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Porcelain on Metal Fine Chinoiserie Occupied Japan Art Deco Box
Porcelain on Metal Fine Chinoiserie Occupied Japan Art Deco Box

Porcelain on Metal Fine Chinoiserie Occupied Japan Art Deco Box

Located in San Diego, CA

Porcelain on metal fine chinoiserie occupied Japan Art Deco box, beautiful and rare petite box delicate and painted with metal inserts, a couple of tiny chips on the inside base edge...

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20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Brass

"Angel Fish, " Large, Stunning Technicolor Art Deco Sculptures, Occupied Japan
"Angel Fish, " Large, Stunning Technicolor Art Deco Sculptures, Occupied Japan

"Angel Fish, " Large, Stunning Technicolor Art Deco Sculptures, Occupied Japan

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This pair of technicolor-hued Art Deco angel fish sculptures -- glazed in hues of gold, dark pink, cobalt, sea green and canary -- was made in Japan between 1945 and 1951, when Ameri...

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Vintage 1940s Japanese Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Post War Wood Turned Serving Bowl in Solid Hinoki Cedar, Occupied Japan, c. 1940
Post War Wood Turned Serving Bowl in Solid Hinoki Cedar, Occupied Japan, c. 1940

Post War Wood Turned Serving Bowl in Solid Hinoki Cedar, Occupied Japan, c. 1940

Located in Deland, FL

Rich in history, as it was crafted in occupied Japan with Japanese materials and labor when post war Japan was severely lacking both and recovering from the most intense bombing camp...

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Vintage 1940s Japanese Organic Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Cedar

Pair Scottie Dogs Atop Book Theme Japanese Puzzle Bank Occupied Japan Circa 1948
Pair Scottie Dogs Atop Book Theme Japanese Puzzle Bank Occupied Japan Circa 1948

Pair Scottie Dogs Atop Book Theme Japanese Puzzle Bank Occupied Japan Circa 1948

Located in Incline Village, NV

Quite an unusual piece for bank collectors or just for those seeking a unique collectible. This is a coin bank made of all wood; walnut and inlay here and there; simulating a stack a...

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Vintage 1940s Japanese Folk Art Toys

Materials

Wood

Pair of Japanese Ceramic Black & Mother of Pearl Candelabra Made by Hand 1960
Pair of Japanese Ceramic Black & Mother of Pearl Candelabra Made by Hand 1960

Pair of Japanese Ceramic Black & Mother of Pearl Candelabra Made by Hand 1960

By Maruni

Located in Miami, FL

Marked at the base, Maruni Patented Lacquerware metal base, made by Hand in occupied Japan. All original vintage condition. A-904-335

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Mother-of-Pearl

Gold and Pink Floral Painted Ceramic Plate with Scalloped Edges
Gold and Pink Floral Painted Ceramic Plate with Scalloped Edges

Gold and Pink Floral Painted Ceramic Plate with Scalloped Edges

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

The bottom reads: Gold Castle made in Occupied Japan. A beautiful piece to elevate your summer entertaining table scape.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese American Classical Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Ceramic Ardalt Three Graces Hand Painted Purple Compote or Candy Dish
Ceramic Ardalt Three Graces Hand Painted Purple Compote or Candy Dish

Ceramic Ardalt Three Graces Hand Painted Purple Compote or Candy Dish

By Ardalt

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Rare Lenwild hand painted three graces compote by Ardalt. Created in occupied Japan, this rare piece could be used as a candy dish, trinket dish, or compote.

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20th Century Japanese Victorian Ceramics

Materials

Gold

Japanese Bronze Edo Period Buddhist Temple Shrine Buddha Statue Amulet Sculpture
Japanese Bronze Edo Period Buddhist Temple Shrine Buddha Statue Amulet Sculpture

Japanese Bronze Edo Period Buddhist Temple Shrine Buddha Statue Amulet Sculpture

Located in Studio City, CA

The previous owner from whom we acquired it told us that the piece was brought to the United States in the 1940s by a US serviceman when he left occupied Japan and that he had to hav...

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Rudy Giuliani
Rudy Giuliani

Rudy Giuliani

By Fred McDarrah

Located in Surfside, FL

He bought his first camera at the 1939 World's Fair for 39 cents, but he did not start taking photographs as a vocation until he was a paratrooper in occupied Japan following World W...

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1990s Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Art Nouveau Gilt Ceramic Vase with Flower and Cherub Motif - Japan
Art Nouveau Gilt Ceramic Vase with Flower and Cherub Motif - Japan

Art Nouveau Gilt Ceramic Vase with Flower and Cherub Motif - Japan

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

This petite piece is by UCAGCO and was created in occupied Japan. It is made of ceramic and features a gilt handle on either side of the top rim.

