Skip to main content

Japanese Iron Sculpture

Japanese Geisha Figurines
Japanese Labels
Geisha Study
Japanese Owl Lantern
Garden Tea Lantern
Cast Iron Asian Lanterns
Iron Owl
Japan Cast Iron Mid Century Modern
More Popular Searches
20th Century Abstract Iron Sculpture, Japan
20th Century Abstract Iron Sculpture, Japan

20th Century Abstract Iron Sculpture, Japan

$900

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 Japanese metalsmith is a knockout from every angle.

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

$380 / set

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

Category

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

$200Sale Price|20% Off

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.

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

$724Sale Price|74% Off

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

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Hard to find object, we have never seen another. It is cast metal with a faux verdigris/archaic 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

$3,480Sale Price / set|40% Off

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

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Some remnants of greenish and gold flack patina under dark black-iron finish. Cleaned and polished. Each Sculpture is 6 inches high and weighs 3.35 lbs.

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

$150

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 mark. 1950s

Category

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

$3,900 / set

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 five floors with hanging bells and an entrance at the bottom.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Rare Large Gold Gilt Bird Sculpture, Signed Japan
Japanese Rare Large Gold Gilt Bird Sculpture, Signed Japan

Japanese Rare Large Gold Gilt Bird Sculpture, Signed Japan

$750

Japanese Rare Large Gold Gilt Bird Sculpture, Signed Japan

Located in South Burlington, VT

Beautiful and Rare example- first we have seen in this exquisite gold gilt simple modernist bird form. Signed JAPAN on bottom Please view our video From our recent Japanese acqui...

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa 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

$760Sale Price / set|83% Off

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 hand painted garden ducks from the 1940s-1950s with detailed plumage, heads, beaks, ta...

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Huge Antique over Sized Garden Owl Sculpture
Japanese Huge Antique over Sized Garden Owl Sculpture

Japanese Huge Antique over Sized Garden Owl Sculpture

$750

Japanese Huge Antique over Sized Garden Owl Sculpture

Located in South Burlington, VT

Hard To Find Design - Extraordinary Craftsmanship Japanese huge over size owl with large ear feathers , 13 inches tall. Signed Japan on its base Please view our video This hands...

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Tosei Gusoku Samurai Armour, 17th Century, Brown-Lacquered Iron, Japan
Tosei Gusoku Samurai Armour, 17th Century, Brown-Lacquered Iron, Japan

Tosei Gusoku Samurai Armour, 17th Century, Brown-Lacquered Iron, Japan

$28,627

Tosei Gusoku Samurai Armour, 17th Century, Brown-Lacquered Iron, Japan

Located in Roma, IT

Belonging to the period 1603-1867, most likely between the end of 17th and the beginning of 18th Century, this beautiful armour is a 32-plate suji kabuto made of brown-lacquered iron...

Category

Antique 17th Century Japanese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal, 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

$381

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 that guard the entrance or the honden of sanctuaries). It can use as incense burne...

Category

Vintage 1920s Japanese Taisho Animal Sculptures

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

$360Sale Price|45% Off

Hand-Crafted Japanese Iron Teapot Chagama with Tea Leaf Design

Located in South Burlington, VT

Wonderful example of old tea leaf design From our recent Japanese Acquisitions A finely cast Japanese traditional iron teapot -chagama- with a wonderful relief design of "tea leav...

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Rare Old Massive over Sized Garden Owl Sculpture, complete
Japanese Rare Old Massive over Sized Garden Owl Sculpture, complete

Japanese Rare Old Massive over Sized Garden Owl Sculpture, complete

$1,500

Japanese Rare Old Massive over Sized Garden Owl Sculpture, complete

Located in South Burlington, VT

Rare Hard To Find Design - Extraordinary Craftsmanship- Only One complete with original door Japanese massive over size owl 14 inches tall 9 inches wide. This handsome Japanese o...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho 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

$3,950

Large Vintage Japanese Bronzed Sculpture of Toba on His Mule

Located in Dallas, TX

LOL Probably made in the 1960’s, in Japan, in the Showa Era, this cast 2 piece sculpture is made of iron/steel which has been bronze patinated.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze, Iron

2 Vintage Sotaro Saegusa Zodiac Boar Pig Cast Iron Okimono Figural Sculptures
2 Vintage Sotaro Saegusa Zodiac Boar Pig Cast Iron Okimono Figural Sculptures

2 Vintage Sotaro Saegusa Zodiac Boar Pig Cast Iron Okimono Figural Sculptures

$750

2 Vintage Sotaro Saegusa Zodiac Boar Pig Cast Iron Okimono Figural Sculptures

Located in San Diego, CA

Wonderful pair of fine art Okimono sculptures by Japanese artist Sotaro Saegusa. These date from the 1970's and are made of cast iron.

Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

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

$120Sale Price|20% Off

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 is in good vintage condition and measures 4.25"D x .75"H; it has a fabulous patina a...

Category

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

Materials

Iron

Japanese Edo Samurai Yoroi Iron Mempo Mask with Lacquer & Silk Lacing, c. 1750
Japanese Edo Samurai Yoroi Iron Mempo Mask with Lacquer & Silk Lacing, c. 1750

Japanese Edo Samurai Yoroi Iron Mempo Mask with Lacquer & Silk Lacing, c. 1750

$7,200

Japanese Edo Samurai Yoroi Iron Mempo Mask with Lacquer & Silk Lacing, c. 1750

Located in New York, NY

Japanese Edo Period Iron Mempo Samurai Face Mask (Yoroi) with Lacquer and Silk Lacing, Circa 1750 A superb and highly expressive Japanese samurai menpō (face mask) dating from the E...

