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.

Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Vases/lamps

1900 - 1920

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Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Vases/lamps

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£7,500

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1900 - 1920

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Two Cloisonee Vases

From The Fine Art Fund

£220

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19th century

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Large 19th Century Satsuma Vase.

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£3,500

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Huge Cloisonne Enamel Vase, with Koi (72 Cm). Circa 1870.

19th century

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Huge Cloisonne Enamel Vase, with Koi (72 Cm). Circa 1870.

From Dragoncharger Antiques

£3,500

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19th century

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19th C Imari Vase

From Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares

£100

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19th century

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Large Chinese Bronze Vase, C1890

From Curious Antiques

£295

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Antique Chinese Celadon Jar with Ducks and Lotus – Song Dynasty

Pre 16th century

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Antique Chinese Celadon Jar with Ducks and Lotus – Song Dynasty

From Gillers Antiques Ltd

£1,000

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Japanese Mixed Metal Bronze Vase, Meiji Period.

19th century

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Japanese Mixed Metal Bronze Vase, Meiji Period.

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£12,000

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19th century

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Nineteenth Century Oriental Bronze Lamp

From Baggott & Co.

£495

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Quality Large Antique Japanese Satsuma Vase

1900 - 1920

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Quality Large Antique Japanese Satsuma Vase

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£545

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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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Large 19th Century Japanese Imari Spill Vases / Lamp

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£3,200

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Pair of 18th Century Japanese Arita Imari Vases/lamps

19th century

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Pair of 18th Century Japanese Arita Imari Vases/lamps

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£3,800

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19th century

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19th Century Chinese Famille Rose Vase / Lamp.

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£2,500

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Elegant and Stylish Pair of Late C19th Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Hardwood ‘Huali’ Vases Stands or Tables .

19th century

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Elegant and Stylish Pair of Late C19th Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Hardwood ‘Huali’ Vases Stands or Tables .

From M Lees and Sons

£700

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Pair of Antique Victorian Quality Japanese Kutani Porcelain Vases

19th century

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Pair of Antique Victorian Quality Japanese Kutani Porcelain Vases

From London City Antiques

£845

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19th century

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Large Antique Japanese Satsuma Garlic Head Vase, Samurai Scenes, Meiji, C.1880

From Gillers Antiques Ltd

£2,000

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Antique Asian Vase

Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Vases/lamps

Two Cloisonee Vases

Large 19th Century Satsuma Vase.

Huge Cloisonne Enamel Vase, with Koi (72 Cm). Circa 1870.

19th C Imari Vase

Large Chinese Bronze Vase, C1890

Antique Chinese Celadon Jar with Ducks and Lotus – Song Dynasty

Japanese Mixed Metal Bronze Vase, Meiji Period.

Nineteenth Century Oriental Bronze Lamp

Quality Large Antique Japanese Satsuma Vase

Large 19th Century Japanese Imari Spill Vases / Lamp

Pair of 18th Century Japanese Arita Imari Vases/lamps

19th Century Chinese Famille Rose Vase / Lamp.

Elegant and Stylish Pair of Late C19th Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Hardwood ‘Huali’ Vases Stands or Tables .

Pair of Antique Victorian Quality Japanese Kutani Porcelain Vases

Large Antique Japanese Satsuma Garlic Head Vase, Samurai Scenes, Meiji, C.1880

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