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Japanese Sculptures 1960s

Japanese Wooden Kokeshi doll.  Signed 1960's
Japanese Wooden Kokeshi doll.  Signed 1960's

Japanese Wooden Kokeshi doll. Signed 1960's

Located in Barcelona, Cataluna

Japanese wooden doll. Kokeshi call made in Japan. The Kokeshi are traditional dolls originating from the north of Japan, the kokeshis were created more than 150 years ago. These Japa...

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Mounted Objects

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Fruitwood

1960s Japanese Eggplant / Gourd & Bird Painted Bronze Okimono / Sculpture Tole
1960s Japanese Eggplant / Gourd & Bird Painted Bronze Okimono / Sculpture Tole

1960s Japanese Eggplant / Gourd & Bird Painted Bronze Okimono / Sculpture Tole

Located in Kennesaw, GA

I love this Japanese okimono ! It is a painted bronze gourd with a perched bird. The gourd is a symbol of good luck in Japan. This type of bronze craftsmanship was popular during the...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Japanese Mid-Century Modern, Nude Boy, Patinated Bronze Sculpture, 1960s
Japanese Mid-Century Modern, Nude Boy, Patinated Bronze Sculpture, 1960s

Japanese Mid-Century Modern, Nude Boy, Patinated Bronze Sculpture, 1960s

Located in New York, NY

Original dark-brown patina, signed illegibly in Japanese hieroglyphs. Dimensions: Height 10 inches, diameter 2 7/8 inches.

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

1960s Japanese Signed Ainu Hokkaido Wooden Bear Carving Sculpture
1960s Japanese Signed Ainu Hokkaido Wooden Bear Carving Sculpture

1960s Japanese Signed Ainu Hokkaido Wooden Bear Carving Sculpture

Located in Forney, TX

A rare and most impressive 1960s Japanese Ainu bear sculpture. Artist signed and dated.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

Vintage Articulated Japanese Crawfish / Lobster Sculpture
Vintage Articulated Japanese Crawfish / Lobster Sculpture

Vintage Articulated Japanese Crawfish / Lobster Sculpture

Located in San Diego, CA

Vintage articulated Japanese crawfish / lobster sculpture, circa 1960s.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Metal

Katsuzo Entsuba “King of the Forest” Japanese Bronze Owl Sculpture, 1960s
Katsuzo Entsuba “King of the Forest” Japanese Bronze Owl Sculpture, 1960s

Katsuzo Entsuba “King of the Forest” Japanese Bronze Owl Sculpture, 1960s

Located in Nottingham, GB

A fine Japanese bronze sculpture entitled “King of the Forest” by celebrated sculptor Katsuzo Entsuba (1905–2003), dating to the 1960s.

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Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

20th century Japanese Hand Carved Wooden Bear, 1960s
20th century Japanese Hand Carved Wooden Bear, 1960s

20th century Japanese Hand Carved Wooden Bear, 1960s

Located in LEGNY, FR

A beautifully hand-carved wooden bear sculpture from Japan, dating to the 1960s and inspired by traditional Ainu craftsmanship from Hokkaido.

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Mid-Century Japanese Glazed Majolica-Style Ceramic Camel Vessel, circa 1960s
Mid-Century Japanese Glazed Majolica-Style Ceramic Camel Vessel, circa 1960s

Mid-Century Japanese Glazed Majolica-Style Ceramic Camel Vessel, circa 1960s

Located in Tulsa, OK

This finely molded ceramic figure is an excellent representation of mid-century Japanese export pottery, a booming industry in the post-WWII era where factories in regions like Seto ...

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1960s Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Vintage Carved Wood Japanese Kokeshi Doll - 13.5" Tall - Japan Folk Art, 1960s
Vintage Carved Wood Japanese Kokeshi Doll - 13.5" Tall - Japan Folk Art, 1960s

Vintage Carved Wood Japanese Kokeshi Doll - 13.5" Tall - Japan Folk Art, 1960s

Located in Fairfield, CA

A tall vintage wood Japanese kokeshi doll. Nice contrasting finishes between natural textured wood and smooth painted detailing. Head detaches. Measures 4.25"W x 3.75"D x 13.5"H

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Vintage Pair of Porcelain Siamese Cats Kittens Sculptures, 1960s
Vintage Pair of Porcelain Siamese Cats Kittens Sculptures, 1960s

Vintage Pair of Porcelain Siamese Cats Kittens Sculptures, 1960s

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

The cats have mischievous, slightly surprised looks at their faces, as if they just noticed they are being watched. The sculptures are in very good vintage condition; they lost thei...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain, Ceramic

Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Mouse and Hand cart' 1960s 'Masaoka'
Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Mouse and Hand cart' 1960s 'Masaoka'

Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Mouse and Hand cart' 1960s 'Masaoka'

Located in Paris, FR

This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1960s. The signature is written on the back side 'Masaoka'.

