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Japanese Carved Wood Sculpture 19th Century
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1310 Japanese carved wood sculpture.Early 19th century
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1820s Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Harewood

Tibetan Buddha Vajrasattva Gilt Bronze 12"
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful gilt bronze Tibetan Vajrasattva statue. The serene face with large downcast eyes under arched eyebrows above pursed lips, flanked by long earlobes, under hair tied in dou...
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20th Century Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Solid Teak Sugar Cane Mill Crusher / Grinder from Java, Indonesia, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This solid crusher from Java, Indonesia was part of a larger sugar cane press extracting the sugar rich juices from harvested sugar cane. Hand-crafted from teak It has beautiful wood textures. Before modern sugar cane mills...
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Early 1900s Indonesian Other Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Teak

Japanese Oshie Pressed Textile Samurai Framed Showa Shadow Puppet Doll
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, handcrafted work of a regal Japanese samurai/warrior doll shadow puppet. Oshie, which translates as pressed pictures, is a traditional Ja...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Textile, Linen, Acrylic, Wood, Paper

Chinese Ancient Stone Male Figure, 206 BC-220 AD
Located in South Burlington, VT
China, a rare hand carved stone male figure from the Han dynasty (206 BCE-220 CE). Dimensions: 16 inches tall on its custom stand and and 6 inches wide Condition: old patina wi...
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Japanese New Style White Birch Kokeshi Doll 1980s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a kokeshi doll made with a white birch. It was made around 1980s in Showa era. This kokeshi is with new style. Dimension: H21 x 6.5 x 6.5 cm Betula platyphylla, the Asian ...
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1970s Japanese Showa Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Birch

Ming Dynasty Polychrome Lacquer and Gilt Iron Figure of Ananda
Located in Austin, TX
Ananda is portrayed in a typical fashion, as a youthful monk with a shaved head and dressed in simple robes. He stands upon a double lotus pedestal with hands clasped in front of him...
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16th Century Chinese Ming Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

A Fine Carved Jade Toggle in the Form of a Recumbent Dog China, Qing Dynasty
Located in London, GB
A Carved Jade Toggle in the Form of a Recumbent Dog China, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) or earlier A finely carved nephrite jade toggle in the form of a recumbent dog, portrayed in a...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

Antique Japanese Seated Ceramic Buddhist Monk Sculpture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1517 Antique hand made and painted Japanese Buddhist monk
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1930s Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Ceramic

15-16th century Early antique wooden Burmese Buddha statue from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Early antique wooden Burmese Buddha statue Material : wood 70,7 cm high 38,5 cm wide and 20,7 cm deep With traces of the original lacquer and 24 krt. gilding Ava style Bhumisparsha m...
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15th Century and Earlier Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Naruko Kokeshi Doll
Located in Barcelona, ES
Japanese doll called Kokeshi of the early 20th century. Provenance from the northern Japan. Dolls shapes and patterns are particular to a certain area and are classified under elev...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Naruko Kokeshi Doll
Naruko Kokeshi Doll
$296 Sale Price
73% Off
Magnificent Tang Dynasty Prancing Horse, TL Test by ASA Francine Maurer
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Magnificent Prancing Horse in Orange Terracotta with Traces of Yellow Painting. With its Anterior right Leg raised. TL Test by ASA Francine Maurer Laboratory. It was during the "gol...
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Terracotta

"Kokeshi" Doll
Located in Barcelona, ES
Japanese doll called Kokeshi of the early 20th century. Provenance from the northern Japan. Measures: 39 x 11.5 cm Handmade by Japanese artisants from wood. Have a s...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

"Kokeshi" Doll
"Kokeshi" Doll
$384 Sale Price
59% Off
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

A Stucco Torso of the Buddha, Gandhara, 4th-5th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING a STUNNING piece of Indian Antiquity from circa the 4th-5th Century, namely, A Stucco Torso of the Buddha, Gandhara. Ancient Gandhara is located in the rugged foothills of the Himalayas in what is today northwest Pakistan and eastern Afghanistan, was for centuries a thriving center of trade along the Silk Road linking China, South Asia, and the Mediterranean. The piece was purchased by a Private Collector at Sotheby’s, or more probably, Christies of New York Auction pre-2000. The paper label on the wooden base is “7281/465” for Sale Number 7281, Lot No. 465. Sotheby’s and Christies operate a twice yearly auction of Southeast Asian Art & Antiquities in New York in the months of March and September. The Sale Number is more like a ‘Christies;’ Sale Number but we cannot locate any records for this sale online as it was pre-2004. The sculpture is a Gandharan stucco headless bust...
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15th Century and Earlier Afghan Medieval Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Stucco

