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Sculptures and Carvings For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: 1940s
Pair of Hand Painted Wooden Kokeshi Dolls, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of Hand Painted Wooden Kokeshi Dolls, circa 1940 Origin: Northern Japan, circa 1940 Style: Japanese Kokeshi Dolls Material: Wood Experience the enchanting artistry...
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1940s Japanese Edo Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Chinese Deeply Carved Rosewood Figural Queen Chair with Dragons C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Chinese Deeply Carved Rosewood Figural Queen Throne Chair with Dragons C1920 Measures - 43.5"H x 28.5"W x 25"D
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Rosewood

Antique Chinese Bonzai Styled Flowering Fruit Tree Sculpture with Cloisonne Pot
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This sizable sculpture is unsigned with respect to the artist, but presumed to have originated from China and date to the Early Republic Period in approximately 1920. The sculpture i...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone, Metal

Early 20th Century Tribal Currency, Chamba People, Nigeria
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Forged iron currency, Chamba people, Northeastern Nigeria A piece of traditional currency used for barter or exchange, it measures 15 inches (38 cm) high by 18 inches (45.7 cm) wide...
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Carved wood, painted and decorated HOLY COW and trinket box - India, circa 1910
Located in TEYJAT, FR
A colourful carved wood, painted and decorated Holy cow and trinket box - India, circa 1910. Naively carved and painted with a sliding wooden lid to the box. Some shrinkage cracks a...
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20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Vintage Old Light House Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
Nautical Delight Beams Safe Harbor At Night To All Sailors This unusual "Light house" themed garden lantern is the first of this design we have seen. Heavily hand cast, sturdily c...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Japanese Fine Antique Bronze Temple Dragon
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions A lovely example of a Japanese antique bronze dragon water spout miraculously saved from a temple vessel and dating to the late Meiji period, 1...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Andrianna Shamaris Framed Antique Hand Carved Panel
Located in New York, NY
Antique hand carved panel from Toraja. Framed in a minimalist black teak wood shadow box. This carving symbolizes peace and happiness. Circa 1950. This antique carving was hand carv...
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1950s Primitive Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Teak

Japanese Tall Antique Five Elements Stone Pagoda 180 Inches- best in class
Located in South Burlington, VT
Just discovered from an old Kyoto garden. Call us For Details... For the finest garden- a spiritual representation of five earthly and celestial elements. Japan, a monumental antique stone pagoda tower that is nearly five meters , about 180” tall, hand carved from solid granite, Taisho period circa 1920s, and a spiritual representation of five earthly and celestial elements. This pagoda rivals a similar example given by Sapporo, Japan to the Portland, Oregon Japanese garden (See Portland's Japanese Garden Pagoda...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Granite

Antique Chinese Carved Hardstone Foo Dogs C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Chinese Carved Hardstone Foo Dogs C1920 Measures - 4.25"H x 6.5"W x 3.25"D
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

A collection of 6 Stone Lingam Objects
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Exceptional Set of 6 Stone Shiva Lingams from India, these multicolored and polished stones are found in the Narmada River and have there glance due to the water power, The Shiva Li...
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1920s Indian Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Cast Stone

Antique Chinese Carved Wood Sculpture of Water Buffalo with Figures C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Chinese Carved Wood Sculpture of Water Buffalo with Figures C1920 Measures - 5.5"H x 11.75"W x 5"D
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Antique Bronze Cats Pair Hand Cast With Playful Pose
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese Acquisitions trip to Kyoto. A fine pair of antique curious Japanese cast bronze sensuous cats beautifully handcrafted in an attractive and unusual style. Cats were originally domesticated because they hunted mice that would eat stored grains, protecting the food stores. It was a beneficial situation for both species, cats got a reliable source of prey, and humans got effortless pest control. This mutually beneficial arrangement began the relationship between cats and humans which continues to this day. In Japan, there are also cats described as Maneki Neko, also referred to in English as the good fortune or good luck cat...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Pair of Large Japanese Ceramic Shi-Shi Dog Roof Tiles, Bizen Kiln, 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Pair of Large Japanese Ceramic Shi-Shi Dogs roof tiles, Bizen kiln, 20th c. Bizen kiln is one of the oldest and well known kilns in Japan. This is a very unusual pose of Shi-Shi Do...
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20th Century Japanese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Clay

