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Japanese antique wall hanging bamboo vase/1868-1920/Wabisabi object
Japanese antique wall hanging bamboo vase/1868-1920/Wabisabi object

Japanese antique wall hanging bamboo vase/1868-1920/Wabisabi object

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

It is made in the shape of a fish cage using thin bamboo strips. In Japan, fish caught in rivers were placed in fish baskets like this.

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Art

Materials

Bamboo

Rorschach Test - Japanese Gyotaku Painting of Koi on Marbled Mulberry Paper
Rorschach Test - Japanese Gyotaku Painting of Koi on Marbled Mulberry Paper

Rorschach Test - Japanese Gyotaku Painting of Koi on Marbled Mulberry Paper

By Jeff Conroy

Located in Chicago, IL

When I began this series of Gyotaku (Japanese fish printing) I studied the many varieties of Koi, each with their own unique colors and patterns.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Sumi Ink, Watercolor, Mulberry Paper

Two Tanchos - Japanese Gyotaku Painting of Koi on Marbled Mulberry Paper
Two Tanchos - Japanese Gyotaku Painting of Koi on Marbled Mulberry Paper

Two Tanchos - Japanese Gyotaku Painting of Koi on Marbled Mulberry Paper

By Jeff Conroy

Located in Chicago, IL

When I began this series of Gyotaku (Japanese fish printing) I studied the many varieties of Koi, each with their own unique colors and patterns.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Sumi Ink, Watercolor, Mulberry Paper

Yamabuki Ogon - Japanese Gyotaku Painting of Koi on Marbled Mulberry Paper
Yamabuki Ogon - Japanese Gyotaku Painting of Koi on Marbled Mulberry Paper

Yamabuki Ogon - Japanese Gyotaku Painting of Koi on Marbled Mulberry Paper

By Jeff Conroy

Located in Chicago, IL

When I began this series of Gyotaku (Japanese fish printing) I studied the many varieties of Koi, each with their own unique colors and patterns.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Sumi Ink, Watercolor, Mulberry Paper

Japanese Porcelain Fish Motif Vase
Japanese Porcelain Fish Motif Vase

Japanese Porcelain Fish Motif Vase

Located in Astoria, NY

Japanese hand painted brown-glazed and white porcelain vase with decorative fish theme, one of the sides with an inscription and seal mark, the other side with a seal mark.

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Old Jumping Fish  Lantern
Japanese Old Jumping Fish  Lantern

Japanese Old Jumping Fish Lantern

Located in South Burlington, VT

Fishing friends delight This unusual "Jumping Bass Fish" themed garden lantern is the first of this design we have seen.

Category

20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Bronze Koi Fish Sculpture
Japanese Bronze Koi Fish Sculpture

Japanese Bronze Koi Fish Sculpture

Located in Houston, TX

Japanese Bronze Koi Fish Sculpture. This well executed Japanese bronze Koi or Goldfish sculpture has a beautiful patinated verdigris finish and will look great either indoors or outd...

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Rare "Fish" Lighting Lantern
Japanese Rare "Fish" Lighting Lantern

Japanese Rare "Fish" Lighting Lantern

Located in South Burlington, VT

From Our Recent Japanese Acquisitions Japan, this handsome quality old "Fish" motif tea lantern is a good catch and an authentic old work of art.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Modernist Japanese Iron Fish Sculpture
Modernist Japanese Iron Fish Sculpture

Modernist Japanese Iron Fish Sculpture

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in San Diego, CA

Iron fish sculpture from Japan. Wonderful patina. 1950s Isamu Noguchi created a very similar fish in ceramic, as seen in the 1952 exhibition photo.

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Black and Blue, Japanese Gyotaku Painting of Two Koi on Marbled Mulberry Paper
Black and Blue, Japanese Gyotaku Painting of Two Koi on Marbled Mulberry Paper

Black and Blue, Japanese Gyotaku Painting of Two Koi on Marbled Mulberry Paper

By Jeff Conroy

Located in Chicago, IL

When I began this series of Gyotaku (Japanese fish printing) I studied the many varieties of Koi, each with their own unique colors and patterns.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Sumi Ink, Watercolor, Mulberry Paper

Mid Century Japanese Segmented Wood Fish
Mid Century Japanese Segmented Wood Fish

Mid Century Japanese Segmented Wood Fish

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A well made and decorative Japanese Mid Century segmented and angle cut Wood Fish for wall hanging or other display.

