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Meiji Lobster

Meiji Copper Spiney Lobster Jizai Okimono
Meiji Copper Spiney Lobster Jizai Okimono

Meiji Copper Spiney Lobster Jizai Okimono

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

A fully articulated and signed Meiji period copper Jizai Okimono in the form of a spiney lobster.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Copper

Large Japanese Bronze Lobster Okimono Meiji Period
Large Japanese Bronze Lobster Okimono Meiji Period

Large Japanese Bronze Lobster Okimono Meiji Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

On offer is large cast bronze lobster (known as Ebi in Japanese) circa 1890-1900s of Late Meiji period.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

19th Century the Lobster Japanese Bronze Lobster Meiji Period
19th Century the Lobster Japanese Bronze Lobster Meiji Period

19th Century the Lobster Japanese Bronze Lobster Meiji Period

Located in Marseille, FR

19th century the Lobster Japanese bronze Lobster Meiji Period.

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Large Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Plate Charger Fish, Lobster and Shrimp
Large Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Plate Charger Fish, Lobster and Shrimp

Large Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Plate Charger Fish, Lobster and Shrimp

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese enamel over copper plate or charger. The interior of the plate is adorned with a polychrome enamel image representing a bowl with fish and crayfish, a dragonfly a...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Tableware

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Japanese Articulated Copper Lobster
Japanese Articulated Copper Lobster

Japanese Articulated Copper Lobster

By Myochin Hiroyoshi

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Japanese articulated copper spiny lobster sculpture on a solid rock Lapis Lazuli. Every single body parts are in working condition and no missing parts. Can be used as a paperweight ...

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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Paperweights

Materials

Copper

Japanese 19th Century articulated copper lobster
Japanese 19th Century articulated copper lobster

Japanese 19th Century articulated copper lobster

By Japanese Studio

Located in Winnetka, IL

This is a rare Japanese articulated copper lobster, antique Meiji jizai master metal crafters from Edo era , late 19 th century The item is in excellent condition with no missing ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Copper

Large 30 cm Showa Period Bronze Japanese Lobster Okimono Statue Japan
Large 30 cm Showa Period Bronze Japanese Lobster Okimono Statue Japan

Large 30 cm Showa Period Bronze Japanese Lobster Okimono Statue Japan

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

BRONZE top level Japanese statue. Lobster Condition Perfect. Size: 30x18cm Period Showa Period

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Porcelain

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Meiji Bronze Lobster
Meiji Bronze Lobster

Meiji Bronze Lobster

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H 5.91 in W 12.6 in D 7.88 in

Meiji Bronze Lobster

Located in London, GB

An unusual late nineteenth century Meiji period bronze lobster, realistically modelled.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Fine Quality Meiji Period Bronze Okimono of a Lobster
Fine Quality Meiji Period Bronze Okimono of a Lobster

Fine Quality Meiji Period Bronze Okimono of a Lobster

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A fine quality Meiji period bronze okimono of a lobster, realistically modelled and fully articulated.

Category

Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Rare Japanese Articulate Silver Lobster Jizai Okimono Myochin Hiroyoshi Meiji
Rare Japanese Articulate Silver Lobster Jizai Okimono Myochin Hiroyoshi Meiji

Rare Japanese Articulate Silver Lobster Jizai Okimono Myochin Hiroyoshi Meiji

By Myochin Hiroyoshi

Located in Atlanta, GA

On offer is a rare articulate spiny lobster (Ise-Ebi) in pure silver made by Myochin Hiroyoshi in the late Meiji Period circa 1890-1900s.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Silver

Japanese Articulate Lobster Jizai Okimono Meiji Period Signed
Japanese Articulate Lobster Jizai Okimono Meiji Period Signed

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 Okimono, was made by Myochin Hiroyoshi in the late Meiji Period circa 1890-1900s.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Metalwork

Materials

Copper

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Lobster Vase
Antique Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Lobster Vase

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Lobster Vase

Located in Naples, IT

Antique Japanese Meiji period bronze lobster vase. Composed of three stylized lobsters in fabulous detail.

