Meiji Decorative Objects

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

Pair of Japanese Gilt Bronze Komainu by Ishikawa Komei, Meiji Period

Located in Austin, TX

A striking pair of Japanese gilt bronze komainu by the renowned Japanese sculptor, Ishikawa Komei (1852-1913), Meiji period, Japan. The pair well cast, and robustly modeled. They ar...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pair of Japanese Gilt Bronze Komainu by Ishikawa Komei, Meiji Period

$38,000 / set

Large Pair of Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vases of Birds Flying Over Cherry Blosso

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of large antique Japanese Meiji Era enamel over brass vases attributed to Hayashi Kodenji, Japanese, 1831 to 1915. Circa: 1900s. Unsigned. The baluster form vase is enameled with polychrome images of gold sparrows in blossoming flowers made in the Cloisonne technique. Hayashi Kodenji was a pivotal figure in the history of Cloisonne enamel manufacturer. He was instrumental in the formation and leadership of the Shippo cho enamellers guild, and it is probable that he worked for the Nagoya-based Shippo Kaisha. He exhibited and won prizes at many international exhibitions: Nuremberg 1885 Silver, Paris 1889...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel, Brass

Large Pair of Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vases of Birds Flying Over Cherry Blosso

$6,000 / set

Japanese Netsuke of Hyottoko, Depicted through a Mask in Noh Play as an Idiot

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Playfully carved out of boxwood, this Meiji period hyottoko noh mask netsuke features a figure of a crouching man on the reverse. In Iwate Prefecture, there is a myth about the origi...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Boxwood

Japanese Netsuke of Hyottoko, Depicted through a Mask in Noh Play as an Idiot

$750

Large Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase of Birds in a Garden

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of large symmetrical antique Japanese Meiji period enamel over brass vases. Each vase has an amphora shaped body and a narrow neck. Each vase is enameled with a polychrome ima...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Brass, Enamel

Large Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase of Birds in a Garden

$8,000 / set

Antique Meiji Period Japanese Satsuma Plate Figures with Mark Japan 19th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Fabulous Japanese earthenware Satsuma dish depicting Figures. Satsuma Ceramic with mark. Japan – Meiji period (1868-1912) Mark at the base: Made by Hotoda Additional information: M...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Antique Meiji Period Japanese Satsuma Plate Figures with Mark Japan 19th Century

$950 Sale Price

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A Large Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Pink-Ground Vases Featuring Sunset and Cranes

Located in Queens, NY

Presenting a truly captivating and highly collectible pair of Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Pink-Ground Vases, attributed to the renowned artist Hayashi Kodenji. These excep...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel

A Large Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Pink-Ground Vases Featuring Sunset and Cranes

$28,900

Antique Meiji Japanese Ginbari Cloisonne Enamel Geisha Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

A large antique Japanese, late Meiji era, Ginbari enamel over copper vase. The urn shaped vase is enameled with a polychrome scene of a Geisha lady in a garden with blossoming flower...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Copper, Enamel

Antique Meiji Japanese Ginbari Cloisonne Enamel Geisha Vase

$1,200

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 Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

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

$497 / set

Hand carved Japanese Jizai Kagi hearth hook, c. 1868–1912

Located in Kenilworth, IL

Japanese hand carved Jizai Kagi hearth hook in keyaki wood (Japanese Zelkova). The hook is presented on a custom forged metal stand. Japan, Meiji Period, ...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Wood

Hand carved Japanese Jizai Kagi hearth hook, c. 1868–1912

$2,500

Japanese Antique Paper Covered Basket / 1868-1912s / Wabi-sabi Mingei

Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture

This is a basket with old Japanese paper pasted it. Japanese paper colored with Bengala is pasted on a bamboo basket. It is thought to be from the Meiji period. The technique of s...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bamboo, Paper

Japanese Antique Paper Covered Basket / 1868-1912s / Wabi-sabi Mingei

$400

Oriental Cast Bronze Elephant Sculpture with Trunk Up

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Beautiful Oriental Japanese Meiji period style bronze sculpture of a walking elephant with his trunk up. Well casted metal art, heavy, bronze elephant in a dark brown copper finish. Elephant figurine statue in a triumphant pose, will make an excellent display ornament. Created with the traditional technique of the lost-wax that allows a great precision and finesse in the details, this bronze sculpture charms is with its exquisite depiction of a trumpeting elephant. Heavy bronze presents striking detail and cool copper tones with a hint of natural bronze. Raising its trunk skywards, the elephant will grace any desk as a paperweight or display case. This is a delightful vintage elephant statue...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Oriental Cast Bronze Elephant Sculpture with Trunk Up

