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15th Century Japanese Bronze Baby Buddha, Large, Refined and Graceful-Special!
Located in Ukiah, CA
Baby Buddha- represents the Buddha right after his birth pointing toward Heaven and Earth so they can witness his first steps. Twenty years ago I had a near identical Japanese Baby Buddha. This one has a finer patina and may be more finely cast, but is extremely similar in almost every way. It was made in the same workshop, probably by the same hand. Fortunately, the other one had an inscription on it (this one does not, but is almost certainly the same age as the other one plus or minus 30 years). The woman I mentored at the time was able to read Japanese- she translated the year to late 15th century Japan...
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16th Century Japanese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
20th Century, Showa, a Set of Japanese Bronze Animal Monkey with Artist Sign
Located in Sampantawong, TH
A set of Japanese bronze animal monkey with artist sign.
Age: Japan, Showa Period, 20th Century
Size: Height 6.2 - 12.8 C.M. / Width 5 - 10.2 C.M. (size excluding stand)
Condition: ...
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20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
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 l...
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15th Century and Earlier Thai Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Gilt Bronze Tibetan No Fear Buddha Udanaya 19"
Located in Somis, CA
A large, 11 lb, gilt bronze Tibetan Buddha statue of superb quality. Standing on lotus plinth with the "no fear" abhaya mudra, the broad-faced fi...
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20th Century Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Gilt Bronze Tibetan Green Tara Statue
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful gilt bronze statue of Tibetan Green Tara. The Goddess is seated in lalitasana on an elaborately incised double-lotus base with the pendant foot ...
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20th Century Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Indian Hindu Bronze Sculpture of Khandoba, 17th / 18th Century
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Indian Hindu bronze sculpture of Khandoba 17th/18th century
The bronze figure on horseback represents the most popular
Hindu deity Khandoba, an avatar...
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18th Century Indian Other Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Northern Sukothai Style, a Hybrid of Northern Thai Style 'Chen Sen Style'
Located in Ukiah, CA
Exceptional Buddha, one of the best large Buddhas in the collection. A Northern Sukothai style, a hybrid of Northern Thai style (Chen Sen Style) and Sukotha...
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15th Century and Earlier Thai Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japan Large Pretty Bronze Flower Petal Vase, Signed Box
Located in South Burlington, VT
Here's another beautiful and unique way to accent your indoor space with this fine artisan treasure from Japan.
A stunning dark walnut colored bronze vase with a pretty undulatin...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Gilt Bronze Tibetan Buddha Manjushree with Beaded Tassels
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful gilt bronze, 4.6 lb, statue of Tibetan Bodhisattva Manjushree. Seated in vajrasana on a double lotus throne, in his right hand the sword of wisdom and his left hand in jn...
Category
20th Century Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
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 ...
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15th Century and Earlier Tibetan Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Khmer Bronze Uma, Angkor Wat Style, 12th Century, Cambodia
Located in Austin, TX
A small Khmer bronze figure of the Hindu goddess Uma, Angkor Period, Style of Angkor Wat, circa 12th century, Cambodia.
This small Khmer bronze devotiona...
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15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Southeast Asian Patinated Bronze Buddha Head
Located in New York, NY
Southeast Asian verdigris patinated bronze Buddha head statue sculpture. 10.75" H x 7" diameter.
Dealer: S138XX.
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20th Century International Style Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Pair Old White Hand Cast Garden Cranes
Located in South Burlington, VT
Pair Garden Cranes
Fine white pair garden cranes offer convenient portability for your special indoor display or your favorite outdoor space.
Japan, a fine set of two hand caste bronze detailed cranes in an attractive white color
Handmade. Hand cast.
Hand cast detail with detailed feathers...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Padma Sambhav Teacher Gilt Bronze Tibetan Figure
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful, gilded bronze statue of Padma Sambhav, the founder of Tibetan Buddhism. This 2 lb statue is very finely made showcasing every detail from top to base, with hand painted ...
