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Serpentine jade group, China, late 19th century
Located in Monza, IT
Serpentine jade group, China, late 19th century Ancient Chinese statue made of serpentine jade, high quality finishes and details, no deficiencies can be seen. Excellent condition, a...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

Vintage Chinese Carved Malachite Guan Yin Statue, Phoenix Bird Surrounding
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Chinese Carved Malachite Guan Yin Statue, Phoenix Bird Offered for sale is a Chinese hand-carved malachite figure of a Guan Yin surrounded by the wings of a Phoenix bid tha...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Malachite

Book : Myanmar Buddhist Imagery by Denis Lepage from Belgium
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: Book 3 cm high 26 cm wide and 26 cm high A great up-to-date view and correct book of Myanmar Buddhist arts with lots of high quality images and correct descriptions With lo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Paper

Vintage Carved Wood Seated Buddha
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage hand carved seated Buddha Figure. A very well done piece.
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20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

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Mahogany

Large wooden sculpture horse, India, 19th/20th century
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Large decorative Indian Hindu woodcarving depicting a horse with an attendant (possibly shiva), used for processions. Polychrome woodcarving. In fair condition, some cracks in the w...
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Early 20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Polychrome Harmony Fish, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-crafted from reclaimed wood, this large koi sculpture is a traditional symbol of harmony and luck. For Buddhists, such a fish represents a freedom from all restraints. Much of t...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Pine

Monumental 23" Antique Chinese Gilt Wood Budai Hotai Buddha On Lotus Seat c.1940
Located in Richmond, CA
A monumental sized (H:42") vintage Chinese gilt wood carved Budai (Hotai) Buddha lacquered and gilt in gold. This large statue is well carved, showin...
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1940s Chinese Qing Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Giltwood

Justine Mahoney - Majesty
Located in Capetown, ZA
Majesty forms part of Justine Mahoney’s Mage series. The body of work explores the tumult and transformation universally experienced in the period between adolescence and adulthood. ...
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2010s Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze, Enamel

China Pair Antique Hand Carved Stone Pedestals 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
Hard to Find Pair from the 19th Century From China's Qing dynasty (1644-1912) a hard to find pair (2) of limestone finely carved pedestals - perfect for displaying your indoor or o...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone, Limestone

Japanese Stone Object medium / wabi-sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese stone object. This stone object has a beautiful black and beige gradation. An art object that gives you a sense of wabi-sabi. 6kg
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15th Century and Earlier Japanese Japonisme Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

18th century Special antique bronze Burmese Shan Buddha Statue from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Special antique bronze Burmese Shan Buddha Material : bronze 62 cm high 18,6 cm wide and 18,3 cm deep Shan (Tai Yai) style Vitarka mudra 18th century With inscriptions in the base, p...
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18th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Pair of Vintage Gold-Plated Bookends Rams Heads by Jaru
By Jaru
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Vintage Large Solid 18KT Gold Plated Ceramic Rams Head Sculptures, Bookends by Jaru, Hollywood Regency Style
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Late 20th Century American Sculptures and Carvings

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Gold

Antique Chinese Carved Moss Agate Cups Qilin Handles Hardwood Stands Qing 18/19c
Located in Richmond, CA
A fine garniture pair of Chinese moss agate carved cups, sides flanked with Qilin handles, relief carved raised grain patterns to exterior of body, thinly lipped mouth ring, and on o...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Agate

Taoist dignitary statue or ancestor reliquary - lacquered wood - China Qing 18th
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very beautiful Taoist statue in polychrome and gold lacquered wood. It is carved from solid wood, with hand-painted details and embossed ornaments on the clothing. This Statuette ma...
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18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

