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
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
Antique Meiji Period Japanese Kutani Vase in Red and White, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Antique Meiji period Japanese Kutani Vase 19th century Red and White.
Quality painting work.
Additional information:
Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Japanese Style: Kutani
Region of ...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Antique Japanese Ormolu Mounted Cloisonné Enamel Vases
Located in London, GB
Of ovoid form with a pierced ormolu rim, decorated throughout with birds, flowers and foliage, raised on pierced ormolu feet; the enamel Japanese, the ormolu French, late 19th centur...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Antique Japanese Ginbari Cloisonne Enamel Dragon Vase
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese Meiji period Ginbari enamel vase. The ground of the vase is enameled in blue and cobalt blue shades. The vase is enameled with a polychrome image of a dragon over...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Enamel
Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Silver Wire Dragon Vase Signed
Located in New York, 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
Materials
Enamel, Copper
Antique Japanese Meiji Period (1868-1912) Satsuma Vase by Kinkozan
By Kinkozan
Located in Newark, England
Signed Kinkozan 金光山
From our Japanese collection, we are delighted to offer this Japanese Satsuma Vase by Kinkozan. The vase is potted in globular form with a tightly pinched neck and rolled top rim beautifully decorated with four highly detailed individual panelled scenes. The first a Geisha baring a gilt basket with her child playing with a fan infant of a gilt fence encompassing blossoming foliage and bamboo plants. The second scene depicts two birds, a Red Headed Japanese Wood Pigeon and a white dove in the foreground with a similar gilt fence with blossoming kiku flowers (chrysanthemums). The third scene is painted as a bustling village community with multiple figures going about their daily jobs, a central Palanquins can be seen with two figures carrying a seating figure. To the background a mountainous river landscape can viewed bordering the top left corner. The final scene appears similar to the opposing one with birds swooping high above a polychrome Japanese...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery
Japanese Contemporary Blue Pink Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 4
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, elaborately and intricately hand-painted in blue and pink on a beautifully shaped piece to create a translucent surface. It...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Gold
Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Butterfly Vase Attributed to Hayashi Kodenji
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese, Meiji era, Silver wire enamel vase attributed to Hayashi Kodenji, Japanese, 1831 to 1915. Circa 1900s. The baluster form vase is enameled with polychrome images of butterflies made in the Cloisonne technique on a black ground. The base and the neck of the ware are adorned with a geometrical motif on a green ground made in the same technique. Unmarked. Hayashi Kodenji was a pivotal figure in the history of Cloisonne enamel manufacturer. He was instrumental in the formation and leadership of the Shippo cho enamellers guild, and it is probable that he worked for the Nagoya-based Shippo Kaisha. He exhibited and won prizes at many international exhibitions: Nuremberg 1885 Silver, Paris 1889...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Enamel
Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Flying Cranes Hayashi School
Located in New York, 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
Materials
Enamel, Brass
Late 19th Century Signed Japanese Hand Painted Satsuma Temple Jar Meiji Period
Located in Cincinnati, OH
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...
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1880s Japanese Antique Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Kutani Japanese Meiji Porcelain Vase Painted with Figures
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Japanese Meiji porcelain Kutani vase hand painted with decorative and a figural panel dating between 1868 and 1912. The elegantly shaped tall ...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Large Japanese Bronze Koro Incense Burner, Meiji Period, 19th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A large and fantastic Japanese cast bronze incense burner, koro, with high relief design, Meiji period, late 19th century, Japan.
The large and tall koro cast in extremely high re...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Contemporary Blue Brown Hand-Glazed porcelain Vase by Master , 2
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Extraordinary Japanese contemporary museum-quality exhibition piece hand-glazed decorative porcelain vase/centerpiece in blue and brown, an award-winning masterpiece by a master arti...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Platinum
Antique Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Goldstone Vase
Located in New York, 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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Enamel
Pair Of Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Cranes In Flight
Located in New York, NY
A pair of antique Japanese Meiji period cloisonne vases. Each adorned with image of cranes and resplendent multicolor floral motifs within intricate foliate patterns, all skillfully ...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Enamel
Pair of Antique Meiji Japanese Satsuma Vases Japan Figural Marked, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
The stunning pair of Satsuma vases from the Meiji period, true masterpieces of Japanese art. These magnificent vases are a testament to the rich history and cultural heritage of Japa...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
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
Materials
Bronze
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
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery
Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Green Goldstone Enamel White Dragon Vase
Located in New York, NY
Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Green Gold Stone Enamel White Dragon Vase
A large antique Japanese Meiji period cloisonne vase, featuring an im...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Enamel
Massive Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Vase, Late 19th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A very large Meiji period bronze vase, possibly for temple use, with high relief design and elephant head handles, late 19th century, Japan.
