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Japanese Indigo Kasuri Ikat Traveling Cape
Japanese Indigo Kasuri Ikat Traveling Cape

Japanese Indigo Kasuri Ikat Traveling Cape

Located in Atlanta, GA

The outer layer was made from an indigo dyed linen (likely Ramie fiber) woven with weft e-kasuri (picture ikat) that depicts patterns of Bagua (hakka in Japanese), butterfly shapes a...

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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Linen

Japanese Monarch Butterfly Garden Lighting Lantern
Japanese Monarch Butterfly Garden Lighting Lantern

Japanese Monarch Butterfly Garden Lighting Lantern

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

Japanese Monarch butterfly garden lighting lantern.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Japanese Bronze Vase with Butterfly Design
Japanese Bronze Vase with Butterfly Design

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: Akijo.

Category

Vintage 1920s Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Butterfly Vase
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Butterfly Vase

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Butterfly Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

A large antique Japanese copper vase with cloisonne enamel design.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Japan Vintage Butterflies Lantern, Brilliant Intricate Design
Japan Vintage Butterflies Lantern, Brilliant Intricate Design

Japan Vintage Butterflies Lantern, Brilliant Intricate Design

Located in South Burlington, VT

Beautiful intricately cast six panels butterflies lantern- an unusual find And bursting with 18 butterflies and a brilliant night light (see photo) Japan, this handsome heavy hand ...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Japanese Vases Birds and Butterflies, Pair
Japanese Vases Birds and Butterflies, Pair

Japanese Vases Birds and Butterflies, Pair

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful pair of Japanese earthenware 'bisque' colored vases with a raised floral, butterfly and 'phoenix' bird relief, circa mid-20th century, Japan.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Vases

Materials

Pottery, Earthenware

Japanese purple yukata with yellow butterfly pattern 1970s
Japanese purple yukata with yellow butterfly pattern 1970s

Japanese purple yukata with yellow butterfly pattern 1970s

Located in Paris, FR

This is a cotton jacket which was made in Japan in Showa era around 1970s. A yukata (浴衣, lit. 'bathrobe') is an unlined cotton summer kimono, worn in casual settings such as summer ...

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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Antiquities

Materials

Cotton

Antique Japan Shakudo Plaque Butterfly Grasshopper Spider net
Antique Japan Shakudo Plaque Butterfly Grasshopper Spider net

Antique Japan Shakudo Plaque Butterfly Grasshopper Spider net

Located in Munich, Bavaria

The plaque shows a butterfly, a grasshopper and a spider in its net. The plaque is a fine example of Shakudo work dating from the 2nd half of the 19th century. Diameter plaque: 3.7

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Antique 1870s Japanese More Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Gold, Silver, Brass

Japanese Taisho Two Panel Screen Bamboo Butterfly Landscape
Japanese Taisho Two Panel Screen Bamboo Butterfly Landscape

Japanese Taisho Two Panel Screen Bamboo Butterfly Landscape

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Serene Japanese late Taisho period early Showa period two-panel byobu screen featuring a colorful bamboo loquat landscape with a butterfly.

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20th Century Japanese Taisho Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brass

6# Japanese Edo period Gold Imari Porcelain Butterfly Tea Bowl & Saucer Japan
6# Japanese Edo period Gold Imari Porcelain Butterfly Tea Bowl & Saucer Japan

6# Japanese Edo period Gold Imari Porcelain Butterfly Tea Bowl & Saucer Japan

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Nice Edo period tea set with imari floral and butterfly decoration Condition 4 bowls crackled all over, 1 bowl with glaze line inside, 1 bowl perfect. Dishes 5 perfect, 1 with small...

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Plate with Chrysanthemums Butterflies Lavender Ground
Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Plate with Chrysanthemums Butterflies Lavender Ground

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Plate with Chrysanthemums Butterflies Lavender Ground

Located in Long Island City, NY

Interspersed among the flowers are delicately observed butterflies, adding movement and visual lightness to the composition.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Enamel

Large Antique Japan Meiji Butterflies Cloisonne Enamel Vase
Large Antique Japan Meiji Butterflies Cloisonne Enamel Vase

Large Antique Japan Meiji Butterflies Cloisonne Enamel Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

A large antique Japanese Meiji period enamel vase. The vase has an amphora shaped body and a narrow neck.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

Vintage 1950’s Japanese Monarch Butterfly Garden Outdoor Lantern
Vintage 1950’s Japanese Monarch Butterfly Garden Outdoor Lantern

Vintage 1950’s Japanese Monarch Butterfly Garden Outdoor Lantern

Located in New Orleans, LA

A vintage Japanese cast iron butterfly lantern will add some whimsy to your garden.

