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Rare Japanese Meiji (Early 20thc) Pair of Lacquered Ox Horn Flower Vases
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Rare Japanese Meiji (Early 20thc) Pair of Lacquered Ox Horn Flower Vases

1900 - 1920
Sold 12 August 2025 · Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
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Unusual Japanese Meiji (early 20thC) pair of lacquered ox horn flower vases decorated with serpents. Ca. 17/18cm long x 5.5cm x 4.5cm.

Lovely condition.

Date of Manufacture

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated these Lacquered Ox Horn Vases to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
5.5cm (2.17")
Width
17cm (6.69")
Depth
4.5cm (1.77")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1152073
Dealers Internal Reference
AD1194
Description
Unusual Japanese Meiji (early 20thC) pair of lacquered ox horn flower vases decorated with serpents. Ca. 17/18cm long x 5.5cm x 4.5cm.

Lovely condition.

Date of Manufacture

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated these Lacquered Ox Horn Vases to the 1920s.

Height
5.5cm (2.17")
Width
17cm (6.69")
Depth
4.5cm (1.77")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1152073
Dealers Internal Ref
AD1194
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2021
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A pair of curved, dark lacquered ox horn vases decorated with gold dragon motifs lying side by side on a neutral white surface. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A pair of curved, dark lacquered ox horn vases decorated with gold dragon motifs lying side by side on a neutral white surface. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Rare Japanese Meiji (Early 20thc) Pair of Lacquered Ox Horn Flower Vases

Archive II A pair of curved, dark lacquered ox horn vases decorated with gold dragon motifs lying side by side on a neutral white surface. View II
Archive III A pair of curved, dark lacquered ox horn vases decorated with gold dragon motifs lying side by side on a neutral white surface. View III
Archive IV A pair of curved, dark lacquered ox horn vases decorated with gold dragon motifs lying side by side on a neutral white surface. View IV
Archive V A pair of curved, dark lacquered ox horn vases decorated with gold dragon motifs lying side by side on a neutral white surface. View V
Archive VI A pair of curved, dark lacquered ox horn vases decorated with gold dragon motifs lying side by side on a neutral white surface. View VI
Archive VII A pair of curved, dark lacquered ox horn vases decorated with gold dragon motifs lying side by side on a neutral white surface. View VII
Archive VIII A pair of curved, dark lacquered ox horn vases decorated with gold dragon motifs lying side by side on a neutral white surface. View VIII
Archive IX A pair of curved, dark lacquered ox horn vases decorated with gold dragon motifs lying side by side on a neutral white surface. View IX
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Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
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Somerset
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/antikdragon
Verified Since Oct 2021
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A pair of curved, dark lacquered ox horn vases decorated with gold dragon motifs lying side by side on a neutral white surface.
Rare Japanese Meiji (early 20thC) Pair of Lacquered Ox Horn Flower Vases
Ref: SA1152073
A pair of curved, dark lacquered ox horn vases decorated with gold dragon motifs lying side by side on a neutral white surface.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectVases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleMeiji Period Japanese
  • MaterialOx Horn, Lacquer, Gold Dust
  • ColourDark Brown and Gold
  • MotifsCurved horn silhouette, Dragon relief decoration, Gold lacquer detailing
  • SizeH 5.5 cm (2 in) x W 17 cm (7 in) x D 4.5 cm (2 in)

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The Meiji period in Japan marked an era of rapid modernisation and extraordinary craftsmanship, where traditional artisan techniques were applied to unconventional organic materials such as horn and bone to satisfy both domestic and export markets.

These items typically utilise natural bovine horn shaped through heat and pressure, decorated with traditional urushi lacquer techniques, often incorporating gold or coloured metallic powder detailing known as maki-e.

Authentic pieces exhibit natural organic striations within the material, hand-applied lacquer work showing subtle irregularities, and patination consistent with late 19th or early 20th-century manufacture.

These sculptural objects function effectively as focal points on surfaces such as sideboards or mantels, pairing well with neutral backdrops that highlight their organic textures and metallic detailing.

Maintain stable indoor humidity levels away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent the organic horn from warping or drying out, dusting gently with a soft, dry cloth without chemical polishes.
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