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Beautiful Japanese Lacquered Tray Raden Abalone Shell Decoration
Located in Fukuoka, JP
decorated with abalone shell inlay, a technique known as raden. Raden is a centuries-old Japanese art form
Category

20th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Beautiful Japanese Lacquered Tray Raden Abalone Shell Decoration
Beautiful Japanese Lacquered Tray Raden Abalone Shell Decoration

Beautiful Japanese Lacquered Tray Raden Abalone Shell Decoration

H 0.79 in Dm 14.57 in
Japanese Showa Screen Shell Gathering After Katsushika Hokusai
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fascinating Japanese Showa period four-panel byobu screen depicting women shell gathering or
Category

20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brass

Japanese Showa Screen Shell Gathering After Katsushika Hokusai
Japanese Showa Screen Shell Gathering After Katsushika Hokusai

Japanese Showa Screen Shell Gathering After Katsushika Hokusai

H 36 in W 70.5 in D 0.75 in
Late Edo Period Horagai Conch Shell Trumpet
Located in Fukuoka, JP
shell trumpet is a rare and valuable piece of Japanese history and culture. It was made in the Late Edo
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Scholar's Objects

Materials

Shell

Late Edo Period Horagai Conch Shell Trumpet
Late Edo Period Horagai Conch Shell Trumpet

Late Edo Period Horagai Conch Shell Trumpet

H 5 in W 6.5 in D 13.5 in
Japanese boxwood nestuke in the form of a turtle hiding in its shell
Located in PARIS, FR
Netsuke in boxwood in the form of a tortoise hiding in its shell with only its head overstepping
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Boxwood

Japanese boxwood nestuke in the form of a turtle hiding in its shell
Japanese boxwood nestuke in the form of a turtle hiding in its shell

Japanese boxwood nestuke in the form of a turtle hiding in its shell

H 0.6 in W 1.26 in D 1.58 in
Japan Imari Porcelain Dish Shaped like a Scallop Shell Blue, Red and Turquoise
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Plate with palms forming scallop shell in Imari porcelain. Decor of birds and flowers, blue red
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Japan Imari Porcelain Dish Shaped like a Scallop Shell Blue, Red and Turquoise
Japan Imari Porcelain Dish Shaped like a Scallop Shell Blue, Red and Turquoise

Japan Imari Porcelain Dish Shaped like a Scallop Shell Blue, Red and Turquoise

H 1.78 in Dm 11.82 in
Japanese Lacquer Powder Horn Form of Turtle Shell, 19th Century
Located in Norton, MA
A Unique and lovely lacquer powder horn in the form of a turtle shell from 19th century.
Category

Antique 19th Century Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer Powder Horn Form of Turtle Shell, 19th Century
Japanese Lacquer Powder Horn Form of Turtle Shell, 19th Century

Japanese Lacquer Powder Horn Form of Turtle Shell, 19th Century

H 1 in W 5 in D 3 in
Chinese Antique Shell-Inlaid Lacquer Tea Tool Box, Qing Period
Located in Chuo-ku, Tokyo
This is gorgeous and decorative instrument box decorated with "Raden" work of mother of pearl shell
Category

Antique 17th Century Japanese Qing Antiquities

Materials

Shell, Wood

Chinese Antique Shell-Inlaid Lacquer Tea Tool Box, Qing Period
Chinese Antique Shell-Inlaid Lacquer Tea Tool Box, Qing Period

Chinese Antique Shell-Inlaid Lacquer Tea Tool Box, Qing Period

H 11.82 in W 10.04 in D 10.04 in
Japanese Two Panel Screen: Lacquer Penguins
Located in Hudson, NY
Beige ground lacquer with black and grey lacquer penguins with small pieces of shell making up
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Shell, Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Lacquer Penguins
Japanese Two Panel Screen: Lacquer Penguins

