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Sculptures and Carvings For Sale
Bronze Sculpture of a Water Buffalo with Ox-Pecker Birds, 1960s
Located in London, GB
A fantastic bronze sculpture of a water buffalo, hosting her friendly ox-pecker birds. Benin style art and she is fabulous! Please take a look at all our pictures to see the detai...
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1960s Beninese Folk Art Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Gandharan Stucco Head of a Bodhisattva, 3rd-5th Century
Located in Stamford, CT
Stucco head of a Bodhisattva, Gandhara, 3rd - 5th century AD. Mounted on a custom made brass base. 12 inches high ( head alone 8.2 in ) 5.5 wide 5 deep Provanance: Ex Sotheby's, old...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Stucco

Large Chinese Natural Untreated Jadeite Mountain Carving Hardwood Stand
Located in Richmond, CA
This modern Chinese jadeite mountain, standing at an impressive 18 inches on its stand, is a remarkable piece of artistry, showcasing the exquisite craftsmanship associated with contemporary Chinese jade carving...
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20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

Japanese Antique Wooden Kokeshi Doll 1970s Height48cm
Located in Paris, FR
This is a Japanese Kokeshi doll made with wood. It was made around 1970s in showa era. These wooden dolls from Tohoku region (northern Japan) ar...
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1970s Japanese Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

A large wood Buddha/Guanyin with traces of pigments Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)
Located in Vienna, AT
A LARGE WOOD FIGURE OF GUANYIN WITH TRACES OF PIGMENTS MING DYNASTY (1368-1644) The bodhisattva is shown seated in padmasana, wearing long flowing ro...
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Mid-17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood

19th century Antique pottery Krishna statue from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Discover the enchanting allure of this Antique pottery Krishna statue, a 19th-century Indian treasure that embodies the divine playfulness and spiritual resonance of Hindu devotional...
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19th Century Indian Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Pottery

Old Burmese lacquerware betelnut box from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This old Burmese lacquerware betelnut box is a beautifully preserved artifact from the early 20th century, showcasing the refined craftsmanship and cultural heritage of Burma (now My...
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Early 20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Lacquer

Complete Granite Figure of Shiva
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Complete granite figure of Shiva showing his attributes in a standing hieratic pose, fully dressed and jeweled in royal regalia with tiara on a high pedestal with a flaming halo. Lat...
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18th Century Indian Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Granite

Heron ii, Sculptor by Marion Smith, 20th Century
Located in Faversham, GB
The graceful ‘Heron II’ by internationally renowned sculptor Marion Smith. Lifesized and made of bronze resin with signature and initials of Marion Smith to the base. Marion’s works ...
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20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Resin

Vintage Chinese Turtle & Koi Fish Relief Green Glass Snuff Bottle
Located in San Diego, CA
A vintage Chinese turtle and koi fish relief green glass snuff bottle, circa 1940s. The bottle is in very good vintage condition and measures 2"W x 1.25...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Glass

"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

Early 20th Century Standing Bronze Japanese Geisha with Kimono & Obi
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful bronze figure of a standing Japanese geisha in a traditional kimono with an obi. The geisha's susohiki kimono is laced with an intricate pattern of flowers, leaves and vine...
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Early 20th Century French Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Modern White Porcelain Buddha in Pink Holding a Lotus Flower
Located in 景德镇市, CN
The white porcelain statue of a sitting Buddha in pink and holding a lotus flower is a striking piece that combines artistry with profound spiritual symbolism. This white porcelain buddha from renowned Chinese kilns in Dehua city which is prized for its purity, smooth texture, and fine quality. This material allows for intricate detailing and a beautiful, smooth finish. Creating porcelain statues...
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2010s Sculptures and Carvings

