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Place of Origin: Japanese
Old Japanese metal carp-shaped flower vase / Showa era / Bronze or brass
Old Japanese metal carp-shaped flower vase / Showa era / Bronze or brass

Old Japanese metal carp-shaped flower vase / Showa era / Bronze or brass

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an old koi-shaped vase made in Japan. It is likely from the Showa period, around the 20th century. The exact metal has not been identified, but judging from its weight and su...

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20th Century Showa Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Antique Hina Japanese Emperor Doll on Solid Wood Stand
Antique Hina Japanese Emperor Doll on Solid Wood Stand

Antique Hina Japanese Emperor Doll on Solid Wood Stand

Located in Norton, MA

Antique Japanese imperial doll Emperor aHinaningyo, hand made from straw, paper, silk and cotton, complete as in photos. Good conditions, some wear from time and long display. Heigh...

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19th Century Other Antique Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Fabric, Silk, Straw, Wood

Large Antique Japanese Kutani Porcelain Sleeping Cat Sculpture
Large Antique Japanese Kutani Porcelain Sleeping Cat Sculpture

Large Antique Japanese Kutani Porcelain Sleeping Cat Sculpture

Located in Grythyttan, SE

Japanese Kutani Porcelain Sleeping Cat Okimono, “Nemuri-Neko” Style, Taishō–Early Shōwa Period A refined Japanese Kutani porcelain okimono depicting a peacefully sleeping cat, datin...

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Early 20th Century Showa Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Enamel

Antique Hina Japanese Emperor and Empress Dolls on Solid Wood Stands
Antique Hina Japanese Emperor and Empress Dolls on Solid Wood Stands

Antique Hina Japanese Emperor and Empress Dolls on Solid Wood Stands

Located in Norton, MA

Antique Japanese imperial dolls Emperor and Empress Hinaningyo, hand made from straw, paper, silk and cotton, imperial pair, complete as in photos. Good conditions, some wear from t...

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19th Century Other Antique Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Silk, Straw

Vintage Japanese Kutani Porcelain Sleeping Cat Figure Circa 1930 Large 10"
Vintage Japanese Kutani Porcelain Sleeping Cat Figure Circa 1930 Large 10"

Vintage Japanese Kutani Porcelain Sleeping Cat Figure Circa 1930 Large 10"

By Kutani Studio

Located in Wilton, CT

Large, nearly antique, Japanese Kutani porcelain sleeping cat figure with ribbon and bell tied around the neck. Circa 1930. Extraordinary detail of fur, whiskers, and eye lashes very...

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Early 20th Century Meiji Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Camellia Fruit by Yumiko Kuwahata / Bonsai / wabi-sabi
Camellia Fruit by Yumiko Kuwahata / Bonsai / wabi-sabi

Camellia Fruit by Yumiko Kuwahata / Bonsai / wabi-sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a bonsai creation by Japanese artist Yumiko Kuwahata. It is made from washi paper, clay, and fabric. The ceramic vessels are personally selected by the artist, who visits ki...

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2010s Japonisme Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Clay, Grasscloth, Paper

Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Two Frogs on the Lotus Leaf' 1950s Showa era
Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Two Frogs on the Lotus Leaf' 1950s Showa era

Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Two Frogs on the Lotus Leaf' 1950s Showa era

Located in Paris, FR

This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1950s. Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. Initially a simply-carved button fast...

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1950s Showa Vintage Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japanese Kabuto Samurai Helmet Display Sculpture in Bronze
Japanese Kabuto Samurai Helmet Display Sculpture in Bronze

Japanese Kabuto Samurai Helmet Display Sculpture in Bronze

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a Japanese kabuto (samurai helmet) replica often displayed for Children's Day. These helmets are traditionally displayed on May 5th to wish for the strength ...

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1970s Japonisme Vintage Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Lava
Lava

Lava

$7,200

Lava

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

A volcanic bomb collected near Mount Fuji. It is a natural formation created when erupted lava cooled and solidified while rotating in the air. It is characterized by its rough tex...

