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Japan Antique Pair Lovely Gold Gilt Wood Crowned Kannon Buddha, 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
This is a scarce and lovely pair of Japanese temple find gold gilt and lacquered wooden Crowned
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Giltwood

A Japanese Mingei (Folk) Carving of a Leaping Carp
Located in Austin, TX
A wonderful Japanese mingei carving of a carp leaping out of from amongst crashing waves.
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Signed Japanese Carved Wood Octopus Inro Ojime Netsuke
Located in Nottingham, GB
Signed Japanese Carved Wood Octopus Inro Ojime Netsuke Very good condition. From a private
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20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Boxwood

Japanese Antique Huge Wood Carving Masks 1860s-1920s/Mingei Wall Decor Wabi-Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese wooden mask. In Japan, it is called "Kamado-gami". It was made during
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Cedar

Wood Lion
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Decorative wood lion reminiscent of Alexander Girard's animal figures. We're told it's of Japanese
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Leather

19th Century Japanese Wooden Weight
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderfully worn 19th century Japanese wooden weight with a carved lotus pattern around the top
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Rustic Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japan Fine Antique Frog Toad Critter Hand-Carved Keyaki Wood, Early 20th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan fine antique frog toad critter hand-carved keyaki wood, early 20th century. A fresh find
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Granite

Japanese Carved Netsuke Box Wood Sennin Buddha Meiji Period 1868-1912 Pill Box
Located in Dublin, Ireland
This Exquisitely Carved Hardwood Netsuke of large size depicts a Traveling Japanese Sennin or
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

Japanese Dragon Temple Sculpture, Hand Carved and Hand Polychromed, 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan a rare hand carved and hand painted dragon sculpture with a stunning pair of dragons carved
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Wood Carving "daruma" with Old Japanese Paper Pasted on it / Doll Wooden Pattern
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Japanese paper is pasted on the wooden "Daruma". This Daruma is the prototype for making Daruma
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Other

Large Vintage Wooden Japanese Sculptural Block
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
piece of Japanese wood would be so well balanced it allows the piece to stand upright unsupported
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20th Century Japanese Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Shadow Box Wall Sculpture by Akiko Sugiyama, Noted Japanese/American Artist
By Akiko Sugiyama
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Three dimensional wall sculptures by Akiko Sugiyama Paper and paint, framed in pine shadow box
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Shadow Box Wall Sculpture by Akiko Sugiyama, Noted Japanese/American Artist
By Akiko Sugiyama
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Three dimensional wall sculpture by Akiko Sugiyama Paper, glass and paint, framed in pine shadow
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint, Paper, Plexiglass

Shadow Box Wall Sculpture by Akiko Sugiyama, Noted Japanese/American Artist
By Akiko Sugiyama
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Three dimensional wall sculpture by Akiko Sugiyama Paper, brass and paint, framed in pine shadow
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Gilded Wood Mask, Polychrome, Japan, Says of the Imperial Dance of Bugaku Dances
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Gilded wooden mask, polychrome, Japan, called the imperial dance of Bugaku dances. EDO era. Early
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Antique 19th Century Asian Japonisme Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke Hotei , 1920s
Located in Paris, FR
miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. Initially a simply-carved button fastener on the
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japanese Imperial Coronation Hinamatsuri Doll Diorama
Located in New York, NY
Emperor of Japan who ruled from 1989 until his abdication in 2019. With hand-painted ceramic bodies
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20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Glass, Wood

Vintage Japanese Abaci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Japanese abaci. Each abacus is sold separately. Original paint. Colorful. The top measures
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Antique 1880s Japanese Folk Art Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint

Japanese Hand Carved Lotus Leaf Tray
Located in Hudson, NY
Beautifully carved (on both sides), and remarkably thin. A testament to Japanese craftsmanship
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke Onnamen 1920s
Located in Paris, FR
sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. Initially a simply-carved button fastener on the cords of an
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Wooden Netsuke Cow 1900s Meiji
Located in Paris, FR
on the back side 'Yuuichi'. Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

A Japanese Erotic or Shunga Ningyo Light Box from the Meiji Period
Located in Astoria, NY
A Meiji Period Japanese Erotic or Shunga wooden light box with male and female Ningyo (dolls) in
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Natural Burl Maple Tree Trunk Sofu Sculpture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An amazing formation of burl maple, with twisting sinews and naturally occurring openings. Hand polished.
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japanese Quarrelling Hawk Okimono Meiji Period
Located in Newark, England
Outstanding Japanese carved quarrelling Hawk okimono. The carving of exceptional quality with a
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Kogai, Comb and Kanzashi, 1920s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a Japanese comb and Kanzashi with a box. Kanzashi is a hair ornament used in traditional
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Early 20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 7 Mouses , 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. Initially a simply-carved button fastener on the
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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke Deer Meiji Era 1900s
Located in Paris, FR
sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. Initially a simply-carved button fastener on the cords of an
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

