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Sculptures and Carvings For Sale
Period: Mid-20th Century
Period: 1930s
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

20th Century Chinese Sculpture, Tree with Birds in Carved Jade
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
20th century Beautiful sculpture in precious green jade made in china. High artistic quality a tree with many leaves among whose branches some birds can be seen. The sculpture rests ...
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1950s Chinese Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

Japanese Vintage Dragonfly Lantern With Monkey Suspension Hooks
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions in original condition Japan, an attractive and sturdy lantern, with a seldom seen double winged "Dragonfly" motif on all four sides of the fire box. The original dark patina is indicative of its age- and is just the way we like to find them. In Japanese Culture Dragonfly (Tombo) is known as the "victory insect", or kachimushi, because of its hunting prowess and also because it is known to never retreat. This intriguing lantern is accompanied by two whimsical "monkey...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 1970s
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1970s. Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. Initially a simply-carved button fastener on...
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1960s Japanese Showa Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Gilt Carved Wood Seated Buddha
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1492 Japanese gilt carved wood seated Buddha with hidden compartment in back
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1940s Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood

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

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 Antique Crab Bronze 'Made before the Second World War' 'N' 2
Located in Paris, FR
Object of crab with bronze: A very precious object made before the second world war, when bronze was rare to find. There are a signature 'N' on the bottom of this crab in red. -Deta...
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Mid-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

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

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Iron

Vintage Gilt Bronze Asian Sculpture of a Thai Deity Prince Playing Music 1950s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Gilt Bronze Asian Sculpture of a Thai Deity Prince Playing Music 1950's. Gilt cast bronze sculpture of a religious Thai deity sitting with o...
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Mid-20th Century Thai Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Balinese Carved Wooden Portrait of a Girl in Headdress
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A well carved wooden portrait bust of a young girl wearing an elaborate headdress carved by a Balinese artist around the mid 20th century. The bust is carved from a single piece if w...
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Mid-20th Century Balinese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

20th Century Chinese Sculpture, Geisha in Carved Jade
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
20th century Beautiful sculpture in precious green jade made in china. Fine figure of geisha with elegant kimono and lotus flower. The sculpture rests on a wooden base. Perfect condi...
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1950s Chinese Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

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

Middle 20th century old marble Hanuman statue from India - Original Buddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This old marble Hanuman statue is a remarkable piece of art and cultural heritage. It is crafted from marble and stands at a height of 45 cm, with dimensions of 22.5 cm in width and ...
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Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Marble

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

Japanese Peanuts Netsuke
Located in PARIS, FR
Wood netsuke of three peanuts. A naturalistic grouping, dark stained. An ivory plug may bear a highly stylised signature. Provenance : Arlette Katchen, Paris. Japan, 20th centu...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Tall Pair Old Vintage White Architectural Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
First we have seen This unusual architectural pair (2) of old vintage church form lighting lanterns are remarkable examples cast long ago likely in a very limited original number....
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

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

20th Century Chinese Sculpture, Buddha in Carved Jade
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
20th century beautiful sculpture in precious green jade made in china. fine figure of Standing Buddha. The sculpture rests on a wooden base. Perfect conditions.
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1950s Chinese Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

Asian Gilt Bronze Teppanom Kneeling Thai Sacred Angels
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Two Asian gilt bronze Teppanom kneeling Thai sacred angels. Bronze gilded temple guardians in a sitting position. These temple guardians were made in Th...
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Mid-20th Century Thai Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Vintage Hand Carved Architectural Wood Wall Hanging
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful hand carving wood wall hanging hand carved from solid wood, with intricate carving of arrows motifs, hand painted , beautiful object of art for wall hanging .
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1960s Thai Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

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

Japanese "Suiseki" with Pink color / Natural Stone Carving
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

Mid 20th century large old lavastone Buddha statue in Dhyana mudra
Located in DEVENTER, NL
The large old lavastone Buddha statue is a captivating embodiment of spiritual artistry, skillfully carved from the enduring lavastone material. Standing at an impressive height of 1...
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings

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Lava

2 American Mid-Century Brass Model Of Ship By Curtis Jere
Located in New York, NY
2 American Mid-Century sculptures of a brass model of a large sailboat standing on a 2 T post stands (by CURTIS JERE) (PRICED EACH)
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Balinese Carved Wooden Portrait of an Elderly Man
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A well carved wooden portrait bust of an elderly man carved by a Balinese artist around the mid 20th century. The bust is carved from a single piece if wood and is well carved with g...
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Mid-20th Century Balinese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Monumental Pair of Vintage Bone Inlayed Chinese Pagoda Temples
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A beautiful pair of monumental vintage bone inlay Chinese pagoda temples with miniature figurines. This super chic pair is a beautiful addition to any roo...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinese Chippendale Sculptures and Carvings

