Asian Sculptures

Pair of Late 19th C Indian Carved Wood Painted Horse Sculptures Black painted carved wood horses with elaborate metal work design on saddl...

Intense purple latte aesthetic grape agate. A wonderful, sculptural arrangement! Origin: Indonesia

Crafted around 1890, the 19th-century Burmese Seated Mandalay Buddha stands as an exquisite embodiment of spiritual devotion and artistic finesse. Carved from gilded wood and adorned...

Set of 3 Hand-Carved Sandstone Roosters. China, circa 1920. For the Chinese, rooster symbolism is linked to good luck, wealth, and fortune. 8” H 11” W x 5” D (approximate dimensions...

A Chinese unglazed ceramic headrest with lovely patina and naieve carvings on both sides. ONe geometrical and one of a fantasy beast (griffion?). These headrests are found in difform...

Vintage Hollywood Regency brass Penguin sculpture. Nicely detailed. Hand polished. Good overall condition. Dark and light spots are reflection of light in photos. Measures 8” tall x ...

A beautiful Agate tiger on Amethyst rock sculpture, capturing the essence of raw power and untamed majesty. Poised upon a rocky outcrop of splendid purple amethyst, the tiger command...

From Shigar Valley, Shigar District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan Aesthetic cluster of white albite with several blue aquamarine crystals running through the middle. The aquamarine cr...

Modernist parrot sculpture by Hattakitkosol Somchai circa 1970s Solid bronze parrot on perch with verdigris finish mounted to white marble base Signed and numbered 5.5 inch width 5 ...

Hand-Carved Bird Jadeite Sculpture with Flowers and Wooden Base

South Arabian Alabaster Inscription Calcite Alabaster circa 1st century A.D. ‘’Consequently, neither white marble of Paros nor any other stone which men admire can be compared with the precious stones of Arabia, since their whiteness is most brilliant, their weight the heaviest, and their smoothness leaves no room for other stones to surpass them.’’ - Diodorus Siculus, Library of History, Book II, 52.9 This inscription, finely worked on an alabaster tablet, is a remarkably well preserved example of Ancient South Arabian script, with its distinct bold, angular forms, written in the Qatabanic dialect - that is, the dialect spoken by the people of the kingdom of Qataban, which ruled much of modern day Yemen from the 7th Century B.C. to the 2nd Century A.D. The text, which reads: ‘[... ...]sa?d and Ma?add?i- / (of the lineage) of Hawfa- / She entrusted Anb- / against any malfeasance (which would remove it) from its place’ - indicates that it likely served to commemorate a temple offering. The quality of the script, incised so neatly into the surface of the alabaster, tells us that this piece was commissioned by somebody of considerable wealth and prestige, employing a scribe of equally considerable expertise. South Arabia was known throughout the ancient world for its incredible wealth - so much so that the Romans termed the region ‘Arabia Felix’ - literally, ‘Happy, or Fortunate, Arabia.’ That wealth was built largely on the trade of spices and incense, in which the Kingdom of Qataban played a major part. According to Pliny the Elder, this was the sole country through which frankincense could be exported, first being collected in the city of Shabwa, on the South Arabian coast, and from there travelling by camel up to Gaza, to be shipped all across the Mediterranean - not only that, but all growers of myrrh across Arabia were required to give a quarter of their yield to the king of the Qatabanians. As such, the kingdom became exceedingly rich and powerful, and Pliny goes on to tell us that ‘The nations of the Larendani and the Catabani, and the Gebanitæ [...] occupy a great number of towns, the largest of which are Nagia, and Thomna (the capital of Qataban) with sixty-five temples, a number which fully bespeaks its size.’ Because of the nature of its exports, frankincense in particular - the ‘sweat of of the gods’ according to the Egyptian Book of the Dead, and perhaps most famous as one of the three gifts brought to the newborn Christ - being closely associated with the divine, South Arabia’s reputation in antiquity was as a mysterious, almost sacred, and - crucially - extraordinarily wealthy region, at the very edge of the known world; in the words of Herodotus: ‘’Enough of marvels, and yet the land of Arabia gives off a scent as sweet as if divine.’’ This inscription invokes the protection of god Anbay, the judge-oracle of the chief god ‘Amm, who he served as an attendant. Much of what we know of the religious life of the ancient South Arabians comes to us from early Islamic texts, describing what is known in Islamic scholarship as ‘Jahiliyyah’ - the age before the advent of Islam in Arabia. What comes across in much of these texts is that these religious practices placed a great deal of emphasis on sacred stones, perhaps linked to the brilliance of the alabaster which is local to the region, and which a great many of the cult-objects produced in this time are made from. Hisham ibn-Al-Kalbi’s Book of Idols records: ‘’The Arabs were passionately fond of worshipping idols [...] Whenever a traveller stopped at a place or station in order to rest or spend the night, he would select for himself four stones, pick out the finest among them and adopt it as his god, and use the remaining three as supports for his cooking-pot.’’ This inscription was once in the collection of the intrepid British-Australian travel...

