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Pair of Satsuma vases ca. 1930 s-1940 s
By Satsuma
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Satsuma Vases, asian motif
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Early 20th Century Japanese Vases

Big Japanese Hand Cast Bronze Art Deco Vase 1930 s - best in class
Located in South Burlington, VT
something to do with the Mingei ideals which were permeating Japan at the time (1930s). According to Yanagi
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Early 20th Century Japanese Art Deco Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Antique Small Bronze Crab 1930s
Located in Paris, FR
was rare to find. -Details- Era: Showa (around 1930-1939) Materials: Bronze
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Japanese Superb "Swimming Fish" Bronze Vase, 1930s
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a beautiful cast 1930s period bronze vase with a fine image of "swimming fish" possibly koi
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Metalwork

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Bronze

Antique Japanese Kettle with Iron Tetsubin 1930s
Located in Paris, FR
This kettle was made in 1930s, in Showa era. The iron kettles like this item are called 'Tetsubin
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Vintage 1930s Japanese Tea Sets

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Iron

Handmade Sculpture of Entwined Lions, Japan, 1930s
Located in South Burlington, VT
An old Japanese 1930s era large-scale and animated sculpture of two entwined lions with original
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Plaster

1930s Decorative English Japanned Chest of Drawers
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An Exceptionally Decorative 1930s English Japanned Chest of Drawers of Unusual Pale Blue Colour
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Vintage 1930s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Paint

1920 - 1930s Pastel Japanese Kimono
Located in New York, NY
1920 - 1930s Pastel Japanese Kimono
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1920s Coats

Japanese Antique Wooden stool 1930s-1940s primitive Japandi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
This is an old Japanese stool. It is made entirely from cedar wood. I think the rustic look is
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Early 20th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Bookshelf Open Rack 1910s-1930s Japandi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
This is an old Japanese bookshelf. It was made by carpenters from the latter half of the Meiji
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Early 20th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Desk Table 1912s-1930s Primitive Japandi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
This is an old Japanese desk. It was made from the Taisho period to the early Showa period. It was
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Early 20th Century Japanese Furniture

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Wood

Vintage Japanese Leather Handbag, 1930s
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
monkeys. Silk interior. Japanese work from the 1920s/1930s. To be mentioned, worn marks inside
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1930s Clutches

Japanese Antique Shigaraki Ware Tokkuri/Vase 1930s
Located in Paris, FR
made around 1930s in Showa era and it is made with porcelain. Dimensions: 8.5 × 9 × H13 cm Shigaraki
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Vases

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Porcelain

Japanese Big Old "Owl" Electrified Lighting Lantern, 1930s
Located in South Burlington, VT
Hard to find with this original Japanese factory 1930s source electrified hardware Japanese
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Frog 1900s-1930s/Folk Art Mingei Wabisabi Object
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese wood carving of a frog. It is an early Showa era item. (1900s-1930s). It
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Vintage 1920s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Chestnut

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke Boy with Fish 1930s
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around 1930s. Netsuke is a miniature sculpture
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Vintage 1930s Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

1930S Purple Blue Silk Kimono Printed With Butterflies Japanese Fans
Located in New York, NY
1930S Purple & Blue Silk Kimono Printed With Butterflies Japanese Fans
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1930s Japanese Robes

Vintage Japanese Clutch Leather Bag, 1930s
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
, a silk interior, and a tiny mirror. Piece made in Japan from the 1920s/1930s. To be mentioned, the
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19th Century Clutches

Japanese Old Round Coffee Table 1930s-1960s / Primitive Side Table Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Old round coffee table made in Japan. Simple design with stone pot and wood top. This furniture is
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone

Antique Japanese Hibachi/ Fire Box with Style Oribe, 1930s
Located in Paris, FR
This Hibachi was made around 1930 in Showa era. It is made with ceramic and with Style Oribe
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Vintage 1930s Japanese Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Ceramic

