Meiji Furniture

This antique low table was crafted in the Maiji Era (1890-1912). Made of chestnut wood, the table features a calm, rich brown color that gives it a timeless appeal. Its low height ...

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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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...

Dimension: Frame: 57 x 45 Picture: 34.5 x 23.5 19th Century Japanese Woodblock Print, Meiji Period, After Utagawa Kuniyoshi A J...

This compact chest was crafted in the Meiji Era (1868-1912). It features a handle on top, making it easy to carry or reposition as needed. The aged patina of the wood highlights i...

A Fine and Large Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Silver Wire Cobalt Blue Vase – Hayashi School Masterpiece A stunning example of Japanese cloisonné artistry, this fine and large cobalt bl...

Antique Meiji period Japanese satsuma style moriage vase featuring a multicolored floral enamel design in bold relief framing two scen...

This captivating Meiji period (1868-1912) porcelain vase features a mesmerizing celadon glaze, with a subtle crackled texture. Exquisite details, meticulously hand-painted in vibrant...

A large and fantastic Japanese cast bronze incense burner, koro, with high relief design, Meiji period, late 19th century, Japan. The large and tall koro cast in extremely high re...

A large mid 19th century Japanese Meiji Zoomorphic Champleve Enameled Bronze Jardiniere, Circa 1870s. Measures 14" in width, 14" in depth and stands 11" tall.

A small and finely decorated Japanese Satsuma tripod incense burner (koro), signed Kyozan, Meiji period, circa 1900, Japan. The censer, koro, with a compressed body supported by t...

Introducing a truly magnificent Palace-Sized Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vase adorned with exquisite irises and graceful sparrows. This extraordinary vase showcases the epitome of Japa...

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...

A 19th-century Japanese solid wood storage box in excellent condition, exemplifying fine craftsmanship and timeless design. Featuring two full-depth drawers and a large deep top comp...

This is an old Japanese work board. It is called "Mochiita" and was used as a workbench for kneading flour. It seems to be around the Meiji perio...

This is a Japanese vertical chest of drawers crafted during the Meiji era (1868–1912). This chest of drawers is designed with vertical proportions that make it stand out in both fun...

This is a very old Japanese wooden workboard. It was made during the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). It is made of cedar wood. Countless cuts are piled up, giving it a beautiful appeara...

A lovely and luxurious Japanese silver incense burner of lobed melon form, akoda koro, marked jungin and signed Nomura, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan. The silver koro...

This is an antique wooden flower stand from the Meiji period. At the time, it was used as a workbench by craftsmen. There are small marks on it, probably from using a hammer. A clo...

A Japanese covered Totai enamel on porcelain ginger jar or box. The cylindrical shaped ware is enameled with polychrome floral, foliage and geometrical motifs on the turquoise ground...

Antique pair of Japanese meiji style vases 20th century

This is a very old Japanese wooden statue. It is from the Meiji era. (1860s-1900s). It appears to be made of cedar wood. It is called "Daikokut...

A Japanese Cloisonne enamel over gilt copper brush pot. Circa: late 19th century The cylindrical form pot is adorned with polychrome floral, foliage and geometric motifs made in the...

A large and remarkable Japanese lacquer and marquetry decorated table or hanging cabinet, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan. The cabinet of square form surmounted by an arched top with upturned scroll ends. Eight drawers of various shapes and sizes adorn the exterior of the cabinet. Doors on either side open to reveal interiors fitted with cubby holes over a single drawer. The front of the cabinet is decorated with scattered geometric marquetry patterns of various design utilizing contrasting woods, including hardwood and burl, all in the yosegi zaiku technique. The sides and top of the cabinet of black lacquer with maki-e lacquer painted designs of flowers and grasses. The back of plain black lacquer with two hoops for hanging. The interior of the cabinet doors and the interior drawers decorated in the wakasa lacquer technique, with gold rhomboid accents against a polished black lacquer ground. Overall a striking accent piece and nice example of Japanese yosegi...

19th century Edo-Meiji period samurai Tantō knife/short blade sword and scabbard By: unknown Material: iron, metal, paint, steel, leather, wood, lacquer, metal Technique: forged, ha...

A fine Japanese cloisonne hinged box with pheasant and autumn foliage, by Inaba Nanaho and the Inaba Cloisonne Company, Meiji period, circa 1900, ...

A rare small Japanese, late Ming dynasty, silver wire white enamel vase. The vase has an amphora shaped body and a fluted neck. The ware is enameled with a polychrome image of birds ...

An antique Japanese, late Meiji Era, tripod enamel censer koro. The sphere form ware is enameled with a polychrome image of a dragon on a black ground made in the Cloisonne technique...

Very old Japanese drawer storage. The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). Material is cedar wood. The handles are made of iron. The design is ultimately simple and lea...

This is a large black Tansu made in Japan. It was made in the Meiji period (1860s-1900s) and is made of cedar wood with iron handles. Generally, horizontal Tansu is seen in many case...

A fine large sized pair of Japanese bronze vases. The vases each surmounted by waisted necks flanked by two spreading handles with accents in the form of Japanese Torri (traditional ...

