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Cat Sculpture Japan

Large Antique Japanese Kutani Porcelain Sleeping Cat Sculpture
Large Antique Japanese Kutani Porcelain Sleeping Cat Sculpture

Large Antique Japanese Kutani Porcelain Sleeping Cat Sculpture

Located in Grythyttan, SE

Gracefully modeled with softly rounded contours and a serene expression, the figure captures the quiet elegance and intimacy characteristic of Japanese animal sculpture. This type o...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

Materials

Enamel

Japanese Contemporary Gold Orange Blue Green Porcelain Lucky Cat Sculpture
Japanese Contemporary Gold Orange Blue Green Porcelain Lucky Cat Sculpture

Japanese Contemporary Gold Orange Blue Green Porcelain Lucky Cat Sculpture

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Japanese Contemporary porcelain beckoning cat, a uniquely and intricately gilded and hand painted porcelain piece from the Kutani region of Japan. The cat raising his left paw is ado...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Gold

Japanese Meiji Period Gold White Porcelain Sleeping Cat Sculpture, circa 1910
Japanese Meiji Period Gold White Porcelain Sleeping Cat Sculpture, circa 1910

Japanese Meiji Period Gold White Porcelain Sleeping Cat Sculpture, circa 1910

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exquisite Meiji period Japanese Kutani sculpture of a sleeping cat in fine porcelain, inspired by the small wooden sculpture at the entrance of Toshougu shrine in Nikko, Japan, by th...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Gold

Japanese Contemporary Red Blue Green Gold Porcelain Lucky Cat Sculpture, 2
Japanese Contemporary Red Blue Green Gold Porcelain Lucky Cat Sculpture, 2

Japanese Contemporary Red Blue Green Gold Porcelain Lucky Cat Sculpture, 2

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exquisite Japanese Contemporary porcelain beckoning cat, a uniquely and intricately gilded and hand painted porcelain sculpture from the Kutani region of Japan.

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Gold

Japanese Porcelain Manekineko Cat Objet Blue 2000s
Japanese Porcelain Manekineko Cat Objet Blue 2000s

Japanese Porcelain Manekineko Cat Objet Blue 2000s

Located in Paris, FR

This is a manekineko lucky cat which was made in Japan around 2000s. It is made with porcelain. --- The Maneki-neko is a Japanese figure that brings good luck and fortune. It is u...

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Early 2000s Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Modernist White Stone Cat Sculpture by Japanese Artist Masatoyo Kishi Kuki
Modernist White Stone Cat Sculpture by Japanese Artist Masatoyo Kishi Kuki

Modernist White Stone Cat Sculpture by Japanese Artist Masatoyo Kishi Kuki

By Masatoyo Kishi

Located in San Diego, CA

Modernist white stone cat sculpture by Japanese artist Masatoyo Kishi, circa 1970s.

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Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Japanese Fortune Manekineko Lucky Cat Object 1980s Showa
Japanese Fortune Manekineko Lucky Cat Object 1980s Showa

Japanese Fortune Manekineko Lucky Cat Object 1980s Showa

Located in Paris, FR

This is a manekineko cat object. It is made with porcelain and it was made around 1980s in Showa era. Dimensions. 8 x 8.5 x H13 cm The maneki-neko is a common Japanese figurine ...

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Vintage 1980s Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Contemporary Gold Orange Black Red Porcelain Beckoning Cat, 2
Japanese Contemporary Gold Orange Black Red Porcelain Beckoning Cat, 2

Japanese Contemporary Gold Orange Black Red Porcelain Beckoning Cat, 2

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Charming beckoning cat with left paw raised is a gilded and hand painted porcelain piece from the Kutani region of Japan. Beckoning cats come in two varieties. The more common right-...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Gold

Vintage Japanese Kutani Porcelain Sleeping Cat Figure Circa 1930 Large 10"
Vintage Japanese Kutani Porcelain Sleeping Cat Figure Circa 1930 Large 10"

Vintage Japanese Kutani Porcelain Sleeping Cat Figure Circa 1930 Large 10"

