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Monk Head Bamboo and Glass Sculpture, Japan 19th Century, Edo Period
Monk Head Bamboo and Glass Sculpture, Japan 19th Century, Edo Period

Monk Head Bamboo and Glass Sculpture, Japan 19th Century, Edo Period

Located in PARIS, FR

Superb bamboo sculpture with glass eyes of a Japanese monk. Japan, 19th century, Edo period. In

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Antique Early 19th Century Edo Busts

Materials

Bamboo, Glass

Antique Grotesque Monk Wall Candle Head in Plaster, Italy 1900s
Antique Grotesque Monk Wall Candle Head in Plaster, Italy 1900s

Antique Grotesque Monk Wall Candle Head in Plaster, Italy 1900s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

depicting a monks head. Grotesque caricature with strong evil/dark features. It was made in Italy circa 1880

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Early 20th Century European Medieval Candlesticks

Materials

Plaster

19th Century Hand-Carved Wood Baby Monk Sculpture on Coral Base
19th Century Hand-Carved Wood Baby Monk Sculpture on Coral Base

19th Century Hand-Carved Wood Baby Monk Sculpture on Coral Base

Located in Delray Beach, FL

A beautiful 19th century Buddhist baby monk head, hand carved wood depicting the baby looking

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Antique 19th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Silver Cup by Pavel Ovchinnikov
Silver Cup by Pavel Ovchinnikov

Silver Cup by Pavel Ovchinnikov

By Pavel Ovchinnikov

Located in Tel Aviv, IL

piece represents an old monk sitting while his beard falls into a cauldron. On the monk's head is a hat

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Antique Early 19th Century Russian Russian Empire More Silver, Flatware ...

Materials

Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Silver

19th Century Buddhist Statue Monk Tang
19th Century Buddhist Statue Monk Tang

19th Century Buddhist Statue Monk Tang

$2,800

H 33 in W 11 in D 8 in

19th Century Buddhist Statue Monk Tang

Located in New York, NY

strength over all obstacles as was needed for his journey. Monks head dress with ribbon blessing scroll

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique French Pyrogene, Utensil Holder, Secret Box, 19th Century
Antique French Pyrogene, Utensil Holder, Secret Box, 19th Century

Antique French Pyrogene, Utensil Holder, Secret Box, 19th Century

Located in Greven, DE

toast the bottle. The monk's head can be removed to reveal a secret compartment inside the figure. I

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Antique Late 19th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

A tribute to the music of Thelonios Munk, Willisau 1986.

A tribute to the music of Thelonios Munk, Willisau 1986.

By Niklaus Troxler

Located in New York, NY

typography outlines the recognizable silhouette of Monk's head in text of blue, red, and yellow, the colors

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1980s Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Offset

A Fine and Interesting Pair of Late 19th Century Gothic Revival Ormolu Andirons
A Fine and Interesting Pair of Late 19th Century Gothic Revival Ormolu Andirons

A Fine and Interesting Pair of Late 19th Century Gothic Revival Ormolu Andirons

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

Gothic tracery, with wonderfully observed monks’ heads in their cowls nestled between them. The stems

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Antique Late 19th Century English Gothic Revival Fireplace Tools and Chi...

Materials

Ormolu

A French 19th Century Bronze Sculpture Titled "La Sécurité" Eugène Delaplanche
A French 19th Century Bronze Sculpture Titled "La Sécurité" Eugène Delaplanche

A French 19th Century Bronze Sculpture Titled "La Sécurité" Eugène Delaplanche

By Eugène Delaplanche

Located in Los Angeles, CA

, bronze, Compiègne. Musée Crozatier. Study of a monk's head, circa 1870, marble, Le Puy-en-Velay

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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

21st Century Pair of bronze Nepali Monk statues from Nepal
21st Century Pair of bronze Nepali Monk statues from Nepal

21st Century Pair of bronze Nepali Monk statues from Nepal

Located in DEVENTER, NL

gold paint Newly made in very high quality ! These monks named Sariputta and Moggallana are the head