Category

Antique 1750s Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

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

$650

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 . Original finish and patina .

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

1800`s Japanese Antique Wooden Gourd Mold Sculpture for Hariko・folkart wabisabi
1800`s Japanese Antique Wooden Gourd Mold Sculpture for Hariko・folkart wabisabi

1800`s Japanese Antique Wooden Gourd Mold Sculpture for Hariko・folkart wabisabi

$1,250

1800`s Japanese Antique Wooden Gourd Mold Sculpture for Hariko・folkart wabisabi

Located in 足利市, JP

This piece stands as an exceptional display object, bridging traditional Japanese Mingei (folk art) with modern organic sculpture.

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

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

$960Sale Price|20% Off

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

$2,000 / set

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 wood, these sculptures are known as Jizai Kagi in Japanese and function as the lev...

Category

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

$420

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 metalwork infused with symbolic meaning. Cast in bronze and finished with remnants of go...

Category

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

$381

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. Dimensions: Big one: 12.5 x 6.5 x H20.5 cm Small one: 10 x 6.5 H11 cm (Both are i...

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

$300Sale Price / set|20% Off

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 iron with gold gilt pieces are very heavy and solid and have a real nice patina; they...

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

$360Sale Price|54% Off

Japan Tall Round Garden Lantern Beautiful Orchid Flowers

Located in South Burlington, VT

A handsome quality tall sturdy old "Orchid Flowers & Vines" tea garden lantern in a convenient portable size. May be suspended from loop or installed on any surface using the three ...

Category

20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Mid-20th Century Japanese Hummingbird Lantern, Hand-Painted Garden Art
Mid-20th Century Japanese Hummingbird Lantern, Hand-Painted Garden Art

Mid-20th Century Japanese Hummingbird Lantern, Hand-Painted Garden Art

$440

Mid-20th Century Japanese Hummingbird Lantern, Hand-Painted Garden Art

Located in South Burlington, VT

A rare and recent Humming Bird Lantern Acquisition In Original Paint First we have seen A wonderful "Hummingbird" garden lighting lantern with an original hand painted surface sti...

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Japanese Nambu Cast Ironware Flounder Fish Dish Trinket Paperweight
Mid-Century Japanese Nambu Cast Ironware Flounder Fish Dish Trinket Paperweight

Mid-Century Japanese Nambu Cast Ironware Flounder Fish Dish Trinket Paperweight

$995

Mid-Century Japanese Nambu Cast Ironware Flounder Fish Dish Trinket Paperweight

Located in Hyattsville, MD

A rare and uncommon piece of Nambu Cast Iron Serving Ware. It was design by Goro Mori, shaped like a flounder fish, made in the Iwate Prefecture of Japan. Mori's was a contemporary o...

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Japan Old Blue Bird Garden Lantern With Vibrant Blue Hand painting
Japan Old Blue Bird Garden Lantern With Vibrant Blue Hand painting

Japan Old Blue Bird Garden Lantern With Vibrant Blue Hand painting

$530

Japan Old Blue Bird Garden Lantern With Vibrant Blue Hand painting

Located in South Burlington, VT

From our recent Japanese acquisitions Beautiful near mint grade "Blue Bird" lantern in original vibrant hand painted colors Please view our video This rare lantern is handsomely ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese 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

$1,500

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". Some examples retain an old painted surface. Mother goose measures 27”h x 12”w x ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

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

$79Sale Price / set|20% Off

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 (2) of quality vintage iron Halloween happy Jack-O-Lanterns with their friendly bi...

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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

$2,500 / set

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 Edo period (1603–1868). Expertly forged in iron, with a silver inlay decorative desi...

Category

Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Mounted Objects

Materials

Silver, 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

$2,250

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

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

Crafted from traditional Japanese sugi (cedar) wood, the body of the horse is boldly carved from a single block and assembled with iron handles and wheels.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

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

$600Sale Price|20% Off

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 magnificent original large black and white holstein prized cow in the form of an antique lan...

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa 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

$850

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 1920 in Koga area (very famous as one of Ninja countries) in Japan. This tool is a lar...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Iron, Steel

Chinese Ming Dynasty Gilt Iron Head of Buddha, Ca. 17th Century
Chinese Ming Dynasty Gilt Iron Head of Buddha, Ca. 17th Century

Chinese Ming Dynasty Gilt Iron Head of Buddha, Ca. 17th Century

$5,000

Chinese Ming Dynasty Gilt Iron Head of Buddha, Ca. 17th Century

Located in New York, NY

Chinese Ming Dynasty Gilt Iron Head of Buddha, Ca. 17th Century DETAILS Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) DIMENSIONS: Width: 10 inches Wid...

Category

Antique 17th Century Japanese Japonisme Busts

Materials

Iron

F30 Japanese Antiques A pair of old torii gates, old wooden braziers
F30 Japanese Antiques A pair of old torii gates, old wooden braziers

F30 Japanese Antiques A pair of old torii gates, old wooden braziers

$1,600 / set

F30 Japanese Antiques A pair of old torii gates, old wooden braziers

Located in Niiza, JP

Size: φ460× 300(H) [mm]　18㎏/per Estimate packing size: 55×70×55㎜　50㎏ A hibachi crafted from beautifully weathered antique timber. Given the reddish hue—reminiscent of *bengara* (red...

