Antique Japanese Root Stand
Located in Hudson, NY
Antique Japanese root stand. Meiji period (1868-1912) carving from a single piece of fruitwood in a natural root design.
Fruitwood
Japanese Root-Wood Sculpture of Two Shi Shi Lion Pups
Located in Hudson, NY
with rosewood stand. Must use imagination to see. Collectors kiri-wood box.
Wood
Antique Japanese Smoke Bamboo Basket with Wisteria Root Handle Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a beautiful antique Japanese bamboo flower basket (ikebana) dated to the late 19th century, late Meiji Period. The basket was woven with smoked bamboo, also known as sooted b...
Bamboo, Wood, Rattan
Large Antique Japanese Smoke Bamboo Basket Wisteria Root Handle Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large and robust in presence, this antique Japanese bamboo flower basket (ikebana) with tall handle is dated to the late 19th century toward the end of Meiji Period. The basket was w...
Bamboo, Rattan, Wood
Japanese Folk Art Tree Root Hand Carved Dolphin Sculpture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1197 Japanese tree root hand carved dolphin sculpture.
Boxwood
Late 19th Century Hibachi Tree Root
Located in Pomona, CA
A Japanese Meiji period freeform hibachi from the late 19th century.
Wood
Extraordinary Smoke Bamboo Basket with Wisteria Root Handle Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
An extraordinary Japanese bamboo flower basket (ikebana) with a bespoken sculptural handle dated to the late 19th century of Meiji Period. The upright and voluminous body of the bask...
Bamboo, Rattan, Wood
Unavailable
H 36 in W 23 in D 17 in
Large Antique Japanese Bronze Eagle Root Wood Base Meiji Period Signed Gyoko 36"
By Gyoko
Located in London, GB
Japanese bronze Eagle modelled with its wings outstretched and head lowered, All the feather work is finely carved with rich brown patination, perched on a root wood base signed in ...
Bronze
Japanese Hand-Carved Natural Wood Root Stand
Located in Hudson, NY
For displaying a small object.
Wood
Sold
H 11.03 in W 13 in D 10.87 in
Withered Object of Old Japanese Tree Root / Wabi-Sabi Art / Stump Figurine
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is an object that uses the roots of an old tree. It has an artistic form that looks like it has been withered and carved. It was probably made as a figurine. Firmly independe...
Other
Early 20th Century Japanese Root Carving
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Early 20th Century Japanese root carving.
Antique Japanese Root Stand
Located in Hudson, NY
Antique Japanese root stand, Meiji period (1868-1912) presentation stand, hand carved from a single piece of wood, made to imitate natural roots. For presenting a sculpture or treasure.
Wood
Sold
H 13.78 in W 14.18 in D 5.52 in
Japanese Antique Tree Root Penis 1800s-1860s / Figurine Object Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a tree root in the shape of a very old Japanese penis. It is from the Edo period (1800s-1860s). Although details are unknown, it is believed to be a votive offering. There we...
Wood
Japanese Pair Antique Iron Root Handled Hanging Flower Vases, 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
From Japan comes this pair (2) of hard to find and beautiful handwrought and hand "embossed flowers" iron hanging flower vases Haineke complete with original root form handles and im...
Iron
Sold
H 6.97 in W 4.73 in D 3.94 in
Japanese Old Wooden Vase / Small Vase Carved like a Root/1920s-1950s
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A vase carved from an old Japanese tree. Originally, columnar wood is carved like the root of a tree. It's a great technology. I don't know what kind of tree it is, but it's a har...
Wood, Elm
Japanese Root Carving
Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese root carving of dog.
Japanese root carving
Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese root carving of stag.
Antique Japanese Root Wood Sweet's Basket for Tea Ceremony
Located in New York, NY
Japanese root wood sweet’s basket, used in tea ceremony to present edible sweets on, carved from one solid piece of burl wood with concave tray base and high overarching handle emana...
Burl
Japanese ikebana bamboo basket - Showa, 20th
Located in PARIS, FR
Ikebana basket (hanakago) made of dark brown varnished bamboo wickerwork rounded shape with a twisted handle. Ikebana or Ka-do (the way of flowers) is a traditional Japanese art of...
