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

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Wood

Vantage Pair of Japanese Geisha Statues #2
Located in Norton, MA
A beautiful and well-made Pair of Vantage Japanese Geisha statues. They are old but still in new condition in the warehouse.  
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Mid-20th Century Other Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Japanese Antique Edo Period Stone Buddha / 19th Century / Garden Ornament
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a small Jizo Bodhisattva statue believed to have been made in the late Edo period (19th century). It is believed to be made of granite. Its rough texture exudes a gentle aura...
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19th Century Edo Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Stone

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke Tea pot and Bat 1920s Taisho era
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Taisho period 1920s. Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. Initially a simply-carved button fas...
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1920s Taisho Vintage Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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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

Post Modern Display Mannequin
Located in Riverdale, NY
Post Modern Display Mannequin from a Japanese store formerly located on Madison Ave, NY. Articulated fiberglass mannequin body has screws at join...
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1980s Post-Modern Vintage Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

Japanese antique wood carved Buddha/1800s/late Edo period/folk Buddha
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a wooden Jizo Bodhisattva statue made in the late Edo period in Japan. It is thought that they were not carved by Buddhist sculptors living in central cities such as Kyoto or...
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19th Century Edo Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Cypress

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 to be based on a European female figure. So it is estimated to have been made afte...
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20th Century Primitive Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Japanese Asian Bronze Showa Meiji Samurai Warrior Sculpture Statue with Armor
Located in Studio City, CA
A truly wonderful and boldly designed Japanese bronze sculpture of a fierce samurai warrior perhaps in a moment of silent reflection. This piece has a great feel and heft. The fine...
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Mid-20th Century Showa Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Japanese antique small stone Buddha statue / Seated Buddha / 19th century / Edo
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a small stone Buddha statue, a "seated Tathagata," created around the 19th century, during the late Edo period in Japan. Stone Buddha statues are scattered throughout Japan, ...
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19th Century Edo Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Stone

A Tosei Gusoku (Samurai s Armour), 17th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Belonging to the period 1603-1867, most likely between the end of 17th and the beginning of 18th Century, this beautiful armour is a 32-plate suji kabuto made of brown-lacquered iron...
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17th Century Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Metal, Iron

Samuraï Puppet Musha Nyngyo A Set of 2 Sculpture
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture Samuraï Puppet Musha Nyngyo A Set of 2 with structure in wood, hand-carved wood, hand-painted wood, hand-lacquered wood, covered with hand-em...
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Early 1900s Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Silk, Wood

Japanese Carved and Lacquered Wood Shogun, Edo Period, 19th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
An unusual Japanese carved wood, lacquer, and gilt decorated portrait sculpture of a shogun, Edo Period, early 19th century, Japan. The unidentified shogun (possibly Tokugawa Iey...
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Mid-19th Century Edo Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Wood, Lacquer

Small wooden Buddha statue from the Edo period in Japan/17th to 19th century
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
We are pleased to present a small wood carving of a flanking Bodhisattva made around the Edo period. This work is thought to be one of the Kannon ...
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18th Century Edo Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Cypress

Vintage Hand-Carved Jade Stone Statue
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage hand-carved jade stone statue was cleverly sculpted to depict fully laden grapevines, combined with a naturally colored rouge segment below creating the illusion of a gnarly grapevine root...
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Early 20th Century Anglo-Japanese Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Stone

Set of Five Mid-Century Bronze Japanese Geisha Figurines
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool set of five 7.5" tall bronze Japanese geisha figurines, circa 1960s. The pieces are very heavy and solid and have a gorgeous dark...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Large Vintage Japanese Bronzed Sculpture of Toba on His Mule
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a beautiful large vintage Japanese bronzed sculpture of Toba on his Mule. Some might say ‘Monumental’ .. being 34 inches tall ...
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Mid-20th Century Japonisme Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze, Iron

