How do I identify a Meiji period bronze vase?

Meiji period bronze vases usually date between 1868 and 1912, displaying precise cast decoration such as dragons, birds, or botanical motifs. Many carry workshop signatures or artist seals incorporated directly into the bronze surface. Examining the weight, patination, and depth of the high-relief carving helps confirm the period manufacturing techniques used by Japanese metalworkers.

What is the difference between Satsuma and Imari ware?

Satsuma ware consists of an earthenware body covered in a cream-coloured crackled glaze, painted with detailed human figures and gold leaf. Imari pieces are hard-paste porcelains featuring a distinct colour scheme of cobalt blue, iron-red, and gold. Understanding this fundamental distinction in ceramic body and palette allows collectors to separate Japanese earthenware from porcelain traditions.

Can I safely use an antique vase as a lamp?

Many antique vases were converted into table lamps during the twentieth century to suit domestic interiors. This adaptation often involved wiring through existing apertures or mounting the vessel on a bespoke base. When living with these pieces, ensure the electrical components meet modern safety standards without altering the historic body of the vase itself.

How should I care for cloisonné enamel vases?

Cloisonné enamel surfaces require gentle dusting with a soft, dry cloth to prevent accumulation in the wire recesses. Avoid using chemical cleaners or abrasive materials that might scratch the delicate glass enamel or tarnish the bronze base. Displaying the vases away from direct sunlight and dramatic temperature fluctuations preserves the stability of both the metal and the enamel paste.

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When you search for an antique asian vase, you discover centuries of diverse craft traditions spanning Chinese and Japanese workshops.

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Pair Japanese 19th Century Kutani Porcelain Vases / Lamps.

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£2,200

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Large Cloisonné Vase and Cover Circa 1910

1900 - 1920

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Large Cloisonné Vase and Cover Circa 1910

From Beresford Antiques LTD

£795

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19th C Imari Vase

From Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares

£100

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19th century

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Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Carp Vase.

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£3,200

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Large 19th Century Satsuma Vase.

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£3,500

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Large 19th Century Japanese Imari Vase.

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£12,500

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Large Pair Japanese Fukagawa Porcelain Vases on Stands, Circa 1890.

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£12,500

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17th century

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Pair 18th Century Japanese Imari Vases / Lamps

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£6,800

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19th Century Satsuma Vase or Lamp

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£1,800

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Large Pair of Japanese Blue and White Vases, Circa 1890

19th century

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Large Pair of Japanese Blue and White Vases, Circa 1890

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£7,500

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Listings feature bronze, porcelain, and earthenware pieces spanning from the seventeenth-century Qing dynasty and Japanese production up to the Taishō and Shōwa eras.

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19th Century Japanese Imari Vase or Lamp

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£2,200

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Large Pair of 19th Century Japanese Bronze Vases or Lamps

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£5,800

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Pair Chinese Cloisonné Vases / Lamps, 19th Century

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£5,500

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Pair Chinese Celadon Porcelain Vases / Lamps, Circa 1900

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Pair Chinese Celadon Porcelain Vases / Lamps, Circa 1900

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£4,200

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Chinese Porcelain Vase with Brass Mounts

1900 - 1920

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Chinese Porcelain Vase with Brass Mounts

From Mark Davis Antiques

£250

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Antique Decorative Stem Vase, Japanese, Bronze, Meiji Urn, Victorian, Circa 1880

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Antique Decorative Stem Vase, Japanese, Bronze, Meiji Urn, Victorian, Circa 1880

From London Fine Antiques

£895

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Antique Asian Vase

Pair Japanese 19th Century Kutani Porcelain Vases / Lamps.

Large Cloisonné Vase and Cover Circa 1910

19th C Imari Vase

Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Carp Vase.

Large 19th Century Satsuma Vase.

Large 19th Century Japanese Imari Vase.

Large Pair Japanese Fukagawa Porcelain Vases on Stands, Circa 1890.

Pair 18th Century Japanese Imari Vases / Lamps

19th Century Satsuma Vase or Lamp

Large Pair of Japanese Blue and White Vases, Circa 1890

19th Century Japanese Imari Vase or Lamp

Large Pair of 19th Century Japanese Bronze Vases or Lamps

Pair Chinese Cloisonné Vases / Lamps, 19th Century

Pair Chinese Celadon Porcelain Vases / Lamps, Circa 1900

Chinese Porcelain Vase with Brass Mounts

Antique Decorative Stem Vase, Japanese, Bronze, Meiji Urn, Victorian, Circa 1880

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