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Style: Showa
Japanese Showa Arita Porcelain Rooster and Hen Figures
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Showa period Arita porcelain rooster and hen pair in striking bright white and red glaze. The pair comes with a signed box and was made during...
Category
1940s Japanese Vintage Showa Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Rare Large Bird Sculpture, Modernist Masterpiece
Located in South Burlington, VT
Beautiful and Rare example- first we have seen in this exquisite simple modernist bird form.
The artist , Hiramatsu Koshun ( 1896-1975) lived in Osaka and studied under Ktsura Kosh...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Japanese Old Appreciation Stone/Scholars Stone/Mountain Landscape Figurine
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
I would like to introduce some wonderful stones mined in Japan.
This is probably a stone produced in Shizuoka Prefecture or Wakayama Prefecture.
It is believed that the quarrying a...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures
Materials
Limestone
Japanese Antique Manekineko Piggy Bank 1960s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a vintage piggy bank of manekineko cat. It is made with Pottery and it was made around 1960s in Showa era.
The maneki-neko is a common Jap...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures
Materials
Pottery, Plastic
Japanese Iron Vase with Inlaid Silver and Gold by Ueda Hiroshi
Located in Stamford, CT
A cylindrical iron Ikebana vase with silver and gold spiral design depicting stream. The vase was made by Ueda Hiroshi and is signed Hiroshi. The box come...
Category
1970s Japanese Vintage Showa Sculptures
Materials
Iron
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.
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Era: Showa (around 1930-1939)
Materials: Bronze
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Elegant Blue and Gilt Horse Hand Cast, Hand-Painted, Mint And Boxed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Here's a beautiful and unique way to accent your indoor display space with this special treasure from Japan.
This is an attractive solid and finely cast effigy of an elegant horse ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Japanese Vintage Bronze Crab 1930s 'Annosuke' Showa era
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.
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Era: Showa (around 1930-1939)
Materials: Bronze
Signatur...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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 Japanese Showa Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Japanese Elegant Huge Horse Hand Cast, Hand-Painted, Gilt and Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Signed and in largest scale
Here's a beautiful and unique way to accent your indoor display space with this very unusual treasure from Japan.
This is a superb and attractive s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Japanese Wooden Kokeshi Doll Hisashiro NIIYAMA Yajiro 1970s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a wooden doll which is called Kokeshi in Japanese.
This kokeshi was made in Japan around 1970s by kokeshi artist Hisashiro NIIYAMA.
He was born in Miyagi prefecture in 11th M...
Category
1970s Japanese Vintage Showa Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Japanese Wooden Togatta Kokeshi Doll Koichi SAKUTA 1970s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a wooden doll which is called Kokeshi in Japanese.
This kokeshi was made in Japan around 1970s by kokeshi artist Koichi SAKUTA.
He was born in 11th November 1935. His signatu...
Category
1970s Japanese Vintage Showa Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Japanese Asian Bronze Showa Meiji Samurai Warrior Sculpture Statue with Armor
Located in Studio City, CA
A truly wonderful and boldly designed Japanese bronze sculpture of a fierce samurai warrior perhaps in a moment of silent reflection. This piece has a great feel and heft. The fine...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antique Three Stone Seals of Gods 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a three seals made with some stones.
It was made around 1950s.
These seals are coming in one wooden box.
These are all hand curved.
A seal, in an East and Southeast Asian c...
Category
1950s Asian Vintage Showa Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Japanese Wooden Kokeshi Doll style Togatta Shojiro SAKAI 1960s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a wooden doll which is called Kokeshi in Japanese.
This kokeshi was made in Japan around 1960s by kokeshi artist Shojiro SAKAI.
He was born in Sendai, Miyagi prefecture in 1s...
Category
1960s Japanese Vintage Showa Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Japanese Massive Bronze Calming Trophy Koi Fish, Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
A giant hand cast serene bronze trophy koi fish sculpture Yuuri signifying calm and comfort
by Japanese master metal artist, Ota Ryohei.
Signed on base official label still present...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke '7 Mouses', 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1950s.
This netsuke was made by a netsuke artist 'Shushi' (you can find his signature on the bottom of this netsuke.)
N...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Japanese Asian Showa Period Bronze Koi Carp Fish Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful Japanese bronze koi fish sculpture with wonderful mesh craftsmanship and a glowing patina.
This piece may have initially been made to u...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke ' Duck ' 1950s Showa Era
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1950s.
This netsuke was made by a netsuke artist. (you can find his signature on the bottom of this netsuke).
Netsuke i...
Category
1950s Japanese Vintage Showa Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Flog and Kappa' 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1950s.
This netsuke was made by a netsuke artist 'Shushi' (you can find his signature on the bottom of this netsuke.)
K...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Japanese Painted Bronze Okimono of a Gourd by Toyo, Showa Era, 1960s, Japan
By Toyo
Located in Austin, TX
A charming Japanese decorative bronze sculpture, okimono, of a gourd, hyotan, by Toyo Japan, Showa Era, circa 1960s, Japan.
The realistic okimono, fashio...
Category
1960s Japanese Vintage Showa Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Beautiful Porcelain Rooster Okimono Object by Shozan
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Beautiful Porcelain Rooster Okimono object by Shozan
Very good condition
mid-20th century
Size: 8cm x 11cm , H 22 cm / 3 x 4.3 inch, H. 8.6 inch
Weight: 320g ( 0.7 lb).
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Wild Boar' 1960s
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1960s.
