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Sculptures and Carvings For Sale
Japanese Okina Noh Mask Old Male with Long White Beard Expressing Wisdom
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Singed Okina Noh mask old male with long white beard expressing wisdom
Mid 20 th century
Size: 15 x 19 x8 cm ( 6x 7.5 x 3 inch )
Weight: 230g ( 0.5 lb )
Material: wood with go...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Architectural Indian Carved Wood Temple Sculpture of Mother and Child
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Architectural Hand Carved Wood Temple Sculpture of Mother and Child from India.
Hand Carved Indian Temple Carving Statue from Gujarat Dep...
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Late 19th Century Indian Folk Art Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Signed Showa Hand Carved Wood Noh Theater Mask of Buddhist Monk Shunkan
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautifully carved, wonderfully crafted, highly engaging mask made for Japanese Noh theatre.
The mask is handcrafted and hand carved from natural wood and is signed and sealed b...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Early 19th century antique wooden Burmese Shan Buddha in Bhumisparsha Mudra
Located in DEVENTER, NL
The antique wooden Burmese Shan Buddha is a remarkable piece that showcases the exquisite craftsmanship of the Shan (Tai Yai) style. Carved from wood, this Buddha statue stands at 54...
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Early 20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Vintage Large Murano Decorative Blown Glass Wrapped Blue Hard Candy Paperweight
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage large Murano decorative blown glass wrapped blue hard candy paperweight.
Vintage oversized Murano blue blown glass candy sculpture of candy wra...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
A Teak Wood Sculpture of a Cambodian Apsara Goddess
Located in Chicago, IL
Newly carved from reclaimed teak, this bust takes the form of an Apsara. With origins in both Hindu and Buddhist mythology, apsaras are female spirits of the clouds and waters. They ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Teak
Mid 20 century very high quality special lavastone Buddha statue from Indonesia
Located in DEVENTER, NL
The very large and special lavastone Buddha statue is a truly remarkable and unique piece of art. Hand-carved from one very large block of lavastone, it stands at an impressive height of 220 cm, with a width of 161 cm and a depth of 111 cm. The estimated weight of approximately 3000 kg showcases its substantial presence and solid construction. Crafted in the middle of the 20th century, this statue depicts Buddha in the Dharmachakra mudra, symbolizing the turning of the wheel of Dharma.
What sets this lavastone Buddha statue apart is its extraordinary character. Over time, it has become partly overgrown with moss, lending it an ancient and natural aesthetic. Upon request, the moss can be cleaned, revealing the raw beauty of the lavastone underneath. This unique feature adds to the statue's charm and individuality.
Originating from Indonesia, this lavastone Buddha statue carries the spiritual essence and cultural heritage of the region. Its large size and intricate hand-carved details make it a centerpiece that exudes a sense of peace, serenity, and enlightenment.
With the convenience of worldwide shipping, this lavastone Buddha statue offers the opportunity for individuals around the globe to experience and appreciate the profound beauty and spiritual significance of Indonesian art...
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Lava
Large Incised Lacquer Hsun-ok Offering Box With Interior Tray, Bagan, 20th C.
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Exceptional Large Incised Lacquer Hsun-ok Offering Box With Interior Tray, Bagan, 20th Century.
The large round bowl form is for holding cooked rice and the interior tray is for ho...
Category
20th Century Burmese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Large Mandalay Style Gilt Bronze Reclining Buddha Sculpture on Black Marble Base
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Antique Mandalay Style Gilt Bronze Sculpture of Reclining Buddha on a Heavy Solid Rectangular Profiled Black Marble Base.
The reclining Buddha is draped in a robe with highly detail...
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Late 19th Century Burmese Other Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
Bamboo Flower Vase with carved picture
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Bamboo flower vase with signature of Suzuki Gengensai. However, its authenticity is unknown.
However, the quality is high and the engraving of Japan...
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1940s Japanese Japonisme Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bamboo
Large handcarved Asian wooden sculpture of a water buffalo with calf and figures
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Large hand carved Asian wooden sculpture of a water buffalo with calf and four figures on top.
