Meiji Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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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Circa 1880s Japanese Kutani Thousand Faces Bowl
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1880s Kutani thousand faces bowl, Japanese. Exterior & interior with thousand faces under gilt band & floral broder - inside centering to a gilt mythical type creature. Two cha...
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1880s Japanese Antique Meiji Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Porcelain
Japanese Porcelain Charger finely Hand Painted, Meiji Period circa 1880
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good quality, hand decorated Japanese porcelain charger, large plate or bowl with an Imari pattern, dating to the late 19th centur...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Porcelain
Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Enamel Tea Set
Located in Newark, England
Extensively Decorated with Traditional Japanese Images
The Tea Set comprises of fifteen pieces including six cup and saucers, a lidded teapot, a lidded sugar pot and a milk jug. The...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Metal, Enamel, Metallic Thread
Antique 19th Century Meiji Period Japanese Imari Octagonal Charger Plate
Located in Pearland, TX
A gorgeous 19th-Century Japanese Meiji Period Imari octoganal porcelain charger. This fine large plate has hand painted floral decorations and birds in the traditional Imari colors w...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Porcelain
Antique Meji Period Imari Japanese Porcelain Bowl Arita, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this lovely Japanese Imari bowl from the Meiji period. The intricate floral designs on the exterior, including the graceful chrysanthemums, symbolize longevity, resi...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Porcelain
19th Century Large Japanese Pure Imari Decorated Platter
Located in Germantown, MD
A 19th Century Large Japanese Imari Decorative Platter in great antique condition. Ready to hang or stand . Measures 16" in diameter and 2" in...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Porcelain
Antique Japanese Meiji Cloissoné Charger Plate
Located in Miami, FL
Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Charger Plate
A fine Japanese Meiji style charger, plate or dish. Hand crafted, this charger plate is adorned with a polychrome scene with a beautiful yellow bird and a rose. There is also a blossoming flower and trees on the turquoise base made in the Cloisonne technique. The border features traditional foliage, and floral motifs made in the same technique. The backside is decorated with a swirl motif also made in the Cloisonne technique.
Unmarked.
Circa: Late 19th to the Early 20th Century.
Antique and Vintage Asian Collectibles, Oriental Enamel Plates, Home Decor And Collectibles.
This wonderfully hand crafted decorative Japanese Meiji Cloisonne charger...
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20th Century Japanese Meiji Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Porcelain
Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Butterfly Plate
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese copper plate with polychrome cloisonne enamel design. Meiji period, 1868 to 1912. Butterflies and flowers motif against the black background. There is a suspensio...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Copper, Enamel
Antique Japanese Meiji Silver Blossoming Branch Tea Caddy
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Meiji silver tea caddy, ca 1910. Ovoid with straight inset neck and snug-fitting cover. Applied blossoming branches with birds flying overhead. Marked. Weight: 8.5 troy ounc...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Silver
Large Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Plate Charger Fish, Lobster and Shrimp
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese enamel over copper plate or charger. The interior of the plate is adorned with a polychrome enamel image representing a bowl with fish and crayfish, a dragonfly a...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Copper, Enamel
Circa 1860-80 Oval Scalloped Imari Platter, Japanese
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1860-80 oval scalloped Imari platter, Japanese. Centered with 2 foo dogs (kylin) chasing streamered balls; surrounded by an extensive floral tendrils & butterfly border.
13.25"...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Ceramic
8 Antique Japanese Imari Meiji Scalloped Porcelain Salad Dinner Plates 9"
Located in Dayton, OH
Set of 8 early 20th century Japanese imari porcelain salad / dinner plates with scalloped edges, hand painted with fan-like panels of landscapes and flowers, surrounded with designs ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Porcelain
Japanese Bronze Vase on Tripod Base, Signed
Located in Stamford, CT
A fine Japanese bronze ikebana vase decorated with a landscape of trees and mountains, a house with tiled roof in the foreground. A heavy ...
