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Pair of early 20th c. Japanese Imari Porcelain Lovable Cat Sculptures, Signed
By Imari Porcelain
Located in Leicester, GB
A beautiful pair of Imari porcelain cats. Originating in Japan and dated to the 1920's. This pair
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Early 20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Japanese Porcelain Foo Dog
Located in New York, NY
Mid century white porcelain hand decorated foo dog with yellow and blue glaze colors and git
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20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

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Gold

Japanese Porcelain Foo Dog
Japanese Porcelain Foo Dog
H 10.5 in W 8 in D 6.5 in
Japanese Export Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of mid century hand decorated porcelain foo dogs featuring a cinnabar ground accented with
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20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Japanese Export Porcelain Foo Dogs
Japanese Export Porcelain Foo Dogs
H 7.5 in W 5.25 in D 7 in
Vintage Japanese Kutani Porcelain Foo Dog TOYO Made in Japan
Located in Pomona, CA
This fine Vintage Japanese Ceramic/Porcelain Lion/Foo Dog Statuary was hand crafted by Kutani in
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Early 20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Japanese Contemporary Blue White Porcelain Bear Sculpture
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite Japanese contemporary sculpture of a rugby bear in fine porcelain, hand-painted by
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Porcelain Japanese Cinnabar Foo Dog Figurines on Stands
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Pair of hand painted porcelain foo dogs from Japan feature a cinnabar body with colorful accents
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Japanese Kutani Porcelain Figure of a Sleeping Cat
By Kutani Studio
Located in Downingtown, PA
Japanese Kutani Porcelain Sleeping Cat Figure, Meiji Period, Circa 1910-20 The porcelain model of
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Japanese Showa Arita Porcelain Rooster and Hen Figures
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Showa period Arita porcelain rooster and hen pair in striking bright white and red glaze
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Vintage 1940s Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Japanese Contemporary Green Blue Porcelain Bear Sculpture, 1
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite Japanese contemporary porcelain bear sculpture, hand-painted in blue, yellow and green in
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Contemporary Green Blue Porcelain Bear Sculpture, 3
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite Japanese contemporary porcelain bear sculpture, intricately hand-painted in blue, yellow
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Contemporary Blue White Porcelain Bear Sculpture, 6
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Japanese contemporary porcelain Rugby bear, hand-painted in blue and white in an auspicious
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Contemporary Blue White Porcelain Bear Sculpture, 7
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Japanese contemporary porcelain Rugby bear, hand-painted in blue and white in an auspicious
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Contemporary Blue White Porcelain Bear Sculpture, 3
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Japanese contemporary porcelain Rugby bear, hand-painted in blue and white in an auspicious
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Contemporary Blue White Porcelain Bear Sculpture, 5
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Stunning Japanese contemporary porcelain Rugby bear, hand-painted in blue and white in an
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Contemporary Blue White Porcelain Bear Sculpture, 4
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite Japanese contemporary porcelain Rugby bear, beautifully hand-painted in blue and white in
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Contemporary Blue White Porcelain Bear Sculpture, 2
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite Japanese contemporary porcelain Rugby bear, hand-painted in blue and white in an
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Contemporary Gold Red Porcelain Bear Sculpture, 9
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Extraordinary Japanese contemporary porcelain bear sculpture, hand-painted in gold and red in a
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Gold

Japanese Contemporary Gold Blue Porcelain Bear Sculpture, 10
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Extraordinary Japanese contemporary porcelain bear sculpture, hand-painted in gold and dark blue in
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Gold

Japanese Contemporary Red Gold Porcelain Bear Sculpture, 2
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Extraordinary Japanese contemporary porcelain bear sculpture, intricately hand-painted in red, gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

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Gold

Japanese Contemporary Green Blue Black Porcelain Bear Sculpture, 4
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Extraordinary Japanese contemporary porcelain bear sculpture, hand-painted in black, blue, yellow
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Contemporary Gold Purple Orangs Porcelain Bear Sculpture, 7
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Extraordinary Japanese contemporary porcelain bear sculpture, hand-painted in green, blue, orange
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Gold

Pair of Japanese Satsuma Kutani Porcelain Foo Dogs Sculptures/Figurines
By Satsuma
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
This is a pair of Japanese Satsuma Kutani porcelain Foo Dogs. They are hand painted white and
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Japanese Contemporary Gold Orange Black Red Porcelain Beckoning Cat, 2
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Charming beckoning cat with left paw raised is a gilded and hand painted porcelain piece from the
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Gold

Japanese Contemporary Blue Green Porcelain Bear Sculpture by Artist, 1
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite Japanese contemporary porcelain bear sculpture, intricately hand-painted in blue and
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

