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Japan 1890 Meiji Period Rare Carved Okimono Of A Father And Son Playing Signed
Located in Miami, FL
okimono may be a small Japanese carving, similar to but larger than a netsuke. Unlike the netsuke, which
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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Japanese Antique Black Daruma 1860s-1900s / Wood Carving Figurine Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
expression on his face is very good. The glossy black color of the lacquer is beautiful. It is a small
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Cedar

Japanese Antique 15th Century Wood Carving Buddha's Hand / Sculpture Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old carved wooden Buddha hand made in Japan. It is a wood carving from the Muromachi
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cedar

Okimono Set of Carved Red Apple-Shapped Ivory Figurines with a Wooden Brown Base
Located in North Miami, FL
a small japanese carving, normally not larger than a few centimeters, purely decorative, and can be
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Old Japanese turtle-shaped wooden carving object/early 20th century/wooden lump
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese wood carving figurine. It is thought to have been made around the Taisho
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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese small round bronze hare Meiji era
Located in PARIS, FR
Small round hare in bronze with dark brown patina, standing on its four legs. In Japanese, the hare
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Japanese small round bronze hare Meiji era
Japanese small round bronze hare Meiji era
H 3.35 in W 2.17 in D 3.08 in
Edo Period in Japan Wooden Buddha Statue / Wood Carving Buddha / 1750-1850
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
one can imitate. This is a small wooden Buddha statue made in the Edo period in Japan. And this
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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japan 1890 Meiji Period Signed Okimono Sculpture of a Group of Skeletons Smoking
Located in Miami, FL
an ornament or figure, especially one placed in a guest room. An okimono may be a small Japanese
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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japan 1890 Meiji Period Signed Assembling of Okimono with a Group of Skeletons
Located in Miami, FL
small Japanese carving, similar to but larger than a netsuke. Unlike the netsuke, which had a specific
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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Wooden Small Netsuke 'Laying Wild Boar' 1960s
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1960s. Dimensions: 3.5 x 1.5 x H2 cm
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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Small Wooden Netsuke 'Sitting wild boar' 1960s
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1960s. Dimensions: 1.5 x 2.3 x H2.5cm
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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Wooden Small Netsuke 'Two wild boar' 1960s
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1960s. Dimensions: 2.5 x 2.3 x H2 cm
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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Small Japanese Antique Kokeshi with Wooden Box Showa Period
Located in Paris, FR
-Details- Era: Showa (around 1970) Sold with box and the 2 pieces Originally intended as toys for little girls, they were later sold as souvenirs, and today symbolize fertility ...
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Ceramic

Japanese antique small stone Buddha "Jizo Bodhisattva"/1750-1850/Rare design
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a small stone Buddha made after the middle of the Edo period in Japan. It is a type of
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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Japanese antique small Jizo stone Buddha/18th-19th century/Edo period
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a small stone Buddha made during the Edo period in Japan. His dignity is "Jizo Bodhisattva
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Japanese Small Bronze Edo Buddhist Temple Shrine Buddha Statue Amulet Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
A gorgeous diminutive Japanese bronze temple shrine Buddha. The piece has a beautiful aged patina
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Small wooden Buddha statue painted with Japanese lacquer/"Senju Kannon"/Edo
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a small Japanese wooden Buddha statue. The deity is called "Thousand-Armed Kannon
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Lacquer

Japanese small wooden temple tower/19th-20th century/"Hourin" temple/rare object
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
I have received an interesting item, so I would like to introduce it to you. This is a small wooden
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cypress

Antique Japanese Bronze Hatate 19th C Meiji Inkpot Japan Unsigned
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and very detailed piece. . If someone were to bring up the topic of Japanese antiques
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Antique Japanese Bronze Hatate 19th C Meiji Inkpot Japan Unsigned
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and very detailed piece. . If someone were to bring up the topic of Japanese antiques
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Japanese Netsuke Figure Oni Demon Japan Detailed Carved Bone
Located in Greer, SC
last photo shows the netsuke under a black light. "A netsuke is a small sculpture which developed as an
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Early 20th Century Japanese Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bone

