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Monju Bosatsu

Rare Buddhist Carved Base for a Statue, Edo Period, 17th Century
Rare Buddhist Carved Base for a Statue, Edo Period, 17th Century

Rare Buddhist Carved Base for a Statue, Edo Period, 17th Century

Located in Prahran, Victoria

sculpture of Monju Bosatsu, a Buddhist deity representative of wisdom, early Edo period, 17th century

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Antique Mid-17th Century Japanese Edo Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Pair Buddhist Monju Fugen Bosatsu Nyorai Temple Shrine Buddhas
Japanese Antique Pair Buddhist Monju Fugen Bosatsu Nyorai Temple Shrine Buddhas

Japanese Antique Pair Buddhist Monju Fugen Bosatsu Nyorai Temple Shrine Buddhas

Located in Studio City, CA

a sword in hand is the Monju Bosatsu - representing protection from evil spirits and the bringing of

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer, Paint

Japanese Silk Suijaku Scroll Nyorai-Kojin with Mixed Buddhism and Shinto Deities
Japanese Silk Suijaku Scroll Nyorai-Kojin with Mixed Buddhism and Shinto Deities

Japanese Silk Suijaku Scroll Nyorai-Kojin with Mixed Buddhism and Shinto Deities

Located in Atlanta, GA

Hands, Kanon with Willow Branch, Monju Bosatsu, Jizo, Shengjun Jizo, Benzaiten, Marishiten(Marici

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk, Wood

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Monju Bosatsu Riding a Lion, Carved, Lacquered, Gilt Wood, Meiji Period
Monju Bosatsu Riding a Lion, Carved, Lacquered, Gilt Wood, Meiji Period

Monju Bosatsu Riding a Lion, Carved, Lacquered, Gilt Wood, Meiji Period

Located in Austin, TX

A wonderful Japanese carved, lacquered, and gilt wood figure of Monju Bosatsu (Manjushri), riding a

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer

Japanese Art Deco Bronze Sculpture of Monju Bosatsu on a Shishi
Japanese Art Deco Bronze Sculpture of Monju Bosatsu on a Shishi

Japanese Art Deco Bronze Sculpture of Monju Bosatsu on a Shishi

Located in Austin, TX

, known as Monju Bosatsu in Japan, riding atop a ferocious lion. This Art Deco period sculpture portrays

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Vintage 1920s Japanese Art Deco Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

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Japanese Master Crafted Full Size Red Torii Garden Gate

Located in South Burlington, VT

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2010s American Garden Ornaments

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Framed Stunning Chinese Qing Dynasty Kesi Peacock Third Rank Badge
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Located in Atlanta, GA

A silk civil rank badge panel beautifully framed in a gilt Baux bamboo carved wood frame circa Qing dynasty mid-19th century. The square rank badge is known in Chinese as Buzi which ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Textiles

Materials

Silk

Lacquered Coffee Table
Lacquered Coffee Table

Lacquered Coffee Table

$8,900

H 17 in W 48 in D 30 in

Lacquered Coffee Table

By Gracie

Located in Greenwich, CT

A sleek black lacquer coffee table by Gracie and Co. incorporating 19th or early 20th Century Japanese lacquer panels depicting lakeside scenes of cranes and bamboo in gold, with two...

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Lacquer

Early 20th Century Antique Tibetan Hand Painted Dragon Drums, 3 Pieces Set
Early 20th Century Antique Tibetan Hand Painted Dragon Drums, 3 Pieces Set

Early 20th Century Antique Tibetan Hand Painted Dragon Drums, 3 Pieces Set

Located in Pomona, CA

This Gorgeous pair of Antique Tibetan Drums have many years history but it still maintained it's original condition. They are all hand made from wood and leather. There are beautiful...

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Early 20th Century Tibetan Chinese Export More Asian Art, Objects and Fu...

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Leather, Wood

Japanese 19th Century Temple Gong
Japanese 19th Century Temple Gong

Japanese 19th Century Temple Gong

$3,800

H 28.5 in Dm 18 in

Japanese 19th Century Temple Gong

Located in Hudson, NY

Japanese 19th century temple gong. Temple gongs were originally used to beckon the gods. Comes with bronze bell, silk pillow, red lacquer stand and striker with wear consistent with ...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Religious Items

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Export Carved Dragon Chair
Japanese Export Carved Dragon Chair

Japanese Export Carved Dragon Chair

$2,400

H 34 in W 27 in D 19 in

Japanese Export Carved Dragon Chair

Located in New York, NY

Eye catching highly carved sculptural dragon armchair. Japanese dragon motif carried throughout arms and chair with fantastic detailed hand carvings. Victorian era cabriole legs fini...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japanese Satsuma Vase
Japanese Satsuma Vase

Japanese Satsuma Vase

$925

H 4.75 in W 2.5 in D 2.5 in

Japanese Satsuma Vase

By Satsuma

Located in New York, NY

A gorgeous hand-painted Japanese Satsuma vase, Meigi, circa 20th century, Japan. Beautiful hand-painted detail of colorful flowers and spider mum flowers around finished with gold de...

