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Japanese Jizai

Hand carved Japanese Jizai Kagi hearth hook, 1603-1867
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Japanese hand carved Jizai Kagi hearth hook in keyaki wood (Japanese Zelkova). The hook is
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Mounted Objects

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Wood

Hand carved Japanese Jizai Kagi hearth hook, 1603-1867
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Japanese hand carved Jizai Kagi hearth hook in keyaki wood (Japanese Zelkova). The hook is
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Mounted Objects

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Wood

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

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Iron

Jizai Koi and Water Motif, Japan, Miji Period
Located in Point Richmond, CA
This jizai is an excellent example of a well-balanced and pleasingly carved sculpture of koi
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Articulate Praying Mantis Jizai Okimono Myochin Hiroyoshi Meiji
By Myochin Hiroyoshi
Located in Atlanta, GA
-1900s. As an ornamental display item, this type of item is known in Japanese as Jizai Okimono. The
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

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Copper

Small Japanese Articulate Crab Jizai Okimono Meiji Period Signed
By Myochin Hiroyoshi
Located in Atlanta, GA
in Japanese as Jizai Okimono. The crab was realistically rendered and meticulously constructed with
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Metalwork

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Copper

Small Japanese Articulate Crab Jizai Okimono Meiji Period Signed
By Myochin Hiroyoshi
Located in Atlanta, GA
in Japanese as Jizai Okimono. The crab was realistically rendered and meticulously constructed with
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Metalwork

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Copper

Rare Japanese Articulate Silver Lobster Jizai Okimono Myochin Hiroyoshi Meiji
By Myochin Hiroyoshi
Located in Atlanta, GA
Japanese as Jizai Okimono. The lobster was meticulously constructed in silver parts in a realistic fashion
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

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Silver

Jizai okimono bronze sculpture of an articulated praying mantis
Located in PARIS, FR
ruling class of the feudal Japan, both a symbol of power and temperance. Jisai Okimono are realistic
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

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Bronze

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 .
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

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Brass, Wrought Iron

Articulated iron sculpture or Jizai (articulated) in the form of a butterfly
Located in PARIS, FR
Fine iron jizai of an articulated butterfly with fascinating openwork on its wings. The butterfly
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

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Bronze

Antique Signed Japanese Articulated Crab Sculpture in Copper Jizai Okimono
Located in San Diego, CA
Antique signed Japanese articulated crab sculpture (Jizai OKimono) in copper, circa 1910s. The
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

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Copper

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Japanese "U" Shaped Hearth Hook (Jizai)
Located in Seattle, WA
Japanese jizai hearth hook of keyaki (zelkova), a type of Asian elm. The hook was used to suspend
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures

Antique Japanese Hearth, 'Kettle Hook' “Jizai Kogi”
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Japanese Hearth Hook “Jizai Kogi” repurposed as Sculpture Beautifully executed craftsmanship
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Antique 1860s Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Articulated Iron Jizai Okimono of a Lobster by Myochin Muneharu
Located in Milano, IT
This articulated okimono represents a naturalistically rendered lobster, with fully articulated limbs, antennae, body, and tail and comes with an inscribed wood storage box. Signed:...
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Metalwork

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Iron

Jizai Okimono, Russet-Iron Articulated Figure of a Crab
Located in Milano, IT
Jizai Okimono A russet-iron articulated figure of a crab Edo Period (1615 - 1867), 19th Century
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Metalwork

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Iron

Japanese Jizai
Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese large 17th century keyaki wood kettle hook (jizai). 30” high x 25 1/2” wide x 9” deep (14
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Japanese Sculptures

Japanese Jizai
Japanese Jizai
H 30 in W 25.5 in D 9 in
Japanese Jizai Kagi Fish Carving, C. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
traditional Japanese hearth hook, called a jizai kagi. Hung from the ceiling above an indoor floor hearth
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Japanese Jizai Kagi Hearth Hook, C. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This Japanese hearth hook dates to the early 20th century and would have originally been used to
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Iron, Copper

Japanese Jizai Kagi Hearth Hook, C. 1900
Japanese Jizai Kagi Hearth Hook, C. 1900
H 59 in W 17.25 in D 4.5 in
Japanese Jizai Kagi Hearth Hook, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This Japanese hearth hook dates to the late 19th century and would have originally been used to
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Iron, Copper

