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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
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
Materials
Wood
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
Materials
Pottery
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
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.
High quality, deep casting with fine ser...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$1,200 Sale Price / set
78% Off
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
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Bronze Sculpture of Head Bust of Japanese Woman in the Style of Isamu Noguchi
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A wonderful, well-crafted work reminiscent of Isamu Noguchi's early work in bronze.
Heavy and solid on a beautiful rosewood base.
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1980s Italian Bronze Riace Warrior Sculpture Statue Signed Pintoneilo
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Offered for sale is a circa 1980s bronze statue of the older Riace Warrior sculpture. This bronze is extremely ...
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A small Thai cast seated bronze figure of the historical Buddha Shakyamuni, Northern Thailand, Ayutthaya period, 16th century.
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Thai Siam Bronze Gilt Rattanakosin Kingdom Seated Temple Shrine Buddha, 1800s
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful gem of a piece. This beautifully sculpted and adorned bronze and gilt seated meditation Buddha is from the Thai Rattanakosin Kingdom period (1782-1932) and has a nice patina acquired through age. The Buddha is in the Bhumisparsha (calling the earth to witness) mudra position symbolizing the moment when he attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree...
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This nickel plated metal crab statue was most likely made in the 1980s in Italy. Can not tell the maker or the artist and it is not signed. This particular...
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Lot of 6 Kokeshi Dolls Hand Painted Wood Japan Showa
Located in Poperinge, BE
Beautiful lot of 6 handmade and painted kokeshi dolls from the late Showa period (1926-1989), ca 1960s-70s, Japan.
Specific regions have different types of kokeshi, they can be roug...
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Japanese Old Penis-Shaped Wooden Figurine/Amulet of Prosperity of Descendants
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Japanese Painted Bronze Okimono of a Gourd by Toyo, Showa Era, 1960s, Japan
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A charming Japanese decorative bronze sculpture, okimono, of a gourd, hyotan, by Toyo Japan, Showa Era, circa 1960s, Japan.
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Japanese Showa Hakata Ceramic Doll of a Male Puppeteer
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Located in South Burlington, VT
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Sculpted Japanese Bronze of a Bactrian Camel
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Japan Old Gold Compassion Potion Kanon Guan Yin, Original Gold Lacquer, Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
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This is a scarce and lovely Japanese temple find, a gold gilt and lacquered wood Kanon Guan Yin. She holds the fabled potion bottle of compassion. The kanon sta...
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H 16.5 in W 5 in D 3.5 in
Large Fine Japanese Bronze Seated Buddha 25" tall with Custom Black Display Base
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a fine large old seated Buddha, heavily hand cast bronze, mid-20th century and with a fine medium to dark brown patina performing the mudra of meditation or cosmic mudra.
Hig...
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H 25 in W 22 in D 17 in
Japan Important Hand Cast Bronze Kanon Guanyin by Masanobu, Adachi Museum
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan an important one-of-a-kind tall hand cast bronze effigy of Guanyin known as Gyoran Kanon or the -Fish Basket Bodhisattva- by artisan Hasegawa Masanobu (1903-1990).
seen Adachi...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Figurative Sculptures
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Bronze
Showa figurative sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Showa figurative sculptures for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage figurative sculptures created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, asian art and furniture and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with bronze, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Showa figurative sculptures made in a specific country, there are Asia, East Asia, and Japan pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original figurative sculptures, popular names associated with this style include Hisakazu Shimizu, and Toyo. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for figurative sculptures differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $350 and tops out at $5,500 while the average work can sell for $898.