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Japanese Articulated Sculptures

Vintage Articulated Japanese Crawfish / Lobster Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage articulated Japanese crawfish / lobster sculpture, circa 1960s. The piece is in very good
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Vintage Articulated Japanese Crawfish / Lobster Sculpture
Vintage Articulated Japanese Crawfish / Lobster Sculpture

Vintage Articulated Japanese Crawfish / Lobster Sculpture

H 2 in W 13.75 in D 4.25 in
Japanese Meiji Articulated Bronze Crab
Located in Essex, MA
Wonderful patina and fully articulated. Purchased in London by previous owner.
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Antique 1870s Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Meiji Articulated Bronze Crab
Japanese Meiji Articulated Bronze Crab

Japanese Meiji Articulated Bronze Crab

H 1.75 in W 8.5 in D 3.25 in
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 Meiji Articulated Bronze Crab
Japanese Meiji Articulated Bronze Crab

Japanese Meiji Articulated Bronze Crab

H 2.25 in W 8.5 in D 3 in
Japanese Meiji Articulated Bronze Crab
Located in Essex, MA
Darker brown patina with fully articulated body. Purchased in London by previous owner.
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Antique 1870s Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Meiji Articulated Bronze Crab
Japanese Meiji Articulated Bronze Crab

Japanese Meiji Articulated Bronze Crab

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 Meiji Articulated Bronze Crab
Japanese Meiji Articulated Bronze Crab

Japanese Meiji Articulated Bronze Crab

H 1.75 in W 8.5 in D 3.5 in
Silver Articulated Koi Fishing Lure with Chain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Decorative silver (probably sterling) Koi fishing lure from Japan. A lovely piece to add to your
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20th Century Anglo-Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Silver

Silver Articulated Koi Fishing Lure with Chain
Silver Articulated Koi Fishing Lure with Chain

Silver Articulated Koi Fishing Lure with Chain

H 1.5 in W 6 in D 1.25 in
Japanese Articulated Copper Lobster
By Myochin Hiroyoshi
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Japanese articulated copper spiny lobster sculpture on a solid rock Lapis Lazuli. Every single body
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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Paperweights

Materials

Copper

Japanese Articulated Copper Lobster
Japanese Articulated Copper Lobster

Japanese Articulated Copper Lobster

H 1.5 in W 9.5 in D 4 in
Articulated iron sculpture or Jizai (articulated) in the form of a butterfly
Located in PARIS, FR
Fine iron jizai of an articulated butterfly with fascinating openwork on its wings. The butterfly
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Articulated iron sculpture or Jizai (articulated) in the form of a butterfly
Articulated iron sculpture or Jizai (articulated) in the form of a butterfly

Articulated iron sculpture or Jizai (articulated) in the form of a butterfly

H 0.79 in W 3.15 in D 2.37 in
Jizai okimono bronze sculpture of an articulated praying mantis
Located in PARIS, FR
Bronze Jisai Okimono sculpture of a praying mantis, partially articulated, deep brown patina. Both
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Jizai okimono bronze sculpture of an articulated praying mantis
Jizai okimono bronze sculpture of an articulated praying mantis

Jizai okimono bronze sculpture of an articulated praying mantis

H 3.5 in W 5 in D 9 in
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. The
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Copper

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

H 1.375 in W 5.5 in D 2 in

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Fully Articulated Boxwood sculpture of a Dragon
Located in MILANO, IT
A Japanese fully articulated boxwood okimono of a dragon, the body intricately carved with scales
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Horn, Boxwood

Fully Articulated Boxwood sculpture of a Dragon
Fully Articulated Boxwood sculpture of a Dragon

Fully Articulated Boxwood sculpture of a Dragon

H 1.97 in W 22.84 in D 1.58 in
Japanese Articulated Crawfish Signed, circa 1890, Meiji Period
Located in Redding, CA
A fully articulated crawfish patinated in rare black color, circa 1890 very realistic and so fun
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Copper

