Japanese Meiji Articulated Bronze Crab
Located in Essex, MA
Dark copper toned patina, wonderfully articulated. Purchased in London by previous owner.
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Antique 1870s Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Articulated Bronze
Articulated iron sculpture or Jizai (articulated) in the form of a butterfly
$1,808
H 0.79 in W 3.15 in D 2.37 in
Articulated iron sculpture or Jizai (articulated) in the form of a butterfly
Located in PARIS, FR
of an articulated frog made by Myochin Muneharu. They also made their appearance at Japanese art
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
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Articulated Bronze Lobster
Located in Stamford, CT
Articulated bronze lobster by Myochin, circa 1880s. Please note of wear consistent with age
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Antique 1880s Japanese More Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
A Rare Japanese Articulated bronze crab signed Yasunoke, Japan, circa 1900.
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H 0.79 in W 3.94 in D 3.55 in
A Rare Japanese Articulated bronze crab signed Yasunoke, Japan, circa 1900.
Located in PARIS, FR
Japan, Articulated bronze crab signed Yasunoke, circa 1900. This jizai okimono (articulated
Category
Antique Early 1900s Japanese Japonisme Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Japanese bronze okimono Jizai Praying Mantis (articulated sculpture)
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H 1.89 in W 1.78 in D 3.35 in
Japanese bronze okimono Jizai Praying Mantis (articulated sculpture)
Located in PARIS, FR
Jizai okimono sculpture of an articulated bronze praying mantis. Insects (mushi) play an important
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Articulated Japanese Bronze animal, Turtle signed by Hata – Japan, Meiji/Taisho
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H 2.37 in W 1.58 in D 0.79 in
Articulated Japanese Bronze animal, Turtle signed by Hata – Japan, Meiji/Taisho
Located in PARIS, FR
Articulated Japanese Bronze animal, Turtle signed by Hata – Japan, Meiji/Taisho Era A Japanese
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Articulated jizai okimono crab - Japan, Meiji
Located in PARIS, FR
Sculpture jizai okimono of an articulated crab in bronze with dark brown patina. Finely executed
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Jizai okimono bronze sculpture of an articulated praying mantis
Located in PARIS, FR
Bronze Jisai Okimono sculpture of a praying mantis, partially articulated, deep brown patina. Both
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Meiji Articulated Bronze Crab
Located in Essex, MA
Dark greenish brown patina with fully articulated body. Purchased in London by past owner.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Meiji Articulated Bronzed Flying Beetle Figure, 1868-1912
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A scarce and finely made antique Japanese Meiji bronzed articulated figure of a flying beetle
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Materials
Metal
Meiji Japanese Articulated Bronze Crab Jizai
Located in Paris, FR
Bronze sculpture representing an articulated crab with brown patina, moving eyes. Japan, Meiji
Category
Antique 1870s Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Meiji Japanese Articulated Bronze Spiny Lobster (Sculpture - Jizai)
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H 2.17 in W 5.32 in D 9.06 in
Meiji Japanese Articulated Bronze Spiny Lobster (Sculpture - Jizai)
Located in Paris, FR
Outstanding fully articulated bronze lobster. This type of object was made in Japan during the
Category
Antique 1880s Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
19th Meiji Japanese Articulated Bronze Spiny Lobster (Sculpture Jizai)
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H 3.35 in W 5.52 in D 11.03 in
19th Meiji Japanese Articulated Bronze Spiny Lobster (Sculpture Jizai)
Located in Paris, FR
Outstanding fully articulated bronze lobster. This type of object was made in Japan during the
Category
Antique 1880s Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Articulated Bronze Crab Jizaï, Meiji Period Japan
Located in Paris, FR
Bronze articulated crab. Japon – Meiji. Dimension: Width 9cm – Length 23cm.
Category
Antique 1890s Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
A Fine Japanese Meiji period articulated bronze crab
Located in New York, NY
We have never had such a nice example of this crab. It is never seen in Gilt bronze. This guy is
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures
Materials
Ormolu
Meiji Articulated Bronze Crab 'Jizaï'
Located in Paris, FR
Bronze articulated crab with brown patina, Japan, Meiji (1868-1912). Measures: Height 6.5 cm
Category
Antique 1880s Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Meiji Bronze Articulated Lobster, Jizai, Scholar's Object
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H 1.97 in W 1.97 in D 5.71 in
19th Century Meiji Bronze Articulated Lobster, Jizai, Scholar's Object
Located in Paris, FR
Meiji bronze articulated lobster. This object of smaller size than the traditional ji-zhai was
Category
Antique 1880s Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
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Rare Pair of ART NOUVEAU Vases by WMF, Circa 1900
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in TEYJAT, FR
Rare Pair of Art Nouveau Silver-Plated Vases by WMF (c.1900) A striking and rare pair of silver-plated Art Nouveau vases by WMF (Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik), circa 1900. Eac...
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Antique Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Exquisite rare Art Nouveau Display / music cabinet By Emile Galle France 1905
Sold|$34,543
H 73.63 in W 55.12 in D 14.97 in
Exquisite rare Art Nouveau Display / music cabinet By Emile Galle France 1905
By Émile Gallé
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
This stunning French antique Art Nouveau display cabinet by Émile Gallé, crafted in 1905, is a true masterpiece. Adorned with intricate marquetry on all sides, this museum-quality pi...