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Bone

Vintage Bronze Buddha Head Tabletop Sculpture
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage bronze Buddha head sculpture on custom base, with verdigris patina, made with the lost wax casting process. Experience serenity and grace with this vintage bronze Buddha he...
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Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Painted Bronze Okimono of a Gourd by Toyo, Showa Era, 1960s, Japan
By Toyo
Located in Austin, TX
A charming Japanese decorative bronze sculpture, okimono, of a gourd, hyotan, by Toyo Japan, Showa Era, circa 1960s, Japan. The realistic okimono, fashio...
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1960s Japanese Showa Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Anglo Indian Elephant Ebony Wood Hand Carved Sculpture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Ebony wood hand carved anglo Indian elephant sculpture. Gorgeous vintage black hand carved wood ebony Anglo-Indian elephant. This is a hand ca...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Lovely Old Petite Yukimi Garden Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
Unusual find- A first In this simple yet handsome Yukimi "snow" lantern - petite size- and uncommon motif Unique "double cloud" firebox design. Japan, this handsome quality ol...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Japanese Bronze of an Elephant
Located in London, GB
Japanese bronze of an elephant, mid-twentieth century, modelled with trunk aloft, a substantial, attractively modelled sculpture with pleasing colour and finish.
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Wooden Naruko Kokeshi Takumi KUMAGAYA 37cm
Located in Paris, FR
This is a wooden doll which was made in Japan around 1950 in Showa era. This kind of dolls are called Kokeshi in Japanese. This kokeshi's style is Naruko from Miyagi prefecture. This kokeshi was made by a kokeshi artist Takumi KUMAGAYA. You can find his signature on the bottom of this doll. Kokeshi are wheel-carved wooden dolls. Characterized by a big head and a stable silhouette with a chrysanthemum pattern, Naruko kokeshi dolls...
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1950s Japanese Showa Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Mid-20th century very large old lavastone figure of Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara
Located in DEVENTER, NL
The very large old lavastone figure of Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara is a truly impressive and monumental work of art. Crafted from lavastone, a material that holds cultural and geolog...
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Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Lava

Vintage Hand Carved Hard-Wood Elephant Sculpture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage hand carved hard wood elephant sculpture. Large heavy ebony dark wood hand carved Anglo Indian elephant sculpture. Gorgeous vintage black hand carv...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood

Le Van Mau Bronze of A Young Vietnamese Woman
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Le Van Mau (1917-2003) was a Vietnamese sculptor. This is a black patinated bronze on its original wooden cube base. It is signed on the back of the neck in Chinese characters. It is...
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1930s Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Pair Vintage Gilt Pheasant Bird Sculptures, Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Beautiful pair (2) old Japanese vintage gilt pheasant bird sculptures. Marked Japan on bottoms. From our recent Japanese acquisitions in original condition with original attractive gilding present. Japan, an attractive and iconic pair (2) pheasant sculptures with original gilt patina. One is poised with vertical tail and thehy other in a seated horizontal position. The pheasant is considered Japan's national bird. This creative simple adaption makes a compelling contemporary pair of sculptures. Fine original used condition with original gold gilt patina appropriate to their age. Original gilt patina from age. Dimensions: 7 inches tall and 6.5 inches wide Photographed in natural day light. Quality: Excellent quality and fine craftsmanship by Japanese specialized artisans Provenance: authentic Japanese examples (see labels). Lifetime guarantee of authenticity. All of our Asian works of art come with our lifetime authenticity guarantee. About Japan's Green Pheasant In Japanese culture, the green pheasant is unofficially considered the national bird of the country owing to its references in ancient folk tales of Japan. The green pheasant was said to be a messenger of the Sun Goddess...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Mid-20th century large old lavastone Buddha statue from Indonesia
Located in DEVENTER, NL
The large old lavastone Buddha statue commands attention with its majestic presence, carved from durable lavastone that has withstood the test of time. Standing at an impressive heig...
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings

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Lava

Mid 20th Century Old lavastone Ganesha statue from Indonesia
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Add a touch of divine energy to your space with this captivating Old Lavastone Ganesha Statue. Crafted from durable lavastone, this statue stands tall at 88 cm, commanding attention ...
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Vintage White Marble Mughal Jeweled Elephant Sculpture Paper Weight
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage white marble Mughal Jeweled elephant sculpture paper weight. Finely hand painted animal sculpture of an elephant with colorful gold, pink and red color paint. Collectible ceremonial hand...
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Marble

Middle 20th century large old lavastone Ganesha statue from Indonesia
Located in DEVENTER, NL
The large old lavastone Ganesha statue is a truly magnificent and spiritually significant artifact originating from Indonesia. Crafted from lavastone, this Ganesha statue stands tall...
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings

