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Place of Origin: Japanese
Bronze Sculpture of Head Bust of Japanese Woman in the Style of Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, well-crafted work reminiscent of Isamu Noguchi's early work in bronze. Heavy and solid on a beautiful rosewood base. Apparently unsigned. From a collection of Japanese antiques and...
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Mid-20th Century Showa Japanese Busts

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Sculpture of Head Bust of Japanese Woman in the Style of Isamu Noguchi
Bronze Sculpture of Head Bust of Japanese Woman in the Style of Isamu Noguchi

Bronze Sculpture of Head Bust of Japanese Woman in the Style of Isamu Noguchi

$1,244
Pair Buddha Sculptures Or Bookends
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Ceramic Buddha Sculptures or Bookends. Nicely detailed, in Good condition. Any dark or light spots are reflection only. Sticker on bottom marked Japan. 7" tall
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20th Century Hollywood Regency Japanese Busts

Materials

Ceramic

Pair Buddha Sculptures Or Bookends
Pair Buddha Sculptures Or Bookends

Pair Buddha Sculptures Or Bookends

$175 / set
Japanese Late Meiji Period Head of Buddha in Wood, Ca. 1910
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Late Meiji Period Head of Buddha in Wood, Ca. 1910 DIMENSIONS: Height: 22 inches Width: 7 inches Depth: 7 inches ABOUT A serene and finely carved wooden Head of Buddha fro...
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1910s Japonisme Vintage Japanese Busts

Materials

Wood

Japanese Late Meiji Period Head of Buddha in Wood, Ca. 1910
Japanese Late Meiji Period Head of Buddha in Wood, Ca. 1910

Japanese Late Meiji Period Head of Buddha in Wood, Ca. 1910

$3,800
Chinese Ming Dynasty Gilt Iron Head of Buddha, Ca. 17th Century
Located in New York, NY
Chinese Ming Dynasty Gilt Iron Head of Buddha, Ca. 17th Century DETAILS Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) DIMENSIONS: Width: 10 inches Wid...
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17th Century Japonisme Antique Japanese Busts

Materials

Iron

Chinese Ming Dynasty Gilt Iron Head of Buddha, Ca. 17th Century
Chinese Ming Dynasty Gilt Iron Head of Buddha, Ca. 17th Century

Chinese Ming Dynasty Gilt Iron Head of Buddha, Ca. 17th Century

$5,000
Goldscheider Pair of Japanese Hand Painted Porcelain Mid Century Modern Busts
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A mid-century modern pair of Japanese hand painted porcelain sculptures designed by Goldscheider. Stamped Goldscheider Everlast Corp on bottom. Circa mid-20th century. Intricate deta...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Japanese Busts

Materials

Porcelain

Goldscheider Pair of Japanese Hand Painted Porcelain Mid Century Modern Busts
Goldscheider Pair of Japanese Hand Painted Porcelain Mid Century Modern Busts

Goldscheider Pair of Japanese Hand Painted Porcelain Mid Century Modern Busts

$300 / set
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Pair of Japanese Cast Bronze Figures of Niō, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A well cast pair of Japanese mixed metal okimono figures of Buddhist guardians, known as Nio or Dharmapala, protectors of Buddhist faith, Meiji Period, Japan. The smiling bronze g...
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Busts

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Japanese Cast Bronze Figures of Niō, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century
Pair of Japanese Cast Bronze Figures of Niō, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century

Pair of Japanese Cast Bronze Figures of Niō, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century

$1,750 / set
H 9 in W 4.5 in D 4 in
Japanese Carved Wood Netsuke of a Frog, Taisho Period
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Hand carved boxwood frog netsuke dating from the Meiji period. The frog (kaeru) is associated with luck and wealth in Japanese culture. Kaeru in is a homophone meaning both "frog" an...
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Early 20th Century Taisho Japanese Busts

Materials

Boxwood

Japanese Carved Wood Netsuke of a Frog, Taisho Period
Japanese Carved Wood Netsuke of a Frog, Taisho Period

Japanese Carved Wood Netsuke of a Frog, Taisho Period

$450
H 1.5 in W 1.25 in D 0.5 in
Vintage Khmer Cast Bronze Head of Shiva, Angkor Wat Style, 1970's, Thailand
Located in Austin, TX
A well cast vintage Khmer, Angkor Wat style, bronze head of Shiva, circa 1970's, Thailand. Shiva, the Hindu god of creation, change and destruction, is identified by the third eye in the center of his forehead. His highly stylized face features alluring almond shaped eyes, a flattened nose, and broad mouth. Shiva is adorned with ornate earrings and an elaborate crown. The heavy earrings...
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1970s Vintage Japanese Busts

