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Sculptures and Carvings For Sale
Antique Thai Bronze Seated Buddha in Sukhothai style, 19th century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Thai Bronze Seated Buddha in Sukhothai style, 19th century. The bronze figure of Maravijaya Buddha, gracefully seated with legs folded in the hero pose exposing the sole of h...
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19th Century Thai Other Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze, Gold Leaf
Japanese Samurai Yoroi Kabuto Doll Suit of Armour Figure & Lacquer Box 22"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage set of Japanese samurai doll armor in orange and gold, designed to perch on the edge of the black lacquer campaign style storage box with floral gilt metal corner pieces and ...
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Late 20th Century Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
Vintage D.H. Chiparus Art Deco Bronze/Porcelain“Les Girls” Sculpture Marble Base
Located in Naples, FL
This vintage D.H. Chiparus Art Deco sculpture, titled "Les Girls," features a beautiful depiction of women in motion. The sculpture is crafted from bronze and porcelain, with a marbl...
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Late 20th Century European Art Deco Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Large Wood Carved Otafuku, Goddess of Mirth, Japanese, Early 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Large wood carved Otafuku , Goddess of Mirth, Japanese, 20th Century.
Sometimes known as Okame, a beloved and popular symbol in Japanese culture. With plump cheeks and joyful smile...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Other Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese Pair Large Turquoise Glazed Porcelain Mounted Foo Dogs
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A large and attractive pair of Chinese turquoise glazed dogs of foo figures dating from the first half of the 20th century. The stylish pair hollow biscuit porcelain figures stand ra...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Porcelain
16/17thC Korean Baby Buddha pointing to heaven and earth.
Located in Ukiah, CA
16/17thC Korean Baby Buddha pointing to heaven and earth. It is dated to the 16C. Great condition only condition issue is the loss of one index finger, which is common for this form ...
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16th Century Korean Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Thai Sukhothai Cast Bronze Buddha Head, 15th/16th Century, Thailand
Located in Austin, TX
An exquisite Thai cast bronze Buddha head, Sukhothai kingdom, circa 15th century, Thailand.
The Buddha's pleasing face, with its narrow, oval ...
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15th Century and Earlier Thai Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Antique Burmese Shan Wood, Lacquer and Gold Leafed Buddha, 19th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Burmese Shan Wood, Lacquer and Gold Leafed Buddha, 19th Century. The image sits on a waisted lotus base with raised lacquer details, seated in padmasana, the lotus position ...
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19th Century Burmese Other Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Large Contemporary Japanese Bamboo Sculptural Basket Kawano Shoko
By Kawano Shoko
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful bamboo sculpture in an Ikebana basket form by contemporary Japanese bamboo artist Kawano Shoko (born 1957-). The piece was made in 2005 and purchased from Tai Modern in 2...
Category
Early 2000s Japanese Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Japanese Small Bronze Edo Buddhist Temple Shrine Buddha Statue Amulet Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
A gorgeous diminutive Japanese bronze temple shrine Buddha. The piece has a beautiful aged patina and a wonderful, surprisingly hefty feel to it when he...
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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
A Thai Teak Wood Sculpture of a Blessing Angel
Located in Chicago, IL
Thai temples contained various kinds of carved figures including Buddhas, apostles and angels. This large blessing angel is based on sculptures that flanked altars or entrances. Thai...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Teak
Large Pair of Bronze Singha Temple Lions, Foo Dogs.
Located in Stamford, CT
A magnificent pair of bronze Singha Temple Lions, a Thai mythical creature in the form of a lion that has been a big part of Thai history guarding the entrances to the many Buddhist ...
Category
Late 20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japan antique Hand Cast Toad Kaeru
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions.
Japan, a hard to find heavily hand cast frog or toad -kaeru- sculpture weighing almost 4 pounds, circa 1920
It is mar...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Antique Japanese Mingei Yokogi
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Japanese Yokogi, a fish shaped fulcrum for the pot hook assembly over the hearth, a naively carved Tai (Sea Bream) with large head pierced for the hooked pole and the large tail pointed upward with a metal loop for the cord attachment, incised carving for facial details and scales, encrusted patina from use. Wood storage box made of hinoki.
