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Place of Origin: Japanese
Japanese Contemporary Ceramic Plate Yoshikawa Masamichi
Located in Atlanta, GA
A ceramic square plate with white-celadon glaze by Japanese potter Yoshikawa Masamichi (1946-). The sharp-edged plate features a concaved center an...
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Early 2000s Modern Japanese Sculptures

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Ceramic

Bonsai Pink 1980, Glass and Wood
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, Wood

Japanese Meiji Imari Amusing Study of a Seated Rabbit
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A delightful and amusing Japanese Imari study of a seated rabbit dating from the late Meiji period, early 20th century. The Rabbit, made in porcelain has a dis-proportionate head to ...
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Early 20th Century Other Japanese Sculptures

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Porcelain

1950s Japanese Owl Sculptures Brutalist Metalsmith Birds Iron like Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Designed by an unknown Japanese craftsman. A pair of heavy welded metal abstract bird sculptures, minimalist in design and creation. Some remna...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Sculptures

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Metal

Bonsai 1980, Glass and Wood
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, Wood

Isamu Noguchi Pair of Akari 30F on Single Stem Base T1, Ozeki, 1951
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Lille, Hauts-de-France
Pair of Akari model “30F” on “Single Stem Base” (T1) by Isamu Noguchi Original shade in washi & bamboo rims Structure in black lacquered metal & pebble base in cast iron and black ...
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1950s Vintage Japanese Sculptures

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Metal

Isamu Noguchi Akari 30F, Ozeki, 1951
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Lille, Hauts-de-France
Akari model “30F” by Isamu Noguchi Original shade in washi & bamboo rims Structure in black lacquered metal handmade form realized by Ozeki Company, Gifu, Japan Series started in...
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1950s Vintage Japanese Sculptures

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Metal

Japanese Antique Crab Bronze 'Made before the Second World War' 'N'
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. There are a signature 'N' on the bottom of this crab in red. -...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Large and Impressive Meiji Period Bronze Bison by Sano Takachika for the Kakuh
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A large and impressive Meiji period bronze bison by Sano Takachika for the Kakuha Company, the animal powerfully modelled with his head low and turned slightly to the left and with a...
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Early 1900s Meiji Antique Japanese Sculptures

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Bronze

Collection of 5 Articulated Wooden Monkeys/Toys/Sculptures in Style of Bojesen
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
So cute small collection of toys/sculptures of monkeys in wood. These pieces were made in Japan in the style of Kay Bojesen.
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1960s Modern Vintage Japanese Sculptures

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Wood

Japan, Eagle and Snake, Bronze, Meiji Period
Located in PARIS, FR
A spectacular large bronze with dark brown patina representing an eagle with outstretched wings and a snake. 52x40x40cm Japan, Meiji period.
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Late 19th Century Antique Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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

Dansk Modernist Bear Animal Figure Paperweight Silver Plated by Gunnar Cyren
By Gunnar Cyren
Located in North Hollywood, 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

Antique Bronze Enamel Elephant Incense Sculpture Cloissone Champleve
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Enameled bronze elephant incense scupture, figure. Either Japanese Cloissone or French Champleve . No makers markings.
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19th Century Anglo-Japanese Antique Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Akari 20N by Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki, 1951
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Lille, Hauts-de-France
Akari model “20N” by the great Isamu Noguchi. Original shade in washi & bamboo rims. Structure in black lacquered metal. Hand-made form realized by ...
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1950s Vintage Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Japanese Porcelain Boy with Elephant Figure
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A delightful Japanese attributed porcelain figure of a resting elephant with a young boy dating from the early 20th century. The hollow molded figure portrays a sleeping elephant, ly...
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Early 20th Century Other Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Japanese Pair Bronze Mandarin Duck Screen Holders
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible pair of Japanese hand cast bronze Mandarin Duck screen holders with detailed plumage, Taisho period 1920. Each of these two sculptures is in g...
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1920s Japonisme Vintage Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Momotarō Folktale Bronze Monkey Sculpture on Base, 1960s
Located in San Francisco, CA
A delightful 1960s Meiji period-style Japanese cast bronze monkey figure on lacquered wood base, inspired by the popular ancient Muromachi/Edo period folktale of Momotaro (“Peach Boy...
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1960s Meiji Vintage Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Tiger Sculpture Object by a Well Known Japanese Metal Artist
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Tiger sculpture object by a well known Japanese Metal artist Saegusa Soutarou Saegusa Soutaro ( 1912-2006 ), his works were often displayed during p...
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Mid-20th Century Showa Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Isamu Noguchi Akari 45XL, Ozeki, 1951
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Lille, Hauts-de-France
Akari model “45XL” by Isamu Noguchi Original shade in washi & bamboo rims Structure in black lacquered metal Hand-made form realized by Ozeki Company, Gifu, Japan Series started in 1951 Early model with the iconic red logo, the Sun and the Moon
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1950s Vintage Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Isamu Noguchi Akari 30F, Ozeki, 1951
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Lille, Hauts-de-France
Akari model “30F” by Isamu Noguchi Original shade in washi & bamboo rims Structure in black lacquered metal Hand-made form realized by Ozeki Company, Gifu, Japan Series started i...
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1950s Vintage Japanese Sculptures

