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Japanese Box with Plant Design 20th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Charming Japanese box from the early 20th century. The wood is old and nicely inlaid on the lid
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20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Catfish 1900s-1940s / Figurine Object Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old carved wooden catfish made in Japan. It was made in the early Showa period (1900s
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Large Wood-Lagged Covered Bamboo Ikebana Basket
Located in Norton, MA
Antique Japanese Meiji Period A Large Wood-Lagged & Covered Bamboo Ikebana Basket in very great
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Early 20th Century Japanese Decorative Baskets

Materials

Bamboo

Japanese Antique Natural Wood Large Candle Stick 1860s-1900s / Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old Japanese natural wood Shokudai (candlestick). It was made in the late Edo period
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Candlesticks

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Iron

Antique wooden apple-shaped figurine/Fruit object/Late 20th century
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
of the wood. The artist is unknown, but as it was sourced within Japan, we have described it, for
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Late 20th Century Japanese Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japanese Sphere Toy, Japan, Wabi Sabi, 20th Century / Japanese object
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
A charming antique Japanese wooden ball toy, hand-carved with a striking radial design. Crafted
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antiquities

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Wood

Japanese Gilt Wood Lotus Flowers in Brutalist Ceramic Pot
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Intricately handcarved and gilt in 24K gold leaf Japanese temple lotus flowers in a brutalist green
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Vintage 1940s Japanese Hollywood Regency Garniture

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Giltwood

Netsuke of an Oni, a Demon in Japanese Folklore, Wood, Early 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
) meaning “attach.” The first netsuke were created in late sixteenth-century Japan as simple button
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Figurative Sculptures

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Boxwood

Japanese Calligraphy Box
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a very elegant and simplistic Japanese lacquered calligraphy box that dates to the mid-20th
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Scholar s Objects

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Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Okimono Man Petting Bat
Located in Savannah, GA
A Japanese okimono carving of a man petting a bat, early 20th century. 2 ¼ inches wide by 1
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Early 20th Century Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dragon Unusual Box
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese enameled wooden box. Late Meiji period, before 1912. The box has a rectangular
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

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Enamel

Japanese Lacquered Box Signed, Late 19th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Pretty Japanese lacquered box decorated with birds and foliage. signed Lacquered inside and
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Tall 12" Japanese Kokeshi Doll
Located in Fairfield, CA
A tall vintage Japanese kokeshi doll. Made of wood with a lovely hand painted design of red flowers.
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Late 20th Century Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Lacquered Japanese Writing Box, Mid 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A Lacquered Japanese writing box with metal detailing, mid 20th century. The box has signs of
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Other Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Japanese Iron Tripod Bowl, Japan, 1950 s
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Japanese Iron Tripod Bowl, Ashtray, Censer or Catchall. Japan, 1950's.
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Iron

Japanese gourd form Maki-e red lacquered box
Located in Kenilworth, IL
A hand carved wood & cinnabar red lacquered gourd shaped covered box. The exterior of the box is
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Early 20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

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Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Carved Wooden Vessel, Wabi Sabi, Japan, 20th Century
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
A finely carved Japanese wooden flower vessel in the form of a traditional bucket (oke). Once
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Early 20th Century Japanese Vases

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Wood

Japanese Kusuri Dansu – Apothecary Box With Yosegi Marquetry Raden Inlays
Located in Bilzen, BE
"Japanese Kusuri Dansu – Apothecary Box With Yosegi Marquetry & Raden Inlays " A finely crafted
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Japanese Ikebana flower basket made of bamboo with its Knotty Wood handle
Located in PARIS, FR
roughness of the handle is a reminder of a raw wood and contrasts with the delicate weaving braiding of the
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Decorative Baskets

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Bamboo

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

Red Japanese Lacquered Box Meiji Decorative Box, circa 1880
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Nice Japanese glove box in red and black lacquered wood dating from the end of the 19th century. It
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

