Japanese Meiji Okimono of a Seated Monkey in Cast Bronze
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Large Japanese Meiji period cast bronze okimono of a seated monkey.
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
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Bronze
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Antique Bronze Meiji Okimono of a Rat Japan, 19th Century
$647Sale Price|39% Off
H 2.17 in W 4.34 in D 1.89 in
Antique Bronze Meiji Okimono of a Rat Japan, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Nicely made artifact/Okimono of a Rat. In bronze with brown patina, representing a rat. Okimono (置
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Bronze Crab Okimono Meiji Signed Yasunosuke
Located in Atlanta, GA
Okimono. They became popular in late Edo to Meiji period. Due to the declined demand of the weapons
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Meiji Bronze Fisherman Okimono, Sealed Masatsune Saku
$2,360Sale Price|27% Off
H 15 in W 6.5 in D 13 in
Meiji Bronze Fisherman Okimono, Sealed Masatsune Saku
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Meiji Bronze Fisherman Okimono, Sealed Masatsune saku Japan, Meiji period (1868–1912) A fine and
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Large Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Crab (C) Okimono
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Realistically modeled Japanese okimono of a crab raised on its toes. I of 5 designated by the (C
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Large Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Crab (B) Okimono
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Large Japanese naturalistically modeled bronze okimono in the form of a crab. One of 5 designated
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Articulate Praying Mantis Jizai Okimono Myochin Hiroyoshi Meiji
$2,000
H 2.5 in W 3 in D 4.5 in
Japanese Articulate Praying Mantis Jizai Okimono Myochin Hiroyoshi Meiji
By Myochin Hiroyoshi
Located in Atlanta, GA
preserved. The metal okimono became popular in late Edo to Meiji period, especially Jizai, the articulate
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Materials
Copper
Small Japanese Articulate Crab Jizai Okimono Meiji Period Signed
By Myochin Hiroyoshi
Located in Atlanta, GA
crab is about 4.6" wide when the legs are extended. The metal okimono became popular in Meiji period
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Materials
Copper
Small Japanese Articulate Crab Jizai Okimono Meiji Period Signed
By Myochin Hiroyoshi
Located in Atlanta, GA
with the okimomo. The metal okimono became popular in Meiji period, especially Jizai, the articulate
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Materials
Copper
Rare Japanese Articulate Silver Lobster Jizai Okimono Myochin Hiroyoshi Meiji
$6,000
H 2 in W 12 in D 5 in
Rare Japanese Articulate Silver Lobster Jizai Okimono Myochin Hiroyoshi Meiji
By Myochin Hiroyoshi
Located in Atlanta, GA
the late Meiji Period circa 1890-1900s. As an ornamental display item, this type of item is known in
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Antique Edo/Meiji 19C Wildboar / Sanglier Okimono Bronze Japanese Japan
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Nicely made Okimono. Good condition, just some ware. Size: 14.5x9.8CM LengthxHeight Condition
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Antique Bronze Pheasant Okimono by Genryusai Seiya Meiji Period
$24,749
H 18.12 in W 18.12 in D 9.85 in
Japanese Antique Bronze Pheasant Okimono by Genryusai Seiya Meiji Period
Located in Newark, England
reserve Genryusai Seiya 源龍斎誠谷造, a leading sculptor of the Meiji era known for his finely cast okimono and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Meiji Period Cast Bronze Okimono of a Seated Monkey
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Japanese, Meiji period cast bronze figure of a seated monkey.
