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Japanese Contemporary Blue White Porcelain Bear Sculpture, 7
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Japanese contemporary porcelain Rugby bear, hand-painted in blue and white in an auspicious
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Contemporary Blue White Porcelain Bear Sculpture, 2
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite Japanese contemporary porcelain Rugby bear, hand-painted in blue and white in an
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Contemporary Blue White Porcelain Bear Sculpture, 4
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite Japanese contemporary porcelain Rugby bear, beautifully hand-painted in blue and white in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Large Kutani Porcelain Sleeping Cat Figure Vintage Japanese
By Kutani Studio
Located in Wilton, CT
Japanese Kutani porcelain cat figure peacefully curled in sleep with finely painted detail, gilt
Category
Vintage 1920s Japanese Taisho Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Japanese Porcelain sleeping cat, Japan, Kutani, Meiji period.
Located in PARIS, FR
Antique Japanese Porcelain sleeping cat, Japan, Kutani, Meiji period.
This Kutani porcelain cat
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Contemporary Gold Red Porcelain Bear Sculpture, 9
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Extraordinary Japanese contemporary porcelain bear sculpture, hand-painted in gold and red in a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold
Japanese Contemporary Gold Blue Porcelain Bear Sculpture, 10
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Extraordinary Japanese contemporary porcelain bear sculpture, hand-painted in gold and dark blue in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold
Japanese Contemporary Red Gold Porcelain Bear Sculpture, 2
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Extraordinary Japanese contemporary porcelain bear sculpture, intricately hand-painted in red, gold
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold
Japanese Vintage Blue White Porcelain Sculptue, circa 1930
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Japanese vintage signed porcelain sculpture from early years of Showa period (1926-1989
Category
Vintage 1930s Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Contemporary Green Blue Black Porcelain Bear Sculpture, 4
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Extraordinary Japanese contemporary porcelain bear sculpture, hand-painted in black, blue, yellow
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Japanese Gilded Sleeping Cat Porcelain Sculpture, circa 1910
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite antique Japanese Kutani sculpture of a sleeping cat in fine porcelain from Meiji period
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold
Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Imari Style Owl Figurine Paperweight
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This a Royal Crown Derby porcelain Imari style owl figurine paperweight. It is hand painted in
Category
20th Century English Anglo-Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Contemporary Blue Green Porcelain Bear Sculpture by Artist, 1
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite Japanese contemporary porcelain bear sculpture, intricately hand-painted in blue and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Japanese Contemporary Blue Green Porcelain Bear Sculpture by Artist, 2
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Extraordinary Japanese contemporary porcelain bear sculpture, intricately hand-painted in blue and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Set of Ten Lefton Hand Painted Porcelain Bunnies Made in Japan in 1960
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of ten hand painted porcelain Lefton bunnies in different sizes. The biggest bunnies are hollow
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Set of Six Lefton Hand Painted Porcelain Bunnies Made in Japan in, 1960
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of ten hand painted porcelain Lefton bunnies in different sizes. The biggest bunnies are hollow
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Porcelain Horses, a Pair
Located in Elkhart, IN
A pair of vintage white porcelain horses.
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Country Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
$125 / set
Antique Japanese Samurai Soldier on Horse, Circa 1870-1880
Located in Savannah, GA
Antique Japanese Samurai soldier on horse, Circa 1870-1880. Marble base.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Japanese Elephant Kakiemon Style Sculpture, Edo/Meiji Period 18/19 C
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
similar elephant see.
Additional information:
Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Region of Origin: Japan
Category
Antique 18th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Porcelain Monkey Sculpture See No Evil, Hear No Evil Vintage
Located in North Miami, FL
This amazing off white porcelain vintage monkey sculpture or object is most unusual and special
Category
Vintage 1970s Japanese Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Contemporary Blue Red Green Bear Sculpture by Mater Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite Japanese contemporary porcelain bear sculpture, intricately hand-painted in blue, yellow
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold
Japanese Rabbit Family Floppy Ear Rabbits Hand Painted Sculpture Signed
Boxed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Mint, signed and boxed
Japanese superb porcelain rabbit family -usagi- an okimono sculpture
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Meiji Kutani Model of a Recumbent Sleeping Cat Sculpture 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
neck.
