Pair of 19th C. Tibetan Carved Wood & Polychromed Foo/ Guardian /Temple Dogs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A unique and enchanting pair of 19th Century Tibetan carved wood & polychromed foo/guardian/temple dogs. These mythical Buddhist temple dogs, also known as "foo dogs" or "lion dogs,"...
Wood
Tibetan Wooden Gau Traveling Shrine, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Tibetan traveling shrines, known as Gau, were believed to offer protective powers and were used to hold and carry sacred objects during long journeys. Crafted over a century ago, a B...
Wood
Carved Wood Tibetan Warrior Temple God Playing a Liuqin or Mandolin
Located in Stamford, CT
Early 20th century carved wood Tibetan Warrior God playing a Liuqin or a Chinese mandolin. I believe this is Dhritarashtra who is a major deity in Buddhism and one of the Four Heaven...
Wood
19th Century Painted Wooden Tibetan Bowl
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful late 19th century paint bowl with a lid that was once used for storing the famous Tibetan barley flour (Tsampa). These bowls were used by the Buddhist mountain people of ...
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
Middle 20th century Old Tibetan praying wheel from Tibet
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This old Tibetan praying wheel is an authentic mid-20th-century spiritual artifact crafted from wood and copper, showcasing the deep devotional traditions of Tibetan Buddhism. Measur...
Copper
Middle 20th century Old Tibetan praying wheel from Tibet
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This exquisite old Tibetan praying wheel, crafted from wood and copper, stands at a height of 37.5 cm and features a diameter of 12.5 cm. Originating from Tibet during the middle of ...
Copper
19th Century, Antique Tibetan Wooden Buddhist Mahakala Mask with Stand
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Antique Tibetan wooden Buddhist Mahakala mask (Shaman Exorcism Mask Yama God of Death) with stand. Age: Tibet, 19th Century Size of mask only: Height 33.8 C.M. / Width 25.5 C.M. / T...
Wood
Exceptional 14thC Carved Tibetan Book Cover. Superb Central Figure
Located in Ukiah, CA
14th Century Tibetan Book Cover — Superb and Extremely Rare Example. A remarkable early Tibetan manuscript cover, dating to the 14th century, with an extraordinary central figure tha...
Wood
Small Antique Bronze Buddha Head Sculpture with Verdigris on Stand
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Small antique Southeast Asian cast bronze buddha head sculpture with verdigris patina mounted on a black base wood stand. Bronze Sukhothai style Buddha bronze head with green patina,...
Bronze
Nepalese Carved and Painted Buddhist Manuscript Cover, 15th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A fine and unusual wooden book or manuscript cover with a carved exterior and painted interior, 15th century, Nepal. The exterior of the manuscript cover exuberantly carved with ...
Wood
Cast Bronze Bust of Buddha on Wooden Base, Late 18th Century
Located in Cookeville, TN
Featured is a fabulous cast bronze Thai Buddha bust statue mounted on a wooden base. It has the features of a traditionally designed Buddha statue, including stylized crown and elong...
Bronze
Tall Antique Asian Easel with Extraordinary Carvings
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Rarely does one find an antique easel of this quality and extravagance. The Asian hand carved easel is one of the finest we have seen and you won't find another. The carving features...
Wood
Pair Hand Carved Hand Painted Tibetan Deities
Located in Houston, TX
Transport yourself to the mystique of ancient Tibet with this pair of 19th-century hand-carved and hand-painted Tibetan deities on wood panels. Each panel intricately portrays divine...
Wood, Paint
Beautiful 19th Century Hand-Carved Sino Tibetan Lacquered Wood Buddha
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful hand-carved 19th century wood Buddha, the patina is much nicer in person.
Wood
Middle 20th century Old Tibetan praying wheel from Tibet
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This old Tibetan praying wheel from the mid-20th century is a traditional ritual object used in Tibetan Buddhism. Crafted from wood and copper, it measures 42.5 cm high with a 13 cm ...
Copper
19th century Antique bronze Tibetan Tara statue from Tibet
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This antique bronze Tibetan Tara statue is a refined example of 19th-century Himalayan Buddhist devotional art, originating from Tibet. Measuring 16 cm high, 11.4 cm wide, and 9.7 cm...
