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Sculptures and Carvings For Sale
Color: Gold
Burmese Bird-Shaped Betel Gold Lacquered Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique late 19th century original offering vessel lacquered ornate gilded betel boxes in the shape of a sacred goose, Hintha bird from Mandalay, Myanmar bird...
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Early 20th Century Burmese Islamic Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
Seated Laughing Jolly Bronze Buddha Sculpture, 18th-19th Century
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, gem of a piece. The piece has a beautiful feel and heft to it. The laughing or jolly Buddha is known in China as Budai or Putai, Bodai in Vie...
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19th Century Asian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Indra Hindu Tibetan Buddha Statue King of Gods
Located in Somis, CA
A very rare statue of the Tibetan/Hindu Buddha Indra. Indra is the King of Gods who possesses mighty power to destroy evil and deception. He is the most i...
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20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
15th Century Lao Buddha in the a Delightful Lanna/Laos Folk Style, 7590
Located in Ukiah, CA
15th century Lao Buddha in the a delightful Lanna/Laos folk style. Loss of original base and finial plus one ear mostly replaced. Large at 15 inches tall, 1...
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15th Century and Earlier Laotian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Thai Rattanakosin Gilt Bronze Buddha, Mid 19th Century, Thailand
Located in Austin, TX
A delightful Thai Rattanakosin Period lacquered and gilt cast bronze figure of the Buddha in royal attire, mid 19th century, Thailand.
The charming figure depicts the Buddha in dhyanasana, the gesture of meditation. The Buddha sits serenely in half lotus position, his hands resting comfortably upon his lap, one on top of the other.
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...
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Mid-19th Century Thai Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japan Fine Pair Antique Bronze Fox Kitsune, Early 20th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a fine and rare pair (2) of antique bronze shrine fox Inari kitsune, Taisho (1912-1926) era, early 20th century.
Iconic Kitsune fox are closely associated with the Inari shri...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Flame N. 1 Sculpture
Located in Milan, IT
This striking sculpture is part of the Flame collection and features a square base with a vertical structure in unpolished iron, supporting an extruded polyurethane body shaped like ...
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2010s Italian Other Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron, Gold Leaf
Pair of Japanese Cast Bronze Figures of Niō, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A well cast pair of Japanese mixed metal okimono figures of Buddhist guardians, known as Nio or Dharmapala, protectors of Buddhist faith, Meiji Period, Japan.
The smiling bronze g...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Tibetan Amitayus Buddha
Located in Somis, CA
The beautiful bronze sculpture is of The Tibetan Amitayus, the Bodhissatva/Buddha of infinite life. Adorned with necklaces, crown and sashes decorated with rosettes, pearls and medal...
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20th Century Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Indian Bronze Buddha in a Classic Form, 7605
Located in Ukiah, CA
Very beautiful Indian bronze Buddha in a classic form that goes back a thousand years, this one is t least 18/19th, and likely earlier. 6.25 inches tall, height on custom stand is 8....
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Late 18th Century Indian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Buddhist Bronze Protector Deity Statue Door Handle
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Buddhist protector deity statue bronze heavy, ornate, symbolic, fertility symbol door handle from old temple
Heavy bronze door handle in the ...
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Early 20th Century Nepalese Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Antique Japanese Bronze Hatate 19th C Meiji Inkpot Japan Unsigned
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and very detailed piece. .
If someone were to bring up the topic of Japanese antiques, what images would come to your mind? Kimono? Swords? Armor? Possibly netsuke? A few might even know what an inro is. How about the yatate?
I have shown a yatate to many of my Japanese acquaintances here in Tokyo, and was surprised to discover that most did not even know what it was! Artists and calligraphers usually knew right away, though.
nk stick, grinding stone and bamboo brushes
A yatate (pronounced yah-tah-teh) is a Japanese portable writing...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Burmese 18th Century Cast Bronze Buddhist Temple Bell Bracket with Elephant
Located in Yonkers, NY
A one of a kind bronze Burmese temple bell bracket top from the 18th century or earlier depicting an elephant standing above celestial beings. Crea...
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18th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Tall Bronze Lady with a Summer Hat, Isao
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan a lovely, sensitive tall hand cast bronze sculpture of a woman displaying her summer hat on a summer day stroll.
