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Vintage Meiji Japanese Style Cast Iron Metal Large Lobster Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Meiji Japanese Style Cast Iron Metal Large Lobster Sculpture. Circa Late 20th Century
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Netsuke 20th C Japanese Japan Dog eating Skull
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Brutal piece. Signed. 20th century
Provenance: From the collection of Clemens Merkelbach van Enkhuizen, A well known Dutch painter and artist from Amsterdam.
Merkelbach van Enkhuiz...
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics
Materials
Metal, Bronze
$460 Sale Price
41% Off
Antique Metal Japanese Tsuba Tosogu with Buddhist Literati in Landscape, 19th C
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
& Metal
Primary Material: Bronze & Cloisonne
Region of Origin: Japan
Period: 19th century
Japan Dynasty
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Bronze
Antique Metal Japanese Tsuba Tosogu with Buddhist Clouds in Silver, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
& Metal
Primary Material: Bronze & Cloisonne
Region of Origin: Japan
Period: 19th century
Japan Dynasty
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Bronze
Silver Metal Sea Shell Baptismal Dish Catch All or Trinket Tray, Japan
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Metal Grotto style shell dish in a silver hue. Standing on three rounded footed feet, this dish
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Art Deco Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Metal, Silver
A Very Fine Japanese Mixed Metal Bronze Censer on Stand, Taisho Period
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
swords, but with the advent of the Meiji Period (1868-1912), Japanese sword makers turned instead to
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Scholar s Objects
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Mixed Metal Vase Mounted as a Lamp Meiji Period
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Japanese mixed metal vase
Mounted as a lamp
Meiji period
The bulbous-form body with long
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Copper
Antique Signed Japanese Bronze Mixed Metals Butterbur Vase by Atsuyoshi / Inoue
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed antique Japanese Meiji period mixed metals vase.
By Miyabe Atsuyoshi for Inoue of
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Materials
Gold, Silver, Bronze, Copper
Large Japanese Patinated Bronze Mixed Metal Charger Meiji Period, circa 1880
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A large Japanese patinated bronze
Mixed metal charger
Meiji period
Finely decorated in gold
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Materials
Gold, Silver, Copper, Bronze
MEIJI Period Japan 1890 Imperial Shakudo Gold Mixed Metals Brush Vase-Pot
Located in Miami, FL
Imperial Japan during the early Meiji period (1868-1912), circa 1890. The fabulous round vase has been
Category
Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Materials
Gold, Silver, Bronze
Antique Japanese Bronze
Mixed Metal Figural
Foliate Lamp c1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Japanese Bronze
Mixed Metal Figural
Foliate Lamp C1920
Measures - 25 1/4" x 15
Category
Early 20th Century American Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Fine Japanese Tansu Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A classic Japanese Tansu Chest in Natural Pine originally collected in the late 1960’s in San
Category
20th Century Japanese Edo Furniture
Materials
Metal
Townshend Art Metal Workers. Birmingham. An Anglo-Japanese brass pen/quill tray.
By Townshend
Co.
Located in London, GB
Townshend Art Metal Workers. Birmingham. An Anglo-Japanese brass pen/quill tray with a pair of
Category
Antique 1890s English Anglo-Japanese Inkwells
Materials
Brass
Japanese Shakudō Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully detailed Japanese 19th Century Shakudō brooch. L 1.50", W .75".
Excellent condition.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Brooches
Materials
Mixed Metal
New Jean Paul Gaultier 55 1071 Black Mate
Metal Frame Polarized 1990
s Japan
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Jean Paul Gaultier 55 1071 Black Mate & Metal frame.
Spotless Polarized lenses that complete a
Category
1990s Japanese Sunglasses
SeaGull Seaplane Lighter, 1970s Japan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
from battleships and cruisers. The Coast Guard also regularly used this type of ship.
Made of metal
Category
Vintage 1970s Japanese Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Metal
Vintage Japanese Giant Swank
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The Vintage Japanese Giant Swank holds a unique charm, epitomizing the intricate craftsmanship and
Category
Vintage 1970s Japanese Space Age Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Metal
Modern Contemporary Japanese Minimalist LAAB Kaze Bio Fireplace Gold Glass Metal
By LAAB Milano
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
minimalist interior with a stylish, Japanese-inspired flair.
