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Place of Origin: Japanese
Tall 12" Japanese Kokeshi Doll
Located in Fairfield, CA
A tall vintage Japanese kokeshi doll. Made of wood with a lovely hand painted floral design in red and green.
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Late 20th Century Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Tall 12" Japanese Kokeshi Doll
Located in Fairfield, CA
A tall vintage Japanese kokeshi doll. Made of wood with a lovely hand painted design of red flowers.
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Late 20th Century Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Japanese antique Kannon stone statue/Edo period/Buddhist ornament
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a stone statue of Kannon Bosatsu (the Bodhisattva of Compassion), believed to have been made in Japan during the mid to late Edo period (late 18th century onward). The materi...
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Early 19th Century Edo Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Stone

Lot of 5 Vintage Kokeshi Dolls Japan Birch Wood Showa Period
Located in Poperinge, BE
Beautiful set of 5 vintage kokeshi dolls from the late Showa period, circa 1970s-80s, handmade and painted, Japan. This beautiful and original set comes from a private collection in...
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1970s Showa Vintage Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Japanese Asian Bronze Showa Meiji Samurai Warrior Sculpture Statue with Armor
Located in Studio City, CA
A truly wonderful and boldly designed Japanese bronze sculpture of a fierce samurai warrior perhaps in a moment of silent reflection. This piece has a great feel and heft. The fine...
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Mid-20th Century Showa Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Japanese antique two-piece stone statue of a monk/God of the road/Edo period
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
We have a rare stone Buddha in stock. This is a small twin-figure stone carving made in the early to middle Edo period (1600–1800). It features two standing monk-like deities side b...
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18th Century Edo Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Stone

Vantage Pair of Japanese Geisha Statues #2
Located in Norton, MA
A beautiful and well-made Pair of Vantage Japanese Geisha statues. They are old but still in new condition in the warehouse.  
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Mid-20th Century Other Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Old wooden sculpture by an unknown artist from Japan
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old wooden sculpture. No details are known, but it was found in Japan. It appears to be based on a European female figure. So it is estimated to have been made afte...
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20th Century Primitive Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Tea pot and Bat' 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. Initially a simply-carved button fas...
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1920s Taisho Vintage Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Set of Three Large Midcentury Japanese Geisha Figurines
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool set of three large (9.75" tall) iron Japanese geisha figurines, circa 1970s. The cast iron with gold gilt pieces are very heavy and solid a...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Iron, Gold Leaf

Japanese Zushi Traveling Shrine of Jizō Bosatsu, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
The simple exterior of black lacquer encasing this 19th-century Japanese traveling shrine (zushi) belies the splendor within. The hinged doors open to reveal a lustrous gold interior...
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Mid-19th Century Edo Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Samuraï Puppet Musha Nyngyo A Set of 2 Sculpture
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture Samuraï Puppet Musha Nyngyo A Set of 2 with structure in wood, hand-carved wood, hand-painted wood, hand-lacquered wood, covered with hand-em...
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Early 1900s Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Silk, Wood

A Tosei Gusoku (Samurai's Armour), 17th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Belonging to the period 1603-1867, most likely between the end of 17th and the beginning of 18th Century, this beautiful armour is a 32-plate suji kabuto made of brown-lacquered iron...
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17th Century Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Metal, Iron

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 Figurative Sculptures

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Cypress

20th Century Bronze Antique Japanese Oriental Sculpture Pipe Smoker, 1970s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
20th century Japanese sculpture. Chiseled bronze work depicting a pipe smoker, an oriental farmer with a hoe, of beautiful quality. Small-sized sculpture, for antique dealers and col...
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1970s Vintage Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Bronze Set of Japanese Women Awa Odori Dancers
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful set of 4 bronze dancer figures. This group of 4 petite figures have graceful lines and a beautiful golden finish with patina. Circa 1950s. These abstract figures with a variegated gold patina depict female Japanese Awa Odori...
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1950s Chinoiserie Vintage Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Japanese Zushi Traveling Shrine of Aizen Myō-ō, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
A simple exterior of black lacquer belies the splendor within this late 19th-century Japanese traveling shrine (zushi). The hinged doors open to reveal a lustrous gold interior and a...
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Mid-19th Century Edo Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Japanese Carved and Lacquered Wood Shogun, Edo Period, 19th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
An unusual Japanese carved wood, lacquer, and gilt decorated portrait sculpture of a shogun, Edo Period, early 19th century, Japan. The unidentified shogun (possibly Tokugawa Iey...
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Mid-19th Century Edo Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Wood, Lacquer