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20th Century Japanese Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Antique French Red Paris Porcelain Style Urn Form Table Lamp by SGK China, Japan
Antique French Red Paris Porcelain Style Urn Form Table Lamp by SGK China, Japan

Antique French Red Paris Porcelain Style Urn Form Table Lamp by SGK China, Japan

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique French Red Paris Porcelain Style Urn Form Table Lamp by SGK China, Made in Occupied Japan. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 34.5" H (to finial) x 29" H (to light socke...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Other Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Rare 1948 "Soweru of Florida" Drinking Pink Flamingo Ceramic Ashtray
Rare 1948 "Soweru of Florida" Drinking Pink Flamingo Ceramic Ashtray

Rare 1948 "Soweru of Florida" Drinking Pink Flamingo Ceramic Ashtray

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Stamped: "Burger of Miami made in occupied Japan" Measurements: 3" Tall X 5.5" Wide X 3" Deep United States, 1948

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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Child & Mother Flamingo Ceramic Statue By Leftons (REPAIRED)
Mid-Century Child & Mother Flamingo Ceramic Statue By Leftons (REPAIRED)

Mid-Century Child & Mother Flamingo Ceramic Statue By Leftons (REPAIRED)

Located in Van Nuys, CA

It comes in a gloss finish that highlights the rich pinks, greens, and white accents, making it a striking statement piece. Stamped: "Leftons Occupied Japan" Lefton is a mark found...

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Vintage 1950s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-century Ceramic Miniature Pink Flamingo Tabletop Statue By Leftons
Mid-century Ceramic Miniature Pink Flamingo Tabletop Statue By Leftons

Mid-century Ceramic Miniature Pink Flamingo Tabletop Statue By Leftons

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Bottom reads: "Leftons Occupied Japan" Measurements: 5.5" Tall X 2.5" Wide X 2" Japan, 1950

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Japanese Bronze Grasshopper Vases
Pair of Japanese Bronze Grasshopper Vases

Pair of Japanese Bronze Grasshopper Vases

Located in PARIS, FR

Insects (mushi) occupy an important place in Japanese culture. Hunting for insects is a popular pastime, especially among children.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Antique Japanese Hand-Carved Koi Fish Sculpture, Circa 1920
Antique Japanese Hand-Carved Koi Fish Sculpture, Circa 1920

Antique Japanese Hand-Carved Koi Fish Sculpture, Circa 1920

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

In addition, the carp "koi" is the symbol of love and virility, which is why it occupies an important place in Japanese society. All in nice condition for age, one small crack on the...

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Vintage 1920s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japanese Black Lacquer Box with Mount Fuji Landscape, 20th Century
Japanese Black Lacquer Box with Mount Fuji Landscape, 20th Century

Japanese Black Lacquer Box with Mount Fuji Landscape, 20th Century

Located in New York, NY

Scenes featuring Mount Fuji have long occupied a central place in Japanese art, symbolizing permanence, spiritual elevation, and national identity.

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Edo Signed Miyo Kiln Pottery Lady with White Rat, Kyoto, c. 1860
Japanese Edo Signed Miyo Kiln Pottery Lady with White Rat, Kyoto, c. 1860

Japanese Edo Signed Miyo Kiln Pottery Lady with White Rat, Kyoto, c. 1860

Located in New York, NY

References Figures depicting Westerners (ijin ningyō) occupy a unique place in Japanese art, reflecting the country's limited but highly influential contact with Europe during the cl...

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Antique 1860s Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Ro-iro Lacquer Hibachi with Maki-e Swallows & Ivy, Late Edo–Meiji
Japanese Ro-iro Lacquer Hibachi with Maki-e Swallows & Ivy, Late Edo–Meiji

Japanese Ro-iro Lacquer Hibachi with Maki-e Swallows & Ivy, Late Edo–Meiji

Located in Fukuoka, JP

As an object, it occupies that distinctive category of Japanese decorative art in which a purely functional form — the domestic brazier — is elevated through the highest level of lac...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Gold Leaf

Pair of japanese bronze vase imitating hay and decorated with a grass hopper
Pair of japanese bronze vase imitating hay and decorated with a grass hopper

Pair of japanese bronze vase imitating hay and decorated with a grass hopper

Located in PARIS, FR

Detailed pair of vases in bronze of baluster form, textured to represent straws of hay, bound together by three knots that divide each vase in three, just under le second ring, a we...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Untitled Mod Op Art 1967 Painting on Silk
Untitled Mod Op Art 1967 Painting on Silk

Untitled Mod Op Art 1967 Painting on Silk

By Henry Pearson

Located in Surfside, FL

Army in 1942, and at war's end requested duty in occupied Japan, where a prolonged contact with Japanese culture nurtured a passion for painting.

