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

Antique Japanese Singing Bowl Brown Hammered Divots C5

Located in Somis, CA

A beautiful early 20th century Japanese singing bowl of C5 tone, exhibiting rows of hand hammered divots, deliberate yet free, design with restra...

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20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Antique Japanese Singing Bowl Brown Hammered Divots C5

$255 Sale Price / set

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Antique Japanese Porcelain 19th c Meiji Arita Flowers Blue White dish

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing with you this unusual and magnificent plate from the Meiji period (19th century). It has a very interesting and lovely blue scene Marked at the base. Condition Perfect. Siz...

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17th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Antique Japanese Porcelain 19th c Meiji Arita Flowers Blue White dish

$310 Sale Price

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Antique Meji Period Imari Japanese Porcelain Dish Arita, Japan, 19th/20th C.

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing this lovely Japanese Imari dish from the Meiji period. With beautiful floral design. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Antique Meji Period Imari Japanese Porcelain Dish Arita, Japan, 19th/20th C.

$54 Sale Price

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

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exceptional contemporary Japanese decorative porcelain vase, hand painted in red and blue depicting a beautiful scene from old rural Japan, a signed masterpiece by highly acclaimed m...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Gold

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

$3,900 Sale Price

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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

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Bronze

Fine Japanese Meiji Bronze Okimono Sculpture of Tiger by Mitani

$3,850

Top Quality large Yellow ground Incense burner with flowers and birds cloisonne

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Top quality incense burner Meiji era (1868-1912), 19th century Interesting article about Japanese Cloisonne can be found here; https://www.sothebys. com/en/articles/japanese-cloisonn...

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19th Century Dutch Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Top Quality large Yellow ground Incense burner with flowers and birds cloisonne

$6,544 Sale Price

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Japanese Purple Blue Gold Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exquisite gilded and intricately hand-painted Japanese contemporary porcelain vase in an elegant shape, extremely intricately hand-painted in various hues of purple and blue, a signe...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Gold

Japanese Purple Blue Gold Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2

$3,250

A Bronze Meiji Period Elephant Jardiniere

Located in London, GB

A Bronze Meiji Period Elephant Jardiniere, The richly patinated bronze surface is beautifully chased, clearly stamped to the underside of the base by the highly regarded foundry of G...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

A Bronze Meiji Period Elephant Jardiniere

$9,017

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

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Porcelain

Antique Meiji Period Kutani Japanese Porcelain Temple Jar

$2,250

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

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Bronze

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

$48,800

Huge Japanese Red Lacquerware Gourd Motif Box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Huge Japanese red lacquerware gourd motif box, decorated in relief with Japanese gourds suspended from leafy branches and scrolling vines.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Lacquer

Huge Japanese Red Lacquerware Gourd Motif Box

$2,360 Sale Price

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Antique 19/20C Japanese Satsuma Vase with rare red color. Japan

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Just wanted to share this new arrival with you. A Japanese satsuma vase The base has a mark which we didn't translate yet. Origin: Japan Age: 19th century Meiji Condition Perfec. ...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Antique 19/20C Japanese Satsuma Vase with rare red color. Japan

$1,128 Sale Price

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Japanese Lacquer Sake Cups, Set of 3, Meiji Period, Early 20th Century, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A finely decorated set of 3 red lacquer sake cups, sakazuki, featuring views of Mt. Fuji, Meiji period, circa 1900, Japan. The lacquer sake cups, called sakazuki, of traditional p...

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Early 1900s Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer Sake Cups, Set of 3, Meiji Period, Early 20th Century, Japan

$2,700 / set

Pair of Antique Meiji Japanese Satsuma Vases Japan Figural Marked, 19th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

The stunning pair of Satsuma vases from the Meiji period, true masterpieces of Japanese art. These magnificent vases are a testament to the rich history and cultural heritage of Japa...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Pair of Antique Meiji Japanese Satsuma Vases Japan Figural Marked, 19th Century

$4,783 Sale Price / set

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Antique Japanese Signed Imari Porcelain Plum Shaped Bowl by Hichozan Fukagawa

By Hichozan

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique signed Japanese Imari porcelain bowl. In the form of a shaped bowl with a plum-like shape. Decorated throughout with exquisitely detailed painted or enameled dec...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Antique Japanese Signed Imari Porcelain Plum Shaped Bowl by Hichozan Fukagawa

$1,850

Pair 19th Century Japanese Miniature Kutani Vases Signed Meiji Period, C.1880

Located in London, GB

A pair of 19th century Japanese miniature Kutani vases. Meiji period C.1880. Fine quality, hand painted with decorative and a figural panel ...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Earthenware

Pair 19th Century Japanese Miniature Kutani Vases Signed Meiji Period, C.1880

$2,447 / set

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 Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Large Meiji Period Cloisonne Enamel Vase