Pair of Japanese Edo Period Musha Ningyo Courtier Dolls
Located in Austin, TX
Two exquisite Japanese musha ningyo dolls, crafted as courtiers, Edo Period, early 19th century, Japan. The older man can be identified as the h...
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Early 19th Century Edo Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Shell, Brocade, Silk, Glass, Wood, Paint, Paper

Japanese Antique Wooden Buddhist Figure, Edo Period '1603-1868'
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This antique wooden Buddhist figure was crafted in the Edo Period (1603–1868). Although the specific identity of the deity it represents is unknown, the figure has a gentle presence...
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Mid-17th Century Edo Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Japanese Asian Showa Period Bronze Koi Carp Fish Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful Japanese bronze koi fish sculpture with wonderful mesh craftsmanship and a glowing patina. This piece may have initially been made to u...
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20th Century Showa Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Small wooden Buddha statue from the Edo period in Japan/17th to 19th century
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
We are pleased to present a small wood carving of a flanking Bodhisattva made around the Edo period. This work is thought to be one of the Kannon ...
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18th Century Edo Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Cypress

Japanese Edo Period Musha Ningyo Seating Samurai, Ca. 1800
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Edo Period Musha Ningyo Seating Samurai, Ca. 1800 DIMENSIONS Height: 16 inches Width: 19 inches Depth: 10 inches ABOUT Musha Ningyō (武者人形)- Literal meaning: "Warrior Dolls...
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Early 1800s Japonisme Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Samuraï Puppet Musha Nyngyo B Set of 2 Sculpture
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture Samuraï Puppet Musha Nyngyo B Set of 2 with structure in wood, hand-carved wood, hand-painted wood, hand-lacquered wood, covered with hand-...
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Early 1900s Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Silk, Wood

Rare Important Large Gorgeous Estate Beer Stein with European Figures Village
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is an Exquisite Large Musical Painted German Motif (possibly Musical) Beerstein Decanter. Has switches on bottom. A Rare Collector's Piece!!! Mea...
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20th Century Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Antique wooden apple-shaped figurine/Fruit object/Late 20th century
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a unique wooden sculpture carved from a natural burl, making full use of the organic form of the wood. The artist is unknown, but as it was sourced within Japan, we have desc...
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Late 20th Century Other Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Vintage Hand-Carved Jade Stone Statue
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage hand-carved jade stone statue was cleverly sculpted to depict fully laden grapevines, combined with a naturally colored rouge segment below creating the illusion of a gnarly grapevine root...
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Early 20th Century Anglo-Japanese Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Stone

Modern Japanese Gheisha Doll
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful vintage statue representing Gheisha in traditional costumes Ebonized wood base Every item of our Gallery, upon request, is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity issued by Sabrina Egidi official Expert in Italian furniture for the Chamber of Commerce of Rome and for the Rome...
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1980s Japonisme Vintage Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Acrylic

Japanese Large Old Bronze Seated Buddha , Kyoto Hard To Find Gem
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a fine large old seated Buddha, heavily hand cast bronze, with a fine medium to dark brown patina performing the mudra of compassion. High quality, deep casting with fine ser...
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Mid-20th Century Showa Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Pair 19th Century Japanese Meiji Bronze Censer, Incense Burners
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of 19th Century Japanese Meiji Bronze Censer, Incense Burners. Measures 3" in width, 3" in depth and 9" in height.
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Japanese Showa Period Porcelain Standing Old Man with Staff & Scroll, Ca. 1960
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Showa Period Porcelain Standing Old Man Holding Staff & Scroll, Ca. 1960 MARKINGS Signed on bottom. DIMENSIONS: Height: 19 inches Width: 7.5 inches Depth: 7 inches
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1960s Japonisme Vintage Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Old Japanese Kutani Hotei Colorful Laughing Buddha Porcelain
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, an old Japanese Kutani Moriage hotei porcelain statue Charming and colorful laughing buddha figurine. Hand embellished. Stamped Japan. Dimensions: 5.25" W x...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Export Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Rare 20th Century Japanese Antique Bronze Samurai Statue Shijo Kingo
Located in Pomona, CA
This rare find antique Japanese Samurai Warrior Statue was dated around 1920s. With supper detailed metal works, it shows Japanese intricate handcraft metal arts. It is all hand made and hand crafted Shijo Kingo sitting statue...
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Early 20th Century Japonisme Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

