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Pl. 10 Antique Print of Japanese Sword & Knife and Handles, Racinet, circa 1890
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Japanese - Japonais - Japonesisch'. Chromolithograph of Japanese sword and
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Late 19th Century Antique Japanese Sword

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Paper

Japanese Jewelry Box, 1900
Located in Marseille, FR
Jewelry box Japan 1890/1900 decorated with a hundred Menukis in embossed brass and inlays measuring
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19th Century Antique Japanese Sword

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Rosewood

Antique Japanese Jewelry Box, 1900
Japanese Jewelry Box, 1900
H 13 in W 13 in D 5.91 in
Japanese Antique Katana Tansu / Paper Pasted Drawer / Meiji Period WabiSabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old box for storing Japanese swords called "Katana Tansu". It seems to be around the
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Sword

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Wood, Paper

Antique Japanese Leather Kendo Mask c.1920 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
” (Japanese swords) in combat. The samurai thereby acquired a distinctive appreciation of the “principles of
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Late 19th Century Industrial Antique Japanese Sword

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Metal

Antique Ceremonial Dress and Sword Tansu, Sendai, Japan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique ceremonial dress and sword tansu, Sendai, Japan Guaranteed to be authentic as described.
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Sword

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Iron

Japanese Shinto Ema Wishing Wooden Plaque with Iron Sickle and Sword
Located in Chiba, JP
Old wishing wooden plaque with iron sickle and sword as ‘Ema’ handmade by Japanese blacksmith and
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Sword

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Iron

Wooden Sword of Old Japanese Buddha / 1800-1900 / Wall-Mounted Object
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an introduction to a slightly unusual item. This is a wooden sword possessed by the Buddha
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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Sword

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Cedar

Japanese Cast Iron Tea Pot (Tetsubin) of Square Form with Anchor & Sword, Signed
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
19th Century Japanese cast iron teapot or tetsubin of cube form with anchor chain handle, one side
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Late 19th Century Japanese Folk Art Antique Japanese Sword

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Iron

Antique Print of a Japanese Soldier Carrying Swords, 1843
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique costume print titled 'Soldat Japonais'. Original antique print of a Japanese soldier
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19th Century Antique Japanese Sword

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Paper

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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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Sword

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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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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Sword

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Bronze

Japanese Miyao Style Gilt Bronze Samurai Archer, Meiji Period, Japan
By Eisuke Miyao 1
Located in Austin, TX
A spectacular Japanese cast, carved, and parcel gilt bronze sculpture, okimono, of a kneeling
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Sword

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Bronze

Set of 6 Large Kakemonos Japanese Mythology, 19th Century Japan circa 1800 Edo
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Beautiful set of 6 large kakemonos from 19th century Japanese mythology. Paper support with a
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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Sword

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Paper

Lovely Pair Nihonga Scene Edo Period Scroll Japan Artist Matsumura Keibun Japan
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
works in rice field and each unique taste.
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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Sword

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Silk

Japanese Carved and Lacquered Wood Shogun, Edo Period, 19th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
An unusual Japanese carved wood, lacquer, and gilt decorated portrait sculpture of a shogun, Edo
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Sword

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Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Antique Cabinets, Wabi Sabi, Japandi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This is an antique Japanese cabinet made during the Taisho period. This furniture was made with
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Japanese Sword

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Wood

Japanese Antique Cabinets, Wabi Sabi, Japandi
Japanese Antique Cabinets, Wabi Sabi, Japandi
H 46.66 in W 32.09 in D 12.92 in
Japanese Kanazawa School Bronze Vases – Goto Seijiro
Located in Christchurch, GB
fascinating pair of Japanese mixed metal vases manufactured by the former sword fitting artists of the
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Sword

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Bronze, Metal

18th C Rare Samurai Katana Sword Storage Case.
Located in Fukuoka, JP
is a stunning example of Japanese craftsmanship. It is decorated with a gilded crest, which suggests
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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Sword

