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Japanese Antique Shrines

Antique Japanese Buddhist Sculpture of Kannon-Bosatsu

$28,000

H 15.25 in W 15.25 in D 12 in

Antique Japanese Buddhist Sculpture of Kannon-Bosatsu

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Japanese Buddhist assembled wood sculpture of Kannon-Bosatsu (Avalokitesvara), the God of Compassion, standing male figure with abundant cloak drapery including the pendant wrapped s...

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Antique 16th Century Japanese Other Sculptures and Carvings

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Gold Leaf

18th century EDO period Special antique Japanese Amida Buddha statue from Japan

$40,736

H 28.94 in W 14.18 in D 11.23 in

18th century EDO period Special antique Japanese Amida Buddha statue from Japan

Located in DEVENTER, NL

This special antique Japanese Amida Buddha statue is an outstanding example of 18th-century Japanese Buddhist art from the Edo period, a time renowned for its refinement in religious...

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Edo period wooden carved Buddhist statue/11-faced Thousand-armed Kannon

$1,800

H 12.13 in W 4.1 in D 2.96 in

Edo period wooden carved Buddhist statue/11-faced Thousand-armed Kannon

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

At **Sanjūsangendō (Rengeō-in)** in Kyoto, a similar Eleven-Headed Thousand-Armed Kannon statue is enshrined and is widely known as one of the representative masterpieces of Japanese...

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Cypress

16th Century Japanese Sculpture of a Buddhist Tenbu

$6,500

H 11 in W 3.75 in D 3 in

16th Century Japanese Sculpture of a Buddhist Tenbu

Located in Hudson, NY

16th century Japanese sculpture of a Buddhist Tenbu, Late Momoyama period (1333-1598) sculpture dated "Bunroku 3", or 1594, in ink on the back.

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Antique 16th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal, Gold Leaf

Antique Japanese Seated Ceramic Buddhist Monk Sculpture

$380

H 8 in W 7.5 in D 6.5 in

Antique Japanese Seated Ceramic Buddhist Monk Sculpture

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

1517 Antique hand made and painted Japanese Buddhist monk

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Vintage 1930s Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Buddhist Bamboo Wood Mingei Buddha Kannon Bodhisattva Sculpture Statue

$849

H 20 in W 6.5 in D 5 in

Japanese Buddhist Bamboo Wood Mingei Buddha Kannon Bodhisattva Sculpture Statue

Located in Studio City, CA

A gorgeous, beautifully detailed Japanese Buddhist temple shrine Showa Kannon Bodhisattva sculpture/statue.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

Rare 14th-15th Century Japanese Wood Carved Baby Buddha Sculpture, Pre-Edo

$4,200

H 10.75 in W 4 in D 2 in

Rare 14th-15th Century Japanese Wood Carved Baby Buddha Sculpture, Pre-Edo

Located in Ukiah, CA

The naturalistic carving of the torso and flowing garment reflects early devotional Japanese Buddhist sculpture, with visible tool marks and age-softened contours enhancing its authe...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Japanese Bronze Edo Period Buddhist Temple Shrine Buddha Statue Amulet Sculpture

$595

H 3.75 in W 1.5 in D 0.75 in

Japanese Bronze Edo Period Buddhist Temple Shrine Buddha Statue Amulet Sculpture

Located in Studio City, CA

A gorgeous Japanese bronze temple shrine Buddha. The small piece has a beautiful aged patina and a wonderful, surprisingly hefty feel to it when held in your hand. We believe the...

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Chinese Asian Large Wood Carved Buddhist Monk Priest Statue Sculpture

$3,495

H 38 in W 16 in D 10 in

Japanese Chinese Asian Large Wood Carved Buddhist Monk Priest Statue Sculpture

Located in Studio City, CA

A rather wonderful and quite unique large, hand carved wood (likely cypress) antique standing portrait sculpture/statue of Japanese Zen Buddhist monk or master priest figure.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Glass, Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Buddhist Hanging Scroll

$675

H 69 in W 17 in D 1 in

Japanese Buddhist Hanging Scroll

Located in San Francisco, CA

Japanese Buddhist Hanging Scroll

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20th Century Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Paper

Japanese Bronze Buddhist Turtle and Crane Figurine

$1,200

H 9 in W 7 in D 3.5 in

Japanese Bronze Buddhist Turtle and Crane Figurine

Located in Queens, NY

Japanese bronze (19th Century) figure of a mythological turtle having a crane perched on the back