By Kutani Studio

Located in Wilton, CT

Large, nearly antique, Japanese Kutani porcelain sleeping cat figure with ribbon and bell tied around the neck. Circa 1930. Extraordinary detail of fur, whiskers, and eye lashes very...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Pair of Porcelain Siamese Cats Kittens Sculptures, 1960s
Vintage Pair of Porcelain Siamese Cats Kittens Sculptures, 1960s

Vintage Pair of Porcelain Siamese Cats Kittens Sculptures, 1960s

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

The mirrored pair of vintage sculptures features two playful beige and brown Siamese cats or kittens.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain, Ceramic

Japanese Contemporary Gold Orange Black Red Hand painted Porcelain Beckoning Cat
Japanese Contemporary Gold Orange Black Red Hand painted Porcelain Beckoning Cat

Japanese Contemporary Gold Orange Black Red Hand painted Porcelain Beckoning Cat

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Charming beckoning cat with left paw raised is a gilded and hand painted porcelain piece from the Kutani region of Japan. The beckoning cat comes in two varieties. The more common ri...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Gold

Antique Japanese Signed Imari Porcelain Figurine "Cat Riding a Turtle", Ca. 1890
Antique Japanese Signed Imari Porcelain Figurine "Cat Riding a Turtle", Ca. 1890

Antique Japanese Signed Imari Porcelain Figurine "Cat Riding a Turtle", Ca. 1890

Located in New York, NY

Antique Japanese Signed Imari Porcelain Figurine of a Cat Riding a Turtle, Ca. 1890 DIMENSIONS Length: 15 inches Width: 11 inches Height: 7 inches ABOUT A whimsical and rare exampl...

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Antique 1890s Japanese Japonisme Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Meiji Kutani Model of a Recumbent Sleeping Cat Sculpture, 19th Century
Antique Meiji Kutani Model of a Recumbent Sleeping Cat Sculpture, 19th Century

Antique Meiji Kutani Model of a Recumbent Sleeping Cat Sculpture, 19th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing with you this amazing Japanese Kutani model of a recumbent sleeping cat, 19th Century. The details and facial expression are amazing. With enamel ribbon bow tied around its n...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Manekineko Lucky Cat Metal Piggy Bank 1960s Showa
Manekineko Lucky Cat Metal Piggy Bank 1960s Showa

Manekineko Lucky Cat Metal Piggy Bank 1960s Showa

$333

H 8.47 in W 5.91 in D 5.52 in

Manekineko Lucky Cat Metal Piggy Bank 1960s Showa

Located in Paris, FR

This is a vintage piggy bank of manekineko cat. It is made with Metal and it was made around 1960s in Showa era. The maneki-neko is a common Japanese figurine which is often believe...

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

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Metal

Set of 2 Antique Meiji Kutani Model of a Recumbent Sleeping Cat, 19th Century
Set of 2 Antique Meiji Kutani Model of a Recumbent Sleeping Cat, 19th Century

Set of 2 Antique Meiji Kutani Model of a Recumbent Sleeping Cat, 19th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing with you this amazing set of two antique Japanese Kutani models of recumbent sleeping cats, 19th Century. The details and facial expression are amazing. Both on a stand which...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-Century Vintage Ceramic Funny Fat Cat Figurine – Mottled Green & Brown Glaze
Mid-Century Vintage Ceramic Funny Fat Cat Figurine – Mottled Green & Brown Glaze

Mid-Century Vintage Ceramic Funny Fat Cat Figurine – Mottled Green & Brown Glaze

By Frankoma Pottery

Located in Bochum, NRW

A striking mid-century ceramic funny fat cat figurine that would add touch of rustic elegance to your collection. This serene feline features: - A seated pose with front paws grounde...

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Japan Important Hand Carved and Hand Painted Art Deco Cat Panel, Koga Tadao
Japan Important Hand Carved and Hand Painted Art Deco Cat Panel, Koga Tadao

Japan Important Hand Carved and Hand Painted Art Deco Cat Panel, Koga Tadao

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan an important Art Deco period hand carved and hand painted wooden panel in its original frame by midcentury master sculptor Koga Tadao (Meiji 36 (1903) to Showa 54 (1979). Rar...