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21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Coral 18K Gold Chinese Monk Shou Lao Large Brooch Pin
Vintage Coral 18K Gold Chinese Monk Shou Lao Large Brooch Pin

Vintage Coral 18K Gold Chinese Monk Shou Lao Large Brooch Pin

Located in Miami, FL

. The coral head monk is depicted standing, clutching a staff, symbolizing support and strength. His

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Vintage 1960s Retro Brooches

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold

Thai 1900s Gilt and Polychrome Hand Carved Sculpture of Seated Buddhist Monk
Thai 1900s Gilt and Polychrome Hand Carved Sculpture of Seated Buddhist Monk

Thai 1900s Gilt and Polychrome Hand Carved Sculpture of Seated Buddhist Monk

Located in Yonkers, NY

monk's serene expression and shaven head, all reflecting deep inner peace and spiritual wisdom. The

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Early 20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Glass, Giltwood

Antique Hand Carved Oak Wood Bust or Sculpture of a Religious Monk or Friar
Antique Hand Carved Oak Wood Bust or Sculpture of a Religious Monk or Friar

Antique Hand Carved Oak Wood Bust or Sculpture of a Religious Monk or Friar

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

1900 in the period Edwardian style. The sculpture is composed of solid oak and depicts a chubby monk

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Busts

Materials

Oak

Tibetan Ceremonial Sash with Thirteen Ornamental Bronze Heads, 18th Century
Tibetan Ceremonial Sash with Thirteen Ornamental Bronze Heads, 18th Century

Tibetan Ceremonial Sash with Thirteen Ornamental Bronze Heads, 18th Century

Located in Studio City, CA

copper) heads representing various Tibetan figures attached (these heads appear to be from the khatvanga

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Antique 18th Century Tibetan Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

1872 Portrait of the Head Priest of Daiji Temple – Commemorative Lithograph
1872 Portrait of the Head Priest of Daiji Temple – Commemorative Lithograph

1872 Portrait of the Head Priest of Daiji Temple – Commemorative Lithograph

Located in Langweer, NL

honorific portrait of a high-ranking monk, possibly the head priest of a Buddhist temple called "Daiji

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Antique 1870s Prints

Materials

Paper

Superb Carved Stone Statue of Jizō Bosatsu Japanese Edo to Meiji
Superb Carved Stone Statue of Jizō Bosatsu Japanese Edo to Meiji

Superb Carved Stone Statue of Jizō Bosatsu Japanese Edo to Meiji

Located in Atlanta, GA

monastic appearance with shaved head and monk's robe. He is often shown holding a Shakujo staff with

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Limestone

Antique Italian Hand Carved Walnut Renaissance Dragon & Knight Throne Chair 1880
Antique Italian Hand Carved Walnut Renaissance Dragon & Knight Throne Chair 1880

Antique Italian Hand Carved Walnut Renaissance Dragon & Knight Throne Chair 1880

Located in Portland, OR

knight's helmet, to each side are 'grotesques' carved as the head of monks. The back having an upholstered

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Antique 1880s Italian Renaissance Revival Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Ming Dynasty Polychrome Lacquer and Gilt Iron Figure of Ananda
Ming Dynasty Polychrome Lacquer and Gilt Iron Figure of Ananda

Ming Dynasty Polychrome Lacquer and Gilt Iron Figure of Ananda

Located in Austin, TX

Ananda is portrayed in a typical fashion, as a youthful monk with a shaved head and dressed in

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Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

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Arts & Crafts "Monk Head" Four-Light Fixture with Art Glass
Arts & Crafts "Monk Head" Four-Light Fixture with Art Glass

Arts & Crafts "Monk Head" Four-Light Fixture with Art Glass

By Bauer Lamp Company

Located in Vancouver, BC

Garde Silhouette and 'monk head' figural motif, fitted with contemporary gold aurene glass shades, made

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Antique Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

Arts and Crafts "Monk's Head" Flush Mount with Signed Steuben Art Glass
Arts and Crafts "Monk's Head" Flush Mount with Signed Steuben Art Glass

Arts and Crafts "Monk's Head" Flush Mount with Signed Steuben Art Glass

By Pettingell-Andrews Co.

