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Sculptures and Carvings For Sale
Period: 1960s
Period: Late 19th Century
Set of 5 Antique Wood Buddha Statues
Located in Somis, CA
A rare collection of 5 antique wood statues of Chinese Bodhisattvas. All seated in horseshoe round back chairs, the collection features Celestial E...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Ranma Wood Carving Featuring "Birds in Flight" & "Long Blades of Grass"
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Japanese Ranma are traditionally positioned in open space, above a doorway, or in a high open area to enjoy. What is unique about this Ranma is that carvings on one side are "Birds i...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Cedar

Japanese Ranma Wood Carving Featuring "Birds in Flight" & "Long Blades of Grass"
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Japanese Ranma are traditionally positioned in open space, above a doorway, or in a high open area to enjoy. What is unique about this Ranma is that carvings on one side are "Birds i...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Cedar

19th Century Painted Wooden Tibetan Bowl
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful late 19th century paint bowl with a lid that was once used for storing the famous Tibetan barley flour (Tsampa). These bowls were used by the Buddhist mountain people of ...
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Late 19th Century Tibetan Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Lacquer, Paint

Carved Boxwood and Lacquer Netsuke of a Noh Dancer, Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A fine lacquer decorated carved boxwood netsuke of a Noh dancer in a Hannya role, unsigned, Meiji period, late 19th century, Japan. The boxwood netsuke finely carved as a kneeling Noh dancer dressed in striking geometric patterned robes. The actor holds an opened war fan behind their back in one hand, a Shinto wand slung over the shoulder in the other. The war fan, tessen, decorated in red lacquer with a golden rising sun at the center. Tessen were sturdy fans used by samurai as protective devices, and sometimes as weapons. The wand, called an onusa, is a traditional Shinto ritual implement comprised of folded paper streamers, shide, attached to a wooden wand, often used in purification rituals. Here, the shide are crafted from silver maki-e, with the handle of the natural boxwood. The actor wears a fierce and unearthly hannya mask...
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1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Boxwood, Lacquer

Japanese Momotarō Folktale Bronze Monkey Sculpture on Base, 1960s
Located in San Francisco, CA
A delightful 1960s Meiji period-style Japanese cast bronze monkey figure on lacquered wood base, inspired by the popular ancient Muromachi/Edo period folktale of Momotaro (“Peach Boy...
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1960s Japanese Meiji Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Wooden Dagger, Late 19th C
Located in Stockholm, SE
A Japanese high quality wooden dagger. The carving is made of the highest quality as often Japanese items are. There is a signature and a poem engraved on side. Comes from an old Swedish collection...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Boxwood

Pair Asian Bronze Elephant Sculptures Figures Vintage, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A decorative hand made pair elephant sculptures or statues. Some wear but this is old-age. Made of brass or bronze. We think it is from Asia and was mad...
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1960s Asian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Marble, Metal

Japan 1890 Meiji Period Ebisu Sculpture in Wood Carving of an Old Fisherman
Located in Miami, FL
An extremely well detailed wood carving of Ebisu, as a fisherman. Beautiful and well detailed sculpture, created in Japan during the Meiji dynastic period (1868-1912) back in the 1890's. This piece represent the god of good fortune Ebisu. Was exceptionally carved and executed from one solid single piece of rose wood, showing a gorgeous face expression, with intricate details in the hands and feets, he's carrying as usual a rod and a fish. Ebisu (yebisu), ???, god of fortune, the ocean and fisherman. In the japanese mythology is one of the seven gods of luck, sichi-fuku-jin, the patron of the fisherman and tradesmen. he is depicted as a bearded, smiling fisherman with formal long court ropes, often carrying a rod in one hand and a tai, symbolic fish of the good luck, in the other. The height is 14.25 inches (36.20 cm) and the base measurements is 6.5 by 6.45 inches (16.5 x 16.38 cm). 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...
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1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Wood Netsuke " The Chi-Lin Beast" Signed, Meiji Era
Located in Norton, MA
A Japanese Antique carved netsuke "The Chi-Lin Beast" dated around the late 19th to early 20th century, signed on the bottom.   
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Vintage Original Mid-Century David Auld Hand Carved Wooden Bowl
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and unique wood bowl by David Auld. World renowned American-born Haitian wood working artist David Auld creates one of a kind pieces that catapu...
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1960s Polynesian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Double Sided Japanese Ranma Transom Panels - a Pair
Located in Morristown, NJ
19th/20th c., Antique hand-carved Japanese ramna panels depicting landscapes of black pine trees, temples, mountains and clouds. Likely carved from yaku cedar in the Osaka tradition of chokokuranma (carved transom), these are double sided three-dimensional landscape designs. The design is mirrored on each side of the panel. Ranma panels...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Cedar