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Porcelain

Chinese Scholar Stone Mountain Form with Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small desk top Chinese scholar stones (also known as Gong Shi, meditation stone and spirit rock) on a fitted display wood stand circa 19th century. This is likely a grey Lingbi type stone with subtle arch mimics a horizontal mountain range. The wrinkles and folds on the greyish black surface were perfectly weathered by elements for millenniums. Smooth and rugged at the same time, the mountain range shows a poetic formation that was often depicted in the ink scroll...
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Bronze Statuette Of The Goddess Shiva, XIXth Century
Located in Bilzen, BE
A finely detailed bronze statue of the Goddess Shiva from the 19th century with an aged patina Total height 23.5 cm, base 8.5 x 8.5 cm
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19th Century Indian Other Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Pair of Chinese Bronze Deity Figures, 20th Century
Located in Belmont, MA
Pair of Chinese bronze figures of deities standing on dragons. The two sculptures were made in the 20th century. They represent the Tao gods Lu Xing and Fu Xin...
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1980s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Wooden Doll Kokeshi Sakunami Kenjiro HIRAGA 1960s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a wooden doll which is called Kokeshi in Japanese. This kokeshi was made in Japan around 1960s by kokeshi artist Kenjiro HIRAGA. He was born in 17t...
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1960s Japanese Showa Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Hand Carved Gilt Standing Thai Buddha
Located in Ferndale, MI
A decorative hand carved Thai giltwood standing Buddha on a lotus flower with black square base. The costume is layered and flowing and peaceful grin facial expression . Serenity and...
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20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Giltwood

Antique Chinese Carved Soapstone Gentleman Figure
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An impressive and quite rare Hand Carved Soapstone Standing Asian Figure of a Chinese Gentleman standing on one foot, carrying a circular disk type object on his back, ending on a sq...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Soapstone, Brass, Bronze

Model of Chinese Beauty Pink Rose Quartz Goddess Quan Yin Hand Carved Figurine
Located in Tustin, CA
Exquisitely hand made and hand carved pink rose quartz figurine of the goddess Quan Yin. She is depicted holding a festoon of lotus blossoms and ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Rose Quartz

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

Bone series no.2 - Bones collection raku ceramic pottery sculpture by Adil Ghani
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Measurement: H19" x W22.5" x L6.7" BONES - A series of raku fired ceramic sculptures that explores the intricacies of humankind by digging deep into one’s core. This series explor...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Copper

Japan Gem Antique Gilt Bronze Kanon Guanyin Signed Shohei
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a fine and elegant antique Kanon Guan Yin standing in a classic compassionate mudra- a superb work of art cast in solid bronze with original traces of old gold gilding. Signe...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

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

Vintage Gilt Famille Verte Chinese Porcelain Seated Buddha/Luohan Ex-Lorin Marsh
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage Chinese porcelain statue. In the form of a Luohan or Arhat with a famille verte robe and gilt body. The reverse ...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Porcelain

A Shadow Agate 'Horse' Snuff Bottle Chinese, Qing Dynasty 19th Century,
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Shadow Agate 'Horse' Snuff Bottle Chinese, Qing Dynasty 19th Century, has stopper 6.35 cm, 2 1/2 in.
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19th Century Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Art Glass

Old Chinese Agarwood Carving Standing Buddha Statue Pendent & Beads Necklace
Located in 景德镇市, CN
This Old Chinese Wood Carving Standing Buddha Statue Pendent & Beads Necklace is a significant artifact that combines artistic craftsmanship with profound spiritual symbolism. The ...
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19th Century Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

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

Chinese antique Pakistan Jade Teapot with Wood Stand
Located in Norton, MA
Chinese antique Pakistan jade teapot with wood stand. An unusual waved carving on the entire teapot, the lid with an animal finial on the top.
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone, Jade

Japanese Elegant Huge Horse Hand Cast, Gilt and Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Signed and in largest scale Here's a beautiful and unique way to accent your indoor display space with this very unusual treasure from Japan. This is a superb and attractive s...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Set of 3 "Kokeshi" Dolls
Located in Barcelona, ES
Japanese dolls called Kokeshi of the early 20th century. Provenance from the northern Japan. Set of 3. Measures: 30 x 9 cm 30.5 x 8.5 cm 30 x 9 cm Handmade by Japanes...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Chinese Butterscotch Jade Carving of Foliage 19th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Chinese abstract sculpture offers carved butterscotch jade in foliate form, drilled for hanging as photographed, damage as listed, 19th ce...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

Large 19th Century bronze Court Jester, 149cm high
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A wonderfully impressive and amusing classical 19th Century patinated Bronze statue of a Court Jester, signed A. Bolle. Batch 73 CZZK 60825
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Mid-19th Century French Romantic Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Signed Antique Bronze Statue of Two Men One a Solid Green Soapstone Base
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning medium sized bronze statue of two Chinese men on a solid green soapstone base signed Aug Mariton. A very decorative and good sized p...
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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Sculptures and Carvings

