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Old Wooden Netsuke 19/20th C Japanese Japan FROG Meiji Period
Old Wooden Netsuke 19/20th C Japanese Japan FROG Meiji Period

Old Wooden Netsuke 19/20th C Japanese Japan FROG Meiji Period

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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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Metal, 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

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

Whimsical Frogs Japanese Ceramic Lamp Finials Pair
Whimsical Frogs Japanese Ceramic Lamp Finials Pair

Whimsical Frogs Japanese Ceramic Lamp Finials Pair

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Cute pair of Japanese ceramic green frog figurines on brass bases as lamp finials.

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Bronze Ikebana 'Flower Arranging' Basket with Frog
Japanese Bronze Ikebana 'Flower Arranging' Basket with Frog

Japanese Bronze Ikebana 'Flower Arranging' Basket with Frog

Located in Hudson, NY

Meiji period (1868-1912) bronze flower arranging basket with a small frog climbing up the side. Excellently rendered details in the basket weaving. Signature on the bottom reads: Eiho.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Mid-20th Century, Showa, Japanese Keyaki Wood Frog / Toad
Mid-20th Century, Showa, Japanese Keyaki Wood Frog / Toad

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 Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Okimono Japanese Sumo Wrestling Frogs Sculpture, 19/20th Century
Antique Okimono Japanese Sumo Wrestling Frogs Sculpture, 19/20th Century

Antique Okimono Japanese Sumo Wrestling Frogs Sculpture, 19/20th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely and very detailed piece. Unigned. Japan 19th or early 20th century. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: Japan Period: 18th century Japan D...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

JAPAN 1900 Meiji Period Carved Wood Netsuke Of Frog Resting In A Lotus
JAPAN 1900 Meiji Period Carved Wood Netsuke Of Frog Resting In A Lotus

JAPAN 1900 Meiji Period Carved Wood Netsuke Of Frog Resting In A Lotus

Located in Miami, FL

Originally carved during the Meiji dynasty (1868-1912) in Japan. Condition: The overall condition of this Frog wood-netsuke is excellent.

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Two Frogs on the Lotus Leaf' 1950s Showa era
Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Two Frogs on the Lotus Leaf' 1950s Showa era

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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Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Ito Tozan I "Basket and Frog" Ceramic Vessel, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan
Ito Tozan I "Basket and Frog" Ceramic Vessel, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan

Ito Tozan I "Basket and Frog" Ceramic Vessel, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan

By Ito Tozan I

Located in Austin, TX

A large and whimsical glazed stoneware "Basket and Frog" vessel or basin by Ito Tozan I (1846 - 1920), Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan.

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Taisho Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Japanese Gold Lacquer Inro with Deer Image, Ojime, Wood Frog Netsuke, Makie Box
Japanese Gold Lacquer Inro with Deer Image, Ojime, Wood Frog Netsuke, Makie Box

Japanese Gold Lacquer Inro with Deer Image, Ojime, Wood Frog Netsuke, Makie Box

Located in Point Richmond, CA

The Inro is comprised of three stacked compartments and features a deer motif with mother of pearl accents, an ojime and a wooden frog netsuke. Inros were used to store items like m...

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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

19th Century Meiji Period Bronze Vase with Two Frogs
19th Century Meiji Period Bronze Vase with Two Frogs

19th Century Meiji Period Bronze Vase with Two Frogs

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A Meiji period bronze vase with two frogs against a rough textured ground, signed ‘Hyakusei’, Japanese, circa 1880.    

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Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

A Pair of Antique Salt Shaker Sliver Frogs Decorative Salt Shaker Gilt Interior
A Pair of Antique Salt Shaker Sliver Frogs Decorative Salt Shaker Gilt Interior

A Pair of Antique Salt Shaker Sliver Frogs Decorative Salt Shaker Gilt Interior

Located in Wembley, GB

Pair of Silver-Plated Frog Salt Cellars with Gilt Interior Decorative Novelty Tableware, 20th Century This charming and highly decorative pair of silver-plated frog salt cellars exem...

