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Japanese Seated Figure

Japanese Gilt Seated Kannon Figure, circa 1850
Japanese Gilt Seated Kannon Figure, circa 1850

Japanese Gilt Seated Kannon Figure, circa 1850

$2,480

H 19.5 in W 8.5 in D 6 in

Japanese Gilt Seated Kannon Figure, circa 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

Intricately carved and finished with gilt black lacquer, this seated figure depicts the bodhisattva

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

20th Century Japanese Carved Bone Okimono Carved Figure of the Seated Buddha
20th Century Japanese Carved Bone Okimono Carved Figure of the Seated Buddha

20th Century Japanese Carved Bone Okimono Carved Figure of the Seated Buddha

Located in Central England, GB

20th Century Japanese carved bone okimono carved figure of the seated buddha. This interesting

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20th Century Japanese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bone

IVter Stamm – Kalmyk, Mongolic Woman and Japanese c.1816
IVter Stamm – Kalmyk, Mongolic Woman and Japanese c.1816

IVter Stamm – Kalmyk, Mongolic Woman and Japanese c.1816

$618Sale Price|20% Off

H 16.93 in W 13.19 in D 0.02 in

IVter Stamm – Kalmyk, Mongolic Woman and Japanese c.1816

Located in Langweer, NL

identified as a Kalmyk man, a Mongolic woman, and a Japanese man. The Kalmyk figure, seated to the left

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Antique Early 19th Century German Prints

Materials

Paper

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Japanese Carved Wood Figure Of Seated Kannon
Japanese Carved Wood Figure Of Seated Kannon

Japanese Carved Wood Figure Of Seated Kannon

Located in Wilton, CT

Extremely Handsome Carved Wood Figure of Kannon (Guanyin) Seated in Royal Ease (lalitasana) on a

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Japanese Sculptures

19th Century Japanese Seated Figure of Amida
19th Century Japanese Seated Figure of Amida

19th Century Japanese Seated Figure of Amida

Located in Chicago, IL

This intricately carved seated figure depicts the Amitābha, the Buddha of Infinite Light. Known

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Seated Figure of Amida on Lotus Throne with Halo
Seated Figure of Amida on Lotus Throne with Halo

Seated Figure of Amida on Lotus Throne with Halo

Located in Chicago, IL

A 19th century Japanese seated figure of Amida presented in carved lacquered and gilt wood with

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20th Century Japanese Statues

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Giltwood

Japanese Haniwa figure of seated warrior.

Japanese Haniwa figure of seated warrior.

Located in Hudson, NY

Japanese Haniwa figure of seated warrior. Late Kofun Period (6th Century). He wears a

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Japanese Sculptures

JAPANESE LACQUERED WOOD FIGURE OF A SEATED MONK
JAPANESE LACQUERED WOOD FIGURE OF A SEATED MONK

JAPANESE LACQUERED WOOD FIGURE OF A SEATED MONK

Located in Stamford, CT

Japanese Edo period lacquered wood figure of a monk shown seated and holding a staff. Decorated

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Japanese More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Wood

Japanese Carved Wood Seated Figure of a Monk, 16th-17th Century
Japanese Carved Wood Seated Figure of a Monk, 16th-17th Century

Japanese Carved Wood Seated Figure of a Monk, 16th-17th Century

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Early sculpture of a Holy man sitting with drum and holding clapper. Once dry Lacquered. Remnants of cloth overlay and polychrome decoration. Losses, wear and stains. On a later wood...

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Antique Early 17th Century Japanese Tibetan Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japanese Bronze Figure Holding an Incense Burner, circa 1900
Japanese Bronze Figure Holding an Incense Burner, circa 1900

Japanese Bronze Figure Holding an Incense Burner, circa 1900

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A good quality turn of the century Japanese bronze, enameled, seated figure of a man holding an

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Amida in Dhyana Mudra
Bronze Amida in Dhyana Mudra

Bronze Amida in Dhyana Mudra

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H 12 in W 11 in D 6 in

Bronze Amida in Dhyana Mudra

Located in Chicago, IL

A 19th century Japanese bronze seated figure of Amida in dhyana mudra with heavy drapery folds.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Japan 1890 Meiji Period Seated Figure of Quan Yin in Enamelled White Porcelain
Japan 1890 Meiji Period Seated Figure of Quan Yin in Enamelled White Porcelain

Japan 1890 Meiji Period Seated Figure of Quan Yin in Enamelled White Porcelain

Located in Miami, FL

A Seated Quan Yin from the Japan Meiji period (1886-1912). Rare and highly detailed sculpture

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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Very Large Japanese Bronze Figure of Buddha on Bronze Lotus Base
Very Large Japanese Bronze Figure of Buddha on Bronze Lotus Base

Very Large Japanese Bronze Figure of Buddha on Bronze Lotus Base

Located in New York, NY

A very large and important Japanese bronze figure of a seated Buddha, on its original bronze lotus

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Early 20th Century Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Large and Unusual Japanese Seated Figure
Large and Unusual Japanese Seated Figure

Large and Unusual Japanese Seated Figure

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H 28 in W 40 in D 15 in

Large and Unusual Japanese Seated Figure

Located in New York, NY

Large carved wooden figure of a seated man. He is holding a Shaku (ceremonial piece in the shape

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures

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Japanese Wood Gilt Lacquer Buddha Buddhist Temple Traveling Zushi Shrine Altar
Japanese Wood Gilt Lacquer Buddha Buddhist Temple Traveling Zushi Shrine Altar