Mounted on a circular iron structure
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Metal
Modern Contemporary Japanese Minimalist LAAB Kaze Bio Fireplace Wave Glass Metal
By LAAB Milano
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
minimalist interior with a stylish, Japanese-inspired flair.
Mounted on a circular iron structure
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Metal
Large Japanese Cloisonné Box and Cover, Japan, Meiji Period, 19th Century
Located in PARIS, FR
A rare Japanese bark tree large cloisonné box on metal from the Meiji period. Usually bark tree
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Metal
$2,492 Sale Price
25% Off
Modern Contemporary Japanese Minimalist LAAB Kaze Bio Fireplace Air Glass Metal
By LAAB Milano
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
minimalist interior with a stylish, Japanese-inspired flair.
Mounted on a circular iron structure
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Metal
Chopper Motorcycle Lighter, 1980s Japan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cool vintage table lighter in the shape of a two seat chopper motorcycle. Made completely of metal
Category
Vintage 1980s Japanese Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Metal
19th / 20th c Bronze Netsuke Squirrel with a nut Japanese Japan
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
19th / 20th c Bronze Netsuke Squirrel with a nut Japanese Japan Signed
Condition
Period
20th
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics
Materials
Metal, Bronze
$1,602 Sale Price
20% Off
An Extremely Fine 19th C. Miniature Japanese Mixed Metal Bronze Cylinder Vase
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
to decorate Samurai swords, but with the advent of the Meiji Period (1868-1912), Japanese sword
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Materials
Gold, Silver, Bronze, Copper
Jizai Okimono Snake
By Mariusz Milewski
Located in London, GB
world of Japanese metal artistry with this one-of-a-kind Jizai Okimono sculpture, crafted in 2025
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Meiji Metalwork
Materials
Steel
$26,015
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics
Materials
Metal, Bronze
$634 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics
Materials
Metal, Bronze
$634 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics
Materials
Metal, Bronze
$634 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics
Materials
Metal, Bronze
$634 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Japanese Meiji Period Mixed Metal Bronze Vase w/ Bird Detailing - Signed
Located in Atlanta, GA
Japanese, Meiji Period.
An antique bronze vase constructed in bronze. The vase features several
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Vases
Materials
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics
Materials
Metal, Bronze
$634 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics
Materials
Metal, Bronze
$634 Sale Price
20% Off
Chinese Export, Painted Metal, Brass, Red Japanned Table Lamp, 20th C.
Located in Manhasset, NY
Chinese Export, Painted Metal, Brass, Chinoiserie Double Light Table Lamp, 20th C.
A double light
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Jizai Okimono Snake
By Mariusz Milewski
Located in London, GB
world of Japanese metal artistry with this one-of-a-kind Jizai Okimono sculpture, crafted in 2021
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Meiji Metalwork
Materials
Steel
$30,123
A Very Fine Miniature Japanese Mixed Metal Bronze Bottle Vase, Meiji Period
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
), Japanese sword makers turned instead to using these techniques on various forms of metal-ware &
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Materials
Gold, Copper, Bronze, Silver
Japanese Cloisonne Lobed Vases, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Lobed Vases, decorated with flowers and butterflies on black grounds
Category
20th Century Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Metal, Enamel
$1,200 / set
Bronze vase by Nitten Artist Nakajima Yasumi (1905 - 1986)
By Nakajima Yasumi
Located in Fukuoka, JP
A beautifully sculpted bronze vase by renowned Japanese metal artist Yasumi II Nakajima (1905–1986
Category
20th Century Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Modern Contemporary Japanese Minimalist LAAB Kaze Bio Fireplace Raku Black Metal
By LAAB Milano
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
minimalist interior with a stylish, Japanese-inspired flair.
Mounted on a circular iron structure
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Metal
Vintage Painted Copper Metal Relief Art By A Gilles 26”x 20” Japanese Sakura
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Painted Copper Metal Relief Art By A Gilles 26”x20 ” Japanese Sakura. Circa Mid to Late
Category
Mid-20th Century Anglo-Japanese Paintings
Materials
Copper
Modern Contemporary Japanese Minimalist LAAB Kaze Bio Fireplace Raku White Metal
By LAAB Milano
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
minimalist interior with a stylish, Japanese-inspired flair.