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Japanese bronze sculpture depicting a tanuki in shingon buddhist monk clothes

$5,331

H 3.94 in W 7.29 in D 5.91 in

Japanese bronze sculpture depicting a tanuki in shingon buddhist monk clothes

Located in PARIS, FR

Japanese bronze of a tanuki. The tanuki is depicted here dressed as a Buddhist priest, wrapped in a cloak, holding a rosary in its right paw and lying on a bell. The tanuki (raccoon ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Buddhist Monk Antique Wood Sculpture Edo Style, 1800

$1,750

H 33 in W 14 in D 21 in

Buddhist Monk Antique Wood Sculpture Edo Style

Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL

Buddhist Monk Antique Wood Carving 18Th Century or earlier possibly Japanese wood sculpture of a Buddhist Monk resting on lotus blossom on wood base, weather distressed, cracks, an...

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18th Century Edo Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint

Japanese Exceptional Antique Granite Stone Buddhist Lantern

$30,800Sale Price|20% Off

H 72 in W 30 in D 27 in

Japanese Exceptional Antique Granite Stone Buddhist Lantern

Located in South Burlington, VT

Call or message us for additional details. Japan, an early “Buddhist” granite stone lantern with weathering from great age, and dating to the 18th/19th century.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Granite

Japanese Antique Wooden Buddhist Figure, Edo Period '1603-1868'

$460

H 8.59 in W 2.96 in D 2.29 in

Japanese Antique Wooden Buddhist Figure, Edo Period '1603-1868'

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This antique wooden Buddhist figure was crafted in the Edo Period (1603–1868). Although the specific identity of the deity it represents is unknown, the figure has a gentle presence...

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Antique Mid-17th Century Japanese Edo Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japanese Buddhist Mirror and Dragon Stand, Edo Period, early 19th c, Japan

$9,500

H 22 in W 12 in D 9 in

Japanese Buddhist Mirror and Dragon Stand, Edo Period, early 19th c, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A powerful and rare Japanese Buddhist "sacred" mirror and stand, Edo Period, late 18th or early 19th century, Japan. The bronze mirror is housed in a two part gilt wood and lacquer ...

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Old or Antique Japanese Wooden Figurine of a Buddhist Monk

$1,250

H 4.25 in W 3.38 in D 3 in

Old or Antique Japanese Wooden Figurine of a Buddhist Monk

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A Japanese wooden figurine of a Buddhist monk. In the form of a seated Buddhist monk. He holds a scroll in his left hand, and a mala/juzu (rosary) in his right hand. Part of the m...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese antique wooden blocks/1800-1920/paper charms/Buddhist art

$1,000

H 11.62 in W 8.78 in D 0.71 in

Japanese antique wooden blocks/1800-1920/paper charms/Buddhist art

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a wooden woodblock produced in Japan from the late Edo period to the Taisho period (about 1800s to 1920s). The material used is something like beech wood, and the wood is dec...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Beech

Japanese Wood Gilt Lacquer Buddha Buddhist Temple Traveling Zushi Shrine Altar

$795

H 8.25 in W 4 in D 3 in

Japanese Wood Gilt Lacquer Buddha Buddhist Temple Traveling Zushi Shrine Altar

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful Japanese Buddhist portable traveling zushi shrine altar with Amida Buddha (Amitabha) concealed inside the folded wood doors. This work dates back to the late Meiji/ E...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal, Gold Leaf

Japanese Antique Pair Buddhist Monju Fugen Bosatsu Nyorai Temple Shrine Buddhas

$7,995 / set

H 26 in W 28.5 in D 7.5 in

Japanese Antique Pair Buddhist Monju Fugen Bosatsu Nyorai Temple Shrine Buddhas

Located in Studio City, CA

Truly stunning pair of hand-carved wood Japanese buddha statues / sculptures that sit serenely atop their lotus petal thrones.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer, Paint

Japanese Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Wood Beads Mala Rosary Necklace

$395

H 27.5 in W 2 in D 1 in

Japanese Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Wood Beads Mala Rosary Necklace

Located in Studio City, CA

A beautiful string of Japanese hand-crafted Buddhist Juzu mala beads made of natural wood. These rosary-type prayer bead necklaces were used by Buddhist monks in temple prayers/ritua...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Edo Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Beads Mala Rosary Necklace

