Chinese lapis carving of Hotei Buddha with Children
Located in New York, NY
measurements provided are the overall measurements of the carving including its fitted wooden base
Lapis Lazuli
$7,999Sale Price|36% Off
H 28 in W 17 in D 12 in
Early 20th Century Antique Japanese Huge Kutani Hotei Laughing Buddha
Located in Pomona, CA
This is an authentic antique Japanese Buddha, Hotei from early 1900's. It is from Kutani which a
Porcelain
A boxwood netsuke of Hotei and a karako in the sack
Located in Milano, IT
A boxwood netsuke depicting Hotei with a karako inside his large sack, closed at the top with a
Boxwood
Hardwood Budai/Hotei
Located in Manchester, GB
This heavy, hardwood, Budai/Hotei statue is a very well carved antique complete with cloth sack
Hardwood
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H 10.44 in W 14.18 in D 9.06 in
Japanese Antique Wood Carving "Hotei" 1860s-1900s / Buddha Statue Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese "Hotei" wood carving. It is a wood carving from the Meiji period (1860s
Wood
Large Japanese Bronze Charger, Meiji Period, Giant Hotei and Mount Fuji
Located in London, GB
Large late 19th century Meiji period bronze charger depicting a giant (Possibly Hotei) resting his
Bronze
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H 6.5 in W 7.5 in D 4 in
Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Rose Quartz Hotei Buddha Statue & Stand 1910
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique Chinese Qing dynasty carved rose quartz buddha/hotei figure on a carved rosewood
Rose Quartz, Rosewood
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H 1.13 in W 1 in D 0.88 in
Boxwood and Lacquer Netsuke of Hotei by Shunsho, Meiji period, circa 1900, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A charming and finely decorated carved and lacquered boxwood netsuke of Hotei by Shunsho (probably
Boxwood, Lacquer
Cerasuolo Coral Carving, Japan, Late 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Cerasuolo coral carving (corallium elatius) Coral carving depicting Hotei, one of the seven
Coral
Japanese Meiji Unusual Carved Wood Hotei Group
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A delightful and unusual Japanese Meiji wooden carving of two interpretations of Hotei dating from
Wood
Porcelain Hotei or Laughing Buddha Statue
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
A very fine porcelain Hotei or Laughing Buddha statue on conforming carved wood stand (circa 1900
Porcelain
Hotei, a carved boxwood okimono, signed, Meiji Period.
Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire
Japanese boxwood okimono of Hotei, signed, c. 1890, Meiji Period. Finely carved as Hotei, the
Boxwood
Antique Wooden Buddha Hotei Gold Leaf and Red Lacquered with Dog
Located in Sarasota, FL
This large hand carved reclined Hotei “God of Happiness" Buddha with dog is so adorable! Having a
Fruitwood
Late 19th Century Chinese Gold Fleck Cast Bronze Figure of Buddha
Located in Hudson, NY
This work cast in bronze with a gold fleck finish to the clothing was made in the last quarter of the 19th century. The patina and color of the figure has lovely rub through and sits...
Bronze
$2,800
H 10.25 in W 10.5 in D 7.5 in
Japanese Carved and Lacquered Wood Shogun, Edo Period, 19th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
An unusual Japanese carved wood, lacquer, and gilt decorated portrait sculpture of a shogun, Edo Period, early 19th century, Japan. The unidentified shogun (possibly Tokugawa Iey...
Wood, Lacquer
Japanese Seated Portrait of a Zen Master, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th century Japanese sculpture likely portrays an accomplished teacher of Japanese Zen Buddhism. Developed from wood with a polychrome finish, this monk is expertly carved with...
Wood
Japanese Samurai Doll, End of 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful antique Samurai Doll, Japanese manufacture, end of 18th century. Given as a present to young boys becoming adults, it is finely decorated with original 18th century dresse...
Glass, Wood
Pair Pierre Cardin for Roche Bobois Low Chests, c 1980s
By Roche Bobois, Pierre Cardin
Located in Norwalk, CT
These glamorous low cabinets by Pierre Cardin feature gold washed brass with opalescent lacquered shell detail. The main body of the chests are finished in high gloss lacquer. The la...
