Meiji Animal Sculptures
MEIJI STYLE
From 1868 to 1912, Emperor Mutsuhito oversaw an era of transformation in Japan. Formerly a country of feudalism and isolation, Japan entered an age of modernization influenced by newly established trade and exchange with the West. The Meiji period, or period of “enlightened rule,” also saw the global impact of the East Asian country’s culture. Japanese Meiji furniture was exhibited at expositions from Paris to San Francisco and created for export.
Prior to the Meiji era, furniture was mostly made by commission for the ruling class; now there were new domestic and international markets. European styles like Japonisme appropriated Japanese design while craftsmen in places like Wales and England employed japanning, a varnishing technique that approximated the appearance of lacquer for the surfaces of furnishings.
Meiji furniture made for Japanese homes and buildings constructed in Western styles resulted in taller tables, chairs, cabinets with large drawers and other features. The government invested in areas such as transportation and communication, and because people could freely choose occupations after the restrictions of feudalism, industries of various types were energized by expressive new ideas during those years. Art schools were formed and, for the first time, design was an area of study in the country, leading to the evolution of professional design as a career by the 1890s.
The work of Japanese designers was transmitted widely through lavishly illustrated pattern books that included designs for screens and lacquerware for the home. While screens today may be of use as decorative accents or partitions to ensure privacy in one’s space, Japanese screens were adorned with paintings and were featured in performing arts such as concerts, tea ceremonies and more. The color illustrations that characterize Meiji woodblock prints, a genre of Japanese art that grew out of 17th-century developments in printing and book publishing, depicted the sweeping changes that the era brought to East Asia.
Although it was a time of societal and cultural shifts, a bolstered interest in art and design elevated Japanese craft traditions. From colorful porcelain table lamps with silk shades and hardwood tables decorated with dark lacquer to cabinets featuring iron hardware and inlaid with mother-of-pearl, Meiji furniture showcased Japan’s artistic heritage to the world.
Find a collection of antique Japanese Meiji period case pieces and storage cabinets, decorative objects, wall decorations and more furniture on 1stDibs.
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Style: Meiji
19th Century Pair of Japanese Bronze Lions Bookends, Meiji Period
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
This superb and rare pair of Japanese Meiji period bronze bookends are cast in solid bronze and depict a pair of Lions, with their heads raised. These finely sculpted pieces are beau...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antique Japanese Meiji period carved hardwood okimono of a prowling tiger C 1900
Located in Central England, GB
This most pleasing hand carved hardwood Japanese Meiji period okimono depicts a muscular prowling tiger. Its body is slightly lowered in a stalking position with its mouth open showi...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Japanese Bronze Meiji Period Bronze Sculpture of a Usagi (Rabbit)
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Japanese Bronze Meiji Period Bronze Sculpture of a Usagi (Rabbit)
Japan, Circa 1900
Immerse yourself to the elegance of Meiji-era Japan with this stunning bronze sculpture depictin...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Contemporary Gold Orange Black Red Porcelain Beckoning Cat, 2
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Charming beckoning cat with left paw raised is a gilded and hand painted porcelain piece from the Kutani region of Japan.
Beckoning cats come in two varieties. The more common right-handed beckoning cat (with right paw raised) is said to bring money and wealth to its owner, and are to this day frequently seen in shops and restaurants in Japan. The less common left-handed cat is said to be inviting friends and acquaintances to hearth and home.
While the origins of the Japanese beckoning cat (known as maneki neko in Japanese) are unclear, contemporary woodblock...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold
Japanese Contemporary Gold Orange Black Red Hand painted Porcelain Beckoning Cat
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Charming beckoning cat with left paw raised is a gilded and hand painted porcelain piece from the Kutani region of Japan.
The beckoning cat comes in two varieties. The more common right-handed beckoning cat (with right paw raised) is said to bring money and wealth to its owner, and are to this day frequently seen in shops and restaurants in Japan. The less common left-handed cat is said to be inviting friends and acquaintances to hearth and home.
While the origins of the Japanese beckoning cat (known as maneki neko (in Japanese) are unclear, contemporary woodblock...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold
Pair of 19th century Japanese ceramic Shachikoko roof ornaments
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Striking pair of 19th century Shachikoko rood ornaments circa 1880.
