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Place of Origin: Japanese
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

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

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

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

Large Japanese Meiji Period Bronze of a Young Child with a Play Hoop
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A large very good quality late 19th century (Meiji period 1868-1912) Japanese patinated bronze statue of a young child in traditional dress holding a play hoop. Measures: 60cm (24").
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Late 19th Century Japonisme Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

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

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 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 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

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

Pair of Japanese Miyao Bronze Figures
By Zo Miyao 1
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality pair of Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) Miyao bronze figures depicting a mother carrying her child with a wicker basket on her head, carr...
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Late 19th Century Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

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

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

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.
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Late 19th Century Anglo-Japanese Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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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 Fudo...
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17th Century Japonisme Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

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

Pair of Large Japanese Bronze Figures
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Asian Japanese style (19th Cent) large bronze figures of man and woman with guitars on shaped teak wood base.
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19th Century Japonisme 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

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.
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19th Century Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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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.
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19th Century 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, Wood, Lacquer

Japanese White Porcelain Elephant; Meiji Period
Located in New York, NY
A Japanese decorative porcelain elephant with red and blue vegetal motif blanket detail. 4383
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20th Century Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

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.
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

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

Materials

Wood

Japanese Bronze Torii Gate Sculpture Meiji Period
Located in Newark, England
Beautifully sculpted Japanese Meiji period Torii gate sculpture. The sculpture made from solid bronze with a beautiful patination throughout dating to the Meiji period 1868-1912 circa 1890. The gate of traditional form representing the Matsuo Shrine in Kyoto. The characters read ???? translated directly to Matsuo Shrine. Notes The Torii gate sculpture was crafted after the famous Torii gate which is found in the Arashiyama district in Kyoto. It houses Matsuno’o Taisha (Matsunoo Taisha ????) one of the oldest shinto shrines in Kyoto dating to 701, approximately 100 years before the city of Kyoto. It boarders the mountains and has a distinct main hall dating to 1397 which is also one of the oldest buildings in the city of Tokyo. The shrine’s spring is famous for its restorative properties and sake and miso producer’s patron the shrine with their particular industries relying on the pure water to survive. The distinct giant Torri gate stands at 14 meters tall alluding to its significance in the city. Three beautiful gardens can...
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Japanese Old Penis-Shaped Wooden Figurine/Amulet of Prosperity of Descendants
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an ornament based on the ancient Japanese folk belief of the prosperity of descendants. In the past, when medical care was not as advanced as it is today, it was difficult...
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20th Century Showa Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Cedar

Monumental Japanese Ceramic Sculpture of the Denim-Clad Torso of a Femme, 20th C
Located in View Park, CA
A monumental ceramic sculpture of the denim-clad torso of a woman removing her garments, Japan 1970s. A stunning example of some of the unique ceramic art that was emerging in post-w...
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1970s Post-Modern Vintage Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Japan 1890 Meiji Period Seated Figure of Quan Yin in Enamelled White Porcelain
Located in Miami, FL
A Seated Quan Yin from the Japan Meiji period (1886-1912). Rare and highly detailed sculpture, created in the Imperial Japan, during the Meiji period (1868-1912), circa 1890. This...
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1890s Meiji Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze, Enamel

Solid Brass Stylized Cat, Japan, Walter Bosse Style
By Walter Bosse
Located in Ferndale, MI
Solid brass stylized cat, Walter Bosse style. Often used as a candle holder, paper clips, etc. Hallmark Japan. Measures: 1.25" T x 3" L x 1.5" D.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Brass

Hakata Wasaki Japanese Ceramic Nativity Scene Figurines
Located in New York, NY
Japanese ceramic nativity scene figurines made by Hakata Wasaki in the 1950s. The set comprises fourteen elements with hand painted figures and a wood...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Japanese Edo Carved Stone Bodhisattva Sculptures
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Edo period pair of carved stone female Bodhisattva sculptures, hand painted. The pair has incised markings on their backs and was made in circa 1...
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1750s Edo Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

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