$495

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Round Cloisonne Covered Jar

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese Meiji period round cloisonne covered jar showcasing the exquisite artistry and craftsmanship of the era. This jar is adorned w...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Round Cloisonne Covered Jar

$1,540 Sale Price

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Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Silver Wire Meiji Golden Age Wisteria Vases

Located in Long Island City, NY

A matched pair of antique Japanese vases of elongated shape with long flared necks. Meiji period, 1868-1913. The pieces are decorated wi...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel, Silver

Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Silver Wire Meiji Golden Age Wisteria Vases

$6,500 / set

Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Flying Cranes Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

A large antique Japanese, Meiji era, Silver wire enamel over brass copper vase. Circa: 1900s. The urn form vase is enameled with polychrome images of cranes made in the Cloisonne tec...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Brass, Enamel, Copper

Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Flying Cranes Vase

$9,000

19th Century Japanese Carved Stone Bud Vase

Located in Stamford, CT

19th century Japanese Meiji period carved stone Meiping style urn or bud vase. The lovely pale yellow stone varying in shades from mustard to umber with some black striations is just...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Stone

19th Century Japanese Carved Stone Bud Vase

$1,950

Antique 19th c Japanese Satsuma Vase WARRIORS decoration marked

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Fabulous Japanese earthenware Satsuma Vase with nice decoration of a warriors in a landscape. Meiji period, 19th c Lovely piece. Condition Perfect. Size 13CM high Period 19th century

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Antique 19th c Japanese Satsuma Vase WARRIORS decoration marked

$1,762 Sale Price

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Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Ducks Birds and Floral Turquoise Grounds Vases

Located in Long Island City, NY

A refined pair of Meiji period Japanese cloisonne enamel cylinders decorated with detailed scenes of birds among spring flowers on rich turquoise grounds. Each piece is worked in ver...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Ducks Birds and Floral Turquoise Grounds Vases

$7,500 / set

Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Duck and Duckling with Lotus Branch (1868–1912)

Located in New York, NY

Finely cast bronze sculpture depicting a mother duck with her duckling, the larger bird grasping a leafy lotus stem in its beak, with a lotus seed pod resting on its back. Executed w...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Duck and Duckling with Lotus Branch (1868–1912)

$1,600

Antique Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Vase

Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

Japanese Meiji period bronze vase. Would look amazing in the right location. The very best color and patina. Overall maximum dimensions: 31 cm high x 14 cm diameter (inner mouth 4....

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19th Century Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Antique Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Vase

$949 Sale Price

30% Off

Impressive Pair 19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Export Blue Porcelain Vases

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Large and Impressive 19th Century Pair of Japanese Meiji Period Export Blue-Celeste, White and Porcelain Vases. The ornately decorated bottle-shaped celadon vases, each with feline decorations amongst tree-branches and parcel-gilt and ruby-red painted flowers. The bottom of one signed in Japanese “Dai...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Impressive Pair 19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Export Blue Porcelain Vases

$24,964 Sale Price / set

49% Off

19th Century Japanese Lotus Leaf Dish

Located in Chicago, IL

This exquisite petite carved wood dish from the Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) masterfully depicts a lotus leaf in intricate detail. The top surface of the dish showcases the deli...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Wood

19th Century Japanese Lotus Leaf Dish

$425

Blackground Vase with Flowers and Bird Cloisonné Enamel Meiji Era, 19th C

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Top quality vase Meiji era (1868-1912), 19th century Additional information: Material: Bronze & Metal Primary Material: Bronze & Cloisonne Region of Origin: Japan Period: 19th centu...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Blackground Vase with Flowers and Bird Cloisonné Enamel Meiji Era, 19th C

$1,629 Sale Price

20% Off

Group of 5 Small Japanese Cloisonne and Ginbari Vases, Early 20th Century, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A charming group of five Japanese cloisonné and ginbari foiled vases, Meiji period, early 20th century, Japan. The group consists of one vase with cloisonné chrysanthemum blossoms against bold and bright turquoise ginbari foil background, two similar vases of primarily black and burgundy cloisonné - one with a butterfly motif, the other with a floral motif, and two similar vases of primarily dark blue and green cloisonné, both with floral and butterfly motifs. Turquoise ginbari vase...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Copper, Enamel, Foil, Wire