Indian Asian Lacquered Bronze Dancing Hindu Shiva Nataraja
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine and unusual vintage Asian Indian red lacquered bronze statue of Shiva Nataraja dating from the 20th century. The figure represents the Hindu God Shiva performing a dance. The ...
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20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Large Standing Burmese Mandalay Giltwood Buddha with Mirrored Insets
Located in Morristown, NJ
A lovely vintage 20th c., carved and giltwood standing Burmese Mandalay Buddha, with green and clear mirrored inlaid details, on wooden stand. The Buddha is depicted standing with a...
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1970s Burmese Other Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Mirror, Bentwood, Giltwood

Pair of Chinese Carved Aventurine Quanyin Figures
Located in Norton, MA
Antique Pair of Chinese Carved Aventurine Quanyin Figures Standing in flowing robes and holding a lotus blossom. Dimensions Heights 9" With open-carved wood bases.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Other Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Kokeschi Sosaku
Located in Roma, IT
The Kokeshi are Japanese dolls, originally from the north of Japan. They are handcrafted from wood, have a simple trunk and an enlarged head with a few fine, painted lines to define ...
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1980s Japanese Edo Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Kideko Otomo Doll Wooden folk toy
Located in Chiba, JP
KIDEKO - Also called Otomo dolls as the one of unique traditional Japanese wooden folk toys from Beppu, Oita area which are beliebed as the talisman god against evil, made by the loc...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Balinese Buddha & Dewi Tara Goddess Indoor/Outdoor Garden Statues- Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Balinese Sculpted Buddha & Dewi Tara Goddess Indoor/Outdoor Garden Statues - Set of 2 Enhance the ambiance of your indoor or outdoor space with t...
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Early 20th Century Balinese Rustic Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Middle 20th century Old bronze Nepali Saraswati statue - OriginalBuddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
The Old bronze Nepali Saraswati statue is a captivating and spiritually significant artifact originating from Nepal. Crafted from bronze and adorned with fire gilding in 24-karat gol...
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Mid-20th Century Nepalese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Pair Old Big Feet Owl Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
Pair bursting brilliant night light in all directions! From our recent Japanese acquisitions in original condition with attractive verdigris and gilding present. Hard to find pa...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japan Fine Antique Bronze Kanon Guanyin Signed Shohei, Beautiful Face
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a fine and elegant antique Kanon Guan Yin standing in a classic compassionate mudra- a superb work of art cast in solid bronze with original traces of old gold gilding. Signe...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Meiji Period Carved Wood Okimono Man with Rabbits
Located in Newark, England
The charming figure, carved from a single piece of wood is exceptionally carved showing the male figure with humorous expression holding two Rabbits one by the ears and the second under his arm. A third Rabbit stands at the feet of the male looking up, each rabbit with a different expression. The male figure is wearing traditional Japanese attire with his hair tied back stood upon a naturalistic base. The figure dates to the Meiji Period (1868-1912) circa 1900. Notes The Rabbit is one of the 12 animals to feature in the Japanese Zodiac signs which follows the Chinese astrological system along with the Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, Pig. Such division is connected with the Jupiter cycle around the Sun, which lasts about 12 years. As 2023 is the year of the Rabbit...
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Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Sculpture by Leendert Bolle of a Bird, The Netherlands 1911
By Leendert Bolle
Located in Hellouw, NL
We see a sculpture with a representation that requires closer inspection or observation.The work was made in 1911 by the Dutch sculptor Leendert Bolle and was exhibited in December 1...
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1910s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Concrete

Middle 20th century Old bronze Nepali Basundhara statue in Varada Mudra
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This Old bronze Nepali Basundhara statue Inlaid with real gem stones is an exquisite representation of a revered figure in Tibetan Buddhism. Crafted from bronze, it stands at a heigh...
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Mid-20th Century Nepalese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Large Scale Japanese Cast Bronze Garden Peacock
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1172 Japanese hand cast finely detailed sculpture of a spread feathered peacock
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1960s Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Large Scale Antique Chinese Carved Cork Diorama in Ebonised Glass Display Case
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A large scale Chinese carved cork diorama in its original glass display case, early 20th Century piece, Circa 1910. The scene is of a Chinese villa...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Cork