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Early 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Bronze
Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Charges Plates Attributed To Hayashi
Located in New York, NY
A pair of identical antique Japanese copper serving plates with cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji period, ca. 1895. Round footed pieces. Black ground color. The piece is decorated ...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Copper, Enamel
Pair Of Antique Japanese Imperial Silver Sake Cups
Located in New York, NY
A pair of antique Japanese Imperial sterling silver sake cups, Meiji Era, circa 19 to 20th century. Each featuring a long stem and the interior of the ...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Sterling Silver
Japanese Meiji Period Satsuma Large Square Bowl Centerpiece
By Satsuma
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Japanese Meiji Period Satsuma large square bowl
Antique early Meiji Period 15" square with scalloped rim Satsuma bowl. Highly unusual and finely painted. ...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Ceramic
Antique Japanese Blanc de Chine Buddha
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A blanc de chine porcelain figure of the Buddha, Japanese, Kutani, circa 1900.
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Early 1900s Japanese Antique Meiji Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Porcelain
Contemporary Japanese Gold Red Blue Porcelain Long Stem Cup, 2
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite contemporary Japanese Ko-Imari (old Imari) porcelain long stem cup, in bright red, blue and green colors and generous gold application that are char...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Gold
Silver and Lacquer Sake Set by Unno Shomin
Located in New Orleans, LA
Silver and Lacquer Sake Set
Unno Shomin
Meiji period, late 19th century
This extraordinary sake set exemplifies the pinnacle of Japanese craftsmanship, created by the esteemed Unno ...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Silver
Art Deco Japanese Kutani Porcelain Vases Meiji Period, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful pair of polychromed Kutani porcelain Japanese vases, circa early 20th century, Meiji period, Japan. Vases are hand painted and designed with two different sides; one...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Porcelain
High Quality Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Gold Stone Charger Plate Bu
Located in New York, NY
High Quality Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Gold Stone Charger Plate Butterflies
A high quality Japanese, enamel charger or plate. The plate is adorned with polychrome imag...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Enamel
Japanese Antique Pure Silver Tea Set Akira Mimatsu Arthur and Bond
Located in Newark, England
MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912)
MEASUREMENTS
Tea Pot 11.5cm High x 17.5cm Long x 10cm Wide (4.53 x 6.9 x 3.94 Inches) – Sugar Bowl 10cm High x 8.5cm Diameter (3.94 x 3.35 Inches) – Milk ...
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Early 1900s Japanese Antique Meiji Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Silver
Antique Japanese Meiji Solid Silver Repousse Dragon Photo Picture Frame 1900
Located in Portland, OR
Antique Japanese Meiji period solid silver dragon photo/picture frame, circa 1900
This early-20th Century Japanese Meiji period solid silver water dragon photo frame is of exceptiona...
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Early 1900s Japanese Antique Meiji Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Sterling Silver
Monumental Japanese Kutani Porcelain Vase, Meiji/Taisho Period, Signed
Located in New York, NY
A Monumental Japanese Kutani porcelain vase, Meiji/Taisho Period, Signed Akiyama sei. The main body is all hand-painted with wonderful ...
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Early 1900s Japanese Antique Meiji Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Porcelain
19th Century Japanese Satsuma Porcelain Water Well Bucket, Wishing Well Vase
By Satsuma
Located in Vero Beach, FL
This Japanese porcelain vase is barrel shaped with a yolk handle. It is both finely and intricately hand painted. It pictures groups of scholars with scrolls dressed in elaborate brocade kimonos...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Porcelain
Meiji Period Japanese Igezara Transferware Plate with Phoenix and Foliage Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Meiji period Igezara transferware plate from the late 19th century, with phoenix and foliage motifs. Created in Japan during the Meiji era, this Igezara transferware plate...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Pottery
Antique Pair 19C Japanese Satsuma High Quality Black Vases Landscape Uchida
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Description
A pair of Japanese Satsuma black-ground vases, Uchida marks, Meiji/Taisho period
Of ovoid form with everted rims, painted in gilt with scenes of Mount Fuji against a bl...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Porcelain
Antique Meji Period Imari Japanese Porcelain Bowl Arita, 19th C
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this lovely Japanese Imari bowl from the Meiji period. The intricate floral designs on the exterior, including the graceful chrysanthemums, symbolize longevity, resi...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Porcelain
Rare Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne White Enamel Butterfly Plate Charger GOTO
Located in New York, NY
A high quality antique Japanese Meiji era, 1868 to 1912, decorative brass plate. Attributed to GOTO
The exterior of the plate is adorned with polychrome flowers and butterflies on a...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Enamel, Brass
Late 19th Century Japanese Imari Charger
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Late 19th century Imari charger, Japanese. Boldly decorated with lobed border. Three primary reserves of humorous man with fan. Small reserves of flowers, cranes & turtles. Chop impr...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Porcelain
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Charger Plate with Butterflies
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese Meiji period enamel charger plate. The plate is adorned with a central medallion featuring an image of butterflies surrounded by images of blossoming flowers made...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Enamel
Meiji Period Kutani Bowl
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
A decorative Japanese porcelain bowl decorated in iron red and gilt, late Meiji period.
