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Japanese Hand Painted Ceramic Cat Sculpture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-726 vintage Japanese hand painted ceramic cat sculpture
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1950s Japanese Vintage Japanese Cat

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Ceramic

Japanese Vintage Manekineko Cat Object 1970s
Located in Paris, FR
ceramic or plastic. The figurine depicts a cat, traditionally a calico Japanese Bobtail, with a paw raised
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1970s Japanese Showa Vintage Japanese Cat

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Pottery

Japanese Lucky Cat Manekineko Couple Porcelain 1970s
Located in Paris, FR
figurine depicts a cat, traditionally a calico Japanese Bobtail, with a paw raised in a beckoning gesture
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1970s Japanese Showa Vintage Japanese Cat

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Antique Pottery Manekineko Rocking Cat Object 1970s
Located in Paris, FR
depicts a cat, traditionally a calico Japanese Bobtail, with a paw raised in a beckoning gesture. The
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1970s Japanese Showa Vintage Japanese Cat

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Pottery

Japanese Fortune Manekineko Lucky Cat Object 1980s Showa
Located in Paris, FR
figurine depicts a cat, traditionally a calico Japanese Bobtail, with a paw raised in a beckoning gesture
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1980s Japanese Showa Vintage Japanese Cat

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Porcelain

Porcelain Doll, Japan, With a Cat on Her Lap
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
This piece is a porcelain doll from Japan, beautifully crafted and designed with some details. The
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Cat

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Porcelain

1980s Japanese Large Retro Golden Maneki Neko Beckoning Cat Coin Bank
Located in Chiba, JP
Large type retro ceramic ‘Maneki-neko’ coin bank, 1980s, Japan, approx. H 40 x W 24 x D 20 cm
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1980s Japanese Japonisme Vintage Japanese Cat

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Ceramic

'Cat on a Hot Tin Roof' Original Vintage Movie Poster, Japanese, 1959
Located in Devon, GB
original release of MGM's 'Cat on a Hot Tin Roof' in Japan. In a legendary pairing, Paul Newman co-starred
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1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Cat

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Paper

Young girl sitting with a cat - French Japanese
By Léonard Tsugouharu Foujita
Located in London, GB
This original lithograph is hand signed in pencil by the artist "Foujita" in the lower right margin. It is also hand numbered in pencil from the edition of 250, in the lower left ma...
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1950s Vintage Japanese Cat

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Paper, Lithograph

Two Dogs in a Japanese inspired interior surprising a cat
Located in Woodbury, CT
Very decorative animal scene of two dogs in an interior surprising a cat walking towards them
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1990s Victorian Vintage Japanese Cat

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Oil, Wood Panel

'Mimosa Tree Restaurant', Aegean, Cyclades, Japanese Artist in Greece, Feral Cat
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Signed lower right, 'Hirano' for Yoshito Hirano (Japanese, born 1938) and created circa 1970
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1970s Modern Vintage Japanese Cat

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Paper, Lithograph

20th C./Shōwa Era Japanese Glazed Porcelain Teapot of Black Cat with Mouse Lid
Located in North Miami, FL
20th century/Shōwa era japanese glazed porcelain teapot of black cat with mouse Lid By: unknown
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20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Japanese Cat

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Porcelain, Wood, Paint, Ceramic

Japanese Antiques Nakajima Kaho, lacquer painting, cat, Folding fan-shaped frame
Located in Niiza, JP
Material: lacquer paint on paper A cute lacquer painting of a cat. A painter of the Maruyama(円山
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20th Century Vintage Japanese Cat

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Paper

"Tama, Mimi, Chan" Chuzo Tamotzu, Japanese American Modernist Still Life, Cats
Located in New York, NY
Tamotzu was born in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan, in 1888. He was educated in political science at Senshu
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1950s Modern Vintage Japanese Cat

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Canvas, Oil, Board

Vintage Takumi Magnetic Gold Cat Eye Sunglasses 1980's Made in Japan
By Kenzo
Located in Baleares, Baleares
MINT Vintage Takumi. Cat Eye style sunglasses with removable front frame. This pair show minor sign
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1980s French Vintage Japanese Cat

Platinum Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl and Diamond Ring
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Platinum Ring Featuring A 2.45 Carat Cat's Eye (Phenomenal) Chrysoberyl Accented By 0.80 Carat
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Late 20th Century Japanese Vintage Japanese Cat

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Chrysoberyl, Platinum

Pair of Art Deco Standing Cat Andirons
Located in Bellport, NY
A spectacular pair of Art Deco cat form andirons, standing as though they are guarding the
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1930s British Anglo-Japanese Vintage Japanese Cat