Japanese Old Wood Carving Bear 1930s-1950s/Vintage Figurine Sculpture Folk Art
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
carving made from 1930 to 1950. It is a rare type with a unique look. The taste is also wonderful
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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Old Primitive Side Chair or Side Table 1930s-1950s / Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This piece is an old Japanese side chair and side table crafted from a natural tree stump, left in
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Vintage 1940s Japanese Primitive Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Japanese Vintage Bronze Crab 1930s Annosuke Showa era
Located in Paris, FR
was rare to find. -Details- Era: Showa (around 1930-1939) Materials: Bronze Signature: An-no-suke
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

1930’s French Chinoiserie Etagere Side Table
Located in Norwich, GB
A lovely French chinoiserie etagere side table with ornate carrying handles. Circa 1930s. *Free
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Early 20th Century French Chinoiserie Side Tables

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Beech

1930 s Silk Printed Fan Pattern Kimono w/ Metallics
Located in Gresham, OR
A gorgeous 1930's silk kimono with ivory, orange and silver (paint stamped) fan pattern. Lined and
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Early 20th Century Japanese Art Deco Robes

Japanese 1930s Los Angeles Olympic Commemorative Kimono, Rare Collectible Chance
Located in South Burlington, VT
cheering song for 1932 Los Angles Olympics" This is a 90 year old Japanese kimono hand decorated with old
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Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Cotton

Estate Nippon Hand-Decorated Pink Cream Porcelain Oyster Plate, Circa 1930 s
Located in New Orleans, LA
Estate Nippon hand-decorated porcelain oyster plate, circa 1930-1940s. Hand-Painted with Pink
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Early 20th Century Japanese Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Japan Old Handmade Threesome Bamboo Flutes Shakuhachi Zen Flutes, 1930s
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan antique threesome (3) handmade bamboo Shakuhachi or "SHINOBUE" zen flutes, 1930. Nice patina
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

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Bamboo

Japanese Antique Storage rack Bookshelf Zelkova wood 1930s-1940s Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
This is an old Japanese storage shelf. All are made from solid Zelkova wood. This is joinery
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Early 20th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Lacquer Board Folk Art Object 1930s-1940s Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
This is an old Japanese work board. This board is used by lacquer craftsmen to dry their bowls
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Japanese "Sail Boating on Blue Waters" Six-Panel Screen, 1930s-1940s
Located in South Burlington, VT
dates to the 1930s-1940s. Sail boating is a scarce motif for Japanese screens and we are pleased to
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Vintage 1930s Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

1930s Celluloid Bangle
Located in New York, NY
Colorful celluloid molded bangle made in Japan in the 1920s of roses, flowers, terriers and
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Early 20th Century Japanese Art Deco Bangles

Japanese Shoeshine Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handmade Japanese wood shoeshine stool. Made in Japan, circa 1930s.           
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Vintage 1930s Japanese Stools

Materials

Wood

Three 1930s Playful Japanese Oil on Board Paintings
Located in Bellport, NY
Whimsical and colorful Japanese 1930s oil on board paintings,three total.
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Vintage 1930s American Paintings

Materials

Board

Chinese Soap Stone Picture in Japanned Frame, circa 1930s-1940s
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a Chinese painted soapstone overlay on lacquer, circa 1930s-1940s. Top quality low
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

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Soapstone

Japanese Antique Drawer storage shelf 30 drawers 1910s-1930s Wabi-Sabi Japandi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
This is an old Japanese drawer storage shelf. The shelves are all made from cedar. There are many
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japan s 1986-1930s Antique Shelves / Old Wabi-Sabi Storage Shelves / Meiji Era
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is an antique shelf from the Meiji era to the early Showa era (1986-1930s) in Japan. Probably
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

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Cedar

1930S Silk Colorful Printed Japanese Kimono Lined In Pink
Located in New York, NY
1930S Silk Colorful Printed Japanese Kimono Lined In Pink
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1930s Car Coats

1930S Green Red Rare Hand Painted Japanese Silk Kimono
Located in New York, NY
1930S Green & Red Rare Hand Painted Japanese Silk Kimono
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1930s Car Coats

1930s Art Deco Japanese Cultured Round White Pearl Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
This pearl necklace is composed of a strand of Japanese cultured pearls which are held together by
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Link Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Go...

