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Sculptures and Carvings For Sale
Green Tara Gilt Bronze Tibetan Statue
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful gilt bronze statue of Tibetan Green Tara. The Goddess is seated in lalitasana on an elaborately incised double-lotus base with the pendant foot resting on a smaller lotus...
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20th Century Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Large pair of antique Victorian quality spelter figures
Located in Ipswich, GB
Large pair of antique Victorian quality spelter figures dressed in period clothing standing on circular bases
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Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Spelter

Outstanding Quality Antique Chinese Brush Pot
Located in Ipswich, GB
Outstanding quality antique Chinese brush pot having an outstanding quality antique Chinese brush pot with wonderful carved decoration.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Mid-20th century a set of old lavastone Chinese temple lions - Foo dogs
Located in DEVENTER, NL
These lavastone sculptures, originating from Indonesia in the middle of the 20th century, are both impressive and distinctive. Each sculpture stands tall at 77 cm, with dimensions of...
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings

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Lava

Japanese Foo Lion Large Hammered Brass Sculpture/Storage Box
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1194 Hand hammered brass Japanese Foo Lion sculpture/storage box.
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Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Brass

Late 20th century large lavastone Buddha statue in Bhumisparsha Mudra
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This lavastone sculpture, originating from Indonesia in the late 20th century, is a true work of art. It stands impressively at 101 cm in height and boasts dimensions of 81 cm in wid...
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Late 20th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings

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Lava

Unusual Antique Oak Brass Bound Barrel On A Quality Black Forest Stand
Located in Ipswich, GB
Unusual antique oak brass bound barrel on a quality black forest stand having a quality oak barrel with four brass bounds and a carved top, carved r...
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Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Brass

"The Pedestrian" Limited Edition Bronze Brutalist Figural Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary hand-forged bronze Brutalist-inspired figural sculpture depicting a female walking figure finished in an ebonized patina. (PRICED EACH) ("THE PEDESTRIAN" - Limited Editi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal, Bronze

Late 20th century large old lavastone Buddha head from Indonesia
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This lavastone sculpture is from the late 20th century and originates from Indonesia. It measures 84 cm in height, with dimensions of 45 cm in width and depth. The estimated weight o...
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Late 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Lava

Fine quality large antique Chinese carved hardwood figure
Located in Ipswich, GB
Fine quality large antique Chinese carved hardwood figure having a fine quality antique Chinese hardwood figure of a sage.
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood

Chinese Blue and White Cat Headrest, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
To keep her elaborate hairstyle intact while sleeping, a well-to-do Qing-dynasty woman once used this ceramic headrest as a pillow. The headrest is shaped as a crouching house cat, w...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Ceramic

Late Edo Period Sannin-kanjyo Figures or Three Court Ladies w. Wood Box Japan
Located in Miami, FL
Late Edo Period Dolls representing Sannin-kanjyo which means the three court ladies. They support and care for the emperor (Odairi-sama) and the empress consort (Ohina-sama). All a...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Fabric, Wood

18th century special bronze Burmese Buddha statue in Amarapura style from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This bronze sculpture, originating from Burma in the 18th century, is a rare and remarkable piece of art. Crafted in the distinctive Amarapura style, it stands at a height of 68 cm a...
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18th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

A beautiful Antique chinese white jade open work Toggle /carving.
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Antique chinese white jade open work pendant/carving. A magnificent Open work White Nephrite Jade carving of the kneeling boy holding a large lingzhi mushroom. His ro...
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Late 19th Century Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

Mid-20th century large old lavastone Vishnu statue on Garuda bird
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This lavastone sculpture is truly extraordinary, originating from Indonesia during the middle of the 20th century. Crafted from a single block of lavastone, it showcases the remarkab...
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings

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Lava

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

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Bronze

Japanese altar in lacquer, Edo Period (1603-1868)
Located in PARIS, FR
Portable altar in black lacquered wood, opening with two doors revealing the Goddess Benzaïten , eight-armed guardian of Buddhist principles. Representedwith feminine features, she ...
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Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Metallic Thread

