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Sculptures and Carvings For Sale
Old Japanese wooden rabbit figurine/20th century/carved animal
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a wooden rabbit made in the Taisho to Showa eras (20th century) in Japan.
The sculptor's name is engraved on the bottom, and it seems to have been carved by a person named "O...
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20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Small stone carved rabbit statue / 19th-mid 20th century / Around Korea
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a carved stone figurine of a rabbit with a unique design not found in old Japanese stone statues. From the taste of the shape, we can infer that it was made in Korea from the...
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Early 20th Century South Korean Other Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Pair of stylophoric lions in yellow marble from verona, northern Italy, 16th-17th centol
Located in Brescia, IT
Description
Two sculptures depicting crouching lions. On the backs of the lions are holes, from which the columns rose. This type of sculpture, typical of medieval architecture, take...
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17th Century Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble
Set of 2 early 20th Century Hand Painted Wood "Kokeshi" Dolls
Located in Barcelona, ES
Antique Japanese Kokeshi Dolls – Early 20th Century Handcrafted Set of 2 from Northern Japan
Discover the beauty of traditional Japanese craftsmanship with this exquisite set of two...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
A Massive Japanese Patinated Bronze Sculpture of a Tiger, Meiji Period
Located in New York, NY
A Massive Japanese Patinated Bronze Sculpture of a Tiger, Meiji Period. Signed.
Measuring an impressive 44 inches in length, this extraordinary sculpture is a striking example of t...
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Small stone carved rabbit statue / 19th-mid 20th century / Around Korea
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a carved stone figurine of a rabbit with a unique design not found in old Japanese stone statues. From the taste of the shape, we can infer that it was made in Korea from the...
Category
Early 20th Century South Korean Other Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Japan Large Older Stone Classic Yukimi Lantern Beautiful Details, 33 Inches
Located in South Burlington, VT
Classic Style, Portable and Convenient Size 33" Tall And 28 " Diameter. Beautiful patina, lovely lantern
Japan, a fine large vintage hand carved granite stone Yukimi hexagonal top l...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Asian Hand Carved Painted Wooden Lucky Baby Buddha on Melon
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage hand carved and hand-painted baby Buddha sculpture depicts Buddha as a boy, kneeling and hugging a large melon, ready to fall asleep. The...
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Mid-20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Padouk
Antique South Indian Chola-Style Bronze Goddess Sculpture, on Lotus Base
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique South Indian Chola-Style Bronze Goddess Sculpture on Lotus Base
Exquisite bronze sculpture depicting a South Indian goddess in the elegant C...
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19th Century Indian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Old Japanese wooden rabbit figurine/20th century/carved animal
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a wooden rabbit made in the Taisho to Showa eras (20th century) in Japan.
The sculptor's name is engraved on the bottom, and it seems to have been carved by a person named "O...
Category
20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japan Fine Old “Oribe” Granite Garden Lantern With Sanscrit Calligraphy
Located in South Burlington, VT
Designed by Tea Master "Oribe" With Sanscrit Calligraphy
"Oribe designed this lantern to represent the secular nature of lanterns installed in private tea gardens"
Japan “Oribe” ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone, Granite
Japanese Tall 100 Year Old Stone Buddha, Hands in Prayer
Located in South Burlington, VT
A very good hand carved stone Buddha/Jizo Guardian sculpture set upon its own carved base
Good display candidate for your favorite indoor or outdoor space
In Japan, Kṣitigarbha, kn...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Turtle Shell Sign "Ventas al Contado" (1960)
Located in Barcelona, ES
Turtle Shell Sign "Ventas al Contado" (1960)
Description:
This unique "Ventas al Contado" sign, crafted from turtle shell, is a rare vintage piece from 1960. The sign features an i...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Shell
Chinese Rare Large Yellow Jade Bi Disc with Vibrant Colors
Located in South Burlington, VT
A rare handsome Chinese Heavenly jade Bi disk carved in a rarely found combination of mutton fat yellow and green jade with patches of brown accents in the stone that depict a green ...
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Japanese antique stone ornament "Daruma" /Appreciation stone /Scholar stone
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a type of rock that is produced in areas such as the Abe River in Shizuoka Prefecture, but it is also found in other regions such as Kanagawa and Chiba.