Brass
$22,000
H 20.5 in W 12 in D 11 in
Japanese Giltwood Medicine Buddha, Yakushi Nyorai, Muromachi Period 16th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A striking Japanese late Muromachi Period (1333-1573) lacquered and giltwood figure of Yakushi Nyorai, the Medicine Buddha, seated upon an elaborate carved openwork lotus pedestal, J...
Rock Crystal
$35,000
H 29.53 in W 118.12 in D 48.04 in
Dining Room Table, Style, Art Deco, 1920 '12 People', Material, Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Dining table Art Deco It is delivered re-polished Year: 1920 Country: French Wood Finish: polyurethanic lacquer It is an elegant and sophisticated dining table. You want to live in...
Wood
$5,812
H 30.71 in W 22.84 in D 14.57 in
Larger Than Life Terracotta Buddha Bust of Guanyin, Early 20th Century, China
Located in Antwerp, BE
Monumental Terracotta Bust of Guanyin — China, Early 20th Century A striking, larger-than-life terracotta bust of Guanyin, the bodhisattva of compassion, originating from China and ...
Terracotta
$4,722 / set
H 56.11 in W 35.44 in D 14.97 in
Showcases by Pierre Cardin for Roche Bobois, 1980s, set of 2
By Roche Bobois, Pierre Cardin
Located in Correggio, IT
Pair of display cases by Pierre Cardin for Roche Bobois, vintage 1980s production. They are made of glossy black lacquered wood with elegant brass details in Hollywood Regency style....
Brass
Console Obsidienne
By Romain Barré
Located in PARIS, FR
Signed an numbered.
Wrought Iron
$7,750Sale Price|60% Off
H 28.75 in W 97.64 in D 22.05 in
Pierre Cardin Sideboard Brass Black Lacquered Shell Inlays, 1980s
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Paris, IDF
A unique and timeless Pierre Cardin vintage piece, this French midcentury sideboard feels imposing and glamourous, with thick, straight lines of brass adorning its exterior of reflec...
Brass
Vintage Gilded Ganesha Carved Room Divider Doorway-A Pair
Located in Bensalem, PA
Exquisite pair of hand carved Ganesha gilded framed doorway or room dividers these are finished front and back with stunning detail they also stand on their own but recommend securin...
Wood, Giltwood
Rock Crystal Quartz Ganesh Statue 5 lb
Located in Somis, CA
A remarkable 5 lb solid rock crystal quartz sculpture of Ganesha. Seated on a lotus throne and backed by a radiate mandorla, Ganesh holds a bowl of sweets in his front left hand, sym...
Quartz, Rock Crystal
Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Mouse and Hand cart' 1960s 'Masaoka'
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1960s. The signature is written on the back side 'Masaoka'. Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th...
Wood
$1,250
H 5 in W 8 in D 4.5 in
Japanese Chinese Asian Signed Large Bronze Buddha Hand Sculpture Incense Censer
Located in Studio City, CA
A quite fantastic, rather unique, and unusual bronze Buddha Deiety hand sculpture ( making the mudra hand gesture) that also serves as an incense censer. We believe it is likely Jap...
Bronze
$600Sale Price|20% Off
H 4.25 in W 1.5 in D 1 in
California Design Stephen Paulsen Cocobolo Rosewood Perfume Bottle Stash Box
By Stephen Mark Paulsen
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful handcrafted wooden perfume bottle/stash box made by California Artist Stephen Mark Paulsen. It dates from 1981. Signed by the artist on the bottom. Made of mainly cocobolo ...
Rosewood
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.
Decorated with white cranes and the sought-after thousand-butterflies motif, the Meiji-period vessel offers both a celebration of traditional aesthetics and a clear reflection of the era’s appetite for exquisite export pieces.
For 25 years, gallerist Betsy Nathan has leveraged her keen eye and key connections to bring a unique selection of rare finds to the market.
Now working alongside his daughter Bianca, dealer Joel Chen has presented a most covetable array of antiques, art and contemporary creations for more than 40 years.
From cherry-blossom-adorned walls paired with glamorous lighting to wood-paneled ceilings above checkerboard-patterned chairs, these 12 spaces seamlessly blend Eastern and Western aesthetics.
The dealer and curator has spent the past 50 years amassing a collection of exceptional art, furniture and architectural elements that trace the cultural influence of the Spanish empire from Europe to the Americas and beyond.
These spaces exemplify how Eastern elements elevate a home's decor.