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Antique Meiji 19th c Okimono Bronze Japanese Statue on Bronze base
$1,260
H 7.88 in W 0.04 in D 0.04 in
Antique Meiji 19th c Okimono Bronze Japanese Statue on Bronze base
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Description Nicely made Okimono. Condition Good condition. Marked on foot. Size: 20CM high approx
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Antique Meiji 19th c Okimono Bronze Japanese Statue on Bronze base
$1,260
H 6.89 in W 0.04 in D 0.04 in
Antique Meiji 19th c Okimono Bronze Japanese Statue on Bronze base
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Description Nicely made Okimono. Condition Good condition. Marked on foot. Size 17.5CM high approx
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Bronze & Crystal Okimono, 3 Crystal Spheres Riding Bronze Waves, Meiji
$2,450
H 6.25 in W 10 in D 2.5 in
Japanese Bronze & Crystal Okimono, 3 Crystal Spheres Riding Bronze Waves, Meiji
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Japanese Meiji period bronze and crystal sculpture (okimono) of stylized waves supporting three
Category
20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Japanese Tokyo School Bronze Okimono of a Farmer, Meiji Period
Located in Austin, TX
A very fine and detailed Tokyo School cast bronze okimono (decorative sculpture) of a smiling
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
OKIMONO 1910 Japan Meiji Period Carved Sculpture Of A Basket's Seller
$3,712Sale Price|25% Off
H 8.25 in W 4.1 in D 6.15 in
OKIMONO 1910 Japan Meiji Period Carved Sculpture Of A Basket's Seller
Located in Miami, FL
Meiji period okimono of a basket’s seller. This is a beautiful antique okimono sculpture, created
Category
Vintage 1910s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Enamel
Japanese Meiji Bronze Rats Okimono by Shosai with Pumpkin and Pomegranate
$7,589
H 6.7 in W 7.68 in D 6.7 in
Japanese Meiji Bronze Rats Okimono by Shosai with Pumpkin and Pomegranate
Located in Newark, England
Meiji period bronze okimono by Shosai. The group depicts several rats gathered around a split pumpkin
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Antique Bronze Okimono of Snow Monkeys by Shosai Meiji Period
$19,249
H 5.12 in W 7.09 in D 6.3 in
Japanese Antique Bronze Okimono of Snow Monkeys by Shosai Meiji Period
Located in Newark, England
FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING Japanese bronze okimono of seven snow monkeys, signed by Shosai and dating
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
JAPAN 1900 Meiji Signed Okimono Sculpture of Fukurokuju In Polychrome & Gilt
$1,048Sale Price|25% Off
H 3.08 in W 2.05 in D 1.94 in
JAPAN 1900 Meiji Signed Okimono Sculpture of Fukurokuju In Polychrome & Gilt
Located in Miami, FL
Meiji period okimono sculpture of Fukurokuju. This is a beautiful okimono sculpture created in the
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Gold
Japanese Okimono Incense Holder Sticks Bronze Statue Meiji Era, 1868-1912
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Japan - MeuiI period (1868 - 1912) bronze Okimono turtle incense burner Meiji era (1868-1912
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Meiji Bronze Okimono by Yoshimitsu Depicting a Bear and Alligator
$4,949
H 6.3 in W 12.6 in D 8.86 in
Japanese Meiji Bronze Okimono by Yoshimitsu Depicting a Bear and Alligator
By Saeki Yoshimitsu
Located in Newark, England
FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING A DYNAMIC MEIJI PERIOD BRONZE OKIMONO BY YOSHIMITSU FEATURING A BEAR AND
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antique Meiji/Taisho 19/20th c Okimono Bronze Japanese Statue Happy Buddha
$2,432
H 18.51 in W 15.75 in D 0.04 in
Antique Meiji/Taisho 19/20th c Okimono Bronze Japanese Statue Happy Buddha
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Description Nicely made large Statue Condition Good condition. Size: approx. 47CM high and 40CM wide Period 19th century
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Meiji Bronze Okimono of a Wild Boar by Akasofu Gyokko
Located in Shippensburg, PA
An exquisite Japanese sculpture of a Wild Boar from the Meiji period (1868-1912) raised over a fine
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
MEIJI 1890 Presentation Okimono Carved Pigeons In Wood Base Signed By The Artist
$5,962Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 8.25 in W 8.01 in D 4.5 in
MEIJI 1890 Presentation Okimono Carved Pigeons In Wood Base Signed By The Artist
Located in Miami, FL
Meiji period okimono sculpture of a pair of pigeons. This is a beautiful okimono sculpture created
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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Asian Sculpture / Okimono with Lion and Crows, Japan, Meiji Era, circa 1880
$2,525Sale Price|25% Off
H 24.81 in W 27.56 in D 9.85 in
Asian Sculpture / Okimono with Lion and Crows, Japan, Meiji Era, circa 1880
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Rare and important Japanese sculpture / statue / okimono in blackened and carved wood, depicting 1
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Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
