How do I identify a Meiji period bronze?

Meiji period bronzes typically originate from late nineteenth to early twentieth century Japan, frequently displaying highly naturalistic subjects like birds, monkeys, or woodsmans. Look for detailed patination, mixed-metal elements, and dynamic poses characteristic of this era. Many of these Japanese pieces bear artist signatures or foundry marks, and they often focus on secular decorative subjects rather than strictly religious ones.

What is an archaistic bronze?

An archaistic bronze is a later piece, often dating from the Qing dynasty, created in deliberate imitation of much older ritual vessels from ancient dynasties. These items utilise traditional shapes like the ding tripod along with motifs such as taotie masks. Collectors prize them for their synthesis of ancient ritual aesthetics combined with the technical mastery of later metalworkers.

How were oriental bronze censers used?

Censers served primarily to burn incense during domestic worship, scholarly contemplation, or formal ceremonies. The perforated covers allowed fragrant smoke to drift outward while containing the embers. Scholar's desks and household altars frequently featured these vessels, often accompanied by matching covers and bespoke hardwood stands.

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These antique oriental bronzes encompass finely cast figures, vessels, and censers spanning multiple centuries from China, Japan, India, and Burma.

Large (3.4kg) Chinese Bronze Money Toad Statue, C1890

19th century

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Large (3.4kg) Chinese Bronze Money Toad Statue, C1890

From Curious Antiques

£795

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19th century

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

From Prior and Willis

£2,096

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19th century

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

From Prior and Willis

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Pair Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Elephant Vases.

19th century

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Pair Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Elephant Vases.

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£4,500

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Antique Vintage Oriental Japanese Large Fine Quality Bronze Jardinière Planter Suiban Ikebana C1930

1920 - 1940

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Antique Vintage Oriental Japanese Large Fine Quality Bronze Jardinière Planter Suiban Ikebana C1930

From Prior and Willis

£2,096

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Antique Oriental Japanese Large Fine Quality Bronze Tsubo Vase Meiji C1880

19th century

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Antique Oriental Japanese Large Fine Quality Bronze Tsubo Vase Meiji C1880

From Prior and Willis

£1,256

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19th century

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Antique Oriental Japanese Large Fine Quality Bronze Bowl Planter Jardinière Late Edo Period, Mid 19th Century Buddhist Tearai

From Prior and Willis

£1,256

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Antique Oriental Japanese Large Fine Quality Bronze Jardinière Planter Suiban Ikebana Late Edo C1850

19th century

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Antique Oriental Japanese Large Fine Quality Bronze Jardinière Planter Suiban Ikebana Late Edo C1850

From Prior and Willis

£2,096

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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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Antique Large Quality Oriental Japanese Chinese Bronze Champleve Enamel Planter C1920 Meiji Period

1900 - 1920

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Antique Large Quality Oriental Japanese Chinese Bronze Champleve Enamel Planter C1920 Meiji Period

From Prior and Willis

£906

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Among the fauna cast in metal, a scholarly monkey and a gathering of chickens remind us that bronze can capture quiet humour just as easily as imperial dignity.

19th century

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Fine Pair Japanese Bronze Vases,c1880

From Curious Antiques

£695

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19th century

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Antique Oriental Japanese Large Fine Quality Bronze Jardinière Planter Meiji Period 19th Century

From Prior and Willis

£906

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19th century

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19th Century Chinoiserie Lacquer Occasional Table.

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£4,800

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Large (41cm) Chinese Bronze Dragon Vase, C1880

19th century

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Large (41cm) Chinese Bronze Dragon Vase, C1880

From Curious Antiques

£895

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Pair Large (3.6kg) Chinese Bronze Altar Vases,c1880

19th century

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Pair Large (3.6kg) Chinese Bronze Altar Vases,c1880

From Curious Antiques

£795

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Very Large Pair of Presentation Japanese Bronze Vases Dated 1903 Meiji Period

1900 - 1920

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Very Large Pair of Presentation Japanese Bronze Vases Dated 1903 Meiji Period

From Prior and Willis

£1,396

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Antique Oriental Bronzes

Large (3.4kg) Chinese Bronze Money Toad Statue, C1890

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

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

Pair Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Elephant Vases.

Antique Vintage Oriental Japanese Large Fine Quality Bronze Jardinière Planter Suiban Ikebana C1930

Antique Oriental Japanese Large Fine Quality Bronze Tsubo Vase Meiji C1880

Antique Oriental Japanese Large Fine Quality Bronze Bowl Planter Jardinière Late Edo Period, Mid 19th Century Buddhist Tearai

Antique Oriental Japanese Large Fine Quality Bronze Jardinière Planter Suiban Ikebana Late Edo C1850

Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Enamel Vase

Antique Large Quality Oriental Japanese Chinese Bronze Champleve Enamel Planter C1920 Meiji Period

Fine Pair Japanese Bronze Vases,c1880

Antique Oriental Japanese Large Fine Quality Bronze Jardinière Planter Meiji Period 19th Century

19th Century Chinoiserie Lacquer Occasional Table.

Large (41cm) Chinese Bronze Dragon Vase, C1880

Pair Large (3.6kg) Chinese Bronze Altar Vases,c1880

Very Large Pair of Presentation Japanese Bronze Vases Dated 1903 Meiji Period

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