Category

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

Materials

Wood

1984 Japanese Vintage Watercolor Fish Painting
1984 Japanese Vintage Watercolor Fish Painting

1984 Japanese Vintage Watercolor Fish Painting

Located in Chiba, JP

Large vintage watercolor painting on hard paper, 108 x 76.5 cm (42.51 x 30.11in), titled ‘Codfish’ by a Japanese painter, Komata Yoshio (Arakawa-ku, Tokyo), February, 1984. Some cre...

Category

Vintage 1980s Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Japanese Old Silver Koi Pair Swirling Big Fish from Japan
Japanese Old Silver Koi Pair Swirling Big Fish from Japan

Japanese Old Silver Koi Pair Swirling Big Fish from Japan

Located in South Burlington, VT

From our most recent Japanese Kyoto Acquisitions- perfect collectables or for your indoor pond display From a Shiga Japanese collection comes this older crafted swirling pair (2) ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Vintage Japanese Articulating Brass Koi Fish Sculpture
Vintage Japanese Articulating Brass Koi Fish Sculpture

Vintage Japanese Articulating Brass Koi Fish Sculpture

Located in New York, NY

A unique vintage Mid-Century Japanese articulating or kinetic brass koi fish sculpture with ruby-like red eyes.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass

Hand Carved Japanese Rosewood Koi Fish Sculptures
Hand Carved Japanese Rosewood Koi Fish Sculptures

Hand Carved Japanese Rosewood Koi Fish Sculptures

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

The Japanese consider these fishes not only for their beauty but also for their ability to transform the perception of the observer.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Rosewood

Japanese Old Jumping Fish Garden Lighting Lantern
Japanese Old Jumping Fish Garden Lighting Lantern

Japanese Old Jumping Fish Garden Lighting Lantern

Located in South Burlington, VT

We are members of NAJGA- North American Japanese Garden Association History of Japanese lanterns: In Japan a to¯ro¯ (lantern) is a traditional lantern made of stone, wood, or ...

Category

20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Big Buddhist Zen Wood Fish Chanting Drum Mokugyo Dragon Fish
Japanese Big Buddhist Zen Wood Fish Chanting Drum Mokugyo Dragon Fish

Japanese Big Buddhist Zen Wood Fish Chanting Drum Mokugyo Dragon Fish

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japanese big 16 inch temple find from early Taisho period, 1912-1926, Condition: beautiful used condition just the way we like to find them A large hand-carved hand lacquered, an...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Hand Painted Scroll Family Koi Fish
Japanese Hand Painted Scroll Family Koi Fish

Japanese Hand Painted Scroll Family Koi Fish

Located in South Burlington, VT

The Koi fish has a powerful and energetic life force, demonstrated by its ability to swim against currents and even travel upstream.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

Japanese Two-Panel Screen With Serene Fish
Japanese Two-Panel Screen With Serene Fish

Japanese Two-Panel Screen With Serene Fish

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan, a fine two-panel screen Byobu of simple but highly detailed brush strokes on cream ground paper, in a serene, peaceful mood as fish large and small ply the waters depth.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Early 1900s Japanese Old Fish-Shaped Wooden Sculpture/Figurine/Japanese Antiques
Early 1900s Japanese Old Fish-Shaped Wooden Sculpture/Figurine/Japanese Antiques

Early 1900s Japanese Old Fish-Shaped Wooden Sculpture/Figurine/Japanese Antiques

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

The characters "gyoban" are written in kanji as "fish board". The letters "mokugyo" are written as "wood fish".

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Other

Japan Mid Century Modern Ainu Japanese Bear, Higuma and Salmon Fish
Japan Mid Century Modern Ainu Japanese Bear, Higuma and Salmon Fish

Japan Mid Century Modern Ainu Japanese Bear, Higuma and Salmon Fish

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan, fine old medium scale carving of a bear, Higuma, grasping a salmon fish, carved by the Ainu people of Northern Japan (Hokkaido Island).

