2 Vintage Sotaro Saegusa Zodiac Boar Pig Cast Iron Okimono Figural Sculptures
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful pair of fine art Okimono sculptures by Japanese artist Sotaro Saegusa. These date from the 1970's and are made of cast iron.
Iron
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Japanese Lucky Gods Set Five Sculptures, Sotaro Saegusa, Hard To Find Mint
Located in South Burlington, VT
Dimensions: 4 inches high and 3.25 inches wide Quality: Finely cast head, legs, aces, hats. and all in mint condition. About the artist: Sotaro Saegusa (1911-2006) was born in Aji...
Ceramic
Japan Big Tiger Bronze Master Work by Famous Artist Sotaro Saegusa
Located in South Burlington, VT
Dimension: Large 4.5 inches high and 14 inches wide Signed by Japan's award winning sculptor Sotaro Saegusa With finely cast head and tail and details; with an attractive original ...
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H 6.75 in W 8.5 in D 2.25 in
Japanese Gilt Bronze Year Of Dragon Master Work Sculpture , Sotaro Saegusa
Located in South Burlington, VT
Dimension: Large 6.75 inches high and 8.5 inches wide With finely cast head and tail and details; with an attractive variegated gilt over green patina and decorative roundels , sign...
Bronze
Japanese Huge Proud Rooster Master Work Artist Studio Sotaro
Located in South Burlington, VT
Signed by Japan's award winning sculptor Sotaro Saegusa With finely cast heads, red plum color painted comb, good feather and tail plumes and executed in an attractive original fine...
Iron
Japanese Huge Pair Proud Rooster Master Works Artist Studio Sotaro
Located in South Burlington, VT
Designed by the Japanese legendary mid 20th century designer Sotaro Saegusa and created in his most valuable largest scale, they possess a wonderful original old green and dark plum ...
Iron
Japanese "Dragon" Bronze Master Work by Artist Sotaro
Located in South Burlington, VT
Dimension: Large 5.5 inches high and 6.5 inches wide With finely cast head and tail and details; with an attractive variegated green patina and decorative roundels , signed back leg,...
Bronze
Japanese "DRAGON" Bronze Master Work by Artist Sotaro
Located in South Burlington, VT
About the artist: Sotaro Saegusa (1911-2006) was born in Aji-cho, Kida-gun, Kagawa Prefecture A graduate of the Metallic Engineering Department of Kagawa Prefectural Technical Sc...
Bronze
Japanese Big Gilt Bronze Year Of Dragon Master Work, Sotaro
Located in South Burlington, VT
Dimension: Large 6.75 inches high and 8.5 inches wide With finely cast head and tail and details; with an attractive variegated gilt over green patina and decorative roundels , sign...
Bronze
Japanese Huge "Dragon" Bronze by Master Artist Sotaro
Located in South Burlington, VT
Dimension: 12 inches high and 6 inches wide Quality: Very good with a finely cast head and tail and details; very nice condition with an attractive green patina, signed back leg, So...
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H 5 in W 7 in D 2.5 in
Fine Signed Hand Cast Bronze Dragon Sculpture, Important Artist from Old Japan
Located in South Burlington, VT
Artist: Sotaro Saegusa Only one available. About the artist: Sotaro Saegusa (1911-2006) was born in Aji-cho, Kida-gun, Kagawa Prefecture A graduate of the Metallic Engineeri...
Bronze
Japanese Elegant Design Bison Cow Hand Cast, Gilt and Artist Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
About the artist: Sotaro Saegusa (1911-2006) was born in Aji-cho, Kida-gun, Kagawa Prefecture A graduate of the Metallic Engineering Department of Kagawa Prefectural Technical Schoo...
Gold Plate, Iron
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H 5.25 in W 3.75 in D 3 in
Japanese Antique Solid Cast Bronze Big Ear Mouse, Playful Signed Mint and Boxed
Located in South Burlington, VT
This was sourced from a large Japanese collection this past year, Dimension: 5.25 inches high and 4.75 inches length Quality: Mint condition with finely cast ears, cute nose, ...
Bronze
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H 5.25 in W 3.25 in D 4 in
Japanese Big Bronze Monkey and Infant Hand Cast, Hand-Painted and Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
About the artist: Sotaro Saegusa (1911-2006) was born in Aji-cho, Kida-gun, Kagawa Prefecture A graduate of the Metallic Engineering Department of Kagawa Prefectural Technical Schoo...
