$780Sale Price|20% Off
H 16 in W 7.5 in D 5.5 in
Japan Tall Antique Hand Crafted Inari Fox Kitsune With Glass Eyes Inari Shrine
Located in South Burlington, VT
companionship gave rise to legends about the creatures. Kitsune have become closely associated with Inari, a
Pottery, Glass
$3,800
H 15 in W 4.55 in D 7 in
Pair Japanese Carved and Lacquered Inari Foxes, Showa Era, Dated 1951, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A delightful and mischievous pair of Japanese carved and lacquered wood Inari foxes, kitsune, dated
Elm
Sold
H 5.25 in W 3 in D 1.5 in
Japan Rare Pair of Hand Carved Stone Inari Fox Kitsune, Old Inari Shrine
Located in South Burlington, VT
granite stone Inari fox kitsune carved in a pleasing simple Art Deco manner, Taisho period. This pair
Stone
Japan Important Cast Bronze Kitsune "Double Inari Fox" Temple Stamp, 1869
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, an important cast bronze "Double Inari Fox" Kitsune temple stamp, 1869 A rare stamp
Bronze
Japan Pair of Hand Carved Stone Fox Kitsune, Old Inari Temple
Located in South Burlington, VT
rise to legends about the creatures. Kitsune have become closely associated with Inari, a Shinto kami
Stone
Japan Pair of Antique Hand-Carved Stone Fox Kitsune, Old Inari Temple
Located in South Burlington, VT
, a fine tall and rare pair of hand carved granite stone fox kitsune carved in a pleasing sinuous Art
Stone
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H 14 in W 7.5 in D 5.2 in
Pair of Antique Bronze Fox Kitsune from Japanese Inari Shrine, Best in Class
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a fine and rare pair of bronze shrine fox kitsune, Taisho period (1912-1926). Dimensions
Bronze
Japan ceramic inari fox Taisho era
Located in PARIS, FR
, rice and abundance. The Inari fox (kitsune) is a benevolent animal, a sign of prosperity and wealth
Ceramic
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H 5 in W 3.75 in D 2 in
Pair of Japanese Miniature Wooden Foxes, Inari Shrine Guardians, 19th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Pair of Japanese carved miniature wooden foxes (Kitsune)), Inari Shrine Guardians, 19th century
Wood
Japan Rare Hand Carved Stone Inari Fox Kitsune, Old Inari Shrine
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a fine smaller hand carved stone Inari fox kitsune carved in a handsome simple manner, Showa
Stone
Japan Rare Hand Carved Stone Inari Fox Kitsune, Old Inari Shrine
Located in South Burlington, VT
stone Inari fox kitsune carved in a pleasing simple manner, Showa period. Dimensions: 12inches tall and
Stone
Japan Rare Hand Carved Stone Inari Fox Kitsune, Old Inari Shrine
Located in South Burlington, VT
granite stone Inari fox kitsune carved in a pleasing simple Art Deco manner, Showa period. It is signed
Stone
Japan Rare Hand Carved Stone Inari Fox Kitsune, Old Inari Shrine
Located in South Burlington, VT
stone Inari fox kitsune carved in a pleasing simple Art Deco manner, dating to the early 1900s. It is
Stone
Japan Fine Pair Antique Bronze Fox Kitsune, Early 20th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a fine and rare pair (2) of antique bronze shrine fox Inari kitsune, Taisho (1912-1926) era
Bronze
Japanese Rare Large Antique Stone Inari Fox Kitsune, Fushimi Shrine Kyoto
Located in South Burlington, VT
stone kami god, Inari fox kitsune carved by an expert Japanese carver, Meiji period, circa 1900
Stone
Rare Pair of Pottery Kitsunes of Inari Okami Shrine Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
On offer is a pair of Japanese kitsune statues on plinth made from molded pottery. In Japanese
Ceramic
$229,620Sale Price|33% Off
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Other
Sold|$1,400
H 12 in W 18 in D 1 in
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Fox and Goose Cut Out on Custom Mount
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 20th-century American Folk Art tin cutout captures a moment of exhilarating pursuit: a sleek fox in hot pursuit of a large white goose, its wings flailing in startled flig...