Japanese chest-on-chest for clothing storage (isho kasane-dansu) from Yonezawa, constructed of hinoki (Chaemaecyparis obtusa) and keyaki (Zelkova serrata) drawer fronts, traditional ...

A set of two Japanese vases, Meiji era, 1868 to 1912. Two high quality antique vases of an ovoid form tapering to the bottom and bearing a long neck tapering to the upper rim. The ex...

Huge Antique Meiji Japanese Bronze Bird of Prey On a Rock Gold Elements Marked Condition Close to perfect condition, just some ware. 40 x 45CM LengthxWidexHeight (including base) P...

This is a wooden antique low table from the Meiji era. It was used as a working table for woodworkers of the time. It is made of high quality Japanese cherry wood. It has a beautif...

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...

A Japanese enamel over copper vase. The exterior of the ware is enameled with a polychrome design depicting an eagle seated on a rock over a seascape made in the Cloisonne technique....

This is an antique wooden low table from the Meiji period (1986-1912). The curved legs are beautiful. It was used as a workbench by craftsmen at the time. The material is high-qual...

An antique Japanese copper serving plate with polychrome cloisonne enamel design. Meiji period, ca. 1880s. Round footed piece. Turquoise blue ground color. The plate depicts a samura...

Japanese Meiji porcelain Kutani vase hand painted with decorative and a figural panel dating between 1868 and 1912. The elegantly shaped tall ...

A Japanese enamel vase, Ota Kichisaburo School, Meiji period, 1868 to 1912. The baluster body finely worked in silver wire vase, adorned with a polychrome design representing a pair ...

A Meiji lacquered box in the shape of a seated lady made by Meigetsusai Kazuyoshi. This is a n extremely rare decorative box made in the shape of a ...

This is a good papier mâché, circular, black lacquered tray, hand enameled and gilded, made in Japan during the 19th century, Meiji period. This circular tray is very decorative, ...

Japanese Kutani Porcelain Sleeping Cat Figure, Meiji Period, Circa 1910-20 The porcelain model of a cat depicts a cat naturalistically modeled with its paws beneath it and it tail f...

Made by the studio of the legendary Japanese imperial potter Makuzu Kozan (1842-1916), this is a large porcelain vase glazed in a soft yellow color with a subtle gradient, on top of ...

This is an old Japanese drawer. I think it is a called "Peddler's Tansu", which is used by merchants to carry goods far away. "Peddler" refers to carrying and retailing products wi...

This is a wooden bucket used by Japanese lacquerware craftsmen to store lacquer. It is believed to have been used from the Meiji period to the first half of the Showa era (1868-1940)...

MUSEUM QUALITY SATSUMA VASE BY OKAMOTO RYOZAN From our Japanese Satsuma collection, we are absolutely delighted to bring to market this exceptional Japanese Satsuma Vase by Okamoto...

A Japanese glazed ceramic tea bowl (chawan) in Gohon style likely made in Showa period of 20th century. Supported by a short foot ring with a notch, the bowl was made from coarse cla...

A large antique Japanese Meiji period vase attributed to Kyoto Shibata. Features vivid depictions of birds and floral motifs, showcasing the meticulous application of cloisonne ename...

Late 19th / early 20th century Japanese Meiji period two-panel folding byobu screen featuring a winter landscape with a Chinese country villa and distant village. Kano School screen ...

A pair of antique Japanese Meiji era cloisonne enamel lidded vases. The vases have a similar shape: a rounded body with a slightly tapered base and a domed lid. Each lid has a bronze...

Antique Japanese Meiji period silk embroidered screen /room divider Byobu C.1900 Kyoto, Japan. Silk embroidered satin lacquer framed panels....

A rare heavily patinated 19th C. paper & cedar tansu cabinet. Simply constructed with two sliding doors & three drawers complete with original brass & iron hardware.

A large antique Japanese, Meiji era, enamel over copper vase. The vase has a globular shaped body and a long narrow neck. The ware is enameled with polychrome medallions depicting a ...

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...

An antique Japanese, late Meiji era, covered enamel over brass jewelry or trinket box. The exterior of the ware is enameled with polychrome images of blossoming flowers surrounded by...

126 years-old antique wooden bookcase - manufactured in Meiji 31 (1898), The year was written on the backside of the bottom of the drawer box, together with the owner's name & the address (there's another calligraphic notes on the inside of the drawer, was written, probably by the owner in Meiji 40.) Made with traditional wood joinery without metal fastener, by professional craftsman called sashimono-shi. Original paint remains in nice wabi sabi touch. Shelves inner (same to upper & lower) : w 7.87 in / h 9.06 in / d 10.63 in Drawer inner : w 7.28 in / h 1.97 in / d 10.83 in Actual item weight : 6.39 lb (2.9 kg) *** We're eco-friendly, organic-oriented vintage wood furniture...

An exquisite Japanese Meiji Period small lacquer incense box, kogo, in the form of a duck or goose, late 19th century, Japan. The delicate lacquer box, known as a kogo in Japanese, ...

A large and stylish antique Japanese Meiji bronze lidded twin handle urn standing on a rounded plinth base with tongue and grotesque head formed legs with dragon handles and a flat c...