Antique Japanese Root Stand
Located in Hudson, NY
Antique Japanese root stand. Meiji period (1868-1912) carving from a single piece of fruitwood in a
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Fruitwood

Antique Japanese Root Stand
Antique Japanese Root Stand
H 9.5 in W 8 in D 6 in
Japanese Meiji era chestnut netsuke
Located in PARIS, FR
of a small worm in bone inlay, offering a very naturalistic representation. Chestnuts, found
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

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Boxwood

Japanese Meiji era chestnut netsuke
Japanese Meiji era chestnut netsuke
H 1.15 in W 1.58 in D 1.19 in
Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 1970s
Located in Paris, FR
, Japanese kimono did not have pockets. Though the sleeves of the kimono could be used to store small items
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Antique Wooden Netsuke 'Onnamen' 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1950s. Dimensions: 4.5 x 3.5 x H2.2
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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Finely Carved Japanese Okimono on Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
An antique Okimono (Japanese means artsy display ornament object) displayed on a small custom wood
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

20th Century Bronze Antique Japanese Oriental Sculpture, 1970s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
20th century Japanese sculpture. Chiseled bronze work depicting a pipe smoker, an oriental farmer
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Ivory Okimono by Kofu, Japan Meiji era
Located in Saverne, Grand Est
a hollow trunk, inside which hides an owl. A small 4mm lack at the end of the tail and the beak
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Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Ivory

Ivory Okimono by Kofu, Japan Meiji era
Ivory Okimono by Kofu, Japan Meiji era
H 9.65 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in
Japanese Large Old Stone Seated Garden Buddha
Located in South Burlington, VT
uncommon style Japanese seated Buddha who is seated and clutches in his hands mala beads and a dorge which
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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Japanese Three Garden Rabbits Family, Usagi
Located in South Burlington, VT
unusual Japanese one-of-a-kind group in both large and small scale Quality: Hand cast with carved ears
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze, Iron

Japanese Bronze Pheasant Okimono Genryusai Seiya
Located in Newark, England
Unusual Casting of a Pheasant in Flight From our Japanese collection, we are delighted to offer
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Bronze Pheasant Okimono Genryusai Seiya
Japanese Bronze Pheasant Okimono Genryusai Seiya
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H 18.1 in W 18.1 in D 9.8 in
Japanese Bronze Folk Art Kappa, circa 1930
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a beautiful, unusual and possibly unique antique hand cast bronze "Kappa" (child protector
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

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

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Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Antique Pair Lavender Flambe Vases
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare pair Art Deco decorator works of art Japan, a lovely near pair (2) tall antique lavender
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Ceramic, Pottery

Japanese Pair Brilliant Color Cast Bronze Koi
Located in South Burlington, VT
unusual treasure from Japan. This is a finely crafted pair (2) of bronze koi one in a realistic
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Traditional Japanese Young Woman Ceramic Sculpture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
small sculpture. Unusual shape beautiful collectible Asian box. Handcrafted in Japan. Tag underneath
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Late 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

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Ceramic

Japan Tall Kasuga "Zodiac" Stone Lantern, 104 Inches
Located in South Burlington, VT
for details. Japan, a Fine tall kasuga granite stone lantern with a beautifully carved lotus top and
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Granite

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

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Iron

Antique Japanese Kutani Pottery Bodhidharma or Daruma Figurine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An fine, antique Japanese pottery Daruma figurine. In the form of a Daruma, a depiction of
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Pottery

Antique Japanese Wooden Nestuke 'Crab' 1900s 'Gyokuseki' Meiji Era
Located in Paris, FR
, Japanese kimono did not have pockets. Though the sleeves of the kimono could be used to store small items
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Chicken Blood Stone Carving of Bodhidharma on Wood Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small chicken blood stone carving from China circa early 20th century, possibly early (late Qing
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

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

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Bronze

Japanese Wood Bugaku Mask of Korobase Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A striking Japanese carved wood mask with polychrome paint and lacquer surface. This rare mask is
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Paint