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15th Century and Earlier Archaistic Antique Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Lava

Japanese stewartia by Yumiko Kuwahata / Bonsai / wabi-sabi
Japanese stewartia by Yumiko Kuwahata / Bonsai / wabi-sabi

Japanese stewartia by Yumiko Kuwahata / Bonsai / wabi-sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a bonsai creation by Japanese artist Yumiko Kuwahata. It is made from washi paper, clay, and fabric. The ceramic vessels are personally selected by the artist, who visits ki...

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2010s Japonisme Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Clay, Grasscloth, Paper

Striped fig by Yumiko Kuwahata / Bonsai / wabi-sabi
Striped fig by Yumiko Kuwahata / Bonsai / wabi-sabi

Striped fig by Yumiko Kuwahata / Bonsai / wabi-sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a bonsai creation by Japanese artist Yumiko Kuwahata. It is made from washi paper, clay, and fabric. The ceramic vessels are personally selected by the artist, who visits ki...

Category

2010s Japonisme Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Clay, Grasscloth, Paper

Japanese 19th Century articulated copper lobster
Japanese 19th Century articulated copper lobster

Japanese 19th Century articulated copper lobster

By Japanese Studio

Located in Winnetka, IL

This is a rare Japanese articulated copper lobster, antique Meiji jizai master metal crafters from Edo era , late 19 th century The item is in ...

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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Copper

Japanese antique objet / wood  wabi-sabi object
Japanese antique objet / wood  wabi-sabi object

Japanese antique objet / wood wabi-sabi object

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an ornament whose root part of the tree changes over time and looks like a Buddha statue. The surface of the wood has many holes and the shadows are very mysterious, and the...

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Mid-20th Century Showa Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Antique Hina Japanese A sitting Man Doll on Solid Wood Stand
Antique Hina Japanese A sitting Man Doll on Solid Wood Stand

Antique Hina Japanese A sitting Man Doll on Solid Wood Stand

Located in Norton, MA

Antique Japanese a sitting man doll Hinaningyo, hand made from straw, paper, silk and cotton, complete as in photos. Good conditions, some wear from time and long display. Height: 5...

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19th Century Other Antique Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Fabric, Silk, Straw, Wood

Japanese sumac by Yumiko Kuwahata / Bonsai / wabi-sabi
Japanese sumac by Yumiko Kuwahata / Bonsai / wabi-sabi

Japanese sumac by Yumiko Kuwahata / Bonsai / wabi-sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a bonsai creation by Japanese artist Yumiko Kuwahata. It is made from washi paper, clay, and fabric. The ceramic vessels are personally selected by the artist, who visits ki...

Category

2010s Japonisme Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Clay, Grasscloth, Paper

Bronze Sculpture of a Koi Fish Sculpture Vase
Bronze Sculpture of a Koi Fish Sculpture Vase

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

Materials

Bronze

19thC Japanese Meiji Period Gilt Bronze Figure Of A Labourer By Miyao Ei c.1890
19thC Japanese Meiji Period Gilt Bronze Figure Of A Labourer By Miyao Ei c.1890

19thC Japanese Meiji Period Gilt Bronze Figure Of A Labourer By Miyao Ei c.1890

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji period gilt bronze figure of a labourer by the Miyao Eisuke Company of Yokohama. The muscular figure stands with feet apart, wearing a fundoshi (l...

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19th Century Other Antique Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Neoclassical White Porcelain Venetian Garden Centerpiece
Neoclassical White Porcelain Venetian Garden Centerpiece

Neoclassical White Porcelain Venetian Garden Centerpiece

By Ardalt

Located in Elkhart, IN

A gorgeous neoclassical style white porcelain Venetian Garden centerpiece made up of four long low vases that form an oval "garden" centerpiece Circa 1960s Overall Measures: 15.5"W...

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1960s Neoclassical Vintage Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese antique stone objects/rituals/Penis-shaped figurine/before the Edo
Japanese antique stone objects/rituals/Penis-shaped figurine/before the Edo

Japanese antique stone objects/rituals/Penis-shaped figurine/before the Edo

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an old stone object from Japan, a sculptural piece called a “stone rod” that depicts male genitalia. Based on its shape, material, and discoloration, it is believed to have b...

