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Sculptures and Carvings For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: 1940s
Japan Tall Iris Flower Garden Lantern Beautiful Original Blue Paint
Located in South Burlington, VT
A rare find in original and handsome old blue paint, this tall sturdy old "Iris, Flowers & Vines" tea garden lantern was cast in a convenient yet substantial portable size. May be s...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Vintage Fisherman Sculpture
Located in Cantù, IT
Vintage Fisherman Sculpture Private Collection Domenico Rugiano
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1990s Other Sculptures and Carvings

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Other

Japanese Antique Black Daruma 1860s-1900s / Wood Carving Figurine Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old wooden black Daruma doll. It was made in the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). The material is cedar wood. This wooden form is the original D...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Cedar

Japan Fine Antique Bronze Birds & Dragonflies Lantern, Lovely Details
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions Birds and dragonflies A rare bronze 90 year old lantern find with all hanging bells intact. This trapezoidal roof shaped hand cast bronze lan...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Ceramic Fugure of Daruma 1930's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1516 Antique seated hand made ceramic Daruma Doll sculpture signed by the maker, Daruma was a Buddhist monk. Also call Bodhidharma
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1930s Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Ceramic

Grande Buddha Cinese in Legno
Located in Brescia, IT
Grande scultura di un Buddha in legno scolpito e laccato in policromia di bella proporzione e colore. Scultura riprodotta nel novecento con precisione e ottima qualità . Lo stato di ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Mid 20th Century Bronze Pair of Foo Dogs or Tibetan Snow Lions in Full Armor
Located in Stamford, CT
Impressive pair of large bronze Foo Dogs or Tibetan snow lions in full armor. Tibetan snow lions are known for protective qualities, they are cel...
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Mid-20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

William Taggart "Berserk" Mixed Media, 1979
Located in New York, NY
William Bill Taggart (American, 1936-2007) "Berserk" Mixed Media, 1979, acrylic painting on foam and linen in two pieces, signed, titled, and dated to reverse. Provenance: From a 63...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Foam

Vintage Japanese Netsuke Figure Oni Demon Japan Detailed Carved Bone
Located in Greer, SC
Finely crafted vintage hand carved bone netsuke figure. Beautifully detailed featuring a scene with an oni, signed on the bottom of the figurine. Measures 1.3 inches in width by 2 in...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bone

Japanese Wooden Kokeshi Doll Togatta Kyuichi OMORI 1970s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a wooden doll which is called Kokeshi in Japanese. This kokeshi was made in Japan around 1970s by kokeshi artist Kyuichi OMORI. He was born in 30th November 1932. His signatu...
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1970s Japanese Showa Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Antique Stone Statue 「Daikokuten」1860s-1900s / Figurine Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese stone statue. It is from the Meiji era. (1860s-1900s). This stone statue is called "Daikokuten." Daikokuten is one ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Japanese Antique Stone Daruma 1860s-1900s / Stone Carving Figurine Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese stone Daruma doll. This Daruma doll dates from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). Daruma was a Buddhist monk who introduced Buddh...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Set of Two Tibetan Tsa Tsa
Located in Chicago, IL
This stack of two molded ceramic tsa tsa bricks depict Buddhist deities. Each was a meditation created in a monastery by a Buddhist monk in training. They were...
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Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Steel

High Quality Nepali Bronze Buddha Statue from Nepal
Located in Antwerp, BE
20th century gold gilded bronze Buddha/Bodhisattva. A finely cast bronze Buddha statue in gold gilt with modeled and incised floral motifs. Superb...
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20th Century Nepalese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Vintage Hand Carved Sun Burst Architectural Wood Wall Hanging
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful hand carving wall hanging made from wood, with sun burst motif, hand painted in light peachy colour, very nice patina. Great object of art for wall display.
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1960s Thai Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Folkloric Style Polychrome Tiger Sculptures, 2
Located in New York, NY
Pair of folkloric style polychrome decorated tiger sculptures, possibly southeast Asian.
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20th Century Unknown Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