18th century Antique bronze Lotus Buddha statue from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Antique bronze Lotus Buddha statue Material : bronze 21,3 cm high 18,4 cm wide and 11,3 cm deep Is also being called "Dakhina Sakkha Buddha" Shan (Tai Yai) style Bhumisparsha mudra 18th century With aquatic plants and animals at the bottom, referring that Buddhism in Burma came from across the sea...
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18th Century Thai Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Chinese antique stone engraving of a dragon /Before 20th century/stone tablet
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a carved stone slab, probably made in China. What is represented is probably a dragon. A dragon with a brave face is carved with two raised eyebrows. It is thought that it wa...
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20th Century Japanese Other Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Buddha - A very large bronze figure of Sho Kannon. Japan, Meiji period 1868-1912
Located in TOULON, FR
Standing on a double lotus above an octagonal pedestal, holding a lotus bud and leaf in the left hand, the right hand hangs down in varadamudra, the shawl covers the shoulders and cr...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Antique A Tibetan Benba Pot, 19th Century
Located in Norton, MA
A Tibetan handmade pot with the spout being a head with wire work and mounted jewelry stones overall. It can be disassembled in pieces and put back together again. 12 1/2 inches High.
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19th Century Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone, Brass

Taoist dignitary statue - ancestor reliquary - lacquered wood - China Qing 19th
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Superb old Taoist statue in polychrome and gold lacquered wood, representing a Dignitary seated on a throne, armchair. It is carved from solid wood, with hand-painted details and emb...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Large Chinese Natural Untreated Jadeite Foo Dog Lion Seal Stone Carving w Stand
Located in Richmond, CA
This modern Chinese jadeite seal stone, standing at an impressive 8 inches on its stand, is a remarkable piece of artistry, showcasing the exquisite craftsmanship associated with contemporary Chinese jade carving...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

Chinese Jade Jadeite / Nephrite Pendant finely hand carved dragon, 19th C Qing
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good Chinese Jade, Jadeite / Nephrite stone pendant that we date to the early 19th Century, Qing period. The jade has various colours within the stone, mainly a very...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

Old standing marble statue of Vishnu from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material : marble 52,8 cm high 23,5 cm wide and 10,5 cm deep Middle 20th century Weight: 10,92 kgs Originating from India Nr: 3725-2
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Mid-20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Marble

Japanese Large Hand Cast Prize Holstein Cow Lantern, Rare Find
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions in original condition First we have seen Japan, a magnificent original large black and white holstein prized cow in the form of an antique lan...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Andrianna Shamaris Hollowed Out Teak Wood Organic Sphere
Located in New York, NY
Impressive hollowed out sculptural sphere. Finished with a natural oil revealing the beautiful wood grain. This organic sculpture is stable resting on either side. This sculpture wa...
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2010s Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Minimalist Teak Wood Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Minimalist sculpture hand carved from a single block of century old teak wood. Finished with a natural oil revealing the beautiful wood grain. Set on a modern black metal stand 12” x...
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1920s Organic Modern Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal

Japanese Meiji era chestnut netsuke
Located in PARIS, FR
Wooden netsuke featuring a group of three chestnuts. One of them reveals a tiny hole and the head of a small worm in bone inlay, offering a very naturalistic representation. Chestnu...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Boxwood

19th century Antique Burmese bronze Mandalay Buddha statue from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This 19th century Antique Burmese bronze Mandalay Buddha is a truly unique and special collectible piece. Standing at 57,5 cm high, 46,5 cm wide, and 27,5 cm deep, it is made of bron...
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19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Singa Guardian Sculpture from the Batak Tribe of Sumatra, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A Batak Tribe “Singa” from the Indonesian island of Sumatra. This mythical lion figure was used as a protective architectural element on the corner of a traditional Batak house. It f...
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Rare Antique Red Kurama Stone Spirit Lantern, One-of-a-Kind
Located in South Burlington, VT
Best In Class From our recent Japanese acquisitions travels. This unusual hard to find old Japanese red kurama stone lantern is known as an Obakedouro "Spirit lantern...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Japanese Black Stone Object with Buddha shape / wabi-sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese stone object. A black glossy stone object that resembles the shape of a Buddha. A beautiful sculpture created by nature. An art object that gives you a sense ...
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15th Century and Earlier Japanese Japonisme Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Large Rose Quartz Ganesh Statue 5 lb
Located in Somis, CA
Crafted from the finest grade natural rose quartz sourced from Madagascar, this fine 5.15-lb statue of Ganesh is meticulously hand carved by an Indian artisan, with every detail exud...
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Late 20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Rose Quartz

