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Antique Botany Print of a Japanese Crab Apple by Hoffmann, 1865
Antique Botany Print of a Japanese Crab Apple by Hoffmann, 1865

Antique Botany Print of a Japanese Crab Apple by Hoffmann, 1865

Located in Langweer, NL

The antique botany print features the Japanese Crab Apple tree, scientifically known as Malus Floribunda.

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Antique 19th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Japanese Okimono Bronze Crab Sculpture
Japanese Okimono Bronze Crab Sculpture

Japanese Okimono Bronze Crab Sculpture

Located in Malibu, CA

Japanese Okimono bronze sculpture of a crab from the Meiji period.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Meiji Articulated Bronze Crab
Japanese Meiji Articulated Bronze Crab

Japanese Meiji Articulated Bronze Crab

Located in Essex, MA

Dark copper toned patina, wonderfully articulated. Purchased in London by previous owner.

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Antique 1870s Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Antique Small Bronze Crab 1930s
Japanese Antique Small Bronze Crab 1930s

Japanese Antique Small Bronze Crab 1930s

Located in Paris, FR

Object of crab with bronze: A very precious object made before the second world war, when bronze was rare to find. -Details- Era: Showa (around 1930-1939) Materials: Bronze

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Bronze Crab Okimono Meiji Signed Yasunosuke
Japanese Bronze Crab Okimono Meiji Signed Yasunosuke

Japanese Bronze Crab Okimono Meiji Signed Yasunosuke

Located in Atlanta, GA

This wonderful Japanese cast bronze okimono in the form of crab was made by Ryubundo Yasunosuke VI (1840-1921), a sixth generation of the Yasunosuke family active in Meiji and Taisho...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Splendid Japanese blue lacquered charger depicting crabs
Splendid Japanese blue lacquered charger depicting crabs

Splendid Japanese blue lacquered charger depicting crabs

Located in Amsterdam, NL

A large and splendid blue lacquered charger depicting crabs. Of broad circular form with a gently undulating rim. The surface is finished in a lustrous deep blue lacquer. The well i...

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Late 20th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Large Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Crab (C) Okimono
Large Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Crab (C) Okimono

Large Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Crab (C) Okimono

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Realistically modeled Japanese okimono of a crab raised on its toes. I of 5 designated by the (C) in the title.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Large Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Crab (B) Okimono
Large Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Crab (B) Okimono

Large Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Crab (B) Okimono

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Large Japanese naturalistically modeled bronze okimono in the form of a crab.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Small Japanese Articulate Crab Jizai Okimono Meiji Period Signed
Small Japanese Articulate Crab Jizai Okimono Meiji Period Signed

Small Japanese Articulate Crab Jizai Okimono Meiji Period Signed

By Myochin Hiroyoshi

Located in Atlanta, GA

As an ornamental display item, this type of small sculpture with moving parts is known in Japanese as Jizai Okimono. The crab was realistically rendered and meticulously constructed ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Copper

Small Japanese Articulate Crab Jizai Okimono Meiji Period Signed
Small Japanese Articulate Crab Jizai Okimono Meiji Period Signed

Small Japanese Articulate Crab Jizai Okimono Meiji Period Signed

By Myochin Hiroyoshi

Located in Atlanta, GA

As an ornamental display item, this type of small sculpture with moving parts is known in Japanese as Jizai Okimono. The crab was realistically rendered and meticulously constructed ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Copper

Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Crab Claw' 1970s Showa era
Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Crab Claw' 1970s Showa era

Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Crab Claw' 1970s Showa era

Located in Paris, FR

This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1970s. Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. Initially a simply-carved button fast...

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Vintage 1970s Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Crab and Monkey' 1920s
Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Crab and Monkey' 1920s

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Crab and Monkey' 1920s

Located in Paris, FR

This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around Taisho period 1920s. Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. Initially a simply-carved button fastener o...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Tsubo Jar with High Relief Crab Design
Antique Japanese Tsubo Jar with High Relief Crab Design

Antique Japanese Tsubo Jar with High Relief Crab Design

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Japanese stoneware tsubo (storage jar) circa 19th century (Meiji period), likely made in one of the Shigaraki or Echizen kilns.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Antique Crab Obejct SAGETSU with Bronze 1930-40s
Japanese Antique Crab Obejct SAGETSU with Bronze 1930-40s

Japanese Antique Crab Obejct SAGETSU with Bronze 1930-40s

Located in Paris, FR

Object of crab with bronze: A very precious object made before the second world war, when bronze was rare to find. There is a signature on the back, it is written 'Sagetsu'. -Detai...

