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Sculptures and Carvings For Sale
Japan Fine Antique Bronze Kanon Guanyin Signed Shohei, Beautiful Face
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a fine and elegant antique Kanon Guan Yin standing in a classic compassionate mudra- a superb work of art cast in solid bronze with original traces of old gold gilding.
Signe...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Late 19th-Early 20th Century Tribal Mask, West Nepal
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Late 19th-early 20th century Tribal mask, West Nepal
A large mask from West Nepal with a small grin and bared teeth surrounded with pink powder, faint traces of which can also be se...
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Late 19th Century Nepalese Tribal Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Pair Old Big Feet Owl Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
Pair bursting brilliant night light in all directions!
From our recent Japanese acquisitions in original condition with attractive verdigris and gilding present.
Hard to find pa...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
19th Century Sculpture of Guan Yu '关羽'
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century sculpture of Guan Yu (??), a guardian deity.
Guan Yu (d. A.D. 219), a warrior of the late Han dynasty (206 B.C.–A.D. 220) renowned for his valo...
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19th Century Irish Chinese Export Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
Antique Monumental Burmese Mandalay Village Market Scene on Panel w/ Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Monumental Burmese Hand-Carved Polychromed Mandalay Village Market Scene on Panel with Stand
Immerse yourself in the intricate details of a bustling scene from a Mandalay v...
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Early 19th Century Burmese Rustic Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Late 19th-Early 20th Century Tribal Mask, West Nepal
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Late 19th-early 20th century Tribal mask, West Nepal
A mask from West Nepal with a rather heart shaped facial plane. There are three large iron staples, two of which may have secure...
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Late 19th Century Nepalese Tribal Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese Old Wood Sitting on Lotus Buddha Statue
Located in 景德镇市, CN
This Chinese Old Wood Sitting on Lotus Buddha Statue is a truly unique and special collectible piece.
Buddha statue details:
Material: boxwood
Height: 15cm
Diameter: 8cm
Weight: 1...
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19th Century Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Boxwood
Japanese Kideko Otomo Doll Wooden folk toy
Located in Chiba, JP
KIDEKO - Also called Otomo dolls as the one of unique traditional Japanese wooden folk toys from Beppu, Oita area which are beliebed as the talisman god against evil, made by the loc...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Glamorous Natural Tri Color Tourmaline Crystal From Paprok Mine Afghanistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Glamorous Natural Tri Color Tourmaline crystal from Paprok Mine Afghanistan
Weight: 26.65 grams
Dimension: 9.0x 1.3x 1.0 Cm
Origin: Paprok mi...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Afghan Adam Style Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Crystal
Antique Victorian Religious Chinese Export Ivory Bone Carved Pagoda Sculpture
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A Very Fine Quality Chinese Export Hand Carved Religous Pagoda of traditional architectural form and generous proportions, late Nineteenth Century.
The overall structure beautifull...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Victorian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bone
Japanese Imperial Coronation Hinamatsuri Doll Diorama
Located in New York, NY
Charming diorama, circa 1990s, representing the coronation of Emperor Akihito, born 1933, the 125th Emperor of Japan who ruled from 1989 until his abdication in 2019. With hand-pain...
Category
20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Glass, Wood
Pair Antique Chinese Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Circular Plaques
Located in New York, NY
Pair of antique (early 20th century) circular wall plaques with hand-painted wooden frames and featuring mother of pearl inlaid figures of female figures dress in colorful robes.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Japanese Big Old Bronze Temple Bell with Brilliant Resonating Sound, 18Inches
Located in South Burlington, VT
For your special garden setting or indoor display space.
Big Hand Cast Bronze Bell Bold with a most pleasant resonating sound
Beautiful resonating ring tones await the new owner of this big one-of-a-kind vintage bronze bell from old Japan. Its beautiful natural patina makes it an attractive and desirable work of art. This distinctive dragon headed bell called ryuzu and remarkable protrusions called chi chi or nyu are crafted by generations old skilled Japanese specialists to improve sound resonance and are unique to Japan's ancient traditions.
This vintage hand cast bronze temple bell dates to the middle Showa period, mid-20th century.
A scarce survivor, this rugged bell was gently used.
Please note its impressive cast dragon headed top ryuzu, thick walls and original blue gray toned patina.
Dimensions: 18 inches tall and 10 inches diameter. It has been used and possesses an original aged patina appropriate to its age-just the way we like to find them.
Its beautiful resonating sound is guaranteed to please you.
