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K15 Japanese Antiques art A hanging scroll of Set of Three Calligraphy Pieces
Located in Niiza, JP
1stdibs via "Shipping & Returns Ships from Japan: Rates vary Details".
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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Art

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Paper

Large Japanese Imari Porcelain Charger
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Hand painted porcelain Japanese Imari charger plate with birds, tree branches and floral motif.
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1890s Japanese Antique Japanese Art

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Porcelain

Two Small Japanese Cloisonne Dragon Vases, Early 20th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
Two charming, small Japanese cloisonné dragon vases, Meiji to Taisho period, early 20th century
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Japanese Art

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Copper, Enamel, Foil

Antique 19th Century Japanese Satsuma Vase Richly Decorated Marked Base Japan
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely etailed piece. Marked on base with makers mark and mon crest Condition Overall condition perfect. Size: 294mm Period Meiji Periode (1867-1912).
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Art

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Earthenware

Unusual Kutani Taniguchi Japanese Wall Vase Marked Red Japan Top Quality
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Fabulous vase with a mark Taniguchi on the side. Unusual shape and copper red decoration of a pagode mountainious landscape. With a man walking over a bridge towards the pagode. He i...
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Art

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Porcelain

Japanese Marquetry Hanging or Table Cabinet, Meiji Period, c. 1900, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A large and remarkable Japanese lacquer and marquetry decorated table or hanging cabinet, Meiji
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Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Art

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Metal, Brass, Copper

Antique Japanese Embroidered Apron (Mae-Kake)
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Japanese Embroidered Apron (Mae-Kake) This beautiful dark indigo cotton apron has tight
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Japanese Art

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Cotton

Japanese Autique Vase, Pottery, Wabi-Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This is an antique piece of Japanese pottery. It is a valuable item that is thought to have been
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Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Art

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Pottery

carved Japanese hardwood table, 19th c.
Located in New York, NY
carved with lion masks and leaf foliage
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Art

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Hardwood

Old Wooden Netsuke 19/20th C Japanese Japan Figural Figure Meiji Period
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and very detailed piece. Unsigned. Japan 19th or 20th century. Weight: 25 grams Provenance
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Art

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Metal, Bronze

Six Kobe Toys, Japanese, Meiji Period, circa 1895
By Kobe Toys
Located in Incline Village, NV
, strictly for tourists and foreigners (never exported) during the Meiji period in Japan, which covered the
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1890s Japanese Folk Art Antique Japanese Art

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Ebony

Japanese Bird and Blossom Lacquer Tray: Antique Lithograph, 1880s
Located in Langweer, NL
artist known for his admiration of Japanese art and design. The composition is a harmonious blend of
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1880s Antique Japanese Art

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Paper

Antique Edo 18/19th C Japanese Jubako Ikegawa Ware Tea Ceremony Box Japan
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A lovely piece Condition Hairline in the base and Kintsugi repair to lid. Size. 20.5x13x13 Period 19th century Meiji Periode (1867-1912)
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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Art

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Porcelain

Antique Meiji Period 19thC Japanese Arita Nabeshima Wisteria Dish/Bowl Japan
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Very nice artifact with beautiful painting of Wisteria with butterflies. The colors are amazing. Large piece, with matching storage box. Condition Perfect condition. Size 270x83...
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19th Century Japanese Qing Antique Japanese Art

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Porcelain

Pair of Japanese Kutani Vases
Located in Montreal, QC
This pair of Rouge-de- Fer Japanese vases are rather large ,of baluster shape, and are
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1880s Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Art

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Porcelain

Japanese Lacquer and Textile Tray Designs: Antique Lithograph, 1880s
Located in Langweer, NL
be a beautiful addition to any collection of Japanese art, antique prints, or anyone seeking a
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1880s Antique Japanese Art

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Paper

Vintage Japanese Carry Chest On Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The two stacking units in a reddish-brown stain with black metal mounts. The top chest with two long drawers on the left. The right side with a drawer over two more smaller drawers...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Art

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Metal

Japanese lacquered Cherry Tree Kobako
Located in PARIS, FR
seen from above. The inside is made of hirame lacquer, and the outline is circled with shibuchi. Japan
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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Art