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Vintage 1930s Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Bronze Articulated Crab Okimono Meiji by Yasunosuke Ryubundo VI
Japanese Bronze Articulated Crab Okimono Meiji by Yasunosuke Ryubundo VI

Japanese Bronze Articulated Crab Okimono Meiji by Yasunosuke Ryubundo VI

Located in Atlanta, GA

Antique Japanese Jizai okimono in the form of crab in cast bronze made by Ryubundo Yasunosuke VI (1840-1921), a sixth generation of the Yasunosuke family active in Meiji and Taisho p...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

34CM Antique Edo period 1680-1690 Japanese Porcelain Charger Arita CRAB
34CM Antique Edo period 1680-1690 Japanese Porcelain Charger Arita CRAB

34CM Antique Edo period 1680-1690 Japanese Porcelain Charger Arita CRAB

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

With a garden floral scene with a Crab. Quite unusual to see a crab on these kind of dihes.

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Antique Late 17th Century Japanese Edo Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Antique Crab Bronze 'Made before the Second World War' 'N'
Japanese Antique Crab Bronze 'Made before the Second World War' 'N'

Japanese Antique Crab Bronze 'Made before the Second World War' 'N'

Located in Paris, FR

Object of crab with bronze: A very precious object made before the second world war, when bronze was rare to find. There are a signature 'N' on the bottom of this crab in red. -...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Antique Crab Bronze 'Made before the Second World War' 'N' 2
Japanese Antique Crab Bronze 'Made before the Second World War' 'N' 2

Japanese Antique Crab Bronze 'Made before the Second World War' 'N' 2

Located in Paris, FR

Object of crab with bronze: A very precious object made before the second world war, when bronze was rare to find. There are a signature 'N' on the bottom of this crab in red. -Deta...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Italian Contemporary Hand Painted Print Japanese Sea Life "Crabs", 2 of 6
Italian Contemporary Hand Painted Print Japanese Sea Life "Crabs", 2 of 6

Italian Contemporary Hand Painted Print Japanese Sea Life "Crabs", 2 of 6

Located in Scandicci, Florence

Elegant hand-watercoloured print representing Crabs, from the Japanese Sea Life Series This marine style print is available in 6 different natural representations to create a bright ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Prints

Materials

Paper

Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Charger with Crab, Fish, and Marine Life in Net
Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Charger with Crab, Fish, and Marine Life in Net

Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Charger with Crab, Fish, and Marine Life in Net

Located in Long Island City, NY

Japanese Cloisonne Charger with Marine Life and Botanical Motifs Japan, Meiji Period, Circa 1890 Diameter: 12 inches This exceptional Japanese cloisonne charger is a masterful examp...

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Antique 1890s More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Enamel

Lovely Japanese 20th c Scroll by Hisato Miyao (1912-1997.), Helmet Crabs
Lovely Japanese 20th c Scroll by Hisato Miyao (1912-1997.), Helmet Crabs

Lovely Japanese 20th c Scroll by Hisato Miyao (1912-1997.), Helmet Crabs

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

[Jujin Miyao] 1912-1997. Born in Kasaoka City, Okayama Prefecture. His real name is Juji. He studied under Takekyo Ono. He was selected for the 8th Nitten Exhibition in 1954, and his...

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Antique 18th Century Paintings

Materials

Silk

Circular Kobako in Golden Lacquer decorated of crabs
Circular Kobako in Golden Lacquer decorated of crabs

Circular Kobako in Golden Lacquer decorated of crabs

Located in PARIS, FR

The exterior of the concave cover is decorated with three crabs rendered in fundame, hiramaki-e, and takamaki-e in gold.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Gold

Asian Wood Carved Wall Plaque with Crab and Lobster
Asian Wood Carved Wall Plaque with Crab and Lobster

Asian Wood Carved Wall Plaque with Crab and Lobster

Located in Austin, TX

An Asian fine carved wood wall plaque possibly Japonese with a crab, a lobster on bamboo.

