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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...

Category

1980s Post-Modern Vintage Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Japanese Articulate Bronze Beetle Jizai Okimono Attributed to Myochin Linage
Japanese Articulate Bronze Beetle Jizai Okimono Attributed to Myochin Linage

Japanese Articulate Bronze Beetle Jizai Okimono Attributed to Myochin Linage

Located in Atlanta, GA

A bronze Japanese okimono cast in refined and realistic form of a Rhinoceros Beetle attributed to Myochin lineage circa 19th century of Meiji period. Rendered in a robust and natural...

Category

19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Antique Japanese Gosho Ningyo Palace Dolls, The Royal Family
Antique Japanese Gosho Ningyo Palace Dolls, The Royal Family

Antique Japanese Gosho Ningyo Palace Dolls, The Royal Family

Located in Norton, MA

Antique Two Japanese Gosho Ningyo (Palace Doll) stand on a lacquer table depicting plump children with finely painted features, featuring white gofun finish, and silk clothing. Tot...

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Early 20th Century Other Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Clay, Lacquer

Antique wooden apple-shaped figurine/Fruit object/Late 20th century
Antique wooden apple-shaped figurine/Fruit object/Late 20th century

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...

Category

Late 20th Century Other Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Vintage Carved Wood Japanese Kokeshi Doll - 13.5" Tall - Japan Folk Art, 1960s
Vintage Carved Wood Japanese Kokeshi Doll - 13.5" Tall - Japan Folk Art, 1960s

Vintage Carved Wood Japanese Kokeshi Doll - 13.5" Tall - Japan Folk Art, 1960s

Located in Fairfield, CA

A tall vintage wood Japanese kokeshi doll. Nice contrasting finishes between natural textured wood and smooth painted detailing. Head detaches. Measures 4.25"W x 3.75"D x 13.5"H

Category

1960s Folk Art Vintage Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique A Japanese Musha Standing Ningyo Samurai Doll, Edo 1800s
Antique A Japanese Musha Standing Ningyo Samurai Doll, Edo 1800s

Antique A Japanese Musha Standing Ningyo Samurai Doll, Edo 1800s

Located in Norton, MA

Presenting a high-end and important Japanese doll of Musha Ningyo Samurai Doll from the Meiji period, a traditional Japanese warrior doll crafted with intricate mixed-media armor, si...

Category

19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Metal

18th C. Japanese Temple Architectural Fragment Figural / Wabi-Sabi Zen Sculpture
18th C. Japanese Temple Architectural Fragment Figural / Wabi-Sabi Zen Sculpture

18th C. Japanese Temple Architectural Fragment Figural / Wabi-Sabi Zen Sculpture

Located in 足利市, JP

An arresting 18th-century mid-Edo-period Japanese architectural carving salvaged from a historic Buddhist temple. Originally crafted as an exterior gable finial ornament (Gegyo-hire...

Category

Mid-18th Century Edo Antique Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

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

Gunnar Cyren White Porcelain Polar Bear Coin Bank for Dansk
Gunnar Cyren White Porcelain Polar Bear Coin Bank for Dansk

Gunnar Cyren White Porcelain Polar Bear Coin Bank for Dansk

By Gunnar Cyren, Dansk

Located in Miami, FL

White porcelain polar bear coin bank designed by Gunnar Cyren for Dansk.

Category

Late 20th Century Modern Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

20th Century, Showa, Japanese Bronze Animal Rooster with Artist Sign
20th Century, Showa, Japanese Bronze Animal Rooster with Artist Sign

20th Century, Showa, Japanese Bronze Animal Rooster with Artist Sign

Located in Sampantawong, TH

Japanese bronze animal rooster with artist sign. Age: Japan, Showa Period, 20th century Size: Height 17 cm / Width 6.3 cm / Length 12.5 cm Condition: Nice condition overall.

Category

20th Century 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 ...

Category

1980s Showa Vintage Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Japanese Cast Metal Meditating Buddha on Red Lacquered Stand, Circa 1960
Vintage Japanese Cast Metal Meditating Buddha on Red Lacquered Stand, Circa 1960

Vintage Japanese Cast Metal Meditating Buddha on Red Lacquered Stand, Circa 1960

Located in San Diego, CA

A serene vintage Japanese cast bronze Buddha depicted in the traditional meditation pose with hands arranged in the Dhyana Mudra, symbolizing inner peace and contemplation. The figur...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Set of Three Mid-Century Modernist Bronze Japanese Geisha Figurines
Set of Three Mid-Century Modernist Bronze Japanese Geisha Figurines

Set of Three Mid-Century Modernist Bronze Japanese Geisha Figurines

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in San Diego, CA

A very cool set of three patinated bronze Japanese geisha figurines, circa 1960s. The pieces are solid and heavy and would make a great mid-century modern accent in any space!