19th century Antique wooden Burmese Lotus Buddha statue in Bhumisparsha Mudra
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material : wood 8,2 cm high 6,1 cm wide and 4,5 cm deep Gilded with 24 krt. gold Bhumisparsha mudra 19th century Weight: 60 grams Originating from Burma Nr: 2833-2
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19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Thai Polychrome Dancer Figure, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This seated figure of a Thai dancer dates to the early 20th century and is a fantastic example of Southeast Asian statuary. Comprised of polychromed wood with lacquer and mixed-media...
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Early 20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Meiji Period High Quality Japanese Bronze Vase by Yoshida Zo
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING a GORGEOUS and EXTREMELY RARE Meiji Period High Quality Japanese Bronze Vase by Yoshida Zo. Made in Kyoto, Japan circa 1885, by the famous bronze sculptor, Yoshida Zo. I...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Archaistic Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Brass, Bronze

Japanese bronze okimono turtle (sculpture)
Located in PARIS, FR
Okimono sculpture of a bronze turtle, tail retractable. In Japan, the turtle (kame) is a symbol of longevity and an auspicious animal. It is believed to bring ten thousand years of h...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

China Colección Figure Cárcel Rose Quartz Rock Crystal
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
China Colección Figure Cárcel Rose Quartz Rock Crystal Beautiful rose quartz figure of a seated Chinese lady, she seems to be caressing the head of...
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Quartz

Vintage Chinese Relief Amber Snuff Bottle
Located in San Diego, CA
A vintage Chinese relief amber snuff bottle, circa 1970s. Amber is fossilized tree resin that has been appreciated for its color and natural beauty since Neolithic times. Much valu...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Resin

Middle 20th century Beautiful old marble Ganesha from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material : marble 58,5 cm high 30,5 cm wide and 14 cm deep Middle 20th century Very high quality ! Weight: 15,13 kgs Originating from India Nr: 3726-4
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Mid-20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Marble

Japanese bronze okimono Jizai Praying Mantis (articulated sculpture)
Located in PARIS, FR
Jizai okimono sculpture of an articulated bronze praying mantis. Insects (mushi) play an important role in Japanese culture. Insect hunting is a popular pastime, especially among chi...
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Headrest
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful hand carved African headrest with lovely patina. Circa 1950. We only select the best. Own an Andrianna Shamaris original. Andrianna Shamaris. The Leader In Modern Organ...
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1950s Organic Modern Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Japanese large round bronze hare Meiji era
Located in PARIS, FR
Round hare in bronze with a dark brown patina, standing on two legs. In Japanese, the hare and the rabbit are referred to by a single word: usagi. The animal is one of the twelve an...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Chinese Vintage Stone Pier Sculpture, Garden Decoration
Located in 景德镇市, CN
This Chinese Vintage Stone Pier Sculpture is a truly unique and special collectible piece, also good for Garden Decoration . Blue stone hand carving, excellent craftsmanship, animal ...
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19th Century Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

19th century Antique wooden Burmese Buddha statue from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material : wood 10,6 cm high 7,8 cm wide and 6 cm deep Gilded with 24 krt. gold Mandalay style Bhumisparsha mudra 19th century Weight: 117 grams Originating from Burma Nr: 2530-11
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19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19th Century Cast Bronze Figure Of Oriental Hunter
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century cast bronze figure of an oriental hunter with gilt spear and hawk. The figure stands proudly on a on squared and stepped marble plinth base.
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19th Century Asian Chinoiserie Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Wooden inro, Japan Showa Era
Located in Saverne, Grand Est
Inro representing a mouse on a barrel. Very detailed sculpture, quality object. Japan 20th century.
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20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-crafted from reclaimed wood, this artist-made koi is a traditional symbol of harmony and wealth. For Buddhists, such a fish represents a freedom from all restraints. The scales ...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Pine