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1990s Japanese Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, Sheet Metal, Silver Leaf

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Japanese Ceramic Frog Teapot
Japanese Ceramic Frog Teapot

Japanese Ceramic Frog Teapot

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H 5.25 in

Japanese Ceramic Frog Teapot

Located in Seattle, WA

Frog Teapot A Japanese ceramic teapot in the form of a frog.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Japanese Vases with Frogs
Pair of Japanese Vases with Frogs

Pair of Japanese Vases with Frogs

Unavailable

H 11.23 in Dm 4.34 in

Pair of Japanese Vases with Frogs

Located in Hamburg, DE

Unusual Pair of Vases with Frogs . Brass bronzed .

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Brass

Japanese Bronze Vase of Two Frogs Coming Out of the Water
Japanese Bronze Vase of Two Frogs Coming Out of the Water

Japanese Bronze Vase of Two Frogs Coming Out of the Water

Located in MILANO, IT

Japanese bronze vase of two frogs coming out of the water.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

20th Century Wooden Frog
20th Century Wooden Frog

20th Century Wooden Frog

Unavailable

H 7.88 in Dm 17.72 in

20th Century Wooden Frog

Located in Paris, FR

20th century Japanese wooden "Kairu" frog with verre églomisé eyes Taisho period.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wool

Vintage Japanese Metal Frog Vase/Planter
Vintage Japanese Metal Frog Vase/Planter

Vintage Japanese Metal Frog Vase/Planter

Located in Delray Beach, FL

This vintage Japanese frog planter adds a whimsical touch to your decor with its charming, detailed metalwork.

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Vintage 1970s Japanese Scholar's Objects

Materials

Metal

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Frog 1860s-1920s/sculpture Mingei Object
Japanese Antique Wood Carving Frog 1860s-1920s/sculpture Mingei Object

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Frog 1860s-1920s/sculpture Mingei Object

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an old Japanese wood carving of a frog. This item is from the Meiji era. (1860s to 1920s).

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Frog 1900s-1930s/Folk Art Mingei Wabisabi Object
Japanese Antique Wood Carving Frog 1900s-1930s/Folk Art Mingei Wabisabi Object

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Frog 1900s-1930s/Folk Art Mingei Wabisabi Object

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an old Japanese wood carving of a frog. It is an early Showa era item. (1900s-1930s).

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Vintage 1920s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Chestnut

Japanese Antique Stone Statue Frog 1860s-1920s / Sculpture Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Stone Statue Frog 1860s-1920s / Sculpture Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Stone Statue Frog 1860s-1920s / Sculpture Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

In Japan, frogs have long been a popular good-luck charm, with the meaning of “safe return” or "good fortune returns".

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Japanese Tiny bronze frog
Japanese Tiny bronze frog

Japanese Tiny bronze frog

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H 0.79 in W 1.78 in D 1.78 in

Japanese Tiny bronze frog

Located in PARIS, FR

It’s the reason why you would sometimes see frog sculpture at the entrance of houses. Japan – Meiji Era (1868-1912) Length: 4,5 cm - Width : 4.5 cm - Height: 2 cm

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Antique Whimsical "Frogs" Planter Bowl
Japanese Antique Whimsical "Frogs" Planter Bowl

Japanese Antique Whimsical "Frogs" Planter Bowl

Located in South Burlington, VT

From our recent Japanese acquisitions travels Sure to bring smiles.

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Vintage 1910s Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Large Pair Of Japanese Bronze Frog Sculptures
Large Pair Of Japanese Bronze Frog Sculptures

Large Pair Of Japanese Bronze Frog Sculptures

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H 10 in W 14.25 in D 14.25 in

Large Pair Of Japanese Bronze Frog Sculptures

Located in Houston, TX

Large Pair Of Japanese Bronze Frog Sculptures. Our large Japanese bronze frog statues or sculptures will make a lovely addition to your garden room or atrium or entrance hall.

