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From 1868 to 1912, Emperor Mutsuhito oversaw an era of transformation in Japan. Formerly a country of feudalism and isolation, Japan entered an age of modernization influenced by newly established trade and exchange with the West. The Meiji period, or period of “enlightened rule,” also saw the global impact of the East Asian country’s culture. Japanese Meiji furniture was exhibited at expositions from Paris to San Francisco and created for export.

Prior to the Meiji era, furniture was mostly made by commission for the ruling class; now there were new domestic and international markets. European styles like Japonisme appropriated Japanese design while craftsmen in places like Wales and England employed japanning, a varnishing technique that approximated the appearance of lacquer for the surfaces of furnishings.

Meiji furniture made for Japanese homes and buildings constructed in Western styles resulted in taller tables, chairs, cabinets with large drawers and other features. The government invested in areas such as transportation and communication, and because people could freely choose occupations after the restrictions of feudalism, industries of various types were energized by expressive new ideas during those years. Art schools were formed and, for the first time, design was an area of study in the country, leading to the evolution of professional design as a career by the 1890s.

The work of Japanese designers was transmitted widely through lavishly illustrated pattern books that included designs for screens and lacquerware for the home. While screens today may be of use as decorative accents or partitions to ensure privacy in one’s space, Japanese screens were adorned with paintings and were featured in performing arts such as concerts, tea ceremonies and more. The color illustrations that characterize Meiji woodblock prints, a genre of Japanese art that grew out of 17th-century developments in printing and book publishing, depicted the sweeping changes that the era brought to East Asia.

Although it was a time of societal and cultural shifts, a bolstered interest in art and design elevated Japanese craft traditions. From colorful porcelain table lamps with silk shades and hardwood tables decorated with dark lacquer to cabinets featuring iron hardware and inlaid with mother-of-pearl, Meiji furniture showcased Japan’s artistic heritage to the world.

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Style: Meiji
Vintage Japanese Kutani Porcelain Sleeping Cat Figure Circa 1930 Large 10"
Vintage Japanese Kutani Porcelain Sleeping Cat Figure Circa 1930 Large 10"

Vintage Japanese Kutani Porcelain Sleeping Cat Figure Circa 1930 Large 10"

$295

Vintage Japanese Kutani Porcelain Sleeping Cat Figure Circa 1930 Large 10"

By Kutani Studio

Located in Wilton, CT

Large, nearly antique, Japanese Kutani porcelain sleeping cat figure with ribbon and bell tied around the neck. Circa 1930. Extraordinary detail of fur, whiskers, and eye lashes very...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Antique Japanese Hand-Carved Openwork Keyaki Zelkova Dragon Sculpture Late 19thC
Antique Japanese Hand-Carved Openwork Keyaki Zelkova Dragon Sculpture Late 19thC

Antique Japanese Hand-Carved Openwork Keyaki Zelkova Dragon Sculpture Late 19thC

$1,060

Antique Japanese Hand-Carved Openwork Keyaki Zelkova Dragon Sculpture Late 19thC

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Antique Japanese Hand-Carved Openwork Keyaki Zelkova Dragon Hand-carved from single solid wood slab. Dimensions: 
H 24.5 × W 37.8 × D 20.7 in
 (H 623 × W 960 × D 525 mm)
 Weight: ...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japanese Wooden Netsuke Cicada 1900 Meiji Sekisen
Japanese Wooden Netsuke Cicada 1900 Meiji Sekisen

Japanese Wooden Netsuke Cicada 1900 Meiji Sekisen

$579

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 Japanese Antique Meiji Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Japanese Keyaki Wood Koi Carp Sculpture, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century
Japanese Keyaki Wood Koi Carp Sculpture, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century

Japanese Keyaki Wood Koi Carp Sculpture, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century

$1,158

Japanese Keyaki Wood Koi Carp Sculpture, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century

Located in Glasgow, GB

A large hand-carved Japanese koi carp sculpture in keyaki wood, dating to the late 19th century during the Meiji period. Measuring 48 cm long, the fish has a strongly graphic silhoue...