These appear to be 'shachikoko' sea monsters still retaining their bold colours, showing the head of a dragon wit...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Japanese Contemporary Red Blue Green Gold Porcelain Lucky Cat Sculpture, 2
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite Japanese Contemporary porcelain beckoning cat, a uniquely and intricately gilded and hand painted porcelain sculpture from the Kutani region of Japan. The cat raising his left paw is adorned with multiple golden medallions and is covered with raised loops characteristic of the Kutani “mori” style. While the origins of the Japanese beckoning cat are unclear, contemporary woodblock prints show they were being widely sold as good luck charms by the 1850s. The beckoning cat comes in two varieties. The more common right-handed beckoning cat (with right paw raised) is said to bring money and wealth to its owner, and are to this day frequently seen in shops and restaurants in Japan. The less common left-handed cat is said to be inviting friends and acquaintances to hearth and home.
The “mori” style refers to raised loops and other decorative motifs applied by squeezing a tube of slip onto the body of the cat much like applying frosting to a cake.
The cat boasts the traditional Kutani colors of bright green, red and yellow presented against an dark blue background, and is generously accentuated with gold. The red kerchief with a knotted amulet in the back and two bells on the side also identify this as a traditional Kutani piece, as do the perked ears turned outward.
A stamp indicating it is produced in Kutani region of Japan appears at reverse side of this beckoning cat scultures...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold
Japanese Contemporary Gold Orange Blue Green Porcelain Lucky Cat Sculpture
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Japanese Contemporary porcelain beckoning cat, a uniquely and intricately gilded and hand painted porcelain piece from the Kutani region of Japan. The cat raising his left paw is adorned with multiple golden medallions and is covered with raised loops characteristic of the Kutani “mori” style. While the origins of the Japanese beckoning cat are unclear, contemporary woodblock...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold
Japanese Bronze Koi Fish Sculpture
Located in Houston, TX
Japanese Bronze Koi Fish Sculpture.
This well executed Japanese bronze Koi or Goldfish sculpture has a beautiful patinated verdigris finish and will...
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1950s Japanese Vintage Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Three small Japanese bronze rats, Meiji Period, two holding chestnuts
Located in London, GB
Three small Japanese bronze rats, Meiji Period, two holding chestnuts, each signed, approximately 9cm long and largest 6.5cm high and another small model of a rat, 9.5cm long
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
A Japanese bronze of two rats (Meiji Period)
Located in London, GB
Set contains two: A Japanese bronze of a rat, Meiji Period, signed, approximately 9cm long x 8cm high and another Japanese bronze of a rat, signed, seated on its back legs, brown pat...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Lion And Crocodile On Wooden Base
Located in Southall, GB
A delightful Meiji Period Japanese bronze lion and crocodile on a root wood base. A skilfully hand crafted piece that encapsulates the splendour of each animal from the lush lions mane and muscular body to the scales and ridges of the toughened skin of the crocodile. The expressions of both the lion and the crocodile are clear and crisp, caught in the midst of a battle for life and death. The lions eyes...
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Large Japanese Bronze Macaw Parrot Sculpture-48 Inches
Located in Houston, TX
Large Japanese Bronze Macaw Parrot Sculpture-48 Inches.
Our Japanese bronze parrot sculpture or Macaw sculpture is beautifully detailed and can ...
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1940s Japanese Vintage Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Okimono Bronze Japanese Crab Sculpture Paperweight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A 19th Century Okimono Bronze Meiji period Japanese Crab.
The crab is of good weight and could be a decorative object or a paperweight. The sculpture is very detailed, down to the...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Kutani Porcelain Figure of a Sleeping Cat
Located in Downingtown, PA
Japanese Kutani Porcelain Sleeping Cat Figure,
Meiji Period,
Circa 1910-20
The porcelain model of a cat depicts a cat naturalistically modeled with its paws beneath it and it tail f...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Large Japanese Meiji Bronze Sculpture Elephant and Tigers by Mitsumoto
Located in Shippensburg, PA
MEIJI PERIOD BRONZE OKIMONO OF ELEPHANT BEING ATTACKED BY TWO TIGERS
Workshop of Omori Mitsumoto (kôgen), 大森光元, Japan, circa 1900
Cast and patinated bronze, hardwood base, two carve...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antique Bronze Meiji Okimono of a Rat Japan, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Nicely made artifact/Okimono of a Rat. In bronze with brown patina, representing a rat.