A Monumental Meiji Period Japanese Turned Wood Vase with Silver Spider Okimonos
$57,900
H 35 in Dm 21 in
A Monumental Meiji Period Japanese Turned Wood Vase with Silver Spider Okimonos
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
A Rare and Monumental Meiji Period Japanese Turned Wood Vase with Nine Silver Spider Okimonos – A
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Antique 19th Century Meiji Vases
Materials
Silver
Japanese Okimono of Fukurokuju, the god of wealth and happiness, Meiji period
$2,949
H 10.24 in W 3.94 in D 3.15 in
Japanese Okimono of Fukurokuju, the god of wealth and happiness, Meiji period
Located in Central England, GB
This exceptional Japanese Meiji period okimono depicts Fukurokuju, the lucky god of wealth and
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Antique Japanese Meiji period carved hardwood okimono of a prowling tiger C 1900
$893
H 5.91 in W 11.82 in D 2.76 in
Antique Japanese Meiji period carved hardwood okimono of a prowling tiger C 1900
Located in Central England, GB
This most pleasing hand carved hardwood Japanese Meiji period okimono depicts a muscular prowling
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Jizai Okimono Snake
By Mariusz Milewski
Located in London, GB
Jizai Okimono – Snake (2025) Handcrafted Articulated Sculpture – Collector’s Piece Step into the
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21st Century and Contemporary British Meiji Metalwork
Materials
Steel
Jizai Okimono Snake
By Mariusz Milewski
Located in London, GB
Jizai Okimono – Snake (2021) Handcrafted Articulated Sculpture – Collector’s Piece Step into the
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21st Century and Contemporary British Meiji Metalwork
Materials
Steel
Japanese Mixed Metal Okimono of Doves by Seifu, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century
$6,800
H 12.5 in W 20.5 in D 11 in
Japanese Mixed Metal Okimono of Doves by Seifu, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A wonderfully naturalistic large Japanese Meiji period mixed metal okimono (ornamental sculpture
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Materials
Bronze, Silver, Copper
Jizai Okimono Koi Carp
By Mariusz Milewski
Located in London, GB
Jizai Okimono – Koi Carp (2025) Handcrafted Articulated Sculpture Collector’s Piece Immerse
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21st Century and Contemporary British Meiji Metalwork
Materials
Steel
Jizai Okimono Koi Carp
By Mariusz Milewski
Located in London, GB
Jizai Okimono – Koi Carp (2022) Handcrafted Articulated Sculpture Collector’s Piece Immerse
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Meiji Metalwork
Materials
Steel
Japanese Okimono Fisherman Figure
Located in Bradenton, FL
Hand-carved free-standing Japanese Fisherman Figurine. Okimono is a Japanese term meaning for
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bone
Antique Edo/Meiji 19th c Fish Incense Burners Okimono Bronze Japanese Statue
$1,684Sale Price|50% Off
H 4.34 in Dm 3.94 in
Antique Edo/Meiji 19th c Fish Incense Burners Okimono Bronze Japanese Statue
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Country of origin: Japan Age: Edo/Meiji Period 19th century Size: 11 cm high Condition: Good
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Edo/Meiji 19th c Ox Okimono Bronze Japanese Statue Morimasa Signed
$1,684Sale Price|50% Off
H 4.34 in Dm 7.49 in
Antique Edo/Meiji 19th c Ox Okimono Bronze Japanese Statue Morimasa Signed
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Country of origin: Japan Age: Edo/Meiji Period 19th century Size: 19 cm x 11 cm Diameter
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Okimono Sitting Man Figurine
Located in Bradenton, FL
Hand-carved free-standing Japanese Sitting Man Figurine. Okimono is a Japanese term meaning for
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bone
Japanese Okimono Working Man Figurine
Located in Bradenton, FL
Hand-carved free-standing Japanese Working Man Figurine. Okimono is a Japanese term meaning for
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bone
Late 19th Century Japanese Bronze Okimono of a Rat Clutching a Chestnut, Meiji
$3,437
H 2.76 in W 1.78 in D 3.55 in
Late 19th Century Japanese Bronze Okimono of a Rat Clutching a Chestnut, Meiji
Located in London, GB
Japanese bronze Okimono of a rat clutching a chestnut, Meiji period signed on the base.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Bronze Okimono Sculpture by Yamamoto Kozan
Located in Newark, England
Yamamoto Kozan. The Japanese Bronze Okimono by Yamamoto Kozan dates to the early 20th century late Meiji
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Okimono, Cast Bronze Model of a Lizard
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Large Japanese cast bronze okimono of a large lizard raised up om its front legs and head raised as
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Articulate Bronze Grasshopper Jizai Okimono Myochin Linage Signed
$1,800
H 1 in W 3.3 in D 1 in
Japanese Articulate Bronze Grasshopper Jizai Okimono Myochin Linage Signed
Located in Atlanta, GA
