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Japanese Kutani Figure

Japanese Kutani Figure of Hotei with Polychrome Enamels, Late Meiji Period
Japanese Kutani Figure of Hotei with Polychrome Enamels, Late Meiji Period

Japanese Kutani Figure of Hotei with Polychrome Enamels, Late Meiji Period

Located in Nottingham, GB

This expressive Kutani porcelain figure dates to the late Meiji period and portrays Hotei, one of Japan's most beloved deities of good fortune.

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Antique Late 19th Century Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese kutani Porcelain figure and painting, 19th Century
Japanese kutani Porcelain figure and painting, 19th Century

Japanese kutani Porcelain figure and painting, 19th Century

Located in Norton, MA

Japanese kutani figure and painting. Porcelain figure of a kneeling monk or scholar.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper, Porcelain

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

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

By Kutani Studio

Located in Wilton, CT

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

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Kutani Landscape Figural Mini Tazza Unmarked, 20th Century
Japanese Kutani Landscape Figural Mini Tazza Unmarked, 20th Century

Japanese Kutani Landscape Figural Mini Tazza Unmarked, 20th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

20th C period Classic Japanese Kutani landscape figural Mini Tazza unmarked Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: Japan Japanese Style: Satsuma Per...

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20th Century Japanese Decorative Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Japanese Okimono Kutani Red-Robed Bodhidharma Monk Daruma Figure Statue
Antique Japanese Okimono Kutani Red-Robed Bodhidharma Monk Daruma Figure Statue

Antique Japanese Okimono Kutani Red-Robed Bodhidharma Monk Daruma Figure Statue

Located in Studio City, CA

A beautiful Japanese Kutani ware ((九谷焼, Kutani-yaki)) ceramic porcelain pottery okimono statue/figurine of the legendary robed master monk Bodhidharma (Bodhidarma) the founder of Zen...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain, Pottery, Paint

Japanese Kutani Porcelain Figure of a Geisha or Bijin, Showa Era, 1930's, Japan
Japanese Kutani Porcelain Figure of a Geisha or Bijin, Showa Era, 1930's, Japan

Japanese Kutani Porcelain Figure of a Geisha or Bijin, Showa Era, 1930's, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A charming and delightful Japanese Kutani enameled porcelain figure of a bijin or geisha, early Showa Era, circa 1930's, Japan.

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Vintage 1930s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Kutani Porcelain Figure of a Bijin or Geisha, Showa Era, 1930's, Japan
Japanese Kutani Porcelain Figure of a Bijin or Geisha, Showa Era, 1930's, Japan

Japanese Kutani Porcelain Figure of a Bijin or Geisha, Showa Era, 1930's, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A charming and delightful Japanese Kutani enameled porcelain figure of a bijin or geisha, early Showa Era, circa 1930's, Japan.

Category

Vintage 1930s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Kutani 19C Edo/Meiji Period Japanese Bowl Japan ca Elephant Figural
Antique Kutani 19C Edo/Meiji Period Japanese Bowl Japan ca Elephant Figural

Antique Kutani 19C Edo/Meiji Period Japanese Bowl Japan ca Elephant Figural

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nice shaped polychrome large bowl. Unusual shape and painting. Absolute top quality. Marked at base. Condition Perfect condition. just some crackle lines in the base. Size...

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Antique 19th Century Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Japanese Kutani Bowl Marked on Base Figural Procession Scene, 19th Cen
Antique Japanese Kutani Bowl Marked on Base Figural Procession Scene, 19th Cen

Antique Japanese Kutani Bowl Marked on Base Figural Procession Scene, 19th Cen

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely piece with beautiful scene in kutani colors. Really top quality in its sort. With mark at the base. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Japanese Style: Kuta...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Early 20th Century Japanese Kutani Courtier
Early 20th Century Japanese Kutani Courtier

Early 20th Century Japanese Kutani Courtier

$2,969

H 22.45 in W 7.88 in D 5.12 in

Early 20th Century Japanese Kutani Courtier

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A good quality early 20th century Japanese Kutani porcelain figure of a Courtier, dressed in a classical gown with hexagonal motif decoration, holding a scroll and fan.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Large Antique 19th-20th C Meiji Japanese Kutani Statue of a Man, Figure
Large Antique 19th-20th C Meiji Japanese Kutani Statue of a Man, Figure

Large Antique 19th-20th C Meiji Japanese Kutani Statue of a Man, Figure

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Description A Japanese Kutani statue, Meiji period Unmarked Condition Overall Condition small piece missing of the artifact held by the figure.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Japanese Edo/Meiji Kutani Charger with Figural Landscape Scene, 19th Cen
Antique Japanese Edo/Meiji Kutani Charger with Figural Landscape Scene, 19th Cen