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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...

Category

2010s Post-Modern Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Other

Hiroyuki Nishimura Abstract Sculpture Tribal Style shelf 7
Hiroyuki Nishimura Abstract Sculpture Tribal Style shelf 7

Hiroyuki Nishimura Abstract Sculpture Tribal Style shelf 7

By Hiroyuki Nishimura

Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Monitor Tower Sculpture. Also it can be used as small bookcase. Material: white oak This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used for his works are ...

Category

2010s Tribal Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Wood

20th Century, Showa, Japanese Bronze Animal Dog
20th Century, Showa, Japanese Bronze Animal Dog

20th Century, Showa, Japanese Bronze Animal Dog

Located in Sampantawong, TH

Japanese bronze animal dog. Age: Japan, Showa Period, 20th Century Size: Height 14.3 C.M. / Width 6.5 C.M. / Length 15.8 C.M. Condition: Nice condition overall.

Category

20th Century Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Vintage 1970s Neiman Marcus Japan Bronze Foo Dogs
Vintage 1970s Neiman Marcus Japan Bronze Foo Dogs

Vintage 1970s Neiman Marcus Japan Bronze Foo Dogs

By Neiman Marcus

Located in San Diego, CA

Incredibly beautiful pair of 1970s vintage bronze foo dogs by Neiman Marcus Japan. Guardian lions, also known as komainu, shishi, or foo dogs, are intimidating, mythical, lion-like c...

Category

1970s Chinoiserie Vintage Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Hand-Painted Satsuma Style Elephant Figurine, Japanese, 1970s
Hand-Painted Satsuma Style Elephant Figurine, Japanese, 1970s

Hand-Painted Satsuma Style Elephant Figurine, Japanese, 1970s

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...

Category

Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Antique Small Bronze Crab 1930s
Japanese Antique Small Bronze Crab 1930s

Japanese Antique Small Bronze Crab 1930s

Located in Paris, FR

Object of crab with bronze: A very precious object made before the second world war, when bronze was rare to find. -Details- Era: Showa (around 1930-1939) Materials: Bronze

Category

Mid-20th Century Showa Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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 ...

Category

Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Copper

Japanese Porcelain Manekineko Cat Objet Blue 2000s
Japanese Porcelain Manekineko Cat Objet Blue 2000s

Japanese Porcelain Manekineko Cat Objet Blue 2000s

Located in Paris, FR

This is a manekineko lucky cat which was made in Japan around 2000s. It is made with porcelain. --- The Maneki-neko is a Japanese figure that brings good luck and fortune. It is u...

Category

Early 2000s Showa Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

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...

Category

2010s Post-Modern Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Other

Japanese Contemporary Gold Orange Black Red Porcelain Beckoning Cat, 2
Japanese Contemporary Gold Orange Black Red Porcelain Beckoning Cat, 2

Japanese Contemporary Gold Orange Black Red Porcelain Beckoning Cat, 2

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Charming beckoning cat with left paw raised is a gilded and hand painted porcelain piece from the Kutani region of Japan. Beckoning cats come in two varieties. The more common right-handed beckoning cat (with right paw raised) is said to bring money and wealth to its owner, and are to this day frequently seen in shops and restaurants in Japan. The less common left-handed cat is said to be inviting friends and acquaintances to hearth and home. While the origins of the Japanese beckoning cat (known as maneki neko in Japanese) are unclear, contemporary woodblock...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Meiji Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Gold

Flowers of the five-leaved akebia by Yumiko Kuwahata / Bonsai / wabi-sabi
Flowers of the five-leaved akebia by Yumiko Kuwahata / Bonsai / wabi-sabi

Flowers of the five-leaved akebia 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 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

Japanese Miyao Style Gilt Bronze Samurai Archer Sculpture Meiji Period Japan
Japanese Miyao Style Gilt Bronze Samurai Archer Sculpture Meiji Period Japan

Japanese Miyao Style Gilt Bronze Samurai Archer Sculpture Meiji Period Japan

Located in San Diego, CA

Outstanding Japanese Meiji Period Samurai Archer bronze statue/sculpture. Wonderful form and details. The bronze statue has gilt accents. Very high quality piece and made well. I am ...

