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Style: Showa
Japanese Fortune Manekineko Lucky Cat Object 1980s Showa
Located in Paris, FR
This is a manekineko cat object. It is made with porcelain and it was made around 1980s in Showa era. Dimensions. 8 x 8.5 x H13 cm The maneki-neko is a common Japanese figurine ...
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1980s Japanese Vintage Showa Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke Wild Boar 1950s by artist Tomotada
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1950s. The signature is written on the back side 'Tomotada'. Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17t...
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1950s Japanese Vintage Showa Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Turtle' 1980s 'Ishikawa'
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1980s. The signature is written on the back side 'Ishikawa'. Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17t...
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1980s Japanese Vintage Showa Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Manekineko Lucky Cat Metal Piggy Bank 1960s Showa
Located in Paris, FR
This is a vintage piggy bank of manekineko cat. It is made with Metal and it was made around 1960s in Showa era. The maneki-neko is a common Japanese figurine which is often believe...
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1960s Japanese Vintage Showa Animal Sculptures

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Metal

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 sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan....
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1940s Japanese Vintage Showa Animal Sculptures

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Wood

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 sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. Initially a simply-carved button fast...
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1950s Japanese Vintage Showa Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Mouse and Hand cart' 1960s 'Masaoka'
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1960s. The signature is written on the back side 'Masaoka'. Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th...
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1960s Japanese Vintage Showa Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Japanese Antique 2 Wooden Netsuke Charms Okinamen and Onnamen
Located in Paris, FR
These are wooden netsukes made in Japan around showa period 1980s. One is called 'Onnamen' and there one is called 'Okinamen'. These are masks that we use during Noh theater. Netsu...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

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Wood

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 1930's, Japan. The censer, koro, gracefull...
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1930s Japanese Vintage Showa Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Japanese Porcelain Koi Fish Piggy Bank 1980s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a piggy bank with the shape of a carp/ koi fish. It is made with porcelain and made around 1980s in showa era. It is hand painted and you can use as a decoration. It was made...
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1980s Japanese Vintage Showa Animal Sculptures

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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, Japan. The okimono, or decorative sculpture, in the form of a magnificent phea...
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1930s Japanese Vintage Showa Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

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
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Beautiful Porcelain Sheep Okimono Object by Shozan
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Beautiful Porcelain Sheep Okimono object by Shozan Very good condition Mid-20th Century Size: 19cm x 8.5cm , H 13 cm / 7.5 x 3.3 inch, H. 5 in...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

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...
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1960s Japanese Vintage Showa Animal Sculptures

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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 sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan....
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1970s Japanese Vintage Showa Animal Sculptures

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Stone

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...
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1950s Japanese Vintage Showa Animal Sculptures

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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 netsuke artist. (you can find his signature on the bottom of this netsuke). Netsuke i...
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1950s Japanese Vintage Showa Animal Sculptures

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Wood

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...
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1930s Japanese Vintage Showa Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

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...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

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...
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1950s Japanese Vintage Showa Animal Sculptures

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Elm

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). ...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Beautiful Signed Miniature Porcelain Tiger Okimono Object
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Beautiful miniature Porcelain Tiger Okimono object Very good condition Mid 20th century Size: 16cm x 4.5cm H 8cm cm / 6.3 x 1.8 inch, H. 3 inch Weight: 190g ( 0.4 lb) Inte...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Beautiful Porcelain Horse Okimono Object by Shozan
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Beautiful Porcelain Horse Okimono object by Shozan Very good condition Mid-20th Century Size: 7cm x 16.5cm , H 20.5 cm / 3 x 6.5 inch, H. 8 i...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Beautiful Porcelain Tiger Okimono Object by Shozan
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Beautiful Porcelain Carp Okimono object by Shozan Very good condition Mid-20th Century Size: 25cm x8 , H 12 cm / 10x 3 inch, H. 5 inch Weight: 640g ( 1.5 lb)
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Beautiful Porcelain Dog Okimono Object by Shozan
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Beautiful Porcelain Dog Okimono object by Shozan Very good condition Mid-20th Century Size: 22cm x 8cm , H 15.5 cm / 8.7 x 3 inch, H. 6 inch ...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Beautiful Signed Miniature Porcelain of Boy Riding the Bull Okimono
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Beautiful miniature Porcelain figure of a boy riding a bull Very good condition Mid 20 th century Size: 14.5cm x7.5cm H 8.5cm cm / 5.7x 3 inch, H. 3.3 inch Weight: 150g ( 0.33...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

A Japanese Bronze of a Bactrian Camel
Located in Stamford, CT
A sculpted Japanese bronze of a Bactrian camel.
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Early 1900s Japanese Antique Showa Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

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Showa animal sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Showa animal sculptures for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage animal sculptures created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, asian art and furniture and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, porcelain and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Showa animal sculptures made in a specific country, there are Asia, East Asia, and Japan pieces for sale on 1stDibs. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for animal sculptures differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $160 and tops out at $6,000 while the average work can sell for $468.

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