Japanese Kamakura Cypress Wood Pair of Komainu Temple Guardians, 13th Century
Located in New York, NY
Originally created as guardian figures for the entrance of a Shinto shrine or Buddhist temple, these imposing sculptures embody the powerful spiritual symbolism and remarkable sculpt...
Cypress
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...
Bronze
Japanese Edo Period Hand Carved Wood Polychrome Sculpture of Seated Temple Monk
Located in Studio City, CA
This is truly a wonderful piece with clear age and a nice patina to it. Very unique. We have not seen another quite like it. The monk appears to have glass eyes which gives his expre...
Wood, Lacquer
$3,450Sale Price|23% Off
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
Koma-inu “lion dogs” symbolic guardians at temples or shrines, Japan (#004904)
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Koma-inu “lion dogs”, symbolic guardians at temples or shrines. Cypress burl wood (hinoki) According to ancient Chinese philosophy, the animal with its mouth open embodies the mascu...
Wood
Vintage Japanese Kutani Porcelain Foo Dog Temple Lion
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Single decorative vintage Japanese Kutani porcelain ShiShi Temple Lion Foo Dog Statue. Expertly crafted and painted. Both stamped and labeled in the underside. The Shishi, or lion-...
Porcelain
Japanese Antique Precious Gorinto Stone Temple Pagoda- 400-600 Years Old
Located in South Burlington, VT
Historic Japanese antique precious temple garden stone pagoda finial , 16th/17th century Important ancient stone relic Authentic Japanese Buddhist Stone Gorintō Finial (Five-Rin...
Stone
Antique Japanese Bronze Temple Bells Set with Chrysanthemum And Butterfly Design
Located in South Burlington, VT
Antique Japanese Bronze "Chrysanthemum Flowers And Butterflies" Temple Bell Ensemble Complete set of six (6) bells. These bells produce a beautiful resonant chiming sound guarantee...
Bronze
19th Century Hand-Carved Dragon Panels from Meiji Temple, Japan
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Magnificent Meiji-era temple panel is traditionally placed above the entrance, gracing the space with spiritual protection and aesthetic beauty. Each panel vividly depicts a dragon, ...
Gold Leaf
Japanese Asian Temple Shrine Edo Wood Kannon Bodhisattva Buddha Amida Statue
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful standing Edo Period wood carved antique Japanese Kannon Bodhisattva Buddha Amida sculpture/statue.
Wood, Giltwood
Japanese Asian Temple Shrine Edo Wood Kannon Bodhisattva Buddha Amida Statue
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful standing Edo Period wood carved antique Japanese Kannon Bodhisattva Buddha Amida sculpture/statue.
Wood, Giltwood
Japanese Asian Temple Shrine Edo Wood Kannon Bodhisattva Buddha Amida Statue
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful standing Edo Period wood carved antique Japanese Kannon Bodhisattva Buddha Amida sculpture/statue.
Wood, Giltwood
Japanese Asian Temple Shrine Edo Wood Kannon Bodhisattva Buddha Amida Statue
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful standing Edo Period antique wood carved Japanese Kannon Bodhisattva Buddha Amida sculpture/statue.
Wood, Giltwood
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.
Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer, Paint
Japanese Antique Bronze 1842 Temple Meditation Bell Complete Set, Serene Sound
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a rare dated large bronze hand hammered temple bell rin, Edo period , incised and dated Tenpo era 13th (1842) around rim. Perfect meditation instrument. When struck emits a ...
Bronze
Japanese Large Bronze Temple Meditation Bowl Rin Complete And Resonating Sound
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a sweet large bronze hand hammered temple bell rin, complete set four pieces with bronze bell, red lacquered display base, cushion, and striker as photographed. Perfect medit...
Bronze
Japanese antique wood carving "Kirin's legs" /1800s/Shrines and temples carvings
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Do you know Kirin? It is a type of legendary animal that appears in Chinese mythology, and is a spiritual animal that has been passed down in Japan since ancient times. At first glan...
Wood
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...
