Japan Fish

“Gyotaku is a traditional form of Japanese art that began over 100 years ago as a way for fishermen to keep a record of the fish they caught.

This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around 1930s. Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. Initially a simply-carved button fastener on the cords o...

Depicts original woodblock prints of Japanese shell fish from all-over Japan as known in 1712- over two hundred fifty years ago.

Depicts original woodblock prints of Japanese shell fish from all-over Japan as known in 1712- over two hundred fifty years ago.

This is a fish-shaped iron object created during the Meiji to Taisho period in Japan.

A fine Japanese hand made and hand cast red patina bronze fish dating to the Art Deco era Perioid: Showa period, early to mid-20th century.

An antique Japanese late Meiji era decorative enamel over copper plate or charger.

Beautifully painted, exceptional detail, rare and unusual subject matter. Signature and seal of Seiko. Mineral pigments on mulberry paper.    

Abstract bronze sculpture , depicting a pair of fish. set atop a grey marble base. Signed Som Chai.

First we have seen, unique An innovative designed nautical Lantern that emits brilliant night light. Outstanding Japanese design merges with fine art in this beautiful large-scale ...

Own a rare one-of-a-kind Divine Fish. A large-scale fine old Japanese hand-carved wooden salmon fish- important symbolic work of art suggesting prosperity and good fortune in the Ja...

Description Rectangular covered ceramic box with polychrome decoration of a meeting of scholars in reserve on a blue background with cloisonné decoration of flowers, side handles an...

The vase is enameled with polychrome images of fish made in the Cloisonne technique. Ginbari is a Japanese cloisonne technique when clear enamel is laid over a stippled silver layer...

From Japan, a larger scale perfect display size of a Japanese hand-carved wooden Okimono (sculpture) of a Koi or snapper fish signed by artist Shinano kuni Inashi.

From our Recent Japanese Acquisitions - first koi pair we have seen in this finest quality and large scale Here's a rare pair (2) of giant sized old vintage bronze Koi fish coming f...

A fine early small scale Japanese hand-painted six-panel folding screen byobu conceived in a unique "fan" motif and convenient size.

Beautiful and unusual blue and white antique Japanese Imari Charger depicting a dark colored Koi swimming among the reeds close to a stylized pier, early 20th century. Appropriate fi...

This is an antique lacquered box with a lid made around 1950-1970s in Showa era. The dimensions are 25.5 ×25.5 × H9.5cm. It can be used as a jewelry box or a decoration object. The...

Pair of gilded brass metal koi fish decorative statues Made in Japan c 1960 The stylized pair of gilt metal koi fish are designed with impressed scales & dramatic grooved fins T...

1800s-1900s Wabisabi-Art Japanese wooden fish / antiques contemporary Folk Art Size: W 270, D 100, H 135 Meiji period.

A good small scale Japanese antique hand painted four-panel folding screen byobu conceived in an attractive and unique "birds and flowers" motif and convenient size. Included are...

This is a very old Japanese wood carving of a fish. It is a wood carving from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).

Finely cast and tall (64 inch) antique bronze Japanese censor with Coy Fish motif surmounted by an eagle.

Depicts original woodblock prints of Japanese shell fish from all-over Japan as known in 1712- over two hundred fifty years ago.

Depicts original woodblock prints of Japanese shell fish from all-over Japan as known in 1712- over two hundred fifty years ago.

An antique Japanese copper plate with cloisonne enamel design.

Japan, a superb handmade. Hand-carved, and hand gilded antique red painted and lacquered shop sign -kanban- in the form of a Koi fish, measure: 14” high and 23” long, Meiji period (1...

A fine signed Japanese cast bronze "Double Koi" silver and gold fish vase- symbolic of prosperity, perseverance and good fortune.

