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Meiji Antiques
![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)
![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)
![RARE LARGE JAPANESE CLOISONNE ON PORCELAIN VASES: A pair of rare symmetrical large antique Japanese, late Meiji era, Totai porcelain vases. Each vase has a globular shaped body and a fluted mouth. The exteriors of the wares are covered with polychrom](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6975/331726/178957342_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717061202)
![Japanese Meiji Bronze Jizai Okimono of Spiny Lobster: Japanese Meiji era bronze jizai okimono of a spiny lobster, signed, 8". Provenance: North Andover, Massachusetts collection.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/323/331785/179024280_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717607860)
![Japanese Meiji Bronze Jizai Okimono of Spiny Lobster: Japanese Meiji era bronze jizai okimono of a spiny lobster, signed, 14". Provenance: North Andover, Massachusetts collection.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/323/331785/179024260_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717608845)
![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)
![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)
![ANTIQUE JAPANESE MEIJI CLOISONNE ENAMEL VASE MARKED: A large antique Japanese copper vase with cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji period, before 1912. Elongated shape with pronounced neck. Dragon motif against the dark blue background. Fan hallmark on](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6975/331859/179024066_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717181638)
![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)
![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)
![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)
![ANTIQUE JAPANESE MEIJI BRONZE VASE CRANES AND TURTLES: An antique Japanese bronze vase from the Meiji period. The vase features a long, elegant neck adorned with detailed depictions of cranes, while the wide body is decorated with turtles riding the waves](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6975/331726/178957328_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717061202)
![HIGH QUALITY JAPANESE MEIJI CLOISONNE ENAMEL VASES: A pair of identical antique Japanese copper vases with cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji period, before 1912. Elongated bottle shape. Stork birds, trees, and flower blossoms scene against the black](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6975/331859/179024068_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717181638)
![ANTIQUE JAPANESE MEIJI DRAGON CLOISONNE ENAMEL TRAY: An antique Japanese, late Meiji era, enamel over copper tray. The interior of the ware is adorned with a polychrome enamel design representing figural medallions depicting plants in pots and birds in](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6975/331726/178957341_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717061202)
![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 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)
![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)
![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 dragons, cranes, butterflies, and flow](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6975/331726/178957339_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717061202)
![ANTIQUE MEIJI JAPANESE CLOISONNE GOLDSTONE PLATE: An antique Japanese Meiji period, 1868 to 1912, cloisonne enamel metal charger plate depicting a highly detailed butterfly decorated with polychrome enamels and shimmering goldstone inclusions flutter](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6975/331726/178957349_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717061202)
![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 floral and foliage ornaments and strip](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6975/331726/178957338_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717061202)
![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 dragons, Phoenix birds, and butterflie](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6975/331726/178957333_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717061202)
![ANTIQUE JAPANESE MEIJI ERA CLOISONNE ENAMEL VASE: A good quality antique Japanese Meiji era, 1868 to 1912, silver plated brass and cloisonne enamel vase of a slended bulbous form, finely decorated with a floral arrangement and a grasshopper sitting o](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6975/331726/178957351_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717061202)
![ANTIQUE JAPANESE MEIJI CLOISONNE ENAMEL DRAGON VASE: An antique Japanese late Meiji era vase of a baluster shape with a narrow fluted neck. The metal vase is adorned with a polychrome image of a dragon made in the Cloisonne technique on a bright turquoi](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6975/331726/178957348_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717061202)
![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 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)
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 […]