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1920S Black & Cream Silk Chiffon Made From Quing Dynasty Japanese Butterfly Kim
Located in New York, NY
1920S Black & Cream Silk Chiffon Made From Quing Dynasty Japanese Butterfly Kimono Dress
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1920s Casual Dresses

Hard to Find Japanese "Butterfly and Tree" Hand Cast Garden Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions in original condition- first we've seen Japan, an
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Pair Art Nouveau Style Butterfly and Flowers Garden Candle Lanterns
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-981 Pair Japanese butterfly and flowers garden candle lanterns. Can be purchased individually for
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Early 20th Century Garden Ornaments

Materials

Iron

Kimono Art / Japanese Wall Art / “Butterfly of Fortune”
Located in Shibuya City, Tokyo
Butterfly of Fortune by Kimono-Couture *Japanese Kimono Art *Handmade by Kimono-Couture *One-of-a
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Furniture

Materials

Gold Leaf

Kimono Art / Japanese Wall Art / “Butterfly of Fortune”
Located in Shibuya City, Tokyo
, gold leaf, and silver leaf. In Japan, butterflies are cherished as auspicious motifs symbolizing a
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Furniture

Materials

Gold Leaf

Kimono Wall Art / Japanese Art, -Butterfly of Fortune-
Located in Shibuya City, Tokyo
butterflies adorned with lavish use of gold threads, gold leaf, and silver leaf. In Japan, butterflies are
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Contemporary Art

Materials

Gold Leaf

Straightforward Beauty 直美 (Naomi), Original Cityscape Painting, 2021
Located in Boston, MA
over. Keywords: Naomi, flowers, leaves, balloons, Japanese, butterfly
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Framed Kimono Art, "Butterfly of Fortune" by Kimono-Couture, Japanese Wall Art
Located in Shibuya City, Tokyo
Kimono Art "Butterfly of Fortune" by Kimono-Couture ・Japanese Art ・Textile Art ・Framed Wall Art
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Contemporary Art

Materials

Gold Leaf

Japanese Indigo Kasuri Ikat Traveling Cape
Located in Atlanta, GA
depicts patterns of Bagua (hakka in Japanese), butterfly shapes and dotted circle. The inner lining was a
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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Linen

Japanese Monarch Butterfly Garden Lighting Lantern
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Japanese Monarch butterfly garden lighting lantern.
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Japanese Bronze Vase with Butterfly Design
Located in Hudson, NY
Taisho period bronze with butterfly design and handles with wheat design. Signature on base reads
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Vintage 1920s Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Butterfly Plate
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese Meiji period cloisonne enamel metal charger plate depicting butterfly images
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Early 20th Century Japanese Tableware

Materials

Enamel

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Butterfly Vase
Located in New York, NY
A large antique Japanese copper vase with cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji period, before 1912
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Yellow Enamel Butterfly Plate
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese Meiji era decorative enamel plate. The plate is adorned with a polychrome image
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Enamel

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Butterfly Vase Hayashi Kodenji
Located in Newark, England
Japanese Meiji period cloisonne enamel vase decorated with butterflies. The vase of wide globular
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Silver, Enamel

Japanese Antique Petite Butterfly Flower Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
An unusual hard to find size and scale -and a beautiful design of butterflies galore. Japan
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20th Century Japanese Showa Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Iron

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Butterfly Match Box Holder
Located in New York, NY
The exterior of the ware is covered with polychrome enamel floral, foliage, and butterfly motifs
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Enamel

Large Antique Japan Meiji Butterflies Enamel Vase
Located in New York, NY
A large antique Japanese Meiji period enamel vase. The vase has an amphora shaped body and a narrow
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

Sori Yanagi, "Butterfly" Stools, Walnut, Brass, Japan, 1954
By Tendo Mokko, Sori Yanagi
Located in High Point, NC
A set of first production walnut "Butterfly" stools, designed in 1954 by Sori Yanagi and produced
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

1950's Japanese Monarch Butterfly Garden Outdoor Lantern
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1950's Japanese Monarch Butterfly Garden vintage outdoor Lantern. DIMENSIONS: Height: 8 in. Width
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Goldstone Enamel Plate with Butterflies
Located in New York, NY
An antique Meiji period Japanese cloisonne enamel brass plate. The central part depicts an elegant
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Enamel