Excellent condition.
5-7/8 in. high x 14-3/4 in. long x 4 in. wide.
Weight: 4 lbs. 4 oz.
Late Edo, Circa 1800.
Published in a Japanese newspaper in 1964 (article and translation available).
Provenance:
with Kingo Kondo, Kyoto 1964
Ken Domon...
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Early 1800s Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
18thC Tibetan Fierce Deity.
Located in Ukiah, CA
18thC Tibetan Fierce Deity. From an old high-end Swedish collection. Measures 5 inches tall. Cast and finished as well as a piece of fine jewelry, this is a world-class piece that al...
Category
18th Century Tibetan Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Pair Fine Bronze Spotted Garden Deer Sculptures
Located in South Burlington, VT
A fine Japanese pair (2) of hand cast bronze "spotted" deer dating to the mid last century.
Executed with finely incised and realistic ears, eyes, legs, tail, and excellent surfac...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Brazilian Modern Kinetic Sculpture of a Cat in Resin by Abraham Palatinik, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
This Brazilian modern kinetic sculpture of a cat in resin was designed by Abraham Palatinik in the 1960s. This is part of the Artemis collection that features hundreds of different a...
Category
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Resin, Polyester
Japan Old Original Ikebana Flower Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent garden acquisitions in original natural condition
Hard to find example complete with original suspension loop and working door.
Heavy hand cast iron "Ikebana flower" incised panel form lantern with distinctive "12 petal" top.
An attractive and sturdy antique lantern with a distinct eastern thematic "ikebana flower" motif carved into five firebox side panels. The startling sinewy plant motif strongly suggest Asian ikebana. The round tops were cleverly designed with 12 flower petals.
Fine original used garden condition with an attractive natural patina appropriate to age- just the way we like to find them.
Heavy quality capable of handling inclement weather conditions.
An unusual opportunity to own a rare original authentic example in an attractive hard to find style
Quality: excellent craftsmanship and high quality heavy construction by specialized lantern artisans. Suspension handle is easily removeable if you prefer to place your lanterns on your surface of choice.
Only one.
Dimensions: 13 inches tall to top of suspension handle and 6.25 inches diameter
Provenance: Old garden collection. Please enjoy our photo of an inspirational themed Japanese 19th century Ikebana woodblock print from an original Ikebana book...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Japanese Gold Gilt Bronze Owl, Fine Details
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a fine big plump and old hand cast winged creature masterfully crafted in bronze into a realistic two part owl with fine wing, head, eye, ear, and feet details.
Gold gilt fi...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
9-11thC . (possibly solid) silver Dvarati Buddha, probably from Thailand
Located in Ukiah, CA
This is a (possibly solid) silver Dvarati Buddha, probably from Thailand, certainly from SE Asia. Dated to the 9-11thC. I have not measured the purity of the silver, and have no way ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Silver
10/11C Pot-Bellied Vishnu Buff Sandstone Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING a STUNNING piece of Southeast Asian Antiquity, namely, a 10/11C Pot-Bellied Vishnu Buff Sandstone Sculpture from Central India.
This piece has impeccable Provenance!
So...
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15th Century and Earlier Indian Archaistic Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Sandstone
Antique Chinese Carved Celadon Jade Buddha, 19th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Chinese Carved Celadon Jade Buddha 19th C
Measures- 3''H x 2''W x 1''D
Category
19th Century Asian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Important and Monumental Japanese Bronze Okimono – Sano Takachika
Located in Christchurch, GB
As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this magnificent huge scale Meiji Period 1868-1912 bronze elephant and tiger group by the leading 19th centu...
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Andrianna Shamaris Bleached Teak Wood Organic Sphere
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful organic reclaimed teak wood root, bleached and shaped into a sphere. A unique sculpture standing alone or in a group setting. Also available natural and charred. Custom siz...