Tin
Sold|$3,500
H 31.5 in W 30.91 in D 23.82 in
Japanese Antique Birdcage Inspired by a Traditional Machiya House 1920s-1940s
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old Japanese birdcage, exquisitely crafted in the form of a traditional machiya townhouse. It is an exceptionally rare piece, believed to have been made in the early Showa...
Bamboo, Cedar
$600
H 12.21 in Dm 3.55 in
Japanese Antique Stone Carving Penis 1800s-1860s / Sculpture Wabi Sabi Mingei
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old Japanese stone carving of a phallus, believed to have been made in the late Edo period (1800s–1860s). It is a rare and valuable artifact that reflects the deep-rooted ...
Stone
$1,184Sale Price|30% Off
H 17.33 in W 11.03 in D 7.09 in
Pre Columbian Large Jalisco Figure West Mexico Circa B.C. 100-300 A.D
Located in London, GB
A Pre Columbian Jalisco warrior figure Jalisco West Mexico circa B.C. 100-300 A.D, A stunning large pottery warrior figure wearing a banded headdress with disco arm ornaments , ...
Pottery
$795
H 11 in W 4.5 in D 5 in
Thai Siam Khmer Bronze Gilt Singha Imperial Lion Foo Dog Temple Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
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 ...
Metal, Bronze
Japanese Old Granite Garden House Stone Minka Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
Here's a beautiful and unique way to accent your indoor or outdoor garden space with this Minka Farmhouse stone lantern from old Japan! This is a hand carved lantern of one of Jap...
Stone
$11,186
H 27.96 in W 14.18 in D 12.6 in
Japanese Edo-Period 62-Plate Kabuto 兜 'Helmet' with Long Lacquer Wakidate
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An old and exceptional completely lacquered akoda-nari suji’bachi kabuto (helmet with raised ridges) with a bronze maedate (decorative front piece) shaped like a spade, and mounted b...
Bronze, Copper, Iron
$2,800 / set
H 14.25 in W 11.25 in D 1.5 in
Antique 18th Century Pair Indian Hindu Erotic Kamasutra Miniature Paintings 1750
Located in Portland, OR
A fine quality pair of antique 18th century Indian erotic Kamasutra paintings, circa 1750. The paintings most likely North-East India or possibly Nepal, are very finely painted with ...
Paint
Bird Cage Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, Year: 1900, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Bird Cage, Art Nouveau Year: 1900 Country: French Material: Iron It is an elegant and sophisticated bird cage. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles s...
Iron
$760Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 71 in W 27.25 in D 1.12 in
Japanese Matching Set of Two Fine Birds And Dragonfly Shoji Doors Screens
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a fine set of two shoji "Birds and Dragonfly" bamboo doors or screens recently acquired from a Japanese private collector. The hand carved boards are artistically cut and ins...
Bamboo, Wood
19th Century, Meiji, Antique Japanese Wooden Shrine
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Antique Japanese Wooden Shrine. Age: Japan, Meiji Period, 19th Century Size: Height 83 C.M. / Width 76.8 C.M. / Depth 29 C.M. Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degrad...
Wool
19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed
Located in Marbella, ES
This is a wonderful example of a canopy bed from Shanghai Province, China. Made of Chinese Northern Elm, this bed features hoofed feet and multiple floral carvings. The exterior ...
Gold Leaf
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, Mahogany
Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Iris Vase Hayashi School
Located in Long Island City, NY
An exceptional Japanese cloisonné enamel vase from the golden age of the Meiji period, delicately worked in fine silver wire and attributed to the celebrated master Hayashi Kodenji. ...
Enamel
Japan Antique "Peach” Temple Flower Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
Historic Stone Peach Lantern Hand carved from early 20th century Please view our video. Japan, an early tall hand carved Peach motif lantern “Momo” stone, 55 inches high and 23 in...
Stone
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.