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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

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Unusual Japanese Porcelain Beckoning Cat Sculpture
Unusual Japanese Porcelain Beckoning Cat Sculpture

Unusual Japanese Porcelain Beckoning Cat Sculpture

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H 7.25 in W 5.5 in D 4.25 in

Unusual Japanese Porcelain Beckoning Cat Sculpture

Located in New York, NY

Unusual Japanese porcelain figural sculpture, Kutani style, of a provocative rendition of Maneki Neko the good luck beckoning shop cat combined with a partially covered phallus, toge...

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Pair of Imari Porcelain Lovable Cats Sculpture, Signed on Base
Japanese Pair of Imari Porcelain Lovable Cats Sculpture, Signed on Base

Japanese Pair of Imari Porcelain Lovable Cats Sculpture, Signed on Base

Located in Bruxelles, BE

A pair of japanese lovable imari cats in red enameled porcelain.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain

A Japanese, Meiji-era (1868 – 1912) Bronze Okimono sculpture of a house cat
A Japanese, Meiji-era (1868 – 1912) Bronze Okimono sculpture of a house cat

A Japanese, Meiji-era (1868 – 1912) Bronze Okimono sculpture of a house cat

Located in London, GB

From our collection of Japanese Bronze works of art from the reign of Emperor Meiji, this unusual Okimono study of a domestic house cat. At first glance, the cat appears to be restin...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Porcelain Doll, Japan, With a Cat on Her Lap
Porcelain Doll, Japan, With a Cat on Her Lap

Porcelain Doll, Japan, With a Cat on Her Lap

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H 5.52 in Dm 2.37 in

Porcelain Doll, Japan, With a Cat on Her Lap

Located in Lisboa, Lisboa

This piece is a porcelain doll from Japan, beautifully crafted and designed with some details. The doll features a delicate, traditional appearance. On her lap, there’s a small cat, ...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Japanese Lapis Lazuli Seated Cat Sculpture
Antique Japanese Lapis Lazuli Seated Cat Sculpture

Antique Japanese Lapis Lazuli Seated Cat Sculpture

Located in Somis, CA

This rare antique Japanese sculpture depicts a seated cat, masterfully hand-carved from solid all natural, no-enhancement lapis lazuli.

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20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli

Japanese Beckoning Cat
Japanese Beckoning Cat

Japanese Beckoning Cat

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H 22 in W 13 in D 14 in

Japanese Beckoning Cat

Located in Chicago, IL

In Japanese the literal translation of "maneki-neko" is beckoning cat. They are believed to bring good luck, and also symbolize good fortune and happiness. They are typically display...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Antique Japanese Gilded Sleeping Cat Porcelain Sculpture, circa 1910
Antique Japanese Gilded Sleeping Cat Porcelain Sculpture, circa 1910

Antique Japanese Gilded Sleeping Cat Porcelain Sculpture, circa 1910

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exquisite antique Japanese Kutani sculpture of a sleeping cat in fine porcelain from Meiji period, inspired by the small wooden sculpture at the entrance of Toshougu shrine in Nikko,...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Gold

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Cat 1860s-1900s / Sculpture Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Wood Carving Cat 1860s-1900s / Sculpture Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Cat 1860s-1900s / Sculpture Wabi Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a very old carved wooden cat made in Japan. It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). The material is probably pine. It is a superb wood carving that captures the moment of...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pine

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Cat 1860s-1920s /Figurine Animal Sculpture Object
Japanese Antique Wood Carving Cat 1860s-1920s /Figurine Animal Sculpture Object

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Cat 1860s-1920s /Figurine Animal Sculpture Object

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Old Japanese wood carving cat. It seems to be from the Meiji era to the Taisho era. (1860s-1920s) I feel the deep love of the creator. Over time, it has a great taste. I firs...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Japanese Gilded Porcelain Sleeping Cat
Contemporary Japanese Gilded Porcelain Sleeping Cat

Contemporary Japanese Gilded Porcelain Sleeping Cat

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Contemporary Japanese Imari sleeping cat in fine pure white and porcelain with generous gold details, is inspired by the small wooden sculpture at the entrance of Toshougu shrine in ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Gold