One of the figures is playing a flute (flute mi...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Middle 20th century Old lavastone stupa from Indonesia OriginalBuddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Old lavastone stupa
Material : lavastone
98 cm high
72 cm diameter
Estimated weight : +/- 150 kg
Middle 20th century
Can be shipped worldwide
Originating from Indonesia
Category
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Lava
Japanese Antique Deer child 1900s-1920s / Animal figurines Object Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese deer figurine.
It is from the early Showa period (1900s-1920s).
It is elaborately made of paper.
The eyes seem to be made of ...
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Early 1900s Japanese Showa Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Paper
Antique Burmese Wooden Offering Vessel: Gilded Masterpiece from the 19th Century
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Immerse yourself in the captivating beauty and rich cultural heritage of this remarkable antique Burmese wooden offering vessel.
Crafted with utmost skill and artistry, this vesse...
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19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Exceptional & Highly Decorative Pair of Chinese Export Carved Giltwood Panels
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
An exceptional & highly decorative pair of antique Chaozhou hand carved giltwood panels, both showing finely executed relief-carved & gilded vignettes, composed in a terraced format ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Giltwood
Very large and special lavastone Buddha statue from Indonesia OriginalBuddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
The lavastone Buddha statue is an impressive piece originating from Indonesia. It stands at a height of 200 cm, with dimensions of 54 cm in width and 52 cm in depth. Hand-carved from...
Category
2010s Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Hand Carved Antique Tribal Carving
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique hand carved tribal 19th century sculpture from the Batak People, northern Sumatra, called a Singa Singa. Step into the rich tapestry of Indonesian heritage with this capti...
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19th Century Javanese Tribal Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Antique Statue from Borneo
Located in New York, NY
Antique male statue hand carved from a single wood log from West Borneo. Originally used to protect the home from evil spirits. The wood base was placed into the ground in front of t...
Category
1950s Tribal Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
19th century very special pair of antique bronze Monk statues from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Elevate your space with the captivating presence of this very large and special pair of antique bronze Monk statues. Crafted from high-quality bronze, thes...
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19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
19th Century, Antique Tibetan Wooden Buddhist Mahakala Mask with Stand
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Tibetan wooden Buddhist Mahakala mask (Shaman Exorcism Mask Yama God of Death) with stand.
Age: Tibet, 19th Century
Size: Height 33.8 C.M. / Width 25.5...
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19th Century Tibetan Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese Late Qing Dynasty Fretwork Panel with Phoenix, Bats and Geometric Maze
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese late Qing Dynasty period elmwood panel circa 1900 with carved phoenix in central medallion, surrounded by flowers, bats and scrolling foliage. Experience the allure of Chin...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
Japanese Asian Wood Shi Shi Shishi Mai Lion Dance Gashira Noh Mask Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, beautifully crafted Japanese festival Shishi Lion Dance (Shishi Mai) mask (Gashira).
The shishi mask represents a mythical lion that prote...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
Gilt Bronze Smiling Manjushree Tibetan Buddha
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful, brightly gilded bronze statue of Tibetan Bodhisattva Manjushree. Seated in vajrasana on double lotus base, his right hand holding the sword of wisdom and his left hand i...
Category
20th Century Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Authentic 19th Century Indian Sandstone Temple Originalbuddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Experience the allure of this antique sandstone temple from 19th century India. Crafted with care from high-quality sandstone, this captivating piece stands 33 cm tall, boasting intr...
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19th Century Indian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Sandstone
Baccarat France Crystal Cobalt Blue Glass Parrot Paperweight
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Baccarat French cobalt blue glass parrot paperweight.
Baccarat France crystal cobalt blue glass parrot bird paperweight figurine
A finely stunning dee...
Category
20th Century French Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Crystal
19th Century Chinese Carved Wooden Altar God
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Chinese carved seated altar god was once used on the family altar to honor their ancestors. Ancestor worship plays a major role in Chinese religion. This beautifully carved figure is rich with character from a century of use with wonder signs of wear. The darken patina is created through years of burning of incense with the original gold gilt painting...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Cast Stone Foo Dogs Inn White Finish, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of heavy weight cast stone foo dogs freshly lacquered in white. Great addition to your chinoiserie inspired interiors and table tops. Each piece is...
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1960s Other Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Carved Wood Gilt-Lacquered Sculpture of Seated Japanese Edo Buddha Amida Nyorai
Located in Studio City, CA
A truly beautiful and supremely serene Japanese Amida Nyorai Buddha. A magnificent work.
