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Japanese Big Antique Hand-Carved Stone Happy Couple Bring Joy to your Heart, 24"
Japanese Big Antique Hand-Carved Stone Happy Couple Bring Joy to your Heart, 24"

Japanese Big Antique Hand-Carved Stone Happy Couple Bring Joy to your Heart, 24"

Located in South Burlington, VT

This duo -pair -couple bring joy and happiness to you and your garden. This pair are considered to be deities of marriage and fertility. Large work of garden art hand carved in the ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

20th C. Chinese Carved Rose Quartz Archaistic Censer with Guardian Lion Finial
20th C. Chinese Carved Rose Quartz Archaistic Censer with Guardian Lion Finial

20th C. Chinese Carved Rose Quartz Archaistic Censer with Guardian Lion Finial

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Chinese Carved Rose Quartz Archaistic Censer with Guardian Lion Finial, Estate of John Loring of Tiffanys Three pieces: Lid, censer, and Hardwood Carved base Beautifully hand carve...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Rose Quartz, Hardwood

Japanese Huge Antique Bronze Temple Bell Bonsho Double Sign, Pleasing Sound 24"
Japanese Huge Antique Bronze Temple Bell Bonsho Double Sign, Pleasing Sound 24"

Japanese Huge Antique Bronze Temple Bell Bonsho Double Sign, Pleasing Sound 24"

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japanese Large 24" Tall Patinated Bronze Temple Bell With A Resonating Sound Guaranteed to Please You The engarved double signature with patron notations, and pleasing natural gree...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Antique “Tamari-Ishi” Stone Object  / wabi-sabi object
Japanese Antique “Tamari-Ishi” Stone Object  / wabi-sabi object

Japanese Antique “Tamari-Ishi” Stone Object / wabi-sabi object

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

An old carved stone object sourced in Japan. Featuring a deeply recessed center and a softly rounded form, the piece exists somewhere between natural formation and human interventio...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Japanese Dry Lacquer Monkey Sculpture Mid-20th Century / Figurine Wabisabi
Japanese Dry Lacquer Monkey Sculpture Mid-20th Century / Figurine Wabisabi

Japanese Dry Lacquer Monkey Sculpture Mid-20th Century / Figurine Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is a Japanese sculpture of a monkey created using the traditional Dakkatsu Kanshitsu (hollow dry lacquer) technique. Seated quietly with one leg extended forward and its body ge...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Lacquer

Japan Pair Antique Stone Sun And Moon Path Lanterns, Fine Patina 42 Inches
Japan Pair Antique Stone Sun And Moon Path Lanterns, Fine Patina 42 Inches

Japan Pair Antique Stone Sun And Moon Path Lanterns, Fine Patina 42 Inches

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japanese a handsome quality pair (2) "Sun And Moon" Arts And Crafts Pathway Stone Lanterns, Taller 42" High With original patina and layers of garden lichen. Unique pair/set. Wou...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Important Ancient Hawaiian Aumakua Stone Sculpture with Provenance
Important Ancient Hawaiian Aumakua Stone Sculpture with Provenance

Important Ancient Hawaiian Aumakua Stone Sculpture with Provenance

Located in South Burlington, VT

A rare and monumental Hawaiian hand carved stone "Aumakua" abstract sculpture of a male carved from Vesicular Basalt. An Aumakua is a Hawaiian ancestral spirit guardian—a family de...

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19th Century American Antique Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Japanese Antique Woodblock Animals Eight Prints Collection Immediately Frameable
Japanese Antique Woodblock Animals Eight Prints Collection Immediately Frameable

Japanese Antique Woodblock Animals Eight Prints Collection Immediately Frameable

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan woodblock flower prints collection eight (8) different animals in original vibrant colors: rabbit, tiger, rooster, cow, crane, frog, swan, vibrant sun with crane Signed by va...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Paper

Pair of Bronze Greyhound Dog Sculptures on Marble Bases
Pair of Bronze Greyhound Dog Sculptures on Marble Bases

Pair of Bronze Greyhound Dog Sculptures on Marble Bases

Located in Long Island City, NY

Fine pair of cast bronze greyhound figures seated upright, each with realistic musculature and elegant proportion. Mounted on polished green marble bases. Early to mid-20th century. ...

