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Japanese Articulated Sculptures

Japanese 19th Century articulated copper lobster
Japanese 19th Century articulated copper lobster

Japanese 19th Century articulated copper lobster

By Japanese Studio

Located in Winnetka, IL

This is a rare Japanese articulated copper lobster, antique Meiji jizai master metal crafters from Edo era , late 19 th century The item is in excellent condition with no missing ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

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Copper

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

Vintage Articulated Japanese Crawfish / Lobster Sculpture

Located in San Diego, CA

Vintage articulated Japanese crawfish / lobster sculpture, circa 1960s.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

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 Edo Jizai Okimono Articulated Metal Rock Lobster by Hiroyoshi, c. 1850
Japanese Edo Jizai Okimono Articulated Metal Rock Lobster by Hiroyoshi, c. 1850

Japanese Edo Jizai Okimono Articulated Metal Rock Lobster by Hiroyoshi, c. 1850

Located in New York, NY

Japanese Articulated Copper, Bronze and Iron Rock Lobster (Jizai Okimono), Signed Hiroyoshi, Edo Period (1603–1868), circa 1850 An exceptionally rare and finely crafted Japanese art...

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Antique 1850s Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal

Pair of Articulated Paper Mache Bunraku Puppet Legs, Japanese, Meiji period
Pair of Articulated Paper Mache Bunraku Puppet Legs, Japanese, Meiji period

Pair of Articulated Paper Mache Bunraku Puppet Legs, Japanese, Meiji period

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Pair of Articulated Paper Mache Bunraku Puppet Legs, Japanese, Meiji period This pair of Meiji period Bunraku paper mache legs are a rare and intriguing piece of art. Bunraku is a f...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Paper, Plaster

Japanese Articulated Copper Lobster
Japanese Articulated Copper Lobster

Japanese Articulated Copper Lobster

By Myochin Hiroyoshi

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Japanese articulated copper spiny lobster sculpture on a solid rock Lapis Lazuli.

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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Paperweights

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

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

Fully Articulated Boxwood sculpture of a Dragon

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H 1.97 in W 22.84 in D 1.58 in

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 and dorsal spines and a well-carved head, legs and claws; its jaw movable with a pro...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

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Horn, Boxwood

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

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 to arrange in various positions. These are rare and highly sought this example in t...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Copper

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

Japanese bronze okimono Jizai Praying Mantis (articulated sculpture)

Located in PARIS, FR

Jizai okimono sculpture of an articulated bronze praying mantis.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

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

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique late 19th century Japanese Meiji period solid silver articulated model of a crayfish, very fine quality and very detailed. The base is signed Japanese (Hiromi) and 'Jungin' p...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

By Hajime Sorayama

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A fully articulated future Mickey Mouse designed by Hajime Sorayama and made by the Tomy Toy Company in 2004/5. They only made 1000 of these and this one is numbered 224. His hand mo...

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Early 2000s Japanese Animal Sculptures

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

Located in PARIS, FR

As early as 1888, the French magazine Le Japon Artistique published detailed illustrations and an explanation of an articulated frog made by Myochin Muneharu. They also made their ap...

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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

Located in PARIS, FR

Bronze Jisai Okimono sculpture of a praying mantis, partially articulated, deep brown patina.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

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

Located in San Diego, CA

Antique signed Japanese articulated lobster / cray fish sculpture (Jizai Okimono) in copper, circa 1910s.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Copper

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

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

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 Company in 2004. They only made 1000 of these and this one is numbered 991. His hand move...

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Early 2000s Chinese Animal Sculptures

Articulated Ebony Crab
Articulated Ebony Crab

Articulated Ebony Crab

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H 4 in W 8 in D 6 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 movements and an assertive attitude.

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20th Century Japanese Edo Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ebony

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

Located in Austin, TX

A fascinating and whimsical Japanese articulated model of a spiny lobster, jizai okimono, by Muneyuki Myochin, the fifty first head of the Myochin school of metal workers, Showa Era,...

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Copper

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

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 the style of Kay Bojesen.

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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

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 decorative story on the desk, shelf, or perhaps in the kitchen. A wonderful patinated...

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20th Century Anglo-Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Silver

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

By Hajime Sorayama

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A fully articulated future Mickey Mouse designed by Hajime Sorayama and made by the Tomy Toy Company in 2004/5. They only made 1000 of these and this one is numbered 857. His hand mo...

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Early 2000s Japanese Animal Sculptures

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

By Kay Bojesen

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Vintage articulated teak monkey in the style of Kay Bojesen. A classic and iconic design. Measures 10" long fully extended, 5.75" sitting.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Teak

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

(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.
Priced individually at 1240 (Large) 840 each (Med- 2 available) and 640 (...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

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Copper

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

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 glass eyes. Body of fish is fully moveable laterally. Measurements are of lengt...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Copper

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

Materials

Ormolu

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

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 contemporary stand

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

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

Located in PARIS, FR

Articulated Japanese Bronze animal, Turtle signed by Hata – Japan, Meiji/Taisho Era A Japanese animal sculpture, okimono in bronze, depicting a turtle with remarkably realistic deta...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

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)

Located in Paris, FR

Outstanding fully articulated bronze lobster. This type of object was made in Japan during the Meiji period. They had to have identical features and size as the represented animal. T...

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Antique 1880s Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

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

Located in Milano, IT

Edo Period (1615-1867), 18th-19th century Measure: Length: 25 cm including antennae Signed: Myochin Munenaga The iron prawn is constructed of numerous hammered plates, jointed i...

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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

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)

Located in Paris, FR

Outstanding fully articulated bronze lobster. This type of object was made in Japan during the Meiji period. They had to have identical features and size as the represented animal. ...

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Antique 1880s Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

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Japanese Articulated Sculptures For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of Japanese articulated sculptures available for sale. Each of these unique Japanese articulated sculptures was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bronze and copper. Japanese articulated sculptures have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Japanese articulated sculptures bearing mid-century modern hallmark is very popular at 1stDibs. Japanese articulated sculptures have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Myochin Hiroyoshi are consistently popular.

How Much are Japanese Articulated Sculptures?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,950, while they’re typically $280 on the low end and $32,930 highest priced.