Myochin lineage; therefore, we make such an attribution. The metal okimono became popular in Meiji period
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Articulate Praying Mantis Jizai Okimono Myochin Linage Signed
$1,600
H 1.5 in W 3.75 in D 1.5 in
Japanese Articulate Praying Mantis Jizai Okimono Myochin Linage Signed
Located in Atlanta, GA
Myochin lineage; therefore, we make such an attribution. The metal okimono became popular in Meiji period
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Articulate Bronze Beetle Jizai Okimono Attributed to Myochin Linage
$1,600
H 1.3 in W 4 in D 2 in
Japanese Articulate Bronze Beetle Jizai Okimono Attributed to Myochin Linage
Located in Atlanta, GA
that they initially made okimonos to showcase their skills and later in Edo and then Meiji restoration
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
1960s Japanese Persimmons & Bird Painted Bronze Okimono / Sculpture Tole
Located in Kennesaw, GA
I love this Japanese okimono ! It is a painted bronze persimmons with a perched bird. These were
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Okimono Bronze Japanese Crab Sculpture Paperweight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A 19th Century Okimono Bronze Meiji period Japanese Crab. The crab is of good weight and could be
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antique Okimono Bronze Japanese Statue Man Carrying Something Japan
$1,537Sale Price|20% Off
H 9.06 in Dm 4.73 in
Antique Okimono Bronze Japanese Statue Man Carrying Something Japan
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
19th century 20th century Meiji Periode (1867-1912).
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics
Materials
Bronze
Antique Okimono Bronze Japanese Statue Man Carrying basket Japan
$1,344Sale Price|20% Off
H 9.26 in Dm 5.12 in
Antique Okimono Bronze Japanese Statue Man Carrying basket Japan
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
figure is standing on. Size 235mm high and 130mm wide Period 19th century 20th century Meiji Periode
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics
Materials
Bronze
Meiji Period Bronze Bear, Signed
Located in Norwood, NJ
collection we are delighted to offer this magnificent high quality Meiji period Okimono of a striding Bear
Category
Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
1960s Japanese Eggplant / Gourd & Bird Painted Bronze Okimono / Sculpture Tole
$925
H 6 in W 10 in D 9 in
1960s Japanese Eggplant / Gourd & Bird Painted Bronze Okimono / Sculpture Tole
Located in Kennesaw, GA
I love this Japanese okimono ! It is a painted bronze gourd with a perched bird. The gourd is a
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Materials
Porcelain
Genryusai Seiya: An Important Patinated Bronze Okimono of a Bactrian Camel
$12,024 / item
H 11.03 in W 14.18 in D 4.34 in
Genryusai Seiya: An Important Patinated Bronze Okimono of a Bactrian Camel
Located in Budapest, HU
An exceptional Meiji period Japanese bronze sculpture by the renowned master Genryusai Seiya
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Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Bronze okimono sculpture of a huge cicada lying on a bamboo segment
$1,202
H 1.97 in W 1.78 in D 4.14 in
Bronze okimono sculpture of a huge cicada lying on a bamboo segment
Located in PARIS, FR
this season. Japan – Meiji era (1868-1912) Height: 5 cm - length: 10.5 cm - width: 4.5 cm
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Late 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Okimono sculpture of a Chinese cabbage or Pe-Tsai realised in Boxwood
$2,164
H 1.97 in W 1.78 in D 1.97 in
Japanese Okimono sculpture of a Chinese cabbage or Pe-Tsai realised in Boxwood
Located in PARIS, FR
Okimono of a Chinese cabbage made in boxwood. The texture and veins have been delicately detailed
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Boxwood
Bronze sculpture or Okimono in the form of a snail in an interesting pose
$1,202
H 6 in W 3.5 in D 7.5 in
Bronze sculpture or Okimono in the form of a snail in an interesting pose
Located in PARIS, FR
An interesting bronze sculpture or okimono with a brown patina depicting a snail in a very original
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
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Ivory Okimono by Kofu, Japan Meiji era
Located in Saverne, Grand Est
Rare okimono carved in the thickness of an elephant tusk depicting a life-size pigeon. It stands on
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Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ivory
Okimono - Bronze Sculpture Of A Tiger, Japan Meiji Era
Located in Saverne, Grand Est
Magnificent bronze okimono representing a roaring tiger. The feline's skin is rendered in great
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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Okimono - Bronze Sculpture by Genryusai Seiya, Japan Meiji Era
Unavailable
H 10.24 in W 3.94 in D 3.55 in
Okimono - Bronze Sculpture by Genryusai Seiya, Japan Meiji Era
Located in Saverne, Grand Est
Superb bronze okimono with dark brown patina representing a lady holding a gourd in her left hand
