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Rare and Massive Japanese wood sculpture of playful lions, signed, Japan, 19th
Located in PARIS, FR
A Very Rare wood Okimono of Shishi Lions, Japan , 19th c This exceptional 19th-century Japanese
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Cedar

Buddhist Monk Antique Asian Wood Sculpture
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Buddhist Monk Antique Asian Wood Carving 18Th Century or earlier possibly Japanese wood sculpture
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18th Century Edo Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint

Japanese Found Wood Scholar’s Object
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A dramatic and beautifully timeworn Japanese Wood Sculpture in vaguely anthropomorphic form
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Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Hand Carved Wood Koi Fish Sculpture 1920
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Japanese Hand Carved Wood Koi Fish. Small Hand Carved Wood Japanese Koi Fish Sculpture. Antique
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Vintage 1920s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japanese Wood and Stone Wabi Sabi Sculpture
Located in Stamford, CT
Japanese wood root and stone Wabi Sabi - "The Acceptance of Transience & Imperfection" sculpture
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Early Japanese Hinoki Wood Sculpture of Bishamon
Located in Hudson, NY
Early Japanese Hinoki wood sculpture of Bishamon. Kamakura period (1185 - 1333) sculpture made from
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

1940 Japanese Dragon Sculpture Carved Wood Tea Service Tray
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Finely sculpted tea service tray from Japan. Beautiful hand-crafted piece, circa 1940's. Measures
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Wood Monkey Netsuke Sculpture Japanese Masakazu Japan, 19/20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and very detailed piece. Signed Masakazu A monkey sitting. H. 1.8 cm x L 2.2cm. Japan, 19th
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20th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Meiji Period Japanese Carved Wood Seated Monkey Sculpture
Located in North Miami, FL
19th Century (Meiji Period) Japanese hand-carved wood seated monkey. The eyes are inlaid and made
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Wood

Japanese Abstract Expressionist Carved Wood Sculpture by Takao Kimura
By Takao Kimura
Located in Austin, TX
A powerful abstract expressionist caved elm wood sculpture by Japanese artist Takao Kimura, circa
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Expressionist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Elm

Japanese Carved Wood Sculpture 19th Century
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1310 Japanese carved wood sculpture.Early 19th century
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Antique 1820s Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Harewood

Japanese Root-Wood Sculpture of Two Shi Shi Lion Pups
Located in Hudson, NY
with rosewood stand. Must use imagination to see. Collectors kiri-wood box.
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century Japanese Carved Wood Sculpture of Toads Edo Period Signed
Located in North Miami, FL
rugged skin, signature on underside. In Japan, the toad is considered an auspicious animal and often
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japanese Old Wood Carving Bear 1950s-1970s / Sculpture Figurine
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is a vintage hand-carved wooden bear from Japan. It was crafted in the mid-Showa period (1950s
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cedar

Carved Gilt Wood Seated Japanese Asian Buddha Amida Nyorai Sculpture Statue
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful and serene wood and gilt Japanese Amida Nyorai Buddha on display stand/alar (the stand
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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Japanese Seated Edo Buddha Amida Nyorai Wood Carved Gilt-Lacquered Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
Buddha immediately following his enlightenment The Buddha sculpture comes with a wonderfully red
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Japanese Antique massive burl wood slab Sculpture wabi sabi art piece objet dart
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
from North part of Kanto or Tohoku area, Japan. Antique massive wood lump, burl wood slab can be
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Late 20th Century Japanese Primitive Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Japanese Sculptured Wood Brazier with Copper Liner
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Japanese sculptured wood brazier with copper liner A great piece, an original brazier to keep
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Antique 19th Century Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Copper

Late Meiji/Taisho Period Japanese Hand-Carved Wood Turtle or Tortoise Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A Late Meiji/Early Taisho Period Japanese Hand-Carved Wood Turtle or Tortoise Sculpture. The entire
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Old Wood Carving Bear 1950s-1970s / Figurine Sculpture Mingei
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old Japanese wooden carving of a bear, created in the mid‑Showa period (1950s–1970s
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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cedar

