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Place of Origin: Japanese
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

Large Japanese Meiji Bronze Sculpture Elephant and Tigers by Mitsumoto
Located in Shippensburg, PA
MEIJI PERIOD BRONZE OKIMONO OF ELEPHANT BEING ATTACKED BY TWO TIGERS Workshop of Omori Mitsumoto (kôgen), 大森光元, Japan, circa 1900 Cast and patinated bronze, hardwood base, two carved...
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Early 20th Century Meiji Japanese Sculptures

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Bronze

Pair of Bronze Sculptures of Fighting Roosters, Japan, 1950s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Pair of Bronze Sculptures of Fighting Roosters, Japan, circa the 1950s A pair of beautifully and lifelike sculpted bronze roosters with red-painted rooster combs and wattles. These i...
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1950s Art Deco Vintage Japanese Sculptures

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Bronze

Rhino Contemporary Japanese Lacquer Art by Someya Satoshi
Located in Atlanta, GA
Japanese Lacquer Rhino Sculpture by Someya Satoshi (1983-). A hand-molded lacquer sculpture that depicts a fantasy beast "Rhino". The artist uses century-old traditional techniques and symbols but with an innovative contemporary energy that borders mysticism, shamanism and surrealism. Found objects were equally treated as part of the meticulous designs as the elaborate Maki-e and shell inlays. According to the press of Honolulu Museum of Art: "Someya Satoshi has been described as “one of the most significant contemporary lacquer artists working in Japan today.” (Japan Times, 12 Dec. 2013) His work combines objects of daily use, such as bathing buckets, serving trays, and soup bowls, with a wide array of natural materials, including animal bones, horns and antlers, sand, stones, leaves and branches. In the process, he implements a range of traditional lacquer methods passed down from pre-modern eras, such as the kanshitsu or “dry lacquer” technique, the origins of which date to Japan’s Nara period (710–784). After creating his forms, he embellishes them with designs inspired by calligraphy, traditional Japanese textile patterns, and even contemporary manga or comic books. His work defies ordinary definitions of lacquer art and successfully challenges the perceived limits of this extremely difficult and, in some ways, most conservative of traditional Japanese art forms". His work was exhibited in US such as Honolulu Museum of Art, Minneapolis Institute of Art, Morikami Museum etc. For a complete resume of the artist, see the artist's page in Imura Art Gallery. Reference: For a very similar Bull Sculpture see Hard Bodies Contemporary Japanese Lacquer...
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Early 2000s Japonisme Japanese Sculptures

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Rope, Wood, Lacquer

Fragile Structure#10 Norihiko Terayama Berndt Friberg
By Norihiko Terayama
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
This series is made up of some glass and some ceramic works. These works are highly unique form and looking. Norihiko Terayama created them from damaged vases, coffee cups and so on....
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2010s Modern Japanese Sculptures

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Ceramic

Japanese Meiji Articulated Bronze Crab
Located in Essex, MA
Wonderful patina and fully articulated. Purchased in London by previous owner.
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1870s Meiji Antique Japanese Sculptures

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Bronze

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

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Stone

Large Artist Signed Japanese Bronze Tigers Attacking Bull Sculpture on Wood Base
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Large Artist Signed Japanese Bronze Tigers attacking a Bull sculpture on wood base. Amazing original Patina and signed by the artist. The wood stand is or...
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1890s Meiji Antique Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Shiro Kuramata Spiral Ashtray2 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.    
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1980s Minimalist Vintage Japanese Sculptures

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Aluminum

Toro 2 by Noe Kuremoto
Located in Atlanta, GA
"Noe Kuremoto is a ceramic artist who makes everything by hand using simple tools. She’s known for playful sculptural work that takes the form of ancient Japanese clay figurine. Her ...
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2010s Modern Japanese Sculptures

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Ceramic

Mid-Century Japanese Nambu Cast Ironware Flounder Fish Dish Trinket Paperweight
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A rare and uncommon piece of Nambu Cast Iron Serving Ware. It was design by Goro Mori, shaped like a flounder fish, made in the Iwate Prefecture of Japan. Mori's was a contemporary o...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Sculptures

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Iron

Hiroyuki Nishimura and Zogei Furniture Sculptural Stool16 Tribal Glamping
By Zougei
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: A thread windings Sculptural stool by Hiroyuki Nishimura and zone carved furniture Material: Machilus This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of woo...
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2010s Tribal Japanese Sculptures

