Meiji Ceramics

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.

Style: Meiji

Antique 19th C Meiji Japanese Satsuma Plate, Charger Very Large Unmarked

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very large Japanese Satsuma Plate of playing boys, Meiji Period. Incredible and very detailed piece. Just superb Condition Perfect, just some usage...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Antique 19th C Meiji Japanese Satsuma Plate, Charger Very Large Unmarked

$1,104 Sale Price

48% Off

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Imari Porcelain Punch Bowl or Centerpiece

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine large antique Japanese Meiji porcelain bowl. With a white ground and extensively gilt throughout. Primarily decorated in red, blue, and gold with bits of green, brown, and ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Imari Porcelain Punch Bowl or Centerpiece

$1,250

Pair of Japanese Late Meiji Period Fukagawa Porcelain Vases, circa 1900

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Superb pair of Japanese large Meiji period Fukagawa signed porcelain vases (circa 1900). Intricately hand-painted in cobalt blue underglaze with polychrome and gold overglaze on a st...

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Early 1900s Japanese Antique Meiji Ceramics

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Gold

Pair of Japanese Late Meiji Period Fukagawa Porcelain Vases, circa 1900

$29,500 / set

Large Japanese Porcelain Dragon Vase by Makuzu Kozan Meiji Period

By Makuzu Kozan

Located in Atlanta, GA

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 ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Large Japanese Porcelain Dragon Vase by Makuzu Kozan Meiji Period

$12,800

Japanese Three-Piece Porcelain Tea Service Set Contemporary Gold Red Kutani

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Extraordinary Japanese contemporary museum-quality Kutani three-piece tea service set, generously gilded with high purity gold and extremely intricately hand-painted in red and green...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Gold

Japanese Three-Piece Porcelain Tea Service Set Contemporary Gold Red Kutani

$5,850 / set

Japanese Imari Porcelain Charger

Located in New York, NY

Antique Meiji period Imari charger measuring 22 inches across and in good condition.

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Imari Porcelain Charger

$1,200

Antique 19th Century Japanese Satsuma Vase Richly Decorated Marked Base Japan

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely etailed piece. Marked on base with makers mark and mon crest Condition Overall condition perfect. Size: 294mm Period Meiji Periode (1867-1912).

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Antique 19th Century Japanese Satsuma Vase Richly Decorated Marked Base Japan

$852 Sale Price

20% Off

Japanese Cloisonné Vases Butterflies Flowers, 19th Century Meiji Period, Pair

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

These are a very decorative pair of cloisonné vases, made in Japan and dating to the 19th Meiji Period, circa 1875. The vases have a good baluster shape with a circular form. They...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Ceramics

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Ceramic

Japanese Cloisonné Vases Butterflies Flowers, 19th Century Meiji Period, Pair

$498 / set

Rare Japanese Porcelain Incense Burner with Inlays Makuzu Kozan

By Makuzu Kozan

Located in Atlanta, GA

A porcelain incense burner (koro) made by Japanese potter Makuzu Kozan (also known as Miyagawa Kozan, 1842-1916) circa 1890s-1900s (end of Meiji Period). The koro features an elegant...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Japanese Porcelain Incense Burner with Inlays Makuzu Kozan

$8,800

Pair of Antique Bronze Vases Cloisonné Hayashi Chuzo of Aichi Japan Meiji

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Nice quality with superb decoration of a group of 3 cranes. Marked at base with Hayishi Chuzo. Very little is known of Hayashi Chuzo of Aichi. The fam...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Antique Bronze Vases Cloisonné Hayashi Chuzo of Aichi Japan Meiji

$6,248 Sale Price

20% Off

Japanese Mino Ware Oribe Type Chawan Tea Bowl

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Japanese Kutsu-gata (clog-shaped) chawan (tea bowl) circa 19th century possibly older. The stoneware bowl potted from buff clay has a slight irregular shape and an unusual depth for a tea bowl. Of Mino ware...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Mino Ware Oribe Type Chawan Tea Bowl

$2,600

Antique Japanese Bronze / copper Statue Incense Burner Fisherman on a fish

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

a very nice statue of a fisherman on a fish Condition 40 x 35 cm. Good condition with sign of ware. Period 19th century

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Antique Japanese Bronze / copper Statue Incense Burner Fisherman on a fish

