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Japanese Edo Period (1603-1868) Skeleton Foetus Netsuke
Japanese Edo Period (1603-1868) Skeleton Foetus Netsuke

Japanese Edo Period (1603-1868) Skeleton Foetus Netsuke

$3,552

H 1.07 in W 2.56 in D 1.19 in

Japanese Edo Period (1603-1868) Skeleton Foetus Netsuke

Located in Newark, England

Laying Foetus From our Japanese collection, we are pleased to offer this Japanese Edo Period

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Boxwood

K31 Old Japanese Painting Art, Skeleton Playing the Shamisen, Framed
K31 Old Japanese Painting Art, Skeleton Playing the Shamisen, Framed

K31 Old Japanese Painting Art, Skeleton Playing the Shamisen, Framed

$1,650

H 42.52 in W 16.93 in D 0.79 in

K31 Old Japanese Painting Art, Skeleton Playing the Shamisen, Framed

Located in Niiza, JP

5-10mm plywood): 10cm x 50cm x 115cm, 8kg Skeleton Playing the Shamisen, Japanese Painting, Framed

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20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Acrylic, Wood, Paper

1980s Seiko Quartz Skeleton Desk Clock in Brass
1980s Seiko Quartz Skeleton Desk Clock in Brass

1980s Seiko Quartz Skeleton Desk Clock in Brass

$280

H 9 in W 7 in D 1.75 in

1980s Seiko Quartz Skeleton Desk Clock in Brass

By Seiko

Located in Chula Vista, CA

1980s Modern Seiko Skeleton Quartz Desk Clock in Brass 9 h x 7 w x 1.75 d Preowned unrestored

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Vintage 1980s Japanese Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Katabori netsuke in boxwood depicting a skeleton leaning on a drum
Katabori netsuke in boxwood depicting a skeleton leaning on a drum

Katabori netsuke in boxwood depicting a skeleton leaning on a drum

$1,427

H 1.78 in W 1.58 in D 1.58 in

Katabori netsuke in boxwood depicting a skeleton leaning on a drum

Located in PARIS, FR

Katabori-type netsuke (fully three-dimensional) carved in boxwood, depicting a kneeling skeleton

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Boxwood

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Rare Japanese painting, Skeletons Studying, Shaku Kaiyin, Japan Meiji Period
Rare Japanese painting, Skeletons Studying, Shaku Kaiyin, Japan Meiji Period

Rare Japanese painting, Skeletons Studying, Shaku Kaiyin, Japan Meiji Period

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H 81.11 in W 22.84 in D 1.19 in

Rare Japanese painting, Skeletons Studying, Shaku Kaiyin, Japan Meiji Period

Located in PARIS, FR

Skeletons Studying, Shaku Kaiyin, Japan Meiji Period This ink-on-paper painting, mounted as a

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Paper

Japanese Skeleton Boxwood Netsuke Late Edo Period
Japanese Skeleton Boxwood Netsuke Late Edo Period

Japanese Skeleton Boxwood Netsuke Late Edo Period

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H 2.56 in W 1.07 in D 1.19 in

Japanese Skeleton Boxwood Netsuke Late Edo Period

Located in Newark, England

Japanese boxwood netsuke depicting a skeleton. The skeleton naturalistically carved in the foetal

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Boxwood

Japanese Netsuke Skeleton and Wolf Meiji Period
Japanese Netsuke Skeleton and Wolf Meiji Period

Japanese Netsuke Skeleton and Wolf Meiji Period

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H 1.75 in W 1.5 in D 0.4 in

Japanese Netsuke Skeleton and Wolf Meiji Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

An antique wood netsuke circa 19th century. It depicts a wolf embracing a skeleton. Signed as shown

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

1900 Pair of Japanese Asian Oriental Seto Ware Skeleton Vases
1900 Pair of Japanese Asian Oriental Seto Ware Skeleton Vases

1900 Pair of Japanese Asian Oriental Seto Ware Skeleton Vases

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H 13.78 in Dm 7.09 in

1900 Pair of Japanese Asian Oriental Seto Ware Skeleton Vases

Located in Lowestoft, GB

repairs around each rim, circa 1900 in age Japanese in origins 35cm in height 18cm in diameter at

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Seiko Lucite Pyramid Design Skeleton Mantel or Desk Clock Postmodern
Seiko Lucite Pyramid Design Skeleton Mantel or Desk Clock Postmodern

