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Style: Showa
Antique Iron Shell 1900s-1940s / Flower Vase Object Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old iron cylinder.
Presumed to be a shell dropped on Japan during the war.
The period is believed to be from the 1900s to the 1940s.
Some time after it was dropped, this cylind...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Showa Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Hinamatsuri Doll 'Sannin Kanjo' Nagae no choshi 1980s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a doll which we use for Hinamatsuri day. This person is one of Sannin Kanjo.
This person has Nagae no choshi. This doll was made with plastic, cotton, silk and metal. This do...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Antique Japanese Hinamatsuri Doll 'Goninbayashi' Drum 1980s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a doll which we use for Hinamatsuri day. This person is one of Goninbayashi.
This person has a Drum. This doll was made with plastic, cotton, silk. This doll was made around ...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Cotton, Silk, Plastic
Antique Japanese Hinamatsuri Doll 'Shicho' Nakijyogo 1980s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a doll which we use for Hinamatsuri day. This person is one of Shicho.
This person has a rake. He is called Shicho, Nakijyogo.
This doll was made with plastic, cotton, bambo...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Cotton, Silk, Bamboo, Plastic
Japanese Antique Hinamatsuri Doll 'Goninbayashi' Flute 1980s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a doll which we use for Hinamatsuri day. This person is one of Goninbayashi.
This person had one flute but we don't find anymore. So it will not come with a flute.
This doll ...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Cotton, Silk, Plastic
Rare Old "Cape Hattaras" Lighthouse Sculpture in Vibrant Original Colors
Located in South Burlington, VT
A hard to find tall 21 inch Nautical delight with original hand painted colors that authentically reproduces the actual colors and handsome physical architecture of today's Cape Hattaras light house (See Third Photo).
First we've seen in this massive size, quality, and condition.
Original hand painted colors of red, black, green, and white
Heavily hand cast by expert artisans of that day, it is cast upon a well detailed base as shown and in a convenient highly displayable, portable size. It still retains original attractive vibrant hand painted colors and patina.
Dimensions: Height 21 inches
Width 8 3/4 inches
Depth 4 1/2 inches
Good garden candidate- an ideal accent size for your indoor gallery display or favorite outdoor garden space.
Many of our customers display these sentimental favorites as romantic and enjoyable decorative accents for entertaining friends and family. They are a perfect choice for your indoor or outdoor garden space.
Provenance: Old American/ Japanese garden
Lifetime guarantee of authenticity. We are members of NAJGA North American Japanese Garden Association.
History of Cape Hattaras Light House:
Built in 1870, the iconic Cape Hatteras Lighthouse stands watch over the Graveyard of the Atlantic's east coast.
The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse protects one of the most perilous sea sections off the Atlantic Coast. At Cape Hattaras, the Gulf Stream...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
Rare Pair Old "Cape Hattaras" Lighthouse Sculptures In Vibrant Original Colors
Located in South Burlington, VT
A rare pair (2) of these tall 21 Inch Nautical delights with original hand painted colors that authentically reproduce the actual colors of today's Cape Hattaras light house (See Thi...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
Mini Japanese Papier-mâché Mask Mounted on Custom Painted Metal Base
Located in New York, NY
Miniature Japanese Papier-Mâché (19th Century) Iki Ningyo mask or sometimes referred to as Noh mask, mounted on custom painted metal base. Trimmed with painted glass eyes.
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Japanese Antique Glass Fishing Floats Collection
Located in South Burlington, VT
Neat Hand Blown Antique Ornaments From the Sea - Old Japan.
Collection five (5) Authentic Japanese Round Blown Glass Fishing Floats-genuine antique mari...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass
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Rocking Horse and Pull Toy, Antique, German, 1900s
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Antique Bavarian Hunting Antler Walking Stick, 1900s, Germany
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Unique Bavarian hunting walking cane from the early 20th century - the walking cane is handmade of blackthorn wood, featuring an engraved deer antler handle with silver chiselled col...
