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Japanese Rare Large Bird Sculpture, Modernist Masterpiece
Located in South Burlington, VT
Beautiful and Rare example- first we have seen in this exquisite simple modernist bird form. The
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Japanese Rare Old Vintage Standing Duck Lighting Lantern
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-823 Japanese iron garden lantern original work of art with remnants of hand painted colors.       
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Lanterns

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Iron

Japanese Rare Old Five Continents Globe Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese Acquisitions Japan, this handsome quality big swiveling "Globe
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Rare Pair Old World Globe Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese Acquisitions Japan, this handsome quality pair (2) of large swiveling
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Japanese Rare Antique Inlaid Smoking Tansu, Complete 1850
Located in South Burlington, VT
lacquer is tastefully inlaid with mother of pearl and white shell decorations using the Japanese "raden
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Scholar's Objects

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Bronze

Japanese Rare Mid Century "Wave" Pattern Garden Bench
Located in South Burlington, VT
Extraordinary mid century design This is a handsome Japanese mid century heavy hardwood bench hand
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Patio and Garden Furniture

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Hardwood

Japan Rare "Old Brick Water Well" Flower Garden Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
A rare "old brick water well" motif garden lighting lantern The roof depicts flowering vines in
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20th Century Japanese Showa Lanterns

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Iron

Japanese Rare Old Pair Tall Trellis Flower Garden Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
their brilliant light bursting at night..... Japan, this handsome quality pair (2) of old "trellis
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Lanterns

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Iron

Extremely Japanese Rare Lacquer Plaque Depicting Russian St. Petersburg
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An important Japanese lacquer Maki-É Panel Depicting St. Petersburg on the River Neva, with the
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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Decorative Art

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Copper

Japanese Rare Original Old Blue Hand Painted Cricket Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
. This handsome Japanese hand painted quality lantern is a special find and an authentic old work of art
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Antique Japanese Rare silver thread Silk Brocade Haori Kimono Jacket
Located in Boston, MA
Circa: Meiji Place of Origin: Japan Material: Silk brocade with silver threads. Deep sleeve drops
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1890s Japanese Jackets

Japanese Rare Large Old Kappa Folk Art Garden Stone Water Deity
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare one-of-a-kind hand carved sculpture Japan a rare large old hand carved stone Kappa folk art
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Japanese Rare Large Antique Bronze Temple "Futuku" Bell Complete Original Chime
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare large Japanese bronze temple "Futaku" bell with original and complete hanging bronze cloud
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Rare Oversized Owl Garden Candle Lantern with Antique Chain
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-992 Rare tall Japanese owl garden candle lantern supplied with antique chain for hanging.
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Mid-20th Century Garden Ornaments

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Iron

Japanese Rare Copper Wall Hanging Buddha Statue / 14th-16th Century / Temple
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a so-called hanging Buddha. (Called Kakebutsu in Japan) Kakebutsu is a combination of a
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Decorative Art

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Copper

Japanese Rare Antique Scroll of Waka Heart Poem Famous Rengetsu Otagaki, signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a rare paper scroll hand painted by renown Rengetsu Otagaki (1791-1875). She was a very
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

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Paper

Rare Mason's Ironstone Miniature Teapot in Plaid Japan rare Pattern, circa 1820
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a rare Mason's ironstone miniature Teapot in the rare Plaid Japan gilded pattern, which we
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Ceramics

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Ironstone

Antique Japanese Rare Early Edo Era (dated 1675!) Document Tansu 30"H
Located in Portland, OR
& Antiques. This is a very rare 350 year old antique Japanese tansu from the 17th century. This is a type of
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Antique Late 17th Century Japanese Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Japanese Rare Antique Red Kurama Stone Spirit Lantern, One-of-a-Kind
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese craftsmanship found today. Best in class. This rare lantern would make an ideal choice for any
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Garden Ornaments

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Stone

Antique Japanese Bowl/Cup for Tea Japan Rare Scene Creamware UK, 18th/19th C
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
& Pottery Region of Origin: Japan Period: Meiji Periode (1867-1912) Age: 19th century Original/Reproduction
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Antique 19th Century Eggshell Saucer Fabulous Quality Japanese Porcelain, Japan
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nice set of cups from Japan. Rare scene A very nice cup from Japan. Rare scene
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

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Earthenware

Antique 19th Century Eggshell Saucer Fabulous Quality Japanese Porcelain, Japan
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nice set of cups from Japan. Rare scene A very nice cup from Japan. Rare scene
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

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Earthenware

Antique 17th Century Arita Jug with Dutch Silver Lid Japan Edo Period Porcelain
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nice jug early Japanese. A very nice cup from Japan. Rare scene Condition Overall
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Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Ceramics

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Porcelain

Japanese Tokugawa Lacquered Wedding Chest, 17th Century
Located in New York, NY
Japanese rare early fine beautiful Tokugawa gold and black Lacquered wedding chest. Featuring
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Antique 17th Century Decorative Boxes