Mounted on a circular iron structure
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Metal
Japanese Silver Box With Inlaid Mixed Metal Panel Lined In Rosewood Circa 1950
Located in Norwich, GB
A lovely mid century Japanese silver and mixed metal rectangular hinged box on squat shaped feet
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
Japanese Cloisonne Box by Inaba, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan
By Inaba Cloisonne Co.
Located in Austin, TX
A fine Japanese cloisonne hinged box with pheasant and autumn foliage, by Inaba Nanaho and the
Category
Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Materials
Copper, Enamel, Metal
A Very Fine Japanese Mixed Metal Bronze Suiban / Planter on Stand, Taisho Period
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A very fine Japanese bronze Suiban (planter) of bellied oval form, richly decorated overall with
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Scholar s Objects
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Mixed Metal Okimono of Doves by Seifu, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A wonderfully naturalistic large Japanese Meiji period mixed metal okimono (ornamental sculpture
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Materials
Bronze, Silver, Copper
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics
Materials
Metal, Bronze
$634 Sale Price
20% Off
New Jean Paul Gaultier 56 4175 Silver Metal Jet Ornaments Grey Lens 1990
s Japan
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Superb Collectors Item!!
New Jean Paul Gaultier 56 4175 Jet Silver Metal Ornaments Frame.
Spotless
Category
1990s Japanese Sunglasses
American Country Antique Cast Metal Japanese Motif Rectangular Coin Bank
Located in Queens, NY
and bottom, featuring Japanese motifs . (Similar piece: GRS6285)
Natural patina, missing key.
Category
20th Century American Rustic Children s Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Harley Davidson Motorcycle Lighter, 1980s Japan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cool vintage table lighter in the shape of a Harley Davidson Motorcycle. Made completely of metal
Category
Vintage 1980s Japanese Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Metal
Nasa Space Shuttle Lighter, 1980s Japan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Blast off with this Nasa Space Shuttle lighter. Made in Japan, circa 1980s for Comoy's of London
Category
Vintage 1980s Japanese Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Metal
Japanese Bronze Pair of Geese Koros
Located in Downingtown, PA
Symbolic Elegance: A Pair of Japanese Bronze Goose Koros, Late 19th Century
This captivating pair
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Metalwork
Materials
Metal
$1,125 Sale Price
25% Off
Japanese Decorative Vessel, Japan, Wabi Sabi, Early 20th Century
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
Japanese vessel with rounded body and slender neck, the form recalls both sake bottles and flower
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Vases
Materials
Metal
Antique Signed Japanese Meiji Period Mixed Metals Bronze Double Gourd Form Vase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Japanese bronze vase.
From the Meiji Period.
With copper and silver floral and
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases
Materials
Silver, Bronze, Copper
HK21 Machine Gun Lighter, 1980s Japan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
London. Made in Japan.
Located at our Los Angeles showroom.
Category
Vintage 1980s Japanese Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Metal
Kabuto Armchair, Isamu Kenmochi, 1960s, Japan
By Isamu Kenmochi
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
An iconic example of Japanese modernist design, the Kabuto Chair was designed by Isamu Kenmochi for
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Chairs
Materials
Metal
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics
Materials
Metal, Bronze
$634 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Japanese Tansu Chest
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is a wonderful 19th century Japanese Laquer Tansu chest on a custom metal base
Two drawers
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Tea Service
Located in New York, NY
Antique Meiji period Japanese set set with exceptional cloisonne inlaid enamels, including pot
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Materials
Metal
$2,200 / set
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Find many varieties of an authentic Japanese metal available at 1stDibs. A Japanese metal — often made from metal, wood and paper — can elevate any home. Find 596 options for an antique or vintage Japanese metal now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the Japanese metal you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A Japanese metal is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Industrial styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Japanese metal over the years, but those crafted by Isamu Noguchi, Cees Braakman and Akari are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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Prices for a Japanese metal can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $65 and can go as high as $83,188, while the average can fetch as much as $1,770.
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