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Japanese Folk Art Sleeping Cat Sculpture 1900s-1940s / Primitive Wabisabi
Japanese Folk Art Sleeping Cat Sculpture 1900s-1940s / Primitive Wabisabi

Japanese Folk Art Sleeping Cat Sculpture 1900s-1940s / Primitive Wabisabi

$800

Japanese Folk Art Sleeping Cat Sculpture 1900s-1940s / Primitive Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

In Japan, cats have long been familiar animals closely connected to everyday life.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Lacquered Maki-E Natsume in Kodaiji Style
Japanese Lacquered Maki-E Natsume in Kodaiji Style

Japanese Lacquered Maki-E Natsume in Kodaiji Style

$3,800

Japanese Lacquered Maki-E Natsume in Kodaiji Style

Located in Atlanta, GA

Jisho-ins are temples for Buzan sect of Shingon Buddhism and origin place for the famous Japanese cat Jizo. There are many Jisho-ins across Japan, so it is not possible to know which...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Vintage Manekineko Cat Object 1970s
Japanese Vintage Manekineko Cat Object 1970s

Japanese Vintage Manekineko Cat Object 1970s

$269Sale Price|25% Off

Japanese Vintage Manekineko Cat Object 1970s

Located in Paris, FR

The figurine depicts a cat, traditionally a calico Japanese Bobtail, with a paw raised in a beckoning gesture.

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Vintage 1970s Japanese Showa Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Japanese Porcelain Manekineko Cat Objet Blue 2000s
Japanese Porcelain Manekineko Cat Objet Blue 2000s

Japanese Porcelain Manekineko Cat Objet Blue 2000s

$324

Japanese Porcelain Manekineko Cat Objet Blue 2000s

Located in Paris, FR

This is a manekineko lucky cat which was made in Japan around 2000s. It is made with porcelain. --- The Maneki-neko is a Japanese figure that brings good luck and fortune.

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Early 2000s Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Large Antique Japanese Kutani Porcelain Sleeping Cat Sculpture
Large Antique Japanese Kutani Porcelain Sleeping Cat Sculpture

Large Antique Japanese Kutani Porcelain Sleeping Cat Sculpture

$1,700

Large Antique Japanese Kutani Porcelain Sleeping Cat Sculpture

Located in Grythyttan, SE

Japanese Kutani Porcelain Sleeping Cat Okimono, “Nemuri-Neko” Style, Taishō–Early Shōwa Period A refined Japanese Kutani porcelain okimono depicting a peacefully sleeping cat, datin...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

Materials

Enamel

Japanese Fortune Manekineko Lucky Cat Object 1980s Showa
Japanese Fortune Manekineko Lucky Cat Object 1980s Showa

Japanese Fortune Manekineko Lucky Cat Object 1980s Showa

$232

Japanese Fortune Manekineko Lucky Cat Object 1980s Showa

Located in Paris, FR

The figurine depicts a cat, traditionally a calico Japanese Bobtail, with a paw raised in a beckoning gesture.

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Vintage 1980s Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Romping Cats Under Sago Palms
Japanese Two Panel Screen: Romping Cats Under Sago Palms

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Romping Cats Under Sago Palms

$65,000

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Romping Cats Under Sago Palms

Located in Hudson, NY

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Romping Cats Under Sago Palms Beautifully painted mineral pigments on mulberry paper

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Antique 17th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brocade, Paper

Nakao Yoshitaka Signed Japanese Woodblock Print The Black Cat (Devilish Girl)
Nakao Yoshitaka Signed Japanese Woodblock Print The Black Cat (Devilish Girl)

Nakao Yoshitaka Signed Japanese Woodblock Print The Black Cat (Devilish Girl)

$995

Nakao Yoshitaka Signed Japanese Woodblock Print The Black Cat (Devilish Girl)

Located in Studio City, CA

A fantastic, quite engaging woodblock print by renowned Japanese Sosaku-Hanga artist/printmaker Nakao Yoshitaka (1911-1994) titled "The Black Cat" (sometimes also referred to as "Dev...

