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

Japanese Edo Period Boxwood Skeleton Netsuke

$3,336

Japanese Edo Period Boxwood Skeleton Netsuke

Located in Newark, England

This Japanese Edo Period Boxwood Skeleton Netsuke dates to the middle of the nineteenth century, circa 1840.

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Antique 1840s Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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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

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

Located in Niiza, JP

Picture Sheet: W350×H900mm Framed: W430×H1080×D25mm, 2.5kg Estimate packing size: (sandwiched with 5-10mm plywood): 10cm x 50cm x 115cm, 8kg Skeleton Playing the Shamisen, Japanese...

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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

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 vintage condition Tested and working See images provided" Preowned unrestored vintage co...

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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

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. One hand rests on a mokugyō drum placed on a small cushion-shaped stand, while the o...

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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 scroll with colored paper borders, is titled Skeletons Studying.

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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 position in preparation for transitional burial.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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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

He was represented by the wolf, while Komachi by the skeleton as she survived into a loveless old age. The pair symbolizes the vanity and folly of life in Japanese folklore culture.

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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

A fine pair of Seto ware vases, adored with dancing Skeltons applied with a ivory white slip on a heavily cratqelured green ground. Each vase has a differing decorative collar, a...

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Vases

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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 and functioning condition, quartz battery operated in Memphis style design with bra...

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Late 20th Century Japanese Post-Modern Mantel Clocks

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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 resting around his waist. Traces of gilding to the rope. Possible signature on the...

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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 background.

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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, Battery operated. works perfect.

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Vintage 1980s Japanese Hollywood Regency Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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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

He was represented by the wolf, while Komachi by the skeleton as she survived into a loveless old age. The pair symbolizes the vanity and folly of life in Japanese folklore culture.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

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 wide x 2.13 dep Not in working order, issue with electrical components unable to l...

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

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Metal

Pair of Porcelain Vases with Skeletons in Relief, Signed, Japan Era Meiji/Taisho
Pair of Porcelain Vases with Skeletons in Relief, Signed, Japan Era Meiji/Taisho

Pair of Porcelain Vases with Skeletons in Relief, Signed, Japan Era Meiji/Taisho

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H 7.68 in Dm 4.34 in

Pair of Porcelain Vases with Skeletons in Relief, Signed, Japan Era Meiji/Taisho

Located in Benalmadena, ES

This pair of Japanese porcelain vases, in aqua green color, stand out for their unique and detailed skeleton relief theme.

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

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 foliage, embodies a refined blend of artistry and function.

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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 and roman numeral face.

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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

A pair of watercolours on silk, dusted with mica and mounted as wall scrolls. Kawanabe Kyosai began a formal art training aged 6 when he entered the school of the famous ukiyo-e a...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Fabulous 24K Astro Porcelain Dial 8 Day Fusee Chain Skeleton Clock
Fabulous 24K Astro Porcelain Dial 8 Day Fusee Chain Skeleton Clock

Fabulous 24K Astro Porcelain Dial 8 Day Fusee Chain Skeleton Clock

$2,250

H 19.5 in W 15.5 in D 10 in

Fabulous 24K Astro Porcelain Dial 8 Day Fusee Chain Skeleton Clock

Located in Danville, CA

24K Astronomical Porcelain Dial 8 Day Fusee Chain Skeleton Clock with Moon Dial Here is a very nice looking 24K plated large skeleton clock, housed inside a brass frame glass case....

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Late 20th Century Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

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

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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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