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Place of Origin: Japanese
Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Animal Heads Figure Meiji Period, 19/20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and very detailed piece. Unsigned. Japan 19th or 20th century. Weight: 11 grams Provenance: Collected in the 1980’s. From the collection of Clemens Merkelbach van Enkhuize...
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20th Century Meiji Japanese Sculptures

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Wood

Japanese Antique Wooden Object/Craftsman s Workbench/Penis-Shaped Figurine
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Introduce interesting items. This was once used as a workbench in Japan. It's shaped like a penis, but one side of the tip has a mark that looks like it was hit and is slightly scr...
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Sculptures

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Wood

Japanese Wooden Netsuke Crab Claw 1970s Showa era
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1970s. Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan....
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1970s Showa Vintage Japanese Sculptures

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Stone

Nature’s Sculpture / Japanese Old Object / Display stand
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This slab of ancient Japanese solid wood was cut from a single, enormous tree that grew over many years. The powerful, intricately undulating grain, the intricate overlapping of tre...
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Early 20th Century Showa Japanese Sculptures

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Wood

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. / Width 16.7 / Length 21.7 C.M. Condition: Nice condition overall.
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Sculptures

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Wood

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 on the back side 'Masaoka'. Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th...
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1960s Showa Vintage Japanese Sculptures

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Wood

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 Sculptures

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Porcelain

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 Sculptures

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Bronze

Japanese Wooden Netsuke Two Frogs on the Lotus Leaf 1950s Showa era
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1950s. Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. Initially a simply-carved button fast...
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1950s Showa Vintage Japanese Sculptures

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Wood

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 Sculptures

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Wood

Very Large Japanese Patinated Painted Bronze Sculpture Hawk Bird
Located in London, GB
Very Large Japanese Patinated Painted Bronze Sculpture Hawk Bird Japanese, 20th century Height 140cm, width 78cm, depth 60cm This large and imp...
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20th Century Anglo-Japanese Japanese 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 Sculptures

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Bronze, Iron

Manekineko Lucky Cat Metal Piggy Bank 1960s Showa
Located in Paris, FR
This is a vintage piggy bank of manekineko cat. It is made with Metal and it was made around 1960s in Showa era. The maneki-neko is a common Japanese figurine which is often believe...
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1960s Showa Vintage Japanese Sculptures

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Metal

Vintage Chinese Flying Horse of Gansu Statue - Sculpture w/ Traces of Gold Leaf
Located in St. Louis, MO
Large vintage Chinese cast statue or sculpture depicting a flying horse from the Gansu Province in western China. The composition captures the movement and motion of a galloping ho...
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1960s Chinoiserie Vintage Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Metal

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 Sculptures

Materials

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 Sculptures

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Stone

Japanese Contemporary Gold Orange Blue Green Porcelain Lucky Cat Sculpture
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Japanese Contemporary porcelain beckoning cat, a uniquely and intricately gilded and hand painted porcelain piece from the Kutani region of Japan. The cat raising his left paw is adorned with multiple golden medallions and is covered with raised loops characteristic of the Kutani “mori” style. While the origins of the Japanese beckoning cat are unclear, contemporary woodblock...
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21st Century and Contemporary Meiji Japanese Sculptures

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Gold

Vintage Pair of Porcelain Siamese Cats Kittens Sculptures, 1960s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
The mirrored pair of vintage sculptures features two playful beige and brown Siamese cats or kittens. The cats are sculpted crouching as mid-play, with heads turned towards the viewe...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Kenta Hirai Japanese Contemporary Bentwood Wall Sculpture
By Studio Jig
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Kenta Hirai created it with the technique "Free form lamination." This sculpture mixes free formed wood sculpture and branch. Wood material is Yoshino Cedar.
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2010s Modern Japanese Sculptures

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Wood

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 Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Serpentine

Vintage Fitz and Floyd Ceramic Staffordshire Hunting Dog Bookends
By Jonathan Adler, Lladro, Fitz and Floyd
Located in San Diego, CA
Fabulous pair of porcelain staffordshire hunting dog figures sitting on grass cushions with gold trim. Underneath the protective felt pad is a hole which the company purposely made s...
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1960s Chinoiserie Vintage Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

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 Sculptures

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Wood

Bronze Sculpture of Head Bust of Japanese Woman in the Style of Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, well-crafted work reminiscent of Isamu Noguchi's early work in bronze. Heavy and solid on a beautiful rosewood base. Apparently unsigned. From a collection of Japanese antiques and...
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Mid-20th Century Showa Japanese Sculptures

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Bronze

Japanese Contemporary Gold Orange Black Red Porcelain Beckoning Cat, 2
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Charming beckoning cat with left paw raised is a gilded and hand painted porcelain piece from the Kutani region of Japan. Beckoning cats come in two varieties. The more common right-handed beckoning cat (with right paw raised) is said to bring money and wealth to its owner, and are to this day frequently seen in shops and restaurants in Japan. The less common left-handed cat is said to be inviting friends and acquaintances to hearth and home. While the origins of the Japanese beckoning cat (known as maneki neko in Japanese) are unclear, contemporary woodblock...
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21st Century and Contemporary Meiji Japanese Sculptures

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Gold

Large Japanese Meiji Bronze Sculpture Elephant and Tigers by Mitsumoto
Located in Shippensburg, PA
MEIJI PERIOD BRONZE OKIMONO OF ELEPHANT BEING ATTACKED BY TWO TIGERS Workshop of Omori Mitsumoto (kôgen), 大森光元, Japan, circa 1900 Cast and patinated bronze, hardwood base, two carved...
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Early 20th Century Meiji Japanese Sculptures

