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Contemporary Japanese Bamboo Art Sculpture Yamaguchi Ryuun
Contemporary Japanese Bamboo Art Sculpture Yamaguchi Ryuun

Contemporary Japanese Bamboo Art Sculpture Yamaguchi Ryuun

By Ryuun Yamaguchi

Located in Atlanta, GA

A large and impressive woven bamboo sculpture by Japanese bamboo artist Yamaguchi Ryuun (born 1940

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Early 2000s Japanese Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bamboo

Japanese Bamboo Art Sculpture Kawashima Shigeo Soul's Trance
Japanese Bamboo Art Sculpture Kawashima Shigeo Soul's Trance

Japanese Bamboo Art Sculpture Kawashima Shigeo Soul's Trance

Located in Atlanta, GA

A contemporary bamboo sculpture art pieces by Japanese artist Kawashima Shigeo (1958-). Entitled

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Early 2000s Japanese Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bamboo, Thread

Contemporary Japanese Bamboo Sculpture Fujinuma Noboru
Contemporary Japanese Bamboo Sculpture Fujinuma Noboru

Contemporary Japanese Bamboo Sculpture Fujinuma Noboru

By Fujinuma Noboru

Located in Atlanta, GA

illustrated on page 560, plate 240 in the book "Baskets Masterpieces of Japanese Bamboo Art 1850-2015".   

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Early 2000s Japanese Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bamboo

Japanese Bamboo Basket Ikebana Suzuki Gengensai
Japanese Bamboo Basket Ikebana Suzuki Gengensai

Japanese Bamboo Basket Ikebana Suzuki Gengensai

By Suzuki Gengensai

Located in Atlanta, GA

weaving but without the handle is illustrated in plate 72 in "Baskets Masterpieces of Japanese Bamboo Art

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20th Century Japanese Japonisme Scholar's Objects

Materials

Bamboo

Japanese Woven Bamboo Brazier by Maeda Chikubosai I
Japanese Woven Bamboo Brazier by Maeda Chikubosai I

Japanese Woven Bamboo Brazier by Maeda Chikubosai I

By Maeda Chikubosai

Located in Atlanta, GA

Master Pieces of Japanese Bamboo Art 1850-2015 page 392, illustration 163 (as shown). Chikubosai I was

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Vintage 1920s Japanese Japonisme Decorative Baskets

Materials

Copper

Japanese Bamboo Ikebana Basket by Yamamoto Chikuryosai I Shoen
Japanese Bamboo Ikebana Basket by Yamamoto Chikuryosai I Shoen

Japanese Bamboo Ikebana Basket by Yamamoto Chikuryosai I Shoen

Located in Atlanta, GA

. For the artists other and similar work, see baskets masterpieces of Japanese Bamboo Art 1850-2015. p

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Vintage 1930s Japanese Japonisme Decorative Baskets

Materials

Bamboo

Large Japanese Woven Bamboo Morikago Basket by Maeda Chikubosai I
Large Japanese Woven Bamboo Morikago Basket by Maeda Chikubosai I

Large Japanese Woven Bamboo Morikago Basket by Maeda Chikubosai I

By Maeda Chikubosai

Located in Atlanta, GA

signature of Chikubosai I "Baskets Master Pieces of Japanese Bamboo Art 1850-2015 page 542.  

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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Decorative Baskets

Materials

Copper

Japanese Bamboo Basket Ikebana by Hayakawa Shokosai IV
Japanese Bamboo Basket Ikebana by Hayakawa Shokosai IV

Japanese Bamboo Basket Ikebana by Hayakawa Shokosai IV

By Hayakawa Shokosai IV

Located in Atlanta, GA

lineage, one of the best known in the Japanese Bamboo art. The basket was made in irregular plaiting using

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Vintage 1920s Japanese Japonisme Decorative Baskets