Bronze
Japanese Elegant Horse Hand Cast, Hand-Painted, Gilt and Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
About the artist: Sotaro Saegusa (1911-2006) was born in Aji-cho, Kida-gun, Kagawa Prefecture A graduate of the Metallic Engineering Department of Kagawa Prefectural Technical Schoo...
Gold Plate, Iron
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H 5 in W 4 in D 1 in
Japanese Elegant Blue and Gilt Horse Hand Cast, Hand-Painted, Mint And Boxed
Located in South Burlington, VT
About the artist: Sotaro Saegusa (1911-2006) was born in Aji-cho, Kida-gun, Kagawa Prefecture A graduate of the Metallic Engineering Department of Kagawa Prefectural Technical Schoo...
Iron
Japanese Signed Gold Gilt "Origami" Crane Censer
Located in South Burlington, VT
About the artist: Sotaro Saegusa (1911-2006) was born in Aji-cho, Kida-gun, Kagawa Prefecture A graduate of the Metallic Engineering Department of Kagawa Prefectural Technical Schoo...
Gold Plate, Iron
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H 11.03 in W 2.76 in D 11.03 in
Porcelain Horse Sculpture by Saegusa Sotaro, Japanese Art, 28x7 CM
Located in Fukuoka, JP
This porcelain horse sculpture, created by the esteemed Japanese artist Saegusa Sotaro, exemplifies the graceful synthesis of traditional Japanese culture and abstract art elements.
Porcelain
Japanese Master Work Female Nude with Cape, Artist Sotaro Saegusa
Located in South Burlington, VT
Dimension: Large 20.5 inches high and 6 inches wide, 17 pounds With finely cast head and tail and details; with an attractive hand painted green finish , signed reverse Sotaro Saegu...
Iron
Japanese Bronze Bison Cow by Famous Sotaro
Located in South Burlington, VT
Dimension: 3.5 inches high and 5.25 inches wide Signed by Japan's award winning sculptor Sotaro Saegusa With finely cast head and tail and details; with an attractive original pati...
Iron
Japanese Big Garden Rabbit by Famous Artist Sotaro
Located in South Burlington, VT
This largest of sized rabbits, signed bottom, Sotaro Saegusa- one of Japan's award winning sculptors.
Bronze
Japanese Ancient-Style Horse Bronze Master Work by Famous Artist Sotaro
Located in South Burlington, VT
Dimension: Large 9 inches high and 7 inches wide Signed by Japan's award winning sculptor Sotaro Saegusa With finely cast head and tail and details; with an attractive original dar...
Bronze
Japanese Rare Pair Bronze Adorable Birds Master Works Sotaro
Located in South Burlington, VT
Designed by the Japanese legendary mid 20th century designer Sotaro Saegusa and created in his most valuable largest scale, they possess a wonderful original old plum red patina.
Bronze
Japanese Golden Rabbit Sculpture by Famous Artist Sotaro
Located in South Burlington, VT
Dimension: Large 7 inches high and 9 inches wide Signed by Japan's award winning sculptor Sotaro Saegusa With finely cast head and tail and details; with an attractive mat gold...
Bronze
Japanese Origami Crane Sculpture by Famous Artist Sotaro
Located in South Burlington, VT
About the artist: Sotaro Saegusa (1911-2006) was born in Aji-cho, Kida-gun, Kagawa Prefecture.
Bronze
Japanese Fantastic Rabbits Art Plate Mid Century Masterwork Signed Sotaro
Located in South Burlington, VT
The rabbits are cast in a high quality, high relief design giving Sotaro's masterwork an extra boost in quality and design presentation that helps define Sotaro Saegusa as a master i...
Bronze
Japanese Ancient-Style Horse Master Work by Famous Artist Sotaro
Located in South Burlington, VT
Designed by the Japanese legend mid 20th century designer Sotaro Saegusa and in a larger form, it possesses a wonderful original blue gray finish and patina, and is accompanied by it...
Iron
Japanese "Dragon" Bronze by Artist Sotaro
Located in South Burlington, VT
About the artist: Sotaro Saegusa (1911-2006) was born in Aji-cho, Kida-gun, Kagawa Prefecture A graduate of the Metallic Engineering Department of Kagawa Prefectural Technical Sc...
Bronze
Japanese "Dragon" Bronze Master Work by Artist Sotaro
Located in South Burlington, VT
About the artist: Sotaro Saegusa (1911-2006) was born in Aji-cho, Kida-gun, Kagawa Prefecture A graduate of the Metallic Engineering Department of Kagawa Prefectural Technical Sc...