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Vintage 1970s Japanese Showa Prints

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Paper

Japanese Artist Maneki Neko Pottery Sculpture / Cat Figurine Wabisabi Folk Art
Japanese Artist Maneki Neko Pottery Sculpture / Cat Figurine Wabisabi Folk Art

Japanese Artist Maneki Neko Pottery Sculpture / Cat Figurine Wabisabi Folk Art

$3,800

Japanese Artist Maneki Neko Pottery Sculpture / Cat Figurine Wabisabi Folk Art

Located in 足利市, JP

Unlike mass-produced traditional lucky cats, this sculpture possesses an intense, soul-stirring individuality.

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pottery

Japanese Contemporary Gold Orange Black Red Porcelain Beckoning Cat, 2
Japanese Contemporary Gold Orange Black Red Porcelain Beckoning Cat, 2

Japanese Contemporary Gold Orange Black Red Porcelain Beckoning Cat, 2

$450

Japanese Contemporary Gold Orange Black Red Porcelain Beckoning Cat, 2

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Charming beckoning cat with left paw raised is a gilded and hand painted porcelain piece from the Kutani region of Japan.

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Gold

Early-Mid 20th century Traditional Japanese Hanamaki Clay Cat Doll
Early-Mid 20th century Traditional Japanese Hanamaki Clay Cat Doll

Early-Mid 20th century Traditional Japanese Hanamaki Clay Cat Doll

$200

Early-Mid 20th century Traditional Japanese Hanamaki Clay Cat Doll

Located in Chiba, JP

Traditional Hanamaki clay doll, early-mid 20th century, Iwate, Japan. H 15.5 x W 13.3 x D 10 cm (6.10 x 5.23 x 3.93in). Aged deterioration as is as seen.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Ceramics

Materials

Clay

Japanese Contemporary Gold Orange Blue Green Porcelain Lucky Cat Sculpture
Japanese Contemporary Gold Orange Blue Green Porcelain Lucky Cat Sculpture

Japanese Contemporary Gold Orange Blue Green Porcelain Lucky Cat Sculpture

$685

Japanese Contemporary Gold Orange Blue Green Porcelain Lucky Cat Sculpture

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Japanese Contemporary porcelain beckoning cat, a uniquely and intricately gilded and hand painted porcelain piece from the Kutani region of Japan.

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Gold

Japanese Art Nouvea Meiji Period Hirado Porcelain, Seated Sleeping Cat, ca. 1900
Japanese Art Nouvea Meiji Period Hirado Porcelain, Seated Sleeping Cat, ca. 1900

Japanese Art Nouvea Meiji Period Hirado Porcelain, Seated Sleeping Cat, ca. 1900

$4,200

Japanese Art Nouvea Meiji Period Hirado Porcelain, Seated Sleeping Cat, ca. 1900

Located in New York, NY

Japanese Art Nouveau Meiji Period Hirado Porcelain Figure of Seated Sleeping Cat, Ca. 1900 DIMENSIONS Height: 9.5 inches Width: 6 inches Depth: 7.5 inches

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Japonisme Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

1980s Japanese Large Retro Golden Maneki Neko Beckoning Cat Coin Bank
1980s Japanese Large Retro Golden Maneki Neko Beckoning Cat Coin Bank

1980s Japanese Large Retro Golden Maneki Neko Beckoning Cat Coin Bank

$350

1980s Japanese Large Retro Golden Maneki Neko Beckoning Cat Coin Bank

Located in Chiba, JP

Large type retro ceramic ‘Maneki-neko’ coin bank, 1980s, Japan, approx. H 40 x W 24 x D 20 cm (15.74 x 9.44 x 7.87in). in rare very fine storage condition with just some expected sli...