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Japanese Wooden Kokeshi Doll style Togatta Shojiro SAKAI 1960s
Japanese Wooden Kokeshi Doll style Togatta Shojiro SAKAI 1960s

Japanese Wooden Kokeshi Doll style Togatta Shojiro SAKAI 1960s

Located in Paris, FR

This is a wooden doll which is called Kokeshi in Japanese. This kokeshi was made in Japan around 1960s by kokeshi artist Shojiro SAKAI. He was born in Sendai, Miyagi prefecture in 1s...

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Japanese Wooden Doll Kokeshi Sakunami Kenjiro HIRAGA 1960s
Japanese Wooden Doll Kokeshi Sakunami Kenjiro HIRAGA 1960s

Japanese Wooden Doll Kokeshi Sakunami Kenjiro HIRAGA 1960s

Located in Paris, FR

This is a wooden doll which is called Kokeshi in Japanese. This kokeshi was made in Japan around 1960s by kokeshi artist Kenjiro HIRAGA. He was born in 17th November 1918. His signat...

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Antique Wooden Small Netsuke 'Laying Wild Boar' 1960s
Japanese Antique Wooden Small Netsuke 'Laying Wild Boar' 1960s

Japanese Antique Wooden Small Netsuke 'Laying Wild Boar' 1960s

Located in Paris, FR

This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1960s. Dimensions: 3.5 x 1.5 x H2 cm Sculpture: Wild Boar Era: 1960s (Showa) Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, origina...

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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Antique Small Wooden Netsuke 'Sitting wild boar' 1960s
Japanese Antique Small Wooden Netsuke 'Sitting wild boar' 1960s

Japanese Antique Small Wooden Netsuke 'Sitting wild boar' 1960s

Located in Paris, FR

This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1960s. Dimensions: 1.5 x 2.3 x H2.5cm Sculpture: Wild Boar Era: 1960s (Showa) Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, origin...

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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Antique Wooden Small Netsuke 'Two wild boar' 1960s
Japanese Antique Wooden Small Netsuke 'Two wild boar' 1960s

Japanese Antique Wooden Small Netsuke 'Two wild boar' 1960s

Located in Paris, FR

This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1960s. Dimensions: 2.5 x 2.3 x H2 cm Sculpture: Wild Boar Era: 1960s (Showa) Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, origina...

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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

1960s Shigemichi Aomine Japanese Midcentury Teak Trays Serving Sushi Platters
1960s Shigemichi Aomine Japanese Midcentury Teak Trays Serving Sushi Platters

1960s Shigemichi Aomine Japanese Midcentury Teak Trays Serving Sushi Platters

By Aomine Shigemichi 1

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Shigemichi Aomine for the National Crafts Council (NCC.) Pair of sculptural serving trays. Large L 22 in Small L 9 x W 6.75 x H 3/8 in      

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Teak

Ardalt Neoclassical White Porcelain Venetian Garden Centerpiece, 1960s
Ardalt Neoclassical White Porcelain Venetian Garden Centerpiece, 1960s

Ardalt Neoclassical White Porcelain Venetian Garden Centerpiece, 1960s

By Ardalt

Located in Elkhart, IN

A striking circa-1960s white porcelain centerpiece by Ardalt, designed as a low oval “Venetian garden” composed of four long planter sections that fit together to create an elegant a...

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Manekineko Lucky Cat Metal Piggy Bank 1960s Showa
Manekineko Lucky Cat Metal Piggy Bank 1960s Showa

Manekineko Lucky Cat Metal Piggy Bank 1960s Showa

Located in Paris, FR

This is a vintage piggy bank of manekineko cat. It is made with Metal and it was made around 1960s in Showa era. The maneki-neko is a common Japanese figurine which is often believe...