Meticulously hand carved in such fine and amazing detail (see hands and flowing robes). Gilded throughout. Seated with narrowed eyes in deep meditation and hands in Buddhist Abhaya Mudra position offering a blessing of protection, reassurance, peace, and benevolence. This hand position, also known as the "fear not" gesture, was achieved by Buddha immediately following his enlightenment.
This work is from the late Edo period, (1603-1868)/ early Meiji period (1868-1912).
From a California collection.
Would be a fantastic addition to any Japanese or Asian artifacts/buddha collection or eye-catching stand-alone accent work in about any setting. One of the best Japanese Buddha sculptures...
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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer
Sodalite Gemstone Reclining Buddha Statue
Located in Somis, CA
A rare, natural gemstone Sodalite reclining Buddha statue. Of the highest grade Sodalite, with saturated deep royal blue. Carved lying on his ...
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20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Mid 19th Century Buddha Hand on a Stand
Located in New York, NY
Once an original part of a Mid-19th Century Buddha wood sculpture from Thailand, this reclaimed hand fragment is lacquered in black and gold, showing the...
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1830s Thai Other Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese Soapstone Carving of a Buddhist Village Scene, Mid-20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
Chinese Soapstone Carving of a Buddhist Village Scene, Mid-20th century.
Shoushan stone carving is an art originating in Fujian Province in Eastern China. Use of the stone for carvin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
19th Century, Antique Tibetan Wooden Buddhist Mahakala Mask with Stand
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Tibetan wooden Buddhist Mahakala mask (Shaman Exorcism Mask Yama God of Death) with stand.
Age: Tibet, 19th Century
Size: Height 36.6 C.M. / Width 2...
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19th Century Tibetan Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Set of 2 "Kokeshi" Dolls
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Japanese dolls called Kokeshi of the early 20th century.
Provenance from the northern Japan.
Set of 2.
Measures:
30 x 8.5 cm
27 x 7.5 cm
Handmade by Japanese artisants...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Old bronze Nepali Green Tara from Nepal
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: bronze
30,9 cm high
26 cm wide and 19,3 cm deep
Weight: 5.597 kgs
Fire gilded with 24 krt. gold
Originating from Nepal
Middle 20th century
Very high quality !
Category
Mid-20th Century Nepalese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Natural Spinach Jade Animal Figurines from Qing Dynasty
Located in Nova Scotia, NS
These lovely spinach jade animal figures consist of a Tang horse, an elephant, and a hippo. The largest is the Tang horse at 8cm x 6cm x 2.2cm, and the smallest is the elephant at 6.2cm x 5.2cm x 2.2cm. These animal figures were purchased from a collection that included museum quality Asian antiques such as a large Meiji period silk embroidered tapestry...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone, Jade
Bronze Thai Siam Asian Temple Shrine Buddha Head Bust Fragment Custom Wood Stand
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderfully sculpted Thai/ Siam Southeast Asian bronze Buddha head on a custom wood and lucite stand. The Buddha's eyes are closed in serene medi...
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19th Century Thai Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Antique pair of wooden Burmese Kinnari statues in Mandalay Style
Located in DEVENTER, NL
We are delighted to present a truly exceptional and captivating pair of antique wooden Burmese Kinnari statues. Standing at an impressive height...
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19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Mid 20th century Old bronze Nepali Buddha statue in Dhyana Mudra
Located in DEVENTER, NL
The old bronze Nepali Buddha statue is a magnificent piece of art crafted from bronze, measuring 26.1 cm in height, 22.1 cm in width, and 17 cm in depth. Meticulously fire gilded wit...
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Mid-20th Century Nepalese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Natural Elongated Aquamarine Specimen on Matrix Mother Rock 11.83 Gram
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural Aquamarine Specimen
Weight : 87 grams
Dimensions: 3.6x2.2x1.9 cm
Treatment: None
Locality: Skardu District, Gilgit Baltistan Province,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Adam Style Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Crystal
Asian Carved Libation Cup, Genre Scene with Men in Chess Game 20th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
Asian Carved Libation Cup, Genre Scene with Men in Chess Game, 20th C.
