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Meiji Vases and Vessels

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
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Green Dragon Vase Meiji Period
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Green Dragon Vase Meiji Period

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Green Dragon Vase Meiji Period

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese cloisonne enamel vase, likely created during the Meiji period. Adorned with a dragon image made in cloisonne technique. The vase has a deep black background, whic...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases and Vessels

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Enamel

Monumental Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Blue And White Dragons Vases
Monumental Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Blue And White Dragons Vases

Monumental Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Blue And White Dragons Vases

Located in Long Island City, NY

A striking and monumental pair of Chinese cloisonné enamel vases, each standing approximately 26 inches in height, executed in a refined blue and white palette. The bodies are deco...

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20th Century Chinese Meiji Vases and Vessels

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Enamel

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 Vases and Vessels

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Enamel

Monumental Pair Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Dragon Vases Amid Crashing Waves
Monumental Pair Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Dragon Vases Amid Crashing Waves

Monumental Pair Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Dragon Vases Amid Crashing Waves

Located in Long Island City, NY

An impressive and monumental pair of Chinese cloisonné enamel vases produced by the Beijing Cloisonné Company, each standing approximately 41 inches in height. These large-scale va...

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20th Century Chinese Meiji Vases and Vessels

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Enamel

Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dragon Vase Signed
Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dragon Vase Signed

Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dragon Vase Signed

Located in Long Island City, NY

A fine quality Japanese vase from the time of Emperor Meiji, 1868 to 1912. Of a baluster form with slightly lobed shoulders, the body is adorned with a finely detailed shaded cloison...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases and Vessels

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Metal

Pair Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Meiji Signed Turquoise Ground
Pair Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Meiji Signed Turquoise Ground

Pair Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Meiji Signed Turquoise Ground

Located in Long Island City, NY

A well-matched pair of Japanese cloisonné enamel vases from the Meiji period, each finely decorated on a vibrant turquoise ground and bearing impressed signatures to the underside. T...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases and Vessels

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Enamel

Japanese Satsuma Vase
Japanese Satsuma Vase

Japanese Satsuma Vase

By Satsuma

Located in New York, NY

A gorgeous hand-painted Japanese Satsuma vase, Meigi, circa 20th century, Japan. Beautiful hand-painted detail of colorful flowers and spider mum flowers around finished with gold de...

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20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases and Vessels

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Earthenware

Monumental Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Vase
Monumental Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Vase

Monumental Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

Chinese Cloisonne Vase 20.5"

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20th Century Chinese Meiji Vases and Vessels

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Enamel

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Bronze and Mixed Metals Vase by Jomi Eisuke II
Antique Japanese Meiji Period Bronze and Mixed Metals Vase by Jomi Eisuke II

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Bronze and Mixed Metals Vase by Jomi Eisuke II

Located in Newark, England

FREE WORLD WIDE SHIPPING Japanese bronze and mixed metals vase by Jomi Eisuke II, dating to the Meiji period circa 1885. The vase is of compressed ovoid form with a short rolled ne...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases and Vessels

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Gold, Bronze

Japanese Antique Large Paper-Covered Pottery Vase 1860s-1900s / Vessel Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Large Paper-Covered Pottery Vase 1860s-1900s / Vessel Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Large Paper-Covered Pottery Vase 1860s-1900s / Vessel Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is a large antique Japanese ceramic storage jar covered with paper. Its powerful, substantial form combined with the remaining traces of paper on the surface gives it a sculptur...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases and Vessels

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Paper, Pottery

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

Large Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese copper vase with polychrome cloisonne enamel decor. Late Meiji period, before 1912. Baluster shape, flower brunches and birds decor against turquoise background. ...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases and Vessels

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Copper, Enamel

Japanese Meiji Era Patinated Bronze Vase with Peonies and a Child
Japanese Meiji Era Patinated Bronze Vase with Peonies and a Child

Japanese Meiji Era Patinated Bronze Vase with Peonies and a Child

Located in San Francisco, CA

On offer is a Japanese bronze patinated vase, crafted during the Meiji period (1868–1912) or early Taisho period. It features highly detailed, high-relief decoration showcasing a tra...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases and Vessels

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Bronze

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Hydrangea Vase Meiji Period
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Hydrangea Vase Meiji Period