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Vintage 1940s Japanese Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Meiji Period Japanese Ginbari Frog Vase
Meiji Period Japanese Ginbari Frog Vase

Meiji Period Japanese Ginbari Frog Vase

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1890s Japanese Meiji period Ginbari cloisonné vase. A frog leaps across a green ground to create in our imaginations a deep blue splash of water.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

Japanese Gourd Shaped Bronze Vase with Frog
Japanese Gourd Shaped Bronze Vase with Frog

Japanese Gourd Shaped Bronze Vase with Frog

Located in Chicago, IL

This spectacular Japanese 19th century bronze gourd shaped vase features a frog climbing up the body of the vase.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Meiji Satsuma Vase with Frogs at War
Japanese Meiji Satsuma Vase with Frogs at War

Japanese Meiji Satsuma Vase with Frogs at War

Located in Astoria, NY

Japanese Meiji period satsuma vase depicting a colorful frieze of frogs at war, parcel gilt, with mark on bottom.

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Box Wood Roar Frog Netsuke 19th-20th Century Japanese Japan Unsigned
Box Wood Roar Frog Netsuke 19th-20th Century Japanese Japan Unsigned

Box Wood Roar Frog Netsuke 19th-20th Century Japanese Japan Unsigned

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely and very detailed piece. Unsigned, Japan, 19th or 20th century. Condition / / overall condition 5.3 x 3.1cm Period Meiji Periode (1867-1912).  

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Lacquer Writing Box 'Suzuribako' with Frog Design
Japanese Lacquer Writing Box 'Suzuribako' with Frog Design

Japanese Lacquer Writing Box 'Suzuribako' with Frog Design

Located in Hudson, NY

Leaping frogs in gold, silver and shell. Nashiji ground interior and bottom, artist signature on bottom of box reads: Kiyohide, title on the original storage box reads: Around May.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Pair Japanese Bamboo Vases with Silvered Bronze Frog Mounts
Pair Japanese Bamboo Vases with Silvered Bronze Frog Mounts

Pair Japanese Bamboo Vases with Silvered Bronze Frog Mounts

Located in New York, NY

Pair of mid-century Japanese vases crafted from bamboo wood, Showa era, circa 1970s, with silvered bronze figures of frogs and enameled dragonflies.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japan Fine Antique Sterling Silver Miniature Frog Signed
Japan Fine Antique Sterling Silver Miniature Frog Signed

Japan Fine Antique Sterling Silver Miniature Frog Signed

Located in South Burlington, VT

Mint and signed Japan, a fine sterling silver model of a frog sculptured in sterling silver, signed/stamped base, early 20th century, Taisho period..

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Silver

Japan Antique Bronze "Frog" Kaeru 100 Years Old
Japan Antique Bronze "Frog" Kaeru 100 Years Old

Japan Antique Bronze "Frog" Kaeru 100 Years Old

Located in South Burlington, VT

From our recent Japanese acquisitions Japan, a hard to find hand cast bronze frog -kaeru- sculpture dating to the Meiji period, 19th century.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Garden Ornaments

Materials

Bronze

Lapis Lazuli Frog Japanese Antique Blue Gemstone Animal
Lapis Lazuli Frog Japanese Antique Blue Gemstone Animal

Lapis Lazuli Frog Japanese Antique Blue Gemstone Animal

Located in Somis, CA

A charming hand-carved frog sculpture, executed in natural lapis lazuli of rich, saturated royal blue, accented with subtle golden pyrite inclusions. Resting in a poised, alert stanc...

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20th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Lapis Lazuli

Japanese Old Small Wood Carving Art / 'Netsuke' / Frog Mushroom
Japanese Old Small Wood Carving Art / 'Netsuke' / Frog Mushroom

Japanese Old Small Wood Carving Art / 'Netsuke' / Frog Mushroom

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

It is carved with mushrooms, tree branches, and frogs. The expression of the cute frog is very well carved.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Boxwood

19th Century Japanese Carved Frog and Waterlily Wooden Box
19th Century Japanese Carved Frog and Waterlily Wooden Box

19th Century Japanese Carved Frog and Waterlily Wooden Box

Located in Dallas, TX

A hardwood native to Japan. The carving is Exquisite on this piece.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Hardwood

Japanese Big Antique Stone Garden Frog With Superb Details
Japanese Big Antique Stone Garden Frog With Superb Details

Japanese Big Antique Stone Garden Frog With Superb Details

Located in South Burlington, VT

A big , charming and superb quality antique Japanese hand carved stone frog sculpture fresh from an old Japanese garden and dating to the early 20th century.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Garden Ornaments

