Meiji Period Boxes Price Guide – Price guide to antique earthenware Meiji period boxes. The Meiji period (明治時代 Meiji-jidai), also known as the Meiji era, is a Japanese era which extended from October 23, 1868, to July 30, 1912. This period represents the first half of the Empire of Japan during which Japanese society moved from being an isolated feudal society to its modern form. Fundamental changes affected its social structure, internal politics, economy, military, and foreign relations. The period corresponded to the reign of Emperor Meiji after 1868, and lasted until his death in 1912. It was succeeded by the Taishō period upon the accession of Emperor Taishō to the throne. Reference: Wikipedia
A small earthenware covered box
By Kinkozan, Meiji period, late 19th century
Of round form and painted in polychrome enamels and gilt over a clear crackled glaze with several families enjoying an autumn day, the foreground painted with parents buying sweets for their eager child, the surrounding area with a stylized foliate band followed by sprays of colorful flowers, the interior painted with blossoming peonies, signed in gilt Kinkozan 3 1/2in (8.9cm) diam.
Sold for US$976 at Bonhams
A Japanese Satsuma Box and Cover
Signed and sealed Kinkozan, Meiji period (late 19th century)
Decorated in various coloured enamels and gilt with two panels depicting boys with festive items and a wakashu [young man] dancing to music, the cover with stylised ho-o [phoenix] amongst foliage. 9.2cm. high Sold for GBP 1,625
Fine Satsuma Hexagonal Reticulated Box and Cover
Meiji Period, sealed Kinkozan zo
Three sides pierced and molded with woven, gilded basketwork alternating with a repeated panel of a daimyo on horseback under a wedding parasol with attendants. The cover depicts a wedding procession winding towards the foreground. Length 5 3/8 inches (13.7 cm).
Sold for $5,500 at Doyle New York
A SMALL GOOD QUALITY SIGNED JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD KINKOZAN SATSUMA CIRCULAR EARTHENWARE BOX & COVER, the cover with a panel of a lady and child in a garden setting, the base with a gilt maker’s mark, 2.5in diameter & 1.7in high overall.
Sold For£400 at John Nicholson Auctioneers
Pottery incense box. Satsuma ware. Japan. Meiji period (1868-1912). Decoration of swallows and wisteria. 3″ d.
Sold For: $375 at Tremont Auctions
Meiji Period Boxes Price Guide
A LATE 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD KUTANI BOX AND COVER modelled with a mouse upon the top. 14 cm wide.
Sold For: £110 at Hannam’s Auctioneers Ltd