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1890s Japanese Antique Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Okimono Sculpture of Rooster & Hen
Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Okimono Sculpture of Rooster & Hen

Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Okimono Sculpture of Rooster & Hen

$1,750

Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Okimono Sculpture of Rooster & Hen

Located in Shippensburg, PA

MINIATURE JAPANESE MEIJI OKIMONO OF A ROOSTER & HEN Late 19th / early 20th century 2 5/16" H x 1 1/16" D x 3 1/4" W Verdigris and reddish-oxide patinated bronze Unsigned A go...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Japanese Meiji Period Pair of Bronze Sculptures Okimono of Rooster & Hen
Japanese Meiji Period Pair of Bronze Sculptures Okimono of Rooster & Hen

Japanese Meiji Period Pair of Bronze Sculptures Okimono of Rooster & Hen

$16,500 / set

Japanese Meiji Period Pair of Bronze Sculptures Okimono of Rooster & Hen

Located in Shippensburg, PA

EXCEEDINGLY FINE PAIR OF JAPANESE BRONZE FIGURES OF A HEN AND ROOSTER Japan, Meiji period Each with plaque signed to the underside 秀国作 (Shūkoku saku) Patinated bronze with gilt eyes ...

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20th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Japanese Meiji Bronze Tiger Sculpture with Stamped Signature
Japanese Meiji Bronze Tiger Sculpture with Stamped Signature

Japanese Meiji Bronze Tiger Sculpture with Stamped Signature

$1,657

Japanese Meiji Bronze Tiger Sculpture with Stamped Signature

Located in Kastrup, DK

apanese bronze tiger from the Meiji period, featuring a warm brown-red patina. The piece is crafted to a high standard, modelled with realistic proportions in a dynamic forward-movin...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Japanse Bronze Shishi Foo Lion by Shuzan / Hideyama, Meiji period, Japan
Japanse Bronze Shishi Foo Lion by Shuzan / Hideyama, Meiji period, Japan

Japanse Bronze Shishi Foo Lion by Shuzan / Hideyama, Meiji period, Japan

$3,800

Japanse Bronze Shishi Foo Lion by Shuzan / Hideyama, Meiji period, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A heavy and powerfully cast Japanese bronze model of a shishi or foo lion by Hideyama / Shuzan, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan. The dramatic lion, known as a shishi in Japan, is ca...

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Early 1900s Japanese Antique Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Meiji Genryusai Seiya Bronze Elephant and Tigers
Japanese Meiji Genryusai Seiya Bronze Elephant and Tigers

Japanese Meiji Genryusai Seiya Bronze Elephant and Tigers

$6,300

Japanese Meiji Genryusai Seiya Bronze Elephant and Tigers

Located in Dallas, TX

Japanese Meiji Genryusai Seiya bronze elephant and tigers, circa 1890. This moving and detailed bronze grouping depicts a savage attack by two viscous...

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1890s Japanese Antique Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Great Wood Carving Lion Figurine / 1868-1920 / Rare Item
Great Wood Carving Lion Figurine / 1868-1920 / Rare Item

Great Wood Carving Lion Figurine / 1868-1920 / Rare Item

$1,200

Great Wood Carving Lion Figurine / 1868-1920 / Rare Item

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This looks like an old copperware, but it is a wood carving work. It is glossy because it is finished with black lacquer. It is a very delicate and beautiful sculpture. The expression of the lion is cool. Also, the sculpture on the tail is wonderful. It is thought that it was carved on wood such as Japanese cypress. The name of the engraver is also engraved. The name "Kichitaro" is engraved. I don't know the details of this person. There are also small cracks and defects. There is a loss in the lower part of his right ear and part of his tail. And there are lacquer cracks and wood cracks. This is an old one, so there is something like this. Also, in the case of Japanese and Chinese lions, a ball is attached to the left hand, but this is missing. However, it is a work that is quite impressive. It is a rare item...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Japanese Antique Meiji Period Bronze Sculpture Okimono of a Rooster
Japanese Antique Meiji Period Bronze Sculpture Okimono of a Rooster

