Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Vintage Seiya style cast and patinated bronze okimono model of a seated cat with collar and bell - featuring a fine casting with excellent chased details to all sides, including the ...

A graceful pink rose quartz carved figure of Chinese origin, dating to the early 20th century, is presented on its original carved hardwood base. The sculpture depicts a traditional ...

A monumental Japanese antique pair of Shinto Shrine kitsune fox guardians, hand carved in solid granite. A pair (2) that is rarely available. Japan, a fine pair of hand carved gra...

Japanese Large 24" Tall Patinated Bronze Temple Bell With A Resonating Sound Guaranteed to Please You The engarved double signature with patron notations, and pleasing natural gree...

Antique Japanese Bronze "Chrysanthemum Flowers And Butterflies" Temple Bell Ensemble Complete set of six (6) bells. These bells produce a beautiful resonant chiming sound guarantee...

This is an antique Japanese stone carving of a frog, believed to date from the Meiji to Taisho period (circa 1868–1926). Hand-carved from stone,...

From our recent garden acquisitions, Rare pair of asian ancient "watch tower" lighting lanterns This handsome quality pair (2) of tall pagoda top "Watch Tower" hand cast and han...

A wonderful hand carved stone jizo praying family of four (4) sculpture all in depicting a mudra of prayer. Good garden candidate. In Japan, Kṣitigarbha, known as Jizō, or respect...

An antique Chinese wall panel dating to the late 19th century, intricately hand-carved in high relief and finished with gilt and polychrome lacquer. The central scene depicts a seate...

An old carved stone object sourced in Japan. Featuring a deeply recessed center and a softly rounded form, the piece exists somewhere between natural formation and human interventio...

Chinese Carved Rose Quartz Archaistic Censer with Guardian Lion Finial, Estate of John Loring of Tiffanys Three pieces: Lid, censer, and Hardwood Carved base Beautifully hand carve...

This is an antique Japanese carved wooden Maneki-neko (Beckoning Cat), believed to have been created during the early Showa period (1920s–1940s). The figure has been carefully carve...

Antique Chinese Canton Enamelled Copper Snuff Bottle with Qianlong Mark depicting exotic figures hand painted on both sides.

This is a stone statue of Jizo Bodhisattva, believed to have been created on Sado Island in Niigata Prefecture during the Edo period. On Sado Island, there is a small Jizo hall known as “Nashinoki Jizo,” where numerous stone Buddha statues dedicated by local people since the Edo period are still enshrined today. The sight of these statues, densely covering the ground, conveys the everyday prayers of the people of that time—their heartfelt wishes for children’s growth, recovery from illness, and protection in daily life. Against this background, Jizo worship on Sado Island is closely connected to the concept of “Migawari Jizo,” or substitute Jizo. This belief holds that Jizo takes upon itself the misfortunes and suffering that would otherwise befall people. It was a common practice for people to dedicate Jizo statues...

A Very Fine & Rare Example of a Mariner’s Whale Bone Walking Cane of exceptional quality. First half of the Nineteenth Century, possibly of English origin. The plain ball grip ...

Antique Chinese Hand Carved Myanmar Natural Jadeite Snuff Bottle in a fitted box depicting Chilin, Phoenix and pine trees with deep carving through out. The colors appear to be Green...

A small stone statue of Jizo Bosatsu. This piece is believed to have been created in the late Edo period (18th–19th century). Standing approximately 17 cm in height, it is small eno...

An exceptionally detailed and dynamic Chinese dragon sculpture, intricately hand-carved from a single, substantial block of richly variegate...

Japan, a handsome and large natural organic shaped stone water basin planter -tsukubai- created from a natural granite mountain boulder and sourced from...

A tall and rare treasure This is a beautiful example of an old white antique Chinese Taihu viewing stone or scholar rock mounted in a custom hand-carved hard wood base. Dimensions:...

This is a seated stone Buddha statue believed to have been made in China. While its date of creation is unclear, the weathering of the stone surface, surface wear, and texture formed...

multi dimensional hand carved and hand painted wall hanging Depicting a Chinese Dynasty Emperor and Empress. Vivid detailed stone carving of the two looking forward in grace Except...

A good find comes this large 26 inch diameter, 5 inch thick round hand-carved mill stone from the 19th century or earlier period. This was likely a grinding base stone for a large oi...

A rare and most impressive 1960s Japanese Ainu bear sculpture. Artist signed and dated. Indigenous Ainu Peoples, probably Ashikawa, Hokkaido, Japan's northe...

Sculptural lanterns of carved stone or wood are traditionally placed throughout Buddhist temple grounds or courtyard gardens to contrast lush foliage and cast light on their surround...

A beautiful Thai or Khmer bronze verdigris and golden parcel-gilt Imperial guardian temple Singha lion/dragon/foo dog. This piece has a wonderful patina and heft to it. Likely mid ...

This is an antique Japanese carved wooden dog sculpture. Its dignified posture and forward-looking gaze evoke the loyalty, intelligence, and noble character often associated with tra...

Glistening and glazed ceramic form gold fish bowl or planter comes complete with its original hardwood display stand which perfectly complements this pl...

A wonderful hand carved stone-carved antique Southeast Asian Buddha head/bust temple/shrine sculpture, possibly from the Thai, Burma, Laos region but perhaps also Japan/China. The v...

