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Place of Origin: Japanese
Netsuke, Japan circa 1900
Located in Paris, FR
Japan Netsuke, circa 1900. Bitter apple. Carved and patinated boxwood. Measures: H. 2.5 cm. L. 3.5 cm.
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19th Century Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Boxwood

Gozo Kawamura Bronze Sculpture of "Summer", a Nude Woman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mid-Century Japanese bronze sculpture. Entitled "Summer". By Gozo Kawamura (1886 - 1950). Kawamura had a celebrated career in the U.S., Euro...
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1950s Vintage Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Decorative Kokeshi Doll Sculpture from Northern Japan, Hand-Painted
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. In good conditi...
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Early 20th Century Edo Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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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

Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Farm Girl, 1890
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality late 19th Century (Meiji period 1868-1912) Japanese bronze statue of a farm girl holding a Hoe and wearing a wide brimmed w...
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19th Century Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Netsuke Signed, Japan, Early 20th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Netsuke, Japan early 20th century. Signed. Bud. Carved, incised and patinated boxwood. Measures: H. 3.5 cm. L. 4.5 cm.
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Early 20th Century Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Boxwood

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

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

Pair of Japanese Miyao Bronze + Gilded Sumo Wrestlers, 19th Century
By Eisuke Miyao 1
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A wonderful, fine quality pair of Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) Miyao tsukuru signed figures of two Sumo wrestlers, each bare chested with kimonos thrown over their shoulders, holding aloft cyclindrical covered censers, one wrestler wearing a 'kesho masashi' (ceremonial apron)the other wrestler holding an over sized tobacco pouch...
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19th Century Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

20th Century Japanese Carved Bone Okimono Carved Figure of the Seated Buddha
Located in Central England, GB
20th Century Japanese carved bone okimono carved figure of the seated buddha. This interesting early 20th century Japanese carved bone Okimono ...
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20th Century Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Bone

Decorative Naruko Kokeshi Doll Sculpture from Northern Japan, Hand-Painted
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and exceptionally 20 1/2 inches tall classic traditional Naruko Kokeshi doll from Northern Japan. Handcrafted of wood and hand-painted ...
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Early 20th Century Edo Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

19th Century Japanese Samurai Plaster Figures
Located in Norton, MA
Unusual Japanese Samurai Plaster Figures, hand made and hand-painted, from the late 19th to early 20th century.  
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Early 20th Century Other Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Stucco

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

Materials

Wood

Japanese Wood Carving Sumo Wrestler, 1930-1940
Located in Rochester, NY
A Japanese wood carving of a sumo wrestler wearing the traditional "fundoshi" loin cloth garment. Perfectly aged original old rich surface color patina. ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

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

Materials

Bronze

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

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

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

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Pair of Japanese Bronze Bookends, circa 1880
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Japanese Bronze Bookends, circa 1880
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1880s Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

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

Late 19th Century Japanese Carved Hardwood Okimono of a Man, circa 1890
Located in Central England, GB
Late 19th C Japanese carved hardwood okimono of a man, circa 1890 This top quality and most impressive large scale Japanese carved hardwood okimono superbly depicts a characterful study of a delightfully crafty looking man. He is dressed simply in a robe. On his back, he has a rolled woven mat for resting and a turtle shell sun hat hangs below. On his side hanging from his waist sash, there is a simple hand fan made from woven palm leaves and around his neck, he is wearing a string of very large beads. This unfortunate character is on a journey and he seems to have lost or broken one sandal. His foot is sore and he is resting it on his gnarly walking stick. He has one arm outstretched and is holding out a large piece of fresh fruit as an offering perhaps to barter for new sandals...
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19th Century Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Hardwood

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

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

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

Materials

Wood

Meiji Period Bronze of a Boy Carrying Twigs
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Meiji period bronze of a boy carrying twigs, they are strapped onto his back on a carrying frame and he carries a gourd water bottle in his right hand, signed in a seal. Japanese, ...
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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

Haniwa Style Figures Unglazed Terracotta, a Set of Two
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Haniwa Style Figures Unglazed Terra Cotta Japan - a set of two - from a Palm Beach estate There is a small chip on the base of one and ...
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Late 20th Century Archaistic Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Terracotta

'4' Four Hakone Japanese Bisque Figurines, Circa 1950
By Hakone Manufacturer Japan
Located in Incline Village, NV
Four bisque hand painted Japanese Hakone figurines; also referred to as "Hakata Dolls" or Suyaki Ningyu. These style "dolls" were first introduced in 17th ...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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

Materials

Bronze

Contemporary Wooden Kimono Sculpture Carved in Japanese Elm by Toru Kaizawa
By Toru Kaizawa
Located in London, GB
This hand-carved wooden kimono sculpture is a contemporary piece of art made by award-winning artist Toru Kaizawa. Entitled “Hagi”, this piece was cre...
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2010s Other Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Elm