This is a very old Japanese small drawer storage. The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). This is a "Shonai chest" chest made in the Tohoku region of Japan. It is chara...

4 Fabulous Japanese plates Marked at the base with 3 character overglaze mark. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: Japan Period: 19th century, 2...

This is a very old Japanese black drawer storage. The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). It is probably from the Tohoku region of Japan. The material is mainly cedar w...

A Large Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Blue-Ground Vases and Covers, Meiji Period. A decorative pair of cloisonne enamel vases, the bodies decorated with colorful birds, butter...

Featuring Seven Japanese Macaques Form our Japanese collection, we are delighted to offer this Japanese Bronze Monkey Group by Shosai. The Japanese Bronze Group displaying a male father monkey and his infants playing around and being mischievous with Persimmon fruit. The monkeys modelled as Japanese macaque monkeys (snow monkey). The bronze okimono is beautifully patinated with a highly lifelike and naturalistic casting signed to the underside Shosai 正齊鋳. The Bronze group dates to the Meiji Period (1868-1912) circa 1885. Japanese macaque (snow monkey) is a terrestrial Old World monkey species that is native to Japan. They are known as snow monkeys because some live in areas where snow covers the ground for long periods each year hence their nickname. No other non-human primate lives further north or in a colder climate than the snow monkey. Individuals have brownish grey fur, pinkish-red faces, and short tails. Two subspecies are known and their conservation Status is of least concern. In Japan, the species is known as Nihonzaru ニホンザル, 日本 (Japan/Nihon) and saru 猿 (monkey) to distinguish it from other primates, but the Japanese macaque is the only species of monkey in Japan. The Japanese macaque features heavily in the religion, folklore, and art of Japan, as well as in proverbs and idiomatic expressions in the Japanese language. They are often seen in paintings, block prints and represented in all manner of carvings from Okimono to netsuke. Many of these art forms reside in the world’s most famous museums and collections, some of the most prominent pieces by artists such as Mori Sosen and Kawanabe Kyosai. In Shinto belief (Japan’s indigenous religion/nature religion) legendary mythical beasts known as raiju sometimes appeared as monkeys and kept Raijin (the god of lightning/storms) company. In another well known tale the three wise monkeys who warn people to “see no evil, hear no evil and speak no evil” can be seen depicted in relief over the door of the famous Tosho-gu shrine in Nikko. Meiji Period was an era of Japanese history that spanned from 1868 to 1912. It was the first half of the Empire of Japan, when the Japanese people began to build a paradigm of a modern, industrialised nation state and emergent great power, influenced by Western countries and aesthetics. As a result of radically different ideas, the changes to Japan were profound and it affected the social structure, politics, economy, military, and foreign relations across the board. The period corresponded to the reign of Emperor Meiji and was preceded by the Keio era and was succeeded by the Taisho era. Cultural Art during the Meiji Period was of particular interest to the government and they overhauled the art export market which in turn promoted Japanese arts via various world’s fairs, beginning in Vienna at the world fair in 1873. The government heavily funded the fairs and took an active role organising how Japan’s culture was presented to the world including creating a semi-public company named Kiritsu Kosho Kaisha (First Industrial Manufacturing Company). The Kiritsu Kosho Kaisha was used to promote and commercialise exports of Japanese art and established the Hakurankai Jimukyoku (Exhibition Bureau) to maintain quality standards. For the 1876 Centennial International Exhibition in Philadelphia, the Japanese government created a Centennial Office and sent a special envoy to secure space for the 30,000 items that would be displayed. The Imperial Household also took an active interest in arts and crafts, commissioning works by select artists to be given as gifts for foreign dignitaries further emphasising the high quality and importance of Japanese art. Just before the end of the 19th century in 1890, the Teishitsu Gigeiin (Artist to the Imperial Household) system was created to recognise distinguished artists. These artists were selected for their exceptionally high quality wares and talent in their own industry. Over a period of 54 years Seventy artists were appointed, amongst these were ceramicist Makuzu Kozan and cloisonné enamel artist...

Fabulous Japanese earthenware Satsuma dish depicting Figures and flowers. Japan – Meiji period (1868-1912) Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: Ja...

A staple repaired Japanese Imari punch bowl, Meiji period, late 19th century. 14 ¾ inches wide by 6 ¼ inches tall

Antique mid-size tansu with 4 drawers - product of Meiji to Taisho period (estimate 1868-1926). Made with traditional woodworking jointly without metal fastener. Finished with urus...

This charming and rare hand-made, hand-painted Maneki Neko (beckoning cat) dates back to the Meiji period (1868–1912), showcasing exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail. K...

Antique Japanese bronze incense burner in the charming cast form of a goose, standing on both webbed feet, broad body serving as the incense burning receptacle with long outstretched...

A rare antique Japanese late Meiji Era tripod and covered enamel copper censer. Circa: late 19th century to early 20th century. The sphere form censer koro is enameled with polychrom...

Antique mid-size tansu with 4 drawers - product of Meiji to Taisho period (estimate 1868-1926). Made with traditional woodworking jointly without metal fastener. Finished with blac...