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1960s Op Art Mixed Media

Materials

Silk, Paper, Mixed Media

Tall Japanese Bamboo Ikebana Basket, Arched Handle, 20th Century
Tall Japanese Bamboo Ikebana Basket, Arched Handle, 20th Century

Tall Japanese Bamboo Ikebana Basket, Arched Handle, 20th Century

Located in Fukuoka, JP

Japanese bamboo basketry occupies a position of considerable prestige within the decorative arts of Japan, having evolved from a purely utilitarian craft into a recognized fine art f...

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20th Century Showa Decorative Baskets

Materials

Bamboo

Zentsuji Temple in the Rain —  from the series Collected Views of Japan II
Zentsuji Temple in the Rain —  from the series Collected Views of Japan II

Zentsuji Temple in the Rain — from the series Collected Views of Japan II

By Kawase Hasui

Located in Myrtle Beach, SC

After the Second World War, his prints became highly sought-after collectible works among the American occupying forces in Japan. Hasui designed more than 600 prints during the 40-ye...

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1930s Showa Landscape Prints

Materials

Woodcut

“Ryokufu (Green Breeze)" — Zen garden Tsukubai woodblock print by Masao Ido
“Ryokufu (Green Breeze)" — Zen garden Tsukubai woodblock print by Masao Ido

“Ryokufu (Green Breeze)" — Zen garden Tsukubai woodblock print by Masao Ido

Located in Weesp, NL

The Artist Masao Ido (1945–2016) was born in Japanese-occupied Manchuria and settled in Kyoto, the city whose temples, gardens, and preserved streetscapes would define his life’s work.

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1990s Japanese Modern Prints

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Pair of Reconstituted Stone Frog Garden Ornaments, England 1970s
Pair of Reconstituted Stone Frog Garden Ornaments, England 1970s

Pair of Reconstituted Stone Frog Garden Ornaments, England 1970s

Located in New York, NY

Frogs have long occupied a symbolic role in Japanese culture, where Kaeru signifies good fortune and safe return.

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Vintage 1970s English Garden Ornaments

Materials

Concrete

ECHELONS OF EMPOWERMENT : PURPLE PANORAMA
ECHELONS OF EMPOWERMENT : PURPLE PANORAMA

ECHELONS OF EMPOWERMENT : PURPLE PANORAMA

By Jimmy Yoshimura

Located in PARIS, FR

As a key member of the CrazyNoodles collective founded by Hiro Ando, Yoshimura occupies a central position within Japanese Neo Pop art.

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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

'San Francisco from Marin', Seattle, SAM, Frye Museum, Golden Gate, Sausalito
'San Francisco from Marin', Seattle, SAM, Frye Museum, Golden Gate, Sausalito

'San Francisco from Marin', Seattle, SAM, Frye Museum, Golden Gate, Sausalito

Located in Santa Cruz, CA

Cauthorn studied in California and Seattle before joining the 148th Infantry Regiment, which led the liberation of Japanese-occupied Manila. During this time, he recorded his time in...

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1960s Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Gouache, Illustration Board

Woman in Fur Collar – Winter Portrait Illustration by Charles Burki, 1955
Woman in Fur Collar – Winter Portrait Illustration by Charles Burki, 1955

Woman in Fur Collar – Winter Portrait Illustration by Charles Burki, 1955

Located in Langweer, NL

Before and during the Second World War, he worked as an illustrator and designer in the East Indies. When the Japanese occupied the region, he was imprisoned in internment camps and ...

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Drawings

Materials

Paper

Chinese American Abstract Expressionist Zen Space Painting WangMing Color School
Chinese American Abstract Expressionist Zen Space Painting WangMing Color School

Chinese American Abstract Expressionist Zen Space Painting WangMing Color School

Located in Surfside, FL

He was a young man then, having fled from Japanese-occupied China in 1939 at age 18. He came to the US for further military training where he met his first wife, the late Suen Chin.

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1980s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Linen, Acrylic, Archival Paper

Village of Iseh, Bali (1948)
Village of Iseh, Bali (1948)

Village of Iseh, Bali (1948)

By Theo Meier

Located in Amsterdam, NL

To avoid the coastal areas which were completely occupied by Japanese troops, Theo moved to the isolated village of Iseh.

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Mid-20th Century Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Rosewood, Oil

'The Beach at Kaiganji in Sanuki Province'  — Lifetime Impression
'The Beach at Kaiganji in Sanuki Province'  — Lifetime Impression

'The Beach at Kaiganji in Sanuki Province' — Lifetime Impression

By Kawase Hasui

Located in Myrtle Beach, SC

After the Second World War, his prints became highly sought-after collectible works among the American occupying forces in Japan. Hasui designed more than 600 prints during the 40-ye...