Wood
Vintage Single Solid Bronze Tibetan Foo Dog/Lion Sculpture
Located in Fort Washington, MD
Amazing vintage solid bronze Tibetan Foo dog/Lion has a wooden base that it’s not fixed to the sculpture It’s a heavy and extremely detailed piece that would look spectacular on an...
Bronze
Low Mirror Top Table with Mythical Tibetan Carvings
Located in Chicago, IL
This low console table balances modern simplicity with a touch of the traditional. The lacquered table features a bronze-toned mirror top, a slatted floor shelf and waterfall sides i...
Mirror, Wood
Tibetan Hand Carved and Painted Large Wood Temple Shrine Dharma Wheel
Located in Studio City, CA
This piece is truly impressive in every way, shape and form. Large and substantially heavy. Made from solid wood and decorated with what appears to be gold leaf. This is certainly a ...
Wood
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H 11.5 in W 32.5 in D 8 in
Antique Tibetan Buddha Manjushri Vermilion Oversized Carved Wood Statue, c1860
Located in Big Flats, NY
Tibetan 19th century oversized carved wood recumbent Manjushri Buddha features jeweled red wash vermilion finish with mother-of-pearl inlay, circa 1860.
Wood
17th Century Tibetan Embroidered Silk and Wood Carved Buddha Stupa
Located in Dallas, TX
Tibetan priest's crown top Buddha Stupa in carved wood with embroidered silk appliques, surmounted by a flaming crescent moon, sun and jewel symbol. This would represent Buddha statu...
Wood
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H 12.75 in W 24 in D 11.5 in
Tibetan Portable Polychromed Wooden Altar Stand or Table, Early 20th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A Tibetan portable polychromed wooden altar stand or table, early 20th century. Pierced and carved folding monks "Puja" table, rectangular top over fretwork apron, front panel with "...
Wood
Middle 20th century Old Tibetan praying wheel from Tibet
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Old Tibetan praying wheel Material : wood 43,5 cm high Diameter 13,5 cm The prayer roll is covered with a leather strap Middle 20th century Weight: 700 grams Originating from Tibet N...
Wood
Wood Print Block Hand-Carved Tibet Early 20th Century Religious Text
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Wood print block hand-carved. Tibet. Early 20th century. Religious text. Hand-carved from wood, this block was used to print religious texts which were bound together and preserved i...
Wood
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H 7.5 in W 8 in D 1 in
Vintage Wood Print Block Hand Carved Religious Text, Tibet, Early 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Vintage wood print bock hand carved religious text, Tibet, early 20th century. Hand carved from wood, this block was used to print religious texts which were bound together and pres...
Wood
Architectural Carved Temple Elements Frog and Koi Sculpture
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Ancient hand carved polychrome frog and koi temple elements. As found showing original weathered age. Each element pierced on a steel rod raising above solid wood base. Frog stand...
Wood
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H 13.75 in W 61 in D 1.5 in
Carved Tibet Architectural Panel Elephant & Bird Motifs Early-Mid 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Carved Tibet architectural panel elephant and bird motifs early to mid-20th century. This charming panel, carved from a plank of pine wood, would have adorned a Tibetan home or templ...
Wood
Early 19th Century Temple Carving on Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautifully ornate hand-carved temple adornment from the early 19th century.
Steel
Tibetan Monastery Wall Panel Carving
Located in New York, NY
Antique Temple carving featuring Manjushree, Goddess of Knowledge, surrounded by Taras, Buddha, Lokeswara, Guru Rinpoche and Garuda icons.
Wood
Large Encased Cambodian Carvings of Hansa, the Swan
Located in Southampton, NY
Encased Cambodian carvings in plexiglass. In the Hindu religion the swan is the symbol of grace and discernment. Brahmā, (the Hindu god of creation) uses the swan, Hansa as his vāhan...
Plexiglass, Wood
Pair of Asian Lotus Form Finials
Located in Southampton, NY
Pair of Asian lotus form finials. Carved and painted wood. Dimensions: 8" H x 6" D x 6" W.
Wood
Pair of Antique Chinese Carved Wood Foo Dog Statues
Located in London, GB
A large and extremely impressive pair of antique Chinese carved wood foo dog statues. They date from the 19th century and are genuine antiques, not to be confused with the many contr...
