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Sculptures and Carvings For Sale
Japanese Old Vintage Pair Bronze Cache Pots
Located in South Burlington, VT
Here's a beautiful and unique way to accent your indoor fine art collection or outdoor garden space with this wonderful Japanese pair (2) of old vintage bronze cache pots...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Important Giant Blue Bronze Bell 1949- for World Peace
Located in South Burlington, VT
Massive Japanese Bronze Bell Inscribed and dedicated to humanity and world peace. History: Many large Japanese bronze temple bells were requisiti...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

20th Century Door Knob model "Milà no.3" by Antoni Gaudi Polished Solid Brass
Located in Barcelona, ES
Solid cast brass with polished finish. A company that has always attributed such great importance to the author of the designs could never forget the great figures in history. That ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Art Nouveau Sculptures and Carvings

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Brass

Bronze Thai Siam Temple Shrine Kamphaeng Phet Style Buddha Head on Marble Stand
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, little gem of a piece. Thai/ Siam meditating Buddha with serenely closed eyes in the Kamphaeng Phet style. The piece has a beautiful patina acquired over time. From a collection of Asian antiques. Would be a nice addition to any South-East Asian artifacts...
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19th Century Thai Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Marble, Bronze

Japan Antique "Full Moon" Lantern with Antique Suspension Chain
Located in South Burlington, VT
An impressive heavy, hand pounded vase including 52 inch antique iron chain, from our recent Japanese acquisitions From Japan comes this big beautiful antique hand wrought "harvest moon tsukumi” lantern or ikebana vase in a large scale size complete with an antique 52 inch suspension iron link chain. The rugged weather resistant dark bronze lantern is finished in an attractive original dark hand pounded finish. This lantern is a desirable and special Japanese lantern created for rugged outdoor use and your flexible display. The 52 inch antique iron chain is a bonus that allows suspension from tall garden structures...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze, Iron

Japanese Antique 18th Century Stone Four Step Stupa Pagoda
Located in South Burlington, VT
An early four step stone pagoda "stupa" from an old Japanese garden Japan, a fine and amazing surviving pagoda stupa sculpted in two pieces in a convenient portable size from a gr...
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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Limestone

Japan Rare Pair Old “Moon Gazing" Rabbits Blue Patina
Located in South Burlington, VT
For your special garden spot - rare pair Moon Gazing Rabbits from Japan! This is a harder to find matching pair (2) of solid and finely cast effigies of tall "moon gazing" garden...
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1920s Japanese Taisho Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Chinese Late Qing Dynasty Fretwork Panel with Phoenix, Bats and Geometric Maze
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese late Qing Dynasty period elmwood panel circa 1900 with carved phoenix in central medallion, surrounded by flowers, bats and scrolling foliage. Experience the allure of Chin...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal

Fine Antique Huge Hand Carved Folk Wooden Art Rabbit, Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Coming from an American Folk art collection of animal sculptures- only one. A fine huge, signed, and heavily hand carved charming erect rabbit measuring 21 inches tall and 9 inche...
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20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

13/14th Century Tibetan Bronze Buddha/Bodhisattva
Located in Ukiah, CA
13/14th century Tibetan Bronze Buddha/Bodhisattva . Superb example- finely cast, beautifully sculpted, with a beautiful untouched non-guilt patina Note the way it radiates a powerful...
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15th Century and Earlier Tibetan Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

13th/14thc Sukhothai or Northern Sukhothai Walking Buddha Head, Museum Quality
Located in Ukiah, CA
14th century Northern Sukhothai Walking Buddha Head-Museum quality. Near monumental- the full figure would have stood between 7 and 8 feet tall. Very large bronze Buddhas, Especiall...
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15th Century and Earlier Thai Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Remarkable Sukhothai Buddha 15/16thc/Later Large Reclining Crystal Orig. Gilding
Located in Ukiah, CA
This is a remarkable Sukhothai Buddha unlike any I have seen before. It is skillfully carved in Crystal in a 15 /16th century style. It may be a period piece, though it could be as l...
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15th Century and Earlier Thai Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Crystal

Large and Fine Pair of Jade Screens, Chinese
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large and Fine Pair of Jade Screens, Chinese Each of circular form decorated on one side, raised on an elaborately carved wood stand. Plaque diameter 10 in. (25.4 cm.) Overall height...
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20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