18th Century, Shan, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Buddha
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Burmese wooden Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a base. Age: Burma, Shan Period, 18th Century Size: Height 28.5 C.M. / Width 7.7 C.M. Height i...
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18th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Massive Chinese jade flower basket carving
Located in New York, NY
The flower basket (not including the jade chains and connecting jade accessories) is carved from a single massive piece of jade. The jade itself has inc...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

Wooden Buddha statues from the Edo period in Japan/1800-1868/Late Edo period
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This wooden Buddhist statue was made in the late to late Edo period. It is thought to be a statue of Kannon Bodhisattva. It was originally placed in a shrine and was painted, but the...
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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Cypress

Ritual Ladle of Wood and Coconut Shell from Timor Island, Indonesia, circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
Ritual ladle of wood and coconut shell from Timor Island, Indonesia (circa 1950s). Intricate spoons and ladles were most likely used for large ceremonial feasts and offerings to ance...
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1950s Indonesian Tribal Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Coconut

Form No. 7 by Raka Studio - Wood Sculpture, Bent Wood
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
The Forms; our sculptural series aims to explore the possibilities that wood can reach and the working techniques used by the Studio to produce their works. Form No. 7 exceeds conv...
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2010s Asian Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Bentwood, Oak

Early 20th century High quality bronze Nepali Vajrasattva statue from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
High quality bronze Nepali Vajrasattva statue Material : bronze 25,9 cm high 16,5 cm wide and 11 cm deep Fire gilded with 24 krt. gold - the face is gold painted Newly made in very ...
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Early 20th Century Burmese 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

Old Burmese betelnut box from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Old Burmese betelnut box Material : lacquerware 13,8 cm high 16,1 cm diameter Early 20th century Weight: 666 grams Originating from Burma (Myanmar)
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Early 20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Lacquer

White Buffalo Howlite Stone Ganesh
Located in Somis, CA
An extraordinary, one of a kind, 7.2 lb white buffalo howlite sculpture of Ganesh, crafted from the finest, rare, all-natural Howlite stone. Each detail meticulously rendered, hand-c...
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2010s Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Multi-gemstone

White Buffalo Howlite Stone Ganesh
White Buffalo Howlite Stone Ganesh
$1,550 Sale Price
29% Off
Elaborately Carved Antique Beggar's Bowl Kashkul
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine Kashkul carved from half of the giant nutshell of Coco-de-mer likely from Persian Qajar Dynasty circa 18-19th century. Kashkul is a container known as the beggar's bowl, carri...
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Late 18th Century Persian Islamic Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Gray Ceramic Figure Depicting a Dignitary
Located in Queens, NY
Chinese molded ceramic figure, fired in a matte gray finish, depicts a mustached dignitary in formal attire standing on a square base with both hands clasped. Some chipping with ...
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Ceramic

Japanese Netsuke – Grotesque Mask, Edo To Early Meiji Period (circa 1820–1880)
Located in Bilzen, BE
"Japanese Netsuke – Grotesque Mask, Edo To Early Meiji Period (circa 1820–1880)" A finely carved and expressive wooden mask-style netsuke, depicting a grotesque theatrical or folklor...
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Chinese Carved Agate Snuff Bottle #1, 19th Century
Located in Norton, MA
A fine and beautiful Carved Agate Snuff Bottle, with well hollowed interior with a coral cap. A very fine selection for the highest quality of agate and skillful craftsmanship.  
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19th Century Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Agate

20C Chinese Soapstone Polished Bowl
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a lovely 20C Chinese soapstone polished bowl. Made in China in the early 20th century circa 1930. This is a medium sized jade green an...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Soapstone