Contemporary Japanese Gilded Porcelain Sleeping Cat
Contemporary Japanese Gilded Porcelain Sleeping Cat

Contemporary Japanese Gilded Porcelain Sleeping Cat

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Contemporary Japanese sleeping cat in fine pure white and porcelain with generous gold details, is inspired by the small wooden sculpture at the entrance of Toshougu shrine in Nikko,...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Gold

Beautiful Old Japanese Rare Pottery Cat/ Beckoning Cat/ Kutani Ware/ Meiji Era
Beautiful Old Japanese Rare Pottery Cat/ Beckoning Cat/ Kutani Ware/ Meiji Era

Beautiful Old Japanese Rare Pottery Cat/ Beckoning Cat/ Kutani Ware/ Meiji Era

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

It is a cat figurine made of pottery around the Meiji era in Japan. It is called "maneki-neko" in Japan. This is a cat that will make your business prosperous, meaning it will brin...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

Japanese Antique Cat, Your Best Friend
Japanese Antique Cat, Your Best Friend

Japanese Antique Cat, Your Best Friend

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H 12.5 in W 10 in L 12.5 in

Japanese Antique Cat, Your Best Friend

Located in South Burlington, VT

From Our Recent Japanese Acquisitions Travels. A charming Japanese antique cat hand cast and crafted in sturdy iron. Attractive pose and even more attractive face. Dimension...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Big Imari Porcelain Crouching Cat Sculpture 90 Years Old, Signed Base
Japanese Big Imari Porcelain Crouching Cat Sculpture 90 Years Old, Signed Base

Japanese Big Imari Porcelain Crouching Cat Sculpture 90 Years Old, Signed Base

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japanese big 90 year old red enameled porcelain crouching cat, sculpture Okimono signed base.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Old Japanese small wooden cat / 1920-1980 / Cat figurine/Showa era
Old Japanese small wooden cat / 1920-1980 / Cat figurine/Showa era

Old Japanese small wooden cat / 1920-1980 / Cat figurine/Showa era

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Cats have been highly valued in Japan since ancient times and have been considered to be auspicious animals.

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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cypress

Large Kutani Porcelain Sleeping Cat Figure Vintage Japanese
Large Kutani Porcelain Sleeping Cat Figure Vintage Japanese

Large Kutani Porcelain Sleeping Cat Figure Vintage Japanese

By Kutani Studio

Located in Wilton, CT

Japanese Kutani porcelain cat figure peacefully curled in sleep with finely painted detail, gilt highlights, and bright red bow, circa 1920s. Large life like size. Export stamp on ba...

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Vintage 1920s Japanese Taisho Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Porcelaine Representing a Cat Sleeping, circa 1880
Japanese Porcelaine Representing a Cat Sleeping, circa 1880

Japanese Porcelaine Representing a Cat Sleeping, circa 1880

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Porcelaine representing a cat sleeping. Japanese work,  circa 1880.

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Antique 1880s Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Antique Bronze Cats Pair Hand Cast With Playful Pose
Japanese Antique Bronze Cats Pair Hand Cast With Playful Pose

Japanese Antique Bronze Cats Pair Hand Cast With Playful Pose

Located in South Burlington, VT

From our recent Japanese Acquisitions trip to Kyoto. A fine pair of antique curious Japanese cast bronze sensuous cats beautifully handcrafted in an attractive and unusual style. Ca...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Antique Meiji Kutani Model of a Recumbent Sleeping Cat Sculpture 19th Century
Antique Meiji Kutani Model of a Recumbent Sleeping Cat Sculpture 19th Century

Antique Meiji Kutani Model of a Recumbent Sleeping Cat Sculpture 19th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing with you this amazing Japanese Kutani model of a recumbent sleeping cat, 19th Century. The details and facial expression are amazing. With with gilt fur detail and enamel rib...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Big Antique Hand-Painted Wooden 19th Century Fortune Money Cat Signed
Japanese Big Antique Hand-Painted Wooden 19th Century Fortune Money Cat Signed

