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Japanese Gilt Seated Kannon Figure, circa 1850
Japanese Gilt Seated Kannon Figure, circa 1850

Japanese Gilt Seated Kannon Figure, circa 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

Intricately carved and finished with gilt black lacquer, this seated figure depicts the bodhisattva Guanyin, known in Japanese Buddhism as Kannon. Described as the "Buddha of Infinit...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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18th Century Japanese Giltwood Figure of Amida Buddha

18th Century Japanese Giltwood Figure of Amida Buddha

Located in Paris, FR

The Amida Buddha seated in vajrasana on a lotus-shaped pedestal situated on an ornate platform, framed by a flaming mandorla, the hands in teaching mudra, dressed in a fine flowing m...

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Antiquities

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JAPANESE LACQUERED WOOD FIGURE OF A SEATED MONK
JAPANESE LACQUERED WOOD FIGURE OF A SEATED MONK

JAPANESE LACQUERED WOOD FIGURE OF A SEATED MONK

Located in Stamford, CT

Japanese Edo period lacquered wood figure of a monk shown seated and holding a staff.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Japanese More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wood

A Gilt-lacquered figure of Buddha Amida - early Edo period from Japan
A Gilt-lacquered figure of Buddha Amida - early Edo period from Japan

A Gilt-lacquered figure of Buddha Amida - early Edo period from Japan

Located in DEVENTER, NL

This gilt-lacquered figure of Buddha Amida from the early Edo period (17th century) is a remarkable example of Japanese Buddhist artistry and devotion.

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Antique 17th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

American Black Lacquer Japanned Figural Tilt-Top Table, Circa 1770
American Black Lacquer Japanned Figural Tilt-Top Table, Circa 1770

American Black Lacquer Japanned Figural Tilt-Top Table, Circa 1770

Located in Charleston, SC

American black lacquer Japanned tilt top table depicting a landscape scene with pagodas in the background, a flowing stream with figures in the foreground, retaining the original loc...

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Antique 1770s American American Colonial Painted Furniture

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19th Century Japanese Seated Figure of Amida
19th Century Japanese Seated Figure of Amida

19th Century Japanese Seated Figure of Amida

Located in Chicago, IL

This intricately carved seated figure depicts the Amitābha, the Buddha of Infinite Light. Known also as Amida in Japan, he is the oldest and most important of the five celestial Budd...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Lacquer, Wood

Samurai Warrior  Paper Mache Lacquer Japanese Figure
Samurai Warrior  Paper Mache Lacquer Japanese Figure

Samurai Warrior Paper Mache Lacquer Japanese Figure

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Samurai Warrior Japanese Figure - A vintage figure with full wardrobe in very intricate and well designed costume. The wardrobe is in good vintage condition, with woven silk and cott...

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20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Silk, Wood, Paper

Fine Japanese 19th century Gem Mounted Carved Lacquered Gilt Wood Buddha Figure
Fine Japanese 19th century Gem Mounted Carved Lacquered Gilt Wood Buddha Figure

Fine Japanese 19th century Gem Mounted Carved Lacquered Gilt Wood Buddha Figure

Located in Forney, TX

A remarkable very fine quality late Edo Period (1603-1868) Japanese hand carved and painted gemstone mounted lacquered gilt wood Buddha figure.

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Antique 19th Century Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Multi-gemstone

19th Century Japanese Carved Wood Buddha Figure with Gilt Lacquer on Stand
19th Century Japanese Carved Wood Buddha Figure with Gilt Lacquer on Stand

19th Century Japanese Carved Wood Buddha Figure with Gilt Lacquer on Stand

Located in Dallas, TX

Make a statement in your home with this tall, antique, gilt Buddha figure of "Amida the Lord of the Western Paradise," sculpted in Japan, circa 19th century. The carved, Bu...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Religious Items

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Giltwood

Japan Fine Old Buddhist Figure in Original Gold and Black Lacquer Box , Zushi
Japan Fine Old Buddhist Figure in Original Gold and Black Lacquer Box , Zushi

Japan Fine Old Buddhist Figure in Original Gold and Black Lacquer Box , Zushi

Located in South Burlington, VT

A fine Japanese Buddhist figure concealed in an elegant door hinged black and gold lacquer traveling box, zushi. These were crafted for travelers and portability. The holy man, a...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Scholar's Objects

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Wood, Giltwood

Pair Of Shibayama Carved Figural Panels
Pair Of Shibayama Carved Figural Panels

Pair Of Shibayama Carved Figural Panels

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H 44 in W 27 in D 1.5 in

Pair Of Shibayama Carved Figural Panels

Located in Norwood, NJ

A pair of finest quality Meiji period Japanese carved, inlaid and lacquered hanging panels. Beautifully framed with original carved wood frame featuring squirrels climbing through le...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer

Japanese 18th century lacquer and guilded figure of Kannon
Japanese 18th century lacquer and guilded figure of Kannon

Japanese 18th century lacquer and guilded figure of Kannon

Located in New York, NY

A lovely 18th century Japanese figure of Kannon, the goddess of mercy.

The figure stands barefoot on a raised platform of carved lotus blossoms, and her robe has man...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Japanese Sculptures

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Wood, Lacquer

A gilt lacquered wood figure of Buddha
A gilt lacquered wood figure of Buddha

A gilt lacquered wood figure of Buddha

Located in Winter Park, FL

A partially gilded black-lacquered wood figure of Buddha Shakyamuni, standing in samabhanga on a lotus base, the left hand raised in Abhaya Mudra, a gesture of reassurance, blessing,...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures

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Wood

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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the wood lacquer Japanese figure you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each wood lacquer Japanese figure for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, lacquer and giltwood. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect wood lacquer Japanese figure — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each wood lacquer Japanese figure bearing hallmarks is very popular.

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