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1950s Mid-Century Owl Bird Sculpture Made in Japan Heavy Metal
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Japanese Mid-Century forged heavy metal Bookend or Sculpture. Become an iconic design among MCM
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Brutalist Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

1960s Japanese Bird Stork Metal Table Sculpture Vintage Mid-Century Modernist
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Japanese Cast metal bird. W 2.5 x D 4.5 x H 2.5 in
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

16th Century Japanese Sculpture of a Buddhist Tenbu
Located in Hudson, NY
16th century Japanese sculpture of a Buddhist Tenbu, Late Momoyama period (1333-1598) sculpture
Category

Antique 16th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal, Gold Leaf

Japanese Modern LAAB Civilta' Sculpture Raku Ceramic White Crakle Metal Kanji
By LAAB Milano
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
Civilta' Sculpture Symbol of a lost civilization, this stupefying ceramic sculpture was inspired
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Bronze Sculpture Japanese Scholar Scroll Fukurokuju Inlay
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Well done, very sharp detailed cast bronze figure with inlay of silver metal on scroll, 1920s
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Vintage 1920s Japanese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

1950s Japanese Iron Bird Sculpture Mid-Century Asian Cabinmodern Art
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Hard to find object, we have never seen another. It is cast metal with a faux verdigris/archaic
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Brutalist Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Mini Japanese Papier-mâché Mask Mounted on Custom Painted Metal Base
Located in New York, NY
Miniature Japanese Papier-Mâché (19th Century) Iki Ningyo mask or sometimes referred to as Noh mask
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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Antique Japanese Buddhist Sculpture of Kannon-Bosatsu
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Japanese Buddhist assembled wood sculpture of Kannon-Bosatsu (Avalokitesvara), the God of
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Antique 16th Century Japanese Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Gold Leaf

1950s Japanese Owl Sculptures Brutalist Metalsmith Birds Iron like Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Designed by an unknown Japanese craftsman. A pair of heavy welded metal abstract bird sculptures
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Large Japanese Meiji Bronze Sculpture Elephant and Tigers by Mitsumoto
Located in Shippensburg, PA
(kôgen), 大森光元, Japan, circa 1900 Cast and patinated bronze, hardwood base, two carved hardwood tusks
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Japaneses pair of Golden metal Lotus Flowers in Temple black lacquered vases
By Dynasty Transorient
Located in Valladolid, ES
towards Buddhist enlightenment. Sealed at the bottom. In Japanese culture, art has a great introspective
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass

"Vertebreath" Abstract Metal Sculpture, by Sapien, AKA Steve Anwar
By Sapien (AKA Steve Anwar)
Located in Sheffield, GB
the Japanese tradition of Wabi-sabi, the abstract sculpture is made from steel with a labour intensive
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21st Century and Contemporary English Industrial Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel, Cut Steel

Collection of Japanese and Chinese Masks
Located in Atlanta, GA
Collection of eight Japanese and Chinese masks, circa 1950s or earlier. These were recently
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Large Japanese Lacquer Mask
Located in New York, NY
Large Japanese lacquer and Papier-Mâché (19th Century) Iki Ningyo mask or sometimes referred to as
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Early 20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Lacquer

Large Japanese Lacquer Mask
Large Japanese Lacquer Mask
H 11 in W 7 in D 4 in
Antique Japanese Master Carpenter Woodwork Tool circa 1890
By George Nakashima
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Antique Nakashima styled vintage Japanese Master carpenter woodworking tool in metal and wood
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Antique 1890s Japanese Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Antique Japanese Mingei Yokogi
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Japanese Yokogi, a fish shaped fulcrum for the pot hook assembly over the hearth, a naively
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Antique Early 1800s Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Mingei Yokogi
Antique Japanese Mingei Yokogi
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H 5.88 in W 14.75 in D 4 in
Japanese Miyao Style Gilt Bronze Samurai Archer, Meiji Period, Japan
By Eisuke Miyao 1
Located in Austin, TX
A spectacular Japanese cast, carved, and parcel gilt bronze sculpture, okimono, of a kneeling
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Hasuda Shugoro Bronze vase, Showa period
By Shugoro Hasuda
Located in Uccle, BE
founders of the Creative Crafts Association as well as rue Japan Metal Sculpture Institute. While
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japanese/Chinese Carved Buffalo and Boys on the Fitted Base
Located in Norton, MA
A hand-carved of hardwood, water buffalo, and boys from Japan, depicting two boys seating on the
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20th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Hand carved Japanese Jizai Kagi hearth hook, 1603-1867
Located in Kenilworth, IL
presented on a custom forged metal stand. Japan, Edo Period, 1603-1867.
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Mounted Objects

