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Meiji Vases

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
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

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Enamel

Signed Ando Jubei Japanese Yellow Cloisonné Vase
Located in Somis, CA
Behold the remarkable beauty of a rare Ando Jubei wireless cloisonné vase. This masterpiece, adorned in a extraordinary canary yellow enamel, p...
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20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

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Metal, Enamel

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Meiji Era Dragon and Phoenix Bird Goldstone Vase
Located in New York, NY
A large antique Japanese Meiji era enamel over brass vase. The amphora shaped vase is enameled with polychrome medallions with a Phoenix bird and a dragon surrounded by floral, and f...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

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Enamel

Japanese Tashio Period (1912-1926) Cloisonne Enamel Vase Ando Company
Located in Newark, England
The vase of large globular form decorated with a fine pastel blue ground enamel base and striking blue tulips in bloom across the centre. The base signed to the centre with the Ando ...
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20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

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Metal, Metallic Thread, Enamel, Silver

Antique Meiji Era Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases
Located in New York, NY
A pair of matching Japanese cast metal and cloisonne enamel vases richly decorated with polychrome floral ornaments on a black ground. Unmarked. Dated circa the late 19th century, Me...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

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Enamel

Antique Pair Of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases With Hawks, Cranes, Scenes
Located in New York, NY
A pair of antique Japanese Meiji period facet cloisonne vases, featuring captivating bird motifs. Their substantial size and ribbed design make them standout pieces. Adorned with int...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

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Enamel

Japanese Old Small Pottery Vase / Wabi Sabi Flower Vase
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Since ancient times, people have created and passed down necessary tools from familiar materials to survive in the severe struggle against nature, and have nurtured a lifestyle culture. By using these objects over a long period of time, they accumulate their flavor and reflect the way of life. The more severe the natural environment and the weaker we are, the stronger their power becomes. In today's world, where cheap and disposable products are encouraged, the act of repeatedly re-creating the things around us by modifying them opens up a new world. With this philosophy in mind, we collect beautiful, powerful, unique, and carefully selected antique objects from Japan. This is an old small Pottery vase...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

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Pottery

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

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Enamel

A Pair of Early Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Censors Attributed to Honda Yasaburo
Located in New York, NY
A pair of high quality Japanese early Meiji period bronze and cloisonne enamel planter pots or koro incense burners, each of a globular form with a short flared neck, the exterior is...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

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Enamel

A Large Rare Pair Of Red Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Gardens in Bloom Kawade
Located in New York, NY
A pair of rare large high quality antique Japanese Meiji Era enamel over brass vases. The vases of amphora form with elegant narrow necks slightly expanding to the rim. The exterior ...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

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Enamel, Brass

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Wireless Vase with Snow Scenery
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese vase from the early Meiji period, decorated with enamel using the cloisonne technique. The wide vase with a narrow neck and a complex, varied pattern. At the base and around the neck it has a rhythmic decoration of alternating light brown and dark brown patterns with black and white feathers. On one side of the vase there is a seascape with rocks and pine trees. The other side depicts a winter coastal...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

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Enamel

Antique Japanese Meiji Ginbari Cloisonne Enamel Vase
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese, late Meiji era, Ginbari enamel over copper vase. The globular shaped vase is enameled with a polychrome image of blossoming Bluebells flowers on the light blue g...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

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Copper, Enamel

Large High Quality Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Meiji Vases with Birds
Located in New York, NY
A pair of large antique Japanese copper vases with polychrome cloisonne enamel decor. Late Meiji period, before 1912. Elongated shape with pronounced neck. Birds and flowers motif ag...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

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Copper, 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

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Enamel

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Wireless Vase with Snow and Mountain Sce
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese brass vase from the early Meiji period, decorated with enamel using the cloisonne technique. The vase is of a globular ...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

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Brass, Enamel

Antique Miniature Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Celadon Color Vase with Butterflies
Located in New York, NY
A miniature Japanese Meiji period vase, 1868 to 1912. The globular vase slightly tapering to the bottom decorated in polychrome enamels and copper wi...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