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Vintage 1980s Japanese Japonisme Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Japanese Kutani Porcelain Sleeping Cat Figure Circa 1930 Large 10"
Vintage Japanese Kutani Porcelain Sleeping Cat Figure Circa 1930 Large 10"

Vintage Japanese Kutani Porcelain Sleeping Cat Figure Circa 1930 Large 10"

$295

Vintage Japanese Kutani Porcelain Sleeping Cat Figure Circa 1930 Large 10"

By Kutani Studio

Located in Wilton, CT

Large, nearly antique, Japanese Kutani porcelain sleeping cat figure with ribbon and bell tied around the neck.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Sharing with you this amazing Japanese Kutani model of a recumbent Cat
Sharing with you this amazing Japanese Kutani model of a recumbent Cat

Sharing with you this amazing Japanese Kutani model of a recumbent Cat

$2,615

Sharing with you this amazing Japanese Kutani model of a recumbent Cat

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing with you this amazing Japanese Kutani model of a recumbent sleeping cat, 19th Century.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Porcelain

Circa 1920 Japanese Screen. Cat & Mouse Harvest Scene on Gold Silk.
Circa 1920 Japanese Screen. Cat & Mouse Harvest Scene on Gold Silk.

Circa 1920 Japanese Screen. Cat & Mouse Harvest Scene on Gold Silk.

$35,000

Circa 1920 Japanese Screen. Cat & Mouse Harvest Scene on Gold Silk.

Located in Kyoto, JP

He was a decorated artist and served as a member of the Japan Art Association and as a councllior of the Japan Nanshu (Southern school of Chinese painting) Association.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Paintings and Screens

Materials

Gold

Japanese Contemporary Gold Orange Black Red Hand painted Porcelain Beckoning Cat
Japanese Contemporary Gold Orange Black Red Hand painted Porcelain Beckoning Cat

Japanese Contemporary Gold Orange Black Red Hand painted Porcelain Beckoning Cat

$560

Japanese Contemporary Gold Orange Black Red Hand painted Porcelain Beckoning Cat

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Charming beckoning cat with left paw raised is a gilded and hand painted porcelain piece from the Kutani region of Japan.

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Gold

Japanese Painting, Hanging Scroll, 'Playful Cat' by Hirose Toho, 1920s Taisho
Japanese Painting, Hanging Scroll, 'Playful Cat' by Hirose Toho, 1920s Taisho

Japanese Painting, Hanging Scroll, 'Playful Cat' by Hirose Toho, 1920s Taisho

$14,000

Japanese Painting, Hanging Scroll, 'Playful Cat' by Hirose Toho, 1920s Taisho

By Hirose Toho

Located in Kyoto, JP

Playful Cat Hirose Toho (1875-1930) Hanging scroll, ink, mineral pigments and gofun on silk. Painting inscription: Toho Sha Painting seals: Upper - Hirose Hitoshi Lo...

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Vintage 1920s Japanese Taisho Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

Japanese Contemporary Red Blue Green Gold Porcelain Lucky Cat Sculpture, 2
Japanese Contemporary Red Blue Green Gold Porcelain Lucky Cat Sculpture, 2

Japanese Contemporary Red Blue Green Gold Porcelain Lucky Cat Sculpture, 2

$685

Japanese Contemporary Red Blue Green Gold Porcelain Lucky Cat Sculpture, 2

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exquisite Japanese Contemporary porcelain beckoning cat, a uniquely and intricately gilded and hand painted porcelain sculpture from the Kutani region of Japan.

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Gold

Japanese Meiji Period Gold White Porcelain Sleeping Cat Sculpture, circa 1910
Japanese Meiji Period Gold White Porcelain Sleeping Cat Sculpture, circa 1910

Japanese Meiji Period Gold White Porcelain Sleeping Cat Sculpture, circa 1910

$850

Japanese Meiji Period Gold White Porcelain Sleeping Cat Sculpture, circa 1910

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exquisite Meiji period Japanese Kutani sculpture of a sleeping cat in fine porcelain, inspired by the small wooden sculpture at the entrance of Toshougu shrine in Nikko, Japan, by th...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Gold

Japanese Six Panel Screen Mother Cat and Kittens Near Rushing Stream
Japanese Six Panel Screen Mother Cat and Kittens Near Rushing Stream

Japanese Six Panel Screen Mother Cat and Kittens Near Rushing Stream

$74,750

Japanese Six Panel Screen Mother Cat and Kittens Near Rushing Stream

Located in Hudson, NY

Kano School painting, in mineral pigments and gold leaf on mulberry paper with a silk brocade border. Artist seal reads: Hokkyo Unsen.