Meiji Period Keyaki Elm Wood Jizai Hearth Hook, Japan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Offered by ZENA KRUZICK Meiji Period Keyaki wood (elm) Jizai hearth hook, Japan Jizai in this J
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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Meiji Abstract Sculptures

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Elm

Articulated jizai okimono crab - Japan, Meiji
Located in PARIS, FR
Sculpture jizai okimono of an articulated crab in bronze with dark brown patina. Finely executed
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Metalwork

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Bronze

Japanese Folk Art Sculptures (Jizai-Gake)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
of artisinal craft production. These Jizai-Gake, kettle hangers are a perfect example of form and
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Early 20th Century Japanese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japan praying mantis jizai okimono copper - Meiji
Located in PARIS, FR
Jizai okimono of an articulated hammered copper praying mantis. The praying mantis (in Japanese
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

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Copper

Japanese Articulate Lobster Jizai Okimono Meiji Period Signed
By Myochin Hiroyoshi
Located in Atlanta, GA
An articulate spiny lobster (Ise-Ebi) as an ornamental display item, known in Japanese as Jizai
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Metalwork

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Copper

Japanese bronze okimono Jizai Praying Mantis (articulated sculpture)
Located in PARIS, FR
Jizai okimono sculpture of an articulated bronze praying mantis. Insects (mushi) play an important
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Large Meiji Period 'or earlier' Jizai Kogi Kettle Hook, Japan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Meiji Period (or earlier) Jizai Kogi Kettle Hook, Japan A large handsomely carved kettle hook
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Tribal Art

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Wood

Large 17th Century Japanese Keyaki Wood Kettle Hook (Jizai)
Located in Hudson, NY
Large 17th Century Japanese Keyaki Wood Kettle Hook (Jizai)
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Antique 17th Century Asian More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

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

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Cedar

Group of Nine American Silver Articulated Creatures by Oleg Konstantinov
By Oleg Konstantionv
Located in North Miami, FL
Japanese craft of Jizai Okimono—articulated metal sculptures—he found his calling. The metal work combined
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21st Century and Contemporary American Animal Sculptures

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Sterling Silver, Metal

19th Century Japanese Jizai Kagi
Located in Chicago, IL
A bold and graphic 19th century Japanese Meiji period Jizai-Kagi, a hook used to raise and lower a
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Rustic Sculptures and Carvings

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Elm

19th Century Japanese Jizai Kagi
19th Century Japanese Jizai Kagi
H 13 in W 8 in D 8.5 in
Large Japanese Jizai Kagi Wood Koi Folk Art Sculptures
Located in Atlanta, GA
from a piece of solid wood, the sculpture of this type is known as Jizai Kagi in Japan and function as
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Large Japanese Articulate Iron Lobster Jizai Okimono Signed
By Myochin Muneyuki
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large articulate spiny lobster (Ise-Ebi) as an ornamental display item, known in Japanese as
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Metalwork

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Iron

Japanese Articulate Lobster Jizai Okimono Myochin Hiroyoshi Meiji Period
By Myochin Hiroyoshi
Located in Atlanta, GA
An articulate spiny lobster (Ise-Ebi) as an ornamental display item, known in Japanese as Jizai
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Metalwork

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Copper

Japanese Articulate Lobster Jizai Okimono Myochin Hiroyoshi Meiji Period
By Myochin Hiroyoshi
Located in Atlanta, GA
Period circa 1890-1900s. As an ornamental display item, this type of item is known in Japanese as Jizai
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

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Copper

Antique Signed Japanese Articulated Lobster Sculpture in Copper Jizai Okimono
Located in San Diego, CA
Antique signed Japanese articulated lobster / cray fish sculpture (Jizai Okimono) in copper, circa
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

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Copper

Large Japanese Articulate Lobster Okimono Meiji Period Signed
By Myochin Hiroyoshi
Located in Atlanta, GA
An articulate spiny lobster (Ise-Ebi) as an ornamental display item, known in Japanese as Jizai
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Metalwork

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Copper

Large Japanese Articulate Lobster Okimono Meiji Period Signed
By Myochin Hiroyoshi
Located in Atlanta, GA
An articulate spiny lobster (Ise-Ebi) as an ornamental display item, known in Japanese as Jizai
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Metalwork