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Antique 1880s Japanese Japonisme Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

A woven bamboo and wood box shaped like a crab
A woven bamboo and wood box shaped like a crab

A woven bamboo and wood box shaped like a crab

Located in Milano, IT

A curious and rare Japanese box in the shape of a crab, crafted from woven bamboo and carved wood.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

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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19th Century Japanese Bronze Land Crab with Lotus Leaves
19th Century Japanese Bronze Land Crab with Lotus Leaves

19th Century Japanese Bronze Land Crab with Lotus Leaves

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H 22 in W 12.5 in D 10.6 in

19th Century Japanese Bronze Land Crab with Lotus Leaves

Located in Paris, FR

Bronze land crab with lotus leaves Japan 19th century The land crab carefully hides at the foot of lotus leaves, some opened and some half closed, its favorite habitat .

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Japan, porcelain vase with crab by Hara Kosei, born in 1934
Japan, porcelain vase with crab by Hara Kosei, born in 1934

Japan, porcelain vase with crab by Hara Kosei, born in 1934

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H 14.77 in W 6.3 in D 5.52 in

Japan, porcelain vase with crab by Hara Kosei, born in 1934

Located in PARIS, FR

This vase with a basketwork decoration topped with a crab is by Hara Kosei, born on September 28, 1934 in Arita-cho, Saga Prefecture.

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Vintage 1980s Japanese Vases

Materials

Porcelain

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

Jizai Okimono A russet-iron articulated figure of a crab Edo Period (1615 - 1867), 19th Century Length: 15 cm with extended limbs The iron crab is constructed of numer...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Iron

19th Century Okimono Bronze Japanese Crab Sculpture Paperweight
19th Century Okimono Bronze Japanese Crab Sculpture Paperweight

19th Century Okimono Bronze Japanese Crab Sculpture Paperweight

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A 19th Century Okimono Bronze Meiji period Japanese Crab. The crab is of good weight and could be a decorative object or a paperweight.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Antique Japanese Crab Vase with Three Crabs, ca. 1900.
Antique Japanese Crab Vase with Three Crabs, ca. 1900.

Antique Japanese Crab Vase with Three Crabs, ca. 1900.

Located in Antwerp, BE

An antique bronze crab vase with three crabs, beautiful quality.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Vases

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Bronze Crab Sculpture
Japanese Bronze Crab Sculpture

Japanese Bronze Crab Sculpture

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H 3.5 in W 11.5 in

Japanese Bronze Crab Sculpture

Located in Stamford, CT

Japanese, late 19th or early 20th century.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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

Japan – Meiji era (1868-1912) Height: 2 in / 5 cm – width: 7 in / 18 cm – depth: 3.9 in / 10.5 cm

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Beautiful Japanese Bronze Crab object pair
Beautiful Japanese Bronze Crab object pair

Beautiful Japanese Bronze Crab object pair

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H 7.49 in W 6.7 in D 7.49 in

Beautiful Japanese Bronze Crab object pair

Located in Fukuoka, JP

Beautiful Japanese Bronze Crab object pair. Size: 19 x 17 cm x19 cm ( 7.5 x 6.5 x 7.5 inch) 18.5 x 17 cm x14 cm ( 7 x 6.5 x 5.5 inch)

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20th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Antique Small Bronze Crab 1930s
Japanese Antique Small Bronze Crab 1930s

Japanese Antique Small Bronze Crab 1930s

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H 0.87 in W 1.58 in D 2.76 in

Japanese Antique Small Bronze Crab 1930s

Located in Paris, FR

Object of crab with bronze: A very precious object made before the second world war, when bronze was rare to find. -Details- Era: Showa (around 1930-1939) Materials: Bronze

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Large Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Crab (A) Okimono
Large Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Crab (A) Okimono

Large Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Crab (A) Okimono

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Large Japanese bronze okimono of a realistically modeled crab.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Signed Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Crab (D) Okimono
Signed Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Crab (D) Okimono

Signed Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Crab (D) Okimono

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Signed Japanese bronze okimono of a naturalistically modeled crab on its toes and with claws raised.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Antique Bronze Meiji Okimono Inkpot of a Crab, 19th Century, Japan, Japanese
Antique Bronze Meiji Okimono Inkpot of a Crab, 19th Century, Japan, Japanese

