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Jizai Kagi, Wood Fish Yokogi, Japan, Mid 20th Century
Jizai Kagi, Wood Fish Yokogi, Japan, Mid 20th Century

Jizai Kagi, Wood Fish Yokogi, Japan, Mid 20th Century

Located in Point Richmond, CA

This traditional Japanese adjustable pothook called a Jizai Kagi. The Jizai Kagi is the suspension mechanism consisting of a hollow bamboo or wood tube with an internal iron rod tha...

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20th Century Japanese Folk Art Furniture

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Iron

Japanese Fish wood and Brass Fish Shaped Serving Tray
Japanese Fish wood and Brass Fish Shaped Serving Tray

Japanese Fish wood and Brass Fish Shaped Serving Tray

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

1881 Japanese fish serving platter

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Vintage 1950s Platters and Serveware

Materials

Brass

A Pair of Japanese Meiji Period Carved Wood Fishes, Ca. 1920
A Pair of Japanese Meiji Period Carved Wood Fishes, Ca. 1920

A Pair of Japanese Meiji Period Carved Wood Fishes, Ca. 1920

Located in New York, NY

A Pair of Japanese Meiji Period (1868-1912) Carved Wood Fishes, Ca. 1920 DIMENSIONS Width: 8.5 inches Depth: 4 inches Height: 3 inches

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Vintage 1920s Japanese Japonisme Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Japanese Wooden Object AINU Statue Fish 1980s
Japanese Wooden Object AINU Statue Fish 1980s

Japanese Wooden Object AINU Statue Fish 1980s

$189Sale Price|20% Off

H 5.71 in W 1.78 in D 2.37 in

Japanese Wooden Object AINU Statue Fish 1980s

Located in Paris, FR

This is an object of a person from Hokkaido prefecture in Japan. They are called Ainu. This object is all hand carved. It was made around 1980s in Showa era. It is made with wood. ...

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Vintage 1980s Japanese Showa Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Large Antique Edwardian Quality Carved Linden Wood Japanese Bear Carrying a Fish
Large Antique Edwardian Quality Carved Linden Wood Japanese Bear Carrying a Fish

Large Antique Edwardian Quality Carved Linden Wood Japanese Bear Carrying a Fish

Located in Suffolk, GB

Large antique Edwardian quality carved linden wood Japanese bear carrying a fish having a large Japanese carved bear carrying a fish on his back standing on carved rock wonderful col...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Edwardian Animal Sculptures

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Other

Japanese Fish Shape Meditation Drum (Gyoban), Edo Period
Japanese Fish Shape Meditation Drum (Gyoban), Edo Period

Japanese Fish Shape Meditation Drum (Gyoban), Edo Period

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Japanese Monk Meditation Fish Gong, Edo Period (Zen fish shaped drum, Gyoban) In the Zen Buddhist temples of Japan, suspended in front of the entrance to the refectory, you will not...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19th Century Japanese Lacquer Box of Fish Shape
19th Century Japanese Lacquer Box of Fish Shape

19th Century Japanese Lacquer Box of Fish Shape

Located in North Miami, FL

19th century Japanese lacquer box of fish shape.  

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

1937 Japanese Fish Sea Bream Carved Design Wooden Tray
1937 Japanese Fish Sea Bream Carved Design Wooden Tray

1937 Japanese Fish Sea Bream Carved Design Wooden Tray

Located in Fukuoka, JP

A Beautiful Japanese Wood Carving Tray with Carp Design. This beautiful Japanese wood carving tray is a stunning example of Japanese craftsmanship. It is dated 1937 and is in good o...

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20th Century Japanese Taisho Lacquer

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Wood, Lacquer

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

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Japanese Hand Carved Wood Koi Fish. Small Hand Carved Wood Japanese Koi Fish Sculpture.

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Vintage 1920s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Old Japanese wooden wall hanging tropical fish picture / 20th century
Old Japanese wooden wall hanging tropical fish picture / 20th century

Old Japanese wooden wall hanging tropical fish picture / 20th century

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a tropical fish carving frame made in Japan, probably around the 20th century.