Japanese Antique Meiji Period Bronze Sculpture Okimono of a Rooster

$1,800

Japanese Antique Meiji Period Bronze Sculpture Okimono of a Rooster

Located in Shippensburg, PA

PATINATED BRONZE OKIMONO OF A STANDING ROOSTER Japan, circa late 19th century Unsigned 9 1/2" H x 3 1/4" D x 5" W This bronze okimono depicts a rooster standing alert with chest fo...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Tiger Sculpture
Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Tiger Sculpture

Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Tiger Sculpture

$4,500

Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Tiger Sculpture

Located in Toledo, OH

Spectacular Japanese bronze sculpture of a roaring tiger from the Meiji era with etched stripes and glass eyes. This piece has a beautiful dark patina, great detail work, and include...

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Late 19th Century Antique Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Meiji Articulated Bronze Crab
Japanese Meiji Articulated Bronze Crab

Japanese Meiji Articulated Bronze Crab

$7,500

Japanese Meiji Articulated Bronze Crab

Located in Essex, MA

Dark copper toned patina, wonderfully articulated. Purchased in London by previous owner.

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1870s Japanese Antique Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Bronze Rabbit Sculpture, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century
Japanese Bronze Rabbit Sculpture, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century

Japanese Bronze Rabbit Sculpture, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century

$5,457

Japanese Bronze Rabbit Sculpture, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century

Located in Malmö, SE

Japanese Meiji Bronze Rabbit Meiji Period, Late 19th Century The Meiji period (1868–1912) marked a golden age for Japanese bronze sculpture. As Japan opened to the West, artists ele...

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1880s Japanese Antique Meiji Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Pair of Japanese Gilt Bronze Komainu by Ishikawa Komei, Meiji Period
Pair of Japanese Gilt Bronze Komainu by Ishikawa Komei, Meiji Period

Pair of Japanese Gilt Bronze Komainu by Ishikawa Komei, Meiji Period

$38,000 / set

Pair of Japanese Gilt Bronze Komainu by Ishikawa Komei, Meiji Period

Located in Austin, TX

A striking pair of Japanese gilt bronze komainu by the renowned Japanese sculptor, Ishikawa Komei (1852-1913), Meiji period, Japan. The pair well cast, and robustly modeled. They ar...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Japanese White Glazed Hirado Ware Puppy, Edo/Meiji Period, Mid 19th Century
Japanese White Glazed Hirado Ware Puppy, Edo/Meiji Period, Mid 19th Century

Japanese White Glazed Hirado Ware Puppy, Edo/Meiji Period, Mid 19th Century

$2,500

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 Japanese Antique Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Wood Monkey Netsuke Sculpture Japanese Masakazu Japan, 19/20th Century
Antique Wood Monkey Netsuke Sculpture Japanese Masakazu Japan, 19/20th Century

Antique Wood Monkey Netsuke Sculpture Japanese Masakazu Japan, 19/20th Century

$808

Antique Wood Monkey Netsuke Sculpture Japanese Masakazu Japan, 19/20th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely and very detailed piece. Signed Masakazu A monkey sitting. H. 1.8 cm x L 2.2cm. Japan, 19th century. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: J...

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20th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Tiger with Cub
Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Tiger with Cub

Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Tiger with Cub

$6,611

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 carved hardwood base decorated with foliage. High...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Set of 2 Antique Meiji Kutani Model of a Recumbent Sleeping Cat, 19th Century
Set of 2 Antique Meiji Kutani Model of a Recumbent Sleeping Cat, 19th Century

Set of 2 Antique Meiji Kutani Model of a Recumbent Sleeping Cat, 19th Century

$2,353 / set

Set of 2 Antique Meiji Kutani Model of a Recumbent Sleeping Cat, 19th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing with you this amazing set of two antique Japanese Kutani models of recumbent sleeping cats, 19th Century. The details and facial expression are amazing. Both on a stand which...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century 'Meiji Period' Japanese Carved Wood Seated Monkey Sculpture
19th Century 'Meiji Period' Japanese Carved Wood Seated Monkey Sculpture

