An okimono is a decorative Japanese sculpture or figurine designed for interior display rather than religious ritual. These pieces range from bronze animals to ivory or ceramic figures. Craftsmen created them to showcase exceptional sculptural skill and observational detail, often depicting natural subjects or traditional folklore.

How do I identify Satsuma ware?

Satsuma ware is characterised by its distinctive cream-coloured earthenware body covered in a fine, web-like network of crackled glaze. The surfaces are typically decorated with elaborate hand-painted designs using rich enamels and gold leaf. Many pieces bear artist signatures or workshop seals on the underside, pointing to specific kilns in Kyoto or other production centres.

What is ginbari enamel?

Ginbari enamel is a specialised Japanese cloisonne technique where a textured or patterned metal foil is applied to the base before translucent enamel is added. This creates a shimmering, dimensional depth beneath the coloured surface. It requires immense technical precision and is commonly associated with high-grade Meiji period decorative vessels.

How should I care for bronze pieces?

Bronze objects require minimal maintenance beyond occasional dusting with a soft, dry cloth to prevent the accumulation of abrasive particles. Avoid using liquid cleaners, polishes, or harsh chemicals that can strip the original patination. Keeping them out of direct sunlight and high humidity helps preserve the stability of the metal surface over time.

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When you explore meiji period art, you meet masterworks in bronze, ceramic, and enamel created during a transformative era of Japanese craftsmanship.

Interesting Japanese Art Bronze Large Jardiniere Meiji Period.

1900 - 1920

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Interesting Japanese Art Bronze Large Jardiniere Meiji Period.

From Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland

£475

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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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Four 19th Century Imari Plates

From Christine Kavanagh Antiques

£120

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19th century

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Pair of Japanese Water Colours.

From Jane Short Antiques

£245

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Captivating Japanese Stoneware Jardiniere by Makuzu Kozan II

1900 - 1920

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Captivating Japanese Stoneware Jardiniere by Makuzu Kozan II

From Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art

£2,850

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1900 - 1920

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Japanese Cloisonne Vase by Ando

From David Robinson Antiques

£650

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Huge Japanese Silk Textile Goose in Flight

19th century

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Huge Japanese Silk Textile Goose in Flight

From Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art

£58,500

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Fantastic Large Pair of Antique Japanese Imari Vases

1900 - 1920

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Fantastic Large Pair of Antique Japanese Imari Vases

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£895

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1900 - 1920

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Large Japanese Vase by Makuzu Kozan.

From Donald Allison Antiques

£1,850

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Antique Set of Calligraphic Ink Blocks, Japanese, 8 Pieces, Meiji, Victorian

19th century

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Antique Set of Calligraphic Ink Blocks, Japanese, 8 Pieces, Meiji, Victorian

From London Fine Antiques

£875

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Current listings feature diverse objects in bronze, porcelain, enamel, and earthenware, documenting traditional Japanese crafts from the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

Very Large Pair of Japanese Bronze Vases Meiji Period

19th century

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Very Large Pair of Japanese Bronze Vases Meiji Period

From Prior and Willis

£2,796

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A Very Fine and Naturalistically Carved Wood Netsuke in a Rare and Exotic Wood a Very Tactile Object

19th century

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A Very Fine and Naturalistically Carved Wood Netsuke in a Rare and Exotic Wood a Very Tactile Object

From Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques

£475

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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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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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A Finely Carved Japanese Wood Okimono of Rodent

19th century

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A Finely Carved Japanese Wood Okimono of Rodent

From Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques

£475

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Stunning Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel ''Dragon'' Charger. Circa 1890.

19th century

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Stunning Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel ''Dragon'' Charger. Circa 1890.

From Dragoncharger Antiques

£1,250

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Meiji Period Art

Interesting Japanese Art Bronze Large Jardiniere Meiji Period.

Large Pair Japanese Bronze Meiji Period Vases

Four 19th Century Imari Plates

Pair of Japanese Water Colours.

Captivating Japanese Stoneware Jardiniere by Makuzu Kozan II

Japanese Cloisonne Vase by Ando

Huge Japanese Silk Textile Goose in Flight

Fantastic Large Pair of Antique Japanese Imari Vases

Large Japanese Vase by Makuzu Kozan.

Antique Set of Calligraphic Ink Blocks, Japanese, 8 Pieces, Meiji, Victorian

Very Large Pair of Japanese Bronze Vases Meiji Period

A Very Fine and Naturalistically Carved Wood Netsuke in a Rare and Exotic Wood a Very Tactile Object

Japanese Bronze Wolf Okimono, Meiji Period.

A Large Japanese Garden Bronze of an Arched Drum Bridge

A Finely Carved Japanese Wood Okimono of Rodent

Stunning Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel ''Dragon'' Charger. Circa 1890.

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