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
19th Century Bronze Mounted Satsuma Jardiniere
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century bronze mounted satsuma jardiniere is a splendidly preserved artifact from a wonderful period in French history! The porcelain bowls wer...
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1880s French Antique Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Contemporary Blue Red Purple Gold Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Mesmerizing Japanese contemporary dimpled gilded signed decorative porcelain vase, an exquisite masterpiece hand painted by widely acclaimed master porcelain artist of Japan’s Imari-...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Gold
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
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
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Platinum
$13,500 Sale Price
40% Off
Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Flower Vase
Located in Queens, NY
An antique Japanese copper vase with polychrome cloisonne enamel decor. Late Meiji period, before 1912. Ovoid shape with pronounced short neck. The obverse represents iris flowers ag...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Japanese Contemporary White Blue Porcelain Vase/Jar by Master Artist, 4
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite contemporary Japanese porcelain decorative three-piece raised lidded jar/vase, hand painted in auspicious underglaze blue and white , depicting scenes from Japan's countrys...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Large Pair of Antique Japanese Satsuma Vases, Circa 1870 – Symbols of Eternity
Located in London, GB
A large pair of antique Japanese Satsuma vases, hand painted on a white background.
The top rims are decorated with cartouches of foliage and shrubs and the body is painted with a tr...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Imari Baluster Vase, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely tall Japanese Imari porcelain baluster vase with images of Chinese boys, Meiji Period, late 19th century, Japan.
The tall vase of baluster form, with a short, slightly spla...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Exhibition Quality Meiji Period Rotating Bronze and Mixed Metal Vases
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Each of baluster form with a trumpet neck and oni-mask handles, set on a tripod base with high splayed feet and a turned circular base with a central aperture, worked in high relief ...
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1880s Japanese Antique Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Early Porcelain Underglaze Dragon Ewer by Makuzu Kozan Meiji Period
By Makuzu Kozan
Located in Atlanta, GA
A porcelain ewer with fine underglaze iron red, brown and blue decoration made by the legendary Japanese imperial potter Makuzu Kozan (1842-1916), this relatively rare piece is dated to circa Meiji 23rd to 26th year (1890-1893) based on the mark used on the base. This is the starting period when the artists departed from his high-relief and gold gilt period and started focusing on making porcelain pieces with underglaze paint and experimented new colors. The ewer form is also relatively rare in the artist's survived repertoire compared to other forms.
The piece takes its shape from the prototype Chinese...
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1890s Japanese Antique Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Pair Antique Japanese Bronze Vases on Wood Stands
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Antique Japanese bronze vases on wood stands are ideal for adding beautiful symmetry with the magic of the Orient! Encircled with thr...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Late 19th Early 20th Century Japanese, Meiji Satsuma Vase Double Gourd Shape
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th / early 20th century Japanese, Meiji Satsuma vase with a double gourd form. The design incorporates underwater plants with golden Koi Car...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Japanese Contemporary Blue Pink Gold Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Extraordinary Japanese contemporary museum-quality decorative vase, a masterpiece intricately hand-painted on a rectangular body of the finest Arita porcelain, which provides the per...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Gold
Antique Japanese Meiji Goldstone Enamel Censer Koro
Located in Queens, 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 imag...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Pair of Antique Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases
Located in London, GB
These beautiful Japanese vases were crafted during the Meiji period of the late 19th Century, which was referred to as the Golden Age of cloisonne enameling.
The vases are of elo...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Enamel
Pair of Japanese Imperial Meiji Period Porcelain Vases
Located in Miami, FL
Rare and magnificent Pair of Japanese Enameled Porcelain Vases Imperial Meiji Period. This unique pair of antique hand-crafted and hand-painted vases have outstanding high relief det...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Enamel
$4,880 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Pair of Round Cloisonné Enamel Vases Scene of Bird, Meiji Era 1868-1912
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Top quality with a rare scene of bird of prey taking a nest of young birds
Meiji era (1868-1912), 19th century
Each vase worked in gilt and wire of varying gauge with a mirrored des...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
$4,639 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Japanese Contemporary Porcelain Vase Green Blue Gold by Master Artist, 2
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Extraordinary large signed Japanese contemporary museum-quality gilded porcelain decorative vase, extremely intricately hand-painted in a breathtaking Kutani Mokubei style set against striking high purity gold background. The artist has used yellow, green, purple and blue in this stunning vase. These are the traditional colors that have adorned Kutani porcelain for centuries. This vase is the last in a series of Mokubei-inspired pieces carrying the “Kutani Tousui” imprint, produced in the In the early 21st century.