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cedar

Mid Century Japanese Decorative Teak Fish Sculpture
Mid Century Japanese Decorative Teak Fish Sculpture

Mid Century Japanese Decorative Teak Fish Sculpture

Located in San Jose, CA

Labeled made in Japan and imported by Amthor Imports from San Francisco.

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Teak

Japanese Meiji Period Porcelain Vase with Koi Fish
Japanese Meiji Period Porcelain Vase with Koi Fish

Japanese Meiji Period Porcelain Vase with Koi Fish

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Japanese Meiji Period porcelain vase with koi fish.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese  Bronze Koi Fish Garden Fountain Sprout/Sculpture
Japanese  Bronze Koi Fish Garden Fountain Sprout/Sculpture

Japanese Bronze Koi Fish Garden Fountain Sprout/Sculpture

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

8-165 Japanese bronze Koi fish fountain sprout. Has a wonderful aged green patina Can be used as a decorative sculpture.

Category

Vintage 1940s Japanese Garden Ornaments

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Set of Four "Old Koi Swirling Fish"
Japanese Set of Four "Old Koi Swirling Fish"

Japanese Set of Four "Old Koi Swirling Fish"

Located in South Burlington, VT

These were acquired from a large Japanese collection this past year, Dimensions: Largest dark fish 12 inches long and 4.5 inches high Smallest gold fish 8 inches long and 3.5 in...

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Scholar's Objects

Materials

Metal

Japanese Collection Carved Wood Animal and Fish Netsuke
Japanese Collection Carved Wood Animal and Fish Netsuke

Japanese Collection Carved Wood Animal and Fish Netsuke

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A Japanese collection six carved wood netsukes portraying animals and fish and dating from the latter 20th century.

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Massive Bronze Calming Trophy Koi Fish, Signed
Japanese Massive Bronze Calming Trophy Koi Fish, Signed

Japanese Massive Bronze Calming Trophy Koi Fish, Signed

Located in South Burlington, VT

A giant hand cast serene bronze trophy koi fish sculpture Yuuri signifying calm and comfort by Japanese master metal artist, Ota Ryohei.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Old Vintage "Gold Fish" Hand Cast Sculpture
Japanese Old Vintage "Gold Fish" Hand Cast Sculpture

Japanese Old Vintage "Gold Fish" Hand Cast Sculpture

Located in South Burlington, VT

Handsome Japanese casting is created in a Chinese exotic fish style.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Garden Ornaments

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Big Old "Koi" Fish Lighting Lantern, 1930s
Japanese Big Old "Koi" Fish Lighting Lantern, 1930s

Japanese Big Old "Koi" Fish Lighting Lantern, 1930s

Located in South Burlington, VT

Hard to find with this original Japanese factory "Japan" stamped bottom Japanese handsome quality large old "Koi" fish motif tea lantern is an authentic old work of art.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Red October

Red October

By Jeff Conroy

Located in Chicago, IL

Gyotaku - A Japanese word translated from "gyo" meaning fish and "taku" meaning stone impression.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Sumi Ink, Watercolor, Mulberry Paper

Deep Greens and Blues are the Colors I Choose

Deep Greens and Blues are the Colors I Choose

By Jeff Conroy

Located in Chicago, IL

Gyotaku - A Japanese word translated from "gyo" meaning fish and "taku" meaning stone impression.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Sumi Ink, Watercolor, Mulberry Paper

Blue & Pink

Blue & Pink

By Jeff Conroy

Located in Chicago, IL

Gyotaku - A Japanese word translated from "gyo" meaning fish and "taku" meaning stone impression.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Sumi Ink, Watercolor, Mulberry Paper

Carp au Natural - Gyotaku technique

Carp au Natural - Gyotaku technique

By Jeff Conroy

Located in Chicago, IL

Gyotaku - A Japanese word translated from "gyo" meaning fish and "taku" meaning stone impression.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Sumi Ink, Watercolor, Mulberry Paper