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Copper, 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

$600Sale Price / set|20% Off

Japan Pair Tall Beautiful Garden Lanterns With Lovely Iris Flowers

Located in South Burlington, VT

A handsome quality pair (2) of original hand painted sturdy old "Iris, Flowers & Vines" tea garden lanterns in a convenient portable size. May be suspended from loops or installed o...

Category

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

$280Sale Price / set|62% Off

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 sculptures Rabbit family trio (3) seated rabbit sculptures hand cast and hand painted ...

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

$6,750 / set

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

Located in Miami, FL

Seated Shakyamuni Buddha in a Lacquered Zushi Buddhist Altar Cabinet. This is a remarkable Japanese wooden statue of Shakyamuni Buddha 釈迦如来坐像, from the Edo period (1600-1868). The...

Category

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

$650

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 radiates a presence that is both powerful and warm, as if the skill of the foundry c...

Category

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

$975 / set

Japanese Big Pair Orchid and Flower Lighting Lanterns

Located in South Burlington, VT

A decorative and functional hard to find pair (2) of handsome old "Orchid Flowers" garden lanterns in a convenient portable size. These rugged hand cast lanterns hand painted in ga...

Category

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

$600Sale Price / set|78% Off

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

Located in South Burlington, VT

A rare pair (2) of these tall 21 Inch Nautical delights with original hand painted colors that authentically reproduce the actual colors of today's Cape Hattaras light house (See Thi...

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Showa 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

$450

Nambu Ironware Three-Legged Water Basin ①

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Nambu Ironware Three-Legged Water Basin Morioka/Mizusawa, Iwate Prefecture Mid-Showa Period (circa 1960s-1970s) This piece features the characteristic heavy iron surface of Nambu ir...

Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Japonisme 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

$450

Nambu Ironware Three-Legged Water Basin ②

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Nambu Ironware Three-Legged Water Basin Morioka/Mizusawa, Iwate Prefecture Mid-Showa Period (circa 1960s-1970s) This piece features the characteristic heavy iron surface of Nambu ir...

Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

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

$360Sale Price|68% Off

Tall Massive Old Light House Lantern Hand Painted Red and White

Located in South Burlington, VT

Light house lovers delight- first we've seen- complete with attached entry house, tall 18 Inch height. Weighs in at 10 pounds. Original hand painted colors of red, white, blue, and...

Category

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

$200Sale Price|73% Off

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

Located in South Burlington, VT

SEE THIS AND OUR GARDEN ART EXHIBITION IN NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND UNTIL OCTOBER 10, 2022 Light house lovers delight. Original hand painted colors of red, white, and blue This unusua...

Category

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

$475Sale Price / set|36% Off

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

Early Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture model BB1-30D
Early Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture model BB1-30D

Early Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture model BB1-30D

$3,500

Early Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture model BB1-30D

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Portland, OR

Designed 1952, the BB1 has a cast iron stone-form base (satin black finish) with a natural bamboo stem. This example is early and is stamped to underside “MADE IN JAPAN.” The lamp i...

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel, 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

$5,367

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

By Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

The light sculptures named "AKARI" were created in 1952 by Isamu Noguchi, inspired by Japan's traditional Gifu lantern craft. Using the natural properties of washi paper to diffuse...

Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Recent Sales

Japanese Cast Iron Temple Bell
Japanese Cast Iron Temple Bell

Japanese Cast Iron Temple Bell

Unavailable

H 48 in Dm 34 in

Japanese Cast Iron Temple Bell

Located in New Orleans, LA

Japanese cast iron temple bell from the Meji period.

Category

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

Unavailable

H 10.5 in W 5 in D 4 in

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

Unavailable

H 9 in W 4 in D 4.5 in

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. Please note of wear consistent with age.

Category

20th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

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

Japanese Keyaki Wood Yokogi (Friction Lock)

Unavailable

H 12.25 in W 14.75 in D 3.5 in

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 the irori, or sunken hearth fire. The yokogi darkly patinated from years of exposu...

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Japanese Iron Gun Barrel Sculpture
Japanese Iron Gun Barrel Sculpture

Japanese Iron Gun Barrel Sculpture

Unavailable

H 24.5 in

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 and soon became a fundamental element of the Japanese military. The country's supe...

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Japanese Decorative Objects

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

Unavailable

H 2 in Dm 29 in

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 wall hung, very decorative Originally $ 1,500.00

Category

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

Unavailable

H 4 in W 7.5 in D 2.5 in

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 patina which contrasts nicely with the futuristic contours of the figure.

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

Unavailable

H 25 in W 16 in D 10 in

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.  

Category

Vintage 1960s American Anglo-Japanese Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Copper, Iron

Akari Isamu Noguchi Light Sculpture
Akari Isamu Noguchi Light Sculpture

Akari Isamu Noguchi Light Sculpture

Unavailable

H 50 in D 21 in

Akari Isamu Noguchi Light Sculpture

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Nashville, TN

Vintage dead stock Isamu Noguchi light sculpture/ floor lamp. This example is signed and features a beautiful hand painted landscape. Comes with original box and with all original pa...

Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Modern Japanese Iron Bull Table Sculpture
Mid-Century Modern Japanese Iron Bull Table Sculpture

Mid-Century Modern Japanese Iron Bull Table Sculpture

Sold

H 6 in W 3.5 in D 11 in

Mid-Century Modern Japanese Iron Bull Table Sculpture

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration a vintage table sculpture of a bull with amazing patina. Dimensions: 6" H x 11"D x 3 1/2" W.

Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

1950s Japanese Modernist Cast Iron Bird Incense Burner Sculpture
1950s Japanese Modernist Cast Iron Bird Incense Burner Sculpture

1950s Japanese Modernist Cast Iron Bird Incense Burner Sculpture

Sold

H 9.5 in W 5 in D 2.5 in

1950s Japanese Modernist Cast Iron Bird Incense Burner Sculpture

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Cast iron Koro bird incense burner or sculpture, made in Japan.

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

1960s Mid Century Japanese Iron Bird / Crane sculpture set
1960s Mid Century Japanese Iron Bird / Crane sculpture set

1960s Mid Century Japanese Iron Bird / Crane sculpture set

Sold

H 10.5 in W 2.75 in D 7 in

1960s Mid Century Japanese Iron Bird / Crane sculpture set

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

Vintage table top bird sculptures in the style of Isamu Noguchi. Cast iron, hollowed body, with an elegant form with an applied Verdi gris patina. Dimensions: (Large) 10.5”H x 2.75...

Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Japanese Iron Horse Head Sculpture Bowl 420 After Walter Bosse
Japanese Iron Horse Head Sculpture Bowl 420 After Walter Bosse

Japanese Iron Horse Head Sculpture Bowl 420 After Walter Bosse

Sold

H 5.5 in W 5.5 in D 0.75 in

Japanese Iron Horse Head Sculpture Bowl 420 After Walter Bosse

By Walter Bosse

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Japanese iron horse head bowl - a beautifully designed iron horse sculptural bowl. Handsome enough to sit alone - or for nuts, paperclips, candy, change, 420, etc. Very similar to th...

Category

20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wrought Iron

Japanese Iron Owl Incense Burner
Japanese Iron Owl Incense Burner

Japanese Iron Owl Incense Burner

Sold

H 5 in W 3.75 in D 3.75 in

Japanese Iron Owl Incense Burner

Located in Denton, TX

Rustic Cast iron owl with spotty gilt and bronze patina, also included the incense anchor to hold up the incense inside.

Category

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

Materials

Iron

1939 World's Fair Japanese Pav Bronze Patinated Iron Souvenir
1939 World's Fair Japanese Pav Bronze Patinated Iron Souvenir

1939 World's Fair Japanese Pav Bronze Patinated Iron Souvenir

Sold

H 18 in

1939 World's Fair Japanese Pav Bronze Patinated Iron Souvenir

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A great 1939 World's Fair souvenir from the Japanese pavillion. It was made in three sizes and this is the largest that was available. It is made of iron with a bronze gilt patina. ...

Category

Vintage 1930s Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Midcentury Japanese Geisha Figurine
Cast Iron Midcentury Japanese Geisha Figurine

Cast Iron Midcentury Japanese Geisha Figurine

Sold

H 8 in W 5 in D 2.5 in

Cast Iron Midcentury Japanese Geisha Figurine

Located in San Diego, CA

Cast iron Japanese geisha figurine, circa 1960s. The pieces is in cast iron with verde gris finish and are quite heavy; they would make a great Mid-Century Modern accent in any space!

Category

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

Materials

Iron

Art Deco Japanese Rabbit Sculpture 1940s
Art Deco Japanese Rabbit Sculpture 1940s

Art Deco Japanese Rabbit Sculpture 1940s

Sold

H 3 in W 3.5 in D 8.5 in

Art Deco Japanese Rabbit Sculpture 1940s

Located in San Diego, CA

Stylized metal rabbit sculpture from Japan. Fantastic modernist arct deco design.

Category

Vintage 1940s Japanese Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

20th Century Japanese Style Cast Iron Heron
20th Century Japanese Style Cast Iron Heron

20th Century Japanese Style Cast Iron Heron

Sold

H 6.11 in W 2.92 in D 4.34 in

20th Century Japanese Style Cast Iron Heron

Located in Stockholm, SE

A highly decorative painted cast iron heron, crafted in the Japanese style during the first half of the 20th century. Standing gracefully on one leg with its neck tucked in, the hero...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Vintage Japanese Cast Iron Decorative Hook Hanging Bear
Vintage Japanese Cast Iron Decorative Hook Hanging Bear

Vintage Japanese Cast Iron Decorative Hook Hanging Bear

Sold

H 8 in W 1.25 in D 1 in

Vintage Japanese Cast Iron Decorative Hook Hanging Bear

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Vintage Japanese Cast Iron Decorative Hook Hanging Bear 8 tall x 1.25 w x 1 d Original vintage condition. See images provided.