Aoki Mokubei...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Gold
$4,250 Sale Price
50% Off
Japanese Contemporary Blue White Porcelain Vase by Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Contemporary Japanese porcelain decorative vase, extremely intricately hand painted in underglaze cobalt blue on an elegant bottle shape porcelain body, a stunning signed piece by wi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Contemporary Blue White Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 3
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Japanese Contemporary porcelain decorative vase, extremely intricately hand painted in underglaze cobalt blue on an elegant ovoid shape porcelain body, a signed piece by widely accla...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Contemporary Blue Three-Piece Porcelain Lidded Vase by Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Graceful Japanese contemporary very large three-piece decorative porcelain lidded vase, extremely intricately hand painted in underglaze cobalt blue on an auspicious double-gourd bod...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Plique-a-Jour Cloisonne Vase
Located in Brisbane, QLD
This plique-a-jour cloisonne vase is an exceptional example of Japanese craftsmanship from the tail end of the Meiji period (1868-1912). The most ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Metal
Japanese Contemporary Black Platinum Gold Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 3
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Unique 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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Gold, Platinum
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Porcelain Vase Blue and Red by Japanese Contemporary Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Japanese contemporary porcelain decorative porcelain vase, hand painted in red and blue on a beautifully shaped ovoid porcelain body, a signed piece by widely acclaimed Japanese mast...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Contemporary Green White Blue Porcelain Vase by Master Artist Duo
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Extraordinary Japanese contemporary highly museum quality decorative porcelain vase. This masterpiece is the collaborative work of two brothers and signed by both, highly acclaimed second-generation master porcelain artists of the Imari-Arita region of Japan. The older brother excels in the depiction of breathtaking natural scenes while the younger brother specializes in creating intricate geometric patterns, which in this piece are found in the neck and base of the vase.
It depicts stunning scenes from the famous Japanese Classic literature...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Gold
$5,250 Sale Price
44% Off
Very Large Fantastic Japanese Meji Period Patinated Bronze Dragon Vase
Located in New York, NY
A Fantastic Japanese Meji Period Patinated Bronze Dragon Vase. This vase is both elegant and awe-inspiring specifically for its Size and shape. The very...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Contemporary Platinum Blue Green Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exceptional Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, intricately gilded in platinum and hand painted, boasting a dramatic phoenix in deep blue underglaze, extending its beaut...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Platinum
$1,918 Sale Price
34% Off
Japanese Contemporary White Blue Green Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Unique contemporary Japanese porcelain decorative vase, extremely intricately hand painted in an auspicious karakusa pattern in underglaze blue and white with some green , depicting scenes from Japan's countryside showcased on two cartouches , a signed piece by highly acclaimed Japanese master porcelain artist in Imari-Arita tradition of Japan. In 2016, the British Museum added a work by this artist to its collection of contemporary Japanese porcelain, a large lidded jar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Contemporary Orange Pink Black Gold Porcelain Vase by Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Extraordinary highly collectible museum quality Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, extremely intricately hand-painted in stunning cream, orange-salmon pink and black, a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Gold
Japanese Contemporary Green Blue Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 3
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exceptional Japanese contemporary hand painted decorative porcelain vase, a masterpiece by highly acclaimed award-winning master porcelain artist of the Kutani region of Japan, featu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Large Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Attributed to Kyoto Shibata
Located in Queens, NY
A large antique Japanese Meiji period vase attributed to Kyoto Shibata. Features vivid depictions of birds and floral motifs, showcasing the meticulous application of cloisonne ename...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Enamel, Brass
Signed Ando Jubei Green Wireless Cloisonné Vase 8.5"
By Ando Jubei
Located in Somis, CA
An exquisite Ando Jubei wireless cloisonné vase. In his signature green enamel, portraying an intricate arabesque design of a blooming clematis vine under the glaze. On Musen-jippo b...