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

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Jade

Japanese Massive Bronze Calming Trophy Koi Fish, Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
A giant hand cast serene bronze trophy koi fish sculpture Yuuri signifying calm and comfort by Japanese master metal artist, Ota Ryohei. Signed on base official label still present...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Late 20th century Old marble Kartik statue
Located in DEVENTER, NL
The Old marble Kartik statue is a magnificent work of art that exudes grace and beauty. Hand-carved from a single block of white marble, this statue stands at an impressive height of...
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Late 20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble

Japanese SHIBAYAMA carving with mushroom, insects and phallus
Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese SHIBAYAMA carving with mushroom, insects and phallus ~ Meiji
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Early 20th Century Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Antler

China Huge Stunning Natural Marble Stone "Painting" Magnificent Mountain Peaks
Located in South Burlington, VT
This Chinese extraordinary natural marble stone painting of a mountain range in green and white colors is called a dream stone Shih-hua. It is a huge monumental masterwork of nature. Totally natural. Dimensions: Hardwood frame: 62 inches tall and 88.5 inches length Site: 54 inches tall and 80.5 inches length This 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 soft green and white colors. 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

Mid 20th century large old lavastone Buddha statue in Dharmachakra mudra
Located in DEVENTER, NL
The large old lavastone Buddha statue is a captivating embodiment of spiritual artistry, skillfully carved from the enduring lavastone material. Standing at an impressive height of 1...
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Lava

Chinese Small Carved Dragons And Phoenix Jade Plaque
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Chinese small jade plaque. It depicts an almost square carved jade plaque with several dragons and phoenixes.
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Pair Antique Chinese Carved Celadon Jade Guardian Lions ROC Early 20th Century
Located in Richmond, CA
This exquisite pair of celadon jade guardian lions hails from the early Republic of China period, a testament to the era's craftsmanship. The lions are intricately carved from high-q...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

Japanese Old Garden House Model Stone Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
To your garden from Japan, and a recent Japanese acquisition Here's a beautiful and unique way to accent your indoor or outdoor garden space with this treasure from Japan! This is ...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Middle 20th century large old lavastone Buddha statue in Dharmachakra mudra
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This large lavastone Buddha statue is a remarkable piece of art and spirituality. Crafted from lavastone, it stands at an impressive height of 109 cm, with dimensions of 83 cm in wid...
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Lava

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

Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-crafted from reclaimed wood, this artist-made koi is a traditional symbol of harmony and wealth. For Buddhists, such a fish represents a freedom from all restraints. The scales ...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Pine

Japan Complete Antique Five Bells Set Red Birds And Flowers, Beautiful Sound
Located in South Burlington, VT
Beautiful resonant chiming sound guaranteed to please you From Japan, a lovely and unusual early 20th century attached collection of five graduated large to small scale bronze temple bells hand painted engraved with birds and flowers on a red patina ground- all suspended from a sturdy cord with a later added cinnabar round good luck ornament and tassel. Early Taisho Period Complete set bells when suspended top of loop to bottom of tassel/ornament, 36". Bell diameters from 3.25" to 6". The delicate mystical birds and flowers and cloud like designswith a rim diaper pattern edge decoration suggest a joyful, spiritual and harmonious natural ambience. This is a handcrafted group is accompanied with a Japanese hardwood striker. These unusual hand painted bells with their fine old original and attractive patina make this special string of bells an unusual opportunity and deserving consideration for your special indoor, meditation or garden space. The Clouds: "Kumo"- a decorative pattern -linked with the admiration for nature – with the classical meaning of clouds: hope, impermanence, omen, proximity to Gods. Dimensions: Largest bell 6 inches diameter and 3.5 inches high ; Smallest bell 3.25 inches diameter. and 2 inches high Provenance: The bells come from an old Asian collection...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japan Large Old 18 Inch Bronze Lantern with Fine Details
Located in South Burlington, VT
Only One left in this large size, 18 inches high. Japan, a fine large vintage hand cast bronze Yukimi round top lantern with beautiful details from the middle Showa period. The st...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Old Australian Aboriginal Peoples Throwing Club
Located in South Burlington, VT
A monumental Australian aboriginal throwing club, crafted from a very hard wood and it dates to the early 20th century. Incised longitudinal fluted design with a pitch coated handle. Condition: Very good condition. Display base not included. Dimensions: 26.5 inches in length. Lifetime guarantee of authenticity: All of our works of art come with our lifetime authenticity guarantee. Red base not included. History: The throwing stick...
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Early 20th Century Australian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Male Foo Dogs Holding the Earth
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful male foo dogs holding and protecting the earth. Very rare find and interesting take on the foo dogs considering they're both male.
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1950s Chinese Other Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Terracotta

