What is Japanese wood carving?

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.

Vintage Japanese Carved

Carved Netsuke

Wood Japanese Furniture

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1970s Japanese Vintage Japanese Carved

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Wood

Set of 2 Kokeshi Naruko Japanese Wood Hand Painted Doll, Signed

$1,141 / set

Japanese Noh Mask of Ko-omote- young woman

Located in Fukuoka, JP

understanding of traditional Japanese theater. Through Yasemon’s teachings, Fuki mastered the intricate art of

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20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Japanese Carved

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Wood

Japanese Noh Mask of Ko-omote- young woman

$1,150

Japanese Noh Mask of Deigan - noble young woman

Located in Fukuoka, JP

traditional Japanese theater. Through Yasemon’s teachings, Fuki mastered the intricate art of Noh mask making

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20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Japanese Carved

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Wood

Japanese Noh Mask of Deigan - noble young woman

$1,150

Japanese Menburyu Mask: Fūryū Character, Signed by Master Carver Kajiwara Ichiry

Located in Fukuoka, JP

A striking Japanese Menburyu mask from the 20th century, masterfully carved to depict Fūryū—a

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20th Century Japanese Vintage Japanese Carved

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Wood, Lacquer, Paint

Japanese Menburyu Mask: Fūryū Character, Signed by Master Carver Kajiwara Ichiry

$790

Japanese Noh Mask of Ko-omote- young woman

Located in Fukuoka, JP

understanding of traditional Japanese theater. Through Yasemon’s teachings, Fuki mastered the intricate art of

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20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Japanese Carved

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Wood

Japanese Noh Mask of Ko-omote- young woman

$1,150

Japanese Bronze Vase decorated with a Phoenix and paulownia leaves

Located in PARIS, FR

5 (1930). Japan, Shôwa period (1926-1989), 1930 Height : 8,27” (21 cm) -Width : 9,05” (23 cm

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20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Japanese Carved

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Bronze

Japanese Bronze Vase decorated with a Phoenix and paulownia leaves

$3,603

Japanese hand hammered copper vase by famous Gyokusendo

Located in Fukuoka, JP

Japanese craft . It originated in Tsubame City, Niigata Prefecture ,with a history of over 200 years

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Japanese Carved

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Copper

Japanese hand hammered copper vase by famous Gyokusendo

$860

Japanese Large Old Stone Coin Water Basin Zenigata Tsukubai, rare size

Located in South Burlington, VT

what you have" in hand carved kanji inscribed on its top. It was sourced from a decades old Japanese

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Japanese Carved

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Granite

Japanese Large Old Stone Coin Water Basin Zenigata Tsukubai, rare size

$1,950

Bamboo Flower Vase with carved picture

By Suzuki Gengensai

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

. However, the quality is high and the engraving of Japanese nature is beautiful. Gengensai Suzuki (1891

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1940s Japanese Japonisme Vintage Japanese Carved

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Bamboo

Bamboo Flower Vase with carved picture

$1,561

Japanese antique wooden work board / 20th century / small display stand

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an old Japanese wooden workbench made from zelkova wood (keyaki), known for its hardness

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20th Century Japanese Taisho Vintage Japanese Carved

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Wood

Japanese antique wooden work board / 20th century / small display stand

$700

Early to Mid-20th Century Rosewood Biwa Plectrum, Japan

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Rosewood Plectrum for Biwa, Japan A beautiful rosewood plectrum used in plucking the strings of

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Meiji Vintage Japanese Carved

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Wood

Early to Mid-20th Century Rosewood Biwa Plectrum, Japan

$500

Spring Day Kokeshi by Fumio Tomidokoro, Japan, 1980s

Located in Lyon, FR

, signed. The kokeshi in few words ? Handmade in Japan, these dolls come from the Tohoku region, which has

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1980s Japanese Japonisme Vintage Japanese Carved

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Wood, Paint

Spring Day Kokeshi by Fumio Tomidokoro, Japan, 1980s

$384

Japanese Noh Mask of Ko-omote- young woman

Located in Fukuoka, JP

understanding of traditional Japanese theater. Through Yasemon’s teachings, Fuki mastered the intricate art of

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20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Japanese Carved

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Wood

Japanese Noh Mask of Ko-omote- young woman

$1,150

Japanese "Suiseki" Mountain View Scholar s Stone / Elegant Mountain Scenery

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 Vintage Japanese Carved

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Stone

Japanese "Suiseki" Mountain View Scholar s Stone / Elegant Mountain Scenery

$1,000

Japanese Noh Theater Mask of a Deigan (泥眼)

Located in Fukuoka, JP

meticulous technique and profound understanding of traditional Japanese theater. Through Yasemon’s teachings

