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 Articulated
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 ...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Copper
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...
Category
Antique 1850s Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
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
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
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
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
1950 Morilla Maniquette Japan Large Carved Wood Articulated Mannequin Figure
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco solid wood articulated, hand-carved and hand-crafted wood figure of a person.
Category
Vintage 1950s Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Antique Iron Lobster Sculpture 1920s-1940s / Figurine Object Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an antique Japanese iron articulated sculpture of a spiny lobster.
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Metalwork
Materials
Iron
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
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
By La Cividina, Pierre Paulin
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
$960Sale Price|20% Off
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
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
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H 3.55 in W 16.34 in D 3.55 in
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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H 1.89 in W 1.78 in D 3.35 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 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
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H 3.94 in W 9.85 in D 1.19 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 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
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
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
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
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
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H 13.5 in W 7.5 in D 10.5 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 Company in 2004/5. They only made 1000 of these and this one is numbered 224. His hand mo...
Category
Early 2000s Japanese Animal Sculptures
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
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
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H 1.5 in W 5.75 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 1910s.
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Japanese Articulated Model of a Lobster, by Myochin Muneyuki, Mid 20th Century
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H 3.75 in W 10.75 in D 4.5 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 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
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
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...
Category
Early 2000s Chinese Animal Sculptures
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
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
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
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
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H 13.5 in W 7.5 in D 10.5 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 Company in 2004/5. They only made 1000 of these and this one is numbered 857. His hand mo...
Category
Early 2000s Japanese Animal Sculptures
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
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H 8 in W 5 in D 1 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 the style of Kay Bojesen.
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Wood
(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
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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.
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