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Style: Showa
Japanese Old Vintage Pair Mahogany Rabbits
Located in South Burlington, VT
Good mahogany patinated garden candidates with old Japan labels This Japanese pair (2) of larger scale solid hand cast rabbits usagi with a mahogany pat...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Japanese Pair Vintage Gilt Pheasant Bird Sculptures, Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Beautiful pair (2) old Japanese vintage gilt pheasant bird sculptures. Marked Japan on bottoms. From our recent Japanese acquisitions in original condition with original attractive gilding present. Japan, an attractive and iconic pair (2) pheasant sculptures with original gilt patina. One is poised with vertical tail and thehy other in a seated horizontal position. The pheasant is considered Japan's national bird. This creative simple adaption makes a compelling contemporary pair of sculptures. Fine original used condition with original gold gilt patina appropriate to their age. Original gilt patina from age. Dimensions: 7 inches tall and 6.5 inches wide Photographed in natural day light. Quality: Excellent quality and fine craftsmanship by Japanese specialized artisans Provenance: authentic Japanese examples (see labels). Lifetime guarantee of authenticity. All of our Asian works of art come with our lifetime authenticity guarantee. About Japan's Green Pheasant In Japanese culture, the green pheasant is unofficially considered the national bird of the country owing to its references in ancient folk tales of Japan. The green pheasant was said to be a messenger of the Sun Goddess...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Japanese Old Wood Carving Bear 1930s-1950s/Vintage Figurine Sculpture Folk Art
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is a wooden folk craft in the shape of a bear. Mainly manufactured in Hokkaido. It is a wood carving made from 1930 to 1950. The eyes are made of glass. This type is rare in Japa...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Signed Hand Carved Wood Noh Theater Mask of Doji, Early Showa Period
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful, wonderfully crafted, alluring mask made for Japanese Noh theatre. The mask is handcrafted and hand-carved from natural wood and is signed by the maker. This mask is of the immortal character Doji who symbolizes perpetual and eternal youth ("doji" literally translates as "child") in the Noh theater world. He is portrayed as a handsome male...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Signed Showa Hand Carved Wood Noh Theater Mask of Buddhist Monk Shunkan
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautifully carved, wonderfully crafted, highly engaging mask made for Japanese Noh theatre. The mask is handcrafted and hand carved from natural wood and is signed and sealed b...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Signed Hand Carved Wood Noh Theater Mask of Chujo, Early Showa Period
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful, wonderfully crafted, alluring mask made for Japanese Noh theatre. The mask is handcrafted and hand-carved from natural wood and is signed by the maker, clearly a mast...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Paint

Japanese Okina Noh Mask Old Male with Long White Beard Expressing Wisdom
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Singed Okina Noh mask old male with long white beard expressing wisdom Mid 20 th century Size: 15 x 19 x8 cm ( 6x 7.5 x 3 inch ) Weight: 230g ( 0.5 lb ) Material: wood with go...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Asian Wood Shi Shi Shishi Mai Lion Dance Gashira Noh Mask Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, beautifully crafted Japanese festival Shishi Lion Dance (Shishi Mai) mask (Gashira). The shishi mask represents a mythical lion that prote...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Lacquer, Paint

Japanese Signed Waka-Onna or Ko-Omote Wood Carved Noh Theater Mask, Showa 1900s
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful, wonderfully crafted, alluring mask made for Japanese Noh theater. This mask is handcrafted and hand-carved from natural wood and signed/sealed by the maker on the underside. This mask is the mask of Waka-Onna - or young beautiful woman. It may be that of Ko-omote. Ko-omote translates as "little mask" or sometimes "small face...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Paint

Japanese Signed Hand Carved Wood Noh Theater Omi-Onna Mask with Custom Box 1900s
Located in Studio City, CA
A truly beautiful, wonderfully crafted, alluring female mask made for the Japanese Noh theatre. This mask is handcrafted and carved from natural wood and lacquer. Omi-Onna's (...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Okame Ko-Omote Wood Carved Noh Theater Mask
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful, wonderfully crafted, alluring mask made for Japanese Noh theatre. This mask is handcrafted and carved from natural wood. Ko-omote translates as "little mask" or sometimes "small face." This particular delicate featured mask (her red lips really stand out) is used for main and sometimes secondary roles when the character is a young girl or, in some cases, a supernatural being. What is also interesting about this mask is the blackened teeth which centuries ago, was customary for Japanese women to paint their teeth black after they became married. We believe this mask dates from the mid-to early Showa period, perhaps Mejia. The mask was acquired from an antique mask...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

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Hand-Carved Wood Javanese ‘Wayang Topeng’ Theatre Mask, Indonesia c. 1900
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Japanese Meiji Noh Mask in Carved Wood
Located in New York, NY
Japanese early Meiji period Noh theater mask made of carved wood with gofun layers. The piece was made in Japan in circa 1880 and is signed on the back. In great antique condition wi...
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Japanese Wood Gilt Lacquer Buddha Buddhist Temple Traveling Zushi Shrine Altar
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful Japanese Buddhist portable traveling zushi shrine altar with Amida Buddha (Amitabha) concealed inside the folded wood doors. This work dat...
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Japanese Carved Wood Mask of Tengu
Located in New York, NY
Japanese hand carved and painted wood mask of Tengu, the legendary Japanese folk religion creature. Traditionally depicted as a human-bird of prey hy...
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1920s Japanese Vintage Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

