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

Group of Three Antique Japanese Hand Carved Monkey Figures

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A group of three early 20th Century well crafted wood Monkey figures in the classic poses of See No Evil, Speak No Evil and Hear No Evil. Timeworn and smooth feeling in the hand, each figure has meticulously carved incising representing fur and dark glass eyes (Monkey representing Speak No Evil has a missing eye). Each Monkey with extended and hooked arm and leg used to link the three for hanging however a loss to the See No Evil figure's leg makes hanging tenuous. with the age, losses and wear the figures have taken on the air of Scholar's Objects to be handled and displayed. Dimensions below are for each Monkey figure. Dimensions:7.25: high by 2.25" deep by 2.25" wide. Condition: Please see detail photos. As mentioned above, there are various signs of age including one missing glass eye, loss to the See No Evil Monkey...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Glass, Wood

Group of Three Antique Japanese Hand Carved Monkey Figures

$495

Japanese Meiji Bronze Champlevé Enamel Incense Burner, Geisha Ryu/Shishi

Located in New York, NY

Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Champlevé Enamel Incense Burner w/ Geisha & Ryu/Shishi Presenting a splendid masterpiece from the revered Meiji Period, behold an exquisite Japanese bronze incense burner adorned with Champlevé enamel. This remarkable piece showcases captivating hand-carved bronze mounts depicting a geisha on the main bowl and a Ryu/Shishi atop its lid. The geisha, meticulously crafted with utmost precision, graces the central bowl. Flowing robes adorned with elegant spirals serenely encircle the vessel. In a harmonious tableau, the geisha delicately engages with a Sheng pipe. The crowning glory of this masterpiece lies in its magnificent bronze Ryu/Shishi, majestically positioned atop the burner's lid. The vibrant bronze scrolls enveloping the Ryu/Shishi visually capture the enchanting sounds emanating from the Geisha's Sheng performance below. Delicate scrolling cutouts beneath the feet of the mythical creature add an irresistible allure while acting as conduits for the graceful diffusion of incense smoke. Enhancing the regal charm of the burner, three patinated bronze jeweled elephant...

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1890s Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Enamel

Japanese Meiji Bronze Champlevé Enamel Incense Burner, Geisha Ryu/Shishi

$9,880

Meiji Period, Japanese Bronze Jardiniere

Located in Brighton, Sussex

An impressive 19th century Japanese Meiji period bronze jardinière, depicting herding elephants.

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Meiji Period, Japanese Bronze Jardiniere

$6,558

Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Butterfly Vase Attributed to Hayashi Kodenji

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese, Meiji era, Silver wire enamel vase attributed to Hayashi Kodenji, Japanese, 1831 to 1915. Circa 1900s. The baluster form vase is enameled with polychrome images of butterflies made in the Cloisonne technique on a black ground. The base and the neck of the ware are adorned with a geometrical motif on a green ground made in the same technique. Unmarked. 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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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Butterfly Vase Attributed to Hayashi Kodenji

$3,500 Sale Price

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Pair of Large Hand-Painted Enameled Porcelain Vases, Japan, Meiji, 19th Century

Located in NICE, FR

This pair of Arita porcelain vases is rare and perfectly illustrates the refinement and virtuosity of Japanese workshops of the period. Each vase features rich ornamentation, entire...

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1880s Chinese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Pair of Large Hand-Painted Enameled Porcelain Vases, Japan, Meiji, 19th Century

$3,469

Signed Ando Jubei Green Wireless Cloisonné Vase Large 10"

By Ando Jubei

Located in Somis, CA

A large masterpiece of Ando Jubei wireless cloisonné vase at an exceptional 10" height. In his signature green enamel, portraying an intricate arabesque design of a blooming clematis...

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20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel, Metal

Signed Ando Jubei Green Wireless Cloisonné Vase Large 10"

$1,120 Sale Price

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Japanese Meiji Gilt Patterned Bronze Figure of a Fisherman

Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire

A delightful antique Japanese Meiji Bronze portrayal of a fisherman dating from the 19th century. The fisherman is portrayed with a very large fish and sitting on it to hold it down....

