Meiji Collectibles
![Antique Japanese Export 950 Silver Cigarette Cases: Gorgeous pair of cigarette cases believed to be of Japanese origin. Each box is stamped 950 silver, both beautifully engraved, one with bamboo and flowers, the other with foliate scrolls. Each has a s](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2740/333147/179861877_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718236394)
![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)
![Important Japanese Shibayama Carved Komi: or cigarette case - mixed metal most likely on copper - Meiji period - 6 3/8" long - large size](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3256/333619/180220574_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718569650)
![Antique 1850 Japanese Tobacco Box w/ Sterling Silver Liner: FINE and RARE 1850 Japanese Tobacco Box with sterling silver liner, provenance Ex Famous New York Gallery. Provenance: One Person Private Estate Central Florida. Please copy and paste the UR](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6247/333259/180167022_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718418025)
![Japanese Travel Buddha In Zushi Shrine 19th Century: Japanese Meiji Era Hand Carved Wooden Statue of The Buddha in a Black lacquered and gilded portable shrine known as a Zushi. Black lacquer cabinet with painted and gilded bodhisattva. Buddha is carved](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425069_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
![Very Nice Japanese Tachi with Birdhead Mounts Signed Bishu Osafune Sukesana ~ Late Koto, Early: Very Nice Japanese Tachi with Birdhead Mounts Blade is signed - Bishu Osafune Sukesana. Blade - 16th - 17th century, mounts - meiji period ( 19th Century). Length of the blade - 28 1/2", Total length](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425125_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
![Rare Japanese Fireman's SHOBOSHO Coat & Helmet Two-Piece Assemble, Meiji to Showa Period. Fabulous: Rare Japanese Fireman's Coat & Helmet Two-Piece Assemble, Meiji to Showa Period. Fabulous Large Owl Bird to the Back. A rare two-piece Japanese Fireman's assemble (Shobosho uniform) woven with heavy c](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425095_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
![Cigarette case, Japan late 19th cen: Cigarette case, Japan late 19th century (Meiji), metal, recto and verso finely decorated with dragon phoenix, slightly rubbed, 8.5 x 6.5 cm](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/609/331536/178837525_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716988473)
![Elegant Japanese Tanto Dagger, Meiji Period 1868-1912: Elegant Japanese tanto dagger, Meiji Period 1868-1912. Elegant form with an excellent red and black speckled lacquer scabbard, removable silver inlaid snake knife. The scabbard features bronze gilt lo](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4859/332532/179346457_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717627095)
![Japanese MeiJi era Tourist TANTO Dagger in Carved Bone Mounts Depicting Geisha & Wisemen.: Japanese MeiJi era Tourist TANTO Dagger in Carved Bone Mounts Depicting Geisha & Wisemen. Total length (inside scabbard if present) : 12", Blade length : 6". ~ . Detailed condition reports are not inc](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425144_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
News about Meiji Collectibles
![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 […]