The ringing resonation of this bell brings to the Japanese people - the voice of Buddha- is even more impressive because of its thick walls (see photo). Its sound and voice of Buddha was used to deliver wishes to the temples patrons and followers.
Unique. Great garden consideration.
Only One.
We will also include a complimentary hand striker.
Lifetime guarantee of authenticity.
History of Japan's temple bells, bonsho :
Rather than containing a clapper, bonsho is struck from the outside, using either a handheld mallet or a beam suspended on ropes.
Antique Japanese bronze temple bells...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Antique Chinese Carved Hetain White/Celadon Jade "The Monkey Family" 18 Century
Located in Norton, MA
Antique Chinese Carved Hetain White/Celadon Jade "The Monkey Family" 3 monkeys, father, mother, and kid. They are pulling a lot of coins into a giant bag. Good use of russet skin col...
Category
18th Century Chinese Other Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Japanese Old Perching Eagle Lighting Lantern, Brilliant Night Light
Located in South Burlington, VT
Old Antique Majestic Eagle Lantern
Japan, this handsome quality "eagle" motif garden lantern is heavily cast and crafted for a lifetime!
In a convenie...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Petite Butterfly Flower Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
An unusual hard to find size and scale -and a beautiful design of butterflies galore.
Japan, this handsome heavy hand cast quality old round "Petite Yukimi" motif tea garden lante...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Oriental figure, Qing Dynasty, woman carved in carnelian agate
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Oriental figure, Qing Dynasty, woman carved in carnelian agate.
Carved carnelian agate figure that represents an oriental woman surrounded by flowers and next to her a long-tailed bi...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Agate
Antique Thai Buddha Statue from Thailand
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material : bronze
22 cm high
14 cm wide and 7 cm deep
Bhumisparsha mudra
18. Jahrhundert
Weight: 758 grams
Originating from Thailand
Nr: 1644
Category
18th Century Thai Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Collection of Six Miniature Silver Pigs & Wild Boar
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
Collection of Six Miniature Silver Pigs & Wild Boar
A delightful collection of six miniature pigs and wild boar in solid silver with some lovely detail.
The set was sourced in so...
Category
Late 20th Century French Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Silver
Vintage Three Wood Carving Asian Temple Monks Statues Set
Located in 景德镇市, CN
Three beautiful hand carved wood monks with smiles. The monks stands with their eyes looking up. Their faces with full, rosy cheeks and delicate featu...
Category
19th Century Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Boxwood
Jeff Koons 'Balloon Dog' (Red) 1995
By Jeff Koons
Located in GRONINGEN, NL
Metallic porcelain plate in red and silver, manufactured in 1995, numbered 723/2300 on the label underneath the plate. Published by the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles, with ...
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Porcelain
A Fine Archaistic Chinese jade gui (ritual sceptre) Ming dynasty.
Located in London, GB
Archaistic jade gui (ritual sceptre).
China Ming or Qing dynasty, 16th-17th century AD
A gui, a rectangular tablet with a pointed end, was an emblem of of...
Category
16th Century Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Varada mudra Old bronze Nepali Basundhara statue from Nepal
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Old bronze Nepali Green Tara statue
Material : bronze
20,3 cm high
14,1 cm wide and 12,2 cm deep
Fire gilded with 24 krt. gold
Dharmachakra mudra
Middle 20th century
Inlaid with real...
Category
Mid-20th Century Nepalese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
18th century antique Burmese Buddha head in Shan (Tai Yai) style
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This Antique Burmese Buddha head, crafted from lacquerware, originates from Burma and belongs to the 18th century. It showcases the exquisite artistry of the Shan (Tai Yai) style. Th...
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18th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Lacquer
Chinese Ming Style Bronze Metal Seated Buddha
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Diminutive Chinese bronze metal Buddha sculpture depicted sitting. Beautifully crafted in the Ming style with intricate details. The bronze has a rich patinated finish with verdigris.
Category
20th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Lapis Lazuli Shiva Statue Natual Finest 8.5 lb
Located in Somis, CA
A rare 8.5 lb all natural lapis lazuli statue of Shiva, one of the most worshipped Hindu Gods. Hand carved by a master Indian artist, using the finest lapis lazuli gemstone with the most saturated, brilliant cobalt blue. Seated dyana asana on a throne supported by a tiger, Shiva holds a weapon of trident in his right hand and a damaru drum...