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Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer Accessories Box, Tebako, Brocade Design, Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A very fine Japanese lacquer tebako, box for personal accessories, in the form of rolled bolts of
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Art

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Softwood, Lacquer

Antique Japanese Bronze Hatate 19th C Meiji Inkpot Japan Unsigned
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and very detailed piece. . If someone were to bring up the topic of Japanese antiques
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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Art

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Bronze

Late Edo Period Horagai Conch Shell Trumpet
Located in Fukuoka, JP
perfect addition to any collection of Japanese art or artifacts. International Buyers – Please Note
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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Art

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Shell

Large Japanese Imari Rabbit Bowl, Meiji Period, mid 19th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
An impressive and large Japanese Imari bowl with a golden spotted hare or rabbit, early Meiji
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Art

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Porcelain

Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Stacking Box, Jubako, Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A fine and impressive Japanese gold maki-e decorated black lacquer five-tier jubako with
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Art

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Lacquer

Japanese Porcelain Built-in Bowls
Located in BARSAC, FR
Set consisting of three bowls, a pot and a lid, fitted into each other, in white blue Japanese
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Art

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Porcelain

Antique Japanese Root Shelf Display with Drawers
Located in Wichita, KS
This Japanese Root shelf display is made from the roots of a very old Japanese tree. These types
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Art

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Wood

Antique 19th C Japanese Satsuma Box Matsumoto Hozan Marked Base Japan
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A small Satsuma vase, Yasuda, unidentified artist, of cuboid form with slightly domed cover, decorated with bijin alternating with landscape scenes, 9cm high Condition Overall ...
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Art

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Porcelain

18th Century Japanese Bronze Temple Vessel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant 18th-century Japanese bronze temple vessel featuring a distinctive three-legged base and
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18th Century Japanese Rustic Antique Japanese Art

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Bronze

Japanese Pounded Bronze Finial
Located in Hudson, NY
In the shape of kaede leaves. Used on top of a large festival cart carried through the streets.
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Early 18th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Art

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Bronze

Japanese Imari Porcelain, Blue White Plate, Meiji Era, (1868-1912)
By Imari Porcelain
Located in Worcester Park, GB
, flowering trees, and foliage—motifs deeply symbolic in Japanese art, representing beauty, longevity, and
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1860s Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Art

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Pair Japanese Bronze Dragonfish, Shachihoko, Taisho Period, circa 1920, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A powerful pair of Japanese bronze sculptures of dragonfish, shachihoko, Taisho period, circa 1920
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1920s Japanese Taisho Antique Japanese Art

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Bronze

Japanese Parcel Gilt Copper Hibachi, Edo Period, 18th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A sublime Japanese parcel gilt copper hand warmer, hibachi, with chrysanthemum design, Edo Period
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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Art

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Copper

Antique 19/20th C Japanese Yoshida Kyo Satsuma Samourai Plate Japan Katana
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Fabulous Japanese Satsuma dish/serving plate with a Katana Samourai scene. Marked ??Yoshida
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Art

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Porcelain

Pair of 17th Century Arita Chargers, Hand-Crafted Porcelain, Japan
Located in Hudson, NY
Very fine pair of "Arita" Japanese Chargers of the late 17th century based on the Chinese "Kraak
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17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Art

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Porcelain

Japanese Porcelain Charger, circa 1880
Located in New York, NY
Japanese porcelain charger, circa 1880.
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1880s Japanese Antique Japanese Art

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Porcelain

Antique Meiji Period Japanese Satsuma Belt Buckle Bird Decoration Unmarked
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Fabulous Japanese earthenware Satsuma Belt Buckle Bird decoration. Meiji period, 19th c Lovely
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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Art

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Porcelain

Antique Japanese Koto Wakizashi Sword
Located in Dallas, TX
Japanese Koto Wakizashi Sword Japan Ca. 1400-1600s Length: 24.25” Blade Total Length: 27.25
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16th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Art

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Steel

Antique Japanese Double-Ikat Futon Cover
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Japanese Double-Ikat Futon Cover This eye-dazzling hand-spun cotton, indigo-dyed 4-panel
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Japanese Art

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Cotton

Japanese Silver Incense Burner, Akoda Koro, by Nomura, Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely and luxurious Japanese silver incense burner of lobed melon form, akoda koro, marked
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1910s Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Art