Category
2010s Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Chinese Rare Large Earthy Green And Yellow Jade Bi Disc with Vibrant Colors
Located in South Burlington, VT
An attractive Chinese Heavenly jade Bi disk carved in a rarely found combination of yellow and green jade with patches of brown accents in the stone that depict a green earthy feel. ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
14thC Tibetan Book Cover. Superb example- Unique Early Tibet Relic
Located in Ukiah, CA
14thC Tibetan Book Cover. Superb example. Evidence of likely having been turned into a shelf or other piece of furniture during the Cultural Revolution to hide it from being destroye...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Tibetan Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese Taoist Carved Wood Deity, Ming/Qing Dynasty, mid 17th century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A charming Chinese carved wood figure of a Taoist deity, possibly for a home or personal shrine, late Ming or early Qing Dynasty, mid 17th c...
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Mid-17th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese Parcel Gilt, Ebonized and Decorated Wood Wall Hanging Plaque
Located in Germantown, MD
Chinese Parcel Gilt, Ebonized and Decorated Wood Wall Hanging Plaque.
Measures 15" in width and 35" in height.
Category
20th Century Hong Kong Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood, Giltwood, Paint
Japanese Takeda Hina Ningyo, of a pair of seated ministers
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Japanese Takeda Hina Ningyo, of a pair of seated ministers for the Girl’s day display, each costumed in matching brocades characteristics the house of Takeda, supported on lacquered ...
Category
1820s Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Bronze 10-11thC Cambodian Khmer Era Guardian Figure.
Located in Ukiah, CA
Large Well cast bronze 10-11thC Cambodian Khmer Era Guardian Figure. The dating may be a century or two earlier or later, but this is a large, Angkor Wat period piece. Wear as seen...
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15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Meiji Champlevé Bronze Kannon Figure
Located in Savannah, GA
Japanese champlevé bronze Kannon Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara figure, Meiji period.
9 ¾ inches wide by 8 inches deep by 29 ½ inches tall
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Antique Wood Carving Fish 1860s-1900s / Mingei Figurine Object Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese wood carving of a fish.
It is a wood carving from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
It is carved from cedar wood.
This wood carving is attached to a free h...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Cedar
19thc Antique Monumental Asian Carved Wood Sculpture - A Carved Tree - Chinoise
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Huge Monumental 19thc Asian Japanes Carved Woor 1/2 Tree Sculpture of Asian Scenes in Full Relief. This was rendered from a huge hollowed out tree. One sculpture against one tree. Am...
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1890s Japanese Napoleon III Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
11th century West Tibetan bronze bodhisattva with Silver Inlays.
Located in Ukiah, CA
11th century West Tibetan bronze bodhisattva with Silver Inlays- I present to you a remarkable sculpture from Western Tibet that brings much more of a Western influence to it than t...
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15th Century and Earlier Tibetan Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
18thC or earlier very large and incredibly heavy Sri Lanka Buddha. Very Heavy!
Located in Ukiah, CA
18thC and possibly earlier. Very large and incredibly heavy Sri Lankan Kandy style (with echoes of much earlier styles). 9 3/4 inches tall (with no finial or base these would be 15+ inches), 11 1/2 inches on custom stand, almost 10 inches wide at knees. Due to the requirement that Lankan Buddhas...
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Early 18th Century Sri Lankan Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
17thC or earlier Tibetan Buddhist Portrait Statue of a Monk in copper.-Animated
Located in Ukiah, CA
Remarkable 17thC or earlier Tibetan Buddhist Portrait Statue of a Monk in copper. Some damage to the back of the base in the spot where a hand would naturally apply pressure when hol...
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17th Century Tibetan Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Stunning pair of antique Chinese quality carved bamboo brush pots
Located in Ipswich, GB
Stunning pair of antique Chinese quality carved bamboo brush pots having a quality pair of antique Chinese brush pots with quality carved decor...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bamboo
Antique Shan (Tai Yai) Jambupati Buddha Image
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Shan (Tai Yai) Jambupati Buddha Image, wood, lacquer and gold leaf, Konbaung Empire (1752-1885)
A crowned style that displays Northern Thai iconography merged with the aesthetic of Burmese rule in the region. The figure is depicted in the popular Theravada seated position of padmasana, (interlocking legs position) and the hand mudra in bhumisparsa (earth touching) wherein the feet are souls up, the fingers of the right hand extend beyond the right shin and the left hand palm up resting above the lap. Remnants of the leaf-like kirita crown remain. The image is dressed in Burmese royal costume with thayo rolled lacquer relief decoration modeled into cuffs, epaulettes, knee pads and a detailed “U” shaped necklace covering the chest. There is also a lappet of clothing between the legs draping down toward the base. The figure is seated upon a tall and waisted throne pedestal having rows of lotus petal grooves on the diagonal portions . The base and body are carved from one solid piece of hard wood. All covered in black lacquer with thayo lacquer details, red pigment for the lips and gold leaf overall.