19th Century 'Meiji Period' Japanese Carved Wood Seated Monkey Sculpture

$5,950

19th Century 'Meiji Period' Japanese Carved Wood Seated Monkey Sculpture

Located in North Miami, FL

19th Century (Meiji Period) Japanese hand-carved wood seated monkey. The eyes are inlaid and made of glass. The fur and details are very realistic. The piece is signed on the bottom ...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Wood

Kutani Beckoning Cat Porcelain Sculpture, Mori Style, Blue Red Gold
Kutani Beckoning Cat Porcelain Sculpture, Mori Style, Blue Red Gold

Kutani Beckoning Cat Porcelain Sculpture, Mori Style, Blue Red Gold

$685

Kutani Beckoning Cat Porcelain Sculpture, Mori Style, Blue Red Gold

Located in Takarazuka, JP

A contemporary porcelain beckoning cat, or maneki-neko, intricately gilded and hand-painted in the Kutani region of Japan. The cat raises its left paw and is adorned with multiple gold medallions, its body covered in the raised decorative loops characteristic of Kutani's mori style, a distinct regional technique this sculpture showcases throughout. The beckoning cat's exact origins remain uncertain, but contemporary woodblock...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Gold

Antique Meiji Kutani Model of a Recumbent Sleeping Cat Sculpture, 19th Century
Antique Meiji Kutani Model of a Recumbent Sleeping Cat Sculpture, 19th Century

Antique Meiji Kutani Model of a Recumbent Sleeping Cat Sculpture, 19th Century

$2,728

Antique Meiji Kutani Model of a Recumbent Sleeping Cat Sculpture, 19th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing with you this amazing Japanese Kutani model of a recumbent sleeping cat, 19th Century. The details and facial expression are amazing. With enamel ribbon bow tied around its n...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Contemporary Gold Orange Black Red Porcelain Beckoning Cat, 2
Japanese Contemporary Gold Orange Black Red Porcelain Beckoning Cat, 2

Japanese Contemporary Gold Orange Black Red Porcelain Beckoning Cat, 2

$450

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 Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Gold

Old Wooden Netsuke Sculpture Japanese Quail Meiji Period, 19/20th Century
Old Wooden Netsuke Sculpture Japanese Quail Meiji Period, 19/20th Century

Old Wooden Netsuke Sculpture Japanese Quail Meiji Period, 19/20th Century

$916

Old Wooden Netsuke Sculpture Japanese Quail Meiji Period, 19/20th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely and very detailed piece. Unsigned. Japan 19th or 20th century. Weight: 9 grams Provenance: Collected in the 1980’s. From the collection of Clemens Merkelbach van Enkhuizen...

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20th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japanese Meiji Bronze Okimono by Yoshimitsu Depicting a Bear and Alligator
Japanese Meiji Bronze Okimono by Yoshimitsu Depicting a Bear and Alligator

Japanese Meiji Bronze Okimono by Yoshimitsu Depicting a Bear and Alligator

$4,904

Japanese Meiji Bronze Okimono by Yoshimitsu Depicting a Bear and Alligator

By Saeki Yoshimitsu

Located in Newark, England

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING A DYNAMIC MEIJI PERIOD BRONZE OKIMONO BY YOSHIMITSU FEATURING A BEAR AND ALLIGATOR IN COMBAT. From our Japanese collection, we are pleased to present this ...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Antique Japanese patinated bronze eagle
Antique Japanese patinated bronze eagle

Antique Japanese patinated bronze eagle

$8,855

Antique Japanese patinated bronze eagle

Located in London, GB

Antique Japanese patinated bronze eagle Japanese, c. 1900 Height 54cm, width 67cm, depth 32cm This fine and naturalistic Meiji period bronze...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Antique Bronze Model of an Elephant and Two Tigers
Japanese Antique Bronze Model of an Elephant and Two Tigers

