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
Monumental 5' Japanese Floor Vase in the Style of Imari
Located in Dallas, TX
Stunning, monumental Meiji period (1868-1912) Japanese Imari porcelain floor vase, featuring the classical blue and white background with gilt, orange, red and green overglaze. Delic...
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Late 19th Century Antique Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
Contemporary Japanese Blue White Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 3
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite Japanese contemporary gikded decorative porcelain vase, hand painted in beautiful shades of blue on an elegantly shaped ovoid porcelain body with generous gold details, is ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Gold
Japanese Miniature Satsuma Vase Yabu Meizan Meiji
By Yabu Meizan
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small Satsuma vase from the studio of Yabu Meizan (birth name Yabu Masashichi; 1853-1934), who is one of the most celebrated and collectible Satsu...
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Early 1900s Japanese Antique Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Meiji Period Japanese Double Gourd Vase Blue White, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this fantastic and Quality painted double gourd vase from the Meijij period. The flowers are in enamel and thickly painted in a bit of relief when you touch them. Al...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Contemporary Purple Pink Gold Porcelain Vase by Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite contemporary Japanese decorative porcelain vase, intricately gilded and hand painted in shades of puple, blue and pink on an ovoid shape body with an attractive scalloped ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Gold
Antique Japanese Porcelain 19th c Meiji Arita Flowers Blue White dish
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this unusual and magnificent plate from the Meiji period (19th century). It has a very interesting and lovely blue scene
Marked at the base.
Condition
Perfect. Siz...
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17th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
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 High-Relief Bronze Vase from Japan
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A bronze vase having a sinuous teardrop form and high-relief naturalistic decoration of swaying orchids and a meandering turtle.
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
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
Fine Trumpet Satsuma Vase by Taizan Yohei
Located in Atlanta, GA
A tall ceramic satsuma ware vase in a rare slender trumpet form with very fine surface decoration by Japanese potter Taizan Yohei IX (1864-1922). The vase was dated to late Meiji period circa 1890-1900s.
The main motif and the focal point of the vase is the continuous panel that circumvents the entire mid-body, apparently a rendition of the Boy's Festival, known as "Tango no Sekku" in Japanese. The traditional festival is celebrated on May 5th of each year. Originated in Nara Period...
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1880s Japanese Antique Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
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
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
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
Japanese Meiji Art Nouveau Silver Ginger Jar with Iris Flowers
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Meiji Art Nouveau silver covered ginger jar, ca 1890. Iris flowers in full bloom with splayed and overlapping tendrils applied to spot-hammered ground. Double walled. Fin-de...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Silver
Antique Japanese Porcelain 19th c Meiji Arita Boys Figural Polychrome dish
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this unusual and magnificent plate from the Meiji period (19th century). It has a very interesting and lovely polychrome scene of different figures in a garden/pond ...
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17th Century Chinese Antique Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Contemporary Blue Platinum Porcelain Vase by Master Artist Duo, 2
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Extraordinary Japanese contemporary highly collectible museum quality highly detailed, extremely intricately hand painted porcelain vase in blue, red and platinum, showcasing the fou...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Platinum
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
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.
Category
1890s Japanese Antique Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Antique Japanese Porcelain 19th c Meiji Arita Polychrome bowl SHIP
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this unusual and magnificent bowl from the Meiji period (19th century). It has a very interesting and lovely blue, red and gold scene
Unmarked at the base.
Conditi...
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18th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Meiji Era Enamel Vase Signed Hayashi Yojiro
Located in New York, 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
Materials
Enamel, Brass
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...
Category
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Contemporary Pink Blue Gold Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, extremely intricately gilded and hand painted on a beautifully shaped ovoid body in fine porcelain in different shades of b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Gold
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-...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Gold
Japanese Contemporary Blue Pure Gold Porcelain Vessel by Master Artist, 2
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Extraordinnary contemporary Japanese collectible Kutani porcelain incense burner, vessel, intricately hand painted with pure gold on an elegantly shaped body in a stunning deep blue,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Gold
Japanese Contemporary Green Blue Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite large Japanese contemporary porcelain decorative vase, intricately hand painted in vivid blue, red and green on a beautifully shaped porcelain body, a signed piece by a mas...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Large Antique Japanese Porcelain 19th c Meiji Arita Polychrome bowl
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this unusual and magnificent bowl from the Meiji period (19th century). It has a very interesting and lovely polychrome scene
Unmarked at the base.
Condition
Perf...
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18th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Platinum Black Porcelain Vase by Contemporary Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Unique contemporary Japanese decorative porcelain vase hand painted in platinum and black over a beautifully shaped body with a scalloped rim , an exclusive signature piece by a high...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Platinum
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Gold, Platinum
Japanese Green Blue Gold Porcelain Vase by Master , 3
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite contemporary Japanese gilded and dimpled porcelain vase decorated with auspicious "ran" or orchid in green, blue and iron-red, by highly respected master porcelain artist i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Gold
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
Japanese Red Pink Blue Porcelain Vase by Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Extraordinary large Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase/centerpiece, extremely intricately hand painted on a tall stunning cylinder shape porcelain body in red, pink, blu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Gold
Pair of 19th Century Oriental Satsuma Vases, ca. 1880
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of 19th century oriental Satsuma vases were hand-painted on the finest Japanese porcelain then set on cast bronze bases for the ultimate in Oriental Opulence! An intricate "pie ...
