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20th Century Abstract Iron Sculpture, Japan
20th Century Abstract Iron Sculpture, Japan

20th Century Abstract Iron Sculpture, Japan

Located in Point Richmond, CA

20th Century Hollow Abstract Iron Sculpture, Japan This heavy hollow iron sculpture by an unknown

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Geisha Awa Odori Dancers Gold Leaf & Iron Sculptures, Japan, c.1960
Japanese Geisha Awa Odori Dancers Gold Leaf & Iron Sculptures, Japan, c.1960

Japanese Geisha Awa Odori Dancers Gold Leaf & Iron Sculptures, Japan, c.1960

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Set of Three Japanese Geisha Awa Odori Dancer Gold Leaf & Iron Sculptures, Japan, c.1960. ( 9.5

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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Iron, Gold Leaf

Toyo Iron Kan'ei Tsūhō Coin Sculpture / Trivet, Japan, 20th Century
Toyo Iron Kan'ei Tsūhō Coin Sculpture / Trivet, Japan, 20th Century

Toyo Iron Kan'ei Tsūhō Coin Sculpture / Trivet, Japan, 20th Century

By Toyo

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Toyo Iron Kan'ei Tsūhō Coin Sculpture / Trivet, Japan, 20th Century. Retains the original Toyo

Category

20th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

1950s Japanese Iron Bird Sculpture Mid-Century Asian Cabinmodern Art
1950s Japanese Iron Bird Sculpture Mid-Century Asian Cabinmodern Art

1950s Japanese Iron Bird Sculpture Mid-Century Asian Cabinmodern Art

Located in Hyattsville, MD

finish, marked JAPAN on verso. Weighs 1.5 pounds, stand 5.25 inches tall.

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Brutalist Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

1950s Japanese Owl Sculptures Brutalist Metalsmith Birds Black Iron like Noguchi
1950s Japanese Owl Sculptures Brutalist Metalsmith Birds Black Iron like Noguchi

1950s Japanese Owl Sculptures Brutalist Metalsmith Birds Black Iron like Noguchi

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Hyattsville, MD

greenish and gold flack patina under dark black-iron finish. Cleaned and polished. Each Sculpture is 6

Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Modernist Japanese Iron Fish Incense Bowl
Modernist Japanese Iron Fish Incense Bowl

Modernist Japanese Iron Fish Incense Bowl

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in San Diego, CA

Iron sculptural fish bowl from Japan. Great for incense. Wonderful patina. Signed with a Japanese

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Pair of Antique Japanese Iron Pagodas
Pair of Antique Japanese Iron Pagodas

Pair of Antique Japanese Iron Pagodas

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Enchanting pair of Japanese pagodas crafted in iron with classic finials or sorin at the tops on

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Hand-Painted Garden Ducks, Iron, Showa Style, 1940s, Japan
Japanese Hand-Painted Garden Ducks, Iron, Showa Style, 1940s, Japan

Japanese Hand-Painted Garden Ducks, Iron, Showa Style, 1940s, Japan

Located in South Burlington, VT

Magnificent Ducks Pair A fine matched pair (2) of large scale Japanese original hand-cast and

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Vintage Meiji Japanese Style Cast Iron Metal Large Lobster Sculpture
Vintage Meiji Japanese Style Cast Iron Metal Large Lobster Sculpture

Vintage Meiji Japanese Style Cast Iron Metal Large Lobster Sculpture

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Meiji Japanese Style Cast Iron Metal Large Lobster Sculpture. Circa Late 20th Century

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Japanese Pair Vintage Gilt Pheasant Bird Sculptures, Signed
Japanese Pair Vintage Gilt Pheasant Bird Sculptures, Signed

Japanese Pair Vintage Gilt Pheasant Bird Sculptures, Signed

Located in South Burlington, VT

Beautiful pair (2) old Japanese vintage gilt pheasant bird sculptures. Marked Japan on bottoms