Okimono (置物, oki-mono) is a Japanese term meaning "ornament for display; objet d'art; decorat...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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 on the back of the Bear with mouth wide opening showing its razor sharp teeth. The b...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Japanse Bronze Shishi Foo Lion by Shuzan / Hideyama, Meiji period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A heavy and powerfully cast Japanese bronze model of a shishi or foo lion by Hideyama / Shuzan, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan.
The dramatic lion, known as a shishi in Japan, is ca...
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Early 1900s Japanese Antique Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Japanese tiger
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Japanese tiger in bronze on a wooden base, circa 1920.
Meiji periode.
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1910s Japanese Vintage Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antique Meiji Japanese Patinated and Gold Speckled Bronze on Wooden Stand
Located in New York, NY
Antique Meiji Japanese Patinated and Gold Speckled Bronze on Original Wooden Stand.
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Large Artist Signed Japanese Bronze Tigers Attacking Bull Sculpture on Wood Base
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Large Artist Signed Japanese Bronze Tigers attacking a Bull sculpture on wood base. Amazing original Patina and signed by the artist. The wood stand is or...
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1890s Japanese Antique Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Meiji Period Carved Lion and Tiger
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an outstanding pair of Meiji Period carved hardwood figures of a ferocious lion and tiger. The carving is exceptional as is the bone detailing of the mouthes and teeth. The f...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bone, Hardwood
Fine Japanese Meiji Bronze Okimono Sculpture of Tiger by Mitani
Located in Shippensburg, PA
OKIMONO OF A ROARING TIGER OVER A WOODEN BASE
Japan, Meiji Period Patinated bronze signed Mitani to underside of belly
Item # 302LOC16P
This remarkable Japanese bronze okimono o...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Antique Wooden Raccoon Figurine / 1868-1920 / Good Luck Charm
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
I would like to introduce a very interesting Japanese old wooden kimono.
This is a wooden figurine in the shape of a tanuki.
The raccoon dog has long b...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Large and Impressive Meiji Period Bronze Bison by Sano Takachika for the Kakuh
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A large and impressive Meiji period bronze bison by Sano Takachika for the Kakuha Company, the animal powerfully modelled with his head low and turned slightly to the left and with a...
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Early 1900s Japanese Antique Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Meiji Bronze Okimono of a Wild Boar by Akasofu Gyokko
Located in Shippensburg, PA
OKIMONO OF A WILD BOAR
Japan, Meiji Period Patinated bronze over carved hardwood base Signed "Gyokko" to underside of boar
Item # 301COR20S
This remarkable sculpture was designe...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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 trunk up.
Well casted metal art, heavy, bronze elephant in a dark brown copper finish.
Elephant figurine statue in a triumphant pose, will make an excellent display ornament.
Created with the traditional technique of the lost-wax that allows a great precision and finesse in the details, this bronze sculpture charms is with its exquisite depiction of a trumpeting elephant.
Heavy bronze presents striking detail and cool copper tones with a hint of natural bronze.
Raising its trunk skywards, the elephant will grace any desk as a paperweight or display case.
This is a delightful vintage elephant statue...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
19thC Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Study of an Elephant Fighting with Two Tigers
Located in Central England, GB
This superb Japanese Meiji period bronze study has exceptionally good detailing. It portrays a figure group of a large muscular bull elephant being attacked and fighting with two tig...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
large pair of antique Japanese bronze vases with carp fish, Meiji period
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
A large pair of antique Japanese bronze vases with carp fishes, Meiji period.
The bottle vases have carp in swirls of water, with some ver...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Momotarō Folktale Bronze Monkey Sculpture on Base, 1960s
Located in San Francisco, CA
A delightful 1960s Meiji period-style Japanese cast bronze monkey figure on lacquered wood base, inspired by the popular ancient Muromachi/Edo period folktale of Momotaro (“Peach Boy...