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20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Earthenware

19th Century Korean Chest
19th Century Korean Chest

19th Century Korean Chest

Sold|$5,850

H 38.75 in W 45.25 in D 19.5 in

19th Century Korean Chest

Located in Houston, TX

19th Century Bandaji chest featuring a heavily decorated case with gleaming silver pierced grill work and handles. This rare blanket chest is similar to a Japanese Tansu chest and is...

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Antique 19th Century Korean Cabinets

Materials

Nickel

Japanese Marquetry and Lacquer Jewelry Chest, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan
Japanese Marquetry and Lacquer Jewelry Chest, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan

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...

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Softwood, Lacquer

Egyptian Revival Style Carved Wood Bench
Egyptian Revival Style Carved Wood Bench

Egyptian Revival Style Carved Wood Bench

$1,900

H 22.05 in W 37.41 in D 18.51 in

Egyptian Revival Style Carved Wood Bench

Located in Vienna, AT

An Egyptian Revival style heavily carved wood and highly decorative, sculptural lion bench, or stool with upholstery. Very good vintage condition with age appropriate wear.

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Vintage 1950s European Egyptian Revival Stools

Materials

Wood

19th Century Burmese Gilded Chest or Trunk Table
19th Century Burmese Gilded Chest or Trunk Table

19th Century Burmese Gilded Chest or Trunk Table

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Exquisite 19th century Burmese Mandalay period gilt chest or trunk table. Decorated Buddhist scenes of followers surrounded by mountains, clouds, temples, and elephants finished in f...

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Antique 19th Century Burmese Rustic Furniture

Materials

Giltwood, Lacquer, Hardwood

'Daffodil' Table Lamp by Tiffany Studios
'Daffodil' Table Lamp by Tiffany Studios

'Daffodil' Table Lamp by Tiffany Studios

$130,227

H 22.05 in Dm 15.75 in

'Daffodil' Table Lamp by Tiffany Studios

By Tiffany Studios

Located in London, GB

‘Daffodil’ table lamp by Tiffany Studios American, c. 1910 Height 56cm, diameter 40cm Designed and hand-made by the artisans from the renowned Tiffany Studios (1902-1932), this ‘Daf...

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Lead

A 19th Century Chinese Style Samson Porcelain Ginger Jar Lamp
A 19th Century Chinese Style Samson Porcelain Ginger Jar Lamp

A 19th Century Chinese Style Samson Porcelain Ginger Jar Lamp

$2,787Sale Price|25% Off

H 32.29 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in

A 19th Century Chinese Style Samson Porcelain Ginger Jar Lamp

By Edmé Samson

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

A 19th Century Chinese Style Samson Porcelain vase and cover, ormolu-mounted in lamp Polychromed design of birds, foliages and branches in cartouches, the ginger jar on a yel-low and...

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Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Table Lamps

Materials

Ormolu

Set of Four Antique Chinese Architectural Panels with Carved Lattice and Figures
Set of Four Antique Chinese Architectural Panels with Carved Lattice and Figures

Set of Four Antique Chinese Architectural Panels with Carved Lattice and Figures

Located in Yonkers, NY

This antique Chinese four-panel screen is composed of individually carved wooden panels, each featuring a finely pierced geometric lattice design and a central cartouche with deeply ...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

Byobu - Japanese Folding Screen
Byobu - Japanese Folding Screen

Byobu - Japanese Folding Screen

Unavailable|$5,754

H 53.55 in W 73.23 in D 0.79 in

Byobu - Japanese Folding Screen

By Japanese Studio

Located in Brescia, IT

Nice four-panel Japanese screen painted on vegetal paper, depicting a landscape with a red maple, flowers and birds. The size is very refined and easy to place in a design project.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Fine Antique Korean Wedding Bandaji Chest Gyeonggi Do Joseon Dynasty
Fine Antique Korean Wedding Bandaji Chest Gyeonggi Do Joseon Dynasty

Fine Antique Korean Wedding Bandaji Chest Gyeonggi Do Joseon Dynasty

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Korean Bandaji Chest circa late 19th century toward the end of Joseon Dynasty from Gyeonggi Do. Bandaji is known as drop front half opening chest and was traditionally used to stor...

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Antique 19th Century Korean Other Furniture

Materials

Brass

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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.

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