Materials

Bamboo

Japanese Antiques bamboo basket
Japanese Antiques bamboo basket

Japanese Antiques bamboo basket

Located in Niiza, JP

wild weave. Famous as one of Japan's traditional crafts, bamboo crafts An ambitious piece that weaves

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20th Century Japanese Antiquities

Materials

Bamboo

Early 20th c. Stunning signed Bamboo Basket by Kosuge Kogetsu
Early 20th c. Stunning signed Bamboo Basket by Kosuge Kogetsu

Early 20th c. Stunning signed Bamboo Basket by Kosuge Kogetsu

Located in Fukuoka, JP

the age of 18. Kōgetsu was a celebrated figure in Japanese bamboo art, receiving numerous awards

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Decorative Baskets

Materials

Bamboo

Japanese Ikebana Bamboo Basket
Japanese Ikebana Bamboo Basket

Japanese Ikebana Bamboo Basket

Located in Fukuoka, JP

Fine Japanese Ikebana Bamboo Basket

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20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bamboo

Japanese Bamboo Basket Ikebana
Japanese Bamboo Basket Ikebana

Japanese Bamboo Basket Ikebana

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Japanese woven bamboo basket in the shape of crescent with open top and a wrapped handle circa

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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bamboo

Fine Early 20th C. Japanese Bamboo Ikebana Basket
Fine Early 20th C. Japanese Bamboo Ikebana Basket

Fine Early 20th C. Japanese Bamboo Ikebana Basket

Located in Delray Beach, FL

A finely crafted split and naturally stained bamboo Ikebana basket with a fine traditional form

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Early 20th Century Japanese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Bamboo

Japanese bamboo and rosewood display stand
Japanese bamboo and rosewood display stand

Japanese bamboo and rosewood display stand

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Japanese bamboo and rosewood display stand, used for Ikebana or an Okimono in the Tokonoma, center

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Rosewood

Japanese Woven Bamboo Ikebana Basket
Japanese Woven Bamboo Ikebana Basket

Japanese Woven Bamboo Ikebana Basket

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Japanese woven bamboo basket with handle from early 20th century, circa end of Meiji to Taisho

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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bamboo

Japanese Bamboo and Paper Fan Printed 1980s
Japanese Bamboo and Paper Fan Printed 1980s

Japanese Bamboo and Paper Fan Printed 1980s

Located in Paris, FR

bamboos. This fan is printed. Japanese fans are made of paper on a bamboo frame, usually with a design

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Vintage 1980s Japanese Showa Antiquities

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Bamboo, Paper

Old Arched Bamboo Wall Art Object / Japan, Early 20th Century/MINGEI
Old Arched Bamboo Wall Art Object / Japan, Early 20th Century/MINGEI

Old Arched Bamboo Wall Art Object / Japan, Early 20th Century/MINGEI

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a large bamboo frame believed to have been made in Japan between the Meiji period and the

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Art

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

Pair of Japanese Rosewood and Bamboo Round Hibachi
Pair of Japanese Rosewood and Bamboo Round Hibachi

Pair of Japanese Rosewood and Bamboo Round Hibachi

Located in Hudson, NY

With solid walnut tops, can be used as side tables.

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20th Century Japanese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Walnut, Rosewood

Japanese Wagumi Handled Bamboo Basket Ikebana
Japanese Wagumi Handled Bamboo Basket Ikebana

Japanese Wagumi Handled Bamboo Basket Ikebana

Located in Atlanta, GA

with a tight twill plaiting for the interior layer, more natural and rustic bamboo strips were then

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Vintage 1920s Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bamboo

Japanese Hanging Bamboo Ikebana Basket Signed
Japanese Hanging Bamboo Ikebana Basket Signed

Japanese Hanging Bamboo Ikebana Basket Signed

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Japanese bamboo Ikebana hanging basket circa 1920s-1940s, made with "sooted" bamboo (susutake in

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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bamboo

Contemporary Japanese Bamboo Sculpture Honma Hideaki
Contemporary Japanese Bamboo Sculpture Honma Hideaki