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Modernist Japanese Iron Fish Incense Bowl
Modernist Japanese Iron Fish Incense Bowl

Modernist Japanese Iron Fish Incense Bowl

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in San Diego, CA

Iron sculptural fish bowl from Japan. Great for incense. Wonderful patina. Signed with a Japanese mark. 1950s

Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Japanese Meiji Genryusai Seiya Bronze Elephant and Tigers
Japanese Meiji Genryusai Seiya Bronze Elephant and Tigers

Japanese Meiji Genryusai Seiya Bronze Elephant and Tigers

Located in Dallas, TX

Japanese Meiji Genryusai Seiya bronze elephant and tigers, circa 1890. This moving and detailed bronze grouping depicts a savage attack by two viscous...

Category

1890s Meiji Antique Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Tea pot and Bat' 1920s Taisho era
Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Tea pot and Bat' 1920s Taisho era

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...

Category

1920s Taisho Vintage Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japanese Lladro Style Figurines White Porcelain Music Boxes and Decorative Tree
Japanese Lladro Style Figurines White Porcelain Music Boxes and Decorative Tree

Japanese Lladro Style Figurines White Porcelain Music Boxes and Decorative Tree

By Lladro

Located in Miami, FL

A wonderful vintage set of porcelain figurines of two Japanese ladies both of which are music boxes and a decorative cherry tree. Style Llardro. Dimensions: Tree: 8 1/2" H x...

Category

20th Century Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Genryusai Seiya Meiji Period Antique Patinated Bronze Geisha
Japanese Genryusai Seiya Meiji Period Antique Patinated Bronze Geisha

Japanese Genryusai Seiya Meiji Period Antique Patinated Bronze Geisha

Located in New York, NY

Japanese Meiji period patinated bronze sculpture of a geisha waiving her hand in greeting signed Genryusai Seiya 19th Century The attractive young geisha is dressed in traditional Ja...

Category

19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Decorative Sadao Kishi Kokeshi Doll Sculpture from Japan, Hand-Painted
Decorative Sadao Kishi Kokeshi Doll Sculpture from Japan, Hand-Painted

Decorative Sadao Kishi Kokeshi Doll Sculpture from Japan, Hand-Painted

Located in Vienna, AT

A beautiful and exceptionally 18 inches tall Sosaku Kindai Kokeshi doll from Japan. Handcrafted of wood and hand-painted in the the early 20th century. In good condition with charmin...

Category

Mid-20th Century Edo Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique massive burl wood slab Sculpture wabi sabi art piece objet dart
Japanese Antique massive burl wood slab Sculpture wabi sabi art piece objet dart

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...

Category

Late 20th Century Primitive Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

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...

Category

2010s Japonisme Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Clay, Grasscloth, Paper

Japanese Porcelain Koi Fish Piggy Bank 1980s
Japanese Porcelain Koi Fish Piggy Bank 1980s

Japanese Porcelain Koi Fish Piggy Bank 1980s

Located in Paris, FR

This is a piggy bank with the shape of a carp/ koi fish. It is made with porcelain and made around 1980s in showa era. It is hand painted and you can use as a decoration. It was made...

Category

1980s Showa Vintage Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Japanese Incense Burner with Iron in 1920s Taisho Era
Antique Japanese Incense Burner with Iron in 1920s Taisho Era

Antique Japanese Incense Burner with Iron in 1920s Taisho Era

Located in Paris, FR

This incense burner was made in 1920s (Taisho era) in Japan. On the top, there is a Komainu (Lions that guard the entrance or the honden of sanctuaries). It can use as incense burne...

Category

1920s Taisho Vintage Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Enameled Porcelain Geisha Girl Sculpture
Enameled Porcelain Geisha Girl Sculpture

Enameled Porcelain Geisha Girl Sculpture

Located in Pasadena, TX

This is a beautiful sculpture of a Geisha girl. She is dressed in a beautiful kimono. She walks with the lovely bird on her arm and flower in her hair. Her right hand has a bangle br...

Category

Late 20th Century Japonisme Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

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...

Category

Mid-20th Century Showa Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Japanese Antique Wooden Object/Craftsman's Workbench/Penis-Shaped Figurine
Japanese Antique Wooden Object/Craftsman's Workbench/Penis-Shaped Figurine

Japanese Antique Wooden Object/Craftsman's Workbench/Penis-Shaped Figurine

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Introduce interesting items. This was once used as a workbench in Japan. It's shaped like a penis, but one side of the tip has a mark that looks like it was hit and is slightly scr...

Category

Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japanese Carved and Lacquered Wood Shogun, Edo Period, 19th Century, Japan
Japanese Carved and Lacquered Wood Shogun, Edo Period, 19th Century, Japan

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...