Mid-20th century old bronze Samantabhadra statue from Nepal - OriginalBuddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
The old bronze Samantabhadra statue from Nepal is a captivating and spiritually meaningful artifact. Crafted from bronze and adorned with fire gilding in 24-karat gold, this statue s...
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Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Rare Old Chinese Watch Tower Garden Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent garden Acquisitions, Rare issue This handsome quality tall Chinese export pagoda top "Watch Tower" hand cast and hand painted lante...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Antique Japanese Kutani Pottery Bodhidharma or Daruma Figurine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An fine, antique Japanese pottery Daruma figurine. In the form of a Daruma, a depiction of Bodhidharma the semi-legendary founder of Zen/Chan Buddhism. The figure's face and protruding toes are an unglazed dark brown and his robe has a dark red glaze. Simply a charming Japanese figurine...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Pottery

Antique Japanese Bronze Sculpture of a Peasant Worker 1920's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1351 Japanese bronze sculpture of a worker carrying wood. Incredible detail.
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1920s Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Andrianna Shamaris Rare Ancient Wood Torso
Located in New York, NY
Impressive century year old wood with incredible patina and character is set on a minimalist black steel base. This beautiful single piece of wood has been hand carved whilst respect...
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Early 1900s Tribal Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal, Steel

Japanese Pair Wabi Sabi Cedar Wood Sculptures
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1496 Pair Wabi Sabi Cedar wood sculptures
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1940s Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood

Tibetan Antique Bronze Tantric Manjusri Bodhisattva Statue
Located in Pomona, CA
Manjushri is the Bodhisattva of keen awareness in Buddhism. A disciple of the historical Buddha Shakyamuni, he represents wisdom, intelligence and realization, and is one of the most popular Bodhisattvas following Avalokitesvara. Look at this statue, it shows very detailed bronze carving works on it. You can see from the pictures that they are in many years history with some age wears. Now you can have them on your collection shelf. They are not only a great adornment but also a wonderful gift! Size: 11.25in H x 9.5in W x 5in D Origin: Tibet Circa: 1900 - 1940 Material: Bronze Condition: Original condition, hand made, normal age wear. Disclaimer: Due to differences in monitor/screen settings, product colors may differ slightly between product photos...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

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

Porcelain erotic figure China
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Porcelain erotic figure China Erotic group of enameled porcelain (menage a trois) three porcelain figurines stamped on their base (red base) White, black, pink and red color hand painted Origin China Circa 1920 Excellent condition without restorations small fissure on the penis Erotic depictions include paintings, sculptures, photographs, dramatic works, musical and literary compositions depicting scenes of a sexual nature. They have been created by almost all civilizations, ancient and modern. Primitive cultures frequently associated the sexual act...
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1920s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Porcelain

Middle 20th century large old lavastone Buddha statue in Dharmachakra mudra
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This large lavastone Buddha statue is a remarkable piece of art and spirituality. Crafted from lavastone, it stands at an impressive height of 136 cm, with dimensions of 121 cm in wi...
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Lava