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20th Century Japanese Showa Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japanese Edo Two Panel Screen Children Playing Catching Fish
Japanese Edo Two Panel Screen Children Playing Catching Fish

Japanese Edo Two Panel Screen Children Playing Catching Fish

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Delightful late 18th century/early 19th century Japanese Edo period two panel byobu screen depicting children at play near a riverbank and catching fish. Painted in the Maruyama-Shij...

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk, Wood, Paper

Molded Wood Black Lacquer Tray with Fish Design
Molded Wood Black Lacquer Tray with Fish Design

Molded Wood Black Lacquer Tray with Fish Design

$260Sale Price|20% Off

H 2 in W 12.5 in D 10 in

Molded Wood Black Lacquer Tray with Fish Design

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful and rare molded wood tray in a black lacquer finish and fish design, circa 1960s very nice condition.

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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood

Mid-20th Century, Showa, Large Japanese Wooden Tray with Koi Carp Fish Design
Mid-20th Century, Showa, Large Japanese Wooden Tray with Koi Carp Fish Design

Mid-20th Century, Showa, Large Japanese Wooden Tray with Koi Carp Fish Design

Located in Sampantawong, TH

Large Japanese wooden tray with koi carp fish design. Age: Japan, Showa Period, Mid-20th Century Size: Diameter 52.7 C.M. / Height 5.6 C.M. Condition: Nice condition overall.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Hand-Carved Koi Fish Sculptures, Japan, Early 20th Century
Pair of Hand-Carved Koi Fish Sculptures, Japan, Early 20th Century

Pair of Hand-Carved Koi Fish Sculptures, Japan, Early 20th Century

Located in Stockholm, SE

Charming pair of hand-carved wooden koi fish sculptures, crafted in Japan during the early 20th century.

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Early 20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Huge Mid-Century Modern Ainu Japanese Style Bear Statue with Salmon Fish
Huge Mid-Century Modern Ainu Japanese Style Bear Statue with Salmon Fish

Huge Mid-Century Modern Ainu Japanese Style Bear Statue with Salmon Fish

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A 20th century Ainu Japanese style bear statue, wood carved. Nice addition to your room or just for use it on your desk. Made of hand carved wood. Signed with a label, but can not re...

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Vintage 1970s German Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Paravents - A pair of six-fold pillow screens with a double-sided design of fish
Paravents - A pair of six-fold pillow screens with a double-sided design of fish

Paravents - A pair of six-fold pillow screens with a double-sided design of fish

Located in Brussels, BE

A pair of Japanese six-fold paper makura-byobu (pillow screens) painted in ink and colour with a school of ayu sweetfish; the reverse side of the screen depicting vines of watermelon...

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Vintage 1920s Japanese Other Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood, Paper

Paravent en laque - A two-fold lacquer with fish screen by Onaga Tamotsu
Paravent en laque - A two-fold lacquer with fish screen by Onaga Tamotsu

Paravent en laque - A two-fold lacquer with fish screen by Onaga Tamotsu

Located in Brussels, BE

A two-fold lacquer screen with an abstract design of fish in the abyss, rendered in gold and silver lacquer with details inlaid in mother-of-pearl against a black ground. Signed: Ta...

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Late 20th Century Japanese Other Paintings and Screens

Materials

Gold, Silver

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Japanese Wooden Folk Art Yokogi Fish
Japanese Wooden Folk Art Yokogi Fish

Japanese Wooden Folk Art Yokogi Fish

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H 5.5 in W 12 in D 3 in

Japanese Wooden Folk Art Yokogi Fish

Located in Berkeley, CA

Rare primitive mingei Folk Art yokogi fish sculpture, 19th to early 20th century. From the Yamagata area in Tohoku.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Folk Art More Folk Art

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Wood

Japanese Yokogi, a Fish Shaped Fulcrum, Edo Period
Japanese Yokogi, a Fish Shaped Fulcrum, Edo Period

Japanese Yokogi, a Fish Shaped Fulcrum, Edo Period

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H 5.88 in W 14.75 in D 4 in

Japanese Yokogi, a Fish Shaped Fulcrum, Edo Period

Located in New York, NY

With the informative following information: “Tai (sea bream, red snapper), especially the ones caught in certain parts of the Japan Sea, are among the most delicious fish in the wor...

