Japanese Fine Old Stone Seated Buddha
Located in South Burlington, VT
A wonderful small stone seated Buddha with beautiful lichen patina Good garden candidate .In
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
Japanese Fine Old Stone Seated Buddha
Located in South Burlington, VT
A wonderful small stone seated Buddha with beautiful lichen patina Good garden candidate .In
Stone
$600
H 12.21 in Dm 3.55 in
Japanese Antique Stone Carving Penis 1800s-1860s / Sculpture Wabi Sabi Mingei
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old Japanese stone carving of a phallus, believed to have been made in the late Edo
Stone
Japanese Old Granite Garden House Stone Minka Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
Farmhouse stone lantern from old Japan! This is a hand carved lantern of one of Japan's great historic
Stone
Japanese Old Memorial Stone Seated Buddha, 18 Inches
Located in South Burlington, VT
Simple Memorial Buddha A single stone seated Buddha in meditation and who complacently sits with
Stone
$200Sale Price / set|49% Off
H 10.25 in W 3 in D 1 in
Japanese Tall 100 Year Old Stone Buddha, Hands in Prayer
Located in South Burlington, VT
A very good hand carved stone Buddha/Jizo Guardian sculpture set upon its own carved base Good
Stone
$371
H 11.66 in W 7.68 in D 3.27 in
Middle 20th century Old marble stone Ganesha statue - Original Buddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Presenting this old marble stone Ganesha statue, an elegant middle 20th-century piece that embodies
Marble
$1,920Sale Price|20% Off
H 19 in W 25 in D 20 in
Japan Large Old Mountain Boulder Stone Water Basin Planter Tsukubai
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a handsome and large natural organic shaped stone water basin planter -tsukubai- created
Granite
Japanese Large Old Stone Coin Water Basin Zenigata Tsukubai, rare size
Located in South Burlington, VT
Big, old and unusual spiritual “Zenigata” Stone Temple Tsukubai Water Or Plant basin Call or
Granite
$740Sale Price|20% Off
H 36 in W 11 in D 7 in
Burma Old Gilt Hand-Carved Stone Garden Attendant With Beautiful Face
Located in South Burlington, VT
Myanmar, Burma, a fine Mandalay gilt lacquer over alabaster standing attendant. The effigy with realistic and joyful face holding an offering bowl. Wear from appropriate age. An at...
Alabaster
$1,400
H 8.86 in W 12.01 in D 6.97 in
Old stone cow figurine from Korea or Japan/Before the 19th century/Deified cow
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old stone sculpture of a cow, believed to have been made in Korea or Japan. It is made
Serpentine
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 50 in W 16 in D 16 in
Japan Fine Old “Oribe” Garden Lantern , Tea Master Hand Carved
Located in South Burlington, VT
the secular nature of lanterns installed in private tea gardens" Japan “Oribe” stone lantern with a
Stone
$2,800Sale Price|25% Off
H 42 in W 15.5 in D 15.5 in
Japan Fine Old “Oribe” Granite Garden Lantern , Tea Master Hand Carved
Located in South Burlington, VT
” stone lantern with a patina from good age, early to mid 20th century. This is the classic Tea Master
Stone, Granite
$4,172Sale Price|20% Off
H 45.67 in W 55.12 in D 13 in
Old Carved stone fireplace mantle, small with geometric carvings, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique Carved stone fireplace, small in size and with geometric carvings, so adaptable to any
Stone
$120,000
H 74.41 in W 21.26 in D 22.84 in
Statue sculpture life size antique old Roman Greek stone reclaimed carving decor
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Antique statue life sized Roman Greek natural stone old sculpture. The antique statue displayed
Limestone
Silver Dreams
By Oleg Lobykin
Located in Burlingame, CA
a tradition of the old work craft of stone carving yet considers himself “an international man and
Fiberglass
Aqua
By Oleg Lobykin
Located in Burlingame, CA
tradition of the old work craft of stone carving yet considers himself “an international man and product of
Fiberglass
Diversity (Yellow)
By Oleg Lobykin
Located in Burlingame, CA
old work craft of stone carving yet considers himself “an international man and product of
Fiberglass
Neuron
By Oleg Lobykin
Located in Burlingame, CA
tradition of the old work craft of stone carving yet considers himself “an international man and product of
Fiberglass
Bloodstream
By Oleg Lobykin
Located in Burlingame, CA
sculpture. Oleg has roots in a tradition of the old work craft of stone carving yet considers himself “an
Fiberglass
Diversity (Yellow)
By Oleg Lobykin
Located in Napa, CA
. Oleg has roots in a tradition of the old work craft of stone carving yet considers himself “an
Fiberglass
Diversity (Red)
By Oleg Lobykin
Located in Napa, CA
. Oleg has roots in a tradition of the old work craft of stone carving yet considers himself “an
Fiberglass
Diversity (Blue)
By Oleg Lobykin
Located in Napa, CA
. Oleg has roots in a tradition of the old work craft of stone carving yet considers himself “an
Fiberglass
Diversity (Silver)
By Oleg Lobykin
Located in Napa, CA
. Oleg has roots in a tradition of the old work craft of stone carving yet considers himself “an
Fiberglass
Sold
H 12.8 in W 5.32 in D 4.53 in
1750-1850 Japanese Old Stone Carving God / like a Stone Buddha / Garden Figurine
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
We have an aesthetic sense peculiar to Japanese people. And we introduce the unique items that only we can do, the route of purchasing in Japan, the experience value so far, and the...
