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Place of Origin: Japanese
Pair of Vintage Japanese Lefton Porcelain Cat Figurines – Mid-Century Modern
Located in Bochum, NRW
Pair of Vintage Porcelain Cat Figurines – Mid-Century Japanese Craftsmanship Grace your space with this elegant pair of vintage porcelain cat fi...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Sculptures

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Porcelain

Tall 12" Japanese Kokeshi Doll
Located in Fairfield, CA
A tall vintage Japanese kokeshi doll. Made of wood with a lovely hand painted floral design in red and green.
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Late 20th Century Japanese Sculptures

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Wood

Japanese Fortune Manekineko Lucky Cat Object 1980s Showa
Located in Paris, FR
This is a manekineko cat object. It is made with porcelain and it was made around 1980s in Showa era. Dimensions. 8 x 8.5 x H13 cm The maneki-neko is a common Japanese figurine ...
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1980s Showa Vintage Japanese Sculptures

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Porcelain

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke Wild Boar 1950s by artist Tomotada
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1950s. The signature is written on the back side 'Tomotada'. Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17t...
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1950s Showa Vintage Japanese Sculptures

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Wood

Japanese Antique Wooden Netsuke 'mouse and rooster' 1920s Taisho era
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Taisho period 1920s. Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan...
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1920s Taisho Vintage Japanese Sculptures

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Wood

Tall 12" Japanese Kokeshi Doll
Located in Fairfield, CA
A tall vintage Japanese kokeshi doll. Made of wood with a lovely hand painted design of red flowers.
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Late 20th Century Japanese Sculptures

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Wood

Japanese antique Kannon stone statue/Edo period/Buddhist ornament
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a stone statue of Kannon Bosatsu (the Bodhisattva of Compassion), believed to have been made in Japan during the mid to late Edo period (late 18th century onward). The materi...
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Early 19th Century Edo Antique Japanese Sculptures

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Stone

Japanese antique two-piece stone statue of a monk/God of the road/Edo period
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
We have a rare stone Buddha in stock. This is a small twin-figure stone carving made in the early to middle Edo period (1600–1800). It features two standing monk-like deities side b...
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18th Century Edo Antique Japanese Sculptures

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Stone

Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Turtle' 1980s 'Ishikawa'
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1980s. The signature is written on the back side 'Ishikawa'. Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17t...
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1980s Showa Vintage Japanese Sculptures

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Wood

Hiroyuki Nishimura Sculptural bench 1 Tribal Style
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Weighing Worlds Sculptural bench Material: Zelkova This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used for his works are unable to use anything, these woods...
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2010s Tribal Japanese Sculptures

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Wood

Japanese Zushi Traveling Shrine of Jizō Bosatsu, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
The simple exterior of black lacquer encasing this 19th-century Japanese traveling shrine (zushi) belies the splendor within. The hinged doors open to reveal a lustrous gold interior...
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Mid-19th Century Edo Antique Japanese Sculptures

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Wood

Mid-Century Vintage Ceramic Funny Fat Cat Figurine – Mottled Green & Brown Glaze
By Frankoma Pottery
Located in Bochum, NRW
A striking mid-century ceramic funny fat cat figurine that would add touch of rustic elegance to your collection. This serene feline features: - A seated pose with front paws grounde...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Sculptures

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Porcelain

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 1920s 'Mouse' Taisho era
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Taisho period 1920s. Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. Initially a simply-carved button fas...
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1920s Taisho Vintage Japanese Sculptures

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Wood

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 Showa Japanese Sculptures

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Bronze

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 Showa Vintage Japanese Sculptures

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Wood

Pair of Hollywood Regency Style Brass Crane Figurines, 1960s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage pair of crane or heron figurines is made of polished brass with sculptural, minimal bodies and abstract round bases. The patterned bases curve ...
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Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Japanese Sculptures

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Brass

Bronze Sculpture of a Koi Fish Sculpture Vase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Bronze Koi Fish. The beautiful fish can be used as a decorative piece, a vase, and if you're really ambitious, could make a lovely fountain. A compliment to any space - living ro...
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20th Century Japonisme Japanese Sculptures

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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 Sculptures

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Wood

Japan Important Large Pair Early Shinto Temple Lions Hand-Carved, 18th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
Just discovered and coming from a Shinto Shrine deaccession Call or message us for details or to reserve. Japan an early and superb pair (2) of mythical Shi Shi Temple Foo Dogs als...
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18th Century Edo Antique Japanese Sculptures