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19th Century Other Antique Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Stone

1950s Japanese Owl Sculptures Brutalist Metalsmith Birds Black Iron like Noguchi
1950s Japanese Owl Sculptures Brutalist Metalsmith Birds Black Iron like Noguchi

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

Materials

Steel

Japan Important Large Pair Early Shinto Temple Lions Hand-Carved, 18th Century
Japan Important Large Pair Early Shinto Temple Lions Hand-Carved, 18th Century

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

Materials

Wood

Japanese Articulate Praying Mantis Jizai Okimono Myochin Linage Signed
Japanese Articulate Praying Mantis Jizai Okimono Myochin Linage Signed

Japanese Articulate Praying Mantis Jizai Okimono Myochin Linage Signed

Located in Atlanta, GA

A bronze Japanese okimono cast in refined and realistic form of a praying mantis attributed to Myochin lineage circa 19th century of Meiji period. The insect features a segmented bod...

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19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Japanese Sculpture of a Prawn
Bronze Japanese Sculpture of a Prawn

Bronze Japanese Sculpture of a Prawn

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A well crafted solid bronze Japanese sculpture of a Prawn or Jumbo shrimp... A complement to any console of side table - a perfect addition to a collection of sea animals, bronzes ...

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19th Century Antique Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

A Wooden Japanese Hokkaido Kibori Kuma Bear, Early 20th Century
A Wooden Japanese Hokkaido Kibori Kuma Bear, Early 20th Century

A Wooden Japanese Hokkaido Kibori Kuma Bear, Early 20th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Wooden Japanese Hokkaido Kibori Kuma Bear, Early 20th Century Description: A traditional hand-carved wooden bear from Hokkaido, Japan. While it bears a resemblance to Swiss Black ...

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Early 20th Century Black Forest Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Vintage Fitz and Floyd Ceramic Staffordshire Hunting Dog Bookends
Vintage Fitz and Floyd Ceramic Staffordshire Hunting Dog Bookends

Vintage Fitz and Floyd Ceramic Staffordshire Hunting Dog Bookends

By Jonathan Adler, Fitz and Floyd, Lladro

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

Antique Japanese Meiji pair Samurai Warrior Dolls Wooden Gofun Face Full Armor
Antique Japanese Meiji pair Samurai Warrior Dolls Wooden Gofun Face Full Armor

Antique Japanese Meiji pair Samurai Warrior Dolls Wooden Gofun Face Full Armor

Located in Norton, MA

This is an early Meiji Era (c. 1870) antique Japanese Samurai warrior dolls done in a soft sculpture with silk kimonos over a firm base. He is kneeling position with head turned down...

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19th Century Other Antique Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Fabric, Silk, Straw, Wood

Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Tiger with Cub
Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Tiger with Cub

Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Tiger with Cub

Located in Kastrup, DK

Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) patinated bronze sculpture of a tiger with cub. Mounted on a carved hardwood base decorated with foliage. High...

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19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Articulate Bronze Grasshopper Jizai Okimono Myochin Linage Signed
Japanese Articulate Bronze Grasshopper Jizai Okimono Myochin Linage Signed

Japanese Articulate Bronze Grasshopper Jizai Okimono Myochin Linage Signed

Located in Atlanta, GA

A bronze Japanese okimono cast in refined and realistic form of a grasshopper attributed to Myochin lineage circa 19th century of Meiji period. The insect features a segmented body u...

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19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Tosei Gusoku Samurai Armour, 17th Century, Brown-Lacquered Iron, Japan
Tosei Gusoku Samurai Armour, 17th Century, Brown-Lacquered Iron, Japan

Tosei Gusoku Samurai Armour, 17th Century, Brown-Lacquered Iron, Japan

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

Materials

Metal, Iron

Japanese Antique Edo Period Stone Buddha / 19th Century / Garden Ornament
Japanese Antique Edo Period Stone Buddha / 19th Century / Garden Ornament

Japanese Antique Edo Period Stone Buddha / 19th Century / Garden Ornament

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a small Jizo Bodhisattva statue believed to have been made in the late Edo period (19th century). It is believed to be made of granite. Its rough texture exudes a gentle aura...