Japanese Bronze Folk Art Kappa, circa 1930
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a beautiful, unusual and possibly unique antique hand cast bronze "Kappa" (child protector) sculptor complete with a separately formed bronze pair of 3.5 inch long cucumbers- a kappa's favorite snack food. Signed. Signed An incised artist signature “Buraku” on base. "Bunraku" is associated with Japanese puppet play and performance, Kappa Bring Good Fortune Japanese Kappa...
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Early 20th Century Showa Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Taro Okamoto ‘Tower of the Sun’ Ceramic Wall Sculpture, Expo 70 Osaka World Fair
By Tarō Okamoto
Located in London, GB
Taro Okamoto, artist (Japan) Tower of the Sun’ ceramic face wall plaque, for Expo ’70 world fair in Osaka japan, 1970. Cast, glazed ceramic. Due to th...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

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

Antique Japanese Master Carpenter Woodwork Tool circa 1890
By George Nakashima
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Antique Nakashima styled vintage Japanese Master carpenter woodworking tool in metal and wood, circa 1890 Dimensions: Height 1 in. Width 10.5 in. De...
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1890s Folk Art Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

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

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

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

Materials

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

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

Two Rare Japanese Izumo Clay Dolls of Emperor and Tenjin, Meiji Period
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Two rare Japanese Izumo clay dolls of Emperor and Tenjin, Nara Prefecture, Meiji period. Material and simple execution impart a flavor of antiquity and great decorative power. Empero...
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Clay

Japanese Momoyama Bronze Cast Buddha Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Momoyama period solid bronze cast diminutive Buddha sculpture. The piece dates from the 16th-17th century, circa 1450-1500, and is in remarkable condition with age-appropria...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Okimono of a Shunga Lady Playing a Biwa
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Heisei period wood carved okimono of a shunga lady playing a Biwa. Made during the Heisei period in circa 1990, the piece remains in remarkable vintage condition with age-ap...
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1990s Modern Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

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

Japanese Bronze of Miyao in Patinated and Gilded Bronze
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Japanese bronze of Miyao in patinated and gilded bronze on wooden base, 19th century, Japan, Meji period. Measures: H 13 cm, W 7 cm, D 6 cm.
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19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Giant Plastic Phone Stashbox
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Massive black oversized phone. Marked "Poynter Products Inc. Cincinnati, Ohio." Made in Japan. Date stamped 1980. Made of plastic. Top and bottom pieces twist off and can be used as ...
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1980s Vintage Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Plastic

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

Monumental Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Censer Urn with Dragons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A monumental Japanese Meiji period bronze censer urn, the elaborate multi-section exhibition piece with large high-relief dragon 'handles' to either side of the ovoid body with two s...
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19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Japanese Contemporary Gilded Porcelain Kabuto Helmet
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Unique Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain "kabuto" or helmet, hand painted in gold, red and blue colors. Kabuto dates back to 6th century. I...
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21st Century and Contemporary Edo Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Gold

Japanese Gilt Seated Kannon Figure, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Intricately carved and finished with gilt black lacquer, this seated figure depicts the bodhisattva Guanyin, known in Japanese Buddhism as Kannon. Described as the "Buddha of Infinite Compassion," Kannon is the embodiment of mercy and makes himself available to all who call upon him with all their mind. Kannon is depicted here seated in diamond position upon a double lotus plinth, set above a stepped base. He is dressed in gracefully draped robes and wears a tall crown bearing a minuscule figure of Amida, the Buddha of Infinite Light. He has a serene expression of calm and holds his right hand in the abhaya mudra, a gesture of comfort, blessing, and protection. Backed by a magnificent leaf-form nimbus, this Kannon figure...
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Mid-19th Century Edo Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Wood, Lacquer

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

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

Kamakura Period Japanese Shinzu Sculpture
Located in Hudson, NY
Kamakura Period Japanese Shinzu sculpture. Shinzo is a representational figure of a god or spirit in the Shinto religion. This sculpture was carved fro...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Art Deco Oil on Canvas Painting 'Jeune Femme' by Micao Kono
By Louis Icart
Located in London, GB
A beautiful early 20th century oil on canvas painting of a seductive young woman reclining on a daybed. Signed lower left Micao Kono and dated XXXVII (1937). Micao Kono (Japanese ...
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1980s Art Deco Vintage Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Porcelain Figurine Gold Green by Contemporary Japanese Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Unique porcelain figurine of Prince Lanling, hero-warrior of 6th century, China. This intricately detailed figurine is the creation of widely respected master porcelain artist of the Kutani region of Japan. Faithfully recreating the flowing folds of the warrior’s garb, this work features the bold five traditional colors of Japan’s Kutani ware...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Gold

Early 19th Century Japanese Wood Noh Mask
Located in Hudson, NY
Early 19th century Japanese wood noh mask, This mask comes in its original kiri wood storage box, which is signed and dated: Koran, 1811 (Edo period). The box...
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1810s Edo Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Gesso, Wood

Large 19th Century Japanese Bronze Reclining Geisha Girl
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A wonderfully impressive late 19th century Meiji period (1868-1912) Japanese patinated bronze study of a reclining geisha girl. Signed to the reverse.
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Late 19th Century Japonisme Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Japanese Meiji Samurai Ningyo Doll of Kato Kiyomasa in Iki Style
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Meiji period samurai Ningyo doll of Kato Kiyomasa in refined Iki style with detailed spectacular presentation robes and helmet. Kato Kiy...
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1890s Meiji Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Fabric, Textile, Lacquer

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