Designed and cast by by noted Japanese mid century sculptor T...
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Patinated Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs with Verdigris Finish
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of patinated bronze Chinese foo dogs with a verdigris finish, circa 1980s. The pair are in very good condition with amazing detail and a gorgeous patina. Each dog measures 5.75"...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Large Vintage Nepalese Gilt Bronze Vajrasattva Buddha, Mid 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A large and impressive vintage gilt bronze figure of the tantric Buddha Vajrasattva, the Diamond Thunderbolt, mid 20th century, Nepal.
Crafted of cast and richly gilt bronze, Vajrasattva sits in vajrasana, or full lotus position, his torso slightly bent at the waist. He holds an upright vajra scepter in one hand, raised at heart level. His other hand, resting on his hip, would originally have held a a ghanta, or bell, which is now missing.
He is festooned in jewelry, including a five pointed crown, earrings, necklaces and armlets, all studded with coral and turquoise beads. His long hair falling in elegant tresses around his shoulders, the rest tied up in a high chignon topped by a vajra.
Vajrasattva wears a dhoti covering his lower half. The dhoti intricately cast and carved with a scrolling vegetal design, and featuring images from the Ashtamangala, or Eight Auspicious Emblems, including the conch, endless knot, and double fish. Scarves billow out around his arms.
The tantric Buddha sits upon a tall double lotus throne, the back with more intricately cast decorations of dragons and lotus blossoms against dense vegetal scrolls. The base sealed with a dented copper plate inscribed with a visvajra, or double vajra...
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Mid-20th Century Nepalese Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Coral, Bronze
Small Lao Lan Xang Bronze Buddha Head, 17th Century, Laos
Located in Austin, TX
A small and sweet cast bronze fragmentary head of the Buddha, Lan Xang Kingdom, 17th century, Laos.
The small Buddha head finely cast with well defined features. The face with a ...
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17th Century Laotian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Buddhist Statue
Located in New York, NY
Bronze Burmese Buddhist statue lost wax casting Mandalay period (Burma) Myanmar. Beautiful example of Burmese Mandalay period bronze casting. Fluid gra...
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1890s Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Nepalese Gilt Bronze Bodhisattva 'Amoghapasha?', Early to Mid-20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A beautiful and unusual gilt bronze figure of a Bodhisattva, possibly Amoghapasha, Nepal, early to mid-20th century, circa 1930s or 1940s.
The regal figure possibly depicting the bodhisattva Amoghapasha, the Unfailing Lasso. The enlightened being is portrayed seated upon a high double lotus pedestal. He is dressed as an Indian prince, wearing a luxurious foliate patterned dhoti around his waist and a billowing scarf around his shoulders. . His torso bare save for the jeweled necklaces and the sacred thread. A five pointed crown with an image of Amitabha Buddha in the central point graces his head.
His princely face cold painted with beautiful detail, his hair colored blue with crushed lapis lazuli, indicating his peaceful nature. Amoghapasha holds a lasso in one hand, an axe in the other. He is considered an emanation of Avalokiteshvara. A bodhisattva of compassion, Amoghapasha is so named because of the lasso he holds in his hand. The lasso represents his vast compassion which is thought to extend to encompass all beings, bringing them into a state of perfection and enlightenment.
The copper base plate, seemingly a later replacement, has been inscribed with a visvajra (double vajra...
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Mid-20th Century Nepalese Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Bronze
Nepalese Gilt Bronze Buddhist Figure of Manjushri, Early to Mid-20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely Nepalese gilt bronze figure of Manjushri, the Bodhisattva of Wisdom, early to mid 20th century.
The Bodhisattva of Transcendent Wisdom ...
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Mid-20th Century Nepalese Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Bronze
Small Thai Seated Bronze Buddha Maravijaya, Ayutthaya, 16th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A small Thai cast seated bronze figure of the historical Buddha Shakyamuni, Northern Thailand, Ayutthaya period, 16th century.
This sculpture captures the m...
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16th Century Thai Tribal Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Bronze Folk Art Kappa, circa 1930
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a beautiful, unusual and possibly unique antique hand cast bronze "Kappa" (child protector) sculptor complete with a separately formed bronze pair of 3.5 inch long cucumbers- a kappa's favorite snack food. Signed.