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Lacquer, Wood

Japanese Antique a Large 19th Century Imari Bowl with Hard Wood Stand
Located in Norton, MA
Japanese antique a large 19th century Imari bowl with hard wood stand (2" H).
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Bowls

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Porcelain

Japanese Meiji Lacquer Writing Set
Located in New Orleans, LA
This remarkable Japanese portable writing set contains the instruments of sublime artistic
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Scholar s Objects

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Stone

Japanese Wooden Netsuke Turtle 1980s Ishikawa
Located in Paris, FR
sculpted objects of craftsmanship. Traditionally, Japanese kimono did not have pockets. Though the sleeves
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Vintage 1980s Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Old Japanese turtle-shaped wooden object/20th century/natural wood ornament
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese wooden object. It is thought to have been made during the Showa era
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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Antique Natural Wood Penis 1860s-1920s / Figurine Object Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is a phallic statue made of natural wood produced in Japan. It is estimated to have been
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antiquities

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Pine

Chinoiserie Lacquer Sewing Box, 19th Century, Japan
Located in Toronto, CA
This is a remarkable 19th century, Japanese lacquered sewing box with multiple compartments on the
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes

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Bone, Wood, Lacquer

Rare Set of 9 Different Japanese Insects Made of Copper, Brass and Wood
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Group of late 19th century Japanese insects. This tangle of swarming, flying and crawling mini
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Antique Late 19th Century Asian Animal Sculptures

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Brass, Copper

Japanese Antique Lacquer Natsume (box for matcha powder) Boat 1980s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a box for the matcha powder using while tea ceremony in Japan. It is called 'Natsume'. It
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Vintage 1980s Japanese Showa Decorative Boxes

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Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Edo Period Saga Ningyo, Ca. 1850
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Edo Period Saga Ningyo, Ca. 1850 DIMENSIONS Height: 9.5 inches Width: 6 inches Depth: 5
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Antique 1850s Japanese Japonisme Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

19th Japanese antique Tsubo, paper covered pottery vase wabi sabi pot, wood lid
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
the style condition. Especially, The lid is made from wood, has a good amount of wabi sabi
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Vases

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Ceramic, Paper, Porcelain

A Monumental Meiji Period Japanese Turned Wood Vase with Silver Spider Okimonos
Located in Queens, NY
A Rare and Monumental Meiji Period Japanese Turned Wood Vase with Nine Silver Spider Okimonos – A
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Antique 19th Century Meiji Vases

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Silver

Japanese Lacquered Box Meiji Decorative Box and Ink box, circa 1880
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Nice Japanese glove box in red, yellow and black lacquered wood dating from the end of the 19th
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

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Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer Box with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay and Parquetry Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A finely crafted Japanese tabletop cabinet from the early 20th century, this compact storage piece
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

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

A Japanese Carved Root Yōkai Figure, Meiji Period
Located in Savannah, GA
A japanese carved root yōkai figure, Meiji Period. 6 inches wide by 5 inches deep by 8 inches
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20th Century Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Parquetry Table Top Kodansu Cabinet
Located in Reading, Berkshire
19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Parquetry Table Top Kodansu Cabinet With An Arrangement of Seven
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

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Copper

19th Century Japanese Lacquer Box of Fish Shape
Located in North Miami, FL
19th century Japanese lacquer box of fish shape.  
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Jewelry Boxes

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Wood, Lacquer

Japanese "Suiseki" Makkouseki from Ehime
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a stone mined in Japan. Not only in China but also in Japan from ancient times, rocks in
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Scholar s Objects

Materials

Stone

Japanese 19th Century Keyaki Wood Rectangular Hibachi with Copper Liner
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese rectangular keyaki wood hibachi from the 19th century, with copper liner. Used for
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

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Copper

Japanese Tachibina (Imperial couple) doll set.
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Japanese Tachibina (Imperial couple), rare and exceptionally fine standing pair of figures for the
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Figurative Sculptures

