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Japanese Art Octopus

An Amusing Japanese Netsuke in the Form of an Octopus, Taisho Period (1912-1925)
An Amusing Japanese Netsuke in the Form of an Octopus, Taisho Period (1912-1925)

An Amusing Japanese Netsuke in the Form of an Octopus, Taisho Period (1912-1925)

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

The hand carved & stained boxwood netsuke deftly rendered in the form of an octopus with somewhat anthropomorphic features, showing black stained eyes & furrowed brow effecti...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Boxwood

Cheetahpus - Gyotaku Style Japanese Sumi Ink Painting, Cheetah Patterned Octopus
Cheetahpus - Gyotaku Style Japanese Sumi Ink Painting, Cheetah Patterned Octopus

Cheetahpus - Gyotaku Style Japanese Sumi Ink Painting, Cheetah Patterned Octopus

By Jeff Conroy

Located in Chicago, IL

No, just an imaginative artist creating a Gyo-Tako print of large octopus by Jeff Conroy entitled "Cheetahpus". To achieve this remarkable painting, the artist inks the octopus usi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Sumi Ink, Watercolor, Mulberry Paper

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Sensational Japanese Wood & Lacquer Octopus Group - Iki Ningyo
Sensational Japanese Wood & Lacquer Octopus Group - Iki Ningyo

Sensational Japanese Wood & Lacquer Octopus Group - Iki Ningyo

Located in Christchurch, GB

As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this quite dramatic Meiji Period 1868-1912, carved wood and lacquered figural group depicting a battle betwe...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

19th Century Monkeys and Octopus Japanese Boxwood Sculpture Okimono Signed
19th Century Monkeys and Octopus Japanese Boxwood Sculpture Okimono Signed

19th Century Monkeys and Octopus Japanese Boxwood Sculpture Okimono Signed

Located in MILANO, IT

A Japanese sculpture okimono finely carved representing a group of monkeys trying to escape from an octopus beneath them. Very unusual piece because of the boxwood size. Monkeys and ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Horn, Boxwood

Japanese Octopus Water Dropper, c. 1830s
Japanese Octopus Water Dropper, c. 1830s

Japanese Octopus Water Dropper, c. 1830s

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H 3.15 in W 5.12 in D 2.37 in

Japanese Octopus Water Dropper, c. 1830s

Located in Brisbane, QLD

A Japanese Hirado ware water dropper used in calligraphy dating to the Edo Period (1603-1868). The whimsical, molded design features an array of sea creatures and shells on the base ...

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Signed Japanese Carved Wood Octopus Inro Ojime Netsuke
Signed Japanese Carved Wood Octopus Inro Ojime Netsuke

Signed Japanese Carved Wood Octopus Inro Ojime Netsuke

Located in Nottingham, GB

Signed Japanese Carved Wood Octopus Inro Ojime Netsuke Very good condition. From a private collection. Free international shipping.

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20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Boxwood

Japan Old Hand-Painted Blue and White Karakusa Octopus Vine Flowers Vase
Japan Old Hand-Painted Blue and White Karakusa Octopus Vine Flowers Vase

Japan Old Hand-Painted Blue and White Karakusa Octopus Vine Flowers Vase

Located in South Burlington, VT

Here's a beautiful and unique way to accent your indoor space with this very unusual treasure found in Japan! This is a finely crafted, hand-painted Arita blue and white ceramic ...

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20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Blue Ringed Octopus - Gyotaku Style Japanese Sumi Ink Painting w/ Yellow & Blue
Blue Ringed Octopus - Gyotaku Style Japanese Sumi Ink Painting w/ Yellow & Blue

Blue Ringed Octopus - Gyotaku Style Japanese Sumi Ink Painting w/ Yellow & Blue

By Jeff Conroy

Located in Chicago, IL

Jeff Conroy Blue Ringed Octopus sumi ink and watercolor on mulberry paper 37h x 25w in 93.98h x 63.50w cm JEC065 Gyotaku - A Japanese word translated from "gyo" meaning fish and "ta...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Sumi Ink, Watercolor, Mulberry Paper

Blue Bayou - Gyotaku Style Japanese Sumi Ink Painting, Large Blue Octopus
Blue Bayou - Gyotaku Style Japanese Sumi Ink Painting, Large Blue Octopus

Blue Bayou - Gyotaku Style Japanese Sumi Ink Painting, Large Blue Octopus

By Jeff Conroy

Located in Chicago, IL

A Gyo-Tako print of large octopus is seen here in Jeff Conroy's work entitled "Blue Bayou".