Signed
An incised artist signature “Buraku” on base. "Bunraku" is associated with Japanese puppet play and performance,
Kappa Bring Good Fortune
Japanese Kappa...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Large Japanese Meiji Bronze Lidded Urn, 19th Century
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A large and stylish antique Japanese Meiji bronze lidded twin handle urn standing on a rounded plinth base with tongue and grotesque head formed legs with dragon handles and a flat c...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Thai Gilt Bronze Buddha Marvijaya, Rattanakosin Period, 19th Century, Thailand
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely Thai lacquered and gilt cast bronze figure of the historical Buddha, Shakyamuni, portrayed in Maravijaya, Rattanakosin Period, early to mid 19th century, Thailand.
The B...
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Mid-19th Century Thai Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Antique Thai Bronze Sculpture of a Dancer
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An antique bronze figure of a Thai dancer. The patinated and gilt bronze surface, all original. In very good condition with original aged finish. The female dancer with traditional c...
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Early 20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
18thC Multi-Metal Hanuman, India-Superb-Old English Collection, 8020
Located in Ukiah, CA
Best Hanuman I have found in twenty-five years. 18thC, and from the estate of a "British titled gentleman". Stands 8 1/2 inches tall, 10 1/2 inches on custom stand. Bi-metal techniqu...
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18th Century Indian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Bronze Sitting Buddha
Located in San Diego, CA
Decorative mid-century bronze sitting buddha, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures: 7.5"W x 7" D x 11" H. Great ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Meiji Era circa 1900 Antique Japanese Bronze Sea Dragon 3-Arm Candelabra
Located in Tustin, CA
Magnificent and powerful, fantastically sculptural, ferocious bronze Japanese writhing sea dragon candleholder is coiled around itself, with an uplifted head and a stylized plume of ...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Patinated Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of patinated bronze Chinese foo dogs, circa 1930s. Excellent vintage condition with amazing detail and a gorgeous patina. Each dog measures 6.5" high x 3.5" deep x 4.75" wide. #...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Antique Burmese Bronze Seated Mandalay Buddha with gilt and lacquer finish
Located in 10 Chater Road, HK
A fine early gilt lacquered bronze Buddha seated in the padmasana (lotus) position with bhumisparsha mudra. This mudra is depicted with the right hand placed over the knee and the fi...
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Early 19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Over Life-Size Tibetan Gilt Bronze Arm of a Bodhisattva, Late 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
An impressive larger than life-size cast and gilt bronze left hand and arm of a bodhisattva, late 19th century or earlier, Tibet.
The over-sized arm and hand of graceful proportions. The arm tapering down to a slender wrist embellished with a simple bracelet hiding the join between the hand and arm. The hand and arm richly gilt. The join to the elbow visible and exposed.
The hand heavily cast, with nice detail to the fingernails and cuticles. The palm with simple incised lines. The hand, with the pointer and pinky fingers raised, and the middle and ring finger folded down touching the thumb, performs the gesture known as karana mudra, the gesture of dispelling evil. (Here in Texas we refer to this gesture as "Hook'em Horns!")
Karana mudra is often associated with Avalokiteshvara, the bodhisattva of compassion, known in Tibet as Chenrezig, and in China as Guanyin.
The hand and arm would originally have been part of a much larger sculpture. Unfortunately many Tibetan Buddhist sculptures...
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Late 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
15th Century Northern Thai Bronze Buddha Masterpiece w Provenance - 9200
Located in Ukiah, CA
Masterpiece 15th century Northern Thai bronze Buddha. This is the best of the best. Traces of gilding in the crevices of the hair, behind the ears, etcetera. The casting is crisp, the sculpting shows great finesse and depth, the patina is beautiful and complex and desirable, the proportions are classic, and the face as deep and serene and beautiful as any you will find on any Buddha. It is extremely large and is the largest high-end period bronze Buddha from Thailand I have ever had the pleasure of offering at 31 inches tall and in the range of 50 to 60 pounds (most of the clay core scooped out) (Outstanding provenance -from the personal collection of Ali A. Abssi (1934-2020) founder of the Ishtar gate...
