An okimono is a decorative Japanese sculpture designed for display in a domestic interior rather than for a formal religious shrine. These pieces range from carved ivory and wood to cast bronze figures of animals, scholars, and daily workers. During the Meiji period, bronze okimono became highly popular for export, showcasing the immense skill of Japanese metalworkers to Western collectors.

How do I care for antique bronze?

Antique bronze requires gentle dusting with a soft, dry cloth to prevent the accumulation of grit in recessed details. Avoid using liquid polishes, abrasive cloths, or chemical cleaners, as these can strip the historical patination. Keep the pieces away from direct sunlight and areas of high humidity to protect any delicate enamel or mixed-metal inlays applied to the surface.

Are these lamps original?

Many bronze table lamps and floor lamps listed from this era started as decorative vessels, incense burners, or architectural elements that were later converted for electrical use. This practice of conversion was common as homes transitioned to electric lighting while retaining a taste for oriental antiques. When examining a lamp, look closely at how the bronze body accommodates the electrical fittings without compromising the structural integrity of the original casting.

How do I identify the Meiji period?

The Meiji period corresponds strictly to the reign of Emperor Meiji, lasting from 1868 to 1912. Objects from this era often bridge traditional Japanese motifs with techniques developed to satisfy the Victorian export market. Look for signature plaques, characteristic patination styles, and subject matter such as native wildlife, mythical dragons, and genre scenes depicting agricultural or domestic life.

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Meiji bronze pieces bring finely detailed Japanese metalwork, sculpture and cloisonné enamel from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries into modern interiors.

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Large 19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Vase

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£7,500

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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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Japanese Bronze Okimono

From Devonshire Antiques

£3,450

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Japanese Bronze and Mixed Metal Brush Pot. Meiji Period. Circa 1880.

19th century

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Japanese Bronze and Mixed Metal Brush Pot. Meiji Period. Circa 1880.

From Dragoncharger Antiques

£1,250

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Japanese Bronze Wolf Okimono, Meiji Period.

19th century

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Japanese Bronze Wolf Okimono, Meiji Period.

From Philip Carrol Antiques

£1,500

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19th century

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

From Prior and Willis

£1,046

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A Large Japanese Garden Bronze of an Arched Drum Bridge

1900 - 1920

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A Large Japanese Garden Bronze of an Arched Drum Bridge

From Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art

£18,000

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Fine, Cloisonné Vase Circa 1900. Japanese Vase. Meiji Q

1900 - 1920

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Fine, Cloisonné Vase Circa 1900. Japanese Vase. Meiji Q

From Frank Craig Antiques

£175

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Antique Meiji Period Hardwood Table Top Cabinet with Bronze Animal Decoration

19th century

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Antique Meiji Period Hardwood Table Top Cabinet with Bronze Animal Decoration

From N Wilson Antiques Clocks

£795

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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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Scholarly monkeys, sleeping puppies, leaping koi, and wrestling tanuki populate these bronzes, proving Meiji artisans had a wonderful sense of humour.

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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A Pair of Huge Scale Japanese Bronze Geese

1900 - 1920

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A Pair of Huge Scale Japanese Bronze Geese

From Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art

£24,000

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19th century

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Large Fine Quality Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Vase

From LVS Decorative Arts

£2,250

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19th century

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Japanese Meiji Bronze Tiger

From Beechmount Antiques

£3,500

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Antique Large Japanese Bronze Elephant & Tigers Meiji Period 19th C

19th century

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Antique Large Japanese Bronze Elephant & Tigers Meiji Period 19th C

From Regent Antiques

£3,900

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A Fine and Heavy Signed Bronze Tsuba Overlaid with Silver in the Form of a Heron

1900 - 1920

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A Fine and Heavy Signed Bronze Tsuba Overlaid with Silver in the Form of a Heron

From Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques

£485

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Meiji Bronze

Large 19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Vase

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

Japanese Bronze Okimono

Japanese Bronze and Mixed Metal Brush Pot. Meiji Period. Circa 1880.

Japanese Bronze Wolf Okimono, Meiji Period.

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

A Large Japanese Garden Bronze of an Arched Drum Bridge

Fine, Cloisonné Vase Circa 1900. Japanese Vase. Meiji Q

Antique Meiji Period Hardwood Table Top Cabinet with Bronze Animal Decoration

A Pair of Japanese Bronze Planters

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

A Pair of Huge Scale Japanese Bronze Geese

Large Fine Quality Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Vase

Japanese Meiji Bronze Tiger

Antique Large Japanese Bronze Elephant & Tigers Meiji Period 19th C

A Fine and Heavy Signed Bronze Tsuba Overlaid with Silver in the Form of a Heron

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