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Copper

Japan Huge Superb Antique Hand-Carved Ceiling Hook Sculpture, 1890
Located in South Burlington, VT
A large and finely carved antique Japanese 20 inch wooden jizai gake, or pothook hanger. An
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

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

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Wood

Japanese Jizai on Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Japanese Jizai (hearth hook which was suspended from a ceiling beam to support a hanging
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Objects

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Metal

Japanese Jizai on Stand
Japanese Jizai on Stand
H 24.25 in W 13.5 in D 7 in
Massive Japanese Jizai Hearth Hook of Keyaki Wood
Located in Seattle, WA
Exceptionally large Japanese carved wood Jizai Hook of keyaki (zelkova), a type of Asian elm. The
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Antique 19th Century Japanese More Furniture and Collectibles

Japanese Keyaki Wood Jizai Hearth Hook
Located in Seattle, WA
Japanese jizai hearth hook of keyaki (zelkova), a type of Asian elm. The hook was used to suspend
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Aviation Objects

Japanese Keyaki Wood Jizai Hearth Hook
Japanese Keyaki Wood Jizai Hearth Hook
H 19 in W 18.5 in D 15.75 in
Jizai- A sculptural Japanese hook
Located in London, GB
hanging kettle. It is a Japanese Jizai hearth hook of Keyaki (Zelkova), a type of Asian elm. It was used
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Japanese Sculptures

Japanese Zbisu Jizai-Kake (Pot Hook)
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful wooden jizaigake, or pothook hanger made of Zelkova wood, which is resistant to fire. These were suspended over the hearth with an adjustable hook to hold the kettle.
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Tribal Art

Meiji Japanese Articulated Bronze Crab Jizai
Located in Paris, FR
Bronze sculpture representing an articulated crab with brown patina, moving eyes. Japan, Meiji
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Antique 1870s Japanese Metalwork

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Bronze

Meiji Japanese Articulated Bronze Spiny Lobster (Sculpture - Jizai)
Located in Paris, FR
Outstanding fully articulated bronze lobster. This type of object was made in Japan during the
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Antique 1880s Japanese Metalwork

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Bronze

Jizai-kake, Hook
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
This Jizai-kake is carved from solid wood, and hangs over a Japanese open hearth in the floor
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Early 20th Century Japanese Sculptures

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Wood

Jizai-kake, Hook
Jizai-kake, Hook
H 17 in W 12 in D 6 in
19th Meiji Japanese Articulated Bronze Spiny Lobster (Sculpture Jizai)
Located in Paris, FR
Outstanding fully articulated bronze lobster. This type of object was made in Japan during the
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Antique 1880s Japanese Metalwork

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Bronze

19th Century Meiji Bronze Articulated Lobster, Jizai, Scholar's Object
Located in Paris, FR
Meiji bronze articulated lobster. This object of smaller size than the traditional ji-zhai was made for the table of calligraphy of the men of letters and was used besides its very ...
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Antique 1880s Japanese Metalwork

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Bronze

Jizai Okimono, a Russet-Iron Articulated Figure of a Fresh-Water Prawn
Located in Milano, IT
carved. The earliest known jizai okimono is a dragon bearing the signature of Myochin Muneaki and
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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

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Iron

A Japanese Edo Period Articulated Iron Spiny Lobster
Located in New York, NY
A 19th century Japanese iron Jizai Okimono articulated spiny lobster Edo period mounted on a
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

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Iron

Rare Japanese Jizai Kagi 18th century pot hook.
Located in New York, NY
These Jizai hooks are extremely rare in this size. They are highly sought after by collectors of
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Japanese Sculptures

Sterling Articulating Cicada by Oleg Konstantinov
By Oleg Konstantionv
Located in Brooklyn, NY
the Japanese art form of Jizai Okimono popular in the late 19th century.
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21st Century and Contemporary Russian Sterling Silver

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Japanese Jizai For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Japanese jizai you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A Japanese jizai — often made from metal, iron and wood — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the Japanese jizai you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each Japanese jizai bearing folk art hallmarks is very popular. Myochin Hiroyoshi and Myochin Muneyuki each produced at least one beautiful Japanese jizai that is worth considering.

How Much is a Japanese Jizai?

Prices for a Japanese jizai start at $1,200 and top out at $12,564 with the average selling for $3,250.