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Bronze

Japanese Late Edo Period Seated Imperial Gosho Ningyo Doll
Located in New York, NY
Japanese rare late Edo period large Imperial Gosho Ningyo doll. The piece depicts a cute chubby
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Textile, Silk, Wood

Edo period Japanese medicine chest
By Japanese Studio
Located in CARLTON, AU
This is a very old and rare Japanese tooling storage tansu. It was made early Edo period of
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Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Furniture

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Cedar

Edo period Japanese medicine chest
Edo period Japanese medicine chest
H 35.44 in W 35.04 in D 11.82 in
Japanese Porcelain, Satsuma Tea Set, 23 Pieces
By Japanese Studio
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful and rare teal tea set, emerald green, gold, ocher and white in the finest porcelane which, against
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Japonisme Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Japanese edo period shrine altar
By Vintage Japanese Monochrome
Located in CARLTON, AU
Elegant and sacred, rare look was its amazing wave textures. This beautiful piece with refined
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Antique Early 17th Century Japanese Edo Antiquities

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Cedar

Japanese edo period shrine altar
Japanese edo period shrine altar
H 19.1 in W 18.12 in D 9.65 in
Rare Antique Map of Japan with Place Names Given in Dutch Nomenclature, 1726
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Nieuwe Kaart van het Eyland Japan'. Rare map of Japan, it shows each of the
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Antique 18th Century Maps

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Paper

An Issey Miyaké Plush Acrylic Jacket Fall Winter 1998
By Issey Miyake
Located in Toulon, FR
Winter 1998 Fall Collection Japan Rare iconic plush acrylic jacket by Issey Miyaké presented
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1990s Japanese Jackets

An Issey Miyaké Plush Acrylic Jacket Fall Winter 1998
An Issey Miyaké Plush Acrylic Jacket Fall Winter 1998
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Size: Equivalent size 38-40 France
Rare Japan Oleg Cassini vintage sunglasses
By Oleg Cassini
Located in Santa Clarita, CA
- white MADE IN: Japan ERA: 1970s CONDITION: New Old Stock [never worn] DIMENSIONS: Lens width: 58 mm
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1970s Japanese Sunglasses

Rare Quilted Silk Japanese Kimono Jacket with Japanese Landscape Lining
Located in New York, NY
This rare and wonderfully detailed and well-made quilted Japanese silk kimono will keep you warm
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1960s Japanese Jackets

Rare Kida Yasuhiko Woodblock c1970s Japan
By Shikou Munakata
Located in Oakland, CA
Rare small edition woodblock by famous artist, Kida Yasihiko c1970s. Many books are written about
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Modern Prints

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Wood, Paper

Rare Kida Yasuhiko Woodblock c1970s Japan
Rare Kida Yasuhiko Woodblock c1970s Japan
H 16.75 in W 13.75 in D 0.5 in
Miniature Rare Japanese Porcelain Teapot Arita Japan Chrysant, circa 1700
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nice example of a small early Japanese Arita porcelain teapot. Great decoration of
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Antique Late 17th Century Japanese Edo Ceramics

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Porcelain

1960S Silk Rare Hand Painted Japanese Kimono
Located in New York, NY
1960S Silk Rare Hand Painted Japanese Kimono
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1960s Japanese Day Dresses

Rare Pair of Japanese Satsuma Earthenware Vases, Japan Late Edo Period
Located in Saverne, Grand Est
Extremely rare pair of hexagonal Satsuma earthenware vases, with decorations in reserve of birds
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Ceramics

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Earthenware

Rare Antique Japanese Bronze Kiln Furnace
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique Japanese large architectural pagoda form bronze kiln furnace for melting metal w/ the
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

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Bronze, Iron, Metal

Rare Antique Japanese Bronze Kiln Furnace
Rare Antique Japanese Bronze Kiln Furnace
H 31 in W 27.5 in D 2,750 in
Rare Japanese Stool by Soetsu Yanagi
By Sori Yanagi
Located in Uccle, BE
This stool was made for the In 1936, the Japanese Folk Crafts Museum. Made of Japanese cherry wood
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Vintage 1930s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Seagrass, Cherry

Rare Japanese Stool by Soetsu Yanagi
Rare Japanese Stool by Soetsu Yanagi
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H 13.39 in W 16.15 in D 13.39 in
Large Rare Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Plate
Located in New York, NY
A large rare antique, Meiji era, Japanese enamel over copper plate or charger. The interior of the
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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

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Copper, Enamel

Rare Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Charger Plate
Located in New York, NY
A rare antique Japanese Meiji era, enamel over copper charger plate. The exterior of the plate is
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

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Enamel, Copper

Rare Japanese Woven Ikat Child Kimono Nemaki
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare and well preserved Japanese woven child's kimono circa early 20th century (end of Meiji
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Textiles

