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Chinese Soapstone Carving of a Buddhist Village Scene, Mid-20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
The Chinese yellow soapstone carving from the mid-20th century is depicting a village scene, is a stunning piece of art with intricate details and cultural significance. Yellow soaps...
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20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Soapstone

19th century Antique Burmese offering vessel from Burma - Original Buddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This antique lacquerware Burmese offering vessel is a truly unique and special collectible piece. Standing at 56.4 cm high and with a diameter of 31.3 cm, it is made of lacquerware and it weighs 1.75 kgs. This statue is believed to originate from Burma...
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19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Lacquer

Japanese Wooden Kokeshi Doll Togatta Kyuichi OMORI 1970s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a wooden doll which is called Kokeshi in Japanese. This kokeshi was made in Japan around 1970s by kokeshi artist Kyuichi OMORI. He was born in 30th November 1932. His signatu...
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1970s Japanese Showa Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Vintage Boho Carved Bird Votive Holder
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous little Boho carved votive holder. A sweet little bird with a primitive detail. A great gift. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
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Late 20th Century American Bohemian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Antique Stone Statue 「Daikokuten」1860s-1900s / Figurine Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese stone statue. It is from the Meiji era. (1860s-1900s). This stone statue is called "Daikokuten." Daikokuten is one ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Antique Chinese Hetain Celedon Jade "Double Gourd" 19th Century
Located in Norton, MA
Antique Chinese Hetain Celedon Jade "Double Gourd" from the 19th Century. The hand-carved of the loverly gourd shape with the flora to wrap the gourd. The color is presented in celed...
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19th Century Chinese Other Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

1920’s Green Japanese Porcelain Parrot
Located in Fort Washington, MD
Beautiful 1920’s prewar porcelain Japanese Parrot in rich green and shades of pink colors. Piece is stamped on bottom Hand-painted,very detailed with ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

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Porcelain

19th Century Antique marble Burmese Buddha statue from Burma - Original Buddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This antique marble Burmese Buddha statue is a magnificent representation of Buddhist devotion. Crafted from marble, it stands at an impressive height of 48 cm and has dimensions of ...
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19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Marble

Ruben Hernandez "Untitled" Bronze Sculpture, 1988
Located in New York, NY
Ruben Hernandez (Mexican, 20th-21st Century), Untitled, Abstracted Bronze Sculpture, 1988, labeled to base "Ruben Hernandez G, Escultor, 1988". Provenance: from 200 E 89th. Dealer: ...
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Late 20th Century Mexican Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Antique Chinese Carved Agate Snuff Bottle #2, 19th Century
Located in Norton, MA
A fine and beautiful Carved Agate Snuff Bottle, with well hollowed interior with a coral cap. The cap has a couple of small chips on the edge. A very fine selection for the highest q...
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19th Century Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Agate

Chinese Soapstone Carving of a Buddhist Village Scene, Mid-20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
The Chinese soapstone carving from the mid-20th century is depicting a village scene, is a stunning piece of art with intricate details and cultural significance. The carving showcas...
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20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Soapstone

Large Japanese Chinese Asian Signed Bronze Buddha Hand Sculpture Incense Censer
Located in Studio City, CA
A quite fantastic, rather unique, and unusual bronze Buddha Deiety hand sculpture ( making the mudra hand gesture) that also serves as an incense censer. W...
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Early 20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Antique Chinese Hetain White Carved Jade Pendant 19th Century
Located in Norton, MA
A nice hand-carved antique, Chinese Hetain Carved White Jade Pendant in eight angles of lotus leaves. The pendant has two different carved patterns on two surfaces very delicate and ...
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19th Century Chinese Other Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

19th century Old wooden Burmese Shan Buddha statue from Burma - Originalbuddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This Old wooden Burmese Shan Buddha statue is a remarkable piece of art and spirituality. Crafted from wood, it stands at a height of 14 cm, with dimensions of 8.5 cm in width and 4....
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19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Chinese Carved Agate Snuff Bottle #1, 19th Century
Located in Norton, MA
A fine and beautiful Carved Agate Snuff Bottle, with well hollowed interior with a coral cap. A very fine selection for the highest quality of agate and skillful craftsmanship.  
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19th Century Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Agate

Antique Chinese Hetain White/C Jade Carved Group "Two Rams" 19th Century
Located in Norton, MA
A nice hand-carved antique, Chinese Hetain White with a light celadon Jade of Two Rams from the 19th Century. The color is presented in white with a very light celadon and the contex...
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19th Century Chinese Other Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