Japanese Big Antique Hand-Painted Wooden 19th Century Fortune Money Cat Signed

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan a rare large-scale and lovely hand-carved and hand-painted wooden Maneki Neko good fortune money cat. It is signed bottom Shugetsu Gatana, Meiji 4th year (1872) and dates to t...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Big Hand Cast Bronze Cat Charming Art Deco Lines and Fine Details
Japanese Big Hand Cast Bronze Cat Charming Art Deco Lines and Fine Details

Japanese Big Hand Cast Bronze Cat Charming Art Deco Lines and Fine Details

Located in South Burlington, VT

From our recent Japanese Kyoto acquisitions A fine Japanese tall cast bronze sensuous cat beautifully handcrafted in an attractive Art Deco style. Superb and heavy casting. Sublim...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Meiji Period Maneki Neko Cat Figurine
Meiji Period Maneki Neko Cat Figurine

Meiji Period Maneki Neko Cat Figurine

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Antique Japanese porcelain maneki-neko, or "beckoning cat", a popular image for welcoming good fortune into the home. They often come in colors such as white, black, or gold. This po...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

19th Century Japanese Hirado Porcelain Cat Sculpture
19th Century Japanese Hirado Porcelain Cat Sculpture

19th Century Japanese Hirado Porcelain Cat Sculpture

Located in Astoria, NY

A Hirado bisque porcelain sculpture of a sitting cat with its eyes closed. This is a rare and beautiful example of one of the most famous of Hirado porcelain productions; the sitting...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Antique Red Enameled Porcelain Crouching Cat Sculpture, 1920
Japanese Antique Red Enameled Porcelain Crouching Cat Sculpture, 1920

Japanese Antique Red Enameled Porcelain Crouching Cat Sculpture, 1920

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japanese antique red enameled porcelain crouching cat, sculpture Okimono signed base, 1920.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Japanese Contemporary Pink Red Gold Porcelain Lucky Cat Sculpture
Japanese Contemporary Pink Red Gold Porcelain Lucky Cat Sculpture

Japanese Contemporary Pink Red Gold Porcelain Lucky Cat Sculpture

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Adorable contemporary Japanese lucky cat (maneki neko,) raising his left paw, stunning lucky cat with intricate pattens in pink, red and gold. The red kerchief in red and gold has a ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Contemporary Red White Gold Porcelain Lucky Cat Sculpture
Japanese Contemporary Red White Gold Porcelain Lucky Cat Sculpture

Japanese Contemporary Red White Gold Porcelain Lucky Cat Sculpture

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Contemporary Japanese lucky cat (maneki neko,) raising his right paw. Swarovsky crystals generously adorn this stunning lucky cat with intricate pattens in red, white, blue and gold....

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

Japanese Contemporary Gilded Orange Blue Porcelain Lucky Cat Sculpture
Japanese Contemporary Gilded Orange Blue Porcelain Lucky Cat Sculpture

Japanese Contemporary Gilded Orange Blue Porcelain Lucky Cat Sculpture

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Japanese Contemporary beckoning cat, a uniquely gilded and hand painted porcelain piece from the Kutani region of Japan. The cat raising his left paw is adorned with multiple golden ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Gold

Japanese Contemporary Red Blue Green Gold Porcelain Lucky Cat Sculpture
Japanese Contemporary Red Blue Green Gold Porcelain Lucky Cat Sculpture

Japanese Contemporary Red Blue Green Gold Porcelain Lucky Cat Sculpture

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exquisite contemporary Japanese lucky cat (maneki neko,) raising his left paw, a stunning lucky cat with intricate pattens in blue, red, green, yellow and gold. Elegant bold camelias...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Contemporary Red Yellow Green Gold Porcelain Lucky Cat Sculpture
Japanese Contemporary Red Yellow Green Gold Porcelain Lucky Cat Sculpture

Japanese Contemporary Red Yellow Green Gold Porcelain Lucky Cat Sculpture

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exquisite contemporary Japanese lucky cat (maneki neko,) raising his left paw. Swarovsky crystals generously adorn this stunning lucky cat with intricate pattens in red, green, yello...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

Large Japanese Contemporary Orange Brown Gilded Porcelain Lucky Cat Sculpture
Large Japanese Contemporary Orange Brown Gilded Porcelain Lucky Cat Sculpture