$1,453 Sale Price

62% Off

Japanese Contemporary Blue Pink Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exquisite contemporary Japanese gilded porcelain vase, intricately hand painted in shades of blue and pink on a beautifully shaped body, a striking signed work by highly acclaimed master artist from Arita-Imari region of Japan. In 2016, the British Museum added a work by this award-winning artist to its collection of contemporary Japanese porcelain in the Imari-Arita polychrome enamel tradition. Yu-riko or underglaze-red that is used in creating this piece is a technique that uses a copper-based colorant for underglaze painting that develops a red color under a transparent glaze. This technique is traced back to 14th century China...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Gold

Japanese Contemporary Blue Pink Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2

$3,488 Sale Price

24% Off

Japanese Glazed Tsubo Wine Jar, c. 1875

Located in Chicago, IL

This large, glazed stoneware vessel is a Meiji-era Japanese storage jar (tsubo) used for storing rice wine, water or even tea leaves and spices. Sometimes referred to as a Martaban jar due to historic trade routes, this style of unrefined, ovoid jar was common throughout East Asia as everyday containers for liquids and foodstuffs. The large vessel is sculpted to a tapered form with broad shoulders, a narrow base, and a constrained neck flanked by two small loop handles. The interior and shoulders are drenched in a thin, iron-rich glaze that imparts a glassy, dark brown finish and drips down the unglazed sides with irregular movement. Beautifully imperfect, the jar's textured finish and subtle asymmetry honors the spirit of wabi-sabi and recalls primitive medieval Japanese...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Japanese Glazed Tsubo Wine Jar, c. 1875

$1,680

Japanese Satsuma Tripod Censer, Koro, Meiji period, Early 20th Century, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

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...

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Early 1900s Japanese Antique Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Japanese Satsuma Tripod Censer, Koro, Meiji period, Early 20th Century, Japan

$850

Japanese Meiji Period (1868-1912) Satsuma Vase by Kinkozan

By Kinkozan

Located in Newark, England

JAPANESE SATSUMA PROCESSIONAL VASE From our Japanese collection, we are delighted to introduce to the market this Japanese Satsuma Vase by Kinkozan. The vase with a compressed body ...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery

Japanese Meiji Period (1868-1912) Satsuma Vase by Kinkozan

$3,958

Japanese Antique Meiji Period Satsuma Vase Pair Hand Painted by 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 Satsuma vase pair of squat bulbous form with ...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Japanese Antique Meiji Period Satsuma Vase Pair Hand Painted by Gyokuzan

$4,436

Lovely Antique Meiji Japanese Bronze Cloisonné Serving Plate Bird, Japan

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely and very detailed piece. Condition: Overall condition, some age signs at the base and also a small chip. Front very good, only some crackle lines. Size: 240 mm Period: Mei...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Bronze

Lovely Antique Meiji Japanese Bronze Cloisonné Serving Plate Bird, Japan

$366 Sale Price

55% Off

Japanese Glazed Mino Tea Bowl Chawan Showa Period Ex-Musuem

Located in Atlanta, GA

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...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Glazed Mino Tea Bowl Chawan Showa Period Ex-Musuem

$1,200

Japanese Contemporary Gilded Green Blue Porcelain Cup, 5

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Attractive contemporary Japanese Ko-Imari (old Imari) porcelain short stem cup, in bright red, blue and green colors and generous gold application that are characteristics of Ko-Imar...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Gold

Japanese Contemporary Gilded Green Blue Porcelain Cup, 5

$135

Japanese Red Pink Blue Porcelain Vase by Master Artist

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Extraordinary large Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase/centerpiece, extremely intricately hand painted on a tall stunning cylinder shape porcelain body in red, pink, blu...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Gold

Japanese Red Pink Blue Porcelain Vase by Master Artist

$18,500

Japanese Contemporary White Blue Green Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 3

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Japanese contemporary porcelain decorative vase, extremely intricately hand painted in an auspicious karakusa pattern in underglaze blue and white with some green on the top and base...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Contemporary White Blue Green Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 3

$556 Sale Price

20% Off

Chrysanthemums Kyo-Satsuma Ceramic Vase, Meiji Style, Hand-Crafted, Japan, 1930

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Kyo-Satsuma (Kyoto Satsuma) is a highly decorative Japanese ceramic, developed in Kyoto during the Meiji period (1868-1912) in response to the popular Satsuma ware from southern Japa...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Chrysanthemums Kyo-Satsuma Ceramic Vase, Meiji Style, Hand-Crafted, Japan, 1930

$640

Japanese Contemporary Imari Blue White Porcelain Vase

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exquisite Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, hand painted in underglaze blue on a beautifully shaped body in pure white, a signed piece by widely acclaimed master porce...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Contemporary Imari Blue White Porcelain Vase

$4,350

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 Ceramics

Materials

Abalone, Porcelain

Japanese Contemporary Blue White Porcelain Vase by Master Artist

$2,500

Huge 46CM Antique Taizan Yohei Style Meiji period Japanese Satsuma Vase

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Fabulous japanese earthenware Satsuma Vase of great shape and scene. Taizan Yohei style. Meiji Period It was made into a lamp, there is a hole in the base, a cork in the neck and a b...

