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Exquisite Japanese Tsuba (Sword Guards) – Decorative Art by Audsley, 1884
Located in Langweer, NL
chromolithograph is ideal for collectors of Japanese art, antique weaponry, or enthusiasts of decorative design
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1880s Antique Japanese Art

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Paper

Japanese Imari Porcelain Charger
Located in New York, NY
Antique Meiji period Imari charger measuring 22 inches across and in good condition.
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Art

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Porcelain

Small Japanese Imari Jardiniere
Located in Tampa, FL
Antique Japanese Imari jardiniere for flowers. Circa 1890s.
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1890s Japanese Antique Japanese Art

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Porcelain

Wonderful quality antique Japanese imari plate
Located in Ipswich, GB
Wonderful quality antique Japanese imari plate, having a quality antique Japanese imari plate with
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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Art

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Porcelain

Large 30 cm Showa Period Bronze Japanese Lobster Okimono Statue Japan
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
BRONZE top level Japanese statue. Lobster Condition Perfect. Size: 30x18cm Period Showa Period
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Art

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Porcelain

Antique 19th century Japanese Kaiseki set Tea Ceremony in Box Japan
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Description A lovely set for the Kaiseki meal. Condition Some minor ware. With kiln made muzikozuki. Size19x12x5cm Period 19th century Meiji Periode (1867-1912)
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Art

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Porcelain

Antique 19C Japanese Porcelain Lacquered Lidded Tureen of superior quality Japan
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Description Very unusual decoration and lovely piece. The best quality lacquering I have ever seen on a 19th c object Condition Perfect condition. Size: 36.5 x 24cm Period 18th cen...
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Art

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Porcelain

Large Japanese Imari Bowl
Located in Tampa, FL
A large Japanese Imari bowl with mini figures reading scrolls. It is an immaculate condition has a
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1890s Japanese Antique Japanese Art

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Porcelain

Antique Bronze Vase Cloisonné Japan Meiji 19th Century Japanese
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
polished. The Japanese characters used for the word shippo (the Japanese term for enamelware) mean
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Art

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Porcelain

Japanese Needlework of an Eagle
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Japanese needlework of an eagle, worked in gold, silver and grey silks on a dark ground with the
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Early 1900s Japanese Antique Japanese Art

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Silk

Japanese Antique Meiji Wabi-Sabi Shigaraki Ware Art Pottery Jar Tsubo Pot Vase
Located in Studio City, CA
An absolutely stunning, beautifully shaped and textured Shigaraki Yaki-Ware Japanese pottery vase
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Art

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Pottery, Stoneware

Antique Edo/Meiji 19C Wildboar / Sanglier Okimono Bronze Japanese Japan
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Nicely made Okimono. Good condition, just some ware. Size: 14.5x9.8CM LengthxHeight Condition Good condition, just some ware. Size: 14.5x9.8CM LengthxHeight Period 19th century
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Art

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Porcelain

Japanese Kiseru Tobacco Pipe Case, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant pipe of white brass and bamboo dates to early 20th century Japan and was used for
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Art

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Brass

Japanese White Hawk on Pine Branch: Antique Lithograph, 1880s
Located in Langweer, NL
symbol in Japanese art that denotes strength and nobility. Published by Sampson Low & Co. and printed in
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1880s Antique Japanese Art

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Paper

Japanese Floral and Butterfly Textile Pattern: Antique Lithograph, 1880s
Located in Langweer, NL
. Audsley, whose dedication to Japanese art and design shines through in this stunning composition. The
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1880s Antique Japanese Art

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Paper

Japanese Kimonos in Nature Motifs: Antique Heliogravures, 19th Century
Located in Langweer, NL
the gentle beauty of traditional Japanese art, capturing the harmony and balance that define the
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1880s Antique Japanese Art

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Paper

Antique Japanese Buddhist Deity Print with Guardians, 19th Century
Located in Langweer, NL
of Imp. Lemercier & Cie in Paris. This reflects the 19th-century fascination with Japanese art in
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1880s Antique Japanese Art

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Paper

Japanese Woman in Plum Blossom Grove: Antique Lithograph, 1880s
Located in Langweer, NL
deep appreciation of Japanese art. The woman, rendered in warm golden and earthy brown tones, is
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1880s Antique Japanese Art

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Paper

Meiji Period 19th Century Japanese Cloisonné Charger
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Lovely large Japanese cloisonné enamel charger Meiji Period (1868-1912). Measure: Large 14 inch
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1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Art

