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Japan Rare Hand Carved Stone Inari Fox Kitsune, Old Inari Shrine
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a fine smaller hand carved stone Inari fox kitsune carved in a handsome simple manner, Showa period. Dimensions: 12inches tall and 8.5 inches long Provenance: Private Tokyo ...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Antique Burmese Lacquer and Gilt Buddha Head Sculpture
Located in Atlanta, GA
An antique lacquered and gilt wood buddha head on a custom wood stand circa early 19th century. The statue was finely sculpted with a wood core and the surface was decorated with a d...
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Early 19th Century Burmese Archaistic Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Lacquer, Wood

Japanese Old Wood Carving Bear 1950s-1970s / Sculpture Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a large carved wooden bear made in Japan. It is estimated to have been made between 1950s and 1970s. It is an abstract shape. It is a very rare type of wood carving. The gra...
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1950s Japanese Primitive Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese antique wooden Buddha statue/Fudo Myoo/19th-20th century
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This carved Buddha statue is named ``Fudo Myoo.'' Simply put, he is a guardian of Buddhism. He has a flame on his back, a sword in his right hand and a rope in his left hand. It is a...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Single Walnut Carved Wood Pedestal
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elegant pedestal made of carved walnut wood , hand painted , nice patina ,with round top and square bottom. Solid standing , great displaying feather pedestal. Top size:13”
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1960s American Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Early 20th Century Mechanical Toy from Kobe, Japan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early 20th century mechanical toy from Kobe, Japan. This small mechanical toy was made in Kobe, Japan. This is the classic doll of a man chopping an...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Large Antique Khmer Carved Gilt Lacquered Standing Buddha Figure Statue
Located in Forney, TX
A beautiful antique Khmer hand carved wooden Buddhist figure. Originating in Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam or Thailand, 19th century or earlier, the exceptional Southeast Asian antique re...
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19th Century Southeast Asian Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Lacquer

Chinese Jade Stone Ritual Blade
Located in Chicago, IL
Based on forms that emerged during the Shang Dynasty (1600-1027 BC), this jade stone ceremonial blade continues upon this tradition with precision. The Shang dynasty placed great emp...
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20th Century Chinese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone, Steel

Tall Pair of 20th Century Standing Bronze Tibetan Buddha and Quan Yin Statue
Located in Stamford, CT
A large male and female pair dressed in flowing robes with gilt inlays. They stand upon integral bronze bases. This is a nice pair of large Tibetan Buddhism statues standing 5' tall....
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20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Mid Century Bronze Casing Embossed Bataille Scene
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible Mid Century bronze representation casing scene of the Balawat gate, which hails from Balawat (also known as Imgur-Enlil) in northern Mesopotamia, Iraq, and dates back to t...
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1960s Croatian Empire Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Pair 19th Century Quan Yin Temple Heads
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 19th Century polychrome hand carved Quan Yin temple heads.
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19th Century Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19th-Early 20th Century Tantric Hook and Snare, Nepal
Located in Point Richmond, CA
19th to early 20th century Iron hook and snare, Nepal A rare, esoteric device used by Buddhist Tantric practitioners in Tibet and Nepal as a method of controlling events. These powe...
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Late 19th Century Nepalese Tribal Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Celadon Stone Bi Disc
Located in Chicago, IL
Found in the tombs of ancient Chinese emperors and aristocrats, bi discs such as this have a mysterious and spiritual history, and their function and significance remain uncertain. T...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone, Steel

Japanese Brilliant Blue Bird Of Paradise Gold Screen
Located in South Burlington, VT
Just acquired in Kyoto, Japan A beautifully and finely rendered smaller scale Japanese gold leaf six-panel folding screen byobu conceived in a convenient size 18 inches high and 48 ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Paper