Bamboo, Wicker, Wood
Pair of Antique Chinese Carved Wood Foo Dog Statues
Located in London, GB
A large and extremely impressive pair of antique Chinese carved wood foo dog statues. They date from the 19th century and are genuine antiques, not to be confused with the many contr...
Wood
$1,000
H 19.69 in W 13.39 in D 10.63 in
Antique Japanese woven wall hanging basket/20th century/Wabi-sabi vase
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a rustic woven basket made of walnut bark, made in Japan around the 20th century. In Japan, tools made of natural materials have been used since ancient times as baskets for ...
Wood
Vintage Pedestal Made from a Tree Root with Natural Lacquer Finish
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Chinese sculptural pedestal from the mid 20th century, made from a tree root with lacquered finish. Created in China during the Midcentury period, this pedestal attracts ou...
Wood
Chinese Yellow Scholar Taihu Stone on Wood Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Chinese Taihu scholar rock is displayed on a carved wood base in an vertical form. Well-balanced and resembling a mushroom head, the stone is of an uncommon deep yellow color with ...
Limestone
$4,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 44 in W 26 in D 18.5 in
Monumental Chinese Carved Wooden Foo Dog Lion Temple Sculpture
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental Chinese Qing style foo dog or foo lion temple sculpture intricately hand-crafted from wood. The large statue has an aged, weathered patina with a bleached finish. Original...
Wood
Antique Chinese Carved Rosewood Side Table or Plant Stand
Located in New York, NY
Finely carved antique side table or plant stand depicting monkeys climbing among vines of fruit.
Rosewood
$895
H 6.75 in W 9 in D 5 in
Japanese Meiji Bronze Shishi Shi Shi Lion Chinese Foo Dog Sculpture Statue
Located in Studio City, CA
A gorgeous Meiji Period (1868-1912) Japanese bronze Shishi (Shi Shi) guardian lion (Chinese Foo Dog) sculpture. This work has a wonderful feel and beautiful aged patina. Shishi l...
Bronze
$700
H 6.11 in W 8.67 in D 7.09 in
Japanese Antique Primitive Guardian Lion Sculpture 1860s-1920s / Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old Japanese wooden sculpture of a Shishi lion. Expertly carved from a naturally formed burl, it possesses an exceptionally powerful presence. Despite its relatively small...
Wood
Japanese Meiji Susutake Ikebana Basket, Early 20th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
This graceful bamboo basket is an early 20th century flower basket (hanakago) designed especially for ikebana, the Japanese art of floral arrangement. Masterfully woven from thin str...
Bamboo
$730
H 11.23 in Dm 5.12 in
Japanese Small Bamboo Ikebana Basket for Ikebana– Handwoven, Early 20th Century
Located in Fukuoka, JP
A beautifully handwoven Japanese bamboo basket, crafted in the early 20th century for use in ikebana (the art of flower arranging). This tall, narrow form with a rounded rim and twis...
Bamboo
$1,600
H 10.24 in W 9.85 in D 14.38 in
Japanese Antique Hand-Carved Keyaki Wood Komainu Sculpture Early 20th Century
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Antique Japanese Wooden sculpture of Komainu (Lion Dog / Foo Dog), product of Taisho to early Showa period, Circa 1910s to 1930s. Main part are Hand-carved from a single solid slab o...
Wood, Hardwood
$688Sale Price|20% Off
H 7.88 in W 12.21 in D 7.88 in
19th Century Chinese Gnarled Root Brush Pot, Qing Dynasty Antique
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Chinese Gnarled Root Brush Pot, 19th Century Set alongside the four treasures of the study - the calligraphy brush, ink, paper, and inkstone - a brush pot was a fixture of every t...
Wood
19th Century Chinese Hardwood Stand
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality Chinese hardwood hexagona; inset marble-topped stand. Having well carved foliate and floral carving to the frieze, raised on six ornately carved legs, united by a carv...
Hardwood
$3,800
H 8.75 in W 10.5 in D 9.25 in
Japanse Bronze Shishi Foo Lion by Shuzan / Hideyama, Meiji period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A heavy and powerfully cast Japanese bronze model of a shishi or foo lion by Hideyama / Shuzan, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan. The dramatic lion, known as a shishi in Japan, is ca...
Bronze
Japanese Wagumi Handled Bamboo Basket Ikebana
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bold, rustic and with an earthy free spirit, this wagumi style flower basket with twisted handle (ikebana) was designed and woven to evoke a sense of serenity and humbleness during t...