20th Century Bust of Beethoven
Located in San Antonio, TX
This 20th century Bust of Beethoven is a remarkable piece that pays homage to the great composer. Crafted in the 20th century, it captures the essence of Beethoven's artistic genius ...
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20th Century French Sculptures and Carvings

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Plaster

Rabbit, 'Red-Gold'
Located in New York City, NY
Porcelain creation depicting a rabbit, one of the animals from the Chinese horoscope, with a surprising innovative design. This porcelain piece portr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Sculptures and Carvings

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Porcelain

Japanese Fine Old Hand Cast Temple Bell Resonates Pleasing Sound
Located in South Burlington, VT
Buddhist bronze bell resonates with pleaasing sound. Another extraordinary way to accent your indoor or outdoor garden space with this treasured Japanese temple bell...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Antique Stone Protector Figure Double Jizo Buddha
Located in South Burlington, VT
A very old circa early 19th century Japanese stone Jizo Bosatsu in unusual "double Jizo" Desojin form stands tall in a fine minimalist state having endured ...
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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Granite

20th Century Bronzo Di Riace Head, Italian Terra Cotta Sculpture, Décor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This vintage Italian detailed head is made of hand crafted terracotta clay, in good condition. Wear consistent with age and use. circa 1918, Italy. Bronzo di Riace was one of the ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Sculptures and Carvings

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Clay, Terracotta

03C Pure White Onix Large Sculpture by Marie Jeunet
Located in Geneve, CH
03C pure white Onix large sculpture by Marie Jeunet. Dimensions: H 52 x L 16.5 cm. Materials: Pure White Onix Marble A tribute collection to the exceptional stones that nature o...
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2010s French Post-Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Marble

03C Pure White Onix Sculpture by Marie Jeunet
Located in Geneve, CH
03C pure white onix sculpture by Marie Jeunet. Dimensions: H 40 x L 14.5 cm Materials: Pure white onix marble. A tribute collection to the exceptional stones that nature offers ...
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2010s French Post-Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Marble

Japan Huge Antique Hand Wrought Bronze Gong Soothing Sound
Located in South Burlington, VT
No ordinary antique gong- Impressively rare art. Extra oversized massively thick bronze measures 20 inches diameter and 10.5 inches thick. Magical resonating sound guaranteed to please you. Found in Japan and used by Buddhist monks, this unusual extra 10.5 inch thick bronze gong is the first of this bell form we have seen. It was likely a precious, highly coveted hand hammered musical chanting art form crafted by the finest specialized bronze craftsmen from and imported into Japan from Java, highly valued Japanese trading partner, way back when. A unique and authentic Buddhist antique treasure to accompany you in meditation, reflection and pleasure- perfect for your home, studio, or an impressive garden choice. We guarantee that its serene sound will please you. Excellent condition no repairs or damages. This huge hand-hammered and wrought bronze percussion instrument was created by specialized century old craftsman with "nipple" construction. It is accompanied by suspension cord attached to a bronze/iron mounting bracket. A 20 inch long hardwood striker is included and accompanies and completes this ensemble. When struck, it creates a big serene reverberating sound perfect for stress relief meditating, or as a warm, welcoming and pleasant house guest dinner chime...
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Early 20th Century Southeast Asian Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Daruma 1860s-1900s / Sculpture Mingei Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese wooden Daruma doll. It was made during the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). The material is cedar wood. This wooden mould is the prototype of the Daruma doll. Many...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Cedar

