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19th c. Wooden Japanese Roof Ornament
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An original hand carved wooden Japanese roof ornament. The slotted bottom and large peg
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood

Ryohei Tanaka Thatched Roof Etching Japan 1979
By Tanaka Ryohei
Located in Oakland, CA
Incredibly detailed Ryohei Tanaka etching of a thatched roof c1979. Beautifully framed and matted
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Modern Prints

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Ryohei Tanaka Thatched Roof Etching Japan 1979
Ryohei Tanaka Thatched Roof Etching Japan 1979
H 20.75 in W 16.25 in D 0.75 in
Pair of 19th century Japanese ceramic Shachikoko roof ornaments
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
. Both are made from 2 sections and would have been originally nailed to the roof. Because of the
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Ryohei Tanaka Signed Limited Ed. Japanese Etching Cherry Blossoms Thatched Roof
By Tanaka Ryohei
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful image of a rural Japanese landscape scene by famed Japanese artist Ryohei Tanaka
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20th Century Japanese Modern Prints

Materials

Paper

Pair of Modeline Model 635 Cylinder Shaped Sculptured Walnut Table Lamps
By Modeline Lamp Co., Arthur Jacobs, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chattanooga, TN
lanterns. The flares at the top of the lamps spires resemble the pointed tips of Japanese roofs. Modeline
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Yukio Katsuda Signed Limited Ed. Japanese Serigraph Print No. 152 Thatched Roof
Located in Studio City, CA
A truly beautiful and engaging work by Japanese Kyoto printmaker artist Yukio Katsuda (1941
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Vintage 1980s Japanese Showa Prints

Materials

Wood, Paper

'Cat on a Hot Tin Roof' Original Vintage Movie Poster, Japanese, 1959
Located in Devon, GB
original release of MGM's 'Cat on a Hot Tin Roof' in Japan. In a legendary pairing, Paul Newman co-starred
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Posters

Materials

Paper

Japanese Antique Thatched Roof Tools / Folk Art Object / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
It is called "Gangi" and it is a tool used to beat and push the thatched roof. Kaya, a material
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antiquities

Materials

Hardwood, Cedar

Pair of Large Japanese Ceramic Shi-Shi Dog Roof Tiles, Bizen Kiln, 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Pair of Large Japanese Ceramic Shi-Shi Dogs roof tiles, Bizen kiln, 20th c. Bizen kiln is one of
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20th Century Japanese Folk Art Ceramics

Materials

Clay

Rock Garden and Roof Shadow, Tosa Kokubunji, Kochi, Shikoku, Japan
By Michael Kenna
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Signed, numbered and dated on the front of the mount. Signed, dated and numbered and titled with artist’s copyright stamp on the back of the mount. We have over 2,000 works available...
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21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Japanese Antique Silk and Cotton Tapestry
Located in Milano, IT
of grass and trees. In the background you can glimpse a typical Japanese house with a blue roof
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Antique Early 1800s Japanese Japonisme Decorative Art

Materials

Fabric, Silk

Japanese Antique Silk and Cotton Tapestry
Japanese Antique Silk and Cotton Tapestry
H 76.78 in W 45.28 in D 0.4 in
" Shibori no Machi " Traditional Japanese Wood Block Print
Located in Weesp, NL
architecture features classic Japanese elements, such as tiled roofs and wooden facades with intricate
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1990s Japanese Modern Prints

Materials

Paper

Pair Roof Tile Lamps
Located in Essex, MA
Substantial pair of Japanese roof tiles converted to lamps. Tiles depict lohans riding roosters
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Early 20th Century Japanese Table Lamps

Pair Roof Tile Lamps
Pair Roof Tile Lamps
H 35.5 in W 15 in D 9 in
Roof Tile Japan Clay Black Meiji with Custom Stand
Located in Monterey, CA
Large roof tile with custom stand Material: Clay Origin: Japan Age: Late Meiji period, circa
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Mounted Objects

Materials

Clay

19th Century Viardot Stamped Table
By Gabriel Viardot
Located in Paris, FR
presents a geometrical decoration evoking a Japanese temple of whom roof is inlayed in mother-of-pearl with
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Antique Late 19th Century French Gueridon

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Viardot Stamped Table
19th Century Viardot Stamped Table
H 29.53 in W 16.15 in D 26.38 in
Japanese Terracotta Roof Tile
Located in Chicago, IL
This salvaged architectural fragment features a decorative scrolling foliate motif and is mounted on a contemporary metal stand.
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20th Century Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Terracotta

Japanese Terracotta Roof Tile
Japanese Terracotta Roof Tile
H 15 in W 16 in D 7 in
Japanese Vintage Heart Roof Garden Lighting Lantern, Signed Japan
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare Japanese "Signed " lantern- first we've seen Japan, a handsome old vintage Heart Roof tea
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japan Antique "Three Roof" Pagoda Stone Sculpture
Located in South Burlington, VT
architectural stone treasure from Japan. This is a fine tall old hand carved granite stone "three roof
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Furniture