A truly beautiful, wonderfully aged, engaging mask fragment made for Japanese Noh theater. The naturally faded beauty and unique character drew us to this mask immediately. The mas...

Museum-Quality Japanese Bronze Buddhist "Kyozutsu" Sutra Flower Vase Container  Signed by Kurose Soko With original signed wooden box tomobako and protective cardboard outer carton...

A Very Fine Quality Chinese Export Hand Carved Religous Pagoda of traditional architectural form and generous proportions, late Nineteenth Century. The overall structure beautifull...

A rare, highly spiritual, and visually captivating artifact of Japanese folk Shinto belief: an authentic Maruishi-gami (Sacred Round Stone Deity) originating from the Koshu region (p...

An ideal garden ornament, sturdy weather proof planter display base or a rock solid all weather stone base for a special sculpture. From China, comes this large 20.5 inch rectangula...

A rare handsome Chinese Heavenly jade Bi disk carved in a rarely found combination of mutton fat yellow and green jade with patches of brown accents in the stone that depict a green ...

Very Unusual Horn Sectional Hand Carved Chinese Walking Stick or Dress Cane of outstanding quality, last half of the Nineteenth Century. The ...

From our recent Japanese acquisitions Beautiful near mint grade "Blue Bird" lantern in original vibrant hand painted colors Please view our video This rare lantern is handsomely ...

Large Chinese Hand Carved Myanmar Natural Jadeite "Mountain Scenes" with certified Certificate. All natural colors and carving the Mountain Scenes with pine trees, rocks, and scholar...

This Antique Indian copper altar, measuring 64.5 cm in height, is a stunning example of craftsmanship from the 19th century. Combining exquisite copper work with a sturdy wooden base...

Japanese Bronze "Dakini" Goddess Vase- Hard To Find Treasure Japan, a fine hand caste bronze vase depicting "Dakini" - a flying feminine spiritual goddess. In Hinduism and Buddh...

This is an antique Japanese sculptural object created from a naturally formed burl of Japanese zelkova (Keyaki). It is believed to have been crafted during the mid-Showa period (195...

A beautiful and serene wood and gilt Japanese Amida Nyorai Buddha on display stand/alar (the stand and buddha are attached together) Meticulously hand carved in fine detail (see han...

Rare Hard To Find Design - Extraordinary Craftsmanship- Only One complete with original door Japanese massive over size owl 14 inches tall 9 inches wide. This handsome Japanese o...

From our recent Japanese acquisitions and coming from a Japanese collector of rabbit usagi sculptures Rabbit family trio (3) seated rabbit sculptures hand cast and hand painted This is an unusual Japanese one-of-a-kind group in both large and small scale Quality: Hand cast with carved ears...

Thai Rattanakosin-Era Carved and Gilded Throne Side Panels Ornately carved panels with gilding from Thailand. The central portion of these panels depict...

A hands up carved wood Happy Buddha, very happy figure.

This piece is thought to be a wooden Nyorai Buddha statue carved in the late Heian period. The moment we first saw it at the time of purchase, we were completely captivated by its pr...

Antique Chinese Carved Hetain Light Celadon Jade " Archer's Ring", 19th Century. Good use of russet skin coloring, 19th-century. -Dimensions and Density- Jade: Width: 1.125" Depth:...

This duo -pair -couple bring joy and happiness to you and your garden. This pair are considered to be deities of marriage and fertility. Large work of garden art hand carved in the ...

Japan an important 84" Tall life-size sculpture of "Male Reborn" by midcentury master sculptor Koga Tadao (Meiji 36 (1903) to Showa 54 (1979). For further...

Designed by Tea Master "Oribe" Please view our video. "Oribe designed this lantern to represent the secular nature of lanterns installed in private tea gardens" Please view our v...

China antique monumental Wooden Pagoda, total height is 70 inches, hand carved and hand painted wood, seven hexagonal sections plus finial, late Qin...

From our recent garden acquisitions- a happy pair with original box #2 Japan, this handsome pair (2) of quality vintage iron Halloween happy Jack-O-Lanterns with their friendly bi...

A Thai bronze head of Buddha, Ayutthaya period, late 16th-early 17th century. His face with serene expression, arched eyebrows above incised eyes and ...

A striking and rare historical artifact of Japanese folk craft: an authentic 19th-century Edo to Meiji period carved wooden mold used for handcrafting Hariko (traditional Japanese pa...

Just discovered from an old southern Japanese area garden and now in our Vermont warehouse. Please view our video. Call or message us to reserve- now en route in our container fr...

Great Pair (2) Of Large Round Stone Bowls/Planters From our recent Japanese Acquisition Travels- comes this unusual pair of large round garden stone vessels with inset carved handl...

elaborate champlevé and cloisonné enamel rockwork-form base encircled by crested waves, standing on tall legs naturalistically detailed with cylindrical bands, the smaller crane with...

A very fine pair Chinese Qing sancai glazed pottery dog of Foo incense holder figures dating from the 18/19th century. The figures stand raised on hollow rectangular pierced pedestal altar shaped bases with a draped cloth to the front and back. The figures are well detailed and are modeled, one resting a paw on a ball and the other with a puppy dog. The dogs have their customary open mouths revealing teeth with pierced nostrils and bulging black eyes. The figures support a tall column formed incense stick holder...

This stone Buddha sculpture, believed to date back to the early Edo period or earlier, depicts Jizo Bosatsu in a seated pose. Crafted from granite, it showcases the natural effects ...