Rare Important Large Gorgeous Estate Beer Stein with European Figures Village
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is an Exquisite Large Musical Painted German Motif (possibly Musical) Beerstein Decanter. Has switches on bottom. A Rare Collector's Piece!!! Mea...
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20th Century Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Vintage Chinese Serpentine Sculpture, China, Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Chinese serpentine sculpture is a traditional decorative object realized in china in the early 20th century. Serpentine m...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Serpentine

Pair 19th Century Japanese Meiji Bronze Censer, Incense Burners
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of 19th Century Japanese Meiji Bronze Censer, Incense Burners. Measures 3" in width, 3" in depth and 9" in height.
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Small Edo period stone Buddha from Japan/Jizo Bodhisattva/1800s/Amulet
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a small stone statue believed to have been made in Japan during the Edo period. It was placed at crossroads, village entrances, or along mountain paths to pray for the safety...
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19th Century Edo Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Stone

Japanese Zushi Traveling Shrine of Bishamonten, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
This gorgeous Japanese red lacquer traveling shrine (zushi) protects a miniature statue of Bishamonten, the Buddhist God of Warfare here depicted as an armor-clad warrior. A fearsome protector, he is thought to defend sacred places, punish evil-doers, expel demons and bestow wealth. In this example, Bishamonten stands atop a crouching demon, dressed in finely painted armor...
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Mid-19th Century Edo Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Antique wooden apple-shaped figurine/Fruit object/Late 20th century
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a unique wooden sculpture carved from a natural burl, making full use of the organic form of the wood. The artist is unknown, but as it was sourced within Japan, we have desc...
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Late 20th Century Other Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Decorative Togatta Kokeshi Doll Sculpture from Northern Japan, Hand-Painted
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and exceptionally 18 inches tall classic traditional Togatta Kokeshi doll from Northern Japan. Handcrafted of wood and hand-painted in the ...
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Early 20th Century Edo Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Japanese antique stone Buddha /Kannon Bodhisattva / late 19th-early 20th century
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This stone statue of Nyoirin Kannon was created between the end of the Edo period and the Taisho period (late 19th century to early 20th century). The Nyoirin Kannon is a Buddha imag...
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Late 19th Century Edo Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Stone

Large Japanese Ceramic Penguin Figurative Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large Ceramic Penguin Figurative Sculpture Japan, 1970's stamped "Made in Japan" on the bottom " great size, color and glaze" " add to your Penguin collection or a nice piece to st...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

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 ¾ inches deep by 6 inches tall
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Early 20th Century Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Ceramic Traditional Japanese Woman w/ Basket, Japan, 1970 s
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Ceramic Traditional Japanese Woman w/ Basket, Japan, 1970's. Very good original condition.
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Japanese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

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 to textiles, fine antique condition, Original Bamboo display stand. DIMENSION Height: 33 inches Width: 18 inches Depth: 9 inches ABOUT Bunraku (puppet) depicting the warrior Minamoto Yoshistune his head carved of wood and covered in a fine white gofun with painted details, face of a handsome youth with trigger mechanism allowing for the eyebrows to raise and lower and the eyes to shift from side, is wearing military armor with signature dragon on his breastplate ,brocade patterning of his thick obi tie, sumptuous silk brocade kimono and brocade hakama trousers with the Minamoto Clan pattern, silk tabi socks...
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Mid-19th Century Japonisme Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Decorative Kokeshi Doll Sculpture from Northern Japan, Hand-Painted
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and exceptionally 18 inches tall Classic traditional Kokeshi doll from Northern Japan. Handcrafted of wood and hand-painted in the the early 20th century. In good conditi...
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Early 20th Century Edo Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Mid-century Mother Daughter Pink Flamingo Ceramic Tabletop Statue By Leftons
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century pink and green ceramic flamingo tabletop pottery statue by Leftons. The statue features a beautifully detailed pink mother flamingo standing on a grassy field with daught...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Japanese Zushi Traveling Shrine of Jizō Bosatsu, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
The simple exterior of black lacquer encasing this 19th-century Japanese traveling shrine (zushi) belies the splendor within. The hinged doors open to reveal a lustrous gold interior...
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Mid-19th Century Edo Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Japanese Showa Period Porcelain Standing Old Man with Staff Scroll, Ca. 1960
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Showa Period Porcelain Standing Old Man Holding Staff & Scroll, Ca. 1960 MARKINGS Signed on bottom. DIMENSIONS: Height: 19 inches Width: 7.5 inches Depth: 7 inches
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1960s Japonisme Vintage Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Japanese Sumo Wresler KitanoUmi Figure Pottery 1980s
Located in Paris, FR
Dimensions: 7.5 x 12 x 18.5 cm Material: Pottery Name: Kitanoumi Period: Showa (1980s) Kitanoumi Toshimitsu (May 16, 1953 to November 20, 2015), born Toshimitsu Obata (Obata Toshi...
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Late 20th Century Showa Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Pottery