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Gold Leaf

'Cat on a Hot Tin Roof' Original Vintage Movie Poster, Japanese, 1959
'Cat on a Hot Tin Roof' Original Vintage Movie Poster, Japanese, 1959

'Cat on a Hot Tin Roof' Original Vintage Movie Poster, Japanese, 1959

$2,173

'Cat on a Hot Tin Roof' Original Vintage Movie Poster, Japanese, 1959

Located in Devon, GB

A sultry Elizabeth Taylor smoulders on this extremely rare and seductive Japanese B2 poster for the original release of MGM's 'Cat on a Hot Tin Roof' in Japan.

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Posters

Materials

Paper

Antique Japanese Signed Imari Porcelain Figurine "Cat Riding a Turtle", Ca. 1890
Antique Japanese Signed Imari Porcelain Figurine "Cat Riding a Turtle", Ca. 1890

Antique Japanese Signed Imari Porcelain Figurine "Cat Riding a Turtle", Ca. 1890

$2,500

Antique Japanese Signed Imari Porcelain Figurine "Cat Riding a Turtle", Ca. 1890

Located in New York, NY

Antique Japanese Signed Imari Porcelain Figurine of a Cat Riding a Turtle, Ca. 1890 DIMENSIONS Length: 15 inches Width: 11 inches Height: 7 inches ABOUT A whimsical and rare exampl...

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Antique 1890s Japanese Japonisme Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Japanese Inspired Bench with Wild Cat Print and Faux Fur
Japanese Inspired Bench with Wild Cat Print and Faux Fur

Japanese Inspired Bench with Wild Cat Print and Faux Fur

$7,322 / item

Japanese Inspired Bench with Wild Cat Print and Faux Fur

By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home

Located in Greenwich, CT

Japanese inspired bench in supple maple frame with matte finish is adorned with an unexpected mix of fabrics giving it a vibrant pop.

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2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Velvet, Faux Fur

Modernist White Stone Cat Sculpture by Japanese Artist Masatoyo Kishi Kuki
Modernist White Stone Cat Sculpture by Japanese Artist Masatoyo Kishi Kuki

Modernist White Stone Cat Sculpture by Japanese Artist Masatoyo Kishi Kuki

$2,750

Modernist White Stone Cat Sculpture by Japanese Artist Masatoyo Kishi Kuki

By Masatoyo Kishi

Located in San Diego, CA

Modernist white stone cat sculpture by Japanese artist Masatoyo Kishi, circa 1970s.

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Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone

20th C./Shōwa Era Japanese Glazed Porcelain Teapot of Black Cat with Mouse Lid
20th C./Shōwa Era Japanese Glazed Porcelain Teapot of Black Cat with Mouse Lid

20th C./Shōwa Era Japanese Glazed Porcelain Teapot of Black Cat with Mouse Lid

$600

20th C./Shōwa Era Japanese Glazed Porcelain Teapot of Black Cat with Mouse Lid

Located in North Miami, FL

20th century/Shōwa era japanese glazed porcelain teapot of black cat with mouse Lid By: unknown Material: porcelain, paint, wood, ceramic Technique: pressed, molded, carved, painted...

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20th Century Japanese Showa Tea Sets

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Porcelain, Wood, Paint, Ceramic

Manekineko Lucky Cat Metal Piggy Bank 1960s Showa
Manekineko Lucky Cat Metal Piggy Bank 1960s Showa

Manekineko Lucky Cat Metal Piggy Bank 1960s Showa

$330

Manekineko Lucky Cat Metal Piggy Bank 1960s Showa

Located in Paris, FR

The figurine depicts a cat, traditionally a calico Japanese Bobtail, with a paw raised in a beckoning gesture.

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Pair of Art Deco Standing Cat Andirons
Pair of Art Deco Standing Cat Andirons

Pair of Art Deco Standing Cat Andirons

$1,875 / set

Pair of Art Deco Standing Cat Andirons

Located in Bellport, NY

A spectacular pair of Art Deco cat form andirons, standing as though they are guarding the ancient tombs of Egypt, with a wonderful pewter tone finish, good details on their faces ...