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Lacquer Penguins

H 24.5 in W 69.5 in D 0.75 in
Fine Japanese Lacquered Inro with Inlays by Kajikawa
Located in Atlanta, GA
. Provenance: This inro was purchased as lot 349 in Christie's New York sale Japanese Works of Art. January
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Shell, Wood, Lacquer

Fine Japanese Lacquered Inro with Inlays by Kajikawa
Fine Japanese Lacquered Inro with Inlays by Kajikawa

Fine Japanese Lacquered Inro with Inlays by Kajikawa

H 3.5 in W 2.25 in D 1 in
Japanese Meiji Period Shibayama Charger Featuring Cockerel
Located in Norwood, NJ
shell, mother of pearl and bone to stand in high relief against the black lacquered ground. Presented in
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Decorative Art

Materials

Shell, Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer

Japanese Meiji Period Shibayama Charger Featuring Cockerel
Japanese Meiji Period Shibayama Charger Featuring Cockerel

Japanese Meiji Period Shibayama Charger Featuring Cockerel

H 4 in Dm 18 in
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
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Scholar's Objects

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Rare Antique Inlaid Smoking Tansu, Complete 1850
Japanese Rare Antique Inlaid Smoking Tansu, Complete 1850

Japanese Rare Antique Inlaid Smoking Tansu, Complete 1850

H 9.5 in W 9.5 in D 5.25 in
Pair of Japanese Abalone And Lacquer Inlaid Kiri Hibachis With Copper Inserts
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Pair of Japanese Abalone and Lacquer Inlaid Kiri Hibachis with copper inserts, Late Meiji period
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Shell

Pair of Japanese Abalone And Lacquer Inlaid Kiri Hibachis With Copper Inserts
Pair of Japanese Abalone And Lacquer Inlaid Kiri Hibachis With Copper Inserts

Pair of Japanese Abalone And Lacquer Inlaid Kiri Hibachis With Copper Inserts

H 8.5 in Dm 13 in
Pair of Japanese Edo Period Musha Ningyo Courtier Dolls
Located in Austin, TX
Two exquisite Japanese musha ningyo dolls, crafted as courtiers, Edo Period, early 19th century
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Shell, Brocade, Silk, Glass, Wood, Paint, Paper

Pair of Japanese Edo Period Musha Ningyo Courtier Dolls
Pair of Japanese Edo Period Musha Ningyo Courtier Dolls

Pair of Japanese Edo Period Musha Ningyo Courtier Dolls

H 14.5 in W 17 in D 10 in
Silver Metal Sea Shell Baptismal Dish Catch All or Trinket Tray, Japan
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Metal Grotto style shell dish in a silver hue. Standing on three rounded footed feet, this dish
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Art Deco Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Metal, Silver

Silver Metal Sea Shell Baptismal Dish Catch All or Trinket Tray, Japan
Silver Metal Sea Shell Baptismal Dish Catch All or Trinket Tray, Japan

Silver Metal Sea Shell Baptismal Dish Catch All or Trinket Tray, Japan

H 1 in W 5 in D 6 in
Two Japanese Bronze Shells
Located in New York, NY
These charming bronze shells were cast in Japan in the 19th century. They lived for many years in
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Scholar's Objects

Materials

Bronze

Two Japanese Bronze Shells
Two Japanese Bronze Shells

Two Japanese Bronze Shells

H 2 in Dm 3.75 in
Japanese Imperial Pair Dolls 1840
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions A rare couple. These Japanese Tachibina dolls represent
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Shell, Wood

Japanese Imperial Pair Dolls 1840
Japanese Imperial Pair Dolls 1840

Japanese Imperial Pair Dolls 1840

H 20 in Dm 3.5 in
JAPANESE PATINATED BRONZE ABALONE SHELL FOR FLORAL ARRANGEMENT
Located in San Francisco, CA
OF SHAPED OVAL FORM WITH EIGHT PROJECTIONS ON ONE SIDE; THE BASE MOUNTED WITH TWO SHELL-FORM FEET
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