From Shigar Valley, Shigar District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan Aesthetic cluster of white albite with several blue aquamarine crystals running through the middle. The aquamarine cr...

Antique Mill Wheel carved from Iron Wood. Antique Mill Wheel Peanut Grinder mounted on stand. The Mill Wheel is carved from one solid block of Ir...

Four Panel Tropical Underwater Scene with Mother of Pearl Inlays on Wood Panel Elaborate four panel scene by an unknown artist. Water, coral, and some tropical fish have been painte...

Vintage multicolored glazed terracotta elephant garden seat.

Contemporary Chinese set of two stone discs on metal stands. Honed and smooth finish. One stone measures 6" diameter and 14" tall. One stone measures 7.5" diameter and 16" tall. The ...

Two superb Nô theatre dancers in carved wood and bone by the artist Hōzan 芳山, Japan late 19th century. Decorations of a fox on the head of one dancer and carved dragons, chrysanthe...

Pair of Vibrantly Colored Chinese Ceramic Roosters. Crowing roosters perched on a log in very colorful plumage of yellow, green and purple.

This is a mid-20th century Hmong neck ring or necklace that was crafted of low grade silver in the traditional Hmong manner. The Hmong are renown for their silver making skills. Wome...

A small "blade" sculpture, hand-carved and hand-polished in Indonesia out of a single piece of volcanic basalt rock. The natural inclusions and losses are ...

Mid-Century Modern In the manner of Takao Kimura Carved Elmwood Abstract Sculpture Japan, ca. 1960s DIMENSIONS Height: 17.75 inches Width: 6.25 inches Depth: 6...

A magnificent gilt bronze statue of Tibetan Buddha Udanaya. Poised upon a large lotus plinth, the Buddha is depicted in the "no fear" abhaya mudra gesture, symbolizing the dispelling...

This is an unusual and massive silver neck ring from a tribal group from the mountain region of the golden triangle of Laos, Thailand and Burma. The ring is intended as a protective ...

Pair of Bronze Sculptures of Fighting Roosters, Japan, circa the 1950s A pair of beautifully and lifelike sculpted bronze roosters with red-painted rooster combs and wattles. These i...

Cube dude is a resident of the Yoomoota Universe from the planet Square in Cube. He belongs to the biological species "finite human", the bloodline of Homo Sapiens, the order of prim...

I have received a very cool wooden Bowl. The wooden bowl was made in the Edo period. It's very dry. It must have been exposed to rain and wind for quite some time. It is thought to ...

Cast bronze toy horse on four wheels. Reminiscent of early 19th century Indian toys, these pieces were often left as offering in temples for children to find. The gift of the horse t...

Large brass sea shell planter on starfish base. Very unusual design with nice detail. nice hand polished finish. some patina spots inside, but ...

Jadeite Bird Figurine on Hand-Carved Trunk and Wooden Base

Antique Tibetan Praying Crowned Buddha This buddha sits in a seating lotus position a triangular base. His many hands fan out behind his back. Two hands...