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19th Century Edo Antique Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Japanese Porcelain Satsuma Style Elephant Figures
Japanese Porcelain Satsuma Style Elephant Figures

Japanese Porcelain Satsuma Style Elephant Figures

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a Japanese porcelain Satsuma style elephant plant stand or figurine. It features elaborate, colorful decoration with extensive gilt accents. The side panels ...

Category

1970s Anglo-Japanese Vintage Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Meiji Bronze Tiger Sculpture with Stamped Signature
Japanese Meiji Bronze Tiger Sculpture with Stamped Signature

Japanese Meiji Bronze Tiger Sculpture with Stamped Signature

Located in Kastrup, DK

apanese bronze tiger from the Meiji period, featuring a warm brown-red patina. The piece is crafted to a high standard, modelled with realistic proportions in a dynamic forward-movin...

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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Japanese Satsuma Kutani Porcelain Foo Dogs Sculptures/Figurines
Pair of Japanese Satsuma Kutani Porcelain Foo Dogs Sculptures/Figurines

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

Materials

Porcelain

Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Cranes Sculpture, 43.7 Inches Tall
Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Cranes Sculpture, 43.7 Inches Tall

Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Cranes Sculpture, 43.7 Inches Tall

Located in Lincoln, GB

A Pair of Monumental Japanese Bronze Cranes, Meiji Period (1868–1912) An exceptionally fine pair of Japanese bronze cranes, displaying the masterful realism and technical virtuosity ...

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19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Okimono Working Man Figurine
Japanese Okimono Working Man Figurine

Japanese Okimono Working Man Figurine

Located in Bradenton, FL

Hand-carved free-standing Japanese Working Man Figurine. Okimono is a Japanese term meaning for display as an art or decorative object. Figure is a smiling man dressed in traditional...

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19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Bone

Japanese winterberry Yose-ue by Yumiko Kuwahata / Bonsai / wabi-sabi
Japanese winterberry Yose-ue by Yumiko Kuwahata / Bonsai / wabi-sabi

Japanese winterberry Yose-ue by Yumiko Kuwahata / Bonsai / wabi-sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a bonsai creation by Japanese artist Yumiko Kuwahata. It is made from washi paper, clay, and fabric. The ceramic vessels are personally selected by the artist, who visits ki...

Category

2010s Japonisme Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Clay, Grasscloth, Paper

Antique Japanese Wooden Carving of a Bear / Hokkaido / 20th Century / Showa Era
Antique Japanese Wooden Carving of a Bear / Hokkaido / 20th Century / Showa Era

Antique Japanese Wooden Carving of a Bear / Hokkaido / 20th Century / Showa Era

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This traditional wooden bear carving is believed to have been produced in Hokkaido between the early Showa period and the 1950s (circa 1930-1955). The humorous composition of the bea...

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20th Century Showa Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Cypress

Kenta Hirai Japanese Contemporary Bentwood  Wall Sculptural clock
Kenta Hirai Japanese Contemporary Bentwood  Wall Sculptural clock

Kenta Hirai Japanese Contemporary Bentwood Wall Sculptural clock

By Studio Jig

Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Kenta Hirai created it with the technique "Free form lamination." This sculpture has unique shape made of Yoshino cedar. Yoshino Cedar is high quality wood made in Japan. This clock ...

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2010s Modern Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japanese Wooden Netsuke Cicada 1900 Meiji Sekisen
Japanese Wooden Netsuke Cicada 1900 Meiji Sekisen

Japanese Wooden Netsuke Cicada 1900 Meiji Sekisen

Located in Paris, FR

This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Meiji period 1900s. The signature is written on the back side 'Sekisen'. Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th...

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Early 1900s Meiji Antique Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japanese Sukiyo Bride Doll (Hanayome-Ningyo) on a Platform
Japanese Sukiyo Bride Doll (Hanayome-Ningyo) on a Platform

Japanese Sukiyo Bride Doll (Hanayome-Ningyo) on a Platform

Located in Norton, MA

18" (46 cm.) Very refined portrait of lady with slender face and elongated slender neck, gofun finish, glass eyes, black silk fiber hair in upswept coiffure which is nearly covered b...