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20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Japanese Carved

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Wood

Japanese Noh Theater Mask of a Deigan (泥眼)

$1,030

Japan Rare Tall Tulip Stone Lantern- one of a kind Beauty

Located in South Burlington, VT

and 30 inches diameter, six pieces Quality: good condition with fine details and carved from solid

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Japanese Carved

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Granite

Japan Rare Tall Tulip Stone Lantern- one of a kind Beauty

$18,500

20th Century, Showa, Japanese Bronze Animal Rooster with Artist Sign

Located in Sampantawong, TH

Japanese bronze animal rooster with artist sign. Age: Japan, Showa Period, 20th Century Size

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20th Century Japanese Vintage Japanese Carved

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Bronze

20th Century, Showa, Japanese Bronze Animal Rooster with Artist Sign

$1,160 Sale Price

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Japanese Woodblock Print " Farm Family" by Sanzo Wada #2

Located in Norton, MA

Original woodblock work by Sanzo Wuda depicting the beautiful life in the traditional Japanese

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20th Century Japanese Vintage Japanese Carved

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Paper

Japanese Woodblock Print " Farm Family" by Sanzo Wada #2

$745

20th Century, Showa, Japanese Bronze Animal Boar with Artist Sign

Located in Sampantawong, TH

Japanese bronze animal boar with artist sign. Age: Japan, Showa Period, 20th Century Size: Height

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20th Century Japanese Vintage Japanese Carved

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Bronze

20th Century, Showa, Japanese Bronze Animal Boar with Artist Sign

$1,000 Sale Price

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Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke Duck 1950s Showa 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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1950s Japanese Showa Vintage Japanese Carved

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Wood

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke Duck 1950s Showa Era

$387 Sale Price

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Japanese Three Authentic Bamboo Water Ladles "Hishaku" Fine Handcrafted Quality

Located in South Burlington, VT

This is one set of three (3) authentic Japanese made bamboo water ladles -hishaku- handcrafted new

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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Japanese Carved

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Wood

Japanese Three Authentic Bamboo Water Ladles "Hishaku" Fine Handcrafted Quality

$63 Sale Price / set

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Japanese Folk Tools Wooden Objet / Display Stand / Wabi-Sabi Primitive

Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture

It is believed that this was used as an old Japanese folk tool. Cedar is used. The beautiful wood

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20th Century Japanese Primitive Vintage Japanese Carved

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Wood, Cedar

Japanese Folk Tools Wooden Objet / Display Stand / Wabi-Sabi Primitive

$1,000

Antique Japanese wooden puppy figurine / Showa era / 20th century

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a wooden puppy figurine created in Japan during the Showa period. Crafted from a coniferous

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20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Japanese Carved

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Cypress

Antique Japanese wooden puppy figurine / Showa era / 20th century

$900

Japanese Wooden Netsuke Crab Claw 1970s Showa 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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1970s Japanese Showa Vintage Japanese Carved

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Stone

Japanese Wooden Netsuke Crab Claw 1970s Showa era

$432

Japanese Lacquered Box / Altar Table, Mid-20th Century

Located in New York, NY

A Japanese lacquered altar table / box, Showa period, 1937. Teak and Cedar, lacquered in read

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1930s Japanese Meiji Vintage Japanese Carved

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Wood

Japanese Lacquered Box / Altar Table, Mid-20th Century

$3,125

Japanese Wooden Netsuke Mouse and Hand cart 1960s Masaoka

Located in Paris, FR

This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1960s. The signature is written

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1960s Japanese Showa Vintage Japanese Carved

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Wood

Japanese Wooden Netsuke Mouse and Hand cart 1960s Masaoka

$624

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 Vintage Japanese Carved

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Wood

Old wooden sculpture by an unknown artist from Japan

$3,000

Japanese Wooden Small Netsuke A Head 1940s Showa 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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1940s Japanese Showa Vintage Japanese Carved

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Wood

Japanese Wooden Small Netsuke A Head 1940s Showa era

$324

Large Carved Wood Buddha Wall Sculptural Panel

Located in Sheffield, MA

A very large and most impressive carved wood relief of a head of a Buddha. The stunning sculpture

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1940s Japanese Vintage Japanese Carved

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Wood

Large Carved Wood Buddha Wall Sculptural Panel

$12,000

Meiji Period Red and Black Painted Kimono Storage Box, Japan

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Japanese Kimono storage box, constructed of wood and bamboo, painted black with family crest

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20th Century Japanese Meiji Vintage Japanese Carved

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Wood

Meiji Period Red and Black Painted Kimono Storage Box, Japan

$600 Sale Price

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Abstract Stone Sculpture by Unknown Artist from Japan

