![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)
Meiji Brass
![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)
![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)
![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)
![2pc Japanese Brass Trinket Boxes Florals Fruit & Birds Meiji period: 2 Japanese brass boxes, Meiji period. Engraved floral decoration, raised bird and fruit basket decorations, larger box with mixed metal copper decoration. Apparently unmarked. Weight approx., .5 lb Me](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6537/330416/178125173_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718052847)
![Rare Japanese bronze meiji vase, H 32.3 cm.: Rare Japanese bronze meiji vase with bats, animal heads, brass + silver + gold-plated inlay. Floral with dragonfly + wise lord on the reverse in landscape. Special quality. Dimensions: H 32.3 cm. In v](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6138/333211/179881826_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718278805)
![A FINE PAIR OF 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD BRONZE AND MIXED METAL FIGURES BY MIYAO: A FINE PAIR OF 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD BRONZE AND MIXED METAL FIGURES BY MIYAO raised on brass inlaid-shaped hardwood bases (13.5cm high )](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6817/333495/180085195_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718404111)
![A Japanese lacquer table cabinet: A Japanese lacquer table cabinet Meiji period (1868-1912), the hinged lid opening to reveal six compartments, above two short drawers, and panelled doors, with pierced brass hinges, inset with mother](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1782/334037/180491974_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718958120)
![Japanese Gilt Presentation Wakizashi Sword, Meiji Period 1868 - 1912: Japanese gilt all brass & copper presentation wakizashi sword, Meiji period 1868-1912. Fine gilt brass and copper embossed scabbard with a series of three leafed clovers between brass bands. The blade](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4859/332532/179346448_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717627095)
![A Large Rare Pair Of Red Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Gardens in Bloom Kawade: A pair of rare large high quality antique Japanese Meiji Era enamel over brass vases. The vases of amphora form with elegant narrow necks slightly expanding to the rim. The exterior is enameled with d](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333319/179954159_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718743930)
![Japanese Edo / Meiji Menuki (Sword Hilt Ornaments): **Originally Listed At $400** East Asia, Japan, Edo to Meiji period, ca. 18th to 19th century CE. A collection of brass and copper cast ornaments for tobacco pouches known as maekanagu, and sword grip](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1103/333224/180159737_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718405476)
![Large Japanese Cloisonne Stripe Vase with Chrysanthemums Namikawa Yasuyuki Meiji Vase: A large high quality Japanese enamel over brass vase attributed to Namikawa Yasuyuki, 1845 to 1927. The amphora shaped vase is made in a lobular design, and adorned with images of blossoming flowers m](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333319/179954131_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718743930)
![Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Wireless Vase with Snow and Mountain Scenery: An antique Japanese brass vase from the early Meiji period, decorated with enamel using the cloisonne technique. The vase is of a globular form tapering to the bottom, the exterior is decorated with c](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333319/179953912_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718743930)
![Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Blossoming Chrysanthemums Signed: An antique Japanese, late Meiji period, enamel over brass vase. The vase has an amphora shaped body and a fluted neck. The ware is enameled with a polychrome image of birds in blossoming chrysanthemum](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333319/179954142_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718743930)
![Antique Japanese Cloisonne Meiji Enameled Kogo Incense Box with Ho Ho Bird: An antique Japanese Meiji Era covered enamel brass kogo or box for incense. Circa: late 19th century to early 20th century. The box is enameled with polychrome floral and foliage patterns and an image](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333319/179954054_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718743930)
![Antique Japanese Cloisonné Meiji Enamel Box with Roosters: An antique Japanese Meiji era covered enamel over brass trinket or jewelry box. Circa: late 19th century to early 20th century. The ware is enameled with a polychrome image of a rooster and a hen in b](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333319/179953965_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718743930)
![Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Gold Stone Enamel Covered Jar with Dragon and Cranes in Flight: An antique Japanese, late Meiji era, covered enamel over brass pot or box. The body of the ware is enameled with polychrome images of cranes, medallions with blossoming flowers and butterflies, surrou](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333319/179954089_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718743930)
![Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Plate Charger Two Sparrows in Blossoming Chrysanthemums: An antique Japanese, late Meiji era, enamel over brass plate. The plate is enameled with a polychrome medallion in a shape of a flower depicting two sparrows in blossoming chrysanthemum flowers surrou](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333319/179953936_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718743930)
![Antique Japanese Meiji Era Cloisonne Enamel Vase: An antique Japanese Meiji era covered amphora shaped enamel over brass urn vase. The exterior of the vase is adorned with polychrome enameled continuous design of overlapping stylized floral roundels,](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333319/179954000_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718743930)
![Antique Japanese Kyoto Goldstone Cloisonne Bowl: An antique Japanese Meiji era Kyoto School enamel over brass bowl. Circa: late 19th century to early 20th century. The bowl is enameled with polychrome medallions depicting blossoming flowers, butterf](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333319/179954072_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718743930)
![Large Japanese Meiji Era Cloisonne Enamel Charger: A large antique Japanese, Meiji era, enamel over brass charger or plate. The plate is adorned with polychrome figural medallions depicting landscape and pond views, birds in sakura trees made in the C](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333319/179953930_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718743930)
![Antique Japanese Cloisonne Meiji Era Enamel Vase Signed Hayashi Yojiro: An antique Japanese, late Meiji period, enamel over brass vase. The vase has an amphora shaped body and a narrow fluted neck. The ware is enameled with a polychrome image of a bird in blossoming flowe](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333319/179954062_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718743930)
![Antique Meiji Era Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase: An antique Japanese Meiji Era brass and enamel vase. Circa: early 20th century. The baluster form vase is enameled with polychrome images of blossoming flowers and plants and birds made in the Cloison](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333319/179953996_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718743930)
News about Meiji Brass
![George III brass mortar leads our five auction highlights](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Sworders-Dec-13-George-III-brass-mortar.jpg)
George III brass mortar leads our five auction highlights
George III Brass Mortar by Jan Verbruggen, $77,975 STANSTED MOUNTFITCHET, U.K. – Sending the old year out with a bang, a George III brass mortar by Jan Verbruggen hammered for £49,000 and sold for £61,250 ($77,975) with buyer’s premium at Sworders on December 13. The rare example of British military ordnance from the time of the American Revolutionary War was estimated […]
![Mamluk 14th-century brass candlestick lit up Leland Little, selling for $125K](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/165738183_1_x.webp)
Mamluk 14th-century brass candlestick lit up Leland Little, selling for $125K
HILLSBOROUGH, N.C. — Estimated at $5,000-$10,000, a 14th-century candlestick made during the classical period of Mamluk artistic production hammered for $100,000 and sold for $125,000 with buyer’s premium at Leland Little on December 1. The 9in high silver-inlaid brass candlestick was likely used in court ceremonies or celebrations to honor the reigning potentate — either […]
![Toy collectors grabbed ‘many brass rings’ at Bertoia’s $1.95M sale](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/2014_0609_b1191_lead.jpg)
Toy collectors grabbed ‘many brass rings’ at Bertoia’s $1.95M sale
VINELAND, N.J. – There were smiles on many bidders’ faces as they departed Bertoia Auctions’ Spring Toy Break Auction on May 9th and 10th. “It was a terrific sale, and there was a great camaraderie throughout,” said Bertoia Auctions associate Rich Bertoia. “As they headed out the door with their purchases, everybody was chattering about […]
![Furniture Specific: Brass with class](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/2012_0206_Brass_lead.jpg)
Furniture Specific: Brass with class
In the last few months I have been fortunate enough to attend several high-end antique shows, cover some good auctions and visit a well-known museum with a wonderful collection of 18th- and 19th-century American furniture treasures. And while it is fun to sort of let yourself go and just be amazed at all the great […]