Antique Big Bronze Bell with Big Resonating Sound
Located in South Burlington, VT
For your garden setting or indoors, this huge 26.5 inch antique bronze bell complete with complimentary striker Beautiful deep resonating ring tones await the new owner of this big ...
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Early 1900s Thai Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Antique Bronze Gong Set and Beautiful Silk Cord Striker
Located in South Burlington, VT
Hard to find set antique bronze gong set with handsome silk cord striker Pleasant resonating sound guaranteed to please you! Here's a lovely ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Brilliant Nights Rabbit Garden Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions, a rare hare that bursts with brilliant night light Brilliantly Designed and Beautiful to Admire at Night Japan, this handsome quality o...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Japanese Massive Vintage over Sized Owl Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
Extraordinary size Japanese massive over size owl lighting lantern, 13 inches tall. This handsome Japanese quality over sized iron "Owl" lantern is a special find and an authen...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Japanese Old Vintage Jumping Speckled Trout Fish Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
Jumping Trout on all four sides- a fishing friends delight This unusual Jumping Speckled Trout fish themed hand painted iron garden lantern is an angler's delight. And look at...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Japanese Rare Old Five Continents Globe Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese Acquisitions Japan, this handsome quality big swiveling "Globe" lantern is a special find and an authentic old work of art. Its rare design is unique...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Thai Bronze Buddha's Hand, 19th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th-century Buddha's hand sculpture from Thailand is finely cast of bronze with lifelike features and a beautiful dark patina. The hand is held upwards in abhaya mudra, the ges...
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Mid-19th Century Thai Minimalist Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Fine Old Vintage Pair "Pineapple Welcome" Garden Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
Heartfelt Welcoming Pair Lanterns -Unusual Find! Finest quality- original patina A special and unique matching pair (2) of old pineapple "welcoming" designs and just look at their...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Japanese Arched Kasuga Stone Garden Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
An attractive hard to find "arched lotus" style kasuga lantern ready to be installed in your favorite garden space- perhaps leaning over that special wa...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Japanese Big Old Bronze Boat Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
Hard to find old large scale bronze boat hanging lantern- bursting brilliant night light in all directions! This attractive and unusual hanging vessel, named Tetsu tsuri Douro, may be used as a lantern to hold led lights, candles, or potentially as a striking Ikebana flower arranging vessel. All original old hanging chains are included. This large 25 inch high lantern ensemble dates to the 1930s and comes complete with its original chains Quality: It is beautifully hand finished with a polished patina. An impressive presentation conjuring a wabi sabi (perfection of the imperfection) feeling in this unique transformative design. And an unique impressive lantern. Handmade and hand cast. Only one. Dimensions: 25 inches tall from boat bottom to top of chain; bronze boat only measures 18 inches long and 4 inches high; original suspension chains are included Provenance: Private Japanese Asu collection. Lifetime guarantee of authenticity: All of our Asian works of art come with our Lifetime Authenticity Guarantee. We are members of the North American Japanese Garden Association (NAJGA) specializing for ten years now in old and authentic Japanese stone garden ornaments...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Big Pair Iris and Flower Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
A decorative and functional hard to find pair (2) of handsome old "Iris and Flowers" garden lanterns in a convenient portable size. These rugged hand cast lanterns hand painted i...
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20th Century Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Japan Pair Old Vibrant Color "Jumping Trout" Lanterns, Mint Condition
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare Find Speckled Trout lanterns, vibrant colors Mint Condition Unusual opportunity to acquire this pair (2) of Jumping Speckled Trout themed hand painted iron garden lanterns- the finest quality pair of this design we have seen. Sturdily crafted, each lantern boasts a vibrant hand painted trout on each of all four sides and were well designed In a convenient and colorful portable size. 100% of the original and attractive hand painted poly chrome paint remains. They may be suspended from their loops or installed on any surface. A convenient door on each lantern comfortably opens to allow you to insert your favorite lighting device such as an led candle...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Japanese Pair Antique Tall Gilt Standing Owl Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
