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Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Enamel Koro Tsukamoto Hikokichi
By Tsukamoto Hikokichi
Located in Newark, England
to the government and they overhauled the art export market which in turn promoted Japanese arts via
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Art

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Metal, Enamel

Japan – A costumed Geisha on stage - hand-colored photograph
Located in Middletown, NY
more expensive souvenir albums. Ogawa's publications were also instrumental in introducing Japanese art
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Late 19th Century Realist Antique Japanese Art

Materials

Watercolor, Photographic Paper

Japanese Ceramic Vase by Ito Tozan I Meiji Period
By Ito Tozan I
Located in Atlanta, GA
as Lot 1340 Fine Japanese Art, 13 Sep 2017 Bonhams New York Tozan Ito I established his ceramic
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1890s Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Art

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Asian Edo Period Tosa School Original Painting Imperial Court Officials
Located in Studio City, CA
specializing in subject matter and techniques derived from ancient Japanese art, as opposed to schools
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1830s Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Art

Materials

Wood, Paint, Paper

Japanese Antique Meiji Period Satsuma Vase Pair Hand Painted by Gyokuzan
Located in Newark, England
Manufacturing Company). The Kiritsu Kosho Kaisha was used to promote and commercialise exports of Japanese art
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Art

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Ceramic, Pottery

Antique Cloisonne Enameled Vase with Wisteria C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
the traditional Japanese art of cloisonné, characterized by its vibrant colors and detailed enamel
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Early 20th Century Antique Japanese Art

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Metal, Enamel

19th Century Japanese Screen Pair - Birds Flowers of the Four Seasons
Located in Kyoto, JP
. In Japanese art and culture, the hydrangea is a classic symbol of the rainy season of early summer
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Art

Materials

Wood, Paper

Japanese Bronze Pheasant Okimono Genryusai Seiya
Located in Newark, England
exports of Japanese art and established the Hakurankai Jimukyoku (Exhibition Bureau) to maintain quality
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Art

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Bronze

Large Japanese Satsuma Ceramic Floor Vase Umbrella Stand
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Japanese Art decorative large floor ceramic vase. Ceramic vase 9 in diameter x 18 in H. Stand: 10 in on x
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Art

Materials

Ceramic

JAPAN Edo Period 1825 Seated Buddha Sculpture In Solid Gilded Carved Wood
Located in Miami, FL
glass. This is a truly exceptional piece of Japanese art. Period: Japan, Edo period (1600-1868). Date
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1820s Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Art

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Gold

Unusual Japanese Lacquer Inkstone Box with MOP Inlays
Located in Atlanta, GA
Japanese decorative art, from painting, prints to lacquer ware (while it is less common to see them in
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Art

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Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Antique Meiji Period Satsuma Vase by Kinkozan
By Kinkozan
Located in Newark, England
Manufacturing Company). The Kiritsu Kosho Kaisha was used to promote and commercialise exports of Japanese art
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Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Art

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Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery

Utagawa Kunisada I (Toyokuni III) Antique Japanese Woodblock Print Three Beautys
By Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)
Located in TORQUAY, AU
force in 19th-century Japanese art. This piece captures three bijin (beauties) on a spring outing
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1830s Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Art

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Framed Japanese Embroidery Textile Panel Pagoda Scenery
Located in Atlanta, GA
same time, western aesthetic and perspective on art influenced Japanese art made around that time as
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Art

Materials

Metal

Japanese Silk Scroll of Daruma Hanabusa Itcho Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
subjects in Japanese art, was extremely minimalistic. With just a few effective ink strokes and patches of
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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Art

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Silk, Paper

Rare Japanese Meiji Gold Silver Inlay Peacock Bronze Usubata Ikebana Flower Vase
Located in New York, NY
signed Usubata vase for Ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arrangement Late 19th Century Peacocks and
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Art

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Gold, Silver, Bronze

Japanese Antique Blue Doorway Curtain Noren for Happiness And Longevity
Located in South Burlington, VT
been dealing in fine authentic Japanese art and antiques including bronzes, garden ornaments, lanterns
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1920s Japanese Showa Antique Japanese Art

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Textile, Hemp

Pair of antique Japanese porcelain vases
Located in London, GB
The beautiful Imari porcelain vases in this pair are superb demonstrations of Japanese art and design
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Art

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Porcelain

Japanese Lacquer Sake Cups, Set of 3, Meiji Period, Early 20th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
, flying above and between the sprays. Chidori and waves is a popular motif in Japanese art. The small
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Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Art