Japanese Articulated Crawfish Signed, circa 1890, Meiji Period
Japanese Articulated Crawfish Signed, circa 1890, Meiji Period

Japanese Articulated Crawfish Signed, circa 1890, Meiji Period

H 3 in W 14 in D 7 in
Japanese bronze okimono Jizai Praying Mantis (articulated sculpture)
Located in PARIS, FR
Jizai okimono sculpture of an articulated bronze praying mantis. Insects (mushi) play an important
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Japanese bronze okimono Jizai Praying Mantis (articulated sculpture)
Japanese bronze okimono Jizai Praying Mantis (articulated sculpture)

Japanese bronze okimono Jizai Praying Mantis (articulated sculpture)

H 1.89 in W 1.78 in D 3.35 in
A Rare Japanese Articulated bronze crab signed Yasunoke, Japan, circa 1900.
Located in PARIS, FR
Japan, Articulated bronze crab signed Yasunoke, circa 1900. This jizai okimono (articulated
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Japonisme Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

A Rare Japanese Articulated bronze crab signed Yasunoke, Japan, circa 1900.
A Rare Japanese Articulated bronze crab signed Yasunoke, Japan, circa 1900.

A Rare Japanese Articulated bronze crab signed Yasunoke, Japan, circa 1900.

H 0.79 in W 3.94 in D 3.55 in
Articulated Japanese Bronze animal, Turtle signed by Hata – Japan, Meiji/Taisho
Located in PARIS, FR
Articulated Japanese Bronze animal, Turtle signed by Hata – Japan, Meiji/Taisho Era A Japanese
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Early 20th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Articulated Japanese Bronze animal, Turtle signed by Hata – Japan, Meiji/Taisho
Articulated Japanese Bronze animal, Turtle signed by Hata – Japan, Meiji/Taisho

Articulated Japanese Bronze animal, Turtle signed by Hata – Japan, Meiji/Taisho

H 2.37 in W 1.58 in D 0.79 in
Antique 19th Century Japanese Silver Articulated Okimono Crayfish, circa 1890
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique late 19th century Japanese Meiji period solid silver articulated model of a crayfish, very
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique 19th Century Japanese Silver Articulated Okimono Crayfish, circa 1890
Antique 19th Century Japanese Silver Articulated Okimono Crayfish, circa 1890

Antique 19th Century Japanese Silver Articulated Okimono Crayfish, circa 1890

H 3.94 in W 9.85 in D 1.19 in
Hajime Sorayama for Disney Tomy Limited Edition Articulated Future Mickey Mouse
By Hajime Sorayama
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A fully articulated future Mickey Mouse designed by Hajime Sorayama and made by the Tomy Toy
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Early 2000s Japanese Animal Sculptures

Hajime Sorayama for Disney Tomy Limited Edition Articulated Future Mickey Mouse
Hajime Sorayama for Disney Tomy Limited Edition Articulated Future Mickey Mouse

Hajime Sorayama for Disney Tomy Limited Edition Articulated Future Mickey Mouse

H 13.5 in W 7.5 in D 10.5 in
Antique Signed Japanese Articulated Lobster Sculpture in Copper Jizai Okimono
Located in San Diego, CA
Antique signed Japanese articulated lobster / cray fish sculpture (Jizai Okimono) in copper, circa
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Copper

Antique Signed Japanese Articulated Lobster Sculpture in Copper Jizai Okimono
Antique Signed Japanese Articulated Lobster Sculpture in Copper Jizai Okimono

Antique Signed Japanese Articulated Lobster Sculpture in Copper Jizai Okimono

H 1.5 in W 5.75 in D 10.5 in
Hajime Sorayama for Disney Tomy Limited Edition Articulated Future Mickey Mouse
By Tomy of Japan 1
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A fully articulated Future Mickey Mouse designed by Hajime Sorayama and made by the Tomy Toy
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Early 2000s Chinese Animal Sculptures