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Japanese Meiji Gilt Patterned Bronze Figure of a Fisherman

$676

Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Translucent Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese Meiji period cloisonne enamel vase. Baluster shaped vase richly adorned with multicolor floral motifs within swirl and scale like patterns. Decorated with a few m...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Translucent Vase

$6,500

Japanese Tokyo School Bronze Okimono of a Farmer, Meiji Period

Located in Austin, TX

A very fine and detailed Tokyo School cast bronze okimono (decorative sculpture) of a smiling farmer, Meiji period, late 19th century, Japan. The e...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Japanese Tokyo School Bronze Okimono of a Farmer, Meiji Period

$2,450

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Wisteria Attributed To OTA Silver

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese Hayashi school brass and enamel vase, Meiji period, 1868 to 1912. The baluster body is finely worked in silver wire and adorned with a polychrome design represent...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Wisteria Attributed To OTA Silver

$4,500

Antique Japanese bronze statue of Buddha in ascetic practice / late 19th century

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This bronze statue of Shakyamuni undergoing ascetic practices is thought to have been made between the Meiji period and the early Showa period. Shakyamuni ascetic statues are Buddhis...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper

Antique Japanese bronze statue of Buddha in ascetic practice / late 19th century

$1,200

Antique Meji Period Imari Japanese Porcelain Plate Arita, Japan, 19th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing this lovely Japanese Imari deep dish from the Meiji period. With very nice floral design. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: Japan Perio...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Antique Meji Period Imari Japanese Porcelain Plate Arita, Japan, 19th Century

$271 Sale Price

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Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Floral Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese Meiji era cloisonne enamel vase. The vases has a baluster shaped body. Features blue medallions adorned with enameled floral and bird motifs. Medallions are on a ...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Floral Vase

$12,000

Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Translucent Floral Vases

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of antique Japanese, early Meiji era, enamel over gilt copper vases. The exteriors of the wares are adorned with polychrome enamel medallions representing butterflies in bloss...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Translucent Floral Vases

$1,500 / set

Antique Japanese Satsuma Miniature Cabinet Vase

By Master Ryozan

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine diminutive, antique Japanese Satsuma pottery cabinet vase. Decorated throughout with gilding and raised enamel. There are...

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20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Japanese Satsuma Miniature Cabinet Vase

$695

Important Japanese Ikebana basket of an Oblong form

Located in PARIS, FR

Hanakago basket for ikebana in rattan and bamboo. Oblong, rounded on the sides, it features a lacquered bamboo vase. Rattan braiding scattered over the body, tightly woven over the ...

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Mid-19th Century Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker

Important Japanese Ikebana basket of an Oblong form

$3,589

Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Vase in the Style of Namikawa

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese early Meiji period cloisonne vase, attributed to the master artisan Namikawa Yasuyuki. Fashioned in a ball-shaped design, this vase is adorned with intricate flor...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Vase in the Style of Namikawa

$1,500 Sale Price

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Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Bamboo And Gold Bird Hayashi School

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese brass and enamel vase, Meiji period, 1868 to 1912. The baluster body with wide sloping shoulders is finely worked in silver ...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel, Brass

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Bamboo And Gold Bird Hayashi School

$5,000

Pair Of Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Cranes In Flight

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of antique Japanese Meiji period cloisonne vases. Each adorned with image of cranes and resplendent multicolor floral motifs within intricate foliate patterns, all skillfully ...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Pair Of Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Cranes In Flight

$7,500 / set

A Rare Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Silver Wire Vases with Dandelions

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of antique Japanese copper vases of flattened round shape with figurative rims. Late Meiji period, before 1912. The pieces are decorated w...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Copper, Enamel

A Rare Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Silver Wire Vases with Dandelions

$8,000 / set

Pair Of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Trumpet Vases Dragons Attributed To Honda

Located in Long Island City, NY

A antique pair of Japanese cloisonne enamel Meiji period vases. Each vase has a trumpet shaped body, a wide fluted neck, and a fluted base. The vases are adorned with polychrome enam...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Pair Of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Trumpet Vases Dragons Attributed To Honda

$4,875 Sale Price / set

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Meiji Period Bronze of a Cricket Catcher

