What is a meiji bronze urn pair?

A meiji bronze urn pair comprises two matching Japanese metal vessels created during the late nineteenth or early twentieth century. These objects include lidded urns, incense burners, and decorative vases. They reflect the artistic output of the Meiji era, combining traditional casting with complex surface decoration. Collectors value them for their symmetry and sculptural presence.

How were these urns used originally?

Japanese households and temples utilised these vessels for decorative display, burning incense, or holding floral arrangements. Garden urns and large planters defined courtyards and interior reception spaces. Over time, many of these pieces transitioned into decorative ornaments for Western interiors, and some were later converted into table lamps.

How do I care for bronze urns?

Bronze requires minimal intervention to maintain its stable surface and patina. Dusting with a soft, dry cloth prevents particulate build-up. Avoid using abrasive metal cleaners or chemical polishes, as these can strip away the historic patination and enamel work. Keeping them away from excessive moisture preserves the metal integrity.

How can I tell the period?

Dating relies on stylistic markers, casting methods, and the specific decorative motifs typical of late nineteenth-century production. The Meiji era spanned from 1868 to 1912, a window defined by trade expansion and advanced mixed metal techniques. Examination of the base, handling marks, and the quality of patination often helps contextualise the manufacturing timeframe.

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A meiji bronze urn pair brings the sculptural weight and intricate surface detail of late nineteenth-century metalwork straight into a room.

Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Ginger Jars with Lids

19th century

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Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Ginger Jars with Lids

From A Brookes

£595

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Pair of Antique Japanese Quality Meiji Bronze Vases

1900 - 1920

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Pair of Antique Japanese Quality Meiji Bronze Vases

From London City Antiques

£395

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Miniature Pair of Antique Japanese Cloisonne Vases

1900 - 1920

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Miniature Pair of Antique Japanese Cloisonne Vases

From Rebecca Sarah Antiques

£395

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Huge Pair of Japanese Bronze Usubata Garden Urns

19th century

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Huge Pair of Japanese Bronze Usubata Garden Urns

From Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art

£14,000

3+ MONTHS AGO

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1900 - 1920

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Pair Japanese Bronze Table Lamps

From Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

£995

3+ MONTHS AGO

lighting

19th century

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Pair Japanese Bronze Vases, C19th.

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£3,000

3+ MONTHS AGO

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19th century

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Antique Pair of Japanese Bronze Mixed Metal Floral and Birds Raised Detail Vases

From Bushells Antiques

£495

3+ MONTHS AGO

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19th century

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A Pair of Japanese Bronze Planters

From Beech and Springs Antiques

£380

3+ MONTHS AGO

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19th century

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Pair Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Vases,19th Century

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£6,500

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Pair Large (8kg) Japanese Bronze Vases,c1880

19th century

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Pair Large (8kg) Japanese Bronze Vases,c1880

From Curious Antiques

£1,495

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Listings feature pieces spanning the 1860s through the 1920s, with a strong concentration of 19th-century Meiji period production in bronze and patinated bronze.

19th century

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Large Pair of 19th Century Japanese Bronze Vases or Lamps

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£5,800

3+ MONTHS AGO

lighting

19th century

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

From Prior and Willis

£1,046

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Pair of Antique Decorative Urns, Japanese, Bronze, Vase, Edo Period, Victorian

19th century

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Pair of Antique Decorative Urns, Japanese, Bronze, Vase, Edo Period, Victorian

From London Fine Antiques

£2,495

3+ MONTHS AGO

vases

19th century

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Large Pair Japanese Bronze Meiji Period Vases

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£16,500

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Pair of Antique Decorative Vases, Japanese, Bronze Baluster, Meiji, Victorian

19th century

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Pair of Antique Decorative Vases, Japanese, Bronze Baluster, Meiji, Victorian

From London Fine Antiques

£1,195

3+ MONTHS AGO

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19th century

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A Pair of Oriental Bronze Jardinières.

From Carradale Farm Antiques

£1,650

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Meiji Bronze Urn Pair

Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Ginger Jars with Lids

Pair of Antique Japanese Quality Meiji Bronze Vases

Miniature Pair of Antique Japanese Cloisonne Vases

Huge Pair of Japanese Bronze Usubata Garden Urns

Pair Japanese Bronze Table Lamps

Pair Japanese Bronze Vases, C19th.

Antique Pair of Japanese Bronze Mixed Metal Floral and Birds Raised Detail Vases

A Pair of Japanese Bronze Planters

Pair Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Vases,19th Century

Pair Large (8kg) Japanese Bronze Vases,c1880

Large Pair of 19th Century Japanese Bronze Vases or Lamps

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

Pair of Antique Decorative Urns, Japanese, Bronze, Vase, Edo Period, Victorian

Large Pair Japanese Bronze Meiji Period Vases

Pair of Antique Decorative Vases, Japanese, Bronze Baluster, Meiji, Victorian

A Pair of Oriental Bronze Jardinières.

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