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Large Antique Temple Carving, Polychrome Buddhist Statue
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large antique temple carving, polychrome Buddhist statue. This wonderful carving, is the top
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Antique Early 1700s Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Antique Asian Thai Wood Carving Temple Fragment
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Remarkable weathered aged temple fragment of a mythical warrior made of tropical hardwoods on a
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Antique 19th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese antique wood carving "Kirin's legs" /1800s/Shrines and temples carvings
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
carving of a horse, but there are circular carvings on the legs, a pattern that does not exist on horses
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Indian Antique Corinthian Temple Capital Carving with Distressed Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Indian Corinthian temple capital from the 19th century, with distressed patina. Immerse
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Antique 19th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Indian Corinthian Temple Capital Carving with Distressed Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Indian Corinthian temple capital from the 19th century, with distressed patina. Created
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Antique 19th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19th Century Indian Multicolor Temple Carving Depicting Ganesha with Consort
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Indian temple multicolor carving from the 19th century depicting Ganesha with consort
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Antique 19th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Temple from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: wood 225 cm high Very special ! Originating from Burma.
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Temple from Burma
Antique Temple from Burma
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H 88.59 in W 43.31 in D 43.31 in
Chinese 1900 Qing Dynasty Bodhisattva Altar Temple-Pagoda In Wood And Carvings
Located in Miami, FL
magnificent antique piece! This temple is one of the most beautiful and best realized that we have seen in
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Antique 1890s Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Ivory

