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Material: Metal
Early 20th century Antique Nepali Praying Wheel from Nepal
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: Copper 47 cm high The height is the total height The diameter of the praying wheel is 16 cm Early 20th century Including special made metal wall-mounting. The praying wheel...
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Early 20th Century Nepalese Metal Sculptures and Carvings

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Copper

Isamu Noguchi Model 14A Akari Light Sculpture
Located in Glendale, CA
Isamu Noguchi Model 14A Akari Light Sculpture. The shade is made from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribs with Noguchi Akari manufacturer's stam...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Anglo-Japanese Metal Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal

American Large Bronze Sensual Beauty By Important Midcentury Sculptor
Located in South Burlington, VT
An important large scale hand cast bronze sculpture of a sensual nude woman signed Benson and dated 1939 by mid century American sculptor Stuart Benson (...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Metal Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japan Large Antique Bronze Seated Garden Kanon Guan-Yin, 49 Inches
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions- a good garden candidate Japan, a large 49" tall antique cast bronze seated Kanon Maitreya, Guan-Yin in an attractive pensive pose- a good gard...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Metal Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

20th Century Door Knob model "Milà no.3" by Antoni Gaudi Polished Solid Brass
Located in Barcelona, ES
Solid cast brass with polished finish. A company that has always attributed such great importance to the author of the designs could never forget the great figures in history. That is why the BD catalogue of contemporary creations has always included those by admired classical masters. Antoni Gaudí (1852/1926) is, without doubt, the most internationally well-known Spanish architect. But is not only his buildings and brilliant architectural solutions that have travelled the globe. His integrated conception of architecture led him to pay attention, not only to structural calculations, but also to all the decorative elements, including furniture, that would form part of the building. The admiration felt by modern designers for the furniture designed by Gaudí has not gone unnoticed by BD which was the first company to rescue them from history by embarking on their serial production using...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Art Nouveau Metal Sculptures and Carvings

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Brass

Chinese Wanli-Era Cast Iron Bell
Located in Chicago, IL
A cast iron bell, when struck with a wooden beam, announced the time of day to villagers. This monumental example is covered in relief casts of chrysant...
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Early 17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Metal Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Vintage Khmer Cast Bronze Head of Shiva, Angkor Wat Style, 1970's, Thailand
Located in Austin, TX
A well cast vintage Khmer, Angkor Wat style, bronze head of Shiva, circa 1970's, Thailand. Shiva, the Hindu god of creation, change and destruction, is identified by the third eye in the center of his forehead. His highly stylized face features alluring almond shaped eyes, a flattened nose, and broad mouth. Shiva is adorned with ornate earrings and an elaborate crown. The heavy earrings...
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1970s Thai Vintage Metal Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japan Tall Iris Flower Garden Lantern Beautiful Original Blue Paint
Located in South Burlington, VT
A rare find in original and handsome old blue paint, this tall sturdy old "Iris, Flowers & Vines" tea garden lantern was cast in a convenient yet substantial portable size. May be s...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Metal Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Japan Pair Tall Red And Black Ebony "Moon Gazing" Rabbits , Fine Details
Located in South Burlington, VT
Here's a beautiful and unique way to accent your indoor gallery or private collection space with this very unusual pair of treasures from Japan! This is a hard to find red and ebon...
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1920s Japanese Taisho Vintage Metal Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Japanese Pair Fine Bronze Spotted Garden Deer Sculptures
Located in South Burlington, VT
A fine Japanese pair (2) of hand cast bronze "spotted" deer dating to the mid last century. Executed with finely incised and realistic ears, eyes, legs, tail, and excellent surfac...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Metal Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Indian Mythological Bronze Palanquin Finials
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautifully stylized and crafted in the form of protective mythological creatures are these exceptional 18th-century Indian bronze palanquin finials. Palanquin, or “palki”, are litte...
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18th Century Indian Other Antique Metal Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Bronze Thai Siam Temple Shrine Kamphaeng Phet Style Buddha Head on Marble Stand
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, little gem of a piece. Thai/ Siam meditating Buddha with serenely closed eyes in the Kamphaeng Phet style. The piece has a beautiful patina acquired over time. From a collection of Asian antiques. Would be a nice addition to any South-East Asian artifacts...
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19th Century Thai Antique Metal Sculptures and Carvings