Bronze
Japanese "Dragon" Bronze Master Work by Artist Sotaro
Located in South Burlington, VT
About the artist: Sotaro Saegusa (1911-2006) was born in Aji-cho, Kida-gun, Kagawa Prefecture A graduate of the Metallic Engineering Department of Kagawa Prefectural Technical Sc...
Bronze
Japanese Big Bronze Monkey Hand Cast, Hand-Painted and Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
About the artist: Sotaro Saegusa (1911-2006) was born in Aji-cho, Kida-gun, Kagawa Prefecture A graduate of the Metallic Engineering Department of Kagawa Prefectural Technical Sc...
Bronze
Japanese Powerful "TIGER" Bronze Signed Master Work
Located in South Burlington, VT
About the artist: Sotaro Saegusa (1911-2006) was born in Aji-cho, Kida-gun, Kagawa Prefecture A graduate of the Metallic Engineering Department of Kagawa Prefectural Technical ...
Bronze
Special Bronze Dragon Old Japan Hand Cast, Mint and Boxed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Artist: Sotaro Saegusa A matching signed Japanese kiri wood collectors box tomobako is included Only one available.
Bronze
Bronze Dragon Old Japan Hand Cast Mint Signed and Boxed
Located in South Burlington, VT
A matching signed Japanese kiri wood collectors box tomobako is included About the artist: Sotaro Saegusa (1911-2006) was born in Aji-cho, Kida-gun, Kagawa Prefecture A graduat...
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H 3 in W 6.25 in D 1.5 in
Japanese Blue and Gilt Art Deco Tiger Hand Cast, Hand-Painted, Mint And Boxed
Located in South Burlington, VT
About the artist: Sotaro Saegusa (1911-2006) was born in Aji-cho, Kida-gun, Kagawa Prefecture A graduate of the Metallic Engineering Department of Kagawa Prefectural Technical Schoo...
Iron
Japanese Elegant Huge Horse Hand Cast, Hand-Painted, Gilt and Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
About the artist: Sotaro Saegusa (1911-2006) was born in Aji-cho, Kida-gun, Kagawa Prefecture A graduate of the Metallic Engineering Department of Kagawa Prefectural Technical Schoo...
Iron
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H 5.25 in W 3.75 in D 3 in
Playful Japanese Antique Solid Cast Bronze Big Ear Mouse Signed Mint and Boxed
Located in South Burlington, VT
This was sourced from a large Japanese collection this past year, Dimension: 5.25 inches high and 4.75 inches length Quality: Mint condition with finely cast ears, cute nose, tale...
Bronze
Bronze Dragon Old Japan Hand Cast Mint Signed & Boxed
Located in South Burlington, VT
A matching signed Japanese kiri wood collectors box tomobako is included About the artist: Sotaro Saegusa (1911-2006) was born in Aji-cho, Kida-gun, Kagawa Prefecture A graduate o...
Bronze
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H 5.5 in W 11.25 in D 4.5 in
Japan Fine Antique Big Eared Hand Cast Bronze Rabbit, Signed, Mint & Boxed
Located in South Burlington, VT
This was sourced from a large Japanese collection this past year, Quality: Mint condition with finely cast ears, cute nose, tale, and other details; very nice condition with an a...
Bronze
Asian sculptors have worked in materials including wood, bronze and jade. Artists and artisans have used traditional techniques to depict deities, scenes from culture and more, and today, antique Asian sculptures and carvings are a popular choice for provocative and sophisticated home decor.
In China, the Qing dynasty, from the mid-17th century to the early 20th century, brought about significant changes in art while preserving traditional culture. Many emperors during this period were patrons of the arts, such as painting, calligraphy and decorative arts. This era saw the building of new Buddhist temples, which were decorated with statues. Some of these sculptures were adorned with colorful cloisonné decoration, in which tiny compartments, or cloisons, made by soldering copper filaments to a metal surface were filled with vibrantly hued enamel.
From the 17th to mid-19th century in Japan, kimonos were worn across classes and often fastened with a netsuke, a type of small carved toggle. Artists carved these from ivory, wood, shells and coral, creating animals, flowers and mythical creatures. During the Japanese Meiji period, spanning from 1868–1912, the country began trading internationally after centuries of isolation, allowing artists to sell their work overseas. Bronze sculpture flourished around this time for creating teapots, vases and incense burners.
Asian sculpture continued to evolve in the 20th century. During the Japanese Shōwa era, from 1926–89, art was influenced by international modernist movements like abstraction, Futurism and Surrealism. Contemporary Asian sculptures and carvings continue to combine global influences and a rich heritage of technique.
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