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Place of Origin: Japanese
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 Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Meiji Period, Miyao Bronze Figure of a Fisherman
By Eisuke Miyao 1
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality Meiji period (1868-1912) Japanese Miyao bronze patinated bronze figure of a fisherman holding his net, having gilded highlights and mounted...
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Late 19th Century Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Pair of Japanese Miyao Bronze Statues, Meiji Period
By Eisuke Miyao 1
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality pair of 19th century Japanese Miyao bronze statues of a Falconer and a Samurai warrior, each in patinated bronze with gold leaf highlights....
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Late 19th Century Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Meiji Period Bronze Sculpture of a Mother and Son by Atsuyoshi
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Meiji period bronze sculpture of a mother and son by Atsuyoshi, she is shown seated on a gnarled rootwood base, with her arm round a crying boy standing by her knee and offering her breast, wearing a short robe, trousers and a cloth incised with Mount Fuji around her head, and bare feet. Signed Atsuyoshi saku, Maruki Shachu seisaku (??????????? (??????????). Japanese, circa 1880. Footnote: Atsuyoshi is known for a number of finely modelled bronze studies of both wild and domesticated animals, almost all of them made for the Tokyo based Maruki Company. This is therefore an unusual subject matter for him and Japanese bronzes in general , however Oliver Impey and Joyce Seaman, in ‘Japanese Decorative Arts of the Meiji Period’ (in the Ashmolean Museum Collections), pp. 68-69, include a bronze group of a woman who has just finished breast feeding...
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1880s Meiji Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Contemporary BlueThree-Piece Porcelain Japanese Lantern by Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite rare contemporary large three-piece porcelain Japanese lantern, intricately hand-painted in cobalt blue underglaze on an elegantly shaped body, a signed masterpiece by high...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Early Japanese Hinoki Wood Sculpture of Bishamon
Located in Hudson, NY
Early Japanese Hinoki wood sculpture of Bishamon. Kamakura period (1185 - 1333) sculpture made from hinoki wood. Bishamon is also known as Tamonten, meanin...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Japanese Contemporary Green Porcelain Mask by Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Mesmerizing signed contemporary decorative porcelain mask, intricately hand painted on both sides. It's a signed masterpiece by award-winning master por...
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21st Century and Contemporary Meiji Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Early Shinto Carving of Figure Referred to as Father Japan
Located in Hudson, NY
Shinto carving of figure referred to as Father Japan. Heian period (794 to 1185) sculpture made of hinoki wood in single piece construction called ichiboku...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Antique Meiji Period Japanese Hirado Sake Bottle Hotei with Bag, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This is a most unusually made antique Hirado porcelain Ewer/ Sake pot. A handmade, hand painted porcelain item in the underglaze Hirado blues and also brown/yellow painted on its bea...
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19th Century Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Pair of Asian Granite Foo Dog Figures
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Asian (probably Japanese) white and black speckled granite sitting foo dog figures resting on a rectangular base (with repairs). Priced Each.
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20th Century Anglo-Japanese Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Granite

Bronze Sculpture Japanese Scholar Scroll Fukurokuju Inlay
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Well done, very sharp detailed cast bronze figure with inlay of silver metal on scroll, 1920s- 1930s. Beautiful golden patina on head and bottom from years of handling. 8.3 lbs.   
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1920s Chinese Export Vintage Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

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

Massive Industrial Ceramic Glove Mold by Shinko of Japan
Located in San Diego, CA
Massive industrial ceramic glove mold by Japnese manufacturer Shinko, circa 1970s. The piece is a cool decorative item that is in excellent conditio...
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Mid-20th Century Organic Modern Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Japanese Tokyo School Bronze Okimono of a Farmer, Meiji Period
Located in Austin, TX
A very fine and detailed Tokyo School cast bronze okimono (decorative sculpture) of a smiling farmer, Meiji period, late 19th century, Japan. The e...
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

THREE FIGURES HINA MATSURI Japanese, Meiji period (1868-1912)
Located in Madrid, ES
THREE FIGURES HINA MATSURI Japanese, Meiji period (1868-1912) in painted plaster, eggshell, silk and other materials. Height: (largest) 50 cm good condit...
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19th Century Japonisme Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Silk, Plaster

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

Meiji Period Bronze of a Huntsman Carrying a Gun
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Meiji period bronze of a huntsman carrying a gun, Signed in a seal. ??? in an elaborate seal script, Which reads “Kakuha sei”. Japanese, circa 1910. Kakuha Kanzaemon had shops...
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1910s Vintage Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Late 19th Century Meiji Bronze Erotic Sculpture of a Nude Sitting Woman, Japan
By Okazaki Sessei
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 19th century Meiji bronze erotic sculpture of a nude sitting woman in the style of Okazaki Sessei, Japan By: Okazaki Sessei (in the style...
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Metal, Bronze, Copper