Materials

Stone

Japanese Pair of "Cloud Roof" Bronze Light Fixtures
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a handsome high quality pair of large bronze and copper light fixtures original and
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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Japan Antique Tall Stone Three Roof Pagoda Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
stone treasure from Japan. A first. Japan, a fine tall old sculptural pagoda form lantern
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Antique Mid-18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Japanese Pair of Tea Garden "Heart Roof" Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a handsome quality pair of old "Heart Roof" tea garden lanterns in a convenient portable
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japan Very Old "Three Roof " Pagoda Stone Sculpture
Located in South Burlington, VT
Fresh from our Kyoto new acquisitions: A rare old architectural stone treasure from Japan. This is
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Antique 1850s Japanese Edo Garden Ornaments

Materials

Stone

Pair of 19th Century Japanese Ceramic Makara Roof Ornaments
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
originally nailed to the roof. Because of the material used and their purpose there is losses and repairs
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of 19th Century, Japanese Ceramic Shachikoko Makara Roof Ornament
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Striking pair of 19th century shachikoko roof ornaments, circa 1880. These appear to be 'makara
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pottery

Pair of 19th century Japanese ceramic Shachikoko roof ornaments
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
. Both are made from 2 sections and would have been originally nailed to the roof. Because of the
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Japanese Fine Antique Architectural Shrine Indoors Outdoors copper roof details
Located in South Burlington, VT
space with this rare architectural treasure from Japan. Enjoy this antique 19th century Japanese
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Copper

Japanese Lantern Antique Broad Roof "Tamate Oki-Doro" FREE SHIPPING
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a small old broad roof lantern "Tamate Oki-doro", three sections, granite, Taisho-Showa
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Garden Ornaments

Materials

Granite

Japan Fine Antique Cast Bronze "Pagoda Roof" Lantern Dragons & Pendant Lights
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese Acquisitions Travels Japan, a fine large antique heavy and hand cast
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Large Japanese Ceramic Shi-Shi Dog Roof Tiles, Bizen Kiln, 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Pair of Large Japanese Ceramic Shi-Shi Dogs roof tiles, Bizen kiln, 20th c. Bizen kiln is one of
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20th Century Japanese Folk Art Ceramics

Materials

Clay

Japan Antique Bronze Lantern, Good Choice for Your Roof Top or Tea Garden
Located in South Burlington, VT
old treasure from Japan! This is a bronze casting of a wonderful pagoda form lantern dating to the
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Garden Ornaments

Materials

Bronze

Masuo Ojima Large Scale Sculptural Post-Modern Ceramic Vase, circa 1990s
By Masuo Ojima
Located in Cathedral City, CA
cabinet maker and his grandfather was a traditional Japanese roof tile producer, so Ojima grew up with
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1990s American Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Japanese Sterling Salt and Pepper Shakers Pagoda and Asian Shaker Roof
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Vintage Japanese Sterling Salt and Pepper Shakers Pagoda and Asian Shaker Roof Shaker, Oriental
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Vintage 1940s Flatware and Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Oil on Board Roof Top Landscape by Peter Ilyin
By Peter Alexander Ilyin
Located in San Francisco, CA
exhibits to his credit. Present in may collections. He painted in Russia and Japan as well. These roofs are
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Superb Meiji Period Bronze Koro in the Form of a Dove on a Roof Tile
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A superb Meiji period bronze koro in the form of a dove on a roof tile, the bird naturalistically
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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Pair Vintage Mountain House Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
Kusaya or Minka house design with jointed roof line and Japanese enigmatic "X" open work fire panels- the
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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Temple Guardian
Located in Round Top, TX
A 19th century Japanese terra cotta roof ornament depicting a temple guardian, intended to keep
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Antique 19th Century Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Japanese Temple Guardian
Japanese Temple Guardian
H 19 in W 22 in D 12 in
Japan Big Eared Scampering Rabbit Ornamental Tile, Usagi
Located in South Burlington, VT
terracotta roof tile with a hard to find rabbit motif - makes a superb garden treasure from Japan. This
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

Fine Workmanship Japanese Antique Wood Carving Demon/1600-1800/Edo Period
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
We have a unique Japanese aesthetic sense. And only we can introduce unique items through our
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

1950s Nardini Oriental Motif Mid Century Modern Table Lamp
By Nardini Studios
Located in Miami, FL
a stylized Japanese lantern with tiled roof, six sided imperial trellis lattice walled sides and
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Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Nardini Oriental Motif Table Lamp
By Nardini Studios
Located in Miami, FL
of a stylised Japanese lantern with tiled roof, six sided imperial trellis lattice walled sides and
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Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Teak Wood Table Lamp, Italy, 1970s
Located in London, GB
A unique and original table lamp in teak wood crafted like a Japanese house. Probably an architect
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Teak