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A Meiji period bronze of a cricket catcher, shown holding a whistle to his mouth with his left hand and a long rod in his right hand, wearing traditional clothing with a wide-brimmed...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Meiji Period Bronze of a Cricket Catcher

$5,121

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Silver Wire Crane Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese copper vase with silver wire cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji period, Elongated vase of faceted hexagonal shape. The pie...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Copper, Enamel

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Silver Wire Crane Vase

$2,000

Pair Of Satsuma Earthenware Vases "zenkozan" Japan, Meiji Period

By Satsuma

Located in Bilzen, BE

Pair of Earthenware vases from Satsuma Japan Each side with different decoration Signature under the base "Zenkozan" end of the Meiji period Height 22 cm Perfect condition

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Earthenware

Pair Of Satsuma Earthenware Vases "zenkozan" Japan, Meiji Period

$1,190 / set

Japanese Meiji Era Cloisonne Enamel Vase Signed

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese copper vase with cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji period, 1868 to 1913. Miniature dark cobalt blue vase with a round body and long neck. The neck is decorated ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Copper, Enamel

Japanese Meiji Era Cloisonne Enamel Vase Signed

$1,200

Large Antique Japanese 19th Century Drip Glazed Jar

Located in Kastrup, DK

Large decorative Japanesse stoneware vase of jar with a dripping glaze in greenish and ocher shades. Old chip to the upper rim. Meiji period, 19th century.

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Large Antique Japanese 19th Century Drip Glazed Jar

$1,643

Rare 3 Piece Set of Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Silver Wire Vases wi

Located in Long Island City, NY

Rare 3 Piece Set of Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Silver Wire Vases with Wisteria and Birds antique Japanese copper vases with silver wire cloisonne...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel, Silver

Rare 3 Piece Set of Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Silver Wire Vases wi

$6,500 / set

Japanese Cloisonne Rainbow Meiji Era Ginbari Vase Signed

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese copper vase with polychrome ginbari cloisonne enamel decor. Late Meiji period Ovoid bottle shape. Purple and blue body with grapevine motif. High quality. Kanji...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Japanese Cloisonne Rainbow Meiji Era Ginbari Vase Signed

$1,200 Sale Price

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Antique Pair of Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Vases in the Style of Namikawa

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of antique Japanese early Meiji period cloisonne vases, in the style of Namikawa Yasuyuki. The vases epitomize Namikawas refined craftsmanship and the finesse of early Meiji J...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Antique Pair of Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Vases in the Style of Namikawa

$1,950 Sale Price / set

35% Off

Antique Japanese Moriage Nippon Porcelain Vase or Covered Jar

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique Japanese Nippon porcelain vase or covered urn. With green, pink, and white tones in raised moriage enamel that gives a three-dimensional effect. Decorated with 4 cartouches throughout. The main cartouche features a moriage dragon...

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20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Antique Japanese Moriage Nippon Porcelain Vase or Covered Jar

$1,500

Antique Silver Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Crane Vase Signed Hayashi Kodenji

Located in Long Island City, NY

Antique Silver Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Crane Vase Signed Hayashi Kodenji An antique Japanese copper vase with cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji period, before 1885. Classic...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Copper, Enamel

Antique Silver Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Crane Vase Signed Hayashi Kodenji

$5,000

19thC Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Study of an Elephant Fighting with Two Tigers

Located in Central England, GB

This superb Japanese Meiji period bronze study has exceptionally good detailing. It portrays a figure group of a large muscular bull elephant being attacked and fighting with two tig...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

19thC Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Study of an Elephant Fighting with Two Tigers

$3,365

Antique Meji Period Imari Japanese Porcelain Vases Arita, 19th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing with you this lovely Japanese Imari bowl from the Meiji period. The intricate floral designs on the exterior, including the graceful chrysanthemums, symbolize longevity, resi...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Antique Meji Period Imari Japanese Porcelain Vases Arita, 19th Century

$224 / set

Meiji Bronze Fisherman Okimono, Sealed Masatsune Saku

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Meiji Bronze Fisherman Okimono, Sealed Masatsune saku Japan, Meiji period (1868–1912) A fine and rare Meiji period bronze Okimono of a fisherman by Masatsune Saku, originating from Japan and crafted during the Meiji period (1868–1922). This exquisite piece is a notable example of the Tokyo School's artistry, dating to the late 19th century. The Okimono depicts a fisherman seated on a four-rung ladder, holding a bamboo fishing rod...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Meiji Bronze Fisherman Okimono, Sealed Masatsune Saku

$2,360 Sale Price

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Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Figural Figure Meiji Period 19/20th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely and very detailed piece. Unsigned. Japan 19th or 20th century. Weight: 12 grams Provenance: Collected in the 1980’s. From the collection of Clemens Merkelbach van Enkhuize...