Materials

Granite

Japanese Carved Wood Netsuke of a Frog, Taisho Period
Japanese Carved Wood Netsuke of a Frog, Taisho Period

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.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Animal Sculptures

Materials

Boxwood

Japan Fine Antique Bronze "Frog" Fountain Kaeru 100 Years Old
Japan Fine Antique Bronze "Frog" Fountain Kaeru 100 Years Old

Japan Fine Antique Bronze "Frog" Fountain Kaeru 100 Years Old

Located in South Burlington, VT

From our recent Japanese acquisitions travels. Japan, a rare hand cast bronze frog -kaeru- sculpture purposely transformed into a fountain head and dating to the Meiji period, 19t...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Garden Ornaments

Materials

Bronze

Japan Big Hand Painted Leaping Frog Lantern, Original Glass Eyes
Japan Big Hand Painted Leaping Frog Lantern, Original Glass Eyes

Japan Big Hand Painted Leaping Frog Lantern, Original Glass Eyes

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan, this handsome quality old style "leaping frog" iron garden lantern is an exceptional find and an authentic old work of art.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Garden Ornaments

Materials

Iron

Japanese Vintage "Climbing Frogs" Hand Cast Bronze Bud Vase, Fine Patina
Japanese Vintage "Climbing Frogs" Hand Cast Bronze Bud Vase, Fine Patina

Japanese Vintage "Climbing Frogs" Hand Cast Bronze Bud Vase, Fine Patina

Located in South Burlington, VT

A fine Japanese hand cast bronze, climbing frogs, trumpet or bud vase, symbolic of affection and love, and fertility.

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20th Century Japanese Showa Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japan Antique Collection 19th Century Stone Buddha, Tortoise and Frog Sculpture
Japan Antique Collection 19th Century Stone Buddha, Tortoise and Frog Sculpture

Japan Antique Collection 19th Century Stone Buddha, Tortoise and Frog Sculpture

Located in South Burlington, VT

A great opportunity to acquire a rare set of three 19th century antique Japanese granite stone sculptures: A finely carved seated Buddha in a welcoming Mudra with bowl, a tortoise an...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Granite, Stone

Japan Monumental Stone Carving of a Toad or Frog Kaeru 19thc
Japan Monumental Stone Carving of a Toad or Frog Kaeru 19thc

Japan Monumental Stone Carving of a Toad or Frog Kaeru 19thc

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan, a monumental stone carving of a toad or frog kaeru, Edo period, (1603-1868).

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Japanese Edo Garden Ornaments

Materials

Granite

Japanese bronze sculpture of a frog hidding in a lotus leaf (Okimono)
Japanese bronze sculpture of a frog hidding in a lotus leaf (Okimono)

Japanese bronze sculpture of a frog hidding in a lotus leaf (Okimono)

Located in PARIS, FR

In feudal Japan, tax collectors could be recognized by the frog-shaped netsuke they wore on their belts.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Wonderful Asian Pair Patinated Bronze Japanese Lamps Dragon Frogs Lobster Crabs
Wonderful Asian Pair Patinated Bronze Japanese Lamps Dragon Frogs Lobster Crabs

Wonderful Asian Pair Patinated Bronze Japanese Lamps Dragon Frogs Lobster Crabs

Located in Roslyn, NY

Wonderful pair of Japanese patinated bronze lamps of two facing dragons highlights this amazing pair with crabs, iguanas, koi, frogs, lobsters and hermit craps.

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Vintage 1930s Japanese Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Giant Burly Japanese Antique Stone Frog Found In Vermont Tree, 17" Long
Giant Burly Japanese Antique Stone Frog Found In Vermont Tree, 17" Long

Giant Burly Japanese Antique Stone Frog Found In Vermont Tree, 17" Long

Located in South Burlington, VT

A delightful opportunity to acquire a rare giant Japanese hand-carved stone frog sculpture fresh from an old Shiga Japan garden and dating to the early 20th century.

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20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Granite

Smoking Set Frog
Smoking Set Frog

Smoking Set Frog

Located in Westport, CT

Smoking set frog with mouth open holding set pieces unsign

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Early 20th Century Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Bronze Frog Candleholder
Bronze Frog Candleholder

Bronze Frog Candleholder

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H 3 in W 3 in L 3 in

Bronze Frog Candleholder

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Bronze frog candleholder, a rustic handsomer tadpole with a fabulous ski g9 bro.

