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Unusual Tang Dynasty Persian Horse Rider Statue, Silk Road Trader, TL Tested
Located in Greenwich, CT
A fine and unusual statue of standing horse with a Persian rider. Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD) Silk Road trader from Persia, comes with Oxford authenticati...
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Terracotta

20th Century, Burmese Wooden Puppet Head with Stand
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Burmese puppet head was mainly used in the puppet show. Due to the heavily used of puppets, the body and costumes are no longer survived. Age: Burma, 20...
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20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

1980s Japanese Set of Three Bronze Sculptures of Gods
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s Japanese Set of Three Bronze Sculptures of Gods
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Late 20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Antique Wooden Small Netsuke 'Two wild boar' 1960s
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1960s. Dimensions: 2.5 x 2.3 x H2 cm Sculpture: Wild Boar Era: 1960s (Showa) Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, origina...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

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

China Pair Hand Carved "Long Swords" with Custom Presentation Case
Located in South Burlington, VT
An opportunity to acquire a handsomely cased duo (2) of monumental hand carved stone swords or sabers from China. These are no ordinary swords. These unusual swords were probably int...
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Limestone

China Natural Stone "Painting" Restless Sea and Waves
Located in South Burlington, VT
Chinese extraordinary natural stone painting "Restless Sea and Waves" #6 unique painting This Chinese extraordinary natural stone "painting" of sea and waves in action in white and gray colors is called a dream stone Shih-hua. They are cut 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. This thin marble stone "painting" is approximately 1/4" thick and is cut from a large slab of rough material revealing incredible patterns in soft white and gray colors. Its weight is surprisingly modest- easily hung with standard hardware. On occasion, private collectors would invite an artisan to inscribe a poetic description onto their more important dream stones and in this case the artists' seal mark and calligraphy translation reads: Beautiful Action of sea and waves Framed under glass Dimensions: Frame: 13 inches high and 17.5 inches wide. Site: 6.5 inches high and 11 inches wide. Provenance: Private Chinese collection, Yunnan, China. History of "White and Gray" dream stone paintings: “White and Gray” dream stone paintings known in China as Shui Mo or Chinese painting stone, were cut from stone found on Shuang Yang mountain in Dali mountains Captivating compositions, they might remind us of a long string of rugged mountain caps from a distance. These dream stones are cut from a scarce regional stone yielding notoriously “fuzzy” detailed paintings. To find examples possessing clear, contrasting detail like this one is indeed a rare find. Fine stone paintings like this example are rare as access to and availability of resource material diminishes. After a thin coating of wax is carefully applied to its surface to protect and reveal its beautiful subtle colors, this stone painting is signed upper right position with poetic verse and seal of an artisan who describes its majestic beauty. Reference: Dreaming of Dreamstones China’s Extraordinary Natural Stone Paintings, Schneible Fine Arts. Dreaming of Dreamstones – World’s first comprehensive English text publication covers China’s extraordinary natural Stone Paintings, by author and dream stone lecturer Douglas Schneible, 35 pages, softcover, ISBN 978-0-578. See photos. We have have been dealing in authentic Chinese natural stone paintings...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Marble

Solomon Islands Santa Cruz Hand Carved Conical Head "Duka" Figure, 1930s
Located in South Burlington, VT
Originally collected in the Solomon Islands in 1938, this one of a kind treasure from the south pacific comes from a private oceanic collection. This is a Solomon Islands Santa Cruz hand carved figure called a Duka, circa 1930s. It was carved in an extremely hard native wood and features a finely carved, unusual extended conical head, a handwoven loin cloth and turmeric encrustation. For your convenience, many of our photographs were taken in natural day light which accurately illuminate surface areas depicting original dark patina that you would expect from an important early carving such as this one. We will include a complimentary custom wood display base that you see photographed. Dimensions: 21.25 inches high Provenance: collected in l938 and originally acquired by a visiting French collecting tourist in the Solomon Islands then to dealer and Texas collector and to our private collection in year 2000 so could have been a specially crafted fine 1930s tourist sculpture piece for the visiting French tourist. History: Duka sculpture from Nendo Island, politically part of the Solomon Islands, is distinctive, and only a limited number of works have been documented. The conical extension at the back of the head represents a man's hairstyle. Called abe, its construction and shape was a symbol of wealth and high social status, and for older men, it also served the practical purpose of covering bald spots. All Nendo figure refer to deities or supernatural beings (Ellis: 2009, pp. 78-85) Auction sale: Bonhams Auctions April 28, 2015 sale. Exceptional Lime Container...
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Early 20th Century Solomon Islands Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

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Tapestry, Wood

Sculpture by Raka Studio in Ash Wood, Form 003
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
The sculpture is part of a limited series of sculptural works by Raka Studio which encapsulates the Studio’s working styles created using Ash wood. The sculptures can...
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2010s Pakistani Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Bentwood, Ash

