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Place of Origin: Japanese
Mr. Toad
Located in Greenwich, CT
Hand-carved wood lacquered box in the shape of a stylized toad with eyes and legs and lift-off top. Heavy and substantial. Japanese, early 20th c.
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Early 1900s Antique Japanese Sculptures

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Wood

Mr. Toad
Mr. Toad
$4,900
Japanese old man statue, Tenmei Era, dated 1781
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Japanese old man statue, Tenmei Era, dated 1781 represented seated, wearing a long dress, decorated with flowers and foliage, slightly smiling face, glass eyes, wearing a cap, remov...
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1780s Edo Antique Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japanese Lladro Style Figurines White Porcelain Music Boxes and Decorative Tree
By Lladro
Located in Miami, FL
A wonderful vintage set of porcelain figurines of two Japanese ladies both of which are music boxes and a decorative cherry tree. Style Llardro. Dimensions: Tree: 8 1/2" H x...
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20th Century Japanese Sculptures

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Porcelain

Vintage Japanese Modern Bronze Sandal Sculpture c1960s
Located in Oakland, CA
Fantastic modernist, solid bronze flip-flop/sandal by unknown Japanese artist c 1960s. Acquired in Japan. Signed by artist, amazing patina throughout. Incredible detail.
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1960s Modern Vintage Japanese Sculptures

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Bronze

Large Japanese Bronze Macaw Parrot Sculpture-48 Inches
Located in Houston, TX
Large Japanese Bronze Macaw Parrot Sculpture-48 Inches. Our Japanese bronze parrot sculpture or Macaw sculpture is beautifully detailed and can ...
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1940s Meiji Vintage Japanese Sculptures

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Bronze

Beautiful Porcelain Monkey Okimono Object by Shozan
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Beautiful Porcelain Monkey Okimono object by Shozan Very good condition Mid-20th Century Size: 10cm x 15cm , H 14 cm / 4 x 6 inch, H. 5.5 in...
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Mid-20th Century Showa Japanese Sculptures

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Porcelain

Masami Kodama Modernist Carrera Marble Granite Steel Sculpture Signed, 1970s MCM
By Masami Kodama
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This beautiful sculpture is made of polished Carrera marble set on a turned granite base by a solid steel post. It strikes a sophisticated balance between elegance, utilitarianism, a...
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1970s Modern Vintage Japanese Sculptures

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Granite, Carrara Marble

Fragile Structure#11 Norihiko Terayama Gertrud Lonegren
By Norihiko Terayama
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
This series is made up of some glass and some ceramic works. These works are highly unique form and looking. Norihiko Terayama created them from damaged vases, coffee cups and so on....
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2010s Modern Japanese Sculptures

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Ceramic

U Stool Takuya Hamajima Contemporary Zen Japanese Ceramic
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Contemporary Japanese style chair. Rather sculpture than chair. Made of rusted steel, ceramic, and wood. Base is steel. Seat is ceramic. Arm pane...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japonisme Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

1950 s Mid century Modernist Ceramic Japanese Piggy Planter
Located in San Diego, CA
whimsical ceramic piggy planter made in Japan circa 1950's , playful and unique no chips or cracks.
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Hiroyuki Nishimura and Zogei Furniture Sculptural Stool19 Tribal Glamping
By Zougei
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: A day go to the hill Sculptural stool by Hiroyuki Nishimura and zone carved furniture Material: Cypress This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of w...
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2010s Tribal Japanese Sculptures

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Wood

Fragile Structure #16 Norihiko Terayama Tapio Wirkkala
By Norihiko Terayama
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
This series is made up of some glass and some ceramic works. These works are highly unique form and looking. Norihiko Terayama created them from damaged vases,coffee cups and so on. ...
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2010s Modern Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Limited Edition Set of 3 Monumental Murano Glass Vases by Tadao Ando
By Tadao Ando
Located in London, England
For Vetreria Venini Murano, 2011 'Rosetta', 'Ghiaccio', & 'Velato': 3 glass sculptural vases, each acid-stamped ’90 Venini 2011 Ando’ and engraved ‘Venini 2011 8/30’ Each vase limi...
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2010s Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