Category
20th Century Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Gilt Bronze Tibetan Buddha Manjushree
Located in Somis, CA
A large, beautiful gilt bronze, 6.35 lb statue of Tibetan Bodhisattva Manjushree. This special piece features Manjushree with lowered head in the motion of observing and taking actio...
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20th Century Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Thai Siam Bronze Gilt Rattanakosin Kingdom Seated Temple Shrine Buddha, 1800s
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful gem of a piece. This beautifully sculpted and adorned bronze and gilt seated meditation Buddha is from the Thai Rattanakosin Kingdom period (1782-1932) and has a nice patina acquired through age. The Buddha is in the Bhumisparsha (calling the earth to witness) mudra position symbolizing the moment when he attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree...
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Early 19th Century Thai Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Antique Bronze Jumbo Lobster
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1228 A fine bronze jumbo sculpture of an animated lobster.
Category
1940s Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Gilt Copper Tibetan Statue of Teacher Padma Sambhav
Located in Somis, CA
A wonderful 6.7 lb gilt copper statue of the great teacher, Padmasambhava, also called Guru Rinpoche. He is considered the founder of Tibetan Buddhism's oldest school. Seated on double lotus throne, he is wearing a peaked crown with upturned ear flaps, and a long robe with richly embroidered cloud pattern and Tibetan boots. In his right hand he holds a vajra to bring enlightenment, in the left a kalasa that contains elixir of wisdom. The face full and youthful, with furrowed, lifted brows and wide, almond-shaped eyes, the ears adorned with long foliate earrings...
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20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Bronze Gilt Thai Teppanom Temple Guard Dancing Statue Sculpture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage statue in gilt bronze metal of Thai Teppanom Temple Guard Dancing statue sculpture.
Vintage Handcrafted Gilded Thai Teppanom Temple Guard Dancer...
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Mid-20th Century Thai Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Late 19th Century Small Bronze Vishnu Statue
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Late 19th century small bronze statue of Vishnu, chiseled with great detail on a fine casting, lost wax process. 2 1/2" x 1 3/8" x 4...
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Late 19th Century Indian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Tibetan or Nepalese Bronze Amulets Temple Shrine Figures Artifacts
Located in Studio City, CA
A very interesting pair of praying/ offering figures. We are not quite sure what they were used for but they have some age and are quite heavy and solid for their sizes. We believe they are from Tibet/Northern Nepal.
Was acquired from a collection of Asian/ Tibetan/Nepalese and Indian artifacts...
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19th Century Tibetan Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
20th Century Antique Tibetan Bronze Bodhisattva Tara Statuary
Located in Pomona, CA
In Buddhism, Tara is a savior deity (savioress) who liberates souls from suffering. She is recognized as a Bodhisattva in Mahayana Buddhism and as a Buddha and the mother of Buddhas ...
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Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
20th Century, Showa, Japanese Bronze Animal Dog
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Japanese bronze animal dog.
Age: Japan, Showa Period, 20th Century
Size: Height 14.5 C.M. / Width 4.8 C.M. / Length 14.5 C.M.
Condition: Nice ...
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20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
American Large Bronze Sensual Beauty By Important Midcentury Sculptor
Located in South Burlington, VT
An important large scale hand cast bronze sculpture of a sensual nude woman signed Benson and dated 1939 by mid century American sculptor Stuart Benson (...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Tibetan Yab-Yum Statue
Located in Ferndale, MI
Yab-yum statue symbolizing a union of wisdom and compassion, masculine and feminine, active and passive, compassion and insight necessary for enlightenment. Has significant weight to...
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20th Century Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Old Tea Ceremony Pot Chagama "Trellice and Flowers" Immediately Usable
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions with original signed box.
A finely cast Japanese traditional iron teapot -chagama- with a wonderful relief band and design of summer time bam...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron, Bronze
Large Gilt Bronze Tibetan Buddha
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful 12.5 lb, 16" tall, Tibetan bronze Buddha statue. Seated in padmasana with the left hand holding a kalasa containing blessing and wisd...
