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Place of Origin: Japanese
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....
Category
19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Edo Japanese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Two Japanese Handcrafted Terracotta Sculptures Indoor or Outdoor Use
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Set of two Japanese handmade terracotta female sculptures with musical instruments, early 20th century. These beautiful sculptures are for indoor or outdoor use.
Both pieces are in g...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
$1,402 Sale Price / set
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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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
$9,480 Sale Price
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Antique Japanese Sozan of Satsuma Statue Shou Lao Immortal, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A Japanese Satsuma figure, Large size, Meiji period. There are also turtles on the planter.
Very nice craftmenship.
Additional information:
Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Region of O...
Category
19th Century Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
$3,029 Sale Price
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Vintage Japanese Trappist Nun Figures Wood Turned Kokeshi Dolls Isao Nemoto
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a vintage Japanese lathe-turned trappist nun figures in wood.
Monastery & Convent Hakodate Hokkaido. Kokeshi Dolls by Isao Nemoto
Dimensions: 4.75" H x 1.2...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Japanese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$200 Sale Price / set
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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 ...
Category
1980s Vintage Japanese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plastic
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...
Category
19th Century Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
$2,840 Sale Price
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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...
Category
20th Century Japanese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
$400 Sale Price / set
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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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Meiji Japanese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
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...
Category
18th Century Edo Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Figural Figure Meiji Period 19/20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and very detailed piece. Unsigned. Japan 19th or 20th century.
Weight: 12 grams
Provenance: Collected in the 1980’s. From the collection of Clemens Merkelbach van Enkhuize...
Category
20th Century Meiji Japanese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Old Wooden Netsuke Sculpture Japanese Fisherman Meiji Period, 19/20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and very detailed piece. Unsigned. Japan 19th or 20th century. Visible is a fisherman with 2 fishes in his hand.
Weight: 19 grams
Provenance: Collected in the 1980’s. From...
Category
20th Century Meiji Japanese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Jizai Koi and Water Motif, Japan, Miji Period
Located in Point Richmond, CA
This jizai is an excellent example of a well-balanced and pleasingly carved sculpture of koi swimming in waves. Once part of a Japanese hanger (jizagake) for a kettle hook, it served...
Category
Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
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
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Figural Figure Meiji Period, 19/20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and very detailed piece. Unsigned. Japan 19th or 20th century.
Weight: 25 grams
Provenance: Collected in the 1980’s. From the collection of Clemens Merkelbach van Enkhuize...
Category
20th Century Meiji Japanese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Japanese Tachibina (Imperial couple) doll set.
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Japanese Tachibina (Imperial couple), rare and exceptionally fine standing pair of figures for the Hina Matsuri. The emperor has his arms spread to the si...
Category
Early 20th Century Meiji Japanese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Textile, Wood
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Edo Japanese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Gold
Japanese old man statue, Tenmei Era, dated 1781
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Japanese old man statue, Tenmei Era, dated 1781
represented seated, wearing a long dress, decorated with flowers and foliage, slightly smiling face, glass eyes, wearing a cap,
remov...
Category
1780s Edo Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Organic Modern Japanese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$520 Sale Price
20% Off
Japanese Okimono of Fukurokuju, the god of wealth and happiness, Meiji period
Located in Central England, GB
This exceptional Japanese Meiji period okimono depicts Fukurokuju, the lucky god of wealth and happiness.
The figure is very finely carved from a single piece of dense tightly graine...
Category
Early 20th Century Meiji Japanese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Japanese Tumulus Period Unglazed Terracotta Haniwa of a Woman’s Head, 3rd/4th C.
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Tumulus Period Unglazed Aged Terracotta Haniwa of a Woman’s Head, 3rd/4th Century
Tumulus Period (AD 250-552)
Haniwa means “circle o...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Japonisme Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Pair of Hand Painted Ceramic Hula Girl & Ukele Boy Souvenir Figurines
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The 1940s Pair of Ceramic Japanese Hand-Painted Hula Girl & Ukulele Boy Souvenir Figurines are vintage collectibles that capture the charm of Hawaiian culture from the mid-century er...
Category
1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
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.
Category
20th Century Anglo-Japanese Japanese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Granite
$8,750 / item
Set of Three Kokeshi Dolls from Northern Japan
Located in Antwerp, BE
Kokeshi (こけし こけし, kokeshi), are Japanese dolls, originally from northern Japan. They are handmade from wood, have a simple trunk and an enlarged head with a few thin, painted lines t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Japanese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$1,124 / set
Fumio Takasugi Signed Modern Pair of Hand Painted Asian Head Ceramic Sculptures
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A unique pair of ceramic Asian heads by Japanese artist Fumio Takasugi, circa 1970s. Signed on base. Hand painted with an intricate and stylized design. Th...
Category
1970s Vintage Japanese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, 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...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
Mid-19th Century Edo Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
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...
Category
Late 18th Century Japonisme Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
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...
Category
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...
Category
2010s Other Japanese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Elm
Woman with a Basket of Flowers - Kakuoka Akimitsu, Japan 1930-40
Located in PARIS, FR
Woman with a Basket of Flowers - Kakuoka Akimitsu, Japan 1930-40
Woman with a Basket of Flowers, Kakuoka Akimitsu, Carved Wood, Japan circa 1930-40
This majestic sculpture, carved fr...
Category
1930s Vintage Japanese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Softwood
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.