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19th Century Antique Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique Large Chinese Hand Carved Myanmar Natural Jadeite Snuff Bottle
Antique Large Chinese Hand Carved Myanmar Natural Jadeite Snuff Bottle

Antique Large Chinese Hand Carved Myanmar Natural Jadeite Snuff Bottle

Located in Norton, MA

Antique Chinese Hand Carved Myanmar Natural Jadeite Snuff Bottle in a fitted box depicting Chilin, Phoenix and pine trees with deep carving through out. The colors appear to be Green...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Japanese Asian Natural Wood Hand Carved Koi Carp Fish Sculpture on Display Stand
Japanese Asian Natural Wood Hand Carved Koi Carp Fish Sculpture on Display Stand

Japanese Asian Natural Wood Hand Carved Koi Carp Fish Sculpture on Display Stand

Located in Studio City, CA

A beautiful, wonderfully hand carved large natural organic wood Japanese/Asian Koi or Carp fish (Nishikigoi (錦鯉) sculpture with gorgeous natural wood grain/patina and fine detail (no...

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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Folk Art Sleeping Cat Sculpture 1900s-1940s / Primitive Wabisabi
Japanese Folk Art Sleeping Cat Sculpture 1900s-1940s / Primitive Wabisabi

Japanese Folk Art Sleeping Cat Sculpture 1900s-1940s / Primitive Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an antique Japanese carved wooden sleeping cat. It is believed to date from the early Showa period (1900s–1940s). Although the exact type of wood is unknown, it appears to b...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Three Monkeys 1868–1880s / Sculpture Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Wood Carving Three Monkeys 1868–1880s / Sculpture Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Three Monkeys 1868–1880s / Sculpture Wabi Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

A rare set of three carved wooden monkeys made in Japan during the early Meiji period. Each is seated on a craggy rock base, hands raised to cover the eyes, the mouth, and the ears i...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Showa Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19th Century Statuario Marble Bust of Napoleon Bonaparte
19th Century Statuario Marble Bust of Napoleon Bonaparte

19th Century Statuario Marble Bust of Napoleon Bonaparte

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A 19th-century antique sculpture of Napoleon Bonaparte in the Neoclassical style. The very detailed and finely hand-carved bust is sculpted from a solid block of white Statuario marb...

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19th Century French Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Marble

Japanese Old Carved Wooden Dog Sculpture 1950s-1970s / Primitive Folk Art
Japanese Old Carved Wooden Dog Sculpture 1950s-1970s / Primitive Folk Art

Japanese Old Carved Wooden Dog Sculpture 1950s-1970s / Primitive Folk Art

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an antique Japanese carved wooden dog sculpture. Its dignified posture and forward-looking gaze evoke the loyalty, intelligence, and noble character often associated with tra...

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Late 20th Century Japanese Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Antique Stone Buddha from Niigata Prefecture /Edo period
Japanese Antique Stone Buddha from Niigata Prefecture /Edo period

Japanese Antique Stone Buddha from Niigata Prefecture /Edo period

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a stone statue of Jizo Bodhisattva, believed to have been created on Sado Island in Niigata Prefecture during the Edo period. On Sado Island, there is a small Jizo hall known as “Nashinoki Jizo,” where numerous stone Buddha statues dedicated by local people since the Edo period are still enshrined today. The sight of these statues, densely covering the ground, conveys the everyday prayers of the people of that time—their heartfelt wishes for children’s growth, recovery from illness, and protection in daily life. Against this background, Jizo worship on Sado Island is closely connected to the concept of “Migawari Jizo,” or substitute Jizo. This belief holds that Jizo takes upon itself the misfortunes and suffering that would otherwise befall people. It was a common practice for people to dedicate Jizo statues...