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
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Fine Antique Bronze Temple Dragon
Japanese Fine Antique Bronze Temple Dragon
H 7.5 in W 12.5 in D 5.25 in
Hand-Carved Chinese Temple Carving from the 19th Century with Traces of Paint
Located in Yonkers, NY
This splendid antique Chinese temple carving was hand-carved from a solid block of wood during the
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Wooden Temple Panel from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
From the top of a temple in Burma.  
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Wooden Temple Panel from Burma
Antique Wooden Temple Panel from Burma
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H 71.86 in W 12.21 in D 13.39 in
Antique Burmese Buddha Temple from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: wood 185 cm high 85 cm wide 50 cm deep Mandalay style Originating from Burma 19th century Gilt with 24 krt. gold leaf Two parts The Buddha statue inside is not in...
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Burmese Buddha Temple from Burma
Antique Burmese Buddha Temple from Burma
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H 72.84 in W 33.47 in D 19.69 in
Antique Wooden Burmese Temple from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: wood 75,5 cm high 67 cm wide and 43,5 cm deep Weight: 17.8 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Mandalay style Originating from Burma Late 19th century Can be shipped worl...
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Antique Late 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Wooden Burmese Temple from Burma
Antique Wooden Burmese Temple from Burma
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H 29.73 in W 26.38 in D 17.13 in
Antique wooden Burmese Temple from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
"Material: wood 80,5 cm high 76 cm wide and 46 cm deep Gilded with 24 krt. gold Mandalay style Originating from Burma Late 19th century
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Antique Late 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique wooden Burmese Temple from Burma
Antique wooden Burmese Temple from Burma
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H 31.7 in W 29.93 in D 18.12 in
Antique wooden Burmese temple from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: wood 64,2 cm high 57,5 cm wide and 35 cm deep Gilded with 24 krt. gold Mandalay style Originating from Burma Late 19th century With a door on both sides The back wall cons...
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Antique Late 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique wooden Burmese temple from Burma
Antique wooden Burmese temple from Burma
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H 25.28 in W 22.64 in D 13.78 in
Antique Wooden Burmese Temple from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: wood Measures: 87,7 cm high 89,5 cm wide and 54 cm deep Gilded with 24 krt. gold Mandalay style Originating from Burma Late 19th century A very beautiful piece with...
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Antique Late 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Wooden Burmese Temple from Burma
Antique Wooden Burmese Temple from Burma
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H 34.53 in W 35.24 in D 21.26 in
Antique Wooden Burmese Temple from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: wood 92,5 cm high 51,3 cm wide and 34 cm deep Weight: 11.6 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Mandalay style Originating from Burma 19th century With beautiful details!.  
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Wooden Burmese Temple from Burma
Antique Wooden Burmese Temple from Burma
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H 36.42 in W 20.2 in D 13.39 in
Antique Wooden Burmese Temple from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: wood 69,7 cm high 44,7 cm wide and 34,5 cm deep Weight: 10.9 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Mandalay style Originating from Burma Late 19th century.  
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Antique Late 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Wooden Burmese Temple from Burma
Antique Wooden Burmese Temple from Burma
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H 27.45 in W 17.6 in D 13.59 in
Antique Wooden Burmese Temple from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: wood 58,7 cm high 38,5 cm wide and 22 cm deep Weight: 5.6 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Mandalay style Originating from Burma Late 19th century.  
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Antique Late 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Wooden Burmese Temple from Burma
Antique Wooden Burmese Temple from Burma
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H 23.12 in W 15.16 in D 8.67 in
Antique Temple from Burma Original Buddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: wood 110 cm high 72 cm wide 64 cm deep Originating from Burma The Buddha is not included.  
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Antique Mid-19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Temple from Burma  Original Buddhas
Antique Temple from Burma  Original Buddhas
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H 43.31 in W 28.35 in D 25.2 in
Antique Wooden Burmese Temple from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: wood 60 cm high 49 cm wide and 26,5 cm deep Weight: 8.7 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Mandalay style Originating from Burma Late 19th century.  
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Antique Late 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Wooden Burmese Temple from Burma
Antique Wooden Burmese Temple from Burma
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H 23.63 in W 19.3 in D 10.44 in
Antique Wooden Burmese Temple from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: wood 180 cm high 100 cm wide and 72,5 cm deep Completely restaurated, see 1 picture from unrestaurated condition Originating from Burma +/- 120 years old Material: T...
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Wooden Burmese Temple from Burma
Antique Wooden Burmese Temple from Burma
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H 70.87 in W 39.38 in D 28.55 in
19th century Antique wooden Indian Temple - OriginalBuddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This Antique wooden Indian Temple holds a captivating history within its design. Crafted from wood
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Antique 19th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19th century Antique wooden Indian Temple - OriginalBuddhas
19th century Antique wooden Indian Temple - OriginalBuddhas
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H 16.74 in W 13.12 in D 12.45 in
19th century Antique wooden Indian Temple - OriginalBuddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This Antique wooden Indian Temple holds a captivating history within its design. Crafted from wood
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Antique 18th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19th century Antique wooden Indian Temple - OriginalBuddhas
19th century Antique wooden Indian Temple - OriginalBuddhas
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H 17.05 in W 8.08 in D 6.5 in
Antique Indonesian Carved Deer Architectural Temple Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
, possibly Burma, the antique religious folk art decorative building element - temple statue depicting a stag
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Antique 19th Century Southeast Asian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Paint

Large Antique Temple Cabinet, Throne from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
important piece at a monastery or temple !  
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Large Antique Temple Cabinet, Throne from Burma
Large Antique Temple Cabinet, Throne from Burma
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H 56.7 in W 63.78 in D 42.92 in
19th century Antique wooden Indian temple from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This Antique wooden Indian temple from India and dates back to the 19th century. Crafted from wood
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Antique Early 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19th century Antique wooden Indian temple from India
19th century Antique wooden Indian temple from India
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H 22.25 in W 17.52 in D 15.95 in
Antique Wooden Burmese Temple Panel from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: wood 88,7 cm high 52 cm wide and 7 cm deep Weight: 3.00 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Shan (Tai Yai) style Originating from Burma 19th Century
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Wooden Burmese Temple Panel from Burma
Antique Wooden Burmese Temple Panel from Burma
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H 34.93 in W 20.48 in D 2.76 in
Antique Wooden Burmese Buddha Temple from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: wood. Measures: 62 cm high. 49, 6 cm wide and 34 cm deep. Weight: 9.00 kgs. Gilded with 24 krt. gold. Mandalay style. Originating from Burma. 19th Century.  
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Wooden Burmese Buddha Temple from Burma
Antique Wooden Burmese Buddha Temple from Burma
H 24.41 in W 19.53 in D 13.39 in
Antique Wooden Burmese Buddha Temple from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: wood 60,8 cm high 39,1 cm wide and 28,5 cm deep Weight: 7.246 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Mandalay style Originating from Burma 19th century.  
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Wooden Burmese Buddha Temple from Burma
Antique Wooden Burmese Buddha Temple from Burma
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H 23.94 in W 15.4 in D 11.23 in
19th century Antique wooden Burmese Temple - Original Buddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This 19th century wooden Antique wooden Burmese Temple is a stunning testament to the rich
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Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19th century Antique wooden Burmese Temple - Original Buddhas
19th century Antique wooden Burmese Temple - Original Buddhas
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H 27.56 in W 17.33 in D 13.78 in
19th century Antique wooden Burmese Temple - Original Buddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This 19th century wooden Antique wooden Burmese Temple is a stunning testament to the rich
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Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19th century Antique wooden Burmese Temple - Original Buddhas
19th century Antique wooden Burmese Temple - Original Buddhas
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H 17.13 in W 9.97 in D 8.27 in
Antique Spanish Colonial Archangel Polychrome Wood Santo Carving
Located in Forney, TX
Antique religious Spanish Colonial hand carved and painted archangel santo altar figure. circa 1800
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Antique Early 19th Century North American Spanish Colonial Sculptures an...

