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Antique Japanese Wooden Spinning Wheel Showa Era, 1960s
Located in Paris, FR
-Showa era) and made of wood.
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Japanese bronze sculpture “Horse in reverence”, Showa era
Located in Valladolid, ES
An Amazing sculpture made in bronze, in the Showa Era, in Japan. It represents a horse in a
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Vintage 1930s Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Flower Vase Porcelain Shigaraki Ware 1970s Showa Era
Located in Paris, FR
prefecture (in Japan) and made around 1970s (in Showa era). Shigaraki ware is counted as one of the six
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Modernist Bowl in Bronze from the Shōwa Era
Located in Tilburg, NL
Refined Japanese modernist bowl. Showa Era - 1926-1989, Japan. Simple but powerful in shape and
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Aote Kutani Phoenix Censer, Koro, Showa Era, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A fantastic Japanese Aote type Kutani incense burner, koro, in the form a phoenix, Showa era, circa
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Vintage 1930s Japanese Showa Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Kutani Pheasant Sculpture, Okimono, Showa Era, Early 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A spectacularly glazed Japanese Kutani model, okimono, of a pheasant, Showa era, early 20th century
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Vintage 1930s Japanese Showa Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Old Japanese wooden carved bear/animal figurine/Showa era
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a wooden bear, likely made during the Showa era in Japan. The industry of carving wooden
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

20th C./Shōwa Era Japanese Glazed Porcelain Teapot of Black Cat with Mouse Lid
Located in North Miami, FL
20th century/Shōwa era japanese glazed porcelain teapot of black cat with mouse Lid By: unknown
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20th Century Japanese Showa Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain, Wood, Paint, Ceramic

Japanese Kutani Porcelain Figure of a Geisha or Bijin, Showa Era, 1930's, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely Kutani porcelain model of a beautiful woman, bijin, or perhaps a geisha, Showa era, circa
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Vintage 1930s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Lacquer Tea Caddy, Natsume, Cart Wheels, Showa Era, 1960's, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A refined Japanese lacquer tea caddy, natsume, with a maki-e design of soaking cart wheels, Showa
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Lacquer

Materials

Softwood, Lacquer

Japanese round shaped rabbits bronze pair Hiroharu Hiramatsu Showa era
By Hiroharu Hiramatsu
Located in PARIS, FR
Hiroharu » (宏春作). Hiroharu Hiramatsu (1896-1971) – Japon, Osaka prefecture – Showa era (1926-1989) Large
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Vintage 1930s Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Pair Japanese Kutani Okimono of Mandarin Ducks, Showa Era, Early 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
, oshidori, Showa Era, circa 1930's, Japan. The two Mandarin ducks, called oshidori in Japan, are modeled
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Vintage 1930s Japanese Showa Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Large Vintage Minoyaki Kozan Gamma Op-Art Bowl, Showa Era, 1970's, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A wild and fantastic vintage Japanese Minoyaki Kozan Gama scalloped rim porcelain bowl, Showa Era
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Showa Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Kutani Porcelain Figure of a Bijin or Geisha, Showa Era, 1930's, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
Showa Era, circa 1930's, Japan. The elegant figure of a beautiful woman, called a bijin, portrayed
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Vintage 1930s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Painted Bronze Okimono of a Gourd by Toyo, Showa Era, 1960s, Japan
By Toyo
Located in Austin, TX
A charming Japanese decorative bronze sculpture, okimono, of a gourd, hyotan, by Toyo Japan, Showa
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Japanese Lacquer Duck Box by Zohiko, Showa Era, Mid 20th Century, Japan
By Zōhiko Studio
Located in Austin, TX
duck, oshidori, by Zohiko, Showa Era, 1960's, or earlier. The lovely and whimsical box formed as a
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Ando Wireless Cloisonne Jade Green Silver Mounted Vase, Showa Era, 1930's, Japan
By Ando Jubei, Ando Shippo Ten
Located in Austin, TX
by the Ando Cloisonne Company (Ando Shippo Ten) for the export market, Showa Era, circa 1930's, Japan
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Vintage 1930s Japanese Showa Vases