Large Buddha From Myanmar In Gilt Bronze, Mandalay Period, 19th Century
Located in Bilzen, BE
Gilded bronze Buddha in position to witness the earth, 19th century, Mandalay period (1853 - 1948) Mandalay was considered the center of the Buddhist universe in Myanmar. King Mindo...
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19th Century Other Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Beautiful Bronze Lady With A Brimmed Hat
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan a lovely, sensitive cast bronze sculpture of a woman proudly showing her Newport Hat. Designed and cast by by noted Japanese mid century sculptor Tabath Isao. This is a class...
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Noh Theater Taka (鷹) Mask. Attributed to Takada Fuki (高田 冨季, 1935–2008)
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Taka (鷹) Mask in Noh theater is designed to embody the strength, agility, and predatory instincts of a falcon. Its sharp facial features and wide, alert eyes symbolize the bird’s kee...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Mid Century Bronze Casing Embossed Bataille Scene
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible Mid Century bronze representation casing scene of the Balawat gate, which hails from Balawat (also known as Imgur-Enlil) in northern Mesopotamia, Iraq, and dates back to t...
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1960s Croatian Empire Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Chinese 3-D Seashell Shell Art Peacocks and Flowers Sculpture
Located in West Hartford, CT
Magnificent, one of a kind, colorful Chinese 3-D artwork with intricate hand seashells depicting two peacocks and flowers. The detail is amazing. Signed upper left. Displayed and ma...
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Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Shell, Wood

Japanese Beautiful Antique Stone Water Basin And Planter Tsukubai, Unique
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare Find From our recent Japanese Acquisition Travels- comes this unusual large garden stone vessel in the form of a delightful sculpture- totally repurposed as an elegant water b...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Chinese Vintage Carved Stone Bust of Guanyin, Bodhisattva of Compassion
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large Chinese vintage carved stone bust of Guanyin from the mid 20th century. Found in southern China, this large carved stone bust captivates u...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Asian Gilded Porcelain Elephant Ornament Paperweight Sri Lanka
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Asian Gilded Porcelain Elephant Ornament Paperweight from Sri Lanka. Charming Mlesna porcelain with gold and red on white. This porcelain elephant wi...
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Late 20th Century Sri Lankan Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Chinese Year of the Rabbit 2023 Hand Carved Green Stone Large Rabbit 1920's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Japanese hand carved green stone rabbit Rabbit weighs 33 lbs.
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1920s Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

12th century Pagan Votive Tablet from Burma - OriginalBuddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Presenting this 12th-century Pagan votive tablet, an authentic and very special artifact from Burma’s historic Pagan period. Crafted from terracotta in classic Bagan style, it dates ...
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15th Century and Earlier Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Terracotta

Japan Mid Century "Wave" Hardwood Garden Bench
Located in South Burlington, VT
Extraordinary mid century design Bench #2 one of a pair currently available This is a handsome Japanese mid century heavy hardwood bench han...
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood

Large Vintage Mushroom Sculptures, 1970, Italy, Set of 2
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Very nice pair of wrought iron sculptures in the shape of Mushrooms, Italian origin, 1970 Metal sculpture and wooden base Very beautiful decorative objects.  
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal

Early 20C Thai Goddess of Love Polychrome Statue
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A GORGEOUS Early 20C Thai Goddess of Love Polychrome Statue. Made in Thailand in the early 20th Century, circa 1920. Hand carved wooden statu...
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Early 20th Century Thai Country Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood, Giltwood, Paint

Asian Hand Painted Shell on Stand circa Late 19th Century
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-551 hand painted Asian scene in gold paint set on a stand.
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1890s Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood, Giltwood

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. This handmade Chinese wheel is pierced in its center with a rectangular hole reserved for the axle tree. The wheel showcases a great weathered patina witnessing its long use since the 19th century. This item is mounted on a custom made black stepped wooden base. With its rustic presence and nice proportions, 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

Sounth India Indian Rajasthan Antique Wood Hindu Temple Sadhu Chariot Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful Indian (South India) wood-carved Hindu temple chariot Sadhu panel deity sculpture from Jodhpur, Rajasthan, circa the 17th century (as marke...
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17th Century Indian Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Vintage Burl Mahogany Tansu Chest with Paper Antique Calligraphy Lining
Located in Lomita, CA
This is a unique Japanese Tansu chest that presents beautifully and also offers a glimpse into history through its design. The inside of the cabinet and the back side are covered in ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Brass

Life-Sized Dayak Tribe Female "Hampatong" Guardian, Borneo, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
‘Hampatong’ is the term used for ancestors and protective figures made of hard ‘iron wood’, which the Dayak of Borneo would position infront of their houses as guardians. This early ...
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