Tallest size, excellent details. Japan, a rare pair (2) of tall old, attractive and sturdy antique two section lanterns with handsome iconic expressive "Watchful Owl" motifs. ...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Japanese Huge Antique Pair Extraordinary Hand Painted Blue White Palace Vases
Located in South Burlington, VT
From An impeccable American Provenance: Estate of Otis Elevator Family Descendant Elisha Graves Otis Japanese pair (2) , 19th century Meiji period Imari Arita Yaki blue and white porcelain palace scale vases hand painted in cobalt under glaze in an ovoid form of prolific and highly detailed "landscapes, lanterns, karakusa, and waves" patterns. The tapered bodies rising to knopped , cylindrical necks with undulating, everted mouths decorated in underglaze blue with rondels and rectangles of garden landscapes and garden lanterns above a lower field of waves. The top neck portions with auspicious floral rondels on a classic karakusa (winding plant) ground. Unusual and seldom found hand painted garden lanterns encircled by mountains and clouds are prominent on the upper reaches of neck exterior decor; a large band of clouds and churning waves outlined in cobalt blue compliment and decorate the bases. Additionaly, auspicious symbols including cobalt leaves, large twelve petaled chrysanthemum flowers among karakusa , bamboo, and large diameter multi floral rondels finish the fine artistic quality of these extraordinary vases. Inside the top undulated rims one can take visual pleasure from more hand painted floral rondels and bamboo patterned hand paintings. Quality: Fine condition with traces of old black lacquer around top edges. No repairs. Dimensions: 61 inches high and 20 inches diameter at top and 20 inches diameter at mid waist. The bottom measures 10 inches diameter. Each vase hand made in two sections. Only one pair. American Provenance: Otis Elevator Family, Elisha Graves Otis Lifetime guarantee of authenticity: All of our Asian works of art come with our Lifetime Authenticity Guarantee. We have been dealing in authentic Japanese antiques, fine art, garden ornaments, lanterns and water basins for 25 years. Our president travels to Europe and Japan to meet his network partners who assist him in finding best Asian examples. He personally inspects each antique work of art to ensure its old age, authenticity, and quality condition. About Arita Wares Arita ware is a name given for Japanese porcelain...
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Japanese Old Great White Rooster Garden Lantern Plus Antique Chain
Located in South Burlington, VT
Hard to find great white rooster bird garden lighting lantern with 30" antique chain Japan, this hard to find and visually appealing heavy duty quality...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Japanese Monumental Art Deco Jewel Lantern 1930s, 21 Inches Tall
Located in South Burlington, VT
Brilliant Art Deco 1930s Design- first we have seen Japan, a monumental large-scale hand wrought Art Deco period "Hoju Jewel" motif roof pierced lantern - the complete ensemble c...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Art Deco Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Fine Extraordinary Burl Wood Coffee Table
Located in South Burlington, VT
An extraordinary example of a burlwood natural organic wood coffee or display table and desk hand crafted from a rare golden camphor wood root and burl. Would make a spectacular accent for home, office, or high end store decor and serve as a potential functional display for your treasures and keepsakes. Dimensions: 70 cm, 28 inches high and 150 cm, 60 inches in length and 95 cm, 38 inches in depth. This is the new organic style for the 21st century. Handsome, exceptional one-of-a-kind example, irreplaceable. . Provenance: New England collection and originally acquired from an old Chinese Fujian Provincial collection 2008. The impressive furniture carved and fashioned from one significant tree root with an additional foot added, in an elliptical form with exposed smoothed top in multiple planes and naturalistic natural bark sides the top smoothly polished to expose a fine grained surface. History: It takes an expert's eye to recognize the beauty and potential of root and burl treasures that are found in the wild. Skilled artisans then transform these natural wonders into functional and unique works of art China’s root carving tradition dates far back to the Warring States period, over 2000 years ago. This desk or table called “Chaji” by Chinese can be associated as early as the late Ming Dynasty,17th century. By the 20th century, China’s entrepreneurial furniture makers began crafting more exotic tea and coffee tables and chairs from singular huge roots- some reaching ten feet in diameter. This superb example is among the best work of art to come out of a Fujian family workshop and the private collection of the president of the shop.. in many decades. It is carved from a huge, exotic golden camphor tree root and wood found on the border with Myanmar. The original uncut tree root from which this was fashioned purportedly measured over 10 feet tall...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Organic Material, Wood