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Lava

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

Andrianna Shamaris Dragon Carving
Located in New York, NY
Hand carved wall hanging made from natural teak wood from Sumatra.The dragon symbolizes power, change and spirituality. It also symbolizes good luck, fortune, and prosperity. In some...
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1950s Primitive Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Hand Carved Wooden Balinese Busts Sculptures
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage midcentury hand carved ebony wooden Balinese busts sculptures. Hand carved sculpture in wood depicting a Balinese couple. Bust of a man and wom...
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Mid-20th Century Balinese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Mid-20th century Pair of old bronze Burmese Monk statues in Namaskara Mudra
Located in DEVENTER, NL
The pair of old bronze Burmese Monk statues is a captivating and culturally rich ensemble that offers a glimpse into the spiritual and artistic heritage of Burma. Crafted from bronze...
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Mid-20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

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...
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1950s Tribal Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal

Pair of Hand Carved Soapstone Bookends with Asian Chinese Dragon Motif, Ca 1950
Located in New York, NY
A pair of finely hand-carved soap stone bookends featuring high relief landscape scenes with dragon heads. Perfect to use on a desk as a paper weight or decorative object around the house or office. Highly decorative and fitting for any interior style. Fantastic openwork carving of a dragon amidst floating clouds...
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1950s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Soapstone

Tibetan Buddhist Deity Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva Cast Bronze Sculpture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A metal cast bronze finish on brass in beautiful posture figure of Tibetan Buddhist Padmapani Deity Avalokiteshvara Beautiful Asian sculpture after the Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara (Padmapani, bearer of the lotus) Dimensions: Height : 8.5 inches Width : 4 inches Depth : 2.75.inches. Asia, Nepal circa 1950's. "The bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara is the Buddhist embodiment of compassion. He is often portrayed as an elegant and gracious youth. The cult of Avalokiteshvara worship originated in India and spread across Asia, along with other Buddhist philosophies and practices. In some places Avalokiteshvara eclipses the Buddha in importance. Buddhist rulers, such as Prince Shotoku in Japan and the Dalai Lama in Tibet, have been seen as incarnations of this saviour. In Nepal, Buddhism flourished alongside Hinduism long after the religion had lost favour in India. Although the kings of the Early Malla period who ruled the Kathmandu Valley were Hindu, some of the greatest artistic achievements of the age were Buddhist. This gilt copper figure...
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Mid-20th Century Nepalese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Mid 20th century large old lavastone figure of Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara
Located in DEVENTER, NL
The very large old lavastone figure of Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara is an awe-inspiring and monumental work of art originating from Indonesia. Crafted from lavastone, this magnificent...
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings

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Lava

Old bronze Nepali Green Tara statue from Nepal
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: bronze 51 cm high 32,3 cm wide and 28 cm deep Weight: 10.450 kgs Fire gilded with 24 krt. gold Originating from Nepal Middle 20th century Inlayed with gem stones
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Mid-20th Century Nepalese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Signed Hand Carved Wood Noh Theater Mask of Doji, Early Showa Period
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful, wonderfully crafted, alluring mask made for Japanese Noh theatre. The mask is handcrafted and hand-carved from natural wood and is signed by the maker. This mask is of the immortal character Doji who symbolizes perpetual and eternal youth ("doji" literally translates as "child") in the Noh theater world. He is portrayed as a handsome male...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Middle 20th century Large and special lavastone Ganesha statue from Indonesia
Located in DEVENTER, NL
The large and special lavastone Ganesha statue is a truly magnificent and sacred artifact originating from Indonesia. Crafted from lavastone, this Ganesha statue stands tall at an im...
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings

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Lava

Vintage Cloisonné Enamel Brass Trim Fish Figurine w/ Wood Base
Located in Naples, FL
Excellent condition! This Chinese cloisonné fish is detailed in turquoise and blues; very detailed fish figurine; figurine can detach from base to sit ...
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Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Brass, Enamel

Vintage Hand Carved Brown / Amber Jadeite Dragon, China, Mid/Late 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage hand carved brown / amber jadeite dragon amulet - China - mid / late 20th century. Excellent vintage condition - no loss - no damage - no res...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

Japan Pair Red Eye Garden Rabbits Mint & Boxed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Original Mint & Boxed Set Two Rabbits Fine quality hand cast garden rabbits with unique red eyes from Japan This is a pair (2) of large scale solid hand cast effigy pair of pl...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze, Iron

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 !
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Mid-20th Century Nepalese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Soapstone Seal, Carved and Polished, China 1930, Republic Period, China 1930
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This Seal is in Soapstone, in white color. This has been made in China. The Period is the Republic Period, circa 1930. It is Hand-carved, and polished.
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1930s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Soapstone

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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