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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.

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 Silver Wire Cloisonne Enamel Censor Koro Attr Hayashi Kodenji
Japanese Silver Wire Cloisonne Enamel Censor Koro Attr Hayashi Kodenji

Japanese Silver Wire Cloisonne Enamel Censor Koro Attr Hayashi Kodenji

$1,750Sale Price|30% Off

Japanese Silver Wire Cloisonne Enamel Censor Koro Attr Hayashi Kodenji

Located in Long Island City, NY

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...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Jars

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Enamel

Japanese Contemporary Blue Pure Gold Porcelain Lidded Jar by Master Artist, 2
Japanese Contemporary Blue Pure Gold Porcelain Lidded Jar by Master Artist, 2

Japanese Contemporary Blue Pure Gold Porcelain Lidded Jar by Master Artist, 2

$1,500

Japanese Contemporary Blue Pure Gold Porcelain Lidded Jar by Master Artist, 2

Located in Takarazuka, JP

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,...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Jars

Materials

Gold

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

$2,450Sale Price|30% Off

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...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Jars

Materials

Enamel

Fine Japanese Imari Porcelain Temple Jar
Fine Japanese Imari Porcelain Temple Jar

Fine Japanese Imari Porcelain Temple Jar

$3,000

Fine Japanese Imari Porcelain Temple Jar

Located in Bridgeport, CT

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...

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20th Century Meiji Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Japanese pottery vase/1850-1920/Two-tone glaze vase
Antique Japanese pottery vase/1850-1920/Two-tone glaze vase

Antique Japanese pottery vase/1850-1920/Two-tone glaze vase

$1,000

Antique Japanese pottery vase/1850-1920/Two-tone glaze vase

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

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...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Jars

Materials

Pottery

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Meiji Goldstone Enamel Censer Koro with Dragons
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Meiji Goldstone Enamel Censer Koro with Dragons

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Meiji Goldstone Enamel Censer Koro with Dragons

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Antique Japanese Cloisonne Meiji Goldstone Enamel Censer Koro with Dragons

Located in Long Island City, NY

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...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Jars

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Enamel, Brass

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 Jars

Materials

Enamel

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

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

$9,880

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

Located in New York, NY

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

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1890s Japanese Antique Meiji Jars

Materials

Bronze, 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 Jars

Materials

Gold

Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase With Birds And Flowers Attributed To Goto
Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase With Birds And Flowers Attributed To Goto

Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase With Birds And Flowers Attributed To Goto

$8,960Sale Price|30% Off

Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase With Birds And Flowers Attributed To Goto

Located in Long Island City, NY

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...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Jars

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Enamel

Pair Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases with Phoenix Panels Meiji Period
Pair Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases with Phoenix Panels Meiji Period

Pair Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases with Phoenix Panels Meiji Period

$8,500 / set

Pair Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases with Phoenix Panels Meiji Period

Located in Long Island City, NY

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...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Jars

Materials

Enamel

Old or Antique Japanese Imari Porcelain Covered Jar or Urn
Old or Antique Japanese Imari Porcelain Covered Jar or Urn

Old or Antique Japanese Imari Porcelain Covered Jar or Urn

$1,800

Old or Antique Japanese Imari Porcelain Covered Jar or Urn

Located in Philadelphia, PA

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 ...

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20th Century Japanese Meiji Jars

Materials

Porcelain

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 Jars

Materials

Enamel

Pair of Japanese cloisonné enamel covered jars
Pair of Japanese cloisonné enamel covered jars

Pair of Japanese cloisonné enamel covered jars

$6,500 / set

Pair of Japanese cloisonné enamel covered jars

Located in Long Island City, NY

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...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Jars

Materials

Enamel, Copper

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Round Cloisonne Covered Jar
Antique Japanese Meiji Period Round Cloisonne Covered Jar

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Round Cloisonne Covered Jar

$2,200

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Round Cloisonne Covered Jar

Located in Long Island City, NY

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

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Jars

Materials

Enamel

A Japanese Meiji Era Cloisonne Enamel Dragons and Ho Ho Bird Lobed Lidded Jar
A Japanese Meiji Era Cloisonne Enamel Dragons and Ho Ho Bird Lobed Lidded Jar