Antique Bronze Meiji Okimono Inkpot of a Crab, 19th Century, Japan, Japanese

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Nicely made artifact of a Crab in the use of an Inkpot. Okimono (??, oki-mono) is a Japanese term meaning "ornament for display; objet d'art; decorative object", typically display...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Masterwork Big Japanese Antique "Crab" Vase Hand Painted
Masterwork Big Japanese Antique "Crab" Vase Hand Painted

Masterwork Big Japanese Antique "Crab" Vase Hand Painted

Located in South Burlington, VT

A monumental Japanese antique "Crab" hand painted vessel dating to the early 20th century, Taisho period.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Vintage Bronze Crab 1930s 'Annosuke' Showa era
Japanese Vintage Bronze Crab 1930s 'Annosuke' Showa era

Japanese Vintage Bronze Crab 1930s 'Annosuke' Showa era

Located in Paris, FR

Object of crab with bronze: A very precious object made before the second world war, when bronze was rare to find. -Details- Era: Showa (around 1930-1939) Materials: Bronze Signatur...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Hand Painted Tall "Feisty Sea Crab" Planter Pot
Japanese Hand Painted Tall "Feisty Sea Crab" Planter Pot

Japanese Hand Painted Tall "Feisty Sea Crab" Planter Pot

Located in South Burlington, VT

Important Japanese hand painted and hand glazed tall crab pot or planter.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Japanese Vintage Small Crab Object with Bronze , 1935-1945s
Japanese Vintage Small Crab Object with Bronze , 1935-1945s

Japanese Vintage Small Crab Object with Bronze , 1935-1945s

Located in Paris, FR

Object of crab with bronze: A very precious object made before the second world war, when bronze was rare to find. -Details- Era: Showa (around 1930-1939) Materials: Bronze ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Delightful Shrimp and Crabs Japanese Antique Hand Painted Silk Scroll, Taisho
Delightful Shrimp and Crabs Japanese Antique Hand Painted Silk Scroll, Taisho

Delightful Shrimp and Crabs Japanese Antique Hand Painted Silk Scroll, Taisho

Located in South Burlington, VT

A very fine and delicate Japanese antique hand painted silk scroll of shrimp and crabs, Taisho period.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Furniture

Materials

Silk

Rosewood Crab Cracker Nutcracker Stainless Steel by Dansk Made, Japan, 1960s
Rosewood Crab Cracker Nutcracker Stainless Steel by Dansk Made, Japan, 1960s

Rosewood Crab Cracker Nutcracker Stainless Steel by Dansk Made, Japan, 1960s

By Dansk

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Stamped from Japan vintage stainless steel and rosewood crab seafood cracker nutcracker tool Mid-Century Modern 1960s attributed to Dansk Scandinavian Modern design.

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Scandinavian Modern Barware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Wonderful Asian Pair Patinated Bronze Japanese Lamps Dragon Frogs Lobster Crabs
Wonderful Asian Pair Patinated Bronze Japanese Lamps Dragon Frogs Lobster Crabs

Wonderful Asian Pair Patinated Bronze Japanese Lamps Dragon Frogs Lobster Crabs

Located in Roslyn, NY

Wonderful pair of Japanese patinated bronze lamps of two facing dragons highlights this amazing pair with crabs, iguanas, koi, frogs, lobsters and hermit craps.

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Vintage 1930s Japanese Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Antique Cast "Double Crab" with Baby 100 Year Okimono Sculpture Kyoto
Japanese Antique Cast "Double Crab" with Baby 100 Year Okimono Sculpture Kyoto

Japanese Antique Cast "Double Crab" with Baby 100 Year Okimono Sculpture Kyoto

Located in South Burlington, VT

From our most recent Japanese acquisition travels. A fine genuinely antique Japanese hand-wrought and hand cast copper - double crab- multi legged crab with baby crab attached to ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Copper

Japanese Brilliant Silver & Gold Bronze "Fish & Crab" Nautical Vase Mint & Boxed
Japanese Brilliant Silver & Gold Bronze "Fish & Crab" Nautical Vase Mint & Boxed