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19th Century Antique Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Huge 46CM Antique Taizan Yohei Style Meiji period Japanese Satsuma Vase

$2,281

Large Pair Japanese Coral Ground Imari Covered Vases on Stands, Getty Collection

Located in New York, NY

A Monumental and Very Rare Pair of Japanese Coral Ground Imari Covered Vases on Stands, from the Getty Collection. Each painted to the front and ba...

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1890s Japanese Antique Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Large Pair Japanese Coral Ground Imari Covered Vases on Stands, Getty Collection

$98,500 / set

Japanese Contemporary Blue Black Gold Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Extraordinary meuseum quality signed Japanese contemporary porcelain vase, referred to by the artist as the “lady with a golden shawl,” a masterpiece by a celebrated award-winning th...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Gold

Japanese Contemporary Blue Black Gold Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2

$2,925 Sale Price

50% Off

Antique Meiji Period Kutani Japanese Porcelain Temple Jar

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Antique Meiji period Japanese porcelain temple jar with intricate hand painted decoration and gilt. The jar in Classic Kutani colors with floral and phoenix birds all over the top an...

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1880s Japanese Antique Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Meiji Period Kutani Japanese Porcelain Temple Jar

$2,250

Japanese Satsuma Vase Yabu Meizan Meiji

By Yabu Meizan

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Satsuma baluster form vase from the studio of Yabu Meizan (birth name Yabu Masashichi; 1853-1934), who is one of the most celebrated and collectible Satsuma artists from Meiji Peri...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Satsuma Vase Yabu Meizan Meiji

$9,000

Pair of Japanese Kutani Vases

Located in Montreal, QC

This pair of Rouge-de- Fer Japanese vases are rather large ,of baluster shape, and are exceptionally well-painted with figures in a pavilion amid a flowering exotic landscape in rese...

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1880s Japanese Antique Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Japanese Kutani Vases

$1,450

Large Japanese Imari Fluted Charger, Edo/Meiji Period, Mid 19th Century, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A large and impressive Japanese Imari porcelain fluted charger with scalloped rim, signed Kaji(chu?), Edo to Meiji Period, mid 19th century, Japan. The magnificent Japanese Imari charger measures 25" in diameter, and is decorated in the typical imari palette of underglaze blue with overglaze red, orange, blue, and green enamels with gilt highlights. The large charger also features fluted sides and a scalloped gilt rim. The design of the charger is centered on a central floral medallion with three large chrysanthemum blossoms and vegetal scrolls. Radiating out from the central medallion are various brocade patterned sections that roughly follow the shape of the fluting. Some larger sections feature images of cranes and minogame (turtles with long tails), both symbols of longevity, while other feature dragons and phoenix, symbols of authority and power. Four large reserves depict charming scenes of a scholar and his students within a bamboo grove having discourse and examining scrolls. The back of the charger decorated in underglaze blue with bold floral and vegetal scrolls. With a three character inscription in underglaze blue reading Kaji(chu?) Sei. The charger is fitted with an antique metal hanger...

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Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Large Japanese Imari Fluted Charger, Edo/Meiji Period, Mid 19th Century, Japan

$8,500

Large Antique 19th Century Japanese Blue and White Scalloped Porcelain Vase

Located in London, GB

Large Antique 19th Century Japanese Blue and White Scalloped Rim Porcelain Vase C.1890 Meiji Period. Artist: Hirayama Nobuhei, Hizen Province In good overall condition showing some...

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1890s Japanese Antique Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Large Antique 19th Century Japanese Blue and White Scalloped Porcelain Vase

$3,002

Japanese antique pottery small incense burner/bonsai pot/1868-1920

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is believed to be a small incense burner made in Japan during the Meiji and early Taisho periods (1868-1920). The design is very simple but b...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Japanese antique pottery small incense burner/bonsai pot/1868-1920

$700

Contemporary Japanese Blue and White Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Unique Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, intricately hand painted in cobalt blue underglaze on an elegantly shaped porcelain body, a signed work by respected award-win...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Japanese Blue and White Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2

$3,250

Japanese Satsuma Wisteria Vase by Gyukuzan (Chin Jukan XII), Meiji Period, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

