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Sculptures and Carvings For Sale
Period: Late 20th Century
Period: 19th Century
Japanese Ranma Wood Carving Featuring "Birds in Flight" & "Long Blades of Grass"
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Japanese Ranma are traditionally positioned in open space, above a doorway, or in a high open area to enjoy. What is unique about this Ranma is that carvings on one side are "Birds i...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Cedar
Pair of Japanese Carved Wooden Temple Ornaments 木鼻 'Kibana' Shaped like Baku 獏
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A lovely pair of very detailed carved wooden temple ornaments (kibana) in the shape of elephant-like mythical creatures known as ‘Baku’.
Baku are Japan...
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Early 19th Century Japanese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
1980s Bronze Buddha Sculpture
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s Bronze Buddha Sculpture.
Category
Late 20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japan 1890 Meiji Period Signed Okimono Sculpture of a Group of Skeletons Smoking
Located in Miami, FL
Sculptural signed Okimono from the Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912).
Very rare, unusual and large sculptural assembling of a dysplaying piece of okimono. Created in Japan during the imperial period of the Meiji (1868-1912). This extraordinary okimono was carefully carved depicting a group of three intricately and realistically rendered carousing skeletons (Gaikotsu) in relax and resting position, drinking and smoking. Two of them, probably males representations are resting on a wicker sofa. The third, is a woman seated in a lower stool offering drinking cups of sake on a round tray. A small rectangular bench is arranged in the scene.
The composition is displayed on a four-legged carved wood platform with an inlaid red plaque engraved with the artist's signature. The level of detail and the quality of the carving is truly exceptional.
Has an exact measurements of 209.55 mm by 196.85 mm by 127.76 mm (8.25 x 7.75 x 5.03 Inches).
After an extensive collection of data, comparables and references to this piece, we have only been able to find only three okimono sculptures like this with similar themes and the same quality of work.
References Note: A similar carving of four skeletons playing an animated game of dominos, signed Shutaro in an inlaid rectangular red plaque, was sold in London by Christie’s South Kensington in October 14 2014, Lot 120 Sale 5546.
References Note: A similar carving with four skeletons in an otherwise typical victorian scene of a photographer and three sitters signed Shutaro in an inlaid rectangular red plaque, was sold in Edinburgh at Lyon & Turnbull in November 7, 2018.
References Note: A similar carving with five skeletons seated, playing cards and drinking, was sold in London by John Nicholson Fine Art on September 26, 2018.
Meiji period, is an era of Japanese history that extended from October 23, 1868 to July 30, 1912. The Meiji era was the first half of the Empire of Japan, when the Japanese people moved from being an isolated feudal society at risk of colonization by Western powers to the new paradigm of a modern, industrialized nation state and emergent great power, influenced by Western scientific, technological, philosophical, political, legal, and aesthetic ideas. As a result of such wholesale adoption of radically different ideas, the changes to Japan were profound, and affected its social structure, internal politics, economy, military, and foreign relations. The period corresponded to the reign of Emperor Meiji. It was preceded by the Keio era and was succeeded by the Taisho era, upon the accession of Emperor Taisho.
Okimono, is a Japanese term meaning for display an ornament; art object; or decorative object, usually displayed in a tokonoma or butsudan "Buddhist altar". It is an ornament or figure, especially one placed in a guest room. An okimono may be a small Japanese...
Category
1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Carved Boxwood and Lacquer Netsuke of a Noh Dancer, Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A fine lacquer decorated carved boxwood netsuke of a Noh dancer in a Hannya role, unsigned, Meiji period, late 19th century, Japan.
The boxwood netsuke finely carved as a kneeling Noh dancer dressed in striking geometric patterned robes. The actor holds an opened war fan behind their back in one hand, a Shinto wand slung over the shoulder in the other.
The war fan, tessen, decorated in red lacquer with a golden rising sun at the center. Tessen were sturdy fans used by samurai as protective devices, and sometimes as weapons.