Stone
Japanese Old Garden Stone Prosperity God
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a substantial early 20th century hand-carved stone image of Ebisu one of Japan's seven lucky
Stone
Old Black "Infinity" Taihu Scholar Rock Infinity Stone from Old Shanghai
Located in South Burlington, VT
This is a beautiful example of an old black antique Chinese Taihu viewing stone or scholar rock
Stone
Old White "Infinity" Taihu Scholar Rock Infinity Stone from Old Shanghai
Located in South Burlington, VT
This is a beautiful example of an old white antique Chinese Taihu viewing stone or scholar rock
Stone
Japanese Large Old Stone Seated Garden Buddha
Located in South Burlington, VT
solid dark to medium gray stone, still retains much of its old original paint and and dates to the early
Stone
Sold
H 18.51 in W 10.63 in D 8.08 in
Very old stone Buddha statue in Japan/1400-1600/Jizo Stone Buddha
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
of this stone Buddha is chipped, it has been made into a base using old wood, as shown in the photo
Stone
China Large Old Scholar Rock Natural Viewing Stone
Located in South Burlington, VT
This is a beautiful large naturally occurring scholar rock -long bridge- form viewing stone called
Stone
Japanese Old Granite Garden House Model Stone Minka Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
and useful stone lantern. Hand carved from solid granite stone, it measures 18 inches high and 18
Stone
Early 20th century old Indian stone Buddha panel in Pala style
Located in DEVENTER, NL
An exquisite testament to Indian artistry, this old stone Buddha panel is a remarkable piece in the
Stone
Large Old Chinese "Windswept Tree" Scholar Rock Garden Stone, 32" tall
Located in South Burlington, VT
viewing stone called a lingbi. It is accompanied by a custom hand-carved wood base. Dimensions: 32
Stone
Japanese Tall 150 Year Old Stone Buddha 22 Inches, Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
A very old Edosperiod 19th century tall granite stone Buddha/Jizo Guardian sculpture perched upon a
Stone, Granite
Japanese Fine Large Old Stone Seated Shrine Buddha, 23 Inches
Located in South Burlington, VT
Roof Enhances Buddha A handsome single stone seated Shrine Buddha in meditation and who
Stone
Japan Old Kappa Folk Art Garden Water Deity - hand carved stone
Located in South Burlington, VT
’ edge. Dimensions: 17 inches tall and 10.5 inches wide An unusual seldom seen stone carving suitable
Stone
Japan Pair of Hand Carved Stone Fox Kitsune, Old Inari Temple
Located in South Burlington, VT
granite stone fox kitsune carved in a pleasing sinuous Art Deco manner, Showa period. Dimensions: 15.5
Stone
Old Japanese or Korean Stone Figurine / Stone Water Basin / Garden Figurine
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Also, there is something like white soil inside this mortar, but it will spoil the old atmosphere, so I
Other
Japan Pair of Antique Hand-Carved Stone Fox Kitsune, Old Inari Temple
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions travels. Antiques rarely found in granite stone. Japan
Stone
Sold
H 16 in W 24 in D 15 in
Japan Antique Old Hand-Carved "Minka" Farm House Stone Lantern 100+ Years Old
Located in South Burlington, VT
Association (NAJGA) specializing for ten years now in old and authentic Japanese stone garden ornaments.