Japanese Antique Bronze Model of an Elephant and Two Tigers

$6,130

Japanese Antique Bronze Model of an Elephant and Two Tigers

Located in London, GB

Meiji period, depicting an elephant being attacked by two tigers, with Japanese mark on the base. Rendered in impressive naturalistic detail, this charming model dates to the Japa...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair Japanese Heron and Turtle Form Silvered Bronze Rock Crystal Ball Stands
Pair Japanese Heron and Turtle Form Silvered Bronze Rock Crystal Ball Stands

Pair Japanese Heron and Turtle Form Silvered Bronze Rock Crystal Ball Stands

$11,000 / set

Pair Japanese Heron and Turtle Form Silvered Bronze Rock Crystal Ball Stands

Located in New York, NY

Pair of antique 19th century Meiji period Japanese stands depicting herons (or storks) standing on turtles supporting rock crystal (quartz) spheres. Each 10 inches tall, 9 in wide ...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Animal Sculptures

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Quartz, Rock Crystal, Bronze

Brass Crane and Turtle Sculptures, Japanese Mid-Century Pair, 1950s
Brass Crane and Turtle Sculptures, Japanese Mid-Century Pair, 1950s

Brass Crane and Turtle Sculptures, Japanese Mid-Century Pair, 1950s

$708Sale Price / set|20% Off

Brass Crane and Turtle Sculptures, Japanese Mid-Century Pair, 1950s

Located in Glasgow, GB

This pair of brass crane and turtle sculptures is a Japanese mid-century set dating from the 1950s, combining symbolic subject matter with finely cast decorative form. Executed in c...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Japanese Meiji Bronze Okimono of a Wild Boar by Akasofu Gyokko
Japanese Meiji Bronze Okimono of a Wild Boar by Akasofu Gyokko

Japanese Meiji Bronze Okimono of a Wild Boar by Akasofu Gyokko

$5,520Sale Price|20% Off

Japanese Meiji Bronze Okimono of a Wild Boar by Akasofu Gyokko

Located in Shippensburg, PA

An exquisite Japanese sculpture of a Wild Boar from the Meiji period (1868-1912) raised over a fine carved and lacquered hardwood base. Finely cast, expertly chiseled and chased with...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Two Opposing Ebonized Elephant Figures With Stands
Two Opposing Ebonized Elephant Figures With Stands

Two Opposing Ebonized Elephant Figures With Stands

$695 / set

Two Opposing Ebonized Elephant Figures With Stands

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A Pair of Ebonized hardwood Elephants in stylized form. Likely Japanese, the Pair stand with heads turned and striding forward with one front leg extended. Mounted on intricately car...

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20th Century Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Glass, Plastic

Large Japanese Meiji Bronze Sculpture Elephant and Tigers by Mitsumoto
Large Japanese Meiji Bronze Sculpture Elephant and Tigers by Mitsumoto

Large Japanese Meiji Bronze Sculpture Elephant and Tigers by Mitsumoto

$6,240Sale Price|20% Off

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 Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Animal Heads Figure Meiji Period, 19/20th Century
Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Animal Heads Figure Meiji Period, 19/20th Century

Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Animal Heads Figure Meiji Period, 19/20th Century

$604

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 Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japanese Okimono Incense Holder Sticks Bronze Statue Meiji Era, 1868-1912
Japanese Okimono Incense Holder Sticks Bronze Statue Meiji Era, 1868-1912

Japanese Okimono Incense Holder Sticks Bronze Statue Meiji Era, 1868-1912

$649

Japanese Okimono Incense Holder Sticks Bronze Statue Meiji Era, 1868-1912

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Japan - MeuiI period (1868 - 1912) bronze Okimono turtle incense burner Meiji era (1868-1912), 19th century Additional information: Material: Bronze, Cloisonne & Metal Region of Or...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

1960s Japanese Eggplant / Gourd & Bird Painted Bronze Okimono / Sculpture Tole
1960s Japanese Eggplant / Gourd & Bird Painted Bronze Okimono / Sculpture Tole

