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Japanese Lacquer Hibachi with Imperial Chrysanthemum, Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
is the symbol for the Imperial Seal of Japan, and the personal symbol of the Emperor. Small stand
Category

Antique Early 1900s Lacquer

Materials

Copper

URSS Ceramic Sculpture of a Seal from the 1940s
By Imperial Russia
Located in Milano, MI
Russian USSR ceramic seal figurine, made in the 1940s Ø 14 cm Ø 13 cm h 13 cm
Category

Vintage 1940s Russian International Style Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Imperial Menagerie: Palikao - The Seal (Long live the Emperor!), 1870
Located in Langweer, NL
attached to the body of a seal. The seal is shown perched on a platform, with a bag labeled "BIBELOTS DU
Category

Antique 1870s Prints

Materials

Paper

Yixing Zisha Imperial Dragon Vase/Brush Pot, Square Seal, China, 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Rare museum quality Yixing Zisha 'Imperial Dragon' vase or brush pot - featuring an applied buff
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Asian carved and framed green Bi Disc, jadeite
By Chow's Oriental Furniture Co.
Located in Valladolid, ES
to make weapons. The emperors used this rich material for the imperial seal, believing it allowed
Category

Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities

Materials

Crystal, Jade

Auth. Hermès Scarf Objets De Curiosité - Blue Lavande Gris New Store Tag
By Hermès
Located in Ottawa, CA
—the bees, the Grande Croix of the Legion d’Honneur, and the imperial seal—each meticulously recreated
Category

2010s French Scarves

Auth. Hermès Scarf Springs Springs Orange Jaune Vert New Store Tag
By Hermès
Located in Ottawa, CA
—the bees, the Grande Croix of the Legion d’Honneur, and the imperial seal—each meticulously recreated
Category

2010s French Scarves

Russian Cloisonné Enamel Tea Set
By Pavel Ovchinnikov
Located in New Orleans, LA
standard mark and Imperial seal Circa 1872-1888 Teapot: 4 1/4" high x 6 1/2" wide x 3 1/2" deep
Category

Antique 19th Century Russian Japonisme Tea Sets

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Russian Cloisonné Enamel Tea Set
Russian Cloisonné Enamel Tea Set
H 4.25 in W 6.5 in D 3.5 in
Pair Japanese Pure Silver Vases with Royal Seal
Located in New York, NY
Pair of vintage Japanese vases in sterling silver, 3.5 by 7 inches, gold washed imperial Japanese
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Silver

Japanese Court Uniform for Imperial Appointee, 19th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
, which was adopted during the Meiji period as a seal representing the imperial government. The outer
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Textiles

Materials

Wool, Brocade

Emil Biedermann 1867 Austrian Important Presentation Agate Pendant in 19Kt Gold
Located in Miami, FL
name Biedermann in 1792. He was entrusted, with the engraving of the imperial seals and by 1800 was
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Antique 1860s Austrian Neoclassical Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Gold, Yellow Gold

VIntage kimono textile art "Geometry ~Chrysanthemums" by ikasu, white, red Japan
By Kimono ikasu
Located in Setagaya City, JP
the Imperial Seal of Japan and is used as a symbol of the emperor and imperial household
Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Japonisme Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk, Wood

Rare Antique Monumental Japanese Imperial Carved Elm Altar Sideboard Console
Located in Dayton, OH
, elephants, foo dogs and pierced foliate placed throughout. Amongst the animals is the Imperial (Mons) seal
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sideboards

Materials

Elm

Antique Russian Polished Brass Samovar Table Lamp 19th C
Located in North Hollywood, CA
operational - decorative antique. Makers marks on bottom rim include the imperial Russian eagle seal. Sits
Category

Antique 19th Century Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Ararat Rugs Bidjar Sweeping Arabesques Rug Persian Revival Carpet Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
appropriate colors to match the original are used for this rug. Color summary: 10 colors in total; Imperial
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

KPM Porcelain Hand Painted Oval Bowl, 19th Century
By KPM Porcelain
Located in Lambertville, NJ
sealed by the imperial orb that appears next to the cobalt-blue sceptre.
Category