Category

20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Articulate Lobster Jizai Okimono Myochin Hiroyoshi Meiji Period
Japanese Articulate Lobster Jizai Okimono Myochin Hiroyoshi Meiji Period

Japanese Articulate Lobster Jizai Okimono Myochin Hiroyoshi Meiji Period

By Myochin Hiroyoshi

Located in Atlanta, GA

On offer is an articulate spiny lobster (Ise-Ebi) made by Myochin Hiroyoshi in the late Meiji Period circa 1890-1900s.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Copper

Large Japanese Articulate Lobster Okimono Meiji Period Signed
Large Japanese Articulate Lobster Okimono Meiji Period Signed

Large Japanese Articulate Lobster 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 Okimono, was made by Myochin Hiroyoshi in the late Meiji Period.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Metalwork

Materials

Copper

Large Japanese Articulate Lobster Okimono Meiji Period Signed
Large Japanese Articulate Lobster Okimono Meiji Period Signed

Large Japanese Articulate Lobster 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 Okimono, was made by Myochin Hiroyoshi in the late Meiji Period.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Metalwork

Materials

Copper

Japanese Articulate Lobster Jizai Okimono Myochin Hiroyoshi Meiji Period
Japanese Articulate Lobster Jizai Okimono Myochin Hiroyoshi Meiji Period

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 Okimono, was made by Myochin Hiroyoshi in the late Meiji Period circa 1890-1900s.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Metalwork

Materials

Copper

Antique Signed Japanese Articulated Lobster Sculpture in Copper Jizai Okimono
Antique Signed Japanese Articulated Lobster Sculpture in Copper Jizai Okimono

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 1910s. The piece is well detailed and patinated.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Copper

Two Unique 19th Century Bronze Lobster Sculptures, Sold as Pair, of Japan
Two Unique 19th Century Bronze Lobster Sculptures, Sold as Pair, of Japan

Two Unique 19th Century Bronze Lobster Sculptures, Sold as Pair, of Japan

Located in San Francisco, CA

Bronze lobster sculptures, thought to be from 19th Century Japan, are sold as a pair and are unique in size and shape. Two Sizes: Large - 8"H, 3.5"W, 11.5" L and Small - 4.5"H, 2.75"...

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Late 19th Century Lobster in Japanese Bronze
Late 19th Century Lobster in Japanese Bronze

Late 19th Century Lobster in Japanese Bronze

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H 8.27 in W 14.97 in D 5.52 in

Late 19th Century Lobster in Japanese Bronze

Located in Marseille, FR

The superb Japanese bronze lobster from the Meiji period with remarkable details.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Meiji Japanese Articulated Bronze Spiny Lobster (Sculpture - Jizai)
Meiji Japanese Articulated Bronze Spiny Lobster (Sculpture - Jizai)

Meiji Japanese Articulated Bronze Spiny Lobster (Sculpture - Jizai)

Located in Paris, FR

Outstanding fully articulated bronze lobster. This type of object was made in Japan during the Meiji period.

Category

Antique 1880s Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

19th Meiji Japanese Articulated Bronze Spiny Lobster (Sculpture Jizai)
19th Meiji Japanese Articulated Bronze Spiny Lobster (Sculpture Jizai)

19th Meiji Japanese Articulated Bronze Spiny Lobster (Sculpture Jizai)

Located in Paris, FR

Outstanding fully articulated bronze lobster. This type of object was made in Japan during the Meiji period.

Category

Antique 1880s Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Meiji Bronze Articulated Lobster, Jizai, Scholar's Object
19th Century Meiji Bronze Articulated Lobster, Jizai, Scholar's Object

19th Century Meiji Bronze Articulated Lobster, Jizai, Scholar's Object

Located in Paris, FR

Meiji bronze articulated lobster. This object of smaller size than the traditional ji-zhai was made for the table of calligraphy of the men of letters and was used besides its very ...

Category

Antique 1880s Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

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Located in Long Island City, NY

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Located in Long Island City, NY

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Antique Japanese Meiji Era Cloisonne Enamel Plate Goto

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Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese, probably Goto school, enamel over copper charger plate. The exterior of the plate is adorned with a polychrome image of ducks flying over a pond with blossomin...

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An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan
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Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Ceremony Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan. This extraordinary Meiji-period shibayama cabinet, attributed to the Tokugawa samurai clan, s...

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Large Meiji Period Cloisonne Enamel Vase

$61,454

H 58.67 in Dm 20.08 in

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Located in London, GB

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Located in Long Island City, NY

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Located in London, GB

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Meiji Lobster For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal meiji lobster for your home. A meiji lobster — often made from metal, bronze and copper — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect meiji lobster — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A meiji lobster, designed in the style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made meiji lobster over the years, but those crafted by Myochin Hiroyoshi are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Meiji Lobster?

Prices for a meiji lobster start at $1,500 and top out at $17,799 with the average selling for $6,912.

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