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Soapstone, Bronze

18th century Antique wooden temple fragment of a Horse head from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Antique wooden temple fragment of a Horse head Material : wood 46,5 cm high 14,3 cm wide and 18 cm deep 18th century Weight: 3,77 kgs Originating from India
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18th Century Indian Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Large Asian Couple Figures in Handmade Murano Sommerso Glass by Luigi Onesto
Located in Vilnius, LT
Large pair of Asian couple decorative sculptures created by Luigi Onesto in Italian handmade Sommerso technique of multi-color layers Murano glass. Very thick and heavy glass is in c...
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1990s Italian Sculptures and Carvings

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Murano Glass, Sommerso

Antique Chinese Carved Hetain Celedon Jade "Double Gourd" 19th Century
Located in Norton, MA
Antique Chinese Hetain Celedon Jade "Double Gourd" from the 19th Century. The hand-carved loverly gourd shape group with the intricated flora wrapping the gourd. The color is present...
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19th Century Chinese Other Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

Antique Chinese Tang Style Glazed Terracotta Bactrian Camel Figure
Located in Chatham, ON
Antique Tang style Bactrian camel tomb figure - featuring an over-all amber glaze with brown highlights - stylized fur carved details to the head, legs and humps - unsigned - China -...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Tang Sculptures and Carvings

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Terracotta

Turquoise and Parcel-Gilt Terracotta Buddha on Stand
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Decorative terracotta Buddha with turquoise accents on gilt and ebony base.
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19th Century Asian Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Terracotta

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

China Large Stunning Mountain Peaks Natural Marble Stone "Painting"
Located in South Burlington, VT
Magnificent Mountain Peaks - Chinese extraordinary natural marble stone painting of a mythical sky and mountains landscape called a dream stone Shih-hua. It is a large monumental masterwork of nature. Totally natural. Dimensions: Hardwood frame: 19 inches tall and 33 inches length Site: 13.75 inches tall and 27.5 inches length This thin marble stone painting is approximately 3/8 inch thick and is cut from a large slab of rough material revealing a unique, incredible pattern in white, cream and dark colors and includes hanger and hardware on reverse. This unique work of art was from historic Dali marble found in the Cangshan mountains of western China. These mysterious mountains, unique in the world, are known for yielding incredible and fantastic natural landscaped works of art created over tens of millions of years from mineral inclusions that affected the process of ancient organic material which transformed into limestone and finally resulted in marble- a metamorphic hard stone. This art form is centuries of years old since the Ming dynasty. Dream stones became favored art in the west particularly since the 19th century when French collectors named them Pierres de reve. History of Green Flower dream stone paintings...
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Marble

Antique Thai Buddhist Temple Gable Panel
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Thai Buddhist Temple Gable Panel. The teak triangular shape featuring a carving of a seated Buddha on a lotus plinth, depicted with legs crossed in the virasana position wit...
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Early 20th Century Thai Other Sculptures and Carvings

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Mirror, Teak

Vintage Hand Carved Wood Baby Girl
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elegant laying down wood statue of baby girl gentle facial expression with two piggy tail, originally painted in some parts. Beautiful object of art f...
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1960s Thai Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Southeast Asia Asian Thai Stone Carved Standing Buddha Artifact Sculpture Statue
Located in Studio City, CA
A quite beautiful and striking tall stone carved praying serene Buddha sculpture/statue on a custom display stand. We believe this artifact/Buddha fragment...
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Early 20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Antique Chinese Carved Hardwood Marble Top Plant Stand, Circa 1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Chinese plant stand offers inset marble top over hardwood base having pierced and carved foliate skirt, raised on cabriole legs ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Marble

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

Italian Chinoiserie Statue
Located in Dallas, TX
Midcentury 1970s Italian ceramic chinoiserie statue. This white ceramic chinoiserie statue is of a woman shyly fanning herself while looking down from her pedestal. The white luster ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Ceramic

Thai 19th Century Bronze Buddha with Lovely Worn Gilt Finish
Located in Buchanan, MI
48" 19th century bronze Buddha with lovely worn gilt finish.
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19th Century Thai Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze, Gold Leaf

Set of 3 Objects in Glass from South-East -Asia
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Exceptional set of 3 rectangular objects made out of Glass, from the Thailand region in South-East-Asia, these objects made out of Green Glass were used in the handmade production of...
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1970s Thai Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Cut Glass

Antique Carved Alabaster Happy Buddha
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1500 Hand carved alabaster Happy Buddha
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1920s Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Alabaster

