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Place of Origin: Japanese
Old Wooden Netsuke Sculpture Japanese Bat Meiji Period, 19/20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and very detailed piece. Unsigned. Japan 19th or 20th century.
Weight: 12 grams
Provenance: Collected in the 1980’s. From the collection of Clemens Merkelbach van Enkhuize...
Category
20th Century Meiji Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Set of Three Miniature Japanese Bronze Dolphins
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of three miniature bronze Japanese dolphins, circa 1970s. The dolphins are about 2.75" long and have a wonderful vintage patina! #1391.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Dansk Modernist White Porcelain Rhinoceros Bank
By Dansk
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Dansk Rhinoceros white Porcelain ceramic Coin bank.
Sleek Dansk white Porcelain Rhinoceros Bank, Scandinavian style, Modernist.
Unique addition t...
Category
Late 20th Century Scandinavian Modern Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
A Pair of Japanese Meiji Period Carved Wood Fishes, Ca. 1920
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Japanese Meiji Period (1868-1912) Carved Wood Fishes, Ca. 1920
DIMENSIONS
Width: 8.5 inches
Depth: 4 inches
Height: 3 inches
Category
1920s Japonisme Vintage Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Antique Bronze Enamel Elephant Incense Sculpture Cloissone Champleve
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Enameled bronze elephant incense scupture, figure. Either Japanese Cloissone or French Champleve . No makers markings.
Category
19th Century Anglo-Japanese Antique Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Large and Impressive Meiji Period Bronze Bison by Sano Takachika for the Kakuh
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A large and impressive Meiji period bronze bison by Sano Takachika for the Kakuha Company, the animal powerfully modelled with his head low and turned s...
Category
Early 1900s Meiji Antique Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Japanese Nambu Cast Ironware Flounder Fish Dish Trinket Paperweight
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A rare and uncommon piece of Nambu Cast Iron Serving Ware. It was design by Goro Mori, shaped like a flounder fish, made in the Iwate Prefecture of Japan. Mori's was a contemporary o...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Brass Japanese Fish Dish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A small brass object in the shape of a fish. The center of the body dips down to form a small well with a variety of uses - perfect as a bedside ring or earring holder, or even chops...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
A superb three quarter life size bronze tiger
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A superb three quarter life size bronze tiger, The bronze body patinated to imitate the distinctive stripes of a tiger’s skin, with inset orange glass eyes. Signed in a seal tsunemat...
Category
20th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antique Japanese Koma-Inu Head - Sculpture, 19th Century
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
This expressive carved wooden head represents a Koma-Inu — the mythical lion-dog guardians traditionally placed at the entrances of Shinto shrines to ward off evil spirits.
Whether ...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Japanese Animal 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 sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan.
Initially a simply-carved button fastener on...
Category
1950s Showa Vintage Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Japanese Elegant Huge Horse Hand Cast, Gilt and Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Signed and in largest scale
Here's a beautiful and unique way to accent your indoor display space with this very unusual treasure from Japan.
This is a superb and attractive s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Showa Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Japanese bronze of a rooster with a great work of gold and chocolate patina
Located in PARIS, FR
Okimono bronze sculpture of a reclining rooster.
In the Kojiki (lit. “Records of Ancient Matters”), a collection of myths about the origins of Japan, the rooster manages to lure the...
Category
19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Rare and Massive Japanese wood sculpture of playful lions, signed, Japan, 19th
Located in PARIS, FR
A Very Rare wood Okimono of Shishi Lions, Japan , 19th c
This exceptional 19th-century Japanese wooden sculpture, crafted from an unique piece of hinok...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Elephant Fighting Tigers By Genryusai Seiya
Located in King's Lynn, GB
A Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Elephant Fighting Tigers By Genryusai Seiya.
Genryusai Seiya:
Genryusai Seiya was a master craftsman in charge of a workshop which specialised in exp...
Category
Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair Of 19th Century Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Partridges On Hardwood Base
Located in Dublin, IE
A beautiful pair of 19th century Meiji period Japanese Bronze fan tailed Partridges, on a shaped wooden base.
Circa 1900
Japan
H: 9 in / 23 cm ; Base: W: 13.77 in / 35 cm ; D: 8.6...
