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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
Antique Bronze / Copper Cloisonné Koro with Foo Lion shape Japan 19th C
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Nice Quality with superb decoration. Condition Some usual age signs like ware and the foo lion is loose. Size 27x18CM HeightxDiameter Period 19th century 20th century
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17th Century Chinese Antique Meiji Vases

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Porcelain

Antique Mixed Metal Japanese Vase Bronze, Japan, 19th/20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Interesting and finely made mixed metal shibuichi vase. Very cool. Additional information: Material: Bronze & Cloisonne Region of Origin: Japan Period: 19th century Japan Dynasty Pe...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

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Bronze

Japanese Contemporary Green Blue Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 4
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exceptional Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, stunningly hand painted in yellow, green and blue, a signed piece by highly acclaimed master porcelain artist. The artist...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vases

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Porcelain

Porcelain Vase by Japanese Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite Japanese contemporary porcelain decorative vase, hand painted in vivid blue and red on an elegant bottle shape body, a signed piece by highly acclaimed Japanese master porc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vases

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Gold

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

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Porcelain

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

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Platinum

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

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Ceramic

Japanese Contemporary Green Blue Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 3
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite Japanese contemporary hand-painted decorative porcelain vase, a signed work by widely acclaimed award winning master porcelain artist of the Imari- Arita region of Japan, f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vases

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Porcelain

Japanese Tsuiki-Jippo Cloisonné Vase Atrributed to Ogasawara Shuzo
By Ogasawara Shuzo
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
A Japanese tsuiki-jippo cloisonné vase attributed to Ogasawara Shuzo. This stunning vase dates to the Meiji period, the body finely hammered, incised with sparse weed and decorated ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Japanese Contemporary Red Green Gold Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 3
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exceptional Japanese contemporary Museum quality porcelain decorative vase, intricately hand-painted, gilded and dimpled to showcase cherry blossoms in iron red on a uniquely shaped...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vases

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Gold

Japanese Contemporary Red Blue Gilded Porcelain Vase by Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exceptional Japanese contemporary museum quality decorative porcelain vase, a signed masterpiece by an award-winning master artist and the younger of a two-brother team of master por...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vases

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Gold

Japanese Contemporary Blue White Gold Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 3
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite large contemporary Japanese porcelain decorative vase, intricately hand-painted in underglaze blue, gold and white, a master...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vases

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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

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Porcelain

Japanese Blue Purple Gold Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 6
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exceptional Japanese contemporary decorative vase, intricately gilded and hand-painted in blue and purple on a beautifully shaped porcelain body with generous gold details, a signed ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vases

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Gold

Japanese Contemporary Blue White Porcelain Charger by Master Artist, 3
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Extraordinary large Japanese contemporary museum-quality decorative porcelain charger in blue underglaze, extremely intricately hand painted, a stunning masterpiece by widely acclaim...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vases

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Porcelain

Cloisonné Vase with Silver Mounted, Japan, circa 1900
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Cloisonné vase with silver mounted. Japan, circa 1900.
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Early 1900s Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

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Silver, Enamel

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vases

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Gold, Platinum

Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Translucent Floral Vases
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of antique Japanese, early Meiji era, enamel over gilt copper vases. The exteriors of the wares are adorned with polychrome enamel medallions representing butterflies in bloss...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

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Enamel, Copper

Lovely Antique Lamp Vase in Kakiemon Colors France Samson, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely Antique Lamp Vase In Kakiemon Colors 19th century France Samson. Nice Quality with superb decoration Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Japanese Style: Ar...
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19th Century European Antique Meiji Vases

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Porcelain

Monochrome Green Decoration Vase Japanese Marked, 19th Centuy
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Fabulous Japanese earthenware Vase with nice color of monochrome green. Meiji period, 19th c. Lovely piece. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Japanese Style: Sa...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

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Porcelain

Japanese Contemporary Gold Red Blue Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Extraordinary massive contemporary Japanese decorative porcelain vase, intricately hand painted on a stunningly shaped impressively elegant and large porcelain body in red, blue and ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vases

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Gold

Japanese Blue, Green, Red and Brown Porcelain Vase by Contemporary Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite contemporary Japanese porcelain vase, hand painted in green, blue, red and brown on a stunningly shaped porcelain body, a signed masterpiece by highly acclaimed award-winni...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vases