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Hand Forged Iron Suspension Chain, Rare
Japanese Antique Hand Forged Iron Suspension Chain, Rare

Japanese Antique Hand Forged Iron Suspension Chain, Rare

Sold

H 96 in Dm 2.5 in

Japanese Antique Hand Forged Iron Suspension Chain, Rare

Located in South Burlington, VT

From our recent Japanese acquisitions travels For displaying/hanging a special accessory such as flower planter or lantern From Japan comes this hard to find and beautiful hand...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Pair Vintage Gilt Pheasant Bird Sculptures
Japanese Pair Vintage Gilt Pheasant Bird Sculptures

Japanese Pair Vintage Gilt Pheasant Bird Sculptures

Sold

H 7 in W 6.5 in D 2 in

Japanese Pair Vintage Gilt Pheasant Bird Sculptures

Located in South Burlington, VT

Beautiful pair (2) old vintage gilt pheasant bird sculptures. Marked Japan on bottoms. From our recent Japanese acquisitions in original condition with original attractive gil...

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Midcentury Japanese Geisha Figurine
Cast Iron Midcentury Japanese Geisha Figurine

Cast Iron Midcentury Japanese Geisha Figurine

Sold

H 9.5 in W 5.5 in D 2.5 in

Cast Iron Midcentury Japanese Geisha Figurine

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in San Diego, CA

Cast iron Japanese geisha figurine, circa the 1960s. This piece in cast iron with a gold leaf finish and are quite heavy; they would make a great Mid-Century Modern accent in any space!

Category

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

Materials

Iron

Iron Sculpture of a Young Woman by Saegusa Soutarou
Iron Sculpture of a Young Woman by Saegusa Soutarou

Iron Sculpture of a Young Woman by Saegusa Soutarou

Sold

H 36.6 in W 8 in D 10 in

Iron Sculpture of a Young Woman by Saegusa Soutarou

Located in Fukuoka, JP

The sculpture is made of iron in a traditional Japanese style.

Category

20th Century Japanese Showa Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

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

Japanese Pair Vintage Gilt Pheasant Bird Sculptures, Signed

Sold

H 7 in W 6.5 in D 2 in

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. From our recent Japanese acquisitions in original condition with original attra...

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

A Delightful and Well-Patinated Pair of Japanese Iron Rabbits
A Delightful and Well-Patinated Pair of Japanese Iron Rabbits

A Delightful and Well-Patinated Pair of Japanese Iron Rabbits

Sold

H 8 in W 4.5 in D 7.5 in

A Delightful and Well-Patinated Pair of Japanese Iron Rabbits

Located in San Francisco, CA

A delightful and well-patinated pair of Japanese iron rabbits; each with expressive gaze and long ears; one reclining while the other is perched on its hind legs

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures

Group of Late 19th Century Japanese Iron and Brass Insects
Group of Late 19th Century Japanese Iron and Brass Insects

Group of Late 19th Century Japanese Iron and Brass Insects

Sold

H 6.5 in W 7 in D 2 in

Group of Late 19th Century Japanese Iron and Brass Insects

Located in Atlanta, GA

Group of late 19th century Japanese iron and brass insects, circa 1890s. They retain their warm original patina. The largest (praying mantis) measures 6.5"H x 7"W. The smallest (spid...

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Iron

Japanese Huge Hand-Wrought Iron Auspicious "Kura Door" Decorative Plate
Japanese Huge Hand-Wrought Iron Auspicious "Kura Door" Decorative Plate

Japanese Huge Hand-Wrought Iron Auspicious "Kura Door" Decorative Plate

Sold

H 12 in W 19 in D 3 in

Japanese Huge Hand-Wrought Iron Auspicious "Kura Door" Decorative Plate

Located in South Burlington, VT

Found on our most acquisitions trip, here's an impressive decorative accent and rare Buddhist treasure from Japan. This hard to find large antique 19th century auspicious sculptur...

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Iron Hanging Flower Vase and Chain, 19th Century
Japanese Antique Iron Hanging Flower Vase and Chain, 19th Century

Japanese Antique Iron Hanging Flower Vase and Chain, 19th Century

Sold

H 70 in Dm 6 in

Japanese Antique Iron Hanging Flower Vase and Chain, 19th Century

Located in South Burlington, VT

From Japan comes this hard to find and beautiful handwrought and hand "embossed flowers" iron hanging flower vase Haineke complete with a complimentary long link chain. This is the...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japan Pair Antique Gilt Quail Sculptures Hand-Cast, Signed
Japan Pair Antique Gilt Quail Sculptures Hand-Cast, Signed

Japan Pair Antique Gilt Quail Sculptures Hand-Cast, Signed

Sold

H 5 in W 5 in D 4 in

Japan Pair Antique Gilt Quail Sculptures Hand-Cast, Signed

Located in South Burlington, VT

Fine Pair (2) Quails In gilt finish with original signed labels JAPAN Japan, a pair (2) of antique quail sculptures hand-cast, Taisho period. Fine old carvings with traces of aged...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Rare Old Gilt Bull Steer Sculpture, Fine Details
Japanese Rare Old Gilt Bull Steer Sculpture, Fine Details

Japanese Rare Old Gilt Bull Steer Sculpture, Fine Details

Sold

H 4.5 in W 6.5 in D 2 in

Japanese Rare Old Gilt Bull Steer Sculpture, Fine Details

Located in South Burlington, VT

Beautiful gilt example- first we have seen in this powerful steer bull sculpture From our recent Japanese acquisitions in original condition with original attractive gilding pres...