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20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Burly Old Japanese Stone Frog Brings Joy to Your Heart, Garden and Soul
Burly Old Japanese Stone Frog Brings Joy to Your Heart, Garden and Soul

Burly Old Japanese Stone Frog Brings Joy to Your Heart, Garden and Soul

Located in South Burlington, VT

A delightful opportunity to acquire a Japanese hand-carved stone frog sculpture fresh from an old Nagoya Japan garden and dating to the early 20th century.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Architectural Elements

Materials

Granite

Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Frog on the Zori sandal' 1950s Showa era 'Shoichi'
Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Frog on the Zori sandal' 1950s Showa era 'Shoichi'

Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Frog on the Zori sandal' 1950s Showa era 'Shoichi'

Located in Paris, FR

This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1950s. The signature is written on the back side 'Shoichi'. Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th...

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases with Lotus Frog and Butterflies Goto
Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases with Lotus Frog and Butterflies Goto

Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases with Lotus Frog and Butterflies Goto

Located in Long Island City, NY

A beautiful pair of Japanese cloisonne enamel vases from the school of Goto Seizaburo, Meiji period circa 1890.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

Sugi-Wood (Cedar) Frog
Sugi-Wood (Cedar) Frog

Sugi-Wood (Cedar) Frog

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H 6.88 in W 9.75 in D 11.5 in

Sugi-Wood (Cedar) Frog

Located in Hudson, NY

Wood carving of a frog with glass eyes and wonderful patina.

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20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Glass, Wood

Unusul Japan Antique Stone Frog and Baby Bring Joy to Your Heart Garden and Soul
Unusul Japan Antique Stone Frog and Baby Bring Joy to Your Heart Garden and Soul

Unusul Japan Antique Stone Frog and Baby Bring Joy to Your Heart Garden and Soul

Located in South Burlington, VT

A delightful opportunity to acquire a rare Japanese hand-carved stone frog and baby frog sculpture fresh from an old Nagoya Japan garden and dating to the late 19th to early 20th cen...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Granite

Bronze sculpture of an incens burner representing a frog taking its bath
Bronze sculpture of an incens burner representing a frog taking its bath

Bronze sculpture of an incens burner representing a frog taking its bath

Located in PARIS, FR

Nowadays people keep frog amulets in their wallet to be wealthy. Kaeru means both "frog" and "coming home" in Japanese.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Kobako in natural wood of a frog under a willow tree
Kobako in natural wood of a frog under a willow tree

Kobako in natural wood of a frog under a willow tree

Located in PARIS, FR

In feudal Japan, this extension of meaning is due to the frog's ability to return each year to the pond where it was born.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Lacquer

Materials

Gold

Japanese Frog Drummer Garden Ornament
Japanese Frog Drummer Garden Ornament

Japanese Frog Drummer Garden Ornament

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H 13 in W 7 in D 7 in

Japanese Frog Drummer Garden Ornament

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

3-842 Hand cast large Frog drummer garden ornament.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese "Frog & Lotus" Garden Lantern with Double Doors
Japanese "Frog & Lotus" Garden Lantern with Double Doors

Japanese "Frog & Lotus" Garden Lantern with Double Doors

Located in South Burlington, VT

From our recent Japanese acquisitions in near original condition Japan, an attractive and sturdy "frog and lotus" motif lantern with an unusual and unique "double door".

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Garden Ornaments

Materials

Iron

Japanese Old Wood Carving Frog with Box 1860s-1900s/Antique Figurine Wabisabi
Japanese Old Wood Carving Frog with Box 1860s-1900s/Antique Figurine Wabisabi

Japanese Old Wood Carving Frog with Box 1860s-1900s/Antique Figurine Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

It is an old Japanese frog wood carving. (With box D210mm x W250mm x H160mm) The era is the Meiji era (1860s-1900s).

