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Item type: Antique and Vintage
Creator: Unknown
Pair of Hand Painted Wooden Kokeshi Dolls, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of Hand Painted Wooden Kokeshi Dolls, circa 1940
Origin: Northern Japan, circa 1940
Style: Japanese Kokeshi Dolls
Material: Wood
Experience the enchanting artistry...
Category
1940s Japanese Edo Vintage Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese Bronze Seated Buddha Figure
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chinese Bronze Seated Buddha Figure the garment with patterned decoration. The staff, back plate and fire ball within the hand are removable for easier tra...
Category
1950s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Serpentine jade group, China, late 19th century
Located in Monza, IT
Serpentine jade group, China, late 19th century
Ancient Chinese statue made of serpentine jade, high quality finishes and details, no deficiencies can be seen.
Excellent condition, a...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Antique Chinese Carved Bamboo Incense Tube with Rural Scene
Located in Andernach, DE
One of a kind antique bamboo incense tube in the style of the Qing- Dynasty with intricately carved scene of huts, rocks and men who seem to bring items from the river, load small ba...
Category
1890s Chinese Qing Antique Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bamboo
Japanese wooden mask
Located in Brescia, IT
A rare three-eyed Japanese Bukaku comic demon mask, dating from the early Edo period, but could also be from the late Momoyama period.
The early Edo period is the golden age of Noh t...
Category
17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Japanese Kutani Pottery Bodhidharma or Daruma Figurine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An fine, antique Japanese pottery Daruma figurine.
In the form of a Daruma, a depiction of Bodhidharma the semi-legendary founder of Zen/Chan Buddhism.
The figure's face and protruding toes are an unglazed dark brown and his robe has a dark red glaze.
Simply a charming Japanese figurine...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pottery
Chinese Spinach Jade Brush Washer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chinese Spinach Jade Brush Washer
Depicting an asymmetrical rectangular rock pond, with blossoming lingzhi branches.
Height 1 in. (2.54 cm.), Width 6...
Category
20th Century Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Porcelain erotic figure China
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Porcelain erotic figure China
Erotic group of enameled porcelain (menage a trois)
three porcelain figurines stamped on their base (red base)
White, black, pink and red color
hand painted
Origin China Circa 1920
Excellent condition without restorations
small fissure on the penis
Erotic depictions include paintings, sculptures, photographs, dramatic works, musical and literary compositions depicting scenes of a sexual nature. They have been created by almost all civilizations, ancient and modern. Primitive cultures frequently associated the sexual act...
Category
1920s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Porcelain
Large Kokeshi by Kyutaro Ogura
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Vintage Large "Kokeshi" by Kyutaro Ogura. This large size is very rare. With signature.
Kyutaro Ogura (Ogura Kyutaro: 1906-1998)
Master: Hisashiro Ogur...
Category
1980s Japanese Japonisme Vintage Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Maple
Pair of light lavender Jade Figures of a Queen and King 20TH CENTURY
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of light lavender Jade Figures of a Queen and King
20TH CENTURY
Carved as a standing queen dressed in lavish traditional attire and adorned with elaborate jewelry her face rend...
Category
20th Century Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic
A Pair of Spinach-green Jade "Prunus and Deer" table screens
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Pair of Spinach-green Jade "Prunus and Deer" table screens
each worked on both sides with deer, prunus blossoms and birds, carved in mirror image, the stone of a rich variegated g...
Category
20th Century Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
White Jade Dragon with Pearl Pendant, Qing Dynasty
Located in Nova Scotia, NS
This antique Qing Dynasty nephrite jade pendant consists of a dragon with a pearl in its mouth. There is decorative etching on the body, and the head and mouth are well defined. The pendant has a semi-fine texture with a semi-gloss or slightly waxy luster. This lovely piece of jade is white and has a very slight green tinge in certain lighting.
In the Chinese culture, the dragon symbolizes prosperity and good fortune, while the pearl is a symbol of wisdom, spiritual energy, and power. The dragon with a pearl is also a common theme in Chinese imagery and is the subject of myth and legend.
This lovely jade pendant was purchased from a private collection along with a magnificent antique Chinese silk...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone, Jade
Brahma - Four Faces - Eight Arms Sculpture Statue Vintage 1980s, Asia
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A decorative handmade sculpture or statue. Showing Brahma, the first of the three Hindu trinity, he is the creator of the universe. He is depicted with four faces looking at the four...
