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Japanese Antique Stone Carving Penis 1800s-1860s / Sculpture Wabi Sabi Mingei
Japanese Antique Stone Carving Penis 1800s-1860s / Sculpture Wabi Sabi Mingei

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 period (1800s–1860s).

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Japanese Old Stone Coin Water Basin Zenigata Tsukubai, rare size
Japanese Old Stone Coin Water Basin Zenigata Tsukubai, rare size

Japanese Old Stone Coin Water Basin Zenigata Tsukubai, rare size

Located in South Burlington, VT

Rare size, old and unusual spiritual “Zenigata” Stone Temple Tsukubai Water Or Plant basin Call or message us to reserve Japan, a handsome old smaller scale 14 inch diameter rou...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Granite

Middle 20th century Old marble stone Ganesha statue - Original Buddhas
Middle 20th century Old marble stone Ganesha statue - Original Buddhas

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 India’s rich spiritual and artistic traditions. Expertly carved from solid marble,...

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Mid-20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble

Japan  Large Old Mountain Boulder Stone Water Basin Planter Tsukubai
Japan  Large Old Mountain Boulder Stone Water Basin Planter Tsukubai

Japan Large Old Mountain Boulder Stone Water Basin Planter Tsukubai

$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 from a natural granite mountain boulder and sourced from a decades old garden. This i...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Granite

Burma  Old Gilt Hand-Carved Stone Garden Attendant With Beautiful Face
Burma  Old Gilt Hand-Carved Stone Garden Attendant With Beautiful Face

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...

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Mid-20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Alabaster

Old stone cow figurine from Korea or Japan/Before the 19th century/Deified cow
Old stone cow figurine from Korea or Japan/Before the 19th century/Deified cow

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 of serpentine rock, which gives it a heavy weight and unique texture. In East Asian ...

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Antique 19th Century South Korean Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Serpentine

Japan Fine Old  “Oribe” Granite Garden Lantern , Tea Master Hand Carved
Japan Fine Old  “Oribe” Granite Garden Lantern , Tea Master Hand Carved

Japan Fine Old “Oribe” Granite Garden Lantern , Tea Master Hand Carved

$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

Designed by Tea Master "Oribe" Please view our video. "Oribe designed this lantern to represent the secular nature of lanterns installed in private tea gardens" Please view our v...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone, Granite

Old Carved stone fireplace mantle, small with geometric carvings, Italy
Old Carved stone fireplace mantle, small with geometric carvings, Italy

Old Carved stone fireplace mantle, small with geometric carvings, Italy

$4,120Sale 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 interior both com estile and as a size, both classic elegant and rustic, maximum extern...

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Antique 18th Century Italian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Stone

Statue sculpture life size antique old Roman Greek stone reclaimed carving decor
Statue sculpture life size antique old Roman Greek stone reclaimed carving decor

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 in this Ad is one of 12 reclaimed life sized limestone statues.

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Antique 18th Century French Rustic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Limestone

Japanese antique wooden panel /wall hanging board / 1868-1920 / Wabi sabi
Japanese antique wooden panel /wall hanging board / 1868-1920 / Wabi sabi

Japanese antique wooden panel /wall hanging board / 1868-1920 / Wabi sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Hung against a wide white wall, it has enough presence to become the visual center of a room, resonating beautifully with flower vessels, stones, old ceramics, and wooden carvings. E...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Art

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Chestnut

Japanese antique style wooden panel/wall hanging board / 1868-1920 / MINGEI
Japanese antique style wooden panel/wall hanging board / 1868-1920 / MINGEI

Japanese antique style wooden panel/wall hanging board / 1868-1920 / MINGEI

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Hung on a wide white wall, it has enough presence to create a visual center in the space, and it resonates beautifully with flower vessels, stones, old ceramics, and wooden carvings....

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Art

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Pine

Silver Dreams

Oleg LobykinSilver Dreams, 2018

$4,500

H 18 in W 18 in D 9 in

Silver Dreams

By Oleg Lobykin

Located in Burlingame, CA

Oleg has roots in a tradition of the old work craft of stone carving yet considers himself “an international man and product of globalization.”