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Antique Early 1800s Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese-Style Low Table or Altar Bench in Fish Leather Fabric
Japanese-Style Low Table or Altar Bench in Fish Leather Fabric

Japanese-Style Low Table or Altar Bench in Fish Leather Fabric

Located in Blacksburg, VA

Japanese-Style Low Table or Altar Bench Upholstered in Fish Leather Fabric. This piece of Japanese style furniture is upholstered in fish skin transformed into leather by a sophisti...

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Vintage 1960s Unknown Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Hand Carved Wood Fortune Fish
Japanese Antique Hand Carved Wood Fortune Fish

Japanese Antique Hand Carved Wood Fortune Fish

Located in South Burlington, VT

From our recent Japanese Acquisitions Travels An unusual fine old Japanese hand carved wooden fish sculpture -okimono- symbolic of prosperity, perseverance and good fortune. It is...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Hand-Carved Wood Koi Good Fortune Fish Sculpture Signed, 19th Century
Japanese Hand-Carved Wood Koi Good Fortune Fish Sculpture Signed, 19th Century

Japanese Hand-Carved Wood Koi Good Fortune Fish Sculpture Signed, 19th Century

Located in South Burlington, VT

A fine old Japanese 19th century hand-carved wooden KOI fish symbolic of prosperity, perseverance and good fortune.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Hand-Carved Wood KOI Good Fortune Fish Sculpture, 19thc FREE SHIP
Japanese Hand-Carved Wood KOI Good Fortune Fish Sculpture, 19thc FREE SHIP

Japanese Hand-Carved Wood KOI Good Fortune Fish Sculpture, 19thc FREE SHIP

Located in South Burlington, VT

A fine old Japanese 19th century hand-carved wooden KOI fish symbolic of prosperity, perseverance and good fortune. Originally a crossbar for a hanging pot hook ensemble, these wer...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Fish 1860s-1900s / Mingei Figurine Object Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Wood Carving Fish 1860s-1900s / Mingei Figurine Object Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Fish 1860s-1900s / Mingei Figurine Object Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a very old Japanese wood carving of a fish. It is a wood carving from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Cedar

Carved Wood Ainu Bear with Baby and Fish, Hokkaido, Japan, Keyaki, Showa Period
Carved Wood Ainu Bear with Baby and Fish, Hokkaido, Japan, Keyaki, Showa Period

Carved Wood Ainu Bear with Baby and Fish, Hokkaido, Japan, Keyaki, Showa Period

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Ainu Bear with baby and fish, Hokkaido, Japan, Keyaki, Showa period. Hewn from one solid piece of Keyaki wood, this bear flashes a ferocious expression or roar of triumph for land...

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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Huge, Antique Hand Carved Wood Koi Good Fortune Fish, 19th Century
Japanese Huge, Antique Hand Carved Wood Koi Good Fortune Fish, 19th Century

Japanese Huge, Antique Hand Carved Wood Koi Good Fortune Fish, 19th Century

Located in South Burlington, VT

From our recent Japanese Acquisitions Travels- a large catch. A large scale fine old Japanese 19th century hand carved wooden KOI fish symbolic of prosperity, perseverance and goo...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Japanese Big Antique Cherry Wood "Fish" Sugar Cake Celebrations Sculpture, 20"
Japanese Big Antique Cherry Wood "Fish" Sugar Cake Celebrations Sculpture, 20"

Japanese Big Antique Cherry Wood "Fish" Sugar Cake Celebrations Sculpture, 20"

Located in South Burlington, VT

Fresh Find From Our Recent Japanese Acquisition Travels Japan, an antique finely hand carved cherry wood "kashigata" sugar cake mold in the form of a fish, two pieces.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Cherry