JAPANESE PATINATED BRONZE ABALONE SHELL FOR FLORAL ARRANGEMENT

JAPANESE PATINATED BRONZE ABALONE SHELL FOR FLORAL ARRANGEMENT

H 3 in W 18 in D 12.25 in
Rare Pair of Japanese Arita Clam Shell Dishes- Edo Period
Located in Christchurch, GB
As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this most unusual Edo
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Japanese Edo Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Pair of Japanese Arita Clam Shell Dishes- Edo Period
Rare Pair of Japanese Arita Clam Shell Dishes- Edo Period

Rare Pair of Japanese Arita Clam Shell Dishes- Edo Period

H 2 in W 6 in D 6 in
19th-20th Century Japanese Bronze Ceremonial Dagger Knife, Shell & Fish Motif
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th-20th century Japanese multi-colored bronze ceremonial dagger knife with shell & fish motif.
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

19th-20th Century Japanese Bronze Ceremonial Dagger Knife, Shell & Fish Motif
19th-20th Century Japanese Bronze Ceremonial Dagger Knife, Shell & Fish Motif

19th-20th Century Japanese Bronze Ceremonial Dagger Knife, Shell & Fish Motif

H 0.75 in W 15 in D 1.75 in
Exquisite Oversized Japanese Ten-Drawer Cabinet Meiji Period
Located in San Francisco, CA
. Clearly commissioned by a proud Japanese person of means, its subtle Chinese and Art Deco design touches
Category

Vintage 1920s Japanese Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Exquisite Oversized Japanese Ten-Drawer Cabinet Meiji Period
Exquisite Oversized Japanese Ten-Drawer Cabinet Meiji Period

Exquisite Oversized Japanese Ten-Drawer Cabinet Meiji Period

H 53 in W 38.25 in D 30 in
Antique Japanese Gosho Ningyo Palace Doll
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Gosho Ningyo, a palace figure of a young noble boy seated with his feet extended forward
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Shell, Wood

Antique Japanese Gosho Ningyo Palace Doll
Antique Japanese Gosho Ningyo Palace Doll

Antique Japanese Gosho Ningyo Palace Doll

H 12 in W 10 in D 8 in
Antique Japanese Iron Stirrups with Abalone Shell Inlays
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of antique Japanese abumi, horse-riding stirrups for nobles or samurais, in cast iron of
Category

Antique Late 17th Century Japanese Japonisme Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Antique Japanese Iron Stirrups with Abalone Shell Inlays
Antique Japanese Iron Stirrups with Abalone Shell Inlays

Antique Japanese Iron Stirrups with Abalone Shell Inlays

H 9 in W 11 in D 5.5 in
Japanese Extraordinary Antique Hand Glazed "Sea Shell" Serving Bowl
Located in South Burlington, VT
Extraordinary find from our most recent Japanese acquisition travels. A fine old Japanese
Category

Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Extraordinary Antique Hand Glazed "Sea Shell" Serving Bowl
Japanese Extraordinary Antique Hand Glazed "Sea Shell" Serving Bowl

Japanese Extraordinary Antique Hand Glazed "Sea Shell" Serving Bowl

H 2.37 in W 11.5 in D 7 in
Japanese Antique Shell Fish Woodblock Guide Book Dated 1712
Located in South Burlington, VT
"Shell Fish Watchers Guide." Depicts original woodblock prints of Japanese shell fish from all-over
Category

Antique 1710s Japanese Edo Prints

Materials

Paper

Japanese Antique Shell Fish Woodblock Guide Book Dated 1712
Japanese Antique Shell Fish Woodblock Guide Book Dated 1712

Japanese Antique Shell Fish Woodblock Guide Book Dated 1712

H 10 in W 7.25 in L 10 in
Japanese Antique Shell Fish Woodblock Guide Book Dated 1712
Located in South Burlington, VT
"Shell Fish Watchers Guide." Depicts original woodblock prints of Japanese shell fish from all-over
Category

Antique 1710s Japanese Edo Prints

Materials

Paper

Japanese Antique Shell Fish Woodblock Guide Book Dated 1712
Japanese Antique Shell Fish Woodblock Guide Book Dated 1712