Materials

Silver, Copper, Enamel

Japanese Antique Bronze Crabe 1930-40s Showa era
Located in Paris, FR
was rare to find. -Details- Era: Showa (around 1930-1939) Materials: Bronze
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Vintage Bronze Crab 1930s 'Annosuke' Showa era
Located in Paris, FR
was rare to find. -Details- Era: Showa (around 1930-1939) Materials: Bronze Signature: An-no-suke
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Wooden Japanese Netsuke Charme 'Noisette' 1970s Showa era
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1970s. Netsuke is a miniature
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Showa Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japanese Wooden Netsuke 1950s Showa era 'Small Boat'
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1950s. Netsuke is a miniature
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke ' Duck ' 1950s Showa Era
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1950s. This netsuke was made by a
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Crab Claw' 1970s Showa era
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1970s. Netsuke is a miniature
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Antique Japanese Flower Vase Bizen 1970s Showa Era
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique flower vase made in Japan around 1970s. The style of technique is Bizen ware (Bizen-yaki). Bizen yaki is a type of Japanese pottery traditionally from Bizen pr...
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Showa Era Cloisonne Enamel Box By Ando Co
Located in New York, NY
A Japanese cloisonne enamel lidded spherical box made by the Ando Company. Showa, period, 1926 to
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20th Century Japanese Showa Metalwork

Materials

Enamel

Japanese Shōwa Era Imari Extra-Large Lidded Temple Jar on Wood Stand, c. 1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
A circa 1940 extra-large Japanese Shōwa era Imari ware hand-decorated porcelain lidded temple jar
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Vintage 1940s Japanese Showa Ceramics

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Gold

Miyanaga Tozan III Seihakuji Glazed Tokkuri, Showa Era, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
Miyanaga Tozan III, also known as Miyanaga Rikichi, (b. 1935), Showa Period, circa 1980's, Japan. The sake
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Vintage 1980s Japanese Showa Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Old Japanese wooden low table/Showa era/20th century
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese wooden low table. The wood is probably pine or cypress. It has a very simple design, but the grain of the tabletop and legs is beautiful. It is made from a si...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Sofa Tables

Materials

Pine

Japanese Wooden Small Netsuke 'A Head' 1940s Showa era
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1940s. Netsuke is a miniature
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Vintage 1940s Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Multi Metall“ Brass Vase Japan ca. 1960s 'Showa Era'
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This exquisite vase has been madein Japan. It is signed by the Artist or manufactory. Made of Metal. A nice addition to any room.   
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Vases

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Metal

Two-panel folding screen, Nihonga, Hirai Baisen (1889–1969), early Shōwa era (19
Located in PARIS, FR
Two-panel folding screen, Nihonga, Hirai Baisen (1889–1969), early Shōwa era (1940s) This two
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20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Japanese Suzuribako Writing Box-Showa Era-Excellent condition-GSY Gallery Select
Located in London, GB
-In light of new tariffs, we’ve applied a 20% discount off the market price of this piece to support our collectors in facing potential added costs. At the gallery, we work closely w...
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1980s Showa More Art

Materials

Metal

Nakajima Yasumi II Bronze "Tomoe" Ikebana Vase, Showa Era, 1960's
By Nakajima Yasumi II
Located in Austin, TX
A striking Japanese patinated bronze ikebana flower vase, "Tomoe", by Nakajima Yasumi II (1905 - 1986), Osaka, Japan. The highly sculptural vase is crafted of bronze with a spectacu...
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Old Japanese mulberry tray/Showa era/20th century/Beautiful wood grain
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Introducing a rectangular tray made of mulberry wood from the Showa period in Japan. This gem was
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20th Century Japanese Showa Tableware

Materials

Wood

Nakajima Yasumi II Bronze "Keifuku" Ikebana Vase, Showa Era, 1960's
By Nakajima Yasumi II
Located in Austin, TX
An elegant Japanese patinated bronze ikebana vase by Nakajima Yasumi II (1905 - 1986), circa 1960's, Osaka, Japan. The tall vase of graceful form, with a high round foot supporting ...
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japanese antique wooden high stool/Taisho-Showa era/Tree branch stool
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
homes. It is thought to have been built between the Taisho period and the early Showa period. (1912-1950
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20th Century Japanese Taisho Stools

Materials

Wood

Pair Japanese Carved and Lacquered Inari Foxes, Showa Era, Dated 1951, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
Showa year twenty six, corresponding to 1951, Japan. The foxes are carved from a single block of keyaki
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Elm

Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Two Frogs on the Lotus Leaf' 1950s Showa era
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1950s. Netsuke is a miniature
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Wooden drawer used by old Japanese lacquerware craftsmen/Made in 1963/Showa era
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a lacquerware craftsman's workbench made on January 8, 1963. The production date is written on the back of the drawer. This work drawer is a stand for applying red and black ...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cedar

