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Sculptures and Carvings For Sale
Period: Mid-20th Century
Period: 1980s
Japanese Kutani Porcelain Figure of a Bijin or Geisha, Showa Era, 1930's, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A charming and delightful Japanese Kutani enameled porcelain figure of a bijin or geisha, early Showa Era, circa 1930's, Japan. The elegant figure of a beautiful woman, called a bijin, portrayed dressed in full kimono and holding a fan in one hand. Her kimono of deep black with scattered cherry blossoms in white and outlined in gilding. Her wide obi of coral color, and patterned with stylized clouds of turquoise green and puce. One foot, clad in a white tabi...
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1930s Japanese Showa Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Porcelain

Japanese Pair Fine Bronze Spotted Garden Deer Sculptures
Located in South Burlington, VT
A fine Japanese pair (2) of hand cast bronze "spotted" deer dating to the mid last century. Executed with finely incised and realistic ears, eyes, legs, tail, and excellent surfac...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

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 Gold Gilt Bronze Owl, Fine Details
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a fine big plump and old hand cast winged creature masterfully crafted in bronze into a realistic two part owl with fine wing, head, eye, ear, and feet details.  Gold gilt fi...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Chinese Rare Large Earthy Green And Yellow Jade Bi Disc with Vibrant Colors
Located in South Burlington, VT
An attractive Chinese Heavenly jade Bi disk carved in a rarely found combination of yellow and green jade with patches of brown accents in the stone that depict a green earthy feel. ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

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

Large Kokeshi by Kyutaro Ogura
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Vintage Large "Kokeshi" by Kyutaro Ogura. This large size is very rare. With signature. Kyutaro Ogura (Ogura Kyutaro: 1906-1998) Master: Hisashiro Ogur...
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1980s Japanese Japonisme Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Maple

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

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

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

Materials

Jade

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

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

Materials

Lava

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

Materials

Brass

Japanese Old Wood Carving Monkey 1950s-1970s / Figurine Sculpture Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese monkey wood carving. This wood carving is estimated to have been made between 1950 and 1970. The artist's name and other d...
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1950s Japanese Showa Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

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

Nguyễn Thanh Le
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Nguyễn Thanh Le (1919-2006) was a Vietnamese painter and sculptor. This bust of a young Vietnamese woman is black patinated. It stands on its original ...
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1950s Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

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

Materials

Bronze

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

Materials

Lava

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

Andrianna Shamaris Circular Hand Carved Wooden Panel
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful hand carved panel newly made from old wood. This intricate Toraja carving symbolizes peace and happiness. This carving was hand made in the spirit of Wabi-Sabi, a Japanese...
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1930s Primitive Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Japanese Fine Blue Impressions Tea Bowl Hand-Built and Hand Glazed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Mint Shozan tea bowl, Akatsu ware, Blue Impressions. From Japan, a beautiful hand-built, painted and glazed, Akatsu ware tea bowl in an impressive Picasso like impressionistic mot...
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1930s Japanese Showa Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

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

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Coral, Rock Crystal

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

Materials

Ceramic

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

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

Materials

Stone, Marble

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

Materials

Bronze

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

Materials

Stone

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

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

20th Century Chinese Sculpture, Censer in Carved Jade
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
20th century Beautiful sculpture in precious green jade made in china. Fine censer with carved decorations. The censer rests on a wooden base. Perfect conditions.
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1950s Chinese Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

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

Materials

Marble

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

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

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

Materials

Jade

Vintage wall art by Dean Johnson
Located in Sayreville, NJ
Vintage wall art by Dean Johnson 1980s post modern sculpture Excellent condition Dimensions: 82 x 49 x 6
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Acrylic

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

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

Materials

Wood

Japanese Kutani Porcelain Beauty, Bijin, or Geisha, Showa Era, 1930's, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A delightful Japanese Kutani enameled porcelain figure of a bijin or geisha, early Showa Era, circa 1930's, Japan. The elegant figure of a beautiful woman, called a bijin, or perhap...
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1930s Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain

Bold Master Work "Bullet Man" Handmade and Hand Glazed, Eva Fritz-Lindner
Located in South Burlington, VT
This is a fine and unusual handmade, hand painted and hand glazed Mid-Century Modern ceramic anthropomorphic effigy of a round form known as "Bullet Man" by the now deceased master d...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Ceramic, Pottery

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 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

Japanese Signed Hand Carved Wood Noh Theater Mask of Chujo, 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, clearly a mast...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

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

Japanese Antique Hippopotamus 1940s-1960s / Animal Figurine Object Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese hippopotamus figurine. This figurine dates from the mid-Showa period (1940s-1960s). It is made by shaping it with a piece of wood and covering it with Japanese pa...
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1940s Japanese Showa Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Paper

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

Materials

Bronze

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

Materials

Lava

Japanese Middle size White Birch Kokeshi Doll 1980s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a wooden kokeshi doll made around 1980s in Showa era. It was made in Nagano prefecture in Japan. The wood is a white birch. Betula platyphylla, the Asian white birch or Jap...
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1980s Japanese Showa Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Birch

Vintage Naga Meditating Buddha Statue
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Naga Meditating Buddha Statue. In Buddhism and Hinduism, Naga is the Sanskrit word for a deity taking the form of a very large snake, specifically the king cobra with multiple heads. Vintage Mid century Hindu art of a peaceful Naga Meditating Buddha figurine...
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Mid-20th Century Thai Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Resin

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

Materials

Lava

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

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

Chinese Carved Lapis Lazuli Figurine
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
An exquisitely carved Lapis Lazuli figurine depicting an Emperor and Empress in the style of the late Ming to early Qing Dynasty. Crafted from genuine Lapis Lazuli, a rare and preci...
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1960s Chinese Qing Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Lapis Lazuli

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

Materials

Bronze

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

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Iron

Ganesh Small Silver Hindu Diety Statue Amulet
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage silver Hindu Ganesh collectible Hindu diety statue amulet India. Silver amulet in original green velvet box. Hindu gift their loved ones with this...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Silver

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

Materials

Lava

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

Materials

Metal

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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