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

A stone object of unknown author from Japan. The stone is carved and polished. Very attractive

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Late 20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Carved

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Stoneware

Abstract Stone Sculpture by Unknown Artist from Japan

$800

Old Japanese stone bowl/"Tsukubai"/Garden stone/Rain gutter stone/

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a traditional Japanese item. In Japan, there is a culture of beautifying gardens. One such

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20th Century Japanese Taisho Vintage Japanese Carved

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Stone

Old Japanese stone bowl/"Tsukubai"/Garden stone/Rain gutter stone/

$1,000

Kokeshi Mushin or Innocence, by Masao Watanabe, Japan, 1969

Located in Lyon, FR

Internet. The kokeshi in few words ? Handmade in Japan, these dolls come from the Tohoku region, which has

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1960s Japanese Japonisme Vintage Japanese Carved

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Wood, Paint

Kokeshi Mushin or Innocence, by Masao Watanabe, Japan, 1969

$384

Japanese old small appreciation stone/scholar s stone/scenery of cliff/[suiseki]

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

In Japan, there are stones for viewing called suiseki. The same culture has existed in China since

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20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Japanese Carved

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Stone

Japanese old small appreciation stone/scholar s stone/scenery of cliff/[suiseki]

$800

Decorative Sadao Kishi Kokeshi Doll Sculpture from Japan, Hand-Painted

Located in Vienna, AT

A beautiful and exceptionally 18 inches tall Sosaku Kindai Kokeshi doll from Japan. Handcrafted of

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Edo Vintage Japanese Carved

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Wood

Decorative Sadao Kishi Kokeshi Doll Sculpture from Japan, Hand-Painted

$590

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 Vintage Japanese Carved

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Wood

Old Japanese turtle-shaped wooden object/20th century/natural wood ornament

$700

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 Vintage Japanese Carved

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Wood

Mid-20th Century, Showa, Japanese Keyaki Wood Frog / Toad

$960 Sale Price

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Vintage Japanese wooden ptarmigan figurine / Made in 1967 / Showa era

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This wooden ptarmigan statue was carved in Japan in 1967 (Showa 42). The underside of the base is

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1960s Japanese Showa Vintage Japanese Carved

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Wood

Vintage Japanese wooden ptarmigan figurine / Made in 1967 / Showa era

$800

Vintage Folk Art Kokeshi Doll Egypt Style Signed Japan

Located in Sakskøbing, DK

Vintage Kokeshi doll from Japan in Egyptian look. Richly hand-crafted with old slogans. Completely

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1950s Japanese Folk Art Vintage Japanese Carved

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Wood, Paint

Vintage Folk Art Kokeshi Doll Egypt Style Signed Japan

$550

Vintage Folk Art Kokeshi Doll Yajiro Style Signed Japan

Located in Sakskøbing, DK

Vintage Kokeshi doll from Japan. Yajiro Style (弥次郎). Completely handmade from Japanese Mizuki wood

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1970s Japanese Folk Art Vintage Japanese Carved

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Wood, Paint

Vintage Folk Art Kokeshi Doll Yajiro Style Signed Japan

$450

Japanese Antique 2 Wooden Netsuke Charms Okinamen and Onnamen

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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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Japanese Carved

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Wood

Japanese Antique 2 Wooden Netsuke Charms Okinamen and Onnamen

$454 Sale Price

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Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke Wild Boar 1950s by artist Tomotada

Located in Paris, FR

This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1950s. The signature is written

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1950s Japanese Showa Vintage Japanese Carved

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Wood

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke Wild Boar 1950s by artist Tomotada

$413 Sale Price

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A Signed Japanese Netsuke of a Monkey Riding a Turtle, Showa Period

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

An amusing Showa Period (1926-1989) hand carved hardwood netsuke depicting a monkey riding atop a

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Japanese Carved

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Hardwood

A Signed Japanese Netsuke of a Monkey Riding a Turtle, Showa Period

$450

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 Vintage Japanese Carved

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Wood

Set of Three Japanese Wood Netsukes

$1,200 / set

Mid-20th Century, Showa, Japanese Bronze Animal Rooster with Artist Sign

Located in Sampantawong, TH

Japanese bronze animal rooster with artist sign. Age: Japan, Showa Period, 20th century Size

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Vintage Japanese Carved

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Bronze

Mid-20th Century, Showa, Japanese Bronze Animal Rooster with Artist Sign

$680 Sale Price

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Antqiue Solid Wood Life-Edge Etched and Painted Japanese Tea Table

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Japan around 1950's. The table's top features an etched and pained Japanese temple. One of a kind. True

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20th Century Japanese Edo Vintage Japanese Carved

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Teak, Softwood

Antqiue Solid Wood Life-Edge Etched and Painted Japanese Tea Table

$1,000 / item

Large Maple Leaves Kokeshi by Inosuke Kobayashi, 1970s, Japan

Located in Lyon, FR

Kokeshi à feuilles d'érables, des années 1970, fabriquée par Inosuke Kobayashi, prix du Premier Ministre en 1979. Réputé pour son talent à reproduire avec précision l'art des tissus...