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Copper

6 Panel Japanese Byobu
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A Japanese screen. A six panel, Japanese Byobu screen depicting white birds perched in a pine tree
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19th Century Other Art Style Antique Japanese Art

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Paper, Pigment

Edo Period Japanese Bronze Mirror with Lacquer Box Japan mid 1800s
Located in Miami, FL
Antique Japanese Bronze Mirror decorated with a scene of clouds swirling over two intertwinning
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1880s Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Art

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Bronze

Japanese Artisans - Silk Dying -Japanese Woodblock Print
By Tosa Mitsuyoshi
Located in Soquel, CA
Japanese Artisans - Japanese Woodblock Print J Japanese woodblock depicting six women, all wearing
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1920s Edo Antique Japanese Art

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Paper, Ink, Woodcut

Japanese Antiques Iron lantern
Located in Niiza, JP
Iron Andon Lantern Material: Iron Size: φ560×360mm 1.5kg Old iron andon It is a kind of standing lantern with washi paper pasted on the inside and lit with oil as a light source A f...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Art

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Iron

Japanese Antique Edo Meiji Wabi-Sabi Tanba Tamba Art Pottery Vase Jar Pot
Located in Studio City, CA
Japanese pottery vase/jar/pot - produced sometime during the late Edo Period (1603-1867) or early Meiji
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Art

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Earthenware, Pottery

Antique Okimono Bronze Japanese Statue Man Carrying Something Japan
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Description Nicely made artifact of high quality. Basket is missing and we replaced it with a porcelain cup. Condition Overall Condition No real damages, just some ware. Size ...
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Art

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Bronze

Antique Okimono Bronze Japanese Statue Man Carrying basket Japan
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Description Nicely made artifact of high quality. Condition Overall Condition Just some ware and a small firing flaw to left robe, close to knee (a hole). Some chips/age crack...
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Art

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Bronze

Elegant Horse Screen. In style of Kano Tanshin
By Kano Tanshin
Located in Fukuoka, JP
stillness. Horses in Japanese art are often symbols of wealth and prestige, and this screen is a testament
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Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Art

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Gold Leaf

Fine Early 20th C. Japanese Bamboo Ikebana Basket
Located in Delray Beach, FL
A finely crafted split and naturally stained bamboo Ikebana basket with a fine traditional form. Basket has an incredibly strong weave with alternating sizes of bamboo. Creating a ca...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Art

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Bamboo

Lovely quality antique Japanese imari plate
Located in Ipswich, GB
Lovely quality antique Japanese imari plate, having a quality antique Japanese imari plate
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Art

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Ceramic

Japanese Monkey Suaka
Located in PARIS, FR
sculpture is made of sentoku and shibuchi bronze with a very interesting suaka patina. Japan – Meiji
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Art

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Bronze

Wonderful quality antique Japanese imari plate
Located in Ipswich, GB
Wonderful quality antique Japanese imari plate, having a quality antique Japanese imari plate
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Art

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Ceramic

Japanese Porcelain Meiji Taisho Charger Marked Antique Japan Blue Arita
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Japanese porcelain Meiji Taisho charger marked Antique Japan blue Arita nice Japanese charger with
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Art

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Earthenware

Pair Antique Bronze Vase Cloisonné Japan Meiji 19th Century Japanese
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
fired and polished. The Japanese characters used for the word shippo (the Japanese term for
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Art

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Bronze

Large Japanese Sculptured Wood Brazier with Liner
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large Japanese sculptured wood brazier with Liner A Great piece, an original brazier to keep
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Early 20th Century Anglo-Japanese Antique Japanese Art

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Fruitwood

Japanese antique Buddhist statues/[Ten Kings statues]/Edo period/18-19th century
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
origin. Unlike the traditional Japanese antique furniture and art that have been appreciated overseas
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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Art

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Cypress

Antique Japanese Landscape Engraving of Mount Fuji: Serene River View, c.1882
Located in Langweer, NL
boats. Mount Fuji has been a recurring motif in Japanese art for centuries, revered as a symbol of
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1880s Antique Japanese Art

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Paper

Antique 19C Japanese Satsuma Flowers Foliage Jar with Landscape Japan
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Description A Japanese Satsuma vase, Meiji period Of ovoid shape and decorated with flowers and
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Art

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Porcelain

Antique 19 C Japanese Satsuma Monkey Jar with Landscape, Japan
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Description Japanese Satsuma vase, Meiji period Of ovoid form with slightly domed cover
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Art