Japanese Contemporary Blue Green Porcelain Bear Sculpture by Artist, 2
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Extraordinary Japanese contemporary porcelain bear sculpture, intricately hand-painted in blue and
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

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Gold Leaf

Japanese Contemporary Gold Orange Blue Green Porcelain Lucky Cat Sculpture
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Japanese Contemporary porcelain beckoning cat, a uniquely and intricately gilded and hand painted
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

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Gold

Japanese Contemporary Gold Orange Black Red Hand painted Porcelain Beckoning Cat
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Charming beckoning cat with left paw raised is a gilded and hand painted porcelain piece from the
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Gold

Japanese Contemporary Red Blue Green Gold Porcelain Lucky Cat Sculpture, 2
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite Japanese Contemporary porcelain beckoning cat, a uniquely and intricately gilded and hand
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Gold

Japanese Meiji Period Gold White Porcelain Sleeping Cat Sculpture, circa 1910
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite Meiji period Japanese Kutani sculpture of a sleeping cat in fine porcelain, inspired by
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

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Gold

Set of Six Hand Painted Porcelain Bunnies Made in Japan in, 1960
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of ten hand painted porcelain Lefton bunnies in different sizes. The biggest bunnies are hollow
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

A Japanese White Glazed Porcelain Hawk Perched on a Tree Stump
Located in Stamford, CT
A 19th century Japanese white glazed porcelain hawk perched on a tree stump.
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Antique 19th Century Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Vintage Japanese Kutani Colorful Ornate Foo Dog Statue
Located in Pomona, CA
Fabulous colorful hand painted porcelain foo dogs from Japan feature a ornate decoration on the
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Dansk Modernist White Porcelain Rhinoceros Bank
By Dansk
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Dansk Rhinoceros white Porcelain ceramic Coin bank. Sleek Dansk white Porcelain Rhinoceros
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Late 20th Century Japanese Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Beautiful Porcelain Tiger Okimono Object by Shozan
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Beautiful Porcelain Carp Okimono object by Shozan Very good condition Mid-20th Century
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Beautiful Porcelain Rooster Okimono Object by Shozan
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Beautiful Porcelain Rooster Okimono object by Shozan Very good condition mid-20th century
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Beautiful Porcelain Sheep Okimono Object by Shozan
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Beautiful Porcelain Sheep Okimono object by Shozan Very good condition Mid-20th Century
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Beautiful Porcelain Horse Okimono Object by Shozan
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Beautiful Porcelain Horse Okimono object by Shozan Very good condition Mid-20th Century
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Beautiful Porcelain Monkey Okimono Object by Shozan
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Beautiful Porcelain Monkey Okimono object by Shozan Very good condition Mid-20th Century
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Beautiful Porcelain Dog Okimono Object by Shozan
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Beautiful Porcelain Dog Okimono object by Shozan Very good condition Mid-20th Century Size
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Beautiful Signed Miniature Porcelain Tiger Okimono Object
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Beautiful miniature Porcelain Tiger Okimono object Very good condition Mid 20th century Size
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Antique Japanese Elephant Kakiemon Style Sculpture, Edo/Meiji Period 18/19 C
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
similar elephant see. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: Japan
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Lladro Porcelain Sculpture with Doves
Located in Madrid, ES
Lladro porcelain sculpture with doves. Elegant lladro porcelain sculpture with doves made in the
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Vintage 1970s Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Lladro Porcelain Sculpture with Doves
Lladro Porcelain Sculpture with Doves
H 21.26 in W 15.75 in D 11.82 in
Royal Copenhagen Knut Khyn Porcelain Figurine "POLAR BEAR" #825
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
1880 - 1969 producing sculpted animals during the early half of the 20th century. Knud Kyhn was a
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Vintage 1920s Danish Porcelain

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Porcelain

Japanese Contemporary Blue Red Green Bear Sculpture by Mater Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite Japanese contemporary porcelain bear sculpture, intricately hand-painted in blue, yellow
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Gold

Gunnar Cyren White Porcelain Polar Bear Coin Bank for Dansk
By Gunnar Cyren, Dansk
Located in Miami, FL
White porcelain polar bear coin bank designed by Gunnar Cyren for Dansk.
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Late 20th Century Japanese Modern Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Meissen Porcelain Bear, Johann Gottlieb Kirchner, Johan Joachim Kaendler, 1735
By J.J. Kaendler
Located in Milano, IT
hard porcelain sculpture shows a seated bear with its head lowered toward its legs. The animal has a
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Antique 1730s German Baroque Porcelain