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20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Figural Figure Meiji Period 19/20th Century

$658

A High Quality Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase With Flying Eagle

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese Meiji Era brass and enamel vase. Circa: early 20th century. The baluster form vase is enameled with a polychrome image of an...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Enamel

A High Quality Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase With Flying Eagle

$3,500

Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Enamel Vase

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very impressive Japanese bronze and cloisonne enamel vase having raised decoration depicting a carp in the river, with a deer under a tree.

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Enamel Vase

$3,825

A Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Depicting Pigeons on a Cherry Blossom

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Depicting Pigeons on a Cherry Blossom Tree Attributed to Shippo Kasha/ Namikawa Sōsuke Based of the Drawing By Watanabe Seitei Seitei Kacho ...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

A Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Depicting Pigeons on a Cherry Blossom

$6,000 / set

Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Cloud Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese Meiji Era enamel over brass brush pot. The surface of the rounded bowl is enameled with a polychrome images of blossoming flowers on a white and blue ground surro...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Cloud Vase

$325 Sale Price

35% Off

Rare High Quality Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Dragons and Hoho

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of high quality symmetrical Japanese, Meiji era, enamel over brass vases. Each vase has an amphora shaped body and a tall narrow neck. The ware is enameled with polychrome pan...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Rare High Quality Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Dragons and Hoho

$8,000 / set

Rare Japanese Articulate Silver Lobster Jizai Okimono Myochin Hiroyoshi Meiji

By Myochin Hiroyoshi

Located in Atlanta, GA

On offer is a rare articulate spiny lobster (Ise-Ebi) in pure silver made by Myochin Hiroyoshi in the late Meiji Period circa 1890-1900s. As an ornamental display item, this type of ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

Rare Japanese Articulate Silver Lobster Jizai Okimono Myochin Hiroyoshi Meiji

$6,000

Small Cloisonné Vase, Meiji Period, Japan

Located in Kastrup, DK

Small cloisonné vase in bronze. Signed to the bottom. Blue enamel base color decorated with numerous flowers, reeds, a rabbit etc. in polychrome e...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Small Cloisonné Vase, Meiji Period, Japan

$1,836

Japanese Articulated Copper Lobster

By Myochin Hiroyoshi

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Japanese articulated copper spiny lobster sculpture on a solid rock Lapis Lazuli. Every single body parts are in working condition and no missing ...

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1890s Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper

Japanese Articulated Copper Lobster

$4,600

Japanese Cloisonne Round Box with Fan Design, Meiji Period, c. 1900, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A very attractive Japanese red ground cloisonne round box and cover featuring a design of fans, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan. The round cloison...

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Early 1900s Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Japanese Cloisonne Round Box with Fan Design, Meiji Period, c. 1900, Japan

$820

Antique Meiji Era Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Bud Vase with Butterflies

Located in Long Island City, NY

A high quality late 19th century Japanese bud vase featuring a globular body and a tall, everted neck. The vase is enameled with a polychrome image of b...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Antique Meiji Era Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Bud Vase with Butterflies

$2,800

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Goldstone Enamel Fish and Mantis Amphora Shaped Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

A vintage Japanese enamel over gilt copper vase. The amphora shaped vase is enameled with polychrome medallions depicting fish in a pond and a mantis in blossoming flowers surrounded...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Goldstone Enamel Fish and Mantis Amphora Shaped Vase

$4,000

Heart Shaped Rattan and Bamboo Tray

Located in Hudson, NY

Heart shaped rattan and bamboo tray. Meiji period (1868-1912) woven tray in a highly unusual shape for a tray. Beautiful patina.