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Hydrangea Vase Meiji Period

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese brass and Cloisonne enamel vase. The baluster shaped vase with octagonal black body is enameled with a polychrome design representing a flower composition made in...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases and Vessels

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Enamel

A Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Attributed to Kawade Shibatarō with Camellias
A Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Attributed to Kawade Shibatarō with Camellias

A Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Attributed to Kawade Shibatarō with Camellias

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A Large Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Attributed to Kawade Shibatarō with Camellias on Cream Ground An elegant and highly refined example of Japanese cloisonné from th...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases and Vessels

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Copper, Enamel

Japanese Satsuma Ginger Jar Vase, circa Early 20th Century
Japanese Satsuma Ginger Jar Vase, circa Early 20th Century

Japanese Satsuma Ginger Jar Vase, circa Early 20th Century

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful small Japanese Satsuma ginger jar vase, circa early-20th century, Japan. Colors include cream, copper, green, blue, white, black, orange...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery

Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Bat Bamboo Meiji Period
Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Bat Bamboo Meiji Period

Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Bat Bamboo Meiji Period

Located in Long Island City, NY

A large and visually compelling Japanese cloisonné enamel vase dating to the Meiji period, distinguished by its unusual and highly desirable bat motif. The cylindrical form provides ...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases and Vessels

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Enamel

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Blue Enamel Silver Vase with Eagle Signed Inaba
Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Blue Enamel Silver Vase with Eagle Signed Inaba

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Blue Enamel Silver Vase with Eagle Signed Inaba

Located in Long Island City, NY

A rare antique Japanese cloisonné enamel silver mounted and silver wire vase Late Meiji period circa 1895 . Elongated shape with pronounced neck. Cobalt blue ground color. The obvers...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases and Vessels

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Enamel

Signed Ando Jubei Green Wireless Cloisonné Vase Large 10"
Signed Ando Jubei Green Wireless Cloisonné Vase Large 10"

Signed Ando Jubei Green Wireless Cloisonné Vase Large 10"

By Ando Jubei

Located in Somis, CA

A large masterpiece of Ando Jubei wireless cloisonné vase at an exceptional 10" height. In his signature green enamel, portraying an intricate arabesque design of a blooming clematis...

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20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases and Vessels

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Metal, Enamel

Japanese Cloisonné Vases Butterflies & Flowers, 19th Century Meiji Period, Pair
Japanese Cloisonné Vases Butterflies & Flowers, 19th Century Meiji Period, Pair

Japanese Cloisonné Vases Butterflies & Flowers, 19th Century Meiji Period, Pair

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

These are a very decorative pair of cloisonné vases, made in Japan and dating to the 19th Meiji Period, circa 1875. The vases have a good baluster shape with a circular form. They...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Pair Of Large Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Deer Animals Flowers Pink
Pair Of Large Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Deer Animals Flowers Pink

Pair Of Large Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Deer Animals Flowers Pink

Located in Long Island City, NY

Pair of large cloisonne enamel vases richly decorated with cranes and floral motifs. Provenance: Beverly Hills Barakat Gallery Collection. 20"

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20th Century Chinese Meiji Vases and Vessels

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Enamel

Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Silver Wire Dragon Vase Signed
Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Silver Wire Dragon Vase Signed

Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Silver Wire Dragon Vase Signed

Located in Long Island City, NY

A large antique Japanese copper vase with cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji period, circa 1890 Golden Age . Elongated shape with pronounced neck. Dragon motif against the dark blue...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases and Vessels

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Enamel, Copper

Large Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase of Birds in a Garden
Large Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase of Birds in a Garden

Large Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase of Birds in a Garden

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of large symmetrical antique Japanese Meiji period enamel over brass vases. Each vase has an amphora shaped body and a narrow neck. Each vase is enameled with a polychrome ima...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases and Vessels

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Brass, Enamel

Japanese Meiji Cloisonné Enamel Vase with Cherry Blossoms, Ota Tamashiro
Japanese Meiji Cloisonné Enamel Vase with Cherry Blossoms, Ota Tamashiro