Hajime Sorayama for Disney Tomy Limited Edition Articulated Future Mickey Mouse
Hajime Sorayama for Disney Tomy Limited Edition Articulated Future Mickey Mouse

Hajime Sorayama for Disney Tomy Limited Edition Articulated Future Mickey Mouse

H 13 in Dm 8 in
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
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20th Century Japanese Edo Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ebony

Articulated Ebony Crab
Articulated Ebony Crab

Articulated Ebony Crab

H 4 in W 8 in D 6 in
Japanese Articulated Model of a Lobster, by Myochin Muneyuki, Mid 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A fascinating and whimsical Japanese articulated model of a spiny lobster, jizai okimono, by
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Copper

Japanese Articulated Model of a Lobster, by Myochin Muneyuki, Mid 20th Century
Japanese Articulated Model of a Lobster, by Myochin Muneyuki, Mid 20th Century

Japanese Articulated Model of a Lobster, by Myochin Muneyuki, Mid 20th Century

H 3.75 in W 10.75 in D 4.5 in
Collection of 5 Articulated Wooden Monkeys/Toys/Sculptures in Style of Bojesen
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
So cute small collection of toys/sculptures of monkeys in wood. These pieces were made in Japan in
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Collection of 5 Articulated Wooden Monkeys/Toys/Sculptures in Style of Bojesen
Collection of 5 Articulated Wooden Monkeys/Toys/Sculptures in Style of Bojesen

Collection of 5 Articulated Wooden Monkeys/Toys/Sculptures in Style of Bojesen

H 8 in W 5 in D 1 in
Hajime Sorayama for Disney Tomy Limited Edition Articulated Future Mickey Mouse
By Hajime Sorayama
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A fully articulated future Mickey Mouse designed by Hajime Sorayama and made by the Tomy Toy
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Early 2000s Japanese Animal Sculptures

Hajime Sorayama for Disney Tomy Limited Edition Articulated Future Mickey Mouse
Hajime Sorayama for Disney Tomy Limited Edition Articulated Future Mickey Mouse

Hajime Sorayama for Disney Tomy Limited Edition Articulated Future Mickey Mouse

H 13.5 in W 7.5 in D 10.5 in
Articulated Teak Monkey in the Style of Kay Bojesen, circa 1960s
By Kay Bojesen
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Vintage articulated teak monkey in the style of Kay Bojesen. A classic and iconic design
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Teak

Articulated Teak Monkey in the Style of Kay Bojesen, circa 1960s
Articulated Teak Monkey in the Style of Kay Bojesen, circa 1960s

Articulated Teak Monkey in the Style of Kay Bojesen, circa 1960s

H 10 in W 2.5 in D 2 in
(4) 19th Century Fully Articulated Japanese Copper Crayfish
Located in Larkspur, CA
PRICED INDIVIDUALLY: 19th Century Fully Articulated Signed Japanese Large Crayfish of Lifesize Form
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Copper

(4) 19th Century Fully Articulated Japanese Copper Crayfish
(4) 19th Century Fully Articulated Japanese Copper Crayfish

(4) 19th Century Fully Articulated Japanese Copper Crayfish

W NaN in
Brass and Copper Japanese Koi Articulated Fish Sculpture
Located in Stamford, CT
Dramatic and massive articulated fish sculpture in the form of a koi of brass and copper with paste
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Early 20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Copper, Brass

Brass and Copper Japanese Koi Articulated Fish Sculpture
Brass and Copper Japanese Koi Articulated Fish Sculpture

Brass and Copper Japanese Koi Articulated Fish Sculpture

H 3.5 in W 6.5 in D 33.5 in
A Fine Japanese Meiji period articulated bronze crab
Located in New York, NY
from the Meiji period[1868-1912] The entire crab , including the eyes are articulated. The condition is
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Ormolu