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Iron

Miçao Kono - "Woman with Cat" (1934) - Huile sur toile
By Micao Kono
Located in NEUILLY-SUR-SEINE, FR
Miçao Kono - "Woman with Cat" (1934) Type : Huile sur toile Signature : Signée et datée 1934 en
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Art Deco Vintage Japanese Cat

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Paint

Mikimoto Diamond Cats Eye Blue Enamel Platinum and White Gold Band Ring
By Mikimoto
Located in Holland, PA
Platinum And 18k White Gold Diamond Cats Eye Blue Enamel Band Ring by Mikimoto. With Diamonds VS1
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20th Century Japanese Vintage Japanese Cat

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Old Japanese black maneki-neko object / 20th century / lucky ornament
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Here is a Japanese "Maneki Neko" (beckoning cat) figurine from the Showa era. It is made from
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20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Japanese Cat

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Plaster, Clay

Untitled (Erotos) – Nobuyoshi Araki, Water, Back, Nude, Japanese, Photography
By Nobuyoshi Araki
Located in Zurich, CH
in Japanese bondage, flowers, food, his cat, faces and Tokyo street scenes. – Nobuyoshi Araki
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1990s Contemporary Vintage Japanese Cat

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Untitled (Erotos) – Nobuyoshi Araki, Tongue, Hair, Nude, Japanese, Photography
By Nobuyoshi Araki
Located in Zurich, CH
in Japanese bondage, flowers, food, his cat, faces and Tokyo street scenes. – Nobuyoshi Araki
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1990s Contemporary Vintage Japanese Cat

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Silver Gelatin

Untitled (Erotos) – Nobuyoshi Araki, Hair, Shoulder, Nude, Japanese, Photography
By Nobuyoshi Araki
Located in Zurich, CH
in Japanese bondage, flowers, food, his cat, faces and Tokyo street scenes. – Nobuyoshi Araki
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1990s Contemporary Vintage Japanese Cat

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Silver Gelatin

Flower Rondeau #087 – Nobuyoshi Araki, Japanese Photography, Flowers, Nature
By Nobuyoshi Araki
Located in Zurich, CH
Nobuyoshi ARAKI (*1940, Japan) Flower Rondeau #087, 1997 RP Direct print 76.2 x 101.6 cm (30 x 40
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1990s Contemporary Vintage Japanese Cat

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Color

Flower Rondeau #108 – Nobuyoshi Araki, Japanese Photography, Flowers, Nature
By Nobuyoshi Araki
Located in Zurich, CH
Nobuyoshi ARAKI (*1940, Japan) Flower Rondeau #108, 1997 RP Direct print 76.2 x 101.6 cm (30 x 40
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1990s Contemporary Vintage Japanese Cat

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Color

Flower Rondeau #091 – Nobuyoshi Araki, Japanese Photography, Flowers, Nature
By Nobuyoshi Araki
Located in Zurich, CH
Nobuyoshi ARAKI (*1940, Japan) Flower Rondeau #091, 1997 RP Direct print 76.2 x 101.6 cm (30 x 40
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1990s Contemporary Vintage Japanese Cat

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Color

Flower Rondeau #026 – Nobuyoshi Araki, Japanese Photography, Flowers, Nature
By Nobuyoshi Araki
Located in Zurich, CH
Nobuyoshi ARAKI (*1940, Japan) Flower Rondeau #026, 1997 RP Direct print Sheet 50.8 x 60 cm (20 x
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1990s Contemporary Vintage Japanese Cat

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Color

Flower Rondeau #021 – Nobuyoshi Araki, Japanese Photography, Flowers, Nature
By Nobuyoshi Araki
Located in Zurich, CH
Nobuyoshi ARAKI (*1940, Japan) Flower Rondeau #021, 1997 RP Direct print Sheet 50.8 x 60 cm (20 x
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1990s Contemporary Vintage Japanese Cat

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Color

Flower Rondeau #089 – Nobuyoshi Araki, Japanese Photography, Flowers, Nature
By Nobuyoshi Araki
Located in Zurich, CH
Nobuyoshi ARAKI (*1940, Japan) Flower Rondeau #089, 1997 RP Direct print Sheet 50.8 x 60 cm (20 x
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1990s Contemporary Vintage Japanese Cat

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Color

Flower Rondeau #037 – Nobuyoshi Araki, Japanese Photography, Flowers, Nature
By Nobuyoshi Araki
Located in Zurich, CH
Nobuyoshi ARAKI (*1940, Japan) Flower Rondeau #037, 1997 RP Direct print Sheet 50.8 x 60 cm (20 x
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1990s Contemporary Vintage Japanese Cat