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Antique Japanese Incense Burner with Iron in 1920s Taisho Era
Antique Japanese Incense Burner with Iron in 1920s Taisho Era

Antique Japanese Incense Burner with Iron in 1920s Taisho Era

Located in Paris, FR

This incense burner was made in 1920s (Taisho era) in Japan. On the top, there is a Komainu (Lions

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Vintage 1920s Japanese Taisho Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Japanese Art Deco Lucky Horseshoe Lantern, Hand-Wrought Iron, 1930s
Japanese Art Deco Lucky Horseshoe Lantern, Hand-Wrought Iron, 1930s

Japanese Art Deco Lucky Horseshoe Lantern, Hand-Wrought Iron, 1930s

Located in South Burlington, VT

Brilliant Art Deco designed 1930s-1940s "Lucky Horse Shoe " Lantern Japanese handsome hand

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Art Deco Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Hand-Crafted Japanese Iron Teapot Chagama with Tea Leaf Design
Hand-Crafted Japanese Iron Teapot Chagama with Tea Leaf Design

Hand-Crafted Japanese Iron Teapot Chagama with Tea Leaf Design

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japanese traditional iron teapot -chagama- with a wonderful relief design of "tea leaves" on front and

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Large Vintage Japanese Bronzed Sculpture of Toba on His Mule
Large Vintage Japanese Bronzed Sculpture of Toba on His Mule

Large Vintage Japanese Bronzed Sculpture of Toba on His Mule

Located in Dallas, TX

Japan, in the Showa Era, this cast 2 piece sculpture is made of iron/steel which has been bronze

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Japanese Cast Iron Candleholder in the Style of Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
Japanese Cast Iron Candleholder in the Style of Jens Quistgaard for Dansk

Japanese Cast Iron Candleholder in the Style of Jens Quistgaard for Dansk

By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard

Located in San Diego, CA

Japanese cast iron candleholder in the Ssyle of Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1950s. The piece

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

Materials

Iron

Wrought iron with braas winged Okimono Jizai dragonfly sculpture
Wrought iron with braas winged Okimono Jizai dragonfly sculpture

Wrought iron with braas winged Okimono Jizai dragonfly sculpture

Located in Ferndale, MI

Nicely crafted early Okimono sculpture of dragonfly . Wrought and forged body with brass wings

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

1930s Japanese vintage rusty large tin can, wabi sabi decor art piece sculpture
1930s Japanese vintage rusty large tin can, wabi sabi decor art piece sculpture

1930s Japanese vintage rusty large tin can, wabi sabi decor art piece sculpture

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Vintage extra large-size rusty tin can storage - 35.43 inches (90cm) in height. The product from circa 1930s, early Showa period. The rust, dent & the patina give nice a wabi sa...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Industrial Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Iron, Tin

Near Pair of Japanese Jizai Kagi Wood Koi Folk Art Sculptures
Near Pair of Japanese Jizai Kagi Wood Koi Folk Art Sculptures

Near Pair of Japanese Jizai Kagi Wood Koi Folk Art Sculptures

Located in Atlanta, GA

wood, these sculptures are known as Jizai Kagi in Japanese and function as the leveling pulley for the

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Antique Japanese Bronze Elephant Incense Censer, Gilt Finish, 1950
Antique Japanese Bronze Elephant Incense Censer, Gilt Finish, 1950

Antique Japanese Bronze Elephant Incense Censer, Gilt Finish, 1950

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This antique Japanese elephant-form incense censer is a finely crafted example of traditional

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Antique Object Two Roosters with Iron, 1960s
Antique Object Two Roosters with Iron, 1960s

Antique Object Two Roosters with Iron, 1960s

Located in Paris, FR

These are two objects of roosters. These are made with iron. These are coming with a wooden box

Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Set of Three Midcentury Japanese Geisha Figurines
Set of Three Midcentury Japanese Geisha Figurines