Category
20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Lapis Lazuli
Rare Antique Chinese Qing Guangxu Imperial Style Red Ink Stick With Box 19c
Located in Richmond, CA
A rare antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Guangxu period Imperial style marked red ink stick, in the form of a roof tiled double door entrance way, with two fierce guardian dieties carved in detailed low relief, one on each door front, detailed in gilt gold, with a centered double happiness character above the doors
On the back of the door is a vertical panel of four characters: 开门见喜 (Open Door See Happiness), below which is the makers mark: 紫墨轩 (Purple Ink Pavilion), and 大清光绪年制 (Great Qing Guangxu...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
19th century Antique wooden Burmese Buddha Statue in Bhumisparsha Mudra
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Antique wooden Burmese Buddha
Material : wood
8,6 cm high
6,5 cm wide and 4,9 cm deep
Gilded with 24 krt. gold
Mandalay style
Bhumisparsha mudra
19th century
Weight: 59 grams
Origina...
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19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Bronze Statue Sculpture of Ganesh Indian or Nepalese Bronze Hindu Statue
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Indian or Nepalese Ganesh Ganesha Bronze Statue Sculpture.
Beautiful bronze sculpture of Ganesh with a nice aged patina.
From a collection of Asian and ...
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
A MAGNIFICENT WOODEN NETSUKE OF A MONKEY. Edo period.
Located in London, GB
A MAGNIFICENT WOODEN NETSUKE OF A MONKEY.
Edo period.
A netsuke of a monkey seating in a leisurely manner, extremely realistically carved with a great expression on his face,the ...
Category
Early 19th Century Japanese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Boxwood
Thai Bronze Buddha's Hand, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th-century Buddha's hand sculpture from Thailand is finely cast of bronze with lifelike features and a beautiful dark patina. The hand is held upwards in abhaya mudra, the ges...
Category
Mid-19th Century Thai Minimalist Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Antique Wood Carving Raccoon Dog 1900s-1940s / Sculpture Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old raccoon dog wood carving made in Japan.
This wood carving was made in the early Showa period (1900s to 1940s).
It is carved from a pine tree.
In Japan, there is a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pine
Very Tall Pair of African Marriage Figure Panels This is a very heavy pair
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Very Tall Pair of African Marriage Figure Panels
This is a very heavy pair of large full-length figures, wall panels, they are African, carved and polychrome painted, modelled as a ...
Category
19th Century Folk Art Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Teak
A FINE WOODEN NETSUKE OF TANUKI HARA NO TSUZUMI. Signed MINKO. Edo period
Located in London, GB
Finely carved as tanuki no hara tsuzumi By Tanaka Minko (1735-1816), Tsu, late 18th century.
The tanuki seated, its right foreleg raised, its other foreleg beating its distended st...
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Boxwood
Japon, période Meiji - Okimono en Bronze représentant un Héron
Located in TOULON, FR
OKIMONO EN BRONZE FIN REPRÉSENTANT UN HÉRON
Japon, période Meiji (1868-1912)
Un héron debout finement modelé, les pattes et les pieds finement texturés, les ailes et le plumage soign...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Qing dynasty standing oriental lady in carved turquoise
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Qing Dynasty oriental lady standing in carved turquoise
Elegant figure of a woman carved in turquoise stone, with traditional Chinese clothes and in one hand she holds a basket of fr...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
19th Century Asian Architectural Fragment
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A 19th century Asian stone architectural fragment. This intriguing sculpture probably had a utilitarian function as a water deposit. As often in China prac...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Japon - Grand Aigle en Bronze perché sur une falaise
Located in TOULON, FR
GRAND AIGLE EN BRONZE PERCHÉ SUR UNE FALAISE
Japon, période Meiji (1868-1912)
Lourdement coulé en deux parties, l'aigle au modelé naturaliste lève ses grandes ailes vers l'arrière to...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Other Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Rock Crystal Happy Buddha Statue
Located in Somis, CA
A precious quartz Happy Buddha, hand-carved from a solid block of all-natural fine grade rock crystal. Seated in serene repose, the Buddha's loose robe gracefully drapes around his u...
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Rock Crystal
Antique Large & Heavy Chinese Hetain White/G Jade Carved Group "3 Rams" 20th C.
Located in Norton, MA
A nice hand-carved antique, a Large and Heavy Chinese Hetain White- Light Gray Jade of 3 Rams resting on the wooden stand., 360° carving. There is a meaning behind this artwork. Thr...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Other Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Early 20th century Antique wooden Burmese Mandalay Buddha from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This Antique wooden Mandalay Buddha statue from Burma during the Early 20th century, is a fine example of Mandalay style craftsmanship. It stands at a height of 88,5 cm and boasts di...