19th Century Japanese Gilt Standing Buddha
Located in Chicago, IL
Decorated with black lacquer and gold leaf, this elegant Buddha sculpture was carved from wood in
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Kirin Beer Dragon Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Metal on wood Imported Kirin beer sculpture. Base reads "WHAT OUR NAME MEANS: The first appearance
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke Dog Meiji Era 1900s
Located in Paris, FR
sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. Initially a simply-carved button fastener on the cords of an
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Early 20th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke Rhinoceros Meiji Era, 1900s
Located in Paris, FR
sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. Initially a simply-carved button fastener on the cords of an
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Early 20th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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

Materials

Wood

Japanese Wooden Togatta Kokeshi Doll Koichi SAKUTA 1970s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a wooden doll which is called Kokeshi in Japanese. This kokeshi was made in Japan around
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke Octopus Edo Era 1800s
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around Edo period 1800s. Netsuke is a miniature sculpture
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke Crabe Edo Era 1800s
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around Edo period 1800s. Netsuke is a miniature sculpture
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke CICADA Edo Era 1800s
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around Edo period 1800s. Netsuke is a miniature sculpture
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Wooden Netsuke Daruma 1920s Taisho era
Located in Paris, FR
sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. Initially a simply-carved button fastener on the cords of an
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Vintage 1920s Japanese Taisho Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Wooden Netsuke Rabbit 1920s Taisho era
Located in Paris, FR
sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. Initially a simply-carved button fastener on the cords of an
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Vintage 1920s Japanese Taisho Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Master Carpenter Woodwork Tool circa 1890
By George Nakashima
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Antique Nakashima styled vintage Japanese Master carpenter woodworking tool in metal and wood
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Antique 1890s Japanese Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke Turtle and Mouse 1920s
Located in Paris, FR
miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. Initially a simply-carved button fastener on the
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japan Extraordinary Big Hand-Carved Kokeshi Doll
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese dolls originally from northern Japan. They are handmade from wood, have a simple trunk and an
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Wood Carved Netsuke
Located in Stockholm, SE
A Japanese wood-carved netsuke of a frog sitting on a poppy seed capsule, 19th century, signed.
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Whimsical "Frogs" Planter Bowl
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions travels Sure to bring smiles. This happy one-of-a-kind
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Vintage 1910s Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Japanese Wooden Kokeshi Doll Hisashiro NIIYAMA Yajiro 1970s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a wooden doll which is called Kokeshi in Japanese. This kokeshi was made in Japan around
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Circa 1900 Japanese Scroll Form Table Top Stand
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1900 scroll form table top stand, Meiji period, Japan. Mother of pearl inlaid. To hold a
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century Japanese Gilt Traveling Shrine
Located in Chicago, IL
. Made in the 19th century, this petite Japanese shrine was likely acquired by a Buddhist follower on a
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke Sumo Wrestlers Fighting 1920s
Located in Paris, FR
miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. Initially a simply-carved button fastener on the
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japanese Edo Gosho Ningyo Holding Cherry Blossoms
Located in Astoria, NY
Japanese Edo period seated gosho ningyo doll holding cherry blossoms in his hands. The figure is
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Antique 1820s Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Textile, Wood

Japanese Noh Mask depicting Shojo character
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Japanese Noh Mask depicting playful , sake loving spirit ,Sho-jo Shoujo is a happy, sake loving
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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Large Japanese Bronze Tiger Meiji Period 19th C
Located in London, GB
A beautiful large Japanese patinated bronze study of a crouching tiger, signed on the belly
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Antique 1880s Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Rare Antique Japanese Statue of Ebisu
Located in Prahran, Victoria
honest labor carrying a fish, polychrome on gesso on wood, 18th century. Dimensions: H 42.5cm x W 22cm
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke Flog and Kappa 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1950s. This netsuke was made by a
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of Buddhist Temple Flowers, Japan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Gold lacquered wood. 17 x 10 in. / 43 x 25.5 cm Height on custom display stand: 26.5 in
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Gold Leaf

Japanese Netsuke Skeleton and Wolf Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
An antique wood netsuke circa 19th century. It depicts a wolf embracing a skeleton. Signed as shown
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Wooden Small Netsuke Rooster 1960s
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture: Rooster Era: 1960s (Showa) Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan
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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke Three Monkeys Edo Era 1800s
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around Edo period 1800s. Netsuke is a miniature sculpture
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Antique Early 1800s Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japanese Fine Black Gold Lacquer Bento Box
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese Acquisitions A superb older century Makie lacquer food bento box complete
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

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How Much is a Japan Wood Sculpture?

Prices for a piece of Japan wood sculpture start at $0 and top out at $200,000 with the average selling for $1,702.
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.