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Okimono - Bronze Sculpture Of An Eagle, Japan Meiji Era
Located in Saverne, Grand Est
Rare bronze okimono with multiple patina representing a bird of prey perched on a hollow trunk
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Okimono - Bronze Sculpture By Kakuha Kanzaemon, Japan Meiji Era
Unavailable
H 11.03 in W 7.09 in D 6.3 in
Okimono - Bronze Sculpture By Kakuha Kanzaemon, Japan Meiji Era
Located in Saverne, Grand Est
Superb bronze okimono with black patina representing a peasant resting after his work, a basket of
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Okimono - Bronze Sculpture of a chinese / japanese puppy, Japan Meiji Era
Unavailable
H 9.06 in W 11.82 in D 5.52 in
Okimono - Bronze Sculpture of a chinese / japanese puppy, Japan Meiji Era
Located in Saverne, Grand Est
Extraordinary bronze okimono with dark brown patina representing a Japanese Chin playing with a
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Okimono - Bronze sculpture of a puppy, by Munechika, Japan Meiji Era
Unavailable
H 4.14 in W 6.3 in D 5.12 in
Okimono - Bronze sculpture of a puppy, by Munechika, Japan Meiji Era
Located in Saverne, Grand Est
Charming bronze okimono depicting a sitting puppy raising its paw and looking into the distance
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Okimono - Sculpture : Elephant attacked by tigers, by Mitsumoto, Japan Meiji Era
Unavailable
H 13.39 in W 14.18 in D 8.67 in
Okimono - Sculpture : Elephant attacked by tigers, by Mitsumoto, Japan Meiji Era
Located in Saverne, Grand Est
Magnificent composition for this bronze okimono with double patina representing an elephant
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Signed Harumitsu Meiji Carved Boxwood Okimono, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Excellent Japanese boxwood carving. Two holy men atop a water buffalo. Signed underneath: Harumitsu, circa late 19th century.
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Figurative Sculptures
A Japanese, Meiji-era (1868 – 1912) Bronze Okimono sculpture of a house cat
Unavailable
H 7.09 in W 7.09 in D 5.12 in
A Japanese, Meiji-era (1868 – 1912) Bronze Okimono sculpture of a house cat
Located in London, GB
From our collection of Japanese Bronze works of art from the reign of Emperor Meiji, this unusual
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Large Bronze Okimono of a Tiger, Signed, Meiji Period
Located in London, GB
The heavily cast animal modelled striding purposefully with outstretched limbs, the large head raised and with the powerful jaws open as if roaring, with piercing inlaid glass eyes, ...
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Other Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Charming Japanese Bronze Turtle Okimono by Seimin
Located in Christchurch, GB
As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this charming Meiji
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Large Japanese Bronze Elephant Okimono - Genryusai Seiya
Located in Christchurch, GB
As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this unusual Meiji Period
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Pure Silver and Mixed Metal Cranes Okimono
Located in Christchurch, GB
As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this most charming Meiji
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Materials
Metal, Silver
Important and Monumental Japanese Bronze Okimono – Sano Takachika
Unavailable
H 52.5 in W 66.75 in D 35.5 in
Important and Monumental Japanese Bronze Okimono – Sano Takachika
Located in Christchurch, GB
scale Meiji Period 1868-1912 bronze elephant and tiger group by the leading 19th century metalworker
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Pure Silver Hawk Okimono – Musashiya Company (Ozeki)
By Musashiya
Located in Christchurch, GB
Meiji Period (1868-1912) okimono of a hawk, artist signed Juiedo for the famous Musashiya company
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Materials
Metal, Silver
Very Large Japanese Bronze Ferry Boat Okimono by Seiya
Located in Christchurch, GB
scale Meiji Period 1868-1912, bronze casting of a wooden ferry boat carrying passengers upon a river
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Large Japanese Bronze and Shakudo Okimono Turtles - Jomi Eisuke
Unavailable
H 3.25 in W 9.5 in D 6.5 in
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
Category
Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
A Japanese Bronze Tokyo Okimono Of Boys Wrestling - Izumi Seijo
Unavailable
H 15.375 in W 12.75 in D 9 in
A Japanese Bronze Tokyo Okimono Of Boys Wrestling - Izumi Seijo
Located in Christchurch, GB
As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this Meiji period 1868
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Imposing Late 19th Century Japanese Bronze Okimono of a Samurai
Unavailable
H 22.45 in W 10.24 in D 7.49 in
Imposing Late 19th Century Japanese Bronze Okimono of a Samurai
By Eisuke Miyao 1
Located in London, GB
A wonderful Japanese Meiji-era, (1868 - 1912) Bronze Okimono depicting a Samurai. Signed by Miyao
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Materials