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

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Metal

Antique Object Two Roosters with Iron, 1960s
Antique Object Two Roosters with Iron, 1960s

Antique Object Two Roosters with Iron, 1960s

Located in Paris, FR

These are two objects of roosters. These are made with iron. These are coming with a wooden box. Dimensions: Big one: 12.5 x 6.5 x H20.5 cm Small one: 10 x 6.5 H11 cm (Both are i...

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Animal Sculptures

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Iron

Japanese Old Copper Elephant Figurine 1940s-1960s / Sculpture Wabi Sabi
Japanese Old Copper Elephant Figurine 1940s-1960s / Sculpture Wabi Sabi

Japanese Old Copper Elephant Figurine 1940s-1960s / Sculpture Wabi Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an old Japanese copper elephant figurine. It was crafted in the mid-Showa period (1940s–1960s), a time when Japan’s metal-casting techniques had reached an exceptional level ...

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Metalwork

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Copper

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Japanese Momotarō Folktale Bronze Monkey Sculpture on Base, 1960s
Japanese Momotarō Folktale Bronze Monkey Sculpture on Base, 1960s

Japanese Momotarō Folktale Bronze Monkey Sculpture on Base, 1960s

Located in San Francisco, CA

A delightful 1960s Meiji period-style Japanese cast bronze monkey figure on lacquered wood base, inspired by the popular ancient Muromachi/Edo period folktale of Momotaro (“Peach Boy...

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Japanese Traditional Kimekomi Ichimatsu Boy Doll, 1960s
Japanese Traditional Kimekomi Ichimatsu Boy Doll, 1960s

Japanese Traditional Kimekomi Ichimatsu Boy Doll, 1960s

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H 16.54 in W 8.67 in D 4.73 in

Japanese Traditional Kimekomi Ichimatsu Boy Doll, 1960s

Located in Paris, FR

Beautiful Japanese traditional kimekomi ichimatsu boy doll. The doll wear the beautiful Hakama and haori that were made of silk. This doll's body was made of wood, and face was ma...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Silk, Plaster, Wood

1960s Paper Mache Hand Painted Lady Head Wig Stand/Bank
1960s Paper Mache Hand Painted Lady Head Wig Stand/Bank

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, with rubber removal stopper at bottom, and insert slot for coins, BUT it is also a w...

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Figurines and Sculptures

Sculptural Bonsai Tree Mid-Century Modern Iron Copper and Stone, 1960s
Sculptural Bonsai Tree Mid-Century Modern Iron Copper and Stone, 1960s

Sculptural Bonsai Tree Mid-Century Modern Iron Copper and Stone, 1960s

Located in New York, NY

A sculptural Bonsai tree Mid-Century Modern handcrafted of iron copper and stone.  

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Vintage 1960s American Anglo-Japanese Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

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Stone, Copper, Iron

1960’s Japanese Wood Carving Bear /Vintage Figurine Sculpture Folk Art
1960’s Japanese Wood Carving Bear /Vintage Figurine Sculpture Folk Art

1960’s Japanese Wood Carving Bear /Vintage Figurine Sculpture Folk Art

By Japanese Studio

Located in London, Lambeth

The wooden Bear is an Ainus artisan hand carved from the mid century indigenous people of northern Japan living and practicing art on the of Hokkaido Cc1960’s.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Cedar

Bronze Fish Sculpture by Som Chai Japan 1960's
Bronze Fish Sculpture by Som Chai Japan 1960's

Bronze Fish Sculpture by Som Chai Japan 1960's

Located in New York, NY

Abstract bronze sculpture , depicting a pair of fish. set atop a grey marble base. Signed Som Chai.

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20th Century Japanese Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Pair Vintage Japanese Turquoise Glazed Komainu (Foo Dogs), circa 1960's, Japan
Pair Vintage Japanese Turquoise Glazed Komainu (Foo Dogs), circa 1960's, Japan

Pair Vintage Japanese Turquoise Glazed Komainu (Foo Dogs), circa 1960's, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A bold and colorful pair of vintage Japanese turquoise glazed biscuit porcelain komainu (foo dogs, foo lions), Showa Era, 1960's, Japan. The ferocious guardian lions are presented u...

