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Articulated Jizai Okimono

Japanese Edo Jizai Okimono Articulated Metal Rock Lobster by Hiroyoshi, c. 1850
Japanese Edo Jizai Okimono Articulated Metal Rock Lobster by Hiroyoshi, c. 1850

Japanese Edo Jizai Okimono Articulated Metal Rock Lobster by Hiroyoshi, c. 1850

Located in New York, NY

Japanese Articulated Copper, Bronze and Iron Rock Lobster (Jizai Okimono), Signed Hiroyoshi, Edo Period (1603–1868), circa 1850 An exceptionally rare and finely crafted Japanese art...

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Antique 1850s Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal

Spanish Silver Articulated Crab Box, 20th century
Spanish Silver Articulated Crab Box, 20th century

Spanish Silver Articulated Crab Box, 20th century

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

Nice Spanish silver box in the shape of a crab, all articulated. This Art is called jizai okimono (which can be translated as decorative object that moves) are realistic figures of a...

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20th Century Spanish Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Sterling Silver

Antique Signed Japanese Articulated Crab Sculpture in Copper Jizai Okimono
Antique Signed Japanese Articulated Crab Sculpture in Copper Jizai Okimono

Antique Signed Japanese Articulated Crab Sculpture in Copper Jizai Okimono

Located in San Diego, CA

Antique signed Japanese articulated crab sculpture (Jizai OKimono) in copper, circa 1910s.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Copper

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Jizai Okimono, Russet-Iron Articulated Figure of a Crab
Jizai Okimono, Russet-Iron Articulated Figure of a Crab

Jizai Okimono, Russet-Iron Articulated Figure of a Crab

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H 1.19 in W 1.97 in D 5.91 in

Jizai Okimono, Russet-Iron Articulated Figure of a Crab

Located in Milano, IT

Meiji pieces are generally lighter in weight as result of thinner metal plates used in their construction. The term “jizai okimono” seems to be quite modern: In the 1893 Chicago W...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Metalwork

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Iron

Japanese Articulated Iron Jizai Okimono of a Lobster by Myochin Muneharu
Japanese Articulated Iron Jizai Okimono of a Lobster by Myochin Muneharu

Japanese Articulated Iron Jizai Okimono of a Lobster by Myochin Muneharu

Located in Milano, IT

This articulated okimono represents a naturalistically rendered lobster, with fully articulated limbs, antennae, body, and tail and comes with an inscribed wood storage box. Signed:...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Metalwork

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Iron

Black Dragon Pendant Lamp by Mariusz Milewski, Anglo-Japanese Design
Black Dragon Pendant Lamp by Mariusz Milewski, Anglo-Japanese Design

Black Dragon Pendant Lamp by Mariusz Milewski, Anglo-Japanese Design

By Mariusz Milewski

Located in London, GB

Black Dragon – Pendant Lamp Sculptural Steel Lighting Inspired by Jizai Okimono A striking fusion of Japanese aesthetics and contemporary metalwork, Black Dragon is a pendant lamp t...

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21st Century and Contemporary British Anglo-Japanese Chandeliers and Pen...

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Steel

Articulated jizai okimono crab - Japan, Meiji
Articulated jizai okimono crab - Japan, Meiji

Articulated jizai okimono crab - Japan, Meiji

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H 1.97 in W 7.09 in D 4.14 in

Articulated jizai okimono crab - Japan, Meiji

Located in PARIS, FR

Sculpture jizai okimono of an articulated crab in bronze with dark brown patina.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japanese bronze okimono Jizai Praying Mantis (articulated sculpture)
Japanese bronze okimono Jizai Praying Mantis (articulated sculpture)

Japanese bronze okimono Jizai Praying Mantis (articulated sculpture)

Located in PARIS, FR

Jizai okimono sculpture of an articulated bronze praying mantis.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Jizai okimono bronze sculpture of an articulated praying mantis
Jizai okimono bronze sculpture of an articulated praying mantis

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 front legs and head are fixed in a rather realistic posture while the four other le...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Group of Nine American Silver Articulated Creatures by Oleg Konstantinov
Group of Nine American Silver Articulated Creatures by Oleg Konstantinov

Group of Nine American Silver Articulated Creatures by Oleg Konstantinov

By Oleg Konstantionv

Located in North Miami, FL

When he discovered the 19th century Japanese craft of Jizai Okimono—articulated metal sculptures—he found his calling.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver, Metal

Antique Signed Japanese Articulated Lobster Sculpture in Copper Jizai Okimono
Antique Signed Japanese Articulated Lobster Sculpture in Copper Jizai Okimono

Antique Signed Japanese Articulated Lobster Sculpture in Copper Jizai Okimono

Located in San Diego, CA

Antique signed Japanese articulated lobster / cray fish sculpture (Jizai Okimono) in copper, circa 1910s.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Copper

Jizai Okimono A russet-iron articulated figure of a hermit crab
Jizai Okimono A russet-iron articulated figure of a hermit crab

Jizai Okimono A russet-iron articulated figure of a hermit crab

Located in Milano, IT

Whilst this is unsigned, an almost identical hermit crab is in the collection of the Higgins Armory Museum (USA), signed “Myōchin”. "Jizai okimono" appears to be a relatively recen...

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Antique Late 18th Century Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Jizai Okimono, a Russet-Iron Articulated Figure of a Fresh-Water Prawn
Jizai Okimono, a Russet-Iron Articulated Figure of a Fresh-Water Prawn

Jizai Okimono, a Russet-Iron Articulated Figure of a Fresh-Water Prawn

Located in Milano, IT

Prawns by Munenaga are of the highest quality, as he specialised in producing this particular creature. The term “jizai okimono” seems to be quite modern: In the 1893 Chicago Worl...

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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

A Japanese Edo Period Articulated Iron Spiny Lobster
A Japanese Edo Period Articulated Iron Spiny Lobster

A Japanese Edo Period Articulated Iron Spiny Lobster

Located in New York, NY

A 19th century Japanese iron Jizai Okimono articulated spiny lobster Edo period mounted on a contemporary stand

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

A Rare Japanese Articulated bronze crab signed Yasunoke, Japan, circa 1900.
A Rare Japanese Articulated bronze crab signed Yasunoke, Japan, circa 1900.

A Rare Japanese Articulated bronze crab signed Yasunoke, Japan, circa 1900.

Located in PARIS, FR

This jizai okimono (articulated decorative object), a masterpiece of Japanese craftsmanship, is distinguished by its anatomical precision and the articulation of its legs relative to...

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Japonisme Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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Articulated Jizai Okimono For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic articulated jizai okimono available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, copper and iron, every articulated jizai okimono was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a articulated jizai okimono — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A articulated jizai okimono, designed in the Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made articulated jizai okimono has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Myochin Hiroyoshi and Oleg Konstantionv are consistently popular.

How Much is a Articulated Jizai Okimono?

Prices for a articulated jizai okimono start at $1,200 and top out at $39,590 with the average selling for $2,750.