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1880s Japanese Antique Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Large 19th Century Japanese Imari Porcelain Temple Jars with Cover
Located in El Monte, CA
An exceptional pair of large scale late 19th century Japanese Imari temple jars from the Meiji period with covers, also can be referred to as ginger jars. Rare octagonal facet cuts a...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Contemporary Platinum Pink Green Blue Porcelain Vase by Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite Japanese contemporary large dimpled decorative porcelain vase, hand painted in vivid blue, green and pink on an elegant cylinder shape porcelain body with a stunning scalloped rim, set against an attractive platinum background, a signed masterpiece by highly acclaimed master porcelain artist in the Imari-Arita tradition. In 2016, the British Museum added a work by this artist to its collection of contemporary Japanese porcelain, a large lidded jar in the Imari-Arita polychrome enamel tradition. The artist is the recipient of numerous awards for his unique signature gold and platinum work on porcelain.
This graceful large vase depicts elegant Japanese toad...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Platinum
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
Japanese Contemporary Green Purple Red Porcelain Vase by Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, intricately hand painted on an elegant cylinder shape body featuring auspicious wisterias and sparrows, in red, blue, purpl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
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
Contemporary Blue Platinum Porcelain Vase by Japanese Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite Japanese decorative porcelain vase, platinum-gilded hand painted porcelain vase in a stunning shape and signed by highly acclaimed master porcelain artist in the Imari-Arit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Platinum
Large Japanese Contemporary Red Black Gilded Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Outstanding very large Japanese contemporary dimpled Imari Porcelain vase, hand painted in vivid red, platinum and gold on a gracefully shaped porcelain body, a stunning piece by wid...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Gold, Platinum
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 Green Red Gold Porcelain Vase by Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Mesmerizing contemporary Japanese decorative porcelain vase, hand-painted in extremely intricate patterns and extensive use of gold on vibrant green and red on a stunning bottle shaped porcelain body. In 2016, the British Museum added a work by this artist to its collection of contemporary Japanese porcelain, a large lidded jar in the Imari-Arita polychrome enamel tradition. This is a signature masterpiece from an exclusive collection of highly collectible pieces by widely acclaimed master porcelain artist and recipient of numerous awards for his exceptional porcelain work and unique gold and platinum work on porcelain. The artist's profile is available upon request.
It features the auspicious Mount Fuji and cherry blossom motif. Mount Fuji with its majestic presence is very revered in Japan and is a sacred site in the Shinto religion. It has been designated as a World Heritage site. Since the Edo period (1603-1868) many artists have depicted Mount Fuji in their art, from laquerware and paintings to ukio-e or woodblock print, which was the most popular art form for the middle class in the Edo period. Katsushika Hokusai’s woodblock print...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Gold
Japanese Contemporary Green Blue Pink Porcelain Vase by Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite contemporary Japanese decorative Porcelain vase, intricately gilded and hand painted in hues of red, blue and green on a striking ovoid body, a signed work by highly acclai...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Gold
Japanese Contemporary Purple Blue Red Gold Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite large gilded and intricately hand painted Japanese contemporary porcelain vase in an elegant shape, extremely intricately hand-painted in various hues of purple, a signed m...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Gold
Japanese Contemporary Green Red Gold Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Mesmerizing Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, extremely intricately gilded and hand painted in red and green and generous gold details, on a stunning double gourd body...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Gold
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
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 Blue Red Green Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 3
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite large Japanese contemporary decorative Imari ceramic vase, hand-painted in vivid blue, red, green and yellow on a beautifully shaped ovoid ceramic vase, a striking piece ha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
High Quality Old Japanese Satsuma Earthenware Vase, ca 1900, Meiji period
By Satsuma
Located in Bilzen, BE
A rare antique handpainted Japanese Satsuma earthenware vase, signed
Fine quality
Good overall condition, no chips, cracks or restorations
Height 14 cm
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Earthenware
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 Red Black Platinum Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exceptional Japanese contemporary gilded and intricately hand-painted porcelain vase in a beautiful shape, hand-painted in different hues of purple, a masterpiece by widely acclaimed...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Gold
Contemporary Japanese Red Blue Green Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 4
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Extraordinary Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase extremely intricately featuring a traditional Arita "shippo" pattern in deep red, green and blue, a stunning signed mast...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Contemporary Green Red Blue Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Mesmerizing museum quality contemporary hand-glazed decorative porcelain vase, a masterpiece by master porcelain artist of the Arita-Imari region of Japan. The artist is a master of ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese 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
Japanese Contemporary Gold Green 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 green, blue...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Gold
Japanese Red Gold Blue Porcelain Vase by Contemporary Master Artist, 2
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Mesmerizing large Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, hand painted in vivid red, blue, green and gold on a strikingly shaped porcelain body is a signed masterpiece by hi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vases and Vessels
Materials
Gold
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
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.