$61,481

Antique Meiji Kutani Model of a Recumbent Sleeping Cat Sculpture, 19th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing with you this amazing Japanese Kutani model of a recumbent sleeping cat, 19th Century. The details and facial expression are amazing. With enamel ribbon bow tied around its n...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Antique Meiji Kutani Model of a Recumbent Sleeping Cat Sculpture, 19th Century

$2,297 Sale Price

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Antique Bronze / Copper Cloisonné Koro with Foo Lion shape Japan 19th C

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Nice Quality with superb decoration. Condition Some usual age signs like ware and the foo lion is loose. Size 27x18CM HeightxDiameter Period 19th century 20th century

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17th Century Chinese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Antique Bronze / Copper Cloisonné Koro with Foo Lion shape Japan 19th C

$1,407 Sale Price

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Basket Woven from Japanese Bamboo / Wabi-Sabi Bamboo Object

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

It is an old Japanese basket. It seems that it was used to dry something. A charming object with a wabisabi atmosphere. The shadows are very nic...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bamboo

Basket Woven from Japanese Bamboo / Wabi-Sabi Bamboo Object

$350

Japanese Contemporary Blue Pure Gold Porcelain Lidded Jar by Master Artist, 2

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Japanese contemporary porcelain incense burner/lidded jar, intricately and generously hand-painted with high purity gold on a beautifully shaped body in stunning signature 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 Lidded Jar by Master Artist, 2

$1,500

Large Meiji Period Bronze Twin Handled Urn with Decoration

Located in Redding, CT

Large Meiji period bronze twin handled urn with decoration. Decoration consists of raised birds, branches with cherry blossoms and a dragon. Nice patina to this gorgeous vase that ca...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Large Meiji Period Bronze Twin Handled Urn with Decoration

$605 Sale Price

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Jardinière by Genryusai Seiya

Located in Houston, TX

19th century Japanese Meiji Period bronze Jardinière by Genryusai Seiya. Outstanding large 19th century Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) high relief bronze jardinière by Genryusai ...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Jardinière by Genryusai Seiya

$5,450

Large Matching Pair Satsuma Meiji Era Figural Vases Figures in Clouds Gold Leaf

By Satsuma

Located in Ann Arbor, MI

LARGE Matching Pair Satsuma Meiji Era Figural vases figures in clouds gold leaf. Amazing multi color decoration. Vases display prominently from any decor...

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Early 1900s Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Pottery

Large Matching Pair Satsuma Meiji Era Figural Vases Figures in Clouds Gold Leaf

$3,500 / set

19th Century Japanese Imari Porcelain Lidded Temple Jar

Located in Miami, FL

19th Century Japanese Imari Porcelain Lidded Temple Jar A fine 19th century Japanese Imari porcelain lidded temple jar, hand-painted with exquisite detail in rich natural pigment g...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

19th Century Japanese Imari Porcelain Lidded Temple Jar

$760 Sale Price

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19th Century Bronze Mounted Satsuma Jardiniere

Located in Dallas, TX

19th Century bronze mounted satsuma jardiniere is a splendidly preserved artifact from a wonderful period in French history! The porcelain bowls wer...

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1880s French Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

19th Century Bronze Mounted Satsuma Jardiniere

$3,780

Japanese Porcelain Vase Meiji Period Makuzu Kozan

By Makuzu Kozan

Located in Atlanta, GA

A finely decorated and glazed Japanese porcelain vase by Makuzu Kozan (1842-1916) circa 1900s Meiji Period. The vase is of a classic bottle form with baluster body and short neck. It was decorated with underglaze white magnolia blossom on a pleasant celadon background. The stamens of the flower were artistically rendered in a low relief, giving the design a realistic appeal with the dimension. Miyagawa Kozan...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Japanese Porcelain Vase Meiji Period Makuzu Kozan

$4,500

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 Decorative Objects

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Gold

Japanese Red Pink Blue Porcelain Vase by Master Artist

$18,500

Japanese Contemporary Blue Pink Platinum Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exquisite Japanese contemporary dimpled platinum-gilded decorative porcelain vase in an attractive bottle shape, crafted, hand painted and signed by highly acclaimed master porcelain...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Platinum

Japanese Contemporary Blue Pink Platinum Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2

$4,950

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 Decorative Objects

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Gold

Japanese Contemporary Blue Pink Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2

$3,488 Sale Price

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Large Artist Signed Japanese Bronze Tigers Attacking Bull Sculpture on Wood Base

Located in Ann Arbor, MI

Large Artist Signed Japanese Bronze Tigers attacking a Bull sculpture on wood base. Amazing original Patina and signed by the artist. The wood stand is or...