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Garden Ornaments

Materials

Iron

Japanese Cloisonne Totai Enamel Ceramic Jar Butterflies and Dragonflies
Japanese Cloisonne Totai Enamel Ceramic Jar Butterflies and Dragonflies

Japanese Cloisonne Totai Enamel Ceramic Jar Butterflies and Dragonflies

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese late Meiji era covered Totai enamel on ceramic ginger jar.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Enamel

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Turquois Rainbow Color Butterfly Plate
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Turquois Rainbow Color Butterfly Plate

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Turquois Rainbow Color Butterfly Plate

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese enamel over copper plate. The plate is enameled with a polychrome butterfly design surrounded by floral and foliage patterns made in the Cloisonne technique on a ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Butterfly and Insect Plate Charger
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Butterfly and Insect Plate Charger

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Butterfly and Insect Plate Charger

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese late Meiji era decorative enamel over copper plate or charger.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Goldstone Spotted Butterfly Plate Charger
Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Goldstone Spotted Butterfly Plate Charger

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Goldstone Spotted Butterfly Plate Charger

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese Meiji period Circa 1895 cloisonne enamel metal charger plate depicting a highly detailed butterfly decorated with polychrome enamels and shimmering goldstone incl...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Tableware

Materials

Enamel

Fine Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Charger Peonies Birds Butterflies Goto Seizaburō
Fine Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Charger Peonies Birds Butterflies Goto Seizaburō

Fine Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Charger Peonies Birds Butterflies Goto Seizaburō

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

An exceptional and highly refined Japanese cloisonne enamel charger from the Meiji period, attributed to the workshop of Gotō Seizaburō, among the most accomplished and artistically ...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Art

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Butterfly Stool by Sori Yanagi, Japan, 1980s, simple, wabi-sabi.
Butterfly Stool by Sori Yanagi, Japan, 1980s, simple, wabi-sabi.

Butterfly Stool by Sori Yanagi, Japan, 1980s, simple, wabi-sabi.

By Sori Yanagi

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

An iconic “Butterfly” stool by Sori Yanagi, combining Japanese craftsmanship with modernist elegance in a fluid sculptural form.

Category

Vintage 1980s Japanese Stools

Materials

Wood

Fine Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Plate with Butterflies Morning Glories Goto
Fine Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Plate with Butterflies Morning Glories Goto

Fine Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Plate with Butterflies Morning Glories Goto

Located in Long Island City, NY

A superb Japanese cloisonne enamel plate attributed to Goto Seizaburo, one of the most distinguished enamel artists working in Yokohama during the late Meiji period.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Enamel

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Four Piece Writing Desk Set With Butterflies
Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Four Piece Writing Desk Set With Butterflies

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Four Piece Writing Desk Set With Butterflies

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Japanese four piece desk set with polychrome cloisonne enamel decor.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Desk Sets

Materials

Enamel

Large Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dueling Dragons Pink Butterfly Tray
Large Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dueling Dragons Pink Butterfly Tray

Large Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dueling Dragons Pink Butterfly Tray

Located in Long Island City, NY

A large antique Japanese, late Meiji era, enamel over brass tray. The tray is enameled with a polychrome medallion depicting a butterfly surrounded by floral and foliage patterns, an...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Abstract Bronze Sculpture titled “Butterfly” by Ryokichi Mukai, Japan c1970s
Abstract Bronze Sculpture titled “Butterfly” by Ryokichi Mukai, Japan c1970s

Abstract Bronze Sculpture titled “Butterfly” by Ryokichi Mukai, Japan c1970s

Located in Oakland, CA

Fantastic abstract bronze sculpture by well noted sculptor, Ryokichi Mukai c1970s. Comes with signed box. Mukai (1918-2010) was born January 26, 1918 in Kyoto. He studied sculptur...