Of baluster form and unusual size, yet ...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Bamboo And Gold Bird Hayashi School
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese brass and enamel vase, Meiji period, 1868 to 1912. The baluster body with wide sloping shoulders is finely worked in silver ...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Large Signed Ando Jubei Japanese Cloisonné Vase Orchids 10"
By Ando Jubei
Located in Somis, CA
A large, rare masterpiece of Ando Jubei's wireless cloisonné artistry in excellent condition, depicting two orchids in full bloom, capturing their delicate beauty and verdant vitalit...
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20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Antique Japanese Meiji Classically Formed Bronze Vase, Signed, C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Japanese Meiji Classically Formed Bronze Vase, Signed, C1910
Measures- 10.75"H x 7.25"W x 7.25"D
A classically formed bronze vase from the Japanese Meiji period, circa 1910...
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Early 20th Century Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Bronze Vase on Tripod Base, Signed
Located in Stamford, CT
A fine Japanese bronze ikebana vase decorated with a landscape of trees and mountains, a house with tiled roof in the foreground. A heavy ...
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Early 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Floral Cloud Vase
Located in New York, 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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Enamel
Antique pair of Japanese meiji style vases 20th century
Located in Cantù, IT
Antique pair of Japanese meiji style vases 20th century
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20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
A Palatial Meiji Cloisonné Pink & Yellow Enamel Covered Jar with Butterflies
Located in New York, 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
Materials
Enamel
Large Japanese Porcelain Dragon Vase by Makuzu Kozan Meiji Period
By Makuzu Kozan
Located in Atlanta, GA
Made by the studio of the legendary Japanese imperial potter Makuzu Kozan (1842-1916), this is a large porcelain vase glazed in a soft yellow color with a subtle gradient, on top of ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
A Pair Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Ormolu Bronze Mounted Vases
Located in New York, NY
A pair of antique Japanese decorative cloisonne enamel vases with a gilt bronze base and handles. Each has a rounded, baluster shape with a dark cobalt blue ground adorned with image...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Enamel, Bronze
Antique 19th c Japanese Satsuma Vase WARRIORS decoration marked
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Fabulous Japanese earthenware Satsuma Vase with nice decoration of a warriors in a landscape. Meiji period, 19th c
Lovely piece.
Condition
Perfect. Size 13CM high
Period
19th century
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Antique Tsukubai 1860s-1900s / Stone Vase Basin Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old tsukubai (stone) made in Japan.
This item was made during the Meiji period (1860s-1900s), and its natural texture over the years is attractive.
Tsukubai is a stone wa...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stone
Antique Japanese Meiji Art Nouveau Silver Chrysanthemum Vase
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Meiji Art Nouveau silver vase, ca 1890. Ovoid with plain and spread foot, scalloped mouth, faceted neck, and shoulder with eddying-water rim. Body stippled with profusion of...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Silver
Pair Large Antique Japanese Meiji Period Porcelain Imari Lidded Jars Urns, 1880
Located in Portland, OR
A good pair of large antique Japanese Meiji period porcelain lidded jars, circa 1880.
The jars having ribbed dome shaped lids topped with lion-dog (Komainu) finials, the baluster shaped jars also of corresponding ribbed form. The lids and jars are skillfully hand-decorated in the Imari palette with blue & iron red floral decoration over a white body, on one side are a pair of floral cartouches on another side is a fan shaped cartouche.
Condition is very good indeed, no damage or restoration, a very handsome pair of 19th century Japanese Imari lidded jars...