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Porcelain

1960s Japanese Persimmons & Bird Painted Bronze Okimono / Sculpture Tole
1960s Japanese Persimmons & Bird Painted Bronze Okimono / Sculpture Tole

1960s Japanese Persimmons & Bird Painted Bronze Okimono / Sculpture Tole

Located in Kennesaw, GA

I love this Japanese okimono ! It is a painted bronze persimmons with a perched bird. These were symbols of good luck and prosperity in Japan. This type of bronze craftsmanship was p...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Japanese Old Wood Sculpture Chimpanzee 1940s-1960s / Wood Carving Mingei
Japanese Old Wood Sculpture Chimpanzee 1940s-1960s / Wood Carving Mingei

Japanese Old Wood Sculpture Chimpanzee 1940s-1960s / Wood Carving Mingei

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an old Japanese wood carving of a chimpanzee. It is from the mid-Showa period (1940s-1960s). It is made of camphorwood. It is a dynamic work boldly carved from a large tree....

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Vintage 1940s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

1960s Mid Century Japanese Iron Bird / Crane sculpture set
1960s Mid Century Japanese Iron Bird / Crane sculpture set

1960s Mid Century Japanese Iron Bird / Crane sculpture set

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

Vintage table top bird sculptures in the style of Isamu Noguchi. Cast iron, hollowed body, with an elegant form with an applied Verdi gris patina. Dimensions: (Large) 10.5”H x 2.75...

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Iron

Japanese Old Female Figure Sculpture 1960s-1980s / Figurine Human Statue
Japanese Old Female Figure Sculpture 1960s-1980s / Figurine Human Statue

Japanese Old Female Figure Sculpture 1960s-1980s / Figurine Human Statue

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an old female sculpture made in Japan. It is estimated to have been made in the late Showa period (1960s-1980s).

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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Old Female Figure Sculpture 1960s-1980s / Human Statue Wabisabi
Japanese Old Female Figure Sculpture 1960s-1980s / Human Statue Wabisabi

Japanese Old Female Figure Sculpture 1960s-1980s / Human Statue Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an old wood carving made in Japan. It is a female figure by an unknown artist, and is estimated to have been made in the late Showa period (1960s-1980s).

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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Cedar

Abstract Bronze sculpture by Yasuo Fuke, 1960s
Abstract Bronze sculpture by Yasuo Fuke, 1960s

Abstract Bronze sculpture by Yasuo Fuke, 1960s

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H 22.05 in W 16.93 in D 14.97 in

Abstract Bronze sculpture by Yasuo Fuke, 1960s

By Yasuo Fuke

Located in Rotterdam, ZH

Unique abstract Bronze sculpture by Yasuo Fuke (Kagawa Japan 1929), 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Japanese Painted Bronze Okimono of a Gourd by Toyo, Showa Era, 1960s, Japan
Japanese Painted Bronze Okimono of a Gourd by Toyo, Showa Era, 1960s, Japan

Japanese Painted Bronze Okimono of a Gourd by Toyo, Showa Era, 1960s, Japan

By Toyo

Located in Austin, TX

A charming Japanese decorative bronze sculpture, okimono, of a gourd, hyotan, by Toyo Japan, Showa Era, circa 1960s, Japan.

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Antique Wooden Small Netsuke 'Rooster' 1960s
Japanese Antique Wooden Small Netsuke 'Rooster' 1960s

Japanese Antique Wooden Small Netsuke 'Rooster' 1960s

Located in Paris, FR

This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1960s. Dimensions: 2 x 3 x H2,2 cm Sculpture: Rooster Era: 1960s (Showa) Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originatin...

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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Wooden Kokeshi Doll Susumu with Poem 1960s
Japanese Wooden Kokeshi Doll Susumu with Poem 1960s

Japanese Wooden Kokeshi Doll Susumu with Poem 1960s

Located in Paris, FR

This is a wooden kokeshi doll which was made in Miyagi prefecture, Japan. It was made by a kokeshi artist 'Susumu'. His signature is written on the bottom of this kokeshi. On the bod...