19th century Antique wooden Burmese Nat statue from Burma - OriginalBuddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This wooden piece, originating from Burma during the middle of the 19th century, is a fine example of Mandalay style craftsmanship. It stands at a height of 29.5 cm and boasts dimens...
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19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Chinese Carved Hetain Celedon Jade "Double Gourd" 19th Century
Located in Norton, MA
Antique Chinese Hetain Celedon Jade "Double Gourd" from the 19th Century. The hand-carved loverly gourd shape group with the intricated flora wrapping the gourd. The color is present...
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19th Century Chinese Other Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

20th Century Asian Painted Leather Pair Of Tigers, c.1920
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A distinctive duo of Asian tigers, crafted from molded leather and meticulously hand-painted with lifelike glass eyes, made during the 1920's. CONDITION In Great Condition - please ...
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20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Leather, Paint

Colonna scultura in legno grezzo recuperata in laboratorio di famous scultore 70
Located in Cantù, IT
Colonna con scultura in legno grezzo recuperata in laboratorio di famous scultore della brianza anni 70s
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1970s Italian Greco Roman Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Large Chinese Hetain White/G Jade Carved Group "3 Rams" Early 20th C.
Located in Norton, MA
A nice hand-carved antique, a Large and Heavy Chinese Hetain White- Light Gray Jade of 3 Rams resting on the fitted wooden stand., 360° carving. There is a meaning behind this artwor...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Other Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

Martin Brothers Musician Imp
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
5463 Robert Wallace Martin for the Martin Brothers, a stoneware Musician Imp modelled as a Cellist on a later wooden plinth. Illustrated in Haslem’s Book “The Martin Brothers Potters...
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Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Stoneware

Radiating Yellow Buddhist Soapstone Carving, 20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
The radiating yellow soapstone carving depicts a serene and spiritually evocative scene set in the elevated hills, capturing the essence of Buddhist monks in the 20th century. The so...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Soapstone

Okimono - Bronze Sculpture By Kakuha Kanzaemon, Japan Meiji Era
Located in Saverne, Grand Est
Superb bronze okimono with black patina representing a peasant resting after his work, a basket of vegetables at his feet. Signed Kakuha Sei on the wooden stump. Excellent quality ! ...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Wooden Doll Kokeshi Sakunami Kenjiro HIRAGA 1960s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a wooden doll which is called Kokeshi in Japanese. This kokeshi was made in Japan around 1960s by kokeshi artist Kenjiro HIRAGA. He was born in 17t...
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1960s Japanese Showa Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Heavy Chinese Carved Hetain White Jade "Elephant, 388 Grams" 19th C
Located in Norton, MA
A lovely and cute hand-carved antique, Heavy and Faty Chinese Carved Hetain White Jade with russet markings, very pure and clean in the body contents with the mutton fat appearance,...
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19th Century Chinese Other Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Raccoon Dog 1900s-1940s / Object Mingei Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old raccoon dog wood carving made in Japan. This wood carving was made in the early Showa period (1900s to 1940s). It is carved from a ...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Cedar

Japanese Wooden Kokeshi Doll Togatta Masayoshi NAGAO
Located in Paris, FR
This is a wooden doll which is called Kokeshi in Japanese. This kokeshi was made in Japan around 1970s by kokeshi artist Masayoshi NAGAO. He was born in 4th Feburary 1931. His signat...
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1970s Japanese Showa Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Vintage Boho Original Abstract Sculpture
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fantastic vintage Boho original clay sculpture. A chic Abstract composition of stacked noses. It’s a little surprise that you can only see upon close inspection. So great. Acquired...
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Late 20th Century American Bohemian Sculptures and Carvings

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Clay

Chinese Export Porcelain Miniature Elephant Figurine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Chinese Export porcelain figurine. In the form of a recumbent elephant resting atop an oval shaped plinth with a flower design on...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Porcelain

Antique Chinese Carved Turquoise Turtle Snuff Bottle, 19th Century
Located in Norton, MA
A finely carved turquoise turtle Snuff Bottle in all the detail shown with a coral cap resting on a fitted wooden stand. A very unique selection of the highest quality turquoise and ...
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19th Century Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Agate

A Finely Chinese Hand Carved Myanmar Jadeite
Located in Norton, MA
This is hand-carved loverly jadeite with a color of light blue. It's an oval shape and almost round. You may think it's a pendant, but in reality is a 360° carving with a Monkey ridi...
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20th Century Chinese Other Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

Chinese Soapstone Carving of a Buddhist Village Scene, Mid-20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
The soapstone is characterized by a smooth and polished surface, with the choice of stone allowing for a nuanced exploration of color and form. The central focus of the scene is vill...
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20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Soapstone