Japanese Antique Shell Fish Woodblock Guide Book Dated 1712

H 10 in W 7.25 in D 0.75 in
Japanese Round Lacquer Storage Box with Inlaid Abalone Shell
Located in Prahran, Victoria
An elegantly decorated round, black lacquer, vintage Japanese box with a simple design of a moon
Category

20th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Gold

Japanese Round Lacquer Storage Box with Inlaid Abalone Shell
Japanese Round Lacquer Storage Box with Inlaid Abalone Shell

Japanese Round Lacquer Storage Box with Inlaid Abalone Shell

H 4.73 in Dm 8.27 in
Japanese Antique Shell Fish Woodblock Guide Book Dated 1712, Rare Edition
Located in South Burlington, VT
"Shell Fish Watchers Guide." Depicts original woodblock prints of Japanese shell fish from all-over
Category

Antique 1710s Japanese Edo Prints

Materials

Paper

Japanese Antique Shell Fish Woodblock Guide Book Dated 1712, Rare Edition
Japanese Antique Shell Fish Woodblock Guide Book Dated 1712, Rare Edition

Japanese Antique Shell Fish Woodblock Guide Book Dated 1712, Rare Edition

H 10 in W 7.25 in D 0.75 in
Japanese Antique Shell Fish Woodblock Guide Book Dated 1712, Rare Edition
Located in South Burlington, VT
"Shell Fish Watchers Guide." Depicts original woodblock prints of Japanese shell fish from all-over
Category

Antique 1710s Japanese Edo Prints

Materials

Paper

Japanese Antique Shell Fish Woodblock Guide Book Dated 1712, Rare Edition
Japanese Antique Shell Fish Woodblock Guide Book Dated 1712, Rare Edition

Japanese Antique Shell Fish Woodblock Guide Book Dated 1712, Rare Edition

H 10 in W 7.25 in D 0.75 in
Edo Period Horagai Conch Shell Trumpet
Located in Fukuoka, JP
shell trumpet is a stunning example of Japanese craftsmanship. It is dated to the Edo period, 18th
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Scholar's Objects

Materials

Shell

Edo Period Horagai Conch Shell Trumpet
Edo Period Horagai Conch Shell Trumpet

Edo Period Horagai Conch Shell Trumpet

H 5.5 in W 7.8 in D 14.5 in
Early 20th Century Japanese Kutani Egg shell Tea cup and snack plates set
Located in Pomona, CA
Here are 8 pieces Bamboo Designed Tea/Snack Set from Japan. There are 4 saucers/plates and 4 cups
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Early 20th Century Japanese Kutani Egg shell Tea cup and snack plates set
Early 20th Century Japanese Kutani Egg shell Tea cup and snack plates set

Early 20th Century Japanese Kutani Egg shell Tea cup and snack plates set

H 2.5 in W 8.5 in D 5 in
Meiji Period Abalone Shell Ceramic Basin
Located in Hudson, NY
Meiji Period abalone shell ceramic basin, Meiji period (1868-1912) ceramic bowl in the shape of an
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Meiji Period Abalone Shell Ceramic Basin
Meiji Period Abalone Shell Ceramic Basin

Meiji Period Abalone Shell Ceramic Basin

H 5 in W 14.5 in D 12.25 in
Japanese Signed Pair Tall Imperial Princess & Prince Dolls, Edo Period 1840
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese Acquisitions A rare couple- a princess and prince from ancient times
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Shell, Wood

Japanese Signed Pair Tall Imperial Princess & Prince Dolls, Edo Period 1840
Japanese Signed Pair Tall Imperial Princess & Prince Dolls, Edo Period 1840

Japanese Signed Pair Tall Imperial Princess & Prince Dolls, Edo Period 1840

H 18 in W 14 in L 18 in
Lacquer Hokai Shell Box, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
A lacquer Hokai shell box, circa 1890. Bronze trim and black lacquer with traditional decoration on
Category

Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Wood

Lacquer Hokai Shell Box, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century
Lacquer Hokai Shell Box, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century

Lacquer Hokai Shell Box, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century

H 16.25 in Dm 15.5 in L 16.25 in
Gold Colored Wakasa Lacquer Tray
Located in Hudson, NY
make texture (such as pine needles, mother of pearl, egg shells, etc.), and its characteristic
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Lacquer

Materials

Shell, Lacquer

Gold Colored Wakasa Lacquer Tray
Gold Colored Wakasa Lacquer Tray

Gold Colored Wakasa Lacquer Tray

H 23.5 in W 23.5 in D 1 in
Samurai Era Horagai with Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in Fukuoka, JP
utilitarian object and a piece of art. The Horagai’s surface boasts a deep, rich patina, a visual testimony to
Category

Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Antiquities

Materials

Brass

Samurai Era Horagai with Mother of Pearl Inlay
Samurai Era Horagai with Mother of Pearl Inlay

Samurai Era Horagai with Mother of Pearl Inlay

H 5.71 in W 15.36 in D 7.09 in
18th Century Samurai Signal Conch with Brass Mouthpiece
Located in Fukuoka, JP
connection to the samurai's storied past. Collectors and enthusiasts of Japanese history will find in this
Category

Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Scholar's Objects

Materials

Brass

18th Century Samurai Signal Conch with Brass Mouthpiece
18th Century Samurai Signal Conch with Brass Mouthpiece

18th Century Samurai Signal Conch with Brass Mouthpiece

H 5.52 in W 14.57 in D 6.89 in
Jumbo Lobster Lamp with Antique Japanese Parasol Shade by Christopher Tennant
By Tennant New York
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Shakespearean aphorisms produced by the Hiroshima corporation of Japan in the early 20th century. It sits atop a
Category

2010s American Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Jumbo Lobster Lamp with Antique Japanese Parasol Shade by Christopher Tennant
Jumbo Lobster Lamp with Antique Japanese Parasol Shade by Christopher Tennant

Jumbo Lobster Lamp with Antique Japanese Parasol Shade by Christopher Tennant

H 83 in Dm 28.5 in
Rare 19th Century Japanese Inlaid Lacquer and Tortoise Shell Tea Tray
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This rare tray features a scalloped lacquer gallery edge surrounding a tortoise shell surface
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Gold Plate

Rare 19th Century Japanese Inlaid Lacquer and Tortoise Shell Tea Tray
Rare 19th Century Japanese Inlaid Lacquer and Tortoise Shell Tea Tray

Rare 19th Century Japanese Inlaid Lacquer and Tortoise Shell Tea Tray

H 0.5 in W 13 in D 11.5 in
Japanese Byobu Shell Gathering After Katsushika Hokusai
By Katsushika Hokusai
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stunning Japanese four-panel Byobu screen of women shell gathering at low tide after Katsushika
Category

20th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Gold Leaf

Japanese Byobu Shell Gathering After Katsushika Hokusai
Japanese Byobu Shell Gathering After Katsushika Hokusai

Japanese Byobu Shell Gathering After Katsushika Hokusai

H 36 in W 70 in D 0.75 in
Japanese Antique Iron Ball "Shell" 1900s-1940s / Figurine Steel Object Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is a very old Japanese rusty iron ball. It appears to have been a wartime artillery shell. It
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Iron Ball "Shell" 1900s-1940s / Figurine Steel Object Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Iron Ball "Shell" 1900s-1940s / Figurine Steel Object Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Iron Ball "Shell" 1900s-1940s / Figurine Steel Object Wabi Sabi

H 2.76 in Dm 2.76 in
Japanese Antique Iron Ball "Shell" 1900s-1940s / Figurine Steel Object Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is a very old Japanese rusty iron ball. Presumed to be a wartime artillery shell. Presumed to
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Iron Ball "Shell" 1900s-1940s / Figurine Steel Object Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Iron Ball "Shell" 1900s-1940s / Figurine Steel Object Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Iron Ball "Shell" 1900s-1940s / Figurine Steel Object Wabisabi