Decorative Kokeshi Doll Sculpture from Northern Japan, Hand-Painted, Signed
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and exceptionally 19 inches tall classic traditional Kokeshi doll from Northern Japan. Handcrafted of wood and hand-painted in the early 20th century, covered with a layer of wax. Signed by the artist on its underneath. In good condition with charming patina. A classic traditional doll with a simple but lovely design, a decorative piece. In Japan these dolls symbolize love, friendship and believed to be a lucky charm. We offer more large Kokeshi...
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Early 20th Century Edo Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Antique Japan Gold Gilt Good Luck Elephant Censer
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This antique Japan gold-gilt good luck elephant censer is a captivating blend of artistry and symbolism. crafted with intricate detail and adorned with...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Iron

Japanese Netsuke of Hyottoko, Depicted through a Mask in Noh Play as an Idiot
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Playfully carved out of boxwood, this Meiji period hyottoko noh mask netsuke features a figure of a crouching man on the reverse. In Iwate Prefecture, there is a myth about the origi...
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Boxwood

Japanese Zushi Traveling Shrine of Aizen Myō-ō, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
A simple exterior of black lacquer belies the splendor within this late 19th-century Japanese traveling shrine (zushi). The hinged doors open to reveal a lustrous gold interior and a...
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Mid-19th Century Edo Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Japanese Antique Wooden Buddhist Figure, Edo Period 1603-1868
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This antique wooden Buddhist figure was crafted in the Edo Period (1603–1868). Although the specific identity of the deity it represents is unknown, the figure has a gentle presence...
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Mid-17th Century Edo Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Japanese Rare Early Bronze Folk Art Figure Kappa, circa 1930
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a beautiful, unusual and possibly unique antique hand cast bronze "Kappa" (child protector) sculptor complete with a separately formed bronze pair of 3.5 inch long cucumbers- a kappa's favorite snack food. Kappas are playful water spirits from Japanese folklore associated with rivers and traditional tales. Signed An incised artist signature “Bunraku” on base. "Bunraku" is associated with Japanese puppet play and performance, Kappa Bring Good Fortune Japanese Kappa...
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Early 20th Century Taisho Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Set of Three Kokeshi Dolls from Northern Japan
Located in Antwerp, BE
Kokeshi (こけし こけし, kokeshi), are Japanese dolls, originally from northern Japan. They are handmade from wood, have a simple trunk and an enlarged head with a few thin, painted lines t...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Decorative Naruko Kokeshi Doll Sculpture from Northern Japan, Hand-Painted
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and exceptionally 18 inches tall classic traditional Naruko Kokeshi doll from Northern Japan. Handcrafted of wood and hand-painted in t...
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Early 20th Century Edo Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Early Japanese Hinoki Wood Sculpture of Bishamon
Located in Hudson, NY
Early Japanese Hinoki wood sculpture of Bishamon. Kamakura period (1185 - 1333) sculpture made from hinoki wood. Bishamon is also known as Tamonten, meanin...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Mid-century Ceramic "Aloha" Catalina Island Hawaiian Dancing Hula Girl Figurine
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original post-war ceramic chalkware dancing Hawaiian Hula girl figurine made from lightweight plaster and painted in vibrant tropical colors. It dep...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