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1930s Showa Landscape Prints

Materials

Woodcut

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Assorted Satsuma Pieces
Assorted Satsuma Pieces

Assorted Satsuma Pieces

Located in Savannah, GA

3 plates, 1 cup , 1 saucer and 1 teapot made in occupied Japan (post World War II)

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20th Century Japanese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Machine Age Art Deco Japanese CPO Lamps by K.K. Yoshida Seisakusho, Silk Shades
Machine Age Art Deco Japanese CPO Lamps by K.K. Yoshida Seisakusho, Silk Shades

Machine Age Art Deco Japanese CPO Lamps by K.K. Yoshida Seisakusho, Silk Shades

By Yoshida Seisakusho

Located in Dallas, TX

Yoshida Seisakusho is a large Japanese manufacturing/trading company. CPO is an acronym for "Central Purchasing Office," indicating these lamps were likely sold on Military bases in...

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Vintage 1940s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Hand Painted Nippon Porcelain 14 Piece Tea Set
Hand Painted Nippon Porcelain 14 Piece Tea Set

Hand Painted Nippon Porcelain 14 Piece Tea Set

Located in Corona Del Mar, CA

The plates are stamped with Made in Occupied Japan and the larger single plate has a red stamped insignia.

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Vintage 1940s Japanese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Folk Art Painted Salvaged Wood Cabinet, Late 20th Century, Outsider Art
Folk Art Painted Salvaged Wood Cabinet, Late 20th Century, Outsider Art

Folk Art Painted Salvaged Wood Cabinet, Late 20th Century, Outsider Art

Located in Ferndale, MI

Signed on underside made in Occupied Pontiac '94 as a reference to occupied Japan.

Category

Late 20th Century American Folk Art Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Paint

Japanese Oil Painting Realism & Surrealism Ryonosuke Fukui Nude

Japanese Oil Painting Realism & Surrealism Ryonosuke Fukui Nude

Located in Wilmette, IL

Fukui began his artistic career in post-war occupied Japan as an innovator in Japanese prints by producing work utilizing his unique mimeographic process.

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1980s Surrealist Nude Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Top Gun: Maverick (2020)
Top Gun: Maverick (2020)

Top Gun: Maverick (2020)

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H 40 in W 27 in D 0.1 in

Top Gun: Maverick (2020)

Located in London, GB

The Taiwanese flag is seen as a symbol of independence and defiance by Beijing, which considers the island to be Chinese territory. Meanwhile, Japan occupied China during World War I...

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2010s Posters

Materials

Paper

Floral Trinket Box from Occupied Japan
Floral Trinket Box from Occupied Japan

Floral Trinket Box from Occupied Japan

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H 2 in W 4.75 in D 4 in

Floral Trinket Box from Occupied Japan

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Made in Occupied Japan Additional information: Material: Porcelain Color: White Style: Antique, Asian Antique, Vintage Time Period: Early 20th Century Place of origin: Japan...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Chrome "Lucky Car" Lighter Occupied Japan with Box
Chrome "Lucky Car" Lighter Occupied Japan with Box

Chrome "Lucky Car" Lighter Occupied Japan with Box

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Figural Lucky Car Automobile Cigarette table lighter made in occupied Japan. Condition is good with wear to the middle portion that pops up appropriate for age and use.

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Vintage 1940s Japanese Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Steel

Estate Japanese Hammered Solid Silver Hall-Marked Cocktail Shaker, Circa 1945-51
Estate Japanese Hammered Solid Silver Hall-Marked Cocktail Shaker, Circa 1945-51

Estate Japanese Hammered Solid Silver Hall-Marked Cocktail Shaker, Circa 1945-51

Located in New Orleans, LA

Per the hallmarks this piece is from Occupied Japan. "CPO" Central Purchasing Office (US Army and Naval bases), "Toyo Koki" Jewelry and fine goods retailer in occupied Japan.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Matched Pair Japanese Studio Carved Porcelain Blanc de Chine Vases
Matched Pair Japanese Studio Carved Porcelain Blanc de Chine Vases

Matched Pair Japanese Studio Carved Porcelain Blanc de Chine Vases

By Kyoto Pottery

Located in Wilton, CT

Each signed by a different Kyoto studio along with Occupied Japan marks (1946-1952). 10" high. Excellent condition.

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Vintage 1940s Japanese Archaistic Ceramics

Anatomical Model
Anatomical Model

Anatomical Model

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H 43 in W 16 in D 11 in

Anatomical Model

Located in Culver City, CA

Wonderful classroom model demonstrating the female anatomy. Made in occupied Japan, circa 1950.

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Vintage 1940s Japanese Schoolhouse Collectibles and Curiosities

Reliance Post War Lift Arm Chrome Pocket Benzine Lighter
Reliance Post War Lift Arm Chrome Pocket Benzine Lighter

Reliance Post War Lift Arm Chrome Pocket Benzine Lighter

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Post war lift arm chrome pocket benzine lighter by Reliance Text on bottom of lighter: "Reliance Made in occupied Japan".

