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.

19th century

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19th Century Japanese Bronze

From Ballinderry Antiques

£390

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Antique Decorative Posy Vase, Japanese, Bronze, Meiji Period, Urn, Victorian

1900 - 1920

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Antique Decorative Posy Vase, Japanese, Bronze, Meiji Period, Urn, Victorian

From London Fine Antiques

£2,250

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Antique Planter, Japanese, Bronze, Decorative Jardiniere, Edo, Victorian, C.1860

19th century

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Antique Planter, Japanese, Bronze, Decorative Jardiniere, Edo, Victorian, C.1860

From London Fine Antiques

£1,295

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Important Japanese Iron Okimono - Unno Shomin 1844-1915

19th century

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Important Japanese Iron Okimono - Unno Shomin 1844-1915

From Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art

£78,500

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A Very Large Meiji Bronze Elephant Okimono

19th century

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A Very Large Meiji Bronze Elephant Okimono

From W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

£4,750

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Large (34cm) Japanese Bronze/cloisonne Censer,c1880

19th century

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Large (34cm) Japanese Bronze/cloisonne Censer,c1880

From Curious Antiques

£1,695

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A Large Meiji Bronze Elephant & Tigers Okimono

19th century

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A Large Meiji Bronze Elephant & Tigers Okimono

From W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

£3,250

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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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Pair Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Vases,19th Century

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£6,500

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19th century

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Fine Pair Japanese Bronze Vases,c1880

From Curious Antiques

£695

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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.

19th century

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A Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Elephant

From W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

£1,495

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19th C. Japanese Meiji Period Knife 'Monkey Stealing the Moon'

19th century

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19th C. Japanese Meiji Period Knife 'Monkey Stealing the Moon'

From Original Retro

£395

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Rare Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dish. Signed Kinkozan. Circa 1890.

19th century

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Rare Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dish. Signed Kinkozan. Circa 1890.

From Dragoncharger Antiques

£1,275

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A Pair of Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Vases, Circa 1900

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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A Superb Japanese Bronze Case Possibly a Spectacle Case

1900 - 1920

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A Superb Japanese Bronze Case Possibly a Spectacle Case

From Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques

£375

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Lifesize Pair of Japanese Bronze Garden Okimono - Geese

1900 - 1920

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Lifesize Pair of Japanese Bronze Garden Okimono - Geese

From Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art

£16,000

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Meiji Bronze

19th Century Japanese Bronze

Antique Decorative Posy Vase, Japanese, Bronze, Meiji Period, Urn, Victorian

Antique Planter, Japanese, Bronze, Decorative Jardiniere, Edo, Victorian, C.1860

Important Japanese Iron Okimono - Unno Shomin 1844-1915

A Very Large Meiji Bronze Elephant Okimono

Large (34cm) Japanese Bronze/cloisonne Censer,c1880

A Large Meiji Bronze Elephant & Tigers Okimono

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

Pair Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Vases,19th Century

Fine Pair Japanese Bronze Vases,c1880

A Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Elephant

19th C. Japanese Meiji Period Knife 'Monkey Stealing the Moon'

Rare Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dish. Signed Kinkozan. Circa 1890.

A Pair of Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Vases, Circa 1900

A Superb Japanese Bronze Case Possibly a Spectacle Case

Lifesize Pair of Japanese Bronze Garden Okimono - Geese

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