Japanese Antique Hand Carved Wood Koi Good Fortune Fish Sassy Tail, 19th Century
Japanese Antique Hand Carved Wood Koi Good Fortune Fish Sassy Tail, 19th Century

Japanese Antique Hand Carved Wood Koi Good Fortune Fish Sassy Tail, 19th Century

Located in South Burlington, VT

From our recent Japanese Acquisitions Travels- a neat catch with a sassy tail. A large fine old Japanese 19th century hand carved wooden KOI fish sculpture symbolic of prosperity,...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Old Japanese Hearth Tool/Fish-Shaped Wood Carving Figurine/Meiji Period/Wabisabi
Old Japanese Hearth Tool/Fish-Shaped Wood Carving Figurine/Meiji Period/Wabisabi

Old Japanese Hearth Tool/Fish-Shaped Wood Carving Figurine/Meiji Period/Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Some of these hooks are made of wood in the shape of a fish. It acts as a kind of decoration.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Jizai Kagi Fish Carving, C. 1850
Japanese Jizai Kagi Fish Carving, C. 1850

Japanese Jizai Kagi Fish Carving, C. 1850

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H 6 in W 18.75 in D 3.75 in

Japanese Jizai Kagi Fish Carving, C. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

This lively wooden fish dates to the mid-19th century and was originally the lever mechanism on a traditional Japanese hearth hook, called a jizai kagi. Hung from the ceiling above a...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Koi Fish Art Abstract Ink Painting Framed and Signed from Japan
Japanese Koi Fish Art Abstract Ink Painting Framed and Signed from Japan

Japanese Koi Fish Art Abstract Ink Painting Framed and Signed from Japan

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Art From Japan Abstract Koi Fish ink on paper painting signed by Japanese artist.

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Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paint, Paper

Japanese Set Four Big Antique Cherry Wood Fish Cake Molds, Signed & 19th Century
Japanese Set Four Big Antique Cherry Wood Fish Cake Molds, Signed & 19th Century

Japanese Set Four Big Antique Cherry Wood Fish Cake Molds, Signed & 19th Century

Located in South Burlington, VT

Fresh & rare find from our recent Japanese acquisition travels Japanese hard to find complete set of four (4) antique finely hand carved cherrywood "kashigata" sugar cake molds in...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Architectural Elements

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Cherry

Vintage Japanese Gyotaku Nautical Bluefish Ocean Fish Framed Print
Vintage Japanese Gyotaku Nautical Bluefish Ocean Fish Framed Print

Vintage Japanese Gyotaku Nautical Bluefish Ocean Fish Framed Print

Located in Dayton, OH

Japanese gyotaku print of a bluefish. Signed in plate by the artist. Originally produced by the FishAye Trading Company, beach theme. Re-framed in black with mottled navy blue mat. ...

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20th Century Japanese Bohemian Prints

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Wood, Paper

Japanese Two-Panel Screen School of River Fish
Japanese Two-Panel Screen School of River Fish

Japanese Two-Panel Screen School of River Fish

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H 67.5 in W 69 in L 67.5 in

Japanese Two-Panel Screen School of River Fish

Located in Hudson, NY

Unusual subject matter of an underwater view of a school of river fish. Crustaceans and shells on underwater rock on the right panel. Wonderful soft painting in mineral pigments on...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

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Silk, Wood, Lacquer

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Boy with Fish' 1930s
Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Boy with Fish' 1930s

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Boy with Fish' 1930s

Located in Paris, FR

This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around 1930s. Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. Initially a simply-carved button fastener on the cords o...

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Vintage 1930s Japanese Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Japanese Huge Antique Hand-Carved Divine Salmon Fish, Ainu Peoples
Japanese Huge Antique Hand-Carved Divine Salmon Fish, Ainu Peoples

Japanese Huge Antique Hand-Carved Divine Salmon Fish, Ainu Peoples

Located in South Burlington, VT

Own a rare one-of-a-kind Divine Fish. A large-scale fine old Japanese hand-carved wooden salmon fish- important symbolic work of art suggesting prosperity and good fortune in the Ja...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japan Antique Hand-Carved Big Fish Koi Snapper, Artisan Signed
Japan Antique Hand-Carved Big Fish Koi Snapper, Artisan Signed