Japan Antique Set Three Brilliant Color Hand Painted Garden Bowls, 1910
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese Acquisition Travels- matching set three (3) three gorgeous hand painted bowls from Japan in their original tomobako box. Japan hard to find early set of th...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Ceramic

Antique Wooden Burmese Temple from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: wood 180 cm high 100 cm wide and 72,5 cm deep Completely restaurated, see 1 picture from unrestaurated condition Originating from Burma +/- 120 years old Material: T...
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19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Indian Asian Lacquered Bronze Dancing Hindu Shiva Nataraja
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine and unusual vintage Asian Indian red lacquered bronze statue of Shiva Nataraja dating from the 20th century. The figure represents the Hindu God Shiva performing a dance. The ...
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20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Antique Fragment of Indian Temple from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: Natural stone / granite Material: wood 13 cm high 40 cm wide and 14 cm deep Weight: 13.05 kgs Originating from India 12-13th century With several Hindu figures.  
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15th Century and Earlier Indian Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Sandstone Ammonite
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful hand-carved ammonite made from sandstone. This piece is set on a modern black steel stand. The name “ammonite,” from which the scientific term is derived, was inspired by ...
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2010s Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Sandstone, Steel

Japan Antique Gilt Bronze Lotus Flower Ornament Keman, Complete 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions, a rare find. Original antique Japanese temple gilt bronze lotus hanging ornament "Keman" -complete- including thirty (30) individual hanging auspicious gilt elements plus the large placque with multiple incised lotus flowers. Each gilt element is hand stamped and incised , made for a Buddhist temple altar. These Buddhist ornaments symbolize the stages of path toward enlightenment. The individual parts of each lotus is stamped and inicised separately then joined in a hanging arrangement and presented and displayed in shrines or altars. Keman (Sanskrit: kusumamala) literally means “garland of flowers,” and refers to pendant decorative disks, usually made of bronze in the shape of a round fan (uchiwa), that are suspended from beams of inner sanctuary of a temple, above a Buddhist statue. They are thought to have their origin in the garlands of fresh flowers that were offered to nobles in ancient India...
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Genryusai Seiya Japanese Meiji Man & Water Buffalo Sculpture on Stand
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptional Japanese Meiji bronze sculpture of a man and water buffalo on a natural polished oak stand by renowned Japanese master craftsman Genryusai Seiya and dating from around 1880/90. The large bronze depicts an elderly man holding a pipe and tobacco pouch...
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1880s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Unique Old "Lucky Money" Lantern & Windchime
Located in South Burlington, VT
Hard to find "Lucky Coin" lantern This unusual recent acquisition comes from a recent Japanese acquisition and could be a beautiful and unique way to accent your favorite indoor or outdoor garden space. A quality hand cast iron hanging lantern...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Antique Asian Chinese Sterling Silver Lady's Walking Swagger Stick Cane Dragons
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stylish Well Grained Stepped Partridge Wood Ladies or Gentleman's Walking Stick with an attractive and most unusual Chinese Silver long ten-inch handle of triangular outline and outs...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Victorian Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Sterling Silver

Japanese Dragon Gilt Bronze Master Work Sotaro Sculpture
Located in South Burlington, VT
Breathtaking gilt bronze design, signed and accompanied by its original collector display base and signed box. Here's a beautiful and unique way to accent your indoor display spa...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Pair of Hand Carved Soapstone Bookends with Asian Chinese Dragon Motif, Ca 1950
Located in New York, NY
A pair of finely hand-carved soap stone bookends featuring high relief landscape scenes with dragon heads. Perfect to use on a desk as a paper weight or decorative object around the ...
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1950s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Soapstone

Pair of Vintage Asian Carved Hard Stone Urns on Stands with Intricate Detail
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A vintage pair of Asian hand carved hard stone urns with intricate detail of dragons, scenery and Asian symbols on wood bases.
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Mid-20th Century Ming Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Oriental Handmade Wood Three Small Monks Set
Located in 景德镇市, CN
The Oriental Handmade Wood Three Small Monks Set is a collection of crafted wooden figurines that originates from Oriental cultures, particularly those influenced by Buddhism. This s...
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20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Oriental Handmade Wood Small Monk Sitting in a Prayerful Posture
Located in 景德镇市, CN
An oriental handmade wood small monk sitting in a prayerful posture is a crafted wooden figurine that originates from Oriental cultures, particularly those influenced by Buddhism. Th...
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20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Pair of Chinese Hand Carved White Jade Jadeite Foo Dog Sculpture, circa 1920
Located in New York, NY
A finely hand-carved pair of Chinese white jade foo dogs or foo lions. One figure has a ball in his mouth, the ball is believed to represent the union of Heaven and Earth. For centur...
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1920s Chinese Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

Blonde Reclaimed Wood Tablet Holder
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant holder for any tablet created of elmwood reclaimed from 18th-century northern Chinese buildings. Custom made by our PAGODA RED artisans.
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2010s Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Elm

Shishi face Mask Japan 1940s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice highly decorative Shishi face Mask Japan 1940s ,some paint losses . hand carved.
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1940s Japanese Japonisme Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Vintage Pair of Pendant Thai Gilt Wood Mythological Creatures with Red Undertone
Located in Yonkers, NY
Pair of vintage Thai carved wooden pendant mythological creatures from the mid 20th century with gilt finish and red undertone. Unleash the allure of mythical charm with this exquisi...
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Mid-20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Export Hardwood Carved Plaque of Quan Yin in Landscape
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chinese Export Hardwood Carved Plaque of Quan Yin in Landscape China, circa 1920s Expertly hand carved landscape plaque of Quan Yin the Buddhist goddess of compassion, mercy, an...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass

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.

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