Antique Wooden Burmese Temple from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: wood 69,7 cm high 44,7 cm wide and 34,5 cm deep Weight: 10.9 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Mandalay style Originating from Burma Late 19th century.  
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Late 19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Carved Lapis Lazuli Scholar Stone
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Chinese scholar rock carved from a natural lapis stone and displayed on a brocade wrapped stand circa late 19th century Qing Dynasty. The brightly blue lapis was considered as am exotic gemstone in China and mostly imported from Persia through the silk road. While not a conventional rock types of materials for scholar stones, it is occasionally carved and polished into smaller Gongshi to be displayed and meditated upon in the scholar's study. Similar approaches were also done with jade, malachite and turquoise, even petrified wood, Chenxiang Agarwood, roots in spirited form, porcelain and even bronze in rock forms. The lapis was carved into a mountain form with stacked rocks...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Pair Chinese Export Green Parrots
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a late 19th century pair of the iconic Chinese "Green Parrots". The pair is in good condition considering its more than 100 years of use. This pai...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Clay

Pair of Framed Chinese Figural Carved and Painted Panels
Located in Norwood, NJ
Nicely carved and framed pair of high relief carved and painted panels. Subtle colors with age appropriate worn finish carved depicting cranes (birds) amongst flowers standing in wat...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Elm

19th Century, Gilded Lacquer Tsampa Bowl from Tibet
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful late 19th century lacquer covered bowl that was once used for storing the famous Tibetan barley flour (Tsampa). This beautifully handcrafted wooden bowl has a gorgeous, l...
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Late 19th Century Tibetan Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Lacquer, Paint

Antique Wooden Mandalay Buddha from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: wood 38 cm high 32 cm wide and 23 cm deep Weight: 4.077 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Mandalay style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma Late 19th / early 20t...
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Late 19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Late 19th Century Bronze Chinese Buddha Sculpture
Located in Catania, Sicilia
An high quality bronze sculpture of Buddha hand-crafted in China in late 19th century. It has normal signs of use and age.
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Single Square Walnut Wood Pedestal
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elegant square top pedestal made of carved walnut wood with square bottom base. Great display pedestal for sculptures.  
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1960s American Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Burmese Offering Vessel from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: wood 76 cm high 31 cm diameter Weight: 4 kgs Shan (Tai Yai) style Originating from Burma Late 19th / early 20th century.
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Late 19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Bronze Nepali Buddha Statue from Nepal
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: bronze Measures: 41,5 cm high 14 cm wide and 9,7 cm deep Weight: 3.639 kgs Fire gilded with 24 krt. gold Originating from Nepal Late 19th century High quality !
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Late 19th Century Nepalese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Bronze Buddhist Statue
Located in New York, NY
Bronze Burmese Buddhist statue lost wax casting Mandalay period (Burma) Myanmar. Beautiful example of Burmese Mandalay period bronze casting. Fluid gra...
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1890s Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Jizai Koi and Water Motif, Japan, Miji Period
Located in Point Richmond, CA
This jizai is an excellent example of a well-balanced and pleasingly carved sculpture of koi swimming in waves. Once part of a Japanese hanger (jizagake) for a kettle hook, it served...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique bronze Mandalay Buddha statue from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: bronze 34,8 cm high 26,5 cm wide and 17 cm deep Weight: 5.091 kgs With inlayed eyes Mandalay style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma Late 19th century
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Late 19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Antique Asian Cast Bronze Horse on Wheels and Tibetan Bell
Located in Plainview, NY
Antique Asian car bronze horse on 4 wheels and a bell featuring Tibetan Buddhist figures. Both pieces show patina on the surface. Dimensions: Bell: 7.5...
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Late 19th Century Asian Tibetan Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal

Pair Of Chinese Hardstone Guardian Lions
Located in Norwood, NJ
Pair of hand carved Chinese Jade hardstone Foo Lions or Fu Dogs. This pair of Chinese spinach jade appears to be a nephrite, covered vases having a figural foo lion design with raise...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

Antique wooden Burmese temple from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: wood 64,2 cm high 57,5 cm wide and 35 cm deep Gilded with 24 krt. gold Mandalay style Originating from Burma Late 19th century With a door on both sides The back wall cons...
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Late 19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Bronze Nepali Buddha Statue from Nepal
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: bronze 12,5 cm high 8,6 cm wide and 6,2 cm deep Weight: 0.540 kgs Fire gilded with 24 krt. gold Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Nepal Late 19th century Provena...
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Late 19th Century Nepalese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

19th Century Thai Carved Wooden Stupa
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare 19th century Thai carved wood stupa made from the heart wood of the Teak tree. This stupa is from Isan region of the Thailand (northern Thailan...
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Late 19th Century Thai Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Teak

Antique Bronze Nepali Buddha Statue from Nepal
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: bronze Measures: 41 cm high 14 cm wide and 9,7 cm deep Weight: 3.389 kgs Fire gilded with 24 krt. gold Dharmachakra mudra Originating from Nepal Late 19th century ...
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Late 19th Century Nepalese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Antique Bronze Nepali Buddha Statue from Nepal
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: bronze Measures: 40,9 cm high 13,8 cm wide and 9,5 cm deep Weight: 3.594 kgs Fire gilded with 24 krt. gold Originating from Nepal Late 19th century High quality !
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Late 19th Century Nepalese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Antique Mandalay Buddha from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: wood Measures: 38 cm high 27 cm wide Weight: 5.2 kgs Goldplated with 24 krt. gold Mandalay style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma Late 19th century - Mand...
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Late 19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique bronze Burmese Monk statue from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: bronze 31 cm high 18,8 cm wide and 23,6 cm deep Weight: 4.034 kgs Mandalay style Namaskara mudra Originating from Burma Late 19th century With Burmese inscriptions...
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Late 19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Pair of Antique Bronze Monk Statues from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: bronze 31,5 cm high 37 cm wide and 47 cm deep Weight: 31.9 kgs Namaskara mudra Originating from Burma Late 19th century With inlayed eyes.  
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Late 19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Antique Wooden Burmese Offering Vessel from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: wood 46,5 cm high 18,1 cm diameter Weight: 0.731 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Mandalay style Originating from Burma Late 19th century
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Late 19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Hand Carved Rosewood Rabbit
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Japan hand carved rosewood rabbit.
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1960s Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood

Pair of Antique Bronze Burmese Monk Statues from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: bronze 37 cm high 20 cm wide and 26,5 cm deep Weight: 19.883 kgs Mandalay style Namaskara mudra Originating from Burma Late 19th century.
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Late 19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Architectural Carved Wood Thai Drum Pedestal
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
An antique Thai wood carving. Carved from a tree trunk hollowed in its center, this drum pedestal will add texture and interest to any scape. It will...
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Late 19th Century Thai Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood

Antique Burmese Offering Vessel from Burma Original Buddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This antique lacquerware is a truly unique and special collectible piece. Standing at 66 cm high and with a diameter of 38 cm, it is made of lacque...
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Late 19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Lacquer