An exquisite small Japanese Satsuma vase with a trailing wisteria design, signed Gyokuzan (Chin Jukan XII, b. 1835 - d. 1906), Meiji Period, late 19th century (between 1874 and 1897)...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Japanese Satsuma Wisteria Vase by Gyukuzan (Chin Jukan XII), Meiji Period, Japan

$1,350

Japanese Contemporary Porcelain Vase in Blue and White by Master Artist

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exquisite contemporary Japanese porcelain decorative vase, extremely intricately hand painted in underglaze cobalt blue on an elegant oval shape body, a signed piece by widely respec...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Contemporary Porcelain Vase in Blue and White by Master Artist

$4,500

Japanese Contemporary Red Blue Green Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 3

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exceptional Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, intricately hand painted on a stunningly shaped porcelain body in blue and red, a stunning piece by highly-acclaimed awar...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Contemporary Red Blue Green Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 3

$1,850

Large Old or Antique Japanese Imari Porcelain Platter or Tray

By Imari Porcelain

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine old or antique Japanese Imari porcelain tray. With red, blue and green painted decoration and gilt accents throughout. The bowl has three panels depicting a pair of mandarin...

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20th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Large Old or Antique Japanese Imari Porcelain Platter or Tray

$795

Contemporary Japanese Blue Platinum Porcelain Vase by Contemporary Master Artist

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Contemporary Japanese decorative porcelain vase, hand painted in blue underglaze and platinum, a work of widely acclaimed master porcelain artist in traditional patterns of the Imari...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Platinum

Contemporary Japanese Blue Platinum Porcelain Vase by Contemporary Master Artist

$556 Sale Price

20% Off

Large Japanese Ceramic Vase with Flying Autunm Geese by Kinkozan Studio

By Kinkozan

Located in Atlanta, GA

A large Japanese ceramic vase from the end of Meiji period circa 1890-1910s by Kinkozan (1645-1927). One of the largest studio manufacturers of the export ceramics at the time based ...

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1880s Japanese Antique Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Large Japanese Ceramic Vase with Flying Autunm Geese by Kinkozan Studio

$5,800

Japanese Sumida-Gawa sculpture of a man distributing peaches to its monkeys

Located in PARIS, FR

Polychrome sculpture in Sumida-gawa stoneware, also called Sumida-yaki, representing an old man surrounded by five monkeys in front of a basket containing two nuts. Glazed clothes an...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Enamel

Japanese Sumida-Gawa sculpture of a man distributing peaches to its monkeys

$1,420

Large Meiji Period Cloisonne Enamel Vase

Located in London, GB

Of ovoid form, with a narrow neck and outward flaring rim, on dark blue ground depicting wisteria blossoms in white and purple cascading from the shoulder with birds throughout and w...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Enamel

Large Meiji Period Cloisonne Enamel Vase

$61,423

Japanese Ceramic Teacup by Makuzu Kozan Meiji Period

By Makuzu Kozan

Located in Atlanta, GA

A small glazed ceramic teacup with surface paint decoration by Japanese imperial potter Makuzu Kozan ((1842–1916) with two tomobako storage wood boxes (likely later). Unlike the bett...

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Early 1900s Japanese Antique Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Ceramic Teacup by Makuzu Kozan Meiji Period

$3,000 / item

Japanese Contemporary Black Platinum Gold Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 4

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exquisite Japanese dimpled decorative porcelain vase intricately hand painted in blue underglaze, showcasing a dramatic scene of a phoenix extending its beautiful long wings, set aga...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Gold

Japanese Contemporary Black Platinum Gold Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 4

$2,950

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Contemporary Blue White Porcelain Charger by Master Artist, 3

$12,000

Japanese Meiji Period Red Blue Gold Porcelain Charger, circa 1860

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exquisite Japanese Meiji period signed Imari ribbed porcelain deep charger, circa 1860, extremely intricately hand-painted on both sides in cobalt blue un...

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1860s Japanese Antique Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Gold

Japanese Meiji Period Red Blue Gold Porcelain Charger, circa 1860

$2,350

Large Japanese Imari Charger 16", Edo / Meiji Period, mid 19th century, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A large and charming Japanese imari charger with Chinese boys, Edo to Meiji Period, mid 19th century, Japan. The large porcelain charger measuring 16" in diameter features high, slo...