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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Sandstone

Japan Tall Old Blue Bronze Lantern with Beautiful Bird and Bamboo Details, 34"
Japan Tall Old Blue Bronze Lantern with Beautiful Bird and Bamboo Details, 34"

Japan Tall Old Blue Bronze Lantern with Beautiful Bird and Bamboo Details, 34"

Located in South Burlington, VT

Only One Yukimi lantern available in this fine Japanese blue bonze patina and finish , tall 34 inches high and 26" diameter size. Japan, a fine large vintage hand cast bronze Yuki...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Japan Rare Antique Hand Carved Stone Frog and Baby Hard To Find Garden Art
Japan Rare Antique Hand Carved Stone Frog and Baby Hard To Find Garden Art

Japan Rare Antique Hand Carved Stone Frog and Baby Hard To Find Garden Art

Located in South Burlington, VT

Rare early antique hand carved granite stone big frog and little frog. Now hard to find this fine quality. A delightful opportunity to acquire a rarer form Japanese hand-carved sto...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Granite

Japanese Meiji Period Paper-Clad Wooden Horse Sculpture / Primitive Wabisabi
Japanese Meiji Period Paper-Clad Wooden Horse Sculpture / Primitive Wabisabi

Japanese Meiji Period Paper-Clad Wooden Horse Sculpture / Primitive Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an antique Japanese carved wooden horse covered with paper. It is believed to date from the Meiji period (1860s–1900s). The figure is primarily carved from Japanese cedar an...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

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Cedar, Paper

Antique Large Chinese Hand Carved Myanmar Natural Jadeite Snuff Bottle on Stand
Antique Large Chinese Hand Carved Myanmar Natural Jadeite Snuff Bottle on Stand

Antique Large Chinese Hand Carved Myanmar Natural Jadeite Snuff Bottle on Stand

Located in Norton, MA

Antique Chinese Hand Carved Myanmar Natural Jadeite Snuff Bottle in a fitted box depicting floral and flower patterns with fitted wood stand and box. . The colors appear to be Green,...

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19th Century Chinese Other Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

Japanese Rare Old Massive over Sized Garden Owl Sculpture, complete
Japanese Rare Old Massive over Sized Garden Owl Sculpture, complete

Japanese Rare Old Massive over Sized Garden Owl Sculpture, complete

Located in South Burlington, VT

Rare Hard To Find Design - Extraordinary Craftsmanship- Only One complete with original door Japanese massive over size owl 14 inches tall 9 inches wide. This handsome Japanese o...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Rare Antique Display Base Collection Five Sizes - Hard To Find Collector Cache
Rare Antique Display Base Collection Five Sizes - Hard To Find Collector Cache

Rare Antique Display Base Collection Five Sizes - Hard To Find Collector Cache

Located in South Burlington, VT

Hard To Find Collector Cache Five (5) Wood Display Bases A fine collection of five old (5) Asian hardwood display bases in various sizes, for your favorite collectibles. Some reta...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood

Antique Chinese Interior-Painted Glass Snuff Bottle, Signed with Calligraphy
Antique Chinese Interior-Painted Glass Snuff Bottle, Signed with Calligraphy

Antique Chinese Interior-Painted Glass Snuff Bottle, Signed with Calligraphy

Located in Norton, MA

Chinese Interior-Painted Glass Snuff Bottle, signed with calligraphy, 19th Century, very well painted inside of glass depicting figures and landscaping on both sides in colors. Note:...

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19th Century Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Glass

Antique Huge Garden Mill Stone, 19th Century
Antique Huge Garden Mill Stone, 19th Century

Antique Huge Garden Mill Stone, 19th Century

Located in South Burlington, VT

A good find comes this large 26 inch diameter, 5 inch thick round hand-carved mill stone from the 19th century or earlier period. This was likely a grinding base stone for a large oi...