Contemporary Japanese Bamboo Sculpture Honma Hideaki

By Honma Hideaki

Located in Atlanta, GA

Titled "Cocoon", this wall hanging bamboo sculpture was made by Honma Hideaki (Japanese, b. 1959

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Early 2000s Japanese Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bamboo

Contemporary Japanese Bamboo Sculpture Honma Hideaki
Contemporary Japanese Bamboo Sculpture Honma Hideaki

Contemporary Japanese Bamboo Sculpture Honma Hideaki

By Honma Hideaki

Located in Atlanta, GA

A bamboo table top sculpture by Japanese bamboo artist Honma Hideaki (b. 1959) made in early 2000s

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Early 2000s Japanese Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bamboo

Old Japanese modern design Tsudumi-shaped bamboo table/stand
Old Japanese modern design Tsudumi-shaped bamboo table/stand

Old Japanese modern design Tsudumi-shaped bamboo table/stand

Located in Niiza, JP

called "Tsudumi chairs" This is a Japanese modern design bamboo furniture piece inspired by this

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20th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Bamboo

Japanese Antiques Star-shaped bamboo flower basket
Japanese Antiques Star-shaped bamboo flower basket

Japanese Antiques Star-shaped bamboo flower basket

Located in Niiza, JP

Weaving a star-shaped bamboo flower basket Materials are bamboo, rattan, wooden branches, etc. φ430

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20th Century Japanese Antiquities

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Bamboo

Japanese Bamboo Basket Ikebana Meiji Period
Japanese Bamboo Basket Ikebana Meiji Period

Japanese Bamboo Basket Ikebana Meiji Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

This lovely antique Japanese bamboo basket was from an unknown artist circa late Meiji Period (1868

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

Small Japanese Bamboo and Black Lacquer Utility Stand
Small Japanese Bamboo and Black Lacquer Utility Stand

Small Japanese Bamboo and Black Lacquer Utility Stand

Located in Hudson, NY

Small Japanese bamboo and black lacquer utility stand. Meiji period (1868 - 1912) furniture with

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Furniture

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Bamboo, Lacquer

Pair of Japanese Bamboo Flower Baskets, c. 1920
Pair of Japanese Bamboo Flower Baskets, c. 1920

Pair of Japanese Bamboo Flower Baskets, c. 1920

Located in Chicago, IL

for ikebana, the Japanese art of floral arrangement. Sculptural and intriguing, each basket has a

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antiquities

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Bamboo

Elegant Japanese Lacquered Ikebana Bamboo Basket
Elegant Japanese Lacquered Ikebana Bamboo Basket

Elegant Japanese Lacquered Ikebana Bamboo Basket

Located in Atlanta, GA

A vintage Japanese ikebana made from lacquered bamboo basketry circa first half of the 20th century

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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Scholar's Objects

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Bamboo, Rattan

Antique Japanese Export Lacquer Bamboo Stick Stand
Antique Japanese Export Lacquer Bamboo Stick Stand

Antique Japanese Export Lacquer Bamboo Stick Stand

Located in Brea, CA

Antique Japanese export lacquer and gilt bamboo stick stand, see more pictures, 46'' x 27.5'' x 10''.  

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Bamboo

Large Striking Japanese Bamboo Sculpture Honma Hideaki
Large Striking Japanese Bamboo Sculpture Honma Hideaki

Large Striking Japanese Bamboo Sculpture Honma Hideaki

By Honma Hideaki

Located in Atlanta, GA

A tall and striking woven bamboo sculpture by Japanese bamboo artist Honma Hideaki (b. 1959) made

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1990s Japanese Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Bamboo, Rattan

Antique Japanese Smoked Bamboo Basket Ikebana Mingei
Antique Japanese Smoked Bamboo Basket Ikebana Mingei

Antique Japanese Smoked Bamboo Basket Ikebana Mingei

Located in Atlanta, GA

A fantastic hand-woven Japanese ikebana bamboo basket from an unknown artist circa late Meiji