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Trio of Traditional Kokeshi Dolls by Masahiro Satomi (1948-1994), Japan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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The Snaked Altar Column Statue Compressed Marble Powder Sculpture Bergama Museum
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Weight: 8 kg The Snaked Altar, situated atop a marble column at the entrance square of the Ancient City of Asclepion, holds the distinction of being recognized as the earliest symbol of medicine and pharmacy. The altar's prominent position within the Asclepion complex highlights its importance in the context of ancient medical practices. It served as a visual representation of the profound connection between spirituality and healing, as Asclepius, the Greek god of medicine, was often depicted alongside snakes, which were regarded as symbols of rebirth and rejuvenation. Today, the original Snaked Altar finds its rightful place of honor in the prestigious Bergama Museum. Visitors to the museum can marvel at its intricate details and appreciate the craftsmanship of the ancient artisans who sculpted it. The altar's preservation allows us to delve into the depths of history and gain insights into the ancient world's understanding and reverence for medicine. *Crafted from compressed marble powder. *Manufactured using molds...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Statuary Marble

Indo-Chinese Burmese Figural Sculpture, Late Century
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an unusually large Burmese mounted Royal Figure or Nat that dates to the late 19th century or early 20th century. The figural group retains all of its original carved element...
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Late 19th Century Indian Antique Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Paint, Teak

Antique 1930s Chinese Folk Art Paper Mache Kitten Kitty Cat Flower Vase
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique circa 1930’s Chinese papier mache vase painted green with a kitten playing with a ball under a flowering bush. Wax customs stamp to base. ...
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1930s Vintage Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Paint, Paper

Old or Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Ginbari Vase with Floral Decoration
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Japanese enamel vase. With wired cloisonne flowers against a red ginbari ground. The ginbari technique (similar to guilloc...
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Enamel

Pair of Hand Carved Chinese Wood Carved, Bone Inlay Foo Dogs, circa Early 1900s
Located in Studio City, CA
Intricately carved wood and bone inlaid pair of Chinese foo dogs. Very unique and wonderful. We haven't seen another pair quite like them. Sure to stand...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Bone

Wooden Mask, Himachal Pradesh, North India, Mid-20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Wooden Mask, Karnataka, India, Mid-20th Century Carved wood with fur and pigment decoration.  
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Mid-20th Century Indian Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Japanese Hannya Mask of a Jealous Female Serpent-Demon Made by Tsuchida Etsuko
Located in Fukuoka, JP
The Japanese Hannya Mask is a stunning and unique piece of art that is perfect for collectors of Japanese art and interior designers seeking to add a touch of Asian flair to their sp...
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1950s Japanese Vintage Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Showa Hand Carved Wood Noh Theater Mask of Yase Otoko Yaseotoko
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautifully carved, wonderfully crafted, highly engaging mask made for Japanese Noh theatre. The mask is handcrafted and hand carved from natural cypress wood clearly by a maste...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Cypress, Lacquer

Japan Family Four Big Old Hand Painted Kokeshi Dolls, Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Japanese Hannya Mask of a Jealous Female Serpent-Demon Made by Douun
Located in Fukuoka, JP
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Pair of 1960s Modern Creative Kokeshi Dolls by Sadao Kishi, Japan
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Located in Point Richmond, CA
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Signed Hand Carved Wood Noh Theater Mask of Shojo, Early Showa Period
Located in Studio City, CA
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Mid-20th Century Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Japanese Pair Vintage Gilt Pheasant Bird Sculptures
Located in South Burlington, VT
Beautiful pair (2) old vintage gilt pheasant bird sculptures. Marked Japan on bottoms. From our recent Japanese acquisitions in original condition...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Japanese Signed Hand Carved Wood Noh Theater Mask of Shojo, Early Showa Period
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful, wonderfully crafted, alluring mask made for Japanese Noh theater. This mask is handcrafted and carved from natural wood and is signed by its maker, clearly a master of ...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Fine Big Old Prize Bull Mint, Signed, and Boxed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese big prized bull - a very special handmade bronze master work, mint, signed, and boxed This is a fine Japanese big prized bull or bison okimono artisticly designed in a classic award winning pose. It is is complete and is accompanied by its original black display pedestal...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Old Vintage Japan Extraordinary Black Cast Cockatoo Parrot
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions A rare bird A rare Japanese hand cast "cockatoo" or parrot dating in the Showa period. It is incised on the bottom of its under belly, JAP...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Japanese Silver Bronze Pink Eye Rabbit Mint, Boxed, and Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
A rare rabbit treasure from Japan. Handsome big seated rabbit cast in silver bronze and hand painted with pleasant pink eyes , signed on its back hind quarters. It is accompanied by its original signed wooden collector box tomobako. It is signed by Japanese master artisan Naoki. Of good scale, this is an attractive solid and finely cast effigy of an elegant resting rabbit as if it is perched to snag a bite or two from a neighbors garden! This was sourced from a large Japanese collection this past year.  Dimension: Large 6.9 inches high and 3.25 inches wide With a finely cast surface skin, pricked and laid back ears, head, and those pink hand painted eyes, the slender body and petite tail all with an attractive silver finish patina. This large rabbit...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Kagura Dance Mask of Omoikane by Kiyomi Yokota, Late 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A powerful Japanese kagura mask of the deity Omoikane y Kiyomi, Showa or Hesei Era, late 20th century, Japan. The mask depicts Omoikane, the Shinto god ...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Showa sculptures and carvings for sale on 1stDibs.

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