An early 20th century Chinese cloisonne sculpture of a five clawed dragon c 1930
Located in Central England, GB
An early 20th century Chinese decorative cloisonne sculpture of a five clawed dragon gripping a ball. This bright and unusual dragon is a Chinese ...
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1930s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Copper

Japan Gold Gilt Good Luck Elephant Censer
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare find: Ancient Japanese design gilt censer of a good luck elephant- signed Japan This model elephant sculptural LED candle holder and censer was crafted in a handsome gilt finish iron of an effigy of an ancient elephant...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

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

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Stone

Chinese Natural Jade Khotan Scholar Rock Viewing Stone with Display Base
Located in South Burlington, VT
A fine large natural Hetien jade scholar rock viewing stone in boulder form collected from the Khotan region of western China in 1995. Weighs in at 14.1 pounds. Beautiful color...
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Large Bronze Vase sculpted with chimeras, dragons, birds of frey and phoenix
Located in Paris, FR
Very large sculpted bronze vase with a polyglobular body resting on a base decorated with a Greek frieze. The whole is decorated with chimeras, dragons, birds of prey and phnixes ami...
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1890s Japanese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Large Hand Hammered Bronze Art Deco Sake Vessel
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a rare sake vessel fashioned in hand hammered bronze from the Art Deco period, two pieces. Handcrafted in a marvelous minimalist egg shape form. This hand-hammered and wrought bronze vessel was discovered in Kyoto and was created by specialized Samurai craftsmen with dimpled construction. Opening at top and a tap inserted into its side base. Total Height with the bronze base stand is 22" high. Includes two (2) pieces: the bronze egg...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Art Deco Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Sumba Statue
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful hand carved wood statue from the island of Sumba. Circa 1900 This statue was hand carved in the spirit of Wabi-Sabi, a Japanese philosophy that beauty can be found in impe...
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Early 1900s Primitive Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Late 18th Century/Edo-Meiji Period Japanese Glazed Porcelain Sculpture of a Dog
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 18th century/Edo-Meiji period japanese glazed porcelain sculpture of a dog By: unknown Material: porcelain Technique: molded, pressed, glazed Dimensions: 5.5 in x 7.5 in x 5 Da...
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Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Porcelain

Japanese Antique Tall White Foxes Kitsune Pair, Rare Style
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a fine pair (2) of antique tall white, red, and black hand painted ceramic shrine fox kitsune, Taisho period, circa 1920. Hard to find early pa...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Ceramic

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

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Wood

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

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Bronze

Vintage Bronze Gold and Green Thai Figurine of Prince Rama with a Bow
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage bronze statue in gold and green of Prince Rama shooting an arrow. The large bronze sculpture depicts Lord Rama, a revered figure in Hindu mythology, standing majestically wit...
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Mid-20th Century Thai Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Pair of Chinese Relief Carved Daybed Panels, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
These carved wooden panels were once a part of the railing to a grand Qing-dynasty daybed or canopy bed enclosure. Expertly crafted, the panel displays a beautiful relief carving wit...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Elm

Chinese White Jade Cup with Chilong Carved Handle, 19th Century
Located in Gainesville, FL
Chinese white jade wine cup with chilong handle, 19th century. Fine detail and execution.
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

18th century antique bronze Burmese Buddha statue in Bhumisparsha Mudra
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This antique bronze Burmese Buddha statue is a remarkable piece of artistry and spirituality. Crafted from bronze in the Shan (Tai Yai) style, it stands at a height of 22.8 cm, with ...
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18th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japan Large Antique Hand Painted Kutani Garden Bowl, Brilliant Colors
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese Acquisition Travels- a big and lovely big 13 inch diameter hand painted bowl from Japan. Japan hard to find early hand painted ceramic lush "garden scene" serving bowl, circa 1910. Inside painting depicts elite individual with his attendants seated amidst a three some of cranes, plush patterns, foliage and seas. The exterior a dragon style...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Ceramic

