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Meiji Antiques
![19c Japanese KUSHI hair COMB mother of pearl BUTTERFLIES & flowers: Late Meiji period (1890s to 1912) Japanese kushi (hair comb) inlaid with mother of pearl butterflies among flowers, design continuing onto the back. The body appears to be early plastic, beautiful inl](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332495/179315786_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718131428)
![19c Japanese lacquer wood KUSHI hair COMB fruits on branches: Late Meiji period (1890s to 1912) Japanese wooden kushi (hair comb) with gold lacquer decoration of ripe fruits on branches, design continuing onto the back. Beautifully made, very good lacquering wit](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332495/179315782_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718131428)
![19c Japanese lacquer KUSHI hair COMB pine & prunus: Late Meiji period (1890s to 1912) Japanese wooden kushi (hair comb) with black and gold lacquer decoration of pine saplings and flowering prunus branches, design continuing onto the back. Nice pairing](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332495/179315776_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718131428)
![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)
![Antique Japanese Meiji LIdded Cloisonne Box: DESCRIPTION: Antique Meiji cloisonne box featuring sakura ("cherry blossom") motifs on sides and lid and sporting etched songbird and bamboo motifs on interior of lid and compartment. CIRCA: Late 19th](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1373/332325/179229608_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717450977)
![19/20th C Mixed Metal Ojime Beads, Menuki Pendants: Probably Meiji period. Seven cylindrical/barrel, baluster forms with stylized surface dimensional designs, figures, objects. Three signed. Also eight Shakudo flat-backed/Menuki-like figural charm-like](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3975/332481/179316298_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717614851)
![Japanese Meiji Lacquer Ryoshibako Box: Japanese Meiji gold lacquered Ryoshibako box, with silver mounts. Decorated with a Japanese garden scene. Provenance: Gift to Louis W. Hill from Komura Jutaro, a passenger on the Hill's ship "Dakota;"](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7998/331555/178871919_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717010513)
![A RARE LATE 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD SILVER WIRE CLOISONNE ENAMEL VASE depicting boats at: A RARE LATE 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD SILVER WIRE CLOISONNE ENAMEL VASE depicting boats at sea. 19 cm high.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3161/332662/179451115_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717770767)
![A FINE LARGE 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD BRONZE AND SILVER CHARGER decorated with a Buddhisti: A FINE LARGE 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD BRONZE AND SILVER CHARGER decorated with a Buddhistic figure viewing Mt Fuji. 46 cm diameter.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3161/332662/179451389_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717770767)
![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)
![Miyao Eisuke Japanese Meiji Parcel Gilt Bronze Fishermen: DESCRIPTION: Miyao Eisuke (Japanese) Meiji bronze figural sculpture depicting a male fishermen with parcel gilt firebird and medallion decorated robe draped, revealing his bare muscular arm, as lifts](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1373/332325/179229605_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717450977)
![Japanese Mother-of-Pearl-Inlaid Black Lacquer Low Table Meiji Period: Height 7 1/2 inches, width 26 1/2 inches.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/292/330597/178279407_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716409282)
![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)
![Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Elephant and Tiger Group: Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Elephant and Tiger Group Stamped to underside of belly. Ht. 17 x 15 x 8 in. A Western New York estate.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1116/332576/179392839_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717764716)
![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)
![A 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD CLOISONNE ENAMEL BOX AND COVER decorated with floral sprays and: A 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD CLOISONNE ENAMEL BOX AND COVER decorated with floral sprays and roundels. 14 cm x 10 cm.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3161/332662/179451114_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717770767)
![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)
![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)
![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)
![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)
![AN ANTIQUE JAPANESE 13-STRING KOTO GUZHENG.Z039.: AN ANTIQUE JAPANESE 13-STRING KOTO GUZHENG.Z039.Koto, a traditional Japanese stringed musical instrument derived from the Chinese zheng, Meiji period.Measure: Length 55".C Property from a Private Japa](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2394/322653/173505504_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1710355462)
![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)
![A FINE 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD CARVED BOXWOOD NETSUKE modelled as a monkey grappling with: A FINE 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD CARVED BOXWOOD NETSUKE modelled as a monkey grappling with an octopus. 12.6 grams. 3 cm x 4 cm.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3161/332662/179451715_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717770767)
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 […]