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Wood, Giltwood

18th C Rare Samurai Katana Sword Storage Case.
18th C Rare Samurai Katana Sword Storage Case.
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H 1.58 in W 4.78 in D 46.07 in
Nine Japanese Woodblock Prints by Utagawa Kuniyoshi
By Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Utagawa Kuniyoshi (Japan, 1798-1861), a set of nine Japanese woodblock prints (ukiyo-e) from the
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Sword

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Paper

Sensational Japanese Shakudo & Mixed Metal Tsuba by Yoshihisa
Located in Christchurch, GB
As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this sensational late Edo
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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Sword

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Metal

Sensational Japanese Shakudo & Mixed Metal Tsuba by Yoshihisa
Sensational Japanese Shakudo & Mixed Metal Tsuba by Yoshihisa
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H 3.5 in W 3.125 in D 0.5 in
Victorian Japanese Gold and Silver Shakudo Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
adorn the swords of the Samurai warriors. In 1877, an edict was passed by the Japanese government
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Late 19th Century Japanese Victorian Antique Japanese Sword

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Gold, Silver, Shakudo

Japanese Meiji Period Satsuma Bowl Kinkozan
By Kinkozan
Located in Newark, England
From our Japanese collection, we are delighted to offer this Japanese Meiji period Satsuma Bowl by
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Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Sword

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Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery, Faux Leather

Japanese Meiji Period Satsuma Bowl Kinkozan
Japanese Meiji Period Satsuma Bowl Kinkozan
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H 3.15 in Dm 7.48 in
Delightful Japanese Iron Panel of Puppies- Funakoshi Shunmin
Located in Christchurch, GB
As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this most charming late
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Sword

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Iron

Circa 1890 Pair of Japanese Imari Vases
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1890 pair of Imari vases, Japanese. Bulbous form. A true facing pair. Each with large
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1890s Japanese Antique Japanese Sword

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Ceramic

Pair of Japanese Kutani Porcelain Vase, circa 1880
By Kutani Studio
Located in Brighton, Sussex
An impressive and very decorative pair of Meiji period (1868-1912) Japanese Kutani porcelain vases
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Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Sword

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Porcelain

Samurai Warriors Statue Japan Meiji era (1868-1912) Gyokko studio
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
BRONZE top level Japanese statues. Samurai with flute and sword. Both with weapons intentional
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Sword

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Metal, Bronze

Small Japanese Articulate Crab Jizai Okimono Meiji Period Signed
By Myochin Hiroyoshi
Located in Atlanta, GA
Japanese as Jizai Okimono. The crab was realistically rendered and meticulously constructed with copper or
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Sword

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Copper

Japanese Shakudo and Mixed Metal Tsuba – Iwamoto Konkan (1744-1801)
Located in Christchurch, GB
As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this exceptionally fine
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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Sword

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Metal

19th Century Japanese Satsuma Charger Bow Samurai Figures Antique
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
a figure sitting with what seems to be a samurai sword. Amazing scene. Measure: 36 cm.
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Sword

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Earthenware

Hand painted Japanese porcelain Samurai red, yellow blue gold pink
Located in Valladolid, ES
period 1603-1868, when the Tokugawa family ruled Japan. This era is named after the city of Edo, present
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1920s Japanese Showa Antique Japanese Sword

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Porcelain

Antique Meiji Period Japanese Satsuma Samurai Katana Dish Marked
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Fabulous rectangular Japanese earthenware Satsuma plate with Samurai sword. Additional information
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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Sword

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Porcelain

Antique Japanese Shakudo Stickpin Tiepin Mount Fuji Full Moon Sea Sailing Ship
Located in Munich, Bavaria
The exquisite shakudo stickpin depicts a full moon scene with the Japanese sea, a sailing boat
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1880s Japanese Antique Japanese Sword

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Shakudo

Pair of Japanese Meiji Period Imari Vases with Dragon Handles
Located in New York, NY
A Monumental pair of Japanese Meiji Period Imari vases with Dragon handles, Japanese Porcelain
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1880s Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Sword