Seiko Lucite Pyramid Design Skeleton Mantel or Desk Clock Postmodern

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H 9 in W 8 in D 5 in

Seiko Lucite Pyramid Design Skeleton Mantel or Desk Clock Postmodern

By Seiko

Located in San Diego, CA

Great design pyramid shape mantel clock, made by the Japanese manufacturer Seiko in great cosmetic

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Late 20th Century Japanese Post-Modern Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Japanese Bronze Skeleton in Monks Robes
Japanese Bronze Skeleton in Monks Robes

Japanese Bronze Skeleton in Monks Robes

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H 8 in W 5 in D 4 in

Japanese Bronze Skeleton in Monks Robes

Located in Stamford, CT

Beautifully cast and intriguing bronze skeleton of a monk shown seated with his robes and rope belt

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Hideo Takeda Japanese Porcupine Skeleton Silkscreen Print
Hideo Takeda Japanese Porcupine Skeleton Silkscreen Print

Hideo Takeda Japanese Porcupine Skeleton Silkscreen Print

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H 22 in W 30 in D 1 in

Hideo Takeda Japanese Porcupine Skeleton Silkscreen Print

Located in Astoria, NY

Japanese silkscreen print by Hideo Takeda depicting a red porcupine within a skeleton, on black

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1990s Japanese Post-Modern Prints

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Paper

Seiko Quarts Pyramid Skeleton Clock 1980s Japan
Seiko Quarts Pyramid Skeleton Clock 1980s Japan

Seiko Quarts Pyramid Skeleton Clock 1980s Japan

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H 8.27 in W 8.27 in D 4.93 in

Seiko Quarts Pyramid Skeleton Clock 1980s Japan

By Seiko

Located in Den Haag, NL

Very nice Seiko quarts Skeleton table clock. Brass. Protective standing below a Perspex Dome

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Vintage 1980s Japanese Hollywood Regency Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Japanese Netsuke Skeleton and Wolf Signed Koun Meiji Period
Japanese Netsuke Skeleton and Wolf Signed Koun Meiji Period

Japanese Netsuke Skeleton and Wolf Signed Koun Meiji Period

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H 1.75 in W 1.5 in D 0.4 in

Japanese Netsuke Skeleton and Wolf Signed Koun Meiji Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

An antique wood netsuke circa 19th century. It depicts a wolf embracing a skeleton. Signed "Koun

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

1970s Decorative Seiko Lucite Table Clock Gold Skeleton Movement Japan
1970s Decorative Seiko Lucite Table Clock Gold Skeleton Movement Japan

1970s Decorative Seiko Lucite Table Clock Gold Skeleton Movement Japan

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H 7 in W 7.13 in D 2.13 in

1970s Decorative Seiko Lucite Table Clock Gold Skeleton Movement Japan

By Seiko

Located in Chula Vista, CA

1970s Japan Decorative Seiko Lucite Table Clock (nonworking) Gold Skeleton Movement 7 tall x 7.13

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Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal

Antique Japanese Jewelry Box Lacquer Interior And Skeleton Key
Antique Japanese Jewelry Box Lacquer Interior And Skeleton Key

Antique Japanese Jewelry Box Lacquer Interior And Skeleton Key

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H 4.5 in W 8 in D 5.5 in

Antique Japanese Jewelry Box Lacquer Interior And Skeleton Key

Located in Van Nuys, CA

An antique Japanese jewelry box crafted from metal, depicting a bird on a branch surrounded by

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Vintage 1930s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Seiko Quartz Brass Lucite Pyramid Skeleton Desk Bookcase Mantel Clock Japan 9"
Seiko Quartz Brass Lucite Pyramid Skeleton Desk Bookcase Mantel Clock Japan 9"

Seiko Quartz Brass Lucite Pyramid Skeleton Desk Bookcase Mantel Clock Japan 9"

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H 8.75 in W 5 in D 8.25 in

Seiko Quartz Brass Lucite Pyramid Skeleton Desk Bookcase Mantel Clock Japan 9"

By Seiko

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage Japanese Seikosha Co Ltd brass pyramid skeleton clock featuring a lucite triangle dome top

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Late 20th Century Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Japanese Rosewood Carving of a Skeleton Drumming
Japanese Rosewood Carving of a Skeleton Drumming

Japanese Rosewood Carving of a Skeleton Drumming

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H 1.75 in W 2 in D 1.125 in

Japanese Rosewood Carving of a Skeleton Drumming

Located in Chicago, IL

This is an intricately and expertly executed carving of a skeletal figure playing a drum. It is carved and signed on the bottom.