H 3.94 in Dm 3.94 in
Japanese Antique Shell Fish Woodblock Guide Book Dated 1712, Rare Edition
Located in South Burlington, VT
"Shell Fish Watchers Guide." Depicts original woodblock prints of Japanese shell fish from all-over
Category

Antique 1710s Japanese Edo Prints

Materials

Paper

Japanese Antique Shell Fish Woodblock Guide Book Dated 1712, Rare Edition
Japanese Antique Shell Fish Woodblock Guide Book Dated 1712, Rare Edition

Japanese Antique Shell Fish Woodblock Guide Book Dated 1712, Rare Edition

H 10 in W 7.25 in D 0.75 in
Antique Japanese Silvered Bronze Nautilus Sea Shell on Bronze Coral Stand
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Japanese Aesthetic Movement silvered bronze Nautilus sea shell on bronze coral stand.
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Antique Japanese Silvered Bronze Nautilus Sea Shell on Bronze Coral Stand
Antique Japanese Silvered Bronze Nautilus Sea Shell on Bronze Coral Stand

Antique Japanese Silvered Bronze Nautilus Sea Shell on Bronze Coral Stand

H 12 in W 12 in D 4 in
JAPAN 1900 Meiji Netsuke Carved Shell In Ivory With Snails
Located in Miami, FL
which developed as an art form in Japan over a period of more than three hundred years. Netsuke
Category

Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ivory

JAPAN 1900 Meiji Netsuke Carved Shell In Ivory With Snails
JAPAN 1900 Meiji Netsuke Carved Shell In Ivory With Snails

JAPAN 1900 Meiji Netsuke Carved Shell In Ivory With Snails

H 0.83 in W 2.01 in D 1.42 in
Old Japanese Scholar's Stone/Tortoise Shell Type Stone/AppreciationStone/suiseki
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
got its name because its surface resembles a turtle shell. It is produced all over Japan, but famous
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Other Scholar's Objects

Materials

Stone

Old Japanese Scholar's Stone/Tortoise Shell Type Stone/AppreciationStone/suiseki
Old Japanese Scholar's Stone/Tortoise Shell Type Stone/AppreciationStone/suiseki

Old Japanese Scholar's Stone/Tortoise Shell Type Stone/AppreciationStone/suiseki

H 11.23 in W 10.83 in D 9.45 in
Japanese Fine Antique Hand Painted "Sea Shell" Bowl, Signed Box
Located in South Burlington, VT
Beautiful find Includes signed collector Hinoki wood storage box tomobako A fine old Japanese
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Fine Antique Hand Painted "Sea Shell" Bowl, Signed Box
Japanese Fine Antique Hand Painted "Sea Shell" Bowl, Signed Box

Japanese Fine Antique Hand Painted "Sea Shell" Bowl, Signed Box

H 2.37 in W 11.5 in D 7 in
Old Japanese Scholar's Stone/Tortoise Shell Type Stone/Appreciation Stone
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a stone mined in Japan. Not only in China but also in Japan from ancient times, rocks in
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Scholar's Objects

Materials

Stone

Old Japanese Scholar's Stone/Tortoise Shell Type Stone/Appreciation Stone
Old Japanese Scholar's Stone/Tortoise Shell Type Stone/Appreciation Stone

Old Japanese Scholar's Stone/Tortoise Shell Type Stone/Appreciation Stone

H 13.39 in W 10.04 in D 7.29 in
Japanese Antique Iron Ball "Shell" 1900s-1940s/Figurine Steel Object Wabi-Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is an old Japanese rusty ball of iron. It seems to have been an artillery shell from the war
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Iron Ball "Shell" 1900s-1940s/Figurine Steel Object Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Iron Ball "Shell" 1900s-1940s/Figurine Steel Object Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Iron Ball "Shell" 1900s-1940s/Figurine Steel Object Wabi-Sabi

