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Japanese Folk Art Sculptures (Jizai-Gake)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mingei (Folk Arts and Crafts) movement was a modern craft movement to help preserve and raise standards
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Early 20th Century Japanese Folk Art Antique Japanese Folk Art

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Wood

  • Japanese Folk Art Sculptures (Jizai-Gake)
  • Antique Japanese Folk Art Sculptures (Jizai-Gake)
  • Japanese Folk Art Sculptures (Jizai-Gake)
  • Antique Japanese Folk Art Sculptures (Jizai-Gake)
H 18.5 in. W 16 in. D 10.5 in.
Japanese Folk Art / Antique Wooden Carp / Hearth Tools / Wooden Sculpture Object
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
. I think the wood is zelkova. It is an item that you can enjoy Japanese folk art. How about a
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19th Century Asian Edo Antique Japanese Folk Art

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Other

Japanese Erotic Otofuku Folk Art Carving, Late Meiji Period, circa 1900
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Rare and highly unusual Japanese Folk Art wood carving depicting the folk heroine and good luck
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Folk Art

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Cypress

Japanese Antique Wooden Mortar 1860s-1900s/Flower Pot Primitive Wabi-Sabi Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
and presence. It is truly a Japanese folk art. It weighs 15.8 kg. It is recommended for plant covers.
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Folk Art

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Cedar

Japanese Theatre Mitsumekozo Theatre Mask Meiji Period, circa 1900
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Unusual Japanese Folk Art theatre mask depicting the playful character Mitsumekozo, a three eyed
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Folk Art

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Wood

779 Japanese Signed Bronze Nio Mask
Located in New York, NY
Guardian to the Buddhist Temple Superb quality and casting feature a rich dark brown patina. Meiji Period (1868-1912) – Ca. 1890 Measures: H 10.25” x W 6.25” x D 3” Deale...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Folk Art Antique Japanese Folk Art

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Bronze

  • 779 Japanese Signed Bronze Nio Mask
  • Antique 779 Japanese Signed Bronze Nio Mask
  • 779 Japanese Signed Bronze Nio Mask
  • Antique 779 Japanese Signed Bronze Nio Mask
H 10.25 in. W 6.25 in. D 3 in.
Six Kobe Toys, Japanese, Meiji Period, circa 1900
By Kobe Toys
Located in Incline Village, NV
during the Meiji period in Japan, which covered the years 1868 until 1912. These particular (6) figural
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Early 1900s Japanese Folk Art Antique Japanese Folk Art

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Ebony

Pothook, Japan, 1800
Located in Milan, IT
away from the fire as required. Japan 1800 ca.
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Early 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Folk Art

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Iron

  • Pothook, Japan, 1800
  • Antique Pothook, Japan, 1800
  • Pothook, Japan, 1800
  • Antique Pothook, Japan, 1800
H 71 in. W 8 in. D 8 in.
Ancient Japanese Haniwa Terracotta Figure Kofun 12th Century Asian Art Antiques
Located in London, GB
A rare Haniwa figural head  Kofun period (3rd-7th century), circa 500-600. The hand-built yellow earthenware hollow figure of typical form, the face highlighted by three slit type op...
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Late 18th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Folk Art

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Pottery

780 Japanese Noh Mask of Sho-Jo
Located in New York, NY
Carved Poloma wood with many coats of go-fun lacquer of rich red pigment with black accents, featuring a wonderful joyful expression, depicting a playful, sake-drinking, healing happ...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Folk Art

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Wood

  • 780 Japanese Noh Mask of Sho-Jo
  • Antique 780 Japanese Noh Mask of Sho-Jo
  • 780 Japanese Noh Mask of Sho-Jo
  • Antique 780 Japanese Noh Mask of Sho-Jo
H 8 in. W 4 in. D 5.3 in.
Shoji Hamada Japanese Mingei Pottery Plate with Original Signed Sealed Box
By Shoji Hamada
Located in Studio City, CA
. His work can be found in collections and museums worldwide including Tokyo’s Japan Folk Art Museum and
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Antique Japanese Folk Art

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Stoneware

American Antique Outsider Art Hand Carved Folk Art Birds House
Located in South Burlington, VT
This is a beautiful 12 inch high handmade, hand-carved old wooden Folk Art birds house handmade in
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Early 20th Century American Antique Japanese Folk Art

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Wood

Group of French Paper Mache Black & Gilt Japanned Decorative Items, 19th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A Group of French papier mâché black and gilt Japanned decorative items, 19th century. Comprising
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Late 19th Century French Japonisme Antique Japanese Folk Art