Located in Vancouver, BC

. Featuring a 'Monk's Head' design and coffee colored 'streaky' cathedral glass (centre light). The light has

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Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Flush Mount

Arts & Crafts 'Monk' Head Light Fixture
Arts & Crafts 'Monk' Head Light Fixture

Arts & Crafts 'Monk' Head Light Fixture

Unavailable

H 35 in Dm 17 in

Arts & Crafts 'Monk' Head Light Fixture

Located in Vancouver, BC

grimacing ‘Monk’ faces on the body and the stylized ‘painters palette’ gas keys on the arms. Immaculate

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Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Head of Buddhist Monk
Head of Buddhist Monk

Head of Buddhist Monk

Unavailable

H 22 in Dm 21 in

Head of Buddhist Monk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hand-carved painted wood with Stone Eyes mounted on a metal base

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Early 20th Century Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Metal

XIV th century head of a monk with polychromy
XIV th century head of a monk with polychromy

XIV th century head of a monk with polychromy

Unavailable

H 5.52 in W 5.12 in D 5.52 in

XIV th century head of a monk with polychromy

Located in Paris, FR

Fine head of a monk carved in limestone, with extensive and rare remnants of medieval polychromy

Category

15th Century and Earlier Gothic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Limestone

Stucco Head of Monk or Nat, Burma, 18th Century
Stucco Head of Monk or Nat, Burma, 18th Century

Stucco Head of Monk or Nat, Burma, 18th Century

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H 9.06 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in

Stucco Head of Monk or Nat, Burma, 18th Century

Located in Paris, FR

"Lacquered stucco head of monk or Nat with blue and red color traces. The hairstyle reveals traces

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Burmese Sculptures

Stucco Head of Monk or Nat, Burma 18th Century
Stucco Head of Monk or Nat, Burma 18th Century

Stucco Head of Monk or Nat, Burma 18th Century

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H 8.67 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in

Stucco Head of Monk or Nat, Burma 18th Century

Located in Paris, FR

"Lacquered stucco head of monk or Nat with blue and red color traces. The hairstyle reveals traces

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Burmese Busts

14th Century Sandstone wth Red and Black Lacquer Lohan Head, Pagan Period, Burma
14th Century Sandstone wth Red and Black Lacquer Lohan Head, Pagan Period, Burma

14th Century Sandstone wth Red and Black Lacquer Lohan Head, Pagan Period, Burma

Located in Central Hong-Kong, HK

dominates a deep feeling of religiosity and contemplation. This remarkable head of sandstone monk covered

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Burmese Antiquities

Materials

Sandstone

Presumed portrait head of Cardinal Jean Rolin, circle of le Moiturier, XVth c.
Presumed portrait head of Cardinal Jean Rolin, circle of le Moiturier, XVth c.

Presumed portrait head of Cardinal Jean Rolin, circle of le Moiturier, XVth c.

Located in Paris, FR

This monk or prelate's head is striking for its naturalism, which betrays a portrait behind the

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15th Century and Earlier Medieval Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Limestone

Early 20th Century Enso Zen Circle by Zen Master Shuhan Genpo
Early 20th Century Enso Zen Circle by Zen Master Shuhan Genpo

Early 20th Century Enso Zen Circle by Zen Master Shuhan Genpo

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H 48.82 in W 15.75 in D 0.4 in

Early 20th Century Enso Zen Circle by Zen Master Shuhan Genpo

Located in Berlin, Berlin

. Shuhan Genpo has been 468th head monk of Japan's most famous Zen temple Daitoku-ji in Kyoto. He might be

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk, Paper

"Trust Me", contemporary, sculpture, ceramic, red, green, white

"Trust Me", contemporary, sculpture, ceramic, red, green, white

By Chris Fraticelli

Located in Santa Monica, CA

-laid with white, topped with hybrid green and black figure with the head of a monk. Through a process

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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Wood, Found Objects

Circle of the Master of Kefermarkt (active Austria, 1470-1510)
Circle of the Master of Kefermarkt (active Austria, 1470-1510)

Circle of the Master of Kefermarkt (active Austria, 1470-1510)

