Meiji Jars

An important and exceptionally rare Japanese cloisonné enamel covered jar by Miwa Tomisaburo, executed during the Meiji period and disting...

This exceptional Japanese cloisonne enamel vase dates to the Meiji period, circa 1880–1890, and is confidently attributed to the workshop of Gotō Seizaburō, one of the most technical...

An antique Japanese Meiji era baluster shaped vase is decorated with a dark background and intricate floral designs in various colors, including red, blue, and green in cloisonne ena...

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...

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 ...

A Japanese Meiji era copper vase with cloisonne enamel. Circa 1900. The nearly round vase is in beige with a red dotted pattern below the neck and above the base. Adorned with polych...

A Japanese Meiji era copper vase with cloisonne enamel. Circa 1900. The bottle shaped vase, raised on a base, has a narrow neck that widens toward the top. Adorned with intricate flo...

Antique Meiji period Wucai style hand painted porcelain jar and cover - featuring flowering branches of multicolor blossoms and leaves - all on a white ground with pale blue rim to t...

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

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...

An antique Japanese copper tripod incense burner of Koro type with silver wire cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji period Dimensions: H 5 1/2 ...

A Japanese Meiji era copper vase with cloisonne enamel. Circa 1900. The vase, raised on a base, has a narrow neck that widens toward the top. Adorned with intricate flower and crane ...

A high quality antique Japanese, Meiji era, Silver wire enamel tripod censer koro attributed to Hayashi Kodenji, Japanese, 1831 to 1915. Circa 1900s. The baluster form body is enamel...

Large decorative Japanesse stoneware vase of jar with a dripping glaze in greenish and ocher shades. Old chip to the upper rim. Meiji period, 19th century.

This vase is thought to be a type of pottery called "Onta ware" in Oita Prefecture, Kyushu. (It is around the area circled in red on the Kyushu map.) This "Onta ware" is a type of po...

An antique Japanese Meiji period round cloisonne covered jar showcasing the exquisite artistry and craftsmanship of the era. This jar is adorned w...

An antique Japanese, late Meiji Era, lidded and footed enamel over brass censer koro or jar. Circa: late 19th century to early 20th century. The sphere form jar is enameled with meda...

Antique Awaji pottery covered jar in rich sancai glaze, circa 1900. 2 1/2" high, 4 3/4" diameter. Excellent condition.

This outstanding late 19th century Japanese Satsuma porcelain covered temple jar has a traditional form with a domed lid. The piece features exquisite hand painted decoration which includes brightly hued flowers and associated foliage along with highly detailed jewel-toned butterflies with gilt highlights, all of which are on a shaded blue ground. The jar and lid also bear large chrysanthemums executed in heavy white enamel with underlying hints of green. The collar of the jar and edge of the lid have wide gilt bands finished with fine incised linear decoration that has been accented with blue, black and white enamel. The underside of the jar is hand lettered with characters reading Dai Nippon...

Japanese contemporary porcelain incense burner/lidded jar, intricately and generously hand-painted with high purity gold on a beautifully shaped body in stunning signature deep blue,...

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,...

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...

An antique Japanese Meiji period cloisonne covered jar adorned with exquisite floral designs. This cloisonne jar showcases the mastery of Japanese artisa...

A satsuma tea caddy and cover Meiji era, late 19th century, together with, Tea caddy, The first painted in polychrome enamels and gilt on a cle...

An antique Japanese Meiji Era Cloisonne enamel dragon and phoenix bird lidded ginger jar. Early Meiji period, ca. 1885. The item is decorated w...

A pair of antique Japanese Early Meiji period vases, characterized by their oval shape tapering downward, mounted on stems, and adorned with matching covers. The surfaces of these va...

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...

An antique Japanese late Meiji era covered Totai enamel on ceramic ginger jar. Circa: late 19th century to early 20th century. The ware is enameled with a polychrome fan shaped medallions with blossoming flowers, bamboo trees, grapes, surrounded by a geometrical pattern made in the Cloisonne technique. The cover of the ware is decorated with polychrome fan shaped medallions with blossoming flowers. The neck and the lid are adorned with polychrome geometrical, and swirl motifs made in the same technique. Signed with red ink hieroglyphs, on the bottom. Totai Shippo...

An antique Japanese cloisonne enamel lidded koro jar from the Meiji period standing on a foot and featuring traditional ornamentations to the center with tw...

An antique Japanese Meiji Era tripod enamel metal censer koro. Circa: late 19th century. The sphere form ware is enameled with polychrome medallions with blossoming flowers and butte...

An antique Japanese copper lidded jar with cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji period, before 1912. Elongated lobulated shape with pronounced base. The piece is richly decorated with...

A fine Japanese Imari porcelain lidded jar or urn. Decorated throughout with painted red floral devices with blue underglaze and gilt highlights against a white ground. Simply ...

A pair of Japanese enamel over gilt copper covered jars. The exteriors of the jars are adorned with polychrome enamel medallions representing floral, foliage, geometrical and foliate...

With cobalt blue decorated neck and base band. Large oval shaped panels on two sides featuring an amusing scene with rust tone and white foo lions in a river landscape looking back t...

Exquisite contemporary Japanese Kutani decorative porcelain incense burner/jar, intricately hand painted with high purity gold on an elegantly...

An antique Japanese Meiji period monochrome water jar from the 19th century. This antique Japanese Meiji period monochrome water jar from the 19th century embodies the elegance and simplicity characteristic of its time. Created during the Meiji dynasty, this water jar draws our attention with its rich brown monochrome patina, offering a warm and inviting presence. The jar is topped with a rounded lip, enhancing its smooth, harmonious lines and understated design. The simplicity of this piece, combined with its beautiful patina, allows it to complement a variety of interior styles, from traditional to contemporary. The jar’s unfinished bottom speaks to its authentic, handcrafted origins, adding a layer of historical depth and intrigue. Perfect for adding a touch of refined elegance to any room, this Meiji period water jar can be placed atop a chest-of-drawers, console table, or side table. Its serene and unobtrusive design ensures it will blend seamlessly with existing decor while providing a subtle focal point. Whether used as a standalone decorative piece or incorporated into a curated collection, this 19th-century Japanese water jar...

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

Exquisite contemporary Japanese decorative porcelain lidded jar, intricately hand painted in black, green and red with generous gold details, showcasing patchwork of overlapping flor...

Exquisite Japanese Contemporary three-piece porcelain incense burner/vessel, intricately hand-painted on a beautifully crafted porcelain body, is a signed masterpiece by widely respe...