Category
Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Wooden Kokeshi Doll style Togatta Shojiro SAKAI 1960s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a wooden doll which is called Kokeshi in Japanese.
This kokeshi was made in Japan around 1960s by kokeshi artist Shojiro SAKAI.
He was born in Sendai, Miyagi prefecture in 1s...
Category
1960s Showa Vintage Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Pair of Hollywood Regency Style Brass Crane Figurines, 1960s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage pair of crane or heron figurines is made of polished brass with sculptural, minimal bodies and abstract round bases. The patterned bases curve ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Rhino Contemporary Japanese Lacquer Art by Someya Satoshi
Located in Atlanta, GA
Japanese Lacquer Rhino Sculpture by Someya Satoshi (1983-). A hand-molded lacquer sculpture that depicts a fantasy beast "Rhino". The artist uses century-old traditional techniques and symbols but with an innovative contemporary energy that borders mysticism, shamanism and surrealism. Found objects were equally treated as part of the meticulous designs as the elaborate Maki-e and shell inlays.
According to the press of Honolulu Museum of Art: "Someya Satoshi has been described as “one of the most significant contemporary lacquer artists working in Japan today.” (Japan Times, 12 Dec. 2013) His work combines objects of daily use, such as bathing buckets, serving trays, and soup bowls, with a wide array of natural materials, including animal bones, horns and antlers, sand, stones, leaves and branches. In the process, he implements a range of traditional lacquer methods passed down from pre-modern eras, such as the kanshitsu or “dry lacquer” technique, the origins of which date to Japan’s Nara period (710–784). After creating his forms, he embellishes them with designs inspired by calligraphy, traditional Japanese textile patterns, and even contemporary manga or comic books. His work defies ordinary definitions of lacquer art and successfully challenges the perceived limits of this extremely difficult and, in some ways, most conservative of traditional Japanese art forms".
His work was exhibited in US such as Honolulu Museum of Art, Minneapolis Institute of Art, Morikami Museum etc. For a complete resume of the artist, see the artist's page in Imura Art Gallery.
Reference: For a very similar Bull Sculpture see Hard Bodies Contemporary Japanese Lacquer...
Category
Early 2000s Japonisme Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Rope, Wood, Lacquer
Antique Japanese Wood Carving of Two Minogames 'Mythological Turtle', 18th C
Located in North Miami, FL
A sculpture of 2 Minogame turtles with their distinctive fan-like tails. The smaller turtle is standing in the she’ll of the larger one. This is an excellent Japanese hardwood carvin...
Category
Late 18th Century Edo Antique Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Hardwood
Pair of Bronze Bird Sculptures, Japan, c.1970
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Pair of Bronze Bird Sculptures, Japan, c.1970. Nice natural patina.
#1 Measures: 3.13" wide x 7.63" deep x 3.75" tall
#2 Measures: 4.5" wide x 7.5" deep x 5" tall
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
A Japanese bronze of two rats (Meiji Period)
Located in London, GB
Set contains two: A Japanese bronze of a rat, Meiji Period, signed, approximately 9cm long x 8cm high and another Japanese bronze of a rat, signed, seated on its back legs, brown pat...
Category
Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair Antique 19th Century Japanese Bronze Phoenix Bird Candlesticks, circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Exceptional Antique 19th Century Japanese bronze Phoenix bird candlesticks, circa 1890.
Category
19th Century Antique Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair of 19th Century Japanese Bronze Playful Puppies
Located in Hudson, NY
Antique bronze sculptures of puppies playing. Traces of gold on both, one holding tassels in its mouth. Measurements: 3 1/2" h x 6 1/2" w x 3 3/4" d and 4 1/4" h x 5 1/2" w x 3 3/4" d
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Small Bronze Verdigris Swordfish / Marlin Sculpture on Marble Base
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice small bronze verdigris swordfish / marlin sculpture on marble base, circa 1990s. The piece has a wonderful patina and measures 5.5"W x 3.5"D x 9.5"H; the marble base is 3.5"D....
Category
20th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Japanese Antique Small Bronze Crab 1930s
Located in Paris, FR
Object of crab with bronze:
A very precious object made before the second world war, when bronze was rare to find.