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21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Fiberglass

Aqua

Oleg LobykinAqua, 2018

$4,500

H 20 in W 18 in D 12 in

Aqua

By Oleg Lobykin

Located in Burlingame, CA

Oleg has roots in a tradition of the old work craft of stone carving yet considers himself “an international man and product of globalization.”

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21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Fiberglass

Diversity Abstract Sculpture (Yellow), Fiberglass, 21st Century
Diversity Abstract Sculpture (Yellow), Fiberglass, 21st Century

Diversity Abstract Sculpture (Yellow), Fiberglass, 21st Century

By Oleg Lobykin

Located in Burlingame, CA

Oleg has roots in a tradition of the old work craft of stone carving yet considers himself “an international man and product of globalization.”

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21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Fiberglass

21st Century Neuron Abstract Sculpture in Fiberglass, American Realist

21st Century Neuron Abstract Sculpture in Fiberglass, American Realist

By Oleg Lobykin

Located in Burlingame, CA

Oleg has roots in a tradition of the old work craft of stone carving yet considers himself “an international man and product of globalization.”

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21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Fiberglass

Bloodstream

Oleg LobykinBloodstream, 2013

$4,900

H 24 in W 15 in D 8 in

Bloodstream

By Oleg Lobykin

Located in Burlingame, CA

Oleg has roots in a tradition of the old work craft of stone carving yet considers himself “an international man and product of globalization.”

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21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Fiberglass

Diversity (Red)

Oleg LobykinDiversity (Red)

$19,500

H 78 in W 25 in D 25 in

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 international man and product of globalization.”

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21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Fiberglass

Diversity (Yellow)

Oleg LobykinDiversity (Yellow)

$19,500

H 78 in W 25 in D 25 in

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 international man and product of globalization.”

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21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Fiberglass

Diversity (Blue)

Oleg LobykinDiversity (Blue)

$19,500

H 78 in W 25 in D 25 in

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 international man and product of globalization.”

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21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Fiberglass

Diversity (Silver)

Oleg LobykinDiversity (Silver)

$19,500

H 78 in W 25 in D 25 in

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 international man and product of globalization.”

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21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Fiberglass

Recent Sales

Old Stone Carving Young Sitting Sakyamuni Buddha Statue
Old Stone Carving Young Sitting Sakyamuni Buddha Statue

Old Stone Carving Young Sitting Sakyamuni Buddha Statue

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H 5.71 in W 2.76 in D 3.75 in

Old Stone Carving Young Sitting Sakyamuni Buddha Statue

Located in 景德镇市, CN

This old stone carving of a young sitting Sakyamuni Buddha statue is a unique and profound representation that captures the early life of the historical Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama, b...

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Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Chinese Old Stone Carving White Tiger Pot – Symbol of Strength & Protection
Chinese Old Stone Carving White Tiger Pot – Symbol of Strength & Protection

Chinese Old Stone Carving White Tiger Pot – Symbol of Strength & Protection

Located in 景德镇市, CN

This Chinese Old Stone Carving White Tiger Pot features a finely carved white tiger, a revered symbol of strength, courage, and protection in Chinese culture.

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20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Old Asian Handcrafted Stone Carving Painted Lotus Flowers Pot
Old Asian Handcrafted Stone Carving Painted Lotus Flowers Pot

Old Asian Handcrafted Stone Carving Painted Lotus Flowers Pot

Located in 景德镇市, CN

Old Asian Handcrafted Stone Carving Painted Lotus Flowers Pot – Symbol of Purity, Harmony & Timeless Beauty Celebrate traditional artistry with this Old Asian Handcrafted Lotus Flow...

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20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Old Asian Handcrafted Stone Carving Painted Two Little Monks Statue Pair
Old Asian Handcrafted Stone Carving Painted Two Little Monks Statue Pair

Old Asian Handcrafted Stone Carving Painted Two Little Monks Statue Pair

Located in 景德镇市, CN

Old Asian Handcrafted Stone Carving Painted Two Little Monks Statue Pair – Symbol of Peace, Wisdom & Innocence Add charm and spiritual serenity to your space with this pair of handc...

