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Meiji Antiques
![Emerald Whispers: Exceptional Celadon Green Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase: Emerald Whispers: Exceptional Celadon Green Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase A very high quality Japanese, Meiji era, enamel vase. The vase has an amphora shaped body and a short fluted neck. The ware i](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333319/179953843_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718743930)
![Pair of Large 19th Century Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Blue Ground Enamel Vases Cranes in Blossoming: A large pair of Japanese Meiji Period Blue-Ground Cloisonne enamel vases, 19th century. Very nice quality, with cloisonne enamel throughout, depicting cranes, flowers and blossoms with a nice blue bac](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333319/179954104_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718743930)
![Large Antique Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Bowl with Blue Dragon: 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 symbols alternating](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333319/179953840_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718743930)
![Antique Japanese Meiji Period Carved Wood Shodana Cabinet: DESCRIPTION: Antique Shodana cabinet/etagere crafted from carved hardwood and featuring a round set of shelves at its center, compartments behind swinging and sliding doors, three pull-out drawers, an](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1373/333356/179999081_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718316287)
![A Japanese Pottery Cat Form Censer: A Meiji period cat form censer with polychrome elements and a lily pad form pierced lid, unmarked. Dimensions: 10" x 7 1/2", the height is 4 1/2".](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6623/332861/179645929_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717933419)
![Japanese Meiji Period Plates (8): Japanese Meiji period ceramic plates (8). 9 3/4" D..](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1122/332252/179210261_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717432170)
![A Meiji Period Lacquered Japanese Samurai Sword Stand: A mother of pearl inlaid example made for two swords. Dimensions: 8 1/4" x 10 3/4", the height is 23 1/2".](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6623/332861/179646009_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717933419)
![ANTIQUE JAPANESE MEIJI BRONZE TRINKET BOX BY KOMAI: An antique Japanese Meiji bronze trinket box by Komai. The surface of the box is decorated with embossed gilded fans, painted with traditional landscapes of Japanese gardens and nature. The box has in](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6975/333397/180018437_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718372239)
![Articulated bronze crab. Japan. Meiji period (1868-1912). 8in.: Articulated bronze crab. Japan. Meiji period (1868-1912). 8in.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4503/333036/179787261_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718128433)
![Rare High Quality Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Dragons and Hoho Birds Signed OTA: 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 panels depicting Phoe](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333319/179953837_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718743930)
![Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Flying Cranes Vase: A large antique Japanese, Meiji era, Silver wire enamel over brass copper vase. Circa: 1900s. The urn form vase is enameled with polychrome images of cranes made in the Cloisonne technique on a black](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333319/179953838_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718743930)
![A Pair of Large Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases with Iris's: A pair of large antique Japanese copper vases with cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji period,The vases have a rounded body, pronounced necks and bases. The front side depicts iris flowers against the](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333319/179953841_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718743930)
![A Japanese Meiji Period Scroll Painting: Watercolor on silk, depicting a standing woman holding a fan. Dimensions: the artwork is 40" x 13 1/2", overall 64" x 18".](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6623/332861/179645819_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717933419)
![Japanese Bronze Pricket Candlesticks Meiji: Japanese Bronze Pricket Candlesticks. Matching pair of Dark Bronze, fine and smooth castings of traditional prickets. 19th century. DIMENSIONS for each one: Height 9 inch / 23 cm](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7120/333493/180083678_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718397263)
![A MEIJI PERIOD JAPANESE CLOISONNE BOX: A MEIJI PERIOD JAPANESE CLOISONNE BOX of domed circular form decorated with a bird perched on blossoming branches. (78mm diameter)](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6817/333495/180085173_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718404111)