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Wood

Bronze Sculpture of Head Bust of Japanese Woman in the Style of Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, well-crafted work reminiscent of Isamu Noguchi's early work in bronze. Heavy and solid on a beautiful rosewood base. Apparently unsigned. From a collection of Japanese antiques and...
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Mid-20th Century Showa Japanese Sculptures

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Bronze

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 Sculptures

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Iron, Gold Leaf

1970s Rare Elephant Dansk Animal Paperweight Silver Plated by Gunnar Cyren
By Gunnar Cyren, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-Century Modern Signed Dansk Silverplated Elephant Figure. Vintage silver-plated paperweight figurine designed by Gunnar Cyren for Dansk in the 1970s. Signed Dansk Designs Japan G...
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Late 20th Century Scandinavian Modern Japanese Sculptures

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Silver Plate

Japanese Antique Wooden Buddhist Figure, Edo Period '1603-1868'
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This antique wooden Buddhist figure was crafted in the Edo Period (1603–1868). Although the specific identity of the deity it represents is unknown, the figure has a gentle presence...
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Mid-17th Century Edo Antique Japanese Sculptures

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Wood

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Tea pot and Bat' 1920s Taisho era
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Taisho period 1920s. Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. Initially a simply-carved button fas...
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1920s Taisho Vintage Japanese Sculptures

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Wood

1950s Japanese Owl Sculptures Brutalist Metalsmith Birds Black Iron like Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Designed by an unknown Japanese craftsman. A pair of heavy welded bookends, minimalist in design and creation. Forged belt of thick metal bent to create a 3D abstract bird form. Some...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Sculptures

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Steel

Pair of Brass Fighting Roosters
Located in Dallas, TX
This listing features a pair of brass fighting roosters. These brass rooster figurines add a touch of country charm to any space. Handcrafted f...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Japanese Sculptures

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Cast Stone, Brass

A Tosei Gusoku (Samurai's Armour), 17th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Belonging to the period 1603-1867, most likely between the end of 17th and the beginning of 18th Century, this beautiful armour is a 32-plate suji kabuto made of brown-lacquered iron...
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17th Century Antique Japanese Sculptures

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Metal, Iron

Spiral6 Kenta Hirai Japanese Contemporary Bentwood Sculpture
By Studio Jig
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Kenta Hirai created it with the technique "Free form lamination." This sculpture mixes free formed wood sculpture and branch. Wood materials are Yoshino Cedar...
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2010s Modern Japanese Sculptures

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Wood

Old wooden sculpture by an unknown artist from Japan
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old wooden sculpture. No details are known, but it was found in Japan. It appears to be based on a European female figure. So it is estimated to have been made afte...
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20th Century Primitive Japanese Sculptures

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Wood

Brass Crane Bird Sculptures 1960s Set of Two Vintage Hollywood Regency Asian Sty
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Set of two vintage cast solid brass heron crane figurines. Vintage Brass Patinated Crane Sculptures. Sleek Crane Sculpture Circa 1960s. Hollywood Regency Asian style solid polished brass metal heron bird sculptures. These Mid Century vintage set of brass Asian inspired crane sculpture are the perfect pieces to add height to your coffee table, side table, mantel (fireplace). Fabulous Hollywood Regency Asian meets Art Deco style - sure to add some vintage Asian charm to your desk or bookshelf no matter what style you're going for! A pair/set of brass crane bird sculptures decorative objects, circa 1970s. Great pieces for a cocktail table, bookshelf, credenza. Set of two beautiful vintage brass crane...
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Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Japanese Sculptures

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Brass

Japanese Zushi Traveling Shrine of Aizen Myō-ō, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
A simple exterior of black lacquer belies the splendor within this late 19th-century Japanese traveling shrine (zushi). The hinged doors open to reveal a lustrous gold interior and a...
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Mid-19th Century Edo Antique Japanese Sculptures

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Wood

20th Century Bronze Antique Japanese Oriental Sculpture Pipe Smoker, 1970s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
20th century Japanese sculpture. Chiseled bronze work depicting a pipe smoker, an oriental farmer with a hoe, of beautiful quality. Small-sized sculpture, for antique dealers and col...
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1970s Vintage Japanese Sculptures