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Wood

1970 Life Size Brass Greyhound Dog
Located in Staten Island, NY
1970 Life Size Brass Greyhound Dog, in original condition. Can use some polishing to make this fantastic piece shine again in any space
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1970s Art Deco Vintage Japanese Sculptures

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Brass

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

Antique Japanese Bronze Rooster Statue, Circa 1900-1910's.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Japanese Bronze Rooster Statue (an important symbol of courage), Circa 1900-1910's.
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Early 20th Century Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Mid-century Ceramic "Aloha" Hawaiian Dancing Hula Girl w/ Ukulele Figurine
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original post-war ceramic chalkware dancing Hawaiian Hula girl figurine made from lightweight plaster and painted in vibrant tropical colors and a f...
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1950s Vintage Japanese Sculptures

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Ceramic

Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Animal on Turtle Figure Meiji Period 19/20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and very detailed piece. Unsigned. Japan 19th or 20th century. Weight: 8 grams Provenance: Collected in the 1980’s. From the collection of Clemens Merkelbach van Enkhuizen...
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20th Century Meiji Japanese Sculptures

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Wood

Japanese Glazed and Painted Centerpiece Bowl Object, Fish Logo
Located in Miami, FL
Japanese Glazed and Painted Centerpiece Bowl Object, Fish Logo Offered for sale is a mid-20th century Japanese very decorative glazed and painted ceramic Objet d'art with a bowl-for...
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Mid-20th Century Japonisme Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Samuraï Yoshitsune Puppet Sculpture
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture Samuraï Yoshitsune Puppet with structure in wood, hand-carved wood, hand-painted wood, hand-lacquered wood, covered with hand-embroidered silk puppet garments. With arro...
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1980s Vintage Japanese Sculptures

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Silk, Wood

A 19th Century Japanese Signed Bronze Tiger Sculpture, Circa 1860s
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Japan Tiger Bronze Sculpture Circa 1860s DIMENSIONS Tiger with base is 33" L x 21" H x 21" D The bronze tiger is 28" L x 15" H ABOUT A finely cast bronze sculpture of a...
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1860s Japonisme Antique Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Meiji Articulated Bronze Crab
Located in Essex, MA
Darker brown patina with fully articulated body. Purchased in London by previous owner.
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1870s Meiji Antique Japanese Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique King Charles Salt Glaze Staffordshire Spaniel Mantle Dog Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful spaniel dog ceramic figurine, circa 1950's made in Japan in great condition no chips or cracks.
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20th Century Hollywood Regency Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-century Mother & Daughter Pink Flamingo Ceramic Tabletop Statue By Leftons
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century pink and green ceramic flamingo tabletop pottery statue by Leftons. The statue features a beautifully detailed pink mother flamingo standing on a grassy field with daught...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

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

Midcentury Bronze Dove Incense Burner Vessel 'Japan'
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage, beautifully rendered, bronze incense burner modelled on a dove/bird figure. Incredibly sculptural piece with verdigris and Brutalist design elements. The piece trascends its...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Sculptures

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Bronze

A Pair of Japanese Edo Period Stone Female Buddha Sattva Sculptures, c. 1750
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Japanese Mid Edo Period Carved Stone Sculptures of Female Buddha Sattva, ca. 1750 PERIOD Mid Edo Period (1603-1868) DIMENSIONS Height: 10.5 ...
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1750s Japonisme Antique Japanese Sculptures

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Stone

Mid-century Ceramic Mid Flight Pink Flamingo Tabletop Statue Set By Leftons
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century pink and green ceramic flamingo statue set by Leftons. The set features two beautifully detailed pink flamingos in mid-flight, landing on lush leaves and grass. Each come...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Sculptures

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Ceramic

Japanese Edo Period Saga Ningyo, Ca. 1850
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Edo Period Saga Ningyo, Ca. 1850 DIMENSIONS Height: 9.5 inches Width: 6 inches Depth: 5 inches
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1850s Japonisme Antique Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Hearts Vessel by Noe Kuremoto
Located in Atlanta, GA
"Noe Kuremoto is a ceramic artist who makes everything by hand using simple tools. She’s known for playful sculptural work that takes the form of ancient Japanese clay figurine. Her ...
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2010s Modern Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Kutani Statues Story of Momotaro Tsugata Yuma, 19/20th C
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Large, lovely and very nicely made Kutani statues They depict the characters from the story of Momotaro (Peach Boy). Specifically, Momotaro himself, Do...
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19th Century Antique Japanese Sculptures

