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Sculptures and Carvings For Sale
Period: Late 19th Century
Period: 1940s
Hand Carved Agate Horse Sculpture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1235 hand carved agate horse.
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1940s Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Agate

Late 19th Century Small Bronze Vishnu Statue
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Late 19th century small bronze statue of Vishnu, chiseled with great detail on a fine casting, lost wax process. 2 1/2" x 1 3/8" x 4...
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Late 19th Century Indian Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

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

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Teak

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

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Horn

Antique Japanese Root Stand
Located in Hudson, NY
Antique Japanese root stand. Meiji period (1868-1912) carving from a single piece of fruitwood in a natural root design. Originally made for presen...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Fruitwood

Andrianna Shamaris Yin and Yang Antique Door
Located in New York, NY
Impressive teak wood doors with original hardware. This beautiful door could also be made into a coffee table, used as a head board or hung as a piece of art. The circle meaning is the Yin and the Yang. The black colour is Yin the darkness and white is Yang the clear situation. The left door is 26" wide and the right door is 28" wide. When life-force energy is appropriately balanced between Yin and Yang...
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1940s Primitive Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Asian Bronze Foo Dogs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Asian Bronze Foo Dogs or Kylin Dragon, probably Tibetan, circa 1940s or earlier. They retain their warm original patina. These were purchased f...
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1940s Tibetan Chinoiserie Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Antique Meiji Period Bronze & Bone Elephant Sculpture, Japan, 19th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Antique Meiji Period bronze and bone sculpture - dramatic fine casting of an elephant and tiger - mounted to an black painted wood base - unsigned -...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Vienna Bronze Tuareg Orientalist
Located in Marseille, FR
Orientalist Viennese bronze representing a Tuareg on his carpet flanked by his.... Camel because the camel has two humps. Austrian work from the late 19th century. Dimension height 3...
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Late 19th Century Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Oversized Antique Chinese Cork Diorama
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Antique Chinese cork diorama depicting temple and garden scene.
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1940s Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood, Cork, Glass

Large 19th Century Chinese Carved Tea Caddy
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautifully carved Qing dynasty tea caddy from Elmwood (yumu), with floral motifs. Beautiful original patina, the body is in a brown lacquer and the handle is finished with an red color lacquer. The large size is very usual and was used in a large family compound. The tea caddy is designed to hold and keep warm, large tea pot filled with tea. The tea pot’s spout comes out the front opening for pouring. The horizontal bar used as the container’s handle has a pivoting lock when open, the handle bar can be removed and closing of the pivoting lock, the handle is secure for use. The wooden tea caddy...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Elm

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

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Metal

Large 19th Century Chinese Carved Tea Caddy
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautifully carved Qing dynasty tea caddy from Elmwood (yumu), with floral motifs and finished with an oxblood color lacquer. The handle has a finely carved bat motif, which symbolizes good fortune. The large size is very usual and was used in a large family compound. The tea caddy is designed to hold and keep warm, large tea pot filled with tea. The tea pot’s spout comes out the front opening for pouring. The horizontal bar used as the container’s handle has a pivoting lock when open, the handle bar can be removed and closing of the pivoting lock, the handle is secure for use. The wooden tea caddy...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Elm

Pair Hand Carved Asian Soapstone Panels #1
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-1059 Pair hand carved soapstone panels. Each panel 12x36". Total 24x36".
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1940s Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Soapstone

Scultura Bronzo Raffigurazione Arciere Periodo Meiji Firmata
By Saeki Yoshimitsu
Located in Milano, MI
Scultura Bronzo Raffigurazione Arciere periodo Meiji Firmata Descrizione: Scultura giapponese antica raffigurazione di arciere in bronzo realizzata...
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Late 19th Century Asian Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

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

Materials

Teak

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

Asian Pedestal Table in Carved Wood on a Mythological Theme, circa 1890
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Superb Asian high pedestal table in solid wood richly carved. The tripod base is composed of 3 heads of dragons / demons. In the center, a dragon walks on clouds. He is surround...
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1890s Vietnamese Chinese Export Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Pair of Antique Chinese Terra Cotta Figures on Lucite Bases
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Terra Cotta soldier burial figurines on lucite bases. These are two well-preserved figures with some paint chipping and ware - painted whi...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Han Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Clay