Dimensions: 2.5 x 6.8 x H3.7 cm
Sculpture: Wild Boar
Era: 1960s (Showa)
Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, origi...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Beautiful Porcelain Sheep Okimono Object by Shozan
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Beautiful Porcelain Sheep Okimono object by Shozan
Very good condition
Mid-20th Century
Size: 19cm x 8.5cm , H 13 cm / 7.5 x 3.3 inch, H. 5 in...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Beautiful Signed Miniature Porcelain Tiger Okimono Object
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Beautiful miniature Porcelain Tiger Okimono object
Very good condition
Mid 20th century
Size: 16cm x 4.5cm H 8cm cm / 6.3 x 1.8 inch, H. 3 inch
Weight: 190g ( 0.4 lb)
Inte...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Beautiful Porcelain Monkey Okimono Object by Shozan
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Beautiful Porcelain Monkey Okimono object by Shozan
Very good condition
Mid-20th Century
Size: 10cm x 15cm , H 14 cm / 4 x 6 inch, H. 5.5 in...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Beautiful Signed Miniature Porcelain of Boy Riding the Bull Okimono
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Beautiful miniature Porcelain figure of a boy riding a bull
Very good condition
Mid 20 th century
Size: 14.5cm x7.5cm H 8.5cm cm / 5.7x 3 inch, H. 3.3 inch
Weight: 150g ( 0.33...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Beautiful Porcelain Horse Okimono Object by Shozan
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Beautiful Porcelain Horse Okimono object by Shozan
Very good condition
Mid-20th Century
Size: 7cm x 16.5cm , H 20.5 cm / 3 x 6.5 inch, H. 8 i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Beautiful Porcelain Tiger Okimono Object by Shozan
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Beautiful Porcelain Carp Okimono object by Shozan
Very good condition
Mid-20th Century
Size: 25cm x8 , H 12 cm / 10x 3 inch, H. 5 inch
Weight: 640g ( 1.5 lb)
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Beautiful Porcelain Dog Okimono Object by Shozan
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Beautiful Porcelain Dog Okimono object by Shozan
Very good condition
Mid-20th Century
Size: 22cm x 8cm , H 15.5 cm / 8.7 x 3 inch, H. 6 inch
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures
Materials
Iron
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.
T...
Category
1950s Japanese Vintage Showa Sculptures
Materials
Elm
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...
Category
1930s Japanese Vintage Showa Sculptures
Materials
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...
Category
1930s Japanese Vintage Showa Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Japanese Gilt Wood Komainu, Guardian Lions, Early 20th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A charming and mischievous pair of Japanese carved, gilt and painted komainu, often mistaken for foo dogs or foo lions, Showa Period, 1920's, Japan.
The two komainu, or guardian lions, are portrayed seated upon their haunches, heads slightly turned. The two beasts are well carved, with wonderful musculature, flowing manes, and bushy tails. Their faces a mix of ferocious and comical. The eyes of reverse painted glass with gilt highlights.
One is a true komainu, (lion-dog), with a horn on its head, and its mouth closed. The other is a shishi, (lion), with its mouth open, and no horn. The komainu sports a mane and tail pigmented blue with gilt highlights. The shishi sports a mane and tail pigmented green with gilt highlights. Both figures richly gilt in gold lacquer.
Komainu are protective beings, similar to foo lions or foo dogs...
Category
1920s Japanese Vintage Showa Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Cypress, Wood
Japanese Bronze Folk Art 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. Signed.
Signed
An incised artist signature “Buraku” on base. "Bunraku" is associated with Japanese puppet play and performance,
Kappa Bring Good Fortune
Japanese Kappa...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Fine Old Flying Fish Hood Ornament
Located in South Burlington, VT
Excellent collector condition.
Coming from an old collection of Japanese sculptures, this energetic and impressive hand cast flying fish ornament was likely used as a potential model for an automotive hood ornament...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Sculpture of Head Bust of Japanese Woman in the Style of Isamu Noguchi
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, well-crafted work reminiscent of Isamu Noguchi's early work in bronze.
Heavy and solid on a beautiful rosewood base.
Apparently unsigned. From a collection of Japanese antiques and...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
A Japanese Bronze of a Bactrian Camel
Located in Stamford, CT
A sculpted Japanese bronze of a Bactrian camel.
Category
Early 1900s Japanese Antique Showa Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Old Penis-Shaped Wooden Figurine/Amulet of Prosperity of Descendants
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an ornament based on the ancient Japanese folk belief of the prosperity of descendants.
In the past, when medical care was not as advanced as it is today, it was difficult...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Arita Yaki Figure Pair of Rabbits by Shozan
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Japanese Arita yaki figure pair of rabbits by Shozan Dated showa 62 ( 1987)
Size: 11 x 9cm H 16 cm ( 4.3 x 3.5 inch , H 6.5 inch )
Weight : 3...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Articulated Model of a Lobster, by Myochin Muneyuki, Mid 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A fascinating and whimsical Japanese articulated model of a spiny lobster, jizai okimono, by Muneyuki Myochin, the fifty first head of the Myochin school...
Category
1950s Japanese Vintage Showa Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Japanese Showa Dynasty Mixed Metal Vase of Bronze, Brass and Silver
Located in Stamford, CT
Japanese Showa dynasty mixed metal vase of bronze, brass and silver.
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures
Materials
Silver, Brass, Bronze
Japanese Vintage Blue White Porcelain Sculptue, circa 1930
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Japanese vintage signed porcelain sculpture from early years of Showa period (1926-1989,) dramatically showcasing an eagle resting on a branch. T...
Category
1930s Japanese Vintage Showa Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Showa sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Showa sculptures for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage sculptures created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include asian art and furniture, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, porcelain and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Showa sculptures made in a specific country, there are Asia, East Asia, and Japan pieces for sale on 1stDibs. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for sculptures differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $160 and tops out at $6,000 while the average work can sell for $537.
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