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15th Century and Earlier Thai Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Early 20thC Bronze Jambahala-Nepalese-Buddhist - 7690
Located in Ukiah, CA
This is a delightful sculpture of Jambahala. It is from Nepal, early 20th century. You see numerous Ron's Buddhas and bodhisattvas and Tara statues from this period. Jambahala howeve...
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20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Fine Pair of Antique Chinese Cast Bronze Foo Lion Incense Burners
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fabulous Antique Chinese Foo Lion incense burners originally purchased in Bangkok, Thailand. Patinated bronze with cloud-like tails and fierce open...
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19th Century Asian Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
1750 Circa, a Pair of Mounted Porcelain Karp Shaped Vases
Located in North Miami, FL
A pair of mounted porcelain Karp shaped vases. Gilt - Bronze Mounted Blue Enameled Stoneware, Chinese 18th Century, the Mounts are Louis XV, Circa 1750...
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Mid-18th Century Chinese Louis XV Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Gold, Gold Leaf, Enamel, Bronze
Thai Bronze Buddha Head from the 9th/10th C, Museum Piece 8346
Located in Ukiah, CA
Very early Thai bronze Buddha head from the 9th/10thC. It has a sensitivity and finesse not often found in such early SE Asian sculptures. It ...
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15th Century and Earlier Thai Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Thai Chiang Saen Buddha from Bronze, c. 1950
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This bronze Chiang Saen seated Buddha from Thailand dates to the mid-20th century. The Buddha features traditional Thai attire and detailing. As well as it...
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Mid-20th Century Thai Other Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
18th Century, Shan, Antique Burmese Bronze Seated Buddha
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Burmese bronze Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a base.
Age: Burma, Shan Period, 18th Century
Size: height 25.7 cm / width 16.1 cm.
Condit...
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18th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
17th Century, Shan, Antique Burmese Bronze Seated Buddha
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Burmese bronze Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a base.
Age: Burma, Shan period, 17th century
Size: Height 26.3 C.M. / width 12.7 C.M.
Con...
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17th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Large Vintage Tibetan Buddha Vajrasattva Gilt Bronze
Located in Somis, CA
A large near 11 lb gilt bronze sculpture of Tibetan Vajrasattva. Seated padmasna on lotus throne, the Great Vajrasattva has large downcast eyes and pendulous earlobes, an urna on his...
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20th Century Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
17th Century Lost Wax Cast Bronze Radha, Lover of Krishna, India
Located in Point Richmond, CA
17th century lost wax cast bronze Radha, lover of Krishna, India
Radha was a one of the gopis (milkmaids or cowherds) who Krishna played and danc...
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Mid-17th Century Indian Other Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Tokyo School Bronze Okimono of a Farmer, Meiji Period
Located in Austin, TX
A very fine and detailed Tokyo School cast bronze okimono (decorative sculpture) of a smiling farmer, Meiji period, late 19th century, Japan.
The e...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Japanese Kutani Porcelain Mother Monkey and Son
Located in North Miami, FL
19th Century Japanese Kutani large size gold gilded porcelain mother monkey figure nurturing her baby.
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19th Century Japanese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Lopburi Style Cast Bronze Figure of Uma, 13th-14th Century, Thailand
Located in Austin, TX
A charming and unusual cast bronze figure of the Hindu goddess Uma, Lopburi Style, 13th-14th century, Thailand.
Uma, the Hindu goddess of love and beauty, also known as Parvati, i...
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15th Century and Earlier Thai Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Monk in Bronze-18 ° Century-Ayuttheya
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Rare pair of monks from the 18th century-Ayutthaya-Thailand
Superb pair of large lacquered and gilt bronze monks
very beautiful face and expression ...
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18th Century Thai Other Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Magic Parrot
Located in Milan, IT
Evoking exotic atmospheres, this zoomorphic sculpture in the shape of a multicolor parrot is a deft showcase of craftsmanship enriched with a combination of silver, gold, and copper leaf that lend it its alluring shimmering quality. Crafted from extruded polyurethane, the parrot stands...
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2010s Italian Other Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Gold Leaf, Iron, Silver Leaf
18thC or Earlier Tibet Bronze Buddhist Monk, Best Qulity, Authentic - 7711
Located in Ukiah, CA
Antique Tibetan Monk- Quality casting- 18thC or earlier. 5.25 inches tall and HEAVY, 6 5/8 inches tall on a custom stand. Very well cast. Came from a very impressive New York collect...