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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Trio of 1960s Modern Creative Kokeshi Dolls by Sadao Kishi, Japan
Trio of 1960s Modern Creative Kokeshi Dolls by Sadao Kishi, Japan

Trio of 1960s Modern Creative Kokeshi Dolls by Sadao Kishi, Japan

By Kishi Sadao

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Offered by Zena Kruzick Trio of 1960s Modern Creative Kokeshi Dolls by Sadao Kishi, Japan Sadao Kishi (1932-1998) was in the vanguard of the Sosaku Kokeshi Movement, receiving numer...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Pair of 1960s Modern Creative Kokeshi Dolls by Sadao Kishi, Japan
Pair of 1960s Modern Creative Kokeshi Dolls by Sadao Kishi, Japan

Pair of 1960s Modern Creative Kokeshi Dolls by Sadao Kishi, Japan

By Kishi Sadao

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Pair of 1960s Modern Creative Kokeshi Dolls by Sadao Kishi, Japan Sadao Kishi (1932-1998) was in the vanguard of the Sosaku Kokeshi Movement, receiving numerous awards during his ca...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Vintage Japanese Cast Bronze Deer Sculpture, circa 1960s
Vintage Japanese Cast Bronze Deer Sculpture, circa 1960s

Vintage Japanese Cast Bronze Deer Sculpture, circa 1960s

Located in Prahran, Victoria

Vintage Japanese cast bronze sculpture of a standing deer, the whole modeled in a bold almost Art Deco style and finished in a dark caramel toned patina, Showa period, circa 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Metalwork

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Bronze

Isamu Noguchi "Akari Light Sculpture" 1AY Lamp, 1960s
Isamu Noguchi "Akari Light Sculpture" 1AY Lamp, 1960s

Isamu Noguchi "Akari Light Sculpture" 1AY Lamp, 1960s

By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

"Akari Light Sculpture" model 1AY designed by Isamu Noguchi. Original vintage manufactured in 1960s. Made with washi paper, bamboo and black lacquered metal. There are some visibl...

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Table Lamps

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Metal

1960s Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture Table Lamp
1960s Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture Table Lamp

1960s Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture Table Lamp

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in San Diego, CA

Isamu Noguchi Akari table lamp from the 1960s. Bamboo pole and iron rock form base. The paper shade has been replaced at some point with a genuine Noguchi signed shade. Made in Japan.

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Iron

Wooden Monkey By Zoo-Line, Japan 1960's
Wooden Monkey By Zoo-Line, Japan 1960's

Wooden Monkey By Zoo-Line, Japan 1960's

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H 10.5 in W 5.5 in D 2.25 in

Wooden Monkey By Zoo-Line, Japan 1960's

By Zoo Line

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Wooden Monkey By Zoo-Line, Japan 1960's

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Large Pair Japanese Glazed Porcelain Lions, Komainu, Showa Era, 1960's, Japan
Large Pair Japanese Glazed Porcelain Lions, Komainu, Showa Era, 1960's, Japan

Large Pair Japanese Glazed Porcelain Lions, Komainu, Showa Era, 1960's, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A large and fabulous pair of Japanese yellow glazed Kutani style porcelain lion-dogs, komainu, Showa Era, circa 1960's, Japan. The delightfully ferocious pair of glazed porcelain ...

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Porcelain

Vintage Japanese Modernist Iron Bird Sculpture
Vintage Japanese Modernist Iron Bird Sculpture

Vintage Japanese Modernist Iron Bird Sculpture

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Japanese modernist bird sculpture, circa 1960's. Piece measure 8.5" by 8" and is signed Japan on its underside.

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Iron

Large 1960s Fish Sculpture
Large 1960s Fish Sculpture

Large 1960s Fish Sculpture

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H 16.75 in W 32 in D 6 in

Large 1960s Fish Sculpture

Located in New York, NY

Large 1960s very heavy Lucite fish sculpture.

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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Lucite

Pair Japanese Rare Pair Big Foot Owl Candle Lanterns 1960's
Pair Japanese Rare Pair Big Foot Owl Candle Lanterns 1960's

Pair Japanese Rare Pair Big Foot Owl Candle Lanterns 1960's

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

1333 Japanese rare pair big foot candle lanterns with removable top. Can be used as incense burners.

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Vintage 1960s Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Japanese Antique Manekineko Piggy Bank 1960s
Japanese Antique Manekineko Piggy Bank 1960s

Japanese Antique Manekineko Piggy Bank 1960s

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H 13.19 in W 8.27 in D 6.7 in

Japanese Antique Manekineko Piggy Bank 1960s

Located in Paris, FR

This is a vintage piggy bank of manekineko cat. It is made with Pottery and it was made around 1960s in Showa era. The maneki-neko is a common Japanese figurine which is often belie...