Teak Wood Table Lamp, Italy, 1970s
Teak Wood Table Lamp, Italy, 1970s
H 14.57 in W 14.18 in D 12.6 in
Antique Pet Bed 'Roof'
By Japanese Studio
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
The bed is made of natural wood, with a soothing antique seat and a textured frame. Your pet is an important member of the family, and you want him or her to be able to relax in a be...
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2010s Japanese French Provincial Decorative Baskets

Materials

Oak

Antique Pet Bed 'Roof'
Antique Pet Bed 'Roof'
H 18.12 in W 25.6 in D 17.33 in
Japan Antique "Three Roof" Pagoda Stone Sculpture
Located in South Burlington, VT
architectural stone treasure from Japan. This is a fine tall old hand carved granite stone "three roof" pagoda
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Garden Ornaments

Materials

Stone

Japanese Old Five Roofed Pagoda Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
tower lantern Goju-no-to is fashioned with five hexagonal (5) roofs and finials -Hoju- representative of
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Old Five Roofed Pagoda Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
is fashioned with five hexagonal (5) roofs and finials -Hoju- representative of five elements known
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Tapestry in Silk and Cotton
By Vintage Japanese Monochrome
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful and very rare Japanese tapestry made in the 1800s, made of woven silk and cotton, of
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Antique Early 1800s Japanese Japonisme Tapestries

Materials

Fabric, Cotton, Silk

Japanese Antique Tapestry in Silk and Cotton
Japanese Antique Tapestry in Silk and Cotton
H 84.65 in W 59.06 in D 0.4 in
Japanese Old Matched Pair Tea Garden "Heart Roof" Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a handsome quality pair of old "Heart Roof" tea garden lanterns in a convenient portable
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japan Big Black Timber Roof Mountain House Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions Impressive simple design A hard to find Japanese black
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Hand made Bronze BIRD ON ROOF Lantern with Green Patina
Located in South Burlington, VT
from Japan! This is a bronze casting of a wonderful lantern with a Bird on the Roof design. Door fully
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Early 20th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japan Fine Antique Cast Bronze "Pagoda Roof" Lantern Dragons & Pendant Lights
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese Acquisitions Travels Japan, a fine large antique heavy and hand cast
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Modeline Model 635 Cylinder Shaped Sculptured Walnut Table Lamps
By Modeline Lamp Co., Adrian Pearsall, Arthur Jacobs
Located in Chattanooga, TN
lanterns. The flares at the top of the lamps spires resemble the pointed tips of Japanese roofs. Modeline
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Japan Old Stone Oribe "Broad Roof" Garden Lantern, Hand-Carved in Five Pieces
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan an old Oribe style granite stone lantern with a wonderful curving broad roof- see photo
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20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture

Materials

Granite

Japanese Vintage Mountain House Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
Minka house design with jointed roof line and Japanese enigmatic "X" open work fire panels- the complete
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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Vintage Mountain House Kusaya Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a beautiful heavily hand cast iron lantern of simple but compelling design with jointed roof
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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Garden Stone Precious Hoju Jewel Finial
Located in South Burlington, VT
. Hojus are often used to decorate the apex of Japanese shrines’ and temples’ roof tops. This is an
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Japanese Antique Pair Lanterns "Double Pagoda" Motif, Rare Find
Located in South Burlington, VT
roof" form lanterns Japan, an attrractive and sturdy antique lantern pair with a "Double Pagoda Roof
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Old Vintage Pair Double Pagoda Garden Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
roof" form lanterns Japan, an attractive and sturdy antique lantern pair with a "Double Pagoda Roof
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Garden Ornaments

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Pair of Lanterns "Double Pagoda" Motif, Rare Find
Located in South Burlington, VT
roof" form lanterns Japan, an attractive and sturdy antique lantern pair with a "Double Pagoda Roof
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Tall Antique Hand-Carved Stone Pagoda "Five Elements" Sculpture
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a monumental stone five roof pagoda tower , 78” high, granite, late Meiji to Taisho period
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Garden Ornaments

Materials

Granite

Taisho-Showa Japanese Old Finely Designed Bronze Lamp / Antique Casting Lantern
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
wiring. It is hung under the roof of old Japanese houses and inns. It's rusted because it was outside
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

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Japanese Roof For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Japanese roof you’re looking for. A Japanese roof — often made from metal, bronze and stone — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Japanese roof, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right Japanese roof, those designed in styles are of considerable interest. A well-made Japanese roof has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Michael Kenna are consistently popular.

How Much is a Japanese Roof?

Prices for a Japanese roof can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $275 and can go as high as $5,950, while the average can fetch as much as $1,150.