Japan Antique Hand-Carved Big Fish Koi Snapper, Artisan Signed

Located in South Burlington, VT

From Japan, a larger scale perfect display size of a Japanese hand-carved wooden Okimono (sculpture) of a Koi or snapper fish signed by artist Shinano kuni Inashi. Big beefy scul...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Japanese Lacquer Box with a Koi Fish 1950-1970s
Antique Japanese Lacquer Box with a Koi Fish 1950-1970s

Antique Japanese Lacquer Box with a Koi Fish 1950-1970s

Located in Paris, FR

This is an antique lacquered box with a lid made around 1950-1970s in Showa era. The dimensions are 25.5 ×25.5 × H9.5cm. It can be used as a jewelry box or a decoration object. The...

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Lacquer

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Wood

Japanese Fine Antique Hand-Carved "Children's Medicine" Fish Sign, 19th Century
Japanese Fine Antique Hand-Carved "Children's Medicine" Fish Sign, 19th Century

Japanese Fine Antique Hand-Carved "Children's Medicine" Fish Sign, 19th Century

Located in South Burlington, VT

It reads "Children's Medicine" long the top and the name of the shop or pharmacy along the bottom: Hasegawa Kobe sei shin do. The carved Japanese zelcova (keyaki) wood and gold g...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Mid Century Japanese Segmented Wood Fish
Mid Century Japanese Segmented Wood Fish

Mid Century Japanese Segmented Wood Fish

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H 2 in W 10.25 in D 0.5 in

Mid Century Japanese Segmented Wood Fish

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A well made and decorative Japanese Mid Century segmented and angle cut Wood Fish for wall hanging or other display.

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

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Wood

Japanese Collection Carved Wood Animal and Fish Netsuke
Japanese Collection Carved Wood Animal and Fish Netsuke

Japanese Collection Carved Wood Animal and Fish Netsuke

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A Japanese collection six carved wood netsukes portraying animals and fish and dating from the latter 20th century.

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Late 20th Century Japanese Other Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Big Buddhist Zen Wood Fish Chanting Drum Mokugyo Dragon Fish
Japanese Big Buddhist Zen Wood Fish Chanting Drum Mokugyo Dragon Fish

Japanese Big Buddhist Zen Wood Fish Chanting Drum Mokugyo Dragon Fish

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japanese big 16 inch temple find from early Taisho period, 1912-1926, Condition: beautiful used condition just the way we like to find them A large hand-carved hand lacquered, an...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Antique Pair Hand Carved Wood Good Fortune Fish
Japanese Antique Pair Hand Carved Wood Good Fortune Fish

Japanese Antique Pair Hand Carved Wood Good Fortune Fish

Located in South Burlington, VT

From our recent Japanese Acquisitions Travels An unusual fine old pair of Japanese hand carved wooden fish sculptures -okimono- symbolic of prosperity, perseverance and good fortu...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Antique Hand Carved Wood Koi Good Fortune Fish 19thc
Japanese Antique Hand Carved Wood Koi Good Fortune Fish 19thc

Japanese Antique Hand Carved Wood Koi Good Fortune Fish 19thc

Located in South Burlington, VT

From our recent Japanese Acquisitions Travels- a neat catch with a sassy tail. A large fine old Japanese 19th century hand carved wooden KOI fish sculpture symbolic of prosperity,...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Decorative Plate in Wood with Japanese Fish Decor
Decorative Plate in Wood with Japanese Fish Decor

Decorative Plate in Wood with Japanese Fish Decor

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H 14.18 in W 14.18 in D 1.58 in

Decorative Plate in Wood with Japanese Fish Decor

Located in Tilburg, NL

Beautiful Japanese or Japanese influenced plate with a stylish hand painted fish decor. The beautiful colors and shades make this bowl a very decorative piece. The depicted image of ...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Wood

Japanese Meditation Drum (Gyoban), Fish Shape with Striker, Wood, Meiji Period
Japanese Meditation Drum (Gyoban), Fish Shape with Striker, Wood, Meiji Period