The Jambupati style Buddha illustrates the tale of the Buddha’s life when he came across the arrogant King Jambupati, a king who terrorized his subjects and who lacked humility and compassion for his people. The Buddha on meeting the King asked that he forsake his evil ways and instead practice kindness to his fellow man. Ignoring the Buddha’s request, the King continued to terrorize the people. The Buddha then in his efforts to change the King of his evil ways, one day magically appeared to him in resplendent royal attire. King Jambupati was in awe of the Buddha’s appearance prostrated himself in obeisance and from that day onward accepted the Buddhist precepts. In Southeast Asian countries like Burma, where rulers have very high if not semi-divine status, tales of this type, reinforced the need for the leader to worship the Buddha, the King of Kings.
Condition: Heavy deterioration of the underside of the base as well as the interior portion of the crown, other losses include crown flanges, the crown spire, earrings, the tip of the left thumb, one base corner edge, rolled lacquer losses and general wear of the gold leaf surface, all commensurate with age and wear.
Measuring: 22.25 in. high x 8.75 in. wide x 7.75 in. deep(56.5cm x 22.2cm x 29.7cm).
Weight: 10.8 lbs.
Age: Late 18th century.
Provenance: Lark...
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Late 18th Century Burmese Other Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Quality Antique Chinese Carved Hardwood Group
Located in Ipswich, GB
Quality antique Chinese carved hardwood group, Quality Chinese wood carving with wonderful colour depicting a shoulou with a staff, Chinese man an...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
Antique Japanese solid wood fruit and flower display basket
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Japanese solid wood fruit and flower display basket, carved from one piece of burl wood in an oval shape with single large overhead handle in a natural form with nodes, grottos and p...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
15C Sri Lankan Divided Kingdom Period Standing Bronze/Other Alloy Buddha-Special
Located in Ukiah, CA
15thC Sri Lankan Divided Kingdom Period Standing Bronze Buddha. Looks to have a high silver content in the alloy based on the sheen of the surface and the softness of the surface. Quite rare to find a figure from this period in this large size and high quality--the vast majority are the later Kandy style, which look similar but have rounder faces and distinctive ripples covering the robes. If you search the internet you will find very few of this type outside of museums or high end auction houses that are not just a few inches tall and quite provincial in casting. The size is an impressive 12 1/2 inches tall for the figure only and a total height on attached stand of 13.5 inches. It is extremely heavy for its size. Many Lankan Buddhas...
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15th Century and Earlier Sri Lankan Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze, Metal
Porcelain erotic figure China
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Porcelain erotic figure China
Erotic group of enameled porcelain (menage a trois)
three porcelain figurines stamped on their base (red base)
White, black, pink and red color
hand painted
Origin China Circa 1920
Excellent condition without restorations
small fissure on the penis
Erotic depictions include paintings, sculptures, photographs, dramatic works, musical and literary compositions depicting scenes of a sexual nature. They have been created by almost all civilizations, ancient and modern. Primitive cultures frequently associated the sexual act...