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20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

1750-1850 Japanese Old Stone Carving God / like a Stone Buddha / Garden Figurine
1750-1850 Japanese Old Stone Carving God / like a Stone Buddha / Garden Figurine

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...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Japanese Old Garden Stone Prosperity God
Japanese Old Garden Stone Prosperity God

Japanese Old Garden Stone Prosperity God

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H 20 in W 26 in D 17 in

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 gods signifying business prosperity and patron of fishermen, circa 1912. His left ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Old Black "Infinity" Taihu Scholar Rock Infinity Stone from Old Shanghai
Old Black "Infinity" Taihu Scholar Rock Infinity Stone from Old Shanghai

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 mounted in a custom hand carved hard wood base. Dimensions: 16 inches high with sta...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Old White "Infinity" Taihu Scholar Rock Infinity Stone from Old Shanghai
Old White "Infinity" Taihu Scholar Rock Infinity Stone from Old Shanghai

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 mounted in a custom hand carved hard wood base. Dimensions: Tall 18 inches high wit...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Japanese Old Granite Garden House Stone Minka Lantern
Japanese Old Granite Garden House Stone Minka Lantern

Japanese Old Granite Garden House Stone Minka Lantern

Located in South Burlington, VT

Here's a beautiful and unique way to accent your indoor or outdoor garden space with this Minka Farmhouse stone lantern from old Japan! This is a hand carved lantern of one of Jap...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Japanese Large Old Stone Seated Garden Buddha
Japanese Large Old Stone Seated Garden Buddha

Japanese Large Old Stone Seated Garden Buddha

Located in South Burlington, VT

Seated Buddha with prayer beads and original paint , good garden candidate A large beautiful and uncommon style Japanese seated Buddha who is seated and clutches in his hands mala b...

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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Very old stone Buddha statue in Japan/1400-1600/Jizo Stone Buddha
Very old stone Buddha statue in Japan/1400-1600/Jizo Stone Buddha

Very old stone Buddha statue in Japan/1400-1600/Jizo Stone Buddha

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Also, because the bottom of this stone Buddha is chipped, it has been made into a base using old wood, as shown in the photo.

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Antique 16th Century Japanese Other Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

China Large Old Scholar Rock Natural Viewing Stone
China Large Old Scholar Rock Natural Viewing 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 a lingbi. It is accompanied by a custom hand-carved wood base. Dimensions: 19 inc...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Japanese Old Memorial Stone Seated Buddha, 18 Inches
Japanese Old Memorial Stone Seated Buddha, 18 Inches

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 Kanj engraved to each side of this sculpture Good garden candidate .In Japan, Kṣi...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Japanese Old Granite Garden House Model Stone Minka Lantern
Japanese Old Granite Garden House Model Stone Minka Lantern

Japanese Old Granite Garden House Model Stone Minka Lantern

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 hand carved lantern of one of Japan's great historic archit...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Early 20th century old Indian stone Buddha panel in Pala style
Early 20th century old Indian stone Buddha panel in Pala style

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 revered Pala style. Crafted from natural blackstone, it stands tall at 79 cm, with...

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Early 20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Large  Old Chinese "Windswept Tree" Scholar Rock Garden Stone, 32" tall
Large  Old Chinese "Windswept Tree" Scholar Rock Garden Stone, 32" tall

Large Old Chinese "Windswept Tree" Scholar Rock Garden Stone, 32" tall

Located in South Burlington, VT

China, this is a beautiful antique naturally occurring scholar rock -windswept Tree- form and viewing stone called a lingbi. It is accompanied by a custom hand-carved wood base. Di...