![Japanese Meiji Hasegawa School Falcon Grouping Sculpture: DESCRIPTION: Bronze sculpture by a member of the Hasegawa school depicting two falcons perched on a rocky outcrop coated in vines. Signed in kanji on the side. CIRCA: 19th -Early 20th Century ORIGIN:](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1373/333356/179999248_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718316287)
![2 Meiji period bronzes, an elephant and a rooster. Japan. Late 19th Century. Damage to rooster, will: 2 Meiji period bronzes, an elephant and a rooster. Japan. Late 19th Century. Damage to rooster, will not stand up. Each signed. Purchased at the auction of Thomas Lawson Dreamworld Auctions, Scituate,](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4503/333036/179787668_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718128433)
![Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Blue Enamel Silver Vase with Eagle Signed Inaba: A rare antique Japanese cloisonné enamel silver mounted and silver wire vase Late Meiji period circa 1895 . Elongated shape with pronounced neck. Cobalt blue ground color. The obverse depicts an](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333319/179953846_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718743930)
![Antique Japanese Meiji Ginbari Cloisonne Enamel Vase: An antique Japanese, late Meiji era, Ginbari enamel over copper vase. The urn shaped vase is enameled with a polychrome image of a dragon on the light blue and white ground made in the Ginbari Cloison](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333319/179953845_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718743930)
![Pair Of Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Ginger Jars: A pair of antique Japanese late Meiji era, 1868 to 1912, covered ginger jars. The exterior of both matched pieces is enameled with polychrome enamel blossoming flowers and butterflies on a cobalt blue](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333319/179953833_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718743930)
![Japanese Meiji Bronze Pheasant Planter: DESCRIPTION: Bronze planter featuring pheasant, songbird, and (possibly) Fenghuang (Chinese phoenix) designs in high relief on and around a blossoming branch in low relief near etched water and foliag](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1373/333356/179999471_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718316287)
![Cabinet work. Japan. Meiji period (1868-1912). Standing figure of a woman with robes decorated in: Cabinet work. Japan. Meiji period (1868-1912). Standing figure of a woman with robes decorated in gold lacquer. Cracks. 12in.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4503/333036/179787559_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718128433)
![Bronze study of 2 tortoises. Japan. Meiji period (1868-1912). With original bill and box.: Bronze study of 2 tortoises. Japan. Meiji period (1868-1912). With original bill and box. Provenance: Yamanaka.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4503/333036/179787436_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718128433)
![Pair Japanese Bronze Candlestick Holders: Pair of Meiji Period Japanese bronze candlestick holders. 27 1/2" Ht..](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1122/332252/179210236_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717432170)
![Small cloisonné vase, Japan c. 1900: Small cloisonné vase, Japan c. 1900 (Meiji). Recto dragon, verso phoenix decoration. Minimally chipped, h. 15.5 cm](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/609/331536/178837529_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716988473)
![A Pair of Meiji Era Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Cherry Blossom and Geometric Pattern Vases: A pair of antique Japanese copper vases with cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji period, before 1912. Cylindrical shape with pronounced base and neck. The body is decorated with flowers and tree branc](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333319/179954070_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718743930)
![Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Brush Pot Bat Catcher Figure: An antique Japanese Meiji period brass brush pot of rectangular form decorated with a cloisonne enamel figure of a man holding a bowl with bats, and images of birds and flowers to the body. Stands on](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333319/179953842_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718743930)
![ANTIQUE 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI BRONZE OKIMONO LOTUS FLOWER BOWL SIGNED: ANTIQUE 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI BRONZE OKIMONO LOTUS FLOWER BOWL SIGNED This antique bronze Meiji okimono bowl, originating from Japan in the 19th century, is a stunning piece of art that showcase](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333208/179879220_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718743930)
