1889 Japan Meiji Era AE Medal daishido joto-shikii AU

East Asia, Japan, Meiji era, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A stunning lacquered wood, brass, and gold washed household Buddhist shrine (Butsudan) containing an austere Dainichi-nyorai, the M

KAWANABE KYŌSAI (1831-1889) A Woodblock Print Book Meiji era (1868-1912), 1889 An orihon accordion-style book entitled Kyōsai hyakki gadan (Kyōsai's Pictures of 100 Demons), featuring 2

Bronze and mixed metals finely rendered figure of a Samurai warrior. Signed. On wooden base. Passed down in the family of a woman who lived in Japan from 1913 to 1930. Approx. 15" H.

KAWANABE KYŌSAI (1831-1889) Beauty and Enma-Ō Edo period (1615-1868) or Meiji era (1868-1912), 19th century A hanging scroll brushed in ink and colors on silk depicting a King of Hell holdin

KIKUCHI YŌSAI (1788-1878) Luring Amaterasu out of Her Cave Meiji era (1868-1912), 1872 A hanging scroll brushed in ink and colors on silk, depicting six ancient deities of Japan, five of whom gat

An unusual large antique Japanese Meiji Era enamel over brass vase in the manner of Hayashi Kodenji, Japanese, 1831 to 1915. Circa: late 19th century to early 20th century. Unsigned. The amphora form

DESCRIPTION: Antique Meiji era bronze jardiniere crafted as a lobed bowl adorned with nine textured and highly realistic turtles perched near the rim. 22-454 CIRCA: 19th Century ORIGIN: Japan DIMENSIO

Meiji era, scalloped bowl decorated with monkeys, a tender, and peaches, with a geometric motif border, and gilt accents. The marking translates to: "The best work of art in Japan is this Satsuma porc

Cloisonne cup and saucer. Japan. Meiji period. (1868-1912). Signed Namikawa Yasuyuki on the handle. Fine gold and silver wire decoration of butterflies and flowers. 2-1/2" h. Saucer- 4' w. This item m

YABU MEIZAN (1853-1934) A Tall and Fine Satsuma Vase Meiji era (1868-1912), circa 1900 The cylindrical vase tapering slightly to the splayed foot, painted in polychrome enamels and gilt on a clear, cr

Large bronze eagle sculpture. Japan. Meiji period (1868-1912). Eagle with inlaid eyes mounted on a root wood base inlaid with mother of pearl leaves. Signed. 24 x 31in including wood base.

Very fine pair of Japanese Meiji period (late 19th century) vases. Brown body with black lacquer on porcelain with gold gilt accents. Features white and red four-claw dragons in relief with blue and w

SEKI FOR THE NOGAWA COMPANUY OF KYOTO An Inlaid Iron Rectangular Box and Cover Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th century Inlaid in typical Komai style of gold and silver inlay, the cover wit

A LACQUERED WOOD FIGURE OF AMIDA BUDDHA Edo Period (1605-1868) or Meiji era (1868-1912), 19th century The standing figure dressed in monastic robes open at the chest and falling in even folds at the w

ROKUZAN (ACTIVE LATE 19TH CENTURY) A Large Satsuma Jardinière Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th century The jardinière and matching stand of earthenware molded on the surface with koi fish in

Cloisonne covered jar. Japan. Meiji period (1868-1912). Silver wire work of a pair of dragons on a black ground. Signed Namikawa Yasuyuki on a silver plaque on the base. (1" length of the floral decor

A SET OF GOLD-LACQUER BOXES Meiji era (1868-1912) Comprising a rectangular box with inrōbuta (flush-fitting) lid, the box fitted with a kakego (interior tray) and containing four smaller rectangu

A PAIR OF INLAID-IRON VASES Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th century Each globular body decorated with shaped panels of birds and flowers, a cottage with a thatched roof, or a sailing vessel, all inla

Stoneware vase. Japan. Meiji period (1868-1912). Square form with 4 panels of landscapes. Mille fleur border. Signed Seiunsai (?). 7.25in H.

AN INLAID-BRONZE VASE Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th century Of elongated baluster form with a tall slightly flaring neck, set on bracket feet and applied with stylized bird-head handles, decorated

A BLACK-LACQUER COMBINED WRITING BOX AND DOCUMENT BOX Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th century A rectangular ryōshibako or bunko with inset rounded corners and edges and inrōbuta

A SATSUMA BOWL By Kozan, Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th century The high sided bowl raised on a narrow slightly splayed foot, finely painted in enamels and gilt to the interior with a mul

DOZAN OF KYOTO A Satsuma-Ware Baluster Vase Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th century Decorated in enamels and gilt, the body with two large lobed panels, one enclosing a probable Chinese le

MYOCHIN LINEAGE An Iron Jizai Okimono (Articulated Model) of a Dragonfly Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th century The dragonfly realistically rendered, the leg joints, segmented abdomen, he