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Late 17th Century Asian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
15-17thC Baby Krishna, 6261
Located in Ukiah, CA
Very good 15-17thC Baby Krishna. Sits 3.25 inches tall - 6261.
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15th Century and Earlier Indian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Bronze and Gilt Tibetan Shrine Temple Sculpture of Deity Bodhisattva White Tara
Located in Studio City, CA
This is a fantastic piece. Perhaps part of a Tibetan temple shrine at one time. Beautiful faded gilt coloring and patina. We believe this is the Tibeat figure of the white Tara, the goddess of great compassion. She is akin to the Chinese figure of Quan Yin.
We are listing as 20th century but could be older.
Nice size and weight.
Would be a great addition to any collection and sure to stand out in any setting. From a large collection of Chinese and Tibetan antiques...
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20th Century Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
18th C Tibetan Bronze Tsong Ka Pa, Very Best of Its Type-Special - 9763
Located in Ukiah, CA
9763 - Finest 18th C Tsong Ka Pa. World class. Measures 6.75 inches tall. Purchased 10 years ago from a high-end Silicon Valley collection for my personal collection, that was forced to be sold off due to divorce. The Collector had an extremely good eye and had managed to put together a world-class collection 20 years ago before pieces like this became nearly impossible to find. recently, and since I have medically retired and moved to Ukiah oh, I have decided to merge my personal and Buddha Gallery Collections and have put everything up for sale. I am in the process of listing the very last of my personal items that have previously and not been available for sale up until this point. I bought many of them for strong prices as I bought them as a collector who is passionate about Buddhist and Hindu sculpture, and who only buys what I truly love myself. I have been collecting for more than 35 years now, as my collecting tracks alongside my Buddhist Meditation and Buddhist practice.
Note the very fine beating on the robes-the Promote the level of refinement to the casting, sculpting, and finishing required means that only a fraction of the top 1% of Tibetan bronze sculpture...
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18th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Small Late 18th Century Chinese Patinated Bronze Figure of Zodiac Boar
Located in Middleburg, VA
Late 18th Century Chinese Patinated Bronze Figure of Zodiac Boar
Cast as a seated boar, wearing arm bands and holding a flower in each hand with a textured l...
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Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Himalayan Buddha, 7724
Located in Ukiah, CA
Unusual Himalayan Buddha. Early style with good Age- hard to date or place, but 19thC at least and from the Himalayan region. Sits 2 3/8 inches tall, 3.5 inches on custom stand. Beau...
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19th Century Indian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Koro 'incense burner' of a Weasel
Located in Hudson, NY
Beautifully executed and unusual.
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19th Century Japanese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Multiple Armed Avalokitesvara Guan Yin Statue, Very Fine
Located in Somis, CA
A most exquisite bronze Multiple Headed and Armed Avalokitesvara Guan Yin statue. Standing on double lotus throne with the main pair of hands held in t...
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Patinated Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs / Book Ends
Located in San Diego, CA
Impressive pair of patinated bronze Chinese foo dogs / book ends, circa 1930s. Excellent vintage condition with amazing detail and a gorgeous patina. Each dog measures 6.5" high x 3....
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Asian Thai Gilt Vintage Bronze Statue of a Prince Playing Music
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large vintage heavy bronze statue of Prince Pra Apai Manee playing a traditional Asian string instrument called "Zueng".
This bronze has a dark green patina, the ceremonial costume and the jewelry are adorned with gold leaf. The base is adorned with some small bonsai trees. Very fine art work on cast bronze.
Very fine Intricate decorative Asian art work...
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Mid-20th Century Thai Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Fine Old Flying Fish Hood Ornament
Located in South Burlington, VT
Excellent collector condition.
Coming from an old collection of Japanese sculptures, this energetic and impressive hand cast flying fish ornament was likely used as a potential model for an automotive hood ornament...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Shan Burmese Buddha Figure
Located in Chicago, IL
This large and important representation of the historical Buddha, Siddhārtha Gautama, was done in dry lacquer and richly gilt according to Shan-Burmese sculptural traditions. Though...
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18th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Gold Leaf
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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