Wood
$1,139
H 20.67 in W 17.21 in D 11.03 in
19th century antique wooden Burmese Buddha temple - Original Buddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This 19th-century wooden Burmese Buddha temple is a stunning testament to the rich spiritual and artistic heritage of Burma. Crafted from wood and standing at a height of 52.5 cm, wi...
Wood
Tibetan Gau Traveling Shrine with Silk Case, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Tibetan traveling shrines, known as Gau, were believed to offer protective powers and were used to hold and carry sacred objects during long journeys. Crafted over a century ago, a B...
Copper, Brass
Antique Wooden Burmese Temple from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: wood 180 cm high 100 cm wide and 72,5 cm deep Completely restaurated, see 1 picture from unrestaurated condition Originating from Burma +/- 120 years old Material: T...
Wood
$4,312Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 11.25 in W 5.75 in D 4.25 in
China 618-907 AD Tang Dynasty Pair Of Polychromate Earth Spirits Zhenmushou
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Earths Spirits "Zhenmushou" from the China Tang Dynasty 618-907 AD. A beautiful and rare pair of "Earths Spirits guardians" from the Yunnan province region in the ancient ...
Earthenware, Pottery
$360Sale Price|20% Off
H 9.25 in W 3.75 in D 3.25 in
Antique Chinese Carved Wood Deity Altar Figure 18th
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Chinese Carved Wood Deity Altar Figure 18thC Measures - 9 1/4" x 3 3/4" x 3 1/4"
Wood
Antique Asian Wood Statue of Chinese Mazu Goddess of Sea and Teacher
Located in Somis, CA
This finely hand-carved wood statue depicts Mazu, the revered Chinese goddess of the sea and protector of sailors and travelers. Seated regally upon an elaborate throne, she has a be...
Wood
$950 / set
H 7 in W 2.5 in D 4 in
Antique Southeast Asian Burmese Jeweled Carved Qilin Foo Lion Figure Statue Pair
Located in Forney, TX
A near pair of antique Southeast Asian Burmese jeweled parcel gilt wooden temple guardian figure carvings. circa 1900 Hand carved in Burma (present day Myanmar) in the late 19th / e...
Cut Glass, Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer
$1,726 / set
H 6.3 in W 6.7 in D 4.73 in
A pair of French hand painted cast iron foo dogs in a Chinese style, circa 1900
Located in Central England, GB
We have for sale this fantastic pair of tactile and decorative hand-painted French Foo Dogs, designed in the Chinese decorative style. They are solidly cast with great detail and ha...
Iron
$4,212 / set
H 17.72 in W 5.91 in D 4.53 in
Antique Large Pair of Porcelain Polychrome Foo Dogs, Chinese, circa 1900
Located in Torino, IT
Fine large pair of polychrome glazed "Famille Jaune et Verte" porcelain foo dogs, one female with pup the other male with front paw resting on pierced ball, decorated in overglaze en...
$4,200
H 14 in W 6.75 in D 5 in
Chinese Carved Wood Bodhisattva Guanyin, Late Ming Dynasty, 17th Century
Located in Austin, TX
An attractive carved wood figure of the Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, known as Guanyin in China, late Ming Dynasty, early 17th century, China. Guanyin, the Bodhisattva of Compassion,...
Gesso, Wood
$1,250 / set
H 10 in W 4 in D 7 in
Pair of Carved Wood and Gilt Finished Chinese Foo Dog Figurines or Sculptures
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of intricately hand carved and hand painted Foo dogs are believed to have made in the mid-20th century in the Imperial style. The dogs are composed of a softwood which have...
Softwood
$3,200
H 14.25 in W 7 in D 7 in
Chinese Carved and Lacquered Figure of Zhenwu, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A powerful Chinese figure of the Taoist diety Zhenwu (Xuanwu), carved and lacquered wood with applied lacquer details, Qing Dynasty, 19th century or earlier, China. Zhenwu, also kno...
Wood, Hardwood
$1,196Sale Price|20% Off
H 7.5 in Dm 12 in
19th Century Chinese Export Rose Medallion Bowl & Hardwood Stand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th Century Chinese Export Rose Medallion Bowl & Hardwood Stand China, circa 1880s, Later carved hardwood stand 20th Century Of good size, bright and colorful, hand painted and en...
Porcelain
Pair of Chinese Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Chinese Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs or Foo Lions. Stunning antique Chinese foo dogs or foo lions which date to the 1920's. This unusual pair of Chinese export foo dogs with ex...