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Porcelain

Japanese Contemporary Blue Green Platinum Porcelain Vase by Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Superb Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, intricately gilded in platinum and hand painted, showcasing an auspicious phoenix in deep blue underglaze, dramatically extend...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vases

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Platinum

Japanese Contemporary Red Blue Purple Porcelain Vase by Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Elegant gilded contemporary Japanese porcelain decorative vase hand painted in red, blue, purple and green on an elegant bottle shape body, a signed work by widely acclaimed Japanese...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vases

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Porcelain

Japanese Contemporary Rose Green Hand-Glazed Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Extraordinary museum quality Japanese contemporary hand-glazed signed decorative porcelain vase/centerpiece in a breathtaking, graceful flared shape in stunning combination of rose, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vases

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Porcelain

Japanese Contemporary Blue Pink Gold Black Porcelain Vase by Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Unique Contemporary Japanese decorative porcelain vase, intricately hand painted in blue and pink on a beautifully shaped body, set against a stunning background of intricate tenmoku...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vases

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Platinum

Japanese Green Blue White Porcelain Vase by Contemporary Master Artist, 2
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite hand painted Japanese contemporary porcelain vase created by acclaimed award-winning master artist from the Imari- Arita region of Japan, featuring a stunning arabesque pat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vases

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Porcelain

Antique Pair of Meiji period Japanese Hichozan Vases 19th century Turqoise
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Quality painting work Condition Vase 1 with 3 chips to rim, 1 to underside. Vase 2 with chip and small restored part to rim. Size 31.5CM high Period 19th century
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

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Porcelain

Japanese Contemporary Platinum Blue Porcelain Vase by Master Artist Duo
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Outstanding Japanese contemporary museum quality porcelain vase, highly detailed, extremely intricately hand painted in blue and platinum on a stunningly shaped porcelain body, showc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vases

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Platinum

Grey Ground Vase with Flowers and Prunus Cloisonné Enamel Meiji Era, 1868-1912
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Top quality vase Meiji era (1868-1912), 19th century Additional information: Material: Bronze, Cloisonne & Metal Region of Origin: Japan Period: 19th century Japan Dynasty Period: M...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

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Bronze

Japanese Contemporary Pink Blue Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 3
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite Japanese contemporary porcelain vase, hand painted in deep blue and pink, a signed work by master artist of the Imari- A...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vases

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Porcelain

Japanese Contemporary Blue Pink Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 4
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, elaborately and intricately hand-painted in blue and pink on a beautifully shaped piece to create a translucent surface. It...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vases

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Gold

Japanese Contemporary Blue White Porcelain Vase by Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Japanese Contemporary porcelain decorative vase, extremely intricately hand painted in underglaze cobalt blue on an elegant bottle shape porcelain body, a signed piece by widely accl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vases

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Abalone, Porcelain

Japanese Contemporary Blue Red Pink Gold Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Unique contemporary Japanese decorative Porcelain vase, intricately gilded and hand painted in hues of red, blue and gold on a striking globular body, a signed work by highly acclaim...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vases

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Gold

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

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Porcelain

Japanese Contemporary Blue White Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Enchanting Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase featuring two panels of peonies in full bloom against a background of a delicate Japanese auspicious arabesque pattern. Thi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vases

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Porcelain

Contemporary Japanese Blue and White Porcelain Vase by Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exceptional Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, intricately hand-painted in cobalt blue underglaze on a stunningly shaped porcelain body, a signed masterpiece by highly ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vases

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Porcelain

Japanese Contemporary Blued Pink Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 3
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite Japanese contemporary porcelain vase, hand painted in blue and pink, the signed work by master artist of the Imari- Arita region of Japan dramatically featuring giant soft salmon pink peonies set against a white background adorned with a stunning gradation soft blue auspicious fish scale pattern. 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

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Porcelain

Japanese Contemporary Black Brown Hand-Glazed Porcelain Vase by Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Extraordinary museum quality contemporary Japanese hand-glazed decorative porcelain vase in a stunningly shape in black and brown, a masterpiece by a highly respected master porcelai...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vases

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Porcelain

Contemporary Japanese Red Gold Blue Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 4
Located in Takarazuka, JP
exceptional contemporary Japanese porcelain decorative vase, intricately hand painted on an elegantly shaped globular porcelain body, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vases