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Vintage 1940s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Chrome and Red Bakelite Table Lighter in the Form of an Ocean Liner
Vintage Chrome and Red Bakelite Table Lighter in the Form of an Ocean Liner

Vintage Chrome and Red Bakelite Table Lighter in the Form of an Ocean Liner

Located in Nantucket, MA

Mid-Century Modern table lighter of streamline design in the form of an ocean liner in chrome and red Bakelite. Made in Occupied Japan. In working order. Ships without lighter fluid.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Chrome

Toshikane Japanese Immortals Emperors Ceramic Face Silver Bracelet
Toshikane Japanese Immortals Emperors Ceramic Face Silver Bracelet

Toshikane Japanese Immortals Emperors Ceramic Face Silver Bracelet

Located in Montreal, QC

Signed Toshikane JAPAN on back. Antique signed Toshikane Seven Gods of Good Fortune; Occupied Japan porcelain Kichijōten bracelet.

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Vintage 1940s Japanese Link Bracelets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Three Folk Art Apple Collection
Three Folk Art Apple Collection

Three Folk Art Apple Collection

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H 3 in W 3 in D 3 in

Three Folk Art Apple Collection

By Wyandotte

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The other two wood apples are hand painted and hand carved and marked: made in occupied Japan-1940s.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Other Toys

Materials

Metal

Chrome Torpedo Table Lighter by Continental, 1947
Chrome Torpedo Table Lighter by Continental, 1947

Chrome Torpedo Table Lighter by Continental, 1947

By Continental Merchandise Co.

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Stamped "Continental NYC Japan", this lighter was made in Occupied Japan from 1947-1948 shortly after WWII for the Continental Merchandise Co in New York City.

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Vintage 1940s Japanese Streamlined Moderne Quilts and Blankets

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Rudy Giuliani
Rudy Giuliani

Rudy Giuliani

By Fred McDarrah

Located in Surfside, FL

He bought his first camera at the 1939 World's Fair for 39 cents, but he did not start taking photographs as a vocation until he was a paratrooper in occupied Japan following World W...

Category

1990s Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Rudy Giuliani
Rudy Giuliani

Rudy Giuliani

By Fred McDarrah

Located in Surfside, FL

He bought his first camera at the 1939 World's Fair for 39 cents, but he did not start taking photographs as a vocation until he was a paratrooper in occupied Japan following World W...

Category

1990s Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

World Champion Mets
World Champion Mets

World Champion Mets

By Fred McDarrah

Located in Surfside, FL

Fans flock to "The Canyon of Heroes" along Broadway in lower Manhattan to cheer World Champion Mets Fred McDarrah bought his first camera at the 1939 World's Fair for 39 cents, but ...

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1960s Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

World Champion Mets
World Champion Mets

World Champion Mets

By Fred McDarrah

Located in Surfside, FL

Fans flock to "The Canyon of Heroes" along Broadway in lower Manhattan to cheer World Champion Mets Fred McDarrah bought his first camera at the 1939 World's Fair for 39 cents, but h...

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1960s Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Whimsical C.1950 Baar & Beards Silk Scarf With Victorian Style Boots
Whimsical C.1950 Baar & Beards Silk Scarf With Victorian Style Boots

Whimsical C.1950 Baar & Beards Silk Scarf With Victorian Style Boots

By Baar & Beards

Located in Atlanta, GA

The label reveals that it was made in occupied Japan which would date it to C.1950. Regardless, it is so much fun that it would be suitable for framing.

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1950s Japanese Scarves

Mid-century Child & Mother Pink Flamingo Ceramic Tabletop Statue By Leftons
Mid-century Child & Mother Pink Flamingo Ceramic Tabletop Statue By Leftons

Mid-century Child & Mother Pink Flamingo Ceramic Tabletop Statue By Leftons

Located in Van Nuys, CA

It comes in a gloss finish that highlights the rich pinks, greens, and white accents, making it a striking statement piece. Stamped: "Leftons Occupied Japan" Lefton is a mark found...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Dorothy Finley, Fauvist Still Life, Oil on Masonite, Signed
Dorothy Finley, Fauvist Still Life, Oil on Masonite, Signed

Dorothy Finley, Fauvist Still Life, Oil on Masonite, Signed

By Dorothy Finley

Located in Astoria, NY

In the late 1940s, she accompanied her Air Force husband to Occupied Japan, where they were housed in Tokyo. Air Force assignments also took the Finleys to Massachusetts, New Jersey,...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Masonite

Army Air Forces Poster, "See the Job Through" by Baskerville, WWII Poster, 1945
Army Air Forces Poster, "See the Job Through" by Baskerville, WWII Poster, 1945

Army Air Forces Poster, "See the Job Through" by Baskerville, WWII Poster, 1945

By Charles Baskerville

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

While WWII ended on September 9, 1945, the U.S. forces would occupy Japan until 1951 and Germany until 1956. The armed forces still needed the war-tired men to enlist to continue the...