Materials

Wood

Hand carved Japanese Jizai Kagi hearth hook, 1603-1867
Located in Kenilworth, IL
presented on a custom forged metal stand.  Japan, Edo Period, 1603-1867.
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Mounted Objects

Materials

Wood

Japanese Lacquered and Gilt Wood Buddhism Statue from Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exceptional and wood statue of Buddhism Guardian Seitaka Doji from Japan circa Edo period (1603
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Antique 17th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Arthur Gibbons Sculpture
By Arthur Gibbons
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A large signed and very heavy Arthur Gibbons metal sculpture. It is quite lovely. This sculpture
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Late 20th Century American Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Arthur Gibbons Sculpture
Arthur Gibbons Sculpture
H 41 in W 35 in D 24 in
Japanese Squirrel and Acorn Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese lanterns: In Japan a to¯ro¯ (lantern) is a traditional lantern made of stone, wood, or metal
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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Rare 20th Century Japanese Antique Bronze Samurai Statue Shijo Kingo
Located in Pomona, CA
metal works, it shows Japanese intricate handcraft metal arts. It is all hand made and hand crafted
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Boy's day display suit of armor
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Japanese miniature model of a suit of armor made for the Boy’s day display. Constructed of
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Antique 1850s Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Textile, Wood, Lacquer, Paper

Japanese Big Pair Hand Painted Squirrel Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
lantern made of stone, wood, or metal. Like many other elements of Japanese traditional architecture, it
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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Old Five Roofed Pagoda Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
, wood, or metal. Like many other elements of Japanese traditional architecture, it originated in China
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Massive Bronze Calming Trophy Koi Fish, Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese master metal artist, Ota Ryohei. Signed on base official label still present. Original and
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Pair Lucky Horse Shoe Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
traditional lantern made of stone, wood, or metal. Like many other elements of Japanese traditional
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Art Deco Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Group Bear & Alligator by Yoshimitsu
Located in Newark, England
The Japanese group comprises of a Bear being attacked by a large alligator. The alligator jumping
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Important and Monumental Japanese Bronze Okimono – Sano Takachika
Located in Christchurch, GB
As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this magnificent huge
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Lovely Old Petite Yukimi Garden Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
motif Unique "double cloud" firebox design. Japan, this handsome quality old and petite "Yukimi
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Monumental Modernist Mixed Metal Kinetic Floor Sculpture by Irving Lehman
By Irving George Lehman
Located in Buffalo, NY
Titled Galaxy 79, which I believe to be the year? Amazing mixed metal sculpture, consisting of
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Copper, Cut Steel, Aluminum

Japanese Wood Gilt Lacquer Buddha Buddhist Temple Traveling Zushi Shrine Altar
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful Japanese Buddhist portable traveling zushi shrine altar with Amida Buddha (Amitabha
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal, Gold Leaf

Japanese Antique Unique Bronze Star Fish Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
traditional lantern made of stone, wood, or metal. Like many other elements of Japanese traditional
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze, Copper