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Porcelain

19th Century Japanese Iron and Mixed Metal Wall Panel
Located in North Miami, FL
leading Mito school metalworker more used to making tsuba and sword fittings for the shogunate and now
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Sword

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Metal, Brass, Bronze, Iron

Rare Shakudo Bunny Rabbit Pendant Necklace Japan Antique Victorian, circa 1870
Located in New York, NY
technique that developed with the Japanese from their tradition of sword making. Sword fittings and shields
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Late 19th Century Japanese Aesthetic Movement Antique Japanese Sword

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Mixed Metal, Shakudo

Late 17th Early 18th Century Nabeshima Japanese Porcelain Plate Fruit Design
Located in Milano, IT
swords) as presents to the lords of other provinces. Most of Nabeshima porcelain were made between
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Late 17th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Sword

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Porcelain

Japanese antique stone Buddha "Fudo Myoo"/1700-1800/Edo period/Garden ornament
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese stone Buddha made in the late Edo period. This stone Buddha is a Buddha
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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Sword

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Stone

Rare Shakudo Locket Pendant Necklace Bird Rickshaw Mount Fuji Japan Antique
Located in New York, NY
Samurai period in Japan and were created by esteemed artists who made ornaments to adorn swords and armor
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Late 19th Century Japanese Aesthetic Movement Antique Japanese Sword

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Mixed Metal, Shakudo

Imposing Late 19th Century Japanese Bronze Okimono of a Samurai
By Eisuke Miyao 1
Located in London, GB
A wonderful Japanese Meiji-era, (1868 - 1912) Bronze Okimono depicting a Samurai. Signed by Miyao
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Early 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Sword

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Gold, Bronze

Jewelry Ring Trinket Boxes Pair Cloisonné Swan Japanese Gift Love Valentine
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Japaneer cloisonné swans symbolize love and constancy, representing soul mates for life. Swans also
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1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Sword

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Enamel

Japanese Takeda Hina Ningyo, of a pair of seated ministers
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Japanese Takeda Hina Ningyo, of a pair of seated ministers for the Girl’s day display, each
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1820s Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Sword

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Fabric, Wood

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 Sword

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Iron

Japanese Antique Pair Buddhist Monju Fugen Bosatsu Nyorai Temple Shrine Buddhas
Located in Studio City, CA
Truly stunning pair of hand-carved wood Japanese buddha statues / sculptures that sit serenely atop
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Sword

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Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer, Paint

Dragon Foo Dog Shakudo Earrings Samurai Warrior Japan 14 Karat Gold Victorian
Located in New York, NY
Samurai period in Japan and were created by esteemed artists who made ornaments to adorn swords and armor
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Late 19th Century Japanese Aesthetic Movement Antique Japanese Sword

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Gold, 14k Gold, Mixed Metal, Shakudo

Sword Fight - Woodcut by Toyohara Kunichika - 1878
By Toyohara Kunichika
Located in Roma, IT
Sword Fight is an original artwork realized in 1878 by Kunichika Toyohara. Color woodcut 1878
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1870s Modern Antique Japanese Sword

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Woodcut

Meissen figures ‘Japanese Couple’, c. 1920.
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire
‘Japanese Couple’. The lady, holding a parasol, and dressed elegantly, her dress painted in Indianische
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1920s German Chinoiserie Antique Japanese Sword

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Porcelain

Meissen figures ‘Japanese Couple’, c. 1920.
Meissen figures ‘Japanese Couple’, c. 1920.
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H 7.49 in W 2.17 in D 2.17 in
Pair Japan Shakudo Sea Dragon Samurai Warrior Lily Pad Brooches Gold Victorian
Located in New York, NY
This is a very rare pair of Antique Victorian Shakudo Brooch Pins from Japan depicting a Samurai
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Late 19th Century Japanese Aesthetic Movement Antique Japanese Sword

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Gold, 14k Gold, Mixed Metal, Shakudo

