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.

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 Fine Quality Japanese Meiji Period Pair of Bronze Vases C1910

1900 - 1920

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Antique Fine Quality Japanese Meiji Period Pair of Bronze Vases C1910

From Prior and Willis

£1,046

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19th century

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A Pair of Japanese Bronze Planters

From Beech and Springs Antiques

£380

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19th century

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Pair Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Vases,19th Century

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£6,500

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Quality Pair of Antique Victorian Bronze Japanese Vases

19th century

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Quality Pair of Antique Victorian Bronze Japanese Vases

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£535

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Large Pair Japanese Bronze Meiji Period Vases

19th century

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Large Pair Japanese Bronze Meiji Period Vases

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£16,500

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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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1900 - 1920

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A Pair of Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Vases, Circa 1900

From Robert Belcher Antiques

£760

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19th century

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Pair 19th Century Japanese Bronze Vases (Signed)

From Ballinderry Antiques

£1,500

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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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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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Pair Large Japanese Bronze Vases, C1890

From Curious Antiques

£895

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19th century

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Large Pair of 19th Century Japanese Bronze Vases or Lamps

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£5,800

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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

£2,096

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Meiji Bronze Urn Pair

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

Antique Fine Quality Japanese Meiji Period Pair of Bronze Vases C1910

A Pair of Japanese Bronze Planters

Pair Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Vases,19th Century

Quality Pair of Antique Victorian Bronze Japanese Vases

Large Pair Japanese Bronze Meiji Period Vases

Pair Japanese Bronze Vases, C19th.

A Pair of Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Vases, Circa 1900

Pair 19th Century Japanese Bronze Vases (Signed)

Very Large Pair of Japanese Bronze Vases Meiji Period

Pair Large Japanese Bronze Vases, C1890

Large Pair of 19th Century Japanese Bronze Vases or Lamps

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

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