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Cotton

Large Rare Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Plate
Located in New York, NY
A large rare antique, Meiji era, Japanese enamel over copper plate or charger. The interior of the
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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

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Copper, Enamel

Rare Japanese Footed Enamel and Porcelain Bowl
Located in New York, NY
A rare antique Japanese footed enamel over porcelain bowl. The exterior of the bowl is enameled
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Antique Late 17th Century Japanese Tableware

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Enamel

Rare Large Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Censer
Located in New York, NY
A very fine quality large antique Japanese cloisonne tripod koro censer decorated with polychrome
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Jars

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Enamel

Rare Japanese Traveling Cabinet Oi Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
priests and monks during long pilgrimage, this rare chest is known as Oi Japanese. In China the carrier
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Scholar's Objects

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Silk, Bamboo, Wood, Lacquer, Paper

Rare Japanese Porcelain Painted Footed Dish Makuzu Kozan
By Makuzu Kozan
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare footed dish in the form of an open scroll painting with literati landscape from the studio
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Ceramics

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Porcelain

Rare 19th Century Japanese Imari Lidded Vase
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A rare and unusual 19th century Japanese Imari lidded vase having a `foo dogs to the lid and
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Vases

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Porcelain

Rare 19th Century Japanese Imari Lidded Vase
Rare 19th Century Japanese Imari Lidded Vase
H 17.72 in W 9.45 in D 8.27 in
Rare Large Japanese Porcelain Presentation Plate Makuzu Kozan
By Makuzu Kozan
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large presentation plate with striking pictorial design from the studio of Japanese Potter Makuzu
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Kazaribako Glass Box Rare Hagoromo Kyohei Fujita
By Kyohei Fujita
Located in Atlanta, GA
A brilliant Kazaribako "Ornamented Box" made of glass by Japanese artist Kyohei Fujita (1921-2004
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1990s Japanese Modern Glass

Materials

Silver

Japanese Fine Antique Octopus Fishing Pot- Rare Find
Located in South Burlington, VT
A recent Japanese acquisition, a fine example Rarely found, this Japanese octopus fishing pot was
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Garden Ornaments

Materials

Pottery

Rare Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Water Dropper
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese copper water dropper with cloisonne enamel design. Meiji period, 1868 to 1913
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

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Copper, Enamel

Rare Antique Japanese Tea Bowl Edo/Meiji Period Japan, 18/19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
& Pottery Region of Origin: Japan Period: 19th century Condition: Overall Condition Rimfritting/ Chips
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Japanese Lacquer Writing Box Suzuribako Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese Lacquer writing box Suzuribako Meiji Period (1868-1912), likely circa late 19th century
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Rare and Large Japanese Porcelain Vase Makuzu Kozan
By Makuzu Kozan
Located in Atlanta, GA
A striking blue and white vase from the studio of Japanese Potter Makuzu Kozan, also known as
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Ceramics

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Porcelain

Rare Antique Japanese Folding Screen by Kano Tanshin
By Kano Tanshin
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exquisite Japanese folding screen painted and signed by Kano Tanshin (Morimasa) (1658-1719
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Antique 17th Century Japanese Japonisme Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brass

Rare Large Japanese Velvet Yuzen-Birodo Wall Tapestry
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large Japanese wall-hanging tapestry made from resistant dye painted cut and uncut velvet (the
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Textiles

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Silk, Velvet

Rare Late Edo Period Japanese Tansu Steps Wabi Sabi
Located in London, GB
A large set of Japanese Edo period paper-lined steps used for the storage of tea. Heavily
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Ladders

Materials

Cedar

Rare Late Edo Period Japanese Tansu Steps Wabi Sabi
Rare Late Edo Period Japanese Tansu Steps Wabi Sabi
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H 24.41 in W 26.19 in D 20.87 in
Rare Spectacular Hand-Embroidered Tangerine & Gold Lame Japanese Kimono
Located in New York, NY
This highly collectable spectacular rare tangerine and black ceremonial kimono has detailed hand
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1970s Japanese Dress and Coat Ensembles

Rare satsuma vase from the Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Paris, FR
A beautiful and rare quadrangular earthenware soliflore vase with polychrome enamel and gold rakan
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Antique 1880s Japanese Vases

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Porcelain

Japanese Antique Tall White Foxes Kitsune Pair, Rare Style
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a fine pair (2) of antique tall white, red, and black hand painted ceramic shrine fox
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

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Find many varieties of an authentic Japanese rare available at 1stDibs. A Japanese rare — often made from metal, wood and ceramic — can elevate any home. Find 340 options for an antique or vintage Japanese rare now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Japanese rare — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each Japanese rare bearing Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Industrial hallmarks is very popular. Isamu Noguchi, Edward William Godwin and Makuzu Kozan each produced at least one beautiful Japanese rare that is worth considering.

How Much is a Japanese Rare?

A Japanese rare can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,193, while the lowest priced sells for $59 and the highest can go for as much as $250,000.