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Jizai Okimono

Japanese Articulate Praying Mantis Jizai Okimono Myochin Hiroyoshi Meiji
By Myochin Hiroyoshi
Located in Atlanta, GA
-1900s. As an ornamental display item, this type of item is known in Japanese as Jizai Okimono. The
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Copper

Small Japanese Articulate Crab Jizai Okimono Meiji Period Signed
By Myochin Hiroyoshi
Located in Atlanta, GA
in Japanese as Jizai Okimono. The crab was realistically rendered and meticulously constructed with
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Metalwork

Materials

Copper

Small Japanese Articulate Crab Jizai Okimono Meiji Period Signed
By Myochin Hiroyoshi
Located in Atlanta, GA
in Japanese as Jizai Okimono. The crab was realistically rendered and meticulously constructed with
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Metalwork

Materials

Copper

Rare Japanese Articulate Silver Lobster Jizai Okimono Myochin Hiroyoshi Meiji
By Myochin Hiroyoshi
Located in Atlanta, GA
Japanese as Jizai Okimono. The lobster was meticulously constructed in silver parts in a realistic fashion
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Silver

Jizai okimono bronze sculpture of an articulated praying mantis
Located in PARIS, FR
Bronze Jisai Okimono sculpture of a praying mantis, partially articulated, deep brown patina. Both
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Articulated iron sculpture or Jizai (articulated) in the form of a butterfly
Located in PARIS, FR
the finest pieces of armour. Jizai Okimono are realistic sculptures of animals, generally divided into
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Articulated lobster in Spanish silver, 20th century
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Articulated Spanish silver lobster. This Art is called jizai okimono (which can be translated as
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20th Century Spanish Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver

Articulated lobster in Spanish silver, 20th century
Articulated lobster in Spanish silver, 20th century
$2,500
H 2.76 in W 8.67 in D 3.94 in
Spanish Silver Articulated Crab Box, 20th century
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Nice Spanish silver box in the shape of a crab, all articulated. This Art is called jizai okimono
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20th Century Spanish Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver

Spanish Silver Articulated Crab Box, 20th century
Spanish Silver Articulated Crab Box, 20th century
$3,000
H 1.78 in W 5.52 in D 3.55 in
Wrought iron with braas winged Okimono Jizai dragonfly sculpture
Located in Ferndale, MI
Nicely crafted early Okimono sculpture of dragonfly . Wrought and forged body with brass wings
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Antique Signed Japanese Articulated Crab Sculpture in Copper Jizai Okimono
Located in San Diego, CA
Antique signed Japanese articulated crab sculpture (Jizai OKimono) in copper, circa 1910s. The
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Copper

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Jizai Okimono, Russet-Iron Articulated Figure of a Crab
Located in Milano, IT
Jizai Okimono A russet-iron articulated figure of a crab Edo Period (1615 - 1867), 19th Century
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Japanese Articulated Iron Jizai Okimono of a Lobster by Myochin Muneharu
Located in Milano, IT
This articulated okimono represents a naturalistically rendered lobster, with fully articulated
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Articulated jizai okimono crab - Japan, Meiji
Located in PARIS, FR
Sculpture jizai okimono of an articulated crab in bronze with dark brown patina. Finely executed
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japan praying mantis jizai okimono copper - Meiji
Located in PARIS, FR
Jizai okimono of an articulated hammered copper praying mantis. The praying mantis (in Japanese
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Copper

Japanese Articulate Lobster Jizai Okimono Meiji Period Signed
By Myochin Hiroyoshi
Located in Atlanta, GA
An articulate spiny lobster (Ise-Ebi) as an ornamental display item, known in Japanese as Jizai
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Metalwork

Materials

Copper

Japanese bronze okimono Jizai Praying Mantis (articulated sculpture)
Located in PARIS, FR
Jizai okimono sculpture of an articulated bronze praying mantis. Insects (mushi) play an important
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

A Rare Japanese Articulated bronze crab signed Yasunoke, Japan, circa 1900.
Located in PARIS, FR
Japan, Articulated bronze crab signed Yasunoke, circa 1900. This jizai okimono (articulated
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Japonisme Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Group of Nine American Silver Articulated Creatures by Oleg Konstantinov
By Oleg Konstantionv
Located in North Miami, FL
Japanese craft of Jizai Okimono—articulated metal sculptures—he found his calling. The metal work combined
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21st Century and Contemporary American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver, Metal

Antique Signed Japanese Articulated Lobster Sculpture in Copper Jizai Okimono
Located in San Diego, CA
Antique signed Japanese articulated lobster / cray fish sculpture (Jizai Okimono) in copper, circa
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Copper

Large Japanese Articulate Iron Lobster Jizai Okimono Signed
By Myochin Muneyuki
Located in Atlanta, GA
Jizai Okimono, was made by Myochin Muneyuki circa 1940-50s. The lobster was meticulously constructed in
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Japanese Articulate Lobster Jizai Okimono Myochin Hiroyoshi Meiji Period
By Myochin Hiroyoshi
Located in Atlanta, GA
An articulate spiny lobster (Ise-Ebi) as an ornamental display item, known in Japanese as Jizai
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Metalwork

Materials

Copper

Japanese Articulate Lobster Jizai Okimono Myochin Hiroyoshi Meiji Period
By Myochin Hiroyoshi
Located in Atlanta, GA
okimono became popular in Meiji period, especially Jizai, the articulate animal figure that was
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Copper

Japanese Articulated Model of a Lobster, by Myochin Muneyuki, Mid 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A fascinating and whimsical Japanese articulated model of a spiny lobster, jizai okimono, by
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Copper

Large Japanese Articulate Lobster Okimono Meiji Period Signed
By Myochin Hiroyoshi
Located in Atlanta, GA
the belly as shown. The metal okimono became popular in Meiji period, especially Jizai, the
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Metalwork

Materials

Copper

Large Japanese Articulate Lobster Okimono Meiji Period Signed
By Myochin Hiroyoshi
Located in Atlanta, GA
the belly as shown. The metal okimono became popular in Meiji period, especially Jizai, the
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Metalwork

Materials

Copper

Jizai Okimono A russet-iron articulated figure of a hermit crab
Located in Milano, IT
Jizai Okimono A russet-iron articulated figure of a hermit crab Myōchin school, Edo Period 18th
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Antique Late 18th Century Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Jizai Okimono, a Russet-Iron Articulated Figure of a Fresh-Water Prawn
Located in Milano, IT
carved. The earliest known jizai okimono is a dragon bearing the signature of Myochin Muneaki and
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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

A Japanese Edo Period Articulated Iron Spiny Lobster
Located in New York, NY
A 19th century Japanese iron Jizai Okimono articulated spiny lobster Edo period mounted on a
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Sterling Articulating Cicada by Oleg Konstantinov
By Oleg Konstantionv
Located in Brooklyn, NY
the Japanese art form of Jizai Okimono popular in the late 19th century.
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21st Century and Contemporary Russian Sterling Silver

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Jizai Okimono For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the jizai okimono you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each jizai okimono for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, copper and iron. Your living room may not be complete without a jizai okimono — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A jizai okimono is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. Myochin Hiroyoshi and Oleg Konstantionv each produced at least one beautiful jizai okimono that is worth considering.

How Much is a Jizai Okimono?

The average selling price for a jizai okimono at 1stDibs is $2,750, while they’re typically $1,200 on the low end and $39,590 for the highest priced.

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