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Unusual antique Japanese imari shell shaped plate
Unusual antique Japanese imari shell shaped plate

Unusual antique Japanese imari shell shaped plate

Located in Ipswich, GB

Unusual antique Japanese imari shell shaped plate, having a quality unusual antique Japanese imari shell shaped plate decorated with flowers & scrolls in wonderful red, blue, white a...

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20th Century Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

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

Beautiful Japanese Lacquered Tray Raden Abalone Shell Decoration

Located in Fukuoka, JP

It is made of high-quality wood and is decorated with abalone shell inlay, a technique known as raden. Raden is a centuries-old Japanese art form that involves inlaying mother-of-pea...

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20th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

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

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 clamming after the painting by Katsushika Hokusai (Japanese 1760-1849). The women are gat...

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20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brass

Japanese Old Shell Casing 1930s-1940s / Iron Object Flower Vase Wabi Sabi
Japanese Old Shell Casing 1930s-1940s / Iron Object Flower Vase Wabi Sabi

Japanese Old Shell Casing 1930s-1940s / Iron Object Flower Vase Wabi Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is the warhead part (shell) of an old Japanese shell. Functional parts such as the internal explosive and fuse have already been lost, and we present this as a safe relic that h...

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Vintage 1930s Japanese Showa Antiquities

Materials

Iron

Japanese Edo Period Nabashima Porcelain Plate w/ Sea Shells & Crest, Ca. 1850
Japanese Edo Period Nabashima Porcelain Plate w/ Sea Shells & Crest, Ca. 1850

Japanese Edo Period Nabashima Porcelain Plate w/ Sea Shells & Crest, Ca. 1850

Located in New York, NY

Japanese Edo Period Nabashima Blue & White Porcelain Plate Sea Shells & Family Crest Japan, Ca. 1850 Period: Edo Period (1603–1868) Date: Circa 1850 Markings: Signed o...

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Antique 1850s Japanese Japonisme Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

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

Late Edo Period Horagai Conch Shell Trumpet

Located in Fukuoka, JP

This Horagai conch shell trumpet is a rare and valuable piece of Japanese history and culture.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Scholar's Objects

Materials

Shell

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

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Plate with palms forming scallop shell in Imari porcelain. Decor of birds and flowers, blue red orange and turquoise. Japan. 19th century.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

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

Located in PARIS, FR

Netsuke in boxwood in the form of a tortoise hiding in its shell with only its head overstepping. Textures from the shell are executed with realism precision and a great care for det...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Boxwood

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

Located in Chuo-ku, Tokyo

This is gorgeous and decorative instrument box decorated with "Raden" work of mother of pearl shell shining in seven colors. Raden work using mother of pearl shell shining in seven c...

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Antique 17th Century Japanese Qing Antiquities

Materials

Shell, Wood

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

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 white areas. Lacquer on wood. Writing reads: Lacquer Screen By Izumi Atsuhiko. It was ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Shell, Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Plaque with Quail and Chrysanthemum
Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Plaque with Quail and Chrysanthemum

Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Plaque with Quail and Chrysanthemum

Located in Newark, England

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING Frame Overall -19cm high 23.25cm Wide x 1.5cm Deep (7.5 x 9.15 x 0.6 Inches) Plaque 16.5cm High x 20.5cm Wide (6.5 x 8 Inches) Japanese cloisonné enamel pla...

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Enamel

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

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 17th, 1980.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Shell, Wood, Lacquer

An incense box in the shape of a shell with waka inscriptions
An incense box in the shape of a shell with waka inscriptions

An incense box in the shape of a shell with waka inscriptions

Located in Milano, IT

An incense box (kōgō) made from a real shell, painted in gold on the inside with waka (和歌) inscriptions, likely of poetic or romantic character. The object recalls the shells used i...

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antiquities

Materials

Shell

Japanese Meiji Period Shibayama and Rosewood box
Japanese Meiji Period Shibayama and Rosewood box

Japanese Meiji Period Shibayama and Rosewood box

By Shibayama Factory

Located in Sarasota, FL

Meji period shibayama top box with rosewood body, circ 1890's. Fine carving and application. Unsigned..

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Late 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Horn, Shell, Abalone, Rosewood

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

Japanese Meiji Period Shibayama Charger Featuring Cockerel

Located in Norwood, NJ

19th century Meiji period charger/plate with cockerel beautifully realistic in layers of carved shell, mother of pearl and bone to stand in high relief against the black lacquered gr...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Decorative Art

Materials

Shell, Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer

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

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Pair of Japanese Abalone and Lacquer Inlaid Kiri Hibachis with copper inserts, Late Meiji period, early 20th century. Signed. The images of birds and flowers are artistically inlai...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Shell

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

Located in Austin, TX

Two exquisite Japanese musha ningyo dolls, crafted as courtiers, Edo Period, early 19th century, Japan. The older man can be identified as the historical figure Takenouchi no Sukune...