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 tall
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20th Century Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

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 wood and hand-painted in the the early 20th century. In good condition with charmin...
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Mid-20th Century Edo Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Decorative Togatta Kokeshi Doll Sculpture from Northern Japan, Hand-Painted
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and exceptionally 18 inches tall classic traditional Togatta Kokeshi doll from Northern Japan. Handcrafted of wood and hand-painted in the ...
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Early 20th Century Edo Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Decorative Kokeshi Doll Sculpture from Northern Japan, Hand-Painted, Signed
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and exceptionally 18 inches tall classic traditional Kokeshi doll from Northern Japan. Handcrafted of wood and hand-painted in the the early 20th century, covered with a ...
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Early 20th Century Edo Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Post War Ceramic "Aloha" Hawaiian Dancing Hula Girl w/ Lei Grass Skirt
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original post-war ceramic chalkware dancing Hawaiian Hula girl figurine made from lightweight plaster and painted in vibrant tropical colors and a f...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Netsuke of an Oni, a Demon in Japanese Folklore, Wood, Early 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
A Meiji period netsuke depicting a formidable figure of an oni (demon) with a golden face and red hair. Onis were thought to ward off evil spirits and were often depicted on netsuke ...
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Early 20th Century Meiji Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Boxwood

Decorative Naruko Kokeshi Doll Sculpture from Northern Japan, Hand-Painted
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and exceptionally 20 1/2 inches tall classic traditional Naruko Kokeshi doll from Northern Japan. Handcrafted of wood and hand-painted ...
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Early 20th Century Edo Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Japanese Edo Period Musha Ningyo Seating Samurai, Ca. 1800
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Edo Period Musha Ningyo Seating Samurai, Ca. 1800 DIMENSIONS Height: 16 inches Width: 19 inches Depth: 10 inches ABOUT Musha Ningyō (武者人形)- Literal meaning: "Warrior Dolls...
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Early 1800s Japonisme Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Japanese Bronze Tiger Sculpture on Marble Base, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century
Located in Meda, MB
Elegant bronze sculpture depicting a roaring tiger, finely cast with detailed musculature, expressive head and naturalistic fur texture. The animal stands in a dynamic pose on a rect...
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Pair of Japanese Miyao Bronze Figures
By Zo Miyao 1
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality pair of Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) Miyao bronze figures depicting a mother carrying her child with a wicker basket on her head, carr...
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Late 19th Century Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Pair of Postmodern Ikebana Vase/Vessel by Studio Nova Japan
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible pair of postmodern Ikebana vases by Studio Nova Japan. This rare and beautiful vintage piece is an original from which current styles are derive...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Japanese Giltwood Medicine Buddha, Yakushi Nyorai, Muromachi Period 16th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A striking Japanese late Muromachi Period (1333-1573) lacquered and giltwood figure of Yakushi Nyorai, the Medicine Buddha, seated upon an elaborate car...
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16th Century Edo Antique Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Rock Crystal

White Stone Sculpture Of A Japanese Young Lady
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an Asian White Stone Sculpture of a Japanese Lady. It depicts a standing up young lady wearing a flowing kimono, Japanese hairstyle and holding a tulip flower. The sculpture ...
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Early 20th Century Japonisme Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Jade

Japanese Porcelain Satsuma Style Elephant Figures
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a Japanese porcelain Satsuma style elephant plant stand or figurine. It features elaborate, colorful decoration with extensive gilt accents. The side panels ...
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1970s Anglo-Japanese Vintage Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Hearts Vessel by Noe Kuremoto
Located in Atlanta, GA
"Noe Kuremoto is a ceramic artist who makes everything by hand using simple tools. She’s known for playful sculptural work that takes the form of ancient Japanese clay figurine. Her ...
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2010s Modern Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Set of Three Midcentury Japanese Geisha Figurines
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool set of three small (4" tall) bronze Japanese geisha figurines, circa 1960s. The cast iron with gold gilt pieces are very heavy and solid an...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Iron, Gold Leaf

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