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Textile, Wood

Japanese Antique Wooden Netsuke Buffalo 1920s Taisho
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Taisho period 1920s. Netsuke is a miniature
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Vintage 1920s Japanese Taisho Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Japanese Wooden Netsuke Cicada 1900 Meiji Sekisen
Located in Paris, FR
sculpted objects of craftsmanship. Traditionally, Japanese kimono did not have pockets. Though the sleeves
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Lunch Boxes with Family Crest and Lacquer Ware
Located in Paris, FR
This is the Japanese lunch boxes. Traditionally, Osechi (a special kind of food for the new year
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

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Wood, Lacquer

1920s Japanese Black Lacquer Picutre Frames
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Set of two 1920s Japanese black lacquer picture frames. These frames are made from wood, and are
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Vintage 1920s Japanese Chinoiserie Picture Frames

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Glass, Wood

Japanese Lacquered Box Decorated with Birds and Foliage, Signed, Late 19th
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Japanese lacquered box decorated with birds and foliage signed Lacquered inside and outside
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Japanese Edo Period Dragon God Ningyô, Ca. 1820
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Edo Period Dragon God Ningyô, Ca. 1820 DIMENSIONS Height: 26 inches
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Antique 1820s Japanese Japonisme Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Tiger with Cub
Located in Kastrup, DK
Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) patinated bronze sculpture of a tiger with cub. Mounted on a
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Japanese Meiji Period Elaborate Bunraku Puppeta, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Meiji Period Elaborate Bunraku Puppeta. 19th Century Meiji Period (1868-1912) Minor wear
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Japonisme Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japanese Gilt Tabako-Bon with Mountain Landscape, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This lacquered box is a Japanese tabako-bon, or 'tobacco tray,' used to store tobacco and smoking
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Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Decorative Boxes

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Copper

Japanese Black Kamuy-Kotan Suiseki God Stone
Located in Chiba, JP
with a footed wood stand as an Art of Japanese ‘Suiseki’ (specifically called ‘Chusho-seki’ (Abstract
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Scholar s Objects

Materials

Stone

Early 18th Century Black Japanned Trinket/Jewel Box
Located in Folkestone, GB
An exceptionally rare early 17th century, James I/Charles I, black Japanned jewel box decorated
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Antique Early 17th Century English Elizabethan Jewelry Boxes

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Wood

20th Century Japanese Black Lacquer Box with Gold Bird and Reed Motif Decorative
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
20th Century Japanese Black Lacquer Box with Gold Bird and Reed Motif, Decorative & Functional
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

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Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Taishō Period Red Lacquered Tiered Food Box with Black Calligraphy
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Taisho period tiered food box from the early 20th century with red lacquer and
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Decorative Boxes

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Wood

1894 Meiji Japanese Antique Washi paper covered small boxes wabi sabi primitive
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
, reinforced coated with reused Washi (traditional Japanese paper), even the bottom of the box to the
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Paper

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Japanese Wood Objects For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of Japanese wood objects is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct Japanese wood objects — often made from wood, metal and lacquer — can elevate any home. We have 458 antique and vintage Japanese wood objects in-stock, while there are 46 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of Japanese wood objects available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Japanese wood objects made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Folk Art — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many Japanese wood objects are appealing in their simplicity, but Hiroyuki Nishimura, Zogei and Ryosuke Harashima produced popular Japanese wood objects that are worth a look.

How Much are Japanese Wood Objects?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,474, while they’re typically $100 on the low end and $261,893 highest priced.
Questions About Japanese Wood Objects
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Japanese wood carving is an art form in which artists produce intricate figurines and other objects by cutting and shaping blocks of zelkova, camphor or paulownia wood. In Japanese, the artwork is known as inami. Find a selection of Japanese wood carvings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The inkstone was the most precious and permanent object in a Japanese writing set. It is a mortar used for mixing dry ink with water for the purposes of writing. You'll find a selection of Japanese writing boxes on 1stDibs.