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Porcelain

Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Sculpture Of A Samurai Warrior By Yoshimitsu
Located in Dublin, IE
A superb Japanese bronze and gilded sculpture of a samurai warrior, Meiji period. Depicts a Japanese warrior in national dress and impetuous movement, the gilt details mon (heraldic ...
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19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Kutani Pheasant Sculpture, Okimono, Showa Era, Early 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A spectacularly glazed Japanese Kutani model, okimono, of a pheasant, Showa era, early 20th century, Japan. The okimono, or decorative sculpture, in the form of a magnificent phea...
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1930s Showa Vintage Japanese Sculptures

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Porcelain

Japanese Meiji Period Glazed Katan Ware Peacock, ca. 1890
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Meiji Period Glazed Katan Ware Peacock, ca. 1890 DIMENSIONS: Height: 5.5 inches Depth: 9 inches Width: 3.5 inches ABOUT This finely craft...
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1890s Japonisme Antique Japanese Sculptures

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Ceramic

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...
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1920s Taisho Vintage Japanese Sculptures

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Iron

Large Meiji Period Bronze Tiger by Genryusai Seiya
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Large Meiji period bronze tiger by Genryusai Seiya, striding forward with teeth bared, the bronze patinated to imitate tiger stripes, with in...
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1880s Antique Japanese Sculptures

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Bronze

1950s Japanese Iron Bird Sculpture Mid-Century Asian Cabinmodern Art
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Hard to find object, we have never seen another. It is cast metal with a faux verdigris/archaic finish, marked JAPAN on verso. Weighs 1.5 pounds, stand 5.25 inches tall.
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1950s Brutalist Vintage Japanese Sculptures

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Metal

Antique Japanese bronze statue of Buddha in ascetic practice / late 19th century
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This bronze statue of Shakyamuni undergoing ascetic practices is thought to have been made between the Meiji period and the early Showa period. Shakyamuni ascetic statues are Buddhis...
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Sculptures

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Copper

Japanese Geisha Awa Odori Dancers Gold Leaf & Iron Sculptures, Japan, c.1960
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Set of Three Japanese Geisha Awa Odori Dancer Gold Leaf & Iron Sculptures, Japan, c.1960. ( 9.5" Tall. )
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Japanese Sculptures

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Iron, Gold Leaf

Antique Japanese Koma-Inu Head - Sculpture, 19th Century / Mingei sculpture
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
This expressive carved wooden head represents a Koma-Inu — the mythical lion-dog guardians traditionally placed at the entrances of Shinto shrines to ward off evil spirits. Whether ...
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Late 19th Century Antique Japanese Sculptures

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Wood

Japanese Edo Period Dragon God Ningyô, Ca. 1820
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Edo Period Dragon God Ningyô, Ca. 1820 DIMENSIONS Height: 26 inches over all Minor wear in textiles. Fine antique condition ABOUT Musha-Ningyô (warr...
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1820s Japonisme Antique Japanese Sculptures

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Wood

Figurine, Sanda ware, by Kinkodo Kisuke Edo period ceramic, celadon
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Figurine, Sanda ware, by Kinkodo Kisuke, Edo period, ceramic, celadon glaze This ceramic piece depicts a seated man with a serene expression, dressed in a pale celadon green robe. Th...
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19th Century Edo Antique Japanese Sculptures

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Celadon

Pair Antique 19th Century Japanese Bronze Phoenix Bird Candlesticks, circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Exceptional Antique 19th Century Japanese bronze Phoenix bird candlesticks, circa 1890.
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19th Century Antique Japanese Sculptures

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Bronze

Near Pair of Japanese Jizai Kagi Wood Koi Folk Art Sculptures
Located in Atlanta, GA
A near pair of wood koi fish from Japan circa 1860-90s of late Meiji Period. Hand-carved from solid wood, these sculptures are known as Jizai Kagi in Japane...
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Late 19th Century Folk Art Antique Japanese Sculptures