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Lacquer

Extraordinary Japanese Hand Thrown Blue And White Wabi-Sabi Vase, Early 19thc.
Located in South Burlington, VT
inches tall Provenance: old Japan art collection Only one. Irreplaceable. Wabi-sabi is a concept in
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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Art

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Pottery

19th Century Japanese Carved Wood Sculpture of Toads Edo Period Signed
Located in North Miami, FL
depicted in Japanese art. It was also believed that the toad has a mysterious power as they repeal from an
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Early 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Art

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Wood

Japanese Meiji Period Carved Root Wood Serving Tray, ca. 1868-1912
Located in New York, NY
actual political power in centuries. It was during the Meiji period that Japanese art students first
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Late 19th Century Japanese Other Antique Japanese Art

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Wood

Japanese Meiji Period (1868-1912) Satsuma Vase by Kinkozan
By Kinkozan
Located in Newark, England
Manufacturing Company). The Kiritsu Kosho Kaisha was used to promote and commercialise exports of Japanese art
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Art

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Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery

Meiji Japanese Bronze Jardinière Japanese People on a Boat, Genryusai Seiya Zo
Located in New York, NY
constructed that they seem absolutely real. Fine Japanese art is known to be top-quality, but this piece
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Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Art

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Bronze

Japanese Antique Silvered Bronze Minogame by Ryūbundō Meiji Period
Located in Newark, England
Artists, ensuring the Meiji period remains one of the most celebrated eras of Japanese art. THE MINOGAME
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Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Art

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Silver, Bronze

Japanese Imari Jardiniere, 19th Century
Located in Brighton, Sussex
Japanese art. This jardiniere exemplifies the elegance and sophistication of traditional Japanese
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Art

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Porcelain

Superb Carved Stone Statue of Jizō Bosatsu Japanese Edo to Meiji
Located in Atlanta, GA
. Along the time, the appearance of Jizo in Japanese art becomes more youthful and even child-like for his
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Art

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Limestone

Old Arched Bamboo Wall Art Object / Japan, Early 20th Century/MINGEI
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
the traditional Japanese antique furniture and art that have been appreciated overseas until now, we
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Art

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Bamboo, Wood

Fine Japanese Ceramic Plate by Kinkozan for Yamanaka Co.
By Kinkozan
Located in Atlanta, GA
(1917) and branch in Chicago (1928). The company initially specialized in Japanese art before expanded
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Art

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Ceramic

Fine Japanese Ceramic Plate by Kinkozan for Yamanaka Co.
By Kinkozan
Located in Atlanta, GA
initially specialized in Japanese art before expanded into Chinese and other Far Eastern Art. An important
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Art

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Ceramic

Fine Japanese Ceramic Plate by Kinkozan for Yamanaka Co.
By Kinkozan
Located in Atlanta, GA
(1917) and branch in Chicago (1928). The company initially specialized in Japanese art before expanded
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Art

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Ceramic

Antique Japanese Minimalist Woodblock Print with Bird and Trees in Custom Frame
Located in Yonkers, NY
lens of traditional Japanese art. The thin brass frame complements the print's delicate lines, while
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Art

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Brass

Japanese Usubata Ikebana Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Japanese art of floral arrangement. The two-piece vase was cast in the classical usubata (thin rim) form
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Art

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Iron

Japanese Hanging Scroll, Late 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
depicted in Japanese art since the 12th Century or earlier. This original scroll is hand-painted and
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1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Art

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Silk, Paper

Large Japanese Satsuma Ceramic Vase Kinkozan
By Kinkozan
Located in Atlanta, GA
change of the seasons is not unusual in Japanese art. This vase poetically represents such a subtle
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Art

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Ceramic

Antique Japanese Edo/Meiji Charger Figures Landscape Mountain, Ca 1800
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This magnificent Japanese plate dates to around 1800. Whether you’re a collector of Japanese art
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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Art

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Porcelain

Japanese Bronze Usubata with Waves and Plovers, Edo Period, Mid-19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
, are dwarfed by the tall waves. Chidori and waves is a popular motif in Japanese art. The small
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Art

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Bronze

Fine Japanese Ceramic Plate by Kinkozan for Yamanaka Co.
By Kinkozan
Located in Atlanta, GA
(1917) and branch in Chicago (1928). The company initially specialized in Japanese art before expanded
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Art

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Japanese Karamono Style Hinged Hitsu for Kimono Storage
Located in Point Richmond, CA
” high x 23-1/2” wide x 18” deep. Meiji Period, circa 1900. Provenance: Japan Art Market
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Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Art

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Bamboo

Antique Japanese Meiji Era (c1880) Cloisonné Vase Geese in Flight Flowers 12”
Located in Portland, OR
Meiji era Japanese cloisonné. This is one of over 110 beautiful examples of this exquisite Japanese art
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Art