Unmarked
Additional information:
Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Region of Origin: Japan
Period
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Porcelain Vase, Garden Scene with Animals, by Jamaji 20th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Japanese vase by Jamaji offers porcelain construction with garden elements and animals, maker
Category
20th Century Japanese Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Meiji Period Maneki Neko Cat Figurine
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Japanese porcelain maneki-neko, or "beckoning cat", a popular image for welcoming good
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Bird Decanter by Kenji Fujita for Freeman Lederman
By Kenji Fujita
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Whimsical Larger Version of Kenji Fujita for Freeman Lederman. White Porcelain with hand applied
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
1970s Fitz and Floyd Giraffes
By Fitz and Floyd
Located in New Windsor, NY
Beautiful pair of seated baby giraffes by Fitz and Floyd, Japan. High glaze white bodies and felted
Category
Vintage 1970s Japanese Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
$550 / set
Antique Japanese Nemuri Neko Kutani Porcelain Imari Cat Kitten Figurines 12"
By Imari Porcelain
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique porcelain Imari sleeping cat and kitten figurines featuring gold accents and red bandana
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
White Porcelain Animal Ram Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A great Hollywood Regency style white porcelain animal ram sculpture piece. Ram has fine details
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Japanese Porcelain Foo Dog
Located in New York, NY
Mid century white porcelain hand decorated foo dog with yellow and blue glaze colors and git
Category
20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold
Hirado Japanese Porcelain Puppy Dog
By Hirado
Located in Astoria, NY
Japanese Meiji period glazed porcelain figure of a puppy dog, made by Hirado Porcelain. The puppy
Category
Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Export Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of mid century hand decorated porcelain foo dogs featuring a cinnabar ground accented with
Category
20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Contemporary Gilded Porcelain Sleeping Cat
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Contemporary Japanese sleeping cat in fine pure white and porcelain with generous gold details, is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold
Japanese Contemporary Red Black Kutani Porcelain Beckoning Cat
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Charming left-handed Japanese porcelain beckoning cat (maneki neko,) gilded and hand painted
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold
Japanese Black Red Hand Painted Porcelain Beckoning Cat
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Japanese contemporary porcelain beckoning cat, a gilded and hand painted porcelain piece from the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold
Japanese Contemporary Blue Red Gold Porcelain Sleeping Cat
Located in Takarazuka, JP
contemporary Japanese sleeping cat, a gilded and hand-painted porcelain piece from the Kutani region of Japan
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold
Japanese Takahashi Porcelain Cat Figures Bookends
By Jonathan Adler
Located in San Diego, CA
Fabulous pair of porcelain Takahashi cats in white with black blotches sitting on cushions with
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Japanese Contemporary Pink Red Gold Porcelain Lucky Cat Sculpture
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Adorable contemporary Japanese lucky cat (maneki neko,) raising his left paw, stunning lucky cat
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Glazed Porcelain Japanese Lion Foo Dog
Located in Antwerp, BE
A painted Japanese porcelain sculpture representing the Foo dog. Features include incredible detail
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Japonisme Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Contemporary Red White Gold Porcelain Lucky Cat Sculpture
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Contemporary Japanese lucky cat (maneki neko,) raising his right paw. Swarovsky crystals generously
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Japanese Contemporary Gilded Porcelain Sleeping Cat by Kisen Kiln
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Charming contemporary Japanese sleeping cat in fine pure white porcelain with generous gold details
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold
Japanese Contemporary Gilded Hand-Painted Kutani Porcelain Beckoning Cat
Located in Takarazuka, JP
This charming left-handed beckoning cat is a gilded and hand-painted porcelain piece from the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold
Contemporary Japanese Gilded Orange Handpainted Kutani Porcelain Beckoning Cat
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Charming beckoning cat with left paw raised is a gilded and hand painted porcelain piece from the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold
Japanese Contemporary Gilded Orange Blue Porcelain Lucky Cat Sculpture
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Japanese Contemporary beckoning cat, a uniquely gilded and hand painted porcelain piece from the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold
Japanese Contemporary Red Blue Green Gold Porcelain Lucky Cat Sculpture
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite contemporary Japanese lucky cat (maneki neko,) raising his left paw, a stunning lucky cat
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Imari Style Owl Figurine Paperweight
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This a Royal Crown Derby porcelain Imari style owl figurine paperweight. It is hand painted in
Category
20th Century English Anglo-Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Vintage Japanese Kutani Porcelain Foo Dogs / Temple Lions
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Japanese Kutani porcelain Foo Dogs/Temple Lions. They are hand painted white and adorned
Category
Vintage 1970s Japanese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Contemporary Red Yellow Green Gold Porcelain Lucky Cat Sculpture
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite contemporary Japanese lucky cat (maneki neko,) raising his left paw. Swarovsky crystals
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Japanese Gold Blue Orange Red Porcelain Sleeping Cat, circa 1960
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Charming Japanese porcelain sleeping cat from the second half of the 20th century, inspired by the
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold
Japanese Gilded Pink Red Vintage Porcelain Sleeping Cat, circa 1930
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Adorable Japanese vintage crackled porcelain sleeping cat from the first half of the 20th century
Category
Vintage 1930s Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold
Large Japanese Contemporary Gilded Hand-Painted Kutani Porcelain Beckoning Cat
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Large contemporary Japanese beckoning cat, a gilded and hand-painted porcelain piece from the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold
Large Japanese Contemporary Orange Brown Gilded Porcelain Lucky Cat Sculpture
Located in Takarazuka, JP
painted porcelain lucky cat raising his right paw, from the Kutani region of Japan. This cat in orange
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold
Large Japanese Contemporary Gilded Hand Painted Kutani Porcelain Beckoning Cat
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Contemporary Japanese beckoning cat, a gilded and hand painted porcelain piece from the Kutani
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold
Large Japanese Contemporary Gilded Hand Painted Kutani Porcelain Beckoning Cat
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Large Japanese contemporary beckoning cat, a gilded and hand painted porcelain piece from the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold
Japanese Eraly 20th Century Gilded Porcelain Sleeping Cat Sculpture, circa 1920
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite early 20th century Japanese Kutani sculpture of a sleeping cat in fine porcelain from
Category
Vintage 1920s Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold
Noritake Hand Painted Porcelain Cranes Figurines
By Noritake
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Noritake porcelain of a mother crane bending over its neck and “talking”to his baby crane
Category
20th Century Japanese Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Fitz and Floyd Porcelain Hand-Painted Dalmatians
By Fitz and Floyd
Located in New Windsor, NY
porcelain with cobalt blue bases and gilded accents. Signed FF, Japan with paper label.