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Khmer Cast Bronze Head of Shiva, Angkor Wat Style, 1970's, Thailand
Vintage Khmer Cast Bronze Head of Shiva, Angkor Wat Style, 1970's, Thailand

Vintage Khmer Cast Bronze Head of Shiva, Angkor Wat Style, 1970's, Thailand

$875
H 11.5 in W 5.25 in D 4.75 in
Pair Of Late 19th Century Polychrome Terracotta Busts By Friedrich Goldscheider
By Goldsheider
Located in San Francisco, CA
A superb pair of late 19th century Austrian polychrome terracotta busts by Friedrich Goldscheider, both figures stamped to the reverse. This pair of busts are in excellent original c...
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19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Japanese Busts

Materials

Terracotta

Pair Of Late 19th Century Polychrome Terracotta Busts By Friedrich Goldscheider
Pair Of Late 19th Century Polychrome Terracotta Busts By Friedrich Goldscheider

Pair Of Late 19th Century Polychrome Terracotta Busts By Friedrich Goldscheider

$3,400 / set
H 13 in W 7.5 in D 5 in
Indian Chief Desk Sculpture or Bookend in Bronze
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ornate cast bronze bookend depicting Indian Chief in full headdress. It was made in the US or continental Europe circa 1930-60. Measurements: H: 14.5 cm, W: 12 cm, Dept: 8 cm.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Japanese Busts

Materials

Bronze

Indian Chief Desk Sculpture or Bookend in Bronze
Indian Chief Desk Sculpture or Bookend in Bronze

Indian Chief Desk Sculpture or Bookend in Bronze

$425 Sale Price
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H 5.71 in W 4.73 in D 3.15 in
Antique Chinese Marble Buddha Sculpture, 1900s
Located in Naples, IT
Exceptional and ancient Buddha in fine marble. Carved by hand, he represents Buddha with his hand raised in an auspicious attitude.   
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chippendale Japanese Busts

Materials

Marble

Antique Chinese Marble Buddha Sculpture, 1900s
Antique Chinese Marble Buddha Sculpture, 1900s

Antique Chinese Marble Buddha Sculpture, 1900s

$1,432
H 15.75 in W 9.06 in D 5.52 in
Early Ming Dynasty Chinese Buddha Statue, circa 14th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine late Yuan to early Ming Chinese terracotta gilt and polychrome painted Buddha figure, he is dressed in thick robes, his hair arranged in ty...
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15th Century and Earlier Ming Antique Japanese Busts

Materials

Terracotta

Early Ming Dynasty Chinese Buddha Statue, circa 14th Century
Early Ming Dynasty Chinese Buddha Statue, circa 14th Century

Early Ming Dynasty Chinese Buddha Statue, circa 14th Century

$5,400
H 10.5 in W 5.5 in D 2.5 in
Bronze Head of the Buddha, 17th Century, Thailand
Located in Stamford, CT
A Thai bronze head of Buddha, Ayutthaya period, late 16th-early 17th century. His face with serene expression, arched eyebrows above incised eyes and ...
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Early 17th Century Other Antique Japanese Busts

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Head of the Buddha, 17th Century, Thailand
Bronze Head of the Buddha, 17th Century, Thailand

Bronze Head of the Buddha, 17th Century, Thailand

$1,375
H 6.75 in W 1.75 in D 1.75 in
Japanese antique wood carved Buddha/1800s/late Edo period/folk Buddha
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a wooden Jizo Bodhisattva statue made in the late Edo period in Japan. It is thought that they were not carved by Buddhist sculptors living in central cities such as Kyoto or...
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19th Century Edo Antique Japanese Busts

Materials

Cypress

Japanese antique wood carved Buddha/1800s/late Edo period/folk Buddha
Japanese antique wood carved Buddha/1800s/late Edo period/folk Buddha

Japanese antique wood carved Buddha/1800s/late Edo period/folk Buddha

$800
H 7.52 in W 6.82 in D 4.45 in
19th Century Pair of Japanese Bronze Lions Bookends, Meiji Period
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
This superb and rare pair of Japanese Meiji period bronze bookends are cast in solid bronze and depict a pair of Lions, with their heads raised. These finely sculpted pieces are beau...
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Busts

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Pair of Japanese Bronze Lions Bookends, Meiji Period
19th Century Pair of Japanese Bronze Lions Bookends, Meiji Period

