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Japanese Water Dropper, Ceramic Turtle Design
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Japanese Water Dropper, Ceramic Turtle Design
A water dropper is used in calligraphy as a small
Category
20th Century Japanese Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Japanese bronze okimono turtle (sculpture)
Located in PARIS, FR
Okimono sculpture of a bronze turtle, tail retractable.
In Japan, the turtle (kame) is a symbol of
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Japanese Silk Painting by Kano Chikanobu, Turtles & Azalea
Located in Kyoto, JP
just and benevolent ruler. Cranes and turtles symbolize longevity, and the lush, full bloom of the
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Asian Edo Paintings and Screens
Materials
Silk
H 45.5 in W 19.5 in D 0.01 in
Large Japanese Bronze and Shakudo Okimono Turtles - Jomi Eisuke
By Eisuke Miyao 1
Located in Christchurch, GB
exceptional quality Meiji period (1868-1912) okimono group of infant turtles clambering upon the larger adult
Category
Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Antique Japanese Wooden Nestuke 'Three Turtles' 1900s Meiji Era
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around meiji period 1900s.
Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan.
Initially a simply-carved button fastener on...
Category
Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Charming Japanese Bronze Turtle Okimono by Seimin
Located in Christchurch, GB
Period 1868-1912, bronze okimono group of a cluster of turtles, possibly Japanese pond terrapins, the
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Lacquer Powder Horn Form of Turtle Shell, 19th Century
Located in Norton, MA
A Unique and lovely lacquer powder horn in the form of a turtle shell from 19th century.
Category
Antique 19th Century Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Pair of Japanese Large Bronze Vases with Turtles and Cranes
Located in Hudson, NY
depicts turtles at a rocky water's edge with bamboo, along with turtles swimming in a gentle current. Both
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
A boxwood netsuke depicting a monkey trying to catch a turtle
Located in Milano, IT
A boxwood netsuke depicting a monkey trying to catch a turtle, which retracts its head and legs
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antiquities
Materials
Boxwood
Antique Meiji Period 19th C Japanese Hirado Vase Birds Turtle Flowers
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
, Turtle and Cranes. Moulded at the top of the vase close to the neck.
Condition
Overall Condition
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Two Panel Screen Amorous Cranes and Turtles
Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese two panel screen: Amorous Cranes and Turtles. In Japan, cranes symbolize fidelity as they
Category
Antique 1850s Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens
Materials
Wood, Paper
Lovely Antique Lamp Vase with Birds and Turtles Japan Meiji
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Nice quality with superb decoration
Condition
Overall condition; Very good. Size: 405mm.
Period
Meiji Periode (1867-1912).
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Two Panel Screen Manchurian Crane and Turtles
Located in Hudson, NY
In Japan, cranes symbolize fidelity as they mate for life and turtles symbolize longevity
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
Antique Iwayaki Earthenware Edo Incense Burner of a Turtle 19th Century Japan
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Description
Nicely made and large incense burner or Okimono of a turtle. In earthenware with nice
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware
H 9.06 in W 19.69 in D 9.06 in
Japanese Four Panel Garden Screen with Koi, Iris, & Turtles
Located in South Burlington, VT
byobu depicting a panoramic garden replete with koi, turtles, Iris nestled near a walking bridge and
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Paintings and Screens
Materials
Silk
Antique Chinese Carved Turquoise Turtle Snuff Bottle, 19th Century
Located in Norton, MA
A finely carved turquoise turtle Snuff Bottle in all the detail shown with a coral cap resting on a
Category
Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Agate
Rare Antique Japanese Satsuma Vase with Scenes of Figures, Turtle Basin, Reading
Located in New York, NY
companion observing three golden turtles swimming in a large basin on one side, with a reclining sage
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
H 10.25 in Dm 5.5 in
Japanese Pair of Life Size Carved Wood Sea Turtles
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Japanese hand carved wood life size turtles
small 12x19x10"
Large 12x22x12".
Category
Vintage 1920s Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
Antique Iwayaki Earthenware Edo Incense Burner of a Turtle 19th Century Japan, J
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Nicely made and large incense burner or Okimono of a turtle. In earthenware with nice patina
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Antiquities
Materials
Earthenware
H 9.06 in W 9.06 in D 19.69 in
Lovely Antique Satsuma Lamp Vase Set with Cranes and Turtles, Japan 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Nice quality with superb decoration of cranes and turtles. With elephant handles. Both lamps are
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware
H 19.22 in Dm 0.04 in
Pair of Japanese Edo Screens Minogame Turtles in Spring Landscape
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Minogame turtles in spring landscapes. Made in the Kano school style one screen features pines, willow, and
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens
Materials
Brass
16thC Nepalese Copper Yantra with Solid-Cast Turtle Feet - 8213
Located in Ukiah, CA
16thC Nepalese copper yantra with solid-cast turtle feet. Two feet slightly loose but overall in
Category
Antique 16th Century Nepalese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Copper
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Cedar
No Reserve
H 3.35 in W 7.49 in D 12.6 in
Old Japanese turtle-shaped wooden object/20th century/natural wood ornament
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
unprocessed.
