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Japan Meiji 1900 Three Bronze Ducks Sculpture in Wood Stand and Coral
Located in Miami, FL
Sculptural composition of the ducks from the Japanese Meiji Period. Beautiful and very well
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Coral, Bronze

Japan 1890 Meiji Period Ebisu Sculpture in Wood Carving of an Old Fisherman
Located in Miami, FL
sculpture, created in Japan during the Meiji dynastic period (1868-1912) back in the 1890's. This piece
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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Meiji Noh Mask in Carved Wood
Located in New York, NY
Japanese early Meiji period Noh theater mask made of carved wood with gofun layers. The piece was
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Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Elephant Sculpture on Burlwood Base
Located in New York, NY
A Japanese Meiji period bronze elephant sculpture on its original burl-wood base. Old repair to the
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Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

A Large and Exceptional Japanese Meiji Period Tokyo School Bronze Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Presenting an extraordinary Large and Exceptional Japanese Meiji Period Tokyo School Bronze
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19th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Japanese Meiji Period Carved Wood Okimono Man with Rabbits
Located in Newark, England
The charming figure, carved from a single piece of wood is exceptionally carved showing the male
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Meiji Period Carved Wood Okimono Man with Rabbits
Japanese Meiji Period Carved Wood Okimono Man with Rabbits
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H 11.8 in W 3.9 in D 3.5 in
Fine Japanese Meiji Bronze Okimono Sculpture of Tiger by Mitani
Located in Shippensburg, PA
OKIMONO OF A ROARING TIGER OVER A WOODEN BASE Japan, Meiji Period Patinated bronze signed Mitani
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Nô Theatre Dancers, 19th Century Meiji Period Japanese Okimono Sculpture
By Hozan
Located in PARIS, FR
Two superb Nô theatre dancers in carved wood and bone by the artist Hōzan 芳山, Japan late 19th
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Figurative Sculptures

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Bone, Wood

19th Century Japanese Bronze Lion Meiji Period on Wood Base Signed
Located in Hampstead, QC
and impressive bronze sculpture of a roaring lion was made during the Meiji Period in Japan (1868-1921
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

A Meiji Period Ikebana Bleached Willow Wood Flower Vase
Located in New York, NY
A Japanese Ikebana bleached willow wood flower arranging vase from the late Meiji Period. Good
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20th Century Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Large Antique Japanese Bronze Eagle Root Wood Base Meiji Period Signed Gyoko 36"
By Gyoko
Located in London, GB
is finely carved with rich brown patination, perched on a root wood base signed in a rectangular
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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Tenjin-Sama, Wood, Japanese Shinto Deity of Learning and Wisdom, Meiji Period
Located in Point Richmond, CA
. Sitting on a wood stand. Meiji Period. Note: The dimensions listed are of the statue only; the stand
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Meiji Period Bronze & Bone Elephant Sculpture, Japan, 19th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Antique Meiji Period bronze and bone sculpture - dramatic fine casting of an elephant and tiger
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Shop Sign "Kanban" for Footwear, Double-Sided, Keyaki Wood, Late Meiji
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Japanese shop sign "Kanban" for Footwear, double-sided, Keyaki wood, Late Meiji. This wooden
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20th Century Japanese Meiji Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Wood

Late Meiji Period Folk Wood Carving Japanese God of War, Arts, Shrines Protector
Located in Miami, FL
pieces of wood, we can assume it was not produced by a master wood carver but a common supplicant to
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japanese Wood Netsuke " The Beast", Meiji Era
Located in Norton, MA
A Japanese Antique carved netsuke "The Beast" dated around the late 19th to early 20th century.
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Gilt Wood Fukukenjaku Kannon, Meiji Period or Earlier, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
An attractive and esoteric Japanese carved and gilt wood figure of Fukukenjaku Kannon, Amoghapasa
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cypress

Asian Sculpture / Okimono with Lion and Crows, Japan, Meiji Era, circa 1880
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Rare and important Japanese sculpture / statue / okimono in blackened and carved wood, depicting 1
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Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Painted Wood Sign with a Samurai, 19th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
19th century sign with a samurai was made in wood and painted in Japan during the Meiji period. The
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Meiji Bunraku Ningyo Puppet
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Meiji period puppet for the traditional Bunraku ningyo joruri puppet theater. The piece
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Textile, Wood

