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

Signed Ando Jubei Green Wireless Cloisonné Vase 8.5"

By Ando Jubei

Located in Somis, CA

An exquisite Ando Jubei wireless cloisonné vase. In his signature green enamel, portraying an intricate arabesque design of a blooming clematis vine under the glaze. On Musen-jippo b...

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20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Signed Ando Jubei Green Wireless Cloisonné Vase 8.5"

$600 Sale Price

50% Off

Antique Japanese Ginbari Cloisonne Enamel Dragon Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese Meiji period Ginbari enamel vase. The ground of the vase is enameled in blue and cobalt blue shades. The vase is enameled with a polychrome image of a dragon over...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Antique Japanese Ginbari Cloisonne Enamel Dragon Vase

$420 Sale Price

30% Off

Large Japanese Imari Porcelain Trumpet Neck Floor Vase

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Very Large hand painted and decorated / gilt Japanese floor vases in the Imari porcelain. The vase features exterior / interior hand painted Japane...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold

Large Japanese Imari Porcelain Trumpet Neck Floor Vase

$3,400

Antique Meiji Wucai Style Porcelain Jar Cover, Japan, Early 20th Century

Located in Chatham, ON

Antique Meiji period Wucai style hand painted porcelain jar and cover - featuring flowering branches of multicolor blossoms and leaves - all on a white ground with pale blue rim to t...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Meiji Wucai Style Porcelain Jar Cover, Japan, Early 20th Century

$2,950

Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese, early Meiji era, enamel over gilt copper vase. The exterior of the ware is adorned with polychrome enamel panels representing blossoming flowers, plants and butt...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase

$450 Sale Price

70% Off

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Meiji Goldstone Enamel Censer Koro with Dragons

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 meda...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel, Brass

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Meiji Goldstone Enamel Censer Koro with Dragons

$3,800

19th Century Japanese Imari Decorative Centerpiece Bowl

Located in Germantown, MD

19th century Japanese Imari Decorative centerpiece bowl. Measures 10" in diameter and 4.5" tall.

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

19th Century Japanese Imari Decorative Centerpiece Bowl

$1,375

Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Sake Set

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese copper sake set with cloisonne enamel decor. Late Meiji period, before 1912. A total of 8 cups, 8 saucers, and a sake pot. Floral design against the cobalt blue b...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel, Copper

Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Sake Set

$1,800 / set

Set of 2 Antique Japanese Settwo Kutani Plates Porcelain Eggshell, 19th/20th C.

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nice set of 12 bowls with saucers. Very nicely decorated. They are marked on the base. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: Japan Japan Dyn...

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20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 2 Antique Japanese Settwo Kutani Plates Porcelain Eggshell, 19th/20th C.

$207 Sale Price

20% Off

Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Vase with Tennin

Located in Long Island City, NY

A large antique Japanese Meiji era, 1868 to 1912, cloisonne enamel vase decorated with an image of tennin, a beautiful winged woman dressed in ornate kimono with a flowing scarf that...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Vase with Tennin

$7,500

High Quality Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Blossoming Iris Flowers

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese, late Meiji period, enamel over gilt copper vase. with silver wire The unusual shaped vase has a long fluted neck. The ware is enameled with a polychrome image o...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper, Enamel

High Quality Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Blossoming Iris Flowers

$1,680 Sale Price

40% Off

A Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Goldstone Butterfly Vases

Located in Long Island City, NY

Attributed to Namikawa Yasuyuki, 1845 to 1927, a pair of rare identical antique Japanese, late Meiji era, enamel vases. Each vase has an urn shaped body and a wide fluted neck. The b...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

A Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Goldstone Butterfly Vases

$4,500 / set

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Golden Age Wisteria and Birds Vase Attributed t

Located in Long Island City, NY

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Golden Age Wisteria and Birds Vase Attributed to Hayashi high quality work An antique Japanese copper vase with cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji p...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Golden Age Wisteria and Birds Vase Attributed t

$4,800

Japanese Contemporary Porcelain Box Orange Green by Master Artist

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Magnificent Japanese museum quality exhibition piece contemporary decorative porcelain box/centerpiece, extremely intricately hand-painted in vivid blue, orange and green on a stunni...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Contemporary Porcelain Box Orange Green by Master Artist

$25,000

Antique Meiji Era Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of matching Japanese cast metal and cloisonne enamel vases richly decorated with polychrome floral ornaments on a black ground. Unmarked. Dated circa the late 19th century, Me...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Antique Meiji Era Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases

$9,000 / set

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Silver Wire Enamel Miniature Vase Bird on Bambo

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese, late Meiji period, silver wire enamel vase. The vase has an amphora shaped body and a fluted neck. The ware is enameled with a polychrome image of a sparrow bird...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Silver Wire Enamel Miniature Vase Bird on Bambo

$850

19thC Japanese Cloisonné Brush Washer Bowl, Meiji Period circa 1880

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is an unusual cloisonné Brush Washer bowl, made in Japan and dating to the 19th Meiji Period, circa 1890. The circular bowl sits on a low foot The main decoration has styl...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

19thC Japanese Cloisonné Brush Washer Bowl, Meiji Period circa 1880

$374

19th century Satsuma Porcelain Vase Table Lamp

Located in Savannah, GA

Made for the European market in the Meiji period, this lovely Japanese Satsuma porcelain vase has been converted into a table lamp and mounted on a wooden base. Decorated with delica...