Japanese Antique Stone Fudo Myoo Buddha- Hard To Find
Located in South Burlington, VT
An excellent garden or indoor sculptural choice. An old circa early 20th century Japanese stone Buddha of Fudo Myoo. A charming stone Buddha with a solemn but cheerful face that pos...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Antique Ming Dynasty Chinese Earthenware Horse Sculpture Míngqì Tomb Figure
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce 600 year old (approx) Chinese pottery Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) large glazed earthenware míngqì tomb figure, modeled as horse sculpture with saddle, stirrups, and integral ba...
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Earthenware

China Old Colorful Gilded Coromandel Pavillion And Warriors Screen
Located in South Burlington, VT
Handsome Chinese Four Panel Coromandel Hand Carved and Hand Gilded Wood Screen mounted on board. Carved Wood panels with gilding depicting a pavilion scene with warriors and general...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

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Silk

A Fine White Jade Ink Cake Stand. Qing Dynasty, 19TH C
Located in London, GB
A WHITE JADE INK CAKE STAND ,QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY Carved in the shape of a wood stand with a rectangular upper surface hand carved in low relief with a seven monkeys in diffe...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

Antique Wooden Burmese Temple from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: wood 180 cm high 100 cm wide and 72,5 cm deep Completely restaurated, see 1 picture from unrestaurated condition Originating from Burma +/- 120 years old Material: T...
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19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Imperial Tang Dynasty Style Cast Bronze Horse Figure Statue Sculpture
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid 20th Century Tang Dynasty style Horse Figure. Made from Cast bronze with lovely patina. Comes with wooden stand. Marked Japan along the base. Dimensions: 12" x 4.5" x 10.25" (L...
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Mid-20th Century Tang Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Antique Japanese Wooden Nestuke 'Crab' 1900s 'Gyokuseki' Meiji Era
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around meiji period 1900s. This netsuke was made by a netsuke artist 'Gyokuseki' (you can see his signature on the bottom of this crab.) Net...
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Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Ming Dynasty Polychromed Grey Stone Standing Buddha, Museum Mounted
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Ming Dynasty Polychromed Grey Stone Standing Buddha, Museum Mounted 29.5 h 31h 10 w x 7 d Base 9.25/7.5 deep (1368-1644) A Polychromed Grey ...
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17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Pair Of Japanese Bronze Frog Sculptures
Located in Houston, TX
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. Frogs, are c...
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1940s Japanese Other Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Ming Dynasty Stone Guardian Statue, China, 17th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Ming Dynasty stone foo dog from the revered Beijing Summer Palace, dating back to the end of the 17th century. This magnificent sculpture depicts a powerful lion, imbued with the myt...
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Late 17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Vintage Burmese Reclining Buddha, Carved, Lacquered and Gilt Wood, circa 1970's
Located in Austin, TX
A charming vintage Burmese Mandalay Style carved, lacquered, and gilt wood figure of a reclining Buddha, 1970's, Burma. The delightful Buddha figure is portrayed resting comfortably...
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1970s Burmese Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Brilliant Spring Summer Gold Screen
Located in South Burlington, VT
Just acquired in Kyoto, Japan A beautifully rendered smaller scale Japanese gold leaf six-panel folding screen byobu conceived in a convenient size 20 inches high and 54 inches length. This brilliant Heian spring/summer scene features a scene of ladies and Shinto gentlemen harvesting flowers among a sparkling blue river, moutainous green backdrop, and against a rich gold back ground punctuated by cherry trees in full bloom. All pigments on paper. The entirety is framed in black lacquer with bronze enhancements. Smaller size makes this lovely one eminently installable. Comes as found with original black lacquer frame with original brocade border, and original backing paper . These smaller scale screens are ideal for small wall areas and in tea rooms or alcoves tokonoma (toko-no-ma), which are built-in recessed space in a Japanese style reception room, in which items for artistic appreciation. Dimensions: 20 inches tall and 54 inches wide Lifetime guarantee of authenticity: All of our Asian works of art come with our Lifetime Authenticity Guarantee. About the Heian Period: The Heian period (平安時代, Heian jidai) is the last division of classical Japanese history, running from 794 to 1185. It followed the Nara period...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Paper