Japanese Meiji Cloisonné Enamel Vase with Cherry Blossoms, Ota Tamashiro

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A Japanese Meiji Period Silver-Wire Cloisonné Enamel Vase with Cherry Blossoms and Narcissus, Attributed to Ota Tamashiro An elegant Japanese cloisonné enamel vase from the Meiji pe...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases and Vessels

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Copper, Enamel

Large Meiji Japanese Bronze Zoomorphic Jardinière Attributed to Genryusai Seiya
Large Meiji Japanese Bronze Zoomorphic Jardinière Attributed to Genryusai Seiya

Large Meiji Japanese Bronze Zoomorphic Jardinière Attributed to Genryusai Seiya

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Large Meiji Japanese Bronze Zoomorphic Jardinière Attributed to Genryusai Seiya An exceptional and highly sculptural Japanese bronze zoomorphic jardinière, attributed to the worksho...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases and Vessels

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Bronze

Large Kyoto-Awaji Bottle Vase in Sky Blue Crackle Glaze
Large Kyoto-Awaji Bottle Vase in Sky Blue Crackle Glaze

Large Kyoto-Awaji Bottle Vase in Sky Blue Crackle Glaze

By Awaji Pottery

Located in Wilton, CT

Large antique Kyoto-Awaji point bottle vase in sky blue crackle glaze with color draining away from the pale mouth rim. 33" high, 16" diameter. The rim, at some point damaged, has be...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases and Vessels

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Pottery

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel White And Pink Dragon Vase
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel White And Pink Dragon Vase

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel White And Pink Dragon Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese brass and Cloisonne enamel vase. The baluster shaped vase is enameled with a polychrome design representing a white dragon made in the Cloisonne technique. Unmark...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases and Vessels

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Enamel

Pair of Kinkozan Satsuma Vases with Gold Kinrande, 19th Century
Pair of Kinkozan Satsuma Vases with Gold Kinrande, 19th Century

Pair of Kinkozan Satsuma Vases with Gold Kinrande, 19th Century

By Kinkozan

Located in Lisbon, PT

A pair of signed Sbei Kinkozan VII Satsuma polychrome porcelain vases with gold standard (kinrande) from Kyoto, Imperial City, Japan. Kyo Satsuma ceramics contain intricately detail...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Pair of Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Dragon Vases Attributed to Honda Yasaburo
Pair of Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Dragon Vases Attributed to Honda Yasaburo

Pair of Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Dragon Vases Attributed to Honda Yasaburo

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A powerful and highly decorative pair of Japanese cloisonné enamel vases from the Meiji period (1868–1912), attributed to the accomplished enamel artist Honda Yasaburo, whose works a...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases and Vessels

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Copper, Enamel

Rare Large Pink Pair of Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases
Rare Large Pink Pair of Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases

Rare Large Pink Pair of Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of large antique Japanese, Meiji era vases with Pink cloisonne enamel decor. Of an elongated baluster shape with a short neck. The exterior shows...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases and Vessels

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Enamel

Rare Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vase with Kingfisher and Reeds, Hayashi Kodenji
Rare Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vase with Kingfisher and Reeds, Hayashi Kodenji

Rare Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vase with Kingfisher and Reeds, Hayashi Kodenji

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A Rare Japanese Meiji Period Lobed Silver-Wire Cloisonné Enamel Vase with Kingfisher and Reeds, Attributed to the Hayashi Kodenji Studio A rare and elegant Japanese cloisonné enamel...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases and Vessels

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Copper, Enamel

A Palatial Meiji Cloisonné Pink & Yellow Enamel Covered Jar with Butterflies
A Palatial Meiji Cloisonné Pink & Yellow Enamel Covered Jar with Butterflies

A Palatial Meiji Cloisonné Pink & Yellow Enamel Covered Jar with Butterflies

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A Palatial Meiji Cloisonné Pink & Yellow Enamel Covered Jar with Butterflies, circa 1885 Discover an unparalleled masterpiece of Japanese artistry with this monumental Meiji period cloisonné enamel...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases and Vessels

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Enamel

Monumental Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Dueling Dragons
Monumental Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Dueling Dragons

Monumental Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Dueling Dragons

Located in Long Island City, NY

A striking and highly ambitious Japanese cloisonné enamel vase, remarkable for its monumental scale and dramatic dueling dragon composition, standing an impressive 25 inches tall. Se...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases and Vessels