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Vintage 1970s Japanese Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Cloisonné Vases Butterflies & Flowers, 19th Century Meiji Period, Pair
Japanese Cloisonné Vases Butterflies & Flowers, 19th Century Meiji Period, Pair

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 Period, circa 1875.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Plate Charger Birds Butterflies Geometri
Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Plate Charger Birds Butterflies Geometri

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Plate Charger Birds Butterflies Geometri

Located in Long Island City, NY

A fine quality antique Japanese Meiji era enamel plate, The central medallion depicts a scene with birds and butterflies sitting on a blooming branch.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Tableware

Materials

Enamel

Exquisite Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Covered Jar with Ivy and Butterflies
Exquisite Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Covered Jar with Ivy and Butterflies

Exquisite Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Covered Jar with Ivy and Butterflies

By Ando Jubei

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A refined and highly elegant Japanese cloisonné enamel covered jar from the Showa period, signed by the Ando Cloisonné Company—renowned for its exceptional technical precision and so...

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20th Century Japanese Showa Jars

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Monumental Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Totai Covered Jar With Butterflies
Monumental Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Totai Covered Jar With Butterflies

Monumental Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Totai Covered Jar With Butterflies

Located in Long Island City, NY

The jar is richly ornamented with butterflies in flight, rendered in delicate polychrome enamels against a vibrant turquoise ground.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Jars

Materials

Enamel

Japanese Meiji Period Carved Ivory Kōgō Incense Box with Gilt Butterflies, с1880
Japanese Meiji Period Carved Ivory Kōgō Incense Box with Gilt Butterflies, с1880

Japanese Meiji Period Carved Ivory Kōgō Incense Box with Gilt Butterflies, с1880

Located in Chesterland, OH

The butterfly motif is particularly symbolic in Japanese art, representing joy, transformation, and the fleeting beauty of nature — themes deeply connected to the philosophy of the t...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Boxes and Cases

Heals, Attributed an Anglo-Japanese Aesthetic Movement Butterfly Corner Cabinet
Heals, Attributed an Anglo-Japanese Aesthetic Movement Butterfly Corner Cabinet

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 open fretwork with butterfly motifs, an open mirror backed display area which has risi...

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Antique 1880s English Anglo-Japanese Corner Cupboards

Materials

Wood

Small Satsuma Butterfly Vase by Kinzan, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan
Small Satsuma Butterfly Vase by Kinzan, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan

Small Satsuma Butterfly Vase by Kinzan, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

An exquisite small Japanese Satsuma vase decorated with butterflies, signed Kinzan, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan.

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Lidded Vase Dragons Peonies Butterflies Goto
Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Lidded Vase Dragons Peonies Butterflies Goto

Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Lidded Vase Dragons Peonies Butterflies Goto

Located in Long Island City, NY

This piece would make a commanding centerpiece in any serious collection of Japanese decorative arts or a museum level display.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

19th Century Japanese Scroll Painting by Igarashi Chikusa, Poppies & Butterflies
19th Century Japanese Scroll Painting by Igarashi Chikusa, Poppies & Butterflies

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) Signature: Chikusa Ran Zen Upper Seal: Ran Shuzen Lower Seal: Kyoho Dimensions: S...

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

Large Pair Of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Blue Enamel Rooster Butterfly Vases
Large Pair Of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Blue Enamel Rooster Butterfly Vases

Large Pair Of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Blue Enamel Rooster Butterfly Vases

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of identical Japanese enamel over copper vases. Each vase has a globular shaped body and a wide neck.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Japanese Edo Antique Samurai Tsuba Sword Hand Guard With Butterfly & Vine Design
Japanese Edo Antique Samurai Tsuba Sword Hand Guard With Butterfly & Vine Design

Japanese Edo Antique Samurai Tsuba Sword Hand Guard With Butterfly & Vine Design

Located in Studio City, CA

Initially crafted from iron or bronze, over time they became more decorative in nature and more for show as the waring Samurai clans disbanded and became part of Japan's past. The pa...