Chinese Jade Finely Carved Libation Cup, early Qing Dynasty.
Located in Gainesville, FL
Chinese light celadon jade libation cup from early Qing dynasty. Very fine carving and decoration.
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18th Century Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

Chinese Tortoise Shell Carved Box with Inset Jade Butterfly and Gourd Carving.
Located in Gainesville, FL
Chinese tortoise shell box set with jade carving of gourds and butterfly. Gourds symbolize fertility. The box has internal mirror. THIS ITEM CANNOT BE SHIPPED OUTSIDE US.
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1890s Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

Found! Japanese Giant Bronze Peace Bell 45 Inches Tall
Located in South Burlington, VT
Massive Japanese Bronze Bell Inscribed and dedicated to peace and humanity, 1947. At the top, the handle (ryûzu) is crafted in the form of two mirrored dragon heads. Around the uppe...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Porcelain White Manekineko Cat Object Piggy Bank 1980s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a vintage piggy bank of manekineko cat. It is made with porcelain and it was made around 1980s in Showa era. The maneki-neko is a common Japanes...
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1980s Japanese Showa Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Porcelain

Chinese Tortoise Shell Finely Carved Box Canton 1840
Located in Gainesville, FL
Chinese tortoise shell finely carved box, Canton circ 1840, The box is carved with court scenes on both top and bottom. Finely executed edge with greek key pattern and scenes. THIS I...
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1840s Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Tortoise Shell

Chinse Jade Basketweave Pattern Teapot early Qing Dynasty/
Located in Gainesville, FL
Chinese nephrite jade teapot compressed globular form, with S-shaped spout and C-shaped handle. The body decorated with hand carved fine basketweave pattern. The domed cover with a b...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

Set of 5 glass Objects from South East Asia
Located in Schellebelle, BE
An unique collection of 5 round Glass objects from South-East-Asia, Thailand,1970ies, these utensils were used in the production of Jewelry, to polish and produce jewelry, the object...
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Late 20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

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Cut Glass

Antique Brass Tibetan Tara Buddhist Goddess Statue
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Brass Tibetan Tara Buddhist Goddess Statue In the Himalayan region, especially in Tibet and Nepal, Tara's status is more that of a supreme goddess or female buddha than a b...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings

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Brass

Japan Huge Antique Pair Quail Sculptures Hand-Carved Red Lacquered
Located in South Burlington, VT
Fine Pair (2) Quails In A Monumental Size Japan, a fine huge pair 2) of antique quail sculpture hand-carved and red lacquered, Taisho period. Fine old carvings with traces of aged...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Set of 5 Handmade Japanese Kokeshi Dolls from the Early 20th Century
Located in Barcelona, ES
Add a touch of traditional Japanese charm to your home decor with this exquisite set of 5 Kokeshi dolls. Handmade by skilled artisans from wood, each doll features a simple trunk as ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Vintage Carved & Painted Wood Seated Deity
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage hand carved and painted seated deity. Very nice details and pastel colorations.
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20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Ming Dynasty Architectural Terracotta Roof Tile Figure Qilin Foo Dog pr
Located in Forney, TX
A remarkable pair of large Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) earthenware Imperial roof decorations - ornamental architectural terracotta roof tile beasts. 15th/16th century or earlier, North...
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16th Century Chinese Ming Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Earthenware, Terracotta

A Heavy Cast Gilded Bronze Right Hand of the Buddha Shakyamuni
Located in London, GB
A Heavy Cast Gilded Bronze Right Hand of the Buddha Shakyamuni Showing the gesture of meditation Old smooth dark patina with remains of gilding China 15th Century - Early Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644) SIZE: 25cm long, 13.5cm wide, 10cm deep – 9¾ ins long, 5¼ ins wide, 4 ins deep The forefinger and little finger of this hand are slightly lifted away from the others and are making the gesture of meditation, which is associated with the moment of the Buddha’s enlightenment. From the position of the fingers it is probable that this is the right hand of a monumental, double life size, image of the Buddha seated in meditation. Provenance: Ex Finch and Co...
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