Located in New York, NY

from the monks feet to his lowered head. His right knee conveys marked plasticity. The ample drapery

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Austrian Sculptures

Vintage Folk Art Carved Wood Ashtray with Monk Head Smoking Cigar - 1Y172
Vintage Folk Art Carved Wood Ashtray with Monk Head Smoking Cigar - 1Y172

Vintage Folk Art Carved Wood Ashtray with Monk Head Smoking Cigar - 1Y172

Located in Bordeaux, FR

monk's head enjoying a cigar. A true piece of folk art, this ashtray showcases intricate craftsmanship

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Early 20th Century French Empire Antiquities

Materials

Wood

19th Century Hand Carved Wood Baby Monk Face
19th Century Hand Carved Wood Baby Monk Face

19th Century Hand Carved Wood Baby Monk Face

Located in Delray Beach, FL

A beautiful 19th century Buddhist baby monk head, hand carved wood depicting the baby looking

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Antique 19th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

German Medieval over Mantel Mirror with Carved Medieval Monk Face to Crest
German Medieval over Mantel Mirror with Carved Medieval Monk Face to Crest

German Medieval over Mantel Mirror with Carved Medieval Monk Face to Crest

Located in Philadelphia, PA

relief carved 3 dimensional medieval monk head, arched wood frame, beautiful wood grain, beveled glass

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Early 20th Century German Medieval More Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

Set of 6 Large Retro Amber Globe and Chrome Lights
Set of 6 Large Retro Amber Globe and Chrome Lights

Set of 6 Large Retro Amber Globe and Chrome Lights

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

monks head cover for the each globe There wiring is good, and the condition of the lights is also good

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass

Antique Oak Mission Style Settee and Rocker
Antique Oak Mission Style Settee and Rocker

Antique Oak Mission Style Settee and Rocker

Located in Stamford, CT

figures with drinking mugs on them. The tops of the units have carved solid oak monk heads which are

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Early 20th Century American Settees

Nikon
Nikon

Peter LyonsNikon, 2019

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H 16 in W 12 in

Nikon

Located in Gloucester, MA

reality transformed, and a monk’s head in a cowl, among other things and ideas. The artist would say that

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2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

19th Century French Carved Oak Renaissance Altar Throne Chair Bench
19th Century French Carved Oak Renaissance Altar Throne Chair Bench

19th Century French Carved Oak Renaissance Altar Throne Chair Bench

Located in Dallas, TX

carved monk head figure in the center. The bench seat with iron strap hinges lifts up with interior open

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Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Benches

Materials

Oak

Head of a Monk – Preparatory Study, Atelier of Enrico Reffo
Head of a Monk – Preparatory Study, Atelier of Enrico Reffo

Head of a Monk – Preparatory Study, Atelier of Enrico Reffo

Located in Firenze, IT

Head of a Monk – Preparatory Study, Atelier of Enrico Reffo Charcoal on paper with light watercolor

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Late 19th Century Academic Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Pencil, Carbon Pencil

Large 18th Century Carved Polychrome Santos
Large 18th Century Carved Polychrome Santos

Large 18th Century Carved Polychrome Santos

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H 42.25 in W 22 in D 11 in

Large 18th Century Carved Polychrome Santos

Located in Bradenton, FL

Large 18th century carved Santos. Large figure of robed monk, unpainted head, grey and white

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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Copper Tibetan Pot, Bhumba
Antique Copper Tibetan Pot, Bhumba

Antique Copper Tibetan Pot, Bhumba

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H 8 in W 6 in D 5.5 in

Antique Copper Tibetan Pot, Bhumba

Located in Somis, CA

", is always placed on the altar filled with saffron water, with a peacock feather. A head monk pours

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Antique 19th Century Tibetan Metalwork

Materials

Brass, Copper

Japanese Unusual Artisan Enku Style Wood Carving of the Buddha, Showa Period
Japanese Unusual Artisan Enku Style Wood Carving of the Buddha, Showa Period

Japanese Unusual Artisan Enku Style Wood Carving of the Buddha, Showa Period

Located in South Burlington, VT

from one piece of distinguished grained wood in an unusually tall and narrow form. Provenance: A Head