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20th Century Japanese Sculptures

Skeletons at Play, Watercolors on Silk Attributed to Kawanabe Kyosai
Skeletons at Play, Watercolors on Silk Attributed to Kawanabe Kyosai

Skeletons at Play, Watercolors on Silk Attributed to Kawanabe Kyosai

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H 60.5 in W 21.5 in D 0.01 in

Skeletons at Play, Watercolors on Silk Attributed to Kawanabe Kyosai

Located in London, GB

painters in the truly Japanese tradition. Kyosai’s great success as a painter, coupled with his

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Antique Mid-18th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier

Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier

$7,137 / item

H 23.63 in Dm 43.31 in

Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier

Located in Roma, Lazio

A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...

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Brass

Set of Japanese Old Octagon Wood Stools 1940s-1960s / Side Table Stool Wabisabi
Set of Japanese Old Octagon Wood Stools 1940s-1960s / Side Table Stool Wabisabi

Set of Japanese Old Octagon Wood Stools 1940s-1960s / Side Table Stool Wabisabi

$1,800 / set

H 16.54 in W 13.59 in D 13.59 in

Set of Japanese Old Octagon Wood Stools 1940s-1960s / Side Table Stool Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a vintage octagonal stool crafted in Japan, dating from the Taisho to early Showa period (1940s–1960s). Made from KIRI (Paulownia wood), a traditional material cherished in J...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Stools

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Wood

Rare Vintage French Style Mystery 8 Day Waterwheel Rolling Ball Industrial Clock
Rare Vintage French Style Mystery 8 Day Waterwheel Rolling Ball Industrial Clock

Rare Vintage French Style Mystery 8 Day Waterwheel Rolling Ball Industrial Clock

$18,500

H 17.75 in W 17.75 in D 8.75 in

Rare Vintage French Style Mystery 8 Day Waterwheel Rolling Ball Industrial Clock

Located in Danville, CA

For your consideration is a mystery Water Wheel Industrial Ball Bearing Clock. It comes with an 8 day movement and keeps very good time!! This water wheel industrial clock has a big ...

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Late 20th Century Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Pair of Victorian Cabinets with Taxidermy Quetzal by Henry Ward
Pair of Victorian Cabinets with Taxidermy Quetzal by Henry Ward

Pair of Victorian Cabinets with Taxidermy Quetzal by Henry Ward

$70,186 / set

H 32.68 in W 24.02 in D 7.09 in

Pair of Victorian Cabinets with Taxidermy Quetzal by Henry Ward

By Henry Ward

Located in Amsterdam, NL

A pair of extremely rare Victorian display cabinets with taxidermy resplendent quetzal (PHAROMACHRUS MOCINNO), cotinga and hummingbirds, attributed to Henry Ward (1812-1878) Engla...

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Antique Early 19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy

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Other

Antique Japanese Hand-Carved Koi Fish Sculpture, Circa 1920
Antique Japanese Hand-Carved Koi Fish Sculpture, Circa 1920

Antique Japanese Hand-Carved Koi Fish Sculpture, Circa 1920

$195

H 2.25 in W 8.25 in D 4.75 in

Antique Japanese Hand-Carved Koi Fish Sculpture, Circa 1920

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Japanese Hand Carved Wood Koi Fish. Small Hand Carved Wood Japanese Koi Fish Sculpture. Antique hand carved wooden Asian Koi fish "goldfish" with glass eyes. This koi carp appears al...

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Vintage 1920s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Japanese Asian Wood Shi Shi Shishi Mai Lion Dance Gashira Noh Mask Sculpture
Japanese Asian Wood Shi Shi Shishi Mai Lion Dance Gashira Noh Mask Sculpture

Japanese Asian Wood Shi Shi Shishi Mai Lion Dance Gashira Noh Mask Sculpture

$1,495

H 10 in W 14.5 in D 9.5 in

Japanese Asian Wood Shi Shi Shishi Mai Lion Dance Gashira Noh Mask Sculpture

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful, beautifully crafted Japanese festival Shishi Lion Dance (Shishi Mai) mask (Gashira). The shishi mask represents a mythical lion that protects and purifies the region...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Masks

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Wood, Lacquer, Paint

Japanese Resin Three Section Hand Carved Inro & Netsuke of Horses
Japanese Resin Three Section Hand Carved Inro & Netsuke of Horses

Japanese Resin Three Section Hand Carved Inro & Netsuke of Horses

$475

H 4 in W 2.5 in D 1.125 in

Japanese Resin Three Section Hand Carved Inro & Netsuke of Horses

Located in San Diego, CA

A nice vintage Japanese resin three-section inro and netsuke of horses, circa early 1950s. The piece is well carved with wonderful detail and in very good vintage condition; it incl...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Resin

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'

$618

H 1.38 in W 2.25 in D 0.95 in

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'. Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th...