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

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

19th Century Japanese Lacquered Cabinet with Mother of Pearl Inlays
19th Century Japanese Lacquered Cabinet with Mother of Pearl Inlays

19th Century Japanese Lacquered Cabinet with Mother of Pearl Inlays

Located in Buxton, GB

This antique Japanese lacquered cabinet is a beautiful piece of furniture that is perfect for any collector of antique furniture. The cabinet is made of wood and has been handcrafted...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Shell, Wood

Japanese Antique Five Tier Lacquered Bento box (Jubako) with Tsugaru-nuri Finish
Japanese Antique Five Tier Lacquered Bento box (Jubako) with Tsugaru-nuri Finish

Japanese Antique Five Tier Lacquered Bento box (Jubako) with Tsugaru-nuri Finish

Located in New York, NY

Antique five tier Japanese lacquered wooden stacking box, known as a jubako. It is finished with a traditional technique called Tsugaru-nuri, specifically the kara-nuri pattern, whic...

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Early 20th Century Lacquer

Materials

Shell, Wood, Lacquer

Netsuke in Boxwood in the form of a turtle hidden in its shell
Netsuke in Boxwood in the form of a turtle hidden in its shell

Netsuke in Boxwood in the form of a turtle hidden 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. Textures from the shell are executed with realism precision and a great care for de...

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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Two Japanese Bronze Shells
Two Japanese Bronze Shells

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 the collection of the Paris artist Pierre Le-Tan. One of the shells is a lidded box ...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Scholar's Objects

Materials

Bronze

Japan Antique Hand-Crafted Edo Period Imperial Pair Dolls, 1840
Japan Antique Hand-Crafted Edo Period Imperial Pair Dolls, 1840

Japan Antique Hand-Crafted Edo Period Imperial Pair Dolls, 1840

Located in South Burlington, VT

From our recent Japanese acquisitions A rare couple. These Japanese Tachibina dolls represent the simplest essential form of the imperial couple.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Shell, Wood

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JAPANESE PATINATED BRONZE  ABALONE SHELL FOR FLORAL ARRANGEMENT

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; OF RICHLY PATINATED BRONZE

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

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

Located in Christchurch, GB

As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this most unusual Edo Period (1603-1868) pair of shell shaped dishes , the finely potted Clam shells are mos...

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Antique Early 18th Century Japanese Edo Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

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

Located in Atlanta, GA

19th-20th century Japanese multi-colored bronze ceremonial dagger knife with shell & fish motif.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Metalwork

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

Located in San Francisco, CA

Clearly commissioned by a proud Japanese person of means, its subtle Chinese and Art Deco design touches make it a highly collectible one-of-a-kind piece with incredible presence and...

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Vintage 1920s Japanese Furniture

Materials

Bronze

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

Antique Japanese Gosho Ningyo Palace Doll

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H 12 in W 10 in D 8 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 holding a gold leafed folding signal battle fan in his right hand above his head (a ...

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Shell, Wood

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

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 Nanban style with Agai (abalone shell) inlay, circa Momoyama to Edo period (16th-17th ...

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Antique Late 17th Century Japanese Japonisme Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Beautiful Japanese Horagai Conch Shell Trumpet Edo Period (18th–19th Century)
Beautiful Japanese Horagai Conch Shell Trumpet Edo Period (18th–19th Century)

Beautiful Japanese Horagai Conch Shell Trumpet Edo Period (18th–19th Century)

Located in Fukuoka, JP

A rare and highly evocative Japanese horagai conch shell trumpet dating to the Edo period (18th–19th century). Traditionally used by samurai and yamabushi (mountain ascetic monks), h...

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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Antiquities

Materials

Shell

Beautiful Japanese Horagai Conch Shell Trumpet Edo Period (18th–19th Century)
Beautiful Japanese Horagai Conch Shell Trumpet Edo Period (18th–19th Century)

Beautiful Japanese Horagai Conch Shell Trumpet Edo Period (18th–19th Century)

Located in Fukuoka, JP

A rare and highly evocative Japanese horagai conch shell trumpet dating to the Edo period (18th–19th century). Traditionally used by samurai and yamabushi (mountain ascetic monks), h...