Group of 5 Small Japanese Cloisonne and Ginbari Vases, Early 20th Century, Japan

$1,050 / set

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Rooster Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

A large Japanese amphora shaped enamel over brass vase. The vase is enameled with polychrome images of a rooster and a hen in flowers and leaves made in the Cloisonne technique on tu...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel, Brass

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Rooster Vase

$2,500

Japanese Modern Silver Box with Gilt Chrysanthemum

Located in New York, NY

Japanese Modern silver box, ca 1920. Rectangular with curved corners; corner bracket supports. Cover top has centrally applied gilt chrysanthemum flowerhead and engraved corner cloud...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Silver

Japanese Modern Silver Box with Gilt Chrysanthemum

$3,200

Satsuma Bowl of Immortals

Located in New Orleans, LA

This highly detailed Satsuma bowl is adorned with Buddhist monks and signed “Hododa” on the underside. The columns on the underside read, “Satsuma” and “Hododa.” This represents the ...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Gold

Satsuma Bowl of Immortals

$1,685

Signed MK BO JIA Porcelain Iron Red, Gilt Decorated Koi Fish Vase Vessel Japan

By Bo Jia for Middle Kingdom, Toyo

Located in Miami, FL

We offer a fine Porcelain Vase made by MK Bo Jia for Middle Kingdom, Japan. Hand painted with Gold Leaf Overlay and depicting 2 iron red Koi Fish with turquoise eyes. The Vase is in...

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Late 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Gold Leaf

Signed MK BO JIA Porcelain Iron Red, Gilt Decorated Koi Fish Vase Vessel Japan

$1,310

A Pair of Antique Japanese Floral Plique A Jour Enamel Vases

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of antique Japanese Meiji era enamel vases. The vases are covered with polychrome enamel foliage and floral patterns made in the Plique a Jour technique. Circa: early 20th cen...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

A Pair of Antique Japanese Floral Plique A Jour Enamel Vases

$9,500 / set

A Pair of High Quality Meiji Japanese Era Black Cloisonne Enamel Wisteria and Bi

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of antique Japanese copper vases with cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji era, before 1912. Elongated shape with pronounced neck. The piec...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel, Copper

A Pair of High Quality Meiji Japanese Era Black Cloisonne Enamel Wisteria and Bi

$8,500 / set

Japanese Contemporary Red Blue Green Gold Porcelain Lucky Cat Sculpture, 2

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exquisite Japanese Contemporary porcelain beckoning cat, a uniquely and intricately gilded and hand painted porcelain sculpture from the Kutani region of Japan. The cat raising his left paw is adorned with multiple golden medallions and is covered with raised loops characteristic of the Kutani “mori” style. While the origins of the Japanese beckoning cat are unclear, contemporary woodblock prints show they were being widely sold as good luck charms by the 1850s. The beckoning cat comes in two varieties. The more common right-handed beckoning cat (with right paw raised) is said to bring money and wealth to its owner, and are to this day frequently seen in shops and restaurants in Japan. The less common left-handed cat is said to be inviting friends and acquaintances to hearth and home. The “mori” style refers to raised loops and other decorative motifs applied by squeezing a tube of slip onto the body of the cat much like applying frosting to a cake. The cat boasts the traditional Kutani colors of bright green, red and yellow presented against an dark blue background, and is generously accentuated with gold. The red kerchief with a knotted amulet in the back and two bells on the side also identify this as a traditional Kutani piece, as do the perked ears turned outward. A stamp indicating it is produced in Kutani region of Japan appears at reverse side of this beckoning cat scultures...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Gold

Japanese Contemporary Red Blue Green Gold Porcelain Lucky Cat Sculpture, 2

$685

Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Translucent Floral Black Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Translucent Floral Black Vase An antique Japanese copper vase with polychrome cloisonne enamel design. Early Meiji period, ca. 1870s. Sl...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Translucent Floral Black Vase

$1,200

19th Century Japanese Satsuma Lidded Box, Meiji

Located in Miami, FL

Meticulously enamelled and gilt satsuma box, Meiji Period (1867-1912). Overall very good antique condition, base that the box sits on is a bit slanted. L...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