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Sumi Ink, Watercolor, Mulberry Paper

Red Rising - Gyotaku Style Japanese Sumi Ink Print, Large Red Orange Octopus
Red Rising - Gyotaku Style Japanese Sumi Ink Print, Large Red Orange Octopus

Red Rising - Gyotaku Style Japanese Sumi Ink Print, Large Red Orange Octopus

By Jeff Conroy

Located in Chicago, IL

A Gyo-Tako print of large octopus is seen here in Jeff Conroy's work entitled "Red Rising" To achieve this remarkable painting, the artist inks the octopus using traditional sumi i...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Sumi Ink, Watercolor, Mulberry Paper

Black Cherry - Gyotaku Style Japanese Sumi Ink Painting, Large, Deep Red Octopus
Black Cherry - Gyotaku Style Japanese Sumi Ink Painting, Large, Deep Red Octopus

Black Cherry - Gyotaku Style Japanese Sumi Ink Painting, Large, Deep Red Octopus

By Jeff Conroy

Located in Chicago, IL

A Gyo-Tako print of large octopus is seen here in Jeff Conroy's work entitled "Black Cherry" To achieve this remarkable painting, the artist inks the octopus using traditional sumi...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Sumi Ink, Watercolor, Mulberry Paper

Japanese Antique Octopus Fishing Pot
Japanese Antique Octopus Fishing Pot

Japanese Antique Octopus Fishing Pot

Located in South Burlington, VT

A recent Japanese acquisition Rarely seen, this Japanese octopus fishing pot was used to trap octopus on old Japan's high seas coastline areas.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Japanese Meiji Signed Bronze Octopus
Japanese Meiji Signed Bronze Octopus

Japanese Meiji Signed Bronze Octopus

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H 0.99 in W 2.56 in D 2.56 in

Japanese Meiji Signed Bronze Octopus

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A stunning antique Japanese Meiji bronze octopus figure signed to the base and dating between 1868 and 1912. The octopus is very finely cast with excellent detail with its rounded bo...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Antique Octopus Fishing Pot
Japanese Antique Octopus Fishing Pot

Japanese Antique Octopus Fishing Pot

Located in South Burlington, VT

It is an actual fishing pot used in octopus fishing in early Japan. Lifetime guarantee of authenticity: All of our Asian works of art come with our Lifetime Authenticity Guarantee.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pottery

Japanese Antique Octopus Fishing Pot
Japanese Antique Octopus Fishing Pot

Japanese Antique Octopus Fishing Pot

Located in South Burlington, VT

A recent Japanese acquisition Rarely seen, this Japanese octopus fishing pot was used to trap octopus on old Japan's high seas coastline areas.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pottery

Japanese Old Vintage Glazed Octopus Signed Vase
Japanese Old Vintage Glazed Octopus Signed Vase

Japanese Old Vintage Glazed Octopus Signed Vase

Located in South Burlington, VT

A recent Japanese acquisition Rarely seen, this Japanese octopus vase was hand crafted by a highly talented Seto ware potter.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pottery

Japan Old Hand Painted Blue and White Karakusa Octopus Vine Flowers Vase
Japan Old Hand Painted Blue and White Karakusa Octopus Vine Flowers Vase

Japan Old Hand Painted Blue and White Karakusa Octopus Vine Flowers Vase

Located in South Burlington, VT

Here's a beautiful and unique way to accent your indoor space with this very unusual treasure found in Japan! This is a finely crafted, hand painted Arita blue and white ceramic ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Ascending Blue - Gyotaku Style Japanese Sumi Ink Painting of Large Blue Octopus
Ascending Blue - Gyotaku Style Japanese Sumi Ink Painting of Large Blue Octopus