$1,595

H 5.25 in W 9 in D 7.5 in

Japanese Edo Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Beads Mala Rosary Necklace

Located in Studio City, CA

A very special antique collection - this long strand of Japanese hand-crafted natural wooden (perhaps Rosewood) Buddhist Juzu mala beads with customary larger "Guru" beads. These ros...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Wood Beads Mala Rosary Necklace

$395

H 22.5 in W 2 in D 0.5 in

Japanese Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Wood Beads Mala Rosary Necklace

Located in Studio City, CA

A beautiful string of Japanese hand-crafted Buddhist Juzu mala beads made of natural wood. These rosary-type prayer bead necklaces were used by Buddhist monks in temple prayers/ritua...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese antique Buddhist statues/[Ten Kings statues]/Edo period/18-19th century

$1,000

H 14.97 in W 10.24 in D 4.53 in

Japanese antique Buddhist statues/[Ten Kings statues]/Edo period/18-19th century

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This wooden Buddhist statue (made from cypress wood) is thought to have been made in the Edo period, probably around the 18th or 19th century. It is one of the types of statues known...

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cypress

Pair Japanese Buddhist Meiji Carved Gilt Wood Altar Lotus Flowers in Bronze Urns

$4,850 / set

H 14.75 in W 6 in D 4.25 in

Pair Japanese Buddhist Meiji Carved Gilt Wood Altar Lotus Flowers in Bronze Urns

Located in Litchfield, CT

Pair antique 19th century Japanese Meiji period carved and gilt wood Buddhist altar flowers in bronze urns. These urns and flowers are significant ritual objects known as butsugu, sy...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

JAPAN 1800 Edo Period Seated Shakyamuni Buddha In Zushi Buddhist Altar Cabinet

$4,725Sale Price / set|30% Off

H 22.75 in W 9.45 in D 7.65 in

JAPAN 1800 Edo Period Seated Shakyamuni Buddha In Zushi Buddhist Altar Cabinet

Located in Miami, FL

Seated Shakyamuni Buddha in a Lacquered Zushi Buddhist Altar Cabinet. This is a remarkable Japanese wooden statue of Shakyamuni Buddha 釈迦如来坐像, from the Edo period (1600-1868). The...

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Antique Early 1800s Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Gold, Berlin Iron

Rare Hexagonal Buddhist Statue Base, Gilded, Edo Period, 17th Century

$3,500

H 10.63 in W 29.53 in D 21.66 in

Rare Hexagonal Buddhist Statue Base, Gilded, Edo Period, 17th Century

Located in Prahran, Victoria

Rare and unusual hexagonal Buddhist base for a statue with a recumbent shi-shi (guardian lion dog), gilded and carved with inset glass eyes and painted with mineral pigments. Most ...

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Antique Mid-17th Century Japanese Edo Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Wooden Carved Buddha 14th-16th century / Statue Wabi-Sabi

$4,500

H 14.38 in W 6.5 in D 3.35 in

Japanese Antique Wooden Carved Buddha 14th-16th century / Statue Wabi-Sabi

By Axel Vervoordt

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is a very old Japanese wooden Buddhist sculpture. It is believed to date back to the Muromachi period (14th–16th century) and has quietly existed alongside people’s prayers for ...

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Antique 16th Century Japanese Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cedar

Chinese Shaka Triad Sculpture Foo Dogs Elephant Dragon Statue 59"

$75,000

H 23 in W 59 in D 18 in

Chinese Shaka Triad Sculpture Foo Dogs Elephant Dragon Statue 59"

Located in Dayton, OH

Monumental carved marble Buddhist Shakyamuni Triad sculpture. The Shaka Triad was one of the earliest significant examples of a Buddhist sculpture in Japan.

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20th Century Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

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Antique Japanese Buddhist Gilded Wood Kannon Sculpture

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H 46.5 in W 15.25 in D 12 in

Antique Japanese Buddhist Gilded Wood Kannon Sculpture

Located in New York, NY

Japanese Buddhist assembled wood sculpture of Kannon-Bosatsu (Avalokitesvara), the God of Compassion, standing male figure with abundant cloak drapery including the pendant wrapped s...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Wooden Buddhist Sculpture of Amida Nyorai, 16th Century

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H 16.15 in W 11.03 in D 11.34 in

Japanese Wooden Buddhist Sculpture of Amida Nyorai, 16th Century

Located in Milano, IT

The Amitabha (Amida in Japanese) Buddha is shown standing with his hands forming the Amida raigo-in mudra. The face has a serene expression, with closed eyes under delicately arched ...