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Metal

Pair Meiji Period Bronze Figural Hiking Family Sculpture Incredible Detail Stand
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Pair Meiji Period bronze figural hiking family sculptures with incredible detail on the sculptures and on the stand. Incredible original pat...
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Early 1900s Meiji Antique Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Isamu Noguchi Akari V1, Ozeki, 1951
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Lille, Hauts-de-France
Akari model “V1” by Isamu Noguchi. Original shade in washi. tie in black lacquered metal. Handmade form realized by Ozeki Company, Gifu, Japan. Series started in 1951. Early mod...
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1950s Vintage Japanese Sculptures

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Metal

Isamu Noguchi Akari 40F on Single Stem Base T1, Ozeki, 1951
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Lille, Hauts-de-France
Akari model “40F” on “Single Stem Base” (T1) by Isamu Noguchi Original shade in washi & bamboo rims Structure in black lacquered metal & pebble base in cast iron and black lacquere...
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1950s Vintage Japanese Sculptures

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Metal

Isamu Noguchi Akari 31NW, Ozeki, 1951
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Lille, Hauts-de-France
Akari model “31NW” by Isamu Noguchi Light sculptural column Original shade in washi & bamboo rims Tie in black lacquered metal Hand-made form realized by Ozeki Company, Gifu, Jap...
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1950s Vintage Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Isamu Noguchi Akari 40F, Ozeki, 1951
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Lille, Hauts-de-France
Akari model “40F” by Isamu Noguchi Original shade in washi & bamboo rims Structure in black lacquered metal Hand-made form realized by Ozeki Company, Gifu, Japan Series started i...
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1950s Vintage Japanese Sculptures

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Metal

Isamu Noguchi Akari 30D, Ozeki, 1951
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Lille, Hauts-de-France
Akari model “30D” by Isamu Noguchi Original shade in washi & bamboo rims Structure in black lacquered metal Hand-made form realized by Ozeki Company, Gifu, Japan Series started i...
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1950s Vintage Japanese Sculptures

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Metal

Oriental Cast Bronze Elephant Sculpture with Trunk Up
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful Oriental Japanese Meiji period style bronze sculpture of a walking elephant with his trunk up. Well casted metal art, heavy, bronze elephant in a dark brown copper finish. Elephant figurine statue in a triumphant pose, will make an excellent display ornament. Created with the traditional technique of the lost-wax that allows a great precision and finesse in the details, this bronze sculpture charms is with its exquisite depiction of a trumpeting elephant. Heavy bronze presents striking detail and cool copper tones with a hint of natural bronze. Raising its trunk skywards, the elephant will grace any desk as a paperweight or display case. This is a delightful vintage elephant statue...
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Mid-20th Century Meiji Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Isamu Noguchi Pair of Akari S2 on Single Stem Base T3, Ozeki, 1951
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Lille, Hauts-de-France
Pair of Akari model “S2” on “Single Stem Base” (T3) by Isamu Noguchi Original shade in washi Structure in black lacquered metal & pebble base in cast iron and black lacquered metal...
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1950s Vintage Japanese Sculptures