Ascending Blue - Gyotaku Style Japanese Sumi Ink Painting of Large Blue Octopus

By Jeff Conroy

Located in Chicago, IL

A Gyotaku painting of large octopus is seen here in Jeff Conroy's work entitled "Ascending Blue" To achieve this remarkable painting, the artist inks the octopus using traditional ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Sumi Ink, Watercolor, Mulberry Paper

Reclining Nude Blue Ring  - Octopus in Gyotaku Style, Japanese Sumi Ink Painting
Reclining Nude Blue Ring  - Octopus in Gyotaku Style, Japanese Sumi Ink Painting

Reclining Nude Blue Ring - Octopus in Gyotaku Style, Japanese Sumi Ink Painting

By Jeff Conroy

Located in Chicago, IL

A Gyotaku painting of large octopus is seen here in Jeff Conroy's work entitled "Reclining Nude Blue Ring" To achieve this remarkable painting, the artist inks the octopus using tr...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Sumi Ink, Watercolor, Mulberry Paper

Mint Julep - Gyotaku Style Japanese Sumi Ink Painting, Large Green Octopus
Mint Julep - Gyotaku Style Japanese Sumi Ink Painting, Large Green Octopus

Mint Julep - Gyotaku Style Japanese Sumi Ink Painting, Large Green Octopus

By Jeff Conroy

Located in Chicago, IL

A Gyo-Tako print of large octopus is seen here in Jeff Conroy's work entitled "Mint Julip".

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Sumi Ink, Watercolor, Mulberry Paper

Red Retreats - Gyo-Tako Style Japanese Sumi Ink Print of a Large Octopus
Red Retreats - Gyo-Tako Style Japanese Sumi Ink Print of a Large Octopus

Red Retreats - Gyo-Tako Style Japanese Sumi Ink Print of a Large Octopus

By Jeff Conroy

Located in Chicago, IL

A Gyo-Tako print of large octopus is seen here in Jeff Conroy's work entitled "Red Retreats" To achieve this remarkable painting, the artist inks the octopus using traditional sumi...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Sumi Ink, Watercolor, Mulberry Paper

Purple Pus - Gyotaku Style Japanese Sumi Ink Print, Octopus w Blue, Violet, Pink
Purple Pus - Gyotaku Style Japanese Sumi Ink Print, Octopus w Blue, Violet, Pink

Purple Pus - Gyotaku Style Japanese Sumi Ink Print, Octopus w Blue, Violet, Pink

By Jeff Conroy

Located in Chicago, IL

A Gyo-Tako print of large octopus is seen here in Jeff Conroy's work entitled "Purple Pus" To achieve this remarkable painting, the artist inks the octopus using traditional sumi i...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Sumi Ink, Watercolor, Mulberry Paper

Red Rover - Gyo-Tako Style Japanese Sumi Ink Print of a Large Red Orange Octopus
Red Rover - Gyo-Tako Style Japanese Sumi Ink Print of a Large Red Orange Octopus

Red Rover - Gyo-Tako Style Japanese Sumi Ink Print of a Large Red Orange Octopus

By Jeff Conroy

Located in Chicago, IL

A Gyo-Tako print of large octopus is seen here in Jeff Conroy's work entitled "Red Rover" To achieve this remarkable painting, the artist inks the octopus using traditional sumi in...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Sumi Ink, Watercolor, Mulberry Paper

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Japanese Art Octopus For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact japanese art octopus you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. If you’re looking for a japanese art octopus from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add a japanese art octopus to create new energy in an otherwise neutral space in your home, you can find a work on 1stDibs that features elements of gray, beige, orange and more. There have been many interesting japanese art octopus examples over the years, but those made by Jeff Conroy are often thought to be among the most thought-provoking. Artworks like these — often created in ink, paint and paper — can elevate any room of your home.

How Much is a Japanese Art Octopus?

The average selling price for a japanese art octopus we offer is $2,500, while they’re typically $250 on the low end and $10,897 for the highest priced.