Grape Ape

Grape Ape

By Jeff Conroy

Located in Chicago, IL

Gyotaku - A Japanese word translated from "gyo" meaning fish and "taku" meaning stone impression.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Sumi Ink, Watercolor, Mulberry Paper

Diamond Back

Diamond Back

By Jeff Conroy

Located in Chicago, IL

Gyotaku - A Japanese word translated from "gyo" meaning fish and "taku" meaning stone impression.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Sumi Ink, Watercolor, Mulberry Paper

Key Lime

Key Lime

By Jeff Conroy

Located in Chicago, IL

Gyotaku - A Japanese word translated from "gyo" meaning fish and "taku" meaning stone impression.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Sumi Ink, Watercolor, Mulberry Paper

Japanese Asian Showa Period Bronze Koi Carp Fish Sculpture
Japanese Asian Showa Period Bronze Koi Carp Fish Sculpture

Japanese Asian Showa Period Bronze Koi Carp Fish Sculpture

Located in Studio City, CA

A beautiful Japanese bronze koi fish sculpture with wonderful mesh craftsmanship and a glowing patina.

Category

20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Meiji Hanging Scroll of Ayu Fish, c. 1850
Japanese Meiji Hanging Scroll of Ayu Fish, c. 1850

Japanese Meiji Hanging Scroll of Ayu Fish, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

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.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper, Silk

Japanese Two Hand Cast Fish Condiment Bowls Nautical Delight
Japanese Two Hand Cast Fish Condiment Bowls Nautical Delight

Japanese Two Hand Cast Fish Condiment Bowls Nautical Delight

Located in South Burlington, VT

Fresh find for nautical and seaside enthusiasts from our recent Japanese acquisition travels This desirable set of two (2) old vintage fish condiment bowls date to the early to mi...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Large  Stunning Japanese Imari Fish Porcelain Plate  Meiji
Large  Stunning Japanese Imari Fish Porcelain Plate  Meiji

Large Stunning Japanese Imari Fish Porcelain Plate Meiji

By Imari Porcelain

Located in Den Haag, NL

Makes me smile .when i see this Serving dish .The platter has been hand-painted and decorated with traditional Imari motifs. Meiji era (1868–1912) In rich shades of cobalt blue and ...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Serving Pieces

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Bronze Tropical Fish Sculptures, Japan
Mid-Century Modern Bronze Tropical Fish Sculptures, Japan

Mid-Century Modern Bronze Tropical Fish Sculptures, Japan

Located in Bedford Hills, NY

Very cool midcentury tropical fish free standing sculptures cast in bronze. Both are hallmarked.

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Rare Old Vintage Baby Puffer Fish Lighting Lantern
Japanese Rare Old Vintage Baby Puffer Fish Lighting Lantern

Japanese Rare Old Vintage Baby Puffer Fish Lighting Lantern

Located in South Burlington, VT

From our recent Japanese acquisitions, a Baby fish Japan, this handsome quality old "Baby Puffer fish" motif iron garden lantern is a rare find especially in this wonderful smalle...

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Pair Hand Carved Wood Good Fortune Fish
Japanese Antique Pair Hand Carved Wood Good Fortune Fish

Japanese Antique Pair Hand Carved Wood Good Fortune Fish

Located in South Burlington, VT

From our recent Japanese Acquisitions Travels An unusual fine old pair of Japanese hand carved wooden fish sculptures -okimono- symbolic of prosperity, perseverance and good fortu...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Huge Bronze Swirling Koi Trophy Fish, Good Fortune
Japanese Huge Bronze Swirling Koi Trophy Fish, Good Fortune

Japanese Huge Bronze Swirling Koi Trophy Fish, Good Fortune

Located in South Burlington, VT

A fine large scale 24 inch long Japanese caste bronze Koi fish sculpture symbolic of prosperity, perseverance and good fortune.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

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Japan Fish For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of Japan fish available for sale. The range of distinct Japan fish — often made from metal, wood and ceramic — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of Japan fish available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Japan fish are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Folk Art and Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made Japan fish over the years, but those made by Tiffany & Co., Fukagawa and Imari Porcelain are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Japan Fish?

Prices for Japan fish can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, Japan fish begin at $85 and can go as high as $25,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,150.