Antique 1880s German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Print Showing the Arms of the Japanese Emperor, 1669
Located in Langweer, NL
Japanese Emperor'). The image shows several official Imperial city seals, a banner and a standard
Category

Antique 1660s Prints

Materials

Paper

A White Jade Mythical Beast
By Artistian Made
Located in San Diego, CA
horn can also be seen on the imperial Kangxi seal sold at Sotheby’s below. The similarities in detail
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Figurines and Sculptures

A White Jade Mythical Beast
A White Jade Mythical Beast
W 2.76 in D 2.37 in L 3.94 in
19th Century Imperial Seal Box
By Nicolas Jolpin
Located in Paris, FR
A circular silver-gilded seal case in two part. Cover applied with the coat of arms of Russia used
Category

Antique 1850s Russian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver

19th Century Imperial Seal Box
19th Century Imperial Seal Box
H 1.19 in Dm 4.53 in
Japanese Imperial Enamel Vase
Located in Bronx, NY
bears the Imperial seal in it's center & the rim has a signature. 9.75" tall X 5" diameter
Category

Vintage 1930s Japanese Art Deco Vases

Materials

Silk

Chrysanthemum (Copper #2)
By Keika Hasegawa
Located in Florham Park, NJ
most famous flower. As the Imperial Seal of the Emperor, the chrysanthemum gained notoriety as Japan’s
Category

Late 19th Century Academic Prints and Multiples

Materials

Woodcut

Chrysanthemum (Copper #1)
By Keika Hasegawa
Located in Florham Park, NJ
most famous flower. As the Imperial Seal of the Emperor, the chrysanthemum gained notoriety as Japan’s
Category

Late 19th Century Academic Prints and Multiples

Materials

Woodcut, Watercolor

Chrysanthemum (Copper #4)
By Keika Hasegawa
Located in Florham Park, NJ
Chrysanthemums, a glorious celebration of Japan’s most famous flower. As the Imperial Seal of the Emperor, the
Category

Late 19th Century Academic Prints and Multiples

Materials

Woodcut, Watercolor

Chrysanthemum (Copper #3)
By Keika Hasegawa
Located in Florham Park, NJ
Japan’s most famous flower. As the Imperial Seal of the Emperor, the chrysanthemum gained notoriety as
Category

Late 19th Century Academic Prints and Multiples

Materials

Woodcut, Watercolor

Chrysanthemum Yellow A
By Keika Hasegawa
Located in Florham Park, NJ
work is 100 Chrysanthemums, a glorious celebration of Japan’s most famous flower. As the Imperial Seal
Category

Late 19th Century Academic Prints and Multiples

Materials

Woodcut

Chrysanthemum Yellow B
By Keika Hasegawa
Located in Florham Park, NJ
work is 100 Chrysanthemums, a glorious celebration of Japan’s most famous flower. As the Imperial Seal
Category

Late 19th Century Academic Prints and Multiples

Materials

Woodcut

Chrysanthemum (Copper #5)
By Keika Hasegawa
Located in Florham Park, NJ
Chrysanthemums, a glorious celebration of Japan’s most famous flower. As the Imperial Seal of the Emperor, the
Category

Late 19th Century Academic Prints and Multiples

Materials

Woodcut, Watercolor

Botanica Asian Artl: Pair of Chrysanthemums
By Keika Hasegawa
Located in Florham Park, NJ
celebration of Japan’s most famous flower. As the Imperial Seal of the Emperor, the chrysanthemum gained
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Prints

21st Century Abstract Sculpture Ring by Nicolas Bertoux
By Nicolas Bertoux
Located in Paris, FR
Carrara white marble 1,90 x 1,60 x 1,90 meters Imperial Seal residential building, Taipei, Taiwan Chong
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Granite, Stainless Steel