Category
20th Century Thai Folk Art Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
Antique Chinese Soapstone Carving of a Crane and Lotus Flowers
Located in Nova Scotia, NS
What a unique and unforgettable Valentine's Day gift this would make!
This rare and very finely carved Art Nouveau-style sculpture depicts a crane with its foot raised on a lotus bu...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Nouveau Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone, Soapstone
White Jade Double Gourd Pendant, Qing Dynasty
Located in Nova Scotia, NS
This antique nephrite jade double gourd pendant is of the Qing Dynasty and has a fine texture with a glossy luster. It is primarily white with some slight inclusions in the left lower body but in bright light the pendant has a slight green tinge.
This lovely jade pendant consists of a smaller gourd on top of a larger one surrounded by vines with smaller hanging gourds. The vines create numerous holes from which to hang the pendant. There are also etchings of stars on the body of the gourds along with tendrils of curling vines.
In the Chinese culture, the double gourd is a symbol of fertility and good fortune. Gourds are also associated with Li Tie Guai, one of the eight immortals.
This lovely jade pendant was purchased from a private collection along with a magnificent antique Chinese silk...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone, Jade
Tang Style Sencai Glazed Funerary or Tomb Pottery, Hunter on Horse with Dog
Located in Nova Scotia, NS
This rare sencai glazed man on a horse is a stunning example of funerary pottery figures used as spirit objects or Mingqi in Chinese burial tombs for millennia. This Tang style horse, rider, and dog appear to be a hunting trio--possibly representing the provision of ample game and sustenance for the deceased in the afterlife. The facial expressions of the hunter and dog...
Category
20th Century Chinese Tang Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Copper
Bamboo Flower Vase by Suigetsu Buseki
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Bamboo Flower vase by Suigetsu Buseki .
Suigetsu Buseki (1930–2013)
He is the second generation of "Bamboo Craft Midoriya". He studied under Koka...
Category
1950s Japanese Japonisme Vintage Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bamboo
Beautiful Chinese fan of Canton of the 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Beautiful Chinese fan of Canton of the 19th century in Bone, Paper and Silk.
Dimensions: H: 49cm, W: 28cm, D: 2cm.
Category
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bone, Silk
Pair Asian Bronze Elephant Sculptures Figures Vintage, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A decorative hand made pair elephant sculptures or statues. Some wear but this is old-age. Made of brass or bronze. We think it is from Asia and was mad...
Category
1960s Asian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble, Metal
Japan Meiji 1900 Three Bronze Ducks Sculpture in Wood Stand and Coral
Located in Miami, FL
Sculptural composition of the ducks from the Japanese Meiji Period.
Beautiful and very well realized sculptural composition of three ducks, made during the japanese imperial perio...
Category
Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Coral, Bronze
Vintage Pair Chinese Gilt Carved Wood Foo Dog / Guardian Lions Figurines
Located in San Francisco, CA
Offered here are a pair vintage Chinese gilt and carved wood Foo Dog/Guardian Lions figurines
Wonderful craftsmanship with the hand carving that has gone...
Category
1940s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Giltwood
Chinese Carved Malachite "Pagoda" Mountain Scene
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Chinese carved malachite "pagoda" mountain scene
19th/20th century
Late Qing dynasty
wood stand
Measures: Width 15.2 cm, 6 in.
height with sta...
Category
20th Century Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Malachite
Hand Painted Wood Japanese Traditional Kokeshi Doll
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Japanese doll called Kokeshi of the early 20th century.
Provenance from the northern Japan.
Dolls shapes and patterns are particular to a certain area and are classified under eleven types.
Handmade by Japanese artisants from wood. Have a simple trunk as a body and an enlarged head. One characteristic of Kokeshi dolls...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Togatta Japanese Wooden Traditional Kokeshi Doll
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Japanese doll called Kokeshi of the early 20th century.
Provenance from the northern Japan.
Dolls shapes and patterns are particular to a certain area and are classified under elev...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Chinese Carved Wooden Figural Pillow or Headrest, Qianlong?
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Chinese wooden head rest.
Carved in the form of a recumbent or resting man.
Decorated in polychrome decoration. The body painted in a silver tone with his hair and eyes in black with red undertones. There is further scroll work painted in stylized clouds and sun to the red and green.