Granite
Sold
H 5.25 in W 3 in D 1.5 in
Japan Rare Pair of Hand Carved Stone Inari Fox Kitsune, Old Inari Shrine
Located in South Burlington, VT
granite stone Inari fox kitsune carved in a pleasing simple Art Deco manner, Taisho period. This pair
Stone
Chinese Antique Stone Bodhisattva Hand-Carved, 120 Years Old
Located in South Burlington, VT
: 28 inches tall and 13 inches wide Fine quality- a remarkable finely detailed carving in stone
Sandstone
Old Garden Stone Guan Yin Buddha with Lovely Face
Located in South Burlington, VT
from a 50 year old Chinese antique stone collection formed in the 1970s-1980s. We are offering the last
Limestone
Japan Fine Large Old Boulder Stone Water Basin Tsukubai
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a handsome and unique old natural organic shaped stone water basin planter -tsukubai
Granite
Japan Fine Old "Natural Boulder" Stone Water Basin Planter
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a handsome and unique old natural organic shaped stone water basin planter -tsukubai
Granite
Sold
H 12.21 in W 7.88 in D 3.75 in
Middle 20th century Old marble stone Ganesha statue - Original Buddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This old marble stone Ganesha statue from the mid-20th century is a striking example of traditional
Marble
Sold
H 24 in W 16 in D 4 in
Chinese Large Old Stone "Double Buddha" Grotto Sculpture, Private Family Shrine
Located in South Burlington, VT
space, or garden This substantial older hand carved sculpture with a prolific carving of two bands of
Limestone
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H 23.23 in W 16.54 in D 7.88 in
Middle 20th century Old marble stone Burmese Buddha statue from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Old marble stone Burmese Buddha statue Material : marble 59 cm high 42 cm wide and 20 cm deep
Marble
Sold
H 21.66 in W 9.45 in D 6.3 in
1750-1850 'Edo Period' Japanese Old Stone Buddha / Simple Jizo Bodhisattva
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
can imitate. It is an old Japanese stone Buddha. The Buddha in the shape of a monk is called Jizo
Other
Japanese Big Old Prosperity Coin Motif Stone Water Basin Zenigata Tsukubai
Located in South Burlington, VT
Unusual Controversial shape Japan, a handsome and unique older round stone water basin tsukubai or
Sandstone
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H 33.08 in W 23.63 in D 16.54 in
Mid 20th century old lava stone Buddha statue from Indonesia - OriginalBuddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
The old lava stone Buddha statue from Indonesia is a remarkable piece of art and spirituality
Lava
Japan Unusual Old Minka Post Stone Lantern, One of a Kind
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions travels. Japan an unusual old “post” style hand-carved stone
Sandstone
Sold
H 23.5 in W 18 in D 3.5 in
Chinese Lg Stone "Double Buddha" Guan Yin Attendants Hand-Carved Old Collection
Located in South Burlington, VT
year old Chinese antique stone collection formed in the 1970s-1980s. We are offering the last works
Limestone
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H 12 in W 15 in D 12 in
Japan Antique Hand-Carved Japanese Stone Farmhouse Lantern Old Kyoto 19 century
Located in South Burlington, VT
from Japan! This is a hand-carved early 19th century granite stone carving of one of Japan's great
Granite
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H 11 in W 19.5 in D 17.5 in
Japanese Fine Large Old Red Natural Stone Mountain Planter And Water Basin
Located in South Burlington, VT
Beautiful Wabi sabi shape in a weathered old red stone Japan, a handsome and unique old naturally
Granite
Japanese Big Old Good Luck Coin Motif Stone Water Basin Zenigata Tsukubai
Located in South Burlington, VT
older round stone water basin tsukubai or planter in the form of Japanese coin with good luck and
Granite
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H 13.5 in W 17 in D 9 in
Antique Asian Tiger Hand-Carved Stone Fine Incised Details, 100 Years Old
Located in South Burlington, VT
Here's one of the only hand-carved antique granite stone tigers we have had the pleasure of owning
Granite
Antique Pig Hand-Carved Stone Plump and Curly Tailed, 100 Years Old
Located in South Burlington, VT
) specializing for ten years now in old and authentic Japanese stone garden ornaments.