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Iron

Small Japanese Articulate Crab Jizai Okimono Meiji Period Signed
By Myochin Hiroyoshi
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small copper crab with articulated legs made by Myochin Hiroyoshi in the late Meiji Period circa 1890-1900s. One of the pair (the other one is listed separately LU945037876072, but...
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Early 20th Century Japonisme Japanese Sculptures

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Copper

Jewelry Ring Trinket Boxes Pair Cloisonné Swan Japanese Gift Love Valentine
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
- Once courtship is complete, male and female swans bond for life and this delightful pair of Japaneer cloisonné swans symbolize love and const...
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1890s Meiji Antique Japanese Sculptures

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Enamel

Toro by Noe Kuremoto
Located in Atlanta, GA
"Noe Kuremoto is a ceramic artist who makes everything by hand using simple tools. She’s known for playful sculptural work that takes the form of ancient Japanese clay figurine. Her ...
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2010s Modern Japanese Sculptures

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Ceramic

Japanese Meiji Bronze Okimono of a Wild Boar by Akasofu Gyokko
Located in Shippensburg, PA
An exquisite Japanese sculpture of a Wild Boar from the Meiji period (1868-1912) raised over a fine carved and lacquered hardwood base. Finely cast, expertly chiseled and chased with...
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19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Sculptures

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Bronze

Pair Japanese Carved and Lacquered Inari Foxes, Showa Era, Dated 1951, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A delightful and mischievous pair of Japanese carved and lacquered wood Inari foxes, kitsune, dated Showa year twenty six, corresponding to 1951, Japan. The...
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1950s Showa Vintage Japanese Sculptures

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Elm

Pair of Bronze Geese
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Important pair of Japanese bronze birds in the form of geese masterfully crafted. One with a closed beak the other open, both with quirky expressi...
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19th Century Edo Antique Japanese Sculptures

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Bronze

1960s Shigemichi Aomine Japanese Midcentury Teak Trays Serving Sushi Platters
By Aomine Shigemichi 1
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Shigemichi Aomine for the National Crafts Council (NCC.) Pair of sculptural serving trays. Large L 22 in Small L 9 x W 6.75 x H 3/8 in      
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Sculptures

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Teak

Pair of Japanese Bronze Bookends, circa 1880
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Japanese Bronze Bookends, circa 1880
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1880s Antique Japanese Sculptures

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Bronze

Japanese Bronze Okimono of a Carp, Taisho Period, Early 20th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
An elegant Japanese cast bronze okimono of a swimming carp, Taisho Period (1912 - 1926), early 20th century, Japan. The graceful fish portrayed realistically in motion, as if swimmi...
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1920s Taisho Vintage Japanese Sculptures

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Bronze

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...
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Sculptures

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Bronze

Pair of Japanese Miyao Bronze Figures
By Zo Miyao 1
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality pair of Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) Miyao bronze figures depicting a mother carrying her child with a wicker basket on her head, carr...
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Late 19th Century Antique Japanese Sculptures

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Bronze

Pair of Bonsai 1980, Glass and Ceramic
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'View All ...
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1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Sculptures

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Art Glass, Ceramic

Vintage Boho 19th Century Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage Boho foo dogs. A chic glazed ceramic in a signature 19th Century gold color. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
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Late 19th Century Antique Japanese Sculptures

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Ceramic, Paint

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...
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Late 20th Century Japonisme Japanese Sculptures

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Porcelain

Japanese Aote Kutani Phoenix Censer, Koro, Showa Era, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A fantastic Japanese Aote type Kutani incense burner, koro, in the form a phoenix, Showa era, circa 1930's, Japan. The censer, koro, gracefull...
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1930s Showa Vintage Japanese Sculptures

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Porcelain

Japanese Late Edo Period Life-Size Imperial Bunraku by Nagoshi Kenji, ca. 1850
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Late Edo Period Life-Size Imperial Bunraku Head, Hands and Legs by Nagoshi Kenji, Ca. 1850 DIMENSIONS Head: 13” High Hands: 11” High Legs: 9” High ...
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1850s Japonisme Antique Japanese Sculptures

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Wood

Small Japanese Articulate Crab Jizai Okimono Meiji Period Signed
By Myochin Hiroyoshi
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small copper crab with articulated legs made by Myochin Hiroyoshi in the late Meiji Period circa 1890-1900s. One of the pair (the other one is listed separately LU945044034102, bu...
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Early 20th Century Japonisme Japanese Sculptures

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Copper

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