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Vintage 1930s British Anglo-Japanese Andirons

Materials

Iron

Miçao Kono - "Woman with Cat" (1934) - Huile sur toile
Miçao Kono - "Woman with Cat" (1934) - Huile sur toile

Miçao Kono - "Woman with Cat" (1934) - Huile sur toile

$11,023

Miçao Kono - "Woman with Cat" (1934) - Huile sur toile

By Micao Kono

Located in NEUILLY-SUR-SEINE, FR

The delicate color palette and refined brushwork reflect the fusion of traditional Japanese aesthetics with Western Art Deco modernity.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Art Deco Paintings

Materials

Paint

Antique Meiji Kutani model of a recumbent sleeping cat, 19th Century
Antique Meiji Kutani model of a recumbent sleeping cat, 19th Century

Antique Meiji Kutani model of a recumbent sleeping cat, 19th Century

$2,615

Antique Meiji Kutani model of a recumbent sleeping cat, 19th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing with you this amazing Japanese Kutani model of a recumbent sleeping cat, 19th Century.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Pair of Porcelain Siamese Cats Kittens Sculptures, 1960s
Vintage Pair of Porcelain Siamese Cats Kittens Sculptures, 1960s

Vintage Pair of Porcelain Siamese Cats Kittens Sculptures, 1960s

$350 / set

Vintage Pair of Porcelain Siamese Cats Kittens Sculptures, 1960s

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

The sculptures are in very good vintage condition; they lost their distributor stickers, but similar figurines were made in Japan in 1960s for export to USA. The charming Mid Centur...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain, Ceramic

Set of 2 Antique Meiji Kutani Model of a Recumbent Sleeping Cat, 19th Century
Set of 2 Antique Meiji Kutani Model of a Recumbent Sleeping Cat, 19th Century

Set of 2 Antique Meiji Kutani Model of a Recumbent Sleeping Cat, 19th Century

$2,401 / set

Set of 2 Antique Meiji Kutani Model of a Recumbent Sleeping Cat, 19th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing with you this amazing set of two antique Japanese Kutani models of recumbent sleeping cats, 19th Century.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-Century Vintage Ceramic Funny Fat Cat Figurine – Mottled Green & Brown Glaze
Mid-Century Vintage Ceramic Funny Fat Cat Figurine – Mottled Green & Brown Glaze

Mid-Century Vintage Ceramic Funny Fat Cat Figurine – Mottled Green & Brown Glaze

$359

Mid-Century Vintage Ceramic Funny Fat Cat Figurine – Mottled Green & Brown Glaze

By Frankoma Pottery

Located in Bochum, NRW

A striking mid-century ceramic funny fat cat figurine that would add touch of rustic elegance to your collection. This serene feline features: - A seated pose with front paws grounde...

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Japan Important Hand Carved and Hand Painted Art Deco Cat Panel, Koga Tadao
Japan Important Hand Carved and Hand Painted Art Deco Cat Panel, Koga Tadao

Japan Important Hand Carved and Hand Painted Art Deco Cat Panel, Koga Tadao

$2,800Sale Price|20% Off

Japan Important Hand Carved and Hand Painted Art Deco Cat Panel, Koga Tadao

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan an important Art Deco period hand carved and hand painted wooden panel in its original frame by midcentury master sculptor Koga Tadao (Meiji 36 (1903) to Showa 54 (1979). Rar...

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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

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Kimono Wall Art / Japanese Art / Wall Decoration, -Japanese Cat-
Kimono Wall Art / Japanese Art / Wall Decoration, -Japanese Cat-

Kimono Wall Art / Japanese Art / Wall Decoration, -Japanese Cat-

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H 20.87 in W 16.34 in D 0.6 in

Kimono Wall Art / Japanese Art / Wall Decoration, -Japanese Cat-

Located in Shibuya City, Tokyo

Japanese Cat by Kimono-Couture *Japanese Kimono Art *Handmade by Kimono-Couture *One-of-a-kind Japanese Art Among the various types of kimono obi, this Wall Art features an endeari...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Furniture

Materials

Silk, Acrylic

Unusual Japanese Porcelain Beckoning Cat Sculpture
Unusual Japanese Porcelain Beckoning Cat Sculpture

Unusual Japanese Porcelain Beckoning Cat Sculpture

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H 7.25 in W 5.5 in D 4.25 in

Unusual Japanese Porcelain Beckoning Cat Sculpture

Located in New York, NY

Unusual Japanese porcelain figural sculpture, Kutani style, of a provocative rendition of Maneki Neko the good luck beckoning shop cat combined with a partially covered phallus, toge...

