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Meiji Bronze Turtle

Japanese Bronze Jardiniere with Turtle + Dragon Motif
Japanese Bronze Jardiniere with Turtle + Dragon Motif

Japanese Bronze Jardiniere with Turtle + Dragon Motif

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Handsome. Elegant. Hefty bronze form. Quality made with dragon motif on one side and a turtle on

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Meiji Planters and Jardinieres

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Bronze

Pair of Japanese Large Bronze Vases with Turtles and Cranes
Pair of Japanese Large Bronze Vases with Turtles and Cranes

Pair of Japanese Large Bronze Vases with Turtles and Cranes

Located in Hudson, NY

Early Meiji period (1868-1912) bronze vases, incised, detailed designs on each vase. One vase is

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

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Charming Japanese Bronze Turtle Okimono by Seimin
Charming Japanese Bronze Turtle Okimono by Seimin

Charming Japanese Bronze Turtle Okimono by Seimin

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H 2 in W 7.5 in D 3 in

Charming Japanese Bronze Turtle Okimono by Seimin

Located in Christchurch, GB

Period 1868-1912, bronze okimono group of a cluster of turtles, possibly Japanese pond terrapins, the

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Large Japanese Bronze and Shakudo Okimono Turtles - Jomi Eisuke
Large Japanese Bronze and Shakudo Okimono Turtles - Jomi Eisuke

Large Japanese Bronze and Shakudo Okimono Turtles - Jomi Eisuke

By Eisuke Miyao 1

Located in Christchurch, GB

exceptional quality Meiji period (1868-1912) okimono group of infant turtles clambering upon the larger adult

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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Antique Japanese Bronze Turtle – Meiji to Early Showa Period
Antique Japanese Bronze Turtle – Meiji to Early Showa Period

Antique Japanese Bronze Turtle – Meiji to Early Showa Period

Located in Worcester, GB

Antique Japanese Bronze Turtle – Meiji to Early Showa Period (Late 19th to Early 20th Century

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Meiji Japanese Tansu Two-Tier Chest, Crane Turtle Hardware
Meiji Japanese Tansu Two-Tier Chest, Crane Turtle Hardware

Meiji Japanese Tansu Two-Tier Chest, Crane Turtle Hardware

Located in Somis, CA

. Beautiful, very unique, solid brass and iron hardware features cranes and turtles, both are symbols of long

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20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Antique Japanese Bronze Turtle
Antique Japanese Bronze Turtle

Antique Japanese Bronze Turtle

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H 1.58 in W 5.12 in D 3.94 in

Antique Japanese Bronze Turtle

Located in Worcester, GB

Antique Japanese Bronze Turtle – Meiji to Early Showa Period (Late 19th to Early 20th Century

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Early 20th Century Asian Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

Japanese bronze sculpture or Okimono of a small yet realistic walking turtle
Japanese bronze sculpture or Okimono of a small yet realistic walking turtle

Japanese bronze sculpture or Okimono of a small yet realistic walking turtle

Located in PARIS, FR

Bronze turtle with brown patina. In Japan, the turtle (kame) is considered a symbol of wisdom

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 19th Century Japanese Bronze Crane and Turtle Candle Holders
Pair of 19th Century Japanese Bronze Crane and Turtle Candle Holders

Pair of 19th Century Japanese Bronze Crane and Turtle Candle Holders

Located in Dallas, TX

Enhance your space with these captivating Antique Japanese bronze bird and tortoise shokudais

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Bronze Usubata with Turtles for Ikebana
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Bronze Usubata with Turtles for Ikebana

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Bronze Usubata with Turtles for Ikebana

Located in Soquel, CA

wave form base, Meiji period, late 19th century, Japan. The usubata vessel has four charming turtles

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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Meiji Crane Lotus Turtle Candle Holder
Japanese Meiji Crane Lotus Turtle Candle Holder

Japanese Meiji Crane Lotus Turtle Candle Holder

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A single bronze Japanese candlestick with crane resting on top of a turtle with lotus leaf candle

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Early 20th Century Japanese Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Japanese Crane on Turtle
Bronze Japanese Crane on Turtle

Bronze Japanese Crane on Turtle

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H 47.5 in W 19 in D 12.5 in

Bronze Japanese Crane on Turtle

Located in Stamford, CT

Late Meiji Period bronze Japanese crane standing on a turtle. Both are detailed. Made in Japan

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20th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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Located in Paris, FR

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Located in Amsterdam, NL

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$1,200 / set

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Located in Atlanta, GA

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

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Pair of Japanese Bronze Grasshopper Vases

Pair of Japanese Bronze Grasshopper Vases

$5,920 / set

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Located in PARIS, FR

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Meiji Bronze Turtle For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the meiji bronze turtle you’re looking for. Each meiji bronze turtle for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bronze and wood. Your living room may not be complete without a meiji bronze turtle — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. You’ll likely find more than one meiji bronze turtle that is appealing in its simplicity, but Eisuke Miyao produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Meiji Bronze Turtle?

Prices for a meiji bronze turtle start at $950 and top out at $152,713 with the average selling for $5,904.