These types of stones...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Life-Sized Dayak Tribe Female "Hampatong" Guardian, Borneo, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
‘Hampatong’ is the term used for ancestors and protective figures made of hard ‘iron wood’, which the Dayak of Borneo would position infront of their houses as guardians. This early ...
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Carved Polychromed Chinese Horse
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderful 20th century carved painted wooden Chinese horse purchased in 1985 from a prominent Hong Kong Gallery. A copy of the original receipt will be...
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Wood Carving Large Daruma 1860s-1920s / Sculpture Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old wooden Daruma doll made in Japan.
It was made in the Taisho period (1860s-1920s).
The material is cedar wood.
This is the original wooden model of Daruma dolls.
M...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Fine Large Old Red Natural Stone Mountain Planter And Water Basin
Located in South Burlington, VT
Beautiful Wabi sabi shaped basin planter in a weathered old red natural formed stone
Japan, a handsome and unique old naturally formed stone water basin or planter -tsukubai- source...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Granite
Japanese antique stone Buddha / 1800-1912 / [11-faced Kannon Bodhisattva]
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is probably a Japanese stone Buddha, and is thought to have been made from the late Edo period to the Meiji period (1800-1912)
Most stone Buddhas in Japan are not painted, or ev...
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19th Century Asian Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
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Vintage Swedish Viking Ship Glass Sculpture from Lindshammar Glasbruk, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Swedish Viking Ship Glass Sculpture from Lindshammar Glasbruk, 1970s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979 official proof of authenticity such as vintage catalogs, ...
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20th Century Swedish Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Glass
1960s Rotating Brazilian Agate Geode With Amethyst Crystals
Located in Pasadena, CA
Rotating Agate Geode With Amethyst Crystals. The base of this natural specimen is made in a way hat allows the geode to turn in a 360 degree angle. It can be turned to face any direc...
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20th Century Brazilian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Amethyst
Pair of Vintage Patinated Bronze Thai "Singha" Guardian Lions / Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of patinated bronze Thai "Singha" guardian lions / foo dogs, circa 1950s. The pair are in very good vintage condition with amazing detail and a gorgeous patina. Each dog measure...
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Mid-20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Chinese Bronze Pixiu Winged Lion Figure Feng Shui Mythical Beast Statue
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning pair of excellent quality bronze Pixiu wealth dragon mythical creatures with visually striking scattered verdigris bluish green patina!
Well known in Chinese culture and...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Antique Japanese wooden Buddha statue/Edo period/seated Tathagata statue
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a wooden Buddha statue made around the Edo period (1603-1868).
It is likely to be Amida Nyorai, the highest-ranking Buddha statue, which is an enlightened being.
This Buddha ...
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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Cypress
Japanese Rare Antique Pair Hand Painted Birds And Blue Waters Wedding screens
Located in South Burlington, VT
A lovely antique pair (2) Japanese hand-painted six-panel folding screens byobu- each conceived in an attractive birds, trees, and blue waters motif. Likely given as a wedding gift...
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paper
Japanese Tall Antique Stone Buddha Shakyamuni 27 Inches And Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
A very old Taisho period early 20th century granite stone Buddha - Shyaka Nyorai Sakyamuni- sculpture perched upon a square base.
Signed front left with named patron: hidaka shig...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone, Granite
Antique Gilt Cast Iron Mediating Buddha Head Bust Shrine Sculpture Statue 14"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique cast iron meditating Buddha head. Made of iron with round face, elongated earlobes, and bindi at center of forehead, bright gilt painted skin, and deep blue ringlets of curly...
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Late 19th Century Japonisme Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Japanese Massive Bronze Peace Bell 45 Inches Tall
Located in South Burlington, VT
Massive Japanese Bronze Bell Inscribed and dedicated to peace and humanity, 1947.
At the top, the handle (ryûzu) is crafted in the form of two mirrored dragon heads.
Around the uppe...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Head of Oriental Divinity, Vintage Stone Sculpture, Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
This Oriental divinity is a stone sculpture realized by Oriental manufacture in the XX century.
Big sculpture representing oriental divinity in stone mounted on a marble base.
...
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Early 20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Hand-Carved, Polychromed Panel with from Madura Island, Java, Indonesia, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully hand-carved wooden panel with floral motifs from the Indonesian island of Madura, off the coast of eastern Java. This decorative panel once adorned a traditional Madura...
