Where should I display oriental porcelain urns?

Position these ceramics on stable surfaces away from high traffic areas to protect their delicate enamel and gilt decoration from accidental knocks. Good natural light enhances the subtle details in the painted landscapes and cracked glazes. Avoid placing them in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods to preserve the richness of the historical pigments. Using their original stands where provided ensures proper weight distribution and authenticity of presentation.

How do I identify the Meiji period?

The Meiji period corresponds to the reign of the Meiji Emperor in Japan, lasting from eighteen sixty-eight to nineteen twelve. Pieces from this era often reflect the opening of Japanese trade to Western markets, leading to highly ornate export styles. Look for intricate hand-painted motifs, rich Satsuma earthenware bodies, and signatures from notable workshops or individual artists active during these decades.

Are these pieces functional or decorative?

These items were created almost exclusively as decorative works of art rather than functional vessels for holding water or cut flowers. The porous nature of certain earthenware bodies like Satsuma means they are unsuited for holding liquids. Their value lies entirely in their sculptural form, historical significance, and the intricate skill of the painter and potter who produced them.

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Oriental porcelain urns bring striking ceramic artistry and rich regional character straight into your home.

Pair of Antique Satsuma Vases, Japanese, Ceramic Baluster, Meiji, Late Victorian

19th century

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Pair of Antique Satsuma Vases, Japanese, Ceramic Baluster, Meiji, Late Victorian

From London Fine Antiques

£895

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19th century

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Superb Quality Pair of Antique 19th Century Large Porcelain Chinese Famille Vercv Vases

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£1,465

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1900 - 1920

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Large Pair of Chinese Blue and White Vases

From Willows Antiques and Interiors

£950

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19th century

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A Large and Impressive Pair of Hicks and Meigh Ironstone Vases Converted Into Lamps

From Vanbrugh West Antiques Ltd

£2,850

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A Pair of Chinese Republican Period Porcelain Vases Circa 1930

1920 - 1940

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A Pair of Chinese Republican Period Porcelain Vases Circa 1930

From Robert Belcher Antiques

£1,895

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19th century

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Large 19th Century Japanese Rose Medallion Porcelain Table Lamp with Gilt Bronze Mounts

From Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors

£1,600

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Fine Quality Antique Japanese Imari Shaped Vase

1900 - 1920

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Fine Quality Antique Japanese Imari Shaped Vase

From Rebecca Sarah Antiques

£295

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Lovely Quality Antique Japanese Imari Vase

1900 - 1920

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Lovely Quality Antique Japanese Imari Vase

From Rebecca Sarah Antiques

£265

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1900 - 1920

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Lovely Quality Antique Japanese Imari Vase

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£265

3+ MONTHS AGO

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1900 - 1920

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Good Pair of Japanese Imari Vases

From Rams Head Antiques

£265

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Several pairs arrived safely tucked inside their original vintage boxes, proving that nineteenth-century packaging could outlive most modern furniture.

19th century

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Good Large Antique Japanese Kutani Vase

From Rams Head Antiques

£395

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Fine Quality Large Antique Japanese Imari Vase

1900 - 1920

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Fine Quality Large Antique Japanese Imari Vase

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£1,975

3+ MONTHS AGO

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1900 - 1920

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Quality Antique Japanese Imari Vase

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£295

3+ MONTHS AGO

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1900 - 1920

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Pair of Large Ceramic Lamps

From Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares

£575

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Pair of Fine Japanese Satsuma Vases by Manpei, Kobe, Early Showa Period

1900 - 1920

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Pair of Fine Japanese Satsuma Vases by Manpei, Kobe, Early Showa Period

From Ritas Bazaar

£600

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Quality Antique Japanese Satsuma Ginger Jar and Cover

1900 - 1920

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Quality Antique Japanese Satsuma Ginger Jar and Cover

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£385

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Oriental Porcelain Urns

Pair of Antique Satsuma Vases, Japanese, Ceramic Baluster, Meiji, Late Victorian

Superb Quality Pair of Antique 19th Century Large Porcelain Chinese Famille Vercv Vases

Large Pair of Chinese Blue and White Vases

A Large and Impressive Pair of Hicks and Meigh Ironstone Vases Converted Into Lamps

A Pair of Chinese Republican Period Porcelain Vases Circa 1930

Large 19th Century Japanese Rose Medallion Porcelain Table Lamp with Gilt Bronze Mounts

Fine Quality Antique Japanese Imari Shaped Vase

Lovely Quality Antique Japanese Imari Vase

Lovely Quality Antique Japanese Imari Vase

Good Pair of Japanese Imari Vases

Good Large Antique Japanese Kutani Vase

Fine Quality Large Antique Japanese Imari Vase

Quality Antique Japanese Imari Vase

Pair of Large Ceramic Lamps

Pair of Fine Japanese Satsuma Vases by Manpei, Kobe, Early Showa Period

Quality Antique Japanese Satsuma Ginger Jar and Cover

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