The wand, called an onusa, is a traditional Shinto ritual implement comprised of folded paper streamers, shide, attached to a wooden wand, often used in purification rituals. Here, the shide are crafted from silver maki-e, with the handle of the natural boxwood.
The actor wears a fierce and unearthly hannya mask...
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1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Boxwood, Lacquer
Bronze Thai Siam Asian Temple Shrine Buddha Head Sculpture on Wood Stand
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautifully sculptured Thai/ Siam Buddha head on a custom museum mount Stand. The Buddha's eyes are semi-closed in serene meditation. The work has a nice aged patina and a wonderful feel to it.
We are listing it as 19th century but could very well be older.
Would make for a great addition to any Asian art and artifacts collection or eye-catching Stand-alone accent piece in about any setting.
Dimensions including Stand: 6.5" high, 3" wide, 3.25" deep.
Head only...
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19th Century Thai Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Carved Lapis Lazuli Scholar Stone
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Chinese scholar rock carved from a natural lapis stone and displayed on a brocade wrapped stand circa late 19th century Qing Dynasty. The brightly blue lapis was considered as am exotic gemstone in China and mostly imported from Persia through the silk road. While not a conventional rock types of materials for scholar stones, it is occasionally carved and polished into smaller Gongshi to be displayed and meditated upon in the scholar's study. Similar approaches were also done with jade, malachite and turquoise, even petrified wood, Chenxiang Agarwood, roots in spirited form, porcelain and even bronze in rock forms.
The lapis was carved into a mountain form with stacked rocks...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
19th Century, Antique Laos Wooden Seated Buddha
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Laos wooden Buddha sitting on a base.
Age: Laos, 19th century
Size: Height 46.8 cm / width 12.5 cm.
Size including stand: Height 48.8 cm
Condition: Nice condition overall (some expe...
Category
19th Century Laotian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Large Scale Chinese Carved Nephrite Tiger Sculpture
Located in Harlingen, TX
A large scale hand carved solid natural nephrite jade tiger statue. Dark green overall with swirls of dark & light green, yellow and cream.
Dimensions: 14"W x 28"D x 24"H
Pleas...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Japan 1890 Meiji Period Ebisu Sculpture in Wood Carving of an Old Fisherman
Located in Miami, FL
An extremely well detailed wood carving of Ebisu, as a fisherman.
Beautiful and well detailed sculpture, created in Japan during the Meiji dynastic period (1868-1912) back in the 1890's. This piece represent the god of good fortune Ebisu. Was exceptionally carved and executed from one solid single piece of rose wood, showing a gorgeous face expression, with intricate details in the hands and feets, he's carrying as usual a rod and a fish.
Ebisu (yebisu), ???, god of fortune, the ocean and fisherman. In the japanese mythology is one of the seven gods of luck, sichi-fuku-jin, the patron of the fisherman and tradesmen. he is depicted as a bearded, smiling fisherman with formal long court ropes, often carrying a rod in one hand and a tai, symbolic fish of the good luck, in the other.
The height is 14.25 inches (36.20 cm) and the base measurements is 6.5 by 6.45 inches (16.5 x 16.38 cm).
Meiji period, is an era of Japanese history that extended from October 23, 1868 to July 30, 1912.The Meiji era was the first half of the Empire of Japan, when the Japanese people moved from being an isolated feudal society at risk of colonization by Western powers to the new paradigm of a modern, industrialized nation state and emergent great power, influenced by Western scientific, technological, philosophical, political, legal, and aesthetic ideas. As a result of such wholesale adoption of radically different ideas, the changes to Japan were profound, and affected its social structure, internal politics, economy, military, and foreign...
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1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Indian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Antique Sandstone Shrine from India from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: Sandstone
Material: wood
Measures: 24,7 cm high
19,3 cm wide and 13,5 cm deep
Weight: 12.35 kgs
Originating from India
19th century.
Category
19th Century Indian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Burmese Mon Style "Jambupati" Bronze Buddha
Located in Ukiah, CA
Antique Burmese Mon Style "Jambupati" Bronze Buddha. Large, Beautiful Wood-2.5 feet tall! From the lifetime collection of Roger McCarthy, who served 30 years in the CIA (1952-1982). ...