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1880s Japanese Antique Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Large Rare Japanese Cloisonne Meiji Period Green Dragon Swimming Over The Sea
Located in New York, NY
A high quality Japanese enamel vase, Meiji era, 1868 to 1912. The vase has an amphora shaped body and a narrow neck. The ware is enameled with a polychrome image of a big dragon over...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Enamel
Rare Large Pink Pair of Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases
Located in New York, 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
Materials
Enamel
19th Century Japanese Bronze Vase With Gilt 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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Palace-Sized Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Adorned with Irises and Sparrows
Located in New York, 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
Materials
Enamel
Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Turquoise Enamel Crane Vase Signed OTA
Located in New York, NY
A fine antique Japanese enamel brass vase featuring an elongated body with rounded shoulders and wide short neck. The surface is skillfully decorated with a polychrome cloisonne enam...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Enamel
Kinkozan Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Totai Scholars Satsuma Signed Vases
Located in New York, NY
A large pair of antique Japanese Totai Shippo cloisonne enamel and Satsuma porcelain vases, Meiji era, 1868 to 1912. Of a baluster form, on the b...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Enamel
Large Antique Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Floor Vase with Foo Dog Handles
Located in Morristown, NJ
Late 19th/Early 20th c., large Japanese Meiji bronze floor urn. The principal decoration on both sides of the vase is rendered in beautiful and strong relief. One side depicts birds, possibly skylarks, in flight and on flowering cherry blossom branches. The opposite side depicts herons wading and alighting on a flowering tree. the upper and lower portions of urn are decorated with repeating arched lozenges detailed with scrolls and flora. The urn is adorned with foo dog handles, unmarked. This is an impressive and beautiful bronze urn.
In bronze-working, Meiji period craftsmen were newly empowered to attempt distinctive, innovative, and complex pieces. Makers were influenced less by the West than by China, which had had a relationship with Japan stretching back thousands of years, far further than Japan’s recent association with Western powers.
Artistry in bronze-work reached new heights in the Meiji period, as a number of metalworking schools developed, creating intricate pieces including vases, sculptures...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Translucent Vase Floral Clouds
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese Meiji period cloisonne enamel vase. Baluster shaped vase decorated with a band of orange with swirling and floral elements at the top, followed by a broader band ...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Enamel
Pair 19th Century Cloisonne Vases
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair 19th Century Cloissone vases is an extraordinary example of the breed, displaying its well-preserved, rich coloration and exhibiting a large format design theme celebrating the ...
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1890s French Antique Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Antique Meiji Japanese Ginbari Cloisonne Enamel Geisha Vase
Located in New York, NY
A large antique Japanese, late Meiji era, Ginbari enamel over copper vase. The urn shaped vase is enameled with a polychrome scene of a Geisha lady in a garden with blossoming flower...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Art Deco Japanese Kutani 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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Large Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Adorned with Iris Blossoms
Located in New York, NY
Introducing a magnificent Large Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vase adorned with enchanting iris blossoms. This extraordinary vase encapsulates the essence of Japanese artist...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Enamel
Large 19th Century Hand Painted Imari Porcelain Vase Meiji Period
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A remarkable hand painted Japanese porcelain Imari vase. Classic iron red and cobalt blue on a white porcelain background. Elegant Japanese figures painted all around the center port...
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1880s Antique Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Dark Blue Ground Vase with Flowers and Bird Cloisonné Enamel Meiji Era, 19th C
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Top quality vase
Meiji era (1868-1912), 19th century
Additional information:
Material: Bronze & Metal
Primary Material: Bronze & Cloisonne
Region of Origin: Japan
Period: 19th centu...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Vase with Birds and Flowers Design
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Japanese vase with birds and flowers design
Meiji period relief decoration
late 19th century Japanese origin
piece in perfect condition
pa...
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1880s Japanese Antique Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Antique Japanese Bronze Cloisonné Vase with Colors Butterflies, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely vase
Additional information:
Material: Bronze & Metal
Primary Material: Bronze & Cloisonne
Region of Origin: Japan
Period: 19th century
Japan Dynasty Period: Meiji Period (18...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese, early Meiji era, enamel over gilt copper vase. The exterior of the ware is adorned with polychrome enamel panels representing blossoming flowers, plants and butt...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Enamel
Pair of Japanese Late Meiji Period Fukagawa Porcelain Vases, circa 1900
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Superb pair of Japanese large Meiji period Fukagawa signed porcelain vases (circa 1900). Intricately hand-painted in cobalt blue underglaze with polychrome and gold overglaze on a st...
