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Style: Showa
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 Japanese Showa Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Asian Bronze Showa Meiji Samurai Warrior Sculpture Statue with Armor
Japanese Asian Bronze Showa Meiji Samurai Warrior Sculpture Statue with Armor

Japanese Asian Bronze Showa Meiji Samurai Warrior Sculpture Statue with Armor

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 Japanese Showa Figurative Sculptures

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Pottery

Japanese Sumo Wresler KitanoUmi Figure Pottery 1980s
Japanese Sumo Wresler KitanoUmi Figure Pottery 1980s

Japanese Sumo Wresler KitanoUmi Figure Pottery 1980s

Japanese Painted Bronze Okimono of a Gourd by Toyo, Showa Era, 1960s, Japan
By Toyo
Located in Austin, TX
A charming Japanese decorative bronze sculpture, okimono, of a gourd, hyotan, by Toyo Japan, Showa Era, circa 1960s, Japan. The realistic okimono, fashio...
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1960s Japanese Vintage Showa Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Painted Bronze Okimono of a Gourd by Toyo, Showa Era, 1960s, Japan
Japanese Painted Bronze Okimono of a Gourd by Toyo, Showa Era, 1960s, Japan

Japanese Painted Bronze Okimono of a Gourd by Toyo, Showa Era, 1960s, Japan

Lot of 13 Traditional Vintage Kokeshi Japan Second half 20th Century
Located in Poperinge, BE
Vintage lot of 13 rare and high quality kokeshi dolls, authentic kokeshi made in Japan in the Showa period, circa 1950s to 1970s. This lot concerns 13 extremely beautiful kokeshi do...
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1960s Japanese Vintage Showa Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Lot of 13 Traditional Vintage Kokeshi Japan Second half 20th Century
Lot of 13 Traditional Vintage Kokeshi Japan Second half 20th Century

Lot of 13 Traditional Vintage Kokeshi Japan Second half 20th Century

Japanese Large Old Bronze Seated Buddha , Kyoto Find
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 mudra. High quality, deep casting with fi...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Large Old Bronze Seated Buddha , Kyoto Find
Japanese Large Old Bronze Seated Buddha , Kyoto Find

Japanese Large Old Bronze Seated Buddha , Kyoto Find

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 Japanese Showa Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Asian Showa Period Bronze Koi Carp Fish Sculpture
Japanese Asian Showa Period Bronze Koi Carp Fish Sculpture

Japanese Asian Showa Period Bronze Koi Carp Fish Sculpture

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 Japanese Vintage Showa Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Lot of 5 Vintage Kokeshi Dolls Japan Birch Wood Showa Period
Lot of 5 Vintage Kokeshi Dolls Japan Birch Wood Showa Period

Lot of 5 Vintage Kokeshi Dolls Japan Birch Wood Showa Period

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 “Bunraku” on base. "Bunraku" is associated with Japanese puppet play and performance, Kappa Bring Good Fortune Japanese Kappa...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Bronze Folk Art Kappa, circa 1930
Japanese Bronze Folk Art Kappa, circa 1930

Japanese Bronze Folk Art Kappa, circa 1930

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Japanese Carved and Lacquered Wood Shogun, Edo Period, 19th Century, Japan
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Toyo Japanese Ikebana Vase, 1960s
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H 2.25 in W 8.25 in D 4.75 in
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Located in Poperinge, BE
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Lot of 6 Kokeshi Dolls Hand Painted Wood Japan Showa

Lot of 6 Kokeshi Dolls Hand Painted Wood Japan Showa

H 13 in W 3.55 in D 3.55 in
Japanese Old Penis-Shaped Wooden Figurine/Amulet of Prosperity of Descendants
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Large Fine Japanese Bronze Seated Buddha 25" tall with Custom Black Display Base

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Located in South Burlington, VT
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Japan Important Hand Cast Bronze Kanon Guanyin by Masanobu, Adachi Museum

Japan Important Hand Cast Bronze Kanon Guanyin by Masanobu, Adachi Museum

H 35 in W 12 in D 10 in

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