How do I identify a Meiji period piece?

Meiji period items are generally dated between 1868 and 1912 and often display high-relief casting work, such as dragons or floral bouquets. The metal surfaces usually carry a distinct dark patination characteristic of Japanese export production from that era. Many of these pieces were made specifically for Western markets during the Victorian period, meaning they frequently appear alongside domestic British items of the same decades.

Were these vases used for flowers?

While some forms like Usubata and posy vases were made explicitly for floral arrangements, others such as ritual vessels and large garden urns served purely decorative or ceremonial purposes. Many retain interior evidence of water use or incense burning. Collectors should inspect the interiors to understand whether a vessel held water historically or functioned strictly as a display object.

What is the difference between Chinese and Japanese bronzes?

Chinese examples often reference ancient ritual forms, including Gu and Hu vessels from dynasties like the Qing, marked by formal symmetry and archaistic motifs. Japanese pieces from the Meiji era frequently lean towards dynamic naturalism, featuring sweeping dragons and detailed flora. Both traditions rely on exceptional bronze casting, but the stylistic vocabulary differs significantly between the two regions.

Can I convert a bronze vase into a lamp?

Many pieces found in collections have already been adapted into table lamps, often retaining their original bronze bodies paired with fabric shades. Such modifications are common for 19th-century imports that found new utility in Western interiors. When evaluating a converted piece, look at whether the mounting preserves the structural integrity of the original metal vessel.

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An oriental cast bronze vase brings substance and weight to a room, carrying the sculptural forms of the Meiji period and Qing dynasty.

1900 - 1920

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Pair Japanese Bronze Table Lamps

From Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

£995

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Japanese Very Stylish Bronze Original Patinated Vase.

1900 - 1920

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Japanese Very Stylish Bronze Original Patinated Vase.

From Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland

£475

3+ MONTHS AGO

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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

3+ MONTHS AGO

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19th century

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Large 19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Vase

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£7,500

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Pair Large (3.3kg) Chinese Bronze Vases,c1880

19th century

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Pair Large (3.3kg) Chinese Bronze Vases,c1880

From Curious Antiques

£795

3+ MONTHS AGO

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19th century

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Pair Chinese Bronze Vases,c1880

From Curious Antiques

£695

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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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

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Antique Decorative Stem Vase, Japanese, Bronze, Meiji Urn, Victorian, Circa 1880

19th century

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Antique Decorative Stem Vase, Japanese, Bronze, Meiji Urn, Victorian, Circa 1880

From London Fine Antiques

£895

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

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Listings feature items spanning the 17th century through the early 20th century, with a strong presence of Victorian imports and Meiji period Japanese metalwork.

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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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

3+ MONTHS AGO

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19th century

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Antique Large 17" Fine Quality Japanese Oriental Bronze Urn Vase Meiji Period 19th Century

From Prior and Willis

£836

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Large (3.4kg) Chinese Bronze Vase / Incense Burner, C1890

19th century

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Large (3.4kg) Chinese Bronze Vase / Incense Burner, C1890

From Curious Antiques

£495

3+ MONTHS AGO

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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

3+ MONTHS AGO

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19th century

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Large Japanese Bronze Vase/urn, C1870

From Curious Antiques

£595

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Oriental Cast Bronze Vase

Pair Japanese Bronze Table Lamps

Japanese Very Stylish Bronze Original Patinated Vase.

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

Large 19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Vase

Pair Large (3.3kg) Chinese Bronze Vases,c1880

Pair Chinese Bronze Vases,c1880

Pair Large (8kg) Japanese Bronze Vases,c1880

Large Pair of 19th Century Japanese Bronze Vases or Lamps

Antique Decorative Stem Vase, Japanese, Bronze, Meiji Urn, Victorian, Circa 1880

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

Large Pair Japanese Bronze Meiji Period Vases

Antique Fine Quality Japanese Meiji Period Pair of Bronze Vases C1910

Antique Large 17" Fine Quality Japanese Oriental Bronze Urn Vase Meiji Period 19th Century

Large (3.4kg) Chinese Bronze Vase / Incense Burner, C1890

Quality Pair of Antique Victorian Bronze Japanese Vases

Large Japanese Bronze Vase/urn, C1870

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