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Enamel

A Fine, Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Cobalt Blue Vase with Cranes, Hayashi
A Fine, Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Cobalt Blue Vase with Cranes, Hayashi

A Fine, Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Cobalt Blue Vase with Cranes, Hayashi

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A Fine and Large Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Silver Wire Cobalt Blue Vase – Hayashi School Masterpiece A stunning example of Japanese cloisonné artistry, this fine and large cobalt bl...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases and Vessels

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Copper, Enamel

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Flying Cranes Hayashi School
Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Flying Cranes Hayashi School

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Flying Cranes Hayashi School

Located in Long Island City, NY

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Flying Cranes Hayashi School An antique Japanese, late Meiji period, enamel . The vase has a sphere shaped body and a wide fluted n...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases and Vessels

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Enamel, Brass

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

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 Vases and Vessels

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Earthenware, Pottery

Antique Meiji Era Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vase
Antique Meiji Era Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vase

Antique Meiji Era Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

A rare elegant Japanese vase cast of metal, possibly brass, featuring a baluster shaped body and a wide short neck. The surface is decorated with a delicate image of a thistle flowe...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases and Vessels

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Metal

Meiji Period High Relief Porcelain Celadon Vase, circa 1900
Meiji Period High Relief Porcelain Celadon Vase, circa 1900

Meiji Period High Relief Porcelain Celadon Vase, circa 1900

Located in Miami, FL

This captivating Meiji period (1868-1912) porcelain vase features a mesmerizing celadon glaze, with a subtle crackled texture. Exquisite details, meticulously hand-painted in vibrant...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Pair of Japanese Black and Gold Signed Satsuma Gyokuzan Vases
Pair of Japanese Black and Gold Signed Satsuma Gyokuzan Vases

Pair of Japanese Black and Gold Signed Satsuma Gyokuzan Vases

Located in Kittery Point, ME

This pair of signed Gyokusan Japanese Satsuma vases showcases a striking black and gold aesthetic, crafted from earthenware pottery. Each vase features hand-painted gold gilt decoration and is adorned with an elegant bamboo motif. The gold paint is applied with fine detail to create texture and depth in the bamboo stalks and leaves. Gyokuzan refers to a prominent master artist associated with high-quality Meiji-period Satsuma ware. Gyokuzan was a pivotal figure in Satsuma pottery, known for sophisticated designs during the Meiji period (1868–1912). While traditional Satsuma often uses an ivory crackled glaze, "black and gold" variants are highly prized for their dramatic contrast. The signature on each Satsuma vase may be that of Shibayama, followed by the character for "painted by". It is a recognized artist signature found on high-quality Satsuma ware from the Meiji period (1868–1912). The use of gold lacquer-like gilding on a deep black background is a hallmark of "Black Satsuma...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases and Vessels

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Earthenware

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Ando Signed Purple Ground Roses
Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Ando Signed Purple Ground Roses

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Ando Signed Purple Ground Roses

Located in Long Island City, NY

A refined Japanese cloisonné enamel vase by the Ando workshop, dating to the late Meiji to early Taisho period, and bearing a signature to the underside. The piece exemplifies the tr...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases and Vessels

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Enamel

19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Jardinière by Genryusai Seiya
19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Jardinière by Genryusai Seiya

19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Jardinière by Genryusai Seiya

Located in Houston, TX

19th century Japanese Meiji Period bronze Jardinière by Genryusai Seiya. Outstanding large 19th century Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) high relief bronze jardinière by Genryusai ...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases and Vessels

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Bronze

A Large Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Pink-Ground Vases Featuring Sunset and Cranes
A Large Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Pink-Ground Vases Featuring Sunset and Cranes

A Large Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Pink-Ground Vases Featuring Sunset and Cranes

Located in Long Island City, NY

Presenting a truly captivating and highly collectible pair of Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Pink-Ground Vases, attributed to the renowned artist Hayashi Kodenji. These excep...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases and Vessels

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Enamel

Japanese Contemporary Black Platinum Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 6
Japanese Contemporary Black Platinum Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 6

Japanese Contemporary Black Platinum Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 6

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exquisite Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, dramatically hand painted in platinum, set against a stunningly shaped porcelain body in black, a signed masterpiece from t...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vases and Vessels