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1890s Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

19th century Satsuma Porcelain Vase Table Lamp

$850

Large Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Birds of Paradise

Located in Long Island City, NY

A fine quality Japanese cloisonne vase having a flared rim to slender neck and baluster body. The surface is enameled with highly detailed polychrome medallions depicting highly deta...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Large Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Birds of Paradise

$5,000

Large Chinese Floral Cloisonne Enamel Vase W Stand

Located in Long Island City, NY

A large rare Chinese enamel over brass vase. The unusual shaped vase is adorned with polychrome images of flowers surrounded by floral and wavy motifs against a bright turquoise back...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Large Chinese Floral Cloisonne Enamel Vase W Stand

$1,200 Sale Price

60% Off

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Blossoming Wisteria Tree

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese, late Meiji period, enamel over brass vase. The vase has an amphora shaped body and a tall narrow neck. The ware is enameled with a polychrome image of wisteria b...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Blossoming Wisteria Tree

$975 Sale Price

35% Off

Meiji Period Satsuma Gilt Enameled Immortal Geisha Vase Stand by Kozan Zo

By Kozan Zo

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Meiji Period Satsuma Gilt Enameled Immortal & Geisha Vase & Stand Japan, Circa 1900, Meiji-era (1868–1912) Kozan Zo This exquisite Meiji-period Satsuma ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Pottery, Hardwood

Meiji Period Satsuma Gilt Enameled Immortal Geisha Vase Stand by Kozan Zo

$1,495 / set

Satsuma Earthenware Vases, Hand-Painted Polychrome, Japan, Set of 2

Located in Grythyttan, SE

These charming round vases are crafted from yellowish earthenware and feature a polychrome, hand-painted design with ornate designs and figurative pieces with rich, raised gold embel...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

Satsuma Earthenware Vases, Hand-Painted Polychrome, Japan, Set of 2

$960 / set

Art Deco Japanese Porcelain Vases Meiji Period, Pair

Located in New York, NY

A very beautiful pair of polychromed Kutani porcelain Japanese vases, circa early 20th century, Meiji period, Japan. Vases are hand painted and designed with two different sides; one...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Art Deco Japanese Porcelain Vases Meiji Period, Pair

$2,450 / set

Ikebana Basket, Bamboo, Early 20th Century, Japanese

Located in Point Richmond, CA

This ikebana basket features two weave patterns with a twisted handle in a square shape. It has a deep brown color with a slight contrast to highlight the weaving. It is constructed ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Bamboo

Ikebana Basket, Bamboo, Early 20th Century, Japanese

$850

Large Japanese Red Black Lacquer Wooden Bowl, Early 20th Century

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

A Japanese red & black lacquer wooden bowl from the early 20th century. It is carved from a block of what is likely to be fruit wood. The bowl has aged beautifully over the years wit...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Fruitwood, Lacquer

Large Japanese Red Black Lacquer Wooden Bowl, Early 20th Century

$345

Antique Bronze/Copper Cloisonné Vase of High Quality Round shape Japan 19/20C

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Antique Japanese Cloisonné Vase – Meiji Period – “Fukuju Kaku” Mark A beautifully executed antique Japanese cloisonné vase dating to the Meiji period (1868–1912). This rounded balus...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Antique Bronze/Copper Cloisonné Vase of High Quality Round shape Japan 19/20C

$3,286

Japanese Okimono Incense Holder Sticks Bronze Statue Meiji Era, 1868-1912

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Japan - MeuiI period (1868 - 1912) bronze Okimono turtle incense burner Meiji era (1868-1912), 19th century Additional information: Material: Bronze, Cloisonne & Metal Region of Or...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Okimono Incense Holder Sticks Bronze Statue Meiji Era, 1868-1912

$1,010

Antique Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dragon and Phoenix Bird Jars

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of antique Japanese Early Meiji period vases, characterized by their oval shape tapering downward, mounted on stems, and adorned with matching covers. The surfaces of these va...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Antique Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dragon and Phoenix Bird Jars

$3,000 / set

Large Pair of 20th Century Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Birds