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures

Materials

Wood

French Walnut Gothic Revival Chimneypiece and Overmantel
French Walnut Gothic Revival Chimneypiece and Overmantel

French Walnut Gothic Revival Chimneypiece and Overmantel

Located in London, GB

depicting fighting hunting dogs is flanked by a running frieze of quatrefoils, supported on the heads of

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Antique 1880s French Gothic Revival Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Walnut

Stone Buddha of the Edo Period in Japan/1700-1850/Jizo Bodhisattva
Stone Buddha of the Edo Period in Japan/1700-1850/Jizo Bodhisattva

Stone Buddha of the Edo Period in Japan/1700-1850/Jizo Bodhisattva

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

. Often depicted as a monk with a shaved head, Jizo is shown in a gentle prayer posture, with his hands

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Garden Ornaments

Materials

Stone

Arts & Crafts Mission Brass with Slag Glass Shades & Monk Heads Chandelier C1910
Arts & Crafts Mission Brass with Slag Glass Shades & Monk Heads Chandelier C1910

Arts & Crafts Mission Brass with Slag Glass Shades & Monk Heads Chandelier C1910

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Spectacular 4 light Arts and Crafts slag glass chandelier with monk heads cast into the central

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Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair Arts & Crafts Antique Sneering Monks Head Brass Wall Sconces by Gaumer 1905
Pair Arts & Crafts Antique Sneering Monks Head Brass Wall Sconces by Gaumer 1905

Pair Arts & Crafts Antique Sneering Monks Head Brass Wall Sconces by Gaumer 1905

By Biddle-Gaumer Co.

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous and very rare to the market an original pair of sneering Monks Heads brass wall sconces by

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Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

19th Century Hand Carved Wood Baby Monk Face
19th Century Hand Carved Wood Baby Monk Face

19th Century Hand Carved Wood Baby Monk Face

Located in Delray Beach, FL

A beautiful 19th century Buddhist baby monk head, hand carved wood depicting the baby looking

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Antique 19th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Chinese Ming Dynasty 18th Century Hand Carved Stone Head of a Buddhist Monk
Chinese Ming Dynasty 18th Century Hand Carved Stone Head of a Buddhist Monk

Chinese Ming Dynasty 18th Century Hand Carved Stone Head of a Buddhist Monk

Located in Yonkers, NY

A 17th or 18th century Ming dynasty hand carved head sculpture of a serene Buddhist monk on bronze

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone, Bronze

Monk Decanter or Bottle; 'Le Moine Legendaire' by Lejay Lagoute
Monk Decanter or Bottle; 'Le Moine Legendaire' by Lejay Lagoute

Monk Decanter or Bottle; 'Le Moine Legendaire' by Lejay Lagoute

By Lejay Lagoute

Located in Verviers, BE

-France, and the words Lejay-Lagoute pressed into the base. The monk's head and cowl are a separate piece

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Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Barware

Materials

Glass

McCoy Tyner Sextet Willisau 1980
McCoy Tyner Sextet Willisau 1980

McCoy Tyner Sextet Willisau 1980

By Niklaus Troxler

Located in New York, NY

his music. The typography outlines the recognizable silhouette of Monk's head in text of blue, red

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1980s Contemporary Abstract Prints

Materials

Offset

Head of a Monk – Preparatory Study, Atelier of Enrico Reffo
Head of a Monk – Preparatory Study, Atelier of Enrico Reffo

Head of a Monk – Preparatory Study, Atelier of Enrico Reffo

Located in Firenze, IT

Study of a Kneeling Figure, from the Circle of Enrico Reffo Charcoal on lightly toned paper 47 x 32 cm Late 19th – early 20th century From the atelier of one of Reffo’s pupils This ...