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Paper

Shoji Hamada Japanese Earth-Toned Glazed Vase with Original Signed Sealed Box
By Shoji Hamada
Located in Studio City, CA
including Tokyo’s Japan Folk Art Museum and The Tate Museum, London UK. Vase dimensions: 7.8" high, 4
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Antique Japanese Folk Art

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Stoneware

Chinoiserie Hand Painted Papier Mâché Japanned Florentine Drink Serving Tray
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A fine chinoiserie japanned serving tray with a floral and figurative motif. This beautiful tray
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19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Japanese Folk Art

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Paint, Paper

Chart of Japan by James Imray and Son
Located in Norwell, MA
Chart of southern Japan compiled by James F. Imray and published in 1870. The chart captures the
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1870s English Antique Japanese Folk Art

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Paper

  • Chart of Japan by James Imray and Son
  • Chart of Japan by James Imray and Son
  • Chart of Japan by James Imray and Son
  • Chart of Japan by James Imray and Son
H 46 in. W 84 in. D 1 in.
Rare Japanese Antique Wooden Object / Smoke Pipe Repairer's Workbench/ 1868-1920
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
I have seen. It was owned by a Japanese folk art collector. It is a very rare item. It is a
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Folk Art

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Wood

Pair of Carved Japanese Carved 3D Dumb Waiters or Card Butler Greeters
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Pair of carved Japanese carved 3D dumb waiters or card butler greeters. A very unusual pair of
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Early 20th Century Japonisme Antique Japanese Folk Art

American Unique Antique Handcrafted "Children's Celebration" Wood Bench, 1905
Located in South Burlington, VT
. We will be offering more important high quality Folk Art and pyrography works of art in the near
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Japanese Folk Art

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Wood

Large Japanese Jizai Kagi Wood Koi Folk Art Sculptures
Located in Atlanta, GA
off a strong Mingei (folk art) appeal to modern eyes for their robust and rustic representation of the
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Late 19th Century Japanese Folk Art Antique Japanese Folk Art

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Iron

Andrianna Shamaris African Antique Bronze Currency
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful antique African art object originally used as currency. Lovely patina on this rare solid
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Early 20th Century African Tribal Antique Japanese Folk Art

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Metal

Solomon Islands Santa Cruz Finely Hand Carved Conical Head "Duka" Figure, 1930s
Located in South Burlington, VT
, Chinese, and Japanese Fine Arts including garden ornaments, for 25 years. Our president personally travels
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Early 20th Century Solomon Islands Tribal Antique Japanese Folk Art

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Tapestry, Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Bronze Currency
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful antique African art object originally used as currency. Lovely patina and shape on this
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Antique Japanese Folk Art

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Metal, Bronze

Andrianna Shamaris African Antique Bronze Currency
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful antique African art object originally used as currency. Lovely patina and shape on this
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Antique Japanese Folk Art

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Metal, Bronze

Andrianna Shamaris Rotating Antique African Wooden Head Rest
Located in New York, NY
rest that rotates. Circa 1900. This head rest was sourced in the spirit of wabi-sabi, a Japanese
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Early 1900s Tribal Antique Japanese Folk Art

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Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Bronze Ekonda Currency
Located in New York, NY
Japanese philosophy that beauty can be found in imperfection and impermanence. It is a beauty of things
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Antique Japanese Folk Art

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Metal, Bronze

Andrianna Shamaris Large Copper African Currency
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
found in this unusual large size. This item was sourced in the spirit of wabi-sabi, a Japanese
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Early 20th Century Congolese Modern Antique Japanese Folk Art

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Copper

Napoleon III Style Rectangular French Chinoserie Tray
Located in Prato, Tuscany
scene of Japanese life that is very intriguing: they are husband and wife accompanying their daughter to
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Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Japanese Folk Art

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Paper

His Masters Voice Porcelain Advertising Sign
By His Masters Voice
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
HMV, mainly in the UK, Ireland, Canada, Singapore, Australia, Hong Kong, and Japan. In 1921 the
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Early 20th Century Antique Japanese Folk Art

Japanese Bronze Folk Art Kappa, circa 1930
Located in South Burlington, VT
kawataro is a folk art character found in traditional Japanese folklore. The name is a combination of the
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Antique Japanese Folk Art