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Porcelain

Japaneses Papier Mache Charger
Located in Pomona, CA
A Japanese Papier Mache Decorative Charger (plate). Classic Japanese scenes of people in
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Art

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Paper

A Grand Meiji Cloisonné Enamel Tray Featuring Cherry Blossoms and Birds
Located in Queens, NY
between nature and culture in traditional Japanese art. The sparrow, in Japanese art, symbolizes
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Art

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Enamel

Antique Early 1900s Japanese Kinkozan Satsuma Picture Frame Japan Flowers
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Description A Japanese Satsuma photograph frame, Kinkozan, Meiji/Taisho period Of gourd outline
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Art

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Porcelain

Antique Traditional Japanese Batik (Wasarasa)
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Traditional Japanese Batik (Wasarasa) Western inspired Japanese batik (wasarasa) designs
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Japanese Art

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Cotton

Old Wooden Netsuke 19/20th C Japanese Japan BAT Meiji Period
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and very detailed piece. Unsigned. Japan 19th or 20th century. Weight: 12 grams Provenance
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Art

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Metal, Bronze

Japanese Two-Tier Root Stand
Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese two-tier root stand. Traditionally used for displaying flower arrangements.
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Art

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Wood

Japanese Sea Captain s Chest, Funa Tansu, Keyaki and Iron, Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A simple and elegant Japanese sea chest, funa tansu, crafted of keyaki wood with iron fittings
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1880s Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Art

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Iron

Old Wooden Netsuke 19/20th C Japanese Japan Fisherman Meiji Period
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and very detailed piece. Unsigned. Japan 19th or 20th century. Visible is a fisherman with 2
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Art

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Metal, Bronze

Old Wooden Netsuke 19/20th C Japanese Japan QUAIL Meiji Period
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Description Lovely and very detailed piece. Unsigned. Japan 19th or 20th century. Weight: 9 grams
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Art

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Metal, Bronze

Wonderful quality antique Japanese imari plate
Located in Ipswich, GB
Wonderful quality antique Japanese imari plate, having a quality antique Japanese imari plate
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Art

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Ceramic

Old Wooden Netsuke 19/20th C Japanese Japan Fruit Meiji Period
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and very detailed piece. Unsigned. Japan 19th or 20th century. Weight: 15 grams Provenance
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Art

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Metal, Bronze

Old Wooden Netsuke 19/20th C Japanese Japan FROG Meiji Period
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and very detailed piece. Unsigned. Japan 19th or 20th century. Weight: 8 grams Provenance
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Art

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Metal, Bronze

Old Wooden Netsuke 19/20th C Japanese Japan PEANUTS Meiji Period
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and very detailed piece. Unsigned. Japan 19th or 20th century. Weight: 9 grams Provenance
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Art

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Metal, Bronze

Japanese Teak Nesting Trays with Faux Bamboo Rails
Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese teak nesting trays with faux bamboo rails. Gilded wire design of bamboo on top.   
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Early 1900s Japanese Antique Japanese Art

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Teak

Antique Japanese Decorative Wall Dish
Located in Milano, IT
Round plate in bronze and cloisonné enamel designed in Japan at the end of the 19th century, during
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Early 1900s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Antique Japanese Art

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Bronze

Japanese Satsuma Dragon Vase, Meiji Period, c 1900, Japan
By Satsuma
Located in Austin, TX
A fantastic small Japanese Satsuma vase with image of writhing dragons, Meiji Period, circa 1900
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Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Art

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Ceramic, Porcelain, Pottery, Stoneware, Hardwood

Japanese Export Carved Dragon Chair
Located in New York, NY
Eye catching highly carved sculptural dragon armchair. Japanese dragon motif carried throughout
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19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Art

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Wood

Japanese Export Carved Dragon Chair
Japanese Export Carved Dragon Chair
$2,240 Sale Price
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Large 19th Century Japanese Vase
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
 A large and decorative 19th Century blue and white Japanese vase of ovoid form and interesting
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Late 19th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Antique Japanese Art

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Porcelain

Lovely Antique Meiji Japanese Bronze Cloisonné Serving Plate Bird, Japan
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and very detailed piece. Condition: Overall condition, some age signs at the base and also a small chip. Front very good, only some crackle lines. Size: 240 mm Period: Mei...
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Art

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Bronze

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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
    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 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
    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 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.