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Copper, Enamel

Large Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Green Goldstone Enamel Millefiori Mask Vase
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese copper vase with polychrome cloisonne enamel decor. Late Meiji period, before 1912. Elongated baluster shape. Intricate floral pattern against the dark green back...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

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Enamel, Copper

Japanese Meiji Period Satsuma Vase Pair Gyokuzan
Located in Newark, England
Painted with Continuous Scenes From our Japanese collection, we are delighted to offer this Japanese Satsuma Vase Pair by Gyokuzan. The vases of squat bulbous form with pinched neck...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

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Ceramic, Pottery, Earthenware

Antique 19th Century Meiji Period 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 fluted shape, scalloped rim, and hand painted floral design in t...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Large Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Peach Goldstone Dragons and Phoenix Bird
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese copper, goldstone and cloisonne enamel vase from the Meiji period, 1868 to 1912. Features a slender tapering ovoid form rising to a short waisted octagonal neck w...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Rare Green Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Blossoming Iris Flowers
Located in New York, NY
A rare high quality antique Japanese, late Meiji period, Silver wire and enamel over copper vase. The amphora shaped vase has a narrow fluted neck. The ware is enameled with a polych...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Antique Japanese Meiji Ginbari Cloisonne Enamel Vase
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese, late Meiji era, Ginbari enamel over copper vase. The urn shaped vase is enameled with a polychrome image of a dragon on the light blue and white ground made in t...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

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Copper, 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

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Copper, Enamel

Attr To Namikawa Rare Pair Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Butterfly Vases
Located in New York, 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

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. Boasts a striking baluster shape adorned with phoenix birds, intricate foli...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

Antique Japanese Meiji Ginbari Cloisonne Enamel Vase
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese, late Meiji era, Ginbari enamel over copper vase. The urn shaped vase is enameled with a polychrome image of blossoming flowers on the light blue ground made in t...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

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Copper, Enamel

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Green Gold Stone Butterflies Vase
Located in New York, NY
Attributed to Namikawa Yasuyuki, 1845 to 1927, a rare antique Japanese, late Meiji era, enamel vase. The vase has an urn shaped body and a wide fluted neck. The body of the vase is a...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

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Enamel

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

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Enamel

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Silver Wire Blossom Vase
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese copper vase with polychrome cloisonne enamel decor. Late Meiji period, attributed to Hayashi Elongated baluster shape. Intricate cherry blossom and bird motif aga...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

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Copper, Enamel

Rare Pair of Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Meiji Vases
Located in New York, NY
A pair of rare antique Japanese bronze vases from the Meiji period, decorated with enamel using the cloisonne technique. Two matched globular vases with a relief pattern of cloisonne...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

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Bronze, Enamel

Antique Pair of 19th Century Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Vases with Birds of
Located in New York, NY
A pair of antique Japanese early Meiji period cloisonne vases, Adorned with majestic phoenix birds and resplendent multicolor floral motifs within intricate foliate patterns, all ski...
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

Early Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Bulbous Vase with Geometric Pattern
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese copper vase with cloisonne enamel design against a bright turquoise background. Meiji period. The vase is of a bulbous shape with a long fluted neck. Birds flyin...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

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Copper, Enamel

Antique Japanese Meiji Ginbari Cloisonne Enamel Vase
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese, late Meiji era, Ginbari enamel over copper vase. The urn shaped vase is enameled with a polychrome image of blossoming flowers on the light blue ground made in t...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

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Copper, Enamel

High Quality Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Blossoming Iris Flowers
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese, late Meiji period, enamel over gilt copper vase. with silver wire The unusual shaped vase has a long fluted neck. The ware is enameled with a polychrome image o...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

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Copper, Enamel

Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Vase Attr to Namikawa
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese early Meiji period cloisonne vase, attributed to the master artisan Namikawa Yasuyuki. The precisely detailed floral scenes, set within the delicate beadwork, cre...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

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Enamel

Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Vases Night and Day
Located in New York, NY
A pair of antique Japanese vases from the early Meiji period. Two vases represent Day and Night and are decorated with polychrome enamel...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

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Enamel

Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Assorted Flowers
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese vase from the early Meiji period, decorated with enamel using the cloisonne technique. The wide vase with a slightly narrowed neck. The surface is decorated with ...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

