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Japanese Pair Hand Carved Wood Koi Fish Signed
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1202 Japan pair hand carved finely detailed pair of koi fish.
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Vintage 1930s Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

1937 Japanese Fish Sea Bream Carved Design Wooden Tray
Located in Fukuoka, JP
A Beautiful Japanese Wood Carving Tray with Carp Design. This beautiful Japanese wood carving tray
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20th Century Japanese Taisho Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Carved Wood Ainu Bear with Baby and Fish, Hokkaido, Japan, Keyaki, Showa Period
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Ainu Bear with baby and fish, Hokkaido, Japan, Keyaki, Showa period. Hewn from one solid piece
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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century Japanese Lacquer Box of Fish Shape
Located in North Miami, FL
19th century Japanese lacquer box of fish shape.  
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Carved Netsuke A Goose Biting a Fish-Signed by Tomotada, Meiji
Located in Norton, MA
Netsuke Japanese Hand-Carved Mixed Material Figure, A Goose Biting a Fish-Signed by Tomotada from
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ivory, Paint

Japanese Fine Old Flying Fish Hood Ornament
Located in South Burlington, VT
Excellent collector condition. Coming from an old collection of Japanese sculptures, this
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Mid-20th Century, Showa, Large Japanese Wooden Tray with Koi Carp Fish Design
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Large Japanese wooden tray with koi carp fish design. Age: Japan, Showa Period, Mid-20th Century
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Fish 1860s-1900s / Mingei Figurine Object Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese wood carving of a fish. It is a wood carving from the Meiji period
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Fish 1860s-1900s / Mingei Figurine Object Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese wood carving of a fish. It is a wood carving from the Meiji period
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cedar

20th Century, Showa, A Pair of Japanese Bronze Koi Carp Fish with Artist Sign
Located in Sampantawong, TH
A pair of Japanese bronze koi carp fish with artist sign. Age: Japan, Showa Period, 20th Century
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20th Century Japanese Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Pair Antique Hand Carved Prosperity and Business Lucky Gods
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a wonderful pair (2) finely hand carved hardwood sculptures of Ebisu and Daikoko, two of
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Wooden Kimono Sculpture Carved in Japanese Elm by Toru Kaizawa
By Toru Kaizawa
Located in London, GB
This hand-carved wooden kimono sculpture is a contemporary piece of art made by award-winning
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2010s Japanese Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Elm

Big Antique Japanese Zen Temple Chanting Bell Genuine Hand Carved Mokuygo
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese antique temple find from the Meiji period, 19th century A large hand carved hand
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair Of Japanese Carved Hardwood Fishermen Candlesticks Or Joss Stick Holders
Located in Free Union, VA
up smiling fish and standing on stylized rockery bases carved of a piece with the rest. Each figure
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Huge Mid-Century Modern Ainu Japanese Style Bear Statue with Salmon Fish
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A 20th century Ainu Japanese style bear statue, wood carved. Nice addition to your room or just for
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Vintage 1970s German Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Mingei Yokogi
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Japanese Yokogi, a fish shaped fulcrum for the pot hook assembly over the hearth, a naively
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Antique Early 1800s Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Mingei Yokogi
Antique Japanese Mingei Yokogi
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H 5.88 in W 14.75 in D 4 in
Japanese Bronze Okimono of a Carp, Taisho Period, Early 20th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
century, Japan. The graceful fish portrayed realistically in motion, as if swimming against a current
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Vintage 1920s Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Japanese cabinet
Located in Martlesham, GB
A superb quality 19th Century Japanese Meiji period shibayama shodhana, the rectangular top with a
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Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century Japanese cabinet
19th Century Japanese cabinet
H 62.5 in W 35 in D 12.5 in
Large Japanese Ceramic Vase by Makuzu Kozan Meiji Period
By Makuzu Kozan
Located in Atlanta, GA
paint to depict a copper red dragon slithering in the fish-scale waves, which was meticulously carved
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Early 20th Century Tsuboya-yaki Ceramic Fish Dish Okinawa
Located in Vancouver, BC
craft ware. The icon of the angel fish is carved and glazed into the clay and seen swimming on a cream
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Early 20th Century Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Clay, Pottery