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Late 19th Century Academic Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil, Paper, Carbon Pencil

Ceramic Monk Sleeping on a Pouf
Ceramic Monk Sleeping on a Pouf

Ceramic Monk Sleeping on a Pouf

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H 12 in W 19.5 in D 11 in

Ceramic Monk Sleeping on a Pouf

Located in Houston, TX

Ceramic monk laying its head on a pouf and is fast asleep. It is painted a skin tonal color with a

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Vintage 1960s East Asian Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Standing Bronze Buddha - 19th Century or Earlier
Antique Standing Bronze Buddha - 19th Century or Earlier

Antique Standing Bronze Buddha - 19th Century or Earlier

Located in Atlanta, GA

usually depicted in the form of "snail-shell" curls. Monks have shaven heads, but according to legend

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Antique 19th Century East Asian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Small stone Buddha made in the Edo period in Japan/18th to 19th century
Small stone Buddha made in the Edo period in Japan/18th to 19th century

Small stone Buddha made in the Edo period in Japan/18th to 19th century

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

beloved figure, often depicted as a monk with a shaved head, offering a gentle expression that exudes

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Statues

Materials

Stone

Japanese antique small Jizo stone Buddha / 1700-1850 / Edo period /Garden object
Japanese antique small Jizo stone Buddha / 1700-1850 / Edo period /Garden object

Japanese antique small Jizo stone Buddha / 1700-1850 / Edo period /Garden object

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

all sentient beings from suffering. He is typically depicted as a gentle monk, with a shaved head and

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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Stone Buddha from the Edo Period in Niigata Prefecture, Japan / 17-19th Century
Stone Buddha from the Edo Period in Niigata Prefecture, Japan / 17-19th Century

Stone Buddha from the Edo Period in Niigata Prefecture, Japan / 17-19th Century

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

appearance as a monk. His bald, round head and quiet, robed figure bring a sense of peace to the hearts of

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Granite

Chinese/Thailand stucco buddha head
Chinese/Thailand stucco buddha head

Chinese/Thailand stucco buddha head

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H 18 in W 12 in D 12 in

Chinese/Thailand stucco buddha head

Located in Sarasota, FL

A Chinese/Thailand stucco buddha (monk) head, Goddess of Compassion, traces of orange and blue

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Sculptures

Materials

Stucco

Robert Mouseman Thompson carved oak "Monk" chair, England circa 1930
Robert Mouseman Thompson carved oak "Monk" chair, England circa 1930

Robert Mouseman Thompson carved oak "Monk" chair, England circa 1930

By Robert Thompson

Located in Macclesfield, Cheshire

rail and arms. Carved with Monks head, above three panels, carved with a cipher and roses. Raised on

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Vintage 1930s Great Britain (UK) Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Oak

Robert Mouseman Thompson carved oak "Monk" chair, England circa 1930
Robert Mouseman Thompson carved oak "Monk" chair, England circa 1930

Robert Mouseman Thompson carved oak "Monk" chair, England circa 1930

By Robert Thompson

Located in Macclesfield, Cheshire

rail and arms. Carved with Monks head, above three panels, carved with a cipher and roses. Raised on

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Vintage 1930s Great Britain (UK) Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Oak

American Arts & Crafts Chandelier
American Arts & Crafts Chandelier

American Arts & Crafts Chandelier

Located in Fairfax, VA

unique design with sculpted monk's head under each light.

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Arts & Crafts Slag Glass Chandelier by Bradley & Hubbard
Early 20th Century Arts & Crafts Slag Glass Chandelier by Bradley & Hubbard

Early 20th Century Arts & Crafts Slag Glass Chandelier by Bradley & Hubbard

By Bradley & Hubbard

Located in Fairfax, VA

hammered design frame with the monks head on each side a truly work of art. Measurement 19.5" x 19.5

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Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

An Early Pair of Robert  “Mouseman” Thompson Oak Monk’s Chair
An Early Pair of Robert  “Mouseman” Thompson Oak Monk’s Chair

An Early Pair of Robert “Mouseman” Thompson Oak Monk’s Chair

By Robert (Mouseman) Thompson

Located in Macclesfield, Cheshire

An early pair of Robert “Mouseman” Thompson Oak Monk’s Chair. One with curved adzed back carved

Category

Vintage 1930s British Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Head of Monk Granite China 19th Century Decorative Sculpture
Head of Monk Granite China 19th Century Decorative Sculpture