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Vintage 1940s American Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

Hand Carved Japanese Rosewood Koi Fish Sculptures
Hand Carved Japanese Rosewood Koi Fish Sculptures

Hand Carved Japanese Rosewood Koi Fish Sculptures

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

In addition, the carp "koi" is the symbol of love and virility, which is why it occupies an important place in Japanese society. All in nice condition for age, Circa 1920 Dimensio...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Rosewood

Japanese Korean Meiji Period Five-Panel Screen
Japanese Korean Meiji Period Five-Panel Screen

Japanese Korean Meiji Period Five-Panel Screen

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Meiji period paintings from Japanese occupied Korea depicting scenes of horses, cranes, fish, flowering vases, and a fisherman.

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Antique 19th Century Korean Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Grasscloth, Silk, Wood, Paper

Untitled Mod Op Art 1967 Painting on Silk
Untitled Mod Op Art 1967 Painting on Silk

Untitled Mod Op Art 1967 Painting on Silk

By Henry Pearson

Located in Surfside, FL

Army in 1942, and at war's end requested duty in occupied Japan, where a prolonged contact with Japanese culture nurtured a passion for painting.

Category

1960s Op Art Mixed Media

Materials

Silk, Paper, Mixed Media

Untitled Mod Op Art 1967 Painting on Silk
Untitled Mod Op Art 1967 Painting on Silk

Untitled Mod Op Art 1967 Painting on Silk

By Henry Pearson

Located in Surfside, FL

Army in 1942, and at war's end requested duty in occupied Japan, where a prolonged contact with Japanese culture nurtured a passion for painting.

Category

1960s Op Art Mixed Media

Materials

Silk, Paper, Mixed Media

Chinese American Abstract Expressionist Zen Space Painting WangMing Color School
Chinese American Abstract Expressionist Zen Space Painting WangMing Color School

Chinese American Abstract Expressionist Zen Space Painting WangMing Color School

Located in Surfside, FL

He was a young man then, having fled from Japanese-occupied China in 1939 at age 18. He came to the US for further military training where he met his first wife, the late Suen Chin.

Category

1980s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Linen, Acrylic, Archival Paper

Large 1000 Flowers Occupied Japan Hand-Painted Porcelain Centerpiece Bowl
Large 1000 Flowers Occupied Japan Hand-Painted Porcelain Centerpiece Bowl

Large 1000 Flowers Occupied Japan Hand-Painted Porcelain Centerpiece Bowl

By Satsuma

Located in Tustin, CA

Magnificent handmade and hand-painted collectible Occupied Japan, Japanese export ware, large centerpiece bowl in the Satsuma style made by the Shozan factory.

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Vintage 1940s Japanese Other Decorative Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Chrome Telephone Cigarette Table Lighter by Peacock in Occupied Japan
Chrome Telephone Cigarette Table Lighter by Peacock in Occupied Japan

Chrome Telephone Cigarette Table Lighter by Peacock in Occupied Japan

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Peacock Chrome novelty telephone table lighter. Marked "Made in Occupied Japan" on the lighter top and "Peacock" under the base.

Category

Vintage 1940s Japanese Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Steel

"Walking Bear" Vintage, Wind-Up Toy Occupied, Japan, circa 1948
"Walking Bear" Vintage, Wind-Up Toy Occupied, Japan, circa 1948

"Walking Bear" Vintage, Wind-Up Toy Occupied, Japan, circa 1948

Located in Incline Village, NV

He even has the original circular label affixed to his under body "Made in Occupied Japan" attesting to its late 1940s manufacture and Japanese origin and authenticity.

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Vintage 1940s Japanese Folk Art Toys

Materials

Fabric

Lamore Occupied Japan Star and Flower Placecard / Place Card Holders Set of 13
Lamore Occupied Japan Star and Flower Placecard / Place Card Holders Set of 13

Lamore Occupied Japan Star and Flower Placecard / Place Card Holders Set of 13

Located in Miami Beach, FL

All are marked on bottom with "Lamore China" and Occupied Japan marks. Occupied Japan was printed on pottery, porcelain, toys, and other goods made during the American occupation of...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Occupied Japan Porcelain Lobster Cabbage Leaf Sugar Bowl Jam Condiment Dish 6"
Occupied Japan Porcelain Lobster Cabbage Leaf Sugar Bowl Jam Condiment Dish 6"

Occupied Japan Porcelain Lobster Cabbage Leaf Sugar Bowl Jam Condiment Dish 6"

Located in Dayton, OH

Early 20th century porcelain sugar bowl /jam jar / condiment dish featuring cabbage / lettuce leaves forming the base and lid, glazed in green and brown, with a red lobster perched o...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

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Porcelain

Mid Century Modern Japan Bent Plywood Plate Tray teak
Mid Century Modern Japan Bent Plywood Plate Tray teak

Mid Century Modern Japan Bent Plywood Plate Tray teak

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a mid-century modern Bent Plywood Plate Tray teak, Made in Japan. Stamped "MADE IN OCCUPIED JAPAN" Dimensions: .75" h x 12" diameter Please visit take a lo...