Set of Three Midcentury Japanese Geisha Figurines

Located in San Diego, CA

A very cool set of three small (4" tall) bronze Japanese geisha figurines, circa 1960s. The cast

Category

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

Materials

Iron, Gold Leaf

Japan Tall Round Garden Lantern Beautiful Orchid Flowers
Japan Tall Round Garden Lantern Beautiful Orchid Flowers

Japan Tall Round Garden Lantern Beautiful Orchid Flowers

Located in South Burlington, VT

. History of Japanese lanterns: In Japan a to¯ro¯ (lantern) is a traditional lantern made of stone, wood

Category

20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Vintage Cast Iron Figural Garden Mother Goose & Three Goslings
Vintage Cast Iron Figural Garden Mother Goose & Three Goslings

Vintage Cast Iron Figural Garden Mother Goose & Three Goslings

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage cast iron figural garden mother goose and three goslings, one stamped on the bottom "JAPAN

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Rare Pair of Japanese Samurai Abumi (Stirrups) from the Edo Period
Rare Pair of Japanese Samurai Abumi (Stirrups) from the Edo Period

Rare Pair of Japanese Samurai Abumi (Stirrups) from the Edo Period

Located in San Diego, CA

A rare and evocative pair of antique Japanese samurai abumi (horse-riding stirrups) dating to the

Category

Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Mounted Objects

Materials

Silver, Iron

Japanese Old Vintage Pair "Jack-O-Lantern" Lighting Lanterns
Japanese Old Vintage Pair "Jack-O-Lantern" Lighting Lanterns

Japanese Old Vintage Pair "Jack-O-Lantern" Lighting Lanterns

Located in South Burlington, VT

From our recent garden acquisitions- a happy pair with original box #2 Japan, this handsome pair

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Wooden Horse Tricycle 1860s-1900s / Wabi Sabi Object
Japanese Antique Wooden Horse Tricycle 1860s-1900s / Wabi Sabi Object

Japanese Antique Wooden Horse Tricycle 1860s-1900s / Wabi Sabi Object

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an old wooden tricycle made in Japan during the Meiji period (1860s–1900s). An

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Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Antique Japanese huge whaleback handsaw Koga's Maebi Ooga, Forged steel blade
Antique Japanese huge whaleback handsaw Koga's Maebi Ooga, Forged steel blade

Antique Japanese huge whaleback handsaw Koga's Maebi Ooga, Forged steel blade

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Antique Japanese huge whaleback handsaw, "Maebi Ooga" or Kobiki Noko", product of circa 1870 to

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Iron, Steel

Japanese Large Hand Cast Prize Holstein Cow Lantern, Rare Find
Japanese Large Hand Cast Prize Holstein Cow Lantern, Rare Find

Japanese Large Hand Cast Prize Holstein Cow Lantern, Rare Find

Located in South Burlington, VT

From our recent Japanese acquisitions in original condition First we have seen Japan, a

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japan Pair Tall Beautiful Garden Lanterns With Lovely Iris Flowers
Japan Pair Tall Beautiful Garden Lanterns With Lovely Iris Flowers

Japan Pair Tall Beautiful Garden Lanterns With Lovely Iris Flowers

Located in South Burlington, VT

design originally cast by Japanese and Chinese artisans and manufacturers. Provenance: Old American

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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Hand-Crafted Bronze Rabbit Family Trio, Mid-20th Century
Japanese Hand-Crafted Bronze Rabbit Family Trio, Mid-20th Century

Japanese Hand-Crafted Bronze Rabbit Family Trio, Mid-20th Century

Located in South Burlington, VT

From our recent Japanese acquisitions and coming from a Japanese collector of rabbit usagi

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze, Iron

JAPAN 1800 Edo Period Seated Shakyamuni Buddha In Zushi Buddhist Altar Cabinet
JAPAN 1800 Edo Period Seated Shakyamuni Buddha In Zushi Buddhist Altar Cabinet