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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Japanese Tall 150 Year Old Stone Buddha 22 Inches, Signed
Japanese Tall 150 Year Old Stone Buddha 22 Inches, Signed

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 lotus base Signed front right with name patron Good garden candidate In Japan, ...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone, Granite

Japanese Fine Large Old Stone Seated Shrine Buddha, 23 Inches
Japanese Fine Large Old Stone Seated Shrine Buddha, 23 Inches

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 complacently sits under the shrine roof with Kanj to each side of this sculpture- a rare form...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Japan Old Kappa Folk Art Garden Water Deity - hand carved stone
Japan Old Kappa Folk Art Garden Water Deity - hand carved stone

Japan Old Kappa Folk Art Garden Water Deity - hand carved stone

Located in South Burlington, VT

Dimensions: 17 inches tall and 10.5 inches wide An unusual seldom seen stone carving suitable for an adventurous, fantastic garden.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Japan Pair of Hand Carved Stone Fox Kitsune, Old Inari Temple
Japan Pair of Hand Carved Stone Fox Kitsune, Old Inari Temple

Japan Pair of Hand Carved Stone Fox Kitsune, Old Inari Temple

Located in South Burlington, VT

From our recent Japanese acquisitions travels. Japan, a fine tall and rare pair of hand carved granite stone fox kitsune carved in a pleasing sinuous Art Deco manner, Showa period. ...

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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Old Japanese or Korean Stone Figurine / Stone Water Basin / Garden Figurine
Old Japanese or Korean Stone Figurine / Stone Water Basin / Garden Figurine

Old Japanese or Korean Stone Figurine / Stone Water Basin / 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...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Korean Other Sculptures and Carvings

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Other

Japan Pair of Antique Hand-Carved Stone Fox Kitsune, Old Inari Temple
Japan Pair of Antique Hand-Carved Stone Fox Kitsune, Old Inari Temple

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, a fine tall and rare pair of hand carved granite stone fox kitsune carved in a ple...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Japan Antique Old Hand-Carved "Minka" Farm House Stone Lantern 100+ Years Old
Japan Antique Old Hand-Carved "Minka" Farm House Stone Lantern 100+ Years Old

Japan Antique Old Hand-Carved "Minka" Farm House Stone Lantern 100+ Years Old

Located in South Burlington, VT

We are members of the North American Japanese Garden Association (NAJGA) specializing for ten years now in old and authentic Japanese stone garden ornaments.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Granite

Japan Rare Pair of Hand Carved Stone Inari Fox Kitsune, Old Inari Shrine
Japan Rare Pair of Hand Carved Stone Inari Fox Kitsune, Old Inari Shrine

Japan Rare Pair of Hand Carved Stone Inari Fox Kitsune, Old Inari Shrine

Located in South Burlington, VT

Small is beautiful. A pair (2) that is rarely offered. Japan, a fine pair of hand carved granite stone Inari fox kitsune carved in a pleasing simple Art Deco manner, Taisho p...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Chinese Antique Stone Bodhisattva Hand-Carved, 120 Years Old
Chinese Antique Stone Bodhisattva Hand-Carved, 120 Years Old

Chinese Antique Stone Bodhisattva Hand-Carved, 120 Years Old

Located in South Burlington, VT

We are members of the North American Japanese Garden Association (NAJGA) specializing for ten years now in old and authentic Japanese stone garden ornaments.  

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Sandstone

Old Garden Stone Guan Yin Buddha with Lovely Face
Old Garden Stone Guan Yin Buddha with Lovely Face

Old Garden Stone Guan Yin Buddha with Lovely Face

Located in South Burlington, VT

For your special garden This beautiful Buddha sculpture will bring serenity and timeless style to your home, office, sacred space, or garden This older hand-carved sculpture with i...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Limestone

Japan Fine Old "Natural Boulder" Stone Water Basin Planter
Japan Fine Old "Natural Boulder" Stone Water Basin Planter

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- created from a natural granite mountain boulder and sourced from a decades old garden. Th...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Granite

Japan Fine Large Old Boulder Stone Water Basin Tsukubai
Japan Fine Large Old Boulder Stone Water Basin Tsukubai

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- created from a natural granite mountain boulder and sourced from a decades old garden. Th...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Granite

Middle 20th century Old marble stone Ganesha statue - Original Buddhas
Middle 20th century Old marble stone Ganesha statue - Original Buddhas

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 Indian sculpture. Carved from marble, the statue measures 31 cm high, 20 cm wide, ...