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Le Van Mau Bronze of A Young Vietnamese Woman
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Le Van Mau (1917-2003) was a Vietnamese sculptor. This is a black patinated bronze on its original wooden cube base. It is signed on the back of th...
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1930s Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Asian Meiji Bronze & Gilt Seated Buddha Amida Nyorai Statue Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful serene Japanese Amida Nyorai Buddha statue/sculpture with gilt decoration - likely applied as temple or shrine blessing or offerings. The B...
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Big Antique Brilliant Blue And White Gold Fish Bowl
Located in South Burlington, VT
An amazing and glistening blue and white glazed "Koi" ceramic bowl crafted during the Meji period .
Beautiful white flowers are revealed in under glaze cream and blue colors.
Fine...
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic
Japanese Antique Crab Bronze 'Made before the Second World War' 'N' 2
Located in Paris, FR
Object of crab with bronze:
A very precious object made before the second world war, when bronze was rare to find.
There are a signature 'N' on the bottom of this crab in red.
-Deta...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Antique Cherry Amber Resin Confucius Sculpture
Located in Mérida, YU
Vitntage Cherry Amber resin made Sculpture.
Very good condition. Beautiful glowing red color.
Category
1950s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Resin
Antique Victorian Vintage Chinese Ivory Bovine Walking Stick Cane Carved Dragon
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An Exceptionally Fine Example of a Chinese Export Hand Carved Bovine Ivory Walking Stick of small proportions, last quarter of the Nineteenth Centu...
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Horn, Ebony
Japanese Exceptional Antique Granite Stone Christian Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
Museum Piece.
Call or message us for additional details.
Japan, an early “Christian” granite stone lantern with weathering from great age, and dating to the 18th/19th century. ...
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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Granite
Japanese Three Authentic Bamboo Water Ladles "Hishaku" Fine Handcrafted Quality
Located in South Burlington, VT
This is one set of three (3) authentic Japanese made bamboo water ladles -hishaku- handcrafted new quality and often seen in use at Buddhist, Shinto shrines, and private gardens.
...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Monumental Wooden Buddha Statue Over 3ft Tall
Located in Somis, CA
A magnificent gilded giant statue of Amitabha Buddha, carved from a single block of solid wood. Seated dhyana asana on a high lotus throne, the Buddha's full and round face, hallmark...
Category
20th Century Chinese Tang Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Victorian Religious Chinese Export Ivory Bone Carved Pagoda Sculpture
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A Very Fine Quality Chinese Export Hand Carved Religous Pagoda of traditional architectural form and generous proportions, late Nineteenth Century.
The overall structure beautifull...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Victorian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bone
Pair of Large Chinese Carved Hardstone Emperor & Empress Portraits
Located in Delray Beach, FL
multi dimensional hand carved and hand painted wall hanging Depicting a Chinese Dynasty Emperor and Empress. Vivid detailed stone carving of the two looking forward in grace
Except...
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Extraordinary Chinese Taihu Scholar Stone Rare Form on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning Taihu scholar stone in an unusual horizonal balanced form perched on a custom wood stand. The stone, in a nearly pure greyish white color, display a weathered smooth surfa...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Antique Cherry Amber Resin Guanyin Sculpture
Located in Mérida, YU
Vitntage Cherry Amber Resin Sculpture.
Very good condition. Beautiful glowing red color.
Amazing detailed work.
Category
1950s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Resin
Late 19th/early 20th century, Tobacco Water Pipe, China
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Tobacco Water Pipe with Set of Complete Accessories
China
Late 19th/early 20th century
White metal (baiting), copper decoration, silk cording and tassel
H: 22 in :: 56 cm
Water pipe...
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal, Copper
Japanese Rare Antique Red Kurama Stone Spirit Lantern, One-of-a-Kind
Located in South Burlington, VT
Best In Class
From our recent Japanese acquisitions travels.
This unusual hard to find old Japanese red kurama stone lantern is known as an Obakedouro "Spirit lantern...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Large Pair of Bronze Singha Temple Lions, Foo Dogs.
Located in Stamford, CT
A magnificent pair of bronze Singha Temple Lions, a Thai mythical creature in the form of a lion that has been a big part of Thai history guarding the entrances to the many Buddhist ...
Category
Late 20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Huge Antique Stone Pagoda Lantern 180 Inches- Exceptional Garden Art
Located in South Burlington, VT
Just discovered from an old Kyoto garden- impressive garden Ornament
Message or Call us for details or to reserve...