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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

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Pottery, Plastic

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Wild Boar' 1960s
Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Wild Boar' 1960s

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Wild Boar' 1960s

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H 1.46 in W 2.68 in D 0.99 in

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Wild Boar' 1960s

Located in Paris, FR

This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1960s. Dimensions: 2.5 x 6.8 x H3.7 cm Sculpture: Wild Boar Era: 1960s (Showa) Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, origi...

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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Bull Table Sculptures, Iron, Japan
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Bull Table Sculptures, Iron, Japan

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Bull Table Sculptures, Iron, Japan

By Alberto and Diego Giacometti

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration a pair of iron bull sculptures. Made in Japan, circa 1960s. Dimensions: Large 8 3/8" x 10 1/2" L x 3 1/2" W, Small 5" H x 7" D x 2 1/4" W .

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Iron

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Bee and Lotus' 1960s
Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Bee and Lotus' 1960s

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Bee and Lotus' 1960s

Located in Paris, FR

This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1960s. Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Japanese Old Clay Carving Cat 1940s-1960s / Mold Statue Wabi Sabi Scuplture
Japanese Old Clay Carving Cat 1940s-1960s / Mold Statue Wabi Sabi Scuplture

Japanese Old Clay Carving Cat 1940s-1960s / Mold Statue Wabi Sabi Scuplture

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an old Japanese clay cat. This item is from the mid-Showa period (1940s-1960s). We assume that it was the mold for the bronze statue. It has finished its role as a mold and...

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Vintage 1940s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Clay

Japanese Antique Paper Object Wolf 1940s-1960s / Animal Figurine Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Paper Object Wolf 1940s-1960s / Animal Figurine Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Paper Object Wolf 1940s-1960s / Animal Figurine Wabi Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Very old Japanese wolf figurine. This figurine dates from the mid-Showa period (1940s-1960s). It is made by shaping it with a piece of wood and covering it with Japanese paper. Th...

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Vintage 1940s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Paper

Brutalist Sculptural Raging Bull Cast Iron Midcentury Modernism, Japan, 1960s
Brutalist Sculptural Raging Bull Cast Iron Midcentury Modernism, Japan, 1960s

Brutalist Sculptural Raging Bull Cast Iron Midcentury Modernism, Japan, 1960s

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Beautiful sculptural cast iron charging bull midcentury modernism, Japan, 1960s Brutalist / modernist sculpture of a charging bull in the style of Miyazawa Kanae.

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Iron

Japanese Old Wood Carving "Children" 1940s-1960s / Fork Art Wabi Sabi
Japanese Old Wood Carving "Children" 1940s-1960s / Fork Art Wabi Sabi

Japanese Old Wood Carving "Children" 1940s-1960s / Fork Art Wabi Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an old carved wood folk art made in Japan. They are modeled after Japanese wartime children. This is a wood carving from the mid-Showa period (1940s-1960s). The carving is b...

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Vintage 1940s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Pair of 1960s Modern Creative Kokeshi Dolls by Masao Watanabe, Japan
Pair of 1960s Modern Creative Kokeshi Dolls by Masao Watanabe, Japan

Pair of 1960s Modern Creative Kokeshi Dolls by Masao Watanabe, Japan

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Two 1960s modern creative Kokeshi Dolls by Masao Watanabe, Japan Masao Watanabe (1917-2007) was a highly regarded artist of the Sosaku Kokeshi Movement, receiving numerous awards du...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

1960s Japan Cast Iron Owl Bird Lantern Incense Candleholder Mid-Century Brutal
1960s Japan Cast Iron Owl Bird Lantern Incense Candleholder Mid-Century Brutal

1960s Japan Cast Iron Owl Bird Lantern Incense Candleholder Mid-Century Brutal

By Otagiri Company

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Pair of rough cast Owl bird forms. Each 2-piece. For incense or candleholder, or table lanterns. No damage, just roughness from manufacturing. Measures: Small owl W: 3.5 x D: 3 x ...