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Limestone

Japan Rare Hand Carved Stone Yukimi Lantern with Arts And Crafts Wooden Details
Japan Rare Hand Carved Stone Yukimi Lantern with Arts And Crafts Wooden Details

Japan Rare Hand Carved Stone Yukimi Lantern with Arts And Crafts Wooden Details

Located in South Burlington, VT

Rare Classic Hand Carved Granite Yukimi Lantern With Original Hand Crafted Arts And Crafts Wooden Door And Windows, Beautiful patina, lovely lantern, hard to find style and quality....

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Japanese Meiji Boxwood Okimono of Perched Hawk, Signed, circa 1910
Japanese Meiji Boxwood Okimono of Perched Hawk, Signed, circa 1910

Japanese Meiji Boxwood Okimono of Perched Hawk, Signed, circa 1910

Located in New York, NY

Japanese Finely Carved Boxwood Okimono of a Perched Hawk Signed Meiji Period (1868–1912), circa 1910–1920 An exceptional Japanese boxwood okimono depicting a majestic hawk perched i...

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1910s Japanese Japonisme Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Boxwood

Hand-Carved Carrara Marble Lion Head Sculpture, Italian Renaissance
Hand-Carved Carrara Marble Lion Head Sculpture, Italian Renaissance

Hand-Carved Carrara Marble Lion Head Sculpture, Italian Renaissance

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An architectural lion head hand-carved from Carrara marble, displaying finely modeled features and strong classical expression. Originally created as an ornamental element for a Rena...

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Late 18th Century Italian Antique 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

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...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Granite

Japanese Rare 19th Century Antique Bronze Bell - Unique Family Heirloom
Japanese Rare 19th Century Antique Bronze Bell - Unique Family Heirloom

Japanese Rare 19th Century Antique Bronze Bell - Unique Family Heirloom

Located in South Burlington, VT

Rare Bronze Antique Fire Bell With Unique Family History And Provenance One of a kind fine bronze "Hansho" fire bell . This rare bell was used by t...

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

1960s Japanese Signed Ainu Hokkaido Wooden Bear Carving Sculpture
1960s Japanese Signed Ainu Hokkaido Wooden Bear Carving Sculpture

1960s Japanese Signed Ainu Hokkaido Wooden Bear Carving Sculpture

Located in Forney, TX

A rare and most impressive 1960s Japanese Ainu bear sculpture. Artist signed and dated. Indigenous Ainu Peoples, probably Ashikawa, Hokkaido, Japan's northe...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood

Japanese Antique Folk Art Maneki Neko Sculpture 1920s-1940s / Primitive Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Folk Art Maneki Neko Sculpture 1920s-1940s / Primitive Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Folk Art Maneki Neko Sculpture 1920s-1940s / Primitive Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an antique Japanese carved wooden Maneki-neko (Beckoning Cat), believed to have been created during the early Showa period (1920s–1940s). The figure has been carefully carve...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Antique Stone Sun And Moon Garden Lantern Superb Patina 35 Inches
Japanese Antique Stone Sun And Moon Garden Lantern Superb Patina 35 Inches

Japanese Antique Stone Sun And Moon Garden Lantern Superb Patina 35 Inches

Located in South Burlington, VT

Superb Patina On This Sun And Moon Stone Garden Lantern Wouldn't this antique garden stone lantern look perfect for your garden entry or pathway, pool, patio, or deck ? Just acqui...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Chinese Rare Large Yellow Jade Bi Disc with Vibrant Colors
Chinese Rare Large Yellow Jade Bi Disc with Vibrant Colors

Chinese Rare Large Yellow Jade Bi Disc with Vibrant Colors

Located in South Burlington, VT

A rare handsome Chinese Heavenly jade Bi disk carved in a rarely found combination of mutton fat yellow and green jade with patches of brown accents in the stone that depict a green ...