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1920s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Porcelain
Well cast 8-10thC Korean Buddha- nice face, remains of original gilding througho
Located in Ukiah, CA
Well cast very fine and rare 8-10thC Korean Buddha- nice face, remains of original gilding throughout. No damage or loss except for usual surface wear. ...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Antique Chinese Carved Celadon Jade Buddha, 19th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Chinese Carved Celadon Jade Buddha 19th C
Measures- 3''H x 2''W x 1.5''D
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19th Century Asian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Antique Chinese Shoushan Stone Tianhuang Carving Sage Immortal Pixiu Qing 19c
Located in Richmond, CA
This exceptional Chinese Shoushan stone carving is a fine example of Qing artistry and craftsmanship, featuring a Sage in a semi-seated position...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Japanese "Suiseki" Mountain View Scholar's Stone / Elegant Mountain Scenery
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a stone mined in Japan.
Not only in China but also in Japan from ancient times, rocks in the mountains have been shaved and stones for viewing have been quarried.
Such stones for appreciation are collectively called "suiseki".
Suiseki means "water" and "stone".
The name comes from the fact that I enjoyed pouring water on the stones and changing the color of the stones.
And this item is also Suiseki, but it is for viewing without splashing water.
It is made with the image of a mountain view.
The flow of the river...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Japanese Fine Antique Blue and White Floral Tea Bowl, 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
From Japan, a beautiful hand-built, hand painted and glazed, blue and white "floral" tea bowl from the late Edo to earlhy Meiji period, 19th century, likely from an Arita pottery Kil...
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Antique Chinese Fu Dogs
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Chinese pair of wood carved Fu Dogs, rendered from a single block of hardwood each, with exquisite detailing in a naive style, the dogs are opposing, crouched on their haunches, each...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
Japanese Antique Zen Rosewood Mala Prayer Bead String 800 Beads With Alms Bowl
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare find!: 24 feet long Zen monk Mala Prayer Bead String plus original wooden alms bowl with its original attached triangular shaped stone ojime.
A huge...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
"Pre-Sukhothai, as it is likely 10/11thC
Located in Ukiah, CA
This may be my all-time favorite of all the SE Asian Buddhas I have ever owned--and that is saying a lot, as I have owned many thousands over a thirty-five-year period. It is a very ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Thai Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
12/13thC Burmese Pagan Stone Buddha in deep concentration-Finest- Masterpiece
Located in Ukiah, CA
Finest 12/13thC Burmese Pagan Stone Buddha in deep concentration. Covering the body are remains of red, black, and white polychrome. The vast majority of Burmese stone...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Vintage 1970’s Chinese Kwan Yin Cybis Porcelain Figure
Located in Naples, FL
This vintage Chinese Kwan Yin porcelain figure is an exquisite piece for any collector of decorative items. Crafted by internationally known and desired Cybis Porcelain...
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Late 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Porcelain
Arakanese Gilt Lacquered Bronze Mahakyain phara (Royal Oath) Buddha Image
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Arakanese Gilt Lacquered Bronze Mahakyain phara (Royal Oath) Buddha Image, a seated figure depicted in the bhumisparsa (earth touching) mudra, with small “fruit” in left hand, a maje...
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17th Century Burmese Other Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze, Gold Leaf
Japanese Asian Showa Period Bronze Koi Carp Fish Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful Japanese bronze koi fish sculpture with wonderful mesh craftsmanship and a glowing patina.
This piece may have initially been made to u...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Wonderful Pair of 19th Century Original Painted Elephants from Rajasthan
Located in London, GB
A pair of 19th century wooden elephants from the Rajasthan area in India with their original paint and vibrant colors. Originally they would have stood outside of a home by the front...
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1840s Indian Anglo Raj Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Burmese Mandalay carved wood figure of the standing Buddha
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Burmese Mandalay carved wood figure of the standing Buddha on a square base, the left hand is in the varada or boon-granting mudra the right held up towards the chest, costumed in ed...
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Early 20th Century Burmese Other Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
Large 18/19thC Burmese bronze Buddha with inscription on the front of the base.
Located in Ukiah, CA
Large 19/19thC Burmese bronze Buddha with inscription on the front of the base. Impressive at 14.5 inches tall, 11 inches wide, and 8 inches dee...
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Early 19th Century Asian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Antique Chinese Carved Celadon Jade Wise Man Octopus 19th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Chinese Carved Celadon Jade Wise Man Octopus 19th C
Measures- 4.5''H x 2.5''W x 1.5''D
Category
19th Century Asian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
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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