Category
20th Century Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Tibetan Bronze Standing Gilt Bronze Buddha Offering Protection
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Tibetan bronze standing gilt bronze buddha offering protection
China, 20th century
A fine example, the Buddha standing on lotus base with the "no fear" abhaya mudra, the figure is ...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Small Patinated Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of small patinated bronze Chinese foo dogs, circa 1950s. Excellent vintage condition with amazing detail and a gorgeous patina. Each dog measures 4.25" high x 2.5" deep x 3.5" w...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Petite Bronze Garuda Figurine
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite bronze figurine is cast in the form of Garuda, a demigod and mythical king of birds in Hindu and Buddhist faith. Taking the form of half-bird...
Category
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Asian Bronze Foo Dogs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Asian Bronze Foo Dogs or Kylin Dragon, probably Tibetan, circa 1940s or earlier. They retain their warm original patina. These were purchased f...
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1940s Tibetan Chinoiserie Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Small Serene Bronze Hindu God Statue
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Small bronze serene standing figure, a Hindu God, lost wax casting. 19th Century. 1 1/2" x 1" x 3 3/4" H.
Category
19th Century Indian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Cast Bronze Hawk Room Guardian Sculpture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1231 Finely detailed cast bronze hawk room guardian sculpture.
In Japanese culture ,hawks are a symbol of good fortune and luck because of their clever nature
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1920s Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Bronze Chinese Foo Dog
Located in Montreal, QC
19th century bronze Chinese Foo Dog.
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1850s Chinese Archaistic Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
16th Century Lost Wax Cast Bronze Venugopala Form of Krishna, India
Located in Point Richmond, CA
16th century lost wax cast bronze Venugopala form of Krishna, India
The Venugopala form of Krishna playing the flute is to Vaishnavite iconography what Nataraja is to the Shaivites:...
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16th Century Indian Other Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Large Vintage Japanese Bronzed Sculpture of Toba on His Mule
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a beautiful large vintage Japanese bronzed sculpture of Toba on his Mule.
Some might say ‘Monumental’ .. being 34 inches tall ...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Bronze Tibetan Couple Statue Vajrasattva Yab Yum
Located in Somis, CA
A rare statue of the joined Tibetan Deities Yab-yum (in Tibetan "father-mother"). The statue represents the primordial union of wisdom and compassion, de...
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19th Century Tibetan Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
18th Century Tibetan Bronze Shakyamuni Buddha
Located in Vero Beach, FL
18th century Tibetan bronze Shakyamuni Buddha
A rare and important bronze figure of Shakyamuni Buddha. This statue is seated on a beaded lotus base. ...
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18th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Antique Meiji Period Bronze & Bone Elephant Sculpture, Japan, 19th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Antique Meiji Period bronze and bone sculpture - dramatic fine casting of an elephant and tiger - mounted to an black painted wood base - unsigned -...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
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 Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Vintage Tea Ceremony Bronze Tea Bell
Located in South Burlington, VT
A one-of-a-kind rare tea ceremony accessory discovered from our recent Japanese acquisitions travels.
Seldom seen and with lovely sound.
This is an extraordinary opportunity to...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Original Bronze Bagan Buddha from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: bronze
Measures: 24,4 cm high
17,1 cm wide and 11 cm deep
Weight: 2.141 kgs
With traces of the original 24 krt. gilding
Bagan style
Bhumisparsha mudra
Originating from Burma
11-13th century
The Buddha has a typical Bagan face, but also strong influences from the Arakan style
One of the most special Buddhas...
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15th Century and Earlier Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Antique Japanese Bronze Meiji Footed Censer with Figural Foo Dogs & Birds, 1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Japanese Meiji censer offers cast bronze construction with foo dog lid over bulbous vessel having band with birds and flanking handles with foo ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Large 18th Century Ava Buddha Statue from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: bronze
50 cm high
28 cm wide
Weight: 9.605 kgs
Ava style
Bhumisparsha mudra
Originating from Burma
Middle 18th century
Very rare because of its size and high quali...