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Antique 16th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Stone Garden Temple Sculpture

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H 48 in W 12 in D 15 in

Japanese Stone Garden Temple Sculpture

Located in North Beninngton, VT

Japanese stone temple stone sculpture. Buddhist image?...

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Antique Early 1900s Garden Ornaments

Wooden Buddhist Monk's Robe from the Japanese Kamakura or Muromachi Period

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H 23.63 in W 19.3 in D 13 in

Wooden Buddhist Monk's Robe from the Japanese Kamakura or Muromachi Period

Located in Baambrugge, NL

Japanese Buddhist sculpture carved from cedar wood, dating from the Kamakura period (1185-1333) or Muromachi period (1333-1573).

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Buddhist Shinto Shrine

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H 49.5 in W 32 in D 22.5 in

Japanese Buddhist Shinto Shrine

Located in Chicago, IL

Shinto shrines are rarely available today and this one is a fine (and large) example. The shrine is from Meiji period (1868 - 1912 A.D.). Gilt bi-folded doors and a exquisitely carve...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures

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Wood

Gilt Wood Buddhist Altar Lotus Flowers Japanese

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H 23 in W 10 in

Gilt Wood Buddhist Altar Lotus Flowers Japanese

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A group of five beautifully carved, lacquered and 23K water gilt wood altar flowers. One leaf is Meiji Period, and the remainder are 20th Century. Lotus leaves and flowers of this ty...

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20th Century Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of Buddhist Temple Flowers, Japan

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H 17 in W 10 in D 6 in

Pair of Buddhist Temple Flowers, Japan

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Gold lacquered wood. 17 x 10 in. / 43 x 25.5 cm Height on custom display stand: 26.5 in / 67.25 cm Meiji Period, 1868 – 1912 Custom Mounted on Bases with a Vertical Backd...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Gold Leaf

Pair of Japanese Buddhist, Meiji Period Foo-Dogs; Satsuma Kilns, 19th Century

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H 12.36 in W 9.88 in

Pair of Japanese Buddhist, Meiji Period Foo-Dogs; Satsuma Kilns, 19th Century

Located in SANTA FE, NM

Pair of Buddhist Foo Dogs Polychrome porcelain Japan, Meiji era (1868 – 1912), circa late 19th century Satsuma Kilns 12 3/8 x 9 5/8 inches This exquisite pair of Japanese Foo-dogs ...

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Late 19th Century Other Art Style Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Japanese Zushi, Personal Buddhist Shrine, Momoyama Period, 16th Century

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H 19.3 in W 13.78 in D 10.63 in

Antique Japanese Zushi, Personal Buddhist Shrine, Momoyama Period, 16th Century

Located in Prahran, Victoria

Antique Japanese Buddhist Zushi, personal shrine, with representative figures of the Buddhist pantheon. Black lacquer exterior, gold leaf interior. Momoyama period, late 16th-early 1...

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Antique Late 17th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Gold Leaf

Japanese Antique Stone Craving Monkey 1860s-1900s / Buddhist Art Wabi Sabi

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H 8.86 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in

Japanese Antique Stone Craving Monkey 1860s-1900s / Buddhist Art Wabi Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a very old Japanese stone carved monkey. This piece dates from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). Stone carved monkeys are very rare. It is characterized by its comical and...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Japan Ancient Buddhist Five Elements Stone : Earth, Water, Wind, Fire

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H 18 in W 5 in D 5 in

Japan Ancient Buddhist Five Elements Stone : Earth, Water, Wind, Fire

Located in South Burlington, VT

Here's a beautiful and unique way to accent your indoor or outdoor garden space with this rare architectural treasure from Japan. Japan, a fine and amazing surviving Gorinto or five...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Japan Ancient Buddhist Five Elements Stone "Earth, Water, Wind, Fire, Air"

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H 16 in W 5 in D 5 in

Japan Ancient Buddhist Five Elements Stone "Earth, Water, Wind, Fire, Air"