Hiroyuki Nishimura and Zogei Furniture Sculptural Stool16 Tribal Glamping
By Zougei
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: A thread windings Sculptural stool by Hiroyuki Nishimura and zone carved furniture Material: Machilus This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of woo...
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2010s Tribal Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Fragile Structure#4 Norihiko Terayama Berndt Friberg
By Norihiko Terayama
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
This series is made up of some glass and some ceramic works. These works are highly unique form and looking. Norihiko Terayama created them from damaged vases,coffee cups and so on. ...
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2010s Modern Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

1950s Japanese Porcelain Hound Dog and Pup on Pillow
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1950s Japanese Porcelain Hound Dog and Pup on Pillow Scultpture Hand Painted Maker: TILSO
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1950s Vintage Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

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 Hina Matsuri. The emperor has his arms spread to the si...
Category

Early 20th Century Meiji Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Textile, Wood

Chinese Ming Dynasty Gilt Iron Head of Buddha, Ca. 17th Century
Located in New York, NY
Chinese Ming Dynasty Gilt Iron Head of Buddha, Ca. 17th Century DETAILS Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) DIMENSIONS: Width: 10 inches Wid...
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17th Century Japonisme Antique Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Pot and Wood4 Abstract Sculpture Contemporary Zen Japonism Style
By Norihiko Terayama
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
This series of ceramics are unique work by Norihiko Terayama. This is one of series of practicing relationships with function and decoration. Artis...
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2010s Japonisme Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Handcrafted Japanese Art Rock in a Presentation Box
Located in San Diego, CA
Handcrafted Japanese art rock in its original presentation box. A beautifully made simple form. From the La Jolla estate of Mid-Century Modernist landscape architect...
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1970s Organic Modern Vintage Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Natural Fiber

Hiroyuki Nishimura and Zogei Furniture Sculptural Stool9 Tribal Glamping
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: Late afternoon in winter Sculptural stool by Hiroyuki Nishimura and zone carved furniture Material: Cherry This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most o...
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2010s Tribal Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Giant Plastic Phone Stashbox
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Massive black oversized phone. Marked "Poynter Products Inc. Cincinnati, Ohio." Made in Japan. Date stamped 1980. Made of plastic. Top and bottom pieces twist off and can be used as ...
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1980s Vintage Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Plastic

Shell Sculpture Paperweight by Mikasa
By Mikasa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Intricate hand blown glass shell sculpture with silver specks / Made in Japan by Kurata for retailer Mikasa, circa 1980s Original sticker on the base ...
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Late 20th Century Modern Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

Hiroyuki Nishimura Abstract Sculpture Cardinal7 Tribal Style
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Cardinal #7 Sculpture by Hiroyuki Nishimura. Material Cypress This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used for his works are unable to use anythin...
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2010s Tribal Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Porcelain Figure of a Dog, 20th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Porcelain Figure of a Dog, 20th Century. Made in Japan
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20th Century Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Pot and Wood3 Abstract Sculpture Contemporary Zen Japonism Style
By Norihiko Terayama
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
This series of ceramics are unique work by Norihiko Terayama. This is one of series of practicing relationships with function and decoration. Artis...
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2010s Japonisme Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Dansk Modernist White Porcelain Rhinoceros Bank
By Dansk
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Dansk Rhinoceros white Porcelain ceramic Coin bank. Sleek Dansk white Porcelain Rhinoceros Bank, Scandinavian style, Modernist. Unique addition t...
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Late 20th Century Scandinavian Modern Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Twin Lights Takuya Hamajima Contemporary Zen Japanese Ceramic
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Contemporary Japanese style floor light. Rather sculpture than lighting. Made of rusted steel, ceramic, and wood. Base is metal. Ivory part is ceramic in Japanese traditional style. Top twin panels...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japonisme Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Fragile Structure#7 Norihiko Terayama Berndt Friberg
By Norihiko Terayama
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
This series is made up of some glass and some ceramic works. These works are highly unique form and looking. Norihiko Terayama created them from damaged vases, coffee cups and so on....
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2010s Post-Modern Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Hiroyuki Nishimura Abstract Sculpture Cardinal8 Tribal Style
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Cardinal #8 Sculpture by Hiroyuki Nishimura. Material Zelkova This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used for his works are unable to use anythin...
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2010s Tribal Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Sculpture of Jerodian (Old Man), Ca. 1890
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Sculpture of Jerodian (Old Man), Ca. 1890 Meiji Period (1868-1912) DIMENSIONS: Height: 16.5 in...
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1890s Japonisme Antique Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Hiroyuki Nishimura Sculpture Two Abstract tribal style wild nature glamping
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Shepherds. 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

