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Style: Taisho
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 Japanese Vintage Taisho 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 Japanese Taisho Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

c. 1912-26 Japanese Bronze of Ebisu, God of Luck and Fishermen
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Japanese bronze of Ebisu, the god of luck, fishermen, and propriety, circa 1912-26. Antique, likely Taisho era. He holds a red sea bream (which symbolizes good fortune and abundance)...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Carved Stone Kannon on Elephant
Located in Stamford, CT
An elegantly carved stone Kannon elephant. Taisho period Kyoto, Japan.
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Figurative Sculptures

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Stone

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Stunning Powerful Altar Crucifix with Detailed Bronze Sculpture of Christ 1912
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique table crucifix and a wonderful work of religious art, dated 1912 and numbered. For us the most powerful statement will always be 'the truth will set you free'. It is what we have learned most from the life of Christ and of His teachings and it is the one thing we always think about whenever we look at a crucifix. Anyone who has tried to break down his/her ego and found a clearer consciousness in the process knows how healing and rewarding that journey can be. After that you can only be grateful for all the good things that are bound to come your way. Good things will come your way, because the universe needs people like you. Whomever created this amazing work of religious art too must have been inspired and motivated by the life of Christ, because how ever could anyone create a piece that is of such quality, so beautiful and so powerful at the same time. Both the beautifully designed bronze cross with the King of the Jews inscription and the amazingly detailed bronze corpus of Christ are of a quality that you will only rarely find on the open market. They are perfectly mounted on a stunning marble base and together they create one of the most impressive table or altar crucifixes...
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Ming Dynasty Bronze Figure of the Infant Buddha
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Bronze sculpture of the god Mercury
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Japanese Antique Bronze Model of an Elephant and Two Tigers
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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 inscribed with ink: "April 1967," "Ptarmigan," and "Living on Mount Tateyama," revea...
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"Joy of Effort", Superb Bronze Paperweight/Medal with Nude Male Hurdlers, 1912
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Antique Japanese Wooden Carving of a Bear / Hokkaido / 20th Century / Showa Era
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This traditional wooden bear carving is believed to have been produced in Hokkaido between the early Showa period and the 1950s (circa 1930-1955). The humorous composition of the bea...
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Japanese Antique Wooden Box 1860s-1920s / Sofa Table Storage Box Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old Japanese wooden box, crafted in the Meiji to Taishō period (1860s–1920s). Despite its long history, it retains a quiet and compelling presence. The box is made from tr...
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Antique Japanese wooden puppy figurine / Showa era / 20th century
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This is a wooden puppy figurine created in Japan during the Showa period. Crafted from a coniferous wood like cypress, it retains its soft grain and warm texture. Finished without a ...
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Japanese Sumo Wrestler Figurine in Carved Bone, 1900s
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Japanese Fine Old Gold Gilt Bronze "Baby" Buddha, Pointing To Heaven and Earth
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Japan, a hard to find antique hand cast bronze sculpture of the "baby" Buddha form. It dates to the Taisho period 1915. He is an extraordinary and early "baby Buddha" in a gesture an...
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Fine Old Pair Japanese Bronze Seated Buddhas
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Japan, a fine near pair of old seated Buddhas, hand cast bronze with a Fine medium to dark brown patina performing the mudra of meditation or cosmic mudra. These beautiful Buddha sc...
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Fine Old Japanese Bronze Seated Buddha
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Japanese Large Antique Folk Art Lady Okame Sculpture by Master "Kenzan" Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Here's a wonderful early and authentic Japanese large antique century folk sculpture signed by a known master ceramicist, Kenzan. From Japan comes this fine hand-thrown, hand-painte...
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Rare Find Japanese Antique Boy s Day Samurai Festival Set in Original Box
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese antique Samurai Children's (Boys Day) festival set, full set with box, circa 1920. Made specifically to display during Japan's popular Boys Day festival, this harder to find old antique early 20th century specimen is complete and all pieces fit handsomely into the black lacquered ebony lacquered box. Dimensions: Set height with display box is approx 32 inches The black lacquered tansu...
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Japanese Bronze of the Goddess Kannon Seated on Clouds in a Zen Circle
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