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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

Japanese Rare Antique Fortune Telling Set 19th Century Collectors Find
Japanese Rare Antique Fortune Telling Set 19th Century Collectors Find

Japanese Rare Antique Fortune Telling Set 19th Century Collectors Find

Located in South Burlington, VT

Rare Early Shinto Temple Find This is an incredibly rare and authentic Omikuji (Sacred Fortune Telling) set, dating back to the Late Edo Period. Unlike modern plastic or simple wo...

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Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Lacquer

Thai Siam Khmer Bronze Gilt Singha Imperial Lion Foo Dog Temple Sculpture
Thai Siam Khmer Bronze Gilt Singha Imperial Lion Foo Dog Temple Sculpture

Thai Siam Khmer Bronze Gilt Singha Imperial Lion Foo Dog Temple Sculpture

Located in Studio City, CA

A beautiful Thai or Khmer bronze verdigris and golden parcel-gilt Imperial guardian temple Singha lion/dragon/foo dog. This piece has a wonderful patina and heft to it. Likely mid ...

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20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal, Bronze

Japanese Antique Stone Sun And Moon Garden Lantern Lovely Patina 42 Inches #2
Japanese Antique Stone Sun And Moon Garden Lantern Lovely Patina 42 Inches #2

Japanese Antique Stone Sun And Moon Garden Lantern Lovely Patina 42 Inches #2

Located in South Burlington, VT

A lovely Patina On This Sun And Moon Stone Garden Lantern 42" ,#2 Wouldn't this antique garden stone lantern look perfect for your garden entry or pathway, pool, patio, or deck ? ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Japanese Antique Wooden Carved Buddha 14th-16th century / Statue Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Wooden Carved Buddha 14th-16th century / Statue Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Wooden Carved Buddha 14th-16th century / Statue Wabi-Sabi

By Axel Vervoordt

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is a very old Japanese wooden Buddhist sculpture. It is believed to date back to the Muromachi period (14th–16th century) and has quietly existed alongside people’s prayers for ...

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16th Century Japanese Primitive Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Cedar

China Vintage Big Gold Fish & Birds Planter Bowl with Stand, Vibrant Colors
China Vintage Big Gold Fish & Birds Planter Bowl with Stand, Vibrant Colors

China Vintage Big Gold Fish & Birds Planter Bowl with Stand, Vibrant Colors

Located in South Burlington, VT

Glistening and glazed ceramic form gold fish bowl or planter comes complete with its original hardwood display stand which perfectly complements this pl...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Ceramic, Wood

Laymyo period : 11-12th century Special - very early bronze Arakan Buddha statue
Laymyo period : 11-12th century Special - very early bronze Arakan Buddha statue

Laymyo period : 11-12th century Special - very early bronze Arakan Buddha statue

Located in DEVENTER, NL

This exceptional bronze Arakan Buddha statue, dating back to the Laymyo period of the 11th to 12th century, exemplifies the rich artistic heritage of Burma, now known as Myanmar. Sta...

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15th Century and Earlier Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Pair of Japanese Female Court Figures (Bijin Ningyō) Meiji Period, circa 1890
Pair of Japanese Female Court Figures (Bijin Ningyō) Meiji Period, circa 1890

Pair of Japanese Female Court Figures (Bijin Ningyō) Meiji Period, circa 1890

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Japanese Female Court Figures (Bijin Ningyō) Meiji Period, circa 1890 An elegant pair of finely crafted Japanese bijin ningyō (figures of beautiful women), representing grac...

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1890s Japanese Japonisme Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Fabric, Wood

19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Dynasty Sign of Honor Plaque Marked Signed
19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Dynasty Sign of Honor Plaque Marked Signed

19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Dynasty Sign of Honor Plaque Marked Signed

Located in Somis, CA

A rare, all original, actual, 19th century Chinese honor plaque commemorating the appointment of the 16th official, Xu Shao Li, The left side bears the inscription “Emperor Tong Zhi,...