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Bamboo, Rattan

Early 20th Century Bamboo And Hinoki Wood Japanese Shop Cabinet
Early 20th Century Bamboo And Hinoki Wood Japanese Shop Cabinet

Early 20th Century Bamboo And Hinoki Wood Japanese Shop Cabinet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early 20th c. bamboo and hinoki wood Japanese shop cabinet, two pieces. Sliding doors. All original

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Early 20th Century Japanese Art Deco Furniture

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Bamboo, Wood

Japanese Woven Bamboo Ikebana Hatakeyama Seido
Japanese Woven Bamboo Ikebana Hatakeyama Seido

Japanese Woven Bamboo Ikebana Hatakeyama Seido

Located in Atlanta, GA

A beautifully hand-woven Japanese flower basket (ikebana) by bamboo artist Hatakeyama Seido (b

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Organic Modern Sculptures and Car...

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Bamboo, Rattan

Contemporary Japanese Bamboo Sculpture Kawano Shoko
Contemporary Japanese Bamboo Sculpture Kawano Shoko

Contemporary Japanese Bamboo Sculpture Kawano Shoko

By Kawano Shoko

Located in Atlanta, GA

A beautiful bamboo sculpture in a double-walled basket form by contemporary Japanese bamboo artist

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Early 2000s Japanese Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Japanese Antiques Kosuge Kogetsu Bamboo Woven Flower Basket
Japanese Antiques Kosuge Kogetsu Bamboo Woven Flower Basket

Japanese Antiques Kosuge Kogetsu Bamboo Woven Flower Basket

Located in Niiza, JP

good condition with almost no signs of use The bamboo is split into small pieces to create each

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20th Century Japanese Antiquities

Materials

Bamboo

Japanese Woven Bamboo Sculpture by Honda Syoryu
Japanese Woven Bamboo Sculpture by Honda Syoryu

Japanese Woven Bamboo Sculpture by Honda Syoryu

By Honda Shoryu

Located in Atlanta, GA

Entitled "Rhythm", this abstract sculpture was made by Japanese bamboo artist Honda Syoryu

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Early 2000s Japanese Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bamboo

Japanese Woven Bamboo Ikebana Vase by Jin Morigami
Japanese Woven Bamboo Ikebana Vase by Jin Morigami

Japanese Woven Bamboo Ikebana Vase by Jin Morigami

By Morigami Jin

Located in Atlanta, GA

Entitled Toujingasa (Chinese Hat). this delicate hand-woven ikebana basket was made by Japanese

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Early 2000s Japanese Modern Scholar's Objects

Materials

Bamboo

Contemporary Japanese Bamboo Sculpture by Kawano Shoko
Contemporary Japanese Bamboo Sculpture by Kawano Shoko

Contemporary Japanese Bamboo Sculpture by Kawano Shoko

By Kawano Shoko

Located in Atlanta, GA

A contemporary Japanese bamboo sculpture entitled Light at Dawn (Gyoko) made in 2004 by Kawano

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Early 2000s Japanese Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Bamboo, Rattan

Japanese Woven Bamboo Ikebana Basket by Jin Morigami
Japanese Woven Bamboo Ikebana Basket by Jin Morigami

Japanese Woven Bamboo Ikebana Basket by Jin Morigami

By Morigami Jin

Located in Atlanta, GA

delicate hand-woven ikebana basket (Hanakago) was made by Japanese Bamboo artist Jin Morigami (1955-) circa

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Early 2000s Japanese Modern Scholar's Objects

Materials

Bamboo

Japanese Woven Bamboo Ikebana Basket by Jin Morigami
Japanese Woven Bamboo Ikebana Basket by Jin Morigami

Japanese Woven Bamboo Ikebana Basket by Jin Morigami

By Morigami Jin

Located in Atlanta, GA

This small and delicate hand-woven ikebana basket (Hanakago) was made by Japanese Bamboo artist Jin

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Early 2000s Japanese Modern Scholar's Objects

