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Item Ships From: Japan
Antique Japanese stone lion statue/19th century/Edo period/Garden decoration
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
We are pleased to introduce this charming Komainu (guardian lion-dog) statue, believed to have been crafted in the late Edo period of Japan (mid-1800s). Komainu are mythical guardian...
Category
19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japan Animal Sculptures
Materials
Granite
Antique Indian wooden elephant figurine/carved animal/circa 1920
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
I purchased this item directly.
The purchaser said that it belonged to his late grandfather.
His grandfather served as a marine from World War I to World War II, and apparently purch...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Japan Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Japanese Meiji Period Gold White Porcelain Sleeping Cat Sculpture, circa 1910
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite Meiji period Japanese Kutani sculpture of a sleeping cat in fine porcelain, inspired by the small wooden sculpture at the entrance of...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Japan Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold
Sculpture Work by Dedessus les Moustier
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A wall-mounted sculpture with the signature of Dedessus les Moustier. It was discovered in France. It has a mysterious charm due to its unique color and motif.
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Japan Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Japanese Contemporary Red Blue Green Gold Porcelain Lucky Cat Sculpture, 2
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite Japanese Contemporary porcelain beckoning cat, a uniquely and intricately gilded and hand painted porcelain sculpture from the Kutani region of Japan. The cat raising his left paw is adorned with multiple golden medallions and is covered with raised loops characteristic of the Kutani “mori” style. While the origins of the Japanese beckoning cat are unclear, contemporary woodblock prints show they were being widely sold as good luck charms by the 1850s. The beckoning cat comes in two varieties. The more common right-handed beckoning cat (with right paw raised) is said to bring money and wealth to its owner, and are to this day frequently seen in shops and restaurants in Japan. The less common left-handed cat is said to be inviting friends and acquaintances to hearth and home.
The “mori” style refers to raised loops and other decorative motifs applied by squeezing a tube of slip onto the body of the cat much like applying frosting to a cake.
The cat boasts the traditional Kutani colors of bright green, red and yellow presented against an dark blue background, and is generously accentuated with gold. The red kerchief with a knotted amulet in the back and two bells on the side also identify this as a traditional Kutani piece, as do the perked ears turned outward.
A stamp indicating it is produced in Kutani region of Japan appears at reverse side of this beckoning cat scultures...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Japan Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold
Japanese Contemporary Gold Orange Black Red Hand painted Porcelain Beckoning Cat
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Charming beckoning cat with left paw raised is a gilded and hand painted porcelain piece from the Kutani region of Japan.
The beckoning cat comes in two varieties. The more common right-handed beckoning cat (with right paw raised) is said to bring money and wealth to its owner, and are to this day frequently seen in shops and restaurants in Japan. The less common left-handed cat is said to be inviting friends and acquaintances to hearth and home.
While the origins of the Japanese beckoning cat (known as maneki neko (in Japanese) are unclear, contemporary woodblock...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Japan Animal Sculptures
Materials
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Japanese Contemporary Gold Orange Blue Green Porcelain Lucky Cat Sculpture
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Japanese Contemporary porcelain beckoning cat, a uniquely and intricately gilded and hand painted porcelain piece from the Kutani region of Japan. The cat raising his left paw is adorned with multiple golden medallions and is covered with raised loops characteristic of the Kutani “mori” style. While the origins of the Japanese beckoning cat are unclear, contemporary woodblock...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Japan Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold
Japanese Antique Wooden Lion Mask Engraving Edo Period/1603-1868/Shrine Festival
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese "si-si" mask made in the middle to late Edo period.
(Japanese ``si-si'' is an imaginary animal that deifies a lion.)
It is thought that materials such as...
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Materials
Wood
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 Japan Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Japanese Contemporary Gold Orange Black Red Porcelain Beckoning Cat, 2
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Charming beckoning cat with left paw raised is a gilded and hand painted porcelain piece from the Kutani region of Japan.
Beckoning cats come in two varieties. The more common right-handed beckoning cat (with right paw raised) is said to bring money and wealth to its owner, and are to this day frequently seen in shops and restaurants in Japan. The less common left-handed cat is said to be inviting friends and acquaintances to hearth and home.
While the origins of the Japanese beckoning cat (known as maneki neko in Japanese) are unclear, contemporary woodblock...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Japan Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold
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 Japan Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Great Wood Carving Lion Figurine / 1868-1920 / Rare Item
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This looks like an old copperware, but it is a wood carving work.
It is glossy because it is finished with black lacquer.
It is a very delicate and beautiful sculpture.
The expression of the lion is cool.
Also, the sculpture on the tail is wonderful.
It is thought that it was carved on wood such as Japanese cypress.
The name of the engraver is also engraved.
The name "Kichitaro" is engraved.
I don't know the details of this person.
There are also small cracks and defects.
There is a loss in the lower part of his right ear and part of his tail.
And there are lacquer cracks and wood cracks.
This is an old one, so there is something like this.
Also, in the case of Japanese and Chinese lions, a ball is attached to the left hand, but this is missing.
However, it is a work that is quite impressive.
It is a rare item...
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japan Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Markku Salo / BULL / Aarikka / 1994
By Kaija Aarikka, Markku Salo
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
Markku Salo is a Finnish designer and glass artist.
After working for four years as an industrial designer at the electronics company Salora in 1979, he a...
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1990s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Japan Animal Sculptures
Materials
Sheet Metal
Japanese Contemporary Gold Purple Orangs Porcelain Bear Sculpture, 7
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Extraordinary Japanese contemporary porcelain bear sculpture, hand-painted in green, blue, orange purple in a dramatic pattern set against a gold background, by Japanese artist from the historic Imari-Arita region of Japan.
This stunning bear is from the limited edition series of four bear...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Japan Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold
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 Japan Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Carved Deer Skull Object
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
A sculpted object of a deer with sculpture.
A sculpture of a complex pattern directs a slightly different atmosphere.
Category
1950s Indonesian Tribal Vintage Japan Animal Sculptures
Materials
Horn
A Pair of Louis Philippe Era Animalier Chenets
Located in 263-0031, JP
These chunky chenets make no bones about their Romantic lineage and exhibit all of the passion you’d expect from artisans working in the period 1830 to 1848. Here, a nice yin-and-yan...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Romantic Antique Japan Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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 Japan Animal 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 Japan Animal 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
...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Japan Animal 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 Japan Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
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).
...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Japan Animal 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...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Japan Animal Sculptures
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Porcelain
Markku Salo / PIG / Aarikka / 1994
By Kaija Aarikka, Markku Salo
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
Markku Salo is a Finnish designer and glass artist.
After working for four years as an industrial designer at the electronics company Salora in 1979, he a...
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1990s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Japan Animal Sculptures
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