19th Century Japanese Satsuma Lidded Box, Meiji

$2,175 Sale Price

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Large Pair Of Japanese Cloisonne Gold Stone Enamel Bamboo Tree Vases Attributed

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of Japanese enamel over copper vases. Each vase has an urn shaped body and a wide neck. Each ware is enameled with polychrome medallions depicting a bird seated on a branch, b...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Copper, Enamel

Large Pair Of Japanese Cloisonne Gold Stone Enamel Bamboo Tree Vases Attributed

$6,000 Sale Price

50% Off

Tall Japanese Satsuma Style Glazed Porcelain Vase

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Ca. late 19th c. or later. With classic Aesthetic Movement motifs in different fragmented patterns in colors with gilt details, decorating the neck, shoulder, and base. With two figu...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Tall Japanese Satsuma Style Glazed Porcelain Vase

$650

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 Decorative Objects

Materials

Abalone, Porcelain

Japanese Contemporary Blue White Porcelain Vase by Master Artist

$2,500

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

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Contemporary Japanese porcelain decorative vase hand painted in green, red and blue on a beautifully shaped body, a signed work by highly acclaimed Japanese master porcelain artist i...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

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

$785

Japanse Bronze Shishi Foo Lion by Shuzan / Hideyama, Meiji period, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A heavy and powerfully cast Japanese bronze model of a shishi or foo lion by Hideyama / Shuzan, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan. The dramatic lion, known as a shishi in Japan, is ca...

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Early 1900s Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Japanse Bronze Shishi Foo Lion by Shuzan / Hideyama, Meiji period, Japan

$3,800

Incense Burner, Japan, 19th Century

Located in PARIS, FR

Beautiful incense burner in the shape of a straw basket with a praying mantis sitting on top. Bronze, Japan 19th century. Good condition, oxidation, one leg missing from the prayi...

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Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Incense Burner, Japan, 19th Century

$4,374

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 Decorative Objects

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Gold

Japanese Contemporary Orange Pink Black Gold Porcelain Vase by Master Artist

$8,330 Sale Price

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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 Decorative Objects

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Gold

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

$29,500 / 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...

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1880s Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Exquisite Japanese Satsuma Vase by Seikozan

$9,500

JAPAN Meiji Period 1890 Tebako Desk Box Made In Precious Woods, Bronze Gold

Located in Miami, FL

Presentation Tebako box from the Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912). Beautiful decorative presentation Tebako desk box from the Japanese Imperial Meiji period, circa 1880. This box h...

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1890s Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Gold, Bronze

JAPAN Meiji Period 1890 Tebako Desk Box Made In Precious Woods, Bronze Gold

$3,198 Sale Price

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Japanese Contemporary Black Platinum Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 6

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exquisite Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, dramatically hand painted in platinum, set against a stunningly shaped porcelain body in black, a signed masterpiece from t...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Platinum

Japanese Contemporary Black Platinum Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 6

$4,500

Pair of Antique Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases

Located in London, GB

These beautiful Japanese vases were crafted during the Meiji period of the late 19th Century, which was referred to as the Golden Age of cloisonne enameling. The vases are of elo...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Pair of Antique Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases

$88,628 / set

Antique Japanese Bronze Vase Early Meiji Period

Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

Early Japanese Meiji period bronze vase. Raised dragon with birds and cloud handles. Would look amazing in the right location. The very best color an...

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19th Century Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Antique Japanese Bronze Vase Early Meiji Period

$949 Sale Price

30% Off

Japanese Pair of Large Antique Meiji Period Bronze and Mixed Metal Vases

Located in Newark, England

Inlaid with Gold and Silver From our Japanese collection, we are thrilled to offer a Japanese Pair of Meiji Period Bronze Vases. The Japanese Bronze Vases of elongated form each sur...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Metal, Gold, Silver, Bronze

Japanese Pair of Large Antique Meiji Period Bronze and Mixed Metal Vases

$27,270

Japanese Contemporary Blue Pure Gold Porcelain Vessel by Master Artist, 2

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Extraordinnary contemporary Japanese collectible Kutani porcelain incense burner, vessel, intricately hand painted with pure gold on an elegantly shaped body in a stunning deep blue,...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Gold

Japanese Contemporary Blue Pure Gold Porcelain Vessel by Master Artist, 2

$1,500

Japanese Contemporary Blue White Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 3

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Japanese Contemporary porcelain decorative vase, extremely intricately hand painted in underglaze cobalt blue on an elegant ovoid shape porcelain body, a signed piece by widely accla...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Japanese Contemporary Blue White Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 3

$4,400

Japanese Meiji Genryusai Seiya Bronze Elephant and Tigers

Located in Dallas, TX

Japanese Meiji Genryusai Seiya bronze elephant and tigers, circa 1890. This moving and detailed bronze grouping depicts a savage attack by two viscous...