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Nikon Camera Lighter, 1980s Japan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cool vintage table lighter in the shape of a Nikon camera. Tons of detailing to metal camera. Made in Japan. Excellent condition. Comes with original box. Good working condition. Gre...
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Frog Lighter, 1980s Japan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cool vintage table lighter in the shape of a seated frog. Made completely of metal with a hollow body. Beautiful silver color with details like small spots all over the frogs bogs. C...
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Antique German Art Nouveau Jewelry Rose Branch Pendant Ormolu, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This lovely stylish pendant or hanger was made to hang on a chain. Made in Germany, circa 1900.
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Harley Davidson AMF Motorcycle Lighter, 1980s Japan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great vintage table lighter in the shape of a AMF Harley Davidson motorcycle. In 1969, the AMF corporation (American Machine and Foundry) took over production of Harley-Davidson moto...
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Beautiful Silver Sacred Heart Ex Voto Monogramed, Antique European, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A cute petite religious Ex Voto. I do not know what it is made of, thin and light filigree silver or silver plated metal. It is handmade, embossed and then welded. Given the delicacy...
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Neat Hand Blown Antique Ornaments From the Sea - Old Japan.
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Japanese Old Rusty Car 1950s-1980s / Figurine Object Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old car toy made in Japan.
It is from the late Showa period. (1950s-1980s)
Mainly made of iron.
It has rusted over time.
The rust gives it a nice taste and creates an ind...
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Japanese Old Toy Police Car 1950s-1980s / Figurine Object Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old police car toy made in Japan.
This item is from the late Showa period (1950s-1980s).
It is mainly made of steel, but the window glass is plastic and the tires seem to ...
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Japanese Big Old Bronze Meditation Bell Calming Sound, Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions
Handsome old hand-hammered bronzetemple bell orin signed by maker. Heavy quality which assures a rich resonating sound.
Pleasant serene sound
An authentic Japanese treasure to accompany you in meditation, reflection and pleasure-
perfect for your home, studio, or an impressive garden choice.
We guarantee that its deep and serene reverberating sound will please you.
And it is signed on the rim by the maker.
History of temple bells
From Japan comes this huge hand-hammered and wrought bronze percussion instrument which was created by specialized century's old Samurai craftsman with dimpled construction and includes an incised signature of maker along rim. This temple bell sets atop a later plush silk display base with silk pillow and old authentic Japanese striker.
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Japanese Collectible Nautical Whale, Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Early Japan collectible whale - signed
Japanese whale with old patina- signed on side.
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Japanese Traditional Craft "Hakata Doll" / [Shinkyo Nakamura] Work / Sculpture
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a traditional doll called "Hakata doll" made in Fukuoka prefecture in the Kyushu region of Japan.
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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Collectibles and Curiosities
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H 4.34 in W 3.35 in D 2.17 in
Japanese Old Rusted Car Toys 1940s-1970s/Vintage Iron Object Figurine Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
An old Japanese rusty car toy.
Weight 400g
It would be a miracle that it remains in this state.
The decaying figure is very beautiful.
Enjoy the world of wabisabi.
I highl...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Collectibles and Curiosities
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Iron
H 4.34 in W 11.23 in D 3.94 in
Japanese Old Restaurant Food Model
Located in South Burlington, VT
Old Japanese restaurant fake food model dish - Appetizing Delight "almost realistic"
If you have traveled to Japan, these iconic models may be seen in mos...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Collectibles and Curiosities
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Vintage Japanese Architectural Model of a Traditional House, Mid 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A delightful vintage wooden model of a traditional Japanese home, mid 20th century, circa 1950's, Japan.
The architectural model depicts a trad...
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1950s Japanese Vintage Showa Collectibles and Curiosities
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H 10 in W 14.5 in D 9.75 in
Japan Rare Hand Carved Stone Inari Fox Kitsune, Old Inari Shrine
Located in South Burlington, VT
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Japan Family Four Old Japanese Famous Kokeshi Dolls, Hand Painted and Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
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Japan Authentic Old "Mickey Mouse" Disney Kokeshi Doll
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, an extraordinary Kokeshi doll collector find and collecting opportunity
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