Japanese Ceramic Vase with Delicate Carvings by Makuzu Kozan Meiji Period
By Makuzu Kozan
Located in Atlanta, GA
carved fish clouds. The underglaze painting of the Chrysanthemums was exquisitely executed with mastery
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Antique 1890s Japanese Japonisme Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Mishima Ceramic Vase Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese long neck slender ceramic vase in the style of Mishima, circa 19th century, Meiji period
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Koi Fish Installation Figure by Robert "Bob" Matheny
By Bob Matheny
Located in San Diego, CA
has a passage in Japanese. Koi fish in Japan represent good fortune or luck and are associated with
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Early 2000s American Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Near Pair of Japanese Jizai Kagi Wood Koi Folk Art Sculptures
Located in Atlanta, GA
A near pair of wood koi fish from Japan circa 1860-90s of late Meiji Period. Hand-carved from solid
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japan 1890 Meiji Period Ebisu Sculpture in Wood Carving of an Old Fisherman
Located in Miami, FL
sculpture, created in Japan during the Meiji dynastic period (1868-1912) back in the 1890's. This piece
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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japan 1890 Meiji Period Decorative Vase In Cloisonné Enamel With Wood Base
Located in Miami, FL
Japanese vase from the Meiji Period (1868-1912). Beautiful antique decorative vase, created in
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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Sensational Japanese Wood & Lacquer Octopus Group - Iki Ningyo
Located in Christchurch, GB
Period 1868-1912, carved wood and lacquered figural group depicting a battle between a Japanese fisherman
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Large Framed Japanese Buddhist Amida Temple Hall Painting, Mid-19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
early Meiji period, mid-19th century, Japan. Mounted with silk brocade and framed in a heavy, carved and
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood, Paint, Brocade, Silk, Acrylic

6-drawer cabinet of lacquer carved wood and steel from SoShiro Ainu collection
By SoShiro
Located in London, GB
Kaizawa and beautifully carved by Ainu artisans. The Blakinston’s fish owl, a symbol of protection for the
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2010s Japanese International Style Lacquer

Materials

Stainless Steel

3-drawer cabinet of lacquer carved wood and steel from SoShiro Ainu collection
By SoShiro
Located in London, GB
Kaizawa and beautifully carved by Ainu artisans. The Blakinston’s fish owl, a symbol of protection for the
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2010s Japanese International Style Cabinets

Materials

Stainless Steel

Spalted Maple Live Edge Coffee Table With Koi Fish Pyrography By Chris Garver
By Jessie Nelson Studio
Located in New York, NY
principles. A nod to Japanese joinery techniques makes this unique, one-of-one work both an homage to
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2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Concrete

Important Asian Cabinet in carved wood, Vietnam or China, Circa 1880
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Important Asian Cabinet in carved wood, Vietnam or China, Circa 1880 Superb Asian Cabinet in
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Antique 1880s Vietnamese Japonisme Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Matching Set of Three 18th Century French Rococo Carved Giltwood Mirrors
Located in Madrid, ES
Trio of 18th century French Rococo mirrors, with finely carved and gilded wood frames. Design
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Antique 18th Century French Rococo Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Superb Monumental Meiji Period Hard Wood Display Cabinet, by Noguchi of Yokaha
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
appearance, the ornate frame boldly carved with naturalistic fish including sharks and lesser fish swimming
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Hardwood

Vertical garden of ceramic and turtledove grey wood from SoShiro Ainu collection
By SoShiro
Located in London, GB
porcelain is a Blakiston’s fish owl eyes motif that was designed by celebrated Ainu artist Mamoru Kaizawa
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2010s Italian International Style Ceramics

Materials

Beech, Ceramic

Vertical garden cart of ceramic and beech wood from the SoShiro Ainu collection
By SoShiro
Located in London, GB
Blakiston’s fish owl eyes motif that was designed by celebrated Ainu artist Mamoru Kaizawa. The Blakinston’s
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2010s Italian International Style Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Beech

Bruce Talbert for Gillows Aesthetic Movement Exhibition Quality Walnut Sideboard
By Bruce James Talbert, Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in London, GB
doored cupboards with carved walnut circular panels, to the left pair : depicting a fish, a starfish, a
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Antique 1880s English Aesthetic Movement Sideboards

Materials

Oak, Walnut

A pair of Spanish-colonial Viceregal mother-of-pearl inlaid bureau-cabinets
Located in Amsterdam, NL
on a foliate carved giltwood base, possibly later and English. The cabinets, with silver mounts, are
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Antique 18th Century Peruvian Spanish Colonial Cabinets

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Teak

Unique Hand Made Art Deco Armchair by Lion Cachet
By Carel Adolph Lion Cachet
Located in Weesp, NL
. The chair boasts three exquisite Jatoba wood carved panels, each featuring two exotic fishes that
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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Oak