Granite
Sold
H 10 in W 10.5 in D 5 in
Chinese Old Stone Mythical Qilin Sculptures Ideal Size Book Ends, Cocktail Talk
Located in South Burlington, VT
China, a beautifully hand-carved stone pair of Chinese mythical creatures Qilin crafted in an ideal
Limestone
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H 13.5 in W 15 in D 7 in
Antique Tiger Hand-Carved Stone Fine Mane and Curly Tailed 100 Years Old
Located in South Burlington, VT
Here's one of the only hand-carved antique granite stone tigers we have had the pleasure of owning
Granite
Sold
H 29 in W 11 in D 8 in
An Old Weathered Nude Boy Garden Statue This is a lovely old statue of a boy
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
An Old Weathered Nude Boy Garden Statue This is a lovely old statue of a boy he is holding a
Cast Stone
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H 21.26 in W 13.98 in D 10.75 in
Mid 20th century large old bronze Nepali Saraswati statue with real gem stones
Located in DEVENTER, NL
The large old bronze Nepali Saraswati statue is a truly magnificent and spiritually significant
Bronze
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H 15.16 in W 10.24 in D 8.08 in
Mid-20th century old bronze Nepali Buddha statue i20.5nlaid with real gem stones
Located in DEVENTER, NL
The old bronze Nepali Buddha statue you've described is a captivating and intricately detailed work
Bronze
Mid 20th Century Old lavastone Stupa from Indonesia OriginalBuddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Elevate the spiritual ambiance of your space with this exquisite old lavastone Stupa. Carved from
Stone
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H 31.89 in W 25.6 in D 16.93 in
Mid 20th century old lavastone Buddha statue in Dhyana Mudra OriginalBuddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Infuse your space with a serene and captivating aura with this old lavastone Buddha statue. Crafted
Stone
Japanese Fine Old Garden Lantern , Tea Master Hand Carved
Located in South Burlington, VT
lanterns installed in private tea gardens" Please view our video. Japan “Oribe” stone lantern with a
Stone, Granite
Japan Old Kappa Folk Art Garden Water Deity Brilliant Colors
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan an old Kappa Folk Art garden water deity or river child- protector of children along waters
Stone
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H 44 in W 15 in D 15 in
Japan Handsome Old Oribe Garden Lantern With Wood Window , Tea Master Pick
Located in South Burlington, VT
Finest Quality Stone Old Lantern Designed by Tea Master "Oribe" Please view our video. "Oribe
Stone
Japanese Antique Peace Flower Commemorative Garden Stone
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a very old garden granite stone carving purposely carved in two parts with sanscrit
Granite
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H 3.5 in W 7.5 in D 3 in
Fine Old North American Inuit "Sedna" Sculpture Sea Goddess, 1950 FREE SHIPPING
Located in South Burlington, VT
Here's an unusual opportunity to add a unique and quite old dark hand carved hard stone carving
Stone
Nautilus Fossil Sculpture
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Nautilus Fossil Sculpture Devonian period about 100 million years old solid rock stone carving
Stone
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H 10.63 in W 14.97 in D 6.7 in
Japanese Antique Stone Carving Komainu 1700s-1800s / Sculpture Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese stone carving "KOMAINU". It is from the Edo period (1700s-1800s
Stone
Japanese Fine Old Stone Seated Buddha
Located in South Burlington, VT
A wonderful small stone seated Buddha with beautiful lichen patina Good garden candidate .In
Stone
Japanese Fine Old Stone Seated Buddha With Old Lichen Patina
Located in South Burlington, VT
handsome hand carved example is sculpted from solid medium gray stone, still retains much of its old lichen
Stone, Granite
China Old Hand Carved Stone Camel Sculpture
Located in South Burlington, VT
A good opportunity to acquire an old and unusual hand-carved stone dromedary camel. This handsome
Stone
Japanese Old Garden House Model Stone Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
house artistically crafted in three pieces as a wonderful and useful stone lantern. Hand carved from
Stone
Sold
H 13.39 in W 7.88 in D 5.52 in
Japanese Antique Stone Carving Maneki Neko 1800s-1860s / Beckoning Cat Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese stone carving of Maneki Neko. This item is from the Edo period (1800s
Stone
Japanese Old Stone "Elderly Priest" / Sculpture Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
for appreciation. This stone has a very rare shape like an old monk. Weight 4kg
Stone
Sold
H 13.78 in W 5.12 in D 5.91 in
Old Korean stone figures/[Dol Harubang]/19th to 20th century/Stone guardian
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a stone man called "dolhareubang," which has been made on Jeju Island, Korea since ancient
Stone
Old Central Asian Hand carved Antique Stone Camel Sculpture
Located in South Burlington, VT
A good opportunity to acquire an old and unusual hand-carved stone dromedary camel. This handsome
Stone
$1,508Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 31.5 in W 39.38 in D 18.51 in
"Jorge" Bar Cart Modernist Style in Color Painted Steel and wood natural
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
True to her enthusiasm for the Modernist Movement Alessandra Delgado was inspired by Jorge Zalszupin timeless architectonic view to create the bar cart "Jorge". Elegant and versatil...