H 2.96 in Dm 2.96 in
Japanese Fine Hand Cast Crab and Shells Theme Tea Pot Tetsubin, Signed 1930s
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our most recent Japanese Kyoto Acquisitions Here's a finely cast traditional iron teapot
Category

Vintage 1930s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Silver, Iron

Japanese Fine Hand Cast Crab and Shells Theme Tea Pot Tetsubin, Signed 1930s
Japanese Fine Hand Cast Crab and Shells Theme Tea Pot Tetsubin, Signed 1930s

Japanese Fine Hand Cast Crab and Shells Theme Tea Pot Tetsubin, Signed 1930s

H 6 in Dm 6 in
18th-19th Century Samurai Horagai Conch Shell Trumpet
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Presenting an extraordinary artifact from Japanese history, we have a Samurai Horagai conch shell
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Antiquities

Materials

Shell, Wood, Lacquer

18th-19th Century Samurai Horagai Conch Shell Trumpet
18th-19th Century Samurai Horagai Conch Shell Trumpet

18th-19th Century Samurai Horagai Conch Shell Trumpet

H 3.5 in W 10 in D 4 in
Japanese Magojiro Signed Noh Mask Representing Calm Benevolence Woman
Located in Fukuoka, JP
This exceptional Japanese Magojiro Noh mask is skillfully crafted using traditional techniques, and
Category

2010s Japanese Masks

Materials

Shell, Wood

Japanese Magojiro Signed Noh Mask Representing Calm Benevolence Woman
Japanese Magojiro Signed Noh Mask Representing Calm Benevolence Woman

Japanese Magojiro Signed Noh Mask Representing Calm Benevolence Woman

H 8.5 in W 3 in D 5.5 in
Japanese Antique Samurai Handcuffs, Meiji Period
Located in South Burlington, VT
: Hojojutsu (???), or Torinawajutsu (???), or just Nawajutsu (??), is the traditional Japanese martial art of
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Antiquities

Materials

Shell, Wood

Japanese Antique Samurai Handcuffs, Meiji Period
Japanese Antique Samurai Handcuffs, Meiji Period

Japanese Antique Samurai Handcuffs, Meiji Period

H 3.5 in W 9 in D 0.75 in
Antique Japanese Gosho Ningyo 'Court Doll'
Located in Hudson, NY
member's art collection. The whiteness of the skin was traditionally made using ground shells from a
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Shell, Silk

Antique Japanese Gosho Ningyo 'Court Doll'
Antique Japanese Gosho Ningyo 'Court Doll'

Antique Japanese Gosho Ningyo 'Court Doll'

H 6.5 in W 7.5 in D 5.5 in
Japanese Antique Samurai Conch War Trumpet Horagi
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese samurai collection coming from Japan History: Antique Japanese horagi (conch shell trumpets
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Shell, Wood

Japanese Antique Samurai Conch War Trumpet Horagi
Japanese Antique Samurai Conch War Trumpet Horagi

Japanese Antique Samurai Conch War Trumpet Horagi

H 8 in W 15 in D 6 in
Japanese Lacquer Jewelry Box Rinpa School Meiji Period
By Ogata Korin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful Japanese jewelry box in the form of a portable cabinet with handle on top, a removable
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Pewter, Gold Leaf

Japanese Lacquer Jewelry Box Rinpa School Meiji Period
Japanese Lacquer Jewelry Box Rinpa School Meiji Period

Japanese Lacquer Jewelry Box Rinpa School Meiji Period

H 6 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in
Japanese Antique Samurai Conch War Trumpet Horagi, Meiji Period
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese gentleman History: Antique Japanese horagi (conch shell trumpets), were for centuries used
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Shell, Wood

Japanese Antique Samurai Conch War Trumpet Horagi, Meiji Period
Japanese Antique Samurai Conch War Trumpet Horagi, Meiji Period