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Heart Shaped Rattan and Bamboo Tray

$5,500

Japanese Old Vase with Lid / Late 19th Century

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a woven bamboo basket made in Japan during the Meiji to Taisho eras (1868-1920). It is a vase that imitates the shape. It was hung on t...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Bamboo

Japanese Old Vase with Lid / Late 19th Century

$620

Antique Japanese Meiji Goldstone Cloisonne Enamel Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese, late Meiji Era, enamel over brass vase. Circa: early 20th century. The amphora shaped vase is enameled with a polychrome image of a dragon made in the Cloisonne ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel, Brass

Antique Japanese Meiji Goldstone Cloisonne Enamel Vase

$1,000

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel on Porcelain Floral Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese porcelain vase with polychrome design. Meiji period, circa 1870 Cylinder shape. Hand-painted blue and white pattern...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel on Porcelain Floral Vase

$3,000

Antique Japanese Meiji Goldstone Enamel Censer Koro

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese, late Meiji Era, lidded and footed enamel over brass censer koro or jar. Circa: late 19th century to early 20th century. The sphere form jar is enameled with imag...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Antique Japanese Meiji Goldstone Enamel Censer Koro

$800

Japanese Meiji Period Arita Omoikane Deity of Wisdom 思兼 Vase, Fukagawa Studio

By Fukagawa

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Japanese Meiji Period Arita Omoikane Deity of Wisdom 思兼 Vase, Fukagawa Studio Japan, circa 1900s Inscribed or signed on the side An extraordinary Japanese Meiji Period Arita Omoik...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Meiji Period Arita Omoikane Deity of Wisdom 思兼 Vase, Fukagawa Studio

$1,400 Sale Price

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Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Black Enamel 11 Sparrows on Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese copper vase with cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji period. Elongated vase with pronounced neck. Black body decorated with...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Black Enamel 11 Sparrows on Vase

$1,500

Japanese Porcelain Charger or Large Plate Hand Painted Imari, 19th C Meiji

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a good quality Japanese porcelain large plate or dish or charger with an Imari pattern, dating to the mid-late 19th century, Meiji period, circa 1870. The plate or charger...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Porcelain Charger or Large Plate Hand Painted Imari, 19th C Meiji

$676

Rare Pair of Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Meiji Vases

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of rare antique Japanese bronze vases from the Meiji period, decorated with enamel using the cloisonne technique. Two matched globular vases with a relief pattern of cloisonne...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel, Bronze

Rare Pair of Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Meiji Vases

$600 Sale Price / set

50% Off

Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Translucent Vase Floral Clouds

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese Meiji period cloisonne enamel vase. Baluster shaped vase decorated with a band of orange with swirling and floral elements at the top, followed by a broader band ...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Translucent Vase Floral Clouds

$4,500

A Pair of Barrel Shaped Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Butterfly Vases

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese cloisonne enamel vase from the Meiji period featuring an elegant form with high shoulders and light beige ground color. Decorated with multicolor floral and foliate motifs with butterfly images to the body. A rim and base are finished in gilt brass. Circa the early 20th century. Antique Japanese Vases...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Brass, Enamel

A Pair of Barrel Shaped Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Butterfly Vases

$840 Sale Price / set

30% Off

A Meiji period cloisonné box and cover with sparrows, prunus and bamboo

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A Meiji period cloisonné box and cover with sparrows, prunus and bamboo, the rectangular box worked in gold and silver wire and coloured enamels with birds amongst a blossoming tree ...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

A Meiji period cloisonné box and cover with sparrows, prunus and bamboo

$3,304

Meiji Period Japanese Imari Bowl Attributed to Fukagawa, Circa 1880

By Fukagawa

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Meiji Period Japanese Imari Bowl Attributed to Fukagawa, Circa 1880 Japan, 6.5" H x 12" Diameter An exceptional Meiji-period Imari porcelain bowl attributed to the esteemed Fukagawa...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Meiji Period Japanese Imari Bowl Attributed to Fukagawa, Circa 1880

$1,250

Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Floral Cloud Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese Meiji period cloisonne enamel vase with floral motifs and butterflies on a white and dark blue ground featuring a fine and collectible piece of Japanese artistry....

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Floral Cloud Vase

$825 Sale Price

44% 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.