Japanese Lucky Horse Equine Garden Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
metal. Like many other elements of Japanese traditional architecture, it originated in China. In Japan
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Art Deco Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Fine Old Flying Fish Hood Ornament
Located in South Burlington, VT
Excellent collector condition. Coming from an old collection of Japanese sculptures, this
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Japan Tall Round Garden Lantern Beautiful Iris Flowers
Located in South Burlington, VT
, or metal. Like many other elements of Japanese traditional architecture, it originated in China. In
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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese round shaped rabbits bronze pair Hiroharu Hiramatsu Showa era
By Hiroharu Hiramatsu
Located in PARIS, FR
Hyôgo prefecture – 1971, Fukushima,平松宏春). Specialized in metal art, he is a councilor of the Japan Fine
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Vintage 1930s Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Japan Fine Antique Bronze Birds & Dragonflies Lantern, Lovely Details
Located in South Burlington, VT
, wood, or metal. Like many other elements of Japanese traditional architecture, it originated in China
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Old Perching Eagle Lighting Lantern, Brilliant Night Light
Located in South Burlington, VT
traditional lantern made of stone, wood, or metal. Like many other elements of Japanese traditional
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Pair Old Vintage Jumping Fish Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
, or metal. Like many other elements of Japanese traditional architecture, it originated in China. In
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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Rare Old Five Continents Globe Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese lanterns: In Japan a to¯ro¯ (lantern) is a traditional lantern made of stone, wood, or metal
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Pair Old Rooster And Hen Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
of night light during special evening soirees. From our recent Japanese American garden
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Rare Pair Old World Globe Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
lantern made of stone, wood, or metal. Like many other elements of Japanese traditional architecture, it
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Big Bronze Crane Garden Fountain With Fine Details
Located in South Burlington, VT
Just received from our last shipment from Japan- the first we've seen Japan, a fine tall large
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Massive Vintage over Sized Owl Lighting Lantern, Finest Quality
Located in South Burlington, VT
: In Japan a to¯ro¯ (lantern) is a traditional lantern made of stone, wood, or metal. Like many other
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Old Vintage Jumping Speckled Trout Fish Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
sizes for your favorite outdoor space or indoor trophy gallery. Provenance: Old American-Japanese
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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japan Tall Iris Flower Garden Lantern Beautiful Original Blue Paint
Located in South Burlington, VT
works of art come with our lifetime authenticity guarantee. History of Japanese lanterns: In Japan a
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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Oriental Cast Bronze Elephant Sculpture with Trunk Up
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful Oriental Japanese Meiji period style bronze sculpture of a walking elephant with his
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Rare Original Old Blue Hand Painted Cricket Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
: In Japan a to¯ro¯ (lantern) is a traditional lantern made of stone, wood, or metal. Like many other
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Tall Pair Old Vintage White Architectural Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
stone, wood, or metal. Like many other elements of Japanese traditional architecture, it originated in
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japan Pair Tall Beautiful Blue Garden Lanterns With Lovely Iris Flowers
Located in South Burlington, VT
traditional lantern made of stone, wood, or metal. Like many other elements of Japanese traditional
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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Nacho Carbonell Desk Sculpture, 2009, Spain
By Nacho Carbonell
Located in Girona, Spain
Nacho Carbonell sculpture, 2009, Spain. Very good condition. Title: "Table + 2" Unique
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Japanese Huge 18 Inch Antique Temple Shinto Prayer Bell, Genuine Historical Item
Located in South Burlington, VT
96 inch prayer bell with original wooden handled rope from a shrine in Nakamura Ward, Nagoya, Japan
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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Copper

Japan Old Blue Bird Garden Lantern With Vibrant Blue Hand painting
Located in South Burlington, VT
lanterns: In Japan a toro¯ (lantern) is a traditional lantern made of stone, wood, or metal. Like many
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Art Deco French Elephant Sculpture, Babbitt Material
By Irénée Rochard
Located in Valladolid, ES
Gorgeous Art Deco elephant made of babbitt, original metal used at the time, beginning of the 20th
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Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Art Deco French Elephant Sculpture, Babbitt Material
Art Deco French Elephant Sculpture, Babbitt Material
No Reserve
H 21.66 in W 14.97 in D 9.06 in
"Pig" Found Object Sculpture by Leo Sewell
By Leo Sewell
Located in Wiscasset, ME
themes, and animals feature prominently in his creations. His collage-like sculpture is assembled from
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Early 2000s American Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Shugoro Hasuda Bronze Vase with Chrysanthemum
By Shugoro Hasuda
Located in Uccle, BE
Creative Crafts Association as well as rue Japan Metal Sculpture Institute. While considered a master of
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

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Japanese Metal Sculpture For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of Japanese metal sculpture on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, paper and bamboo, every piece of Japanese metal sculpture was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without an item from our selection of Japanese metal sculpture — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A choice in our collection of Japanese metal sculpture is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Folk Art styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one object in our assortment of Japanese metal sculpture that is appealing in its simplicity, but Isamu Noguchi, Akari and Ozeki & Co. Ltd. produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Japanese Metal Sculpture?

Prices for a piece of Japanese metal sculpture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $180 and can go as high as $35,498, while the average can fetch as much as $861.
Questions About Japanese Metal Sculpture
  • Glenn Green Galleries
    Glenn Green GalleriesFebruary 24, 2021
    A sculpture created from materials made of metal. This is a broad category. Metal sculptures can be made by fabrication, meaning assembled by hand or machine. Cast metal sculpture like bronze or steel is made from a complex casting process.