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Color

Flower Rondeau #041 – Nobuyoshi Araki, Japanese Photography, Flowers, Nature
By Nobuyoshi Araki
Located in Zurich, CH
Nobuyoshi ARAKI (*1940, Japan) Flower Rondeau #041, 1997 RP Direct print Sheet 50.8 x 60 cm (20 x
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1990s Contemporary Vintage Japanese Cat

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Color

Flower Rondeau #092 – Nobuyoshi Araki, Japanese Photography, Flowers, Nature
By Nobuyoshi Araki
Located in Zurich, CH
Nobuyoshi ARAKI (*1940, Japan) Flower Rondeau #092, 1997 RP Direct print Sheet 50.8 x 60 cm (20 x
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1990s Contemporary Vintage Japanese Cat

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Color

From the series 'Kakyok' – Nobuyoshi Araki, Photography, Flower, Colour, Nature
By Nobuyoshi Araki
Located in Zurich, CH
Nobuyoshi ARAKI (*1940, Japan) From the series 'Kakyoku', 1997 Metallic colour print 76.2 x 101.6
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1990s Vintage Japanese Cat

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Color

Japan Important Hand Carved and Hand Painted Art Deco Cat Panel, Koga Tadao
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan an important Art Deco period hand carved and hand painted wooden panel in its original frame
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Cat

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Wood

Japanese Painted Camphor Wood Domed Chest w/Stylized Cats
Located in Glendale, CA
Painted Camphor wood domed chest. This unique chest is incised all over with stylized cats with
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Late 20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Vintage Japanese Cat

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Wood

Japanese Cat Antique Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
A charming Japanese cat antique lantern hand cast and crafted in black iron with removable base for
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Vintage Japanese Cat

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Iron

Japanese Cat Antique Lantern
Japanese Cat Antique Lantern
H 9.5 in W 7 in D 6 in
Rare Pair Fine Old Vintage Black and Brown Garden Cats
Located in South Burlington, VT
Beautiful garden pair with serene faces A charming pair (2) antique Japanese cats with wonderful
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Mid-20th Century American Vintage Japanese Cat

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Iron

Pair of Japanese Glazed Ceramic Cats
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A regal pair of white glazed ceramic Abyssinian cats. Marked on the underside with Japanese
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1960s Japanese Vintage Japanese Cat

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Ceramic

Pair of Japanese Glazed Ceramic Cats
Pair of Japanese Glazed Ceramic Cats
H 19.25 in W 9 in D 6 in
Old Japanese small wooden cat / 1920-1980 / Cat figurine/Showa era
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
wooden cat made in Japan during the Showa period (1920-1980). It is a simple sculpture, and I think it
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20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Japanese Cat

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Cypress

Japanese Screen: Painting of Cat and Butterfly on Silk.
Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese Two Panel Screen: Painting of Cat and Butterfly on Silk.
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1930s Japanese Vintage Japanese Cat

Cat-Shaped Glass Bottle Made in the Showa Period in Japan / Lucky Cat
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A cat-shaped glass container made around the middle of the Showa period after World War II. This
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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Japanese Cat

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Blown Glass

Japanese Woman in Kimono with Cat Art
Located in Countryside, IL
Japanese Woman in Kimono with Cat Art This piece of art measures: 10.5 wide x .75 deep x 35
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Cat

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Grasscloth, Paper

Japanese Woman in Kimono with Cat Art
Japanese Woman in Kimono with Cat Art
H 35 in W 10.5 in D 0.75 in
Japanese Old Pottery Statue Beckoning Cat 1940s-1970s / Manekineko Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
a new perspective. This is a Japanese-made pottery beckoning cat. This statue was made in the mid
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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Japanese Cat

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Pottery

New Vintage Jean Paul Gaultier 56 7201 Cat Eye Frame Sunglasses 1990'S Japan
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Jean Paul Gaultier mother of pearl like front cat eye frame and silver combination. A True
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1990s Japanese Vintage Japanese Cat

Japanese Big Hand Cast Bronze Cat Charming Art Deco Lines and Fine Details
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese Kyoto acquisitions A fine Japanese tall cast bronze sensuous cat
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Cat

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Bronze

Junichiro Sekino Signed Limited Edition Japanese Print Girl Cradling Cat Red
By Junichiro Sekino
Located in Norfolk, GB
artists of the Sosaku Hanga movement and is widely considered one of Japan's most important 20th century
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20th Century Showa Vintage Japanese Cat