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Mid Century Modern iron Deer by Tadahiro Baba Nambu Tekki
Japanese Mid Century Modern iron Deer by Tadahiro Baba Nambu Tekki

Japanese Mid Century Modern iron Deer by Tadahiro Baba Nambu Tekki

Sold

H 9.25 in W 9.75 in D 4 in

Japanese Mid Century Modern iron Deer by Tadahiro Baba Nambu Tekki

Located in New Windsor, NY

Decorative stylized Japanese ironware deer on a wood base designed by Tadahiro Baba. Gold stencil mark on the bottom of base, Yashica. Tadahiro's designs usually are utilitarian be i...

Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Art Deco Set of Four Japanese Graceful Geisha Figurine Sculptures in Bronze
Art Deco Set of Four Japanese Graceful Geisha Figurine Sculptures in Bronze

Art Deco Set of Four Japanese Graceful Geisha Figurine Sculptures in Bronze

Sold

H 7 in W 4 in D 2 in

Art Deco Set of Four Japanese Graceful Geisha Figurine Sculptures in Bronze

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Set of four lovely Japanese Art Deco graceful geisha figurine sculptures in patinated bronzed finished iron Made in Japan Measures: 7" H x 4" W x 2" D, #2 3" W, #3 3 3/4" W Origin...

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Japanese wood carved carp
Japanese wood carved carp

Japanese wood carved carp

Sold

H 5.5 in W 23 in

Japanese wood carved carp

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Japanese wood carving of a carp, circa 1920. The dimensions below are for the wood carving, not the rope or the hook.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Japanese Vintage Heart Roof Garden Lighting Lantern, Signed Japan
Japanese Vintage Heart Roof Garden Lighting Lantern, Signed Japan

Japanese Vintage Heart Roof Garden Lighting Lantern, Signed Japan

Sold

H 14 in W 10 in D 10 in

Japanese Vintage Heart Roof Garden Lighting Lantern, Signed Japan

Located in South Burlington, VT

Rare Japanese "Signed " lantern- first we've seen Japan, a handsome old vintage Heart Roof tea garden lantern in a convenient portable size. This distinct Japanese lantern style al...

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Dragonfly Lantern
Japanese Antique Dragonfly Lantern

Japanese Antique Dragonfly Lantern

Sold

H 11 in W 7 in D 7 in

Japanese Antique Dragonfly Lantern

Located in South Burlington, VT

From our recent Japanese acquisitions in original condition The first we have seen Japan, an attractive and sturdy lantern, with a seldom seen double winged "Dragonfly" motif o...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Crane
Japanese Crane

Japanese Crane

Sold

H 13.5 in W 14 in D 3.5 in

Japanese Crane

Located in Dallas, TX

Japanese crane. This accessory is heavy and significant. Structure stands perfectly. Very good condition. Vintage decor sourced by our accessories team only 1 available for sale.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculpt...

Materials

Iron

Pair of Midcentury Japanese Geisha Figurines
Pair of Midcentury Japanese Geisha Figurines

Pair of Midcentury Japanese Geisha Figurines

Sold

H 7.25 in W 9 in

Pair of Midcentury Japanese Geisha Figurines

Located in San Diego, CA

A very cool pair of Japanese geisha figurines, circa 1960s. The pieces are cast iron with verde gris finish and are quite heavy; they would make a great Mid-Century Modern accent in ...

Category

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

Materials

Iron

Japanese Old "Turtle" Garden Lantern
Japanese Old "Turtle" Garden Lantern

Japanese Old "Turtle" Garden Lantern

Sold

H 7 in W 11.5 in D 5.5 in

Japanese Old "Turtle" Garden Lantern

Located in South Burlington, VT

From our recent Japanese Acquisitions- the first we've seen Japan, this handsome quality old "turtle" motif tea lantern is a good find and an authentic old work of art. It is the ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Rare "Eagle" Lighting Lantern
Japanese Rare "Eagle" Lighting Lantern

Japanese Rare "Eagle" Lighting Lantern

Sold

H 12 in Dm 7 in

Japanese Rare "Eagle" Lighting Lantern

Located in South Burlington, VT

Unusual find- A First Japan, this handsome quality old "Eagle" motif tea lantern is the first individual lantern with this motif we have seen. Signed "Japan" on bottom, it dat...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Large 1920s Pair Garden Ducks
Japanese Large 1920s Pair Garden Ducks

Japanese Large 1920s Pair Garden Ducks

Sold

H 13 in W 9 in D 5.5 in

Japanese Large 1920s Pair Garden Ducks

Located in South Burlington, VT

A fine matched pair (2) of large scale Japanese hand-cast garden ducks from the 1920s with highly detailed plumage, heads, tails, webbed feet, and wings. Stamped and signed "Japan...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Signed Gold Gilt "Origami" Crane Censer
Japanese Signed Gold Gilt "Origami" Crane Censer

Japanese Signed Gold Gilt "Origami" Crane Censer

Sold

H 4 in W 4.5 in D 4 in

Japanese Signed Gold Gilt "Origami" Crane Censer

Located in South Burlington, VT

Signed and mint Here's a beautiful and unique way to accent your indoor display space with this very unusual treasure from Japan. This is an attractive solid and finely cast gold ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

Materials

Gold Plate, Iron

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

Japanese Antique Cat, Your Best Friend

Sold

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. Attractive pose and even more attractive face. Dimension...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Pair Vintage Mountain House Lighting Lanterns
Japanese Pair Vintage Mountain House Lighting Lanterns

Japanese Pair Vintage Mountain House Lighting Lanterns

Sold

H 6 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in

Japanese Pair Vintage Mountain House Lighting Lanterns

Located in South Burlington, VT

A beautiful pair (2) of heavily hand cast iron lanterns of simple but compelling Japanese mountain Kusaya or Minka house design with jointed roof line and Japanese enigmatic "X" open...