Measures - 4" x 3" x 1.75"
Category
20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
18th century antique wooden Burmese Buddha statue in Bhumisparsha Mudra
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Behold the beauty of this antique wooden Burmese Buddha statue, a true masterpiece of craftsmanship. Standing at 54 cm in height, with dimensions of 27.1 cm in width and 18 cm in depth, this statue exudes an aura of serenity and spiritual presence. Carved in the distinctive Shan (Tai Yai) style, it showcases the intricate details and graceful lines that are characteristic of this artistic tradition. The Buddha is depicted in the Bhumisparsha mudra...
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18th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese Soapstone Carving of a Buddhist Village Scene, Mid-20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
Chinese Soapstone Carving of a Buddhist Village Scene, Mid-20th Century.
Shoushan stone carving is an art originating in Fujian Province in Eastern China. Use of the stone for carvi...
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20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This round stone disc originated as an early 20th-century threshing wheel. Secured to a wooden axel that ran through the center, the stone was rolled across...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Limestone
18th Century Chinese Carved Wooden Alter God
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Chinese carved polychrome seated altar god was once used on the family altar to honor their ancestors. Ancestor worship plays a major role in Chinese religion. This beautifully...
Category
Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
14th century antique wooden Burmese Monk statue in Ava style OriginalBuddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Capture the essence of ancient spirituality with this exceptional Early Antique Wooden Burmese Monk Statue. Crafted from wood, this exquisite piece stands at 19.8 cm in height, showc...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japan Old Blue Bird Garden Lantern With Vibrant Blue Hand painting
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions
Beautiful near mint grade "Blue Bird" lantern
in original vibrant hand painted colors
This rare lantern is handsomely rendered in blue, white...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Chinese Year of Rabbit Fine Jade Rabbit Sculpture
Located in South Burlington, VT
China, In commemoration of this year 2023 - the year of the rabbit- we are proud to offer this rare carving.
A finely carved antique celadon jade cr...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Old Oriental Handmade Gold Porcelain Buddha Statue
Located in 景德镇市, CN
This old oriental handmade gold porcelain Buddha statue is a truly unique and special collectible piece.
Buddha statue details:
Material: Porcelain
Height 26.5 cm
Diameter 14 cm
Ori...
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19th Century Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Porcelain
Decorative Bronze Figure of a Bull, Home Decor Objects After Jules Moigniez
Located in Hampshire, GB
An artistically created sculpture table decorative objects, After Jules Moigniez (French 1835-1894), bronze figure group modelled as a bull, cow and calf on the naturalistically modelled ground before a fence, upon an oval base, signed J Moigniez.
This bronze with a brown patina, entitled “Bovine family...
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Early 1800s French Art Deco Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Roman War Horse
Located in Islamabad, PK
Bronze Roman War Horse.
When someone speaks of the Roman Empire, an initial thought to cross a person’s minds is the magnificent size of her dominions. Be...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Renaissance Revival Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble, 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
Materials
Copper
Pair of Late 19th Century Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Chinese porcelain male and female foo dogs. The male foo dog seems to have a ball on his foot while the female has a baby foo dog on hers. Made in...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Antique Wooden Kokeshi Doll 1970s Height48cm
Located in Paris, FR
This is a Japanese Kokeshi doll made with wood. It was made around 1970s in showa era.
These wooden dolls from Tohoku region (northern Japan) ar...
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1970s Japanese Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japan 1890 Meiji Period Signed Okimono Sculpture of a Group of Skeletons Smoking
Located in Miami, FL
Sculptural signed Okimono from the Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912).
Very rare, unusual and large sculptural assembling of a dysplaying piece of okimono. Created in Japan during the imperial period of the Meiji (1868-1912). This extraordinary okimono was carefully carved depicting a group of three intricately and realistically rendered carousing skeletons (Gaikotsu) in relax and resting position, drinking and smoking. Two of them, probably males representations are resting on a wicker sofa. The third, is a woman seated in a lower stool offering drinking cups of sake on a round tray. A small rectangular bench is arranged in the scene.
The composition is displayed on a four-legged carved wood platform with an inlaid red plaque engraved with the artist's signature. The level of detail and the quality of the carving is truly exceptional.
Has an exact measurements of 209.55 mm by 196.85 mm by 127.76 mm (8.25 x 7.75 x 5.03 Inches).