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Mid-20th Century Other Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid-20th Century, Showa, Japanese Keyaki Wood Frog / Toad
Mid-20th Century, Showa, Japanese Keyaki Wood Frog / Toad

Mid-20th Century, Showa, Japanese Keyaki Wood Frog / Toad

Located in Sampantawong, TH

Japanese keyaki wood toad. Age: Japan, Showa Period, Mid-20th Century Size: Height 11.2 C.M. / Width 16.7 / Length 21.7 C.M. Condition: Nice condition overall.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japanese Bronze Buddhist Turtle and Crane Figurine

Japanese Bronze Buddhist Turtle and Crane Figurine

Located in Queens, NY

Japanese bronze (19th Century) figure of a mythological turtle having a crane perched on the back

Category

19th Century Anglo-Japanese Antique Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Post Modern Display Mannequin
Post Modern Display Mannequin

Post Modern Display Mannequin

Located in Riverdale, NY

Post Modern Display Mannequin from a Japanese store formerly located on Madison Ave, NY. Articulated fiberglass mannequin body has screws at join...

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1980s Post-Modern Vintage Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Abstract Bronze Sculpture titled “Butterfly” by Ryokichi Mukai, Japan c1970s
Abstract Bronze Sculpture titled “Butterfly” by Ryokichi Mukai, Japan c1970s

Abstract Bronze Sculpture titled “Butterfly” by Ryokichi Mukai, Japan c1970s

Located in Oakland, CA

Fantastic abstract bronze sculpture by well noted sculptor, Ryokichi Mukai c1970s. Comes with signed box. Mukai (1918-2010) was born January 26, 1918 in Kyoto. He studied sculptur...

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1970s Modern Vintage Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Fortune Manekineko Lucky Cat Object 1980s Showa
Japanese Fortune Manekineko Lucky Cat Object 1980s Showa

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

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Mouse and Hand cart' 1960s 'Masaoka'
Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Mouse and Hand cart' 1960s 'Masaoka'

Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Mouse and Hand cart' 1960s 'Masaoka'

Located in Paris, FR

This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1960s. The signature is written on the back side 'Masaoka'. Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th...

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1960s Showa Vintage Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese wooden puppy figurine / Showa era / 20th century
Antique Japanese wooden puppy figurine / Showa era / 20th century

Antique Japanese wooden puppy figurine / Showa era / 20th century

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a wooden puppy figurine created in Japan during the Showa period. Crafted from a coniferous wood like cypress, it retains its soft grain and warm texture. Finished without a ...

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20th Century Showa Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Cypress

Large Japanese Articulate Bronze Praying Mantis Jizai Yasunosuke Ryubundo VI
Large Japanese Articulate Bronze Praying Mantis Jizai Yasunosuke Ryubundo VI

Large Japanese Articulate Bronze Praying Mantis Jizai Yasunosuke Ryubundo VI

Located in Atlanta, GA

A bronze Japanese okimono cast in refined and realistic form of a praying mantis attributed to by Ryubundo Yasunosuke VI (1840-1921), a sixth generation of the Yasunosuke family acti...

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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Hiroyuki Nishimura Sculptural bench 1 Tribal Style
Hiroyuki Nishimura Sculptural bench 1 Tribal Style

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

Materials

Wood

Japanese Meiji Period Elaborate Bunraku Puppeta, 19th Century
Japanese Meiji Period Elaborate Bunraku Puppeta, 19th Century

Japanese Meiji Period Elaborate Bunraku Puppeta, 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

Japanese Meiji Period Elaborate Bunraku Puppeta. 19th Century Meiji Period (1868-1912) Minor wear to textiles, fine antique condition, Original Bamboo display stand. DIMENSION Height: 33 inches Width: 18 inches Depth: 9 inches ABOUT Bunraku (puppet) depicting the warrior Minamoto Yoshistune his head carved of wood and covered in a fine white gofun with painted details, face of a handsome youth with trigger mechanism allowing for the eyebrows to raise and lower and the eyes to shift from side, is wearing military armor with signature dragon on his breastplate ,brocade patterning of his thick obi tie, sumptuous silk brocade kimono and brocade hakama trousers with the Minamoto Clan pattern, silk tabi socks...