Thomas Trad, Uroko Contemporary Coffee Table, Lebanon, 2019
By Thomas Trad
Located in New York, NY
The word Uroko, or "fish scale," originates from the Japanese saying "mekaraurokogaochiru," meaning
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2010s Lebanese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Unique & Stylish Pair of Japonisme Armchairs W. Fish / Dragon Armrest Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
carved Japonisme style elements, but what makes them really Stand out are the antique Japanese demon
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Antique Late 19th Century German Jugendstil Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Japanese Yokogi, a Fish Shaped Fulcrum, Edo Period
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Yokogi, a fish shaped fulcrum for the pot hook assembly over the hearth, a naively carved
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Antique Early 1800s Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Japanese Satsuma Fish Bowls, Midcentury Private Collection
Located in Miami, Miami Design District, FL
Stands are available.  
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Asian Hand Carved Wooden Sculpture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Guilded and Painted Hand Carved Wooden Asian Sculpture of a Warrior Standing on a Fish.
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint

Edo Period Counterbalance for a Traditional Kettle Hook in Shape of a Sea Bream
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Beautifully carved cross-piece (yokogi) for a traditional Japanese kettle hook (jizaikagi). Such
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Asian Sculpture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Gilded and Painted Hand Carved Wooden Asian Sculpture of a Warrior Standing on a Fish.
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint

Asian Sculpture
Asian Sculpture
H 31 in W 11 in D 12 in
Hand Carved Japanese Rosewood Koi Fish Sculptures
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique hand carved set of three carved wooden rosewood Asian Koi fish "goldfish" with glass eyes
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Rosewood

Japanese Antique Hand Carved Wood Fortune Fish
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese Acquisitions Travels An unusual fine old Japanese hand carved wooden
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Huge Antique Hand-Carved Divine Salmon Fish, Ainu Peoples
Located in South Burlington, VT
Own a rare one-of-a-kind Divine Fish. A large-scale fine old Japanese hand-carved wooden salmon
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japan Antique Hand-Carved Big Fish Koi Snapper, Artisan Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
From Japan, a larger scale perfect display size of a Japanese hand-carved wooden Okimono (sculpture
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Fine Antique Hand-Carved "Children's Medicine" Fish Sign, 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a superb handmade. Hand-carved, and hand gilded antique red painted and lacquered shop sign
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Hand-Carved Wood Koi Good Fortune Fish Sculpture Signed, 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
A fine old Japanese 19th century hand-carved wooden KOI fish symbolic of prosperity, perseverance
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Hand-Carved Wood KOI Good Fortune Fish Sculpture, 19thc FREE SHIP
Located in South Burlington, VT
A fine old Japanese 19th century hand-carved wooden KOI fish symbolic of prosperity, perseverance
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Huge, Antique Hand Carved Wood Koi Good Fortune Fish, 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
19th century hand carved wooden KOI fish symbolic of prosperity, perseverance and good fortune. This
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Hand Carved Wood Koi Good Fortune Fish Sassy Tail, 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese 19th century hand carved wooden KOI fish sculpture symbolic of prosperity, perseverance and good
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Jizai Kagi Fish Carving, C. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This lively wooden fish dates to the mid-19th century and was originally the lever mechanism on a
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Boy with Fish' 1930s
Located in Paris, FR
, originating in 17th century Japan. Initially a simply-carved button fastener on the cords of an inro box
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Vintage 1930s Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japanese Big Antique Cherry Wood "Fish" Sugar Cake Celebrations Sculpture, 20"
Located in South Burlington, VT
Fresh Find From Our Recent Japanese Acquisition Travels Japan, an antique finely hand carved
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cherry

Japanese Antique Cherrywood "Fish" Sugar Cake Mold for Celebrations 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
Fresh find from our recent Japanese acquisition travels Japan, an antique finely hand carved
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cherry

Old Japanese Hearth Tool/Fish-Shaped Wood Carving Figurine/Meiji Period/Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
There is a long-standing tool in Japan for hanging pots called "jizai-hooks". It is made of iron
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cedar

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Japanese Carved Fish For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of Japanese carved fish available for sale. The range of distinct Japanese carved fish — often made from wood, metal and hardwood — can elevate any home. We have 23 antique and vintage Japanese carved fish in-stock, while there are 6 modern editions to choose from as well. Japanese carved fish have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of Japanese carved fish to choose from, but at 1stDibs, folk art, Art Deco and modern Japanese carved fish are of considerable interest. Japanese carved fish have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by SoShiro, Bruce James Talbert and Cartier are consistently popular.

How Much are Japanese Carved Fish?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,500, while they’re typically $523 on the low end and $156,768 highest priced.
Questions About Japanese Carved Fish
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Japanese wood carving is an art form in which artists produce intricate figurines and other objects by cutting and shaping blocks of zelkova, camphor or paulownia wood. In Japanese, the artwork is known as inami. Find a selection of Japanese wood carvings on 1stDibs.