Category
1920s Chinese Export Vintage Japanese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$3,840 Sale Price
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Kishi Ceramic Vase with a Face
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful African tribal vase with a face; the piece is very well done. Very cool unique piece.
Measures: Height 52 cm.
Diameter 14 cm.
Weight ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Japanese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
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...
Category
1880s Meiji Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
17th Century Japonisme Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Pair of Japanese Bronze Bookends, circa 1880
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Japanese bronze bookends, circa 1880.
Category
1880s Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Japanese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Oak
$25,529 / item
Mother & Child - Japanese Bronze Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Fine Late 19th Century Japanese Bronze depicting Mother & Child. Great Detail. Original Patina. Japanese, circa 1880.
Dimensions: Height 21" Width 9 1/2" Depth 9 1/2"
CW5387
Category
1880s Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Fossilized Future_D by So Koizumi
Located in Geneve, CH
Fossilized Future_D by So Koizumi
Dimensions: W 44 x D 35 x H 58 cm
Materials: Oak Wood, Soil, charcoal, Waste from daily life (such as coffee grounds and vegetable peels)
Weight: 49...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Japanese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Oak
$19,798 / item
Fossilized Future_B by So Koizumi
Located in Geneve, CH
Fossilized Future_B by So Koizumi
Dimensions: W 38 x D 45 x H 68 cm
Materials: Oak Wood, Soil, charcoal, Waste from daily life (such as coffee grounds and vegetable peels)
Weight: 45...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Japanese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Oak
$21,361 / item
Porcelain Doll, Japan, With a Cat on Her Lap
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
This piece is a porcelain doll from Japan, beautifully crafted and designed with some details. The doll features a delicate, traditional appearance. On her lap, there’s a small cat, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Japanese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
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...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$270 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Bronze Sculpture of a Japanese Samurai Warrior Lost Wax Late 20th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 20th Century Bronze sculpture of a Japanese Samurai warrior depicted holding a removable staff. Lost wax casting. Patinated bronze.
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Artist, God of War, 20th Century, Bronze
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Imposing sculpture depicting God of war
High quality bronze material and was executed with incredible craftsmanship., finely chiseled.
Unknown author Japan circa 1950...
Category
1950s Vintage Japanese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
1810s Edo Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Gesso, Wood
Japanese Mid-Century Modern, Nude Boy, Patinated Bronze Sculpture, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Original dark-brown patina, signed illegibly in Japanese hieroglyphs.
Dimensions: Height 10 inches, diameter 2 7/8 inches.
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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 ...
Category
18th Century Edo Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bone
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...
Category
19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
A Large Japanese Porcelain Figure of a Guanyin
Located in New York, NY
Introducing a Magnificent Japanese Porcelain Figure of a Guanyin - A Monumental Expression of Serenity and Grace.
Behold this majestic depiction of Guanyin, rendered in porcelain with remarkable skill and artistry. Standing almost waist-height, this monumental statue exudes a sense of tranquility and spiritual presence that captivates the beholder.
The figure of Guanyin is beautifully stylized, featuring a high bun adorned with a draped head covering that adds an air of elegance to the composition. Dressed in traditional clothes, the statue showcases an underglaze red hand-painted robe gracefully layered over exquisitely detailed garments. Delicate blossoms, meticulously painted by skilled hands, artfully scatter across the fabric in a pleasing pattern, adding an enchanting touch of artistry to the ensemble.
The masterful craftsmanship is evident in the realistic draping of the clothing, creating a breathtaking illusion of soft fabric that seems to defy the porcelain medium, the only reminder being its alluring shine. The Guanyin figure exudes a sense of serenity with a pleasant and peaceful smile, complemented by gently lowered eyelids and gracefully elongated ear lobes.
As you gaze upon the statue, you'll notice a delicate attention to detail, allowing the toes to peek out from under the floor-length blue trimmed gown, that further enhances the intrigue of the figure.
A beautiful red drop...
Category
1890s Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Sculpture of Jerodian (Old Man), Ca. 1890
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Sculpture of Jerodian (Old Man), Ca. 1890
Meiji Period (1868-1912)
DIMENSIONS:
Height: 16.5 in...
Category
1890s Japonisme Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
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 ...
Category
20th Century Japanese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bone
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...
Category
1910s Vintage Japanese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Aung KO (1980) Golden Resin Sculpture "Self-Retracted" H 60 x 90 x 80 cm
Located in Madrid, ES
Aung KO (1980) golden resin sculpture "self-retracted" H 60 x 90 x 80 cm
Born in 1980 in Yangon in Myanmar (ex-Burma).
After studying paintings at the University of Culture in Yang...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Japanese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Carved Stone Kannon on Elephant
Located in Stamford, CT
An elegantly carved stone Kannon elephant.
Taisho period
Kyoto, Japan.
Category
Early 20th Century Taisho Japanese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Late 19th Century Japanese Bronze of a Boy in a Kimono on a Naturalistic Base
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful large late 19th century Japanese bronze of a boy in a kimono and sandals. Carved naturalistic wood base.
Category
Late 19th Century Anglo-Japanese Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Japanese 19th Century Bronze Study of a Young Boy Chasing Geese
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality 19th century (Meiji period 1868-1912) Japanese bronze study of a young boy chasing two geese.
Category
19th Century Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Large Japanese Bronze of Young Girl and a Dog
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) bronze figure of a young girl playing with a dog. Having a good patination and a signature stamp.
Category
19th Century Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze