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1960s Japanese Vintage Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Contemporary Blue White Porcelain Bear Sculpture, 5
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Stunning Japanese contemporary porcelain Rugby bear, hand-painted in blue and white in an auspicious traditional Japanese pattern by Japanese artist from the historic Imari-Arita reg...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Contemporary Blue White Porcelain Bear Sculpture, 2
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite Japanese contemporary porcelain Rugby bear, hand-painted in blue and white in an auspicious traditional Japanese bamboo pattern by Japanese artist from the historic Imari-A...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Contemporary Blue White Porcelain Bear Sculpture, 3
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Japanese contemporary porcelain Rugby bear, hand-painted in blue and white in an auspicious traditional Japanese bamboo pattern by Japanese artist from the historic Imari-Arita regio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Contemporary Gold Red Porcelain Bear Sculpture, 9
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Extraordinary Japanese contemporary porcelain bear sculpture, hand-painted in gold and red in a dramatic auspicious traditional Japanese pattern, by Ja...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold
Japanese Contemporary Gold Blue Porcelain Bear Sculpture, 10
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Extraordinary Japanese contemporary porcelain bear sculpture, hand-painted in gold and dark blue in a dramatic auspicious traditional Japanese pattern, by Japanese artist from the historic Imari-Arita region of Japan.
This stunning bear is from the limited edition series of four bear...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold
Japanese Contemporary Gold Purple Orangs Porcelain Bear Sculpture, 7
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Extraordinary Japanese contemporary porcelain bear sculpture, hand-painted in green, blue, orange purple in a dramatic pattern set against a gold background, by Japanese artist from the historic Imari-Arita region of Japan.
This stunning bear is from the limited edition series of four bear...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold
Japanese Contemporary Blue White Porcelain Bear Sculpture
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite Japanese contemporary sculpture of a rugby bear in fine porcelain, hand-painted by Japanee artist from the Imari-Arita region of Japan.
...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Contemporary Blue White Porcelain Bear Sculpture, 7
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Japanese contemporary porcelain Rugby bear, hand-painted in blue and white in an auspicious traditional Japanese pattern by Japanese artist from the historic Imari-Arita region of Ja...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Contemporary Blue White Porcelain Bear Sculpture, 6
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Japanese contemporary porcelain Rugby bear, hand-painted in blue and white in an auspicious traditional Japanese bamboo pattern by Japanese artist from the historic Imari-Arita regio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Contemporary Blue White Porcelain Bear Sculpture, 4
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite Japanese contemporary porcelain Rugby bear, beautifully hand-painted in blue and white in an auspicious traditional Japanese pattern by Japanese artist from the historic Im...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Contemporary Blue Red Green Bear Sculpture by Mater Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite Japanese contemporary porcelain bear sculpture, intricately hand-painted in blue, yellow and green in an aupicious traditional Nabeshima technique. The patchwork compositio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold
Japanese Contemporary Blue Green Porcelain Bear Sculpture by Artist, 1
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite Japanese contemporary porcelain bear sculpture, intricately hand-painted in blue and green in an auspicious traditional Japanese "yuri kinsai" technique in which the gold l...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Japanese Contemporary Green Blue Porcelain Bear Sculpture, 1
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite Japanese contemporary porcelain bear sculpture, hand-painted in blue, yellow and green in an auspicious traditional Japanese sarasa pattern by Japanese artist from the historic Imari-Arita region of Japan.
This charming bear is from the limited edition series of four bears...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Contemporary Green Blue Black Porcelain Bear Sculpture, 4
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Extraordinary Japanese contemporary porcelain bear sculpture, hand-painted in black, blue, yellow and green in a dramatic auspicious traditional Japanese pattern set against a black background, by Japanese artist from the historic Imari-Arita region of Japan.