Category
Vintage 1970s Japanese Edwardian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
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Japanese Porcelain Animals For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of Japanese porcelain animals is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct Japanese porcelain animals — often made from ceramic, porcelain and gold — can elevate any home. There are 33 antique and vintage Japanese porcelain animals for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 19 modern editions to choose from as well. Japanese porcelain animals have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Japanese porcelain animals are generally popular furniture pieces, but Hollywood Regency, Mid-Century Modern and Art Nouveau styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many Japanese porcelain animals are appealing in their simplicity, but Fitz and Floyd, Kenji Fujita and Kutani Studio produced popular Japanese porcelain animals that are worth a look.
How Much are Japanese Porcelain Animals?
Japanese porcelain animals can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $645, while the lowest priced sells for $175 and the highest can go for as much as $16,300.
Finding the Right Animal-sculptures for You
Invite the untamed wonders of the animal kingdom into your home — and do so safely — with the antique, new and vintage animal sculptures available on 1stDibs.
Artists working in every medium from furniture design to jewelry to painting have found inspiration in wild animals over the years. For sculptors, three-dimensional animal renderings — both realistic and symbolic — crisscross history and continents. In as early as 210 B.C., intricately detailed terracotta horses guarded early Chinese tombs, while North America’s native Inuit tribes living in the ice-covered Arctic during the 1800’s wore small animal figurines carved from walrus ivory. Indeed, animal sculpture has a long history, and beginning in the 19th century, the art form started becoming not only fashionable but artistically validated — a trend that continues today. At home, animal sculptures — polished bronze rhinos crafted in the Art Deco style or ceramic dogs of the mid-century modern era — can introduce both playfulness and drama to your decor.
In the case of the frosted glass sculptures crafted by artisans at legendary French glassmaker Lalique, founded by jeweler and glass artist René Lalique, some animal sculptures are purely decorative. With their meticulously groomed horse manes and detailed contours of their parakeet feathers, these creatures want to be proudly displayed. Adding animal sculptures to your bookcases can draw attention to your covetable collection of vintage monographs, while side tables and wall shelving also make great habitats for these ornamental animal figurines.
Some sculptures, however, can find suitable nests in just about any corner of your space. Whimsical brass flamingos or the violent, realist bronze lions created by Parisian sculptor Antoine-Louis Barye are provocative and versatile pieces that can rest on windowsills or your desk. Otherwise, the brass cat shoehorns and bronze porcupine ashtrays designed by Viennese artist Walter Bosse are no longer roaming aimlessly throughout your living room, as they’ve found a purpose to serve.
Embark on your safari today and find a fascinating collection of vintage, modern and antique animal sculptures on 1stDibs.
Questions About Japanese Porcelain Animals
- What is Japanese porcelain?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The creation of Japanese porcelain began in the late 1500s. Although the styles and variations of Japanese porcelain range, many consider Kyushu to be the center of Japanese porcelain production. You’ll find a variety of antique and modern Japanese porcelain pieces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024To date Japanese porcelain, examine its markings. Generally, the name Nippon appeared on pieces produced between 1891 and 1921. From 1945 to 1952, makers placed a mark that read "Made in Occupied Japan." A piece that is marked simply "Japan" or "Made in Japan" may date from the period just before or during World War II or from after the end of occupation in 1952. When in doubt, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer for help with dating. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Japanese porcelain.
- Is Japanese porcelain valuable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Yes, some Japanese porcelain is valuable. Many collectors prize porcelain ware produced in Japan during the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries, and demand for pieces from this period can be high due to the demand. Some types that are particularly sought include Arita ware, Seto ware and Mino ware. The value of a particular piece depends on its age, maker, style and condition. A certified appraiser or expert dealer can help you determine how much your porcelain is worth. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of Japanese porcelain.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021Japanese porcelain ranges from $1,500 to $3,000 but may be found at a lower price in auctions. It’s a valuable collectible from the latter half of the 19th century and early part of the 20th century. Find a variety of antique and vintage Japanese porcelain on 1stDibs.
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