Figurine, Sanda ware, by Kinkodo Kisuke Edo period ceramic, celadon
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Figurine, Sanda ware, by Kinkodo Kisuke, Edo period, ceramic, celadon glaze This ceramic piece depicts a seated man with a serene expression, dressed in a pale celadon green robe. Th...
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19th Century Edo Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Celadon

Antique Japan Gold Gilt Good Luck Elephant Censer
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This antique Japan gold-gilt good luck elephant censer is a captivating blend of artistry and symbolism. crafted with intricate detail and adorned with...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Iron

Samuraï Yoshitsune Puppet Sculpture
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture Samuraï Yoshitsune Puppet with structure in wood, hand-carved wood, hand-painted wood, hand-lacquered wood, covered with hand-embroidered silk puppet garments. With arro...
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1980s Vintage Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Silk, Wood

Antique Meiji Signed Japanese Figural Woman & Lantern Incense Burner with Base
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large antique Meiji period Japanese patinated and polychromed bronze is signed by an unknown artist and presumed to have been made in approximately 1880 in the period Meiji styl...
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

19th Century Meiji Period Bronze of a Boy Collecting Sweet Chestnuts by Seiya
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A charming Meiji period bronze of a boy collecting sweet chestnuts by Seiya, he carries a basket and is looking down at an insect crawling over his hand, he is also evidently wearing...
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1880s Meiji Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Vintage pair of victorian statues a victorian couple
Located in Birmingham, AL
Vintage mid century, victorian couple statue looks like Nor-leans ceramic figurine , Lady with fan staying near arch with leaves, most likely Made in ...
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Mid-20th Century American Colonial Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

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 Lacquered and Gilt Wood Buddhism Statue from Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exceptional and wood statue of Buddhism Guardian Seitaka Doji from Japan circa Edo period (1603-1868), likely the earlier part of 17th century. One of two chief attendants of Fudou Myouou (the other being Kongara Doji), the name of Seitaka Doji is a transliteration of Sanskrit "Cetaka", meaning servant, slave, and he is said to personify expedient action. He is most commonly found on the right side of Fudou, together with Kongara Doji on the left, forming the Immovable triad, Fudou Sanzon, the terror of evil doers. Seitaka largely adheres to the iconography of a wrathful youth with fleshy body and face, skin in the color of a red lotus, has his hair tied in five knots, and holds a vajra in his left hand and a vajra-club in his right hand, but the actual artistic representations of him in Japan do...
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17th Century Japonisme Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

Fossilized Future_C by So Koizumi
Located in Geneve, CH
Fossilized Future_C by So Koizumi Dimensions: W 66 x D 36 x H 33 cm Materials: Oak Wood, Soil, charcoal, Waste from daily life (such as coffee grounds and vegetable peels) Weight: 37...
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2010s Post-Modern Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Oak

Fossilized Future_A by So Koizumi
Located in Geneve, CH
Fossilized Future_A by So Koizumi Dimensions: W 55 x D 32 x H 85 cm Materials: Oak Wood, Soil, charcoal, Waste from daily life (such as coffee grounds and vegetable peels) "Fossiliz...
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2010s Post-Modern Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Oak

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

Meiji Period Bronze of a Cricket Catcher
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Meiji period bronze of a cricket catcher, shown holding a whistle to his mouth with his left hand and a long rod in his right hand, wearing traditional clothing with a wide-brimmed...
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19th Century Meiji Antique 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

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

Large Japanese Ceramic Penguin Figurative Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large Ceramic Penguin Figurative Sculpture Japan, 1970's stamped "Made in Japan" on the bottom " great size, color and glaze" " add to your Penguin collection or a nice piece to st...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Decorative Sadao Kishi Kokeshi Doll Sculpture from Japan, Hand-Painted
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and exceptionally 18 inches tall Sosaku Kindai Kokeshi doll from Japan. Handcrafted of wood and hand-painted in the the early 20th century. In good condition with charmin...
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Mid-20th Century Edo Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Japanese Genryusai Seiya Meiji Period Antique Patinated Bronze Geisha
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Meiji period patinated bronze sculpture of a geisha waiving her hand in greeting signed Genryusai Seiya 19th Century The attractive young geisha is dressed in traditional Ja...
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19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Edo Period Japanese Bodhisattva Shrine
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible Edo Period Japanese gilt and lacquered carved wood shrine depicting a Bodhisattva with piercing glass eyes, a contemplative expression, and h...
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Early 1800s Japonisme Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Giltwood, Lacquer, 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

Decorative Togatta Kokeshi Doll Sculpture from Northern Japan, Hand-Painted
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and exceptionally 18 inches tall classic traditional Togatta Kokeshi doll from Northern Japan. Handcrafted of wood and hand-painted in the ...
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Early 20th Century Edo Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

