Antique Wood Carvings

Unique 19th century funeral wood urn antique.

This pair of extraordinary foo dogs were carved from single wood blocks. The depiction of the foo dogs in playful motion demonstrates a sense of fun rather than the usual sternness. ...

A rare 19th century Himalayan dancing mask with a shaman's mask carved out of wood into an oval form with openwork eyes and a mouth with jagged teeth. This one of a kind mask is a he...

Japanese Buddhist assembled wood sculpture of Kannon-Bosatsu (Avalokitesvara), the God of Compassion, standing male figure with abundant cloak drapery including the pendant wrapped s...

The restoration to this amazing set of 5 antique Chinese panel screens is intentionally kept minimum.

This Chinese hand-carved out of wood statue is of a Taoist deity. Lord Zitong or also known as Wen-Chang. Mounted on a custom stand that is 16" x 16.5" he stand 40" tall and is 16" w...

Carved wood Old Wise Man handmade figure. Antique Asian sculpture full of tradition and mysticism created with extreme detail evoking ancient times. Made by fantastic local artists w...

Japanese bronze Eagle modelled with its wings outstretched and head lowered, All the feather work is finely carved with rich brown patination, perched on a root wood base signed in ...

This type of vertical panels was hanged either along a two door gate into the house or two posts in a large hall. It is always hanged in pair. The Chinese characters on this pair of ...

South Indian carved wood sculpture depicting the Hindu deity of Nandi, a recumbent black bull figure, known within the Hindu faith as the vehicle for Siva, often depicted in sculptur...

This is a rare and unusual pair of 18th century Chinese dogs of foo made from sections of root woot carefully interlinked to form naturalistic figures. Beautifully patinated with hun...

Antique Chinese burl wood snuff bottle with a large three legged toad on the front in high relief, overall oval shape with oval foot rim and countersunk flat base, adequately hollowe...

A rare and unusual carved wood pike with a naturalistic background, in an ebonized case with glass front. Sign written below 'Caught by S.Turpin at Marlow Nov 6th 1924' Although carv...

Japanese Gosho-ningyo, a standing young male holding a painted and embroidered Chinese style fan above his head, the body carved of wood and covered in multiple layers of burnished g...

Beautiful antique rice mortar, medium.

This rare pair of antique puppets is made in Vietnam during the 19th century. They were used in the famous Vietnamese water puppet show. There are only a few of these puppets left,...

Presents a pair of antique Indian Rajasthani figures. Hand carved with fine craftsmanship and hand painted details. The sculptures have original square stands. Natural distressing on...

Antique American Folk Art wooden bank.

Rare antique French child’s carousel pig. 19th Century. Lovely historic repairs from the fairground. Freestanding.

Japanese Gosho Ningyo, a palace figure of a young noble boy seated with his feet extended forward holding a gold leafed folding signal battle fan in his right hand above his head (a ...

This pair of fantastic foo dogs are treasures. Dating late 18th-early 19th century, they have the distinctive characteristics of wooden foo dogs created during that period. The point...

Japanese Hearth Hook “Jizai Kogi” repurposed as Sculpture Beautifully executed craftsmanship showing rope marks from being suspended from ceiling beam. It held a kettle over a fire ...

rare Antique Male Mannequin in Life Size, ca. 1920, head made of mass, good original condition, Austria.  

Antique 19th century Burmese wood dancer Excellent work and details, very nice patina It appears that it is signed near the base (Shown in pictures) Comes with certificate of anti...

GOOD FORTUNE GOD is one of ancient China's favorite gods whom is believed to bring prosperity and good fortune. This wonderful piece features him seated on a round back chair with dr...

Our antique washboards are beautiful with their rustic, aged patina. Made of solid wood, they feature pretty painted flowers at one end. Each piece has its own unique degree of wear....

Japanese Kofuku-no-inori gosho ningyo (a good luck wish palace doll) of a plump male child kneeling with a game board in front of him, traditionally given amongst the nobility as a w...

Japanese Kofuku-no-inori gosho ningyo (a good luck wish palace doll) of a plump male child seated with one leg tucked under and the other bent forward, holding symbols of mythical tr...

An unusually graceful and skillfully carved kneeling monk resting on bare toes. This is a beautiful, serene piece that will add spirituality and calm to any environment. Lovely from ...

19th century Chinese nephrite green Jade Kwan Yin. The goddess of compassion, Kwan Yin, is sitting on a double lotus pedestal in meditation position. She is holding a bottle in ha...

This Japanese traveling shrine is often referred to as a Zushi and is rare for several important reasons. First, the height at 20" is much higher that most that can be found. The gol...

Magnificent red lacquered panel depicts the happy family gathering. Multi-layered carvings are exquisite, finely detailing facial features and environment. Hand-painted, gilded foo d...

Chinese pair of wood carved Fu Dogs, rendered from a single block of hardwood each, with exquisite detailing in a naive style, the dogs are opposing, crouched on their haunches, each...