Japanese Meditation Drum (Gyoban), Fish Shape with Striker, Wood, Meiji Period

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Japanese Meditation Drum (Gyoban), Fish Shape with Striker, Wood, Meiji Period In the Zen Buddhist temples of Japan, suspended in front of the entrance to the refectory, you will no...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese "Gyoban" Buddhist Drum Fish, Wood, Meiji Period, Early 20th Century
Japanese "Gyoban" Buddhist Drum Fish, Wood, Meiji Period, Early 20th Century

Japanese "Gyoban" Buddhist Drum Fish, Wood, Meiji Period, Early 20th Century

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Japanese "Gyoban" or drum fish is used in Zen Buddhist temples to summon monks to meals or meditation.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Fish 1860s-1900s / Figurine Object Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Wood Carving Fish 1860s-1900s / Figurine Object Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Fish 1860s-1900s / Figurine Object Wabi Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a very old Japanese wooden carved fish. It is a wood carving from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Cedar

Japanese Old Vintage Gilt Bronze Fish Bell and Wood Striker
Japanese Old Vintage Gilt Bronze Fish Bell and Wood Striker

Japanese Old Vintage Gilt Bronze Fish Bell and Wood Striker

Located in South Burlington, VT

Unusual Japanese original antique bronze fish bell and gong in the form of a bream or game fish with an original antique braided suspension cord.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Old Japanese Hearth Tool/Fish-Shaped Wood Carving Figurine/Meiji Period/Wabisabi
Old Japanese Hearth Tool/Fish-Shaped Wood Carving Figurine/Meiji Period/Wabisabi

Old Japanese Hearth Tool/Fish-Shaped Wood Carving Figurine/Meiji Period/Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Some of these hooks are made of wood in the shape of a fish. It acts as a kind of decoration.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Fish 1860s-1900s / Figurine Object Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Wood Carving Fish 1860s-1900s / Figurine Object Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Fish 1860s-1900s / Figurine Object Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an old carved wooden fish made in Japan. It was made during the Meiji period (1860s-1900s) and was carefully carved one by one using chestnut wood.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Chestnut

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Fish 1860s-1900s / Mingei Figurine Object Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Wood Carving Fish 1860s-1900s / Mingei Figurine Object Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Fish 1860s-1900s / Mingei Figurine Object Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a very old Japanese wood carving of a fish. It is a wood carving from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Fish 1860s-1900s / Mingei Figurine Object Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Wood Carving Fish 1860s-1900s / Mingei Figurine Object Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Fish 1860s-1900s / Mingei Figurine Object Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a very old Japanese wood carving of a fish. It is a wood carving from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Cedar

Japanese Huge, Antique Hand Carved Wood Koi Good Fortune Fish, 19th Century
Japanese Huge, Antique Hand Carved Wood Koi Good Fortune Fish, 19th Century

Japanese Huge, Antique Hand Carved Wood Koi Good Fortune Fish, 19th Century

Located in South Burlington, VT

From our recent Japanese Acquisitions Travels- a large catch. A large scale fine old Japanese 19th century hand carved wooden KOI fish symbolic of prosperity, perseverance and goo...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Japanese Huge Antique Hand-Carved Wood Koi Good Fortune Fish, 19th Century, 36"
Japanese Huge Antique Hand-Carved Wood Koi Good Fortune Fish, 19th Century, 36"

Japanese Huge Antique Hand-Carved Wood Koi Good Fortune Fish, 19th Century, 36"

Located in South Burlington, VT

Genuine Whopper. A large scale fine old Japanese 19th century hand-carved wooden KOI fish symbolic of prosperity, perseverance and good fortune. This big fish holds the round ball...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Wood Carving Koi Double Fish Netsuke or Medicine Box with Black Eyes
Japanese Wood Carving Koi Double Fish Netsuke or Medicine Box with Black Eyes

Japanese Wood Carving Koi Double Fish Netsuke or Medicine Box with Black Eyes

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful piece, a finely carved and detailed double fish figure, likely Koi with shining black eyes and extended string. From a collection of Japanese artifacts and netsukes. ...