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Metal

Brass Crane Bird Sculptures 1960s Set of Two Vintage Hollywood Regency Asian Sty
Brass Crane Bird Sculptures 1960s Set of Two Vintage Hollywood Regency Asian Sty

Brass Crane Bird Sculptures 1960s Set of Two Vintage Hollywood Regency Asian Sty

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Brass Patinated Crane Sculptures. Sleek Crane Sculpture Circa 1960s. Hollywood Regency Asian style solid polished brass metal heron bird sculptures.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

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Brass

1960s Japan Iron Owl Bird Dish Ashtray with Hypnotic Brass Eyes Mid-Century Mod
1960s Japan Iron Owl Bird Dish Ashtray with Hypnotic Brass Eyes Mid-Century Mod

1960s Japan Iron Owl Bird Dish Ashtray with Hypnotic Brass Eyes Mid-Century Mod

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Uncommon cast mixed metal Japanese import souvenir. Over 4 inches long, and about 3/4 of a pound. Impressed marking to verso.

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Vintage 1960s Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

1960s Okimono Figurine Selflessness Child Gilded Cast Iron
1960s Okimono Figurine Selflessness Child Gilded Cast Iron

1960s Okimono Figurine Selflessness Child Gilded Cast Iron

Located in Chula Vista, CA

AMBIANIC presents Vintage Okimono figurine Selflessness Child Cast Iron Gilt Japanese Child in Kimono 10.25 h x 5.5 w x 3.5 d Original vintage Refer to images listed

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Iron, Gold Leaf

Pair of Hollywood Regency Style Brass Crane Figurines, 1960s
Pair of Hollywood Regency Style Brass Crane Figurines, 1960s

Pair of Hollywood Regency Style Brass Crane Figurines, 1960s

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage pair of crane or heron figurines is made of polished brass with sculptural, minimal bodies and abstract round bases. The patterned bases curve gently down to the solid rim, ...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Brass, Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Carved Wood Sculpture in manner of Takao Kimura, ca. 1960
Mid-Century Modern Carved Wood Sculpture in manner of Takao Kimura, ca. 1960

Mid-Century Modern Carved Wood Sculpture in manner of Takao Kimura, ca. 1960

By Takao Kimura

Located in New York, NY

Mid-Century Modern In the manner of Takao Kimura Carved Elmwood Abstract Sculpture Japan, ca. 1960s DIMENSIONS Height: 17.75 inches Width: 6.25 inches Depth: 6...

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Articulated Teak Monkey in the Style of Kay Bojesen, circa 1960s
Articulated Teak Monkey in the Style of Kay Bojesen, circa 1960s

Articulated Teak Monkey in the Style of Kay Bojesen, circa 1960s

By Kay Bojesen

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Vintage articulated teak monkey in the style of Kay Bojesen. A classic and iconic design. Measures 10" long fully extended, 5.75" sitting.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Teak

Midcentury Organic Black Mate Ceramic Ikebana Vase Sculpture, Japan 1960s
Midcentury Organic Black Mate Ceramic Ikebana Vase Sculpture, Japan 1960s

Midcentury Organic Black Mate Ceramic Ikebana Vase Sculpture, Japan 1960s

Located in San Diego, CA

Organic Sculptural fat tear drop ceramic modernist Ikebana vase. black mate outside and glossy inside . Retains the original paper label. Japan, 1960

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Shipping costJapanese Old Pottery Dog 1940s-1960s / Figurine Sculpture Wabi Sabi
Shipping costJapanese Old Pottery Dog 1940s-1960s / Figurine Sculpture Wabi Sabi

Shipping costJapanese Old Pottery Dog 1940s-1960s / Figurine Sculpture Wabi Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an old Japanese ceramic dog. It is a figurine from the mid-Showa period (1940s-1960s). Although unnamed, it has a cute expression and good appearance. It is a good thing to...

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bronze Heron Prob, Japan, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bronze Heron Prob, Japan, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bronze Heron Prob, Japan, 1960s

Located in Melbourne, AU

An exquisite impressionistic bronze Heron statuette, dating anywhere from the 1940s-1960s. Cast bronze body and legs brazed onto a separately cast bronze base. This lovely bir...