Steel
Library of Antique Leatherbound Books
Located in Brønshøj, DK
This collection consists of 400 antique decorative books, mainly dating from 1850–1950, with most published before 1920. The books are bound in leather, many with fine gold leaf embo...
Gold Leaf
$2,450
H 22.05 in W 21.26 in D 6.11 in
Japanese Antique Sacred Horse "Shinme" 1800s-1860s / Primitive Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old Japanese carved wooden horse, a highly valuable piece created in the late Edo period (early 1800s–1860s). In Japan, it is known as a "Shinme" (sacred horse), a term re...
Cedar, Lacquer
$1,160Sale Price|20% Off
H 72 in W 96 in D 0.5 in
Antique Japanese Ebonized & Gilt Chinoiserie Decorated Six-Panel Screen c1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Japanese Chinoiserie screen offers six ebonized and gilt decorated panels with a continuous village genre scene with figures and en verso garden scene, c1920 Measures - 72...
Wood
Japanese Low Table, Wabi-sabi, 1920s, Japan
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
The antique low table, that was crafted from old Japanese wood. The top panel has been roughly shaved and showcases various marks and scratches that tell a story of its history. It...
Wood
Japanese Big Pair Orchid and Flower Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
A decorative and functional hard to find pair (2) of handsome old "Orchid Flowers" garden lanterns in a convenient portable size. These rugged hand cast lanterns hand painted in ga...
Iron
$231,171Sale Price|33% Off
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Other
$2,500
H 73.82 in W 59.85 in D 2.56 in
Japanese Antique Huge Sliding Door or Wall Decoration 1860s-1900s / Wabi Sabi
By Axel Vervoordt
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old, large Japanese sliding door. It was crafted during the Meiji period (1860s–1900s) and was likely used in traditional houses or storehouses of the time. The material i...
Iron
$3,500Sale Price|30% Off
H 41.5 in W 10.5 in D 0.25 in
4 Antique English Edwardian Era Hand Painted Arched Leaded Stained Glass Windows
Located in Dayton, OH
A charming set of four Early 1900s Edwardian reclaimed, leaded hand painted stained glass windows. Features a multicolored geometric glass pattern set around hand painted and fired ...
Lead
$1,440Sale Price|48% Off
H 4.5 in W 20 in D 20 in
Japan Rare Antique Hand Carved Stone Flower Or Display Base 19thc Hard To Find
Located in South Burlington, VT
From Japan comes this seldom found , one of a kind large granite stone display base featuring four sets of altar steps- an impressive and spiritually significant object for displayin...
Limestone
$640Sale Price|44% Off
H 10.04 in W 9.06 in D 8.27 in
Japanese Antique Wood Carving Daruma 1860-1920s / Sculpture Wabi Sabi Mingei
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old wooden form of Daruma made in Japan. It is estimated to have been made between the Meiji and Taisho periods (1860s-1920s) and seems to have been made of cedar wood. De...
Cedar
Pre-Columbian Nazca Polychrome Bowl South American art
Located in London, GB
Pre-Columbian Nazca Polychrome Bowl South Coast Peru, Nazca Culture, c. 200–600 AD A fine hand-coiled pottery bowl decorated in classic Nazca polychrome pigments—cream, black, red,...
Ceramic, Pottery
Japanese Antique Classic Pagoda Roof Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
Classic Japanese Garden Lantern This beautifully hand-cast lantern sculpture in a classic Japanese form, would make an exceptional visual statement and substantial conversational c...
Iron
$942Sale Price|55% Off
H 4.73 in W 9.65 in D 12.6 in
18th Century Italian Baroque Marble Holy Water Font or Stoup
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful Baroque marble holy water font or stoup, Unique and original period piece. Italy, circa 1750 H:12cm W:24,5cm D:18-33cm
Marble
$780Sale Price|20% Off
H 16 in W 7.5 in D 5.5 in
Japan Tall Antique Hand Crafted Inari Fox Kitsune With Glass Eyes Inari Shrine
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese antique shinto shrine ceramic Inari fox guardian and Shinto Kami (god). Rare glass eyes and remnant red (mouth) and white paint on its base still present and it holds the ...
Pottery, Glass
$800Sale Price|20% Off
H 10.83 in W 10.24 in D 5.52 in
Japanese Antique Natural Wood Penis 1860s-1920s / Figurine Object Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is a phallic statue made of natural wood produced in Japan. It is estimated to have been created during the Meiji and Taisho periods (1860s-1920s), and is made of richly texture...
Pine
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.