Antique wooden Burmese Mandalay Buddha from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: wood 22,2 cm high 7,8 cm wide and 6,2 cm deep Weight: 0.152 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Mandalay style Originating from Burma Late 19th / early 20th century Does not stan...
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Late 19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Vintage Figure Set of Miniature Terracotta Chinese Xian Warriors
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful set of Terracotta sculptures representing Xian Warriors. This set of figures is incredibly detailed and presents 4 warriors and a horse. Intrica...
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1960s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Clay

Japanese Silvered Bronze Model of a Goshawk, circa 1890
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A SILVERED-BRONZE MODEL OF A GOSHAWK By Kunichika, Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th century Naturalistically rendered, standing alert with its head lowered, its wings ...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze, Silver Leaf

Pair of Antique Bronze Burmese Monk Statues from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: bronze Measures: 26,5 cm high 33 cm wide and 42 cm deep Weight: 20.15 kgs Namaskara mudra Originating from Burma Late 19th century With inlayed eyes.  
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Late 19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Family of Three Brass Quail Sculptures, Fine Detail
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Beautiful family of 3 finely detailed Japanese brass quail sculptures. An unusual opportunity to own a rare set of 3 brass quail sculptures Size 4 x 5 x 6....
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1960s Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Brass

19th Century Chinese Carved Horn Hook
Located in Seguin, TX
Late 19th century Chinese carved and pierced horn hook. Age wear, small surface crack.
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Late 19th Century Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Horn

Antique Standing Mandalay Buddha Statue from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: wood. Measures: 68 cm high 21 cm wide and 12,5 cm deep. Weight: 4.9 kgs. Mandalay style. Originating from Burma. Late 19th / early 20th century.
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Late 19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Wooden Burmese Nat, Popa Medaw from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: wood 60 cm high 25 cm wide and 21,7 cm deep Weight: 6.5 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Originating from Burma Late 19th century With inlayed eyes Has normally 'real'...
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Late 19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique wooden Burmese Temple from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
"Material: wood 80,5 cm high 76 cm wide and 46 cm deep Gilded with 24 krt. gold Mandalay style Originating from Burma Late 19th century
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Late 19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Wooden Burmese Shan Buddha from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: wood 18 cm high 9,8 cm wide and 5,7 cm deep Weight: 0.236 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Shan (Tai Yai) style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma Late 19th cen...
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Late 19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Wooden Burmese Temple from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: wood 58,7 cm high 38,5 cm wide and 22 cm deep Weight: 5.6 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Mandalay style Originating from Burma Late 19th century.  
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Late 19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Wooden Nat Statue on Horse from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: wood 64 cm high 18,3 cm wide and 40,2 cm deep Weight: 7.3 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Originating from Burma Late 19th century With inlayed eyes.  
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Late 19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Wooden Burmese Temple from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: wood Measures: 87,7 cm high 89,5 cm wide and 54 cm deep Gilded with 24 krt. gold Mandalay style Originating from Burma Late 19th century A very beautiful piece with...
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Late 19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19th Century Thai Carved Wooden Stupa
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare 19th century Thai carved wood stupa made from the heart wood of the Teak tree. This stupa is from Isan region of the Thailand (northern Thailan...
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Late 19th Century Thai Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Teak

Antique Wooden Burmese Temple from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: wood 75,5 cm high 67 cm wide and 43,5 cm deep Weight: 17.8 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Mandalay style Originating from Burma Late 19th century Can be shipped worl...
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Late 19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Wooden Burmese Temple from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: wood 60 cm high 49 cm wide and 26,5 cm deep Weight: 8.7 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Mandalay style Originating from Burma Late 19th century.  
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Late 19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Burmese Limestone Buddha Statue from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: Limestone Material: wood 25,5 cm high 19,8 cm wide and 7 cm deep Weight: 1.532 kgs Mandalay style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma Late 19th century With...
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Late 19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Burmese Offering Vessel from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: wood 55,5 cm high 29,7 cm diameter Weight: 2.9 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Originating from Burma Late 19th century.  
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Late 19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

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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