Nicely made Okimono. Good condition. Size: 20.5CM high Condition No damages, just some very minimal ware. Size: 20.5CM high Period 19th century

An antique Japanese Meiji period brass and cloisonne enamel vase decorated along the rim with overhanging wisteria flowers on a yellow ground above a pale blue pond with three goldfi...

From our most recent Japanese acquisitions trip comes this scarce set of five (5) beautiful antique ceramic fish or koi plates from old Japan dating to the early 20th century, Taisho...

A fine early, signed and silver inlaid Japanese hand cast bronze Triple Koi fish vase- symbolic of prosperity, perseverance and good fortune.

The treatment of the scales is semi-realistic, reminiscent of classical depictions of fish seen in many examples of gyotaku (魚拓, literally: 'fish impression') found in Japan.

Modern Painted Blue and White Snack Plates Set of 6 Japan Decorative Fish design on plates. 4.63 diameter x .75 tall Some are stamped Made in Japan.

A fine old Japanese 19th century hand-carved wooden KOI fish symbolic of prosperity, perseverance and good fortune.

It is a set of dishes created to serve fish, it can be guessed from the oval shape, rather than rounded, produced between the 60s and 70s by the "Waldeberg" Porcelain Manufacture.

A fine old Japanese 19th century hand-carved wooden KOI fish symbolic of prosperity, perseverance and good fortune.

Japan, a swirl of KOI or Carp ripple the waters in this auspicious art composition a hand-painted early antique signed silk scroll dating to the Meiji era 19th century.

Keiko Minami, 1911-2004 - 'Fishes' Aquatint On BFK Rives Wove. Signed and numbered 41/75 in pencil.

It is an item that you can enjoy Japanese folk art. How about a figurine?.

An item unique to Japanese hearth culture. It's like a talisman that protects you from a fire accident. This is black and beautiful. Why is it black? Because there is soot. Japan ha...

From our recent Japanese Acquisitions Travels- a large catch. A large scale fine old Japanese 19th century hand carved wooden KOI fish symbolic of prosperity, perseverance and goo...

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 ...

Japan, a stunning large scroll painting of Koi lazily swimming in a placid pond among Momiji fallen leaves.

Fresh find for nautical and seaside enthusiasts from our recent Japanese acquisition travels Hand painted in stunning blue and white colors comes this desirable set of five (5) be...

This is the finest quality the Japanese master craftsmen offer and these are rarely are ever offered for sale in the west as these highest quality collections are coveted by astute J...

Ainu Bear with baby and fish, Hokkaido, Japan, Keyaki, Showa period. Hewn from one solid piece of Keyaki wood, this bear flashes a ferocious expression or roar of triumph for land...

Japan folding two-panel tea screen byobu depicting "serene Koi ply among flowers and birds" , ink and mineral colors on silk 90cm, 36” high and 177cm, 71” wide when fully extended, T...

Japan hard to find early antique set of three hand-painted and hand enameled ceramic Imari KOI Fish Bowls, 1850.

Handsome Japanese castings are created in a Chinese exotic fish style.

A large fine old Japanese 19th century hand carved wooden KOI fish sculpture symbolic of prosperity, perseverance and good fortune.

Fresh find for nautical and seaside enthusiasts from our recent Japanese acquisition travels Hand painted in stunning blue and white colors comes this desirable set of five (5) beau...

An original Japanese woodblock depicting two elegant carp fish by Japanese printmaker, Ohara Koson.

Like the koi fish, the ayu is a common motif in Japanese art as it’s a fish that’s known to swim upstream, battling rushing currents, rapids and waterfalls.

Japan, a swirl of three Koi or Carp ripple the waters in this auspicious art composition a hand-painted early antique signed silk scroll dating to the Taisho era, 1912-1926.

From our Recent Japanese Acquistions Travels Here's a rare find from a collector we visited in Kyoto.

Japan, a family of Koi or Carp ripple the waters in this auspicious art composition a hand-painted and signed silk scroll dating to the early Showa era mid 20th century.