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Enamel

Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Brush Pot in the Style of Namikawa
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese copper brush pot with cloisonne enamel design. Early Meiji period, after 1868. Cylinder shape. Cherry blossom motif and floral patterns in cobalt and turquoise bl...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

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Copper, Enamel

Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Turquoise Silver Wire Japanese Screen with Flowe
Located in New York, NY
A high quality Japanese, Meiji era, 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 blossoming flo...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

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Enamel, Copper

A Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Goldstone Butterfly Vases
Located in New York, NY
Attributed to Namikawa Yasuyuki, 1845 to 1927, a pair of rare identical antique Japanese, late Meiji era, enamel vases. Each vase has an urn shaped body and a wide fluted neck. The b...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

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Enamel

Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Red Crane Vase
Located in New York, NY
A large antique Japanese copper vase with translucent cloisonne enamel design. 1890 Meiji era, . Elongated shape with pronounced neck. The piece is decorated with a stork bird motif ...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

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Enamel, Copper

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

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Enamel

Rare Japanese Closionne Enamel Vase with Wisteria and Fish Signed
Located in New York, NY
A rare antique Japanese, late Meiji period, enamel over copper vase. The vase has an amphora shaped body and a long fluted neck. The ware is enameled with a polychrome image of blossoming Wisteria flowers and fish...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

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Copper, Enamel

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Gold Stone Vase with Butterflies Attr Honda Yo
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese copper vase with polychrome cloisonne enamel decor. Meiji period. Fish tail shape with pronounced base. Intricate butterfly motif and floral patterns. Gold stone ...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

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Copper, Enamel

Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Brush Pot with Crane in the Style of Nami
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese early Meiji period cloisonne brush pot, attributed to the master artisan Namikawa Yasuyuki. Adorned with meticulously crafted f...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

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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...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

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Enamel

Rare High Quality Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase River Mountain landscape
Located in New York, NY
A rare high quality antique Japanese, late Meiji period, enamel over gilt copper vase. The urn shaped vase has a wide fluted neck. The ware is enameled with polychrome medallions dep...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

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Copper, Enamel

Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Silver Wire Meiji Golden Age Wisteria Vases
Located in New York, NY
A matched pair of antique Japanese vases of elongated shape with long flared necks. Meiji period, 1868-1913. The pieces are decorated wi...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

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Silver, Enamel

Large High Quality Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Takara-Mono and Fans
Located in New York, NY
A large antique Japanese Cloisonne , late Meiji period, enamel over gilt copper vase. The vase has an amphora shaped body and a fluted neck. The ware is enameled with polychrome meda...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

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Copper, Enamel

Large Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Pictorial and Geometric Vase
Located in New York, NY
An antique Meiji period Japanese polychrome cloisonne enamel vase of an ovoid form with short and wide neck, bearing two painted enamel panels, the recto panel shows a noble Japanese...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

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Enamel

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

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Gold

Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Flower Vase
Located in New York, 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

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Copper, Enamel

Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Brush Pots in the Style of Namikaw
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 19th century Japanese cloisonne brush pots with floral decoration, early Meiji period, circa 1880s. Attributed to Namikawa Yasuyuki, 1845...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

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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. Fashioned in a ball-shaped design, this vase is adorned with intricate flor...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

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Enamel

Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel 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. The meticulous application of the cloisonné technique in depicting vibrant ...
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

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Enamel

Antique Pair of Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Vases in the Style of Namikawa
Located in New York, NY
A pair of antique Japanese early Meiji period cloisonne vases, in the style of Namikawa Yasuyuki. The vases epitomize Namikawas refined craftsmanship and the finesse of early Meiji J...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

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Enamel

A Large Pair Of Narrow Neck Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Meiji Vases
Located in New York, NY
A pair of antique Japanese Meiji period cloisonne vases boasting elongated necks. Showcase meticulous enamel workmanship, with vibrant floral designs crafted along their elongated fo...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

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Enamel

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 with pe...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

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Enamel, Copper

Meiji vases for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Meiji vases 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 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 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, popular names associated with this style include Ando Jubei, Satsuma, 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 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 $2,994.

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