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Jizai Okimono

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

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Iron

Jizai Okimono A russet-iron articulated figure of a hermit crab
Jizai Okimono A russet-iron articulated figure of a hermit crab
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H 2.37 in W 7.68 in D 1.97 in
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

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Iron

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

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Copper

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

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Iron

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

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Bronze

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

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Copper

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

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Sterling Silver

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

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Sterling Silver

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

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Sterling Silver, Metal

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

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Copper

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Located in New York, NY
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Japanese Taisho Bronze Eagle
H 19 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
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Located in Troy, NY
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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

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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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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

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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
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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

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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

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Copper

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

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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.

Finding the Right sculptures for You

Styling your home with vintage, new and antique sculptures means adding a touch that can meaningfully transform the space. By introducing a sculptural work as a decorative finish to any interior, you’re making a statement, whether you tend toward the dramatic or prefer to keep things casual with modest, understated art.

A single, one-of-a-kind three-dimensional figurative sculpture mounted on your dining room wall is a guaranteed conversation piece, while a trio of abstract works arranged on your living room bookshelves can add spontaneity to the collection of first-edition novels or artist monographs you’re displaying as well as draw attention to them. Figurative sculptures are representational works that portray a specific person, animal or object. And while decorating with busts, which are sculpted or cast figurative works, hasn’t exactly topped the list of design trends every year, busts are back. According to designer Timothy Corrigan, “They give humanity in a way that a more abstract sculpture can’t give.” Abstract sculptures, on the other hand, are not meant to show something specific. Instead, they invoke a mood or scene without directly stating what they are portraying.

Busts made of stone or metal may not seem like a good fit for your existing decor. Fortunately, there are many ways for a seemingly incongruous piece to fit in with the rest of your room’s theme. You can embrace a dramatic piece by making it the focal point of the room, or you can choose to incorporate several elements made out of the same material to create harmony in your space. If an antique or more dramatic piece doesn’t feel like you, why not opt for works comprising plastic, fiberglass or other more modern materials?

When incorporating sculpture into the design of your home — be it the playful work of auction hero and multimedia visionary KAWS, contemporary fiber art from Connecticut dealer browngrotta arts or still-life sculpture on a budget — consider proper lighting, which can bring out the distinctive aspects of your piece that deserve attention. And make sure you know how the size and form of the sculpture will affect your space in whole. If you choose a sculpture with dramatic design elements, such as sharp angles or bright colors, for example, try to better integrate this new addition by echoing those elements in the rest of your room’s design.

Get started on decorating with sculpture now — find figurative sculptures, animal sculptures and more on 1stDibs today.

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