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Mid-20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Marble

Chinese Large Old Stone "Double Buddha" Grotto Sculpture, Private Family Shrine
Chinese Large Old Stone "Double Buddha" Grotto Sculpture, Private Family Shrine

Chinese Large Old Stone "Double Buddha" Grotto Sculpture, Private Family Shrine

Located in South Burlington, VT

This beautiful Buddha sculpture will bring serenity and timeless style to your home, office, sacred space, or garden This substantial older hand carved sculpture with a prolific car...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Limestone

Middle 20th century Old marble stone Burmese Buddha statue from Burma
Middle 20th century Old marble stone Burmese Buddha statue from Burma

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 Mandalay style Bhumisparsha mudra Middle 20th century With classical & traditional Burm...

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Mid-20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Marble

1750-1850 'Edo Period' Japanese Old Stone Buddha / Simple Jizo Bodhisattva
1750-1850 'Edo Period' Japanese Old Stone Buddha / Simple Jizo Bodhisattva

1750-1850 'Edo Period' Japanese Old Stone Buddha / Simple Jizo Bodhisattva

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

We Japanese introduce unique items with unique aesthetics, purchasing routes, and ways that no one can imitate. It is an old Japanese stone Buddha. The Buddha in the shape of a m...

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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Other

Japanese Big Old Prosperity Coin Motif Stone Water Basin Zenigata Tsukubai
Japanese Big Old Prosperity Coin Motif Stone Water Basin Zenigata Tsukubai

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 planter in the form of Japanese coin with good luck and prosperity kanji inscribed...

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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Sandstone

Mid 20th century old lava stone Buddha statue from Indonesia - OriginalBuddhas
Mid 20th century old lava stone Buddha statue from Indonesia - OriginalBuddhas

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. Crafted from lavastone, a material that holds both cultural and geological significance...

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Mid-20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Lava

Japan Unusual Old Minka Post Stone Lantern, One of a Kind
Japan Unusual Old Minka Post Stone Lantern, One of a Kind

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 lantern with a unique Minka Mountain House roof and post form body- a rarely seen,...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Sandstone

Chinese Lg Stone "Double Buddha" Guan Yin Attendants Hand-Carved Old Collection
Chinese Lg Stone "Double Buddha" Guan Yin Attendants Hand-Carved Old Collection

Chinese Lg Stone "Double Buddha" Guan Yin Attendants Hand-Carved Old Collection

Located in South Burlington, VT

An older special hand-carved example. This older hand-carved limestone sculpture comes from a 50 year old Chinese antique stone collection formed in the 1970s-1980s.

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Limestone

Japan Antique Hand-Carved Japanese Stone Farmhouse Lantern Old Kyoto 19 century
Japan Antique Hand-Carved Japanese Stone Farmhouse Lantern Old Kyoto 19 century

Japan Antique Hand-Carved Japanese Stone Farmhouse Lantern Old Kyoto 19 century

Located in South Burlington, VT

This is a hand-carved early 19th century granite stone carving of one of Japan's great historic architectural forms - the MINKA farmhouse crafted as a wonderful and useful lantern.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Granite

Japanese Fine Large Old Red Natural Stone Mountain Planter And Water Basin
Japanese Fine Large Old Red Natural Stone Mountain Planter And Water Basin

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 formed stone water basin or planter -tsukubai- sourced from a decades old garden, w...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Granite

Japanese Big Old Good Luck Coin Motif Stone Water Basin Zenigata Tsukubai
Japanese Big Old Good Luck Coin Motif Stone Water Basin Zenigata Tsukubai

Japanese Big Old Good Luck Coin Motif Stone Water Basin Zenigata Tsukubai

Located in South Burlington, VT

Unusual Prosperous “Zenigata” Stone Tsukubai Water Or Plant basin Japan, a handsome and unique older round stone water basin tsukubai or planter in the form of Japanese coin with ...