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Wood, Paint

19th century Antique wooden Burmese Temple - Original Buddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
spirituality and cultural richness of Burma. Antique wooden Burmese Temple Material : wood 52,5 cm high 42,5
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Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19th century Antique wooden Burmese Temple - Original Buddhas
19th century Antique wooden Burmese Temple - Original Buddhas
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H 20.67 in W 16.74 in D 11.42 in
19th century Antique wooden Burmese Temple - Original Buddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
spirituality and cultural richness of Burma. Antique wooden Burmese Temple Material : wood 57 cm high 39,5 cm
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Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19th century Antique wooden Burmese Temple - Original Buddhas
19th century Antique wooden Burmese Temple - Original Buddhas
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H 22.45 in W 15.56 in D 11.42 in
Andrianna Shamaris Antique Temple Door with Shell Inlay
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Antique temple door in teak wood with the original pretty coral color. We added the shell inlay by
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Vintage 1930s Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

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Reclaimed Wood, Shell, Wood, Teak

Antique fragment from a Jain temple from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Originating from India 17th century (or earlier) Was obtained during the demolition of a temple in Rajasthan
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Antique 17th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique fragment from a Jain temple from India
Antique fragment from a Jain temple from India
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H 21.66 in W 14.18 in D 7.49 in
Antique Marble Statue from Jain Temple from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
India 14th century Originating from a temple in Rajasthan Indra as a carrier of a flyfan. Is a
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Marble

Antique Marble Statue from Jain Temple from India
Antique Marble Statue from Jain Temple from India
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H 12.8 in W 5.6 in D 3.75 in
Antique Part of Ancient Indian Temple from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Originating from India 18th century Collected while breaking down a temple - see last photo It is cut off
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Antique 18th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Part of Ancient Indian Temple from India
Antique Part of Ancient Indian Temple from India
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H 14.06 in W 4.53 in D 4.53 in
Antique Jain Statue from Indian Temple from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Dhyana mudra Originating from India 18th century Collected while breaking down a temple - see last
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Antique 18th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Jain Statue from Indian Temple from India
Antique Jain Statue from Indian Temple from India
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H 14.38 in W 7.88 in D 3.94 in
Antique Granite Statue from Jain Temple from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
India 14th century Originating from a temple in Rajasthan Indra as a carrier of a flyfan. Is a
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Granite Statue from Jain Temple from India
Antique Granite Statue from Jain Temple from India
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H 21.07 in W 7.8 in D 5.32 in
Antique Granite Statue from Jain Temple from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
India 14th century Originating from a temple in Rajasthan Indra as a carrier of a flyfan. Is a
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Granite Statue from Jain Temple from India
Antique Granite Statue from Jain Temple from India
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H 20.28 in W 8.47 in D 5.32 in
Rare Large Antique Balinese Temple Hanging Lamak, Indonesia
Located in Atlanta, GA
term for temple hangings, mostly made of disposable materials like palm leaves for temporary offerings
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Sculptures and Carvings