21st Century Abstract Sculpture Dancing Leaves by Nicolas Bertoux
By Nicolas Bertoux, Cynthia Sah
Located in Paris, FR
Cuscini, Trambisera Quarry, Seravezza, Italy Ring, Imperial Seal Residential Building, Taipei, Taiwan
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze

Japanese Taisho Art Nouveau Bronze Table Lamp with Chrysanthemums and Oak Leaves
Located in Astoria, NY
represents the country as well as the imperial seal of the royal family. The lamp was made in Japan after
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Taisho Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Unique Belle Epoque Crystal Russian Imperial Eagle Gold Seal
Located in New York, NY
engravings of floral motifs all around. The copper seal itself is an engraving of the Russian Imperial double
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Desk Accessories

Materials

Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Russian 'Imperial Period', Nephrite Jade, Gold and White Chalcedony Desk Seal
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This magnificent desk seal dates to Russia pre the 1917 revolution and is crafted from nephrite
Category

Antique 19th Century Russian Desk Accessories

Materials

Chalcedony, Jade, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Russian Imperial Silver & Onyx Desk Writing Pen Set Inkwell Blotter Seal
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique Russian Imperial silver and onyx four piece desk set, circa 1896. The set having
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Antique 1890s Russian Baltic Desk Sets

Materials

Onyx, Silver

Japanese Lovely Antique Small Wood Tansu Cabinet Kodansu all original Rare Size
Located in South Burlington, VT
emblem of the cabinet and the government (vis-à-vis the chrysanthemum being the Imperial Seal of Japan
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japanese Original Antique "Flying Birds" Five-Drawer Chest, 100% Original Tansu
Located in South Burlington, VT
cabinet and the government (vis-à-vis the chrysanthemum being the Imperial Seal of Japan). Excellent
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japanese Fine Original Antique Five-Drawer Chest, 100% Original Tansu
Located in South Burlington, VT
emblem of the cabinet and the government (vis-à-vis the chrysanthemum being the Imperial Seal of Japan
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japanese Superb Antique Tansu Clothing Chest Richly Lacquered, 100% Original
Located in South Burlington, VT
and the government (vis-à-vis the chrysanthemum being the Imperial Seal of Japan). Excellent, clean
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Rich Black Lacquered Clothing Chest Tansu 100% Original
Located in South Burlington, VT
and the government (vis-à-vis the chrysanthemum being the Imperial Seal of Japan). Excellent, clean
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Iron

20th Century Japanese Monumental Meiji Period Solid Silver Bowl, C.1900
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
hammered ground. Standing on a domed base, decorated with flowing foliage and two gilt, Japanese imperial
Category

20th Century Japanese Meiji Centerpieces

Materials

Silver

Japanese Maki-E Lacquer Box For Emperor
Located in New Orleans, LA
anniversary. Inlaid with the Chrysanthemum seal of the Imperial house, the maki-e masterpiece is beyond
Category

20th Century Asian Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Gold

Japanese Maki-E Lacquer Box For Emperor
Japanese Maki-E Lacquer Box For Emperor
H 6.25 in W 12.38 in D 10.25 in
Japanese Tabako-Bon High Sided Tray with Imperial Mon, Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
symbol is the Imperial Seal of Japan, and used exclusively by the Emperor of Japan and the Imperial
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Copper

Japanese Black Lacquer Chrysanthemum Shaped Hibachi
Located in Stamford, CT
in Japanese Arts & Crafts; its most famous representation is the imperial seal, a 16 petal flower of
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Japan Fine Antique Hand-Hammered "Imperial Chrysanthemum" Garden Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
detailed lantern complete with the Japanese "Imperial chrysanthemum" state seal front and sublime karakusa
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Copper