Head of Monk Granite China 19th Century Decorative Sculpture

Located in Monterey, CA

This carved granite sculpture is that of a head of a monk. It was hand-carved in China in the 19th

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Granite

Georges Jeankelowitch Alias Jeanclos. Kamakura
Georges Jeankelowitch Alias Jeanclos. Kamakura

Georges Jeankelowitch Alias Jeanclos. Kamakura

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H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in

Georges Jeankelowitch Alias Jeanclos. Kamakura

By Georges Jeankelowitch Alias Jeanclos

Located in Paris, FR

, numbered 2/8 Clémenti foundry Height: 31 cm (12-1/4 in.). The Kamakuras evoke the Japanese monk with

Category

20th Century Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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Located in London, GB

A jewelled gold-mounted bowenite and enamel frame, Fabergé, Michael Perchin, St. Petersburg, before 1899, the circular bowenite frame centred by translucent mauve bezel with applied ...

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X Pink Morpho

Located in Stockholm, SE

Exclusive original design by AtelierX . Burmese old roasted pigeon blood ruby ​​4.46 carats. Sweet and super positive, two carats or more with Gilder, AIGS certificate. Overall 141...

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2010s Asian Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Titanium

Fabergé Rose-Egg, 18k Yellow Gold, Red Enamel, 51 Diamonds, Garnet, Tourmalines
Fabergé Rose-Egg, 18k Yellow Gold, Red Enamel, 51 Diamonds, Garnet, Tourmalines

Fabergé Rose-Egg, 18k Yellow Gold, Red Enamel, 51 Diamonds, Garnet, Tourmalines

By Fabergé

Located in Pforzheim, DE

Fabergé Rose-Egg Object, 18k Yellow Gold, Aubergine Red Guilloche Vitreous Enamel, 51 Diamonds 4.36 ct G VS, Garnet, Pink Tourmalines The Rose-Egg Object, created in 2002, is one of...

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Early 2000s German Edwardian Enamel Frames and Objects

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Fabergé Autumn-Egg, 18k Yellow Gold, Aubergine-Red Enamel,  Diamonds 3.34ct G VS
Fabergé Autumn-Egg, 18k Yellow Gold, Aubergine-Red Enamel,  Diamonds 3.34ct G VS

Fabergé Autumn-Egg, 18k Yellow Gold, Aubergine-Red Enamel, Diamonds 3.34ct G VS

By Fabergé

Located in Pforzheim, DE

Fabergé Autumn Egg, 18k Yellow Gold, Aubergine-Red Enamel, Diamonds 3.34 ct G VS, Obsidian, Agate, Ruby, Amethyst, Coral, Onyx This Fabergé egg, created in 1998 as part of the “Four...

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1990s German Edwardian Enamel Frames and Objects

Materials

Agate, Amber, Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Imperial Faberge Enamel Silver-Gilt Thermometer
Imperial Faberge Enamel Silver-Gilt Thermometer

Imperial Faberge Enamel Silver-Gilt Thermometer

By Fabergé

Located in London, GB

An Imperial Fabergé silver-gilt and enamel thermometer, of rectangular form with semi-circular ends, the surface enamelled in translucent royal blue over banded wavy engine-turning w...

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Antique Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Enamel Frames and Objects

Materials

Silver

Antique Large Russian Silver 84 Gold Gilt Cloisonné Enamel Cigarette Case
Antique Large Russian Silver 84 Gold Gilt Cloisonné Enamel Cigarette Case

Antique Large Russian Silver 84 Gold Gilt Cloisonné Enamel Cigarette Case

$4,362Sale Price|20% Off

H 5.04 in W 3.67 in D 0.91 in

Antique Large Russian Silver 84 Gold Gilt Cloisonné Enamel Cigarette Case

Located in GB

Wimbledon-Furniture Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand made in Russia solid silver with gold gilt internals Cloisonne Enamel cigarette case I have ...