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Copper

Antique Architectural Hand Carved Wood Temple Sculpture from India
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Architectural Hand Carved Wood Indian Temple Sculpture from Gujarat. An Indian hand carved
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Antique 19th Century Indian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique wooden Burmese temple from Burma Original Buddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: wood 53,2 cm high 34,2 cm wide and 28,3 cm deep Weight: 5.383 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Mandalay style Originating from Burma 19th century
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique wooden Burmese temple from Burma  Original Buddhas
Antique wooden Burmese temple from Burma  Original Buddhas
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H 20.95 in W 13.47 in D 11.15 in
18th century Antique wooden Burmese Temple panel from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Antique wooden Burmese Temple panel Material : wood 102,1 cm high 60,3 cm wide and 13,6 cm deep
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

18th century Antique wooden Burmese Temple panel from Burma
18th century Antique wooden Burmese Temple panel from Burma
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H 40.2 in W 23.75 in D 5.36 in
19th century antique wooden Burmese Buddha temple - Original Buddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
spirituality and cultural richness of Burma. 19th century antique wooden Burmese Buddha temple - Original
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Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19th century antique wooden Burmese Buddha temple - Original Buddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
spirituality and cultural richness of Burma. 19th century antique wooden Burmese Buddha temple - Original
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Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japan Large Antique Stone Joyful Temple Lion, 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan a tall early antique stone temple mythical Shi Shi Temple Foo Dog Lion also known as Komainu
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Sandstone

19th century antique wooden Burmese Buddha temple - Original Buddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
spirituality and cultural richness of Burma. 19th century antique wooden Burmese Buddha temple - Original
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Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

17th century Antique stone temple fragment from India OriginalBuddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
The antique stone temple fragment is a remarkable piece crafted from natural stone, showcasing its
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Antique 17th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Very Special Antique Wooden Temple from Burma Original Buddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This antique wooden Buddha statue is a truly unique and special collectible piece. Standing at 246
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Very Special Antique Wooden Temple from Burma Original Buddhas
Very Special Antique Wooden Temple from Burma Original Buddhas
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H 96.86 in W 47.25 in D 37.41 in
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
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Antique 18th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

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
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Antique 18th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Chinese Stone Temple Wall Sculpture/Buddha Wall Plaque
Located in Pomona, CA
A Chinese antique carved stone wall plaque with traces of original polymorphic and nice patina
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

19th century antique wooden Burmese Buddha temple in Mandalay style
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This antique wooden Burmese Buddha temple is a magnificent testament to the rich spiritual and
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19th century antique wooden Burmese Buddha temple in Mandalay style
19th century antique wooden Burmese Buddha temple in Mandalay style
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H 22.05 in W 15.28 in D 11.23 in
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
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Antique 18th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

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
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Antique 18th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

14th Century Antique marble statue from Jain temple from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Antique marble statue from Jain temple from India, 14th century Material : marble 32,5 cm high
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Marble

Old metal temple with antique wooden Buddha statue from Nepal
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Old metal temple with antique wooden Buddha statue Material: Metal 37 cm high 14,7 cm wide and 14
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Antique 19th Century Nepalese Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal

Old metal temple with antique wooden Buddha statue from Nepal
Old metal temple with antique wooden Buddha statue from Nepal
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H 14.57 in W 5.52 in D 5.79 in
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Antique Temple Carving For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique temple carving for your home. Frequently made of metal, wood and bronze, every antique temple carving was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique temple carving — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each antique temple carving bearing Folk Art hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one antique temple carving that is appealing in its simplicity, but Andrianna Shamaris produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Temple Carving?

Prices for an antique temple carving start at $225 and top out at $18,500 with the average selling for $1,860.

Finding the Right sculptures-carvings for You

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.

Questions About Antique Temple Carving
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Antique carved wood can be identified by how it is made. Antique carvings were done by hand, so nicks and cuts will indicate carvings completed with a plane or knife. In addition, hand-carved wood will not be uniform or have perfect symmetry. Always works with a certified appraiser to determine the exact date and value of an item. Find a variety of antique carved wood furniture and decor on 1stDibs.