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Marble, Bronze

Japan Complete Antique Five Bells Set Red Birds And Flowers, Beautiful Sound
Located in South Burlington, VT
Beautiful resonant chiming sound guaranteed to please you From Japan, a lovely and unusual early 20th century attached collection of five graduated large to small scale bronze temple bells hand painted engraved with birds and flowers on a red patina ground- all suspended from a sturdy cord with a later added cinnabar round good luck ornament and tassel. Early Taisho Period Complete set bells when suspended top of loop to bottom of tassel/ornament, 36". Bell diameters from 3.25" to 6". The delicate mystical birds and flowers and cloud like designswith a rim diaper pattern edge decoration suggest a joyful, spiritual and harmonious natural ambience. This is a handcrafted group is accompanied with a Japanese hardwood striker. These unusual hand painted bells with their fine old original and attractive patina make this special string of bells an unusual opportunity and deserving consideration for your special indoor, meditation or garden space. The Clouds: "Kumo"- a decorative pattern -linked with the admiration for nature – with the classical meaning of clouds: hope, impermanence, omen, proximity to Gods. Dimensions: Largest bell 6 inches diameter and 3.5 inches high ; Smallest bell 3.25 inches diameter. and 2 inches high Provenance: The bells come from an old Asian collection...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Metal Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Indian Asian Lacquered Bronze Dancing Hindu Shiva Nataraja
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine and unusual vintage Asian Indian red lacquered bronze statue of Shiva Nataraja dating from the 20th century. The figure represents the Hindu God Shiva performing a dance. The ...
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20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Metal Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

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 Metal Sculptures and Carvings

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Steel

Japanese Old Vintage Pair Mahogany Rabbits
Located in South Burlington, VT
Good mahogany patinated garden candidates with old Japan labels This Japanese pair (2) of larger scale solid hand cast rabbits usagi with a mahogany pat...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Metal Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Japan Huge Antique Champleve Floral Bronze Orb Lantern, 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
First we've seen this magnificent size Japan, a fine antique hand cast bronze round lantern with unique "champleve” enameled floral leaves and tree branches - an orb with exquisite ...
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Metal Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japan Massive Blue Bronze Peace Bell Voice Of Buddha 45 Inches Tall
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese Giant Blue Green Patinated Bronze Bell Inscribed and dedicated to humanity. At the top, the handle (ryûzu) is crafted in the form of two mirrored dragon heads. Around the ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Metal Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

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 Metal Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone, Steel

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 Metal 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 Metal 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 Metal Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

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 Metal Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Vintage Chinese Jade Precious Stone Bonsai Tree Sculpture, Cloisonné Planter
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Chinese Jade Precious Stone Bonsai Tree Sculpture, Cloisonné Planter Offered for sale is a vintage Chinese Jade and other semi-precious stones Bonsai tree in a gilt planter....
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1970s Vintage Metal Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade, Copper, Enamel

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 Metal Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone, Steel

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 Metal Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

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 Metal Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

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 Metal Sculptures and Carvings

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Brass

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 Metal Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

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 Metal 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 Metal Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

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 Metal 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 Metal 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 Metal 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 Metal Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade, Brass

Antique Balinese Hammered Bronze Saddled Elephant Plant-Stand/Cocktail Table - S
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Balinese Finely Detailed Patina Hammered Bronze Saddled Elephant Plant-Stand/Cocktail Table - Set of 3 Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this set of three antique...
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Late 19th Century Balinese Other Antique Metal Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Vintage Gilt Pheasant Bird Lighting Lantern Censer
Located in South Burlington, VT
Beautiful old vintage gilt pheasant bird lantern and censer From our recent Japanese acquisitions in original condition with original attractive gilding present. Japan, an att...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Metal Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Japanese Antique Classic Sun And Moon Garden Lantern, Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese Classic Garden "Sun And Moon" Lantern With Cicada On Handle - Hard To Find, Signed Japan, unusual large antique lantern design in an attractive craftsmen form perforated pa...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Metal Sculptures and Carvings

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Copper

Japaneses pair of Golden metal Lotus Flowers in Temple black lacquered vases
By Dynasty Transorient
Located in Valladolid, ES
Spectacular pair of temple vases filled with golden lotus flowers. This set is called "Jyôka" and is placed on or next to an altar in a Buddhist temple. Made with meticulous techniqu...
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1970s Japanese Showa Vintage Metal Sculptures and Carvings

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Gold Plate, Brass

Japan Pair Tall Beautiful Blue Garden Lanterns With Lovely Iris Flowers
Located in South Burlington, VT
A handsome quality pair (2) of original blue hand painted sturdy old "Iris, Flowers & Vines" tea garden lanterns in a convenient portable size. May be suspended from loops or instal...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Metal Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Antique Chinese Bonzai Styled Flowering Fruit Tree Sculpture with Cloisonne Pot
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This sizable sculpture is unsigned with respect to the artist, but presumed to have originated from China and date to the Early Republic Period in approximately 1920. The sculpture i...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metal Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone, Metal