19th Century Pair of Japanese Bronze Lions Bookends, Meiji Period

$2,600
H 5.52 in W 5.2 in D 4.73 in
Ming Dynasty Bronze Figure of the Infant Buddha
Located in Austin, TX
A rare and unusual Chinese Ming Dynasty bronze figure of the Buddha as an infant. The young Prince Siddhartha, who would grow up to become the Buddha, is portrayed standing, one hand pointing to the sky, the other to the ground. He is naked, save for a baby apron...
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16th Century Ming Antique Japanese Busts

Materials

Bronze

Ming Dynasty Bronze Figure of the Infant Buddha
Ming Dynasty Bronze Figure of the Infant Buddha

Ming Dynasty Bronze Figure of the Infant Buddha

$16,000
H 9.5 in W 6 in D 4 in
Bronze Head of Buddha 18th Century, Thailand
Located in London, GB
Bronze cast with delicate serene features, very refined detailing throughout. Featuring bow-shaped mouth and downcast eyes, flanked by pendulous pierced ...
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18th Century Tribal Antique Japanese Busts

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Head of Buddha 18th Century, Thailand
Bronze Head of Buddha 18th Century, Thailand

Bronze Head of Buddha 18th Century, Thailand

$4,425
H 9.06 in W 5.52 in D 6.3 in
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Antique Wax Head attributed to Matsumoto Kisaburo
Located in London, GB
Antique Wax Head attributed to Matsumoto Kisaburo A rare museum example of a male wax China man head attributed to Matsumoto Kisaburo. A stunning ...
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1850s Early Victorian Antique Japanese Busts

Materials

Natural Fiber

Antique Wax Head attributed to Matsumoto Kisaburo
Antique Wax Head attributed to Matsumoto Kisaburo

Antique Wax Head attributed to Matsumoto Kisaburo

H 11 in W 8 in D 8 in
Sculpture, Anonymous, Japan, 20th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sculpture, anonymous, Japan, 20th century. Stoneware. Kiri box enclosed. Measures: H 19 cm/ 7 1/2'' W 12 cm/ 4 3/4'' D 14 cm/ 5 1/2''.
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20th Century Scandinavian Modern Japanese Busts

Materials

Stoneware

Sculpture, Anonymous, Japan, 20th Century
Sculpture, Anonymous, Japan, 20th Century

Sculpture, Anonymous, Japan, 20th Century

H 7.49 in W 4.73 in L 7.49 in
Japanese Bronze Portrait Bust Sculpture of Pensive Young Girl, Wood Base
Located in Big Flats, NY
Japanese cast bronze portrait bust sculpture features pensive young girl in traditional garb and with head covering or scarf, seated on ebonized wood base, 20th century Measures: ...
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20th Century Japanese Busts

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Bronze Portrait Bust Sculpture of Pensive Young Girl, Wood Base
Japanese Bronze Portrait Bust Sculpture of Pensive Young Girl, Wood Base

Japanese Bronze Portrait Bust Sculpture of Pensive Young Girl, Wood Base

H 10 in W 5.25 in D 4.75 in
Superb Ancient Japanese Haniwa Head
Located in London, GB
This exceptional example of Japanese Haniwa sculpture probably depicts a Shinto shamaness and displays unusual incisions, perhaps scarification. Hani...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Japanese Busts

Materials

Terracotta

Superb Ancient Japanese Haniwa Head
Superb Ancient Japanese Haniwa Head

Superb Ancient Japanese Haniwa Head

H 13.5 in W 7.5 in D 6.75 in
Masatoyo Kishi Japanese Stone and Travertine Torso Floor Sculpture
By Masatoyo Kishi
Located in North Miami, FL
This wonderful monumental cast black stone limited edition floor sculpture is by the noted Japanese artist; Masatoyo Kishi. He was born in Sakai Japan in 1924, lived in America and p...
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1980s Modern Vintage Japanese Busts

Materials

Stone, Travertine

Masatoyo Kishi Japanese Stone and Travertine Torso Floor Sculpture
Masatoyo Kishi Japanese Stone and Travertine Torso Floor Sculpture

Masatoyo Kishi Japanese Stone and Travertine Torso Floor Sculpture

H 60 in W 11.75 in D 11.75 in
Collection of Rare Japanese Kokeshi Dolls
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Collection of rare Japanese Kokeshi dolls, 1930s. Tallest doll is 20" H.
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1930s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Busts

Collection of Rare Japanese Kokeshi Dolls
Collection of Rare Japanese Kokeshi Dolls

Collection of Rare Japanese Kokeshi Dolls

H 20 in Dm 2 in

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