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Bronze

1960s Japanese Bird Stork Metal Table Sculpture Vintage Mid-Century Modernist
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Japanese Cast metal bird. W 2.5 x D 4.5 x H 2.5 in
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Japanese Wooden Small Netsuke A Head 1940s Showa era
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1940s. Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan....
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1940s Showa Vintage Japanese 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 Sculptures

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Wood

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 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 Sculptures

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Stone

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 Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Japanese Satsuma Kutani Porcelain Foo Dogs Sculptures/Figurines
By Satsuma
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
This is a pair of Japanese Satsuma Kutani porcelain Foo Dogs. They are hand painted white and adorned with gilt and silver suns, flowers and scrolls. Bo...
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1970s Chinoiserie Vintage Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Hiroyuki Nishimura Abstract Sculpture Masouleh Tower3 Tribal Style Bookcase
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Masouleh Tower 3 Sculpture. Also it can be used as small bookcase. Material: Zelkova This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used for his works are ...
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2010s Tribal Japanese Sculptures

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Wood

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 Sculptures

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Wood

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 Sculptures

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Ceramic

Hiroyuki Nishimura Sculpture Four Abstract tribal style wild nature glamping
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Casa guadix. Sculpture by Hiroyuki Nishimura. Material: Camphor. This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws.  
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2010s Primitive Japanese Sculptures

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Wood

Modernist Japanese Iron Fish Incense Bowl
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in San Diego, CA
Iron sculptural fish bowl from Japan. Great for incense. Wonderful patina. Signed with a Japanese mark. 1950s
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Iron

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 Sculptures

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Wood

Japanese Colorful Hand Painted Rooster Garden lighting Lantern
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Japanese hand crafted and painted rooster garden lighting lantern decorative sculpture
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Sculptures

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Iron

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke Duck 1950s Showa Era
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1950s. This netsuke was made by a netsuke artist. (you can find his signature on the bottom of this netsuke). Netsuke i...
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1950s Showa Vintage Japanese Sculptures

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Wood

2 Vintage Sotaro Saegusa Zodiac Boar Pig Cast Iron Okimono Figural Sculptures
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful pair of fine art Okimono sculptures by Japanese artist Sotaro Saegusa. These date from the 1970's and are made of cast iron. In the shape of Zodiac wild boars or pigs. Geat...
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1970s Vintage Japanese Sculptures

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Iron

Japanese Antique massive burl wood slab Sculpture wabi sabi art piece objet dart
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
from North part of Kanto or Tohoku area, Japan. Antique massive wood lump, burl wood slab can be displayed as an unique art piece to add the taste of wabi sabi, or the touch of natu...
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Late 20th Century Primitive Japanese Sculptures

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Wood, Reclaimed Wood

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 Sculptures

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Pottery

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 Sculptures

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Porcelain

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 Sculptures

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Ceramic

Antique Japanese Bronze Elephant Incense Censer, Gilt Finish, 1950
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This antique Japanese elephant-form incense censer is a finely crafted example of traditional metalwork infused with symbolic meaning. Cast in bronze and finished with remnants of go...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Sculptures

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Iron

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 Sculptures

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Wood

Early 20th Century Bizen Ware Ceramic Dog Sculpture
Located in Fukuoka, JP
A charming and characterful ceramic dog sculpture crafted in the renowned Bizen ware tradition of Japan. Dating from the early 20th century, this expressive piece captures a crouchin...
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Early 20th Century Taisho Japanese Sculptures

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Ceramic

Pair Of 19th Century Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Partridges On Hardwood Base
Located in Dublin, IE
A beautiful pair of 19th century Meiji period Japanese Bronze fan tailed Partridges, on a shaped wooden base. Circa 1900 Japan H: 9 in / 23 cm ; Base: W: 13.77 in / 35 cm ; D: 8.6...
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Sculptures

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Bronze

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 Sculptures

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Wood

Japanese Wooden Netsuke Cicada 1900 Meiji Sekisen
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Meiji period 1900s. The signature is written on the back side 'Sekisen'. Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th...
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Early 1900s Meiji Antique Japanese Sculptures

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Wood

Japanese Carved Wood Netsuke of a Frog, Taisho Period
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Hand carved boxwood frog netsuke dating from the Meiji period. The frog (kaeru) is associated with luck and wealth in Japanese culture. Kaeru in is a homophone meaning both "frog" an...
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Early 20th Century Taisho Japanese Sculptures

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Boxwood

Hand carved Japanese Jizai Kagi hearth hook, c. 1868–1912
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Japanese hand carved Jizai Kagi hearth hook in keyaki wood (Japanese Zelkova). The hook is presented on a custom forged metal stand. Japan, Meiji Period, ...
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Sculptures

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Wood

Hiroyuki Nishimura Sculptural lamp Tribal Style
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
El Nido Sculptural lamp. Material: Japanese yew This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used for his works are unable to use anything, these woods a...
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2010s Tribal Japanese Sculptures

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Wood

Small Japanese Art Glass Foo Dog / Lion Sculpture / Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
A small Japanese art glass foo dog / lion sculpture / paperweight, circa 1980s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures 5"W x 1.75"D x 2.75"...
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Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Japanese Sculptures

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Art Glass

Shiro Kuramata Spiral Ashtray1 Minimalist Japanese Design
By Shiro Kuramata
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Shiro Kuramata's ashtray1. Made of black aluminum. Rather optical art object than usual astray.     
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1980s Minimalist Vintage Japanese Sculptures

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Aluminum

Japanese Porcelain Boy with Elephant Figure
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A delightful Japanese attributed porcelain figure of a resting elephant with a young boy dating from the early 20th century. The hollow molded figure portrays a sleeping elephant, ly...
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Early 20th Century Other Japanese Sculptures

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Porcelain

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 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 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 Sculptures

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Wood

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