![AN UNUSUAL 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD CARVED WOOD NETSUKE formed as a dried fish. 8.1 grams.: AN UNUSUAL 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD CARVED WOOD NETSUKE formed as a dried fish. 8.1 grams. 9 cm x 1.75 cm.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3161/332662/179451716_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717770767)
Meiji Antiques
![AN UNUSUAL 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD CARVED WOOD NETSUKE formed as a dried fish. 8.1 grams.: AN UNUSUAL 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD CARVED WOOD NETSUKE formed as a dried fish. 8.1 grams. 9 cm x 1.75 cm.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3161/332662/179451716_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717770767)
![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)
![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)
![EARLY 20TH C. BRONZE JAPANESE VASE: Exquisite early 20th-century Meiji period Japanese vase crafted from bronze. This impressive piece showcases high-relief dragons intertwined amidst a finely textured background, with stylized foliage](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3353/332006/179134565_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717470318)
![ANTIQUE EARLY MEIJI JAPANESE CLOISONNE ENAMEL VASES: 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 birds in blossoming flowers surrounded](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6975/331726/178957332_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717061202)
![JAPANESE MEIJI TOTAI ENAMEL ON PORCELAIN BOWL PLATE: An antique Japanese, late Meiji era, covered Totai porcelain set of a saucer, and a bowl. The wares are covered with polychrome enamel medallions with flowers surrounded by floral, foliage, and geomet](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6975/331726/178957346_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717061202)
![JAPANESE EARLY MEIJI CLOISONNE ENAMEL TRINKET BOX: An antique Japanese copper trinket box with polychrome cloisonne enamel design. Early Meiji period, ca. 1870s. Round shape. Golden stone flake ground. Floral ornaments. Turquoise blue interior. Collec](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6975/331859/179024077_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717181638)
![Large Japanese Pottery Urn w/ Dragons.: This is a heavy vase with a bronzelike appearance, but is actually painted clay. It may be from the Meiji period. It looks like Tokoname Pottery, with a black finish. There is a small chunk of clay mi](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5818/332337/179802931_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718146122)
![Japanese Imari Porcelain Plate, Meiji Period: Approximate size: 1.5x9.25x9.25 in Shipping: We offer in-house shipping services for most small items. This means that we will take care of packing and shipping the items directly to you. For larger o](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8283/331554/178843488_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716998811)
![ANTIQUE EARLY MEIJI JAPANESE CLOISONNE ENAMEL VASES: 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 blossoming flowers surr](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6975/331726/178957330_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717061202)
![ANTIQUE JAPANESE CLOISONNE ENAMEL PORCELAIN VASE: An antique Japanese porcelain vase with polychrome design. Meiji period, 1868 to 1912. Cylinder shape. Hand-painted blue and white patterned rims. Floral and geometrical cloisonne enamel ornaments in](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6975/331859/179024063_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717181638)
![JAPAN MEIJI SILVER WIRE CLOISONNE VASES W WOOD BASES: A pair of antique Japanese, late Meiji era, silver wire and enamel vases. The exterior of the vases are covered with enamel designs representing sakura trees with flowers on the turquoise ground made](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6975/333397/180018439_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718372239)
![Two Metal Meiji Period Japanese Items: A metal tray with applied decoration and a cast iron teapot with low relief prunus tree decoration. Dimensions: the tray is 12" x 17 1/2", the teapot is 10" x 8"](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6623/332861/179646010_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717933419)
![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)
![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)
![Ryubondo Japanese Iron Dragon Teapot Tetsubin Ryukodo Morioka Meiji period: Ryubondo Japanese Iron Dragon Teapot Tetsubin, Meiji period. Pot with relief dragon to the side, figural dragon's head spout. Side reads ????? Ry?k?d?-z? - Made by Ry?k?d?, and ???? Morioka-j? - Estab](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6537/330416/178125164_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718052847)
![A LOVELY 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD SILVER AND SHAKUDO BOX AND COVER decorated with two bird: A LOVELY 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD SILVER AND SHAKUDO BOX AND COVER decorated with two birds in a landscape. 324 grams. 13 cm x 10 cm.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3161/332662/179451297_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717770767)
![A RARE GILT LACQUER WITH SHIBAYAMA INLAID TRAY DEPCITING AN EAGLE Japan, Meiji era (1868-1912) Of: A RARE GILT LACQUER WITH SHIBAYAMA INLAID TRAY DEPCITING AN EAGLE Japan, Meiji era (1868-1912) Of rectangular form, the interior finely lacquered in gold takamaki-e and hiramaki-e with kirikane and sh](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/533/332465/179306537_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717601045)
![RARE ANTIQUE JAPANESE MEIJI CLOISONNE ENAMEL PLATE: A high quality antique Japanese Meiji era, 1868 to 1912, decorative brass plate. The exterior of the plate is adorned with polychrome flowers and butterflies on a white enamel ground, and painted with](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6975/331726/178957350_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717061202)
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 […]