For the finest garden- a spiritual representation of five earthly and celestial elements.
Japan, a monumental antique stone pagoda tower that is nearly five meters , about 180” tall,
hand carved from solid granite, Taisho period circa 1920s, and a spiritual representation of five earthly and celestial elements.
This pagoda rivals a similar example given by Sapporo, Japan to the Portland, Oregon Japanese garden (See Portland's Japanese Garden Pagoda...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Granite
Japanese Massive Bronze Peace Bell 45 Inches Tall
Located in South Burlington, VT
Massive Japanese Bronze Bell Inscribed and dedicated to peace and humanity, 1947.
At the top, the handle (ryûzu) is crafted in the form of two mirrored dragon heads.
Around the uppe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Old Vintage Pair "Jack-O-Lantern" Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent garden acquisitions- a happy pair with original box #2
Japan, this handsome pair (2) of quality vintage iron Halloween happy Jack-O-Lanterns with their friendly bi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Japanese Large Antique "Spirit Mountain" Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
For your special garden
Here's a beautiful and unique way to accent your indoor or outdoor garden space with this rare treasure from Japan.
From an old Japanese Nagoya garden comes...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Antique Memento Mori Late 18th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
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Vanity skull in plaster painted, mo...
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Late 18th Century Italian Victorian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Plaster
Large Italian A.Santini Faux Ivory Tusk Carving God of Longevity Chinoiserie 20c
Located in Richmond, CA
A huge Italian A.Santini faux ivory resin sculpture in a curved tusk form, standing 25" tall, of a detailed Chinese god of Longevity standing with a child, mounted upon a stand with ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Resin
Japanese Antique Wooden Small Netsuke 'Two wild boar' 1960s
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1960s.
Dimensions: 2.5 x 2.3 x H2 cm
Sculpture: Wild Boar
Era: 1960s (Showa)
Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, origina...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Single Square Walnut Wood Pedestal
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elegant square top pedestal made of carved walnut wood with square bottom base.
Great display pedestal for sculptures.
Category
1960s American Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Wooden Bobble Head Korean Hanbok Wedding Dolls, Collection of Six Kokeshi, 1960s
Located in Bochum, NRW
A beautiful collection of 6 vintage Korean bobble head wedding dolls of the 1960s
Handmade from wood, these beautifully decorated Kokeshi style dolls are bobble heads and very old. D...
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1960s Korean Edo Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japan Gold Gilt Good Luck Elephant Censer
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare find: Ancient Japanese design gilt censer of a good luck elephant- signed Japan
This model elephant sculptural LED candle holder and censer was crafted in a handsome gilt finish iron of an effigy of an ancient elephant...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Japanese Beautiful Tall Antique "Spirit Mountain" Stone Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
For your special garden - a handsome "spirit" lantern
Here's a beautiful and unique way to accent your indoor or outdoor garden space with this rare treasure from Japan.
From an ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Japanese Antique Wood Carving Large Daruma 1860s-1920s / Sculpture Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old wooden Daruma doll made in Japan.
It was made in the Taisho period (1860s-1920s).
The material is cedar wood.
This is the original wooden model of Daruma dolls.
M...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Cedar
Qing Dynasty Chinese Carved Green Jade Chilong Dragon Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent Chinese carved spinach green jade chilong dragon sculpture, resting on fitted hardwood stand.
Rich deep bright green color with molten shades of lighter pale green, exceptionally carved, with intricate detail throughout. The mythical beast lying ready on all four, head raised, mouth ajar with teeth exposed, wings by its side, spiral scroll incised on hind legs.
Provenance:
Estate of Ali A. Abssi (1934-2020) and Florence Hall Abssi (1919-2014), founders of the Ishtar Gate...
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19th Century Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Antique Chinese Snuff Bottle Black Hardstone Qing Dynasty
Located in Canterbury, GB
Antique mid Qing hand carved black hardstone snuff bottle.
Produced in China towards the end of the 19th century.
Beautiful shape with strong body and shoulders.
Very well hollow...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Agate
Contemporary Terracotta Warrior No. 8 by Yue Minjun
Located in Zurich, CH
Yue Minjun’s Contemporary Terracotta Warrior No. 8 reflects a distinct Cynical Realism style, a contemporary Chinese art movement that emerged in the 1990s in response to rapid socia...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese International Style Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
1940s Cast Bronze Sukhothai-Buddha Head on a Grey Granite Base
Located in Berlin, DE
Emanating tranquility and timeless beauty, this 1940s Cast Bronze Sukhothai-Buddha Head rests serenely atop a distinguished grey granite base. A fusion of artistic mastery and spirit...
