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Place of Origin: Japanese
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
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
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
$10,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Meiji Period Bronze Tiger by Genryusai Seiya
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Large Meiji period bronze tiger by Genryusai Seiya, striding forward with teeth bared, the bronze patinated to imitate tiger stripes, with in...
Category
1880s Antique Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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
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
Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Animal Heads Figure Meiji Period, 19/20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and very detailed piece. Unsigned. Japan 19th or 20th century.
Weight: 11 grams
Provenance: Collected in the 1980’s. From the collection of Clemens Merkelbach van Enkhuize...
Category
20th Century Meiji Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Tiger with Cub
Located in Kastrup, DK
Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) patinated bronze sculpture of a tiger with cub.
Mounted on a carved hardwood base decorated with foliage.
High...
Category
19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antique Japanese Incense Burner with Iron in 1920s Taisho Era
Located in Paris, FR
This incense burner was made in 1920s (Taisho era) in Japan.
On the top, there is a Komainu (Lions that guard the entrance or the honden of sanctuaries).
It can use as incense burne...
Category
1920s Taisho Vintage Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
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 bronze elephant figure
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Japanese Bronze Elephant Figurine
This Japanese bronze elephant figurine strikes a dynamic pose with its trunk raised in an upward gesture. The dark patina of the bronze highlights t...
Category
20th Century Art Deco Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
A Large Japanese Meiji Bronze Eagle with Bronze Tokugawa Mon Base
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese Meiji era bronze eagle on a perch. The eagle, with its head lowered and wings outspread, reflects the dynamic energy and alertness characteristic of these majestic birds. The detailing, likely down to the feathers and talons, showcases the skill of the Meiji era bronze artisans, known for their precision and attention to naturalistic forms. The tasseled bronze stand with gilt mounts not only provides a stable perch for the eagle but also adds a touch of elegance and ornate detailing.
Circa the early 19th century.
Antique Japanese Bronze Bird Sculptures...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$7,800 Sale Price
35% Off
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
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
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 sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan....
Category
1970s Showa Vintage Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone
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
Shell Sculpture Paperweight by Mikasa
By Mikasa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Intricate hand blown glass shell sculpture with silver specks / Made in Japan by Kurata for retailer Mikasa, circa 1980s
Original sticker on the base
...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
$225 Sale Price
40% Off
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
Tiger, Japanese Bronze, Meiji Era, XIXth Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Large bronze tiger with brown patina, with very subtle bronze work to bring out the stripes on the body of the tiger
No mark or signature
Japan wo...
Category
19th Century Japonisme Antique 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
Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Crab and Monkey' 1920s
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around Taisho period 1920s.
Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan.
Initially a simply-carved button fastener o...
Category
Early 20th Century Taisho Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Fine Japanese Meiji Bronze Okimono Sculpture of a Rat with Chestnut
Located in Shippensburg, PA
UNKOKU
Japan, late 19th/early 20th century
A Rat Grasping a Chestnut
Patinated bronze signed to underside
Item # 407CJE29P
A fine late 19th to early 20th century bronze okimono ...
Category
19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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
$217 Sale Price
20% Off
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 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
Great Wood Carving Lion Figurine / 1868-1920 / Rare Item
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This looks like an old copperware, but it is a wood carving work.
It is glossy because it is finished with black lacquer.
It is a very delicate and beautiful sculpture.
The expression of the lion is cool.
Also, the sculpture on the tail is wonderful.
It is thought that it was carved on wood such as Japanese cypress.
The name of the engraver is also engraved.
The name "Kichitaro" is engraved.
I don't know the details of this person.
There are also small cracks and defects.
There is a loss in the lower part of his right ear and part of his tail.
And there are lacquer cracks and wood cracks.
This is an old one, so there is something like this.
Also, in the case of Japanese and Chinese lions, a ball is attached to the left hand, but this is missing.
However, it is a work that is quite impressive.
It is a rare item...
Category
19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Large Japanese Tiger in Patinated Bronze, Signed. MEIJI / TAISHO
By Kosai Taisho
Located in Kastrup, DK
Japanese tiger in reddish brown patinated bronze with glass eyes.
Signed.
Made in very high quality on original plinth root wood.
Meiji period 1852-1...
Category
Early 20th Century Meiji Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Meiji Animal Bronze Sculpture Elephant & 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
Mid-Century Japanese Carved Wood Netsuke of a Sitting Monkey
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Hand-carved mid-century netsuke depicting a contemplative monkey in a sitting position. Monkeys represent multiple things in Japanese culture and folklore among them being: mediators...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Vintage Boho 19th Century Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage Boho foo dogs. A chic glazed ceramic in a signature 19th Century gold color. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Japanese Antique Casting Copper Tray with Sheeps by Houun Harada
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique item made in Japan in Taisho era around 1925s.