A Japanese Meiji Era Cloisonne Enamel Dragons and Ho Ho Bird Lobed Lidded Jar

$2,800Sale Price|30% Off

A Japanese Meiji Era Cloisonne Enamel Dragons and Ho Ho Bird Lobed Lidded Jar

Located in Long Island City, NY

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...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Jars

Materials

Enamel, Copper

Antique Meiji Wucai Style Porcelain Jar & Cover, Japan, Early 20th Century
Antique Meiji Wucai Style Porcelain Jar & Cover, Japan, Early 20th Century

Antique Meiji Wucai Style Porcelain Jar & Cover, Japan, Early 20th Century

$2,950

Antique Meiji Wucai Style Porcelain Jar & Cover, Japan, Early 20th Century

Located in Chatham, ON

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...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Millefiori Covered Jar
Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Millefiori Covered Jar

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Millefiori Covered Jar

$2,450Sale Price|30% Off

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Millefiori Covered Jar

Located in Long Island City, NY

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

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Jars

Materials

Enamel

Japanese Meiji Period 19th century Water Jar with Brown Monochrome Patina
Japanese Meiji Period 19th century Water Jar with Brown Monochrome Patina

Japanese Meiji Period 19th century Water Jar with Brown Monochrome Patina

$1,725

Japanese Meiji Period 19th century Water Jar with Brown Monochrome Patina

Located in Yonkers, NY

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...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Jars

Materials

Pottery

Satsuma Tea Caddy and Cover Meiji Era, Late 19th Century
Satsuma Tea Caddy and Cover Meiji Era, Late 19th Century

Satsuma Tea Caddy and Cover Meiji Era, Late 19th Century

$575 / set

Satsuma Tea Caddy and Cover Meiji Era, Late 19th Century

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

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...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Jars

Materials

Porcelain

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

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

$8,200 / set

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

Located in El Monte, CA

An exceptional pair of large scale late 19th century Japanese Imari temple jars from the Meiji period with covers, also can be referred to as ginger jars. Rare octagonal facet cuts a...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Contemporary Gold Green Black Porcelain Jar by Master Artist
Japanese Contemporary Gold Green Black Porcelain Jar by Master Artist

Japanese Contemporary Gold Green Black Porcelain Jar by Master Artist

$2,850

Japanese Contemporary Gold Green Black Porcelain Jar by Master Artist

Located in Takarazuka, JP

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Jars

Materials

Gold

Japanese Contemporary Three-Piece Blue Red Gold Porcelain Jar by Master Artist
Japanese Contemporary Three-Piece Blue Red Gold Porcelain Jar by Master Artist

Japanese Contemporary Three-Piece Blue Red Gold Porcelain Jar by Master Artist

$5,500

Japanese Contemporary Three-Piece Blue Red Gold Porcelain Jar by Master Artist

Located in Takarazuka, JP

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Jars

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Gold

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Brass, Enamel

Meiji Japanese Totai Cloisonne Enamel Ceramic Jar
Meiji Japanese Totai Cloisonne Enamel Ceramic Jar

Meiji Japanese Totai Cloisonne Enamel Ceramic Jar

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H 6.75 in Dm 6.75 in

Meiji Japanese Totai Cloisonne Enamel Ceramic Jar

Located in Long Island City, NY

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...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Jars

Materials

Enamel

Antique Japanese Goldstone And Enamel Censer Koro
Antique Japanese Goldstone And Enamel Censer Koro

Antique Japanese Goldstone And Enamel Censer Koro

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H 3.25 in Dm 3.25 in

Antique Japanese Goldstone And Enamel Censer Koro

Located in Long Island City, NY

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...

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Jars

Materials

Enamel

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Find a broad range of unique Meiji jars 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 jars 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 ceramic, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Meiji jars 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 jars, popular names associated with this style include Awaji Pottery, and Satsuma. 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 jars differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $520 and tops out at $8,200 while the average work can sell for $2,100.

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