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Mid-19th Century Japonisme Antique Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Regeneration 04 Bronze Sculpture by Kodai Suga
Regeneration 04 Bronze Sculpture by Kodai Suga

Regeneration 04 Bronze Sculpture by Kodai Suga

Located in Geneve, CH

Regeneration 04 Bronze Sculpture by Kodai Suga Dimensions: W 50 x D 7.5 x H 30 cm Materials: Bronze Kodai Suga’s work features an evocative modernistic silhouette that has been imbu...

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2010s Post-Modern Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Other

Japanese Edo Period Musha Ningyo Seating Samurai, Ca. 1800
Japanese Edo Period Musha Ningyo Seating Samurai, Ca. 1800

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

Materials

Wood

Element 02 Bronze Sculpture by Kodai Suga
Element 02 Bronze Sculpture by Kodai Suga

Element 02 Bronze Sculpture by Kodai Suga

Located in Geneve, CH

Element 02 Bronze Sculpture by Kodai Suga Dimensions: W 50 x D 15 x H 30 cm Materials: Bronze Kodai Suga’s work features an evocative modernistic silhouette that has been imbued wit...

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2010s Post-Modern Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Other

Fine Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Sculpture Okimono of Fire Watchman
Fine Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Sculpture Okimono of Fire Watchman

Fine Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Sculpture Okimono of Fire Watchman

Located in Shippensburg, PA

MEIJI BRONZE OKIMONO OF A FIRE WATCHMAN CARRYING A HYŌTAN Japan, late 19th century Patinated, lacquered, polychromed and gilded bronze over a wooden base Engraved to the bag "Hi no...

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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Okimono Sculpture of a Samurai, 19th century
Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Okimono Sculpture of a Samurai, 19th century

Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Okimono Sculpture of a Samurai, 19th century

Located in Shippensburg, PA

JAPANESE BRONZE FIGURAL OKIMONO Japan, Meiji period, late 19th century 18" H x 7 5/8" D x 11 5/8" W ref. 512KST06P A very finely cast bronze okimono depicting a standing samurai a...

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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Japanese Burl Wood Dai
19th Century Japanese Burl Wood Dai

19th Century Japanese Burl Wood Dai

Located in Chicago, IL

This remarkable 19th-century Japanese dai begins as a single, monumental slice of burl—nearly two inches thick—cut from a tree whose grain had spent decades twisting into wild, unpre...

Category

19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Burl

Japanese Wooden Kokeshi doll.  Signed 1960's
Japanese Wooden Kokeshi doll.  Signed 1960's

Japanese Wooden Kokeshi doll. Signed 1960's

Located in Barcelona, Cataluna

Japanese wooden doll. Kokeshi call made in Japan. The Kokeshi are traditional dolls originating from the north of Japan, the kokeshis were created more than 150 years ago. These Japa...

Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Fruitwood

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These Human-Size Ceramic Hares Evoke Serious Emotions

Swedish artist Margit Brundin's large anthropomorphic animal sculptures are on view for the first time in the United States at Dienst + Dotter Antikviteter, in New York.

Tour the Wabi-Sabi New York Apartment of Andrianna Shamaris

As her sun-filled home reveals, the furniture maker and dealer puts a contemporary spin on antiques from around the globe.

Vicente Wolf’s Tips for Finding — and Living with — Eastern Treasures

The A-list designer shares his expertise on choosing authentic objects and displaying them with style.

Rodrigo Rivero Lake’s Mexico City Showroom Is a Museum-Worthy Trove of Spanish Colonial and Asian Antiques

The dealer and curator has spent the past 50 years amassing a collection of exceptional art, furniture and architectural elements that trace the cultural influence of the Spanish empire from Europe to the Americas and beyond.