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Early 20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Indonésie - Grande Paire de statues Panthères Noires en bois peint
By Artistic Carving Company
Located in TOULON, FR
Indonésie début 20 ème siècle
Importante paire de panthères
Sculptures décoratives, presque grandeur nature, en bois sculpté et laqué noir, représentant deux panthères la gueule ouve...
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Elegant Blue and Gilt Horse Hand Cast, Hand-Painted, Mint And Boxed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Here's a beautiful and unique way to accent your indoor display space with this special treasure from Japan.
This is an attractive solid and finely cast effigy of an elegant horse ...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Rock Crystal Quartz Happy Buddha Statue
Located in Somis, CA
A precious quartz Happy Buddha, hand-carved from a solid block of all-natural fine grade rock crystal. Seated in serene repose, the Buddha's loose robe gracefully drapes around his u...
Category
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Rock Crystal
René Lalique: "Coq Houdan" Mascot
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
signed R. Lalique France, in moulded-pressed white glass,
Height: 20 cm
Perfect condition
Created in 1929 and discontinued in 1937.
Félix Marcilhac, René Lalique - Catalogue Raisonné de l'Œuvre de Verre, Les Éditions de l'Amateur, Paris, 2011, N°1161
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Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Glass
18th century Antique Indian wooden temple fragment from India - OriginalBuddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This Antique Indian wooden temple fragment holds a captivating history within its design. Crafted from wood, it stands at a height of 39,8 cm wi...
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18th Century Indian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Set of Two Tibetan Tsa Tsa
Located in Chicago, IL
This stack of two molded ceramic tsa tsa bricks depict Buddhist deities. Each was a meditation created in a monastery by a Buddhist monk in training. They were...
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Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Steel
Japan, A rare Japanese Kutani figure of Kannon on a Foo Lion, Meiji Period, 19th
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare Japanese Kutani Figure: Unveiling Tranquility and Spiritual Power from Meiji Period Japan
Unveil a rare gem from Japan's historical Meiji ...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Wood Carving Guan Yin Buddha Statue from China
Located in 景德镇市, CN
This Vintage Wood Carving Guan Yin Buddha Statue from China is very unique, Guanyin Bodhisattva, the name of a Buddhist Bodhisattva, is Amitabha Buddha's left attendant, one of the "...
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19th Century Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Boxwood
Japanese antique wooden Buddha statue/Folk Buddha/Edo period/1603-1868
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese Buddhist statue made around the Edo period.
The material is believed to be cypress or cedar.
The square pedestal at t...
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17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Cypress
19th century Large Antique Burmese Temple Cabinet from Burma - Original Buddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This 19th century Large Antique Burmese Temple Cabinet is a stunning testament to the rich spiritual and artistic heritage of Burma. Crafted from wood and standing at a height of 221...
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19th Century Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Hand-Carved Wood Javanese ‘Wayang Topeng’ Theatre Mask, Indonesia c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A visibly old mask from the Javanese masks theatre ‘wayang topeng’: carved from hard wood, and painted on the front side. The mask shows clear traces of ...
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Massive Vintage over Sized Owl Lighting Lantern, Finest Quality
Located in South Burlington, VT
Extraordinary size- Mint Condition- Signed Japan.
Japanese massive over size owl lighting lantern, 12.5 inches tall.
This handsome Japanese quality over sized iron "Owl" lantern is...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Early 20th Century Ming Dynasty-inspired Guanyin Wooden Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Inspired by the Ming Dynasty, this elegant statue of Guanyin, Goddess of Compassion, was hand carved in the 20th century. The artist captures the timeless and spiritual aura of Guany...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Gandharan Small Stucco Buddha Head, Style of Hadda, 5th-6th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely small stucco head of the Buddha, ancient region of Gandhara, probably Hadda, 5th to 6th century, modern day Afghanistan.
Beautifully rendered, the small Gandharan Buddha...
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15th Century and Earlier Afghan Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stucco
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
Materials
Wood
Qing Dynasty Chinese Buddhist Wood Carved Portable Shrine with Bronze Bell.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Qing Dynasty Chinese Buddhist Wood Carved Portable Shrine with Bronze Bell.
Imperial Qing Dynasty Chinese intricately carved openwork altar shrine. It is hand carved in hardwood and...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Large Chinese Natural Untreated Jadeite Mountain Carving Hardwood Stand
Located in Richmond, CA
This modern Chinese jadeite mountain, standing at an impressive 18 inches on its stand, is a remarkable piece of artistry, showcasing the exquisite craftsmanship associated with cont...
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20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
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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