Monden Kogyoku “Flower of Wave” Sculpture
By Monden Kogyoku
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer: Monden Kogyoku (Japanese, b. 1916) Additional Information: Item includes the original box and packing cloth (both marked with the artist’s seal). Provenance: Tai Ga...
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20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bamboo

Chinese Reclining Fu Dog Guardian Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-carved from a single block of limestone, this stone sculpture depicts a reclining mythical fu dog lion. Also known as shizi, fu lions such as this were traditionally placed besi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Limestone

Large Antique Furry Garden Rabbit Usagi with Fine Details
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare antique furry garden rabbit with fine details A big energetic and handsome heavily hand cast rabbit Usagi in a realistic alert "ears pricked" pose measuring 8.5 inches tall, 11...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Vespa
Located in Baranzate, MI
Vespa designed by Anacleto Spazzapan Materials: Hand-welded iron rods Dimensions: 80,5 x 74 x h 181 cm The sculpture is a Vespa 150 made solely from hand-welded iron rods. Anacleto...
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20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Japanese old wooden carved crane object/20th century/Wabi-Sabi ornament
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese wooden crane figurine. It is made using the roots of trees, so you can feel the vitality of natural wood. It uses the shape of n...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Large Chinese Natural Translucent Untreated Jadeite Flower Cat Birds Carving 20c
Located in Richmond, CA
This modern Chinese sculpture, standing at an impressive 10 inches on its stand, is a masterful representation of contemporary jadeite craftsmanship, particularly from the renowned Suzhou tradition. Carved from natural, untreated jadeite, the sculpture presents a captivating scene of a blooming flower, complete with two small birds perched atop and a preying feline lurking beneath the intricately carved canopy of leaves and petals. The jadeite material selected for this piece is of exceptional quality, exhibiting a pale celadon green hue that is both translucent and rich in lustre, reminiscent of the finest examples of jadeite. The translucency of the material enhances the sculpture's visual appeal, allowing light to filter through and illuminate the delicate details of the carving, while the wet lustre finish adds a sense of depth and vibrancy to the piece. The scene depicted is one of natural harmony and beauty, yet it is imbued with the dynamic tension of the natural world, as evidenced by the presence of the preying feline. This juxtaposition adds a layer of narrative depth to the sculpture, making it not just a decorative item but a work of art that tells a story. Crafted with the fine modern techniques of Suzhou jadeite craftsmanship, this sculpture is a testament to the skill and artistry of contemporary jade carvers, who continue to uphold the rich traditions of Chinese jade carving...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

Andrianna Shamaris Carved Panel
Located in New York, NY
Antique hand carved merbau wood panel from Lampung, Sumatra. We have a collection in various sizes. Please inquire. The size and price reflect the one shown. Stunning on both sides. ...
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1930s Primitive Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Carved Statue of Asian Warriors on Wood Base - 2 pieces
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Asian Carved Ornate Wood Statue on Base - 2 Piece This carved wood sculpture depicts four men on four horses in the throws of battle. The figures rest on a wooden base. This...
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Mid-20th Century Asian Rustic Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

16th Century Lost Wax Cast Bronze Venugopala Form of Krishna, India
Located in Point Richmond, CA
16th century lost wax cast bronze Venugopala form of Krishna, India The Venugopala form of Krishna playing the flute is to Vaishnavite iconography what Nataraja is to the Shaivites:...
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16th Century Indian Other Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-crafted from reclaimed wood, this artist-made koi is a traditional symbol of harmony and wealth. For Buddhists, such a fish represents a freedom from all restraints. The scales ...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Pine

19th century Antique marble Burmese Monk statue from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material : marble 17,8 cm high 13 cm wide and 5,5 cm deep With traces of 24 krt. gilding Shan (Tai Yai) style Bhumisparsha mudra 19th century Burmese name : Shin Upago, he is a popul...
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19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Marble

Japanese small round bronze hare Meiji era
Located in PARIS, FR
Small round hare in bronze with dark brown patina, standing on its four legs. In Japanese, the hare and the rabbit are referred to by a single word: usagi. The animal is one of the t...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

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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