1960s Japanese Eggplant / Gourd & Bird Painted Bronze Okimono / Sculpture Tole

$925

1960s Japanese Eggplant / Gourd & Bird Painted Bronze Okimono / Sculpture Tole

Located in Kennesaw, GA

I love this Japanese okimono ! It is a painted bronze gourd with a perched bird. The gourd is a symbol of good luck in Japan. This type of bronze craftsmanship was popular during the...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Contemporary Gold Orange Black Red Hand painted Porcelain Beckoning Cat
Japanese Contemporary Gold Orange Black Red Hand painted Porcelain Beckoning Cat

Japanese Contemporary Gold Orange Black Red Hand painted Porcelain Beckoning Cat

$560

Japanese Contemporary Gold Orange Black Red Hand painted Porcelain Beckoning Cat

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. The beckoning cat comes 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 Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Gold

Antique Bronze Meiji Okimono of a Rat Japan, 19th Century
Antique Bronze Meiji Okimono of a Rat Japan, 19th Century

Antique Bronze Meiji Okimono of a Rat Japan, 19th Century

$809

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 Japanese Antique Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Genryusai Seiya: An Important Patinated Bronze Okimono of a Bactrian Camel
Genryusai Seiya: An Important Patinated Bronze Okimono of a Bactrian Camel

Genryusai Seiya: An Important Patinated Bronze Okimono of a Bactrian Camel

$11,369 / item

Genryusai Seiya: An Important Patinated Bronze Okimono of a Bactrian Camel

Located in Budapest, HU

An exceptional Meiji period Japanese bronze sculpture by the renowned master Genryusai Seiya, signed SEIYA zo to the underside. Naturalistically cast in the form of a standing Bactri...

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1880s Japanese Antique Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Frog Figure Meiji Period, 19/20th Century
Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Frog Figure Meiji Period, 19/20th Century

Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Frog Figure Meiji Period, 19/20th Century

$625

Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Frog Figure Meiji Period, 19/20th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely and very detailed piece. Unsigned. Japan 19th or 20th century. Weight: 8 grams Provenance: Collected in the 1980’s. From the collection of Clemens Merkelbach van Enkhuizen...

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20th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

19thC Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Study of an Elephant Fighting with Two Tigers
19thC Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Study of an Elephant Fighting with Two Tigers

19thC Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Study of an Elephant Fighting with Two Tigers

$3,355

19thC Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Study of an Elephant Fighting with Two Tigers

Located in Central England, GB

This superb Japanese Meiji period bronze study has exceptionally good detailing. It portrays a figure group of a large muscular bull elephant being attacked and fighting with two tig...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Large Japanese Tiger in Patinated Bronze, Signed. MEIJI / TAISHO
Large Japanese Tiger in Patinated Bronze, Signed. MEIJI / TAISHO

Large Japanese Tiger in Patinated Bronze, Signed. MEIJI / TAISHO

$4,863

Large Japanese Tiger in Patinated Bronze, Signed. MEIJI / TAISHO

By Kosai Taisho

Located in Kastrup, DK

Japanese tiger in reddish brown patinated bronze with glass eyes. Signed. Made in very high quality on original plinth root wood. Meiji period 1852-1912.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Small Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Monkey Sculpture
Small Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Monkey Sculpture

Small Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Monkey Sculpture

$699

Small Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Monkey Sculpture

Located in Kastrup, DK

Small Japanese bronze sculpture in the form of a monkey with intricate details Finely crafted in dark-patinated bronze with a rich patina. Dating from the Meiji period (1868-1912) o...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Contemporary Gold Purple Orangs Porcelain Bear Sculpture, 7
Japanese Contemporary Gold Purple Orangs Porcelain Bear Sculpture, 7

Japanese Contemporary Gold Purple Orangs Porcelain Bear Sculpture, 7

$950

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 Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Gold

Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Bird of Tree Bark Figure Meiji Period, 19/20th C
Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Bird of Tree Bark Figure Meiji Period, 19/20th C

Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Bird of Tree Bark Figure Meiji Period, 19/20th C

$625

Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Bird of Tree Bark Figure Meiji Period, 19/20th C

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely and very detailed piece. Unsigned. Japan 19th or 20th century. Weight: 5 grams Provenance: Collected in the 1980’s. From the collection of Clemens Merkelbach van Enkhuizen...