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Metal

Japanese Meiji Bronze Okimono of a Wild Boar by Akasofu Gyokko
Located in Shippensburg, PA
OKIMONO OF A WILD BOAR Japan, Meiji Period Patinated bronze over carved hardwood base Signed "Gyokko" to underside of boar Item # 301COR20S This remarkable sculpture was designe...
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19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Isamu Noguchi Akari 40XP on Single Stem Base T1, Ozeki, 1951
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Lille, Hauts-de-France
Akari model “40XP” on “single stem base” (T1) by Isamu Noguchi Original shade in washi & bamboo rims Structure in black lacquered metal Hand-made form realized by Ozeki Company, G...
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1950s Vintage Japanese Sculptures

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Metal

Japanese Attributed Blanc de Chine Model of a Stylized Dog
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine Japanese attributed Blanc De Chine porcelain model of a amusing stylized dog dating from the early 20th century. This interesting figure is modelled as a seated dog with its t...
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Early 20th Century Other Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Isamu Noguchi Akari 2P, Ozeki, 1951
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Lille, Hauts-de-France
An Akari model "2P" by the artist Isamu Noguchi (1904-1988) Original shade in washi Structure in black lacquered metal Hand-made form realized by Ozeki Company, Gifu, Japan Serie...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Sculptures

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Metal

Isamu Noguchi Akari 30D, Ozeki, 1951
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Lille, Hauts-de-France
Akari model “30D” by Isamu Noguchi Original shade in washi & bamboo rims Structure in black lacquered metal Hand-made form realized by Ozeki Company, Gifu, Japan Series started i...
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1950s Vintage Japanese Sculptures

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Metal

Pair of Postmodern Ikebana Vase/Vessel by Studio Nova Japan
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible pair of postmodern Ikebana vases by Studio Nova Japan. This rare and beautiful vintage piece is an original from which current styles are derive...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Antique Casting Copper Tray with Sheeps by Houun Harada
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique item made in Japan in Taisho era around 1925s. Taisho era is between 1912 to 1926. This is made with casting copper by an artist Houun Harada. On the back side ...
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1920s Vintage Japanese Sculptures

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Copper

Glass Sculpture by Makoto Ito
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Interesting cubic sculpture made of superimposed glass creating volumes and playing with the space inside with different abstract colors signed in Jap...
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Early 2000s Japanese Sculptures

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Glass

Early 20th Century Pair of Japanese Handcrafted Terracotta Female Sculptures
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A pair of Japanese handmade terracotta female sculptures with musical instruments, early 20th century. These beautiful sculptures are for indoor and outdoor use. Both pieces are in ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Sculptures

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Terracotta

Mid-Century Modern Glazed Ceramic Tile Art of a Japanese Woman 12 Tiles
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous depiction of a Japanese Geisha in a series of 12 ceramic tiles framed. Each tile is a work of art, beautiful lines and fabulous colors. Framed and matted. In excellent vinta...
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1980s Anglo-Japanese Vintage Japanese Sculptures

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Ceramic, Earthenware

Vintage Chinese Serpentine Sculpture, China, Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Chinese serpentine sculpture is a traditional decorative object realized in china in the early 20th century. Serpentine m...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Sculptures

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Marble, Serpentine

Large Wood Netsuke of a Shishi
Located in Milano, IT
Large wood netsuke of a shishi Kyoto school, 18th/19th century Height: 5.7cm The large netsuke with a very nice patina, showing the mythical creatu...
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18th Century Antique Japanese Sculptures

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Wood

Japanese Contemporary Blue White Porcelain Bear Sculpture, 2
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite Japanese contemporary porcelain Rugby bear, hand-painted in blue and white in an auspicious traditional Japanese bamboo pattern by Japanese artist from the historic Imari-A...
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21st Century and Contemporary Meiji Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

'Vintage Rare' Shiro Kuramata Aluminio Hanger Purple
Located in Fukuoka, 40
Hanger "ALUMINIO" designed by Shiro Kuramata. Named "Aluminio," meaning "aluminum" in Greek, this series of hangers has multiple designs and color variations, with anodized aluminum shafts and decorated with rubber and resin parts. These hangers were sold at the "SPIRAL" store in the basement of the Roppongi AXIS building at the time. This is a rare and discontinued product. Many of you may remember the impressive display of many "ALUMINIO" pieces hanging from the ceiling like mobiles at the "Shiro Kuramata and Ettore Sottsass Exhibition" in 2011. [Title] "ALUMINIO" [Size] W450 x H240 mm [Material] Purple anodized aluminum, resin, stainless steel [[Country of manufacture] Japan Production] Spiral [Year of manufacture] 1990s [Designer] Shiro Kuramata [Condition] Please note that this item has not been actually used. Please be assured that this item has not been actually used. It is in good condition. Shiro Kuramata Japanese interior designer...
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1980s Vintage Japanese Sculptures