Taisho era is between 1912 to 1926.
This is made with casting copper by an artist Houun Harada.
On the back side ...
Category
1920s Vintage Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Japanese Meiji Genryusai Seiya Bronze Elephant and Tigers
Located in Dallas, TX
Japanese Meiji Genryusai Seiya bronze elephant and tigers, circa 1890.
This moving and detailed bronze grouping depicts a savage attack by two viscous...
Category
1890s Meiji Antique 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
1950's Mid century Modernist Ceramic Japanese Piggy Planter
Located in San Diego, CA
whimsical ceramic piggy planter made in Japan circa 1950's , playful and unique no chips or cracks.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Beautiful Porcelain Monkey Okimono Object by Shozan
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Beautiful Porcelain Monkey Okimono object by Shozan
Very good condition
Mid-20th Century
Size: 10cm x 15cm , H 14 cm / 4 x 6 inch, H. 5.5 in...
Category
Mid-20th Century Showa Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Porcelain Figure of a Dog, 20th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Porcelain Figure of a Dog, 20th Century. Made in Japan
Category
20th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
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
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
$3,950 Sale Price
42% Off
Small Japanese Art Glass Foo Dog / Lion Sculpture / Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
A small Japanese art glass foo dog / lion sculpture / paperweight, circa 1980s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures 5"W x 1.75"D x 2.75"...
Category
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
19th Century the Lobster Japanese Bronze Lobster Meiji Period
Located in Marseille, FR
19th century the Lobster Japanese bronze Lobster Meiji Period.
Category
19th Century Japonisme 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
Midcentury Bronze Avian Sculpture 'Japan'
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in San Diego, CA
Serene, elegant, and handsome bronze sculpture. Simple lines that are undeniably midcentury. Finely hand casted (evokes Brutalist), it boasts a handsome verdigris patina. This avian ...
Category
1950s Brutalist Vintage Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$628 Sale Price
20% Off
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
$720 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Antique Netsuke Japanese Monkey Thinking Sculpture Meiji Period, 19/20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and very detailed piece. Unsigned. Japan 19th or 20th century.
Provenance: From the collection of Clemens Merkelbach van Enkhuizen, A well known Dutch painter and artist from...
Category
19th Century Edo Antique Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Wood Monkey Netsuke Sculpture Japanese Masakazu Japan, 19/20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and very detailed piece. Signed Masakazu
A monkey sitting. H. 1.8 cm x L 2.2cm. Japan, 19th century.
Additional information:
Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Region of Origin: J...
Category
20th Century Meiji Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Old Wooden Netsuke Sculpture Japanese Cow Ox Meiji Period, 19/20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and very detailed piece. Unsigned. Japan 19th or 20th century.
Weight: 9 grams
Provenance: Collected in the 1980’s. From the collection of Clemens Merkelbach van Enkhuizen...
Category
20th Century Meiji Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Frog 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
Mr. Toad
Located in Greenwich, CT
Hand-carved wood lacquered box in the shape of a stylized toad with eyes and legs and lift-off top. Heavy and substantial. Japanese, early 20th c.
Category
Early 1900s Antique Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$4,900
Japanese Meiji Articulated Bronze Crab
Located in Essex, MA
Dark greenish brown patina with fully articulated body. Purchased in London by past owner.
Category
Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
large pair of antique Japanese bronze vases with carp fish, Meiji period
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
A large pair of antique Japanese bronze vases with carp fishes, Meiji period.
The bottle vases have carp in swirls of water, with some ver...
Category
Early 20th Century Meiji Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$2,720 Sale Price
40% Off
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
$960 Sale Price
20% Off
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
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
Pair Japanese Carved and Lacquered Inari Foxes, Showa Era, Dated 1951, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A delightful and mischievous pair of Japanese carved and lacquered wood Inari foxes, kitsune, dated Showa year twenty six, corresponding to 1951, Japan.
The...
Category
1950s Showa Vintage Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Elm
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
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
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
$280 Sale Price
20% Off
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
$5,600 Sale Price
30% Off
Bronze Koro 'Japanese Incense Burner' in the Shape of a Rooster
Located in Hudson, NY
Bronze Koro (Japanese incense burner) in the shape of a rooster
Removable top.
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
"Angel Fish, " Large, Stunning Technicolor Art Deco Sculptures, Occupied Japan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This pair of technicolor-hued Art Deco angel fish sculptures -- glazed in hues of gold, dark pink, cobalt, sea green and canary -- was made in Japan between 1945 and 1951, when American forces occupied the nation after World War II and required that goods made there be marked "Occupied Japan...
Category
1940s Art Deco Vintage Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