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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Granite

Antique Asian Tiger Hand-Carved Stone Fine Incised Details, 100 Years Old
Antique Asian Tiger Hand-Carved Stone Fine Incised Details, 100 Years Old

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- a superb garden treasure from Korea, dates to the late 19th century or early 20th ...

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Early 20th Century Korean Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Granite

Antique Pig Hand-Carved Stone Plump and Curly Tailed, 100 Years Old
Antique Pig Hand-Carved Stone Plump and Curly Tailed, 100 Years Old

Antique Pig Hand-Carved Stone Plump and Curly Tailed, 100 Years Old

Located in South Burlington, VT

Here's one of the only hand-carved antique granite stone pigs we have had the pleasure of owning- a rare and superb garden treasure from Korea's Joseon kingdom, early 20th century. ...

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Early 20th Century Korean Sculptures and Carvings

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Granite

Chinese Old Stone Mythical Qilin Sculptures Ideal Size Book Ends, Cocktail Talk
Chinese Old Stone Mythical Qilin Sculptures Ideal Size Book Ends, Cocktail Talk

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 size, 10" high x 10.5" long x 5" deep. Created during the late Qing to early Repub...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Mid 20th century large old bronze Nepali Saraswati statue with real gem stones

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 artifact originating from Nepal. Crafted from bronze and fire gilded with 24-karat gol...

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An Old Weathered Nude Boy Garden Statue   This is a lovely old statue of a boy
An Old Weathered Nude Boy Garden Statue   This is a lovely old statue of a boy

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 basket of Fruit and has a cute facial expression This is a good quality stone garden ...

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Vintage 1920s Neoclassical Sculptures and Carvings

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Cast Stone

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Located in DEVENTER, NL

The old bronze Nepali Buddha statue you've described is a captivating and intricately detailed work of art. Crafted from bronze and originating from Nepal, this statue showcases both...

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Mid-20th Century Nepalese Sculptures and Carvings

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Located in DEVENTER, NL

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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings

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Mid 20th century old lavastone Buddha statue in Dhyana Mudra  OriginalBuddhas

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 from durable and natural lavastone, this statue stands at an impressive height of ...

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Japanese Fine Old  Garden Lantern , Tea Master Hand Carved

Japanese Fine Old Garden Lantern , Tea Master Hand Carved

Located in South Burlington, VT

Designed by Tea Master "Oribe" "Oribe designed this lantern to represent the secular nature of lanterns installed in private tea gardens" Please view our video. Japan “Oribe” st...

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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’ edge. Beautifully shaped in colorful glazed ceramic, this work of art carries a fis...

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Japan Handsome Old  Oribe Garden Lantern With Wood Window , Tea Master Pick
Japan Handsome Old  Oribe Garden Lantern With Wood Window , Tea Master Pick

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 designed this lantern to represent the secular nature of lanterns installed in privat...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Japanese Antique Peace Flower Commemorative Garden Stone
Japanese Antique Peace Flower Commemorative Garden 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 calligraphy at top and Kanji bottom with the translation meaning “flower of peace”,19th cen...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Located in South Burlington, VT

Here's an unusual opportunity to add a unique and quite old dark hand carved hard stone carving from the Native American Inuit culture: a rare Sedna image or sometimes known as the...

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Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL

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Japanese Fine Old Stone Seated Buddha

Japanese Fine Old Stone Seated Buddha

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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 Japan, Kṣitigarbha, known as Jizō, or respectfully as Ojizō-sama, is one of the most lo...

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Japanese Fine Old Stone Seated Buddha With Old Lichen Patina

Japanese Fine Old Stone Seated Buddha With Old Lichen Patina

Located in South Burlington, VT

A wonderful small stone seated Buddha with beautiful lichen patina. In his right arm he holds the sacred and pure lotus while he clutches the wish granting jewel. Good garden candi...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone, Granite

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Old Stone Carving For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal old stone carving for your home. Frequently made of stone, granite and limestone, every old stone carving was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer old stone carving, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An old stone carving, designed in the style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is an Old Stone Carving?

Prices for an old stone carving can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $228 and can go as high as $11,400, while the average can fetch as much as $1,595.

Finding the Right Sculptures-carvings for You

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.