Japanese Large Old Signed Bronze Temple Bell with Bold Sound, 19 Inches
Located in South Burlington, VT
For your special garden setting or indoor display space. Large Hand Cast Original Green Patina Bronze Bell With Makers Signature emblazoned on its side. Bold pleasing sound Beautiful deep resonating ring tones await the new owner of this large one-of-a-kind antique bronze bell from old Japan. Its beautiful light green patina makes it an attractive and desirable work of art. This distinctive dragon headed bell called ryuzu and remarkable protrusions called chi chi or nyu are crafted by generations old skilled Japanese specialists to improve sound resonance and are unique to Japan's ancient traditions. This antique hand cast bronze temple bell dates to the middle Showa period, mid last century. Signed with the makers name please see photographs. A rare survivor, this rugged bell was gently used. Please note its impressive cast dragon headed top ryuzu, thick walls and original blue gray toned patina. Dimensions: 19 inches tall and 11 inches diameter. It has been used and possesses an original light green aged patina appropriate to its age-just the way we like to find them. Its deep resonating sound is guaranteed to please you. In addition. It’s bold sound of brings to the Japanese people - the “voice of Buddha” is even more impressive because of its thick walls (see photo). This bell sound and voice of Buddha was used to deliver wishes to the temples patrons and followers. We will also include a complimentary hand striker. Unique. Great garden consideration. Only One. Lifetime guarantee of authenticity. History of Japan's temple bells, bonsho : Rather than containing a clapper, bonsho is struck from the outside, using either a handheld mallet or a beam suspended on ropes. Antique Japanese bronze temple bells...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Showa Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Vintage Boho Monumental Abstract Steel Sculpture
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fantastic vintage Boho sculpture. Monumental in size and drama. Matte plank powder coating over steel. Sculpture is able to spin on the plinth. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
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Late 20th Century American Bohemian Sculptures and Carvings

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Steel

Chinese Spinach Jade Brush Washer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chinese Spinach Jade Brush Washer Depicting an asymmetrical rectangular rock pond, with blossoming lingzhi branches. Height 1 in. (2.54 cm.), Width 6...
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20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

Smith Art Glass & Iron Figural Sculpture, 1997
Located in New York, NY
Smith Art Glass & Black Patinated Iron Figural Sculpture, 1997, etched signature and dated to reverse. Provenance: From a 631 1st Avenue estate. Dealer: ...
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Late 20th Century American Schoolhouse Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Asian Soapstone Carving of a Buddhist Village Scene, 20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
The Chinese mustard soapstone carving from the mid-20th century, depicting a village scene centered around a tree, is a captivating piece of art with a distinct color palette and a f...
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20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Soapstone

Monumental Chinese Buddhist Mountain Monastery Soapstone Carving, 20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
The Monumental Chinese Buddhist Mountain Monastery Soapstone Carving is a masterful work of art that encapsulates the grandeur and spiritual significance of Chinese Buddhist archite...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Soapstone

Asian Soapstone Carving Of Travelling Villagers, 20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
The soapstone carving, with its smooth and polished surface, unfolds a scene of movement and journey across the warm, earthy tones of the stone. The composition centers around a grou...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Soapstone

Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Bamboo HeHe ErXian Group, 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A wonderful Chinese bamboo figural carving featuring the Taoist immortal twins of eternal youth, known as the HeHe ErXian, Qing dynasty, 19th century. F...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Bamboo

Chinese Glazed Terra Cotta Foo Dog Roof Tiles, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair of Chinese glazed terra cotta foo fogs roof tiles. Amazing sculpting details and colors.
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Late 19th Century Chinese Other Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Terracotta

Japanese Bronze Pheasant Okimono Genryusai Seiya
Located in Newark, England
Unusual Casting of a Pheasant in Flight From our Japanese collection, we are delighted to offer this Japanese bronze okimono of a Pheasant upon a naturalistic root wood base. The Ph...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japan Large Antique Stone Joyful Temple Lion, 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan a tall early antique stone temple mythical Shi Shi Temple Foo Dog Lion also known as Komainu hand-carved in sandstone. Dimensions: 23 inches high and 10 inches wide and 16 inches deep Age: great age dating to the middle Edo period (1800-1840). Old and original patina with aged and substantial traces of encrustation still visible. Ancient repair. These Older Buddhist mythological Komainu like this example are infrequently found in not only this impressive size, but in this early age. Today these are often seen guarding entrances to Japanese Buddhist temples and shrines. About Shishi Komainu Ah and Un: Temple Shishi are traditionally depicted, one with mouth open (Ah) and one with mouth closed (Un). Ah is the first sound in the Japanese alphabet...
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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Sandstone