Pair of Burmese Monks in Prayer, Buddha, in gilded wood XIXth century
Located in VERSAILLES, FR
Importante paire de moines priant en bois laqué et doré. Ils sont en pendants, ils ont en effet chacun leur tête légèrement inclinée l'une vers l'autre. Leurs tailles sont exceptionnelles puisqu'ils mesurent respectivement 108 et 114 cm de hauteur. Leur longueur est de 124 cm environ et leur largeur de 80 cm environ. La patine est très intéressante, elle est nuancé d'or et de noir et reflète sublimement la lumière, complétée par des perles en verre . La sculpture est de belle qualité avec des détails ravissants de broderies dans les parties du drapé. A noter également que la sculpture est visible de toutes les faces, taillée dans des morceaux de bois massif. Les paires de ce type de sculptures de grande...
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Late 19th Century Burmese Chinoiserie Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Giltwood

19th Century Burmese Jewel Inlaid Bronze Temple Guardian
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce, high-quality antique Burmese jewel inlaid solid bronze chinthe sculpture. Dating to the late 19th century, likely originating in the Mandalay region of central Burma, the fearsome looking beast depicted in traditional Burmese iconography and important architecture, especially as a pair, the protective temple guardians placed flanking the entrances of Buddhist religious pagodas and monasteries. Burma; circa 1880 PROVENANCE: The estate of Mr. Wesley and Mrs. Suzanne LaFever, Beverly Hills, California. ACQUISITION: We acquired this outstanding example from the reputable auction house, Austin Auction Gallery, Austin, Texas. Fine Estates and Antiques catalog, December 2021 DESCRIPTION: Exquisitely sculpted and cast of heavy, patinated solid bronze, finely detailed and decorated throughout, intricately engraved with scrolling ornamentation and fine detailing work, old nicely aged polished finish developing a warm, mellow patina with highly desirable scattered verdigris, minor inlay losses add to the charming antique character. Stoic in stance, posed at attention proudly squatting back on its haunches, front legs straight, possibly roaring with head up and straight ahead, mouth ajar with teeth and long tongue exposed, ornate armor plating and horned mane, fanciful stylized tail, inset with Myanmar style brilliant colored mirrored glass jewels. BRIEF HISTORY / BACKGROUND: Predating the use of coins for money, brass weights cast in the shape of iconic animals like the Chinthe were commonly used to measure standard quantities of staple items. Chinthe, the Burmese word for lion, while leograph of Chinthe is an artistic highly stylized lion; the rare Southeast Asian Burmese equivalent to Foo Dogs, Japanese Komainu, Tibetan Snow Lion...
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Late 19th Century Asian Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

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

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Wood, Cedar

Japanese Peacock Brass and Stoneware Planter 19th Century
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1313 Japanese peacock brass planter with stoneware vase.
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1890s Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Brass

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

19th Century Chinese Carved Quartz on Base
Located in Tampa, FL
Extremely high quality quartz impressively carved with scrolls and a flower top. On a custom wooden base. This is a beautiful accent piece for any luxury home. Quartz 7” Wide x 5” ...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Quartz

Japanese Meiji Period Shibayama Charger Featuring Cockerel
Located in Norwood, NJ
19th century Meiji period charger with cockerel beautifully realised in layers of carved shell, mother of pearl and bone to stand in high relief against the black lacquered ground. P...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer, Shell

Asian Hand Made Peacock with Shells and Seeds Wall Decoration 1940
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-652 Asian peacock wall decoration made with shells and seeds.
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1940s Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Shell, Fruitwood

Pair of Two Weaving Loom Pulleys from Thailand, Ca. 19th century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
A pair of two carved wood weaving loom pulleys depicting peacocks and hearts. Thailand, Ca. 19th century Wood Measures: H 6 in x W 5 in each.
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Late 19th Century Thai Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Oversized Antique Chinese Cork Diorama, 1940s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful oversized antique Chinese cork asian garden diorama from the 1940s. Stamp of the Chinese manufacturer. Blackened wood frame. Very nice quali...
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1940s Chinese Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Cork