Terracotta
Ming Dynasty Carved Ancestor Figure
Located in Chicago, IL
Marvel at the exquisite artistry of this carved wood Chinese Ming Dynasty (1368 to 1644) ancestor figure—a captivating depiction of a seated man adorned in the distinguished attire o...
Wood
Rare Antique Tibetan Khadin Rug - Phoenix and Floral Indigo Wool Hand Knotted
Located in New York, NY
Antique indigo blue Tibetan Khaden rug with orange phoenix and floral ornamentation. The design and iconography is very unusual - unique as far as we know. All the colors are natural...
Wool
$2,200
H 1.5 in W 24.5 in D 1.5 in
Antique 18th Century Tibetan Buddhist Gilded Iron Lama's Pen Case Derge 1700
Located in Portland, OR
A fine & unusally large antique Tibetan gilded iron pen case, circa 1700. The cylindrical pen case in two parts & made from gilded iron, with finely pierced openwork and engraved dec...
Iron
Hand-Painted Tibetan Monastery Door Panel, 1890
Located in Brescia, Brescia
An extraordinary 19th-century Tibetan monastery door panel, dating to circa 1890, originally used as a chamber door for monks. This unique piece is a vibrant expression of Himalayan ...
Wood
$15,000 / set
H 29 in W 25 in D 12 in
Japan Important Large Pair Early Shinto Temple Lions Hand-Carved, 18thc 29 Inch
Located in South Burlington, VT
Just discovered and coming from a Shinto Shrine deaccession Call or message us for details or to reserve. Japan an early and superb pair (2) of mythical Shi Shi Temple Foo Dogs als...
Wood
9 x 13 Vibrant Orange Dragon & Phoenix Tibetan Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
This stunning piece reimagines traditional Himalayan iconography through a bold, contemporary lens. Hand-knotted from premium Tibetan wool, the rug features a repeating motif of Impe...
Wool
$12,500
H 41.5 in W 58.5 in D 19.25 in
Large Tibetan Red Painted Storage Trunk with Kirtimukha, circa 1900, Tibet
Located in Austin, TX
A powerful and impressive large and tall Tibetan orange red lacquer painted storage trunk featuring a Kirtimukha, Face of Glory, late 19th or early 20th century, Tibet. The large ...
Iron
Tibetan Gau Traveling Shrine with Twin Dragons, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Tibetan traveling shrines, known as Gau, were believed to offer protective powers and were used to hold and carry sacred objects during long journeys. Crafted over a century ago, a B...
Silver, Copper
19th Century, Gilded Lacquer Tsampa Bowl from Tibet
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful late 19th century lacquer covered bowl that was once used for storing the famous Tibetan barley flour (Tsampa). This beautifully handcrafted wooden bowl has a gorgeous, l...
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
Tibetan Alter Table in a Yellow, Black and Red Painted Finish
Located in Dallas, TX
A Tibetan polychromed alter table with painted skeletons. This highly decorative two tier table is painted in black, and yellow with red and green accents. It would make a great se...
Wood, Paint
Tibetan Red Lacquer Cymbal Case Lid, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Ornately patterned and framed with brass fittings, this box lid dates to the 19th century originally enclosed a pair of large Tibetan cymbals. Used in processions and dance performan...
Brass
Tibetan Rug Fu Dog
Located in Ferrara, IT
Embrace the mystique of Tibetan artistry with this captivating Fu Dog Rug, measuring 98 × 57 cm (3' 2" × 1' 10"). Featuring the iconic Fu Dog motif, symbolizing protection and streng...
Wool
Antique Tibetan Steel Buddhist Cup Stand with Inlaid Gold
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Tibetan Buddhist cup stand. In gold inlaid steel. The bowl in an eight-petaled lotus form with gold depictions of one the Eight Auspicious Symbols to each of the lob...
Gold, Steel
Framed Tibetan Flint Striker, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
In 19th-century Tibet, many men carried a fire striker to help ensure survival in the often-harsh climate of the Tibetan Plateau. Known as mechag, such strikers would hang from one's...
Stone, Silver
Tibetan Gau Traveling Shrine, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Tibetan traveling shrines, known as Gau, were believed to offer protective powers and were used to hold and carry sacred objects during long journeys. Crafted over a century ago, a B...
Silver, Copper
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.