Category

20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Old Hand Cast Bird Lantern
Japanese Old Hand Cast Bird Lantern

Japanese Old Hand Cast Bird Lantern

Sold

H 12 in Dm 8 in

Japanese Old Hand Cast Bird Lantern

Located in South Burlington, VT

From our recent Japanese acquisitions in original condition First we have seen Japan, a big and attractive and sturdy antique lantern with a stately BIG BIRD motif. Found fr...

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Rare Old "Owl" Lighting Lantern
Japanese Rare Old "Owl" Lighting Lantern

Japanese Rare Old "Owl" Lighting Lantern

Sold

H 11 in W 6.5 in

Japanese Rare Old "Owl" Lighting Lantern

Located in South Burlington, VT

From our recent Japanese Acquisitions, a rare bird Japan, this handsome quality old "Owl" motif tea lantern is a good find and an authentic old work of art. Signed "Japan" on ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Lovely Old Grapes Garden Lantern
Japanese Lovely Old Grapes Garden Lantern

Japanese Lovely Old Grapes Garden Lantern

Sold

H 11 in W 7 in D 7 in

Japanese Lovely Old Grapes Garden Lantern

Located in South Burlington, VT

Unusual find- A first in this style with a hard to find motif Grapes galore. Japan, this handsome quality old "Grapes" motif tea garden lantern is the first of it's kind we ha...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Unique Antique "Lucky Money" Lantern & Windchime
Japanese Unique Antique "Lucky Money" Lantern & Windchime

Japanese Unique Antique "Lucky Money" Lantern & Windchime

Sold

H 11 in W 6 in D 6 in

Japanese Unique Antique "Lucky Money" Lantern & Windchime

Located in South Burlington, VT

Here's a first for us. This unique and unusual recent acquisition comes from our recent Japanese acquisitions and could be a beautiful and unique way to accent your indoor or ou...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Big Antique "Snow flake & Star" Lantern
Japanese Big Antique "Snow flake & Star" Lantern

Japanese Big Antique "Snow flake & Star" Lantern

Sold

H 14 in Dm 7 in

Japanese Big Antique "Snow flake & Star" Lantern

Located in South Burlington, VT

A best find from our recent Japanese Acquisition Travels Bir bell shaped lantern cast in an unusual snow flake or star pattern. Japanese large, substantial and rare patterned antiq...

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japan Gold Gilt Good Luck Elephant Censer
Japan Gold Gilt Good Luck Elephant Censer

Japan Gold Gilt Good Luck Elephant Censer

Sold

H 4 in W 5.5 in D 2.25 in

Japan Gold Gilt Good Luck Elephant Censer

Located in South Burlington, VT

Rare find: Ancient Japanese design gilt censer of a good luck elephant- signed Japan This model elephant sculptural LED candle holder and censer was crafted in a handsome gilt fin...

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Old Pair Town House Architectural Lanterns
Japanese Old Pair Town House Architectural Lanterns

Japanese Old Pair Town House Architectural Lanterns

Sold

H 11 in Dm 6 in

Japanese Old Pair Town House Architectural Lanterns

Located in South Burlington, VT

Unusual find- A first Japan, this handsome quality pair of old architectural "Town Home with Garden Vinery" motif tea garden lanterns are the first of their kind we have ever seen...

Category

20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Pair Lucky Horse Shoe Lighting Lanterns
Japanese Pair Lucky Horse Shoe Lighting Lanterns

Japanese Pair Lucky Horse Shoe Lighting Lanterns

Sold

H 11.5 in W 6 in D 6 in

Japanese Pair Lucky Horse Shoe Lighting Lanterns

Located in South Burlington, VT

First pair we've seen Brilliant Pair (2) Art Deco 1930s-1940s "Lucky Horse Shoe " Lanterns Japanese handsome hand wrought Art Deco period "Lucky Horse Shoe" motif lanterns - t...

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Art Deco Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Old Japanese Hand Cast Lantern Bamboo & Grasses
Old Japanese Hand Cast Lantern Bamboo & Grasses

Old Japanese Hand Cast Lantern Bamboo & Grasses

Sold

H 11 in Dm 11 in L 11 in

Old Japanese Hand Cast Lantern Bamboo & Grasses

Located in South Burlington, VT

From Our Recent Japanese Acquisitions in original condition Japan, an attractive and sturdy antique lantern, with a "Bamboo & Grasses" motif on fire box. Found from a Japanese/ Am...

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Fine Birds, Bonsei & Flowers Garden Lantern
Japanese Fine Birds, Bonsei & Flowers Garden Lantern

Japanese Fine Birds, Bonsei & Flowers Garden Lantern

Sold

H 13 in Dm 9 in

Japanese Fine Birds, Bonsei & Flowers Garden Lantern

Located in South Burlington, VT

Flower or tea garden specialty From our recent Japanese travels in original as found condition Japan, an old antique lantern with "Birds, Bonsei, & Flowers" motif on their fire...