Sculpture / Phrygian Helmet on a Halberd with Crossed Horns
Located in Dallas, TX
a French sculpture, paint and parcel gilt metal, of a Phrygian helmet (with gilt details) including gilt feather trim, on a halberd, with crossed horn and a gold trumpet, a gilt ribb...
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19th Century English Antique Metal Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Japanese Rare Large Bird Sculpture, Signed by Modernist Master Artisan
Located in South Burlington, VT
Beautiful and Rare example- first we have seen in this exquisite simple modernist bird form. The artist , Hiramatsu Koshun ( 1896-1975) lived in Osaka and studied under Ktsura Kosh...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Metal Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

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...
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Mid-19th Century Thai Minimalist Antique Metal Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Antique Bronze Cats Pair Hand Cast With Playful Pose
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese Acquisitions trip to Kyoto. A fine pair of antique curious Japanese cast bronze sensuous cats beautifully handcrafted in an attractive and unusual style. Cats were originally domesticated because they hunted mice that would eat stored grains, protecting the food stores. It was a beneficial situation for both species, cats got a reliable source of prey, and humans got effortless pest control. This mutually beneficial arrangement began the relationship between cats and humans which continues to this day. In Japan, there are also cats described as Maneki Neko, also referred to in English as the good fortune or good luck cat...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Metal Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Burmese Buddha Fragmentary Lacquered Wood Bust, Ava Period, 17th/18th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A mysterious and evocative heavily weathered and fragmentary bust of a Burmese standing Buddha, Ava Period, late 17th or early 18th century, Burma (Myanmar). The near life-sized im...
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Early 18th Century Burmese Antique Metal Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal

Japanese Fine Antique Bronze Temple Dragon
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions A lovely example of a Japanese antique bronze dragon water spout miraculously saved from a temple vessel and dating to the late Meiji period, 1...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metal Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Fine Pair Older Dragon Bells Resonate Beautiful Serene Sounds
Located in South Burlington, VT
Beautiful Complimentary Sound Matching Pair Bronze Dragon Bells Here's a beautiful and unique way to accent your indoor or outdoor garden space with these treasures from Japan! It...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Metal Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Early 20th Century Tribal Currency, Chamba People, Nigeria
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Forged iron currency, Chamba people, Northeastern Nigeria A piece of traditional currency used for barter or exchange, it measures 15 inches (38 cm) high by 18 inches (45.7 cm) wide...
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Metal Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Ancient Indian solid brass sculpture - God Shiva dancing in the circle of fire
Located in Cesena, FC
Ancient Indian solid brass sculpture - God Shiva dancing in the circle of fire, from the 1800s. Dancing Shiva in the Circle of Fire Brass statue of Shiva in the circle of fire Ancient Indian brass...
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1890s Indian Antique Metal Sculptures and Carvings

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Brass

Early 19th century Antique bronze Thai Chiang Saen Buddha from Thailand
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Antique bronze Thai Chiang Saen Buddha Material : bronze 64,5 cm high 53,5 cm wide and 36 cm deep With traces of 24 krt. gilding Bhumisparsha mudra Early 19th century Weight: 27,8 kg...
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Early 19th Century Thai Antique Metal Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

17-18th century Antique bronze Shan Buddha statue - OriginalBuddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
The Antique bronze Shan Buddha statue is a remarkable and spiritually significant artifact originating from Burma. Crafted from bronze , each statue stands at 19,1 cm in height and m...
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17th Century Burmese Antique Metal Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

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 Metal Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Antique Menento Mori Late 19th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
Shipping policy No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). Vanity mounted on a 19th-century br...
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Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Metal Sculptures and Carvings

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Brass

New Nepali bronze Maitreya Buddha statue in Dharmachakra Mudra
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Experience the divine presence of a Bronze Nepali Maitreya Buddha statue, crafted with reverence and devotion. This exquisite piece, made from bronze, stands at 31.5 cm in height, wi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Metal Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

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 Metal Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Middle 20th century Old bronze Nepali Basundhara statue in Varada Mudra
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This Old bronze Nepali Basundhara statue Inlaid with real gem stones is an exquisite representation of a revered figure in Tibetan Buddhism. Crafted from bronze, it stands at a heigh...
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Mid-20th Century Nepalese Metal Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Small Tibetan Seated Buddha from Bronze, c. 1850
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderful Tibetan bronze seated buddha on a lotus pedestal from the 19th century. This buddha features a lovely age related patina as well as rich detailing.
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19th Century Tibetan Other Antique Metal Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

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