Located in South Burlington, VT

An ancient five elements stone relic from early Edo Era over 200 years ago And it's a beautiful and unique way to accent your indoor or outdoor garden space with this rare architect...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Japan Ancient Buddhist Five Elements Stone Art: Earth, Water, Wind, Fire

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H 14 in W 4 in D 4 in

Japan Ancient Buddhist Five Elements Stone Art: Earth, Water, Wind, Fire

Located in South Burlington, VT

Here's a beautiful and unique way to accent your indoor or outdoor garden space with this rare architectural treasure from Japan. Japan, a fine and amazing surviving Gorinto or fi...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Japanese Antique Tower / Garden Stone / Edo Period Temple Stone /Buddhist Art

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H 16.74 in Dm 6.82 in

Japanese Antique Tower / Garden Stone / Edo Period Temple Stone /Buddhist Art

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

We have an aesthetic sense peculiar to Japanese people. And we introduce the unique items that only we can do, the route of purchasing in Japan, the experience value so far, and the...

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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Other

Mid 18thC Japanese Buddhist figure. Sublime piece with a wonderful 250+Yr Patina

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H 14 in W 12 in D 8.5 in

Mid 18thC Japanese Buddhist figure. Sublime piece with a wonderful 250+Yr Patina

Located in Ukiah, CA

A sublime mid-18th century Japanese Buddhist figure, this remarkable sculpture embodies over two and a half centuries of devotion, artistry, and graceful aging.

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Old bronze Japanese Amida Buddha statue from Japan

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H 10.87 in W 6.5 in D 6.42 in

Old bronze Japanese Amida Buddha statue from Japan

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Weighing 3.04 kg, the statue has a powerful presence and exceptional craftsmanship, reflecting traditional Japanese Buddhist art. The piece was acquired in Nepal in 2022, adding to i...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japan Ancient Buddhist Five Elements Sculpture: Earth, Water, Wind, Fire, Space

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H 10.5 in W 3 in D 3 in

Japan Ancient Buddhist Five Elements Sculpture: Earth, Water, Wind, Fire, Space

Located in South Burlington, VT

Here's a beautiful and unique way to accent your indoor or outdoor garden space with this rare architectural treasure from Japan. Japan, a fine and diminutive sized surviving Buddhi...

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Antique 17th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Japan Fine 1920s Gilt Bronze Buddhist Temple Bell

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H 9 in W 6.5 in D 4 in

Japan Fine 1920s Gilt Bronze Buddhist Temple Bell

Located in South Burlington, VT

A special find from our recent Japanese Acquisitions A beautiful bell with blue green patina and gilt surfaces with Buddhist images and including its original black lacquer signed...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Antique Plush Silk Buddhist, Prayer Chanting Mat

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H 28 in W 39 in D 3.5 in

Japanese Antique Plush Silk Buddhist, Prayer Chanting Mat

Located in South Burlington, VT

Rare opportunity- one of a kind Acquired in Japan many years ago and coming from an old collection, comes this Japanese antique plush thick silk chanting or prayer mat which would...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Silk

Japanese antique Kannon stone statue/Edo period/Buddhist ornament

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H 18.71 in W 6.89 in D 5.63 in

Japanese antique Kannon stone statue/Edo period/Buddhist ornament

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a stone statue of Kannon Bosatsu (the Bodhisattva of Compassion), believed to have been made in Japan during the mid to late Edo period (late 18th century onward). The materi...

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Important Ancient Japanese Carved Wood Buddhist Guardian Figure, Signed

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H 9.5 in W 4 in D 2.25 in

Important Ancient Japanese Carved Wood Buddhist Guardian Figure, Signed

Located in South Burlington, VT

An important ancient Japanese carved wood Buddhist Devine Guardian figure with a helmet adorned with a bird, signed reverse and dating from the Momoyama to the Kamakura period 14th c...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Old Vintage 1920s Bronze Buddhist Cloud Bell Chime Unban

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H 6.25 in W 10.75 in D 0.24 in

Japanese Old Vintage 1920s Bronze Buddhist Cloud Bell Chime Unban

Located in South Burlington, VT

A rare one-of-a-kind find Japanese old vintage bronze zen Buddhist cloud bell "Unban" or shrine chanting bell "Kei." The first we have seen , this enigmatic cloud shaped bell ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Japan Ancient Buddhist Five Elements Stone "Earth, Water, Wind, Fire"

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H 15 in W 4 in D 4 in

Japan Ancient Buddhist Five Elements Stone "Earth, Water, Wind, Fire"