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20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Metal, Enamel
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
Materials
Ceramic
$404 Sale Price / set
41% Off
Contemporary Japanese Cream Black White Porcelain Vase by Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Outstanding museum-quality contemporary Japanese decorative porcelain vase, dynamically hand painted in cream and orange set against a stunningly shaped porcelain porcelain backgroun...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Contemporary Blue Pink Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite contemporary Japanese gilded porcelain vase, intricately hand painted in shades of blue and pink on a beautifully shaped body, a striking signed work by highly acclaimed master artist from Arita-Imari region of Japan. In 2016, the British Museum added a work by this award-winning artist to its collection of contemporary Japanese porcelain in the Imari-Arita polychrome enamel tradition.
Yu-riko or underglaze-red that is used in creating this piece is a technique that uses a copper-based colorant for underglaze painting that develops a red color under a transparent glaze. This technique is traced back to 14th century China...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Gold
$3,488 Sale Price
24% Off
Japanese Hand Painted Blue Porcelain Vase by Contemporary Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
This piece in an attractive shape showcases a striking flower and bird motif in pink, purple and blue on a textured background in deep blue with phoenixes in flight.
Phoenix has si...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
$2,503 Sale Price
34% Off
Japanese Contemporary Blue Pink Porcelain Vase by Master Artist Duo
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exceptional Japanese Contemporary museum=quality extremely intricately hand painted decorative porcelain vase in blue elegantly featuring the four auspicious creatures of Chinese myt...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Gold
Japanese Contemporary Gold Gray Red Porcelain Vase by Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Extraordinary contemporary Japanese decorative porcelain vase, intricately hand painted in the artist's unique miniature technique on a elegantly shaped porcelain body in gray, blue ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Gold
Japanese Contemporary Red Black Platinum Porcelain Vase by Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Striking Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, hand painted in vivid red, platinum and gold on a beautifully shaped dimpled porcelain body in black, a exquisite signed pi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Gold, Platinum
Large 19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Vase
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large and elegant Meiji period bronze vase with floral decoration and original patina, unsigned.
Japan, last quarter of the 19th century.
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Lacquer Hibachi, Chrysanthemum Form
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a stunning Negoro Lacquer Chrysanthemum-form hibachi that dates to the Late Meiji Period, early 20th century. The hibachi is in remarkable condition, retaining its original liner and side hardware. The lacquer is in very good condition with a couple of minor blemishes that add to the beauty of this utilitarian object. This would make a super orchid display...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Brass
$1,050 Sale Price
36% Off
Contemporary Japanese Hand-Glazed Red Purple Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Mesmerizing Japanese contemporary hand-glazed decorative porcelain vase in opulent signature wine red and stunning signature shape, a masterpiece by highly acclaimed master of the "...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
$3,375 Sale Price
50% Off
Antique Monumental Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Vases On Wood Stand - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Monumental Japanese Cloisonne Vases on Wood Stand - Pair
This exquisite pair of antique monumental Japanese cloisonné vases, elegantly displayed on wooden stands features v...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Enamel
Japanese Contemporary Black Red Blue Hand-Glazed Porcelain Vase by Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exceptional large Japanese contemporary hand-glazed decorative porcelain vase, an exhibition masterpiece in black, brown, and the artist's stunning signature red and blue, titled "Da...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
$11,700 Sale Price
40% Off
Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Amphora Shaped Vases
Located in Queens, NY
A pair of high quality Japanese, Meiji era, enamel over brass vases. Each vase has an amphora shaped body and a short wide neck. Each ware is enameled with polychrome medallions depi...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Enamel, Brass
19th Century Cloisonné Enamel Dragon Vase, Meiji Period Japan
Located in London, GB
This intricately decorated antique Japanese vase was crafted in the Meiji period (1868-1912). The vase is of circular form and features a waisted base, large, ovoid body and a lid wi...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Enamel
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Meiji Era Vase By Gonda Hirosuke
Located in Queens, NY
An ancient Japanese vase with magnificent flower decoration made in a polychrome cloisonne enamel on a pale turquoise ground. Classic form for Ja...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Enamel
Pair of Large Meiji Period Bronze Vases
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A pair of large Meiji period bronze vases, each of baluster form raised on three oni-mask feet on a ring-shaped base, applied with arched mask-and-ring handles, finely inlaid in patinated metals, silver and gilt with boys playing around a large water jar...