It looks like a long-necked turtle is there.
The small unevenness resembles a shell, which is a
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 9.26 in W 23.23 in D 10.48 in
Chinese Early 20th C. Glazed Porcelain Roof Tile of a Warrior on a Dragon Turtle
Located in New York, NY
Chinese glazed porcelain roof tile of a warrior riding a dragon turtle. The manufacture of glazed
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
H 13 in W 13 in D 5 in
Old Japanese turtle-shaped wooden carving object/early 20th century/wooden lump
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese wood carving figurine.
It is thought to have been made around the Taisho period to the early Showa period (1912-1950).
This is an ornament made using a tree l...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 6.58 in W 6.3 in D 11.7 in
Korean Asian Large Long Life Byobu Byeongpung Shipjangsaengdo Ten Panel Screen
Located in Studio City, CA
, turtle, pine, and yeongji mushrooms. The artist must harmonize these ten different themes/symbols
Category
Mid-20th Century Korean Paintings and Screens
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Paint, Paper
H 69 in W 149 in D 0.75 in
Asian Wooden Coffee Table with Turtle-Shaped Legs
Located in Marbella, ES
Asian Wooden Coffee Table with Turtle-Shaped Legs
Category
Antique Early 17th Century Asian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Vintage Asian Octagonal Lacquer Box with Turtle Closure
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Asian Octagonal Lacquer Box With Turtle Closure.
Lovely 20th century Asian lacquer box
Category
20th Century Asian Post-Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer
Japanese Sado ishô’dansu 衣装箪笥 (cabinet of drawers) with extensive iron hardware
Located in Amsterdam, NL
attributes; dancing shôjô near a sake pot; pair of cranes (tsuru); pair of minogame (mythical turtle); and a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Furniture
Materials
Iron
H 45.87 in W 46.54 in D 17.17 in
19th Century Japanese Silk Painting by Kano Chikanobu, Sparrows & Nandina
Located in Kyoto, JP
just and benevolent ruler. Cranes and turtles symbolize longevity, and the lush, full bloom of the
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Asian Edo Paintings and Screens
Materials
Silk
H 45.5 in W 19.5 in D 0.01 in
19th Century Japanese Silk Painting by Kano Chikanobu, Cherry Blossom & Birds
Located in Kyoto, JP
just and benevolent ruler. Cranes and turtles symbolize longevity, and the lush, full bloom of the
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Asian Edo Paintings and Screens
Materials
Silk
H 46.25 in W 19.5 in D 0.01 in
19th Century Japanese Silk Painting by Kano Chikanobu, Peacock & Bamboo
Located in Kyoto, JP
just and benevolent ruler. Cranes and turtles symbolize longevity, and the lush, full bloom of the
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Asian Edo Paintings and Screens
Materials
Silk
19th Century Japanese Silk Painting by Kano Chikanobu, Crane, Pine & Camelia
Located in Kyoto, JP
just and benevolent ruler. Cranes and turtles symbolize longevity, and the lush, full bloom of the
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Asian Edo Paintings and Screens
Materials
Silk
H 46.25 in W 19.5 in D 0.01 in
19th Century Japanese Silk Painting by Kano Chikanobu, Phoenix & Paulownia
Located in Kyoto, JP
just and benevolent ruler. Cranes and turtles symbolize longevity, and the lush, full bloom of the
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Asian Edo Paintings and Screens
Materials
Silk
H 46 in W 19.5 in D 0.01 in
19th Century Japanese Silk Painting by Kano Chikanobu, Pheasants & Plum in Snow
Located in Kyoto, JP
benevolent ruler. Cranes and turtles symbolize longevity, and the lush, full bloom of the peony flower
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Asian Edo Paintings and Screens
Materials
Silk
H 46 in W 19.5 in D 0.01 in
Antique Karabagh Gallery Size Runner, circa 1890s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
intricate arrangement of floral motifs repeats across the entire surface of the rug while large turtle
Category
Antique 1890s Central Asian Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Pair Antique bronze Patinated Japanese Crane Form Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
(or herons) standing on minogame turtles.