![A FINE JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD RELIEF CARVED HARDWOOD, STONE AND MIXED METAL HANGING WALL PLAQUE: A FINE JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD RELIEF CARVED HARDWOOD, STONE AND MIXED METAL HANGING WALL PLAQUE depicting a Samurai warrior with entwined dragon; surrounded by a chamfered frame (52cm wide 73cm high )](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6817/333495/180085134_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718404111)
![ANTIQUE JAPANESE MEIJI SILVER BRONZE TRINKET BOX: An antique Japanese sterling silver and bronze trinket box. Late Meiji period, before 1912. The lid of the box is garnished with lacquered relief silver and bronze inlay depicting cherry blossom branc](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6975/333397/180018436_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718372239)
![Signed Meiji Japanese Metal w/ 14K Gold Inlay Box: Antique Signed Meiji Period Japanese Mixed Metal Covered Box w/ Decorations of Mount Fuji and Japanese Homes. Inlaid with 14K Gold. Signed at the Bottom. Condition: Generally Very Good. Dimensions: L-](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4745/332699/179483376_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717780586)
![Antique Japanese Meiji Porcelain Totai Shippo Tree Bark Cloisonne Vase: DESCRIPTION: Antique Japanese Meiji Porcelain Totai Shippo Tree Bark Cloisonne Vase. A late 19th century Japanese Totai-Shippo 'tree bark' bottle vase decorated with cloisonne birds and flowers in aut](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1373/333356/179999473_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718316287)
![RARE Antique Japanese Scholar's Writing Implement With Shibayama Inlaid, Circa 1880: Antique Japanese Scholar's Writing Implement With Shibayama Inlaid, Circa 1880. The container measures 14 1/4" x 9" x 2". Provenance: One Person Private Estate Central Florida. Please copy a](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6247/333259/180166707_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718418025)
![High Quality Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Blossoming Iris’s Vase: A high quality antique Japanese, late Meiji period, enamel over gilt copper vase. The vase has an urn shaped body and a fluted neck. The ware is enameled with a polychrome image of blossoming flowers](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333319/179953834_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718743930)
![Toyohara CHIKANOBU (1838-1912): Beauty of the Meiji era: Artist: Toyohara CHIKANOBU (1838-1912) Title: Beauty of the Meiji era Series: Mirror of Ages ('Jidai kagami') Publisher: Matsuki Heikichi Date: 1897 Medium: Woodblock print Size/Format: oban tate-e (c](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333286/180370036_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718751548)
![Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Assorted Flowers: An antique Japanese vase from the early Meiji period, decorated with enamel using the cloisonne technique. The wide vase with a slightly narrowed neck. The surface is decorated with a large number of](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333319/179953830_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718743930)
News about Meiji Antiques
![Kaminski Auctions features Meiji furniture Dec. 28-30](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/79593812_1_x.jpg)
Kaminski Auctions features Meiji furniture Dec. 28-30
BEVERLY, Mass. – Kaminski Auctions will conduct its annual New Year’s Auction that features an extensive Japanese and Chinese collection from the Keenan Estate of Miami Lakes, Florida, on Saturday, Sunday and Monday, Dec. 28-30. Bid absentee or live online through LiveAuctioneers.
![Six Henry Sugimoto internment-inspired woodblock prints exceeded expectations at District Auction](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/175302479_1_x.jpg)
Six Henry Sugimoto internment-inspired woodblock prints exceeded expectations at District Auction
SEATTLE — A small but important six-piece collection of woodcut prints by Henry Sugimoto (1900-1990) came to market at District Auction April 14 as part of its Fine Art, Mid-Century Furniture, and Decor sale. Estimated modestly at $75-$150, the circa-1965 black-and-white prints documenting his time in World War II-era Japanese internment camps all soared, with […]
![Japanese cloisonné art and vases win spotlight at Jasper52 May 15](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/176976035_1_x.jpg)
Japanese cloisonné art and vases win spotlight at Jasper52 May 15
NEW YORK – On Wednesday, May 15, starting at 2 pm Eastern time, Jasper52 will present a 320-lot sale titled Gilded Enamel: Cloisonne Art, Vases, & More. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers. The sale highlights all spotlight examples from Japan, including those dating to the Meiji period. First among them […]
![Top ten take-home lots from Asia Week New York](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/1-Freemans-Hindman-March-24-Chinese-Clair-de-Lune-Glazed-Porcelain-Bottle-Vase.jpg)
Top ten take-home lots from Asia Week New York
Spring marks the return of Asia Week New York, the annual celebration of Asian art held in the city’s metropolitan area and beyond. For sale during more than two weeks in March was a broad mix of art and artefacts spanning multiple disciplines, from ancient to contemporary and including Chinese, Indian, south-east Asian, Himalayan, Japanese, and […]