Metal, Gold Leaf
Japanese Huge Antique Bronze Temple Bell Bonsho Double Sign, Pleasing Sound 24"
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese Large 24" Tall Patinated Bronze Temple Bell With A Resonating Sound Guaranteed to Please You The engarved double signature with patron notations, and pleasing natural gree...
Bronze
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...
Wood
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...
Wood
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...
Wood
$17,600Sale Price / set|54% Off
Japan Important Large Pair Early Shinto Temple Lions Hand-Carved, 18th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
Just discovered and coming from a Shinto Shrine deaccession Call or message us for details or to reserve. Japan an early and superb pair (2) of mythical Shi Shi Temple Foo Dogs als...
Wood
Japanese Big Antique Red Lacquer Lotus Bud Flower Temple Find, Edo Period 19thc
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions, a rare find Antique Original Japanese temple "blossoming lotus" flower bud stem including its original red lacquer display base. This finely h...
Wood, Pine
Pair of Japanese Carved Wooden Temple Ornaments 木鼻 'Kibana' Shaped like Baku 獏
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A lovely pair of very detailed carved wooden temple ornaments (kibana) in the shape of elephant-like mythical creatures known as ‘Baku’. Baku are Japanese supernatural beings that ar...
Wood
Japanese Cast Iron Temple Bell
Located in New Orleans, LA
Japanese cast iron temple bell from the Meji period.
Baku Temple Carving from Japan
Located in New York, NY
Keyaki wood carvings from a temple of guardian Baku (nightmare eaters).
Important Japanese Edo Period Bronze Temple Bell
Located in San Francisco, CA
Large and heavy hand-wrought Japanese Buddhist Temple bell, dating to the early 18th century ( Edo ~ Meiji Period).
An engraved presentation inscription from the donor...
Bronze
Japanese Stone Garden Temple Sculpture
Located in North Beninngton, VT
Japanese stone temple stone sculpture. Buddhist image?...
Unavailable
H 32.13 in W 10 in D 26 in
Taisho Period Fushimi Stone Kitsune, 'Shinto Shrine Temple Foxes'
Located in Stockbridge, MA
Taisho period (1912-1926) Fushimi stone Kitsune. Actual Shinto shrine Kistune, (fox guardians). These Kitsune have very powerful stature. Collected at shrine auction in Japan.
Stone
Japan Important Ancient Stone Temple Sculpture, 1600 AD
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, an important ancient stone temple sculpture featuring images of buddha in center and his two attendants to sides , likely moyama/Edo period (1573-1650) Provenance: Northern J...
Sandstone
Large Japanese Temple Flowers
Located in Hudson, NY
17th-18th century Buddhist emple altar flowers, hand-carved and gilded wood with metal fittings. Dimensions variable.
Japan Antique "Chrysanthemum” Temple Flower Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
It's a perfect choice for your indoor or outdoor garden space. About Japanese stone lanterns. Japan’s stone lantern tradition is a concept that was imported from India and h...
Granite
Japanese Antique Shinto Suzu Temple Bell
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions travels. A personal sized antique Suzu bell, 50 inches length total Here's an extraordinary opportunity to collect and acquire a Japanese ...
Bronze
Japanese Antique Shinto Temple Spirit Bell
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions travels. A personal sized antique Suzu bronze bell, 15 inches tall with its old and decorative blue cord. Here's an extraordinary opportu...
Bronze
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...
Gold Leaf
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H 8.47 in Dm 4.02 in
Japanese small wooden temple tower/19th-20th century/"Hourin" temple/rare object
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
I have received an interesting item, so I would like to introduce it to you. This is a small wooden tower named "Hyakuman-To-Darani". This small wooden pagoda is a temple ornament us...
Cypress
Japanese Old Hand Cast "Petals" Temple Bell
Located in South Burlington, VT
From Japan an unusual find- and excellent candidate to accent your indoor or outdoor garden space. The first we have seen. This is an antique bronze casting of a wonderful med...
Bronze
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H 6.5 in W 22 in D 2 in
Japanese Dragon Temple Sculpture, Hand Carved and Hand Polychromed, 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan a rare hand carved and hand painted dragon sculpture with a stunning pair of dragons carved at the terminals.