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Porcelain
Japanese Satsuma Kyotoware Monkey Vase
Located in New York, NY
Japanese satsuma Kyotoware monkey vase. Antique Japanese satsuma monkey vase beautifully modeled with raised monkey porcelain figures. Signed. Satsuma-Kyot...
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1880s Japanese Antique Meiji Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Porcelain
Japanese Hand-Painted Porcelain Lidded Serving Dish, Trinket or Jewelry Box
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful Japanese hand painted porcelain decorative trinket, pill or jewelry box or serving dish of Meiji period.
The decoration cons...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Porcelain
Japanese Meiji Dish with Figures Amidst Clouds 19th Century
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual antique Japanese Imari shallow porcelain dish hand painted with two scrolling ladies with flowing garments and ribbons floating amidst clouds and finely decorated in brigh...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Ceramic, Porcelain
Signed Japanese Black Glaze Kutani Porcelain Vase by Mitsui Tamekichi III
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage Japanese Kutani porcelain vase.
By Mitsui Tamekichi the 3rd (?????3?).
Born Mitsui Eiichi in 1935. He met his wife while apprenticing under Kutani master Torijo...
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20th Century Japanese Meiji Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Porcelain
Great 19C Japanese Porcelain Vase Relief Grapes Leaves Flowers and Bird
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A Japanese porcelain vase, unusual in shape and with beautiful relief application of grapes and leaves. Painted scene all over of flowers and a bird in flight.
Swirled top in the sh...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Porcelain
Imperial Imari Charger with Large Gilded Eagle and Gilded Flying Crane
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Imperial Imari 14.25" charger with large gilded eagle and gilded flying crane, Japanese, Meiji period, circa 1870.
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1870s Japanese Antique Meiji Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Porcelain
Large Arita Blue & White Charger
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a very large Arita blue & white charger hand-painted in the prunus pattern. The charger dates to the early or mid-20th century and is in overall ver...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Meiji Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Porcelain
Antique Early 1900s Japanese Kinkozan Satsuma Picture Frame Japan Flowers
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Description
A Japanese Satsuma photograph frame, Kinkozan, Meiji/Taisho period
Of gourd outline and painted with the 'three abundances' of peaches, pomegranate and finger citron wi...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Porcelain
Set of 2 Antique Japanese Porcelain Eggshell Tea Bowl Rare Black Ground Marked
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Antique Meiji Japanese Porcelain Eggshell Tea Bowl Rare Black Ground Marked.
Egg Shell Tea cups.
Additional information:
Material: Porcelain & Pottery
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Porcelain
Japan Imari Porcelain Dish Shaped like a Scallop Shell Blue, Red and Turquoise
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Plate with palms forming scallop shell in Imari porcelain. Decor of birds and flowers, blue red orange and turquoise.
Japan.
19th century.
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
A scarce collection of three Japanese Meiji ice cup drinking glasses
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
These glasses were made during the Meiji period into the Taisho period between 1868 and 1930 however from the wear and finish we believe these to be earlier examples.
The hand-blown ...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Blown Glass
Antique Japanese Kutani Charger with Figures in a Mountain Landscape, 19th C
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Very lovely pieces with a nicely painted With figures in a mountain landscape.
Marked at base.
Additional information:
Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Region of Origin: Japan
Period:...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Porcelain
Meiji Period Fukagawa Blue & White Fish Plates, 2 Available
By Fukagawa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Meiji Period Fukagawa blue & white fish plates, 2 available
Japan Circa 1900s
Offering two similar Fukagawa (Attributed) realistically decorated by hand-painting and cobalt blue enamel. With decorated backs, Unmarked.
Sold individually. Please let us know if you would like to purchase the top fish plate or the lower plate.
The lower plate has some firing marks on the fishes face...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Imari Charger, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A nicely decorated Japanese Meiji Period Imari charger, late 19th century, Japan.