-Details-
Era: Showa (around 1930-1939)
Materials: Bronze
Category
Mid-20th Century Showa Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Okimono Group of Animals, 19th Century
Located in Marseille, FR
Japanese okimono group of animals from the 19th century with sulphide eyes measuring 9.5 cm in height for a terrace of 3 x 5 cm. Signature on the bott...
Category
19th Century Antique Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Fruitwood
Antique 19th Century Japanese Bronze Horse on Hand-Carved Wooden Base
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique 19th century Japanese bronze horse on hand-carved wooden base.
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antique Signed Japanese Articulated Crab Sculpture in Copper Jizai Okimono
Located in San Diego, CA
Antique signed Japanese articulated crab sculpture (Jizai OKimono) in copper, circa 1910s. The piece is well detailed and patinated.
Category
Early 20th Century Meiji Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Japanese Attributed Blanc de Chine Model of a Stylized Dog
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine Japanese attributed Blanc De Chine porcelain model of a amusing stylized dog dating from the early 20th century. This interesting figure is modelled as a seated dog with its t...
Category
Early 20th Century Other Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Antique Wooden Netsuke 'mouse and rooster' 1920s Taisho era
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Taisho period 1920s.
Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan...
Category
1920s Taisho Vintage Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Kitsune from the Edo Period
Located in New York, NY
According to Japanese folklore the fox, or kitsune, can assume human form to protect and trick humble country folk. Dating to the 18th century, this fox protects its own pup. Carved ...
Category
18th Century Antique Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
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 tiger. Its body is slightly lowered in a stalking position with its mouth open showi...
Category
Early 20th Century Meiji Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Animal on Turtle Figure Meiji Period 19/20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and very detailed piece. Unsigned. Japan 19th or 20th century.
Weight: 8 grams
Provenance: Collected in the 1980’s. From the collection of Clemens Merkelbach van Enkhuizen...
Category
20th Century Meiji Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Hirado-Ware Mother and Puppies
Located in Hudson, NY
Subtle and wonderfully painted fur expressive faces.
Category
Late 18th Century Antique Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Group Bear & Alligator by Yoshimitsu
Located in Newark, England
The Japanese group comprises of a Bear being attacked by a large alligator. The alligator jumping on the back of the Bear with mouth wide opening showing its razor sharp teeth. The b...
Category
Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Set of Six Hand Painted Porcelain Bunnies Made in Japan in, 1960
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of ten hand painted porcelain Lefton bunnies in different sizes. The biggest bunnies are hollow, and work as a shallow vase or candy bowl.
These piec...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
1970 Life Size Brass Greyhound Dog
Located in Staten Island, NY
1970 Life Size Brass Greyhound Dog, in original condition. Can use some polishing to make this fantastic piece shine again in any space
Category
1970s Art Deco Vintage Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Japanese Antique Crab Obejct SAGETSU with Bronze 1930-40s
Located in Paris, FR
Object of crab with bronze:
A very precious object made before the second world war, when bronze was rare to find.
There is a signature on the back, it is written 'Sagetsu'.
-Detai...
Category
1930s Showa Vintage Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Articulated Japanese Crawfish / Lobster Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage articulated Japanese crawfish / lobster sculpture, circa 1960s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 13.75"W x 4.25"D 2"H.
The sculpture is well detailed...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Japanese Contemporary Gold Orange Black Red Porcelain Beckoning Cat, 2
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Charming beckoning cat with left paw raised is a gilded and hand painted porcelain piece from the Kutani region of Japan.
Beckoning cats come in two varieties. The more common right-handed beckoning cat (with right paw raised) is said to bring money and wealth to its owner, and are to this day frequently seen in shops and restaurants in Japan. The less common left-handed cat is said to be inviting friends and acquaintances to hearth and home.
While the origins of the Japanese beckoning cat (known as maneki neko in Japanese) are unclear, contemporary woodblock...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Meiji Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold
Japanese Porcelain Boy with Elephant Figure
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A delightful Japanese attributed porcelain figure of a resting elephant with a young boy dating from the early 20th century. The hollow molded figure portrays a sleeping elephant, ly...