Antique Japanese Edo/Meiji Kutani Charger with Figural Landscape Scene, 19th Cen

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Very lovely piece with a nicely painted landscape scene of figures, birds and boats in a flowering landscape. marked at the base. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pott...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 3 Antique Lovely Figural Japanese Porcelain Kutani Plates Marked Base
Set of 3 Antique Lovely Figural Japanese Porcelain Kutani Plates Marked Base

Set of 3 Antique Lovely Figural Japanese Porcelain Kutani Plates Marked Base

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Nice Quality hand painted Kutani plates. Also marked at base. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Type: Plates Region of Origin: Japan Period: 19th century Meiji P...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

Large Kutani Porcelain Charger with Figural Scene - Meiji Period - 14.5 in
Large Kutani Porcelain Charger with Figural Scene - Meiji Period - 14.5 in

Large Kutani Porcelain Charger with Figural Scene - Meiji Period - 14.5 in

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

A large Japanese Kutani porcelain charger produced during the Meiji period, probably dating to the late 19th century.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Large Kutani Porcelain Charger with Figural Scene - Meiji Period - 14.5 in
Large Kutani Porcelain Charger with Figural Scene - Meiji Period - 14.5 in

Large Kutani Porcelain Charger with Figural Scene - Meiji Period - 14.5 in

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

A large Japanese Kutani porcelain charger produced during the Meiji period, probably dating to the late 19th century.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

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Japan, A rare Japanese Kutani figure of Kannon on a Foo Lion, Meiji Period, 19th
Japan, A rare Japanese Kutani figure of Kannon on a Foo Lion, Meiji Period, 19th

Japan, A rare Japanese Kutani figure of Kannon on a Foo Lion, Meiji Period, 19th

Located in PARIS, FR

Rare Japanese Kutani Figure: Unveiling Tranquility and Spiritual Power from Meiji Period Japan Unveil a rare gem from Japan's historical Meiji Period with this exquisite Japanese Ku...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain

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

Unusual Japanese Porcelain Beckoning Cat Sculpture

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H 7.25 in W 5.5 in D 4.25 in

Unusual Japanese Porcelain Beckoning Cat Sculpture

Located in New York, NY

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

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain

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

Large Kutani Porcelain Sleeping Cat Figure Vintage Japanese

By Kutani Studio

Located in Wilton, CT

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

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Vintage 1920s Japanese Taisho Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Kutani Porcelain Japanese Shi Shi Lion Foo Dog Figure Candle Joss Stick
Antique Kutani Porcelain Japanese Shi Shi Lion Foo Dog Figure Candle Joss Stick

Antique Kutani Porcelain Japanese Shi Shi Lion Foo Dog Figure Candle Joss Stick

By Kutani Studio

Located in Wilton, CT

Nice quality antique Kutani studio porcelain Shi Shi lion candle holder, circa 19th/early 20th century. 9" high, 6 1/2" wide, 4" deep. Drilled for lamp, as shown.

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Vintage 1920s Japanese Meiji Candlesticks

Materials

Porcelain

A Japanese Satsuma-Kutani Hybrid Style Figure of Kannon
A Japanese Satsuma-Kutani Hybrid Style Figure of Kannon

A Japanese Satsuma-Kutani Hybrid Style Figure of Kannon

Located in Austin, TX

An large, finely molded and extensively decorated model of the Goddess of Mercy, Kannon Bosatsu.

Her long flowing robes richly gilt and decorated in a floral and phoe...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures

Japanese Kutani Taisho Period Large Pottery Lion Dog and Ball
Japanese Kutani Taisho Period Large Pottery Lion Dog and Ball

Japanese Kutani Taisho Period Large Pottery Lion Dog and Ball

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A large and impressive antique Japanese Taisho Kutani pottery figure of a lion dog dating from the 1920s-1930s.

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Vintage 1920s Japanese Taisho Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Antique 19th Century Kutani Figural Landscape Dish Satsuma Style but Porcelain
Antique 19th Century Kutani Figural Landscape Dish Satsuma Style but Porcelain

Antique 19th Century Kutani Figural Landscape Dish Satsuma Style but Porcelain

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Fabulous Japanese dish. 19th century porcelain in Satsuma style. I think it is actually Kutani but the decoration is very much a reference to Satsuma ware. Fully decorated compartsme...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Antique Japanese Kutani Figural Landscape Dish Satsuma Style but Porcelain
Antique Japanese Kutani Figural Landscape Dish Satsuma Style but Porcelain

Antique Japanese Kutani Figural Landscape Dish Satsuma Style but Porcelain

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Fabulous Japanese dish. 19th century porcelain in Satsuma style. I think it is actually Kutani but the decoration is very much a reference to Satsuma ware. Fully decorated compartmen...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Japanese Exquisite Large Kutani Ware Porcelain Figure of Boy Late 1800s Meiji
Japanese Exquisite Large Kutani Ware Porcelain Figure of Boy Late 1800s Meiji

