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.

Rare Japanese Hirado Seven Sages Figural Bamboo Vase, Mikawachi, Edo Period C.1800

19th century

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Rare Japanese Hirado Seven Sages Figural Bamboo Vase, Mikawachi, Edo Period C.1800

From Gillers Antiques Ltd

£8,000

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1900 - 1920

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Superb Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Miniature Vases. Signed Tsukamoto Hikokichi. Meiji Period. Circa 1910.

From Dragoncharger Antiques

£5,500

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Antique Japanese Meiji Kutani Long Neck Bottle Vase, Iron Red & Gilt, C.1880

19th century

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Antique Japanese Meiji Kutani Long Neck Bottle Vase, Iron Red & Gilt, C.1880

From CKB Ltd Emporium & Collectables

£145

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19th century

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Three Antique Chinese Qing Blue & White Porcelain Vases Kangxi Marks 19th Century

From CKB Ltd Emporium & Collectables

£135

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19th century

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Pair of 19th-century Japanese Meiji Bronze Vases – Birds & Blossom

From Artsonline

£299

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Rare Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Miniature Ritual Vase. Circa 1870.

19th century

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Rare Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Miniature Ritual Vase. Circa 1870.

From Dragoncharger Antiques

£750

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Japanese Ginbari Cloisonné Vase, C. 1920, Taisho Period.

1900 - 1920

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Japanese Ginbari Cloisonné Vase, C. 1920, Taisho Period.

From Philip Carrol Antiques

£350

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Pair of Japanese Meiji Period Satsuma Porcelain Table Lamps

1900 - 1920

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Pair of Japanese Meiji Period Satsuma Porcelain Table Lamps

From Arrowsmith Antiques & Interiors

£1,650

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1920 - 1940

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Pair of Large Satsuma Vases C.1930

From Collinge Antiques

£495

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19th century

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Fine Quality Pair of Japanese Cloisonné Vases, Meiji Period.

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£9,000

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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 Imari Jars and Covers

From David Robinson Antiques

£365

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Pair of Japanese Shozan Satsuma Vases with Women and Children, C.1900-1910

1900 - 1920

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Pair of Japanese Shozan Satsuma Vases with Women and Children, C.1900-1910

From Ritas Bazaar

£1,500

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Outstanding Quality Large Antique Japanese Bronze Vase

1900 - 1920

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Outstanding Quality Large Antique Japanese Bronze Vase

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£995

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Elegant Pair of Fine Japanese Bronze Table Lamps, Meiji (1868-1912)

19th century

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Elegant Pair of Fine Japanese Bronze Table Lamps, Meiji (1868-1912)

From Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland

£575

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19th century

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Chinese Cloisonne Miniature Vase

From David Robinson Antiques

£165

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Japanese Sumida Gawa Jar Vase, Climbing Figure, Blue Flambé Glaze, Taishō–shōwa C.1920–30s

1900 - 1920

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Japanese Sumida Gawa Jar Vase, Climbing Figure, Blue Flambé Glaze, Taishō–shōwa C.1920–30s

From Ritas Bazaar

£500

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Antique Asian Vase

Rare Japanese Hirado Seven Sages Figural Bamboo Vase, Mikawachi, Edo Period C.1800

Superb Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Miniature Vases. Signed Tsukamoto Hikokichi. Meiji Period. Circa 1910.

Antique Japanese Meiji Kutani Long Neck Bottle Vase, Iron Red & Gilt, C.1880

Three Antique Chinese Qing Blue & White Porcelain Vases Kangxi Marks 19th Century

Pair of 19th-century Japanese Meiji Bronze Vases – Birds & Blossom

Rare Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Miniature Ritual Vase. Circa 1870.

Japanese Ginbari Cloisonné Vase, C. 1920, Taisho Period.

Pair of Japanese Meiji Period Satsuma Porcelain Table Lamps

Pair of Large Satsuma Vases C.1930

Fine Quality Pair of Japanese Cloisonné Vases, Meiji Period.

Pair of Imari Jars and Covers

Pair of Japanese Shozan Satsuma Vases with Women and Children, C.1900-1910

Outstanding Quality Large Antique Japanese Bronze Vase

Elegant Pair of Fine Japanese Bronze Table Lamps, Meiji (1868-1912)

Chinese Cloisonne Miniature Vase

Japanese Sumida Gawa Jar Vase, Climbing Figure, Blue Flambé Glaze, Taishō–shōwa C.1920–30s

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