The porcelain charger featuring a design of a hoho bird, or phoenix, per...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Enamel
Antique Japanese Porcelain Meiji Arita Polychrome Dish Plate, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this unusual plate
Unmarked at the base.
Additional information:
Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Region of Origin: Japan
Period: 19th century
Japan Dynasty Period: Me...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Porcelain
Japanese Meiji Period Sterling Silver 2 Handled Basket by Katsu Miyamoto
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING a GORGEOUS, VERY HIGH QUALITY and EXTREMELY RARE piece of Japanese Meiji Period Sterling Silver 2 Handled Basket by Katsu Miyamoto.
EXQUISITE, EXCEPTIONAL, RARE & IMPORTANT!
This is definitely a Meiji Period piece due to the fact that it is marked with the sterling silver mark “jungin”.
The Meiji period was from 1868 to 1912 and in 1928 a law was introduced in Japan compelling the use of decimal marks for silver.
This pre-dates that decimalization law.
We are of the opinion that it is from circa 1900.
Miyamoto Shoko was founded in 1880 as the first silverware specialty shop. In 1899, Miyamoto Shoko’s silverwares were ordered by the family members of the Emperor of Japan, and to this day, they are making fine and graceful handicrafts with skillful craftsmen.
Loved by numerous customers since the Meiji era, Miyamoto Shoko’s products have also been given to Princess Mako and Princess Kako of Akishino, as well as Princess Aiko Toshinomiya, on their birthdays.
Katsu Miyamoto (宮本勝), in 1880, in order to increase the sales of tobacco and cigarettes to foreigners founded the Moyamoto Shoko company, which produced different silverwares in general and particularly silver cigarette cases. Miyamoto’s first name, Katsu (勝) in some sources is written as “Masaru”, since 勝 kanji can be pronounced in both ways.
This basket is of the HIGHEST QUALITY imaginable!
The top of the basket has the MOST GORGEOUS repousse work of flowers, probably lotus flowers, with leaves and foliage. It has an underlying chevron effect chasing, reflecting parquetry.
The 2 handles are cast in the form of bamboo handles.
The rim of the top likewise is cast as bamboo.
The base is equally stunning in a different way!
It is chased with a chevron effect, like parquetry flooring and the four feet simulate pieces of sliced bamboo with an interlinking gallery of support columns, likewise, simulating bamboo.
The QUALITY of WORKMANSHIP is OUTSTANDING!
The pieces weighs exactly 525 grams.
This piece takes my breath away!
This is one for the SERIOUS COLLECTOR of EXQUISITE AND RARE Japanese silver. You will not find another like it, for sale ANYWHERE ELSE IN THE WORLD …… I know as I have searched!
Provenance: Acquired from a Dallas Private Collector.
Dimensions: 9.6 inches wide, 7.6 inches deep and 2.75 inches tall ( 7.25 inches tall with handles up)
Condition: Very good. It looks like the base 4 legged gallery, has been repaired/re-attached to the base, but otherwise it is excellent and of Museum quality.
The Meiji period (明治時代 Meiji-jidai?), also known as the Meiji era, is a Japanese era which extended from October 23, 1868 through July 30, 1912.[1] This period represents the first half of the Empire of Japan during which Japanese society moved from being an isolated feudal society to its modern form. Fundamental changes affected its social structure, internal politics, economy, military, and foreign relations. The period corresponded with the reign of Emperor Meiji after 1868, and lasted until his death in 1912. It was succeeded by the Taishō period upon the accession of Emperor Taishō to the throne.
Solid silver pieces...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Sterling Silver
Christofle Animal Teapot
By Christofle, Emile Reiber
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautifully crafted and endlessly charming, this exceptionally rare silverplate teapot by the prestigious firm of Christofle & Cie. takes the form of a stylized wild hare. It was designed by Emile Reiber, a highly regarded architect, designer and Prix de Rome winner who joined Christofle as head of the workshop of composition and drawing in 1865. The design is after a Meiji-period Japanese bronze from the famed collection of Henri Cernuschi, an Italian banker and savvy collector of the arts of the Far East.
Japonism was rising quickly in popularity in France around the time this teapot was created. Japan had opened borders and started trade with Europe in the 1860s, inspiring new ideas among European designers and artists like Reiber as they saw the arts of Japan firsthand for the first time. Cernuschi exhibited his collection at the Palais de l'Industrie at the Orientalist Exhibition in 1873-74, where Reiber spent weeks sketching the bronze artifacts — drawings he then translated into luxurious silverplate objects for Christofle.