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Painted Floor Screen with Cat & Sparrow
Japanese Painted Floor Screen with Cat & Sparrow

Japanese Painted Floor Screen with Cat & Sparrow

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H 48.5 in W 37.25 in D 12 in

Japanese Painted Floor Screen with Cat & Sparrow

Located in Seattle, WA

A fine Japanese tsuitate (standing screen) with sugi (cryptomeria) wood panel mounted in a wood lacquered wood frame with trestle supports.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Porcelain Doll, Japan, With a Cat on Her Lap
Porcelain Doll, Japan, With a Cat on Her Lap

Porcelain Doll, Japan, With a Cat on Her Lap

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H 5.52 in Dm 2.37 in

Porcelain Doll, Japan, With a Cat on Her Lap

Located in Lisboa, Lisboa

This piece is a porcelain doll from Japan, beautifully crafted and designed with some details.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Japanese Painted Camphor Wood Domed Chest w/Stylized Cats
Japanese Painted Camphor Wood Domed Chest w/Stylized Cats

Japanese Painted Camphor Wood Domed Chest w/Stylized Cats

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H 15 in W 31 in D 16 in

Japanese Painted Camphor Wood Domed Chest w/Stylized Cats

Located in Glendale, CA

Painted Camphor wood domed chest. This unique chest is incised all over with stylized cats with orange-ish red-painted eyes over a black field. The cats are more chic' than kitsch...

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Late 20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

Japanese Pair of Imari Porcelain Lovable Cats Sculpture, Signed on Base
Japanese Pair of Imari Porcelain Lovable Cats Sculpture, Signed on Base

Japanese Pair of Imari Porcelain Lovable Cats Sculpture, Signed on Base

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H 7.49 in W 3.15 in D 2.37 in

Japanese Pair of Imari Porcelain Lovable Cats Sculpture, Signed on Base

Located in Bruxelles, BE

A pair of japanese lovable imari cats in red enameled porcelain.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Porcelain

A Japanese, Meiji-era (1868 – 1912) Bronze Okimono sculpture of a house cat
A Japanese, Meiji-era (1868 – 1912) Bronze Okimono sculpture of a house cat

A Japanese, Meiji-era (1868 – 1912) Bronze Okimono sculpture of a house cat

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H 7.09 in W 7.09 in D 5.12 in

A Japanese, Meiji-era (1868 – 1912) Bronze Okimono sculpture of a house cat

Located in London, GB

From our collection of Japanese Bronze works of art from the reign of Emperor Meiji, this unusual Okimono study of a domestic house cat.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Cat Antique Lantern
Japanese Cat Antique Lantern

Japanese Cat Antique Lantern

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H 9.5 in W 7 in D 6 in

Japanese Cat Antique Lantern

Located in South Burlington, VT

A charming Japanese cat antique lantern hand cast and crafted in black iron with removable base for inserting a candle or it might be electrified Dimensions: 9.5 inches high and 7...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Rare Pair Fine Old Vintage Black and Brown Garden Cats
Rare Pair Fine Old Vintage Black and Brown Garden Cats

Rare Pair Fine Old Vintage Black and Brown Garden Cats

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H 5 in W 10.5 in D 5 in

Rare Pair Fine Old Vintage Black and Brown Garden Cats

Located in South Burlington, VT

Beautiful garden pair with serene faces A charming pair (2) antique Japanese cats with wonderful mesmerizing original hand painted green and brown eyes- both quality hand cast scu...

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Mid-20th Century American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Beckoning Cat
Japanese Beckoning Cat

Japanese Beckoning Cat

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H 22 in W 13 in D 14 in

Japanese Beckoning Cat

Located in Chicago, IL

In Japanese the literal translation of "maneki-neko" is beckoning cat.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of Japanese Glazed Ceramic Cats
Pair of Japanese Glazed Ceramic Cats

Pair of Japanese Glazed Ceramic Cats

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H 19.25 in W 9 in D 6 in

Pair of Japanese Glazed Ceramic Cats

Located in Palm Desert, CA

A regal pair of white glazed ceramic Abyssinian cats. Marked on the underside with Japanese characters, one of the cats also retains a paper "Made in Japan" label (see Image 3).

