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.

Satsuma Vase with Elephant Handles and Shimazu Crest, C.1890

19th century

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Satsuma Vase with Elephant Handles and Shimazu Crest, C.1890

From Gillers Antiques Ltd

£850

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19th century

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A Fine Pair of 19th Century Red Cinnabar Lacquer Vases in Good Condition

From Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques

£575

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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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Pair Japanese Kutani Porcelain Lamps, C19th.

19th century

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Pair Japanese Kutani Porcelain Lamps, C19th.

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£4,800

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19th century

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Large Fine Quality Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Vase

From LVS Decorative Arts

£2,250

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A Chinese Celadon Twin Handled Vase Lamp

1920 - 1940

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A Chinese Celadon Twin Handled Vase Lamp

From Ebury Trading

£650

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Large Japanese Porcelain Flared Vase. Lacquer Over Black Paint, with Koi. (60cm). Circa 1880.

19th century

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Large Japanese Porcelain Flared Vase. Lacquer Over Black Paint, with Koi. (60cm). Circa 1880.

From Dragoncharger Antiques

£1,250

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Antique Decorative Vase, Japanese, Bronze, Meiji Period, Late 19th, Circa 1900

1900 - 1920

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Antique Decorative Vase, Japanese, Bronze, Meiji Period, Late 19th, Circa 1900

From London Fine Antiques

£1,695

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19th century

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Large 19th Century Japanese Imari Vase.

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£12,500

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19th century

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Antique Large Pair of Fine Quality Japanese Bronze Vases 19th Century Meiji Period

From Prior and Willis

£1,046

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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.

19th century

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Pair of Impressive Large Hand-painted Japanese Meji Period Kutani Vases

From Georgian Antiques

£3,300

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1900 - 1920

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A Pair of Kutani Vases Circa 1920

From Frank Craig Antiques

£160

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19th century

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Huge Pair of Large Cloisonne Enamel Palace Vases. 91cm. Edo Period. Ho-o Bird / Phoenix. Circa 1860.

From Dragoncharger Antiques

£7,500

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Large Japanese Flare Neck Kutani Vase, Circa 1890

19th century

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Large Japanese Flare Neck Kutani Vase, Circa 1890

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£6,500

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19th century

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19th Century Japanese Imari Vase or Lamp

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£2,200

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Very Large Pair of Japanese Bronze Vases Meiji Period

19th century

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Very Large Pair of Japanese Bronze Vases Meiji Period

From Prior and Willis

£2,796

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Antique Asian Vase

Satsuma Vase with Elephant Handles and Shimazu Crest, C.1890

A Fine Pair of 19th Century Red Cinnabar Lacquer Vases in Good Condition

Chinese Porcelain Vase with Brass Mounts

Pair Japanese Kutani Porcelain Lamps, C19th.

Large Fine Quality Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Vase

A Chinese Celadon Twin Handled Vase Lamp

Large Japanese Porcelain Flared Vase. Lacquer Over Black Paint, with Koi. (60cm). Circa 1880.

Antique Decorative Vase, Japanese, Bronze, Meiji Period, Late 19th, Circa 1900

Large 19th Century Japanese Imari Vase.

Antique Large Pair of Fine Quality Japanese Bronze Vases 19th Century Meiji Period

Pair of Impressive Large Hand-painted Japanese Meji Period Kutani Vases

A Pair of Kutani Vases Circa 1920

Huge Pair of Large Cloisonne Enamel Palace Vases. 91cm. Edo Period. Ho-o Bird / Phoenix. Circa 1860.

Large Japanese Flare Neck Kutani Vase, Circa 1890

19th Century Japanese Imari Vase or Lamp

Very Large Pair of Japanese Bronze Vases Meiji Period

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