Large Marble Statue of Kwan Yin Avalokiteshara
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful, hand carved, solid white marble statue of Bodhisattva Kwan Yin Avalokiteshara, the Water Moon Goddess of Great Compassion. The sublimely carved face retains traces of th...
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20th Century Chinese Tang Sculptures and Carvings

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Marble, Stone

Antique Asian Rattan Hat, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Asian hat, circa 1950. By unknown manufacturer, from Asia. In original condition, with some visible signs of previous use and age, preserving a beautiful patina. Materials: R...
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1950s Asian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Rattan

Two Chinese Wood Lion Foo Dogs Incense Holder
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Two Chinese wood Foo Dogs Incense holder burners. Featuring a pair of highly detailed lion foo dogs, one male and one female which were thought to protect the home from harmful spiritual influences and harmful people that might be a threat. The Foo Dogs...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

15th Century Bronze Jain Silver-Inlaid Altarpiece, Northwest India
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This serene Jain altarpiece of the enthroned and unclothed Buddha with numerous attendant figures including elephants is characteristic of Jain bronzes fro...
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15th Century and Earlier Indian Tribal Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Silver, Bronze

Massive Chinese Guanyin Statue in Jade-Like Green Hardstone
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Massive 37 1/2"- inch high Chinese Guanyin statue in Green Jade-like hardstone Late 20th century, The reclining deity adorned with a crown emulating ...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Other

Pair of 19th C. Tibetan Carved Wood & Polychromed Foo/ Guardian /Temple Dogs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A unique and enchanting pair of 19th Century Tibetan carved wood & polychromed foo/guardian/temple dogs. These mythical Buddhist temple dogs, also known as "foo dogs" or "lion dogs,"...
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19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Coconut Cup
Located in New Orleans, LA
Carved from the shell of a coconut, this enchanting Chinese cup exhibits exceptional artistry. An elegant floral design encircles the entire cup, while the interior is fully lined with silver. In addition to the poison detecting powers attributed to coconuts, the Chinese believed that silver would tarnish when in contact with poison. In fact, many wealthy Chinese used silver lined cups and chopsticks tipped with silver fittings as an assurance against poisoning. To find a silver-lined coconut cup...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Other Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Coconut

Decorative Sadao Kishi Kokeshi Doll Sculpture from Japan, Hand-Painted
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and exceptionally 18 inches tall Sosaku Kindai Kokeshi doll from Japan. Handcrafted of wood and hand-painted in the the early 20th century. In good condition with charmin...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Vintage Andre Mid Century Modernist Abstract Music Instrument Tile Wall Art Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair Vintage Andre Mid Century Modernist Abstract Music Instrument Tile Wall Art. Item features mosaic tile, pained clarinet and violin/cello, mounted on laminate surface with wood b...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Formica

Tall Old Light House Lantern Hand Painted Red, White, and Blue
Located in South Burlington, VT
SEE THIS AND OUR GARDEN ART EXHIBITION IN NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND UNTIL OCTOBER 10, 2022 Light house lovers delight. Original hand painted colors of red, white, and blue This unusua...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Lladró Japan-Kabuki, Limited Edition
Located in New York City, NY
A limited edition High Porcelain sculpture depicts a kabuki actor, one of the most highly appreciated forms of Japanese theater. This powerful character dressed in a spectacular cost...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Sculptures and Carvings

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Porcelain

Antique Chinese Serpentine Relief Carved Dragon Covered Vase ROC c.1920s
Located in Richmond, CA
Antique Chinese ROC period early 20th Century hand carved serpentine stone covered bottle vase, finely plotted and carved with a high relief stylized dragon wrapped around the should...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Serpentine

Tessellated Stone Pedestal with Brass Accents by Maitland Smith
Located in Delray Beach, FL
 Tessellated stone pedestal with brass accents by Maitland Smith, circa 1970s. Beautiful piece in good condition ,The piece was made in the Philippines and can be used as a pedestal...
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1960s Philippine Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone, Brass

Exquisite Hand-Carved Teak Wood Sculpture: "Mother's Embrace" - A Symbol of Love
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Immerse your space in the warmth of timeless affection with this beautiful hand-carved solid wood sculpture, affectionately titled "Mother's Embrace." This captivating piece beautif...
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20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Mid-20th Century Chinese Jade Grape Vine Sculpture
Located in Pomona, CA
This magnificent vintage Chinese Jade sculpture is all hand made and hand carved Grape vine climbing on the stone. In Chinese folks, Grapes have many fruits in clusters, which means ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