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Mid-19th Century Asian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Big Cache Old Chinese Heavenly Green Jade Bi , 94 Pieces
Located in South Burlington, VT
This is a guaranteed authentic old Chinese jade bi cache of ninety four (94) discs
from the Qijia culture, Northwestern China.
Including our “Certificate of Authenticity”
To worship heaven with a bi explains their importance and use in ancient Chinese culture.
This group would make an instant collection for reference study, trading, making into your own pendant jewelry, or new year gifts.
Dimensions will vary: 1.5-2.8 inches diameters. Quality will vary from good to fair- please refer to the photographs. Shapes will include round, nearly round, and irregular styles. Serious parties may request more photographs.
A brief history follows. Note the stunning green and brown calcification and hues combination. We acquired these 20 years ago on one of our dozens of trips to China, northwestern China, Lanzhou area.
Provenance:
1 Our private collection and accompanied by our Guarantee of Authenticity.
History:
Flat jade discs with a round central hole bi are among the earliest surviving artifacts of China and must be considered among great ancient art forms- masterpieces of the Neolithic period. Nephrite jade from which discs were fashioned is a prime hard and strong stone, arduous to work by hand using stone...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Antique sandstone shrine from India from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: Sandstone
Material: wood
37,5 cm high
23 cm wide and 15 cm deep
Weight: 21.85 kgs
Originating from India
19th century
Category
19th Century Indian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Sandstone Shrine from India from, India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: sandstone.
Material: wood.
Measures: 26, 5 cm high.
23, 2 cm wide and 19 cm deep.
Weight: 17.60 kgs.
Originating from India.
19th Century.
Category
19th Century Indian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Fine Antique Gilt and Red Lacquer Lotus Bud Flower, Edo Period 19th C
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions, a rare find
Antique Original Japanese temple "blossoming lotus" flower bud stem including its original red lacquer display base. This finely hand carved wood and lacquered gold flower stem was made for a Buddhist 19th century temple altar. Its flower blossoms and leaves symbolize the stages of the path toward enlightenment. The individual parts of each lotus is carved separately then joined in an arrangement and inserted in altar vessels.
Also called "Jyôka" , it is placed on or next to an altar in a Buddhist temple. Made with meticulous techniques. In Buddhism, the lotus is an important symbol of divine enlightenment because it blooms into beautiful flowers while growing in mud. Tsunehana means "a flower that continues to bloom forever" and "a flower that does not wither." For this reason, the flowers represented are in different stages of their life, unfolded lotus leaves, buds and full flowers, thus symbolizing the journey towards Buddhist enlightenment.
This lovely Japanese antique gilt Lotus flower is an early survivor, circa 1840, and a hard to find treasure that was originally placed on or around a temple altar.
This ensemble consists of a single stem, the top most flower, and the bottom leaf- all mounted in the original square red lacquer display base. A gold gilt 3.5 inch long tortoise "minogame" is affixed to the base as seen in the photo.
Its attractive original old patina coupled with much of the original gilding remaining present is just the way we like to find them.
Dimensions: With original red lacquer display stand Height, 17 inches height and 9 inches in width. The lotus flower stem alone measures 16 inches in height.
Provenance: acquired from a Kyoto Japanse monk and collector
History of the Japanese turtle "minogame"
One of the most famous is the mythological giant turtle...
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1840s Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Wooden Mask 1800s-1860s / Mingei Wabi Sabi Sculpture Folk Art
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese wooden mask.
In Japan, it is called "Kamado-gami".
It was made during the Edo period (1800s to 1860s).
It is hand-c...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Cedar
Balinese Carved Wood Statue of a Dancer
Located in Doylestown, PA
A carved wood statue of a male Balinese dancer in traditional clothing, late 19th century-early 20th century. Retains much of its original painted ...
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19th Century Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Thai Two Toned Wooden Drum with Leather Top and Butterfly Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Thai wood and leather two toned processional drum from the 19th century, with slatted body, butterfly motifs and weathered patina. Created in Thailand during the 19th cent...