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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Large Hand Carved Wood Koi Good Fortune Fish Sculpture with Rope & Hook
Japanese Large Hand Carved Wood Koi Good Fortune Fish Sculpture with Rope & Hook

Japanese Large Hand Carved Wood Koi Good Fortune Fish Sculpture with Rope & Hook

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderfully carved old Japanese Koi fish, a symbol of prosperity, perseverance, and good fortune. The sculpture retains its original dark, rich patina. Traditionally, these works w...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Heavy Wood Hand Carved Koi Fish Sculpture on Display Stand
Japanese Heavy Wood Hand Carved Koi Fish Sculpture on Display Stand

Japanese Heavy Wood Hand Carved Koi Fish Sculpture on Display Stand

Located in Studio City, CA

A fantastic, unique work. Heavy hardwood with ornately done scales. Gorgeous patina and age. The Koi fish is symbolic of good fortune and prosperity. Likely late Edo/ early Meiji per...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood

Japanese Trio Three Antique Hand Carved Wood Koi Good Fortune Fish, 19th Century
Japanese Trio Three Antique Hand Carved Wood Koi Good Fortune Fish, 19th Century

Japanese Trio Three Antique Hand Carved Wood Koi Good Fortune Fish, 19th Century

Located in South Burlington, VT

From our recent Japanese Acquisitions Travels- a big catch. Unique set of three (3) large scale fine old Japanese 19th century hand carved wooden KOI fish symbolic of prosperity, ...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Japanese Huge 36" Antique Hand Carved Wood Koi Good Fortune Fish, 19th Century
Japanese Huge 36" Antique Hand Carved Wood Koi Good Fortune Fish, 19th Century

Japanese Huge 36" Antique Hand Carved Wood Koi Good Fortune Fish, 19th Century

Located in South Burlington, VT

From our recent Japanese Acquisitions Travels- a genuine whopper. A large scale fine old Japanese 19th century hand carved wooden KOI fish symbolic of prosperity, perseverance and...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Garden Ornaments

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Wood

19th Century Japanese Woodblock Fish Print by Utagawa Hiroshige
19th Century Japanese Woodblock Fish Print by Utagawa Hiroshige

19th Century Japanese Woodblock Fish Print by Utagawa Hiroshige

By Utagawa Hiroshige (Ando Hiroshige)

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Rare, original Utagawa Hiroshige 19th century woodblock print depicting black bream and two red bream fish. Beautiful Edo period print from the original publisher. Museum quality fra...

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

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Plexiglass, Paper, Wood

Vintage Japanese Lacquer Dish in the Shape of a Fish
Vintage Japanese Lacquer Dish in the Shape of a Fish

Vintage Japanese Lacquer Dish in the Shape of a Fish

Located in Prahran, Victoria

Vintage Japanese lacquer dish in the shape of a snapper (Tai). Dimensions: H 12.8cm x W 37cm x D 17.5cm.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Wood

Japanese Huge Antique Hand Carved Wood Koi Good Fortune Fish, 19th Century
Japanese Huge Antique Hand Carved Wood Koi Good Fortune Fish, 19th Century

Japanese Huge Antique Hand Carved Wood Koi Good Fortune Fish, 19th Century

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

3-533 a large scale fine old Japanese 19th century hand carved wooden KOI fish symbolic of prosperity , perseverance and good fortune. This big fish hold the round ball like wish g...

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Antique Late 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

Brilliant Japanese "Gold Fish" Hand Cast Bronze Vase Signed and Boxed
Brilliant Japanese "Gold Fish" Hand Cast Bronze Vase Signed and Boxed

Brilliant Japanese "Gold Fish" Hand Cast Bronze Vase Signed and Boxed

Located in South Burlington, VT

A fine signed antique Japanese hand cast bronze gold fish vase, symbolic of affection and love.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Monumental Antique Hand carved Hand  Gilt KOI Fish Sign Kanban, 19c
Japanese Monumental Antique Hand carved Hand  Gilt KOI Fish Sign Kanban, 19c