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1890s Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Large Artist Signed Japanese Bronze Tigers Attacking Bull Sculpture on Wood Base

$5,600 Sale Price

30% 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...

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20th Century Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Fine Japanese Imari Porcelain Temple Jar

$3,000

Set of famous Imari vases, phoenix flower design, late 19th century Meiji, Japan

By Imari Porcelain

Located in Wien, AT

Impressive set of two vases, so-called Imari, made in the Meiji period - late 19th century, originals from Japan. These vases are in impressive original condition. They have the typ...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Set of famous Imari vases, phoenix flower design, late 19th century Meiji, Japan

$1,600 / set

Japanese Bronze Ikebana Flower Arranging Basket with Frog

Located in Hudson, NY

Meiji period (1868-1912) bronze flower arranging basket with a small frog climbing up the side. Excellently rendered details in the basket weaving. Signature on the bottom reads: Eiho.

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Japanese Bronze Ikebana Flower Arranging Basket with Frog

$6,500

A Japanese Bronze “Animal” Jardiniere

Located in Savannah, GA

A Japanese Meiji period bronze “animal” jardiniere by the Seiya Company, circa late 19th century. Depicted in deep relief are a lion, tiger, elephant, b...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

A Japanese Bronze “Animal” Jardiniere

$5,200

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 Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Japanese Satsuma Vase Yabu Meizan Meiji

$9,000

Japanese Red Ginbari Cloisonne Trinket Box, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A rich and elegant Japanese export red ginbari cloisonne trinket box, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan. The attractive Japanese cloisonne box features a striking textured red ginbari...

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Early 1900s Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Metal, Copper, Enamel, Foil

Japanese Red Ginbari Cloisonne Trinket Box, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan

$1,100

Antique Bronze Meiji Vase with Fishes and Mark Shobun Jyuhachi, 19th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Nicely made vase with a great color shading. Marked on the side: Shobun jyuhachi Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: Japan Period: 19th century E...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Pottery

Antique Bronze Meiji Vase with Fishes and Mark Shobun Jyuhachi, 19th Century

$1,214 Sale Price

39% Off

Pair of Japanese Meiji Period Imari Vases with Dragon Handles

Located in New York, NY

A Monumental pair of Japanese Meiji Period Imari vases with Dragon handles, Japanese Porcelain Studio Marks on Underside. Each is beautifully ...

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1880s Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Pair of Japanese Meiji Period Imari Vases with Dragon Handles

$32,500 / set

Late 19th Century Signed Japanese Hand Painted Satsuma Temple Jar Meiji Period

Located in Cincinnati, OH

This outstanding late 19th century Japanese Satsuma porcelain covered temple jar has a traditional form with a domed lid. The piece features exquisite hand painted decoration which includes brightly hued flowers and associated foliage along with highly detailed jewel-toned butterflies with gilt highlights, all of which are on a shaded blue ground. The jar and lid also bear large chrysanthemums executed in heavy white enamel with underlying hints of green. The collar of the jar and edge of the lid have wide gilt bands finished with fine incised linear decoration that has been accented with blue, black and white enamel. The underside of the jar is hand lettered with characters reading Dai Nippon...

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1880s Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Late 19th Century Signed Japanese Hand Painted Satsuma Temple Jar Meiji Period

$4,950

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

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exquisite hand painted Japanese contemporary porcelain vase created by acclaimed award-winning master artist from the Imari- Arita region of Japan, featuring a stunning arabesque pat...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

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

$1,950

Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Animal on Turtle Figure Meiji Period 19/20th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely and very detailed piece. Unsigned. Japan 19th or 20th century. Weight: 8 grams Provenance: Collected in the 1980’s. From the collection of Clemens Merkelbach van Enkhuizen...

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20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Wood

Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Animal on Turtle Figure Meiji Period 19/20th Century

$964

Signed Japanese White Lacquer and Maki-E Lacquer Tansu, Meiji Period

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

The case decorated overall in crackle-glaze white lacquer and fitted with a patinated metal carrying handle over three tiers of small drawers. The first two tiers are comprised of a ...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Lacquer

Signed Japanese White Lacquer and Maki-E Lacquer Tansu, Meiji Period

$2,800

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 Decorative Objects

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Gold

Japanese Meiji Period Red Blue Gold Porcelain Charger, circa 1860

$2,350

Japanese Antique Brass Vase / Lotus Sculpture / Around 19th Century

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Japan Meiji era-Taisho era (around 1868-1910) Made of brass and decorated with lotus flowers. it's very beautiful. The shape of this vase also spreads from bottom to top like a fl...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Brass

Japanese Antique Brass Vase / Lotus Sculpture / Around 19th Century

$600

19th Century Signed Japanese Meiji Bronze Wave with Carrera Marble Sphere

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A wonderfully unique Meiji Bronze Wave - the details and techniques are very intricate. There are no missing pieces or damage. the piece is in very...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Carrara Marble, Bronze

19th Century Signed Japanese Meiji Bronze Wave with Carrera Marble Sphere

$3,600 / set

Old Wooden Netsuke Sculpture Japanese Quail Meiji Period, 19/20th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely and very detailed piece. Unsigned. Japan 19th or 20th century. Weight: 9 grams Provenance: Collected in the 1980’s. From the collection of Clemens Merkelbach van Enkhuizen...