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Bronze

Near Pair of Japanese Jizai Kagi Wood Koi Folk Art Sculptures
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mingei (folk art) appeal to modern eyes for their robust and rustic representation of the fish. Naturally
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Late 19th Century Japanese Folk Art Antique Japanese Folk Art

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Iron

Japanese Antique Wood Carving 'Tengu' 1800s-1860s/Folk Art Braggart Wabisabi Art
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is a guardian deity used in Japanese private houses. Items from 1800 to 1860 during the Edo
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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Folk Art

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Wood

Japanese Antique Horse Figurine 1860s-1900s/Mingei Folk Art Wabisabi Object
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese horse figurine. It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). It is a rare
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Folk Art

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Paper

Vintage Pair Santa Sleigh Sculptures With Bird Head Finials, 1930s
Located in South Burlington, VT
inches tall and 7 inches wide No repairs and no damages. Special works of art still retaining some of
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Folk Art

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Iron

Large Nippon Sento Ships Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Very heavy authentic ships port side lantern from Tokyo Japan. With polished copper case, sturdy
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Early 19th Century Asian Antique Japanese Folk Art

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Brass

  • Large Nippon Sento Ships Lantern
  • Large Nippon Sento Ships Lantern
  • Large Nippon Sento Ships Lantern
  • Large Nippon Sento Ships Lantern
H 22 in. W 14 in. D 15 in.
Solid Brass Ships Anchor Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
a wood base with rich dark finish. With brass makers plate from Japanese manufacturer Nippon Sento
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Mid-19th Century Antique Japanese Folk Art

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Brass

  • Solid Brass Ships Anchor Lantern
  • Solid Brass Ships Anchor Lantern
  • Solid Brass Ships Anchor Lantern
  • Solid Brass Ships Anchor Lantern
H 21 in. W 12 in. D 13 in.
Bell of the Dutch Colonial VOC Fortress in Jaffna, Sri Lanka
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Jaffnapatnam or Colombo from Japanese copper, 1747 Measures: Height 44 x diameter 36.5 cm In 1658
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Mid-18th Century Sri Lankan Antique Japanese Folk Art

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Bronze

Japanese Antique Old Basket Wabi-Sabi Folk Art Bamboo Knitting
Located in Chiba-Shi, JP
It's a woven bamboo container. It is very finely woven. The appearance that changes with age and has a luster is very beautiful. Lid is removable. You can also hang it on the wal...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Folk Art

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Bamboo

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Lion Head 1800s-1860s/Folk Art mingei wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is an old Japanese lion head. It is an item from the Edo period. It is an item by the
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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Folk Art

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Eel Fook 1860s-1900s/Folk Crafts Wabisabi Art Object mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A tool for hunting eels. made in Japan. It is an item from the Meiji era (1860s-1900s). It is made
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Folk Art

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Iron

Petite Japanese Edo Period Folk Art Altar Table with Carved and Painted Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A petite Japanese Edo period Folk Art altar table from the 19th century, with carved and polychrome
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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Folk Art

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Wood

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Daikokuten / Folk Art Sculpture / Buddha Statue
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Originally a synonym for the Hindu god Shiva. However, in Japan, it was incorporated into Buddhism
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Folk Art

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Cypress

Japanese Antique Wooden Mask 1800s-1860s / Mingei Wabi Sabi Sculpture Folk Art
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese wooden mask. In Japan, it is called "Kamado-gami". It was made during
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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Folk Art

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Cedar

Ancient American "Human Effigy" Stone Paint Pallet, Anasazi Culture 900 AD
Located in South Burlington, VT
: old New England collection Lifetime guarantee of authenticity: All of our works of art come with our
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15th Century and Earlier American Antique Japanese Folk Art

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Sandstone

Early American Plains Stone Buffalo Hunting Talisman
Located in South Burlington, VT
American, Japanese , Chinese, and fine Asian art, garden ornaments, lanterns and water basins for 25 years
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19th Century American Antique Japanese Folk Art

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Granite

19th Century Venetian Blackamoor Torcchere
Located in London, GB
a conucopia with a Japanned scene.
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1890s Italian Antique Japanese Folk Art

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Fruitwood

Ancient American "Human Effigy" Stone Pipe, Woodland Period
Located in South Burlington, VT
Native American, Japanese , Chinese, and fine Asian art, garden ornaments, lanterns and water basins for
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15th Century and Earlier American Antique Japanese Folk Art