Materials

Wood

19th Century Pair of Japanese Bronze Lions Bookends, Meiji Period
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
This superb and rare pair of Japanese Meiji period bronze bookends are cast in solid bronze and depict a pair of Lions, with their heads raised. These finely sculpted pieces are beau...
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Sculpture Japanese Scholar Scroll Fukurokuju Inlay
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Well done, very sharp detailed cast bronze figure with inlay of silver metal on scroll, 1920s- 1930s. Beautiful golden patina on head and bottom from years of handling. 8.3 lbs.   
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1920s Chinese Export Vintage Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Statue Bizen Pottery Monkey by Koyama Isso, 20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
1932- bizen pottery of a sitting Monkey. Marked at the back. Real name is Mitsuo. Eldest son of Koyama Gengo, pen name is Koyama Isso. Worked for a local brickmaking company but lat...
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20th Century Edo Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Important Sculpture "Narussisme" 1985, by Miyashita Yoshiko
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Marble of Carrare and bronze sculpture. Carlo Nicoli Workshop. Unique piece. Date of creation : 1985. Exhibition : Château du Repas, France. Japanese artist. His work is close t...
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20th Century Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Glazed Ceramic Tile Art of a Japanese Woman 12 Tiles
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous depiction of a Japanese Geisha in a series of 12 ceramic tiles framed. Each tile is a work of art, beautiful lines and fabulous colors. Framed and matted. In excellent vinta...
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1980s Anglo-Japanese Vintage Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Jizai Koi and Water Motif, Japan, Miji Period
Located in Point Richmond, CA
This jizai is an excellent example of a well-balanced and pleasingly carved sculpture of koi swimming in waves. Once part of a Japanese hanger (jizagake) for a kettle hook, it served...
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Old Wooden Netsuke Sculpture Japanese Fisherman Meiji Period, 19/20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and very detailed piece. Unsigned. Japan 19th or 20th century. Visible is a fisherman with 2 fishes in his hand. Weight: 19 grams Provenance: Collected in the 1980’s. From...
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20th Century Meiji Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Figural Figure Meiji Period, 19/20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and very detailed piece. Unsigned. Japan 19th or 20th century. Weight: 25 grams Provenance: Collected in the 1980’s. From the collection of Clemens Merkelbach van Enkhuize...
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20th Century Meiji Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Sozan of Satsuma Statue Shou Lao Immortal, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A Japanese Satsuma figure, Large size, Meiji period. There are also turtles on the planter. Very nice craftmenship. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of O...
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19th Century Antique Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Meiji Articulated Bronze Crab
Located in Essex, MA
Dark greenish brown patina with fully articulated body. Purchased in London by past owner.
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

"Angel Fish, " Large, Stunning Technicolor Art Deco Sculptures, Occupied Japan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This pair of technicolor-hued Art Deco angel fish sculptures -- glazed in hues of gold, dark pink, cobalt, sea green and canary -- was made in Japan between 1945 and 1951, when American forces occupied the nation after World War II and required that goods made there be marked "Occupied Japan...
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1940s Art Deco Vintage Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Meiji Signed Japanese Figural Woman Lantern Incense Burner with Base
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large antique Meiji period Japanese patinated and polychromed bronze is signed by an unknown artist and presumed to have been made in approximately 1880 in the period Meiji styl...
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Important Sculpture "Eternal Osiris" by Yoshiko Miyashita
By Yoshiko Miyashita
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Black marble of Belgium and bronze sculpture. Carlo Nicoli Workshop, Carrara. Unique piece. Date of creation: 1985. Japanese artist. ...
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20th Century Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