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1910s Japanese Vintage Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
$34,253 / set
19th Century Imari Porcelain Tall Trumpet Vase, Japan, 1870s
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A remarkable hand painted Japanese Imari porcelain trumpet vase with ribbed body and profuse decoration. This vase is very rare and unique...
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1870s Japanese Antique Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
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
$4,773 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Ancient Japanese Meiji Vase, Late 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
This Meiji vase is a beautifully decorated metal alloy vase, realized in Japan under the Meiji Empire (1867-1912).
Take a look at the relief decors, lions on the base of the handl...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Metal
Antique Meiji Period Earthenware Vase with Butterfly Decoration
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large antique earthenware vase was made in Japan is circa 1900 in the Meiji period and style. This vase stands a foot high and is done w...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Earthenware
Japanese Late Meiji Period Bronze Vessel with Red Mottled Patina
Located in Montreal, QC
Japanese late Meiji period bronze vessel, beautifully patinated with riche brow and red patina.
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1890s Japanese Antique Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Attr To Namikawa Rare Pair Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Butterfly Vases
Located in Queens, NY
Attributed to Namikawa Yasuyuki, 1845 to 1927, a pair of rare identical antique Japanese, late Meiji era, enamel vases. Each vase has a globular shaped body and a long fluted neck. T...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Enamel
Rare Set of 4 Meiji Period Imari Bottle Form Vases
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A rare set of four hand painted Japanese porcelain Imari bottle form vases. The vases of square tapering form with classic Imari iron red and cobalt blue ...
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1880s Japanese Antique Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Fine Japanese Ceramic Vase Makuzu Kozan Meiji Period
By Makuzu Kozan
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese long neck porcelain vase circa 1900-1910s by the studio of Miyagawa Kozan (1842–1916), one of the most established and collected Japanese ceramist from the end of Meiji Period. Commonly known as Makuzu Kozan, which also appears as the signature on his work, his originally birth name was Miyagawa Toranosuke. He was the appointed artist to the Japanese Imperial household and his work was exhibited in many international fairs that the Meiji government participated at the turn of the century.
This vase features an elegant Classic form with a slender neck and slightly flared mouth above a baluster body. It was finely painted with two swimming carps in a copper red underglaze among green ribbons like waves. The background display a brilliant verdant green overall, Around the fish a poetic hazy effect was emphasized for a visual complexity by Fuki-e (the blow painting), an invention in Kozan's studio. The new technical development of chemical colors from the west was embraced circa 1900s in Kozan studio. This empowered the more creative experiments with not only colors, but also concept of dimension, which led Makuzu Kozan's work to become a bridge between East and West aesthetics. This is particularly evident in this vase with the Masterly details of the brush strokes, the expertly employment of gradient of color, and a very realistic and detailed rendering of the fish and their vivid motions.
For two similar examples of Kozan's work with similar carps decoration, see Page 148-149 of the book: Sekai ni Aisa Reta ya Kimono Miyagawa Kozan Makuzu...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Elegant Pair of Hand Painted Imari Vases, Meiji Perion, 1880's
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A pair of bulbous classic cobalt blue and iron red Imari vases. The 7.5 inch tall vases with rounded bodies with small necks with had painted scenic views o...
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1880s Japanese Antique Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
1860s Large Japanese Parcel Gilt High-Relief Dragons and Birds Bronze Vase
Located in Germantown, MD
Amazing Antique fine quality Japanese 19th century bronze vase, circa 1860 with exquisite decorations of raised bronze crafted dragons and birds and many other original meiji decorat...
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Satsuma Vase Landscape Figural Decoration Marked, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Fabulous Japanese earthenware Satsuma Vase with nice decoration of a landscape with figures. Meiji period, 19th c.
Lovely piece.
Additional information:
Material: Porcelain & Potte...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases and Vessels
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Porcelain
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.
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