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Frog 1860s-1920s/Figurine Mingei Object Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Wood Carving Frog 1860s-1920s/Figurine Mingei Object Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Frog 1860s-1920s/Figurine Mingei Object Wabi-Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

It is made of paulownia wood. This is Japanese style folk art. In Japan, frogs are considered lucky charms.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japan Big Old Stone Garden Frog 15"
Japan Big Old Stone Garden Frog 15"

Japan Big Old Stone Garden Frog 15"

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H 12 in W 15 in D 18 in

Japan Big Old Stone Garden Frog 15"

Located in South Burlington, VT

A delightful opportunity to acquire a Larger scale Japanese hand-carved stone frog sculpture fresh from an old Nagoya Japan garden dating in the 20th century.

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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Granite

Japanese Antique Stone-Carved Frog Edo period 1800s-1860s / Sculpture Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Stone-Carved Frog Edo period 1800s-1860s / Sculpture Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Stone-Carved Frog Edo period 1800s-1860s / Sculpture Wabi Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

In Japan, frogs have long been regarded as symbols of good fortune.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Frog Lighter, 1980s Japan
Frog Lighter, 1980s Japan

Frog Lighter, 1980s Japan

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H 3 in W 4 in D 3.5 in

Frog Lighter, 1980s Japan

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Very unusual piece. Made in Japan in the 1980s.   

Category

Vintage 1980s Japanese Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Metal

Japan Three Garden Frog Family
Japan Three Garden Frog Family

Japan Three Garden Frog Family

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H 4 in W 4.5 in D 3.5 in

Japan Three Garden Frog Family

Located in South Burlington, VT

From our recent Japanese Acquisitions Travels Japanese group of three (3) charming "piggybacked" pottery frogs hand cast, hand painted, and hand glazed in realistic yellow, green,...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pottery

Japanese Old "Frog" Lighting Lantern
Japanese Old "Frog" Lighting Lantern

Japanese Old "Frog" Lighting Lantern

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H 8 in W 10 in D 6 in

Japanese Old "Frog" Lighting Lantern

Located in South Burlington, VT

From our recent Japanese Acquisitions- an old critter and friend Japan, this handsome quality old "Frog" motif tea lantern is a good find and an authentic old work of art.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Big Old Frog Lighting Lantern
Japanese Big Old Frog Lighting Lantern

Japanese Big Old Frog Lighting Lantern

Located in South Burlington, VT

From our recent Japan Acquisitions- an old critter and friend Japan, this larger scale handsome quality old "Frog" motif tea lantern is a good find and an authentic old work of art.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Big Old Frog Lighting Lantern
Japanese Big Old Frog Lighting Lantern

Japanese Big Old Frog Lighting Lantern

Located in South Burlington, VT

From our recent Japan Acquisitions- an old critter and friend Japan, this larger scale handsome quality old "Frog" motif tea lantern is a good find and an authentic old work of art.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Garden Two Frog Lighting Lantern /Sculptures
Japanese Garden Two Frog Lighting Lantern /Sculptures

Japanese Garden Two Frog Lighting Lantern /Sculptures

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

3-792 pair Japanese garden frog lanterns /ornaments One frog hanging from decorative bracket the other on ground.

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Japan Big Happy Stone Garden Frog Sculpture
Japan Big Happy Stone Garden Frog Sculpture

Japan Big Happy Stone Garden Frog Sculpture

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan a large scale hand-carved and fun loving stone frog, volcanic stone, 13" H x 25" W x 18" deep.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Stone

Pair Japanese Bronze Frog Warrior Candlesticks, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan
Pair Japanese Bronze Frog Warrior Candlesticks, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan

Pair Japanese Bronze Frog Warrior Candlesticks, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A fantastic and fabulous pair of Japanese cast bronze candlesticks in the form of armored frog warriors, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Massive Old Garden Frog and Family
Japanese Massive Old Garden Frog and Family

Japanese Massive Old Garden Frog and Family

Located in South Burlington, VT

From our recent Japanese Acquisitions- a Big friend with Family. Japan, this handsome quality giant old Frog with children on its back is a cheerful sculpture, good garden find and ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pottery

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Japanese Frog For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Japanese frog you’re looking for. Each Japanese frog for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bronze and stone. Your living room may not be complete without a Japanese frog — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each Japanese frog bearing Art Nouveau, Folk Art or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Japanese Frog?

A Japanese frog can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $895, while the lowest priced sells for $68 and the highest can go for as much as $6,100.