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Porcelain

Beautiful Signed Miniature Porcelain of Boy Riding the Bull Okimono
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Beautiful miniature Porcelain figure of a boy riding a bull Very good condition Mid 20 th
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Set of Six Charlotte Perriand Porcelain Dinnerware Plates by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Hand-decorated porcelain dinnerware service, based on ancient influences filtered through the
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

Set of Six Charlotte Perriand Porcelain Dinnerware Plates by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Hand-decorated porcelain dinnerware service, based on ancient influences filtered through the
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Figurine Knud Kyhn Monumental Lynx #2487
By Knud Kyhn
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
for his many animal figurines, which he created through his many years of service at Royal Copenhagen
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Vintage 1950s Danish Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Figurine "MUSK OX" Erik Nielsen 1938 #530 Very Rare
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
employed byBing & Grondahl Porcelain Manufactory building models in the period 1886-87 - During his tenure
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20th Century Danish Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Japanese Porcelain Meiji Charger Animals Landscape, ca 1900
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Japanese Porcelain Meiji Charger Animals Landscape, ca 1900 Additional information: Material
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Porcelain

Japanese Porcelain Meiji Charger Animals Landscape, ca 1900
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Huge and Nice Quality hand painted Charger. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Porcelain

Large Meissen King Vulture standing on a tree trunk, around 1880
Located in Berlin, DE
. 99, ill., III. The works carried out to decorate the Japanese Palace in the Royal Porcelain
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Antique 1880s German Porcelain

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Porcelain

Japanese Porcelain Vase, Garden Scene with Animals, by Jamaji 20th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Japanese vase by Jamaji offers porcelain construction with garden elements and animals, maker
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20th Century Japanese Vases

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Porcelain

Edo Period Japanese Porcelain Dish Kakiemon or Arita Animal Flowers, 1680-1710
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Category: Kakiemon Japanese Style: Arita, Kakiemon Region of Origin: Japan
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Dinner Plates

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Porcelain

Edo Period 1680-1690 Japanese Porcelain Dish Kakiemon Figures Bird Animal Flo
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this very nice Edo period, 1680-1700, example. With a garden floral scene, figures and birds and a nice brown rim. Marked at base with a Fuku mark. Condition...
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Qing Ceramics

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Porcelain

Kim Simonsson Sculpture "Golden Dog", circa 2020, Finland
By Kim Simonsson
Located in Girona, Spain
on old-fashioned porcelain sculptures, feature animals, humans, and space aliens, among others. Many
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2010s Finnish Modern Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Panther Figurine. Coral matte
By Lladro
Located in New York City, NY
A porcelain figurine proving that originality and innovation are not at odds with elegance. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Panther Figurine. Coral matte
Panther Figurine. Coral matte
H 7.48 in W 19.685 in D 4.724 in
Elephant Sculpture. Black matte
By Lladro
Located in New York City, NY
Matte black porcelain creation inspired by an African elephant from the Origami collection. This
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Elephant Sculpture. Black matte
Elephant Sculpture. Black matte
H 16.929 in W 20.472 in D 7.874 in
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Japanese Porcelain Animals For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of Japanese porcelain animals is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct Japanese porcelain animals — often made from ceramic, porcelain and gold — can elevate any home. There are 33 antique and vintage Japanese porcelain animals for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 19 modern editions to choose from as well. Japanese porcelain animals have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Japanese porcelain animals are generally popular furniture pieces, but Hollywood Regency, Mid-Century Modern and Art Nouveau styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many Japanese porcelain animals are appealing in their simplicity, but Fitz and Floyd, Kenji Fujita and Kutani Studio produced popular Japanese porcelain animals that are worth a look.

How Much are Japanese Porcelain Animals?

Japanese porcelain animals can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $645, while the lowest priced sells for $175 and the highest can go for as much as $16,300.
Questions About Japanese Porcelain Animals
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The creation of Japanese porcelain began in the late 1500s. Although the styles and variations of Japanese porcelain range, many consider Kyushu to be the center of Japanese porcelain production. You’ll find a variety of antique and modern Japanese porcelain pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    Yes, some Japanese porcelain is valuable. Many collectors prize porcelain ware produced in Japan during the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries, and demand for pieces from this period can be high due to the demand. Some types that are particularly sought include Arita ware, Seto ware and Mino ware. The value of a particular piece depends on its age, maker, style and condition. A certified appraiser or expert dealer can help you determine how much your porcelain is worth. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of Japanese porcelain.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    Japanese porcelain ranges from $1,500 to $3,000 but may be found at a lower price in auctions. It’s a valuable collectible from the latter half of the 19th century and early part of the 20th century. Find a variety of antique and vintage Japanese porcelain on 1stDibs.

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