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Figural Porcelain Dice Desk Ashtray Japan Black and White
Located in Toronto, CA
of vintage decor. Made in Japan during the 1930s, this piece showcases the iconic craftsmanship and
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Art Deco Ashtrays

Materials

Porcelain

1930s Antique Japanned Chinoserie Painted Wooden Floor Lamp Japonisme
Located in Farmingdale, NJ
An Edwardian gilt and black japanned standard lamp, circa 1920-1930 decorated throughout with
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Vintage 1920s Asian Chinoiserie Floor Lamps

Materials

Hardwood

Vintage Japanese Petwer Lamps
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Vintage 1930s pewter lamps made in japan with custom burnt orange silk shade. Similar in style to
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Vintage 1930s Japanese Table Lamps

Original Vintage 1930s Art Deco HAPAG Cruise Liner Poster To The Far East Japan
By Albert Fuss
Located in London, GB
Hapag Hamburg America Line (now Hapag-Lloyd), most likely sailing to Japan, China, Hong Kong and other
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Posters

Materials

Paper

Pair of Vases with a Japanese Motif from the 1930s
Located in Opole, PL
We present you these two ceramic vases with a Japanese motif, dated the 1930s. The surface of the
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Vintage 1930s British Pottery

Chinoiserie Decorated Standard Lamp circa 1930s
By Maple Co.
Located in Dereham, GB
Chinoiserie Decorated Mantel Clock circa 1930s Black & gold in colour Shaped column with Pagoda
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Vintage 1930s British Chinoiserie Floor Lamps

Materials

Lacquer

Chinoiserie Decorated Mantel Clock, circa 1930s
By Goldsmiths Silversmiths Co. Ltd.
Located in Dereham, GB
Chinoiserie Decorated Mantel Clock circa 1930s Red & Gold in colour, Circular Shaped case
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Vintage 1930s British Chinoiserie Mantel Clocks

Materials

Lacquer

Collection of Rare Japanese Kokeshi Dolls
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Collection of rare Japanese Kokeshi dolls, 1930s. Tallest doll is 20" H.
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Vintage 1930s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Japanese Art Deco Ceramic Dove Sculpture
Located in Astoria, NY
An Art Deco ceramic sculpture with ox blood colored glaze depicting a dove. Made in the 1920s-1930s
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Early 20th Century Japanese Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Porcelain Center Bowl
By Satsuma
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1900 - 1930's Very Fine Large Japanese Porcelain Center Bowl. Gilded and Hand Painted. Signed by
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Vintage 1930s Japanese Decorative Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

1930s Chinoiserie ‘Pailou’ Form Fireplace
Located in London, GB
An elegant 1930s Chinoiserie ‘Paifang’ form fire surround, japanned with gilt and painted
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Vintage 1930s European Chinoiserie Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Wood

1930s Black Vibrant Shibori Flower Silk Kimono Jacket
Located in Boca Raton, FL
of eastern regions today. Sewn from the finest of damask silk this 1930’s kimono can be paired with
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1930s Japanese Jackets

1930s Black Vibrant Shibori Flower Silk Kimono Jacket
Located in Boca Raton, FL
of eastern regions today. Sewn from the finest of damask silk this 1930’s kimono can be paired with
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1930s Japanese Jackets

Japanese Silk Haori Jacket UME Dark Red 1980s
Located in Paris, FR
commonplace by the 1930s. In modern-day Japan, haori are worn by both men and women. (Wikipedia) Dimensions
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Vintage 1980s Japanese Showa Antiquities

Materials

Silk

Stylized 1930s Art Deco Metal and Glass Hanging Pendant Chandelier by Markel
By Markel Corporation
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stylized 1930s metal and glass Art Deco hanging pendant chandelier by Markel, retains original
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Japanese Silk Haori Jacket Shibori Green 2000s Heisei
Located in Paris, FR
haori become commonplace by the 1930s. In modern-day Japan, haori are worn by both men and women
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Early 2000s Japanese Showa Antiquities

Materials

Silk

Japanese Silk Haori Jacket Red-Orange Hanaguruma 1970s
Located in Paris, FR
commonplace by the 1930s. In modern-day Japan, haori are worn by both men and women. (Wikipedia) Dimensions
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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Antiquities

Materials

Silk

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