Gold, Bronze
19th Century Japanese Rosewood and Bamboo Ikebana and Okimono Display Stand
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H 4.25 in W 21.25 in D 13 in
19th Century Japanese Rosewood and Bamboo Ikebana and Okimono Display Stand
Located in New York, NY
Japanese bamboo and rosewood display stand, used for Ikebana or an Okimono in the Tokonoma, a
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture
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Bamboo, Rosewood
Antique Bronze Meiji Okimono of a Kingfisher 19th c Japan, Japanese
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
DepthxHeight Period 19th century Meiji Periode (1867-1912),
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics
Materials
Bronze
Antique Bronze Meiji Okimono of a Kingfisher 19th c Japan, Japanese
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Overall condition no damages found. Weight 130 gram. Size 135mm length, 35mm high.
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Antique Bronze Meiji Okimono Inkpot of a Crab, 19th Century, Japan, Japanese
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Antique Bronze Meiji Okimono Inkpot of a Crab, 19th Century, Japan, Japanese
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Nicely made artifact of a Crab in the use of an Inkpot. Okimono (??, oki-mono) is a Japanese
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Quarrelling Hawk Okimono Meiji Period
Located in Newark, England
Outstanding Japanese carved quarrelling Hawk okimono. The carving of exceptional quality with a
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Meiji Period Bronze Okimono
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Meiji period bronze okimono of a large rock with two detached silver cranes perched upon it and a
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Early 20th Century Japanese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
19Th Century Japanese Meiji Bronze Okimono Sculpture
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese, Meiji period, patinated bronze okimono sculpture. The sculpture depicts a
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Large Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Crab (A) Okimono
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Large Japanese bronze okimono of a realistically modeled crab. This is one of 5 designated by the
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Signed Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Crab (D) Okimono
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Signed Japanese bronze okimono of a naturalistically modeled crab on its toes and with claws raised
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
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 bronze cicada sculpture okimono Meiji
Located in PARIS, FR
virtues of a general: humanity, courage and skill. Japan – Meiji era (1868-1912) Height: 0.79 in / 2.5 cm
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
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
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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Meiji Period Carved Wood Okimono Man with Rabbits
Located in Newark, England
figure dates to the Meiji Period (1868-1912) circa 1900. Notes The Rabbit is one of the 12 animals to
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Meiji Bronze Sculpture Okimono “Roaring Tiger” by Tsunemitsu
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Japanese Meiji Bronze Sculpture Okimono “Roaring Tiger” by Tsunemitsu
Located in Shippensburg, PA
Meiji Period (1868-1912) okimono is executed in bronze with a vibrant surface patina comprised of an
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures
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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
Fine Japanese Meiji Bronze Okimono Sculpture of Tiger by Mitani
Located in Shippensburg, PA
An exceedingly fine Japanese bronze okimono of a Roaring Tiger from the Meiji period, it exhibits
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antique Edo/Meiji 19C Fish Incense Burner/Vase Okimono Bronze Japanese
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Nicely made Okimono. Good condition. Size: 20.5CM high Condition No damages, just some very
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
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Porcelain
Japanese Articulate Lobster Jizai Okimono Meiji Period Signed
By Myochin Hiroyoshi
Located in Atlanta, GA
Okimono, was made by Myochin Hiroyoshi in the late Meiji Period circa 1890-1900s. The lobster was
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Metalwork
Materials
Copper
Nô Theatre Dancers, 19th Century Meiji Period Japanese Okimono Sculpture
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H 9.45 in W 3.55 in D 2.56 in
Nô Theatre Dancers, 19th Century Meiji Period Japanese Okimono Sculpture
By Hozan
Located in PARIS, FR
Two superb Nô theatre dancers in carved wood and bone by the artist Hōzan 芳山, Japan late 19th century. Decorations of a fox on the head of one dancer and carved dragons, chrysanthe...