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Antique 1880s Russian Victorian Boxes and Cases

Materials

Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal

Important Faberge Red Enamel Gold Picture Frame
Important Faberge Red Enamel Gold Picture Frame

Important Faberge Red Enamel Gold Picture Frame

By Peter Carl Fabergé

Located in London, GB

A Faberge red enamel and gold miniature frame, the oval frame enamelled raspberry red with a sunray guilloche ground, the oval aperture with gold laurel leaf border, the outside bord...

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Antique Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Enamel Frames and Objects

Materials

Yellow Gold

Faberge Blue Enamel Gold Vanity Case
Faberge Blue Enamel Gold Vanity Case

Faberge Blue Enamel Gold Vanity Case

By Fabergé

Located in London, GB

A Fabergé two-colour gold and blue enamel vanity case by Workmaster A.Holmstrom, the rectangular case of three sections, the main powder compartment comprising two decorative section...

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20th Century Russian Edwardian Enamel Frames and Objects

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Fabergé Yellow and Rose Gold Miniature Picture Frame
Fabergé Yellow and Rose Gold Miniature Picture Frame

Fabergé Yellow and Rose Gold Miniature Picture Frame

By Fabergé

Located in London, GB

A Fabergé yellow and rose gold miniature picture frame with pearl decoration and ribbon bow top, workmaster Michael Perchin, St Petersburg, circa 1895. This elegant miniature frame ...

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Antique 1890s Russian Russian Empire Enamel Frames and Objects

Materials

Rose Gold

A Rectangular Fabergé Cut Glass & Silver Tray
A Rectangular Fabergé Cut Glass & Silver Tray

A Rectangular Fabergé Cut Glass & Silver Tray

By Fabergé

Located in London, GB

A rectangular Fabergé cut glass & silver tray, silver circular laurel wreath and bow handles, fluted silver rim with a cross relief on either side, cut glass tray, overall measuremen...

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Antique Early 1900s Russian Russian Empire Platters and Trays

Materials

Silver

Faberge Jade Gold Important Nephrite Cache Pot by Michael Perchin, circa 1890
Faberge Jade Gold Important Nephrite Cache Pot by Michael Perchin, circa 1890

Faberge Jade Gold Important Nephrite Cache Pot by Michael Perchin, circa 1890

By Fabergé

Located in London, GB

A late nineteenth century Fabergé nephrite cache pot carved from a single piece of nephrite, the two colour gold rim top and base decorated with acanthus leaves, three gold ball feet...

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Antique Late 19th Century Russian Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

Materials

Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Fabergé White Enamel Egg Shaped Miniature Frame
Fabergé White Enamel Egg Shaped Miniature Frame

Fabergé White Enamel Egg Shaped Miniature Frame

By Fabergé

Located in London, GB

A Fabergé white enamel egg shaped miniature frame, the translucent enamel on an engine turned radiating guilloché ground, with a picture aperture surrounded by 40 seed pearls in a si...

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Antique Early 1900s Russian Russian Empire Enamel Frames and Objects

Materials

Enamel

Faberge Lilac Enamel and Yellow Gold Frame
Faberge Lilac Enamel and Yellow Gold Frame

Faberge Lilac Enamel and Yellow Gold Frame

By Fabergé

Located in London, GB

An important Faberge gold and enamel frame, the frame comprising an oval glass photograph pane with yellow gold surround, within a rectangular frame exquisitely laid with a fine lila...

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Frames

Materials

Yellow Gold

Fabergé Spring Egg, 18k Yellow Gold, Pink Guilloche Enamel, Diamonds, Bowenite
Fabergé Spring Egg, 18k Yellow Gold, Pink Guilloche Enamel, Diamonds, Bowenite

Fabergé Spring Egg, 18k Yellow Gold, Pink Guilloche Enamel, Diamonds, Bowenite

By Fabergé

Located in Pforzheim, DE

Fabergé Spring Egg, 18k Yellow Gold, Translucent Pink Guilloché Vitreous Enamel, 79 Diamonds 1.06 ct G VS, Bowenite, Rose Quartz, Citrine, Rock Crystal, Amethyst, Topaz The Spring E...

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1990s German Belle Époque Enamel Frames and Objects

Materials

Amethyst, Topaz, Rock Crystal, Citrine, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 18...

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