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Japanese Octopus Water Dropper, c. 1830s
Located in Brisbane, QLD
A Japanese Hirado ware water dropper used in calligraphy dating to the Edo Period (1603-1868). The
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Octopus Water Dropper, c. 1830s
Japanese Octopus Water Dropper, c. 1830s
H 3.15 in W 5.12 in D 2.37 in
An Amusing Japanese Netsuke in the Form of an Octopus, Taisho Period (1912-1925)
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The hand carved & stained boxwood netsuke deftly rendered in the form of an octopus with somewhat
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Boxwood

Cheetahpus - Gyotaku Style Japanese Sumi Ink Painting, Cheetah Patterned Octopus
By Jeff Conroy
Located in Chicago, IL
large octopus by Jeff Conroy entitled "Cheetahpus". To achieve this remarkable painting, the artist
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Sumi Ink, Watercolor, Mulberry Paper

Orange Crush - Gyotaku Style Japanese Sumi Ink Painting, Large Orange Octopus
By Jeff Conroy
Located in Chicago, IL
A Gyo-Tako print of large octopus is seen here in Jeff Conroy's work entitled "Orange Crush". To
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Sumi Ink, Mulberry Paper

Grape of Wrath - Gyotaku Style Japanese Sumi Ink Painting, Large Purple Octopus
By Jeff Conroy
Located in Chicago, IL
A Gyo-Tako print of large octopus is seen here in Jeff Conroy's work entitled "Grapes of Wrath
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Sumi Ink, Mulberry Paper

Legs For Days - Three Octopuses in Gyotaku Style Japanese Sumi Ink Painting
By Jeff Conroy
Located in Chicago, IL
Three outstretched octopuses in shades of blue and red are seen here in Jeff Conroy's work entitled
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Sumi Ink, Watercolor, Archival Paper

Sensational Japanese Wood & Lacquer Octopus Group - Iki Ningyo
Located in Christchurch, GB
As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this quite dramatic Meiji
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

19th Century Monkeys and Octopus Japanese Boxwood Sculpture Okimono Signed
Located in MILANO, IT
A Japanese sculpture okimono finely carved representing a group of monkeys trying to escape from an
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Horn, Boxwood

Signed Japanese Carved Wood Octopus Inro Ojime Netsuke
Located in Nottingham, GB
Signed Japanese Carved Wood Octopus Inro Ojime Netsuke Very good condition. From a private
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20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Boxwood

Japan Old Hand-Painted Blue and White Karakusa Octopus Vine Flowers Vase
Located in South Burlington, VT
in a Classic Japanese Tako Karakusa octopus vine vase pattern against a white ground. This was
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20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Blue Ringed Octopus - Gyotaku Style Japanese Sumi Ink Painting w/ Yellow & Blue
By Jeff Conroy
Located in Chicago, IL
A Gyotaku painting of large octopus is seen here in Jeff Conroy's work entitled "Blue Ringed
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Sumi Ink, Watercolor, Mulberry Paper

Blue Bayou - Gyotaku Style Japanese Sumi Ink Painting, Large Blue Octopus
By Jeff Conroy
Located in Chicago, IL
A Gyo-Tako print of large octopus is seen here in Jeff Conroy's work entitled "Blue Bayou". To
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Sumi Ink, Watercolor, Mulberry Paper

Black Cherry - Gyotaku Style Japanese Sumi Ink Painting, Large, Deep Red Octopus
By Jeff Conroy
Located in Chicago, IL
A Gyo-Tako print of large octopus is seen here in Jeff Conroy's work entitled "Black Cherry" To
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Sumi Ink, Watercolor, Mulberry Paper

Red Rising - Gyotaku Style Japanese Sumi Ink Print, Large Red Orange Octopus
By Jeff Conroy
Located in Chicago, IL
A Gyo-Tako print of large octopus is seen here in Jeff Conroy's work entitled "Red Rising" To
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Sumi Ink, Watercolor, Mulberry Paper

Japanese Antique Octopus Fishing Pot
Located in South Burlington, VT
A recent Japanese acquisition Rarely seen, this Japanese octopus fishing pot was used to trap
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Japanese Meiji Signed Bronze Octopus
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning antique Japanese Meiji bronze octopus figure signed to the base and dating between 1868
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Meiji Signed Bronze Octopus
Japanese Meiji Signed Bronze Octopus
H 0.99 in W 2.56 in D 2.56 in
Japanese Antique Octopus Fishing Pot
Located in South Burlington, VT
A recent Japanese acquisition Rarely seen, this Japanese octopus fishing pot was used to trap
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pottery

Japanese Antique Octopus Fishing Pot
Located in South Burlington, VT
A recent Japanese acquisition Rarely seen, this Japanese octopus fishing pot was used to trap
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pottery

Japanese Old Vintage Glazed Octopus Signed Vase
Located in South Burlington, VT
A recent Japanese acquisition Rarely seen, this Japanese octopus vase was hand crafted by a
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pottery

