ware is enameled with a polychrome image of birds in bloss...

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel, Brass

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

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

$1,850

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

Located in Takarazuka, JP

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Handle Jar Attributed To OTA KICHISABURO
Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Handle Jar Attributed To OTA KICHISABURO

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Handle Jar Attributed To OTA KICHISABURO

$3,500

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Handle Jar Attributed To OTA KICHISABURO

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese enamel footed incense burner, Ota Kichisaburo School, Meiji period, 1868 to 1912. The lobed body is adorned with a polychrome design representing panels with blos...

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

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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