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Aluminum

Isamu Noguchi Akari 31N, Ozeki, 1951
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Lille, Hauts-de-France
Akari model “31N” by Isamu Noguchi Light sculptural column Original shade in washi & bamboo rims Tie in black lacquered metal Hand-made form rea...
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1950s Vintage Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Japanese Edo Period Bronze Vase of Mimikuchi Flying Handle Form
Located in Buffalo, NY
A rare Edo period bronze vase with Mimikuchi flying handles, with quartered pear shaped body with spiral to the front and back, supported on a flared...
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1860s Edo Antique Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Sculptural Otagiri Stoneware Ceramic Pottery Vase
By Otagiri Company
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern ceramic pottery vase by Otagiri Mercantile Company, circa 1960s. This unique vessel features a sculptural stoneware shape with natural decorative incising in a mat...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Sculptures

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Ceramic

Isamu Noguchi Akari 40XP / T1, Ozeki, 1951
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Lille, Hauts-de-France
An Akari model « 40XP » on « Single Stem Base » (T1) by Isamu Noguchi Original shade in washi & bamboo rims Structure in black lacquered metal Hand-made form realized by Ozeki Com...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Sculptures

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Set of Japanese Women Awa Odori Dancers
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful set of 3 bronze dancer figures. This group of 3 large figures have graceful lines and a beautiful golden finish with patina. Circa 1970s. These abstract figures with a variegated gold patina depict female Japanese Awa Odori...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Japanese Sculptures

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Iron, Gold Leaf

Akari 35N by Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki, 1951
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Lille, Hauts-de-France
An Akari model “A” by the famous American artist Isamu Noguchi This light sculptural column is in original shade in washi & bamboo rims, with a tie ...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Sculptures

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Metal

Pair of Akari V2 on Single Stem Base T2 by Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki, 1951
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Lille, Hauts-de-France
A pair of Akari model “V2” on “Single Stem Base” (T2) by Isamu Noguchi Original shade in washi Structure in black lacquered metal & pebble base in cast iron and black lacquered met...
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1950s Vintage Japanese Sculptures

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Metal

Late Meiji Period Folk Wood Carving Japanese God of War, Arts, Shrines Protector
Located in Miami, FL
Probably more than likely from a Japanese home altar, this is a folk art rendition of Hachiman Yahata no Kani, Japanese God of War, Archery, Culture and Pro...
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Early 1900s Meiji Antique Japanese Sculptures

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Wood

Jizai Koi and Water Motif, Japan, Miji Period
Located in Point Richmond, CA
This jizai is an excellent example of a well-balanced and pleasingly carved sculpture of koi swimming in waves. Once part of a Japanese hanger (jizagake) for a kettle hook, it served...
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Sculptures

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Wood

Japanese Contemporary Blue White Porcelain Bear Sculpture, 3
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Japanese contemporary porcelain Rugby bear, hand-painted in blue and white in an auspicious traditional Japanese bamboo pattern by Japanese artist from the historic Imari-Arita regio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Meiji Japanese Sculptures

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Porcelain

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

large pair of antique Japanese bronze vases with carp fish, Meiji period
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
A large pair of antique Japanese bronze vases with carp fishes, Meiji period. The bottle vases have carp in swirls of water, with some ver...
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Early 20th Century Meiji Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Miyazawa Kanae Iron Japanese Mid-Century Fighting Bull Market Sculpture
Located in Hyattsville, MD
No damages, in original finish. W 10 5/8 x D 3.75 x H 8 3/8 in.
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Sculptures

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Iron

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...
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Sculptures

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Wood

19thC Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Study of an Elephant Fighting with Two Tigers
Located in Central England, GB
This superb Japanese Meiji period bronze study has exceptionally good detailing. It portrays a figure group of a large muscular bull elephant being attacked and fighting with two tig...
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19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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