20th Century Japanese Wooden Bear Sculpture
Located in High Point, NC
This captivating 20th-century Japanese wooden bear sculpture exemplifies exceptional craftsmanship
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20th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

20th Century Japanese Wooden Bear Sculpture
Located in High Point, NC
This 20th-century Japanese wooden bear sculpture is a stunning example of traditional artistry
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20th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

JAPAN Edo Period 1825 Seated Buddha Sculpture In Solid Gilded Carved Wood
Located in Miami, FL
A seated Buddha sculpture in gilt carved wood from the Edo Period. This is a superbly refined
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Antique 1820s Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Gold

Near Pair of Japanese Jizai Kagi Wood Koi Folk Art Sculptures
Located in Atlanta, GA
wood, these sculptures are known as Jizai Kagi in Japanese and function as the leveling pulley for the
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Carved Gilt Wood Seated Japanese Asian Edo Buddha Amida Nyorai Sculpture Statue
Located in Studio City, CA
-alone accent work in about any setting. One of the best Japanese Buddha sculptures we have acquired
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer

Japanese Wood Carved Polychrome Sculpture of a Seated Temple Monk, Edo Period
Located in Studio City, CA
humanistic feel. The head is removable (please see the last image). From a collection of Japanese arts and
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

KAWS Holiday Japan Kokeshi wood (set of 3 works)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS: Holiday Japan Kokeshi Dolls: A set of three wood sculptures with original wood presentation
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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Sculptures

Materials

Resin, Vinyl

Large Artist Signed Japanese Bronze Tigers Attacking Bull Sculpture on Wood Base
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Large Artist Signed Japanese Bronze Tigers attacking a Bull sculpture on wood base. Amazing
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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Very Large Vintage Japanese Ainu Hokkai Bear Carved Wood Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
sculpture. Indigenous Ainu Peoples, probably Ashikawa, Hokkaido, Japan's northernmost island, mid-20th
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Art Glass, Hardwood, Paint

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Daruma 1860-1920s / Sculpture Wabi Sabi Mingei
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old wooden form of Daruma made in Japan. It is estimated to have been made between the
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cedar

Antique Japanese Koma-Inu Head - Sculpture, 19th Century / Mingei sculpture
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
mystery, cultural depth, and authenticity to any space. A striking addition for collectors of Japanese
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

JAPAN Edo Period 1850 Amida Nyorai Buddha Sculpture In Gilt Carved Wood
Located in Miami, FL
An Amida Nyorai Sculpture In Gilt Carved Wood from the Edo Period. This is a superbly refined
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Gold, Bronze, Gold Leaf