JAPAN 1800 Edo Period Seated Shakyamuni Buddha In Zushi Buddhist Altar Cabinet

Located in Miami, FL

Japanese wooden statue of Shakyamuni Buddha 釈迦如来坐像, from the Edo period (1600-1868). The enlightened

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Antique Early 1800s Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Gold, Berlin Iron

Japanese Old Iron Dog Figurine 1950s-1970s / Puppy Sculpture Wabisabi
Japanese Old Iron Dog Figurine 1950s-1970s / Puppy Sculpture Wabisabi

Japanese Old Iron Dog Figurine 1950s-1970s / Puppy Sculpture Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an old Japanese iron puppy figurine, made during the Shōwa period (circa 1950s–1970s). It

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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Japanese Big Pair Orchid and Flower Lighting Lanterns
Japanese Big Pair Orchid and Flower Lighting Lanterns

Japanese Big Pair Orchid and Flower Lighting Lanterns

Located in South Burlington, VT

with our lifetime authenticity guarantee. History of Japanese lanterns: In Japan a to¯ro¯ (lantern) is

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20th Century Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Rare Pair Old "Cape Hattaras" Lighthouse Sculptures In Vibrant Original Colors
Rare Pair Old "Cape Hattaras" Lighthouse Sculptures In Vibrant Original Colors

Rare Pair Old "Cape Hattaras" Lighthouse Sculptures In Vibrant Original Colors

Located in South Burlington, VT

American/ Japanese garden Lifetime guarantee of authenticity. We are members of NAJGA North American

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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Nambu Ironware Three-Legged Water Basin ②
Nambu Ironware Three-Legged Water Basin ②

Nambu Ironware Three-Legged Water Basin ②

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

1960s-1970s) This piece features the characteristic heavy iron surface of Nambu ironware, combined with

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Nambu Ironware Three-Legged Water Basin ①
Nambu Ironware Three-Legged Water Basin ①

Nambu Ironware Three-Legged Water Basin ①

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

1960s-1970s) This piece features the characteristic heavy iron surface of Nambu ironware, combined with

Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

A Tosei Gusoku (Samurai's Armour), 17th Century
A Tosei Gusoku (Samurai's Armour), 17th Century

A Tosei Gusoku (Samurai's Armour), 17th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Century, this beautiful armour is a 32-plate suji kabuto made of brown-lacquered iron with gilded copper

Category

Antique 17th Century Japanese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Iron

Japanese Old Iron Dog Figurine 1950s-1970s / Object Wabi Sabi
Japanese Old Iron Dog Figurine 1950s-1970s / Object Wabi Sabi

Japanese Old Iron Dog Figurine 1950s-1970s / Object Wabi Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an antique Japanese iron dog sculpture. Its quietly standing figure is very impressive, and

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Tall Massive Old Light House Lantern Hand Painted Red and White
Tall Massive Old Light House Lantern Hand Painted Red and White

Tall Massive Old Light House Lantern Hand Painted Red and White

Located in South Burlington, VT

. Provenance: Old American/ Japanese garden. Many of our customers place LED lights or candles inside the main

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Tall Old Light House Lantern Hand Painted Red, White, and Blue
Tall Old Light House Lantern Hand Painted Red, White, and Blue

Tall Old Light House Lantern Hand Painted Red, White, and Blue

Located in South Burlington, VT

/ Japanese garden. Many of our customers place LED lights or candles inside the main bottom and top sections

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Pair Japanese Brass Duck Garden Sculptures/Bookends
Pair Japanese Brass Duck Garden Sculptures/Bookends

Pair Japanese Brass Duck Garden Sculptures/Bookends

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

1203 Japan pair hand cast iron duck garden ornaments/bookends set on a base.

Category

Vintage 1960s Bookends

Materials

Iron

"AKARI" Light Sculpture Model 3X (Dead stock) by Isamu Noguchi
"AKARI" Light Sculpture Model 3X (Dead stock) by Isamu Noguchi