Category

Mid-19th Century Edo Antique Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Pair of Japanese Gilt Bronze Komainu by Ishikawa Komei, Meiji Period
Pair of Japanese Gilt Bronze Komainu by Ishikawa Komei, Meiji Period

Pair of Japanese Gilt Bronze Komainu by Ishikawa Komei, Meiji Period

Located in Austin, TX

A striking pair of Japanese gilt bronze komainu by the renowned Japanese sculptor, Ishikawa Komei (1852-1913), Meiji period, Japan. The pair well cast, and robustly modeled. They ar...

Category

Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Yellow chrysanthemum by Yumiko Kuwahata / Bonsai / wabi-sabi
Yellow chrysanthemum by Yumiko Kuwahata / Bonsai / wabi-sabi

Yellow chrysanthemum 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 Rare Early Bronze Folk Art Figure Kappa, circa 1930
Japanese Rare Early Bronze Folk Art Figure Kappa, circa 1930

Japanese Rare Early Bronze Folk Art Figure 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. Kappas are playful water spirits from Japanese folklore associated with rivers and traditional tales. 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 Taisho Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Japanese wooden ptarmigan figurine / Made in 1967 / Showa era
Vintage Japanese wooden ptarmigan figurine / Made in 1967 / Showa era

Vintage Japanese wooden ptarmigan figurine / Made in 1967 / Showa era

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This wooden ptarmigan statue was carved in Japan in 1967 (Showa 42). The underside of the base is inscribed with ink: "April 1967," "Ptarmigan," and "Living on Mount Tateyama," revea...

Category

1960s Showa Vintage Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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...

Category

Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Sculpture Okimono of Samurai Warrior
Antique Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Sculpture Okimono of Samurai Warrior

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Sculpture Okimono of Samurai Warrior

Located in Shippensburg, PA

PATINATED AND PARCEL-SILVERED AND GILDED BRONZE OKIMONO OF A SAMURAI WARRIOR Japan, Meiji period, probably late 19th century Unmarked 9 1/2" H x 6 3/4" diameter ref. 512DMB06P A J...

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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Japanese Wood Carving of Ainu Bear holding Fish Japan
Vintage Japanese Wood Carving of Ainu Bear holding Fish Japan

Vintage Japanese Wood Carving of Ainu Bear holding Fish Japan

Located in Den Haag, NL

Famously from Hokkaido and northern Japan, this large, intricately hand-carved bear statue with a fish in its maw is a traditional Ainu folk handicraft. In Ainu spirituality, bears...

Category

1950s Japonisme Vintage Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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...

Category

1960s Showa Vintage Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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 ...

Category

2010s Modern Japanese Sculptures

Materials

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

Shiro Kuramata Spiral Ashtray1 Minimalist Japanese Design
Shiro Kuramata Spiral Ashtray1 Minimalist Japanese Design

Shiro Kuramata Spiral Ashtray1 Minimalist Japanese Design

By Shiro Kuramata

Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Shiro Kuramata's ashtray1. Made of black aluminum. Rather optical art object than usual astray.     

Category

1980s Minimalist Vintage Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

Patinated Bronze Praying Mantis Sculpture, Japan, circa 1960
Patinated Bronze Praying Mantis Sculpture, Japan, circa 1960

Patinated Bronze Praying Mantis Sculpture, Japan, circa 1960

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Patinated Bronze Praying Mantis Sculpture Japan, circa 1960 "in very nice vintage condition with one missing antenna and half of one arm also missing" " a similar example...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Zougei  wood  Sculpture Shelf Bookcase Televisore
Zougei  wood  Sculpture Shelf Bookcase Televisore

Zougei wood Sculpture Shelf Bookcase Televisore

By Zougei

Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Name: Cardinal and Mr.Tower Sculptural stool by Zougei carved furniture Material: osmanthus This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used for Nishimura...

Category

2010s Tribal Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japanese Edo period stone Buddha statue / [guardian deity] / circa 18th century
Japanese Edo period stone Buddha statue / [guardian deity] / circa 18th century

Japanese Edo period stone Buddha statue / [guardian deity] / circa 18th century

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a stone statue of Bishamonten (also known as Tamonten), believed to have been created during the Edo period. What is most noteworthy is its rarity. Even after many years of ...

Category

18th Century Edo Antique Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Granite

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 ...

Category

20th Century Showa Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Cypress

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Gabriele Salvatori explains how the COVID lockdowns inspired his design company's latest collection, the Village.

Christopher Norman Is Turning the Cast-Off Urban Trees of Los Angeles into Art

With a World War II–era milling machine, the California artist crafts poetic, sculptural furniture pieces.

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.