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19th Century Thai Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Leather, Wood
Large 19th Century Polychromed Statue of a Burmese Nat Temple Dancer
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Absolutely beautiful large polychromed Burmese temple dancer from the 19th century hand-carved out of a piece of teak.
Very decorative piece of art. 127 cm / 50 Inches tall.
Pleas...
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Mid-19th Century Burmese Folk Art Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Teak
Pair of Framed Chinese Figural Carved and Painted Panels
Located in Norwood, NJ
Nicely carved and framed pair of high relief carved and painted panels. Subtle colors with age appropriate worn finish carved depicting cranes (birds) amongst flowers standing in wat...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Elm
Indonesian Ceremonial Performance Mask, 19th Century
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Indonesian ceremonial mask.
Age: 19th century
Size: 15 x11x 14.5cm ( 6 x 4.3 x 5.7inch )
Weight: 314g ( 0.7lb )
Material: wood with paint
Good condition, some abrasions as yo...
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19th Century Indonesian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Temple Buddhist Monk Samurai Juzu Prayer Beads Mala Rosary Necklace
Located in Studio City, CA
A truly magnificent and special work - this beautiful and exceptionally long string of Japanese hand-crafted natural wood (perhaps Rosewood) Buddhist Juzu mala beads. These rosary-type large prayer bead necklaces were used by Buddhist monks in temple prayers/rituals and worn by Samurai as amulets of protection. During the Edo period, Buddhist priests/monks and samurai warriors used to wrap the beads around their bodies and use the beads in their worshipping and meditation ceremonies. After reading the sutra once, one bead would be moved (some sects used them instead of wooden tally counters). It would take a tremendous amount of intense concentration and physical stamina to read the sutra while holding and counting/moving each individual prayer bead as well as a copious amount of time to move all the prayer beads to complete the sutra cycle. We have not come across another set of Juzu beads...
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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Vintage Italian Chalkware Fu Foo Dog Chinese Guardian Lion Sculpture Centerpiece
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Italian chalkware painted sculpture / statue in the shape of a Chinese guardian lion / foo dog, standing on a pedestal or stool. Signed a...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
Japanese Skeleton Boxwood Netsuke Late Edo Period
Located in Newark, England
Japanese boxwood netsuke depicting a skeleton. The skeleton naturalistically carved in the foetal position in preparation for transitional burial. With...
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Boxwood
Japanese Lion Gion Festival Dance Mask, Lacquered Wood, Late Edo period
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Japanese Lion Gion Festival Dance Mask, Lacquered wood, Late Edo period
This lion mask can be found at the head of a float in the Gion festival. It is...
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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Vintage Traditional Japanese Kokeshi Wood Doll
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Kokeshi or Kokashi doll handmade by Japanese artisans from wood.
The dolls have a simple trunk as a body and an enlarged head.
One characteristic of Kokeshi dolls is their lack of arms and legs.
signed underneath as follow.
Kokashi Doll Kegon Waterfall Japan 1987.
Kokeshi (???, ???), are simple wooden Japanese dolls with no arms or legs that have been crafted for more than 150 years as a toy for...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Palm Leave Manuscript Book from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: Palm leaves & wood
Material: wood
15,5 cm high
45,5 cm wide and 4,3 cm deep
Weight: 1.458 kgs
Gilded with 24 krt. gold
Originating from Burma
19th century
Many pages, made of Palm leaves covered with 2 wooden covers.
Is also being called a 'Parabaik'. The text is written in Pali language, an ancient Buddhist...
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19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Burmese Manuscript, Kammavaca Book from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: Lacquered palm leaves
Material: wood
Measures: 5 cm high
52,5 cm long and 11,5 cm wide
Each page is gilded with 24 krt. gold
Shan (Tai Yai) style
Originating from Bu...