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20th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Old Wooden Netsuke Sculpture Japanese Bat Meiji Period, 19/20th Century
Old Wooden Netsuke Sculpture Japanese Bat Meiji Period, 19/20th Century

Old Wooden Netsuke Sculpture Japanese Bat Meiji Period, 19/20th Century

$916

Old Wooden Netsuke Sculpture Japanese Bat Meiji Period, 19/20th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely and very detailed piece. Unsigned. Japan 19th or 20th century. Weight: 12 grams Provenance: Collected in the 1980’s. From the collection of Clemens Merkelbach van Enkhuize...

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20th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Animal on Turtle Figure Meiji Period 19/20th Century
Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Animal on Turtle Figure Meiji Period 19/20th Century

Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Animal on Turtle Figure Meiji Period 19/20th Century

$916

Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Animal on Turtle Figure Meiji Period 19/20th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely and very detailed piece. Unsigned. Japan 19th or 20th century. Weight: 8 grams Provenance: Collected in the 1980’s. From the collection of Clemens Merkelbach van Enkhuizen...

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20th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japanese Meiji Bronze Sculpture Elephant Fighting Tigers By Tsunemitsu 常光
Japanese Meiji Bronze Sculpture Elephant Fighting Tigers By Tsunemitsu 常光

Japanese Meiji Bronze Sculpture Elephant Fighting Tigers By Tsunemitsu 常光

$1,498

Japanese Meiji Bronze Sculpture Elephant Fighting Tigers By Tsunemitsu 常光

Located in King's Lynn, GB

A Japanese bronze model of an elephant fighting two tigers, cast during the Meiji period (1868–1912), bearing the foundry mark Tsunemitsu (常光). Tsunemitsu 常光 (Tsunemitsu) is the mak...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Pair of Japanese Bronze Lions Bookends, Meiji Period
19th Century Pair of Japanese Bronze Lions Bookends, Meiji Period

19th Century Pair of Japanese Bronze Lions Bookends, Meiji Period

$2,600

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 Japanese Antique Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair Of 19th Century Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Partridges On Hardwood Base
Pair Of 19th Century Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Partridges On Hardwood Base

Pair Of 19th Century Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Partridges On Hardwood Base

$7,333

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 Japanese Antique Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Lion And Crocodile On Wooden Base
Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Lion And Crocodile On Wooden Base

Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Lion And Crocodile On Wooden Base

$8,855

Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Lion And Crocodile On Wooden Base

Located in GB

A delightful Meiji Period Japanese bronze lion and crocodile on a root wood base. A skilfully hand crafted piece that encapsulates the splendour of each animal from the lush lions mane and muscular body to the scales and ridges of the toughened skin of the crocodile. The expressions of both the lion and the crocodile are clear and crisp, caught in the midst of a battle for life and death. The lions eyes...

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Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Antique Japanese Meiji period carved hardwood okimono of a prowling tiger C 1900
Antique Japanese Meiji period carved hardwood okimono of a prowling tiger C 1900

Antique Japanese Meiji period carved hardwood okimono of a prowling tiger C 1900

$885

Antique Japanese Meiji period carved hardwood okimono of a prowling tiger C 1900

Located in Central England, GB

This most pleasing hand carved hardwood Japanese Meiji period okimono depicts a muscular prowling tiger. Its body is slightly lowered in a stalking position with its mouth open showi...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Meiji animal sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Meiji animal sculptures for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage animal sculptures created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, asian art and furniture, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, bronze and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Meiji animal sculptures made in a specific country, there are Asia, East Asia, and Japan pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original animal sculptures, popular names associated with this style include Kosai Taisho, and Kutani Studio. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for animal sculptures differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $450 and tops out at $38,000 while the average work can sell for $2,750.

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