Large Japanese Contemporary Orange Brown Gilded Porcelain Lucky Cat Sculpture

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Large contemporary Japanese lucky cat (maneki neko,) a gilded and extremely intricately hand painted porcelain lucky cat raising his right paw, from the Kutani region of Japan. This ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Gold

Japanese Eraly 20th Century Gilded Porcelain Sleeping Cat Sculpture, circa 1920
Japanese Eraly 20th Century Gilded Porcelain Sleeping Cat Sculpture, circa 1920

Japanese Eraly 20th Century Gilded Porcelain Sleeping Cat Sculpture, circa 1920

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exquisite early 20th century Japanese Kutani sculpture of a sleeping cat in fine porcelain from Taisho period, inspired by the small wooden sculpture at the entrance of Toshougu shri...

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Vintage 1920s Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Gold

Japanese Old Wood Carving Cat 1860s-1920s / Antique Figurine Animal Sculpture
Japanese Old Wood Carving Cat 1860s-1920s / Antique Figurine Animal Sculpture

Japanese Old Wood Carving Cat 1860s-1920s / Antique Figurine Animal Sculpture

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Old Japanese wood carving cat. It seems to be from the Meiji era to the Taisho era. The material is cedar. This cat is called "the silk moth god". At that time, in areas where ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Pair of Imari Porcelain Lovable Cats Sculpture, Signed Base
Japanese Pair of Imari Porcelain Lovable Cats Sculpture, Signed Base

Japanese Pair of Imari Porcelain Lovable Cats Sculpture, Signed Base

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japanese big 90 year old red enameled porcelain pair of cats, each sculpture Okimono, has a signed base.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Cat 1860s-1900s / Figurine Sculpture Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Wood Carving Cat 1860s-1900s / Figurine Sculpture Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Cat 1860s-1900s / Figurine Sculpture Wabi Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an old Japanese wooden carved cat. It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). The material is cedar. Brass hardware is embedded in the eyes. This cat is "God of Silkwor...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Contemporary Gilded Porcelain Sleeping Cat
Japanese Contemporary Gilded Porcelain Sleeping Cat

Japanese Contemporary Gilded Porcelain Sleeping Cat

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Contemporary Japanese sleeping cat in fine pure white and porcelain with generous gold details, is inspired by the small wooden sculpture at the entrance of Toshougu shrine in Nikko,...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Gold

Esther Shimazu Signed Japanese Hawaiin American Sculpture Woman with Cat
Esther Shimazu Signed Japanese Hawaiin American Sculpture Woman with Cat

Esther Shimazu Signed Japanese Hawaiin American Sculpture Woman with Cat

By Esther Shimazu

Located in Studio City, CA

This sculpture features a sly and mischievous-looking cat resting comfortably and playfully on her (or his) nude owner's shoulder.

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Early 2000s American Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Takahashi Porcelain Cat Figures Bookends
Japanese Takahashi Porcelain Cat Figures Bookends

Japanese Takahashi Porcelain Cat Figures Bookends

By Jonathan Adler

Located in San Diego, CA

Fabulous pair of porcelain Takahashi cats in white with black blotches sitting on cushions with gold trim and tassels. Underneath the protective felt pad is a hole which the company ...

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Old Wood Carving Maneki Neko 1950s-1970s/Beckoning Cat Sculpture mingei
Japanese Old Wood Carving Maneki Neko 1950s-1970s/Beckoning Cat Sculpture mingei

Japanese Old Wood Carving Maneki Neko 1950s-1970s/Beckoning Cat Sculpture mingei

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

It is an old Japanese wood carving beckoning cat. It is an item from the 1950s to the 1970s. The material seems to be cedar. In Japan, it has been popular for a long time as a l...

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Old Wood Carving Maneki Neko 1950s-1970s/Beckoning Cat Sculpture Mingei
Japanese Old Wood Carving Maneki Neko 1950s-1970s/Beckoning Cat Sculpture Mingei

Japanese Old Wood Carving Maneki Neko 1950s-1970s/Beckoning Cat Sculpture Mingei

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an old Japanese wood carving of a beckoning cat. It is from the 1950s to 1970s. The material seems to be cedar. It has been popular in Japan for a long time as a lucky c...