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19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
19th Century, Hand Carved Chinese Wood Panel
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A large hand carved Chinese wood panel, hand painted. The early 19th century panel with lion, elephant and a male figure deeply carved in high relie...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
Antique bronze Mandalay Buddha statue from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: bronze
34,8 cm high
26,5 cm wide and 17 cm deep
Weight: 5.091 kgs
With inlayed eyes
Mandalay style
Bhumisparsha mudra
Originating from Burma
Late 19th century
Category
Late 19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Antique Indian Wooden Hand Noodle Grinder with Carved Ram and Vice Press
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indian antique carved wooden hand noodle press from the 19th century, with stylized ram motif. Created in India during the 19th century, this wooden piece was originally used to hand make noodles. Showcasing a vice press, the body is adorned with a stylized carved ram whose head and behind expand from a central square. This container is where the dough was placed and the vice part would press it into noodles. The ram head is carved in a quite stylized manner, the large antlers helping us identify the animal. The sides are accented with medallions adorned with rosettes. Boasting a nicely weathered appearance revealing its nice age and use, this antique Indian carved wooden...
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19th Century Indian Rustic Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Wooden Burmese Nat Statue from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: wood
28,7 cm high
10,8 cm wide and 9,2 cm deep
Weight: 0.488 kgs
Originating from Burma
19th century.
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19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Large Early 19th Century Gilded Carved Wooden Vietnamese Buddha
Located in Atlanta, GA
A highly decorative early 19th century Vietnamese carved wooden and polychrome painted Buddha with traces of original gilding, creating a beautiful p...
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Early 19th Century Vietnamese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
19th Century, Antique Laos Wooden Seated Buddha
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Laos wooden Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a base.
Age: Laos, 19th century
Size: Height 49.6 C.M. / Width 13 C.M.
Size including stand: ...
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19th Century Laotian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Bronze Thai Monk Statue from Thailand
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: bronze
19,3 cm high
15,5 cm wide and 8,7 cm deep
Weight: 1.64 kgs
Gilded with 24 krt. gold
Bhumisparsha mudra
Originating from Thailand
19th century - Rattanakosin ...
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19th Century Thai Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Asian Terra Cotta 19th Century Tang Dynasty Horse
Located in west palm beach, FL
Fabulous vintage Asian Tang Dynasty horse. Beautiful 19th century terra cotta with a beautiful distressed finish. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Category
Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Terracotta
Japanese Imperial Pair Dolls 1840
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions
A rare couple.
These Japanese Tachibina dolls represent the simplest essential form of the imperial couple. Their beautiful faces were crafted from crushed shell called gofun coated over carved wood and their dress feature period Edo (1840) textile kimono dress.
Used as the display for the Girl’s day celebration, more specifically they are constructed of kinran brocade fabric covered paper, the heads carved of wood and covered in gofun with painted features and inset hair, the male form with outstretched arms and conical legs, the female has a cylindrical form. They come in an original kiri wood storage box.
Dimensions: Large doll 12 inches tall and 6 inches wide
Small doll...
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Shell, Wood
Daisuke Shintani Blown Glass Eye Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Daisuke Shintani (Japanese, XX-XXI) art glass sculpture depicting a blown glass eye form atop a textured green glass conical form, signed to underside. 4.5" H x 4" W x 3" D.
Deale...
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Late 20th Century Anglo-Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Art Glass
Antique Burmese Buddha Statue from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: wood
13 cm high
8,7 cm wide and 6,5 cm deep
Weight: 0.175 kgs
Gilded with 24 krt. gold
Shan (Tai Yai) style
Bhumisparsha mudra
Originating from Burma
19th century.
Category
19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Bronze Thai Buddha Statue from Thailand
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: bronze
35,9 cm high
21,7 cm wide and 13 cm deep
Weight: 3.829 kgs
Gilded with 24 krt. gold
Bhumisparsha mudra
Originating from Thailand
19th century - Rattanakosin ...
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19th Century Thai Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Antique Bronze Thai Monk Statue from Thailand
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: bronze
Measures: 19 cm high
14,9 cm wide and 8,9 cm deep
Weight: 1.722 kgs
With traces of 24 krt. gilding
Bhumisparsha mudra
Originating from Thailand
19th century ...
