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.

Lovely Quality Antique Japanese Imari Vase

1900 - 1920

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Lovely Quality Antique Japanese Imari Vase

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£265

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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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Pair of Antique Japanese Meiji Period Satsuma Vases

19th century

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Pair of Antique Japanese Meiji Period Satsuma Vases

From Applecross Antiques

£465

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19th century

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Large 19th Century Japanese Vase

From Jake Wright Antiques Ltd.

£1,380

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19th century

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Pair Monumental Japanese Imari Vases, 19th Century

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£28,000

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19th century

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Large Pair Japanese Bronze Meiji Period Vases

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£16,500

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17th century

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Japanese Arita Wine Bottle

From David Robinson Antiques

£195

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Kangxi Period Blue & White Yenyen or Fengweizun Vase 1662-1722

18th century

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Kangxi Period Blue & White Yenyen or Fengweizun Vase 1662-1722

From Original Retro

£8,500

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19th century

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Pair Japanese Bronze Vases, C19th.

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£3,000

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Japanese Arita Kano Design Blue and White Trumpet-shaped Beaker Vase Edo Period Circa 1680

17th century

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Japanese Arita Kano Design Blue and White Trumpet-shaped Beaker Vase Edo Period Circa 1680

From Oliver Sargent Antiques

£4,950

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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 Japanese 19th Century Kutani Porcelain Vases / Lamps.

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£2,200

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Large Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Vases

1920 - 1940

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Large Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Vases

From H & H Gallery

£7,500

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Very Large Pair of Japanese Bronze Vases Meiji Period

1900 - 1920

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Very Large Pair of Japanese Bronze Vases Meiji Period

From Prior and Willis

£1,256

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1900 - 1920

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Pair of Meiji Period Satsuma Vases

From AJD Antiques

£750

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Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Enamel Vase

19th century

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Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Enamel Vase

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£2,800

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19th century

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Early 19th Century Chinese Celadon Vase/lamp

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£2,200

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Antique Asian Vase

Lovely Quality Antique Japanese Imari Vase

Large Cloisonné Vase and Cover Circa 1910

Pair of Antique Japanese Meiji Period Satsuma Vases

Large 19th Century Japanese Vase

Pair Monumental Japanese Imari Vases, 19th Century

Large Pair Japanese Bronze Meiji Period Vases

Japanese Arita Wine Bottle

Kangxi Period Blue & White Yenyen or Fengweizun Vase 1662-1722

Pair Japanese Bronze Vases, C19th.

Japanese Arita Kano Design Blue and White Trumpet-shaped Beaker Vase Edo Period Circa 1680

Pair Japanese 19th Century Kutani Porcelain Vases / Lamps.

Large Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Vases

Very Large Pair of Japanese Bronze Vases Meiji Period

Pair of Meiji Period Satsuma Vases

Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Enamel Vase

Early 19th Century Chinese Celadon Vase/lamp

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