18th Century, Shan, Antique Tai Lue Burmese Wooden Seated Buddha
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Tai Lue Burmese wooden Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a base, with gilded gold. Tai Lue is a group of tribal people living in Burma. It is...
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18th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese 14/15thC Wood "Baby Buddha" Pointing Toward Heaven and Earth, 5561
Located in Ukiah, CA
This is an extraordinary and very early "baby Buddha" pointing toward heaven and earth as witness to his birth. In amazing condition for 600+-year-old wood...
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15th Century and Earlier Japanese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

A Solid Cast Bronze Japanese Figure of Bear, Early 20th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Solid Cast Bronze Japanese Figure of Bear, Early 20th Century Dimension: Height: 15cm Width: 26cm Depth: 11.5cm Provenance: Private Melbourne Collection.
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Early 20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Bronze Midcentury Sculpture "Mother and Children” Kiku
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan an attractive large scale bronze sculpture of a caretaking mother with two children and signed a by midcentury sculptor. Classic mother midcentury pose with artist's signature and date on base. Handsome original old verdigris patina from appropriate age. Mother's back gently protects and shelters her new born and her right hand lovingly clutches the hand of her second child in this charming and iconic design. Excellent garden candidate. Photographs were taken indoors and out of doors in natural light for your viewing pleasure. Dimensions: 32 inches high and 11 inches wide Signed on base. Artist name: Kiku (Chrysanthemum) and likely bronze sculptor Kikuchi Kazuo (1908-1985) and dated 1978 Provenance: private Japanese garden collection Lifetime guarantee of authenticity: All of our Asian works of art come with our lifetime authenticity guarantee. We are members of NAJGA- North American Japanese...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Chinese Carved Boxwood Immortal Holding Child
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine quality antique Chinese late Qing boxwood carved figure of an Immortal holding a child and dating from around 1900. The figure, an elderly man, is dressed in a full length rob...
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Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Boxwood

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

Antique Oval Marble Relief Carved 20" French Bust of Bearded Gentleman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Oval Marble Relief Carved 20" French Bust of Bearded Gentleman. Item features ornate detailed carving throughout, raised relief bust, identity of gentleman unknown, approx. 3...
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1910s Renaissance Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Marble

Chinese Polychrome Harmony Fish, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-crafted from reclaimed wood, this large koi sculpture is a traditional symbol of harmony and luck. For Buddhists, such a fish represents a freedom from all restraints. Much of t...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Pine

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

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Jade

Signed Rollin Karg Abstract Art Glass Sculpture
Located in Pasadena, TX
Rollin Karg, is a renowned glass artisan from the Midwest who designs and creates small and massive sculptural pieces from molten glass, usually shaped in a freeform, asymmetrical ...
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Early 2000s American Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Art Glass

Chinese Blanc de Chine Porcelain Maidens, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Chinese Blanc de Chine Porcelain Maidens, each holder flower baskets. 12.25" H x 4.5" W x 3" D. Provenance: From the Collection of a New...
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20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Porcelain

Large pair of antique Victorian quality spelter figures
Located in Ipswich, GB
Large pair of antique Victorian quality spelter figures dressed in period clothing standing on circular bases
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Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Spelter

Japanese Wood Carved Polychrome Sculpture of a Seated Temple Monk, Edo Period
Located in Studio City, CA
This is truly a wonderful piece with clear age and a nice patina to it. Very unique. We have not seen another quite like it. The monk appears to have glass eyes which gives his expression a very humanistic feel. The head is removable (please see the last image). From a collection of Japanese arts and artifacts. Most likely dates back to the Edo period. Would make for a nice addition to any Japanese or Asian artifacts...
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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Lacquer

Pair Chinese Bronze Pi Xiu
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of late 19th century Chinese patinated bronze Pi Xiu. Traditionally, it is an auspicious Chinese mythical hybrid creature that possess mystical powers capa...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Burmese Mandalay Style Gilt Lacquered Buddha & Red Lacquer Covered Baluster Vase
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A Burmese Mandalay style gilt lacquered wood standing figure of Buddha and together with an unusual Burmese red lacquer covered baluster offering vas...
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20th Century Burmese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Lacquer

Bronze Nepali Maitreya Buddha statue from Nepal - Original Buddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Bronze Nepali Maitreya Buddha statue Material : bronze 31,7 cm high 14,7 cm wide and 13,4 cm deep Dharmachakra mudra Recently made (not antique) Weight: 1,96 kgs Originating from Nepal
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Mid-20th Century Nepalese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Stone Standing Buddha Guan Yin Silk Road Tang Style
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful, finely carved Tang dynasty Silk Road style solid stone statue of Goddess of Compassion Guan Yin Avalokitwshavara. The bodhisattva is sho...
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20th Century Chinese Tang Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Chinese Moss-in-Snow Jadeite Pendant of Bat & Citrons
Located in Chicago, IL
Valued for its rarity and lustrous appearance, jade (yù) has long been a symbol of excellence, longevity and purity of virtue. Worn as jewelry or as a protective charm, the stone was...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