Located in South Burlington, VT

Here's a beautiful and unique way to accent your indoor or outdoor garden space with this rare architectural treasure from Japan. Japan, a fine and amazing surviving Gorinto or fi...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Japanese Carved Wood, Gilt and Lacquer Buddhist Traveling Zushi Shrine

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H 9.5 in W 3.75 in D 2.5 in

Japanese Carved Wood, Gilt and Lacquer Buddhist Traveling Zushi Shrine

Located in Studio City, CA

A fantastic piece. Hand carved and painted. A great addition to any collection of Japanese or Asian artifacts. Likely Showa period but could be older. Dimensions: 9.5" hig...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Carved Wood, Gilt and Lacquer Buddhist Traveling Zushi Shrine

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H 3.5 in W 1.5 in D 1 in

Japanese Carved Wood, Gilt and Lacquer Buddhist Traveling Zushi Shrine

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful piece, small in scale, intricate in detail. Hand carved and painted. A great addition to any collection of Japanese or Asian artifacts. Dimensions: 3.5" high, 1.5" wid...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Lacquer

Japan Ancient Buddhist Five Elements Stone "Earth, Water, Wind, Fire, Air"

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H 13 in W 4 in D 4 in

Japan Ancient Buddhist Five Elements Stone "Earth, Water, Wind, Fire, Air"

Located in South Burlington, VT

Important ancient stone relic from early Edo Era some 400 years ago And it's a beautiful and unique way to accent your indoor or outdoor garden space with this rare architectural tr...

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Japanese "Gyoban" Buddhist Drum Fish, Wood, Meiji Period, Early 20th Century

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H 11 in W 37 in D 5 in

Japanese "Gyoban" Buddhist Drum Fish, Wood, Meiji Period, Early 20th Century

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Japanese "Gyoban" or drum fish is used in Zen Buddhist temples to summon monks to meals or meditation. Suspended in front of entrance to refectory. Carved in wood in a fish image ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Antique Stone Craving Monkey 1800s-1860s / Buddhist Art Object Wabisabi

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H 4.73 in W 2.37 in D 2.56 in

Japanese Antique Stone Craving Monkey 1800s-1860s / Buddhist Art Object Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a very old Japanese stone carved monkey. It was made during the Edo period (1800s-1860s). It appears to be carved of a monkey praying. It has been cherished as a good-luck...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Japanese Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Beads Mala Rosary Necklace

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H 10 in W 10 in D 2 in

Japanese Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Beads Mala Rosary Necklace

Located in Studio City, CA

A truly magnificent and special work - this nearly 20-foot long string of Japanese hand-crafted natural wooden (perhaps Rosewood) Buddhist Juzu mala beads with customary larger "Guru...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Beads Mala Rosary Necklace

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H 20 in W 1 in D 0.3 in

Japanese Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Beads Mala Rosary Necklace

Located in Studio City, CA

A beautiful string of Japanese hand-crafted natural wooden Buddhist Juzu mala beads made of wood, except for the large one which has glass insets. The kanji on one side of the glass ...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Glass, Wood

Japanese Temple Buddhist Monk Samurai Juzu Prayer Beads Mala Rosary Necklace

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H 20 in W 14 in D 2 in

Japanese Temple Buddhist Monk Samurai Juzu Prayer Beads Mala Rosary Necklace

Located in Studio City, CA

A truly magnificent and special work - this beautiful and exceptionally long string of Japanese hand-crafted natural wood (perhaps Rosewood) Buddhist Juzu mala beads. These rosary-ty...

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Big Buddhist Zen Wood Fish Chanting Drum Mokugyo Dragon Fish

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H 16 in W 12 in D 12 in

Japanese Big Buddhist Zen Wood Fish Chanting Drum Mokugyo Dragon Fish

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japanese big 16 inch temple find from early Taisho period, 1912-1926, Condition: beautiful used condition just the way we like to find them A large hand-carved hand lacquered, an...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Edo Nichiren Shu Buddhist Buddha Traveling Zushi Temple Shrine Altar

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H 8.5 in W 9 in D 6 in

Japanese Edo Nichiren Shu Buddhist Buddha Traveling Zushi Temple Shrine Altar

Located in Studio City, CA

A gorgeously designed and ornamented, well-crafted Japanese Nichiren Shu Buddhist traveling Zushi Buddha shrine. Per our Japanese friend, to the left is Shaka Nyorai (Shakamunibutsu)...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer, Paint