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19th Century Thai Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Antique Bronze Thai Rattanakosin Buddha from Thailand
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: bronze
19,9 cm high
15,5 cm wide and 8,8 cm deep
Weight: 1.472 kgs
Gilded with 24 krt. gold
Bhumisparsha mudra
Originating from Thailand
19th century
Rattanakosin ...
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19th Century Thai Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Sculpture for Photo Esa Fedrigolli Bronze by Esart, Italy, 1960
Located in Biella, IT
Esa Fedrigolli Italy, important bronze sculpture with plexiglass for photo by Esart Italy, vintage years ’60 in perfect and original condition, signed rare...
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Antique Wooden Burmese Buddha Shrine from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: wood
49,8 cm high
35,3 cm wide and 26 cm deep
Weight: 4.374 kgs
Gilded with 24 krt. gold
Mandalay style
Originating from Burma
19th century.
Category
19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Early 19th Century, Early Mandalay, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Buddha
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Burmese wooden Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a base, with gilded gold and glass.
Age: Burma, Early Mandalay Period, Early 19th century.
...
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Early 19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Vintage Bronze Vase with Acid Work by Esa Fedrigolli for Spirale Arte Italy 1970
Located in Biella, IT
Important Esa Fedrigolli Italy by Esart Italy for Spirale arte design bronze vase with acid work year ’70 signed
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Natural Spinach Jade Animal Figurines from Qing Dynasty
Located in Nova Scotia, NS
These lovely spinach jade animal figures consist of a Tang horse, an elephant, and a hippo. The largest is the Tang horse at 8cm x 6cm x 2.2cm, and the smallest is the elephant at 6.2cm x 5.2cm x 2.2cm. These animal figures were purchased from a collection that included museum quality Asian antiques such as a large Meiji period silk embroidered tapestry...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone, Jade
Antique Burmese offering vessel from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: lacquerware
56,4 cm high
31,3 cm diameter
Weight: 1.75 kgs
Shan (Tai Yai) style
Originating from Burma
19th century
Category
19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Lacquer
1970s Custom “Sunrise” Sculptural Desk
Located in San Diego, CA
A unique silhouette with generous curves and an impacting yet joyful sculpture on the front, this desk is a one of a kind. This piece dates back to the 1970s and it manifests a desig...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Oak
Antique Burmese Nat Statue from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: wood
57 cm high
16 cm wide and 38 cm deep
Weight: 6.05 kgs
Gilded with 24 krt. gold
Originating from Burma
19th century
With inlayed eyes
With Burmese inscriptions...
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19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Wood Netsuke " The Chi-Lin Beast" Signed, Meiji Era
Located in Norton, MA
A Japanese Antique carved netsuke "The Chi-Lin Beast" dated around the late 19th to early 20th century, signed on the bottom.
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Sandstone Shrine from India from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: Sandstone
Material: wood
27,1 cm high
24,8 cm wide and 18,5 cm deep
Weight: 16.75 kgs
Originating from India
19th century
Category
19th Century Indian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Balinese Carved Wood Statue of a Warrior
Located in Doylestown, PA
A carved wood statue of a warrior in traditional clothing, late 19th century-early 20th century. Retains traces of its original painted finish.
Category
19th Century Balinese Folk Art Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique bronze Thai Rattanakosin Buddha from Thailand
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: bronze
47,3 cm high
11 cm wide and 10,5 cm deep
Weight: 2.562 kgs
Abhaya mudra
Originating from Thailand
19th century - Rattanakosin period
Category
19th Century Thai Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Antique Indian Sheesham Wood Temple Sculpture Depicting a Woman Wearing a Tunic
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Indian sheesham wood temple statue of a woman wearing a tunic from the 19th century, with headdress, traces of polychromy and nicely weathere...
Category
19th Century Indian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
19th Century Bronze Chinese Foo Dog
Located in Montreal, QC
19th century bronze Chinese Foo Dog.
Category
1850s Chinese Archaistic 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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