Set of 3 "Kokeshi" Dolls
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Japanese dolls called Kokeshi of the early 20th century. Provenance from the northern Japan. Set of 3. Measures: 30 x 9 cm 30.5 x 8.5 cm 30 x 9 cm Handmade by Japanes...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Pair Antique Chinese Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Circular Plaques
Located in New York, NY
Pair of antique (early 20th century) circular wall plaques with hand-painted wooden frames and featuring mother of pearl inlaid figures of female figures dress in colorful robes.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Japanese Imperial Coronation Hinamatsuri Doll Diorama
Located in New York, NY
Charming diorama, circa 1990s, representing the coronation of Emperor Akihito, born 1933, the 125th Emperor of Japan who ruled from 1989 until his abdication in 2019. With hand-pain...
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20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Glass, Wood

Collection of Six Miniature Silver Pigs & Wild Boar
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
Collection of Six Miniature Silver Pigs & Wild Boar A delightful collection of six miniature pigs and wild boar in solid silver with some lovely detail. The set was sourced in so...
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Late 20th Century French Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Silver

Bronze Statue Sculpture of Ganesh Indian or Nepalese Bronze Hindu Statue
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Indian or Nepalese Ganesh Ganesha Bronze Statue Sculpture. Beautiful bronze sculpture of Ganesh with a nice aged patina. From a collection of Asian and ...
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Early 20th Century Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Jeff Koons 'Balloon Dog' (Red) 1995
Located in GRONINGEN, NL
Metallic porcelain plate in red and silver, manufactured in 1995, numbered 723/2300 on the label underneath the plate. Published by the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles, with ...
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1990s American Post-Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain

Varada mudra Old bronze Nepali Basundhara statue from Nepal
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Old bronze Nepali Green Tara statue Material : bronze 20,3 cm high 14,1 cm wide and 12,2 cm deep Fire gilded with 24 krt. gold Dharmachakra mudra Middle 20th century Inlaid with real...
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Mid-20th Century Nepalese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Antique Large & Heavy Chinese Hetain White/G Jade Carved Group "3 Rams" 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 wooden stand., 360° carving. There is a meaning behind this artwork. Thr...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Other Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

Japanese Old Wood Sculpture Chimpanzee 1940s-1960s / Wood Carving Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese wood carving of a chimpanzee. It is from the mid-Showa period (1940s-1960s). It is made of camphorwood. It is a dynamic work boldly carved from a large tree....
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1940s Japanese Showa Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japan Tall Kasuga "Zodiac" Stone Lantern, 104 Inches
Located in South Burlington, VT
A superb tall 104 inch kasuga stone lantern depicting the 12 signs of zodiac Call or message us for details. Japan, a Fine tall kasuga granite stone lantern with a beautifully car...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Granite

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Raccoon Dog 1900s-1940s / Sculpture 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 pine tree. In Japan, there is a...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Pine

Early 20th Century Ming Dynasty-inspired Guanyin Wooden Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Inspired by the Ming Dynasty, this elegant statue of Guanyin, Goddess of Compassion, was hand carved in the 20th century. The artist captures the timeless and spiritual aura of Guany...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Paint

Indonésie - Grande Paire de statues Panthères Noires en bois peint
By Artistic Carving Company
Located in TOULON, FR
Indonésie début 20 ème siècle Importante paire de panthères Sculptures décoratives, presque grandeur nature, en bois sculpté et laqué noir, représentant deux panthères la gueule ouve...
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Daruma 1900s-1920s / Sculpture Mingei Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old wooden Daruma doll made in Japan. It was made in the Meiji period (1900s-1920s). The material is cedar wood. This wooden model is the original Daruma doll. Many D...
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Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Cedar

Rock Crystal Quartz Happy Buddha Statue
Located in Somis, CA
A precious quartz Happy Buddha, hand-carved from a solid block of all-natural fine grade rock crystal. Seated in serene repose, the Buddha's loose robe gracefully drapes around his u...
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Rock Crystal

