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Japaneses Papier Mache Charger
Located in Pomona, CA
A Japanese Papier Mache Decorative Charger (plate). Classic Japanese scenes of people in
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Antiquities

Materials

Paper

Japaneses Papier Mache Charger
Japaneses Papier Mache Charger
H 21 in W 22 in D 1 in
1920s Japanese Lacquered Paper Mache Boxed Pin-Up Card Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From Japan, a hand-painted, lacquered papier-mache boxed card set, holding two complete decks of
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Vintage 1920s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Games

Materials

Paper

Japanese Papier Mâché Fluted Bowl
Located in Tampa, FL
A rare and expressive example of 19th century Japanese papier mâché craftsmanship, this fluted bowl
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Antique 1890s Japanese Decorative Bowls

Materials

Lacquer, Paper

Group of French Paper Mache Black & Gilt Japanned Decorative Items, 19th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A Group of French papier mâché black and gilt Japanned decorative items, 19th century. Comprising
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Antique Late 19th Century French Japonisme More Folk Art

Materials

Paper

Antique English Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk with Japanned Finish
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
mache which has been treated with a lacquer finish or Japanned and decorated with flowers with gilt
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paper

Antique English Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk with Japanned Finish
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
mache which has been treated with a lacquer finish or Japanned and decorated with a hand-painted scene
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paper

Japanese Papier Mâché Fluted Bowl Meiji Period
Located in Tampa, FL
An elegant and uncommon papier mâché lacquerware bowl from the Meiji period, Japan late 19th
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Antique 1890s Japanese Decorative Bowls

Materials

Lacquer, Paper

1990s Japanese Pair of Papier Mache Vases
Located in Marbella, ES
1990s Japanese Pair of Papier Mache Vases
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Late 20th Century Asian Vases

Materials

Paper

1990s Japanese Pair of Papier Mache Vases
1990s Japanese Pair of Papier Mache Vases
H 12.21 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Large Japanese Papier-Mâché Tray with Geisha Scene Meiji Period
Located in Tampa, FL
A striking and unusually large Japanese papier-mâché tray dating to the Meiji period circa turn of
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Platters and Serveware

Materials

Lacquer, Paper

Mini Japanese Papier-mâché Mask Mounted on Custom Painted Metal Base
Located in New York, NY
Miniature Japanese Papier-Mâché (19th Century) Iki Ningyo mask or sometimes referred to as Noh mask
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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Important Japanese vase in lacquered and gilded "papier mâché", circa 1930
Located in Paris, FR
Large 1930's Japanese vase, made in lacquered papier mâché. It's decorated with gilded and painted
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Vintage 1930s Japanese Vases

Materials

Paper

Old Japanese Black Lacquered Decorative Round Papier Mache Box with Hinged Top
Located in North Salem, NY
Attractive old Japanese black lacquered round papier-mache box with hand painted decoration and
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Early 20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paper

Chinoiserie Hand Painted Papier Mâché Japanned Florentine Drink Serving Tray
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
will be perfect for serving drinks at your next cocktail party. Created from papier mâché (or paper
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Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Platters and Serveware

Materials

Paint, Paper

Antique English Jennens & Bettridge Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk
By Jennens and Bettridge
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
in approximately 1880 and done in the period Victorian style. The box is constructed of paper mache
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paper

Regency Scarlet and Gilt Japanned Papier Mache Tray by Henry Clay
Located in Essex, MA
Depicting pagodas in an exotic landscape. Stamped Clay / London on back. With later base. Ex Christies Sale , Oct 17, 1997 lot 73.
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tray Tables

Materials

Lacquer, Paper

Japanese Laquered Papier Mâché Circular Cups Hand Painted, circa 1910 Set of 2
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This is a beautiful papier mâché, circular lacquered set of 2 cups, which we attribute to being
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Vintage 1910s Chinese Chinoiserie Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Paper

Japanese laquered Papier Mâché Circular Cups Hand-Painted, circa 1910 Set of 3
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This is a beautiful papier mâché, circular lacquered St of Cups, which we attribute to being made
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Vintage 1910s Chinese Chinoiserie Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Paper

Antique French Chinoiserie Papier Mache Tray
Located in Pearland, TX
A gorgeous antique 19th-Century French Chinoiserie dark red burgundy papier mache japanned
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Antique Late 19th Century French Tray Tables

Materials

Paper

Antique French Chinoiserie Papier Mache Tray
Located in Pearland, TX
A gorgeous antique 19th-Century French Chinoiserie black ebonized papier mache japanned scalloped
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Antique Late 19th Century French Tray Tables

Materials

Paper

Georgian Gilt Lacquer Papier-Mâché Champagne Wine Bottle Coasters, a Pair.
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Charming pair of antique papier-mâché coasters.
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Antique 19th Century Tableware