Lacquered Meiji Period Carved Wood Foo Dogs or Guardian Lions on Boulle Stands
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pair of Japanese lacquered wood figures depicting seated Foo Dogs or Guardian Lions in a deep red
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass

Japan 1890 Meiji Period Signed Okimono Sculpture of a Group of Skeletons Smoking
Located in Miami, FL
Sculptural signed Okimono from the Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912). Very rare, unusual and
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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Meiji Noh Mask of Okina
Located in New York, NY
Japanese carved wood Noh mask depicting Okina. The piece was made during the late Edo - early Meiji
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Meiji Noh Mask of Okina
Japanese Meiji Noh Mask of Okina
H 7.5 in W 6.5 in D 3 in
Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Tiger with Cub
Located in Kastrup, DK
Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) patinated bronze sculpture of a tiger with cub. Mounted on a
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Tiger with Cub
Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Tiger with Cub
H 9.85 in W 19.3 in D 10.24 in
Japanese Lacquer, Bone and "Root" Wood Screen Meiji Period
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Japanese lacquer, bone and "Root" wood screen Meiji period, late 19th century of rectangular
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Antique 19th Century Abstract Sculptures

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Lacquer

Japanese Wood Netsuke " The Chi-Lin Beast" Signed, Meiji Era
Located in Norton, MA
A Japanese Antique carved netsuke "The Chi-Lin Beast" dated around the late 19th to early 20th century, signed on the bottom.   
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Wood Netsuke " Two Rats " by Yoshitoshi Late Meiji Era
Located in Norton, MA
Presenting a famous netsuke artist, Yoshitoshi from Japanese, a carved netsuke "Two Rats" dated around the late 19th to early 20th century.  
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Wood Netsuke " The Pig "by Yoshitoshi Late Meiji Era
Located in Norton, MA
Presenting a famous netsuke artist, Yoshitoshi from Japanese, a carved netsuke "The Pig" dated around the late 19th to early 20th century.         
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Meiji Period Bronze of an Oni Holding a Parasol
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
gilt decorated wood stand. Meiji period.
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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

Antique Japanese Wooden Nestuke 'Crab' 1900s 'Gyokuseki' Meiji Era
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around meiji period 1900s. This netsuke was made by a
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Large Japanese Tiger in Patinated Bronze, Signed. MEIJI / TAISHO
By Kosai Taisho
Located in Kastrup, DK
quality on original plinth root wood. Meiji period 1852-1912.
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Untitled Sculpture
Located in Kansas City, MO
Tozan style of Anagama and Noborigama down-draft style wood-fired kilns. In 1600, the kiln process had
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1980s Modern Sculptures

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Ceramic

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Daruma 1860s-1900s / Sculpture Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old wooden Daruma doll. It was made in the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). The material
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Cedar

Meiji Style Antique Teakwood Dragon 20th Century
Located in Lomita, CA
The year of the dragon shines an additional spotlight on this beautiful antique teakwood sculpture
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Teak

Genryusai Seiya Japanese Meiji Man & Water Buffalo Sculpture on Stand
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptional Japanese Meiji bronze sculpture of a man and water buffalo on a natural polished oak
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Antique 1880s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Antique Wooden Sculpture "Kobo Daishi" / Buddha Statues / Edo-Meiji Period
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
of wood. It's an art object. The overall quality of the carving is high. Size: W27 D18 H36 cm
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Cypress

Japanese Theatre Mitsumekozo Theatre Mask Meiji Period, circa 1900
Located in Prahran, Victoria
goblin often portrayed as a mischevious creature in comical plays, late Meiji period, circa 1900
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Group Bear & Alligator by Yoshimitsu
Located in Newark, England
to the Meiji period (1868-1912) circa 1890. The Japanese group is stood upon a scrollwork foot wooden
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique Meiji Japanese Patinated and Gold Speckled Bronze on Wooden Stand
Located in New York, NY
Antique Meiji Japanese Patinated and Gold Speckled Bronze on Original Wooden Stand.
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Daruma 1860s-1900s / Sculpture Mingei Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese wooden Daruma doll. It was made during the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). The
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Daruma 1900s-1920s / Sculpture Mingei Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old wooden Daruma doll made in Japan. It was made in the Meiji period (1900s-1920s
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Cedar