Japanese Antique Samurai Conch War Trumpet Horagi, Meiji Period

H 5 in W 9.5 in D 5 in
Japanese Antique Samurai Conch War Trumpet Horagi with Fine Painting, Edo Period
Located in South Burlington, VT
collection coming from a southern Japanese gentleman History: Antique Japanese horagi (conch shell
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Antiquities

Materials

Shell, Wood

Japanese Antique Samurai Conch War Trumpet Horagi with Fine Painting, Edo Period
Japanese Antique Samurai Conch War Trumpet Horagi with Fine Painting, Edo Period

Japanese Antique Samurai Conch War Trumpet Horagi with Fine Painting, Edo Period

H 5 in W 13.5 in D 6 in
Japanese Bunraku Samurai Puppet, Meiji Period
Located in Austin, TX
Created for Bunraku theatre, this Bunraku, known in Japan as a Ningyo Jorurui, depicts a samurai
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metallic Thread

Japanese Bunraku Samurai Puppet, Meiji Period
Japanese Bunraku Samurai Puppet, Meiji Period

Japanese Bunraku Samurai Puppet, Meiji Period

H 20 in W 14 in D 9 in
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Japanese Shell Art For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of Japanese shell art on 1stDibs. A piece of Japanese shell art — often made from shell, wood and metal — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the item from our selection of Japanese shell art you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A choice in our collection of Japanese shell art is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. Arita each produced at least one beautiful object in our assortment of Japanese shell art that is worth considering.

How Much is a Japanese Shell Art?

A piece of Japanese shell art can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $950, while the lowest priced sells for $168 and the highest can go for as much as $9,500.
Questions About Japanese Shell Art
  • What is the writing on Japanese art?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The writing on Japanese art is calligraphy art called shodo. It uses Japanese kanji and kana characters. There are a variety of different shodo styles of art, including Kaisho, which is the basic, foundational form of the art. On 1stDibs, find a range of Japanese calligraphy art from top sellers..
  • What is the focus of Japanese art?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    The focus of Japanese art varies. Many traditional Japanese artists sought to capture the beauty of nature in their works. However, other Japanese artists have produced work with Buddhist themes, and contemporary artists working in the country have been inspired by a range of subjects, from socioeconomic and political issues to pop culture. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of Japanese art.
  • What are characteristics of Japanese art?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a variety of different types of Japanese art. One of the oldest and most admired forms of Japanese art is the art of calligraphy, which originated in the sixth or seventh century. Another type of art, ukiyo-e, is the art of the woodblock print, which depicts scenes of female beauties; kabuki actors, sumo wrestlers and more. You’ll find a variety of Japanese artwork from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • What is the most popular Japanese art style?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Many art styles originated in Japan and grew in popularity over the years. Some of the most popular styles include shodo (calligraphy), ikebana, kanou and yamato-e. You’ll find a wide variety of authentic Japanese art from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • What is Japanese wall art called?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What Japanese wall art is called depends on its type. There are numerous kinds of Japanese paintings and prints, including nihonga and ukiyo-e. A Japanese wall scroll is known as a kakejiku or kakemono. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Japanese wall art.
  • What is the Japanese sea art called?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    What the Japanese sea art is called depends on its type. Many examples of sea art from Japan are called ukiyo-e. This term refers to woodblock prints made during the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. The Great Wave off Kanagawa by Katsushika Hokusai is arguably the most famous ukiyo-e print depicting the sea. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of Japanese woodblock prints.
  • How can you tell if art is Japanese or Chinese?
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    1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
    To tell if art is Japanese or Chinese, study the piece's characteristics. With paintings, Chinese artists often use more color and tend to fill their entire canvases, while Japanese artists often include more negative space and choose subtler colors. There are also differences between the brushstrokes typical of traditional Chinese and Japanese art. In Japanese paintings, brushstrokes are often short and sharp. On the other hand, Chinese paintings often display longer, more fluid brushstrokes. Learning about the defining features of various art forms and periods and looking at examples of pieces made by Japanese and Chinese artists can help you learn to spot subtle differences. Explore a diverse assortment of Japanese and Chinese art on 1stDibs.