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Gold

Japanese Contemporary Blue White Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 5
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite contemporary Japanese decorative porcelain vase, intricately hand painted in blue underglaze in various shades of blue on a stunning ovoid shape body, a signed work by high...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vases

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Porcelain

Japanese Contemporary Blue White Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 4
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite contemporary Japanese decorative porcelain vase, intricately hand painted in various shades of blue on a stunning bottle shape body, a signed work by highly acclaimed award...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vases

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Porcelain

Japanese Contemporary Blue Platinum Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 3
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite contemporary dimpled decorative porcelain vase in blue on platinum, a stunning piece hand painted by a highly acclaimed porcelain artist of Japan’s Imari-Arita region. The ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vases

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Platinum

Ancient Meiji Ceremony Vase, Japan, Late 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
This Meiji ceremony vase is a browned bronze plate vase, realized in Japan under the Meiji Empire (1867-1912). Beautifully decorated with a relied decor representing a Japanese re...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

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Metal

Japanese Contemporary Red Green Gold Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 3
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite contemporary Japanese porcelain decorative vase, hand painted in red and green with generous gold details on a striking bott...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vases

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Gold

Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Barrel Vase with Butterflies
Located in Long Island City, NY
A large antique Japanese copper vase with cloisonne enamel design. Barrel shape. Floral ornaments and central butterfly motif against the turquoise blue background. Late 19th Century...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

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Enamel, Copper

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

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Gold

Japanese Contemporary Blue Gold Orange Porcelain Vase by Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Stunning contemporary Japanese decorative porcelain vase, hand painted in vivid red, purple and blue on a beautifully shaped porcelain body, a work by widely respected Japanese maste...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vases

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Gold

Japanese Contemporary White Blue Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 1
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exceptional large contemporary Japanese porcelain decorative charger, extremely intricately hand painted in auspicious underglaze blue ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vases

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Porcelain

Japanese Contemporary Blue White Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 4
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exceptional contemporary Japanese decorative porcelain vase, intricately hand painted in various shades of blue on an elegant ovoid body, a signed piece by master porcelain artist fr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vases

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Porcelain

Japanese Blue Gold Porcelain Vase by Contemporary Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Contemporary dimpled platinum-gilded decorative porcelain vase, an exquisite piece crafted, hand painted and signed by a highly acclaimed porcelain artist of Japan’s Imari-Arita regi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vases

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Platinum

Japanese Contemporary Yellow Blue Green Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 3
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite Japanese Contemporary decorative porcelain vase, extremely intricately hand painted In vivid green, yellow and blue on a stunning bottle shaped body with an elegant long ne...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vases

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Porcelain

19th Century 'Meiji Period' Japanese Bronze Vase
Located in North Miami, FL
19th Century (Meiji Period) Japanese bronze vase. It is realistically cast as a gnarled pine tree trunk with vines growing around it.  
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Vases

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Bronze

Japanese Contemporary Blue Black White Porcelain Vase by Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Peony and peony The gorgeous and gorgeous peony that blooms large flowers has been called "Hyakkaou" in China since ancient times because of its noble appearance and has been regard...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vases

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Porcelain

Japanese Contemporary Blue Green Platinum Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 3
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exceptional Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, platinum-gilded and hand painted signed porcelain vase in a stunning ovoid shape, a masterpiece by highly acclaimed maste...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vases

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Platinum

Japanese Contemporary Black Yellow Blue Green Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Unique Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, hand painted in green, yellow, blue, red and black over a stunning bottle shaped body, a beautiful piece from a signature coll...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vases

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Porcelain

Japanese Contemporary Blue Pink Platinum Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite Japanese contemporary dimpled platinum-gilded decorative porcelain vase in an attractive bottle shape, crafted, hand painted and signed by highly acclaimed master porcelain...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vases

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Platinum

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vases

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Gold

Japanese Contemporary Red Green White Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 3
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Elegant contemporary Japanese porcelain decorative vase, hand painted in red, blue and green on a beautifully shaped body, a signed wo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vases

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Porcelain

Contemporary Japanese Blue White Purple Porcelain Vase by Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Contemporary Japanese decorative Porcelain vase, intricately hand painted in blue, white and purple on an attractive shape body, a signed work by widely acclaimed master porcelain ar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vases

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Porcelain

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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