Japanese Exquisite Large Kutani Ware Porcelain Figure of Boy Late 1800s Meiji

By Kutani Studio

Located in Studio City, CA

A truly wonderful Kutani ware porcelain figure of a boy. Very finely hand painted and detailed.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Meiji Kutani Porcelain Drummer Boy Figure
Japanese Meiji Kutani Porcelain Drummer Boy Figure

Japanese Meiji Kutani Porcelain Drummer Boy Figure

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A deligthful antique Japanese Kutani porcelain figure of a drummer boy dating from the Meiji period 1868 to 1912.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Kutani Geisha Girl, circa 1920
Japanese Kutani Geisha Girl, circa 1920

Japanese Kutani Geisha Girl, circa 1920

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H 25.99 in W 9.45 in D 6.7 in

Japanese Kutani Geisha Girl, circa 1920

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A good quality early 20th century Japanese Kutani porcelain figure of a Geisha girl, converted to a lamp.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Kutani Porcelain Beauty, Bijin, or Geisha, Showa Era, 1930's, Japan
Japanese Kutani Porcelain Beauty, Bijin, or Geisha, Showa Era, 1930's, Japan

Japanese Kutani Porcelain Beauty, Bijin, or Geisha, Showa Era, 1930's, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A delightful Japanese Kutani enameled porcelain figure of a bijin or geisha, early Showa Era, circa 1930's, Japan.

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Vintage 1930s Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain

Kutani Porcelain Figure of a Bijin with a Child, Japan, Meiji Period
Kutani Porcelain Figure of a Bijin with a Child, Japan, Meiji Period

Kutani Porcelain Figure of a Bijin with a Child, Japan, Meiji Period

By Kutani Studio

Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire

Kutani porcelain figure, Meiji period, (1868-1912). Beautifully modelled as a Bijin, with a young boy. She wears an elaborate kimono, enameled with flowers floating along a river; he...

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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Kutani Porcelain Figure of a Bijin, circa 1890, Meiji Period
Kutani Porcelain Figure of a Bijin, circa 1890, Meiji Period

Kutani Porcelain Figure of a Bijin, circa 1890, Meiji Period

By Kutani Studio

Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire

A large Japanese Kutani porcelain figure, Meiji Period (1868-1912).

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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Kutani Porcelain Figure of a Bijin, circa 1900, Meiji Period
Kutani Porcelain Figure of a Bijin, circa 1900, Meiji Period

Kutani Porcelain Figure of a Bijin, circa 1900, Meiji Period

By Kutani Studio

Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire

Kutani porcelain figure of a Bijin, Meiji period (1868-1912). The standing Bijin, typically wearing an elaborate kimono, painted with large butterflies, and various textile motif. M...

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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Kutani Porcelain Sleeping Cat Figure Nermuri Neko
Japanese Kutani Porcelain Sleeping Cat Figure Nermuri Neko

Japanese Kutani Porcelain Sleeping Cat Figure Nermuri Neko

Located in Summerland, CA

Exquisite Japanese Kutani white porcelain Numuri-Neko. The cat lies fast asleep, gilt–enameled patches decorate the body and accent its delicate features. Brings a sense of calm to a...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Kutani Erotic Porcelain Figure of a Woman with Kitten, circa 1870
Kutani Erotic Porcelain Figure of a Woman with Kitten, circa 1870

Kutani Erotic Porcelain Figure of a Woman with Kitten, circa 1870

Located in Malvern, Victoria

Japanese, Kutani c1870 Erotic porcelain figure of a resting woman with her head on her hand.

Category

Antique 1870s Asian Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

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

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

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing with you this amazing Japanese Kutani model of a recumbent sleeping cat, 19th Century. The details and facial expression are amazing. With enamel ribbon bow tied around its n...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Carved Bamboo Incense Burners, Late Qing to Republic period
Carved Bamboo Incense Burners, Late Qing to Republic period

Carved Bamboo Incense Burners, Late Qing to Republic period

$975Sale Price|35% Off

H 5.12 in Dm 3.35 in

Carved Bamboo Incense Burners, Late Qing to Republic period

Located in seoul, KR

Each burner features a unique design with traditional pillar-shaped structures and intricate openwork carvings. The lids are adorned with delicate floral and nature-inspired motifs, ...

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Antique 19th Century East Asian Antiquities

Materials

Bamboo

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Japanese Kutani Figure For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic Japanese kutani figure available at 1stDibs. A Japanese kutani figure — often made from ceramic, porcelain and earthenware — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Japanese kutani figure, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each Japanese kutani figure bearing hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one Japanese kutani figure that is appealing in its simplicity, but Kutani Studio produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Japanese Kutani Figure?

A Japanese kutani figure can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $760, while the lowest priced sells for $495 and the highest can go for as much as $7,500.