Kamakura Japanese Buddhist Celestial Figure, 28 Inches, 15th Century

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H 28 in W 15 in D 8 in

Kamakura Japanese Buddhist Celestial Figure, 28 Inches, 15th Century

Located in Ukiah, CA

Kamakura Japanese Buddhist Celestial Figure made out of lacquer. Probably originally flanked one side of the head of a very large Buddha in a temple. Size is huge at approximately 28...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Japanese Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Wood Beads Mala Rosary Necklace

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H 17.5 in W 7 in D 1 in

Japanese Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Wood Beads Mala Rosary Necklace

Located in Studio City, CA

A truly magnificent and special work - this beautiful and exceptionally long string of Japanese handcrafted natural wood (perhaps rosewood) Buddhist Juzu mala beads with four large s...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Edo Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Beads Mala Rosary Necklace

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H 7 in W 17.5 in D 10.25 in

Japanese Edo Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Beads Mala Rosary Necklace

Located in Studio City, CA

A truly magnificent and special work - this exceptionally long string of Japanese hand-crafted natural wooden (perhaps Rosewood) Buddhist Juzu mala beads with customary larger "Guru"...

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Asian Japanese Chinese Vietnamese Agarwood Buddhist Prayer Bead Bracelet and Box

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H 1.5 in W 8.25 in D 3 in

Asian Japanese Chinese Vietnamese Agarwood Buddhist Prayer Bead Bracelet and Box

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful Asian (likely Japanese, Chinese or Vietnamese) dark natural Agarwood prayer bead Buddhist rosary bracelet. The piece has a beautiful rich color and glowing organic patina...

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20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Important Japanese Antique Six Jizo Spiritual Holy Guardian Garden Ornament

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H 7 in W 12 in D 2.5 in

Important Japanese Antique Six Jizo Spiritual Holy Guardian Garden Ornament

Located in South Burlington, VT

An uncommon six (6) antique Japanese Buddhist stone Jizo Bosatsu sculpture standing tall with images depicging well defined heads, faces, robes, and feet and clutching their wish gra...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Japanese Bronze Buddhist Temple Pagoda

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H 85 in

Japanese Bronze Buddhist Temple Pagoda

Located in Wilton, CT

Japanese Seven Story Temple Pagoda Supported by a Five Lion-Mask Legged Base, Culminating in a Pagoda Roof Surmounted by an Elegant Finial Decorated with a Grasshopper. The Base with...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures

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Bronze

Japanese Buddhist Wooden Sculpture 'Bato Kannon', 17th Century

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H 25.99 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in

Japanese Buddhist Wooden Sculpture 'Bato Kannon', 17th Century

Located in Milano, IT

The “Horse-Headed Kannon” is considered in Japan Protector of Animals. He is the only manifestation of Kannon that shows rage.

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Antique 17th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Striking Cast Stone Buddhist Sculpture by Masatoyo Kishi (1924)

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H 33 in W 36 in D 8 in

Striking Cast Stone Buddhist Sculpture by Masatoyo Kishi (1924)

By Masatoyo Kishi

Located in Minneapolis, MN

Striking cast stone Buddhist symbol sculpture Signed "Kuki" numbered "6/100".

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20th Century Japanese Sculptures

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Resin

Woman with a Basket of Flowers - Kakuoka Akimitsu, Japan 1930-40

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H 51.19 in W 23.63 in D 11.82 in

Woman with a Basket of Flowers - Kakuoka Akimitsu, Japan 1930-40

Located in PARIS, FR

Beyond the international Art Deco movement, philhellenism, or admiration for Greek culture, significantly influenced Japanese sculpture between 1920 and 1945. This phenomenon, still ...

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Vintage 1930s Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Softwood

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$41,465

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Japanese Buddhist Sculpture For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of Japanese buddhist sculpture on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, stone and lacquer, every piece of Japanese buddhist sculpture was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the item from our selection of Japanese buddhist sculpture you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each choice in our collection of Japanese buddhist sculpture bearing hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Japanese Buddhist Sculpture?

The average selling price for a piece of Japanese buddhist sculpture at 1stDibs is $2,100, while they’re typically $349 on the low end and $52,198 for the highest priced.

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.

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