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Mid-18th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Antique Bronze Buddha Statue from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: bronze
42 cm high
28 cm wide - 19 cm deep
Weight: 6.927 kgs
Gilded with 24 krt. gold
Ava style
Bhumisparsha mudra
Originating from Burma
17th century.
Category
17th Century Burmese Antique 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...
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Mid-20th Century South Asian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Tibetan Indian Nepalese Bronze Amulet Temple Shrine Figures Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
An interesting work. We are not sure of the significance of the standing couple and snake hanging over their heads. Likely Tibetan or Indian/ Nepalese. Has a beautiful patina acquire...
Category
20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Asian Bronze and Inlaid Glass Foo Dogs or Kylin Dragon, probably Chinese, circa 1950s or earlier. They retain their warm original patina. These were purchased from the Manhattan estate of a Japanese American that traveled extensively through Asia in the 1940s-1960s purchasing antiques in China...
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1950s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Bronze Statuette Depicting Quan Yin Seated on a Rocky Formation
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage bronze statuette from the mid-20th century depicting Quan Yin. Created during the midcentury period, this bronze statuette features the Quan Yin, the Goddess of Compassion,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Khmer Style Bronze Figure of a Standing Buddha, Mid-20th Century, Thailand
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely vintage Khmer style cast and patinated bronze figure of a standing Buddha, mid-20th century, Thailand or Cambodia.
The Buddha is portrayed standing upright upon a low, p...
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Mid-20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
20th Century, Showa, Japanese Bronze Animal Sheep
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Japanese bronze animal sheep.
Age: Japan, Showa Period, 20th Century
Size: Height 10.4 C.M. / Width 8.5 C.M. / Length 11.2 C.M.
Condition: Nic...
Category
20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Large Asian Bronze Foo Dogs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Large Asian Bronze Foo Dogs or Kylin Dragon, probably Chinese, circa 1950s or earlier. They retain their warm original patina. These were purch...
Category
1950s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Antique French Bronze Cast Sculpture of a Female Torso (manner of Aristide Maill
Located in New York, NY
Antique French bronze cast sculpture of a female torso. (posthumous casting, stamped Aristide Maillol).
Category
20th Century French Other Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze, Metal
Thai Rattanakosin Gilt Bronze Buddha, Mid 19th Century, Thailand
Located in Austin, TX
A wonderful Thai Rattanakosin Period lacquered and gilt cast bronze figure of the Buddha in royal attire, mid 19th century, Thailand.
The lovely figure depicts the Buddha in bhumisparsha mudra, the gesture of calling the earth to witness. Seated in full lotus position, with one hand resting in meditation in his lap, the other extended over the knee to touch the ground, this gesture commemorates the moment the Buddha attains enlightenment.
The Buddha is dressed in elaborate robes, cast with floral and foliate designs in high relief. Over his robe, he wears the regalia of Thai kings, with a heavy cape, diamond shaped pectoral, and a winged crown upon his head - all with studded designs in high relief, imitating heavy embroidery...
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Mid-19th Century Thai Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
1970s Bronze Sculpture of a Standing Buddha on a Lotus Flower Base
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s Bronze Sculpture of a Standing Buddha on a Lotus Flower Base
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Émile Guillemin, a French Patinated Bronze Figure of an Orientalist Dancer
Located in New York, NY
Émile-Coriolan-Hippolyte Guillemin, French (1841-1907)
A French patinated bronze figure of an orientalist dancer, circa 1870, Retailed by Tiffan...
Category
19th Century French Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Recumbent Horse Han Style with Gilded Saddle
Located in Somis, CA
A twentieth century Han dynasty style bronze recumbent horse with three legs tucked under the body and head slightly turned. The well incised mane gath...
Category
20th Century Chinese Han Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Bouddha en bronze cloisonné sur socle
Located in Marseille, FR
Bouddha en bronze cloisonné sur son socle en bois. Époque XIXème.
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
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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