Japanese Brilliant Silver & Gold Bronze "Fish & Crab" Nautical Vase Mint & Boxed

Located in South Burlington, VT

From our recent Japanese Travel Acquisitions Mint and boxed A fine tall ovoid form Japanese hand cast bronze nautical vase highlighted in silver and gold with a school of fish ...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Vases

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Antique Cast Copper, Ten Legged Crab 100 Year Okimono Sculpture Kyoto
Japanese Antique Cast Copper, Ten Legged Crab 100 Year Okimono Sculpture Kyoto

Japanese Antique Cast Copper, Ten Legged Crab 100 Year Okimono Sculpture Kyoto

Located in South Burlington, VT

A fine genuinely antique Japanese hand-wrought and hand cast copper ten legged crab Okimono sculpture from an old Kyoto collection.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Copper

Important Japanese Hand-Painted Blue and White Crab Bowl Signed Kusube Yaichi
Important Japanese Hand-Painted Blue and White Crab Bowl Signed Kusube Yaichi

Important Japanese Hand-Painted Blue and White Crab Bowl Signed Kusube Yaichi

Located in South Burlington, VT

Important Japanese hand-painted and hand glazed blue and white crab bowl signed by noted artisan Kusube Yaichi (1897-1984), middle Showa, 1940-1950 Mint condition.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Royal Crown Derby Hand Painted Porcelain Imari Style Crab Paperweight
Royal Crown Derby Hand Painted Porcelain Imari Style Crab Paperweight

Royal Crown Derby Hand Painted Porcelain Imari Style Crab Paperweight

By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a Royal Crown Derby porcelain crab hand painted with royal & cobalt blue flowers and red foliage against a white background over its shell. The crawling legs and claws are ad...

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20th Century English Anglo-Japanese Paperweights

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Bronze Jumbo Crab
Japanese Bronze Jumbo Crab

Japanese Bronze Jumbo Crab

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H 11 in W 13 in D 13 in

Japanese Bronze Jumbo Crab

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

1229 Fine bronze jumbo crab sculpture of an animated crab finely detailed.

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Vintage 1950s Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Meiji Articulated Bronze Crab
Japanese Meiji Articulated Bronze Crab

Japanese Meiji Articulated Bronze Crab

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H 1.75 in W 8.5 in D 3.5 in

Japanese Meiji Articulated Bronze Crab

Located in Essex, MA

Dark greenish brown patina with fully articulated body. Purchased in London by past owner.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Massive Crab Sculpture from  Private Collection
Japanese Massive Crab Sculpture from  Private Collection

Japanese Massive Crab Sculpture from Private Collection

Located in South Burlington, VT

A fine genuinely antique Japanese handcrafted multi legged glazed heavy thick pottery crab in an authentic life form with a real life looking, authentic hand glazed finish Okimono sc...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pottery

Antique Bronze Meiji Okimono of a Crab 19th Century Japan, Japanese
Antique Bronze Meiji Okimono of a Crab 19th Century Japan, Japanese

Antique Bronze Meiji Okimono of a Crab 19th Century Japan, Japanese

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Nicely made artifact/okimono of a crab. Okimono (??, oki-mono) is a Japanese term meaning "ornament for display; objet d'art; decorative object", typically displayed in a tokonoma...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Tall Vintage Bronze Horse Shoe Crab Fisherman
Japanese Tall Vintage Bronze Horse Shoe Crab Fisherman

Japanese Tall Vintage Bronze Horse Shoe Crab Fisherman

Located in South Burlington, VT

Lifetime guarantee of authenticity: All of our Asian works of art come with our lifetime authenticity guarantee. About the Japanese Horse shoe crab The horsehair crab, Erimacru...

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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Signed Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Crab (E) Okimono
Signed Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Crab (E) Okimono

Signed Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Crab (E) Okimono

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Signed Japanese okimono of a realistically modeled crab raised up on its toes and with claws raised.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Impressionist Painting of Trees in Snow By S Kitayama Dated 1912
Japanese Impressionist Painting of Trees in Snow By S Kitayama Dated 1912

Japanese Impressionist Painting of Trees in Snow By S Kitayama Dated 1912

By Japanese Studio

Located in San Francisco, CA

It was there that one of the first Japanese animations, Monkey and Crabs released in May 1917 was created.