A pair of 19th century, late Qing dynasty, Chinese guardian lions or "foo dogs" from Chaozhou Province. These ornately carved auspicious symbols were likely covered with stucco durin...

Zō-onna Noh Theatre Mask, Meiji Period Noh Mask, Japanese Noh Mask, Antique Japanese Mask, Antique Noh Mask, Noh Theatre Mask, Samurai, Japanese Antique. Beautifully carved and hand...

High quality carved mask from oak or beech of your choice. >> SKU: M-003 >> Dimensions (A x B x C): 1) 6.02" × 5.12" × 1.89" 2) 7.4" × 6.3" × 2.32" 3) 9.21" × 7.83" × 2.87" 4) 11...

***SUMMER SALE*** This Northern elm kang cabinet from Shanxi province retains a beautiful original patina. The kang, a heated brick platform, was the heart of the Northern Chinese ...

Antique black forest carving, rare, 19th century, good original condition.

Old teak corbels / brackets mounted as decorative sculptures. Heights vary from 85cm, 199cm, 100cm, 116cm.

Antique hunting table with carvings, round, folding Introducing this exclusive antique table, an exceptional example of precision craftsmanship and elegant design.

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...

Stunning red brown bronze colored wooden mirror frame from the Art Deco era, circa 1920. The wall mirror features stunning wooden carving works on the frame and a new cut glass mirro...

High quality carved mask from oak or beech of your choice. >> SKU: M-014 >> Dimensions (A x B x C): 1) 4.76" × 3.35" × 1.65" 2) 5.59" × 3.94" × 1.85" 3) 6.69" × 4.72" × 2.32" 4) 8...

High quality carved mask from oak or beech of your choice. >> SKU: M-002 >> Dimensions (A x B x C): 1) 2.95" × 2.95" × 0.98" 2) 3.54" × 3.54" × 1.18" 3) 4.72" × 4.72" × 1.57" 4) 5...

Pretty very well-maintained sleigh from the Salzkammergut in Austria, build circa 1920. This is an old Salzburg sledge made of wood, very good condition, metal fittings. It is ...

Fine pair of 19th century folk art architectural wood carvings of guardians. Retains there original polychrome painted surface. From Rajasthan India. the carvings are in excellent as...

High quality carved mask from oak or beech of your choice. >> SKU: M-011 >> Dimensions (A x B x C): 1) 5.16" × 3.94" × 1.34" 2) 6.73" × 5.12" × 1.73" 3) 8.27" × 6.3" × 2.13" 4) 10...

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A superb large Burmese Shan wood Buddha, circa 18th century Beautiful and elegant example in carved hard wood with lacquer and gold gilt, the Buddha seated in the meditation postu...

This account consists of five companies. As for me, I specialize in Japanese antiques and deal in carefully selected items. With my 20 years of experience, I am re-proposing Japanese...

Beautiful wood carving wall hanging, hand painted very intricate.

This is an old dog wood carving made in Japan. It is a wood carving from the Meiji period (1860s-1920s).

This is a very old Japanese natural wood carving of a raccoon dog. This wood carving was made in the early Showa period (1900s to 1940s).

This is an antique primitive-style stool from Japan. Its quiet presence carries both the strength of a sculptural object and a simple, rustic beauty. The clean form, free from unnece...

Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...

This is an old Japanese workboard. It was called "Mochiita" and was used as a workbench for kneading flour. It seems to be around the Meiji period. The board is thought to be pine...

This is an old Japanese wooden work board. The wood is cedar, and due to long-term use, the black color around the edges remains, and the color has peeled off only in the middle. Th...

This low table was loved by craftsmen as a "workbench" during the Meiji period. The wood grain, which has deepened with age, is reminiscent of the warm lifestyle of that time. A cu...

New finds from Tohoku area, Japan. This single tier Mizuya tansu is made from premium quality, reddish Sugi Cedar. The product of circa 1870s to 1900s (Meiji to early Taisho period)...

This is an old Japanese wooden board called “Mochiita” (rice cake board). It was used during the Meiji period (1860s-1900s) and is made of pine wood with a rich texture. As the name ...

19th Century carved wood panel with lotus bud motive. An Architectural Element from a Buddhist Monastery in Northen Thailand. A Lotus Bud representing perpetuity of life. These carve...

Japanese Antique Huge Door " Wall Decoration " 1860s-1900s / Wabi Sabi This extraordinary large sliding door was once used in an old warehouse in Japan. Dating back to the Meiji per...

This is an old large Tansu made in Japan. This furniture was made during the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). The material used is cedar wood. The iron metal fittings in the center add an...

New finds from an old elementary school in Ibaraki pref., Japan. This vintage low table - or bench, was manufactured circa 1920s to 40s (early Showa era), estimate from the style & ...

This is an old Japanese stone carving of a phallus, believed to have been made in the late Edo period (1800s–1860s). It is a rare and valuable artifact that reflects the deep-rooted ...