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Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Covered Jar with Butterflies Goto
Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Covered Jar with Butterflies Goto

Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Covered Jar with Butterflies Goto

Located in Long Island City, NY

Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Covered Jar with Butterflies Goto Early Meiji period, after 1868.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Enamel, Copper

Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel White- Baby Blue Butterfly Plate
Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel White- Baby Blue Butterfly Plate

Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel White- Baby Blue Butterfly Plate

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese, Meiji era, enamel over copper plate. Tray The ware is adorned with a polychrome cloisonne enamel medallion representing a flower and butterflies on the turquoise...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Copper, Enamel

A Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Goldstone Butterfly Vases
A Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Goldstone Butterfly Vases

A Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Goldstone Butterfly Vases

Located in Long Island City, NY

Namikawa Yasuyuki was among the most celebrated Japanese enamelers of the Meiji period, together with Namikawa Sosuke they became the most famous cloisonne artists of the 1890 to 191...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

Japanese Half Kimono Belt Hanhaba Obi Black and Orange ButterFly 1980s
Japanese Half Kimono Belt Hanhaba Obi Black and Orange ButterFly 1980s

Japanese Half Kimono Belt Hanhaba Obi Black and Orange ButterFly 1980s

Located in Paris, FR

This is a Japanese beautiful Kimono belt called 'Han haba obi'. Both side are with motifs but different motifs. It is a belt for kimono but you can use as a table runner or wall deco...

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Vintage 1980s Japanese Showa Antiquities

Materials

Silk

Antique Meiji Era Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Bud Vase with Butterflies
Antique Meiji Era Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Bud Vase with Butterflies

Antique Meiji Era Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Bud Vase with Butterflies

Located in Long Island City, NY

A high quality late 19th century Japanese bud vase featuring a globular body and a tall, everted neck.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Green Gold Stone Butterflies Vase
Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Green Gold Stone Butterflies Vase

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Green Gold Stone Butterflies Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

Namikawa Yasuyuki was among the most celebrated Japanese enamelers of the Meiji period, together with Namikawa Sosuke they became the most famous cloisonne artists of the 1890 to 191...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

Antique Miniature Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Celadon Color Vase with Butterflies
Antique Miniature Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Celadon Color Vase with Butterflies

Antique Miniature Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Celadon Color Vase with Butterflies

Located in Long Island City, NY

A miniature Japanese Meiji period vase, 1868 to 1912. The globular vase slightly tapering to the bottom decorated in polychrome enamels and copper wires depicting dark and light purp...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel, Copper

Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Butterfly Vase Attributed to Hayashi Kodenji
Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Butterfly Vase Attributed to Hayashi Kodenji

Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Butterfly Vase Attributed to Hayashi Kodenji

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese, Meiji era, Silver wire enamel vase attributed to Hayashi Kodenji, Japanese, 1831 to 1915.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

Great Japanese Imari Box Peony Flowers Butterfly Flowers, 19th Century
Great Japanese Imari Box Peony Flowers Butterfly Flowers, 19th Century

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 & Pottery Type: Plates Region of Origin: Japan Period: 19th century Original/Reprod...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Japanese Bronze Cloisonné Vase with Colors Butterflies, 19th Century
Antique Japanese Bronze Cloisonné Vase with Colors Butterflies, 19th Century

Antique Japanese Bronze Cloisonné Vase with Colors Butterflies, 19th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely vase Additional information: Material: Bronze & Metal Primary Material: Bronze & Cloisonne Region of Origin: Japan Period: 19th century Japan Dynasty Period: Meiji Period (18...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Bronze

Antique Meiji Period Japanese Porcelain 19th c Arita Plate flowers and butterfly
Antique Meiji Period Japanese Porcelain 19th c Arita Plate flowers and butterfly

Antique Meiji Period Japanese Porcelain 19th c Arita Plate flowers and butterfly

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Description Very happy with this new arrival. The scene consists mainly of flowers but also of shi shi. The flowers peonies and chrysanthemums Condition Perfect. Size: 42cm Period...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

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Japanese Butterfly For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Japanese butterfly for your home. Frequently made of metal, wood and brass, every Japanese butterfly was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Japanese butterfly — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A Japanese butterfly, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Art Nouveau style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made Japanese butterfly has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Sori Yanagi, Tendo Mokko and Tiffany & Co. are consistently popular.

How Much is a Japanese Butterfly?

Prices for a Japanese butterfly start at $125 and top out at $47,500 with the average selling for $1,850.