THE ONE, Japanese Samurai Sculpture in Solid Brass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Japanese sculpture made in solid brass and titled THE ONE. The sculpture shows great attention to detail, the brass has aged and has a verdigris patina towards the bottom...
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1950s Modern Vintage Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Brass

Japanese Geisha Awa Odori Dancers Gold Leaf & Iron Sculptures, Japan, c.1960
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Set of Three Japanese Geisha Awa Odori Dancer Gold Leaf & Iron Sculptures, Japan, c.1960. ( 9.5" Tall. )
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Iron, Gold Leaf

Japanese Seated Portrait of a Zen Master, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th century Japanese sculpture likely portrays an accomplished teacher of Japanese Zen Buddhism. Developed from wood with a polychrome finish, this monk is expertly carved with...
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Early 19th Century Edo Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Decorative Kokeshi Doll Sculpture from Northern Japan, Hand-Painted, Signed
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and exceptionally 19 inches tall classic traditional Kokeshi doll from Northern Japan. Handcrafted of wood and hand-painted in the early 20th century, covered with a layer of wax. Signed by the artist on its underneath. In good condition with charming patina. A classic traditional doll with a simple but lovely design, a decorative piece. In Japan these dolls symbolize love, friendship and believed to be a lucky charm. We offer more large Kokeshi...
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Early 20th Century Edo Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Japanese Sumo Wresler KitanoUmi Figure Pottery 1980s
Located in Paris, FR
Dimensions: 7.5 x 12 x 18.5 cm Material: Pottery Name: Kitanoumi Period: Showa (1980s) Kitanoumi Toshimitsu (May 16, 1953 to November 20, 2015), born Toshimitsu Obata (Obata Toshi...
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Late 20th Century Showa Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Pottery

White Stone Sculpture Of A Japanese Young Lady
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an Asian White Stone Sculpture of a Japanese Lady. It depicts a standing up young lady wearing a flowing kimono, Japanese hairstyle and holding a tulip flower. The sculpture ...
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Early 20th Century Japonisme Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Jade

Set of Five Mid-Century Bronze Japanese Geisha Figurines
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool set of five 7.5" tall bronze Japanese geisha figurines, circa 1960s. The pieces are very heavy and solid and have a gorgeous dark...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Mid-century 11" Tall Open Wing Pink Flamingo Ceramic Tabletop Statue By Leftons
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century pink and green ceramic open-wing flamingo tabletop pottery statue by Leftons. The statue features a beautifully detailed pink flamingo flying over a grassy field. It come...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Set of Three Midcentury Japanese Geisha Figurines
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool set of three small (4" tall) bronze Japanese geisha figurines, circa 1960s. The cast iron with gold gilt pieces are very heavy and solid an...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Iron, Gold Leaf

Ceramic Traditional Japanese Woman w/ Basket, Japan, 1970's
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Ceramic Traditional Japanese Woman w/ Basket, Japan, 1970's. Very good original condition.
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

A Japanese Carved Root Yōkai Figure, Meiji Period
Located in Savannah, GA
A japanese carved root yōkai figure, Meiji Period. 6 inches wide by 5 inches deep by 8 inches tall
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20th Century Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Japanese antique stone Buddha /Kannon Bodhisattva / late 19th-early 20th century
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This stone statue of Nyoirin Kannon was created between the end of the Edo period and the Taisho period (late 19th century to early 20th century). The Nyoirin Kannon is a Buddha imag...
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Late 19th Century Edo Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Stone