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Early 1900s Japanese Antique Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Gold
Antique Japanese Meiji Era Ginbari Cloisonne Vase
Located in New York, NY
A large antique Japanese copper vase with polychrome ginbari cloisonne enamel decor. Late Meiji period, before 1912. Baluster shape with pronounced neck. White and green body...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Enamel, Copper
Antique 19th Century Japanese Imari Porcelain Vase
Located in Pearland, TX
A gorgeous antique 19th-Century Japanese Imari vase made in the Meiji period, circa 1870. This fine vase has a lovely lobed shape and hand painted floral design in the traditional Im...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
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
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery
Satsuma Japanese Meiji Pair Diamond Shaped Pottery Vases
By Satsuma
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A good and unusual pair antique Japanese Satsuma Meiji diamond shaped pottery vases decorated with monk figures with a scrolling dragon dating from the 1...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pottery
High Quality Japanese Cloisonne Forest Green Dragon Vase Attributed to Honda Yos
Located in New York, NY
A high quality antique Japanese, late Meiji period, enamel over copper vase. The globular form vase with a short narrow neck. The ware is enameled with a polychrome image of a dragon...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Copper, Enamel
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pottery
High Quality Japan Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Silver Wire Vase
Located in New York, NY
A high quality Japanese, Meiji era, Cloisonné 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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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Enamel, Silver
Antique Meiji Period Kutani Japanese Porcelain Temple Jar
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Antique Meiji period Japanese porcelain temple jar with intricate hand painted decoration and gilt. The jar in Classic Kutani colors with floral and phoenix birds all over the top an...
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1880s Japanese Antique Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Large 19th Century Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Blue Ground Enamel Vases Cra
Located in New York, NY
A large pair of Japanese Meiji Period Blue-Ground Cloisonne enamel vases, 19th century. Very nice quality, with cloisonne enamel throughout, depicting cranes, flowers and blossoms wi...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Enamel
Monumental Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Jardiniere
Located in New York, NY
A Monumental Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Jardiniere.
This monumental Meiji Period Japanese cloisonne enamel jardiniere is...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Enamel, Copper
Japanese Bronze Vase Pair Meiji Period
Located in Newark, England
A fine large sized pair of Japanese bronze vases. The vases each surmounted by waisted necks flanked by two spreading handles with accents in the form of Japanese Torri (traditional ...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Metal, Gold, Silver, Bronze, Copper
High Quality Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Silver Wire Vase Blossoming
Located in New York, NY
High Quality Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Silver Wire Vase Blossoming Wisteria and Iris's
An antique Japanese, late Meiji period, ena...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Antique Pair Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Bird and Garden Vases Attribu
Located in New York, NY
Antique Pair Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Bird and Garden Vases Attributed to Honda
The exteriors of the wares are adorned with polychro...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Enamel
Large Japanese Meiji Period Imari Vase, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large and impressive fine quality 19th century Imari vase, with hand painted classical floral motif and inset panels painting of playful Foo Dogs.
Japan, Meiji period, late 19th c...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Meiji Silver Wire Japanese Cloisonne Vase with Eagle and Dragon over Wav
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese Cloisonne Meiji Golden Age Period high quality silver wire
Attributed to Hattori
The vase is of an ovoid form tapering to the bottom and featuring a short everted...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Enamel
A Japanese Meiji Era Cloisonne Enamel Dragons and Ho Ho Bird Lobed Lidded Jar
Located in New York, 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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Enamel, Copper
Large Chinese Floral Cloisonne Enamel Vase W Stand
Located in New York, NY
A large rare Chinese enamel over brass vase. The unusual shaped vase is adorned with polychrome images of flowers surrounded by floral and wavy motifs against a bright turquoise back...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Enamel, Brass
A Pair of Antique Japanese Floral Plique A Jour Enamel Vases
Located in New York, NY
A pair of antique Japanese Meiji era enamel vases. The vases are covered with polychrome enamel foliage and floral patterns made in the Plique a Jour technique. Circa: early 20th cen...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Enamel
Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Vase in the Style of Namikawa
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese early Meiji period cloisonne vase, attributed to the master artisan Namikawa Yasuyuki. Adorned with intricate foliate and floral patterns, complemented by delicat...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Enamel
Meiji vases and vessels for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Meiji vases and vessels 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 vases and vessels 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 vases and vessels 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 vases and vessels, popular names associated with this style include Satsuma, Ando Jubei, Kinkozan, and Makuzu Kozan. 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 vases and vessels 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 $2,900.