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
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Materials
Ceramic
Japanese Art Octopus
An Amusing Japanese Netsuke in the Form of an Octopus, Taisho Period (1912-1925)
$1,875Sale Price|25% Off
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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
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Jeff ConroyCheetahpus - Gyotaku Style Japanese Sumi Ink Painting, Cheetah Patterned Octopus, 2022
$2,500
H 25 in W 36.5 in
Cheetahpus - Gyotaku Style Japanese Sumi Ink Painting, Cheetah Patterned Octopus
By Jeff Conroy
Located in Chicago, IL
large octopus by Jeff Conroy entitled "Cheetahpus". To achieve this remarkable painting, the artist
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Sumi Ink, Watercolor, Mulberry Paper
Jeff ConroyOrange Crush - Gyotaku Style Japanese Sumi Ink Painting, Large Orange Octopus, 2022
$2,200
H 25 in W 37 in
Orange Crush - Gyotaku Style Japanese Sumi Ink Painting, Large 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 "Orange Crush". To
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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
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19th Century Monkeys and Octopus Japanese Boxwood Sculpture Okimono Signed
Unavailable
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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
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Signed Japanese Carved Wood Octopus Inro Ojime Netsuke
Located in Nottingham, GB
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Materials
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Japan Old Hand-Painted Blue and White Karakusa Octopus Vine Flowers Vase
Located in South Burlington, VT
in a Classic Japanese Tako Karakusa octopus vine vase pattern against a white ground. This was
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Materials
Ceramic
Jeff ConroyBlue Ringed Octopus - Gyotaku Style Japanese Sumi Ink Painting w/ Yellow & Blue, 2021
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H 37 in W 25 in
Blue Ringed Octopus - Gyotaku Style Japanese Sumi Ink Painting w/ Yellow & Blue
By Jeff Conroy
Located in Chicago, IL
A Gyotaku painting of large octopus is seen here in Jeff Conroy's work entitled "Blue Ringed
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Materials
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Jeff ConroyBlue Bayou - Gyotaku Style Japanese Sumi Ink Painting, Large Blue Octopus, 2022
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H 25 in W 37 in
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". To
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Sumi Ink, Watercolor, Mulberry Paper
Jeff ConroyRed Rising - Gyotaku Style Japanese Sumi Ink Print, Large Red Orange Octopus, 2021
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H 37 in W 25 in
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
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors
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Sumi Ink, Watercolor, Mulberry Paper
Jeff ConroyBlack Cherry - Gyotaku Style Japanese Sumi Ink Painting, Large, Deep Red Octopus, 2021
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Black Cherry - Gyotaku Style Japanese Sumi Ink Painting, Large, Deep Red Octopus
By Jeff Conroy
Located in Chicago, IL
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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
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Materials
Pottery
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
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Materials
Bronze
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
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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
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pottery
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
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Japan Old Hand Painted Blue and White Karakusa Octopus Vine Flowers Vase
Located in South Burlington, VT
in a Classic Japanese Tako Karakusa (octopus) vine vase pattern against a white ground. This was
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Jeff ConroyAscending Blue - Gyotaku Style Japanese Sumi Ink Painting of Large Blue Octopus, 2021
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H 37 in W 25 in
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
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Jeff ConroyReclining Nude Blue Ring - Octopus in Gyotaku Style, Japanese Sumi Ink Painting, 2022
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H 25 in W 37 in
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
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Jeff ConroyMint Julep - Gyotaku Style Japanese Sumi Ink Painting, Large Green Octopus, 2022
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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". To
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Jeff ConroyGrape of Wrath - Gyotaku Style Japanese Sumi Ink Painting, Large Purple Octopus, 2022
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H 25 in W 37 in
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By Jeff Conroy
Located in Chicago, IL
A Gyo-Tako print of large octopus is seen here in Jeff Conroy's work entitled "Grapes of Wrath
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Jeff ConroyRed Retreats - Gyo-Tako Style Japanese Sumi Ink Print of a Large Octopus, 2021
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H 25 in W 37 in
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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
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors
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Jeff ConroyPurple Pus - Gyotaku Style Japanese Sumi Ink Print, Octopus w Blue, Violet, Pink, 2021
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H 25 in W 37 in
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
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors
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Jeff ConroyRed Rover - Gyo-Tako Style Japanese Sumi Ink Print of a Large Red Orange Octopus, 2021
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H 25 in W 37 in
Red Rover - Gyo-Tako Style Japanese Sumi Ink Print of a Large Red Orange Octopus
By Jeff Conroy
Located in Chicago, IL
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors
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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.
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