Mid-century Ceramic Mid Flight Pink Flamingo Tabletop Statue Set By Leftons
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century pink and green ceramic flamingo statue set by Leftons. The set features two beautifully detailed pink flamingos in mid-flight, landing on lush leaves and grass. Each come...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Signed Japanese Articulated Crab Sculpture in Copper Jizai Okimono
Located in San Diego, CA
Antique signed Japanese articulated crab sculpture (Jizai OKimono) in copper, circa 1910s. The piece is well detailed and patinated.
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Early 20th Century Meiji Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Copper

Set of Six Hand Painted Porcelain Bunnies Made in Japan in, 1960
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of ten hand painted porcelain Lefton bunnies in different sizes. The biggest bunnies are hollow, and work as a shallow vase or candy bowl. These piec...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese White Glazed Hirado Ware Puppy, Edo/Meiji Period, Mid 19th Century
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A wonderfully modeled Japanese Hirado Mikawachi ware porcelain figure of a dog, dating to the early to mid-19th century, during the late Edo to early Meiji period. This bright white,...
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Mid-19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Contemporary Gold Purple Orangs Porcelain Bear Sculpture, 7
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Extraordinary Japanese contemporary porcelain bear sculpture, hand-painted in green, blue, orange purple in a dramatic pattern set against a gold background, by Japanese artist from the historic Imari-Arita region of Japan. This stunning bear is from the limited edition series of four bear...
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21st Century and Contemporary Meiji Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Gold

1930s Japanese vintage rusty large tin can, wabi sabi decor art piece sculpture
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Vintage extra large-size rusty tin can storage - 35.43 inches (90cm) in height. The product from circa 1930s, early Showa period. The rust, dent the patina give nice a wabi sa...
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Early 20th Century Industrial Japanese Sculptures

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Iron, Tin

Tomiya Matsuda Sinuous Modern Ceramic Sculpture
By Tomiya Matsuda
Located in Chicago, IL
Heathered earthen glazed terra cotta sculpture by Tomiya Matsuda (1939-2011). A sinuous abstract shape with unfinished sides and half round base. Geometr...
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1960s Vintage Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Massive Industrial Ceramic Glove Mold by Shinko of Japan
Located in San Diego, CA
Massive industrial ceramic glove mold by Japnese manufacturer Shinko, circa 1970s. The piece is a cool decorative item that is in excellent conditio...
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Mid-20th Century Organic Modern Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Sculptural Japanese Keyaki Wood Partition in the Style of Nakashima
By George Nakashima
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural Japanese keyaki wood partition in the style of Nakashima.
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1960s Organic Modern Vintage Japanese Sculptures

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Hardwood

Pair of Hand Painted Ceramic Hula Girl Ukele Boy Souvenir Figurines
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The 1940s Pair of Ceramic Japanese Hand-Painted Hula Girl & Ukulele Boy Souvenir Figurines are vintage collectibles that capture the charm of Hawaiian culture from the mid-century er...
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1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Contemporary Gilded Porcelain Kabuto Helmet
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Unique Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain "kabuto" or helmet, hand painted in gold, red and blue colors. Kabuto dates back to 6th century. I...
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21st Century and Contemporary Edo Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Gold

Antique Bronze Meiji Okimono of a Rat Japan, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Nicely made artifact/Okimono of a Rat. In bronze with brown patina, representing a rat. Okimono (置物, oki-mono) is a Japanese term meaning "ornament for display; objet d'art; decorat...
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19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Contemporary Green Porcelain Mask by Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Mesmerizing signed contemporary decorative porcelain mask, intricately hand painted on both sides. It's a signed masterpiece by award-winning master por...
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21st Century and Contemporary Meiji Japanese Sculptures

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Porcelain

Sculptural Japanese Keyaki Wood Partition in the Style of Nakashima
By George Nakashima
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural Japanese keyaki wood partition in the style of Nakashima.
Category

1960s Organic Modern Vintage Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Japanese Statue of Datsue-ba or Shozuka No Baba, circa 14th C
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Japanese statue of Datsue-ba also known as Shozuka no Baba, Kamakura- Muromachi period. Antique Japanese statue of Datsue-ba or Shozuka no B...
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15th Century and Earlier Other Antique Japanese Sculptures

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Cypress

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