-Large Wooden Contemporary Thai Buddha on Stand
Located in Austin, TX
"In the quietude of this sacred space, the contemporary Thai Buddha sculpture stands as a silent messenger, bridging ancient wisdom with modern sensibilities. Carved from a single pi...
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20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Carved Soap Stone Sculpture of a Wise Ancient with Dragon
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A finely carved soap stone sculpture of a wise ancient with a dragon on his shoulder standing on a braun soap stone base. In fine original conditi...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Vintage Burmese Polychrome Animated Mounted Puppet Heads w/ Expressive Features
Located in Austin, TX
This captivating set of two polychrome puppet heads, meticulously mounted, transports viewers to the vibrant world of Burmese artistry. Handcrafted, these expressive puppet heads com...
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20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Bronze Sculpture with Brown Patina, Signed Gia-Loï, 20th Century Vietnames.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bronze sculpture with brown patina, signed Gia-Loï, early 20th century Vietnamese work. Bronze sculpture, signed Gia-Loï, Vietnamese work from the early 20th century, lacquered wood...
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Early 20th Century Vietnamese Art Nouveau Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Antique, Rare & Decorative Pair of Hand Carved and Hand Painted Horse Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and unique pair of matching horse sculptures. With a combined experience of almost 30 years in the antiques trade, we were thrilled to once again find beautifully hand-crafted and decorative antiques that we had never seen before. From the density and the weight we can see and feel that these highly decorative horse sculptures are made of a tropical hardwood. Like, for example, with antique mirror frames or church sculptures these horses too were first covered with a mixture of chalk and glue so that the paint would hold longer. And, as so often is the case with antiques, the colors that were used for painting these horses are so much more beautiful than anything you find in this day and age that they truly are an absolute joy to look at. From the colors, the wear, the materials and the techniques that were used to create these horses we can see that these are 19th century antiques. However and unfortunately we lack the knowledge to be able to tell you from which country these highly decorative and sizeable works of art originate. We just can't find matching style horse sculptures anywhere on the worldwide web. They could be Chinese or Nepalese, but they could also be Persian or Arabian. We just have not been able to find out. What we do know is that they are definitely antique, they are in beautiful condition (with some wear, consistent with their age), they are highly decorative, probably unique and they have a look and feel that will instantly change the atmosphere of the room they are in. Mind you, our sharp price for this wonderful pair of horse sculptures...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Tang Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19th Century Buddhist Stele in Marble from Hebei Province, China w/Custom Stand
Located in Austin, TX
This exquisite stele, hewn from pristine marble, beckons visitors with its ethereal presence. The scene was originally commissioned in 537 by Yuan’ning, prince of the Gaoping branch ...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Marble

Medieval Stone Bust of an Angel, Germany
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Early 15th Century Gothic Volcanic Stone Bust of a Youth or Angel. Germany, circa 1400 from the “Weckshapp” of a medieval wall surrounding the city of Cologne (built in 1400). Hand-...
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15th Century and Earlier German Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Marlene Rose (b. 1967) Head of Buddha, 2004 Sand Cast Glass and Steel Sculpture
Located in Austin, TX
Marlene Rose’s “Buddha’s Head” is a harmonious fusion of ancient wisdom and contemporary craftsmanship. The artist’s mastery lies in her ability to distill profound spirituality into...
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21st Century and Contemporary Sculptures and Carvings

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Steel

Marlene Rose (b. 1967) Head of Buddha, 2004 Sand Cast Glass and Steel Sculpture
Located in Austin, TX
Marlene Rose, an internationally acclaimed award-winning sculptor, masterfully creates stunningly beautiful works of art in her chosen medium: sand-cast glass. Her sculptures resonat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Sculptures and Carvings