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bone, Wood
Japanese Meiji Period (1868-1912) Hand Carved Chicken and Rooster Okimono
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H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Japanese Meiji Period (1868-1912) Hand Carved Chicken and Rooster Okimono
Located in Newark, England
claws showing. The Japanese Carved Chicken and Rooster Okimono date to the late Meiji period (1868-1912
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japan bronze praying mantis insect sculpture okimono Meiji
Located in PARIS, FR
) is considered an auspicious symbol. Japan – Meiji era (1868-1912) Height: 0.79 in / 2.3 cm – width
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Fine Japanese Meiji Bronze Okimono Sculpture of a Rat with Chestnut
Located in Shippensburg, PA
underside Item # 407CJE29P A fine late 19th to early 20th century bronze okimono of a Rat Grasping a
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
JAPAN 1880 Meiji Signed Okimono Sculpture Of ONI Demon Holding Basket With Fish
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JAPAN 1880 Meiji Signed Okimono Sculpture Of ONI Demon Holding Basket With Fish
Located in Miami, FL
Meiji period okimono sculpture of Oni. This is an exceptional okimono sculpture created in the
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Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Glass
Japanese Okimono bronze deer
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Japanese Okimono bronze deer Male deer sculpture during mating season It can be seen that the deer
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Vintage 1910s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
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Bronze
Japanese Bronze Tiger Okimono Mitsumoto
Located in Newark, England
Japanese bronze okimono modelled as a seated tiger. The tiger composed of bronze, seated on all
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Okimono Sculpture of a Roaring Tiger, 27” wide
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Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Okimono Sculpture of a Roaring Tiger, 27” wide
Located in Shippensburg, PA
Roaring Tiger, this fine Meiji Period okimono is executed in bronze with a vibrant ruby surface patina
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Early 20th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
A Meiji period ivory Okimono of a stalking tiger with mother of pearl eyes.
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Meiji period ivory okimono of a stalking tiger with mother of pearl eyes.
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ivory
Bronze okimono sculpture of a standing hare
Located in PARIS, FR
, Japanese can see an hare drawn on the moon when its bright and full. Japan – Meiji era (1868-1912) Height
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Jizai okimono bronze sculpture of an articulated praying mantis
Located in PARIS, FR
kind of okimono is not very well known because they were often exported since the Meiji period, and the
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Bronze okimono sculpture of an hare lying down
Located in PARIS, FR
. Japan – Meiji era (1868-1912) Height: 7 cm – width: 7 cm - length: 10 cm
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
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Bronze
Bronze sculpture of a rat standing on a radish (Okimono)
Located in PARIS, FR
This beautiful bronze okimono depicts a mouse delicately perched on a leafy radish. The mouse
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
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Bronze
19th Century French /Japanese Inkwell with Okimono Bronze Monkey
Located in New York, NY
Antique French / Meiji Japanese inkwell featuring the finely carved figure of female and infant
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Carved Bamboo Okimono of a Tiger, Signed Ippo
By Ippo
Located in Austin, TX
A charming carved bamboo okimono of a tiger. The natural structure of the bamboo has been used to
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
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Bamboo
Japanese Antique Cast "Double Crab" with Baby 100 Year Okimono Sculpture Kyoto
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Japanese Antique Cast "Double Crab" with Baby 100 Year Okimono Sculpture Kyoto
Located in South Burlington, VT
-wrought and hand cast copper - double crab- multi legged crab with baby crab attached to back, Okimono
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
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Copper
Japanese bronze sculpture or Okimono of a small yet realistic walking turtle
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Japanese bronze sculpture or Okimono of a small yet realistic walking turtle
Located in PARIS, FR
. To thank him, the mother of the little survivor invites him to her underwater kingdom. Japan, Meiji
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Okimono Set of Carved Red Apple-Shapped Ivory Figurines with a Wooden Brown Base
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H 3 in W 5 in D 4.5 in
Okimono Set of Carved Red Apple-Shapped Ivory Figurines with a Wooden Brown Base
Located in North Miami, FL
the Meiji period (1868 - 1912), when many okimono were made for export to the West. An okimono may be
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
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Wood
A Japanese bronze sculpture depicting a running elephant with its raised trunk
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H 20.48 in W 28.75 in D 12.21 in
A Japanese bronze sculpture depicting a running elephant with its raised trunk
Located in Milano, IT
A Large dark patinated bronze okimono from the Meiji period (1868-1912) depicting a running
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
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Meiji Okimono For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal meiji okimono for your home. A meiji okimono — often made from metal, bronze and copper — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a meiji okimono — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A meiji okimono, designed in the style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Japanese School, Myochin Hiroyoshi and Eisuke Miyao each produced at least one beautiful meiji okimono that is worth considering.