There appears to be a carved ruyi in between the feet.
Simply a wonderful carved Chinese head...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Large Bronze Sculpture of Thai Buddha in Seated Position
Located in Middleburg, VA
Large bronze sculpture of Thai Buddha in seated position wearing a patterned dhoti, with a small spherical ball in his hands. Thailand, 1900s.
Measures: 25" H, 15" W, 8" D.
Category
20th Century Thai Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Monumental 19th Century Carved Wood Quan Yin 'Kuan Yin or Guan Yin' Bust
Located in San Francisco, CA
Offered here is a monumental carved wood Quan Yin ( also spelled as Kuan Yin or Guan Yin) bust, from the Qing dynasty.
Has export wax stamp on top.
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Ebony Wood Hand Carved African Elephant
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Hand carved wood ebony African elephant.
Handcrafted in Africa.
One of the tusk is damaged
Category
Early 20th Century African Folk Art Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ebony
Bronze Sculpture “Just Making Sure” by Linda Prokop
By Lynn Chadwick
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful sculpture by renowned artist Linda Prokop. This piece “Just Making Sure” by the acclaimed artist is infused with a dynamic sense of expression and style. Whimsically styled...
Category
1990s American Expressionist Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Naruko Kokeshi Doll
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Japanese doll called Kokeshi of the early 20th century.
Provenance from the northern Japan.
Dolls shapes and patterns are particular to a certain area and are classified under elev...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Terra Cotta Mask
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare terra cotta mask from a temple.
Category
19th Century Asian Antique Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Terracotta
Burmese Bird-Shaped Betel Gold Lacquered Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique late 19th century original offering vessel lacquered ornate gilded betel boxes in the shape of a sacred goose, Hintha bird from Mandalay, Myanmar bird...
Category
Early 20th Century Burmese Islamic Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
A Shadow Agate 'Horse' Snuff Bottle Chinese, Qing Dynasty 19th Century,
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Shadow Agate 'Horse' Snuff Bottle
Chinese, Qing Dynasty 19th Century, has stopper
6.35 cm, 2 1/2 in.
Category
19th Century Antique Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Art Glass
Chinese Carved Sodalite Archaistic Vessel, 19th / 20th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Chinese carved Sodalite Archaistic vessel, 19th / 20th century, of archaic fanglei form and double round section, each side carved in relief with a taotie mask, the shoulders flank...
Category
20th Century Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Other
Early 20th Century Tohgatta Kokeshi Doll: Handmade Japanese Artistry & Tradition
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Embrace the rich cultural heritage of Japan with this early 20th-century Kokeshi doll, a charming and authentic representation of traditional craftsmanship. Originating from northern...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Carved Chinese Boxwood Plaque or Insert
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Chinese carved boxwood plaque or insert.
Depicting a Chinese monastery scene.
The border is decorated with small repeating ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Boxwood
Murano Glass Sculpture, 1970s
Located in Palermo, PA
Murano glass sculpture, 1970s.
Dimensions: H=16 cm; W=20 cm; D=11 cm.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Glass
Small Chinese Carved Lapis-Lazuli Figure of a Water Buffalo
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A small Chinese carved Lapis-Lazuli figure of a water buffalo
Naturalistically carved as a muscular buffalo sturdily standing on four cloven feet, the raised head turned to the righ...
Category
20th Century Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Lapis Lazuli
Lapis Lazuli Snuff Bottle Chinese
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Lapis Lazuli snuff bottle
Chinese,
carved in the form of a fish, has stopper
Measures: Height 2.5 in. (6.5 cm.).
Category
19th Century Antique Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Glass
Chinese Polychrome-Decorated Carved Wood Figure of a Bodhisattva
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Chinese polychrome-decorated carved wood figure of a Bodhisattva
Standing regally with her hands in vitarka mudra, a five-pointed diadem set on her head, the angular face with bro...
Category
20th Century Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Intricate Chinese Immortal Deity Foo Dog Sculpture Carved Wood Gold Gilt & Black
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Intricately carved wood sculpture Chinese Immortal Longevity Buddha Deity figure crafted with gold gilt and a black finish with foo dog at base.
Meas...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Small Late 18th Century Chinese Patinated Bronze Figure of Zodiac Boar
Located in Middleburg, VA
Late 18th Century Chinese Patinated Bronze Figure of Zodiac Boar
Cast as a seated boar, wearing arm bands and holding a flower in each hand with a textured l...