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Vintage 1910s Japanese Modern Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paint, Wood

Japanese Meiji Signed Bronze Figure of a Crab
Japanese Meiji Signed Bronze Figure of a Crab

Japanese Meiji Signed Bronze Figure of a Crab

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H 2.17 in W 5.52 in D 2.56 in

Japanese Meiji Signed Bronze Figure of a Crab

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A stunning antique Japanese Meiji bronze figure of a crab, signed to the base, dating between 1868 and 1912.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Antique Massive Crab Okimono Sculpture Kyoto, #1
Japanese Antique Massive Crab Okimono Sculpture Kyoto, #1

Japanese Antique Massive Crab Okimono Sculpture Kyoto, #1

Located in South Burlington, VT

A fine genuinely antique Japanese handcrafted multi legged glazed heavy thick pottery crab in an authentic life form with a real life looking, authentic hand glazed finish Okimono sc...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Pair Antique Mini Okimono Bronze Japanese Statue of a Crab Meiji Japan
Pair Antique Mini Okimono Bronze Japanese Statue of a Crab Meiji Japan

Pair Antique Mini Okimono Bronze Japanese Statue of a Crab Meiji Japan

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A fine genuinely antique Japanese hand-wrought and hand cast copper ten legged crab Okimono sculpture.

Category

20th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Bronze

Antique Japanese Wooden Nestuke 'Crab' 1900s 'Gyokuseki' Meiji Era
Antique Japanese Wooden Nestuke 'Crab' 1900s 'Gyokuseki' Meiji Era

Antique Japanese Wooden Nestuke 'Crab' 1900s 'Gyokuseki' Meiji Era

Located in Paris, FR

This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around meiji period 1900s. This netsuke was made by a netsuke artist 'Gyokuseki' (you can see his signature on the bottom of this crab.)

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Extraordinary Bronze Art Nouveau Garden Lantern Crab, Turtle, & Crane
Japanese Extraordinary Bronze Art Nouveau Garden Lantern Crab, Turtle, & Crane

Japanese Extraordinary Bronze Art Nouveau Garden Lantern Crab, Turtle, & Crane

Located in South Burlington, VT

The first we have seen Japan, a handsome fine quality large bronze lantern in Art Nouveau taste replete with a crab, turtle, lady bug and crane topped, vine motif firebox and with f...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Japan Pair of Antique Hand Cast Crabs, 100 Year Old Relics
Japan Pair of Antique Hand Cast Crabs, 100 Year Old Relics

Japan Pair of Antique Hand Cast Crabs, 100 Year Old Relics

Located in South Burlington, VT

A fine pair of antique Japanese hand-wrought and hand cast copper ten legged crabs Okimono sculptures from an old Kyoto collection.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antiquities

Materials

Copper

Japanese Hand-Carved Nautical Koi and Crab Treasure Collector's Box, Signed
Japanese Hand-Carved Nautical Koi and Crab Treasure Collector's Box, Signed

Japanese Hand-Carved Nautical Koi and Crab Treasure Collector's Box, Signed

Located in South Burlington, VT

NOW SAVE 25% AND MORE Hand-carved and signed. A lovely large Japanese handmade and hand lacquered round storage box, chabako hand-carved with unusual nautical koi, crab, and bird m...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Brilliant Silver and Gold Bronze "Fish & Crab" Nautical Vase, Mint
Japanese Brilliant Silver and Gold Bronze "Fish & Crab" Nautical Vase, Mint

Japanese Brilliant Silver and Gold Bronze "Fish & Crab" Nautical Vase, Mint

Located in South Burlington, VT

From our recent Japanese acquisitions Mint condition A fine tall ovoid form Japanese hand cast bronze nautical vase highlighted in silver and gold with a school of fish on one ...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Vases

Materials

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Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Crab in the Chestnut' 1950s Showa 'Yuuichi'
Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Crab in the Chestnut' 1950s Showa 'Yuuichi'

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Crab in the Chestnut' 1950s Showa 'Yuuichi'

Located in Paris, FR

This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1950s. The signature is written on the back side 'Yuuichi'. Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th...