Based in Paris, Christofle & Cie. has been manufacturing high-quality luxury items since 1830. Christofle silver has graced the tables of European and Asian nobility for decades, and it is the tableware of choice on such luxury transportation as the Orient Express and the Trans-Siberian Railway. Innovative and revolutionary, the Christofle name is synonymous with elegance and style.
An identical Christofle teapot...
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19th Century French Antique Meiji Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Silver Plate
Set of Six Japanese Contemporary Gilded Blue Red Porcelain Cup and Saucers
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite set of six Japanese contemporary gilded hand-painted porcelain cups and saucers in vivid red, blue and green generously decorated with gold. The pattern of this stunning set, scalloped around the rim of the cup and saucer, is inspired by a beloved pattern by Meissen in Germany.
Imari-Arita region of Japan has a history of more than 400 years of exporting the finest porcelain produced in that region. There was a fascination for Arita ware...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Gold
Antique 19C Japanese Satsuma High Quality Vase in Pipe Shape with Flowers
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Description
A Faboulas Japanese Satsuma vase, Meiji period
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Porcelain
Antique Meiji Japanese Porcelain Lidded Tea Bowl Rare Black Ground Marked
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Introducing this unusually shaped decorated egg shell tea bowl. Rare black ground.
Additional information:
Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Region of Origin: Japan
Japanese Style: Kuta...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Porcelain
Set of 2 Antique Japanese Porcelain Tea Bowl Polychrome, 18/19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this lovely and unusual sets of Teabowls and Dishes. Overglaze polychrome enamels of flowers.
Edo/Meiji, 18/19th Century.
Tea Bowls and dishes.
Additional informa...
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18th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Porcelain
Antique Rare Pair Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Gold Stone Butterfly Plates Attribut
Located in New York, NY
Antique Rare Pair Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Golstone Butterfly Plates Attributed to Honda
A pair of identical antique Japanese copper chargers with cloisonne enamel design. Late Mei...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Enamel, Copper
Antique Japanese Hirado Sauce Boat Richly Decorated Marked, Ca 1900
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you is this nice piece of Japanese porcelain. A Sauce boat with Crabs and an octopus. Could be hirado ware, not found a similar piece yet.
Additional information:
Mate...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Porcelain
Pair of Satsuma Earthenware Meiji Period Vases
Located in London, GB
Pair of Satsuma earthenware Meiji period vases
Japanese, Early 20th Century
Height 36cm, width 23cm, depth 15cm
The pair of outstanding vases was crafted in early 20th century Ja...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Enamel
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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Bronze
Japanese, Contemporary Blue Pink Porcelain Match Tea Cup by Master Artist, 2
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite contemporary Japanese decorative porcelain match tea cup, extremely intricately hand painted in various shades of blue and pink set against a stunningly shaped ovoid porcelain body in blue, to create a mesmerizing surface. It is lavishly decorated with intricate gold details and is a masterpiece by highly acclaimed master porcelain artist in traditional patterns of the Imari-Arita region of Japan and the recipient of numerous prestigious awards for his extraordinary porcelain work and his unique gold and platinum work on porcelain. The artist's profile is available upon request.
Hydrangeas with intricate details decorate the surface of this remarkable cup and continue to decorate the inside of the cup.
"Fired-on gold,” this artist's signature style, highlights unique techniques for incorporating gold and platinum into the hand painting and multiple firing processes that yield a stunningly opulent look. The polychrome overglaze is fired at 800 degrees, followed by the application of gold and platinum that are fired at slightly lower temperature to maintain the luster of the precious metals. As a result, a single piece may undergo as many as 5-10 firings. The artist's profile is available upon request.
This elegant gilded porcelain matcha tea cup...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Gold
Meiji serveware, ceramics, silver and glass for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Meiji serveware, ceramics, silver and glass 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 serveware, ceramics, silver and glass created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, asian art and furniture, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, porcelain and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Meiji serveware, ceramics, silver and glass 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 serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, popular names associated with this style include Makuzu Kozan, Satsuma, Konoike, and Awaji Pottery. 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 serveware, ceramics, silver and glass differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $65 and tops out at $87,000 while the average work can sell for $1,170.
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