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1860s Japanese Antique Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Large Japanese Imari Charger 16", Edo / Meiji Period, mid 19th century, Japan

$1,900

Japanese Contemporary Blue Pink Porcelain Vase by Master Artist Duo

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exceptional Japanese Contemporary museum=quality extremely intricately hand painted decorative porcelain vase in blue elegantly featuring the four auspicious creatures of Chinese myt...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Gold

Japanese Contemporary Blue Pink Porcelain Vase by Master Artist Duo

$15,750

Six 19th Century Japanese Arita Hizen Imari Porcelain Lidded Bowls, Meiji Period

By Arita

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

All six bowls are raised on a circular foot and richly decorated with hand painted enamels depicting floral designs in an Imari palette of cobalt, vermillion & gilt, against alternat...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Enamel

Six 19th Century Japanese Arita Hizen Imari Porcelain Lidded Bowls, Meiji Period

$1,200 / set

Exquisite Japanese Satsuma Vase by Seikozan

Located in Atlanta, GA

A miniature vase in elegant upright form reminiscent of the Chinese imperial Willow Leaf form made by Japanese studio Seikozan circa 1890-1910s (late Meiji Period). One of the many a...

Category

1880s Japanese Antique Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Exquisite Japanese Satsuma Vase by Seikozan

$9,500

Japanese Contemporary Blue Green Purple Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 3

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exquisite Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, intricately hand painted on a wstunningly shaped ovoid body in green, yellow, purple, orange and pink, a mesmerizing signe...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Contemporary Blue Green Purple Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 3

$4,850

20th Century Japanese Porcelain Meiji Taisho Flowers Charger Marked at Base

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Nice Japanese charger with decoration of flowers. Nice Japanese charger with decoration of a beautiful landscape Condition: Overall condition perfect, size: 307mm Period: 20th ce...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

20th Century Japanese Porcelain Meiji Taisho Flowers Charger Marked at Base

$242 Sale Price

70% Off

Fine Japanese Imari Porcelain Temple Jar

Located in Bridgeport, CT

With cobalt blue decorated neck and base band. Large oval shaped panels on two sides featuring an amusing scene with rust tone and white foo lions in a river landscape looking back t...

Category

20th Century Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Fine Japanese Imari Porcelain Temple Jar

$3,000

Japanese Satsuma Ceramic Dish with Fine Decoration by Kinkozan

By Kinkozan

Located in Atlanta, GA

A satsuma ceramic dish made by Kinkozan studio circa 1980-1900s in the late Meiji Period. The dish with a thick robust wall is supported by a large ring base and features finely deta...

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Satsuma Ceramic Dish with Fine Decoration by Kinkozan

$6,000

Contemporary Japanese Blue Black Green Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exquisite Japanese Contemporary decorative porcelain vase, extremely intricately hand painted In vivid green and blue on a stunningly shaped body, featuring a “flowers-in-the-wind” m...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Japanese Blue Black Green Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2

$5,600

Japanese Meiji Period Satsuma Vase by Kinkozan

By Kinkozan

Located in Newark, England

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING FROM KYOTO’S FAMED KINKOZAN WORKSHOP, A MEIJI-PERIOD SATSUMA VASE OF EXCEPTIONAL ENAMEL AND GILT. From our Japanese Satsuma collection, we are delighted to ...

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Late 19th Century Antique Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery

Japanese Meiji Period Satsuma Vase by Kinkozan

$14,332

Large Satsuma Chin Jukan Parasol Form Bowl, Meiji Period, circa 1890, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

An unusual and very attractive large Satsuma parasol shaped bowl signed Chin Jukan and attributed to Chin Jukan XII (1835 - 1906), Meiji Period, circa 1890, Japan. The bowl of whims...

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1890s Japanese Antique Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Large Satsuma Chin Jukan Parasol Form Bowl, Meiji Period, circa 1890, Japan

$4,800

Contemporary Japanese Red Blue Green Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 4

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Extraordinary Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase extremely intricately featuring a traditional Arita "shippo" pattern in deep red, green and blue, a stunning signed mast...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Japanese Red Blue Green Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 4

$6,950

Antique Japanese Oribe Style Ceramic Abura-Zara

Located in Point Richmond, CA

apanese Oribe style ceramic Abura-zara, an oil plate used to catch the drippings from a suspended oil dish in a lantern, simple flat circular form with slightly raised beaded edge an...

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Japanese Oribe Style Ceramic Abura-Zara

$650

Meiji ceramics for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Meiji ceramics 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 ceramics created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include asian art and furniture, decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, porcelain and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Meiji ceramics 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 ceramics, popular names associated with this style include Satsuma, Kinkozan, Makuzu Kozan, and Fukagawa. 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 ceramics 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 $40,660 while the average work can sell for $1,905.