Kenta Hirai Japanese Contemporary Bentwood Wall Sculpture
By Studio Jig
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
wood sculpture and branch. Wood material is Yoshino Cedar.
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2010s Japanese Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Spiral6 Kenta Hirai Japanese Contemporary Bentwood Sculpture
By Studio Jig
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
wood sculpture and branch. Wood materials are Yoshino Cedar, camphor tree and podocarp.
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2010s Japanese Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japanese Kokeshi Wood Dolls, Signed, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A pair of authentic signed Japanese Kokeshi wood dolls, circa mid-20th century, Japan. Dolls shapes
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Edo Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Wood Miniature Mask Netsuke
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Japanese Wood Miniature Mask Netsuke, an unsigned work depicting Hannya, the female horned
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Wood Carving of Daikokuten, Signed Dated
Located in Norton, MA
Japanese Wood Carving of Daikokuten, Signed & Dated   
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20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Carved Wood Mask of Tengu
Located in Astoria, NY
Japanese hand carved and painted wood mask of Tengu, the legendary Japanese folk religion creature
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Vintage 1920s Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Set of Three Japanese Wood Netsukes
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of three Japanese netsukes carved out of wood with a reddish stained finish, appear to be circa
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Carved Wood Torcha, 19th Century
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A wonderfully hand carved and lacquered Japanese 19th century (51" high) figure of a Samurai.
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Antique 1890s Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Daruma, Japanese, Carved Wood, Mid-20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Japanese Wooden Daruma Daruma, a Japanese Zen God who lost the use of his legs from sitting and
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Rustic Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Showa Vintage Wooden Geta-Foot Sculpture
Located in Chiba, JP
Anonymous vintage wooden sculpture of a right foot wearing geta (Japanese wooden sandal), Showa
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20th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Hand Painted Wood Japanese Traditional Kokeshi Doll
Located in Barcelona, ES
by Japanese artisants from wood. Have a simple trunk as a body and an enlarged head. One
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Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese antique objet / wood wabi-sabi object
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
. The surface of the wood has many holes and the shadows are very mysterious, and the shaved wood makes
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Vintage Traditional Japanese Kokeshi Wood Doll
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Kokeshi or Kokashi doll handmade by Japanese artisans from wood. The dolls have a simple trunk as
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Late 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Wood Netsuke " The Beast", Meiji Era
Located in Norton, MA
A Japanese Antique carved netsuke "The Beast" dated around the late 19th to early 20th century.
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Ishihara Hideo Japanese Kokeshi Doll Sculptures Signed
Located in San Diego, CA
the most important Kokeshi artists from Japan, receiving over 60 awards and participated in countless
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Nature’s Sculpture / Japanese Old Object / Display stand
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This slab of ancient Japanese solid wood was cut from a single, enormous tree that grew over many
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Natural Specimens

Materials

Wood

A Large and Exceptional Japanese Meiji Period Tokyo School Bronze Sculpture
Located in Queens, NY
Presenting an extraordinary Large and Exceptional Japanese Meiji Period Tokyo School Bronze
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19th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Old wooden sculpture by an unknown artist from Japan
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old wooden sculpture. No details are known, but it was found in Japan. It appears
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20th Century Japanese Primitive Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japanese Carved and Lacquered Wood Shogun, Edo Period, 19th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
An unusual Japanese carved wood, lacquer, and gilt decorated portrait sculpture of a shogun, Edo
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Early 19th Century Japanese Wood Noh Mask
Located in Hudson, NY
Early 19th century Japanese wood noh mask, This mask comes in its original kiri wood storage box
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Antique 1810s Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Gesso, Wood

Zougei wood Sculpture Shelf Bookcase Televisore
By Zougei
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used for Nishimura's works are
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2010s Japanese Tribal Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

16th Century Japanese Sculpture of a Buddhist Tenbu
Located in Hudson, NY
16th century Japanese sculpture of a Buddhist Tenbu, Late Momoyama period (1333-1598) sculpture
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Antique 16th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal, Gold Leaf

Japanese Lacquered Wood Sho Kannon, Momoyama/Edo Period, 17th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A tall and impressive Japanese carved and black lacquered figure of Sho Kannon Bosatsu, Momoyama or
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Antique Mid-17th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Antique Japanese Buddhist Sculpture of Kannon-Bosatsu
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Japanese Buddhist assembled wood sculpture of Kannon-Bosatsu (Avalokitesvara), the God of
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Antique 16th Century Japanese Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Gold Leaf

Mid-20th Century, Showa, Japanese Keyaki Wood Frog / Toad
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Japanese keyaki wood toad. Age: Japan, Showa Period, Mid-20th Century Size: Height 11.2 C.M
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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Questions About Japan Wood Sculpture
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The difference between carving and sculpture is that carving is a carved object, whereas sculpture is the art of shaping figures or designs — because sculpture can involve adding material (i.e., working with plaster, creating a mold to be cast in bronze), it is considered “additive” versus the “subtractive” act of carving.