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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.

Category

Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Paperweights

Materials

Copper

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

Materials

Copper

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

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.

Category

Antique 1870s Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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.

Category

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

Materials

Metal

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

As an ornamental display item, this type of small sculpture with articulated parts is known in Japanese as Jizai. They became popular in late Edo to Meiji period.

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

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.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Paper, Plaster

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

Bookshelf Casamania & Horm Sendai - Crystal Smoked Glass - design Toyo Ito
Bookshelf Casamania & Horm Sendai - Crystal Smoked Glass - design Toyo Ito

Bookshelf Casamania & Horm Sendai - Crystal Smoked Glass - design Toyo Ito

By Horm, Toyo Ito

Located in Varedo, MB

Designed by Toyo Ito, Pritzker Prize Laureate 2013, it translates into a domestic scale the same fluid and architectural energy that defines his iconic Sendai Mediatheque in Japan. ...

Category

2010s Italian Bookcases

Materials

Crystal

Late Edo Period Bronze Incense Burner by Kanaya Gorōsaburō (金谷五郎三郎), Kyoto
Late Edo Period Bronze Incense Burner by Kanaya Gorōsaburō (金谷五郎三郎), Kyoto

Late Edo Period Bronze Incense Burner by Kanaya Gorōsaburō (金谷五郎三郎), Kyoto

By Kanaya Gorôsaburô XI 金谷五良三郎

Located in Fukuoka, JP

Encircling the body are high-relief cranes (tsuru) in flight, finely modeled with elongated necks, extended legs, and crisply articulated plumage. In Japanese symbolism, the crane re...

Category

Antique 19th Century Edo Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Pierre Paulin "Osaka" Sofa for La Cividina, Italy 90's
Pierre Paulin "Osaka" Sofa for La Cividina, Italy 90's

Pierre Paulin "Osaka" Sofa for La Cividina, Italy 90's

By Pierre Paulin, La Cividina

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Wonderful "Osaka" sofa, designed by Pierre Paulin in 1967 for the 1970 World Expo in Osaka Japan. Modular articulated and adjustable sofa system, comprised of a back and 2 seats flo...

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

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.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Copper

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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...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Copper

Japanese Articulated Iron Jizai Okimono of a Lobster by Myochin Muneharu
Japanese Articulated Iron Jizai Okimono of a Lobster by Myochin Muneharu

Japanese Articulated Iron Jizai Okimono of a Lobster by Myochin Muneharu

Located in Milano, IT

This articulated okimono represents a naturalistically rendered lobster, with fully articulated limbs, antennae, body, and tail and comes with an inscribed wood storage box. Signed:...

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Articulated Bronze Lobster
Articulated Bronze Lobster

Articulated Bronze Lobster

Unavailable

H 6 in W 13 in D 6 in

Articulated Bronze Lobster

Located in Stamford, CT

Articulated bronze lobster by Myochin, circa 1880s.

Category

Antique 1880s Japanese More Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

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...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Horn, Boxwood

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

Their bodies and limbs are articulated, and can be moved like real animals; among these figures we can find models of dragons, birds, fishes, snakes, lobsters, crabs and insects.

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Iron

A Japanese Articulated Lion Dance (Shishimai) Mask
A Japanese Articulated Lion Dance (Shishimai) Mask

A Japanese Articulated Lion Dance (Shishimai) Mask

Located in Austin, TX

This mask features an articulated mouth, tongue, and ears. Horse hair has been used to simulate a mane.

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Masks

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

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

Finely executed, each paste, claw and eye is articulated. Japan – Meiji era (1868-1912) Height: 2 in / 5 cm – width: 7 in / 18 cm – depth: 3.9 in / 10.5 cm

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Metalwork

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)

Located in PARIS, FR

Jizai okimono sculpture of an articulated bronze praying mantis. Insects (mushi) play an important role in Japanese culture.

Category

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.