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Paper

Vintage Takumi Magnetic Gold Cat Eye Sunglasses 1980's Made in Japan
By Kenzo
Located in Baleares, Baleares
MINT Vintage Takumi. Cat Eye style sunglasses with removable front frame. This pair show minor sign
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1980s French Vintage Japanese Cat

Reclining Woman with Cat Lithograph by Tadashi Asoma, 1977
By Tadashi Asoma
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Limited edition lithograph by Japanese artist Tadashi Asoma, signed and numbered 57 of an edition
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1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Cat

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Paper

Cat Basking in the Sun
By Susumu Yamaguchi
Located in Burbank, CA
A striped cat basks in the sun on a wooden porch. Behind him hang persimmons that are drying. Self
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1960s Showa Vintage Japanese Cat

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Woodcut

Japanese Folk Art Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
Japanese porcelain "Maneki Meko" Lucky Cat mounted as lamp. In celedon glazed porcelain--brings
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1970s Japanese Vintage Japanese Cat

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Porcelain

Japanese Folk Art Lamp
Japanese Folk Art Lamp
H 25 in Dm 12 in
'Vintage Cushions' Bespoke Luxury Silk Pillow 'Blue China Cats', Made in London
Located in London, GB
silk featuring wonderful graphics of cartoon cat images Provenance; Japan Made by Nichollette Yardley
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1990s Japanese Organic Modern Vintage Japanese Cat

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Silk

'Hello Kitty' Industrial Doll Head Mold In Original Aparatus
Located in Santa Monica, CA
massively popular white Japanese bobtail cat with a red bow, was first created by Yuko Shimizu for the
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1970s American Vintage Japanese Cat

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Copper, Iron

From the series 'Erotos' – Nobuyoshi Araki, Black and White, Photography, Flower
By Nobuyoshi Araki
Located in Zurich, CH
, food, his cat, faces and Tokyo street scenes. – Nobuyoshi Araki, Black and White, Japan, Abstract
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1990s Contemporary Vintage Japanese Cat

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Silver Gelatin

Japanese Kutani Porcelain Cat
Located in Charleston, SC
Enchanting, large Japanese porcelain Kutani sleeping cat with vibrant colors.
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20th Century Japanese Vintage Japanese Cat

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Porcelain

Japanese Kutani Porcelain Cat
Japanese Kutani Porcelain Cat
H 4.5 in W 10 in D 6.5 in
Black Cats Pair of Antique Japanese "Good Fortune Money Cats"
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a lovely pair monumental old ceramic Maneki neko "good fortune money" cats coming from a
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Vintage Japanese Cat

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Ceramic

Japanese Kimono Beauty & Cat Silk Scroll
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, an unusual and attractive hand painting on silk scroll of a Japanese Geisha clad Kimono
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Japanese Cat

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Silk

Junichiro Sekino Signed Japanese Woodblock Print Lovesick Cat 'Cat on Rooftop'
By Junichiro Sekino
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderfully composed, richly colored, and somewhat whimsical woodblock print by famed Japanese
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1950s Japanese Showa Vintage Japanese Cat

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Paper

Japanese Takahashi Porcelain Cat Figures Bookends
By Jonathan Adler
Located in San Diego, CA
Fabulous pair of porcelain Takahashi cats in white with black blotches sitting on cushions with
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1960s Japanese Chinoiserie Vintage Japanese Cat

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Ceramic

Antique Japanese Manekineko Black Cat Object, 1960s
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique maneki neko cat object. It is painted in black and around the neck, it is in red
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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Japanese Cat

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Metal

Japanese Two Big Hand Glazed Fortune Money Cats
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a rare pair of two lovely handmade and hand glazed old ceramic Maneki Neko good fortune cats
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Japanese Cat

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Ceramic

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Vintage Japanese Cat For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the vintage Japanese cat you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, metal and wood, every vintage Japanese cat was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect vintage Japanese cat — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each vintage Japanese cat bearing Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Hollywood Regency hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one vintage Japanese cat that is appealing in its simplicity, but Tadashi Asoma, Junichiro Sekino and Metropolitan Furniture produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Vintage Japanese Cat?

Prices for a vintage Japanese cat can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $191 and can go as high as $28,000, while the average can fetch as much as $695.
Questions About Vintage Japanese Cat
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The story behind the Japanese cat traces back to ancient folklore. In the tale, a cat saves the life of a samurai who turns out to be quite wealthy. To show his thanks, the man made a very generous donation to the temple. In Japanese culture, cat sculptures and figurines are symbols of good luck and known as “maneki-neko.” Find a range of Japanese decorative objects on 1stDibs.