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Platinum

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Meiji Era Enamel Vase Signed Hayashi Yojiro
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Meiji Era Enamel Vase Signed Hayashi Yojiro

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Meiji Era Enamel Vase Signed Hayashi Yojiro

Located in Long Island City, NY

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

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases and Vessels

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Enamel, Brass

Rare Pair of Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Red Ground Dragon
Rare Pair of Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Red Ground Dragon

Rare Pair of Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Red Ground Dragon

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A rare and visually commanding pair of Japanese cloisonné enamel vases from the Meiji period (1868–1912), executed at a level of technical and artistic sophistication reserved for th...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases and Vessels

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Copper, Enamel

Japanese Contemporary Blue White Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 5
Japanese Contemporary Blue White Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 5

Japanese Contemporary Blue White Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 5

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exquisite contemporary Japanese decorative porcelain vase, intricately hand painted in various shades of blue on an elegantly shaped body, a signed piece by master porcelain artist f...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Distorted Shape Pottery Vase 1860s-1920s / Tsubo
Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Distorted Shape Pottery Vase 1860s-1920s / Tsubo

Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Distorted Shape Pottery Vase 1860s-1920s / Tsubo

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

A beautifully aged Japanese storage jar. It embodies the quiet strength of traditional, practical pottery. Its form is distorted. Distorted jars are not usually found on the market,...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases and Vessels

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Pottery

Tall Japanese Satsuma Style Glazed Porcelain Vase
Tall Japanese Satsuma Style Glazed Porcelain Vase

Tall Japanese Satsuma Style Glazed Porcelain Vase

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Ca. late 19th c. or later. With classic Aesthetic Movement motifs in different fragmented patterns in colors with gilt details, decorating the neck, shoulder, and base. With two figu...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Japanese Black Platinum Gold Porcelain Vase by Contemporary Master Artist, 1
Japanese Black Platinum Gold Porcelain Vase by Contemporary Master Artist, 1

Japanese Black Platinum Gold Porcelain Vase by Contemporary Master Artist, 1

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Contemporary Japanese porcelain vase, hand painted showcasing a dramatic dragon set against a dimpled black background, a signed piece from the signature dragon collection by highly ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vases and Vessels

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Gold, Platinum

c. 1860-80 Meiji Period Japanese Imari Vase
c. 1860-80 Meiji Period Japanese Imari Vase

c. 1860-80 Meiji Period Japanese Imari Vase

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1860-80 Japanese Meiji period Imari vase. Ribbed body elegantly decorated with reserves of a jardiniere overflowing with flowers reversing to a pair of birds perched on a flowe...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Wisteria Ice Blue Ground 7 in Antique Meiji Era
Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Wisteria Ice Blue Ground 7 in Antique Meiji Era

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Wisteria Ice Blue Ground 7 in Antique Meiji Era

Located in Long Island City, NY

A beautiful antique Japanese cloisonné enamel vase measuring 7 inches tall. The vase features cascading wisteria blossoms in shades of purple and lavender with delicate green leaves,...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases and Vessels

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Enamel

Small 19th Century Japanese Imari Ginger Jar
Small 19th Century Japanese Imari Ginger Jar

Small 19th Century Japanese Imari Ginger Jar

Located in Austin, TX

Small 19th Century Japanese Imari Ginger Jar. Height / 5 inches. Diameter / 2.5 inches.

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1890s Japanese Antique Meiji Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Palace-Sized Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Adorned with Irises and Sparrows
Palace-Sized Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Adorned with Irises and Sparrows

Palace-Sized Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Adorned with Irises and Sparrows

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

Introducing a truly magnificent Palace-Sized Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vase adorned with exquisite irises and graceful sparrows. This extraordinary vase showcases the epitome of Japa...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases and Vessels

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Enamel

Antique Meiji Period Japanese Satsuma Vase Floral Decoration, 19th Century
Antique Meiji Period Japanese Satsuma Vase Floral Decoration, 19th Century

Antique Meiji Period Japanese Satsuma Vase Floral Decoration, 19th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Fabulous Japanese earthenware Satsuma Vase with nice decoration of flowers. Meiji period, 19/20th c Lovely piece. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Japanese Sty...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

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