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke Wild Boar 1950s by artist Tomotada
Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke Wild Boar 1950s by artist Tomotada

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke Wild Boar 1950s by artist Tomotada

$409Sale Price|20% Off

H 1.19 in W 1.78 in D 1.19 in

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke Wild Boar 1950s by artist Tomotada

Located in Paris, FR

This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1950s. The signature is written on the back side 'Tomotada'. Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17t...

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Japanese Boxwood Inro & Netsuke of Rats and Snakes in Basket
Japanese Boxwood Inro & Netsuke of Rats and Snakes in Basket

Japanese Boxwood Inro & Netsuke of Rats and Snakes in Basket

$750

H 3 in Dm 2.5 in

Japanese Boxwood Inro & Netsuke of Rats and Snakes in Basket

Located in San Diego, CA

A really nice vintage Japanese boxwood inro and netsuke of rats and snakes on a round basket, circa early 1940s. The piece is well carved with wonderful detail and in very good vint...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Boxwood

Tiffany Studios New York "Damascene Harp" Desk Lamp
Tiffany Studios New York "Damascene Harp" Desk Lamp

Tiffany Studios New York "Damascene Harp" Desk Lamp

$29,500

H 18.5 in Dm 10 in

Tiffany Studios New York "Damascene Harp" Desk Lamp

By Louis Comfort Tiffany, Tiffany Studios

Located in New York, NY

This desk lamp by Tiffany Studios, dating from circa 1910, features a damascene favrile glass shade on an adjustable patinated bronze harp base. With dichroic amber-golden and green ...

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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Table Lamps

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Bronze

Japanese Antique Wooden Netsuke 'Buffalo' 1920s Taisho
Japanese Antique Wooden Netsuke 'Buffalo' 1920s Taisho

Japanese Antique Wooden Netsuke 'Buffalo' 1920s Taisho

$499

H 1.3 in W 3.15 in D 1.97 in

Japanese Antique Wooden Netsuke 'Buffalo' 1920s Taisho

Located in Paris, FR

This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Taisho period 1920s. Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. Initially a simply-carved button fas...

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Vintage 1920s Japanese Taisho Animal Sculptures

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Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Two Frogs on the Lotus Leaf' 1950s Showa era
Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Two Frogs on the Lotus Leaf' 1950s Showa era

Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Two Frogs on the Lotus Leaf' 1950s Showa era

$499

H 1.19 in W 2.37 in D 1.7 in

Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Two Frogs on the Lotus Leaf' 1950s Showa era

Located in Paris, FR

This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1950s. Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. Initially a simply-carved button fast...

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Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Crab Claw' 1970s Showa era
Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Crab Claw' 1970s Showa era

Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Crab Claw' 1970s Showa era

$428

H 9.45 in W 1.58 in D 0.87 in

Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Crab Claw' 1970s Showa era

Located in Paris, FR

This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1970s. Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. Initially a simply-carved button fast...

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Japanese Wooden Netsuke Cicada 1900 Meiji Sekisen
Japanese Wooden Netsuke Cicada 1900 Meiji Sekisen

Japanese Wooden Netsuke Cicada 1900 Meiji Sekisen

$606

H 1.19 in W 2.17 in D 1.07 in

Japanese Wooden Netsuke Cicada 1900 Meiji Sekisen

Located in Paris, FR

This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Meiji period 1900s. The signature is written on the back side 'Sekisen'. Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th...

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Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Tea pot and Bat' 1920s Taisho era
Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Tea pot and Bat' 1920s Taisho era

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Tea pot and Bat' 1920s Taisho era

$642

H 0.79 in W 2.88 in D 2.17 in

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Tea pot and Bat' 1920s Taisho era

Located in Paris, FR

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Japanese Skeleton For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Japanese skeleton for your home. Each Japanese skeleton for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and aluminum. If you’re shopping for a Japanese skeleton, we have 7 options in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Japanese skeleton, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each Japanese skeleton bearing mid-century modern or modern hallmarks is very popular. Seiko each produced at least one beautiful Japanese skeleton that is worth considering.

How Much is a Japanese Skeleton?

A Japanese skeleton can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,424, while the lowest priced sells for $125 and the highest can go for as much as $17,854.

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