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Old Wood Carving Maneki Neko 1940s-1970s/Beckoning Cat Animal Sculpture
Japanese Old Wood Carving Maneki Neko 1940s-1970s/Beckoning Cat Animal Sculpture

Japanese Old Wood Carving Maneki Neko 1940s-1970s/Beckoning Cat Animal Sculpture

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

It is a Japanese old wood carving beckoning cat. It is an item from 1940s to 1970s. In Japan, it has long been familiar as a lucky charm of "prosperity of business". It has a si...

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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Black Cats Pair of Antique Japanese "Good Fortune Money Cats"
Black Cats Pair of Antique Japanese "Good Fortune Money Cats"

Black Cats Pair of Antique Japanese "Good Fortune Money Cats"

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan, a lovely pair monumental old ceramic Maneki neko "good fortune money" cats coming from a very old Central Japanese collection. Unusual large size tallest is 14 inches tall ...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Contemporary Blue Red Gold Porcelain Sleeping Cat
Japanese Contemporary Blue Red Gold Porcelain Sleeping Cat

Japanese Contemporary Blue Red Gold Porcelain Sleeping Cat

Located in Takarazuka, JP

The sleeping cat is inspired by the small wooden sculpture at the entrance of the mausoleum of the Tokugawa Shoguns in Nikko, Japan by the acclaimed sculpture sculptor and architect,...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Gold

Japanese Contemporary Red Black Kutani Porcelain Beckoning Cat
Japanese Contemporary Red Black Kutani Porcelain Beckoning Cat

Japanese Contemporary Red Black Kutani Porcelain Beckoning Cat

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Charming left-handed Japanese porcelain beckoning cat (maneki neko,) gilded and hand painted porcelain piece from the Kutani region of Japan. The beckoning cat comes in two varieties...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Gold

Japanese Black Red Hand Painted Porcelain Beckoning Cat
Japanese Black Red Hand Painted Porcelain Beckoning Cat

Japanese Black Red Hand Painted Porcelain Beckoning Cat

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Japanese contemporary porcelain beckoning cat, a gilded and hand painted porcelain piece from the Kutani region of Japan. The cat is adorned with multiple golden medallions and is co...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Gold

Japanese Contemporary Gilded Porcelain Sleeping Cat by Kisen Kiln
Japanese Contemporary Gilded Porcelain Sleeping Cat by Kisen Kiln

Japanese Contemporary Gilded Porcelain Sleeping Cat by Kisen Kiln

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Charming contemporary Japanese sleeping cat in fine pure white porcelain with generous gold details, inspired by the small wooden sculpture at the entrance of Toshougu shrine in Nikk...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Gold

Japanese Contemporary Gilded Hand-Painted Kutani Porcelain Beckoning Cat
Japanese Contemporary Gilded Hand-Painted Kutani Porcelain Beckoning Cat

Japanese Contemporary Gilded Hand-Painted Kutani Porcelain Beckoning Cat

Located in Takarazuka, JP

This charming left-handed beckoning cat is a gilded and hand-painted porcelain piece from the Kutani region of Japan. The beckoning cat comes in two varieties. The more common right-...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Gold

Contemporary Japanese Gilded Orange Handpainted Kutani Porcelain Beckoning Cat
Contemporary Japanese Gilded Orange Handpainted Kutani Porcelain Beckoning Cat

Contemporary Japanese Gilded Orange Handpainted Kutani Porcelain Beckoning Cat

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Charming beckoning cat with left paw raised is a gilded and hand painted porcelain piece from the Kutani region of Japan. The beckoning cat comes in two varieties. The more common r...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Gold

Japanese Big Black Green Eyed Fortune Money Cat
Japanese Big Black Green Eyed Fortune Money Cat

Japanese Big Black Green Eyed Fortune Money Cat

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan a hard to find black iron Maneki Neko good fortune money cat with mesmerizing hand painted green eyes. Dimensions: 10 inches tall and 4.5 inches wide. Heavily hand cast,...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Pottery Manekineko Cat Object Piggy Bank 1980s Showa
Japanese Pottery Manekineko Cat Object Piggy Bank 1980s Showa

Japanese Pottery Manekineko Cat Object Piggy Bank 1980s Showa

Located in Paris, FR

This is a piggy bank of manekineko cat. It is made with Pottery and it was made around 1980s in Showa era. The maneki-neko is a common Japanese figurine which is often believed to b...