Japanese Rare Large Antique Bronze Temple "Futuku" Bell Complete Original Chime
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare large Japanese bronze temple "Futaku" bell with original and complete hanging bronze cloud clapper , from Kyoto Temple. One of only two we have seen This bell is a rare treasu...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Chinese Hardstone Trees in Cloisonne Pots, Pair
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Chinese hardstone tree sculptures comprised of amethyst, rock crystal, greenstone, turquoise, and coral, housed in cloisonne jardinieres with sc...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Coral, Rock Crystal

Chinese Wavy Mountains Stone Landscape Screen, Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Chinese "Wavy" Mountains Stone Landscape Screen With Original Black wood Display Stand Signed lower right. Impressive work of art with original wooden display stand. Dimensions: ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone, Marble

19th century antique wooden Nandi Bull from India OriginalBuddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
The antique wooden Nandi Bull is a captivating and sacred artifact originating from India. Crafted from wood, this statue of the Nandi Bull stands at 17.4 cm in height and measures 2...
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19th Century Indian Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Jimmu Tenno Japanese Emperor Porcelain Bisque Samurai Doll Figurine 18"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage doll / figurine portraying Jinmu Tenno – Japan’s legendary first emperor. The doll is crafted with un-glazed porcelain / bisque head and hands, painted features and a lovely white silk robe...
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Late 20th Century Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

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Ceramic, Fabric, Plastic

Marble Ganesha statue originating from India - Original Buddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This Indian marble Ganesha statue is a magnificent work of art that embodies the essence of the elephant-headed deity, Lord Ganesha. Crafted from marble...
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2010s Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Marble

Tibetan Protection Green Tara Ghau and Prayer Flag
Located in Somis, CA
From Tibet, a combination of authentic Tibetan Prayer Flag and a large Ghau amulet. The amulet in brocade cover with hand made metal shrine housing a finely carved Green Tara. The fi...
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20th Century Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal

Chinese Glass Cherry Blossom Sculpture Potted in a Green Planter
Located in New York, NY
Chinese sculpture features pink glass translucent cherry blossoms and plums hanging from a lacquered tree, sprouted from a bed of faux white stones within a mottled green rectangular...
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Plastic, Porcelain, Glass

Hand-Carved Sandstone Tabletop Sculpture from Thailand
Located in New York, NY
A table-top sculpture of a torso in traditional attire, hand carved from a single piece of sandstone. From Thailand. Contemporary. Mounted on a wood / metal stand. 28.5 inches high,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Other Sculptures and Carvings

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Sandstone

Japanese Bronze Torii Gate Sculpture Meiji Period
Located in Newark, England
Beautifully sculpted Japanese Meiji period Torii gate sculpture. The sculpture made from solid bronze with a beautiful patination throughout dating to the Meiji period 1868-1912 circa 1890. The gate of traditional form representing the Matsuo Shrine in Kyoto. The characters read ???? translated directly to Matsuo Shrine. Notes The Torii gate sculpture was crafted after the famous Torii gate which is found in the Arashiyama district in Kyoto. It houses Matsuno’o Taisha (Matsunoo Taisha ????) one of the oldest shinto shrines in Kyoto dating to 701, approximately 100 years before the city of Kyoto. It boarders the mountains and has a distinct main hall dating to 1397 which is also one of the oldest buildings in the city of Tokyo. The shrine’s spring is famous for its restorative properties and sake and miso producer’s patron the shrine with their particular industries relying on the pure water to survive. The distinct giant Torri gate stands at 14 meters tall alluding to its significance in the city. Three beautiful gardens can...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Large Bronze Dancing Shiva, Nataraja, 19th/20th Century, South India
Located in Austin, TX
A heavy and well cast South Indian bronze figure of Shiva Nataraja, or Shiva as Lord of the Dance, in the Chola style, late 19th or early 20th century, India. Shiva is portrayed here in his form as Nataraja, the Lord of the Dance. An iconic and powerful image, Shiva is portrayed engaged in his dance of creation, protection, and destruction, bringing together all his aspects into one sublime form. Shiva dances ecstatically, facing the viewer with his body twisted, his long locks of hair streaming out around him, his four arms in action, with one leg raised, the other stomping on the dwarf demon Apasmara, who represents spiritual ignorance. In one hand he holds a damaru, or ritual drum...
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Early 1900s Indian Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