Japanese Monumental Antique Hand carved Hand Gilt KOI Fish Sign Kanban, 19c

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan, a superb hand made. hand carved, and hand gilded monumental antique gold gilt and lacquered sign kanban in the form of a Koi fish, 16” high and 56” long, Meiji period (1868-19...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japan Antique Hand Carved Hand forged KOI Planter Hook Prosperity Fish 1890
Japan Antique Hand Carved Hand forged KOI Planter Hook Prosperity Fish 1890

Japan Antique Hand Carved Hand forged KOI Planter Hook Prosperity Fish 1890

Located in South Burlington, VT

A fine old Japanese kettle hook with bamboo post, iron hardware and hand-carved hardwood koi prosperity fish crossbar. Hand made, hand carved, and hand forged Hard to find complete...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Iron

Japanese Asian Hand Painted Lacquered Temple Shrine Plaque Fish Ocean 19th Cent
Japanese Asian Hand Painted Lacquered Temple Shrine Plaque Fish Ocean 19th Cent

Japanese Asian Hand Painted Lacquered Temple Shrine Plaque Fish Ocean 19th Cent

Located in Studio City, CA

A beautiful and intricate work likely originally from a Japanese Temple. The hand painted scene depicts an oceanic scene full of playful marine creatures. Would be a unique and wo...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Lacquer, Paint, Wood

Japanese Fine Old Playful Koi Fish Bronze Plaque Signed by Famous Nitten Artisan
Japanese Fine Old Playful Koi Fish Bronze Plaque Signed by Famous Nitten Artisan

Japanese Fine Old Playful Koi Fish Bronze Plaque Signed by Famous Nitten Artisan

Located in South Burlington, VT

Rare Japanese signed round bronze plaque with "Playful Koi" design, first we have seen. Includes an authentic and original signed wooden collector box Tomobako lid with his signatur...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Okashi Gata Fish Shaped Cake Mold
Japanese Okashi Gata Fish Shaped Cake Mold

Japanese Okashi Gata Fish Shaped Cake Mold

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H 21 in W 43 in D 4.5 in

Japanese Okashi Gata Fish Shaped Cake Mold

Located in Seattle, WA

A Japanese carved wood fish shaped sweet mold (kashigata).

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Vintage 1930s Japanese Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Large contemporary painting of Japanese koi fish
Large contemporary painting of Japanese koi fish

Large contemporary painting of Japanese koi fish

Located in Houston, TX

A large contemporary painting of elegantly shaped and coloured Japanese koi fish seen from the unusual perspective of directly above in order to emphasize their sensuous form and mov...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art

Materials

Canvas, Wood

19th Century Carved Wood Japanese Fish Trade Sign
19th Century Carved Wood Japanese Fish Trade Sign

19th Century Carved Wood Japanese Fish Trade Sign

Located in Essex, MA

A finely hand carved wood Japanese trade sign for a fish vendor, equally detailed on both sides, with undulating, articulated surface and inlaid bone eyes.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bone, Wood

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Japanese Meiji Two-Panel Embroidery Screen w/ Rooster and Chicken, Ca. 1890s
Japanese Meiji Two-Panel Embroidery Screen w/ Rooster and Chicken, Ca. 1890s

Japanese Meiji Two-Panel Embroidery Screen w/ Rooster and Chicken, Ca. 1890s

Located in New York, NY

Japanese Meiji Period Two-Panel Embroidery Screen with Rooster and Chicken, Ca. 1890s Meiji Period (1868-1912) – Ca. 1890/1910 Signed DIMENSIONS Width: 60 inches Heigh...

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Antique 1890s Japanese Japonisme Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

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Find a variety of Japanese wood fish available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct Japanese wood fish — often made from wood, metal and hardwood — can elevate any home. Japanese wood fish have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Japanese wood fish are generally popular furniture pieces, but Folk Art and Mid-Century Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many Japanese wood fish are appealing in their simplicity, but Utagawa Hiroshige (Ando Hiroshige) produced popular Japanese wood fish that are worth a look.

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