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Vintage 1980s Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

Japanese Charming Pair of "Blue Cats" Garden Lanterns
Japanese Charming Pair of "Blue Cats" Garden Lanterns

Japanese Charming Pair of "Blue Cats" Garden Lanterns

Located in South Burlington, VT

Unusual find- the first pair we've seen Japan, this handsome quality pair of old "Feline Cats " motif tea garden lanterns is the first pair of their kind we have ever seen in this ...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Gold Blue Orange Red Porcelain Sleeping Cat, circa 1960
Japanese Gold Blue Orange Red Porcelain Sleeping Cat, circa 1960

Japanese Gold Blue Orange Red Porcelain Sleeping Cat, circa 1960

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Charming Japanese porcelain sleeping cat from the second half of the 20th century, inspired by the small wooden sculpture at the entrance of the mausoleum of the Tokugawa Shoguns in ...

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Gold

Japanese Gilded Pink Red Vintage Porcelain Sleeping Cat, circa 1930
Japanese Gilded Pink Red Vintage Porcelain Sleeping Cat, circa 1930

Japanese Gilded Pink Red Vintage Porcelain Sleeping Cat, circa 1930

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Adorable Japanese vintage crackled porcelain sleeping cat from the first half of the 20th century, inspired by the small wooden sculpture at the entrance of the mausoleum of the Toku...

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Vintage 1930s Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Gold

Large Japanese Contemporary Gilded Hand-Painted Kutani Porcelain Beckoning Cat
Large Japanese Contemporary Gilded Hand-Painted Kutani Porcelain Beckoning Cat

Large Japanese Contemporary Gilded Hand-Painted Kutani Porcelain Beckoning Cat

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Large contemporary Japanese beckoning cat, a gilded and hand-painted porcelain piece from the Kutani region of Japan. The cat is adorned with multiple golden medallions and is covere...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Gold

Large Japanese Contemporary Gilded Hand Painted Kutani Porcelain Beckoning Cat
Large Japanese Contemporary Gilded Hand Painted Kutani Porcelain Beckoning Cat

Large Japanese Contemporary Gilded Hand Painted Kutani Porcelain Beckoning Cat

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Large Japanese contemporary beckoning cat, a gilded and hand painted porcelain piece from the Kutani region of Japan. The cat is adorned with multiple golden medallions and is covere...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Gold

Large Japanese Contemporary Gilded Hand Painted Kutani Porcelain Beckoning Cat
Large Japanese Contemporary Gilded Hand Painted Kutani Porcelain Beckoning Cat

Large Japanese Contemporary Gilded Hand Painted Kutani Porcelain Beckoning Cat

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Contemporary Japanese beckoning cat, a gilded and hand painted porcelain piece from the Kutani region of Japan. The cat raising his left paw is adorned with multiple golden medallion...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Gold

Japanese Big Fortune Money Cat, Hand Carved and Signed
Japanese Big Fortune Money Cat, Hand Carved and Signed

Japanese Big Fortune Money Cat, Hand Carved and Signed

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan a rare large scale and lovely hand carved and hand-lacquered wooden Maneki Neko good fortune money cat. It is exquisitely carved in a Classic Japanese one piece " Ittobori" sty...

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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese old wooden carved cat and small gourd figurine/1938
Japanese old wooden carved cat and small gourd figurine/1938

Japanese old wooden carved cat and small gourd figurine/1938

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a wooden cat figurine made by a man named "machida-sadao" in 1938. A very cute sleeping cat, gourds and waves are represented. In Japan, all of these things are considered t...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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Located in Köln, NW

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Antique Meiji Kutani model of a recumbent sleeping cat, 19th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing with you this amazing Japanese Kutani model of a recumbent sleeping cat, 19th Century. The details and facial expression are amazing. With with gilt fur detail and enamel rib...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

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