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Large Japanese Old Hand-Carved Wooden Bear 1950s-1970s / Primitive Sculpture
Large Japanese Old Hand-Carved Wooden Bear 1950s-1970s / Primitive Sculpture

Large Japanese Old Hand-Carved Wooden Bear 1950s-1970s / Primitive Sculpture

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is a large, old Japanese hand-carved wooden bear. With its dignified stance and overwhelming presence, it is a sculptural work that leaves a strong impression simply by being pl...

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Late 20th Century Japanese Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Fine America’s Chieftain Ceremonial Figure
Fine America’s Chieftain Ceremonial Figure

Fine America’s Chieftain Ceremonial Figure

Located in South Burlington, VT

Pre-Columbian style , Hispaniola, Arawak Peoples, Taino Native Indians This is a finely carved Taino Cacique Chief's hand carved hard wood figure- a superb ancestor style ceremonial...

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20th Century American Pre-Columbian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Pair of Large Chinese Carved Hardstone Emperor & Empress Portraits
Pair of Large Chinese Carved Hardstone Emperor & Empress Portraits

Pair of Large Chinese Carved Hardstone Emperor & Empress Portraits

Located in Delray Beach, FL

multi dimensional hand carved and hand painted wall hanging Depicting a Chinese Dynasty Emperor and Empress. Vivid detailed stone carving of the two looking forward in grace Except...

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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Soapstone

Antique Victorian Religious Chinese Export Carved Pagoda Sculpture 19th Century
Antique Victorian Religious Chinese Export Carved Pagoda Sculpture 19th Century

Antique Victorian Religious Chinese Export Carved Pagoda Sculpture 19th Century

Located in Dublin, Ireland

A Very Fine Quality Chinese Export Hand Carved Religous Pagoda of traditional architectural form and generous proportions, late Nineteenth Century. The overall structure beautifull...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Victorian Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Acrylic

Japan Large Antique Cast Bronze Pair Red Knob Garden Geese, Beautiful Details
Japan Large Antique Cast Bronze Pair Red Knob Garden Geese, Beautiful Details

Japan Large Antique Cast Bronze Pair Red Knob Garden Geese, Beautiful Details

Located in South Burlington, VT

A fine pair (2) of large scale Japanese hand-cast bronze geese or ducks with red knob heads, mahogany colored surfaces, and highly detailed plumage, heads, tails, webbed feet, and wi...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japan 1950s Museum Bronze Over Life-Size "Male Reborn”  Koga Tadao, 84"
Japan 1950s Museum Bronze Over Life-Size "Male Reborn”  Koga Tadao, 84"

Japan 1950s Museum Bronze Over Life-Size "Male Reborn” Koga Tadao, 84"

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan an important 84" Tall life-size sculpture of "Male Reborn" by midcentury master sculptor Koga Tadao (Meiji 36 (1903) to Showa 54 (1979). For further...

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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

China Large Mountain Double Peak Natural Marble Stone "Painting"
China Large Mountain Double Peak Natural Marble Stone "Painting"

China Large Mountain Double Peak Natural Marble Stone "Painting"

Located in South Burlington, VT

A magnificent Mountain "Double Peak" - Chinese extraordinary natural marble stone painting of a mythical mountain landscape called a dream stone Shih-hua. It is a large monumental...

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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Marble

Asian “Three Wise Monkeys” in Carved Wood
Asian “Three Wise Monkeys” in Carved Wood

Asian “Three Wise Monkeys” in Carved Wood

Located in San Francisco, CA

These three hand-carved figures depict the globally recognized Three Wise Monkeys, an ancient cultural motif that symbolizes the principle of shielding oneself from bad thoughts, act...

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Late 20th Century Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japan Large Antique Stone Four Buddhas Water Purification Basin Chozu’bachi
Japan Large Antique Stone Four Buddhas Water Purification Basin Chozu’bachi

Japan Large Antique Stone Four Buddhas Water Purification Basin Chozu’bachi

Located in South Burlington, VT

Just discovered from an old southern Japanese area garden and now in our Vermont warehouse. Please view our video. Call or message us to reserve- now en route in our container fr...