Category
Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Large Cast Bronze Buddha Hand Sculpture on Stand
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Oversized cast bronze Buddhist hand mounted on a black wooden stand and is covered with a great patina.
A vintage oversized Thai bronze sculpture...
Category
Mid-20th Century South Asian Folk Art Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Chinese Carved Jade Winged Horses
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Chinese carved jade winged horses
Measures: Height 4 in. (10.16 cm.),
Width 7 in. (17.78 cm.)
Category
20th Century Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Asian Thai Gilt Vintage Bronze Statue of a Prince Playing Music
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large vintage heavy bronze statue of Prince Pra Apai Manee playing a traditional Asian string instrument called "Zueng".
This bronze has a dark green patina, the ceremonial costume and the jewelry are adorned with gold leaf. The base is adorned with some small bonsai trees. Very fine art work on cast bronze.
Very fine Intricate decorative Asian art work...
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Tibetan Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Antique Meiji Signed Japanese Figural Woman & Lantern Incense Burner with Base
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large antique Meiji period Japanese patinated and polychromed bronze is signed by an unknown artist and presumed to have been made in approximately 1880 in the period Meiji styl...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Large Chinese Carved Sculpture of Shou Xing God of Wisdom and Longevity
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning Chinese sculpture of Shou Xing God of Wisdom and Longevity.
Richly carved in organic burl wood.
circa 1960s.
Measure: 45.5" High.
X.
Category
1960s Chinese Organic Modern Vintage Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Burl
Wall Bracket Architectural Carved Wood Fragment from India
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique architectural carved wood temple fragment from Rajasthan, India.
19th century Hindu temple fragment. This antique fragment were elements of a section of hand carved wood fri...
Category
Late 18th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Architectural Carved Wood Temple Fragment Wall Bracket from India
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique architectural carved wood temple truss fragment from Rajasthan, India.
19th century Hindu temple fragment. This antique fragment were elements...
Category
Late 18th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Asian Bronze Pair of Hanuman Kneeling Buddhist Figure Candleholders
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Part human-part monkey, Hanuman is a central character in the Hindu epic Ramayana.
He is generally depicted as a man with the face of a monkey and a long tail.
Often described as t...
Category
1950s Indian Folk Art Vintage Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Architectural Carved Wood Temple Fragment Wall Bracket from India
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique architectural carved wood temple truss fragment from Rajasthan, India.
19th century Hindu temple fragment. This antique fragment were elements of a section of hand carved wo...
Category
Late 18th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Architectural Hindu Temple Carved Wood Fragment from India
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique architectural carved wood temple fragment from Rajasthan, India.
Made into a wall bracket stand.
19th century Hindu temple fragment. This anti...
Category
Late 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Architectural European Mounted Carved Wood Fragment, Pair
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of mounted antique architectural carved wood fragment from Europe mounted.
This antique fragment were elements of a section of...
Category
Late 18th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Bronze Female Figurative Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Bronze female figurative sculpture. She sits atop a wood base, both showing some wear and discoloration. Not signed, undated.
Category
20th Century Asian Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Architectural Carved Wood Temple Fragment from India
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique architectural carved wood temple truss fragment from Rajasthan, India.
Large and heavy wood hand carved fragment architectural temple fragment...
Category
Late 18th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Architectural Hand Carved Wood Temple Fragment
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique architectural carved wood temple truss fragment from Rajasthan India.
Large and heavy wood hand carved fragment architectural temple fragment ...
Category
Late 18th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Architectural Carved Temple Wood Fragment
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique architectural carved wood temple truss fragment from Rajasthan India.
Large and heavy wood hand carved fragment architectural temple fragment.
Depicting a bird, foliages an...
Category
Late 18th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Carved Wooden Harem Shoe
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique hand-carved wooden Turkish harem shoe.
One shoe only available.
Great decorative collector item,
circa 1870.
Category
Late 19th Century Turkish Moorish Antique Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Unknown sculptures and carvings for sale on 1stDibs.
Unknown sculptures and carvings are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of stone and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Unknown sculptures and carvings, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 61 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 49 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original sculptures and carvings by Unknown were created in the modern style in asia during the 21st century and contemporary. Prices for Unknown sculptures and carvings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $350 and can go as high as $216,361, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,650.