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.

A Pair of Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Vases

19th century

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A Pair of Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Vases

From Marlborough Antiques & Interiors

£600

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Pair of Antique Stem Vases, Japanese, Bronze, Meiji Era, Baluster Urn, Victorian

19th century

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Pair of Antique Stem Vases, Japanese, Bronze, Meiji Era, Baluster Urn, Victorian

From London Fine Antiques

£1,695

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Fantastic Quality Pair of Small Antique Japanese Satsuma Vases

1900 - 1920

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Fantastic Quality Pair of Small Antique Japanese Satsuma Vases

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£365

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19th century

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Japanese Satsuma Vase .

From Donald Allison Antiques

£11,500

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19th century

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A Masterful Duo of ‘Scholar’s Retreat’ Chinese Baluster Vases Late Qing Dynasty, C. 1880–1900

From Sandbanks Antiques

£5,800

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1900 - 1920

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Pair of Japanese Kutani Vases

From Andrew Lovatt Antiques

£550

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19th century

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19th Century Chinese Bronze Converted Lamp

From Walton House Antiques

£465

3+ MONTHS AGO

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A Chinese Carved Red Cinnabar Lacquer Vase Circa 1860

19th century

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A Chinese Carved Red Cinnabar Lacquer Vase Circa 1860

From Robert Belcher Antiques

£1,495

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Monumental Pair Chinese Export, Chinoiserie Lacquer Temple Vases, 86"

19th century

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Monumental Pair Chinese Export, Chinoiserie Lacquer Temple Vases, 86"

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£28,000

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19th century

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Pair of Chinese Cinnabar Lacquer Vases 19th Century

From Rams Head Antiques

£485

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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.

Japanese Archaistic Bronze Hu Vase, Takaoka School, Meiji–taisho Period

19th century

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Japanese Archaistic Bronze Hu Vase, Takaoka School, Meiji–taisho Period

From Ritas Bazaar

£600

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Antique Gu Ritual Vessel, Oriental, Bronze, Ceremonial, Posy Vase, Victorian

19th century

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Antique Gu Ritual Vessel, Oriental, Bronze, Ceremonial, Posy Vase, Victorian

From London Fine Antiques

£895

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Late 19th/early 20thc Japanese Bronze Vase - Signed

1900 - 1920

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Late 19th/early 20thc Japanese Bronze Vase - Signed

From Lee Sherman Antiques

£180

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Fine Meiji Satsuma Miniature Vase with Gilt Figural Procession, Late 19th C.

19th century

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Fine Meiji Satsuma Miniature Vase with Gilt Figural Procession, Late 19th C.

From Ritas Bazaar

£300

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Fine Meiji Satsuma Miniature Vase by Chosei, Kyoto C.1890 — Family Scene

19th century

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Fine Meiji Satsuma Miniature Vase by Chosei, Kyoto C.1890 — Family Scene

From Ritas Bazaar

£1,200

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Miniature Japanese Satsuma Vase with Signed Chosei Mark, Meiji Period

19th century

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Miniature Japanese Satsuma Vase with Signed Chosei Mark, Meiji Period

From Ritas Bazaar

£400

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Antique Asian Vase

A Pair of Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Vases

Pair of Antique Stem Vases, Japanese, Bronze, Meiji Era, Baluster Urn, Victorian

Fantastic Quality Pair of Small Antique Japanese Satsuma Vases

Japanese Satsuma Vase .

A Masterful Duo of ‘Scholar’s Retreat’ Chinese Baluster Vases Late Qing Dynasty, C. 1880–1900

Pair of Japanese Kutani Vases

19th Century Chinese Bronze Converted Lamp

A Chinese Carved Red Cinnabar Lacquer Vase Circa 1860

Monumental Pair Chinese Export, Chinoiserie Lacquer Temple Vases, 86"

Pair of Chinese Cinnabar Lacquer Vases 19th Century

Japanese Archaistic Bronze Hu Vase, Takaoka School, Meiji–taisho Period

Antique Gu Ritual Vessel, Oriental, Bronze, Ceremonial, Posy Vase, Victorian

Late 19th/early 20thc Japanese Bronze Vase - Signed

Fine Meiji Satsuma Miniature Vase with Gilt Figural Procession, Late 19th C.

Fine Meiji Satsuma Miniature Vase by Chosei, Kyoto C.1890 — Family Scene

Miniature Japanese Satsuma Vase with Signed Chosei Mark, Meiji Period

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