Japanese Octopus
Japanese Octopus Water Dropper, c. 1830s
Located in Brisbane, QLD
A Japanese Hirado ware water dropper used in calligraphy dating to the Edo Period (1603-1868). The
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Japanese Antique Octopus Fishing Pot
Located in South Burlington, VT
A recent Japanese acquisition
Rarely seen, this Japanese octopus fishing pot was used to trap
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
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Japanese Fine Antique Octopus Fishing Pot- Rare Find
Located in South Burlington, VT
A recent Japanese acquisition, a fine example
Rarely found, this Japanese octopus fishing pot was
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Garden Ornaments
Materials
Pottery
Sensational Japanese Wood & Lacquer Octopus Group - Iki Ningyo
Located in Christchurch, GB
As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this quite dramatic Meiji
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
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H 19.25 in W 18 in D 10 in
Japanese porcelain blue and white Bowl, Japan , Arita Edo period, 18th Century
Located in PARIS, FR
This exquisite large Japanese porcelain bowl from Arita is in impeccable condition, boasting no
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Decorative Bowls
Materials
Porcelain
H 5.12 in W 10.63 in D 10.48 in
Antique ca 1900 Japanese Hirado'?' Sauce Boat Richly Decorated Marked
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Description
Sharing with you is this nice piece of Japanese porcelain. A sauce boat with crabs and
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Original Vintage WWII Poster De Dollarpoliep The US Dollar Polyp Octopus War Map
Located in London, GB
Dollarpoliep / The Dollar Polyp or The Dollar Octopus - featuring an image of a US dollar sign with octopus
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Vintage 1940s Dutch Posters
Materials
Paper
H 17.72 in W 23.23 in D 0.04 in
Set of Six Japanese Ido Period Shunga 'Erotica' Hanging Lacquered Wood Panels
Located in North Miami, FL
most famous shunga, which features some octopus-on-woman action, was the subject of a 1981 film titled
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Decorative Art
Materials
Metal, Iron
Italian Contemporary Hand Painted Print Japanese Sea Life "Shells", 4 of 6
Located in Scandicci, Florence
Elegant hand-watercoloured print representing Jellyfishs, from the Japanese Sea Life Series
This
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Prints
Materials
Paper
H 27.56 in W 19.69 in D 0.12 in
Italian Contemporary Hand Painted Print Japanese Sea Life "Crabs", 2 of 6
Located in Scandicci, Florence
Elegant hand-watercoloured print representing Crabs, from the Japanese Sea Life Series
This marine
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Prints
Materials
Paper
H 27.56 in W 19.69 in D 0.12 in
Italian Contemporary Hand Painted Print Japanese Sea Life "Starfishes", 5 of 6
Located in Scandicci, Florence
Elegant hand-watercoloured print representing Jellyfishs, from the Japanese Sea Life Series
This
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Prints
Materials
Paper
H 27.56 in W 19.69 in D 0.12 in
Italian Contemporary Hand Painted Print Japanese Sea Life "Jellyfishes", 1 of 6
Located in Scandicci, Florence
Elegant hand-watercoloured print representing Jellyfishs, from the Japanese Sea Life Series
This
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Prints
Materials
Paper
H 27.56 in W 19.69 in D 0.12 in
Italian Contemporary Hand Painted Print Japanese Sea Life "Starfishes", 6 of 6
Located in Scandicci, Florence
Elegant hand-watercoloured print representing Jellyfishs, from the Japanese Sea Life Series
This
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Prints
Materials
Paper
H 27.56 in W 19.69 in D 0.12 in
Italian Contemporary Hand Painted Print Japanese Sea Life "Corals", 3 of 6
Located in Scandicci, Florence
Elegant hand-watercoloured print representing Corals, from the Japanese Sea Life Series
This marine
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Prints
Materials
Paper
H 27.56 in W 19.69 in D 0.12 in
Blackened Bronze & Blue/Black Lacquered "Behepoda" Art Piece Cocktail Table
By Dana Nicholson
Located in New York, NY
to the cephalopods of the deep and the corals near the surface, while octopus’ suckers or coral
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1990s American Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
H 22 in W 34.5 in D 23 in
Art Nouveau Copper Charger with Spider Crab by Ludwig Karl Maria Vierthaler
By Ludwig Karl Maria Vierthaler
Located in Chicago, US
The undulating bumpy-textured octopus tentacle gracefully curling along and over the bowl’s folded
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Masami Teraoka Signed Limited Ed 18 Color Lithograph Print Namiyo at Hanauma Bay
By Masami Teraoka
Located in Studio City, CA
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H 28.75 in W 39.75 in D 1.5 in
Japan Important 1939 Bronze Life-Size "Seaman with Cape" Museum Work, Koga Tadao
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan an important life-size , early period sculpture of a muscular working man dated to 1939 and
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Bronze
H 80 in W 26 in D 16 in
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Located in Nottingham, GB
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Japanese Octopus For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Japanese octopus you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A Japanese octopus — often made from paper, metal and wood — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a Japanese octopus, we have 8 options in-stock, while there are 7 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a Japanese octopus — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each Japanese octopus bearing Art Deco, Arts and Crafts or mid-century modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made Japanese octopus has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Colin Burn Art, Dana Nicholson and Masami Teraoka are consistently popular.
How Much is a Japanese Octopus?
A Japanese octopus can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,232, while the lowest priced sells for $150 and the highest can go for as much as $250,000.
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