Category
Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Contemporary Blue Yellow Red Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 3
Located in Takarazuka, JP
sea turtle. This highly acclaimed award-winning master artist has drawn on various animals featured in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Contemporary Blue Yellow Red Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2
Located in Takarazuka, JP
interpretation of sea turtle. This highly acclaimed award-winning master artist has drawn on various animals
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Exceptional Japanese Iron and Mixed Metal Lidded Box
Located in Christchurch, GB
Period 1868-1912, iron and mixed metal study of a turtle being ridden by a young boy, the boy is full of
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Materials
Metal, Silver, Iron
Large Japanese Imari Fluted Charger, Edo/Meiji Period, Mid 19th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
cranes and minogame (turtles with long tails), both symbols of longevity, while other feature dragons and
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
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H 3.5 in Dm 25 in
Japanese Contemporary Blue Red Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2
Located in Takarazuka, JP
tradition.
This striking porcelain vase depicts, turtle, one of the auspicious "four Guardians" in Chinese
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Cast Bronze "Longevity" Mirror, Edo Period, 18th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
of longevity. The mirror is centered around a turtle, its domed shell pieced to allow a cord to be
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Contemporary Red Blue Black Gold Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2
Located in Takarazuka, JP
cream colors, and showcases a dense mosaic of extremely intricate turtle pattern created by finely drawn
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Ceramics
Materials
Gold
Japanese Porcelain Dish Imari-Arita finely Hand Painted, Edo Period 18th C
By Arita
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
detail with a central octagonal panel showing a sea creature ( turtle) swimming among waves, surrounded
Category
Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Vertical garden of ceramic and turtledove grey wood from SoShiro Ainu collection
By SoShiro
Located in London, GB
wood with a turtle grey finish, and small locking wheels cart features three-tiered shelves cast and
Category
2010s Italian International Style Ceramics
Materials
Beech, Ceramic
H 55.12 in W 35.44 in D 19.69 in
Japanese Meiji Period Satsuma Vase Painted by Ryozan for the Yasuda Company
Located in Newark, England
of the generation.
Minogame 蓑亀 are long-lived turtles with long strands of algae growing from their
Category
Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery
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H 7.28 in Dm 6.1 in
Antique Japanese Meiji Bronze Mirror 19th Century
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
turtle on a shore with a large fruiting tree. The mirror has a moulded signature mark to one side and a
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Lacquered Basin with Ear-Shaped Handles 'Mimidarai', 17th Century
Located in Milano, IT
East Asia. Because it remains green even in the harshest winters, it stands for resilience, endurance
Category
Antique 17th Century Japanese Lacquer
Materials
Wood
H 5.91 in W 10.63 in D 12.6 in
Large Japanese Bronze Koro Incense Burner, Meiji Period, 19th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
birds, trees, water and turtles.
The censer is surmounted by a pierced cover cast with a lively coiled
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Mixed Metal Okimono of Doves by Seifu, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
) of a pair of oriental turtle doves perched on a gnarled tree trunk, signed Seifu, late 19th century
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Materials
Bronze, Silver, Copper
H 12.5 in W 20.5 in D 11 in
Large Japanese Lacquer Document Box, Ryoshibako, Edo/Meiji period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
nashiji ground.
The cover of the box features five reserves:
1. Three minogame (turtles with long tails
Category
Antique 1860s Japanese Meiji Lacquer
Materials
Softwood, Lacquer
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H 5.75 in W 10 in D 13.25 in
Japanese Bronze Kappa
Located in PARIS, FR
Japanese folklore having the appearance of an anthropomorphic turtle.
His skull is either slightly
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Fine Japanese Black and Gold Lacquer Sageju-Bako - Picnic Box
Located in PARIS, FR
Confucius (such as goodness, righteousness and wisdom).
The left boxes are patterned with turtles, plum
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Five-Case Inrō 19th Century Signed Kajikawa Saku Japanese Lacquer Box
Located in Milano, IT
omen for the inro owner. The reverse also features auspicious symbols for longevity: pine tree, turtle
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Lacquer
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Four Japanese Lacquered Sake Cups Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
fairytale "The legend of Urashimako", who rescued a fairy turtle and was rewarded to a trip to the dragon's
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Stack Box Jubako
Located in Atlanta, GA
background of an octagonal turtle back pattern with a four-petal fleur. The top tier features festival tents
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Framed Antique Japanese Embroidery Fukusa Panel
Located in Atlanta, GA
fortune. In front of the old couple, there is also a Minogame, the long-lived turtle with long strands of
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Textiles
Materials
Silk, Wood
Framed Japanese Festival Kimono with Tsutshugaki Dye
Located in Atlanta, GA
composition of bamboo, plum blossom, pine branches, cranes and turtle, all auspicious symbols in Japanese
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Textiles
Materials
Textile, Acrylic
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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Asian turtle for your home. Frequently made of metal, wood and bronze, every Asian turtle was constructed with great care. There are 189 variations of the antique or vintage Asian turtle you’re looking for, while we also have 8 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without an Asian turtle — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. An Asian turtle is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles are sought with frequency. H. J. "Dooley" Dionysius, Lucien Boucher and Makuzu Kozan each produced at least one beautiful Asian turtle that is worth considering.
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