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1890s Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Meiji Genryusai Seiya Bronze Elephant and Tigers

$6,300

Very Large Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Enamel Vase

Located in London, GB

This stunning Meiji period vase is a wonderful example of the quality of craftsmanship during the late 19th century Japanese Meiji period. The Meiji era was famed for being the perio...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Very Large Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Enamel Vase

$61,358

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 Decorative Objects

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Gold

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

$2,925 Sale Price

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Antique Mixed Metal Japanese Vase Bronze Japan 19/20th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

nteresting and finely made mixed metal shibuichi vase. Very cool. Condition 2 dents to the body. Size 14.5CM high Period 19th century Meiji Periode (1867-1912)

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17th Century Chinese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Antique Mixed Metal Japanese Vase Bronze Japan 19/20th Century

$594 Sale Price

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Netsuke of an Oni, a Demon in Japanese Folklore, Wood, Early 20th Century

Located in Point Richmond, CA

A Meiji period netsuke depicting a formidable figure of an oni (demon) with a golden face and red hair. Onis were thought to ward off evil spirits and were often depicted on netsuke ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Boxwood

Netsuke of an Oni, a Demon in Japanese Folklore, Wood, Early 20th Century

$350

An Inlaid Shibuichi Vase in Lovely Shape Landscape Meiji Kyoto, 19th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Meiji Period (1868-1912), Japan A small vase with an inlaid scene of a bird and flowers in a garden. Additional information: Material: Bronze & Cloisonne Region of Origin: Japan Pe...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

An Inlaid Shibuichi Vase in Lovely Shape Landscape Meiji Kyoto, 19th Century

$768

Antique Japanese Meiji plique-à-jour enamel vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese glass vase executed in the Shotai Shippo technique, a Japanese type of plique-a-jour enamel. Late Meiji era, before 1912. Stylized floating chrysanthemum blossoms...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Antique Japanese Meiji plique-à-jour enamel vase

$2,500

Red Blue Purple Porcelainn Vase by Japanese Master Artist, 3

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Extraordinary Japanese contemporary museum-quality decorative porcelain vase, intricately hand-painted in purple, green and blue on a beautifully shaped porcelain body, a signed mast...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Red Blue Purple Porcelainn Vase by Japanese Master Artist, 3

$3,250

Meiji Japanese Bronze Jardinière Japanese People on a Boat, Genryusai Seiya Zo

Located in New York, NY

A masterpiece, rare, 19th Century Japanese bronze Jardinière/centerpiece of a group of Japanese travelers on a boat, signed on the bottom, Genryusai Seiya...

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Early 1900s Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Meiji Japanese Bronze Jardinière Japanese People on a Boat, Genryusai Seiya Zo

$48,800

Fine Japanese Meiji Bronze Okimono Sculpture of Tiger by Mitani

Located in Shippensburg, PA

An exceedingly fine Japanese bronze okimono of a Roaring Tiger from the Meiji period, it exhibits the finest chiseling and articulating of detail. The sleek beast is cast in a way th...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Fine Japanese Meiji Bronze Okimono Sculpture of Tiger by Mitani

$3,850

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 Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Meiji Period Kutani Japanese Porcelain Temple Jar

$2,250

Contemporary Japanese Blue Black Platinum Porcelain Vase by Master Artist

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, extremely intricately hand painted in various black and shades of vivid blue set against a beautifully shaped ovoid porcelain body in...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Platinum

Contemporary Japanese Blue Black Platinum Porcelain Vase by Master Artist

$2,300

Meiji decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Meiji decorative objects 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 decorative objects 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 decorative objects 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 decorative objects, popular names associated with this style include Satsuma, Ando Jubei, Kinkozan, and Inaba Cloisonne Co.. 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 decorative objects 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 $2,518.