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1970s Japanese Japonisme Vintage Japanese Carved

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Wood, Paint

Large Maple Leaves Kokeshi by Inosuke Kobayashi, 1970s, Japan

$660

Japanese Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Wood Beads Mala Rosary Necklace

Located in Studio City, CA

A beautiful string of Japanese hand-crafted Buddhist Juzu mala beads made of natural wood. These

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Japanese Carved

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Wood

Japanese Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Wood Beads Mala Rosary Necklace

$395

Japanese Okina Noh Mask Old Male with Long White Beard Expressing Wisdom

Located in Fukuoka, JP

Singed Okina Noh mask old male with long white beard expressing wisdom Mid 20 th century Size: 15 x 19 x8 cm ( 6x 7.5 x 3 inch ) Weight: 230g ( 0.5 lb ) Material: wood with go...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Japanese Carved

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Wood

Japanese Okina Noh Mask Old Male with Long White Beard Expressing Wisdom

$704

Old Japanese turtle-shaped wooden carving object/early 20th century/wooden lump

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an old Japanese wood carving figurine. It is thought to have been made around the Taisho

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20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Japanese Carved

Materials

Wood

Old Japanese turtle-shaped wooden carving object/early 20th century/wooden lump

$600

Japanese Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Wood Beads Mala Rosary Necklace

Located in Studio City, CA

A beautiful string of Japanese hand-crafted Buddhist Juzu mala beads made of natural wood. These

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Japanese Carved

Materials

Wood

Japanese Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Wood Beads Mala Rosary Necklace

$395

Japanese Satsuma Style Porcelain Vase Table Lamp

Located in Bradenton, FL

Mid-20th Century Japanese Style Porcelain Table Lamp inspired by the Satsuma style of ceramics

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20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Vintage Japanese Carved

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Porcelain

Japanese Satsuma Style Porcelain Vase Table Lamp

$750

Japanese Noh Mask of Jidō (児童) - noble young woman

Located in Fukuoka, JP

Japanese theater. Through Yasemon’s teachings, Fuki mastered the intricate art of Noh mask making

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20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Japanese Carved

Materials

Wood

Japanese Noh Mask of Jidō (児童) - noble young woman

$1,150

Japanese Lacquerware with Lotus Leaf Shape Cover

Located in Greenwich, CT

Japanese Lacquerware with carved wood cover of lotus leaf shape cover Beautiful shape and

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Vintage Japanese Carved

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Wood

Japanese Lacquerware with Lotus Leaf Shape Cover

$650

Handcrafted Japanese Ceramic Bowl Signed Jin Kobayashi

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Handcrafted Japanese ceramic bowl signed Jin Kobayashi. Large stoneware plate hand made and hand

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Folk Art Vintage Japanese Carved

Materials

Stoneware

Handcrafted Japanese Ceramic Bowl Signed Jin Kobayashi

$195

Vintage Striped Japanese Traditional Hand Painted Kokeshi Doll - Yajirou-Kei

Located in London, England

A beautifully painted with a joyful face vintage striped Japanese traditional Kokeshi Doll which

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Edo Vintage Japanese Carved

Materials

Wood

Vintage Striped Japanese Traditional Hand Painted Kokeshi Doll - Yajirou-Kei

$172

Japanese Noh Theater Mask of a young boy Kashikobito (賢人)

Located in Fukuoka, JP

and profound understanding of traditional Japanese theater. Through Yasemon’s teachings, Fuki mastered

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20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Japanese Carved

Materials

Wood

Japanese Noh Theater Mask of a young boy Kashikobito (賢人)

$1,130

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Vintage Japanese Carved For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic vintage Japanese carved available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, stone and metal, every vintage Japanese carved was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a vintage Japanese carved — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A vintage Japanese carved, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Folk Art or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made vintage Japanese carved has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Dunbar, Awaji Pottery and Carlo Bugatti are consistently popular.

How Much is a Vintage Japanese Carved?

Prices for a vintage Japanese carved can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $29 and can go as high as $185,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,250.

Questions About Vintage Japanese Carved

What is Japanese wood carving?
1 Answer
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.