Materials

Bamboo

Japanese Bamboo Basket Ikebana by Abe Motoshi
Japanese Bamboo Basket Ikebana by Abe Motoshi

Japanese Bamboo Basket Ikebana by Abe Motoshi

By Abe Motoshi

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Japanese Ikebana bamboo basket woven by artist Abe Motoshi (Japanese, b. 1942). Constructed with

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Early 2000s Japanese Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Bamboo, Rattan

Vintage Japanese Bamboo and Paper ''Uchiwa'' Fan, 20th Century
Vintage Japanese Bamboo and Paper ''Uchiwa'' Fan, 20th Century

Vintage Japanese Bamboo and Paper ''Uchiwa'' Fan, 20th Century

Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP

A rare example of a traditional Japanese uchiwa fan, featuring a bold green and cream graphic

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Early 20th Century Japanese Antiquities

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Japanese Contemporary Bamboo Basket by Abe Motoshi
Japanese Contemporary Bamboo Basket by Abe Motoshi

Japanese Contemporary Bamboo Basket by Abe Motoshi

By Abe Motoshi

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Japanese Ikebana basket woven by bamboo artist Abe Motoshi (Japanese, b. 1942). In an organic

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Late 20th Century Japanese Modern Scholar's Objects

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Early Japanese Hand Basket with Brocade Interior by Suzuki Gengensai
Early Japanese Hand Basket with Brocade Interior by Suzuki Gengensai

Early Japanese Hand Basket with Brocade Interior by Suzuki Gengensai

By Suzuki Gengensai

Located in Atlanta, GA

Japanese Bamboo Art 1850-2015". A utensil basket with twill plating and bears the signature of the same

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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Decorative Baskets

Materials

Brocade, Bamboo

Japanese Contemporary Bamboo Basket by Abe Motoshi
Japanese Contemporary Bamboo Basket by Abe Motoshi

Japanese Contemporary Bamboo Basket by Abe Motoshi

By Abe Motoshi

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Japanese Ikebana basket woven by bamboo artist Abe Motoshi (Japanese, b. 1942). Constructed with

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Late 20th Century Japanese Modern Scholar's Objects

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Vintage Bamboo Japanese Art, Wall Art    5 excellent pieces
Vintage Bamboo Japanese Art, Wall Art    5 excellent pieces

Vintage Bamboo Japanese Art, Wall Art 5 excellent pieces

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Vintage Bamboo Japanese Art, Wall Art 5 excellent pieces, on cartridge paper set on Black Silk

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Vintage 1980s Japonisme Paintings and Screens

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Paper

Japanese Bamboo Ikebana Hanging Basket by Yufu Shohaku
Japanese Bamboo Ikebana Hanging Basket by Yufu Shohaku

Japanese Bamboo Ikebana Hanging Basket by Yufu Shohaku

Located in Atlanta, GA

This small wall hanging ikebana basket (Hanakago) was hand-woven by Japanese Bamboo artist Yufu

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Early 2000s Japanese Modern Scholar's Objects

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Contemporary Japanese Bamboo Sculptural Ikebana Kawano Shoko
Contemporary Japanese Bamboo Sculptural Ikebana Kawano Shoko

Contemporary Japanese Bamboo Sculptural Ikebana Kawano Shoko

By Kawano Shoko

Located in Atlanta, GA

Japanese bamboo artist Kawano Shoko (born 1957-) circa 2002 and purchased from Tai Modern in 2003 (with a

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Early 2000s Japanese Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Bamboo, Rattan

Japanese Teak Nesting Trays with Faux Bamboo Rails
Japanese Teak Nesting Trays with Faux Bamboo Rails

Japanese Teak Nesting Trays with Faux Bamboo Rails

Located in Hudson, NY

Japanese teak nesting trays with faux bamboo rails. Gilded wire design of bamboo on top.   