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

A Fine Japanese Meiji period articulated bronze crab

W 8 in
A Japanese Edo Period Articulated Iron Spiny Lobster
Located in New York, NY
A 19th century Japanese iron Jizai Okimono articulated spiny lobster Edo period mounted on a
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

A Japanese Edo Period Articulated Iron Spiny Lobster
A Japanese Edo Period Articulated Iron Spiny Lobster

A Japanese Edo Period Articulated Iron Spiny Lobster

H 12 in W 14 in D 5 in
Meiji Japanese Articulated Bronze Spiny Lobster (Sculpture - Jizai)
Located in Paris, FR
Outstanding fully articulated bronze lobster. This type of object was made in Japan during the
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Antique 1880s Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Meiji Japanese Articulated Bronze Spiny Lobster (Sculpture - Jizai)
Meiji Japanese Articulated Bronze Spiny Lobster (Sculpture - Jizai)

Meiji Japanese Articulated Bronze Spiny Lobster (Sculpture - Jizai)

H 2.17 in W 5.32 in D 9.06 in
Jizai Okimono, a Russet-Iron Articulated Figure of a Fresh-Water Prawn
Located in Milano, IT
. Jizai okimono are realistically shaped figures of animals. Their bodies and limbs are articulated, and
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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Jizai Okimono, a Russet-Iron Articulated Figure of a Fresh-Water Prawn
Jizai Okimono, a Russet-Iron Articulated Figure of a Fresh-Water Prawn

Jizai Okimono, a Russet-Iron Articulated Figure of a Fresh-Water Prawn

H 1.97 in W 9.85 in D 1.97 in
19th Meiji Japanese Articulated Bronze Spiny Lobster (Sculpture Jizai)
Located in Paris, FR
Outstanding fully articulated bronze lobster. This type of object was made in Japan during the
Category

Antique 1880s Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

19th Meiji Japanese Articulated Bronze Spiny Lobster (Sculpture Jizai)
19th Meiji Japanese Articulated Bronze Spiny Lobster (Sculpture Jizai)

19th Meiji Japanese Articulated Bronze Spiny Lobster (Sculpture Jizai)

H 3.35 in W 5.52 in D 11.03 in

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Antique Signed Japanese Bronze Mixed Metals Butterbur Vase by Atsuyoshi / Inoue
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed antique Japanese Meiji period mixed metals vase. By Miyabe Atsuyoshi for Inoue of Kyoto. With a bronze body and decorated with inlaid gold, silver, and shibuichi ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Gold, Silver, Bronze, Copper

Antique Signed Japanese Bronze Mixed Metals Butterbur Vase by Atsuyoshi / Inoue
Antique Signed Japanese Bronze Mixed Metals Butterbur Vase by Atsuyoshi / Inoue

Antique Signed Japanese Bronze Mixed Metals Butterbur Vase by Atsuyoshi / Inoue

H 8.5 in W 4 in D 3.63 in
Japanese Red Samurai Armour Beginning of Meiji period 1900s
Located in Paris, FR
This is an armour of samurai. It was made around 1900s in Meiji era. This armour was not used in actual war so it was made as decoration, because of that, it is in good condition as ...
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antiquities

Materials

Metal, Iron

Japanese Red Samurai Armour Beginning of Meiji period 1900s
Japanese Red Samurai Armour Beginning of Meiji period 1900s

Japanese Red Samurai Armour Beginning of Meiji period 1900s

H 66.93 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Steinway & Sons Concert Grand Piano
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This extraordinary concert grand piano with 88 keys was made by the prestigious firm Steinway & Sons around 1894. The case's decoration was entrusted to the company Cuel & Cie and mo...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Musical Instruments

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Steinway & Sons Concert Grand Piano
Steinway & Sons Concert Grand Piano

Steinway & Sons Concert Grand Piano

H 42.92 in W 108.27 in D 61.03 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

Other

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward

H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Tiffany Studios Jeweled Feather Table Lamp.
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Dallas, TX
Tiffany Studios Jeweled Feather Table Lamp. New York, Circa 1910 Base signed TIFFANY STUDIOS NEW YORK 584, Height 22 Inches Shade signed TIFFANY STUDIOS NEW YORK 1439, Diameter 16....
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Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios Jeweled Feather Table Lamp.
Tiffany Studios Jeweled Feather Table Lamp.

