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Period: 1880s
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Carved Stone Lions
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
An unusual pair of Chinese carved Stone models of lions, each depicted with opposing heads and seated on lotus bases. In good condition and retaining a nicely weathered surface. Circ...
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Chinese Qing Antique 1880s Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
19th Century Chinese root carving
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th Century mahogany Chinese root carving of a seated ancient warrior, very detailed and nicely carved. Circa 1880. Damage to left arm and back of the figure.
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Chinese Antique 1880s Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Mahogany
Ivory Okimono by Kofu, Japan Meiji era
Located in Saverne, Grand Est
Rare okimono carved in the thickness of an elephant tusk depicting a life-size pigeon. It stands on a hollow trunk, inside which hides an owl.
A small 4mm...
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Japanese Meiji Antique 1880s Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ivory
Pair Of Antique Oriental Dog Bookend, Chinese, Soapstone, Dog of Fo, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique Oriental dog bookends. A Chinese, soapstone decorative 'Dog of Fo' book rest, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Delightfully tactile dogs wi...
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Chinese Late Victorian Antique 1880s Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Japanese Meiji Noh Mask in Carved Wood
Located in New York, NY
Japanese early Meiji period Noh theater mask made of carved wood with gofun layers. The piece was made in Japan in circa 1880 and is signed on the back. In great antique condition wi...
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Japanese Meiji Antique 1880s Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Genryusai Seiya Japanese Meiji Man & Water Buffalo Sculpture on Stand
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptional Japanese Meiji bronze sculpture of a man and water buffalo on a natural polished oak stand by renowned Japanese master craftsman Genryusai Seiya and dating from around 1880/90. The large bronze depicts an elderly man holding a pipe and tobacco pouch...
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Japanese Anglo-Japanese Antique 1880s Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Wedgwood Bust of "Horace" Circa 1800
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A Wedgwood Horace bust sculpture is a stunning representation of the ancient Roman poet Horace, crafted with Wedgwood's signature white jasperware. The scul...
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Antique 1880s Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stoneware
Chinese Soapstone Seal, 19th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This Seal is in Soapstone. It has been made, in China circa 1880.
Brown color.
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Chinese Chinese Export Antique 1880s Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Asian Sculpture / Okimono with Lion and Crows, Japan, Meiji Era, circa 1880
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Rare and important Japanese sculpture / statue / okimono in blackened and carved wood, depicting 1 lion, 2 birds (crows or other birds of prey) and 1 snake held in the claws of one o...
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Japanese Meiji Antique 1880s Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
19th Century Country House Dinner Gong Figure
Located in London, GB
19th Century country house dinner gong figure
We are proud to offer an exceptional 55-inch-tall fine figural country house dinner gong figure in the form of an oriental man which is hand carved pine with gesso detail. All section carved body, shaped bamboo legs and midsection detail with glass eyes. With long ponytail real hair detail. Wearing its original 19th century Chinese court official's winter hat made of soft black velvet and is covered with red silk fringe and hand-crafted brass and wood knob. The green colour knob on the top of the hat indicates that this hat was a Qing official's hat, and the knob is an imperial court cap knob button antique...
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Chinese Victorian Antique 1880s Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Silk, Velvet, Bamboo, Glass, Pine, Gesso
Antique circa 1880 Chinese Root Wood Carving of Buddah as Wiseman Very Detaiiled
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand carved antique Rootwood statue of the wonderful Buddha
A very fine example, the expression on Buddhas face is very serene. We h...
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Chinese Victorian Antique 1880s Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Bronze Sculpture, Late 19th Century, Asia
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bronze sculpture, late 19th century, Asia
Measures: H 19cm, W 15cm, W 8cm.
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Asian Chinese Export Antique 1880s Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Meiji Period Bronze of a Boy Collecting Sweet Chestnuts by Seiya
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A charming Meiji period bronze of a boy collecting sweet chestnuts by Seiya, he carries a basket and is looking down at an insect crawling over his hand, he is also evidently wearing...
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Japanese Meiji Antique 1880s Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Meiji Period Bronze Sculpture of a Labourer
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Unusual Meiji period bronze of a labourer sieving through a woven reed mat with another at his feet and a wooden bucket at his side, signed.
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Japanese Antique 1880s Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Antique Painted Scroll Two Lucky Old Friends
Located in South Burlington, VT
Two lucky old friends.
A very fine Japanese antique hand-painted paper scroll of Ebisu and Daikoko , two old friends and two of Japan's seven lucky gods signifying prosperity, good ...
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Japanese Meiji Antique 1880s Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Paper
Japanese Meiji Bronze Sea-Hawk Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A finely-cast large Japanese Meiji-period bronze sculpture of a sea-hawk with stretched-out wings, made in the 1880s. The eyes are gilded; both wings and the body of the hawk are det...
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Japanese Meiji Antique 1880s Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Elephant Sculpture on Burlwood Base
Located in New York, NY
A Japanese Meiji period bronze elephant sculpture on its original burl-wood base. Old repair to the tail; some paint chips to bronze trunk; unsigned.
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Japanese Meiji Antique 1880s Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
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Japanese Meiji Period Carved Wood Okimono Man with Rabbits
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Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
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Antique Large Hand-Carved Garden Stone, 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
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Chinese Green Glazed Foo Lions, Near Pair, Late 19th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A charming near pair of Chinese green glazed foo lion joss stick holders, late 19th century, China.
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Located in Miami, FL
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Meiji Period Bronze of a Vegetable Seller
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Meiji period bronze of a vegetable seller, shown leaning back with his fist clenched to bear the weight of a large basket of gourds carried in the crook of his left elbow, with a s...
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Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire
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Located in Essex, MA
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