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver

Awaji Pottery Art Deco Japanese Vintage Articulated Handles Drip Vase
Awaji Pottery Art Deco Japanese Vintage Articulated Handles Drip Vase

Awaji Pottery Art Deco Japanese Vintage Articulated Handles Drip Vase

By Awaji Pottery

Located in Wilton, CT

Awaji Pottery vase in Art Deco form with articulated handles and streaky blue drip glaze over pinkish mauve ground. Circa 1930. Hand turned. Impressed marks. 7 1/2" high, 8 1/2" acro...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Art Deco Vases

Materials

Pottery

Articulated Carved Ivory Dragon
Articulated Carved Ivory Dragon

Articulated Carved Ivory Dragon

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H 3 in W 32 in D 5 in

Articulated Carved Ivory Dragon

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An articulated, carved, ivory Japanese okimono of a dragon

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Objects

Pair of Danish Modern Articulated Toy Monkeys
Pair of Danish Modern Articulated Toy Monkeys

Pair of Danish Modern Articulated Toy Monkeys

By Kay Bojesen

Located in San Diego, CA

Made in Japan.

Category

20th Century Japanese Scandinavian Modern Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood

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

Their bodies and their members are articulated, and can be moved, exactly like for a living animal.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

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 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

Group of Nine American Silver Articulated Creatures by Oleg Konstantinov
Group of Nine American Silver Articulated Creatures by Oleg Konstantinov

Group of Nine American Silver Articulated Creatures by Oleg Konstantinov

By Oleg Konstantionv

Located in North Miami, FL

When he discovered the 19th century Japanese craft of Jizai Okimono—articulated metal sculptures—he found his calling.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver, Metal

Fine Quality Meiji Period Bronze Okimono of a Lobster
Fine Quality Meiji Period Bronze Okimono of a Lobster

Fine Quality Meiji Period Bronze Okimono of a Lobster

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A fine quality Meiji period bronze okimono of a lobster, realistically modelled and fully articulated. Japanese, circa 1890. Measure: L 16” (41cm).

Category

Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

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.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

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

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,...

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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.

Category

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

Japanese Meiji Articulated Bronzed Flying Beetle Figure, 1868-1912
Japanese Meiji Articulated Bronzed Flying Beetle Figure, 1868-1912

Japanese Meiji Articulated Bronzed Flying Beetle Figure, 1868-1912

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A scarce and finely made antique Japanese Meiji bronzed articulated figure of a flying beetle dating from the latter 19th century.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Metal

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.

Category

20th Century Japanese Edo Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ebony

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...

Category

20th Century Anglo-Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Silver

Whimsical Pair of 1950s Whistle Boys Articulated Toys
Whimsical Pair of 1950s Whistle Boys Articulated Toys

Whimsical Pair of 1950s Whistle Boys Articulated Toys

By Hans Bolling, Zoo Line

Located in San Diego, CA

Nice and rare pair of articulated figurines, circa 1950s the arms and heads move these pair are unique and rare. Made of solid mix woods.

Category

20th Century Japanese Scandinavian Modern Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood

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.

Category

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

Materials

Teak

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.

Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Wood

(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.

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Copper

Japanese Articulated Iron Lobster
Japanese Articulated Iron Lobster

Japanese Articulated Iron Lobster

Located in Seattle, WA

Japanese articulated iron lobster. The lobster crafted of bent and worked iron sheet.

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Aviation Objects

Materials

Iron

Meiji Japanese Articulated Bronze Crab Jizai
Meiji Japanese Articulated Bronze Crab Jizai

Meiji Japanese Articulated Bronze Crab Jizai

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H 1.97 in W 3.94 in D 7.88 in

Meiji Japanese Articulated Bronze Crab Jizai

Located in Paris, FR

Bronze sculpture representing an articulated crab with brown patina, moving eyes.

Category

Antique 1870s 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)

Located in Paris, FR

Outstanding fully articulated bronze lobster. This type of object was made in Japan during the Meiji period.

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)

Located in Paris, FR

Outstanding fully articulated bronze lobster. This type of object was made in Japan during the Meiji period.