Category
1940s Thai Tribal Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Granite, Bronze
Pair Antique 19th Century Indian Hindu Carved Stone Temple Guard Statues, 1850
Located in Portland, OR
A large & important pair of rare antique 19th century Indian Polychromed & hand carved stone Dvarpala (temple door guard) statues, circa 1850.
Each statue is hand carved as a male Hindu four armed temple guard, the guards holding a mace (Gada) and one hand on a dagger (Katar), another hand holding a lotus flower to represent spiritual enlightenment. Each guard stands crossed legged on a plinth decorated with an elephant, both statues retaining old and yet brightly colored polychromed decoration, the statues are approximately 3/4 lifesize. They are a true pair facing each other and would have flanked either side of the temple door entrance, they are large and very heavy, each figure weighs about 300lbs. A rare & important pair of carved 19th century stone temple guards...
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Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Sandstone
Japanese Huge Antique Stone Pagoda Lantern 180 Inches- Exceptional Garden Art
Located in South Burlington, VT
Just discovered from an old Kyoto garden- impressive garden Ornament
Message or Call us for details or to reserve...
For the finest garden- a spiritual representation of five earthly and celestial elements.
Japan, a monumental antique stone pagoda tower that is nearly five meters , about 180” tall,
hand carved from solid granite, Taisho period circa 1920s, and a spiritual representation of five earthly and celestial elements.
This pagoda rivals a similar example given by Sapporo, Japan to the Portland, Oregon Japanese garden (See Portland's Japanese Garden Pagoda...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Granite
Chinese Dragon Telephone, circa 1980s
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful, rare, and exotic Chinese dragon landline telephone, circa 1980s-1990s. Phone is a hard carved wood with all the details of a dragon (claws, tongue, horns, tail, etc.) Phone handle has a beautiful oval piece of polished emerald green jade or other similar stone along with carvings in Chinese. A 'red' light on top of dragon's pearl indicates phone is 'on'. Dragon's green eyes light up when phone rings...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Decorative Kokeshi Doll Sculpture from Northern Japan, Hand-Painted, Signed
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and exceptionally 19 inches tall classic traditional Kokeshi doll from Northern Japan. Handcrafted of wood and hand-painted in the early 20th century, covered with a layer of wax. Signed by the artist on its underneath. In good condition with charming patina. A classic traditional doll with a simple but lovely design, a decorative piece. In Japan these dolls symbolize love, friendship and believed to be a lucky charm. We offer more large Kokeshi...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japan Antique Large Blue Bronze Bell With Rare Inscriptions 24"
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese Large Blue Patinated Bronze Temple Bell With Original Patina And Rare Inscriptions
For your meditation , or special garden display comes this handsome 24 inch tall bronze b...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japan Fine Antique Bronze Birds & Dragonflies Lantern, Lovely Details
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions
Birds and dragonflies
A rare bronze 90 year old lantern find with all hanging bells intact.
This trapezoidal roof shaped hand cast bronze lan...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Stone Buddha with Smiling Countenance 37 lb
Located in Somis, CA
LAST ONE! A beautiful solid stone statue of Buddha Amitabha. The face broad in Tang dynasty style, with downcast eyes and long earlobes, neatly coiled ha...
Category
20th Century Chinese Tang Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Big Japanese Precious Blue Natural Mountain Garden Stone
Located in South Burlington, VT
From Our Recent Japanese Acquisitions Travels- Unique & Beautiful Blue Garden Stone
Precious Few Found- Just Look at This Beautiful Blue Color
This is a stunningly beautiful exampl...
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20th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Cambodian antique stone Buddha figurine/Angkor period/Khmer art
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
We will introduce very old Cambodian sculpture art.
This was made as part of architectural sculptures such as temples.
It is thought to be a Baphuon...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Sandstone
Japanese Tall Antique Garden Stone Crowned Buddha Shakyamuni 25", Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
An old early 20th century granite stone "Crowned" Buddha - Shyaka Nyorai Sakyamuni- sculpture with staff and "Hoju" the wish granting jewel in her left hand, the whole perched upon...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone, Granite
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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