Japanese Woven Ikebana Hanging Basket by Suemura Shobun
By Suemura Shobun
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese woken bamboo Hanakago, a wall hanging Ikebana basket by Suemura Shobun (1917-2000). The
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20th Century Japanese Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Bamboo

Japan Fine Antique Bronze Birds & Dragonflies Lantern, Lovely Details
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions Birds and dragonflies A rare bronze 90 year old lantern
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Large Contemporary Japanese Woven Bamboo Sculpture Mimura Chikuho
By Mimura Chikuho
Located in Atlanta, GA
A contemporary hand-woven bamboo sculpture in an organic form by Japanese bamboo artist Mimura
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Early 2000s Japanese Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Bamboo

Japanese Old Perching Eagle Lighting Lantern, Brilliant Night Light
Located in South Burlington, VT
accent size for a small outdoor garden or indoor display space. Provenance: Old American- Japanese garden
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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
and 4.5 inches wide Good garden candidates- these are ideal accent sizes for a small outdoor or
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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Wooden Buddhist Sculpture of Amida Nyorai, 16th Century
Located in Milano, IT
remained largely confined to a small segment of the Japanese population until the Kamakura Era (1185-1333
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Antique 16th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Okame Ko-Omote Wood Carved Noh Theater Mask
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful, wonderfully crafted, alluring mask made for Japanese Noh theatre. This mask is
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Late Edo Period Seated Imperial Gosho Ningyo Doll
Located in New York, NY
Japanese rare late Edo period large Imperial Gosho Ningyo doll. The piece depicts a cute chubby
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Textile, Silk, Wood

Japanese Rare Large Old Kappa Folk Art Garden Stone Water Deity
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare one-of-a-kind hand carved sculpture Japan a rare large old hand carved stone Kappa folk art
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Japanese Antique Red and Black Lacquered Writing Table, Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan antique handmade, hand carved temple low writing table finished in red and black lacquer
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Antique Playful Rabbit Family Amidst Flowers Two Panel Screen
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a small and unusual two panel tea screen of four playful rabbits amidst pink and white
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Silk, Wood

Old Japanese turtle-shaped wooden object/20th century/natural wood ornament
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese wooden object. It is thought to have been made during the Showa era
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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century Japanese Bronze Lion Meiji Period on Wood Base Signed
Located in Hampstead, QC
body is slightly loose and shows a very small separation and there may be a pin missing where the tail
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Tall Pair Old Vintage White Architectural Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
display or a small outdoor garden space. Photographed in natural day light and night light for your
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Antique Japanese Noh theatre Carved Painted Wooden Ko-Omote Mask
Located in Forney, TX
Japan in the 19th century, Ko-omote (literally “small face”) Noh masks are used for main or secondary
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cypress, Paint

Japan Large Antique Hand Painted Kutani Garden Bowl, Brilliant Colors
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese Acquisition Travels- a big and lovely big 13 inch diameter hand painted
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Japan Beautiful Big Antique Hand Painted Kutani Garden Bowl, 1910
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese Acquisition Travels- a big and lovely big 13 inch diameter hand painted
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

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Small Japanese Carving For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal small Japanese carving for your home. Frequently made of metal, wood and iron, every small Japanese carving was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a small Japanese carving, we have 296 options in-stock, while there are 15 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect small Japanese carving — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A small Japanese carving is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, louis xv and folk art styles are sought with frequency. A well-made small Japanese carving has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Hebanon Fratelli Basile, Hebanon Studio and Stephanie Odegard Collection are consistently popular.

How Much is a Small Japanese Carving?

Prices for a small Japanese carving start at $29 and top out at $275,000 with the average selling for $1,200.
Questions About Small Japanese Carving
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Japanese wood carving is an art form in which artists produce intricate figurines and other objects by cutting and shaping blocks of zelkova, camphor or paulownia wood. In Japanese, the artwork is known as inami. Find a selection of Japanese wood carvings on 1stDibs.