20th Century pair of hand carved Cambodian foo dogs made of a very dark stained wood. Good condition with appropriate wear from age. Priced as a pair. Please note, this item is locat...

1900s porcelain statues crowned with hats that harken back to ancient times, one is the zodiac sign of the “Dog” and one is the zodiac sign of the “Dragon”. From their finely crafted...

Beautiful natural Liana vine sculpture surrounding Acacia tree. Organic naturally occurring Liana vine growth coiled around an Acacia tree. Naturally we...

Oriental sculpture from the mid-20th century. Nicely carved and worked exotic wooden object depicting a character with an animal on a chain of good quality. Sculpture made from a sin...

Andrée Hochar Fattal Forbidden Fruit Modernist Patinated-Bronze Sculpture XX Century DIMENSIONS Height: 4.75 inches Width: 8.25 inches Depth: 5...

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...

Antique Thai Carved Seated Buddha Playing a Flute This is an Antique Thai Buddha, with a triangular base to match his seated lotus position, and h...

Decorative bronze crab with Japanese origin

a pair of large scale, well carved stone Chinese Foo Dogs / Temple Lions, these are carved out of stone and are traditional Chinese architectural ornaments, China, circa 1920

Great oriental sculpture from 20th century. Pleasantly carved wood artwork depicting angler with fishing net from great measure and charm. Object for antique dealers and collectors i...

Green Glazed Ceramic Buddha's Head

162.85 Carat Tri Colour Fluorite Pair Carving From Pakistan Weight: 162.85 Carat Dimension : 3.8 x 2.3 x 0.7 Cm Origin: Pakistan Fluorite (also called fluorspar) is the mineral for...

76.55 Carat Tri Colour Fluorite Pair Carving From Pakistan Weight: 76.55 Carat Dimension : 1.3 x 1.5 x 0.5 Cm Origin: Pakistan Fluorite (also called fluorspar) is the mineral f...

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...

Each of the KHO stones symbolizes the current periods of our lives. The gaps on it are defined as breathing spaces. These forms, which can also be called soul stones...

This beautiful blue and white ceramic figurine is of Fu, one of the auspicious Lucky Chinese Gods. They are commonly seen together as a trio wh...

A small "blade" sculpture, hand-carved and hand-polished in Indonesia out of a single piece of volcanic basalt rock. The natural inclusions and losses are ...

A small "blade" sculpture, hand-carved and hand-polished in Indonesia out of a single piece of volcanic basalt rock. The natural inclusions and losses are ...

A stunning 6.6-lb hand-carved agate tiger statue. Poised on a rock with paws firmly planted on the rock, the tiger exhibits a commanding presence with a large head projecting a feroc...

This fine Vintage Japanese Ceramic/Porcelain Lion/Foo Dog Statuary was hand crafted by Kutani in Japan. It has beautiful color glaze with gilt and detailed carving works shows this happy foo dog is playing with ball. It also called Shi Shi Foo Dog...

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...

An intriguing Chinese scholar rock in vertical form presented on a custom hand-carved wood stand circa late Qing Dynasty. The greyish black stone is of Yingde type. Its upright form ...

This large model of imperial dragon ship was intricately and elaborately carved with brilliant lattice work and details on the display stand. It actual a royal palace built on the sh...

Stunning pair of glazed ceramic foo dogs. A chic deep green color with flashes of deep blue. Lots of intricate detail on the face and body. Areas of wear from age add to the effect. ...

A rare pair of Thai gilt bronze Buddhist Temple deer from the 1800s. The pair are a substantial form of resting deer with superb expressions and tall antlers. The faces have excelle...

A vintage Boho hand carved elephant stack. A charming totem pol of elephants from the largest at the bottom to the tallest on top. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.

Striking pair of 19th century Shachikoko rood ornaments circa 1880. These appear to be 'shachikoko' sea monsters still retaining their bold colours, showing the head of a dragon wit...

Carved from the purest grade of Madagascar rose quartz, this wonderful Happy Buddha statue radiates warmth and joy. With meticulous attention to de...