Japan Old Hand Painted Blue and White Karakusa Octopus Vine Flowers Vase
Located in South Burlington, VT
in a Classic Japanese Tako Karakusa (octopus) vine vase pattern against a white ground. This was
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Reclining Nude Blue Ring - Octopus in Gyotaku Style, Japanese Sumi Ink Painting
By Jeff Conroy
Located in Chicago, IL
A Gyotaku painting of large octopus is seen here in Jeff Conroy's work entitled "Reclining Nude
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Sumi Ink, Watercolor, Mulberry Paper

Ascending Blue - Gyotaku Style Japanese Sumi Ink Painting of Large Blue Octopus
By Jeff Conroy
Located in Chicago, IL
A Gyotaku painting of large octopus is seen here in Jeff Conroy's work entitled "Ascending Blue
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Sumi Ink, Watercolor, Mulberry Paper

Mint Julep - Gyotaku Style Japanese Sumi Ink Painting, Large Green Octopus
By Jeff Conroy
Located in Chicago, IL
A Gyo-Tako print of large octopus is seen here in Jeff Conroy's work entitled "Mint Julip". To
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Sumi Ink, Watercolor, Mulberry Paper

Red Retreats - Gyo-Tako Style Japanese Sumi Ink Print of a Large Octopus
By Jeff Conroy
Located in Chicago, IL
A Gyo-Tako print of large octopus is seen here in Jeff Conroy's work entitled "Red Retreats" To
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Sumi Ink, Watercolor, Mulberry Paper

Purple Pus - Gyotaku Style Japanese Sumi Ink Print, Octopus w Blue, Violet, Pink
By Jeff Conroy
Located in Chicago, IL
A Gyo-Tako print of large octopus is seen here in Jeff Conroy's work entitled "Purple Pus" To
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Sumi Ink, Watercolor, Mulberry Paper

Red Rover - Gyo-Tako Style Japanese Sumi Ink Print of a Large Red Orange Octopus
By Jeff Conroy
Located in Chicago, IL
A Gyo-Tako print of large octopus is seen here in Jeff Conroy's work entitled "Red Rover" To
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Sumi Ink, Watercolor, Mulberry Paper

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Japanese Art Octopus For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact japanese art octopus you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. If you’re looking for a japanese art octopus from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add a japanese art octopus to create new energy in an otherwise neutral space in your home, you can find a work on 1stDibs that features elements of gray, beige, orange and more. There have been many interesting japanese art octopus examples over the years, but those made by Jeff Conroy are often thought to be among the most thought-provoking. Artworks like these — often created in ink, paint and paper — can elevate any room of your home.

How Much is a Japanese Art Octopus?

The average selling price for a japanese art octopus we offer is $2,500, while they’re typically $250 on the low end and $10,897 for the highest priced.
Questions About Japanese Art Octopus
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a variety of different types of Japanese art. One of the oldest and most admired forms of Japanese art is the art of calligraphy, which originated in the sixth or seventh century. Another type of art, ukiyo-e, is the art of the woodblock print, which depicts scenes of female beauties; kabuki actors, sumo wrestlers and more. You’ll find a variety of Japanese artwork from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    The focus of Japanese art varies. Many traditional Japanese artists sought to capture the beauty of nature in their works. However, other Japanese artists have produced work with Buddhist themes, and contemporary artists working in the country have been inspired by a range of subjects, from socioeconomic and political issues to pop culture. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of Japanese art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The writing on Japanese art is calligraphy art called shodo. It uses Japanese kanji and kana characters. There are a variety of different shodo styles of art, including Kaisho, which is the basic, foundational form of the art. On 1stDibs, find a range of Japanese calligraphy art from top sellers..
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    What the Japanese sea art is called depends on its type. Many examples of sea art from Japan are called ukiyo-e. This term refers to woodblock prints made during the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. The Great Wave off Kanagawa by Katsushika Hokusai is arguably the most famous ukiyo-e print depicting the sea. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of Japanese woodblock prints.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
    To tell if art is Japanese or Chinese, study the piece's characteristics. With paintings, Chinese artists often use more color and tend to fill their entire canvases, while Japanese artists often include more negative space and choose subtler colors. There are also differences between the brushstrokes typical of traditional Chinese and Japanese art. In Japanese paintings, brushstrokes are often short and sharp. On the other hand, Chinese paintings often display longer, more fluid brushstrokes. Learning about the defining features of various art forms and periods and looking at examples of pieces made by Japanese and Chinese artists can help you learn to spot subtle differences. Explore a diverse assortment of Japanese and Chinese art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Many art styles originated in Japan and grew in popularity over the years. Some of the most popular styles include shodo (calligraphy), ikebana, kanou and yamato-e. You’ll find a wide variety of authentic Japanese art from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What Japanese wall art is called depends on its type. There are numerous kinds of Japanese paintings and prints, including nihonga and ukiyo-e. A Japanese wall scroll is known as a kakejiku or kakemono. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Japanese wall art.