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Copper, Enamel

Antique Japanese Shakudo Brooch Mounted in 18kt Gold.
Located in Braintree, GB
with quails amid flowers and foliage, a common motif in Japanese art symbolizing peace, tranquillity
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Art

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Gold, Shakudo

Japanese Meiji Period (1868-1912) Satsuma Earthenware Vase Taizan for Hattori
Located in Newark, England
signed Fine Art, Satsuma Ware, Dai Nippon (Great Japan), Hattori Made, Gosuido Works, Taizan Painted. 美術
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Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Art

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Earthenware, Pottery

Japanese Bronze Okimono Sculpture by Yamamoto Kozan
Located in Newark, England
art export market which in turn promoted Japanese arts via various world’s fairs, beginning in Vienna
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Art

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Bronze

Superb incense burner with Peacock design. Late 19-early 20th century.
Located in Fukuoka, JP
light, making it a true treasure for collectors and admirers of Japanese art.
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Art

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Wood

Japanese antique bamboo woven basket/wall hanging vase/1868-1920/Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Japanese antique furniture and art that have been appreciated abroad. These tools were used in private
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Art

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Bamboo

Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) Satsuma Cup and Saucer Pair by Kinkozan
By Kinkozan
Located in Newark, England
interest to the government and they overhauled the art export market which in turn promoted Japanese arts
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Art

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Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery

Antique kimono textile art " Plum Blossom Night ~ Resilience ~ " by ikasu Japan
By Kimono ikasu
Located in Setagaya City, JP
. Silver leaf is often used in traditional Japanese art and crafts, including painting, calligraphy, and
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1920s Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Art

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Silver Leaf

Unusual Pair of Japanese Meiji Period (1868-1912) Satsuma Vases by Kinkozan
By Kinkozan
Located in Newark, England
Manufacturing Company). The Kiritsu Kosho Kaisha was used to promote and commercialise exports of Japanese art
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Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Art

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Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery

Large and Impressive Meiji Period Bronze Bison by Sano Takachika for the Kakuh
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Diploma at the 27th Spring Exhibition of the Nihon Bijutsu Kyokai (Japan Art Association). Noted for his
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Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Art

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Bronze

Meiji Era circa 1900 Antique Japanese Bronze Sea Dragon 3-Arm Candelabra
Located in Tustin, CA
-period Japanese art. The dragon is perched upon a round, footed base with ‘seigaiha’, which is a
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Art

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Bronze

Early 20th Century Japanese Nihonga Screen. Bamboo Forest.
Located in Kyoto, JP
Taisho era work (circa 1910-1915) encapsulates the short but explosive period of Japanese art which began
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Japanese Art

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Silk

Meiji Chrysanthemum Masterpiece
Located in Fukuoka, JP
longevity, rejuvenation, and nobility in Japanese art. Delicately crafted on paper and framed in golden
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Art

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Gold

Meiji Chrysanthemum Masterpiece
Located in Fukuoka, JP
longevity, rejuvenation, and nobility in Japanese art. Delicately crafted on paper and framed in golden
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Art

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Gold

Meiji Chrysanthemum Masterpiece
Meiji Chrysanthemum Masterpiece
$4,624 Sale Price
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Japanese Lacquer Tray with Maki-e and Inlay Hara Yoyusai Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
-e design, see Lot 230 of the Bonham' s London Sale: The Edward Wrangham Collection of Japanese Art
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19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Art

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Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Edo Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Beads Mala Rosary Necklace
Located in Studio City, CA
and Nichiren Buddhism and would clearly make a great addition to any Japanese art or Buddhist artifact
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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Art

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Wood

Utagawa Hiroshige 歌川廣重 Landscape Woodblock Print, Japan, 1826-1869
Located in Norton, MA
collectors of Japanese art. And so Hiroshige’s surging bokashi, or varied gradient printing, lives on—visibly
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Art

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Paper

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Tsuba Decorated Box and Dish by Fujii Yoshitoyo
By Fujii Yoshitoyo
Located in Newark, England
they overhauled the art export market which in turn promoted Japanese arts via various world’s fairs
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Art

Materials

Metal

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Antique Japanese Art For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of antique Japanese art you’re looking for. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and ceramic. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect item from our selection of antique Japanese art — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each choice in our collection of antique Japanese art bearing Art Nouveau, Folk Art or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made object in our assortment of antique Japanese art over the years, but those crafted by Awaji Pottery, Japanese School and Makuzu Kozan are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Japanese Art?