How Much is a Meiji Okimono?
A meiji okimono can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,425, while the lowest priced sells for $450 and the highest can go for as much as $18,079.
A Close Look at Meiji Furniture
From 1868 to 1912, Emperor Mutsuhito oversaw an era of transformation in Japan. Formerly a country of feudalism and isolation, Japan entered an age of modernization influenced by newly established trade and exchange with the West. The Meiji period, or period of “enlightened rule,” also saw the global impact of the East Asian country’s culture. Japanese Meiji furniture was exhibited at expositions from Paris to San Francisco and created for export.
Prior to the Meiji era, furniture was mostly made by commission for the ruling class; now there were new domestic and international markets. European styles like Japonisme appropriated Japanese design while craftsmen in places like Wales and England employed japanning, a varnishing technique that approximated the appearance of lacquer for the surfaces of furnishings.
Meiji furniture made for Japanese homes and buildings constructed in Western styles resulted in taller tables, chairs, cabinets with large drawers and other features. The government invested in areas such as transportation and communication, and because people could freely choose occupations after the restrictions of feudalism, industries of various types were energized by expressive new ideas during those years. Art schools were formed and, for the first time, design was an area of study in the country, leading to the evolution of professional design as a career by the 1890s.
The work of Japanese designers was transmitted widely through lavishly illustrated pattern books that included designs for screens and lacquerware for the home. While screens today may be of use as decorative accents or partitions to ensure privacy in one’s space, Japanese screens were adorned with paintings and were featured in performing arts such as concerts, tea ceremonies and more. The color illustrations that characterize Meiji woodblock prints, a genre of Japanese art that grew out of 17th-century developments in printing and book publishing, depicted the sweeping changes that the era brought to East Asia.
Although it was a time of societal and cultural shifts, a bolstered interest in art and design elevated Japanese craft traditions. From colorful porcelain table lamps with silk shades and hardwood tables decorated with dark lacquer to cabinets featuring iron hardware and inlaid with mother-of-pearl, Meiji furniture showcased Japan’s artistic heritage to the world.
Find a collection of antique Japanese Meiji period case pieces and storage cabinets, decorative objects, wall decorations and more furniture on 1stDibs.
Finding the Right Asian Art And Furniture for You
From Japanese handmade earthenware pottery, originating circa 14,500 B.C. and adorned with elaborate corded patterns known as jōmon, to natural elm case pieces and storage cabinets built in Qing dynasty–era China to mid-century Thai rice-paper charcoal rubbings, antique and vintage Asian art and furniture make for wonderful additions to all kinds of contemporary interiors.
Eastern elements elevate any home’s decor. Introduce zen sensibility to your living room, dining room and bedroom with the neutral color palettes and the natural materials such as rattan, bamboo and elm that we typically associate with traditional Asian furniture. Decorative handwoven embroideries and textiles originating from India and elsewhere on the continent, which can be draped over a bed or sofa or used as a wall hanging, can be as practical as they are functional, just as you wouldn’t seek out Japanese room-divider screens — often decorated with paintings but constructed to be lightweight and mobile — merely for privacy.
With everything from blanket chests to lighting fixtures to sculptures and carvings, it’s easy to tastefully bring serenity to your living space by looking to the treasures for which the East has long been known.
For British-born furniture designer Andrianna Shamaris, the Japanese concept of beauty in imperfection isn’t limited to her Wabi Sabi collection. She embraces it in her New York City apartment as well. In the living area, for instance, she retained the fireplace’s original black marble while swathing its frame and the rest of the room in bright white.
“We left the fireplace very clean and wabi-sabi, so that it blended into the wall,” says Shamaris, who further appointed the space with a hand-carved antique daybed whose plush pillows are upholstered in antique textiles from the Indonesian island of Sumba.
In the growing antique and vintage Asian art and furniture collection on 1stDibs, find ceramics from China, antiquities from Cambodia and a vast range of tables, seating, dining chairs and other items from Japan, India and other countries.
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