• Antique Japanese Meiji Period Vase in Orange Red with Silver Basketweave | Collectors Gene
  • Antique Japanese Meiji Period Vase in Orange Red with Silver Basketweave | Collectors Gene
  • Antique Japanese Meiji Period Vase in Orange Red with Silver Basketweave | Collectors Gene
  • Antique Japanese Meiji Period Vase in Orange Red with Silver Basketweave | Collectors Gene
  • Antique Japanese Meiji Period Vase in Orange Red with Silver Basketweave | Collectors Gene
  • Antique Japanese Meiji Period Vase in Orange Red with Silver Basketweave | Collectors Gene
  • Antique Japanese Meiji Period Vase in Orange Red with Silver Basketweave | Collectors Gene
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Antique Japanese Meiji Period Vase in Orange Red with Silver Basketweave | Collectors Gene
Antique Japanese Meiji Period Vase in Orange Red with Silver Basketweave | Collectors Gene
Antique Japanese Meiji Period Vase in Orange Red with Silver Basketweave | Collectors Gene
Antique Japanese Meiji Period Vase in Orange Red with Silver Basketweave | Collectors Gene
Antique Japanese Meiji Period Vase in Orange Red with Silver Basketweave | Collectors Gene
Antique Japanese Meiji Period Vase in Orange Red with Silver Basketweave | Collectors Gene
Antique Japanese Meiji Period Vase in Orange Red with Silver Basketweave | Collectors Gene

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

$630.00
$630.00
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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.
Dimensions

~ 8"
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Antique Japanese Meiji Period Vase in Orange Red with Silver Basketweave | Collectors Gene
Antique Japanese Meiji Period Vase in Orange Red with Silver Basketweave | Collectors Gene
Antique Japanese Meiji Period Vase in Orange Red with Silver Basketweave | Collectors Gene
Antique Japanese Meiji Period Vase in Orange Red with Silver Basketweave | Collectors Gene
Antique Japanese Meiji Period Vase in Orange Red with Silver Basketweave | Collectors Gene
Antique Japanese Meiji Period Vase in Orange Red with Silver Basketweave | Collectors Gene
Antique Japanese Meiji Period Vase in Orange Red with Silver Basketweave | Collectors Gene