Large Artist Signed Japanese Bronze Tigers Attacking Bull Sculpture on Wood Base
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Large Artist Signed Japanese Bronze Tigers attacking a Bull sculpture on wood base. Amazing
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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Elephant 1860s-1920s / Wabi Sabi Sculpture Object
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese elephant wood carving. This wood carving dates from the Meiji period
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Daruma 1860s-1900s / Sculpture Mingei Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old wooden Daruma doll. It was made during the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). The
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Cedar

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 Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Black Daruma 1860s-1920s / Wabi Sabi Sculpture
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese large wooden Daruma. It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1920s). It is
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Cedar

Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Lion And Crocodile On Wooden Base
Located in Southall, GB
A delightful Meiji Period Japanese bronze lion and crocodile on a root wood base. A skilfully hand
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Monkey 1860s-1900s / Figurine Sculpture Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese wood carving of a monkey. It is a wood carving from the Meiji period
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Cedar

Japanese Miyao Style Gilt Bronze Samurai Archer, Meiji Period, Japan
By Eisuke Miyao 1
Located in Austin, TX
A spectacular Japanese cast, carved, and parcel gilt bronze sculpture, okimono, of a kneeling
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Bunraku Ningyo Joruri Meiji Edo Puppet Head in Display Case
Located in Studio City, CA
own art form. We are listing as Meiji Period based on signs of wear and use but it could be older
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

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
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Antique Japanese Lacquer Wood Okimono, signed Ryuichi, Meiji Era, c1890.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This Fine & Extremely Rare Okimono carving of an elderly lady dates from Meiji period, c1890’s
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Antique 1890s Japanese Figurines and Sculptures

Japan 1890 Meiji Period Rare Carved Okimono Of A Father And Son Playing Signed
Located in Miami, FL
Japanese Okimono sculpture of a father and son. Very rare and highly detailed sculpture, created
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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Paint

Japan 1890 Meiji Period Signed Assembling of Okimono with a Group of Skeletons
Located in Miami, FL
Meiji (1868-1912). This extraordinary piece okimono sculpture depict a group of four intricately and
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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Meiji Door Carvings Featuring Owl and Parrot in Mother of Pearl & Bones
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Meiji period pair of wooden doors featuring carvings of an owl and a parrot on perch, with
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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Large Meiji Period Bronze Tiger by Genryusai Seiya
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Large Meiji period bronze tiger by Genryusai Seiya, striding forward with teeth bared, the bronze
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Antique 1880s Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Erotic Otofuku Folk Art Carving, Late Meiji Period, circa 1900
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Rare and highly unusual Japanese Folk Art wood carving depicting the folk heroine and good luck
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Cypress

Pair of Japanese Gilt Bronze Komainu by Ishikawa Komei, Meiji Period
Located in Austin, TX
(1852-1913), Meiji period, Japan. The pair well cast, and robustly modeled. They are portrayed seated
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Pair of Japanese Cast Bronze Figures of Niō, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
Dharmapala, protectors of Buddhist faith, Meiji Period, Japan. The smiling bronze guardian figures cast
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Exceptional Japanese Bamboo Basket Ikebana from Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A sculpture of its own right, this antique Japanese bamboo basket from an unknown artist is from
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Bamboo

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Meiji Wood Sculpture For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of meiji wood sculpture for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and bronze, every item from our selection of meiji wood sculpture was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect choice in our collection of meiji wood sculpture — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An object in our assortment of meiji wood sculpture, designed in the Folk Art style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one option in this array of meiji wood sculpture that is appealing in its simplicity, but Eisuke Miyao produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Meiji Wood Sculpture?

Prices for a piece of meiji wood sculpture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $95 and can go as high as $60,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,450.
Questions About Meiji Wood Sculpture
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The difference between carving and sculpture is that carving is a carved object, whereas sculpture is the art of shaping figures or designs — because sculpture can involve adding material (i.e., working with plaster, creating a mold to be cast in bronze), it is considered “additive” versus the “subtractive” act of carving.