19th century antique wooden Burmese Buddha statue in Bhumisparsha Mudra
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This antique wooden Burmese Buddha statue is a remarkable piece of art and spirituality. Crafted from wood, it stands at a height of 30.5 cm, with dimensions of 17 cm in width and 8....
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19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Natural Malachite Scholar Stone on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A natural malachite boulder on a fitted wood stand displayed as a Chinese scholar stone (Gong Shi), also known as meditation stone. The natural gem specimen displays a wonderful moun...
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20th Century American Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Malachite

Seated Bronze Bouddha in Bhumisparsa mùdra, Mandalay, Burma, 19th c.
Located in PARIS, FR
Buddha sitting in Bhumisparsa mùdra (or earth witness mudra ) Buddha calls the goddess of the earth to testify that he has definitively overcome the fears and temptations sent by Mar...
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1860s Burmese Other Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

LOVELY EARLY 20TH CENTURY SMALL CHiNESE HAND CARVED SOAPSTONE VASE
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely early 20th century Chinese hand carved soapstone small vase. This is a unique item of a Chinese hand carved vase...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Soapstone

19th century antique wooden Burmese Buddha temple in Mandalay style
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This antique wooden Burmese Buddha temple is a magnificent testament to the rich spiritual and artistic heritage of Burma. Crafted from wood, it stands at a height of 56 cm and measu...
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19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19th century antique wooden Burmese Shan Buddha in Bhumisparsha mudra
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This exquisite wooden Buddha statue, hailing from 19th century Burma, is a true masterpiece of artistic and spiritual expression. Standing at a height of 13.4 cm with dimensions of 7...
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19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Mid-20th century old bronze Nepali Kuber statue fire gilded with 24 krt. gold
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This old bronze Nepali Kuber statue is a remarkable piece of art that reflects the rich cultural and religious traditions of Nepal. Crafted from bronze and fire-gilded with 24-karat ...
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Mid-20th Century Nepalese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Colorful Pair of Asian Foo Dogs Believed to be Chinese circa 1960s or Earlier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Colorful Pair of Asian Foo Dogs, believed to be Chinese, circa 1960s or earlier.
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1960s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Ceramic

Sino-Tibetan Gilt Bronze Hayagriva with Consort Vajravarahi, circa 1800, Tibet
Located in Austin, TX
A fantastic and powerful Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze figure of Hayagriva and his consort Vajravarahi, created in Tibet for the Chinese market, 18th/19th century, Tibet. The wrathful...
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Early 1800s Tibetan Tibetan Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Articulated Model of a Lobster, by Myochin Muneyuki, Mid 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A fascinating and whimsical Japanese articulated model of a spiny lobster, jizai okimono, by Muneyuki Myochin, the fifty first head of the Myochin school...
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1950s Japanese Showa Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Copper

Newly carved large lavastone Buddha statue in Dhyana mudra from Indonesia
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This large lavastone Buddha statue is a magnificent and spiritually significant work of art. It stands at an impressive height of 113 cm, with dimensions of 90 cm in width and 59 cm ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings

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Lava

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...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Vintage Vietnamese Red Hand Carved Soapstone Lidded Jar
Located in Grythyttan, SE
A very beautiful and decorative Vietnamese deep red colored hand carved soapstone lidded jar.The carved details depicting a landscape with workers, a house, trees and mountains are a...
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Late 20th Century Vietnamese Sculptures and Carvings

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Soapstone

Japanese "Suiseki" Makkouseki from Ehime
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 stone...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

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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