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Granite

Antique Chinese Carved Hetain W/Celadon Jade "The Monkey Family" 18/19th Century
Antique Chinese Carved Hetain W/Celadon Jade "The Monkey Family" 18/19th Century

Antique Chinese Carved Hetain W/Celadon Jade "The Monkey Family" 18/19th Century

Located in Norton, MA

Antique Chinese Carved Hetain White/Celadon Jade "The Monkey Family" 3 monkeys, father, mother, and kid. They are pulling a lot of coins into a giant bag—good use of russet skin colo...

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Late 18th Century Chinese Other Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

Japanese Huge Antique over Sized Garden Owl Sculpture
Japanese Huge Antique over Sized Garden Owl Sculpture

Japanese Huge Antique over Sized Garden Owl Sculpture

Located in South Burlington, VT

Hard To Find Design - Extraordinary Craftsmanship Japanese huge over size owl , 13 inches tall. Signed Japan on its base This handsome Japanese over sized iron "Owl" is a specia...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

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

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

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Stone, Granite

Edo period wooden carved Buddhist statue/11-faced Thousand-armed Kannon
Edo period wooden carved Buddhist statue/11-faced Thousand-armed Kannon

Edo period wooden carved Buddhist statue/11-faced Thousand-armed Kannon

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a wooden statue of **Jūichimen Senju Kannon Bosatsu (Eleven-Headed Thousand-Armed Kannon)**, created in Japan during the late Edo period. Senju Kannon (Thousand-Armed Kannon), formally known as *Senju Sengen Kanzeon Bosatsu*, is regarded as a symbol of compassion who saves all people through countless hands and eyes. Rather than literally carving one thousand arms, the expression of many arms symbolically represents “infinite salvation.” This work is further rendered in the **Eleven-Headed (Jūichimen)** form, bearing multiple faces above the main head. This signifies the ability to look in all directions and to never overlook the suffering of any being. The Eleven-Headed Thousand-Armed Kannon is both refined in design and highly significant in devotional practice. At **Sanjūsangendō (Rengeō-in)** in Kyoto, a similar Eleven-Headed Thousand-Armed Kannon statue is enshrined and is widely known as one of the representative masterpieces of Japanese Buddhist sculpture...

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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Cypress

Hands Up Carved Wood Happy Buddha
Hands Up Carved Wood Happy Buddha

Hands Up Carved Wood Happy Buddha

Located in Norton, MA

A hands up carved wood Happy Buddha, very happy figure.

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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Huge Antique Stone Pagoda Lantern 180 Inches- Exceptional Garden Art
Japanese Huge Antique Stone Pagoda Lantern 180 Inches- Exceptional Garden Art

Japanese Huge Antique Stone Pagoda Lantern 180 Inches- Exceptional Garden Art

Located in South Burlington, VT

Just discovered from an old Kyoto garden- impressive garden Sculpture, 15 Feet Tall Message or Call us for details or to reserve... For the finest garden- a spiritual representation of five earthly and celestial elements. Japan, a monumental antique stone pagoda tower that is nearly five meters , about 180” tall, hand carved from solid granite, Taisho period circa 1920s, and a spiritual representation of five earthly and celestial elements. This pagoda rivals a similar example given by Sapporo, Japan to the Portland, Oregon Japanese garden (See Portland's Japanese Garden Pagoda...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Granite

Japanese antique wooden large penis / folk belief / 1868-1920
Japanese antique wooden large penis / folk belief / 1868-1920

Japanese antique wooden large penis / folk belief / 1868-1920

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This item is a giant wooden penis that was used in old Japanese houses from the late 19th century to the early 20th century (Meiji to Taisho eras). This i...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Cedar

Asian Sculptures and Carvings for Your Home Decor

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.