Japan Antique Cast Pair Garden Ducks, Beautiful Details
Located in South Burlington, VT
A fine pair (2) of large scale Japanese hand-cast garden geese or ducks with knob heads, ebony and green colored surfaces, and highly detailed plumage, heads, tails, webbed feet, and...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Vintage Mounted Bronze Buddha Head
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Small antique bronze bust of Buddha head on solid wood base. The head is heavily distressed and patinated showing significant age; rear of the head has some minor losses but nothing ...
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Early 20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Regency Brass Gladiator Helmet
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Coastal gladiator helmet. A chic little treasure in polished brass. Perfect for your coffee table, etagere or desk. You decide! Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
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Mid-20th Century Regency Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass

Vintage Chinoiserie Jade & Hardstone Bonsai Planter with Celadon Ceramic Pot
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Chinoiserie jade & hardstone Bonsai planter with celadon ceramic pot & carved wood Asian stand. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Late-20th Century. Did you know that in Japan and China, a Bonsai is associated with Buddhism and is a representation of natural beauty and harmony? It also promotes relaxation, balance, and luck! Just a few reasons you need this phenomenal hand-crafted Bonsai planter. It is made in China and comprised of a stunning celadon ceramic pot which holds the decorative tree and stands upon a lovely carved wood planter saucer...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone, Jade

Chinese Pair Hand Carved Red Hardstone Mounted Foo Dogs
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A delightful and well carved pair Chinese red hard stone dog of Foo figures of miniature size dating from the first half of the 20th century. The figures stand raised on a solid hand...
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Ceramic

Japanese Wooden Kokeshi Doll Togatta Masayoshi NAGAO
Located in Paris, FR
This is a wooden doll which is called Kokeshi in Japanese. This kokeshi was made in Japan around 1970s by kokeshi artist Masayoshi NAGAO. He was born in 4th Feburary 1931. His signat...
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1970s Japanese Showa Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Early 20th century Old bronze Burmese Buddha statue from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Old bronze Burmese Buddha statue Material : bronze 54,5 cm high 28 cm wide and 25,5 cm deep Amarapura style Varada mudra Early 20th century Weight: 14,9 kgs Originating from Burma Nr...
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Early 20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Old Five Roofed Pagoda Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
This rare lantern is a spiritual representation of five earthly and celestial elements. And the brilliant night light which bursts from its pierced side panel is fantastic. The scul...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Antique Large Chinese Hetain White/G Jade Carved Group "3 Rams" Early 20th C.
Located in Norton, MA
A nice hand-carved antique, a Large and Heavy Chinese Hetain White- Light Gray Jade of 3 Rams resting on the fitted wooden stand., 360° carving. There is a meaning behind this artwor...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Other Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

Ronald K. Parker "Love" Bronze Sculpture, 1999
Located in New York, NY
Ronald K. Parker (American, b. 1939) "Love" Honey Verdigris Bronze Sculpture, 1999, signed "Parker" and marked "c 99 40/99" to leg. Dealer:...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

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

Martin Brothers Musician Imp
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
5463 Robert Wallace Martin for the Martin Brothers, a stoneware Musician Imp modelled as a Cellist on a later wooden plinth. Illustrated in Haslem’s Book “The Martin Brothers Potters...
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Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stoneware

Ronald K. Parker "Life" Bronze Sculpture, 1999
Located in New York, NY
Ronald K. Parker (American, b. 1939) "Life" Verdigris Patinated Bronze Sculpture, 1999, signed "Parker" and marked "c 99 21/99" to leg. Dealer: S138XX
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Late 20th Century American Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Old sandstone Buddha statue from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: Sandstone Material: wood 78 cm high 57.5 cm wide and 38 cm deep Weight: 75,95 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Ava style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma Middle 20th ...
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Mid-20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Sandstone

Glazed Terra Cotta Foo Dogs, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair Glazed Terra Cotta Foo Dogs. Gorgeous design, colors, and details. See our collection of foo dogs in our inventory.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Terracotta

Early 20th Century Large Chinese Bronze Censer Incense Burner
Located in Stamford, CT
Early 20th Century large bronze censer on three legs with a foo dog sitting on top and Chinese dragons on each side. Censers also known as incense burners, have a long history in Chi...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

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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