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

19th Century 'Meiji Period' Japanese Carved Wood Seated Monkey Sculpture
Located in North Miami, FL
19th Century (Meiji Period) Japanese hand-carved wood seated monkey. The eyes are inlaid and made of glass. The fur and details are very realistic. The piece is signed on the bottom ...
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19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Glass, Wood

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

Large Seated Maitreya, Lacquered wWod, 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Large Seated Maitreya, lacquered wood, 20thcentury Maitreya Bodhisatva, seated in a pedestal, with one leg on top of the other, draped robes and a large halo. One hand is almost tou...
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20th Century Tribal Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Decorative Naruko Kokeshi Doll Sculpture from Northern Japan, Hand-Painted
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and exceptionally 18 inches tall classic traditional Naruko Kokeshi doll from Northern Japan. Handcrafted of wood and hand-painted in t...
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Early 20th Century Edo Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

18th Century Japanese Hand-Carved Fully Blossomed Chrysanthemum Flower Figurine
Located in North Miami, FL
18th Century Japanese hand-carved fully blossomed chrysanthemum flower figurine made of white bone with branch and leaves painted. The flower is placed inside its original glass and ...
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18th Century Edo Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Bone

Mid-Century Modern Set of Japanese Women Awa Odori Dancers
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful set of 3 bronze dancer figures. This group of 3 large figures have graceful lines and a beautiful golden finish with patina. Circa 1970s. These abstract figures with a variegated gold patina depict female Japanese Awa Odori...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Iron, Gold Leaf

Japanese Wood Carved Polychrome Sculpture of a Seated Temple Monk, Edo Period
Located in Studio City, CA
This is truly a wonderful piece with clear age and a nice patina to it. Very unique. We have not seen another quite like it. The monk appears to have glass eyes which gives his expression a very humanistic feel. The head is removable (please see the last image). From a collection of Japanese arts and artifacts. Most likely dates back to the Edo period. Would make for a nice addition to any Japanese or Asian artifacts...
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18th Century Edo Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Wood, Lacquer

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

Japanese Lladro Style Figurines White Porcelain Music Boxes and Decorative Tree
By Lladro
Located in Miami, FL
A wonderful vintage set of porcelain figurines of two Japanese ladies both of which are music boxes and a decorative cherry tree. Style Llardro. Dimensions: Tree: 8 1/2" H x...
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20th Century Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Decorative Kokeshi Doll Sculpture from Northern Japan, Hand-Painted, Signed
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and exceptionally 18 inches tall classic traditional Kokeshi doll from Northern Japan. Handcrafted of wood and hand-painted in the the early 20th century, covered with a ...
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Early 20th Century Edo 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

Japanese Edo Period Dragon God Ningyô, Ca. 1820
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Edo Period Dragon God Ningyô, Ca. 1820 DIMENSIONS Height: 26 inches over all Minor wear in textiles. Fine antique condition ABOUT Musha-Ningyô (warr...
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1820s Japonisme Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Japanese Edo Period Saga Ningyo, Ca. 1850
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Edo Period Saga Ningyo, Ca. 1850 DIMENSIONS Height: 9.5 inches Width: 6 inches Depth: 5 inches
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1850s Japonisme Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Japanese Miyao bronze warrior, 36cm high
By Eisuke Miyao 1
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality Japanese Meiji period bronze statue of a Samurai Warrior firing a bow and arrow. Having a wonderful patination and gilded highlights. Batch 83 634230 SNKZZ
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Late 19th Century Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

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

Japanese Meiji Gilt Patterned Bronze Figure of a Fisherman
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A delightful antique Japanese Meiji Bronze portrayal of a fisherman dating from the 19th century. The fisherman is portrayed with a very large fish and sitting on it to hold it down....
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19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Japanese Edo Period Carved Seated Fasting Buddha, 18th C./Early 19th C.
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Edo Period Carved Seated Fasting Buddha, 18th C./Early 19th C. DIMENSIONS Height: 9.5 inches (24 cm) Width: 7 inches (18 cm) Depth: 5 inches (12.8 cm) ABOUT This early Edo...
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Late 18th Century Japonisme Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Post War Ceramic "Aloha" Hawaiian Dancing Hula Girl w/ Lei & Grass Skirt
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 and a f...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Late Meiji Period Folk Wood Carving Japanese God of War, Arts, Shrines Protector
Located in Miami, FL
Probably more than likely from a Japanese home altar, this is a folk art rendition of Hachiman Yahata no Kani, Japanese God of War, Archery, Culture and Pro...
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Early 1900s Meiji Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Japanese Kutani Statues Story of Momotaro Tsugata Yuma, 19/20th C
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Large, lovely and very nicely made Kutani statues They depict the characters from the story of Momotaro (Peach Boy). Specifically, Momotaro himself, Do...
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19th Century Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Antique Japanese Pottery Effigie Sculpture of a Woman & Child 18thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Japanese Pottery Effigie Sculpture of a Woman & Child 18thC Measures- 11" H x 5.75" W x 4.25" D;
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18th Century Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Pottery

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