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of large antique Japanese, late Meiji era, enamel copper vases. The urn shaped vases are adorned with polychrome images of birds in blossoming flowers against a bright turquoi...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel, Copper

Large Pair of 20th Century Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Birds

$8,000 / set

Large Antique Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Bowl with Blue Dragon

Located in Long Island City, NY

A highly decorative antique Japanese Meiji period bowl decorated with cloisonne enamel patterns. The interior of the bowl is adorned with several panels with traditional benevolent s...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Large Antique Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Bowl with Blue Dragon

$2,500

Antique Japanese Meiji Kutani Plate Tree and Flowers in Red, 19th C

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

This magnificent Japanese plate from the Meiji period (19th century) measures approximately 18 cm. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Japanese Style: Kutani Regio...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Japanese Meiji Kutani Plate Tree and Flowers in Red, 19th C

$309

Kinkozan Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Totai Scholars Satsuma Signed Vases

Located in Long Island City, NY

A large pair of antique Japanese Totai Shippo cloisonne enamel and Satsuma porcelain vases, Meiji era, 1868 to 1912. Of a baluster form, on the b...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Kinkozan Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Totai Scholars Satsuma Signed Vases

$9,000 / set

Pair of Kinkozan Satsuma Vases with Gold Kinrande, 19th Century

By Kinkozan

Located in Lisbon, PT

A pair of signed Sbei Kinkozan VII Satsuma polychrome porcelain vases with gold standard (kinrande) from Kyoto, Imperial City, Japan. Kyo Satsuma ceramics contain intricately detail...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Kinkozan Satsuma Vases with Gold Kinrande, 19th Century

$4,053 Sale Price / set

28% Off

Pair of Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Birds of Paradise Shibata

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of symmetrical antique Japanese, late Meiji period, enamel over brass vases. Each vase has a globular shaped body and a narrow fluted neck. Each ware is enameled with polychro...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel, Brass

Pair of Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Birds of Paradise Shibata

$990 Sale Price / set

44% Off

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Silver Wire Enamel Vases Birds in Bamboo

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese, late Meiji period, silver wire enamel vase. The vase has an amphora shaped body and a fluted neck. The ware is enameled with a polychrome image of a pair of a sp...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Silver Wire Enamel Vases Birds in Bamboo

$3,000

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Gold Stone Enamel Covered Jar with Dragon and C

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese, late Meiji era, covered enamel over brass pot or box. The body of the ware is enameled with polychrome images of cranes, medallions with blossoming flowers and b...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Gold Stone Enamel Covered Jar with Dragon and C

$2,800

Small Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Monkey Sculpture

Located in Kastrup, DK

Small Japanese bronze sculpture in the form of a monkey with intricate details Finely crafted in dark-patinated bronze with a rich patina. Dating from the Meiji period (1868-1912) o...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Small Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Monkey Sculpture

$736

Lovely Antique Meiji Period Japanese Wall Dish Bronze Flowers Cloisonne, 19th C.

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely and beautifully made piece with different kind of flowers and birds on a green base. Cloisonné is an enamelling technique in which the pattern is formed by wires soldered to...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Lovely Antique Meiji Period Japanese Wall Dish Bronze Flowers Cloisonne, 19th C.

$698

Antique Japanese Ota Tameshiro Meiji Enamel Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique high quality Japanese Meiji cloisonne enamel vase by Ota Tameshiro. Circa the late 19th century. The vase is enameled with polychrome enamel floral and foliate scroll orna...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Antique Japanese Ota Tameshiro Meiji Enamel Vase

$4,800

1860s Large Japanese Parcel Gilt High-Relief Dragons and Birds Bronze Vase

Located in Germantown, MD

Amazing Antique fine quality Japanese 19th century bronze vase, circa 1860 with exquisite decorations of raised bronze crafted dragons and birds and many other original meiji decorat...

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Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

1860s Large Japanese Parcel Gilt High-Relief Dragons and Birds Bronze Vase

$1,995

Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of antique Japanese, early Meiji era, Translucent enamel over gilt copper vases. The exteriors of the wares are adorned with polychrome enamel designs representing bugs in blo...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases

$600 Sale Price / set

50% Off

Large Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Fan Motif Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

A large antique Japanese Meiji era enamel over copper vase. The urn shaped vase is enameled with polychrome fan shaped medallions featuring floral, foliage and butterfly motifs surro...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Large Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Fan Motif Vase

$1,300 Sale Price

35% Off

Antique Wood Monkey Netsuke Sculpture Japanese Masakazu Japan, 19/20th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely and very detailed piece. Signed Masakazu A monkey sitting. H. 1.8 cm x L 2.2cm. Japan, 19th century. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: J...

