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Style: Showa
Japanese Noh Mask of Jidō (児童) - noble young woman
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Jidō (児童) This mask is used to represent a divine or supernatural child, often portrayed as a young boy with an otherworldly or divine presence. The Jidō mask depicts a youthful cha...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture

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Wood

20th century bamboo vase for flowers (ikebana)
Located in Fukuoka, JP
A vintage Japanese ikebana basket, crafted from lacquered bamboo using traditional basketry techniques, dating to the first half of the 20th century. This elegant piece embodies the ...
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20th Century Asian Showa Furniture

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Bamboo

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 Japanese Vintage Showa Furniture

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Porcelain

Japanese Shōwa Era Imari Extra-Large Lidded Temple Jar on Wood Stand, c. 1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
A circa 1940 extra-large Japanese Shōwa era Imari ware hand-decorated porcelain lidded temple jar, urn, or vessel on wood stand. Lid features a delightfully charming butter yellow a...
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1940s Japanese Vintage Showa Furniture

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Gold

Japanese Huge Bronze Bell With Double Inscription, 28"
Located in South Burlington, VT
Huge Japanese Bronze Bell Doubly Inscribed - a rare survivor from the 20th century. Rare inscriptions are dedications and patron names to the persons associated with the temple or s...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture

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Bronze

Japanese Two Panel Screen Moon Rising Over Turbulent Ocean Landscape
Located in Hudson, NY
Contemporary sumie (ink) painting on silver.
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1960s Japanese Vintage Showa Furniture

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Paper

Japanese antique child's tricycle by Nichibei Fuji bicycle, early 20th Century
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Antique Child's tricycle by Nichibei Fuji bicycle company, a predecessor company of Fuji bikes. The wheels still works - but please consider this as a decor object. the handle grips & saddle material (probably made of lubber) got harder by age, not being crumbly. Actual item weight : 9.26 lb (4.2 kg) Shipping from Japan...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture

Materials

Steel

Japanese Noh Mask of Zō-onna (増女) - noble young woman
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Zō-onna (増女) This mask depicts a woman with a noble and calm expression. In Noh theater, it is used for roles of young women. The mask conveys elegance and softness, making it suita...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture

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Wood

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 Furniture

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Wood

Ando Jubei Japan 1950 Showa Period Cloisonné Enamel Green Bombe Vase
Located in Miami, FL
Cloisonné enamel vase designed by Ando Jubei. Beautiful piece of Japanese decorative arts, created by the Ando Jubei Company during the Showa...
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1950s Japanese Vintage Showa Furniture

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Silver, Enamel

Japanese Antique Huge Tin-Plated Door 1920s-1940s / Abstract Art Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is a huge door of a Japanese-made warehouse. It is a sliding door made in the early Showa period (1920s-1940s), and the craftsmanship of the time is evident throughout. The surf...
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1910s Japanese Vintage Showa Furniture

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Tin

Pair of Vintage Japanese Kyogen Masks, Hand-Carved Wood, 1950s-60s
Located in Hamburg, DE
This exquisite pair of Japanese Kyogen masks, crafted around the 1950s-60s, showcases the art of traditional Japanese mask carving. Made from hand-carved w...
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1950s Japanese Vintage Showa Furniture

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Wood

Two-panel screen of " Rinpa School"
Located in Brescia, IT
Floral scene of a Rimpa School garden with polychrome chrysanthemum flowers. Two-panel screen painted in pigment on gilded rice paper of beautiful size and well preserved. Bold color...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture

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Gold Leaf

Pair Japanese Kutani Okimono of Mandarin Ducks, Showa Era, Early 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A charming and delightful pair of Kutani glazed porcelain models, okimono, of Mandarin ducks, oshidori, Showa Era, circa 1930's, Japan. The two Mandarin ducks, called oshidori in ...
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1930s Japanese Vintage Showa Furniture

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Porcelain

Japanese Shawan tea cup in celadon with corded pattern by to Tenzo Shimaoka
Located in PARIS, FR
Celadon tea cup with corded patterns glazed in the Jômon zogan style made by Tatsuzô Shimaoka (1919-2007, Mingei school). Developed by himself, this style ...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Celadon

Japanese Antique Duck Decoy 1920s-1940s / Figurine Object Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old duck decoy made in Japan. It is a wood carved artifact made during the Showa period (1920s-1940s). The material is cedar wood, and the grain of the wood is beautiful. ...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture

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Cedar

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 1970s
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1970s. Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. Initially a simply-carved button fastener on...
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1960s Japanese Vintage Showa Furniture

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Wood

Lovely Scroll Painting Japan, 20th Century 'Showa' Artist Flower
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Overall perfect: Size scroll... 142.0cm × about 55.0cm. Painting about 40.0cm × about 41.5cm. 30-12-18-1-11 (65) Condition Overall Perfect: Size scroll... 142.0cm × about 55.0cm...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture

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Fabric

Japanese Hannya (般若) Noh Mask. Attributed to Takada Fuki (高田 冨季, 1935–2008)
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Hannya (般若) Noh Mask attributed to Takada Fuki (高田 冨季, 1935–2008) Mask: Hannya (般若) SKU: TBA03 Size: W: 16 cm, H: 21 cm (W/horns 25 cm) The Hannya mask represents a female demon w...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture

Materials

Wood

Unusual Showa Period Cloisonné Vase
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An unusual Showa period cloisonné vase, of squat ovoid form with continuous guilloche in turquoise and green enamels enclosing abstract designs in blue, y...
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1980s Japanese Vintage Showa Furniture

Materials

Enamel

20th Century Okimono Bronze Japanese Statue of Fish Japan Marked
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Description Nicely made artifact used as table decoration during the kaiseki meal. The piece is marked Condition Overall condition just some ware. 210mm length Period 20th c...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Art Deco Ikat Silk Meisen Kimono
Located in Atlanta, GA
A striking and well preserved Japanese Meisen kimono hand-sewn from woven Ikat Silk circa 1920-40s (Taisho to Showa period). The kosode style kimono (sma...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture

Materials

Silk

Old Japanese Plaster mold for Okame Mask
Located in Chiba, JP
Plaster mold for making *Okame mask, Showa period, 20th century, Japan, approx. 21 x 18 x 6cm (8.26 x 7.08 x 2.36in), in actually used condition as is. Not ...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture

Materials

Plaster

Japanese Old Large Tin Can 1950s-1970s / Plant Cover Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old tin can made in Japan. This item is from the late Showa period (1950's-1970's). The overall rusting due to age and the dents in some places are exquisitely balanced. ...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture

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Tin

Japanese 2-Panel 'Shunga' Screen with Finely Painted Erotic Depictions of Lovers
Located in Prahran, Victoria
A very finely painted two panel 'shunga' screen with scenes of naked erotic lovers in union. The scene on the left panel simply depicts the lovers in ...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paper

Japanese Bronze leaf and snail tray signed Ishikawa Toshio (1919-2006, 石川敏夫)
Located in PARIS, FR
Small bronze tray with green patina in the shape of a leaf with a snail on it. Signature underneath « Toshi » (敏) Ishikawa Toshio. Sold with its transport box Japan, Ishikawa Toshio...
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1960s Japanese Vintage Showa Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Fantastic Japanese Porcelain Bowl Nabeshima Flowers Japan Marked Base
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nice and beautiful bowl. Medium size. With a stunning scene of flowers Exquisite Nabeshima bowl The Nabeshima kilns were the earliest makers of porcelain in Japan and the clan's artisans have continued their excellence for nearly 400 years. Nabeshima ware...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

Bronze vase by renown Kasai Taizo (Nitten artist), 20th century
By Kasai Taizo
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Beautiful Bronze vase by renown metal artist Kasai Taizo( 1921-2007) Kasai Taizo was born in Takaoka in Toyama . In1950 first time accepted into the Nitten Exhibition . In 1952...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture

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Bronze

Porcelain Japanese Bowl for Goldfish 1980s
Located in Paris, FR
Japanese porcelain bowl which was made around 1980s in Showa era. This bowl can be used as a decoration, bowl for some goldfish and flower pot. On the surface, there are paintings of...
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1980s Japanese Vintage Showa Furniture

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Porcelain

Antique 20th Japanese Porcelain Plate Scene of a Landscape Relief
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and rare piece. Condition Overall condition perfect. Measures: 290 x 43mm Period Showa Periode (1926-1989).   
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20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

One stroke calligraphy painting of Dragon . 20th century Zen calligraphy
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Stunning one stroke Zen calligraphy painting depicting Dragon. Ink on paper. Sold as it is , please refer to the photos. Age:20th ...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture

Materials

Paper

Elegant Bronze Single-Flower Vase by Asano Norio – Nihon Kogeikai Member
Located in Fukuoka, JP
An exquisite Japanese bronze single-flower vase (Ichirin-ike) by renowned artisan Asano Norio (浅野紀夫), a full member of the Nihon Kogeikai (Japan Traditional Crafts Association). This...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Lot of 7 Kokeshi Dolls Tomio Sato Hand-painted Wood Japan
Located in Poperinge, BE
A beautiful and rare set of 7 kokeshi dolls, made by kokeshi master Tomio Sato, the son of master craftsman Bunkei Sato of the Tohkamata school. These dolls are typical Toggata styl...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japanese Tenjin (天神) Noh mask. Attributed to Takada Fuki (高田 冨季)
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Tenjin (天神) Noh Mask attributed to Takada Fuki (高田 冨季, 1935–2008) Mask: Tenjin SKU: TBA17 Size: W: 15 cm, H: 21 cm Tenjin is a prominent deity in both Shinto and Noh theater, repre...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture

Materials

Wood

Kajiwara Chiryu Japanese Menburyu Mask Depicting Furyu Character
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Presenting a captivating Menburyu mask, originating from Saga Prefecture's traditional temple drama theater in Japan. This particular mask represents the character of Furyu, a male e...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japanese Asian Signed Studio Pottery Wabi-Sabi Ceramic Glazed Chawan Tea Bowl
Located in Studio City, CA
A stunning Japanese stoneware studio pottery chawan tea bowl that features a beautiful, heavy and sumptuously multi-glaze with wonderful shifts in color and texture. This bowl is wit...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

Cherry blossom screen by Ito Kakou
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Beauty of cherry blossoms in full bloom, a central motif cherished in Japanese culture for its fleeting beauty and representation of the transient nature of life. The screen is a mas...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Paper

Japanese Two-Panel Screen Dog Resting Beside a Thorny Hedge
Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese two-panel screen: Dog Resting Beside a Thorny Hedge, Showa period (1926 - 1989) painting of a white dog through an exaggerated thorny ...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paper

20th Century Showa Period Beautiful Spring Garden Folding Screen Two Panels
Located in Brescia, IT
Japanese screen with two doors painted with mineral pigments on rice paper. Early Showa period.
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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture

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Paper

Old Japanese Handmade Dustpan Made of Reused Tinware and Bamboo
Located in Chiba, JP
OBJECT MADE OF TIN AND BAMBOO – Applied from an old handmade dustpan made of reused tinware edged with bamboo. Showa period, 20th century, Japan. Hanged: approx. H 40 x W 39 x D 11cm...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture

Materials

Tin

Lovely 20th Horii Ko Scroll Painting Japan Artist Flowers Painted
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Horii Ko? 1897 to 1990 Kyoto people real name: Kiyotaro Horii issue: Ko? nurses: Kikuchi Chigiritsuki Kyoto School of Arts & Crafts, Kyoto painting...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture

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Silk

Japanese Hannya (般若) Noh Mask. Attributed to Takada Fuki (高田 冨季, 1935–2008)
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Hannya (般若) Noh Mask attributed to Takada Fuki (高田 冨季, 1935–2008) Mask: Hannya (般若) SKU: TBA15 Size: W: 17cm, H: 21 cm (W/horns 25.5cm) The Hannya mask represents a female demon w...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japanese Noh Theater Mask of Tenjin. Attributed to Takada Fuki (1935-2008)
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Ōtenjin (大天神) A type of Noh mask used to portray powerful deities or revered, divine figures in Japanese Noh theater. The mask embodies strength, authority, and the transcendental n...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japanese Two Panel Screen Aviary Shaded by A Maple Tree
Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese Two Panel Screen: Aviary Shaded By A Maple Tree, Showa period (1926 - 1989) painting of an outdoor bird enclosure under a maple tree. Painted in ...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture

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Silk, Wood, Paper

Landscape Showa Period Japanese 20th Century Porcelain Kutani Etsuzan
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Description Lovely and detailed piece with a great decoration of a poem and landscape Condition Overall Condition some enamel loss and 1 small chip to rim. Size 193x135x28mm D...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Asian Antique Shino Yaki Ware Studio Pottery Wabi-Sabi Chawan Tea Bowl
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful Japanese Mingei Nezumi Shino Ware (志野焼, Shino-Yaki) pottery Chawan tea bowl for tea ceremony that features a sumptuous glaze with wonderful subtle shifts in color, patter...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware

Tatsuzo Shimaoka Signed Japanese Mingei Henko Rope Inlay Pottery Vase with Box
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderfully designed, gorgeously glazed, and highly coveted press-molded square Mingei Henko vase by Japanese National Treasure and Mashik...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

Japanese Two Panel Screen Peonies In the Mist
Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese Two Panel Screen: Peonies In the Mist. Showa period (1926 - 1945) painting in oil on canvas of peonies with gold and silver dust clouds. Signature reads, Seishu.
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1930s Japanese Vintage Showa Furniture

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Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

Shoji Hamada Tenmoku Kaki And Nuka Glaze Vase With Original Signed Branded Box
Located in Studio City, CA
An exquisite, beautifully crafted Japanese Mingei pottery vase by master potter Shoji Hamada featuring Hamada's famous signature tenmoku glaze with kaki finger wipe decoration and a ...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture

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Pottery, Stoneware

Japanese Ikebana or hanakago wicker basket of elongated and conic shape
Located in PARIS, FR
Ikebana basket (hanakago) made of bamboo wickerwork of elongated cylindrical and conic shape. Accompanied by a natural bamboo vase and a carrying box. Nakata Kinseki (1902-1959) Japa...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture

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Bamboo, Wicker

Golden Tranquility: Willows by the River
Located in Fukuoka, JP
This two-panel screen showcases masterful brushwork in its depiction of willow trees gracefully bending over a riverbank. The contrast between the vivid gold background and the dark,...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Paper

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Irises on Gold
Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese Two Panel Screen: Irises on Gold Showa period (1926 - 1989) painting, beautifully mounted with silvered hardware. Seal reads: Eishun. Mineral pigments on gold with a silk ...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture

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Brass

Beautiful Kanshitsu Bachi Lacquered Worker Bowl – Showa Period (20th Century) wi
Located in Fukuoka, JP
This unique Kanshitsu Bachi bowl is a remarkable piece of Japanese lacquer artistry from the Showa period (20th century). Traditionally, lacquer craftsmen applied excess lacquer from...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture

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Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Showa Period Red & Black Lacquered Obon Ozen Tray Serving Tables Bowls
Located in Dayton, OH
Set of 5 Japanese mid century modern ozen tray tables. Features black and red lacquer with gold insignia along the front. Includes matching bowls and dishes, (2 large bowls, 3 smal...
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Mid-20th Century Showa Furniture

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Lacquer

Japanese Kogo or inecens box in the form of a realistic eggplant
Located in PARIS, FR
Small lacquered wooden box in the shape of an eggplant. Top of the fruit near the leaves painted with silver pigments. Interior painted with gold pigments, signature in the center pa...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture

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Silver

Japanese Antique Sashiko Banten FireFighter Jacket Toei 1970s
Located in Paris, FR
This Sashiko b(h)anten was made around 1970 in Showa era in Japan. On the front, it is written 'Volunteer support team' in Japanese. On the back, it is written 'Toei', which means ...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture

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Cotton

Japanese Bronze Vase decorated with a Phoenix and paulownia leaves
Located in PARIS, FR
Patinated bronze vase decorated with a flying phenix and paulownia leaves. The phoenix has imperial and solar symbolism. This bird of good omen also embodies virtues from the teaching of Confucius (such as goodness, righteousness, and wisdom). Paulownia (kiri) is considered as a symbol of nobility, honor and longevity. Since the Edo era, there has been a tradition that paulownia is planted at the birth of a daughter to be used later as a material for making items that will be part of her dowry. Its wood is ideal for chests and kimono boxes...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture

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Bronze

Japanese Porcelain Sake Cup Ochoko Leaves 1960s Kutani ware
Located in Paris, FR
This is a small cup for drinking sake. It is called Ochoko in Japanese. It was made in showa era around 1960s. It is made with porcelain and all hand painted. This is Kutani ware. ...
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1960s Japanese Vintage Showa Furniture

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Porcelain

Showa furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Showa furniture for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include asian art and furniture, decorative objects, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Showa furniture made in a specific country, there are Asia, East Asia, and Japan pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include Kiyoshi Saitō, Junichiro Sekino, Shoji Hamada, and Tadashi Nakayama. 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 furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $50 and tops out at $74,750 while the average work can sell for $926.

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