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20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Wood

Old Wooden Netsuke Sculpture Japanese Quail Meiji Period, 19/20th Century

$964

A Japanese Meiji Period Black Lacquer Hokai Lidded Box with Brass Mounts

Located in San Francisco, CA

this large ribbed and cylindrical Japanese shell-game box with domed lid decorated overall with Maki-e (gold lacquered) foliate wreaths and stylized flower heads and incised brass mounts; raised on four splayed supports. Hokai boxes...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Lacquer

A Japanese Meiji Period Black Lacquer Hokai Lidded Box with Brass Mounts

$2,850

Old Wooden Netsuke Sculpture Japanese Cow Ox Meiji Period, 19/20th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely and very detailed piece. Unsigned. Japan 19th or 20th century. Weight: 9 grams Provenance: Collected in the 1980’s. From the collection of Clemens Merkelbach van Enkhuizen...

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20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Wood

Old Wooden Netsuke Sculpture Japanese Cow Ox Meiji Period, 19/20th Century

$658

Set of 2 Antique Meji Period Imari Japanese Porcelain Dishes Arita, 19th/20th C.

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing this lovely Japanese Imari dishes bowl from the Meiji period. With intricate floral designs. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: Japan Pe...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Set of 2 Antique Meji Period Imari Japanese Porcelain Dishes Arita, 19th/20th C.

$134 Sale Price / set

20% Off

Antique Arita Japanese 19C Meiji Armorial plate with fine details ARMS OF POWEL

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing with you this magnificent lovely plate from the late 19th century, with high quality painting. It's an armorial dish with the arms of Powell. The text says; Pro patria semper...

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17th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Antique Arita Japanese 19C Meiji Armorial plate with fine details ARMS OF POWEL

$966 Sale Price

20% Off

Early 20th century Large signed Bamboo Basket

Located in Fukuoka, JP

Fine Ikebana Bamboo Basket. Bamboo with natural patination. Age: early 20th century Good conditionwith some abrasions and patination. Size : 65.5/19/16cm ( 27.5/7.5/6.3inch ) ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bamboo

Early 20th century Large signed Bamboo Basket

$900

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

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exquisite Japanese Contemporary decorative porcelain vase, extremely intricately hand painted In vivid green, yellow and blue on a stunning bottle shaped body with an elegant long ne...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

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

$3,350

Japanese Contemporary Blue White Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 4

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exquisite contemporary Japanese decorative porcelain vase, intricately hand painted in various shades of blue on a stunning bottle shape body, a signed work by highly acclaimed award...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Contemporary Blue White Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 4

$2,350

Japanese Bronze Tiger Sculpture on Marble Base, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century

Located in Meda, MB

Elegant bronze sculpture depicting a roaring tiger, finely cast with detailed musculature, expressive head and naturalistic fur texture. The animal stands in a dynamic pose on a rect...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

Japanese Bronze Tiger Sculpture on Marble Base, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century

$2,153

Superb Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vase

Located in London, by appointment only

A very fine a superb scale Japanese Cloisonné vase, the light blue ground with flowers and floral details. In perfect condition.

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1890s Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Superb Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vase

$9,427

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 Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

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

$3,250

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Brown Monochrome Bottle, 19th Century Collectible

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique Japanese Meiji period monochrome bottle from the 19th century. This antique Japanese bottle, created during the Meiji period of the...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Brown Monochrome Bottle, 19th Century Collectible

$980

Antique Meiji Period Japanese Wall Dish Bronze Cloisonne Flowers Ito Yusaburo

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely and beautifully made piece with different kinds of flowers and butterflies on a blue base. This piece is made by a talented artist, Ito Yusaburo. The bottom mark. Cloisonné ...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Antique Meiji Period Japanese Wall Dish Bronze Cloisonne Flowers Ito Yusaburo

$3,180

Antique Japanese Porcelain Meiji Arita Flowers Blue White Dish, 19th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing with you this unusual and magnificent plate from the Meiji period (19th century). It has a very interesting and lovely blue scene Marked at the base. Additional information...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Japanese Porcelain Meiji Arita Flowers Blue White Dish, 19th Century

$452 Sale Price

20% Off

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.