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

1960s Blue and Green Polychrome Foo Dogs, Pair
1960s Blue and Green Polychrome Foo Dogs, Pair

1960s Blue and Green Polychrome Foo Dogs, Pair

Located in Richmond, VA

Offered is a gorgeous pair of 1960s polychrome blue and green foo dogs. Marked: Japan. Fairly heavy.

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20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Modernist Bronze Bird Sculptures Japan 1960's
Modernist Bronze Bird Sculptures Japan 1960's

Modernist Bronze Bird Sculptures Japan 1960's

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H 7.75 in W 6.25 in D 2.75 in

Modernist Bronze Bird Sculptures Japan 1960's

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Berkeley, CA

Amazing pair of modernist bronze birds circa 1960's Japan. Labeled "Craft Center Japan".

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Sori Yanagi Oversized Captive Ball Puzzle Sculpture, 1960s
Sori Yanagi Oversized Captive Ball Puzzle Sculpture, 1960s

Sori Yanagi Oversized Captive Ball Puzzle Sculpture, 1960s

By Sori Yanagi

Located in L'Escala, ES

This 5-level, oversized wood puzzle sculpture was made by Sori Yanagi (the designer of the famous butterfly and elephant stools). Yanagi designed a limited series of puzzles, so they...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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Large Japanese Old Hand-Carved Wooden Bear 1950s-1970s / Primitive Sculpture

Large Japanese Old Hand-Carved Wooden Bear 1950s-1970s / Primitive Sculpture

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is a large, old Japanese hand-carved wooden bear. With its dignified stance and overwhelming presence, it is a sculptural work that leaves a strong impression simply by being pl...

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Late 20th Century Japanese Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

A Wooden Japanese Hokkaido Kibori Kuma Bear, Early 20th Century
A Wooden Japanese Hokkaido Kibori Kuma Bear, Early 20th Century

A Wooden Japanese Hokkaido Kibori Kuma Bear, Early 20th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Wooden Japanese Hokkaido Kibori Kuma Bear, Early 20th Century Description: A traditional hand-carved wooden bear from Hokkaido, Japan. While it bears a resemblance to Swiss Black ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Wooden Carving of a Bear / Hokkaido / 20th Century / Showa Era
Antique Japanese Wooden Carving of a Bear / Hokkaido / 20th Century / Showa Era

Antique Japanese Wooden Carving of a Bear / Hokkaido / 20th Century / Showa Era

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This traditional wooden bear carving is believed to have been produced in Hokkaido between the early Showa period and the 1950s (circa 1930-1955). The humorous composition of the bea...

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20th Century Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

Materials

Cypress

19th Century 'Black Forest' Bear
19th Century 'Black Forest' Bear

19th Century 'Black Forest' Bear

$20,349

H 20 in W 28 in D 10.5 in

19th Century 'Black Forest' Bear

Located in London, GB

A 'Black Forest' Bear In naturalistically carved lindenwood, having glass eyes, head tilted aloft, prowls on all fours. From the Brienz Area. Brienz, in the Bernese Oberland, Sw...

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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Old Japanese Hokkaido Folk Crafts Large Wood Carving Bear
Old Japanese Hokkaido Folk Crafts Large Wood Carving Bear

Old Japanese Hokkaido Folk Crafts Large Wood Carving Bear

$1,550

H 17.33 in W 37.41 in D 16.54 in

Old Japanese Hokkaido Folk Crafts Large Wood Carving Bear

Located in Niiza, JP

Wood carving The material is unknown, but it is said to be linden 950(W)× 440(H) × 420(D) [mm] 25kg Estimate Packing Dimensions(Packaged in plywood and wooden frame) 52 CM × 105 CM ×...

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20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

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At 1stDibs, there are several options of Japanese sculptures 1960s available for sale. Frequently made of metal, ceramic and wood, all Japanese sculptures 1960s available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of Japanese sculptures 1960s available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of Japanese sculptures 1960s to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern and Modern Japanese sculptures 1960s are of considerable interest. Japanese sculptures 1960s have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Isamu Noguchi, Tomiya Matsuda and Akari are consistently popular.

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Prices for Japanese sculptures 1960s start at $175 and top out at $22,000 with the average selling for $1,098.