"AKARI" Light Sculpture Model 3X (Dead stock) by Isamu Noguchi

By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

The light sculptures named "AKARI" were created in 1952 by Isamu Noguchi, inspired by Japan

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Early Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture Model 2A Ukai Table Lamp
Early Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture Model 2A Ukai Table Lamp

Early Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture Model 2A Ukai Table Lamp

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Isamu Noguchi Akari light sculpture. Model 2A UKAI. Early model, marked with iconic red sun and

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Japanese Cast Iron Temple Bell
Japanese Cast Iron Temple Bell

Japanese Cast Iron Temple Bell

Located in New Orleans, LA

Japanese cast iron temple bell from the Meji period.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures

Bronze and Iron Cast Priest, Japan circa 1900
Bronze and Iron Cast Priest, Japan circa 1900

Bronze and Iron Cast Priest, Japan circa 1900

Located in Lake Forest, IL

A fine Meiji Period Japanese Bronze and Iron cast figure of a Priest circa 1900

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Japanese Hand Painted Iron Garden Bunny Rabbit or Doorstop
Japanese Hand Painted Iron Garden Bunny Rabbit or Doorstop

Japanese Hand Painted Iron Garden Bunny Rabbit or Doorstop

Located in Stamford, CT

Circa 1960s Japanese cast iron bunny rabbit, 3-826. The piece was hand painted. Made in Japan

Category

20th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Japanese Iron Gun Barrel Sculpture
Japanese Iron Gun Barrel Sculpture

Japanese Iron Gun Barrel Sculpture

Located in Seattle, WA

A Japanese iron gun barrel. The gun was introduced into Japan by the Portuguese in the 16th century

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Japanese Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Japanese Keyaki Wood Yokogi (Friction Lock)
Japanese Keyaki Wood Yokogi (Friction Lock)

Japanese Keyaki Wood Yokogi (Friction Lock)

Located in Seattle, WA

Japanese keyaki (zelkova) wood fricition lock (yokogi), used to adjust the height of the hook above

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Huge Japanese Charger on Stand, 29", Circa 1900
Huge Japanese Charger on Stand, 29", Circa 1900

Huge Japanese Charger on Stand, 29", Circa 1900

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Huge Japanese Charger on Stand, glass, reverse painted & signed, on black iron stand, may be also

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20th Century Japanese Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wrought Iron

1939 Japanese Art Deco Okimono Figure of a Bull by Hiramatsu Koshun
1939 Japanese Art Deco Okimono Figure of a Bull by Hiramatsu Koshun

1939 Japanese Art Deco Okimono Figure of a Bull by Hiramatsu Koshun

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This enameled iron sculpture of a bull by Hiramatsu Koshun has a substantial feel, and a lovely

Category

Vintage 1930s Japanese Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Sculptural Bonsai Tree Mid-Century Modern Iron Copper and Stone, 1960s
Sculptural Bonsai Tree Mid-Century Modern Iron Copper and Stone, 1960s

Sculptural Bonsai Tree Mid-Century Modern Iron Copper and Stone, 1960s

Located in New York, NY

A sculptural Bonsai tree Mid-Century Modern handcrafted of iron copper and stone.  

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Vintage 1960s American Anglo-Japanese Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Copper, Iron

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Japanese Iron Sculpture For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of Japanese iron sculpture on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, iron and bronze, every piece of Japanese iron sculpture was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without an item from our selection of Japanese iron sculpture — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each choice in our collection of Japanese iron sculpture bearing Mid-Century Modern, Art Nouveau or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made object in our assortment of Japanese iron sculpture over the years, but those crafted by Isamu Noguchi and Ozeki & Co. Ltd. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Japanese Iron Sculpture?

A piece of Japanese iron sculpture can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $695, while the lowest priced sells for $99 and the highest can go for as much as $27,819.