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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Antiquities

Materials

Shell

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

Located in South Burlington, VT

Extraordinary find from our most recent Japanese acquisition travels. A fine old Japanese antique hand thrown and glazed "Sea Shell" footed serving bowl.

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

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

Located in South Burlington, VT

Depicts original woodblock prints of Japanese shell fish from all-over Japan as known in 1712- over two hundred fifty years ago.

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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

Located in South Burlington, VT

Depicts original woodblock prints of Japanese shell fish from all-over Japan as known in 1712- over two hundred fifty years ago.

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Antique 1710s Japanese Edo Prints

Materials

Paper

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

Located in Prahran, Victoria

An elegantly decorated round, black lacquer, vintage Japanese box with a simple design of a moon rise over branches in bud, with the branches depicted using a gold maki e technique a...

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20th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Gold

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

Located in South Burlington, VT

Depicts original woodblock prints of Japanese shell fish from all-over Japan as known in 1712- over two hundred fifty years ago.

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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

Located in South Burlington, VT

Depicts original woodblock prints of Japanese shell fish from all-over Japan as known in 1712- over two hundred fifty years ago.

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Antique 1710s Japanese Edo Prints

Materials

Paper

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

Edo Period Horagai Conch Shell Trumpet

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H 5.5 in W 7.8 in D 14.5 in

Edo Period Horagai Conch Shell Trumpet

Located in Fukuoka, JP

A Rare and Beautiful Edo Period Horagai Conch Shell Trumpet. This rare and beautiful Horagai conch shell trumpet is a stunning example of Japanese craftsmanship.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Scholar's Objects

Materials

Shell

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

Located in Pomona, CA

Here are 8 pieces Bamboo Designed Tea/Snack Set from Japan. There are 4 saucers/plates and 4 cups. Hand painted on the cups and saucers with gilt on the painting and edges. The cups ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese bronze sculpture in the form of a lotus leaf and snail shell
Japanese bronze sculpture in the form of a lotus leaf and snail shell

Japanese bronze sculpture in the form of a lotus leaf and snail shell

Located in PARIS, FR

An interesting bronze sculpture, ashtray or incense burner, depicting a lotus leaf folded to form a receptacle, decorated with a snail shell. In Japan, the snail is a symbol of wisdo...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

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

Meiji Period Abalone Shell Ceramic Basin

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H 5 in W 14.5 in D 12.25 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 abalone shell, with wonderful realistic details and whimsical execution. Gloss glaz...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

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

Located in South Burlington, VT

From our recent Japanese Acquisitions A rare couple- a princess and prince from ancient times, signed and 18 inches high, in fine condition We were lucky to meet a wonderful elderl...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Shell, 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

Located in New York, NY

A lacquer Hokai shell box, circa 1890. Bronze trim and black lacquer with traditional decoration on the outside, red lacquer on the inside. Comes with its original wood container and...

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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Wood

A Satsuma ceramic box in the shape of a hamaguri shell
A Satsuma ceramic box in the shape of a hamaguri shell

A Satsuma ceramic box in the shape of a hamaguri shell

Located in Milano, IT

A Japanese Satsuma ceramic box modeled in the shape of a hamaguri shell (a Japanese clam traditionally associated with themes of union), featuring a gilt crab as a handle. The exte...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Deer Antler netsuke in the form of an elderly with a turtle shell on his back
Deer Antler netsuke in the form of an elderly with a turtle shell on his back

Deer Antler netsuke in the form of an elderly with a turtle shell on his back

Located in PARIS, FR

Deer antler netsuke showing a man sitting on a chair with his back in the shape of a tortoise shell. His right arm is raised. In Japan, tortoise is a symbol of luck and longevity, i...

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Antler

Gold Colored Wakasa Lacquer Tray
Gold Colored Wakasa Lacquer Tray

Gold Colored Wakasa Lacquer Tray

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H 23.5 in W 23.5 in D 1 in

Gold Colored Wakasa Lacquer Tray

Located in Hudson, NY

Gold colored Wakasa lacquer tray, Wakasa lacquer is known for it’s unique use of natural items to make texture (such as pine needles, mother of pearl, egg shells, etc.), and its char...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Lacquer

Materials

Shell, Lacquer

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

Samurai Era Horagai with Mother of Pearl Inlay

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H 5.71 in W 15.36 in D 7.09 in

Samurai Era Horagai with Mother of Pearl Inlay

Located in Fukuoka, JP

From the esteemed ranks of the samurai to the serenity of modern collections comes this authentic Horagai signal conch, a distinguished relic from the 18th-19th century. Traditionall...