After an extensive collection of data, comparables and references to this piece, we have only been able to find only three okimono sculptures like this with similar themes and the same quality of work.
References Note: A similar carving of four skeletons playing an animated game of dominos, signed Shutaro in an inlaid rectangular red plaque, was sold in London by Christie’s South Kensington in October 14 2014, Lot 120 Sale 5546.
References Note: A similar carving with four skeletons in an otherwise typical victorian scene of a photographer and three sitters signed Shutaro in an inlaid rectangular red plaque, was sold in Edinburgh at Lyon & Turnbull in November 7, 2018.
References Note: A similar carving with five skeletons seated, playing cards and drinking, was sold in London by John Nicholson Fine Art on September 26, 2018.
Meiji period, is an era of Japanese history that extended from October 23, 1868 to July 30, 1912. The Meiji era was the first half of the Empire of Japan, when the Japanese people moved from being an isolated feudal society at risk of colonization by Western powers to the new paradigm of a modern, industrialized nation state and emergent great power, influenced by Western scientific, technological, philosophical, political, legal, and aesthetic ideas. As a result of such wholesale adoption of radically different ideas, the changes to Japan were profound, and affected its social structure, internal politics, economy, military, and foreign relations. The period corresponded to the reign of Emperor Meiji. It was preceded by the Keio era and was succeeded by the Taisho era, upon the accession of Emperor Taisho.
Okimono, is a Japanese term meaning for display an ornament; art object; or decorative object, usually displayed in a tokonoma or butsudan "Buddhist altar". It is an ornament or figure, especially one placed in a guest room. An okimono may be a small Japanese...
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1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Rare Indian Islamic Carved Calligraphic Marble Tile, circa 1860
Located in New York, NY
A rare Indian Islamic carved calligraphic marble tile, circa 1860
Hand carved with a cusped cartouche containing lines of dense thuluth calligraphy. Sitti...
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19th Century Indian Islamic Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble
Andrianna Shamaris Antique Statue from Borneo
Located in New York, NY
Antique male statue hand carved from a single wood log from West Borneo. Originally used to protect the home from evil spirits. The wood base was place...
Category
1950s Tribal Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
18th Century Chinese Carved Wooden Alter God
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Chinese carved seated altar god was once used on the family altar to honor their ancestors. Ancestor worship plays a major role in Chinese religion. This beautifully carved fig...
Category
Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Thai Ayutthaya Bronze Buddha Head, U-Thong C Style, 18th/19th Century, Thailand
Located in Austin, TX
A sublime Ayutthaya Thai cast bronze head of the Buddha, U-Thong C style, 18th/19th century or earlier, Thailand.
The Buddha's elegant face is a beautiful study in balance - neith...
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Early 19th Century Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Asian Sculptures and Carvings for Your Home Decor
Asian sculptors have worked in materials including wood, bronze and jade. Artists and artisans have used traditional techniques to depict deities, scenes from culture and more, and today, antique Asian sculptures and carvings are a popular choice for provocative and sophisticated home decor.
In China, the Qing dynasty, from the mid-17th century to the early 20th century, brought about significant changes in art while preserving traditional culture. Many emperors during this period were patrons of the arts, such as painting, calligraphy and decorative arts. This era saw the building of new Buddhist temples, which were decorated with statues. Some of these sculptures were adorned with colorful cloisonné decoration, in which tiny compartments, or cloisons, made by soldering copper filaments to a metal surface were filled with vibrantly hued enamel.
From the 17th to mid-19th century in Japan, kimonos were worn across classes and often fastened with a netsuke, a type of small carved toggle. Artists carved these from ivory, wood, shells and coral, creating animals, flowers and mythical creatures. During the Japanese Meiji period, spanning from 1868–1912, the country began trading internationally after centuries of isolation, allowing artists to sell their work overseas. Bronze sculpture flourished around this time for creating teapots, vases and incense burners.
Asian sculpture continued to evolve in the 20th century. During the Japanese Shōwa era, from 1926–89, art was influenced by international modernist movements like abstraction, Futurism and Surrealism. Contemporary Asian sculptures and carvings continue to combine global influences and a rich heritage of technique.
Decorating a space with Asian sculptures and carvings is a great way to add interest to any corner of your home. Explore by material, period or style on 1stDibs.
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