Bamboo
$3,400
H 15.75 in W 14.25 in D 7 in
Japanese Marquetry and Lacquer Jewelry Chest, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A very attractive Japanese wood table top jewelry or collector's chest with marquetry and lacquer decoration, Meiji period, circa 1900, Japan. Previously in the collection of Asbjorn...
Wood, Softwood, Lacquer
$18,525Sale Price|35% Off
H 88 in W 50.5 in D 19.5 in
Antique 19th Century Japanese Cinnabar / Lacquer Cabinet
Located in Fulton, CA
Incredible example of Asian lacquer carving. Standing over seven feet tall, this monumental display shelf was produced in Japan at the end of the Edo period, late 19th century. It fe...
Wood, Lacquer
Antique Japanese Bronze Bonsai Planter
Located in Bradenton, FL
Fine Bronze from Japan with great weight and strength. Large form for Bonsai presentation. Elegant style and beautiful patina. Incised decoration on the front and bronze elephant hea...
Bronze
Sold|$1,880
H 38 in Dm 14 in
Japanese Antique Tree Root Stand 1860s-1900s / Pedistal / Side Table / Sculpture
Located in Buffalo, NY
This display stand is made from the roots of a very old Japanese tree. It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). Art / Sculpture You can feel the strength of natural wood that you...
Wood
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$800
H 3.94 in W 7.49 in D 3.75 in
Japanese old small appreciation stone/scholar's stone/scenery of cliff/[suiseki]
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
In Japan, there are stones for viewing called suiseki. The same culture has existed in China since ancient times. Suiseki is a Japanese culture and hobby of appreciating stones indoo...
Stone
Chinese Scholar Stone Tall Slender Lingbi Rock on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A visually arresting tall vertical scholar stone of Lingbi type balanced on a fitted wood base. The rock formation features an elegant slender form of highly sculptural surface with ...
Stone
$3,500
H 33 in Dm 21 in
Varnished Driftwood Root Natural Organic Wood Pedestal Side End Table Stand Nice
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice example varnished driftwood root natural organic wood pedestal side end table stand mint!
Driftwood
Old Japanese root tree object/Wall ornament/Wall decoration
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese wooden object. It is carved from the root of a tree. I believe it was made from the late Showa period to the early Heisei period. The wood was originally a li...
Wood
Natural Organic Burl Wood Flower Display Table, 38"
Located in South Burlington, VT
An attractive example of a burl wood natural organic wood flower or display table crafted from golden camphor wood root and burl. This stunning single root table is beautifully finis...
Wood, Organic Material
$38,000
H 65 in W 145 in D 0.75 in
17th Century Japanese Screen. Ink Plum Tree & Birds by Kano Naonobu.
Located in Kyoto, JP
Kano Naonobu (1607-1650) Plum Tree and Birds Six-fold Japanese Screen. Ink and slight color on paper. In this evocative ink work spread over a six-panel folding screen, we see the c...
Wood, Paper
Japanese Two-Tier Root Stand
Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese two-tier root stand. Traditionally used for displaying flower arrangements.
Wood
Chinese Painted Soapstone Scholar's Rock Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Chinese hand painted soapstone scholar's rock sculpture. This large hand carved soapstone sculpture is hand painted with white flowers painted onto the surface. The Rock ...
Cast Stone
Japanese Natural Wood Stand
Located in Hudson, NY
Hand-carved Japanese natural wood stand.
Antique Japanese Bamboo Morikago Basket with Chikon Handle Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese woven bamboo basket with handle circa late 19th century of the end of Meiji period. The basket was constructed in the form of a morikago. a shallow and open basket with ha...
Bamboo, Rattan
Natural Malachite Scholar Stone on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A natural malachite boulder on a fitted wood stand displayed as a Chinese scholar stone (Gong Shi), also known as meditation stone. The natural gem specimen displays a wonderful moun...
Malachite
$1,600
H 23.63 in W 22.05 in D 16.93 in
Primitives Flower stand, Exhibition stand , Object , Japanese Antique
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This flower stand makes use of the beauty of nature's shapes. This burl wood, which is particularly rare among Zelkova trees, is characterized by knotty patterns formed by changes i...
Wood
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.
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