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

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Teak

'4' Four Hakone Japanese Bisque Figurines, Circa 1950
'4' Four Hakone Japanese Bisque Figurines, Circa 1950

'4' Four Hakone Japanese Bisque Figurines, Circa 1950

By Hakone Manufacturer Japan

Located in Incline Village, NV

These style "dolls" were first introduced in 17th century Japan as offerings to Buddhist temples and remained popular through World War II, gaining in popularity in America when serv...

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Jimmy Carter
Jimmy Carter

Fred McDarrahJimmy Carter, 1976

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H 7.94 in W 10.19 in

Jimmy Carter

By Fred McDarrah

Located in Surfside, FL

Jimmy Carter Fred McDarrah bought his first camera at the 1939 World's Fair for 39 cents, but he did not start taking photographs as a vocation until he was a paratrooper in occupie...

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1970s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

World Champion Mets
World Champion Mets

World Champion Mets

By Fred McDarrah

Located in Surfside, FL

Fans flock to "The Canyon of Heroes" along Broadway in lower Manhattan to cheer World Champion Mets Fred McDarrah bought his first camera at the 1939 World's Fair for 39 cents, but h...

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1960s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Late 1940s Penny Toy Wind-Up Train, Attributed Japan
Late 1940s Penny Toy Wind-Up Train, Attributed Japan

Late 1940s Penny Toy Wind-Up Train, Attributed Japan

Located in Incline Village, NV

Later markings would say "Occupied Japan, and even later would say "Made in Japan".

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Vintage 1940s Japanese Folk Art Toys

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Tin

Pair of Post-War CPO Japanese 950 Silver Rickshaw Salt Shakers
Pair of Post-War CPO Japanese 950 Silver Rickshaw Salt Shakers

Pair of Post-War CPO Japanese 950 Silver Rickshaw Salt Shakers

Located in Philadelphia, PA

オ), which is believed to be an acronym for 'Central Purchasing Office', a department responsible for purchasing various products in occupied Japan (ca. 1947 - 1952) and selling them ...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Modern Barware

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Kutani Japan Lithophane Geisha Silhouette Egg Shell Porcelain Tea Set for 6
Kutani Japan Lithophane Geisha Silhouette Egg Shell Porcelain Tea Set for 6

Kutani Japan Lithophane Geisha Silhouette Egg Shell Porcelain Tea Set for 6

By Kutani Studio

Located in Torquay, GB

The western style creamer and matching sugar bowl suggests this set was made for the western market (occupied Japan, 1945-52). However, judging by its minimal cherry blossom motif, ...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Mid-century Mother & Child Pink Flamingo Ceramic Tabletop Statue By Leftons
Mid-century Mother & Child Pink Flamingo Ceramic Tabletop Statue By Leftons

Mid-century Mother & Child Pink Flamingo Ceramic Tabletop Statue By Leftons

Located in Van Nuys, CA

It comes in a gloss finish that highlights the rich pinks, greens, and white accents, making it a striking statement piece. Stamped: "Leftons Occupied Japan" Lefton is a mark found...

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

"Reminiscences" by Douglas MacArthur, Signed by Jean MacArthur, Limited Edition
"Reminiscences" by Douglas MacArthur, Signed by Jean MacArthur, Limited Edition

"Reminiscences" by Douglas MacArthur, Signed by Jean MacArthur, Limited Edition

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Liberator of the Philippines, shogun of Occupied Japan, victor of the Battle of Inchon, the General was a national hero when suddenly relieved of his command by President Truman.

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Vintage 1960s American Books

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Paper

Elements (beige and white) abstract geometric wall sculpture painting
Elements (beige and white) abstract geometric wall sculpture painting

Elements (beige and white) abstract geometric wall sculpture painting

Located in Wilton Manors, FL

He studied at Kanazawa Fine Arts University during the chaotic days of Occupied Japan. Nagano began showing his work in Tokyo galleries as part of the “Timism” group: a loose associa...