A piece of antique Japanese art can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,954, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $397,909.

Finding the Right Asian-art-furniture for You

From Japanese handmade earthenware pottery, originating circa 14,500 B.C. and adorned with elaborate corded patterns known as jōmon, to natural elm case pieces and storage cabinets built in Qing dynasty–era China to mid-century Thai rice-paper charcoal rubbings, antique and vintage Asian art and furniture make for wonderful additions to all kinds of contemporary interiors.

Eastern elements elevate any home’s decor. Introduce zen sensibility to your living room, dining room and bedroom with the neutral color palettes and the natural materials such as rattan, bamboo and elm that we typically associate with traditional Asian furniture. Decorative handwoven embroideries and textiles originating from India and elsewhere on the continent, which can be draped over a bed or sofa or used as a wall hanging, can be as practical as they are functional, just as you wouldn’t seek out Japanese room-divider screens — often decorated with paintings but constructed to be lightweight and mobile — merely for privacy.

With everything from blanket chests to lighting fixtures to sculptures and carvings, it’s easy to tastefully bring serenity to your living space by looking to the treasures for which the East has long been known.

For British-born furniture designer Andrianna Shamaris, the Japanese concept of beauty in imperfection isn’t limited to her Wabi Sabi collection. She embraces it in her New York City apartment as well. In the living area, for instance, she retained the fireplace’s original black marble while swathing its frame and the rest of the room in bright white.

“We left the fireplace very clean and wabi-sabi, so that it blended into the wall,” says Shamaris, who further appointed the space with a hand-carved antique daybed whose plush pillows are upholstered in antique textiles from the Indonesian island of Sumba.

In the growing antique and vintage Asian art and furniture collection on 1stDibs, find ceramics from China, antiquities from Cambodia and a vast range of tables, seating, dining chairs and other items from Japan, India and other countries.

Questions About Antique Japanese Art
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a variety of different types of Japanese art. One of the oldest and most admired forms of Japanese art is the art of calligraphy, which originated in the sixth or seventh century. Another type of art, ukiyo-e, is the art of the woodblock print, which depicts scenes of female beauties; kabuki actors, sumo wrestlers and more. You’ll find a variety of Japanese artwork from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    The focus of Japanese art varies. Many traditional Japanese artists sought to capture the beauty of nature in their works. However, other Japanese artists have produced work with Buddhist themes, and contemporary artists working in the country have been inspired by a range of subjects, from socioeconomic and political issues to pop culture. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of Japanese art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The writing on Japanese art is calligraphy art called shodo. It uses Japanese kanji and kana characters. There are a variety of different shodo styles of art, including Kaisho, which is the basic, foundational form of the art. On 1stDibs, find a range of Japanese calligraphy art from top sellers..
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    What the Japanese sea art is called depends on its type. Many examples of sea art from Japan are called ukiyo-e. This term refers to woodblock prints made during the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. The Great Wave off Kanagawa by Katsushika Hokusai is arguably the most famous ukiyo-e print depicting the sea. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of Japanese woodblock prints.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
    To tell if art is Japanese or Chinese, study the piece's characteristics. With paintings, Chinese artists often use more color and tend to fill their entire canvases, while Japanese artists often include more negative space and choose subtler colors. There are also differences between the brushstrokes typical of traditional Chinese and Japanese art. In Japanese paintings, brushstrokes are often short and sharp. On the other hand, Chinese paintings often display longer, more fluid brushstrokes. Learning about the defining features of various art forms and periods and looking at examples of pieces made by Japanese and Chinese artists can help you learn to spot subtle differences. Explore a diverse assortment of Japanese and Chinese art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Many art styles originated in Japan and grew in popularity over the years. Some of the most popular styles include shodo (calligraphy), ikebana, kanou and yamato-e. You’ll find a wide variety of authentic Japanese art from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What Japanese wall art is called depends on its type. There are numerous kinds of Japanese paintings and prints, including nihonga and ukiyo-e. A Japanese wall scroll is known as a kakejiku or kakemono. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Japanese wall art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    To tell if your Japanese pottery is antique, look for markings, which usually appear on the bottoms of pieces. If you see the word "Nippon," your piece was likely produced between 1891 and 1921, making it an antique. Pieces marked with the words "made in occupied Japan" originated between 1945 and 1952 and are vintage, based on their age. A "made in Japan" marking may indicate a vintage or contemporary piece. If you don't see any of these markings, consult trusted online resources to get a rough idea of when your pottery was produced. Any piece that dates back 100 years or more is antique. Should you encounter difficulty with the dating process, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist you. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Japanese pottery.