Japanese Matcha Bowl for Tea Ceremony 1980s Showa
Located in Paris, FR
This is a matcha bowl which we use for tea ceremony. This bowl was made around 1980s in Showa era
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Vintage 1980s Japanese Showa Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Sake Cup Ochoko Porcelain Paysage Kutani ware 1970s Showa
Located in Paris, FR
This is a small cup for drinking sake. It is called Ochoko in Japanese. It was made in showa era
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Showa Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Sake cup Porcelain Gold Kutani Ware 1970s Showa
Located in Paris, FR
This is a small cup for drinking sake. It is called Ochoko in Japanese. It was made in showa era
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Showa Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Cup of Sake 1960s Showa Porcelain Landscape of ISE
Located in Paris, FR
This is a small cup for drinking sake. It is called Ochoko in Japanese. It was made in showa era
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Decorative Art

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Porcelain Sake Cup 1960 Showa Kutani Ware Ocean and Birds
Located in Paris, FR
This is a small cup for drinking sake. It is called Ochoko in Japanese. It was made in showa era
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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Serving Pieces

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Cup of Sake 1970s Showa Porcelain Flower and Leaves Kutani ware
Located in Paris, FR
This is a small cup for drinking sake. It is called Ochoko in Japanese. It was made in showa era
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Showa Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Antique Matcha Bowl Black for Tea Ceremony 1970s Showa
Located in Paris, FR
Japan. It is made with porcelain and it was made around 1970s in Showa era. The main colour is in black
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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Sake Cup Ochoko Kutaniyaki 1960s Showa Bamboo, Plum and Pine
Located in Paris, FR
This is a small cup for drinking sake. It is called Ochoko in Japanese. It was made in showa era
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Serving Pieces

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Sake Cup Memorial Army's Ochoko Showa Porcelain Kutani ware 1980s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a small cup for drinking sake. It is called Ochoko in Japanese. It was made in showa era
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Vintage 1980s Japanese Showa Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Sake cup 1970s Showa Porcelain Chrysanthemum and Landscape Kutani ware
Located in Paris, FR
This is a small cup for drinking sake. It is called Ochoko in Japanese. It was made in showa era
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Showa Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Sake cup 1970s Showa Porcelain Crane and Pine Tree Kutani ware
Located in Paris, FR
This is a small cup for drinking sake. It is called Ochoko in Japanese. It was made in showa era
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Showa Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Tea Cup with a Lid style by Mokubei AOKI 1970s showa
Located in Paris, FR
This tea cup was made around 1970s in Showa era. It is in good condition. It was made in Ishikawa
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Showa Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Cup of Sake 1970s Showa Porcelain poem and landscape Kutani ware
Located in Paris, FR
This is a small cup for drinking sake. It is called Ochoko in Japanese. It was made in showa era
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Showa Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Porcelain Incense Burner 1970s Karabito
Located in Paris, FR
This is an incense burner which was made in Japan around 1970s in Showa era. This incense burner is
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Showa Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Porcelain Small Incense Burner 1970s Flowers
Located in Paris, FR
This is an incense burner which was made in Japan around 1970s in Showa era. This incense burner is
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Showa Antiquities

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Porcelain Incense Burner 1970s LandScape
Located in Paris, FR
This is an incense burner which was made in Japan around 1970s in Showa era. This incense burner is
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Showa Antiquities

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Showa Period Red & Black Lacquered Obon Ozen Tray Serving Tables Bowls
Located in Dayton, OH
era, was the period of Japanese history corresponding to the reign of Emperor Shōwa from December 25
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Mid-20th Century Showa Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Japanese Kimono 'Uchikake' for Wedding, 1970s
Located in Paris, FR
'represent blood of the brides family'. This uchikake is made in Japan around Showa era. Showa era is
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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Antiquities

Materials

Silk

Japanese Antique Matcha Tea Bowl for Tea ceremony 1970s
Located in Paris, FR
1970s in Showa era. Dimensions: 12 x 12 x H7,5 cm
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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Pottery

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Wooden Stools, Wabi-Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This is a rare stool from the Showa era (1926-1988). It is made of "zelkova", known as a high
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Early 20th Century Showa Stools

Materials

Wood

Japanese Wooden Stools, Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Wooden Stools, Wabi-Sabi
H 15.75 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Antique Japanese wooden box , Japandi, Wabi-sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
A tasteful Showa-era retro cigarette case with the beautiful grain of the keyaki wood. The texture
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Wood

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Showa Era For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the showa era you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each showa era for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, wood and porcelain. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect showa era — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each showa era bearing Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made showa era over the years, but those crafted by Charleton are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Showa Era?

Prices for a showa era can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $242 and can go as high as $28,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,261.