Japanese Okimono Man Petting Bat
Located in Savannah, GA
A Japanese okimono carving of a man petting a bat, early 20th century. 2 ¼ inches wide by 1 ¾ inches deep by 6 inches tall
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Early 20th Century Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Signed Bronze Bust of a Japanese Gentleman in Western Attire Dated 1928
Located in New York, NY
Patinated bronze bust of a distinguished Japanese gentleman in western attire, 20 by 12 by 10 inches, 43 lbs, signed Seiyo and dated 1928, the third year of the Showa era, ruled by E...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Japanese Netsuke of Hyottoko, Depicted through a Mask in Noh Play as an Idiot
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Playfully carved out of boxwood, this Meiji period hyottoko noh mask netsuke features a figure of a crouching man on the reverse. In Iwate Prefecture, there is a myth about the origi...
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Boxwood

Japanese Giltwood Medicine Buddha, Yakushi Nyorai, Muromachi Period 16th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A striking Japanese late Muromachi Period (1333-1573) lacquered and giltwood figure of Yakushi Nyorai, the Medicine Buddha, seated upon an elaborate car...
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16th Century Edo Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Rock Crystal

Rare Large Meiji Period Bronze of a Reclining Female
Located in Brighton, Sussex
An very impressive large Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) bronze statue of a reclining female.
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19th Century Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Small Edo period stone Buddha from Japan/Jizo Bodhisattva/1800s/Amulet
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a small stone statue believed to have been made in Japan during the Edo period. It was placed at crossroads, village entrances, or along mountain paths to pray for the safety...
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19th Century Edo Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Stone

Japanese Polychrome Standing Shō Kannon Figure, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This late 19th century standing figure depicts the sacred form of the bodhisattva Guanyin, known in Japanese Buddhism as Sho Kannon, or Guze Kannon. ...
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Late 19th Century Edo Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Toro 2 by Noe Kuremoto
Located in Atlanta, GA
"Noe Kuremoto is a ceramic artist who makes everything by hand using simple tools. She’s known for playful sculptural work that takes the form of ancient Japanese clay figurine. Her ...
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2010s Modern Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Vintage Chinese Serpentine Sculpture, China, Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Chinese serpentine sculpture is a traditional decorative object realized in china in the early 20th century. Serpentine m...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Serpentine

Large Vintage Japanese Bronzed Sculpture of Toba on His Mule
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a beautiful large vintage Japanese bronzed sculpture of Toba on his Mule. Some might say ‘Monumental’ .. being 34 inches tall ...
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Mid-20th Century Japonisme Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze, Iron

Japanese Haniwa Terracotta Head of a Warrior
Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese Haniwa terracotta head of a warrior, Haniwa figures are Japanese terracotta funerary figures that accompanied the dead buried in early Japan, ...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Terracotta

Early 20th Century Japanese Porcelain Incense Burner-Smoker Figurines
Located in Ferndale, MI
Two Early 20th Century Japanese Porcelain Incense Burner/Smoker Figurines painted in gold. Each has design pattern on the costume he...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Mid-century Ceramic "Aloha" Catalina Island Hawaiian Dancing Hula Girl Figurine
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original post-war ceramic chalkware dancing Hawaiian Hula girl figurine made from lightweight plaster and painted in vibrant tropical colors. It dep...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Meiji Bronze Fisherman Okimono, Sealed Masatsune Saku
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Meiji Bronze Fisherman Okimono, Sealed Masatsune saku Japan, Meiji period (1868–1912) A fine and rare Meiji period bronze Okimono of a fisherman by Masatsune Saku, originating from Japan and crafted during the Meiji period (1868–1922). This exquisite piece is a notable example of the Tokyo School's artistry, dating to the late 19th century. The Okimono depicts a fisherman seated on a four-rung ladder, holding a bamboo fishing rod...
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

A Pair of Japanese Edo Period Stone Female Buddha Sattva Sculptures, c. 1750
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Japanese Mid Edo Period Carved Stone Sculptures of Female Buddha Sattva, ca. 1750 PERIOD Mid Edo Period (1603-1868) DIMENSIONS Height: 10.5 ...
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1750s Japonisme Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Stone

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