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Teak

Japanese Red Bamboo and Paper Fan with Gold Reversible 1990s
Japanese Red Bamboo and Paper Fan with Gold Reversible 1990s

Japanese Red Bamboo and Paper Fan with Gold Reversible 1990s

Located in Paris, FR

This is a Japanese fan with gold and red and made with a paper and bamboos. Both side has same

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1990s Japanese Showa Decorative Art

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Japanese Woven Bamboo Ikebana Basket by Chikusei Watanabe
Japanese Woven Bamboo Ikebana Basket by Chikusei Watanabe

Japanese Woven Bamboo Ikebana Basket by Chikusei Watanabe

Located in Atlanta, GA

A lovely Ikebana bamboo basket hand-woven by Japanese artist Chikusie Watanabe (1932-) circa late

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20th Century Japanese Organic Modern Scholar's Objects

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Bamboo, Rattan

Japanese Bamboo India Ink Painting
Japanese Bamboo India Ink Painting

Japanese Bamboo India Ink Painting

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

5198 Japanese India ink Bamboo painting Image size 12x15"

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1950s Landscape Paintings

Materials

India Ink

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Japanese Bamboo Art For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of Japanese bamboo art you’re looking for. Frequently made of bamboo, wood and metal, every item from our selection of Japanese bamboo art was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect choice in our collection of Japanese bamboo art — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An object in our assortment of Japanese bamboo art is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Folk Art, Mid-Century Modern and Arts and Crafts styles are sought with frequency. Cho Tosai, Honma Hideaki and Maeda Chikubosai each produced at least one beautiful option in this array of Japanese bamboo art that is worth considering.

How Much is a Japanese Bamboo Art?

Prices for a piece of Japanese bamboo art can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $75 and can go as high as $185,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,265.
Questions About Japanese Bamboo Art
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a variety of different types of Japanese art. One of the oldest and most admired forms of Japanese art is the art of calligraphy, which originated in the sixth or seventh century. Another type of art, ukiyo-e, is the art of the woodblock print, which depicts scenes of female beauties; kabuki actors, sumo wrestlers and more. You’ll find a variety of Japanese artwork from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
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    The focus of Japanese art varies. Many traditional Japanese artists sought to capture the beauty of nature in their works. However, other Japanese artists have produced work with Buddhist themes, and contemporary artists working in the country have been inspired by a range of subjects, from socioeconomic and political issues to pop culture. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of Japanese art.
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    The writing on Japanese art is calligraphy art called shodo. It uses Japanese kanji and kana characters. There are a variety of different shodo styles of art, including Kaisho, which is the basic, foundational form of the art. On 1stDibs, find a range of Japanese calligraphy art from top sellers..
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    What the Japanese sea art is called depends on its type. Many examples of sea art from Japan are called ukiyo-e. This term refers to woodblock prints made during the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. The Great Wave off Kanagawa by Katsushika Hokusai is arguably the most famous ukiyo-e print depicting the sea. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of Japanese woodblock prints.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
    To tell if art is Japanese or Chinese, study the piece's characteristics. With paintings, Chinese artists often use more color and tend to fill their entire canvases, while Japanese artists often include more negative space and choose subtler colors. There are also differences between the brushstrokes typical of traditional Chinese and Japanese art. In Japanese paintings, brushstrokes are often short and sharp. On the other hand, Chinese paintings often display longer, more fluid brushstrokes. Learning about the defining features of various art forms and periods and looking at examples of pieces made by Japanese and Chinese artists can help you learn to spot subtle differences. Explore a diverse assortment of Japanese and Chinese art on 1stDibs.
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    Many art styles originated in Japan and grew in popularity over the years. Some of the most popular styles include shodo (calligraphy), ikebana, kanou and yamato-e. You’ll find a wide variety of authentic Japanese art from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
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    What Japanese wall art is called depends on its type. There are numerous kinds of Japanese paintings and prints, including nihonga and ukiyo-e. A Japanese wall scroll is known as a kakejiku or kakemono. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Japanese wall art.