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Steel

Large Japanese Miayo Bronze figure of Benkei holding a bell. 71cm
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A large and impressive fine quality Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) Miyao Bronze figure depicting Benkiei holding a bell above his head, having a wonderful original patination with...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Chinese Jade Top Matchbox Holder, c. 1930
Located in Chicago, IL
With vintage charm and petite scale, this Chinese matchbox holder features an openwork jade lid carved to depict flowers and foliage in translucent green. The jade panel is removable...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade, Brass

Martin Brothers Miniature Bird
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
5462 Rare Martin Brothers Miniature Bird by Robert Wallace Martin. The Cobalt Glazed Bird stands with wings tucked in and a quizzical / curious expression. 8cm high, Dated 1913
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Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Stoneware

Large Scale Japanese Cast Bronze Garden Peacock
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1172 Japanese hand cast finely detailed sculpture of a spread feathered peacock
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1960s Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Important chinese terracotta sculpture of a horse, China Northern Wei dynasty
Located in Saverne, Grand Est
Terracotta mingqi with white slip and polychromy, representing a horse with its finery. Very good to perfect condition. Please note that all ancient Chinese terracotta sculptures wer...
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Other Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Terracotta

Japanese antique wood carving "Kirin's legs" /1800s/Shrines and temples carvings
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Do you know Kirin? It is a type of legendary animal that appears in Chinese mythology, and is a spiritual animal that has been passed down in Japan since ancient times. At first glan...
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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Terracotta Sculpture Representing A Horseman, China Han Dynasty
Located in Saverne, Grand Est
Mingqi in gray terracotta with white slip and polychrome, representing a rider on his horse. Very good state of conservation. Please note that all ancient Chinese terracotta sculptur...
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Terracotta

Japanese Rare Antique Scroll of Waka Heart Poem Famous Rengetsu Otagaki, signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a rare paper scroll hand painted by renown Rengetsu Otagaki (1791-1875). She was a very famous nun in old Japan and being familiar with poetry, her Waka poems on paper, and e...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Paper

Important chinese terracotta sculpture of a camel, China Tang dynasty
Located in Saverne, Grand Est
Mingqi in grey terracotta with white slip and polychromy, representing a Bactrian camel, ridden by a court lady. Good condition. Please note that all ancient Chinese terracotta sculp...
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Terracotta

Antique Chinese Red Hand Painted Elm Ancestral Shrine / Altar
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Chinese Red Hand Painted Elm Ancestral Shrine / Altar Made from durable elm wood, this altar features intricate hand-painted designs in vibrant red hues. With its traditiona...
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Early 1900s Chinese Rustic Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Elm, Lacquer

Asian Sculptures and Carvings for Your Home Decor

Asian sculptors have worked in materials including wood, bronze and jade. Artists and artisans have used traditional techniques to depict deities, scenes from culture and more, and today, antique Asian sculptures and carvings are a popular choice for provocative and sophisticated home decor.

In China, the Qing dynasty, from the mid-17th century to the early 20th century, brought about significant changes in art while preserving traditional culture. Many emperors during this period were patrons of the arts, such as painting, calligraphy and decorative arts. This era saw the building of new Buddhist temples, which were decorated with statues. Some of these sculptures were adorned with colorful cloisonné decoration, in which tiny compartments, or cloisons, made by soldering copper filaments to a metal surface were filled with vibrantly hued enamel.

From the 17th to mid-19th century in Japan, kimonos were worn across classes and often fastened with a netsuke, a type of small carved toggle. Artists carved these from ivory, wood, shells and coral, creating animals, flowers and mythical creatures. During the Japanese Meiji period, spanning from 1868–1912, the country began trading internationally after centuries of isolation, allowing artists to sell their work overseas. Bronze sculpture flourished around this time for creating teapots, vases and incense burners.

Asian sculpture continued to evolve in the 20th century. During the Japanese Shōwa era, from 1926–89, art was influenced by international modernist movements like abstraction, Futurism and Surrealism. Contemporary Asian sculptures and carvings continue to combine global influences and a rich heritage of technique.

Decorating a space with Asian sculptures and carvings is a great way to add interest to any corner of your home. Explore by material, period or style on 1stDibs.

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