Japanese Wood Netsuke " The Pig "by Yoshitoshi Late Meiji Era
Located in Norton, MA
Presenting a famous netsuke artist, Yoshitoshi from Japanese, a carved netsuke "The Pig" dated around the late 19th to early 20th century.         
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Asian Sculpture / Okimono with Lion and Crows, Japan, Meiji Era, circa 1880
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Rare and important Japanese sculpture / statue / okimono in blackened and carved wood, depicting 1 lion, 2 birds (crows or other birds of prey) and 1 snake held in the claws of one o...
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1880s Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Polychrome Standing Shō Kannon Figure, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This late 19th century standing figure depicts the sacred form of the bodhisattva Guanyin, known in Japanese Buddhism as Sho Kannon, or Guze Kannon. ...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Bronze Sculpture, Late 19th Century, Asia
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bronze sculpture, late 19th century, Asia Measures: H 19cm, W 15cm, W 8cm.
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1880s Asian Chinese Export Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Architectural Hindu Temple Carved Wood Fragment from India
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique architectural carved wood temple fragment from Rajasthan, India.   Made into a wall bracket stand.   19th century Hindu temple fragment. This anti...
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Late 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Gilt Brocade Ball Fragment, c. 1870
Located in Chicago, IL
This hand-carved wooden fragment was originally a decorative element of ornate Qing-dynasty furniture or architecture. Colored by gilt pigments over an underlayer of red lacquer, the fragment depicts a silk brocade ball, commonly depicted alongside fu dog lions to symbolize high rank or power. The embroidered ball is flanked by chrysanthemum blossoms and tied with a long flowing ribbon, a sign of longevity. Elevated by a custom steel display mount, the storied fragment adds bright color and iridescence to a bookcase or table arrangement...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Indian Dhokra Horse and Rider Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a lovely antique Indian Dhokra horse and rider sculpture. Probably from the late 19th or early 20th century as is evidenced by its natural patina and clear evidence of age. It depicts an Indian Warrior with a sword in his right hand mounted on his horse/steed. The warrior is in classical and ancient Southeast Asian Indian attire and he holds the horse’s reins in his left hand. The body of the horse is a series of lines (in the Classic Dhokra Style) and it has a tribal headdress...
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Late 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal

Chinese Hand Carved Soap Stone Lantern Incense Censer
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-960 Hand carved soapstone incense burner.
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1940s Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Soapstone

Japanese Wood Netsuke " Two Rats " by Yoshitoshi Late Meiji Era
Located in Norton, MA
Presenting a famous netsuke artist, Yoshitoshi from Japanese, a carved netsuke "Two Rats" dated around the late 19th to early 20th century.  
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Large 19th Century Japanese Burl Wood Presentation Tray
Located in Hudson, NY
Large 19th century Japanese burl wood presentation tray. Natural wood tray made from a large piece of burl with an added base. Originally made for p...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Burl

Asian Hand Carved Oversized Father and Son Polychrome Figural Sculpture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-504 hand carved wood figural Folk Art sculpture.
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1940s Indonesian Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood

Pair of Yoruba Culture Ibeji 'Nigeria' Statues
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A pair of Yoruba Culture Ibeji (Nigeria) statues, a male and female carved figural statues with exaggerated features. Both figures have elongate...
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Late 19th Century Nigerian Tribal Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Art Deco Sculpture Lioness and Gazelle
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-541 Japanese Art Deco Folk Art hand carved sculpture of a lioness and its gazelle prey.
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1940s Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ebony