Japanese Lacquer Letter Box with Flowers and Butterfly
Located in Hudson, NY
With silver rim, and interior decoration of falling petals and gold dust. Comes with original storage box.
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel 1000 Butterflies Vase
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese copper vase with cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji period . Rounded vase with
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Japanese Earthenware Vases with Birds and Butterflies, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of Japanese earthenware 'bisque' colored vases with a raised floral, butterfly and
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Vases

Materials

Earthenware, Pottery

Antique Japan Shakudo Plaques Peonies Butterfly Grashopper SpIder Spidernet
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Two plaques are identical showing three peonies. One plaque, slightly larger, shows a butterfly, a
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Antique 1870s Japanese More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Gold, Silver, Brass

Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Lidded Jar Decorated with Flowers & Butterflies
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine Japanese Meiji cloisonne lidded jar decorated with butterflies amidst bamboo and
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Metal

Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonné Enameled Charger with Butterfly & Flowers C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonné Enameled Charger with Butterflies & Garden Flowers C1920 Measures
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Early 20th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Japanese Six-Panel Meiji Screen Flowering Peonies and Butterflies
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stunning Japanese Meiji period six-panel large screen. Featuring blooms of spring flowering white
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20th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brass

Japanese Porcelain Large Box in the form of a Butterfly
Located in Downingtown, PA
Japanese Porcelain Box in the form of a Butterfly, Mid-19th Century, The Japanese porcelain Imari
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Large Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dueling Dragons Pink Butterfly Tray
Located in New York, NY
A large antique Japanese, late Meiji era, enamel over brass tray. The tray is enameled with a
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Brass, Enamel

8 Japanese Porcelain Rimmed Soup Bowls, Butterflies & Insects, Meiji Period
Located in Gardena, CA
8 Japanese porcelain rimmed soup bowls, butterflies & insects, Meiji period. Set of 8 incredibly
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Early 20th Century Japanese Serving Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Plate Charger Birds Butterflies Geometri
Located in New York, NY
A fine quality antique Japanese Meiji era enamel plate, The central medallion depicts a scene with
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Tableware

Materials

Enamel

Chasing Butterflies, Art on Japanese Washi Paper
By a.muse
Located in New york, NY
Chasing Butterflies, 2022 by a.muse is a work on paper that introduces playful butterfly forms
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2010s Abstract Animal Paintings

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Canvas, Oil Pastel, Acrylic

Japanese Cloisonné Vases Butterflies & Flowers, 19th Century Meiji Period, Pair
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
These are a very decorative pair of cloisonné vases, made in Japan and dating to the 19th Meiji
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Heals, Attributed an Anglo-Japanese Aesthetic Movement Butterfly Corner Cabinet
By Ambrose Heal
Located in London, GB
Heals, attributed. An Anglo-Japanese aesthetic movement corner cabinet with shaped uprights and
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Antique 1880s English Anglo-Japanese Corner Cupboards

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Mustard Glaze Ceramic Planter with Incised Butterfly Decor
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Japanese mustard glaze ceramic planter with incised décoration depicting butterflies and
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Early 20th Century Japanese Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ceramic

Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Covered Jar with Butterflies Goto
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Covered Jar with Butterflies Goto Early Meiji period, after 1868. Upright ovoid
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Enamel, Copper

19th Century Japanese Scroll Painting by Igarashi Chikusa, Poppies & Butterflies
Located in Kyoto, JP
Poppies & Butterflies Ink, pigment and gofun on silk Igarashi Chikusa (1774-1844
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

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Silk

Attr To Namikawa Rare Pair Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Butterfly Vases
Located in New York, NY
Attributed to Namikawa Yasuyuki, 1845 to 1927, a pair of rare identical antique Japanese, late
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Green Gold Stone Butterflies Vase
Located in New York, NY
Attributed to Namikawa Yasuyuki, 1845 to 1927, a rare antique Japanese, late Meiji era, enamel vase
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Butterfly Vase Attributed to Hayashi Kodenji
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese, Meiji era, Silver wire enamel vase attributed to Hayashi Kodenji, Japanese
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