Category

Antique 1880s Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Copper Cray Fish, Early 20th century
Japanese Copper Cray Fish, Early 20th century

Japanese Copper Cray Fish, Early 20th century

Located in San Marino, CA

An exceptional Japanese articulated copper crayfish (Ebi) with fully articulated legs, antennae and tail segments.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper

Fine Japanese Silver articulated Carp
Fine Japanese Silver articulated Carp

Fine Japanese Silver articulated Carp

Located in Summerland, CA

An intricately articulated silver fish with garnet eyes

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Sterling Silver

Materials

Garnet, Silver

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...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Copper

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

Category

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...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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...

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century Articulated Bronze Crab Jizaï, Meiji Period Japan
19th Century Articulated Bronze Crab Jizaï, Meiji Period Japan

19th Century Articulated Bronze Crab Jizaï, Meiji Period Japan

Located in Paris, FR

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

Category

Antique 1890s Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Meiji Articulated Bronze Crab 'Jizaï'
Meiji Articulated Bronze Crab 'Jizaï'

Meiji Articulated Bronze Crab 'Jizaï'

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H 2.56 in W 2.76 in D 10.24 in

Meiji Articulated Bronze Crab 'Jizaï'

Located in Paris, FR

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

Category

Antique 1880s Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Meiji Bronze Articulated Lobster, Jizai, Scholar's Object
19th Century Meiji Bronze Articulated Lobster, Jizai, Scholar's Object

19th Century Meiji Bronze Articulated Lobster, Jizai, Scholar's Object

Located in Paris, FR

Meiji bronze articulated lobster. This object of smaller size than the traditional ji-zhai was made for the table of calligraphy of the men of letters and was used besides its very ...

Category

Antique 1880s Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Kozan Meji Period Articulated Okimono "Praying Mantis" Patinated Copper
Kozan Meji Period Articulated Okimono "Praying Mantis" Patinated Copper

Kozan Meji Period Articulated Okimono "Praying Mantis" Patinated Copper

Located in Redding, CA

Signed Kozan this wonderful articulated okimono of a praying mantis is very rare, a delicate thing that has been well taken care of to be in such fine condition, all the parts prese...

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Copper

Fantastic Meiji Period Fully Articulated Patinated Copper Crawfish, circa 1900
Fantastic Meiji Period Fully Articulated Patinated Copper Crawfish, circa 1900

Fantastic Meiji Period Fully Articulated Patinated Copper Crawfish, circa 1900

Located in Redding, CA

This is definitely a piece of art that I need to sell soon! Before I break it, but it is so fun to fiddle around with, I'm done with it, I did everything but eat it. The details ar...

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Copper

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

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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

$7,353Sale Price|20% Off

H 66.93 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 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

An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan
An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan

An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Ceremony Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan. This extraordinary Meiji-period shibayama cabinet, attributed to the Tokugawa samurai clan, s...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer

Japanese bronze okimono toad (sculpture)
Japanese bronze okimono toad (sculpture)

Japanese bronze okimono toad (sculpture)

$3,490

H 2.68 in W 4.53 in D 4.93 in

Japanese bronze okimono toad (sculpture)

Located in PARIS, FR

Okimono bronze sculpture of a large toad in a crouching position, possibly about to jump. The toad and the frog, referred to by the same term in Japanese (kaeru), are associated with...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Japonisme Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

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

Japanese Antique Small Bronze Crab 1930s

$442

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

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

A small copper crab with articulated legs made by Myochin Hiroyoshi in the late Meiji Period circa 1890-1900s. One of the pair (the other one is listed separately LU945044034102, bu...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Copper

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Japanese Articulated For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Japanese articulated you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, bronze and wood, every Japanese articulated was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a Japanese articulated — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each Japanese articulated bearing Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one Japanese articulated that is appealing in its simplicity, but Hajime Sorayama, Tomy of Japan and Zoo Line produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Japanese Articulated?

A Japanese articulated can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,800, while the lowest priced sells for $275 and the highest can go for as much as $27,259.