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Style: Taisho
Antique wall-hanging vase made from Japanese bamboo/River fishing equipment
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a traditional Japanese fishing implement called an "uke," crafted from bamboo during the Meiji to early Showa period. It was placed in rivers to trap eels and loaches, which,...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Taisho Decorative Art
Materials
Bamboo
Antique Japanese woven wall hanging basket/20th century/Wabi-sabi vase
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a rustic woven basket made of walnut bark, made in Japan around the 20th century.
In Japan, tools made of natural materials have been used since ancient times as baskets for ...
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20th Century Japanese Taisho Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
Japanese old wall-mounted pottery vase/carp figurine/20th century/Showa
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a ceramic figurine made in the Showa period of Japan.
It depicts a carp and a human clinging to it.
This is based on a part of a story made in the Edo period.
This human's n...
Category
20th Century Japanese Taisho Decorative Art
Materials
Pottery
Japanese Antique Wall Hanging Tree Bump 1860s-1900s / Object Mingei Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese tree mass.
It is designed to be hung on a wall.
It has a strong presence and is very beautiful.
It could be an accent in a modern space.
This is a very...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Taisho Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Woman’s Double Ikat Bingo-Gasuri Kimono, Japan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Cotton double ikat kimono, Japan, Early 20th Century
A graphically compelling example of a Bingo-gasuri kimono, produced in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Decorative Art
Materials
Cotton
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Pair of Early 20th Century Ceramic Barbotine Seashells Wall Hanging Plates
Located in Dallas, TX
This colorful pair of Majolica wall hanging plates was sculpted in France, circa 1920. Perfect for a seaside beach home, these colorful ceramic p...
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Japanese Antique Large Paper Mat "Abstract art" 1860s-1920s / Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is a very old Japanese matte paper.
It was made during the Meiji period (1860s-1920s) and is very large, measuring approximately 1900 mm x 1420 mm.
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H 55.91 in W 74.81 in D 0.08 in
Japanese Antique Small Door Wall Decoration 1860s-1900s / Abstract Art Wabi Sabi
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Bamboo, Cedar
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H 25.99 in W 21.66 in D 1.58 in
Japanese Antique Dough Board Wall Art 1879s / Display Stand Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old noodle board made in Japan.
On the back, it is inscribed “明治十二年” in writing, clearly indicating that it was made in 1879s.
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Cedar
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H 31.89 in W 37.01 in D 3.15 in
Japanese Antique Cedar Wood Board Wall Decoration 1860s-1900s / Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old, single-slab board made of Japanese cedar, believed to date back to the Meiji period (1860s–1900s). Cut from the trunk of a large, centuries-old cedar tree, it retains...
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H 35.44 in W 43.71 in D 2.76 in
Japanese Antique Wooden Board / Wall Decoration Abstract Art / Wabi-Sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese workboard.
It was called "Mochiita" and was used as a workbench for kneading flour.
It seems to be around the Meiji period.
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H 37.41 in W 27.56 in D 2.56 in
Japanese Antique Tin Plate Art / Wall Decoration / Wabi-sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese tin panel.
The rust caused by natural aging is expressed like art.
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20th Century French Vintage Plaster Wall Relief of Nike
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
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Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Wood Board 1860s-1900s / Wall Decoration
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old Japanese wooden board called “Mochiita” (rice cake board).
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H 30.71 in W 35.04 in D 2.96 in
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Old Japanese fan-shaped drum/Temple equipment/Wall ornament
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a drum used in Japanese temples to recite sutras.
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Japanese antique wooden wabi-sabi board / Made in 1917/Like an abstract painting
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
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It is made from pine wood.
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H 30.79 in W 24.89 in D 3.23 in
Japanese antique door / door art wall art / wabi-sabi art /1900〜
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A warehouse has been used as a warehouse in Japan since ancient times. Art that reuses the windows of the storehouse.
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Japanese antique wall vase woven from tree bark/ wall decoration/ornament
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
*Artificial flowers shown in the photo are not included.
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H 10.63 in W 7.09 in D 3.55 in
Japanese Old Wall Hanging Wood Sculpture / Leaf Sculpture / 1900-1920
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese large leaf-shaped tray.
This is made by carving a banana leaf.
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It is about 120 cm long and is quite large and pow...
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Beech
H 0.79 in W 47.25 in D 12.21 in
Japanese Antique Wall Hanging Vase Woven with Plant Skins / Wabi Sabi Decoration
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
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H 11.03 in W 7.49 in D 2.37 in
Japanese Antique Wall Hanging Vase Woven with Vines / Wabi Sabi Decoration
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
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H 9.85 in W 5.4 in D 2.96 in
Japanese Wabi-Sabi Wall-Mounted Antique Flower Vase/Early 20th /Plant Vine Vase
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
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Japanese Antique Wood Printing Block / 1925 / Buddhist Drawing
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
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Japanese Antique Samurai Lacquered Quiver and Six Arrows, Signed, Rare Find
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Condition: Fine original condition with wear due to appropriate age
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Taisho decorative art for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Taisho decorative art for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Early 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage decorative art created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include wall decorations, asian art and furniture and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, beech and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Taisho decorative art 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 decorative art differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $600 and tops out at $2,600 while the average work can sell for $1,200.
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