Hand-Carved Antiquities

Stunning and one of a kind Buddha sculpture. There are only very few people in the world who can accurately date this hand carved marble or granite Japanese Buddha head...

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...

A set of Thai wood carving panels with flower. Age: Thailand, Rattanakosin Period, 19th Century Size per panel: height 95 cm / width 21.4 cm / thickness 1.8 cm Size for all: height ...

A 25.25 inch tall antique carved polychrome standing Buddha Amitabha. The Buddha of infinite light.

This Han pottery figure of a foot soldier is molded and engraved with facial details. It has been fired at high temperatures. The color pigments are painte...

These lovely spinach jade animal figures consist of a Tang horse, an elephant, and a hippo. The largest is the Tang horse at 8cm x 6cm x 2.2cm, and the smallest is the elephant at 6.2cm x 5.2cm x 2.2cm. These animal figures were purchased from a collection that included museum quality Asian antiques such as a large Meiji period silk embroidered tapestry...

These lovely spinach jade animal figures consist of a rabbit and three ducks, the largest of which is the rabbit at 5cm x 4.2cm x 2cm. These animal figures were purchased from a collection that included museum quality Asian antiques such as a large Meiji period silk embroidered tapestry that can be viewed below under "More from this Seller". The rabbit figure is fashioned sitting on its haunches with its ears perked in an expression of alertness. It is mostly a deep spinach green with moss green highlights on the ears. The rabbit is an auspicious animal in Asian culture and is the fourth sign in the zodiac. The jade rabbit...

This wood carving sculpture origins from China, circa 1880.  

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...

This is a guaranteed authentic old Chinese jade bi cache of ninety four (94) discs from the Qijia culture, Northwestern China. Including our “Certificate of Authenticity” To worship heaven with a bi explains their importance and use in ancient Chinese culture. This group would make an instant collection for reference study, trading, making into your own pendant jewelry, or new year gifts. Dimensions will vary: 1.5-2.8 inches diameters. Quality will vary from good to fair- please refer to the photographs. Shapes will include round, nearly round, and irregular styles. Serious parties may request more photographs. A brief history follows. Note the stunning green and brown calcification and hues combination. We acquired these 20 years ago on one of our dozens of trips to China, northwestern China, Lanzhou area. Provenance: 1 Our private collection and accompanied by our Guarantee of Authenticity. History: Flat jade discs with a round central hole bi are among the earliest surviving artifacts of China and must be considered among great ancient art forms- masterpieces of the Neolithic period. Nephrite jade from which discs were fashioned is a prime hard and strong stone, arduous to work by hand using stone...

Chinese hand carved colored stone figural wall panel #3 2 other panels available See 3-1052 1and 3-1053.

Burmese wood carving panel. Age: Burma, Mandalay Period, 19th Century Size: Length 56.8 C.M. / Width 44.7 C.M. / Thickness 3.2 C.M. Condition: Nice condi...