Antique Meiji Era Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Bud Vase with Butterflies
Located in New York, NY
A high quality late 19th century Japanese bud vase featuring a globular body and a tall, everted
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

A Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Goldstone Butterfly Vases
Located in New York, NY
Attributed to Namikawa Yasuyuki, 1845 to 1927, a pair of rare identical antique Japanese, late
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

Great Japanese Imari Box Peony Flowers Butterfly Flowers, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated Japanese Porcelain imari box. Additional information: Material: Porcelain
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Over Brass Goldstone Vases with Butterflies
Located in New York, NY
A pair of rare identical Japanese unusual shaped enamel over brass bud vases. Each vase has a
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Antique Miniature Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Celadon Color Vase with Butterflies
Located in New York, NY
A miniature Japanese Meiji period vase, 1868 to 1912. The globular vase slightly tapering to the
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Barrel Vase with Butterflies
Located in New York, NY
A large antique Japanese copper vase with cloisonne enamel design. Barrel shape. Floral ornaments
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Vintage Japanese hand made silk butterfly floral print robe coat maxi kimono
Located in Paris, FR
Vintage Japanese kimono in 100% silk
 Handmade in Japan Floor length Champagne coloured with red
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Overcoats

Antique Meiji Period Japanese Satsuma Tête a Tête Tea Set with Butterflies
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
a beautiful combined decoration of butterflies and Millefiori. Absolutely stunning set. Additional
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Gold Stone Ginger Jar Butterflies and Phoenix Birds
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese Meiji era tripod and covered enamel gilt metal ginger jar. The jar is enameled
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Jars

Materials

Enamel

Great Japanese Hichozan Shinpo Zo Plate Peony Flowers Butterfly Flowers, 19thC
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated Japanese Porcelain dish in polychrome colors. Marked at base with a 6
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Pair of Lobe Shaped Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Goldstone Dragon Butterfly
Located in New York, NY
A pair of antique Japanese Meiji era enamel metal vases. The lobed shaped vases are enameled with
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

Antique Japanese Dish Green and Red Enamel Flowers Butterfly, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated plate. Great decoration. Japanese version on Chinese 17th century Ko Akae
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

A Pair of Barrel Shaped Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Butterfly Vases
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese cloisonne enamel vase from the Meiji period featuring an elegant form with high
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel, Brass

Early 1900s Pair Antiques Japanese Porcelain Vases with Flowers and Butterflies
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of vases made of polychrome porcelain depicting hand-decorated flowers and butterflies
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Early 20th Century Japanese Vases

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

Set of 6 Japanese Edo Period Gold Imari Porcelain Butterfly Tea Bowl & Saucer
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Nice Edo period tea set with imari floral and butterfly decoration. Additional information
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Contemporary Art by Minako Asakura - Dreaming, Butterfly
By Minako Asakura
Located in Paris, IDF
Acrylic & watercolour on marouflaged paper with wooden panel
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2010s Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Acrylic, Watercolor, Wood Panel

Llardo Madame Butterfly Japanese Geisha Figurine, Signed and Dated
Located in Plainview, NY
A 1970's Lladro figurine of a Madame Butterfly Japanese Geisha holding a fan. The figurine is
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Late 20th Century Spanish Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Great Japanese Hichozan Shinpo zo Plate Peony Flowers Butterfly flowers, 19th C
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated Japanese Porcelain dish in polychrome colors. Marked at base with a 6
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Japanese Kutani Style Vase with Flowers and Butterflies
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage Japanese Kutani style vase from the mid-20th century, with floral and butterfly
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Vases

Materials

Porcelain

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Japanese Butterflies For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of Japanese butterflies available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique Japanese butterflies was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and brass. Japanese butterflies have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Japanese butterflies are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Nouveau styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made Japanese butterflies over the years, but those made by Sori Yanagi, Tendo Mokko and Awaji Pottery are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Japanese Butterflies?

Prices for Japanese butterflies start at $50 and top out at $47,500 with the average selling for $1,450.