Antique Japanese Meiji Period Vase in Orange-Red with Silver Basketweave

Name: Antique Japanese Meiji Period Vase in Orange-Red with Silver Basketweave
Brand: Collectors Gene
Price: 630.00 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

A striking example of late 19th-century Japanese ceramics, this Meiji period vase is defined by its rich orange-red ground and finely applied vertical silver basketweave wirework. The form is elegantly proportioned tall and softly rounded while the surface reveals the quiet precision of hand-laid metal strands, each one guiding the eye upward in a rhythmic, architectural cadence.

The interplay between the saturated enamel and cool-toned silver creates a sense of depth and movement, catching light in a way that feels almost kinetic. At the neck, a braided or woven-style silver rim introduces an additional layer of craftsmanship subtle, but deeply considered.

Pieces of this nature reflect a moment when Japanese artisans were producing some of the most technically accomplished decorative works in the world, balancing tradition with a growing global appreciation for design and refinement.

Collectors Notes

Meiji ceramics represents one of the great intersections of art and technical mastery. While many examples lean heavily into figural or floral decoration, this piece stands apart for its restraint—favoring line, color, and material over overt narrative.

It works beautifully as a standalone sculptural object, but equally well with a single branch or minimal arrangement. The tone alone—somewhere between vermilion and burnt orange—adds warmth to more neutral interiors.

An ideal piece for collectors drawn to Japanese decorative arts, or those looking to introduce a subtle but meaningful note of color into a space.

It pairs naturally with our Silver and Home Decor collections, and makes a warm Housewarming Gifts pick.

Dimensions

~ 8"

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Who Are You Buying From?

Every object here has a journey before it ever reaches you. I've spent years seeking these pieces out, in back rooms of old ateliers, from families who've inherited more than they can keep, through dealers I've come to trust, in conversations with people who still work with their hands, because I've always believed the things we choose to live with should carry something true. What began as a private obsession became a devotion, one I now share with my wife and daughter, who remind me daily that the best collections are the ones built to be passed down, not simply owned. What you're holding isn't just an object. You're inheriting its story, and becoming part of its next chapter.