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Stone

Antique Tuareg Handcrafted Leather "Camel Eye" Shoulder Bag Old African Desert
Located in South Burlington, VT
authentic Tribal, European, Chinese, and Japanese Fine Arts including garden ornaments, lanterns and water
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Early 20th Century Ethiopian Antique Japanese Folk Art

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Leather

Plaster Sculpture of a Samurai Warrior
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Plaster Sculpture of a Samurai Warrior The Samurai were a caste of warrior in Japan for over 7
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Late 19th Century Japonisme Antique Japanese Folk Art

  • Plaster Sculpture of a Samurai Warrior
  • Plaster Sculpture of a Samurai Warrior
  • Plaster Sculpture of a Samurai Warrior
  • Plaster Sculpture of a Samurai Warrior
H 40 in. W 10 in. D 10 in.
Japanese Antique Wooden Oar 1800s-1860s / Folk Tools Wabisabi Mingei Object
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
These are the oars of an old Japanese ship. It is from the Edo period (1800s-1860s). It is made of
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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Folk Art

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Oak

Japanese Old Folk Tools 1860s-1900s/Antique Mingei Object Wabi-Sabi Primitive
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is a very old Japanese folk tool. It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). It is a very rare
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Folk Art

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Cedar

Colorful Teddy Roosevelt Textile Celebrating his 1906 Nobel Peace Prize
Located in York County, PA
Theodore Roosevelt brokered a treaty between Japan and Russia to end the Russo-Japanese War, which centered
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Early 1900s American Antique Japanese Folk Art

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Cotton

Elaborate Sailor Souvenir of Washington Crossing the Delaware, ca 1885-1912
Located in York County, PA
extraordinary works of art were acquired as mementos of a long voyage, often with the hope that they might be
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Late 19th Century Asian Antique Japanese Folk Art

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Silk

Teddy Roosevelt and His Great White Fleet American Flag, ca 1907-1909
Located in York County, PA
military power. This was largely fueled by an ongoing show of force by the Japanese Royal Navy. Japanese
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Early 1900s American Antique Japanese Folk Art

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Silk

Japanese Antique Bamboo Hat/1868-1920/Folk Tools/Wall Hanging Decoration
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a traditional Japanese hat. Japanese people wear hats like this to protect their heads
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Folk Art

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Bamboo

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Turtle 1800s-1860s/Folk Crafts Object Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese carved wooden turtle. This item is from the Edo period (1800s-1860s
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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Folk Art

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Cedar

Switzerland Swiss Folk Art Print Artist Arthur Szyk Judaica Cartoonist
By Arthur Szyk
Located in Surfside, FL
Philadelphia Art Alliance, the Brooklyn Museum, the Palace of the Legion of Honor in San Francisco, and the
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Early 20th Century Folk Art Antique Japanese Folk Art

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Color

Pair of Ceramic Round Shaped Japanese Hibachi's
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of 19th century ceramic shaped Japanese hibachi's with three vertical incisions either side
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Late 19th Century Japanese Folk Art Antique Japanese Folk Art

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Ceramic

Framed Japanese Textile Art with Resist Yuzen Dye
Located in Atlanta, GA
with a folk art energy and the colors are vibrant with burst of coral red peonies and leaves in the
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Folk Art

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Cotton, Wood

  • Framed Japanese Textile Art with Resist Yuzen Dye
  • Framed Japanese Textile Art with Resist Yuzen Dye
  • Framed Japanese Textile Art with Resist Yuzen Dye
  • Framed Japanese Textile Art with Resist Yuzen Dye
H 66.5 in. W 56.125 in. D 2.75 in.
U.S.S.R Russian Folk Art Print Judaica Jewish Artist Cartoonist Arthur Szyk
By Arthur Szyk
Located in Surfside, FL
Philadelphia Art Alliance, the Brooklyn Museum, the Palace of the Legion of Honor in San Francisco, and the
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Early 20th Century Folk Art Antique Japanese Folk Art

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Color

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Antique Japanese Folk Art For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of antique Japanese folk art on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, cedar and metal, every piece of antique Japanese folk art was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect item from our selection of antique Japanese folk art — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each choice in our collection of antique Japanese folk art bearing Folk Art hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one object in our assortment of antique Japanese folk art that is appealing in its simplicity, but Utagawa Hiroshige (Ando Hiroshige) and Shigaraki Valley Potters produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Japanese Folk Art?

The average selling price for a piece of antique Japanese folk art at 1stDibs is $1,500, while they’re typically $125 on the low end and $28,800 for the highest priced.