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Antique Cat, Your Best Friend
Japanese Antique Cat, Your Best Friend

Japanese Antique Cat, Your Best Friend

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H 12.5 in W 10 in L 12.5 in

Japanese Antique Cat, Your Best Friend

Located in South Burlington, VT

From Our Recent Japanese Acquisitions Travels. A charming Japanese antique cat hand cast and crafted in sturdy iron.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Contemporary Japanese Gilded Porcelain Sleeping Cat
Contemporary Japanese Gilded Porcelain Sleeping Cat

Contemporary Japanese Gilded Porcelain Sleeping Cat

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H 4.5 in W 10 in

Contemporary Japanese Gilded Porcelain Sleeping Cat

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Contemporary Japanese Imari sleeping cat in fine pure white and porcelain with generous gold details, is inspired by the small wooden sculpture at the entrance of Toshougu shrine in ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Gold

Contemporary Japanese Gilded Porcelain Sleeping Cat
Contemporary Japanese Gilded Porcelain Sleeping Cat

Contemporary Japanese Gilded Porcelain Sleeping Cat

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H 4.5 in W 10 in L 4.5 in

Contemporary Japanese Gilded Porcelain Sleeping Cat

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Contemporary Japanese sleeping cat in fine pure white and porcelain with generous gold details, is inspired by the small wooden sculpture at the entrance of Toshougu shrine in Nikko,...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Animal Sculptures

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Gold

Old Japanese small wooden cat / 1920-1980 / Cat figurine/Showa era
Old Japanese small wooden cat / 1920-1980 / Cat figurine/Showa era

Old Japanese small wooden cat / 1920-1980 / Cat figurine/Showa era

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H 6.74 in W 3.27 in D 3.23 in

Old Japanese small wooden cat / 1920-1980 / Cat figurine/Showa era

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

And only we can introduce unique items through our purchasing channels in Japan and the experience we have gained so far, in such a way that no one else can imitate This is a small ...

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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cypress

19th Century Japanese Hirado Porcelain Cat Sculpture
19th Century Japanese Hirado Porcelain Cat Sculpture

19th Century Japanese Hirado Porcelain Cat Sculpture

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H 9.5 in Dm 5 in

19th Century Japanese Hirado Porcelain Cat Sculpture

Located in Astoria, NY

A Hirado bisque porcelain sculpture of a sitting cat with its eyes closed. This is a rare and beautiful example of one of the most famous of Hirado porcelain productions; the sitting...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Screen "Cat Resting under Bamboo Arbor"
Japanese Screen "Cat Resting under Bamboo Arbor"

Japanese Screen "Cat Resting under Bamboo Arbor"

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H 56 in W 50 in D 1.5 in

Japanese Screen "Cat Resting under Bamboo Arbor"

Located in Hudson, NY

Japanese screen: Cat resting under bamboo arbor. Beautifully painted cat with trellis supporting a vine with seed pods.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk, Wood

19th Century Japanese Kutani Porcelain Sleeping Cat
19th Century Japanese Kutani Porcelain Sleeping Cat

19th Century Japanese Kutani Porcelain Sleeping Cat

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H 4 in W 10 in D 5 in

19th Century Japanese Kutani Porcelain Sleeping Cat

Located in San Diego, CA

Wonderful antique Japanese porcelain treasure!

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Japanese Lapis Lazuli Seated Cat Sculpture
Antique Japanese Lapis Lazuli Seated Cat Sculpture

Antique Japanese Lapis Lazuli Seated Cat Sculpture

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H 4 in W 3 in D 2.5 in

Antique Japanese Lapis Lazuli Seated Cat Sculpture

Located in Somis, CA

This rare antique Japanese sculpture depicts a seated cat, masterfully hand-carved from solid all natural, no-enhancement lapis lazuli.