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 Zushi Traveling Shrine of Bishamonten, c. 1800
Japanese Zushi Traveling Shrine of Bishamonten, c. 1800

Japanese Zushi Traveling Shrine of Bishamonten, c. 1800

Located in Chicago, IL

This gorgeous Japanese red lacquer traveling shrine (zushi) protects a miniature statue of Bishamonten, the Buddhist God of Warfare here depicted as an armor-clad warrior. A fearsome...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Chinese Carved Wood Bodhisattva Guanyin, Late Ming Dynasty, 17th Century
Chinese Carved Wood Bodhisattva Guanyin, Late Ming Dynasty, 17th Century

Chinese Carved Wood Bodhisattva Guanyin, Late Ming Dynasty, 17th Century

Located in Austin, TX

An attractive carved wood figure of the Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, known as Guanyin in China, late Ming Dynasty, early 17th century, China. Guanyin, the Bodhisattva of Compassion,...

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Antique Early 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Gesso, Wood

Japanese Giltwood Medicine Buddha, Yakushi Nyorai, Muromachi Period 16th Century
Japanese Giltwood Medicine Buddha, Yakushi Nyorai, Muromachi Period 16th Century

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...

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Antique 16th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Rock Crystal

Japanese Seated Edo Buddha Amida Nyorai Wood Carved & Gilt-Lacquered Sculpture
Japanese Seated Edo Buddha Amida Nyorai Wood Carved & Gilt-Lacquered Sculpture

Japanese Seated Edo Buddha Amida Nyorai Wood Carved & Gilt-Lacquered Sculpture

Located in Studio City, CA

This truly a magnificent piece. Stunning. Beautiful. Supremely serene. Meticulously hand carved in such fine and amazing detail (see hands and flowing robes). Gilded throughout. Sea...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Large Chinese Carved and Lacquered Buddha, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century
Large Chinese Carved and Lacquered Buddha, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century

Large Chinese Carved and Lacquered Buddha, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century

Located in Austin, TX

A large and magnificent near life-sized Chinese carved and lacquered wood figure of a Buddha, Qing Dynasty, 19th century or earlier, southern China. The figure likely represents ...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Standing Gilt Buddha, Amida Nyorai, Edo Period, 18th century, Japan
Japanese Standing Gilt Buddha, Amida Nyorai, Edo Period, 18th century, Japan

Japanese Standing Gilt Buddha, Amida Nyorai, Edo Period, 18th century, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

An exquisite Japanese carved hinoki and gilt lacquered standing figure of Amida Nyorai, Amitabha Buddha, Edo Period, 18th century, Japan. The spectacular fully gold gilt figure of A...

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Rock Crystal

JAPAN Edo Period 1850 Amida Nyorai Buddha Sculpture In Gilt Carved Wood
JAPAN Edo Period 1850 Amida Nyorai Buddha Sculpture In Gilt Carved Wood

JAPAN Edo Period 1850 Amida Nyorai Buddha Sculpture In Gilt Carved Wood

$6,965Sale Price / set|30% Off

H 19.95 in W 6.82 in D 4.9 in

JAPAN Edo Period 1850 Amida Nyorai Buddha Sculpture In Gilt Carved Wood

Located in Miami, FL

An Amida Nyorai Sculpture In Gilt Carved Wood from the Edo Period. This is a superbly refined carved wooden figure of Amida Nyorai (Amitabha), the Buddha of Infinite Light, with fab...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Gold, Bronze, Gold Leaf

Chinese Stone Seated Shakyamuni Buddha Stele, c. 1850
Chinese Stone Seated Shakyamuni Buddha Stele, c. 1850

Chinese Stone Seated Shakyamuni Buddha Stele, c. 1850

$15,800

H 40.75 in W 24.5 in D 12.5 in

Chinese Stone Seated Shakyamuni Buddha Stele, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

This carved stone stele depicts the historical Buddha, known also as Shaka, Shakyamuni, or Siddhartha Gautama. Seated in perpetual meditation, the Buddha embodies virtues of wisdom a...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Limestone

16th Century Japanese Sculpture of a Buddhist Tenbu
16th Century Japanese Sculpture of a Buddhist Tenbu

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. Tenbu were a type of Buddhist deity th...

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Antique 16th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal, Gold Leaf

Japanese Kamakura/Muromachi Period Cedarwood Buddhist Priest, 12th-15th Century
Japanese Kamakura/Muromachi Period Cedarwood Buddhist Priest, 12th-15th Century

Japanese Kamakura/Muromachi Period Cedarwood Buddhist Priest, 12th-15th Century

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Seated Buddhist priest Japan, Kamakura period (1185-1333) or Muromachi period (1333-1573). Different carved hollow blocks of cedar wood joined together by wooden pegs (the yosegi ...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Gilt Wood Amitabha Buddha on Loctus Throne Statue
Japanese Antique Gilt Wood Amitabha Buddha on Loctus Throne Statue

Japanese Antique Gilt Wood Amitabha Buddha on Loctus Throne Statue

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Japanese carved wood Amitabha (Amida) Buddha statue with residual gold leafed surface circa 19th century (late Edo period). The buddha is seated in the padmasana position on an ele...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Gold Leaf

Antique Japanese Buddhist Sculpture of Kannon-Bosatsu
Antique Japanese Buddhist Sculpture of Kannon-Bosatsu

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

Materials

Gold Leaf

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