Category
Early 20th Century Other Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Antique Crab Bronze 'Made before the Second World War' 'N'
Located in Paris, FR
Object of crab with bronze:
A very precious object made before the second world war, when bronze was rare to find.
There are a signature 'N' on the bottom of this crab in red.
-...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Netsuke Soapstone Figure Pig
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful small Pig figurine. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made probably of soapstone or resin. A beautiful nice desktop item or j...
Category
Mid-20th Century Arts and Crafts Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Soapstone
20th Century Japanese Style Cast Iron Heron
Located in Stockholm, SE
A highly decorative painted cast iron heron, crafted in the Japanese style during the first half of the 20th century. Standing gracefully on one leg with its neck tucked in, the hero...
Category
Early 20th Century Japonisme Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Large Artist Signed Japanese Bronze Tigers Attacking Bull Sculpture on Wood Base
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Large Artist Signed Japanese Bronze Tigers attacking a Bull sculpture on wood base. Amazing original Patina and signed by the artist. The wood stand is or...
Category
1890s Meiji Antique Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Small Bronze Dolphins Sculpture on Marble Base
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice small bronze dolphins sculpture on a green marble base, circa 1990s. The piece has a wonderful patina and measures 4"W x 3"D x 5.75"H;...
Category
20th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Asian Wood Carved Wall Plaque with Crab and Lobster
Located in Austin, TX
An Asian fine carved wood wall plaque possibly Japonese with a crab, a lobster on bamboo.
Category
1880s Japonisme Antique Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Vintage Asian Stamped Gilt Baby Panther
Located in west palm beach, FL
Gorgeous vintage gilt baby panther. Marked on the bottom with an Asian character. Bright and beautiful gilt finish with piercing blue stone eyes. Perfect to add a flash of glamour to...
Category
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Japanese/Chinese Carved Buffalo and Boys on the Fitted Base
Located in Norton, MA
A hand-carved of hardwood, water buffalo, and boys from Japan, depicting two boys seating on the Buffalo back.
The intricated carved on the body of the buffalo presents countless ha...
Category
20th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Japanese Wooden Kokeshi Doll Hisashiro NIIYAMA Yajiro 1970s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a wooden doll which is called Kokeshi in Japanese.
This kokeshi was made in Japan around 1970s by kokeshi artist Hisashiro NIIYAMA.
He was born in Miyagi prefecture in 11th M...
Category
1970s Showa Vintage Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Japanese Meiji Articulated Bronze Crab
Located in Essex, MA
Darker brown patina with fully articulated body. Purchased in London by previous owner.
Category
1870s Meiji Antique Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Midcentury Bronze Dove Incense Burner Vessel 'Japan'
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage, beautifully rendered, bronze incense burner modelled on a dove/bird figure. Incredibly sculptural piece with verdigris and Brutalist design elements. The piece trascends its...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
1950s Japanese Porcelain Hound Dog and Pup on Pillow
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1950s Japanese Porcelain Hound Dog and Pup on Pillow Scultpture
Hand Painted
Maker: TILSO
Category
1950s Vintage Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Pelican in Teak by Zoo-Line, 1970's
By Zoo-Line
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Carved teak pelican sculpture from Japan by Zooline. The pelican's top beak opens and closes like a lid.
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Teak
A Pair of Japanese Bronze Toads
Located in Sampantawong, TH
A pair of Japanese bronze toads.
Age: Japan, Contemporary
Size: Height 10.5 C.M. / Width 16.5 C.M. / Length 20.3 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Beautiful Porcelain Rooster Okimono Object by Shozan
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Beautiful Porcelain Rooster Okimono object by Shozan
Very good condition
mid-20th century
Size: 8cm x 11cm , H 22 cm / 3 x 4.3 inch, H. 8.6 inch
Weight: 320g ( 0.7 lb).
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Showa Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Large Japanese Bronze Macaw Parrot Sculpture-48 Inches
Located in Houston, TX
Large Japanese Bronze Macaw Parrot Sculpture-48 Inches.
Our Japanese bronze parrot sculpture or Macaw sculpture is beautifully detailed and can ...
Category
1940s Meiji Vintage Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