Category

20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli

Japanese Porcelaine Representing a Cat Sleeping, circa 1880
Japanese Porcelaine Representing a Cat Sleeping, circa 1880

Japanese Porcelaine Representing a Cat Sleeping, circa 1880

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H 5.12 in W 11.82 in D 7.49 in

Japanese Porcelaine Representing a Cat Sleeping, circa 1880

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Porcelaine representing a cat sleeping. Japanese work,  circa 1880.

Category

Antique 1880s Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Antique Pottery Manekineko Rocking Cat Object 1970s
Japanese Antique Pottery Manekineko Rocking Cat Object 1970s

Japanese Antique Pottery Manekineko Rocking Cat Object 1970s

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H 5.52 in W 3.35 in D 3.94 in

Japanese Antique Pottery Manekineko Rocking Cat Object 1970s

Located in Paris, FR

The figurine depicts a cat, traditionally a calico Japanese Bobtail, with a paw raised in a beckoning gesture.

Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Showa Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Japanese Screen: Painting of Cat and Butterfly on Silk.

Japanese Screen: Painting of Cat and Butterfly on Silk.

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H 31.75 in W 33.75 in

Japanese Screen: Painting of Cat and Butterfly on Silk.

Located in Hudson, NY

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Painting of Cat and Butterfly on Silk.

Category

Vintage 1930s Japanese Paintings

Cat-Shaped Glass Bottle Made in the Showa Period in Japan / Lucky Cat
Cat-Shaped Glass Bottle Made in the Showa Period in Japan / Lucky Cat

Cat-Shaped Glass Bottle Made in the Showa Period in Japan / Lucky Cat

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H 10.63 in W 6.3 in D 6.3 in

Cat-Shaped Glass Bottle Made in the Showa Period in Japan / Lucky Cat

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

A cat-shaped glass container made around the middle of the Showa period after World War II. This is a jar that originally holds sweets. It was used in a candy store. The aluminu...

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Antiquities

Materials

Blown Glass

Large Kutani Porcelain Sleeping Cat Figure Vintage Japanese
Large Kutani Porcelain Sleeping Cat Figure Vintage Japanese

Large Kutani Porcelain Sleeping Cat Figure Vintage Japanese

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H 5 in W 13 in D 9 in

Large Kutani Porcelain Sleeping Cat Figure Vintage Japanese

By Kutani Studio

Located in Wilton, CT

Japanese Kutani porcelain cat figure peacefully curled in sleep with finely painted detail, gilt highlights, and bright red bow, circa 1920s.

Category

Vintage 1920s Japanese Taisho Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Antique Bronze Cats Pair Hand Cast With Playful Pose
Japanese Antique Bronze Cats Pair Hand Cast With Playful Pose

Japanese Antique Bronze Cats Pair Hand Cast With Playful Pose

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H 7 in W 11.5 in D 2.5 in

Japanese Antique Bronze Cats Pair Hand Cast With Playful Pose

Located in South Burlington, VT

It is usually a sitting cat with paw raised and bent. Legend in Japan has it that a cat waved a paw at a Japanese landlord, who was intrigued by this gesture and went towards it.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Antique Japanese Gilded Sleeping Cat Porcelain Sculpture, circa 1910
Antique Japanese Gilded Sleeping Cat Porcelain Sculpture, circa 1910

Antique Japanese Gilded Sleeping Cat Porcelain Sculpture, circa 1910

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H 4 in W 10 in L 4 in

Antique Japanese Gilded Sleeping Cat Porcelain Sculpture, circa 1910

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exquisite antique Japanese Kutani sculpture of a sleeping cat in fine porcelain from Meiji period, inspired by the small wooden sculpture at the entrance of Toshougu shrine in Nikko,...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Gold

Japanese Antique Red Enameled Porcelain Crouching Cat Sculpture, 1920
Japanese Antique Red Enameled Porcelain Crouching Cat Sculpture, 1920

Japanese Antique Red Enameled Porcelain Crouching Cat Sculpture, 1920

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H 3 in W 8 in D 4 in

Japanese Antique Red Enameled Porcelain Crouching Cat Sculpture, 1920

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japanese antique red enameled porcelain crouching cat, sculpture Okimono signed base, 1920.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

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