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Rare Japanese painting, Skeletons Studying, Shaku Kaiyin, Japan Meiji Period
Located in PARIS, FR
Skeletons Studying, Shaku Kaiyin, Japan Meiji Period This ink-on-paper painting, mounted as a
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Art

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Paper

Antique Japanese 19th Century Blockprint in Frame Japan Edo or Meiji
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nice blockprint 10-9-18-rof-300 Condition: Overall condition perfect. Size frame: 535 x 362 mm Period: 19th century Edo period (1603-1867) Meiji Periode(1867-1912).
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Art

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Paper

Old Wooden Netsuke 19/20th C Japanese Japan Animal on Turtle 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

Large Japanese Lacquer Document Box, Ryoshibako, Edo/Meiji period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A large and magnificently decorated Japanese lacquer document box, ryoshibako, signed Umeboshi
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1860s Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Art

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Softwood, Lacquer

Japanese Painting Scroll Crane Landscape Nihonga Japan Artist Sign
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Japanse school Vrouw op brug Rolschildering / scroll op zijde, benen rollers. B 77.5 x 36.9 / 160 x 49 cm 77.5 x 36.9 / 160 x 49 cm.
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Art

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Silk

Pair Japan Shakudo Sea Dragon Samurai Warrior Lily Pad Brooches Gold Victorian
Located in New York, NY
pad imagery they are swimming through. The brooches are pieces of the historic Japanese art form of
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Late 19th Century Japanese Aesthetic Movement Antique Japanese Art

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Gold, 14k Gold, Mixed Metal, Shakudo

Pair of Japanese Abumi Stirrups
Located in PARIS, FR
Pair of stamped brass stirrups decorated with Hashizuka, Ito and Manabe Mons. Japan - Edo (1615
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Late 18th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Art

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Brass

Japanese Satsuma Wisteria Vase by Gyukuzan (Chin Jukan XII), Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
An exquisite small Japanese Satsuma vase with a trailing wisteria design, signed Gyokuzan (Chin
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Art

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Stoneware

Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Bowl
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Japanese Meiji period cloisonne bowl.
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Art

Japanese Chawan Teabowl Edo Period
Located in Stockholm, SE
A Japanese Chawan. Glazed pottery. 19th century or older. Provenance: Swedish early 20th century
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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Art

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Ceramic

19th Century obi textile art " Pine forest ~ Longivety ~ " by ikasu Green Japan
By Kimono ikasu
Located in Setagaya City, JP
;< Explanation of colors and patterns In traditional Japanese culture, the pine pattern on
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Art

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Gold Leaf

Japanese Imari charger, Meiji period.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality late 19th Century Japanese Imari porcelain charger having classical motif decoration
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Art

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Porcelain

Ca 17th C Japanese Ko-Imari Porcelain Edo Period Dish Antique Japan
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Description Sharing with you a very nice example of the Edo period with a gentle scene of a bird in flight looking down on a garden scene with what seems to be a pot. Condition...
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17th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Art

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Porcelain

Imari charger, Japanese, circa 1890
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality late 19th Century Japanese Imari charger depicting classical motif and
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Art

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Porcelain

Large Japanese Tokyo Bronze Vase
Located in Hudson, NY
both of Japanese and Chinese iconography and is not only cast in the lost wax manner but is then worked
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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Art

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Bronze

Pair Japanese Kutani Porcelain Vases
Located in New York, NY
Pair of exquisite Japanese Kutani vases with fine enameled and gilt decorations, signed Kutani-Saku
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Early 1900s Japanese Antique Japanese Art

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Porcelain

Japanese Satsuma Tripod Censer, Koro, Meiji period, Early 20th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A small and finely decorated Japanese Satsuma tripod incense burner (koro), signed Kyozan, Meiji
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Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Art

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Stoneware

Lovely pair of antique Japanese imari hexagonal plates
Located in Ipswich, GB
Lovely pair of antique Japanese imari hexagonal plates, having a lovely pair of antique Japanese
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Art

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Ceramic

Japanese bronze okimono toad (sculpture)
Located in PARIS, FR
and the frog, referred to by the same term in Japanese (kaeru), are associated with good luck and
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Japonisme 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 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 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 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 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 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.