Tiffany Studios Jeweled Feather Table Lamp.

H 21 in Dm 16 in
Japanese Lacquer Meiji Period Cabinet on Stand, circa 1890
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A exquisite, fine quality Meiji period (1868-1912) Japanese black lacquer cabinet on stand with wonderful scrolling gilded decoration. Having a pair of inset panel doors depicting sc...
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer Meiji Period Cabinet on Stand, circa 1890
Japanese Lacquer Meiji Period Cabinet on Stand, circa 1890

Japanese Lacquer Meiji Period Cabinet on Stand, circa 1890

H 58.27 in W 42.52 in D 22.84 in
Rare Meiji Period Japanese Lacquer Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large, rare and important Meiji period, late 19th century, Japanese lacquer cabinet Meiji period (1868-1912) 19th century In three parts, designed with asymmetric sections of open...
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Antique 19th Century Furniture

Materials

Wood

Rare Meiji Period Japanese Lacquer Cabinet
Rare Meiji Period Japanese Lacquer Cabinet

Rare Meiji Period Japanese Lacquer Cabinet

H 78 in W 59 in D 13 in
A Japanese bronze sculpture depicting a falcon, signed by Kōmin
Located in Milano, IT
A Japanese bronze sculpture depicting a perched falcon in light patina with polychrome eyes, beak and legs in black contrasting with pure gold. The sculpture depicts the falcon in a...
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

A Japanese bronze sculpture depicting a falcon, signed by Kōmin
A Japanese bronze sculpture depicting a falcon, signed by Kōmin

A Japanese bronze sculpture depicting a falcon, signed by Kōmin

H 20.08 in W 11.82 in D 7.88 in
Tiffany Studios Spider Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New Orleans, LA
This Tiffany Studios geometric leaded glass and bronze table lamp features the iconic Spider shade and its original complementary Mushroom bronze base. The unique form of the spider ...
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20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios Spider Lamp
Tiffany Studios Spider Lamp

Tiffany Studios Spider Lamp

H 17.5 in W 14.5 in D 15.5 in
Japanese Meiji Gilt Patterned Bronze Figure of a Fisherman
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A delightful antique Japanese Meiji Bronze portrayal of a fisherman dating from the 19th century. The fisherman is portrayed with a very large fish and sitting on it to hold it down....
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Meiji Gilt Patterned Bronze Figure of a Fisherman
Japanese Meiji Gilt Patterned Bronze Figure of a Fisherman

Japanese Meiji Gilt Patterned Bronze Figure of a Fisherman

H 2.37 in W 2.56 in D 1.97 in
Japanese Mixed Metal Okimono of Doves by Seifu, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A wonderfully naturalistic large Japanese Meiji period mixed metal okimono (ornamental sculpture) of a pair of oriental turtle doves perched on a gnarled tree trunk, signed Seifu, la...
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Bronze, Silver, Copper

Japanese Mixed Metal Okimono of Doves by Seifu, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century
Japanese Mixed Metal Okimono of Doves by Seifu, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century

Japanese Mixed Metal Okimono of Doves by Seifu, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century

H 12.5 in W 20.5 in D 11 in
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Japanese Articulated Sculptures For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of Japanese articulated sculptures is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, bronze and copper, all Japanese articulated sculptures available were constructed with great care. Japanese articulated sculptures have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Many Japanese articulated sculptures are appealing in their simplicity, but Hajime Sorayama and Tomy of Japan produced popular Japanese articulated sculptures that are worth a look.

How Much are Japanese Articulated Sculptures?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $4,186, while they’re typically $350 on the low end and $27,819 highest priced.