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Hand Cast "Cow" Lantern, Rare Find
Japanese Hand Cast "Cow" Lantern, Rare Find

Japanese Hand Cast "Cow" Lantern, Rare Find

Sold

H 6.5 in W 8 in L 6.5 in

Japanese Hand Cast "Cow" Lantern, Rare Find

Located in South Burlington, VT

From our recent Japanese acquisitions in original condition First we have seen Japan, an attractive and sturdy antique lantern with a "Cow" motif. Found from a Japanese Amer...

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Pair of Old "Owl" Lighting Lanterns
Japanese Pair of Old "Owl" Lighting Lanterns

Japanese Pair of Old "Owl" Lighting Lanterns

Sold

H 11 in W 6.5 in D 6 in

Japanese Pair of Old "Owl" Lighting Lanterns

Located in South Burlington, VT

Hard to find pair (2) Japanese handsome quality old "Owl" motif tea lanterns are authentic old works of art. Signed "Japan" on bottom, they date to mid-20th century. In a ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Old Tall Duck Garden Lighting Lantern
Japanese Old Tall Duck Garden Lighting Lantern

Japanese Old Tall Duck Garden Lighting Lantern

Sold

H 12 in W 8 in D 5 in

Japanese Old Tall Duck Garden Lighting Lantern

Located in South Burlington, VT

From our recent Japanese acquisitions, a superb example An exceptional sculpture with beautiful design and .........

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Vintage Graceful Swan Garden Lighting Lantern
Japanese Vintage Graceful Swan Garden Lighting Lantern

Japanese Vintage Graceful Swan Garden Lighting Lantern

Sold

H 6.5 in W 11 in D 5 in

Japanese Vintage Graceful Swan Garden Lighting Lantern

Located in South Burlington, VT

From our recent Japanese Acquisitions, The first we've seen Japan, this handsome quality big "Graceful Swan" lantern is a special find and an authentic old work of art. It dates ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Pair "Jack-O-Lantern" Lighting Lanterns
Japanese Antique Pair "Jack-O-Lantern" Lighting Lanterns

Japanese Antique Pair "Jack-O-Lantern" Lighting Lanterns

Sold

H 10.5 in Dm 5 in

Japanese Antique Pair "Jack-O-Lantern" Lighting Lanterns

Located in South Burlington, VT

From our recent Japanese Acquisitions- a rare pair Japan, this handsome pair (2) quality antique iron halloween Jack-O-Lanterns with their bi-faced design and flying bat toppers, (t...

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Lantern "Treasure Fortune Ship" Takarabune, 19th Century
Japanese Antique Lantern "Treasure Fortune Ship" Takarabune, 19th Century

Japanese Antique Lantern "Treasure Fortune Ship" Takarabune, 19th Century

Sold

H 12 in W 18.5 in L 12 in

Japanese Antique Lantern "Treasure Fortune Ship" Takarabune, 19th Century

Located in South Burlington, VT

From our recent Japanese acquisitions, the first we have seen Do you have a ship to deliver you good fortune this year? Suited for a museum, special indoor gallery space, or garden...

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Rare Friendly Snail Garden Lighting Lantern
Japanese Rare Friendly Snail Garden Lighting Lantern

Japanese Rare Friendly Snail Garden Lighting Lantern

Sold

H 7.5 in W 11 in D 5.5 in

Japanese Rare Friendly Snail Garden Lighting Lantern

Located in South Burlington, VT

Whimsical Treasure This charming snail form lantern may bring pleasure to your daily routine. Its handcrafted , heavily hand cast and numerous finely detailed head, ears, eyes,...

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Japanese Iron Sculpture", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

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.

Read More

Symbols of Happiness and Rebirth Adorn This Japanese Satsuma Bowl

Decorated with white cranes and the sought-after thousand-butterflies motif, the Meiji-period vessel offers both a celebration of traditional aesthetics and a clear reflection of the era’s appetite for exquisite export pieces.

Chicago’s Pagoda Red Has a Spirited Mix of Asian Antiques and Bold New Art

For 25 years, gallerist Betsy Nathan has leveraged her keen eye and key connections to bring a unique selection of rare finds to the market.

In L.A., Gallerist JF Chen Has Long Championed Eclectic Blue-Chip Design

Now working alongside his daughter Bianca, dealer Joel Chen has presented a most covetable array of antiques, art and contemporary creations for more than 40 years.

12 Calming Spaces Inspired by Japanese Design

From cherry-blossom-adorned walls paired with glamorous lighting to wood-paneled ceilings above checkerboard-patterned chairs, these 12 spaces seamlessly blend Eastern and Western aesthetics.

Rodrigo Rivero Lake’s Mexico City Showroom Is a Museum-Worthy Trove of Spanish Colonial and Asian Antiques

The dealer and curator has spent the past 50 years amassing a collection of exceptional art, furniture and architectural elements that trace the cultural influence of the Spanish empire from Europe to the Americas and beyond.

16 Refined Asian-Inspired Interiors

These spaces exemplify how Eastern elements elevate a home's decor.

More Ways To Browse

Gold Mules
Toro Lantern
Vintage Cast Iron Owl
Buddha Altar
Cast Iron Figurines Vintage
Cast Iron Tea Pot
Iron Deer Sculpture
Japan Bull
Japanese Articulated Bronze
Meiji Lobster
Meiji Period Bronze Figure
Old Japanese Pots
Cast Iron Ikebana
Cast Iron Teapot
Iron Rabbit
Japanese Iron Tea Pot
Meiji Metal Sculptures
Worlds Fair Souvenirs
View All Popular Sculptures and Carvings Searches