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Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Bronze Set of Japanese Women Awa Odori Dancers
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful set of 4 bronze dancer figures. This group of 4 petite figures have graceful lines and a beautiful golden finish with patina. Circa 1950s. These abstract figures with a variegated gold patina depict female Japanese Awa Odori...
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1950s Chinoiserie Vintage Japanese Sculptures

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Bronze

Small wooden Buddha statue from the Edo period in Japan/17th to 19th century
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
We are pleased to present a small wood carving of a flanking Bodhisattva made around the Edo period. This work is thought to be one of the Kannon ...
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18th Century Edo Antique Japanese Sculptures

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Cypress

Japanese Antique massive burl wood slab Sculpture wabi sabi art piece objet dart
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
from North part of Kanto or Tohoku area, Japan. Antique massive wood lump, burl wood slab can be displayed as an unique art piece to add the taste of wabi sabi, or the touch of natu...
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Late 20th Century Primitive Japanese Sculptures

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Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Dansk Modernist Bear Animal Figure Paperweight Silver Plated by Gunnar Cyren
By Gunnar Cyren
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
DANSK Modernist Bear Animal Figure Paperweight Silver Plated by Gunnar Cyren. Vintage Dansk Modernist Bear Animal Figure Paperweight Silver Plated designed by Gunnar Cyren for Dansk designed in circa 1970s. Wonderful modernist silver plated bear...
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Late 20th Century Scandinavian Modern Japanese Sculptures

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Silver Plate

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 Sculptures

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Wood, Lacquer

A Large Pair of Japanese Cast Bronze Edo Style Cranes
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Large Pair of Japanese Cast Bronze Edo Style Cranes Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Dimensions: Height: 215cm. Width: 60cm. Depth: 60cm.
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21st Century and Contemporary Edo Japanese Sculptures

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Bronze

Japanese Hand Carved Wood Koi Fish Sculpture 1920
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Japanese Hand Carved Wood Koi Fish. Small Hand Carved Wood Japanese Koi Fish Sculpture. Antique hand carved wooden Asian Koi fish "goldfish" with gl...
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1920s Anglo-Japanese Vintage Japanese Sculptures

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Wood

Japanese Kutani Porcelain Figure of a Sleeping Cat
By Kutani Studio
Located in Downingtown, PA
Japanese Kutani Porcelain Sleeping Cat Figure, Meiji Period, Circa 1910-20 The porcelain model of a cat depicts a cat naturalistically modeled with its paws beneath it and it tail f...
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Early 20th Century Meiji Japanese Sculptures

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Porcelain

Kenta Hirai Japanese Contemporary Bentwood Wall Sculpture
By Studio Jig
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Kenta Hirai created it with the technique "Free form lamination." This sculpture mixes free formed wood sculpture and branch. Wood material is Yoshino Cedar.
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2010s Modern Japanese Sculptures

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Wood

Modern Japanese Gheisha Doll
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful vintage statue representing Gheisha in traditional costumes Ebonized wood base Every item of our Gallery, upon request, is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity issued by Sabrina Egidi official Expert in Italian furniture for the Chamber of Commerce of Rome and for the Rome...
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1980s Japonisme Vintage Japanese Sculptures

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Acrylic

Pair of Japanese Satsuma Kutani Porcelain Foo Dogs Sculptures/Figurines
By Satsuma
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
This is a pair of Japanese Satsuma Kutani porcelain Foo Dogs. They are hand painted white and adorned with gilt and silver suns, flowers and scrolls. Bo...
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1970s Chinoiserie Vintage Japanese Sculptures

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Porcelain

Antique Japanese Signed Imari Porcelain Figurine "Cat Riding a Turtle", Ca. 1890
Located in New York, NY
Antique Japanese Signed Imari Porcelain Figurine of a Cat Riding a Turtle, Ca. 1890 DIMENSIONS Length: 15 inches Width: 11 inches Height: 7 inches ABOUT...
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1890s Japonisme Antique Japanese Sculptures

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Ceramic

A Pair of Japanese Meiji Period Carved Wood Fishes, Ca. 1920
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Japanese Meiji Period (1868-1912) Carved Wood Fishes, Ca. 1920 DIMENSIONS Width: 8.5 inches Depth: 4 inches Height: 3 inches
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1920s Japonisme Vintage Japanese Sculptures