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Cabinets
Materials
Walnut, Glass
Tiffany Studios Spider Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New Orleans, LA
This Tiffany Studios geometric leaded glass and bronze table lamp features the iconic Spider shade and its original complementary Mushroom bronze base. The unique form of the spider ...
Category
20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Meiji Period (1868-1912) Satsuma Vase by Kinkozan
By Kinkozan
Located in Newark, England
JAPANESE SATSUMA PROCESSIONAL VASE From our Japanese collection, we are delighted to introduce to the market this Japanese Satsuma Vase by Kinkozan. The vase with a compressed body ...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery
Antique Japanese Bronze Koro Incense Burner, Early 20th Century
$300Sale Price|37% Off
H 4 in W 5 in D 3 in
Antique Japanese Bronze Koro Incense Burner, Early 20th Century
Located in Pomona, CA
Japanese bronze Koro (Incense Burner) in the form of two kids playing drum. This Koro was hand crafted in about early 20th Century with removable top. It has There is a Tai Chi Diagr...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
Harrach Bohemian Art Glass Vase, Gilt Butterfly & Floral Enamel C. 1900
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 9.5 in Dm 9.5 in
Harrach Bohemian Art Glass Vase, Gilt Butterfly & Floral Enamel C. 1900
By Harrach Glassworks
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite art glass vase was produced by the renowned Harrach Glassworks, one of the oldest and most esteemed glass manufacturers in Bohemia, known for their exceptional craftsm...
Category
20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Enamel
Antique Signed Japanese Bronze Mixed Metals Butterbur Vase by Atsuyoshi / Inoue
$1,850
H 8.5 in W 4 in D 3.63 in
Antique Signed Japanese Bronze Mixed Metals Butterbur Vase by Atsuyoshi / Inoue
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed antique Japanese Meiji period mixed metals vase. By Miyabe Atsuyoshi for Inoue of Kyoto. With a bronze body and decorated with inlaid gold, silver, and shibuichi ...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Materials
Gold, Silver, Bronze, Copper
Japanese Red Samurai Armour Beginning of Meiji period 1900s
Located in Paris, FR
This is an armour of samurai. It was made around 1900s in Meiji era. This armour was not used in actual war so it was made as decoration, because of that, it is in good condition as ...
Category
Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antiquities
Materials
Metal, Iron
Antique A Japanese Lacquer Bowl with Stand
Located in Norton, MA
Black lacquerware bowl in fitted stand, with raised gilded floral and vine decoration, 6 3/4" high, 7 1/2" sq. The Bowl is 4.25" Dia.
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Lacquer
Materials
Wood
Austrian Art Nouveau Three Rooster Diminutive Vase with Talon Legs
By Franz Bergmann
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Austrian Art Nouveau Three Rooster Diminutive Vase with Talon Legs Austria, Circa 1890s, Franz Bergmann School, Unmarked This rare and striking Art Nouveau vase exemplifies the o...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Bronze
Antique Japanese Mitsuore Ningyo of a Girl
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Japanese Mitsuore ningyo of a girl, a jointed costume doll crafted of wood and covered in multiple layers of burnished gofun, made to stand as well as kneel, fabric and wire upper ar...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Toys and Dolls
Materials
Silk, Wood
Set of Unusual Spanish Crab Boxes in Solid Silver
Located in London, GB
Set of unusual Spanish crab boxes in solid silver Spanish, 20th Century Height 4cm, width 9cm, depth 7cm The delightful boxes in this set of four are crafted from silver in the ...
Category
20th Century Spanish Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
KAZUYOSHI Japan Meiji 1890 Box In Lacquered And Gilt Wood Draped Seated Women
$3,738Sale Price|25% Off
H 3.25 in W 2.5 in D 2.6 in
KAZUYOSHI Japan Meiji 1890 Box In Lacquered And Gilt Wood Draped Seated Women
Located in Miami, FL
A Meiji lacquered box in the shape of a seated lady made by Meigetsusai Kazuyoshi. This is a n extremely rare decorative box made in the shape of a fully dressed seated holding a te...
Category
Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Gold Leaf
A bronze okimono depicting a young samurai with a katana, signed Yoshimitsu
$7,716
H 11.42 in W 9.65 in D 8.67 in
A bronze okimono depicting a young samurai with a katana, signed Yoshimitsu
Located in Milano, IT
A bronze okimono depicting a young samurai holding a drawn katana with both hands in a guard position. The kimono is finely engraved with floral motifs, family crests (mon), and wav...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Bronze okimono depicting Fujiwara no Yasumasa signed Miyao
Located in Milano, IT
Patinated and gilded bronze okimono depicting the famous warrior Fujiwara no Yasumasa playing the flute, signed Miyao. The hitatare, moved by the wind, shows patterns of phoenixes an...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Small Japanese Articulate Crab Jizai Okimono Meiji Period Signed
By Myochin Hiroyoshi
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small copper crab with articulated legs made by Myochin Hiroyoshi in the late Meiji Period circa 1890-1900s. One of the pair (the other one is listed separately LU945044034102, bu...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Materials
Copper
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Japanese Articulated Bronze For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of Japanese articulated bronze you’re looking for. An item from our selection of Japanese articulated bronze — often made from metal, bronze and copper — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right choice in our collection of Japanese articulated bronze, those designed in styles are of considerable interest.
How Much is a Japanese Articulated Bronze?
Prices for a piece of Japanese articulated bronze start at $535 and top out at $10,500 with the average selling for $7,500.
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