Wood
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H 5.75 in W 5 in D 4.5 in
A Well-Rendered Japanese Aqua-Glazed & Parcel-Gilt Ceramic Temple Fruit
Located in San Francisco, CA
A well-rendered Japanese mid-century aqua-glazed and parcel-gilt ceramic temple fruit; decorated overall with a soft aqua glaze with gilt foliage at the base
Japan Early Antique "Okigata" Temple Shrine Lantern, 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
An antique Okigata (portable) three-piece stone lantern with thick and heavy dark patina from great age. The firebox engraved with Fine designs of birds, a tiger, and mountainside sy...
Granite
Japanese Old Hand Cast Temple Bell Resonates Beautiful Serene Sound
Located in South Burlington, VT
Here's a beautiful and unique way to accent your indoor or outdoor garden space with this treasure from Japan! This is a superb solid bronze casting of a wonderful temple bell Bons...
Bronze
Japanese Huge Antique "Hand Hammered" Shinto Temple Bell Ex Shrine
Located in South Burlington, VT
A genuine de-accession from a temple shrine in Nakamura Ward, Nagoya, Japan Authentically Temple used, 96 inches long, and with a massive 18 inch high hand hammered copper bell ...
Copper
Japan Old Bronze Temple Bell Set Three Serene Resonating Sounds
Located in South Burlington, VT
From Japan, a very nice collection of three (3) small to medium scale mid-20th century bronze temple meditation bells with handmade cushion and hardwood striker set. Serene resona...
Bronze
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H 11.62 in W 13.98 in D 8.67 in
Japanese Antiques After 1910-Wood Carving Lions / Shrines and Temples
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Introducing the sculptures of old Japanese lions. This is a part of building materials such as shrines and temples.
Wood
Japanese Antique Glass Eye Temple Bulls Bisons Pair, 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions travels When we laid eyes on this magnificent pair of hand carved antique wooden temple bulls, we were surprised. We have never seen these be...
Glass, Wood
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H 28 in W 18 in D 18 in
Japan Important Ancient Stone Temple Lantern Rokujizo ‘Six Jizo’, 1600 AD
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, an important ancient stone Temple Rokujizo (six Jizo) lantern sculpture, three pieces from early Japan, Momoyama period (1573-1615) Three pieces.
Sandstone
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H 28 in W 18 in D 18 in
Japan Important Ancient Stone Temple Lantern Rokujizo ‘Six Jizo’, 1600 AD
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, an important ancient stone Temple Rokujizo (six Jizo) lantern sculpture, three pieces from early Japan, Momoyama period (1573-1615) Three pieces.
Sandstone
Japanese Huge Old Temple Bell Cast Bronze , Bold Sound, Signed 1927
Located in South Burlington, VT
Largest We Have Seen- museum quality with a big bold sound guaranteed to please you Japanese huge 25 inch diameter solid cast bronze temple bell with a handsome patina from good age...
Bronze
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H 30 in Dm 10.75 in
Japanese Antique Hand Carved Temple Garden Stone Display Sign EarIy Inscription
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare and Hard To Find Temple Pedestal, 19th Century From Japan , a hard to find solid inscribed and well carved round top temple pedestal - perfect for displaying your indoor or out...
Stone
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H 21 in Dm 18 in
Japanese Large Antique 19th Century Lantern Handmade Lotus Leaf Authentic Temple
Located in South Burlington, VT
SALE - NOW SAVE 20% OR MORE Japan, an unusually large and handsome large antique handcrafted temple lotus bronze lantern with lotus leaf petals and prolific incised designs. This p...
Bronze
Japan Old Bronze Temple Bell Soothing Sound Guaranteed to Please You
Located in South Burlington, VT
Soothing sound guaranteed to please you. This is a lovely Japanese old black and gold temple bell- one of the larger hand-hammered bronze temple bells that comes with its own plus...
Bronze
Japanese Antique Golden Gilt Bronze Temple Fire Bell "Dragon and Kanji"
Located in South Burlington, VT
Gold gilt on bronze dragon and kanji motif With the original signed wooden collectors storage box and complimentary striker Here's a rare treasure from Japan and an unusual fi...
Bronze
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.