Vintage Asian Three Wood Carving Temple Monks Statues Set
Located in 景德镇市, CN
This Vintage Asian Statues Set features three beautifully hand-carved wooden temple monks, each crafted with intricate detailing and serene expressions that reflect spiritual devotio...
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19th Century Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Boxwood

Cambodian wood votive urn
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Cambodian wood votive urn, carved of turned wood creating a stupa like form with tiered lotus bud finial and urn on pedestal base, decorated in monochro...
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19th Century Cambodian Other Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Asian Wood Hand Crafted Coffee Table
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fabulous Asian coffee table, great quality and very fine hand carved wood. Rectangular Asian wood coffee table with very interesting art work, ...
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20th Century Balinese Arts and Crafts Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Imperial Pair Dolls 1840
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions A rare couple. These Japanese Tachibina dolls represent the simplest essential form of the imperial couple. Their beautiful faces were crafted from crushed shell called gofun coated over carved wood and their dress feature period Edo (1840) textile kimono dress. Used as the display for the Girl’s day celebration, more specifically they are constructed of kinran brocade fabric covered paper, the heads carved of wood and covered in gofun with painted features and inset hair, the male form with outstretched arms and conical legs, the female has a cylindrical form. They come in an original kiri wood storage box. Dimensions: Large doll 12 inches tall and 6 inches wide Small doll...
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Shell, Wood

Antique Burmese Buddhist Decorative Backboard Mandorla Panel
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Burmese Buddhist Decorative Backboard Mandorla Panel. A style of surround for a seated Buddha image reminiscent of a Burmese transom in shape. The peaked triangular panel in...
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1920s Burmese British Colonial Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Gold Leaf

Collectible Native American Indian Chief
Located in Miami, FL
Artfully crafted and attributed to Universal Statuary Corp. this collectible Native American Indian statue will look great in any western settin...
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20th Century American Sculptures and Carvings

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Plaster

Big Size Handcraft Chinese De Hua White Porcelain South Sea Buddha Statue
Located in 景德镇市, CN
This Big Size handcrafted Chinese Dehua white porcelain statue of the South Sea Buddha is a remarkable piece that combines the exquisite craftsmanship of Dehua porcelain with the rich cultural and spiritual symbolism of the South Sea Buddha. Dehua porcelain is renowned for its purity, smooth texture, and fine quality. Originating from Dehua in Fujian province, this type of porcelain has been highly prized since the Ming dynasty. Crafting large porcelain statues...
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20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Porcelain

Gilt Bronze Figure of Xi-Wang-Mu, Qing Dynasty, Qianlong Kingdom
Located in Torino, IT
The queen mother of the west is cast in a seated position with her hands held before her chest holding a "gui". She is dressed in long-sleeved robes. Her face is framed by an elabora...
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1790s Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Asian Sculptures and Carvings for Your Home Decor

Asian sculptors have worked in materials including wood, bronze and jade. Artists and artisans have used traditional techniques to depict deities, scenes from culture and more, and today, antique Asian sculptures and carvings are a popular choice for provocative and sophisticated home decor.

In China, the Qing dynasty, from the mid-17th century to the early 20th century, brought about significant changes in art while preserving traditional culture. Many emperors during this period were patrons of the arts, such as painting, calligraphy and decorative arts. This era saw the building of new Buddhist temples, which were decorated with statues. Some of these sculptures were adorned with colorful cloisonné decoration, in which tiny compartments, or cloisons, made by soldering copper filaments to a metal surface were filled with vibrantly hued enamel.

From the 17th to mid-19th century in Japan, kimonos were worn across classes and often fastened with a netsuke, a type of small carved toggle. Artists carved these from ivory, wood, shells and coral, creating animals, flowers and mythical creatures. During the Japanese Meiji period, spanning from 1868–1912, the country began trading internationally after centuries of isolation, allowing artists to sell their work overseas. Bronze sculpture flourished around this time for creating teapots, vases and incense burners.

Asian sculpture continued to evolve in the 20th century. During the Japanese Shōwa era, from 1926–89, art was influenced by international modernist movements like abstraction, Futurism and Surrealism. Contemporary Asian sculptures and carvings continue to combine global influences and a rich heritage of technique.

Decorating a space with Asian sculptures and carvings is a great way to add interest to any corner of your home. Explore by material, period or style on 1stDibs.

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