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Wood

Vintage Fitz and Floyd Ceramic Staffordshire Hunting Dog Bookends
By Fitz and Floyd, Lladro, Jonathan Adler
Located in San Diego, CA
Fabulous pair of porcelain staffordshire hunting dog figures sitting on grass cushions with gold trim. Underneath the protective felt pad is a hole which the company purposely made s...
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1960s Chinoiserie Vintage Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

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 Showa Japanese Sculptures

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Pottery

Antique wooden apple-shaped figurine/Fruit object/Late 20th century
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a unique wooden sculpture carved from a natural burl, making full use of the organic form of the wood. The artist is unknown, but as it was sourced within Japan, we have desc...
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Late 20th Century Other Japanese 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 Sculptures

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Shell, Brocade, Silk, Glass, Wood, Paint, Paper

Manekineko Lucky Cat Metal Piggy Bank 1960s Showa
Located in Paris, FR
This is a vintage piggy bank of manekineko cat. It is made with Metal and it was made around 1960s in Showa era. The maneki-neko is a common Japanese figurine which is often believe...
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1960s Showa Vintage Japanese Sculptures

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Metal

Japanese Antique Wooden Netsuke 'Buffalo' 1920s Taisho
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Taisho period 1920s. Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan...
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1920s Taisho Vintage Japanese Sculptures

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Wood

Pair 19th Century Japanese Meiji Bronze Censer, Incense Burners
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of 19th Century Japanese Meiji Bronze Censer, Incense Burners. Measures 3" in width, 3" in depth and 9" in height.
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Sculptures

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Bronze

Rare 20th Century Japanese Antique Bronze Samurai Statue Shijo Kingo
Located in Pomona, CA
This rare find antique Japanese Samurai Warrior Statue was dated around 1920s. With supper detailed metal works, it shows Japanese intricate handcraft metal arts. It is all hand made and hand crafted Shijo Kingo sitting statue...
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Early 20th Century Japonisme Japanese Sculptures

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Bronze

Late 19th Century of Japanese Meiji-Taisho Period Bronze Tanuki Figures
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Late 19th Century pair of Japanese Meiji-Taisho Period bronze Okimono of Tanuki figures with cast seal on the underside. Both figures are depicted in a naturalistic pose. One stands ...
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Late 19th Century Antique Japanese Sculptures

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Bronze

Pair Of 19th Century Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Partridges On Hardwood Base
Located in Dublin, IE
A beautiful pair of 19th century Meiji period Japanese Bronze fan tailed Partridges, on a shaped wooden base. Circa 1900 Japan H: 9 in / 23 cm ; Base: W: 13.77 in / 35 cm ; D: 8.6...
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Sculptures

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Bronze

Old Japanese Kutani Hotei Colorful Laughing Buddha Porcelain
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, an old Japanese Kutani Moriage hotei porcelain statue Charming and colorful laughing buddha figurine. Hand embellished. Stamped Japan. Dimensions: 5.25" W x...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Export Japanese Sculptures

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Porcelain

2 Vintage Sotaro Saegusa Zodiac Boar Pig Cast Iron Okimono Figural Sculptures
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful pair of fine art Okimono sculptures by Japanese artist Sotaro Saegusa. These date from the 1970's and are made of cast iron. In the shape of Zodiac wild boars or pigs. Geat...
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1970s Vintage Japanese Sculptures

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Iron

Japanese Edo Period Musha Ningyo Seating Samurai, Ca. 1800
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Edo Period Musha Ningyo Seating Samurai, Ca. 1800 DIMENSIONS Height: 16 inches Width: 19 inches Depth: 10 inches ABOUT Musha Ningyō (武者人形)- Literal meaning: "Warrior Dolls...
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Early 1800s Japonisme Antique Japanese Sculptures

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Wood

Fine Japanese Meiji Bronze Okimono Sculpture of Tiger by Mitani
Located in Shippensburg, PA
An exceedingly fine Japanese bronze okimono of a Roaring Tiger from the Meiji period, it exhibits the finest chiseling and articulating of detail. The sleek beast is cast in a way th...
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19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Sculptures

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Bronze

Japanese Okimono Bronze Figure of a Rat 1950s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Japanese Okimono Bronze Figure of a Rat. DIMENSIONS: Height: 6.25 in Width: 4.25 in Depth: 3.5 in. Hand made in Japan circa 1950s. A large heavy vintage bronze statue of a rat made i...
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Japanese Sculptures

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Bronze

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