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20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Wood Monkey Netsuke Sculpture Japanese Masakazu Japan, 19/20th Century

$851

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Gold Stone Vase with Butterflies Attr Honda Yo

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese copper vase with polychrome cloisonne enamel decor. Meiji period. Fish tail shape with pronounced base. Intricate butterfly motif and floral patterns. Gold stone ...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Gold Stone Vase with Butterflies Attr Honda Yo

$5,500

Large Japanese Bronze Koro Incense Burner, Meiji Period, 19th Century, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

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

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Large Japanese Bronze Koro Incense Burner, Meiji Period, 19th Century, Japan

$5,200

A Pair of Early Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Censors Attributed to Honda Yasaburo

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of high quality Japanese early Meiji period bronze and cloisonne enamel planter pots or koro incense burners, each of a globular form w...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

A Pair of Early Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Censors Attributed to Honda Yasaburo

$1,950 Sale Price / set

35% Off

High Quality Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase With Hydrangea s Hayas

Located in Long Island City, NY

A high quality antique Japanese late Meiji period enamel over brass vase. The vase has an amphora shaped body and a fluted neck. The ware is enam...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Enamel

High Quality Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase With Hydrangea s Hayas

$4,000

Large Limited Edition Bronze Vase Depicting Bamboo in Japanese Style

Located in New York, NY

Wonderful limited edition patinated bronze vase with bamboo motif on mottled brown marble-like ground, standing 24 inches tall, by the American sculptor based in Hawaii, James Barker...

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Late 20th Century American Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Large Limited Edition Bronze Vase Depicting Bamboo in Japanese Style

$5,500

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Butterfly and Cranes in Flight Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

A vintage Japanese urn shaped enamel over copper vase. The exterior of the vase is adorned with hand enameled panels depicting butterflies, cranes...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel, Copper

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Butterfly and Cranes in Flight Vase

$1,800

Japanese Contemporary Blue Red Porcelain Lidded Jar Vase

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exquisite contemporary Japanese Ko-Imari style porcelain lidded temple jar/vase, intricately hand-painted in cobalt blue, iron red and green with generous application of gold on an e...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold

Japanese Contemporary Blue Red Porcelain Lidded Jar Vase

$1,650

Japanese Totai Shippo Porcelain Covered Box

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine Japanese porcelain box. Decorated to the exterior with a dark turquoise enamel ground with floral decorations. The figural finial as wel...

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20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Japanese Totai Shippo Porcelain Covered Box

$895

Antique Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Goldstone Dragon Vases

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of identical antique Japanese copper vases with cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji period, circa 1885. Baluster shape, solid base, pronounced neck. Golden stone flake ground,...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Antique Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Goldstone Dragon Vases

$6,000 / set

Japanese Lacquered Box Meiji Decorative Box and Ink box, circa 1880

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Nice Japanese glove box in red, yellow and black lacquered wood dating from the end of the 19th century. It is decorated with delicate gold, black and red characters. Inside you have...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Lacquered Box Meiji Decorative Box and Ink box, circa 1880

$335 Sale Price

20% Off

Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Brush Pot in the Style of Namikawa

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese copper brush pot with cloisonne enamel design. Early Meiji period, after 1868. Cylinder shape. Cherry blossom motif and floral patterns in cobalt and turquoise bl...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel, Copper

Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Brush Pot in the Style of Namikawa

$1,170 Sale Price

35% Off

Satsuma Tea Caddy and Cover Meiji Era, Late 19th Century

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

A satsuma tea caddy and cover Meiji era, late 19th century, together with, Tea caddy, The first painted in polychrome enamels and gilt on a cle...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Satsuma Tea Caddy and Cover Meiji Era, Late 19th Century

$575 / set

Japanese Large Heavy Banko Ware Ceramic Pottery Stoneware Vase, 19th Century

Located in Studio City, CA

A fantastic, wonderfully glaze stoneware Banko ware vase with beautifully detailed craftsmanship. Banko ware pottery is thought to have originate...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Japanese Large Heavy Banko Ware Ceramic Pottery Stoneware Vase, 19th Century

$595

Antique Japanese Meiji Era Ginbari Cloisonne Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese copper vase with polychrome cloisonne enamel decor. Late Meiji period, before 1912. Baluster shape, black body with ginbari decor representing a chrysanthemum flo...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel, Copper

Antique Japanese Meiji Era Ginbari Cloisonne Vase

$3,000

Japanese Hand-Painted Porcelain Lidded Serving Dish, Trinket or Jewelry Box

Located in Miami, FL

Beautiful Japanese hand painted porcelain decorative trinket, pill or jewelry box or serving dish of Meiji period. The decoration cons...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Hand-Painted Porcelain Lidded Serving Dish, Trinket or Jewelry Box

$395

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Lidded Koro Jar

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese cloisonne enamel lidded koro jar from the Meiji period standing on a foot and featuring traditional ornamentations to the center with tw...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Lidded Koro Jar

$3,500

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.