Chinese Pink Rock Crystal Sculptures, 7 Pcs.
Located in Astoria, NY
Collection of Seven Chinese Carved Pink Rock Crystal Sculptures, comprising: seated Buddha mounted on ebonized wood base, foo lion on carved wood base, seated monkey on carved rosewo...
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20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Rock Crystal

Antique Chinese Carved Guanxii Palace Panel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and exceptional antique Chinese carved wooden panel showing Li Ti Kwai as one of the Lohan gods. The panel originates from the Guanxii Pr...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Qing Dynasty Chinese Sancai Temple Guardian Figure
Located in Forney, TX
A large antique Chinese glazed Sancai pottery temple guardian figure, designed to ward off evil spirits and protect the owners tumb. Hand crafted, excep...
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18th Century Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Pottery

Pair of 19th Century Hand-Carved Buddhist Monks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand-carved wooden Buddhist Monks with traces of gilding, atop a lotus blossom. Left: Kasyapa, the older close disciple of the Buddha. 36.25”H x 12”W x 11”D Right: Ananda, the younge...
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19th Century Asian Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Dali Kingdom, 10/11thc, Is a Fierce Buddhist Deity Cast in Iron
Located in Ukiah, CA
This is a fierce Buddhist deity cast in iron. Probably from the Dali Kingdom, 10/11thC South of China. Possibly early Tibetan. Solid cast. Condition as shown in photos- generally good, with an ancient iron patina that grows out of the metal. He is missing one hand. He emanates a powerful presence. Currently, he is securely attached to an old plexiglass stands. He is a very good size at 10 inches tall, by 4.5 wide inches by 3.5 inches deep. As he is solid-cast, he is quite heavy. He is holding a skull full of brains in his left hand and has a snake around his neck. He is naked except for a full garland of human heads around his body. Unsure what the 3 prong head-piece is composed of- Nagas? Will be in January auction on live auctioneers
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Pair of Chinese Painted Ceramic Figures Depicting a Blue Robed Emperor
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Chinese painted & glazed ceramic identical figures depicting a goateed, hatted emperor in a formal elaborate blue robe with dragon medallion, his left arm holding a pipe, his...
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Porcelain

Burmese Wood Seated Buddha, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This buddha is a hand-carved from wood and originates from Burma, modern day Myanmar. It once featured an elaborate lacquer finish, however much of this has worn away over the decade...
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Early 20th Century Burmese Other Sculptures and Carvings

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Giltwood

Japanese lacquer Buddha, 19th c.
Located in New York, NY
gold decorated Buddha
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Lacquer

Japan Large Stone Sculpture Double Buddha Jizo
Located in South Burlington, VT
Large work of garden art, 18th/19th century, 200 years old Japanese stone rectangular plaque Jizo Bosatsu in unusual "double Jizo" Desojin panel form. It stands tall in a fine m...
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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Granite

Early 20th C., Showa, A Pair of Japanese Bronze Standing Birds with Artist Sign
Located in Sampantawong, TH
A pair of Japanese bronze standing birds on the stand with artist sign. Artist signature is on the last photo. Age: Japan, Showa Period, Early 20th Century Size of birds only: Heigh...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Bronze Sculpture “Just Making Sure” by Linda Prokop
By Lynn Chadwick
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful sculpture by renowned artist Linda Prokop. This piece “Just Making Sure” by the acclaimed artist is infused with a dynamic sense of expression and style. Whimsically styled...
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1990s American Expressionist Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Very Special Museum Quality Alabaster Buddha from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: marble 101 cm high 51 cm wide and 30 cm deep With traces of the original lacquer and 24 krt. gilding Shan (Tai Yai) style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma ...
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17th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Marble

Cast Iron Standing Buddha on Stand
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Large finely cast iron Buddha on stand depicted with hand in abhaya and varada mudra. Wearing a graceful flowing monastic robe and hair in tight snail...
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19th Century Southeast Asian Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Cast Iron Standing Buddha on Stand
Cast Iron Standing Buddha on Stand
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Mid-Century Modern Style 3D Cube Sculpture
By Kovach
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern Style 3D Cube Sculpture Offered is a beautifully unique sculpture. The piece is made of tube steel which has been painted silver. It is in good condition, showing...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Granite

Early 20th Century Bronze Buddha Sculpture, Japan, around 1920
Located in Berlin, DE
This captivating bronze Buddha sculpture, originating from Thailand around 1920, embodies the spiritual serenity of the early 20th century. The standing figure is meticulously crafte...
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1920s Japanese Chinese Export Vintage 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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