Red Kimono with Sword (Front and Back)
By Matsui Yuoku
Located in Florham Park, NJ
REISHIN GACHO (Album of Beautiful Designs) Japanese Kimono Designs Matsui Yuoku, Painter Japan
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Early 1900s Academic Antique Japanese Sword

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Woodcut

260 Year Old Japanese Hanging Scroll with Painting of the 9-Headed Dragon Deity
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Amazing 260 year old Japanese kakejiku (hanging scroll) with a refined painting of the nine headed
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Mid-18th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Sword

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Metal

Rare Japan Shakudo Snake Ring 14 Karat Gold Antique Victorian Samurai circa 1870
Located in New York, NY
This is a very rare ring depicting a snake traveling through the grass in the historic Japanese art
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Late 19th Century Japanese Aesthetic Movement Antique Japanese Sword

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14k Gold, Mixed Metal, Gold, Shakudo

Japan 1890 Meiji Shibayama Round Urn in Gilded Wood and Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
Shibayama urm from the Japan meiji (1858-1912) period. Gorgeous piece of art, created in the
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1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Sword

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Multi-gemstone, Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Leaf

Black Coral Gold Necklace And Japanese Shakudo Pendant
Located in Chesterland, OH
copper into a darkened copper base and originally found its application in Japanese armor and swords
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19th Century Antique Japanese Sword

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Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Bronze, Shakudo, Silver, Mixed Metal

E W Godwin An Important Anglo-Japanese Bookcase Painted by Henry Stacy Marks
By Edward William Godwin
Located in London, GB
Edward William Godwin (1833-1886) for William Watt, a rare and important Anglo-Japanese walnut
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Late 19th Century British Anglo-Japanese Antique Japanese Sword

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Walnut, Paint

Antique Print of Japanese Enamel by G. Audsley, 1884
By George Ashdown Audsley
Located in Langweer, NL
Untitled print, Section VII, plate VI. This chromolithograph depicts Japanese enamel. 1. a species
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Late 18th Century Antique Japanese Sword

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Paper

"Shirasuka Rokuro" - Mid 19th Century Figurative Japanese Woodblock Print
By Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)
Located in Soquel, CA
"Shirasuka Rokuro" - Mid 19th Century Figurative Japanese Woodblock Print Beautiful mid 19th
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1850s Edo Antique Japanese Sword

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Paper, Ink, Woodcut

Dressing the Boy Samurai - Kuniyoshi Japanese Woodblock Print Original Wood Cut
By Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Located in Soquel, CA
Dressing the Boy Samurai - Kuniyoshi Japanese Woodblock Print Original Wood Cut A young Samurai boy
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1850s Edo Antique Japanese Sword

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Paper, Ink, Woodcut

Two Original Japanese Engravings on One Sheet, Soldiers & a Priest, 1669
Located in Langweer, NL
image of three Japanese soldiers: a pikeman, a musketman and a cavalryman (with bow and sword
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1660s Antique Japanese Sword

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Paper

Japanese Style Gilt Brass Clock Set with Silvered Brass and Porcelain Mounts
Located in London, GB
This Japanese style clock set was crafted in France in circa 1880. The set consists of a central
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Late 19th Century French Japonisme Antique Japanese Sword

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Brass

Antique Print of Japanese Carving in Ivory and Wood by G. Audsley, 1884
By George Ashdown Audsley
Located in Langweer, NL
and his sword-bearer. Detailed information about this print is available on request. This print
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Late 18th Century Antique Japanese Sword

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Paper

Shinto Sunnobi Tanto by Takahashi Naganobu, 1846
Located in Milano, IT
August Koka san-nen (1846) Yokota became monk with this sword - NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token - Published
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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Sword

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Iron

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Questions About Antique Japanese Sword
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What a Japanese sword is called depends on its length. A short sword is a wakizashi, which means "side arm." The longer, more well-known sword is the katana. Samurai carried both types of swords. The pair is known as a daisho, which translates to "big and small." Shop a variety of Japanese swords on 1stDibs.