This stunning bear is from the limited edition series of four bear...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Contemporary Red Gold Porcelain Bear Sculpture, 2
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Extraordinary Japanese contemporary porcelain bear sculpture, intricately hand-painted in red, gold, blue and green in an auspicious traditional Japanese plum blossom...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold
Japanese Contemporary Blue Green Porcelain Bear Sculpture by Artist, 2
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Extraordinary Japanese contemporary porcelain bear sculpture, intricately hand-painted in blue and green in an auspicious traditional Japanese "yuri kinsai" technique in which the go...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Japanese Contemporary Green Blue Porcelain Bear Sculpture, 3
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite Japanese contemporary porcelain bear sculpture, intricately hand-painted in blue, yellow and green in an auspicious traditional Japanese aya pattern consisting of diagonal geometric designs by Japanese artist from the historic Imari-Arita region of Japan.
This striking bear is from the limited edition series of four bear...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Great Wood Carving Lion Figurine / 1868-1920 / Rare Item
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This looks like an old copperware, but it is a wood carving work.
It is glossy because it is finished with black lacquer.
It is a very delicate and beautiful sculpture.
The expression of the lion is cool.
Also, the sculpture on the tail is wonderful.
It is thought that it was carved on wood such as Japanese cypress.
The name of the engraver is also engraved.
The name "Kichitaro" is engraved.
I don't know the details of this person.
There are also small cracks and defects.
There is a loss in the lower part of his right ear and part of his tail.
And there are lacquer cracks and wood cracks.
This is an old one, so there is something like this.
Also, in the case of Japanese and Chinese lions, a ball is attached to the left hand, but this is missing.
However, it is a work that is quite impressive.
It is a rare item...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Japanese Meiji Period Gold White Porcelain Sleeping Cat Sculpture, circa 1910
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite Meiji period Japanese Kutani sculpture of a sleeping cat in fine porcelain, inspired by the small wooden sculpture at the entrance of...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold
Asian Sculpture / Okimono with Lion and Crows, Japan, Meiji Era, circa 1880
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Rare and important Japanese sculpture / statue / okimono in blackened and carved wood, depicting 1 lion, 2 birds (crows or other birds of prey) and 1 snake held in the claws of one o...
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1880s Japanese Antique Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Large Japanese Tiger in Patinated Bronze, Signed. MEIJI / TAISHO
By Kosai Taisho
Located in Kastrup, DK
Japanese tiger in reddish brown patinated bronze with glass eyes.
Signed.
Made in very high quality on original plinth root wood.
Meiji period 1852-1...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
19th Century 'Meiji Period' Japanese Carved Wood Seated Monkey Sculpture
Located in North Miami, FL
19th Century (Meiji Period) Japanese hand-carved wood seated monkey. The eyes are inlaid and made of glass. The fur and details are very realistic. The piece is signed on the bottom ...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Wood
Large Crane Statues
Located in Westwood, NJ
A set of two large variously patinated brass cranes, standing on walking turtles. Inspired by 19th century Japanese Meiji period originals.
Dimensions: 13" W x 19" D x 58" H.
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Japanese Mixed Metal Okimono of Doves by Seifu, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A wonderfully naturalistic large Japanese Meiji period mixed metal okimono (ornamental sculpture) of a pair of oriental turtle doves ...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Silver, Copper
Jewelry Ring Trinket Boxes Pair Cloisonné Swan Japanese Gift Love Valentine
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
- Once courtship is complete, male and female swans bond for life and this delightful pair of Japaneer cloisonné swans symbolize love and const...
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1890s Japanese Antique Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Enamel
Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Tiger with Cub
Located in Kastrup, DK
Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) patinated bronze sculpture of a tiger with cub.
Mounted on a carved hardwood base decorated with foliage.
High...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Kutani Porcelain Pekinese Dog Playing with Shinto Shrine Bell
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Kutani porcelain sculpture of a Pekinese dog, playing with a Shinto shrine bell and wearing a gold ruffle collar. The very expressive figure features a luminous white ground with gold accents and a bright bell rope. A rare and fine masterpiece, frequently known as a symbol of royalty. The Japanese Chin...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Meiji animal sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Meiji animal sculptures for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage animal sculptures created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, asian art and furniture, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, bronze and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Meiji animal sculptures made in a specific country, there are Asia, East Asia, and Japan pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original animal sculptures, popular names associated with this style include Kosai Taisho, and Kutani Studio. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for animal sculptures differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $450 and tops out at $38,000 while the average work can sell for $2,750.