Chinese Soapstone Monkey Group Ca 1800
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
A rare museum quality large soapstone group , dating circa 1780 - 1800 . Expertly carved from one piece of stone and beautifully detailed . Seven Monkeys scrambling over one another...
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Early 1800s Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Soapstone

Japan Antique Cast Pair Garden Ducks, Beautiful Details
Located in South Burlington, VT
A fine pair (2) of large scale Japanese hand-cast garden geese or ducks with knob heads, ebony and green colored surfaces, and highly detailed plumage, heads, tails, webbed feet, and...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Vintage Chinoiserie Jade & Hardstone Bonsai Planter with Celadon Ceramic Pot
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Chinoiserie jade & hardstone Bonsai planter with celadon ceramic pot & carved wood Asian stand. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Late-20th Century. Did you know that in Japan and China, a Bonsai is associated with Buddhism and is a representation of natural beauty and harmony? It also promotes relaxation, balance, and luck! Just a few reasons you need this phenomenal hand-crafted Bonsai planter. It is made in China and comprised of a stunning celadon ceramic pot which holds the decorative tree and stands upon a lovely carved wood planter saucer...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone, Jade

Asian Mustard-Yellow Soapstone Carving Depicting Village Scene, 20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
The soapstone carving, with its smooth and polished mustard yellow surface, serves as a canvas for a scene that exudes life and detail. In the foreground, three villagers are expertl...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Soapstone

Thai 1900s Gilt and Polychrome Hand Carved Sculpture of Seated Buddhist Monk
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Thai religious hand carved wooden statue of a seated Buddhist monk with polychrome and gilded accents from the early 20th century. This early 20th-century Thai statue...
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Early 20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

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Glass, Giltwood

Asian Soapstone Carving of a Buddhist Mountain Village Landscape, 20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
The soapstone surface, in warm hues, serves as the canvas for an intricate landscape that stretches across the carving. Hills, meticulously carved with textured details, rise and fal...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Soapstone

Chinese Soapstone Carving of a Buddhist Village Scene, Mid-20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
The Chinese soapstone carving from the mid-20th century is depicting a village scene, is a stunning piece of art with intricate details and cultural significance. The carving showcas...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Soapstone

Burmese Buddhist Alabaster Statue
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful Burmese Buddhist Devote carved from a large solid stone of Alabaster. Collected in Myanmar Kayin State in 2004. This statue dates to early 20th century being of the Manda...
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Early 20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Alabaster

Lapis Lazuli Shiva Statue Natual Finest 8.5 lb
Located in Somis, CA
A rare 8.5 lb all natural lapis lazuli statue of Shiva, one of the most worshipped Hindu Gods. Hand carved by a master Indian artist, using the finest lapis lazuli gemstone with the most saturated, brilliant cobalt blue. Seated dyana asana on a throne supported by a tiger, Shiva holds a weapon of trident in his right hand and a damaru drum...
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20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Lapis Lazuli

Pair of Han Dynasty Terracotta Figures Circa 2nd Century BC
Located in Hudson, NY
Pair of standing guardian figures in gray clay,with traces of polychrome. Dating to Han Dynasty, circa 2nd century BC. These rare figures are mounted on custom vintage stands. Dime...
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Clay, Terracotta, Paint

Early Thai Sukhothai Bronze Buddha Head
Located in Hudson, NY
Large Ancient Sukhothai Bronze Buddha Head. Excellent Example likely 15th c., Probably Thailand, in classic Sukhothai style, with serene expression, downcast eyes and flame of enligh...
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15th Century and Earlier Thai Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Fine Hand Carved Pair Flying Cranes With Matsu Trees Ranma Screen
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a fine hand carved wooden screen "ranma" or transom featuring a spectacular composition of a pair (2) of finely carved flying cranes among matsu trees executed in kuri (chestnut wood), circa 1950s. In Japan, the crane, or tsuru, is a national treasure and is considered the bird of happiness...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Burmese Mandalay Seated Buddha, Red Lacquered, Gilt and Embellished, 19th c
Located in Austin, TX
A gorgeous and serene Burmese carved teak wood figure of a seated Buddha, Mandalay style and of the period, late 19th century, Burma (Myanmar). This elegant Buddha is portrayed seat...
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Late 19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Shell, Glass, Teak, Lacquer

Group of Rajasthani Musicians, 19th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
The group of three Rajasthani wooden musician figurines are a stunning example of traditional Indian craftsmanship. These intricately detailed and b...
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19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

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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