Materials

Paper

A Monumental 19th C. Ryukyu Hariko (Papier Mâché) Vase, Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A stunningly attractive & exceptionally large baluster shaped ‘Ryukyu Hariko’ (papier mâché) vase
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer, Paper

John Newman, (American, b. 1952) Mixed Media Sculpture
By John Newman
Located in Chicago, IL
, plexiglass, wood, papier mache, Japanese paper, aqua resin, gold leaf, acrylic paint, approx 9"h x 14"l x 6"w
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1990s American Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

1960s Paper Mache Hand Painted Lady Head Wig Stand/Bank
Located in Palm Springs, CA
The witty and whimsical figure of a womans head is a Japanese collectible 1960s paper mache bank
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Figurines and Sculptures

19th Century Victorian Japanned Lacquer and Papier Mâché Tilt-Top Table circa 18
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Magnificent 19th century Victorian Japanned lacquer and papier-mâché tilt-top side table circa 1890
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Pair Adam Period Papier Mache and Japanned D-shaped Console Tables circa 1775
By Henry Clay
Located in New York, NY
A Highly Important Pair of Adam Period Polychrome Papier Mache and Japanned D-shaped Console Tables
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Antique 1770s English Adam Style Console Tables

Materials

Wood, Paper

French Chinoiserie Papier Mâché Shelf with an Ornate Pagoda Motif, 19th Century
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered is an absolutely stunning, late 19th century French, chinoiserie papier mâché japanned
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Antique 19th Century French Chinoiserie Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Paper

Regency Black Japanned Paper-Mache Tray with Landscape, c. 1820
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Regency period Paper-mache tray with Black 'Japanning', and with painted and gilt
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Antique 19th Century English Coffee and Cocktail Tables

19th century Japanese Mask
Located in Stamford, CT
Japanese paper mache painted mask, Meiji period (1868 -1912)
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Objects

Japanese Folk Art Paper Mâché Tiger with Bobble Head
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Japanese papier mâché lion is an empeccable display of stunning Japanese Folk Art. The vibrant
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20th Century Japanese Toys

Materials

Paper

Life Size 1800s Paper Mache Anatomical Model
Located in Peekskill, NY
These full body paper mache models were very delicate and not many survived. The condition is
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

19th Century Papier Mâché Japanese Mask
Located in London, GB
19th century papier mâché Japanese mask We are proud to offer a wonderful example of a 19th
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Antique 1880s Japanese Victorian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Lacquer, Paper

9 Vtg Thanksgiving Turkey Candy Containers Composition Paper Mache Deco Japan
Located in Dayton, OH
and two ceramic; made in Japan. Measures: Largest - 2.25” x 2” x 3.25” / Smallest - 1.75” x 1.5” x
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Early 20th Century American Classical Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Paint, Paper

Pair of Papier Mâché Cachepots, Japanese, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of mid-19th century Japanese export papier mâché cachepots with zinc liners.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Zinc

Mini Japanese Papier-mâché Mask Mounted on Custom Painted Metal Base
Located in New York, NY
Miniature Japanese Papier-Mâché (19th Century) Iki Ningyo mask or sometimes referred to as Noh mask
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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Mini Japanese Papier-Mâché Mask Mounted on Custom Painted Metal Base
Located in New York, NY
Miniature Japanese Papier-Mâché (19th Century) Iki Ningyo mask or sometimes referred to as Noh mask
Category

20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Mini Japanese Papier-Mâché Mask Mounted on Custom Painted Metal Base
Located in New York, NY
Miniature Japanese Papier-Mâché (19th Century) Iki Ningyo mask or sometimes referred to as Noh mask
Category

20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Mini Japanese Papier-Mâché Mask Mounted on Custom Painted Metal Base
Located in New York, NY
Miniature Japanese Papier-Mâché (19th Century) Iki Ningyo mask or sometimes referred to as Noh mask
Category

20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Mini Japanese Papier-Mâché Mask Mounted on Custom Painted Metal Base
Located in New York, NY
Miniature Japanese Papier-Mâché (19th Century) Iki Ningyo mask or sometimes referred to as Noh mask
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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

JINGASA from the EDO period, conical Samurai headdress in harikake (paper mache)
Located in TEYJAT, FR
Authentic and origina Jingasa from the Edo period, conical Samurai headdress in harikake (paper
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Paper

English Lacquered Papier-Mâché Tray
Located in Austin, TX
An English japan-lacquered papier-mâché (or paper mache) tray featuring a hnad-painted design of
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Antique 19th Century English Decorative Objects