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Antiquities

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

Located in Fukuoka, JP

Echoing through time with the sound of ancient battlefields and sacred rituals, this 18th-century Horagai signal conch (SKU: ZC37) is a venerable treasure from the age of samurai. Cr...

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Scholar's Objects

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

By Tennant New York

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Vanderbilt Collection consists of two one-of-a-kind monumental floor lamps from Christopher Tennant's 2022 solo exhibition at the Vanderbilt Museum in Long Island, New York, insp...

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2010s American Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

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

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

This rare tray features a scalloped lacquer gallery edge surrounding a tortoise shell surface inlaid with birds, butterflies, mushrooms etc. in mother-of-pearl, enamel, gilt metal an...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Gold Plate

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

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 Hokusai (Japanese 1760-1849) watercolor on squares of gold leaf. Amazing painting wher...

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20th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Gold Leaf

Japanese Antique Artillery Shell 1900s-1920s / Iron Ball Object Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Artillery Shell 1900s-1920s / Iron Ball Object Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Artillery Shell 1900s-1920s / Iron Ball Object Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an old Japanese artillery shell. From its appearance, it is assumed that it is an iron shell for artillery. Considering the size, shape, and rusty condition of this iron ball...

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Vintage 1910s Japanese Showa Antiquities

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

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

It is a very old Japanese rusty iron ball. It appears to have been a wartime artillery shell. It is estimated to be a pre-war (1900s-1940s) artillery shell. It is a very rare item. ...

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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

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

It is a very old Japanese rusty iron ball. Presumed to be a wartime artillery shell. Presumed to be a pre-war (1900s-1940s) artillery shell. Very rare item. The texture of rusted i...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Metalwork

Materials

Iron

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

Located in South Burlington, VT

Depicts original woodblock prints of Japanese shell fish from all-over Japan as known in 1712- over two hundred fifty years ago.

Category

Antique 1710s Japanese Edo Prints

Materials

Paper

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

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique Japanese Aesthetic Movement silvered bronze Nautilus sea shell on bronze coral stand.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

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

Located in Miami, FL

Japanese Meiji period netsuke. This is a beautiful netsuke, created during the imperial Japan in the Meiji period, back in he 1900. The netsuke has been carefully carved in ivory de...

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ivory

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

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 the mountains have been shaved and stones for viewing have been quarried. Such stone...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Other Scholar's Objects

Materials

Stone

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

Located in South Burlington, VT

Beautiful find Includes signed collector Hinoki wood storage box tomobako A fine old Japanese antique hand thrown and glazed "Sea Shell" footed serving bowl.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

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

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 the mountains have been shaved and stones for viewing have been quarried. Such st...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Scholar's Objects

Materials

Stone

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

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 era. I assume it is a pre-war (1900s-1940s) artillery shell. Very rare item. T...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Japanese Old Shell Casing 1930s-1940s / Iron Object Flower Vase Wabi Sabi
Japanese Old Shell Casing 1930s-1940s / Iron Object Flower Vase Wabi Sabi

Japanese Old Shell Casing 1930s-1940s / Iron Object Flower Vase Wabi Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is the warhead part (shell) of an old Japanese shell. Functional parts such as the internal explosive and fuse have already been lost, and we present this as a safe relic that h...

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Vintage 1930s Japanese Showa Antiquities

Materials

Iron

Japanese Fine Hand Cast Crab and Shells Theme Tea Pot Tetsubin, Signed 1930s
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Located in Fukuoka, JP

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Located in Fukuoka, JP

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Japanese Antique Samurai Handcuffs, Meiji Period

Japanese Antique Samurai Handcuffs, Meiji Period

Located in South Burlington, VT

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Antique Japanese Gosho Ningyo 'Court Doll'

Antique Japanese Gosho Ningyo 'Court Doll'

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Located in Hudson, NY

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Japanese Antique Samurai Conch War Trumpet Horagi

Japanese Antique Samurai Conch War Trumpet Horagi

Located in South Burlington, VT

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Japanese Lacquer Jewelry Box Rinpa School Meiji Period

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Located in Atlanta, GA

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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

Located in South Burlington, VT

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

Located in South Burlington, VT

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Located in Austin, TX

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Japanese Rare Antique Inlaid Smoking Tansu, Complete 1850

Japanese Rare Antique Inlaid Smoking Tansu, Complete 1850

Located in South Burlington, VT

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Located in Amsterdam, NL

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Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire

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Located in Antwerp, BE

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