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1980s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings

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Plywood, Acrylic Polymer, Cotton Canvas

Lot of 9 Antique & Vintage Porcelain Teacups & Saucers Hand Painted Reticulated
Lot of 9 Antique & Vintage Porcelain Teacups & Saucers Hand Painted Reticulated

Lot of 9 Antique & Vintage Porcelain Teacups & Saucers Hand Painted Reticulated

Located in Dayton, OH

The business collapsed in the face of persecution of the family during World War II, but was reopened in the late 1940s, specializing in Asian “Made in Occupied Japan” gifts. Unlike ...

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20th Century Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Hand Carved Japanese Rosewood Koi Fish Sculptures
Hand Carved Japanese Rosewood Koi Fish Sculptures

Hand Carved Japanese Rosewood Koi Fish Sculptures

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

In addition, the carp "koi" is the symbol of love and virility, which is why it occupies an important place in Japanese society. All in nice condition for age, Circa 1920 Dimensions:...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Rosewood

Ancient Japanese Kofun Period Haniwa Terracotta Head
Ancient Japanese Kofun Period Haniwa Terracotta Head

Ancient Japanese Kofun Period Haniwa Terracotta Head

Located in London, GB

Though their purpose is ill understood, it seems that they served to demarcate the burial site and perhaps to contain the spirit of the deceased. Japan's Kofun culture occupied th...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Sculptures

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Terracotta

Zenith, Japanese, limited edition lithograph, black, blue, white, signed, titled
Zenith, Japanese, limited edition lithograph, black, blue, white, signed, titled

Zenith, Japanese, limited edition lithograph, black, blue, white, signed, titled

By Toko Shinoda

Located in Santa Fe, NM

She points out (through a translator) that she was not born in Japan at all but in Darien, Manchuria. Her father had been posted there to manage a tobacco company under the aegis of ...

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1990s Contemporary Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

twins
twins

Potchi Moopptwins, 2011

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H 48.43 in W 51.19 in D 1.19 in

twins

By Potchi Moopp

Located in PARIS, FR

For Murakami, the kawaii aesthetic acts as an enduring symbol of the infantilized nature of occupied Japan after World War II—a manner through which people found escape from the trau...

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2010s Contemporary Paintings

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Oil

154124
154124

Yoshihiro Fujita154124, 2009

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H 21.66 in W 92.52 in

154124

By Yoshihiro Fujita

Located in PARIS, FR

For Murakami, the kawaii aesthetic acts as an enduring symbol of the infantilized nature of occupied Japan after World War II—a manner through which people found escape from the trau...

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2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

564110
564110

Yoshihiro Fujita564110, 2008

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H 29.93 in W 90.56 in

564110

By Yoshihiro Fujita

Located in PARIS, FR

For Murakami, the kawaii aesthetic acts as an enduring symbol of the infantilized nature of occupied Japan after World War II—a manner through which people found escape from the trau...

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2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

234 143
234 143

Yoshihiro Fujita234 143, 2009

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H 21.66 in W 92.52 in

234 143

By Yoshihiro Fujita

Located in PARIS, FR

For Murakami, the kawaii aesthetic acts as an enduring symbol of the infantilized nature of occupied Japan after World War II—a manner through which people found escape from the trau...

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2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

986532
986532

Yoshihiro Fujita986532, 2009

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H 19.69 in W 25.6 in D 1.97 in

986532

By Yoshihiro Fujita

Located in PARIS, FR

For Murakami, the kawaii aesthetic acts as an enduring symbol of the infantilized nature of occupied Japan after World War II—a manner through which people found escape from the trau...

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2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

pandasan flowerpower
pandasan flowerpower

Hiro Andopandasan flowerpower, 2015

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H 39.38 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in

pandasan flowerpower

By Hiro Ando

Located in PARIS, FR

For Murakami, the kawaii aesthetic acts as an enduring symbol of the infantilized nature of occupied Japan after World War II—a manner through which people found escape from the trau...

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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Stainless Steel

'Rain at Shinagawa, Ryoshimachi' — lifetime impression
'Rain at Shinagawa, Ryoshimachi' — lifetime impression

'Rain at Shinagawa, Ryoshimachi' — lifetime impression

By Kawase Hasui

Located in Myrtle Beach, SC

After the Second World War, his prints became highly sought-after collectible works among the American occupying forces in Japan. Hasui designed more than 600 prints during the 40-ye...

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1930s Showa Figurative Prints

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Woodcut

'Lakeside Shower, Matsue' — Showa-era Woodblock Print
'Lakeside Shower, Matsue' — Showa-era Woodblock Print

'Lakeside Shower, Matsue' — Showa-era Woodblock Print

By Kawase Hasui

Located in Myrtle Beach, SC

After the Second World War, his prints became highly sought-after collectible works among the American occupying forces in Japan. Hasui designed more than 600 prints during the 40 ye...

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1930s Showa Figurative Prints

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Woodcut

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