Iki Ningyo 'Living Doll' Face, Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Offered by Zena Kruzick Iki Ningyo Face, Meiji Period, Japan paper mâché, gofun, paint, glass
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Iki Ningyo 'Living Doll' Face, Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Offered by Zena Kruzick Iki Ningyo Face, Meiji Period, Japan paper mâché, gofun, paint, glass
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Samurai Warrior Paper Mache Lacquer Japanese Figure
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Samurai Warrior Japanese Figure - A vintage figure with full wardrobe in very intricate and well
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20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Silk, Wood, Paper

Japanese Papier Mâché Lacquered Tray
Located in Malibu, CA
underside of the trays is decorated with stunning red finish. Vintage Japanese papier mâché lacquered tray
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer, Paper

Vintage Paper Mache Doll Decorative Box, Made by I.W. Rice & Co., Made in Japan
Located in Astoria, NY
Vintage Paper Mache doll decorative box, made by I.W. Rice & Co., made in Japan. Measures: 9
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Jars

Materials

Wood, Paper

Antique Papier Mache Japanese Hand Painted Burgundy Tray, Japan, Late '800s
Located in Roma, IT
Magnificent antique hand-painted papier mache tray produced in Japan during the late 19th Century
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Platters and Serveware

Materials

Wood, Paper

Japanese laquered Papier Mâché Circular Lidded Box Hand-Painted, circa 1910
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a beautiful papier mâché, circular lacquered lidded box, which we attribute to being made
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Early 20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Lacquer

Materials

Paper

Japanese Antique Papier-Mache Horse 1860s-1920s/Mingei Folk Art Wabisabi Object
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese papier-mache horse. It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1920s). It is a
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antiquities

Materials

Paper

19th Century Papier Mâché, Lidded Box, Hand-Painted and Lacquered, Japanese
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a beautiful papier mâché, large circular lacquered box, which we attribute to being made in
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paper

Japanese Papier Mâché Lacquered Box Hand-Painted with 3-Section Tray, circa 1905
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a beautiful papier mâché, lacquered box, which we attribute to being made in Japan during
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paper

Antique Paper Mache Tray on Wood Stand Side Table with Gilt & Floral Decoration
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
approximately 1880 and the custom built stand to about 1920. The tray is composed of paper mache with Jappaned
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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Tray Tables

Materials

Softwood, Paper

Papier Mache Vase as Lamp
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine back and two tone gold chinoiserie decorated papier mache vase, now as lamp. Beautifully
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Antique 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Table Lamps

Materials

Paper

Chinoiserie Black Lacquer and Gilt Papier Mâché Tea Caddy Box
Located in Madrid, ES
A nice early 20th century black lacquer papier mâché tea caddy / hinged box. Very nice condition.  
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Early 20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Tea Caddies

Materials

Lacquer, Paper

Hand Papermaking Embossed Cream Kimono Japanese Fiber art
Located in Soquel, CA
Stunning large scale mixed media wall sculpture of a natural toned hand paper making and fabric
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Early 2000s Other Art Style Mixed Media

Materials

Raw Linen, Handmade Paper, Papier Mâché

Geraniums on a Bank - British Victorian art floral still life oil painting
By Thomas Worsey
Located in London, GB
paint and paper-mache as his medium. Worsey was well-known as a Japanner, however, as time progressed he
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1870s Victorian Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Circa 1900 Japanese Lacquer Papier-Mâché Bowl
Located in Atlanta, GA
Circa 1900 Japanese lacquer papier-mâché bowl.
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Decorative Bowls

Materials

Paper

Mid-Century Papier Mâché Florentine Style Trays, Set Of Three
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage unique set of three Italian Florentine style papier mâché trays. This collection of three
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Platters and Serveware

Materials

Paint, Paper

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Japanese Paper Mache For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Japanese paper mache you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each Japanese paper mache for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using paper, metal and lacquer. There are many kinds of the Japanese paper mache you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right Japanese paper mache, those designed in Victorian, Art Deco and Industrial styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Japanese paper mache over the years, but those crafted by Jennens and Bettridge are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Japanese Paper Mache?

Prices for a Japanese paper mache start at $175 and top out at $185,000 with the average selling for $600.
Questions About Japanese Paper Mache
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Japanese papier mache is an art form that involves applying strips of paper over wood or clay known as hariko in Japanese. Once the artwork is dry and hard, the artist paints it by hand. In Japan, artisans use hariko to produce dolls, toys and sculptures. Find a range of Japanese papier mache on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Paper mache has its roots in China, with the inventors of paper itself. It then became popular in Europe, and it was through the Spaniards that paper mache entered Mexico. In Mexico, cartoneria or paper-mache sculptures are a traditional craft that goes back to the colonial period when the Spanish brought the art overseas. Shop a range of antique and modern paper mache on 1stDibs.