Japan Finest Antique Bronze "Imperial Chrysanthemum" Garden Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
One of our finest Japanese lanterns with "Imperial Chrysanthemum Seal" A beautiful handcrafted
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Lovely Antique Small Wood Tansu Cabinet, Art Deco
Located in South Burlington, VT
and the government (vis-à-vis the chrysanthemum being the Imperial Seal of Japan). Good clean
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Art Deco Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Five Drawer Small Treasures Tansu Cabinet
Located in South Burlington, VT
Imperial Seal of Japan). Good clean original condition just the way we like to find them! Dimensions: 14
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Art Deco Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Imperial Dragon Bronze Seal Mounted as a Lamp Late Qing Dynasty
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Antique Chinese Imperial dragon bronze seal mounted as a lamp, late Qing dynasty, modern mount. The
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Fine Antique Wood Tansu Cabinet
Located in South Burlington, VT
chrysanthemum being the Imperial Seal of Japan). Excellent, clean original condition just the way we like to
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japanese Fine Antique Wood Tansu Cabinet
Japanese Fine Antique Wood Tansu Cabinet
H 33 in W 37.75 in D 18.25 in
Japanese Antique Rich Black Lacquered Clothing Chest Tansu 100% Original
Located in South Burlington, VT
emblem of the cabinet and the government (vis-à-vis the chrysanthemum being the Imperial Seal of Japan
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Iron

Decorative Imperial Russian Samovar, Late 19th Century
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Decorative antique Imperial Russian Samovar, late 19th century Beautiful 17 inch inverted
Category

Antique 19th Century Russian Other Tea Sets

Materials

Brass

Tiffany & Co Antique Lapis Lazuli 18 Karat Gold Seal Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
depicting the Imperial Russian seal, depicts 2 eagles with a crown over them, an emblem of knight on a
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Signet Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Imperial Splendour: Palaces & Monasteries Old Russia by Prince George Galitzine
Located in valatie, NY
, and estates of imperial Russia were largely sealed from Western eyes. Only with the advent of
Category

1990s Books

Materials

Paper

Glazed Ironstone Barrels
Located in Greenwich, CT
decoration and bearing the British seal of the imperial realm. Originally gin barrels. Now suitable as drinks
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Table Lamps

Materials

Ironstone

Glazed Ironstone Barrels
Glazed Ironstone Barrels
H 17 in Dm 12 in
Kunii Oyo ‘Carp under Netting’ 1894, Framed Japanese Panel
By Kunii Oyo 1
Located in Kyoto, JP
seal of the government and the Chrysanthemum seal of the Imperial family. Presumably the standing
Category

Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

Amazing 18th Century Chinese Altar Table
Located in Miami, FL
This altar console was featured in "Seven Years in Tibet" with Brad Pitt. Imperial Seals from
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Console Tables

Materials

Gold Leaf

Chrysanthemum Pink & White
By Keika Hasegawa
Located in Florham Park, NJ
Japan’s most famous flower. As the Imperial Seal of the Emperor, the chrysanthemum gained notoriety as
Category

Late 19th Century Academic Prints and Multiples

Materials

Woodcut

Chrysanthemum Pink
By Keika Hasegawa
Located in Florham Park, NJ
Japan’s most famous flower. As the Imperial Seal of the Emperor, the chrysanthemum gained notoriety as
Category

Late 19th Century Academic Prints and Multiples

Materials

Woodcut

Chrysanthemum Orange & Yellow
By Keika Hasegawa
Located in Florham Park, NJ
Japan’s most famous flower. As the Imperial Seal of the Emperor, the chrysanthemum gained notoriety as
Category

Late 19th Century Academic Prints and Multiples

Materials

Woodcut

Chrysanthemum Orange
By Keika Hasegawa
Located in Florham Park, NJ
Japan’s most famous flower. As the Imperial Seal of the Emperor, the chrysanthemum gained notoriety as
Category

Late 19th Century Academic Prints and Multiples

Materials

Woodcut

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Imperial Seal For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the imperial seal you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, ceramic and fabric, every imperial seal was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for an imperial seal, we have 63 options in-stock, while there are 7 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer imperial seal, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each imperial seal bearing modern, mid-century modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. A well-made imperial seal has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Makuzu Kozan, Whiting Manufacturing Company and Mellerio are consistently popular.

How Much is a Imperial Seal?

The average selling price for an imperial seal at 1stDibs is $5,345, while they’re typically $97 on the low end and $200,000 for the highest priced.