Early 20th century Antique wooden Burmese Mandalay Buddha from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This Antique wooden Mandalay Buddha statue from Burma during the Early 20th century, is a fine example of Mandalay style craftsmanship. It stands at a height of 88,5 cm and boasts di...
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Early 20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

René Lalique: "Coq Houdan" Mascot
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
signed R. Lalique France, in moulded-pressed white glass, Height: 20 cm Perfect condition Created in 1929 and discontinued in 1937. Félix Marcilhac, René Lalique - Catalogue Raisonné de l'Œuvre de Verre, Les Éditions de l'Amateur, Paris, 2011, N°1161 SHIPPING : ALEXIA SAY...
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Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Glass

Japanese Tall Antique Buddha Seven Roof Stone Pagoda- best in class, 13.5 feet
Located in South Burlington, VT
Just Found, Call or message us for details. For the finest garden- a monumental and spiritual representation of the Buddha expressed in this substantial 13.5 feet seven roof pagoda with four buddha images carved on base. Japan, a monumental antique stone pagoda...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Granite

Rock Crystal Happy Buddha Statue
Located in Somis, CA
A precious quartz Happy Buddha, hand-carved from a solid block of all-natural fine grade rock crystal. Seated in serene repose, the Buddha's loose robe gracefully drapes around his u...
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Rock Crystal

Chinese Antique Hand Carved Mythical Winged Guardian Sculpture
Located in South Burlington, VT
Powerful Hand Carved Sculptoral Work of Art, "Chimera" This powerful old mythical winged sculpture could be installed in your favorite home, office, or ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Limestone

Japanese Elegant Blue and Gilt Horse Hand Cast, Hand-Painted, Mint And Boxed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Here's a beautiful and unique way to accent your indoor display space with this special treasure from Japan. This is an attractive solid and finely cast effigy of an elegant horse ...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Japanese Vintage Pair Cast Bronze Furry Rabbits One Standing One Crouching
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1577 Pair of hand cast bronze garden rabbits one stand and the other crouching Its fine detailed "furry" hair lines and original dark chocolate pa...
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1940s Asian Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Unique Old Owl Face Cigar Stogie Tray
Located in South Burlington, VT
Even if you dont smoke cigars- delightful to display Japanese Unique Old Owl Face Cigar Stogie Tray This handsome Japanese quality over sized iron "Owl" faced cigar tray...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Chinese Bronze Seated Buddha Figure
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chinese Bronze Seated Buddha Figure the garment with patterned decoration. The staff, back plate and fire ball within the hand are removable for easier tra...
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1950s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Bronze Toy Horse
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cast bronze toy horse on four wheels. Reminiscent of early 19th century Indian toys, these pieces were often left as offering in temples for children to find. The gift of the horse t...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Massive Vintage over Sized Owl Lighting Lantern, Finest Quality
Located in South Burlington, VT
Extraordinary size- Mint Condition- Signed Japan. Japanese massive over size owl lighting lantern, 12.5 inches tall. This handsome Japanese quality over sized iron "Owl" lantern is...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Chinese antique stone engraving of a dragon /Before 20th century/stone tablet
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a carved stone slab, probably made in China. What is represented is probably a dragon. A dragon with a brave face is carved with two raised eyebrows. It is thought that it wa...
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20th Century Japanese Other Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Early 20th century antique bronze Nepali Singing bowl - OriginalBuddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This antique bronze Nepali Singing bowl originates from Nepal and dates back to the early 20th century. Crafted from bronze, it showcases the rich cultural heritage of Nepal. The bow...
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Early 20th Century Nepalese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Large Chinese Natural Untreated Jadeite Mountain Carving Hardwood Stand
Located in Richmond, CA
This modern Chinese jadeite mountain, standing at an impressive 18 inches on its stand, is a remarkable piece of artistry, showcasing the exquisite craftsmanship associated with cont...
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20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

Antique A Large Chinese Carved Hetain Jade Flower Vase w/ Stand and Box
Located in Norton, MA
Antique A Large Chinese Carved Hetain Jade Flower Vase w/ Stand, depicting pine trees, bamboo, and birds, raised on a wood stand with the original box, 20th C. -Dimensions and Densi...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Other Sculptures and Carvings

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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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