Vintage Gadang House Roof Ornaments, Hand-Carved Floral Motifs from West Sumatra
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This striking set of vintage roof ornaments originates from a traditional Rumah Gadang house of the Minangkabau people in West Sumatra, Indonesia. Crafted from solid, timeworn hardwo...
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1970s Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Teak

16/17thC Korean Baby Buddha pointing to heaven and earth.
Located in Ukiah, CA
16/17thC Korean Baby Buddha pointing to heaven and earth. It is dated to the 16C. Great condition only condition issue is the loss of one index finger, which is common for this form ...
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16th Century Korean Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Antique Southeast Asian Temple Strut Architectural Ornament Elephant Carving (2)
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and most interesting pair of two antique Southeast Asian Temple pillar struts / architectural elements. The hand carved and painted wood figura...
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Early 20th Century Southeast Asian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Paint

Gupta Empire Torso of Vishnu
Located in Chicago, IL
A mesmerizing Gupta Empire (mid-3rd century BCE - 543 AD) mounted terracotta torso of a standing Vishnu. Vishnu is the preserver god, which means he p...
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15th Century and Earlier Bangladeshi Hellenistic Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Terracotta

19th Century, Mandalay, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Monk / Disciple
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Burmese wooden seated disciple. Age: Burma, Mandalay Period, 19th Century Size:height 27.2 cm. / width 24.8 cm. / length 32.2 cm. Condition: Nice condition overall (some expecte...
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19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Amber Guanyin Sculpture
Located in Mérida, YU
Vitntage Cherry Amber Resin Sculpture. Very good condition. Beautiful glowing red color. Amazing detailed work.
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1950s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Resin

Japanese Showa Vintage Wooden Geta-Foot Sculpture
Located in Chiba, JP
Anonymous vintage wooden sculpture of a right foot wearing geta (Japanese wooden sandal), Showa period, 20th century, Japan, approx. H 25cm (9.84in), thinly with varnish-like coating...
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20th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Han Dynasty Statue of Standing Guardian, Oxford TL Test Certificate
Located in Greenwich, CT
An elegant statue of standing guardian, benevolent facial expression, fine details, Han dynasty 206BC-220AD. Come with Oxford TL test certificate. I h...
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Terracotta

Antique bronze Burmese Buddha statue from Burma Original Buddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This antique bronze Buddha statue is a truly unique and special collectible piece. Standing at 34 cm high, 21.5 cm wide, and 15 cm deep, it is made of bronze, an...
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Early 19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Antique Burmese Shan Wood, Lacquer and Gold Leafed Buddha, 19th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Burmese Shan Wood, Lacquer and Gold Leafed Buddha, 19th Century. The image sits on a waisted lotus base with raised lacquer  details, seated in padmasana, the lotus position ...
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19th Century Burmese Other Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Gold Leaf

Chinese Taoist Figure of Wenchang, Late Qing Dynasty, c. 1900, China
Located in Austin, TX
A tall and impressive figure of the Taoist deity Wenchang Wang, carved, gessoed, lacquered, gilt and polychromed wood, Late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, Fujian, China. Wenchang, the T...
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Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Bronze Buddha from Burma Original Buddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This antique bronze Buddha statue is a truly unique and special collectible piece. Standing at 24 cm high and weighing 0.661 kgs, it is made of b...
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18th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

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 Chinese Carved And Paint Decorated Panel
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A rectangular stepped piece with high relief carved, gilt and painted shaped panels. With flowers on the top panels with birds and a phoenix on red and green backgrounds. The lower s...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Chinese 19th Century Rustic Mounted Ox Cart Wooden Wheel on Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese 19th century rustic ox cart wooden wheel mounted on a custom made black stand. Created in China during the 19th century, this handmade wheel showcases a nicely weathered patina witnessing its long use since the Qing Dynasty. Mounted on a black stepped base and boasting a nicely weathered patina, this 19th century Chinese mounted wooden ox cart wheel...
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19th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

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

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Wood

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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