Over Life-Size Tibetan Gilt Bronze Arm of a Bodhisattva, Late 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
An impressive larger than life-size cast and gilt bronze left hand and arm of a bodhisattva, late 19th century or earlier, Tibet. The over-sized arm and hand of graceful proportions. The arm tapering down to a slender wrist embellished with a simple bracelet hiding the join between the hand and arm. The hand and arm richly gilt. The join to the elbow visible and exposed. The hand heavily cast, with nice detail to the fingernails and cuticles. The palm with simple incised lines. The hand, with the pointer and pinky fingers raised, and the middle and ring finger folded down touching the thumb, performs the gesture known as karana mudra, the gesture of dispelling evil. (Here in Texas we refer to this gesture as "Hook'em Horns!") Karana mudra is often associated with Avalokiteshvara, the bodhisattva of compassion, known in Tibet as Chenrezig, and in China as Guanyin. The hand and arm would originally have been part of a much larger sculpture. Unfortunately many Tibetan Buddhist sculptures...
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Late 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Tribal Wood Paduka Sandals, India
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Late 19th to early 20th century tribal wood paduka sandals, India A sculptural pair of Indian paduka (khadau chappals) sandals with a simple scale pattern and nice encrusted patin...
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Late 19th Century Indian Tribal Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Pair of Japanese Cast Bronze Figures of Niō, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A well cast pair of Japanese mixed metal okimono figures of Buddhist guardians, known as Nio or Dharmapala, protectors of Buddhist faith, Meiji Period, Japan. The smiling bronze g...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

19th Chinese Carved Hardwood Figure of an Immortal Holding a Bat
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th Chinese carved hardwood figure of an immortal holding a bat, well carved with inlaid bone eyes and teeth.   
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Bone, Hardwood

Antique Chinese Rose Quartz Figure
Located in New Orleans, LA
This figure is sitting atop a nice pedestal. A very pretty piece of carved rose quartz.
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Rose Quartz

Monumental 19th Century Chinese Sterling Silver Horse Sculpture Censer 45 Ounces
Located in San Diego, CA
Monumental 19th century Chinese sterling silver horse statue sculpture censer. Weighs 44.95 troy ounces or 1398 grams of .925 sterling silver. Has ...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Sterling Silver

Japanese Tokyo School Bronze Okimono of a Farmer, Meiji Period
Located in Austin, TX
A very fine and detailed Tokyo School cast bronze okimono (decorative sculpture) of a smiling farmer, Meiji period, late 19th century, Japan. The e...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Pair of Carved Stone Foo Dog Chop Seals
Located in Norwood, NJ
Pair of hard stone chop seals decorated with foo dogs. Two lines of calligraphy across the front. Incised seal on the bottoms.   
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Soapstone

Japanese Root-Wood Sculpture of Two Shi Shi Lion Pups
Located in Hudson, NY
with rosewood stand. Must use imagination to see. Collectors kiri-wood box.
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Pair of Antique Bronze Chinese Officials
Located in Somis, CA
A pair of fine late 19th century bronze statues of Chinese officials. The left figure depicts an imperial adviser, his full face with almond shaped eyes under arched brows above pursed lips beneath an elaborated crown, his hands together holding a Ruyi, wearing open neck robe. The right figure is of an older adviser with similar features and a long beard, wearing a flat crown symbolic of seniority and closed robe that is appropriate to age and rank, holding a jade scepter...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Tang Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

19th Century Bronze Votive Horses from India
Located in New York, NY
Two nicely cast and beautifully designed votive horses from India, with great patina and presence. These pieces combine spiritually and beauty. Priced and sold individually. Dimen...
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Late 19th Century Indian Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Exquisite Pair of Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extraordinary pair of fine glazed porcelain Foo Dogs. Incredible hand made details.
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain

19th c. Antique Bronze Betel Nut Cutters from India Radha and Krishna
Located in North Hollywood, CA
19th century antique handmade brass Radha Krishna betel nut cutter from India. Upper side is Krishna (vishnu) and lower side is Radha, you can also calle...
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Late 19th Century Indian Folk Art Antique Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass

Monumental Japanese Bas Relief Carving on Natural Wood Slab
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Monumental Japanese bas relief carving on natural wood slab Palatial sized Japanese wood carving from the Meiji Period (1868-1912). This stunning sc...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Lacquer

Antique Carved Wooden Hanging Hindu Temple Lord Ganesha Deity Plaque
Located in Dayton, OH
"19th century hand carved wooden wall hanging in the shape of a Hindu temple with the elephant headed god Lord Ganesha seated in the center flanked by hor...
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Late 19th Century Antique Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Carved Wooden Harem Shoe
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique hand-carved wooden Turkish harem shoe. One shoe only available. Great decorative collector item, circa 1870.
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Late 19th Century Turkish Moorish Antique Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

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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