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Japanese Big Antique Cast Eight-Legged Crab 100 Year Okimono Sculpture Kyoto
Japanese Big Antique Cast Eight-Legged Crab 100 Year Okimono Sculpture Kyoto

Japanese Big Antique Cast Eight-Legged Crab 100 Year Okimono Sculpture Kyoto

Located in South Burlington, VT

From our recent Japanese Kyoto New Acquistions Travels A fine genuinely antique Japanese hand wrought and hand cast copper eight-legged crab Okimono sculpture from an old Kyoto co...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

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Japanese Antique Crab Object with Bronze 'Made before the Second World War'
Japanese Antique Crab Object with Bronze 'Made before the Second World War'

Japanese Antique Crab Object with Bronze 'Made before the Second World War'

Located in Paris, FR

Object of crab with bronze: A very precious object made before the second world war, when bronze was rare to find. -Details- Era: Showa (around 1930-1939) Materials: bronze Dimensi...

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Vintage 1930s Japanese Animal Sculptures

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Articulated Ebony Crab

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Articulated Ebony Crab

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Rare life size, life like crab sculpture or object of art crafted in ebony with articulated joint movements and an assertive attitude.

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Japanese Fine Hand Cast Crab and Shells Theme Tea Pot Tetsubin, Signed 1930s
Japanese Fine Hand Cast Crab and Shells Theme Tea Pot Tetsubin, Signed 1930s

Japanese Fine Hand Cast Crab and Shells Theme Tea Pot Tetsubin, Signed 1930s

Located in South Burlington, VT

From our most recent Japanese Kyoto Acquisitions Here's a finely cast traditional iron teapot-tetsubin-that depicts a usual crab and shell themed motif.

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Consolidated Listing For Client Royal Crown Derby Imari Style  Dish/ Crab Paperw

Consolidated Listing For Client Royal Crown Derby Imari Style Dish/ Crab Paperw

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Located in Guaynabo, PR

Royal Crown Derby Imari Style Candy/Nut Dish and Royal Crown Derby Imari Style Crab Paperweight. Candy/Nut dish measurements: height 1.5”, width 6.25”, depth 5”. Price. $140.00 ...

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20th Century English Anglo-Japanese Porcelain

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Porcelain

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Meiji Japanese Articulated Bronze Crab Jizai

Located in Paris, FR

Bronze sculpture representing an articulated crab with brown patina, moving eyes. Japan, Meiji (1868-1912) Measures: Height 5 cm, length 20 cm, width 10 cm.  

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Antique 1870s Japanese Metalwork

Materials

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A Fine Japanese Meiji period articulated bronze crab
A Fine Japanese Meiji period articulated bronze crab

A Fine Japanese Meiji period articulated bronze crab

Located in New York, NY

We have never had such a nice example of this crab. It is never seen in Gilt bronze. This guy is from the Meiji period[1868-1912] The entire crab , including the eyes are articulated...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures

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19th Century Articulated Bronze Crab Jizaï, Meiji Period Japan

Located in Paris, FR

Bronze articulated crab. Japon – Meiji. Dimension: Width 9cm – Length 23cm.

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Materials

Bronze

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Located in Paris, FR

Bronze articulated crab with brown patina, Japan, Meiji (1868-1912).

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A Fine Meiji Period Crab Motif Bronze Vase
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A Fine Meiji Period Crab Motif Bronze Vase

Located in New York, NY

This is a beautiful Meiji period vase with a rich greenish black patina. The crab has a rich red brown patina and details indicative of the fine craftsmanship of the Meiji period . ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Vases

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Kani-Nari Kabuto Samurai Helmet Shaped as a Crab’s Claw, 18th Century

Located in Milano, IT

Kani-nari kabuto Samurai helmet shaped as a crab’s claw Edo period, 18th century In feudal Japan, the crab was regarded as a majestic creature and was a symbol of the aut...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Japanese Metalwork

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Japan Crab For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Japan crab for your home. A Japan crab — often made from metal, bronze and ceramic — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a Japan crab — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A Japan crab is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. Royal Crown Derby Porcelain each produced at least one beautiful Japan crab that is worth considering.

How Much is a Japan Crab?

A Japan crab can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,200, while the lowest priced sells for $95 and the highest can go for as much as $31,000.