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Sculptures and Carvings For Sale
Period: Early 20th Century
Period: Late 19th Century
Early 20th Century Carved Wooden Door From Lampung Sumatra, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A rice granary door from the Lampung, Sumatra., Indonesia c. 1900. It features a wonderful age-related patina, with strong wood textures and shades. A unique sculptural object to bri...
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Wood Gilt Lacquer Buddha Buddhist Temple Traveling Zushi Shrine Altar
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful Japanese Buddhist portable traveling zushi shrine altar with Amida Buddha (Amitabha) concealed inside the folded wood doors. This work dat...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal, Gold Leaf

Early 20 century Varda mudra old bronze Burmese Buddha statue - OriginalBuddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
The old bronze Burmese Buddha statue is a captivating and spiritually significant artifact originating from Burma. Crafted from bronze, this statue stands at 56 cm in height and meas...
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Early 20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Antique Chinese Stone Temple Wall Sculpture/Buddha Wall Plaque
Located in Pomona, CA
A Chinese antique carved stone wall plaque with traces of original polymorphic and nice patina. Crafted in China, this carved stone wall plaque will ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Chinese Old Hand Carved Jade Bi Disc on Custom Stand
Located in South Burlington, VT
This is an authentic Chinese old jade bi disc from Northwestern China from the Qing dynasty or older. It comes from our private collection. It inc...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Antique Chinese Red Elm Ancestral Shrine
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Chinese Red Elm Ancestral Shrine This hand carved and crafted Antique Chinese Red Elm Ancestral Shrine is used to place fruits and flowers offerings,...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Hand Carved Panel
Located in New York, NY
This minimalist straight line carving, known as pasussu pattern, symbolizes a form of community. The breast shape on the panels symbolize hope that the rice paddies will feed all the...
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Early 1900s Primitive Antique Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Large And Impressive Meiji Period Bronze Bear, Signed
Located in Norwood, NJ
Large and impressive patinated bronze sculpture of a bear. As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this magnificent high quality Meiji period Okimon...
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Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This round stone disc originated as an early 20th-century threshing wheel. Secured to a wooden axel that ran through the center, the stone was rolled across stalks of wheat to separa...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Minimalist Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Limestone

19th Century Dragon Carving Double Sided Circle
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Chinese Dragon Carving. Qing Dynasty Double Sided Wood Carving of Eight Dragons inside a circle medallion style. Unique wood carv...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cypress

Andrianna Shamaris Ancient Wood Torso
Located in New York, NY
Century year old wood with incredible patina is set on a minimalist black steel base which is twelve x ten inches. This beautiful single piece of wood, resembling a torso, has been h...
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Early 1900s Tribal Antique Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal, Steel

Pair Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramic Foo Dogs
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Low fired ceramic Chinese "Ming" style pair matching Foo Dogs with beautiful cracked and dripped glazed four color finish. This beautiful couple Foo Dogs is visibly handmade because the prints of the fingers the artist are visible in the earthenware. These Foo Dogs makes displayed in your place a great...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Earthenware

A Magnificent Chinese Carnelian Agate Snuff Bottle. Qing Dynasty
Located in London, GB
A Magnificent Chinese Carnelian Agate Snuff Bottle. Qing Dynasty. Antique Chinese Carnelian Agate Hand Carved Snuff Bottle finely carved in...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Agate, Carnelian

Early 20th Century Batak Carved Wooden Tribal Door, Sumatra, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A rice granary door from the Batak Tribes people of Lake Toba, central Sumatra., Indonesia c. 1900. It features a wonderful age-related patina, with strong wood textures and shades. ...
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large handcarved Asian wooden sculpture of a water buffalo with calf and figures
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Large hand carved Asian wooden sculpture of a water buffalo with calf and four figures on top. One of the figures is playing a flute (flute mi...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Soapstone Carving of a Crane and Lotus Flowers
Located in Nova Scotia, NS
What a unique and unforgettable Valentine's Day gift this would make! This rare and very finely carved Art Nouveau-style sculpture depicts a crane with its foot raised on a lotus bu...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Nouveau Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone, Soapstone

Antique Bhutanese bronze depicting Buddha with excellent chiseling.
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible old bhutanese bronze depicting Buda with excellent chiseling and traces of antique gold plating. Fantastic. For collector.
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Late 19th Century Bhutanese Tibetan Antique Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th century old bronze Nepali Bodhisattva statue - OriginalBuddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
The old bronze Nepali Bodhisattva statue is a truly exceptional and sacred artifact originating from Nepal. Crafted from bronze, this Bodhisattva st...
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Early 20th Century Nepalese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Large Scale Chinese Burr Root Wood Carving
Located in London, GB
19th Century Large Scale Chinese Burr Root Wood Carving This fascinating large hand carved figure stands almost 70 inches in height. Made in 5 secti...
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Early 1900s Chinese Victorian Antique Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Martin Brothers Bird
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
5433 Tall and Elegant Martin Brothers Vase decorated with blue, green and tan glazes by Robert Wallace Martin. The salt glazed stoneware sculpture is modelled with protruding eyebrow...
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Early 1900s Antique Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stoneware

Early 19th century antique wooden Burmese Shan Buddha in Bhumisparsha Mudra
Located in DEVENTER, NL
The antique wooden Burmese Shan Buddha is a remarkable piece that showcases the exquisite craftsmanship of the Shan (Tai Yai) style. Carved from wood, this Buddha statue stands at 54...
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Early 20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Dynasty Large Jadeite Carved Plaque on Stand
Located in Hudson, NY
This very nice carved plaque of good size comes from China and was made circa 1900. The stone is a rich combination of dark, light and emerald green. Sliced from a boulder washed and...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Large Mandalay Style Gilt Bronze Reclining Buddha Sculpture on Black Marble Base
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Antique Mandalay Style Gilt Bronze Sculpture of Reclining Buddha on a Heavy Solid Rectangular Profiled Black Marble Base. The reclining Buddha is draped in a robe with highly detail...
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Late 19th Century Burmese Other Antique Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

LOVELY EARLY 20TH CENTURY CHiNESE HAND CARVED SOAP STONE BRUSHES POT
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely early 20th century Chinese hand carved soapstone small figure sculpture. This is a good example...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Soapstone

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Hand Carved Panel
Located in New York, NY
Antique hand carved architectural panel from Toraja Land. This impressive carving symbolizes courage, protection of the home, good fortune and leadership. Originally used as an exter...
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Early 1900s Primitive Antique Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Early 20th century Old bronze Nepali Singing Bowl OriginalBuddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
The old bronze Nepali singing bowl is a captivating musical instrument crafted from high-quality bronze. With a height of 8.3 cm and a diameter of 13 cm, this singing bowl emits reso...
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Early 20th Century Nepalese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Antique Asian Chinese Horn Dragons Head Victorian Vintage Walking Stick Cane
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Very Unusual Horn Sectional Hand Carved Chinese Walking Stick or Dress Cane of outstanding quality, last half of the Nineteenth Century. The ...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Victorian Antique Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Japanese Carved Wood Mask of Tengu
Located in New York, NY
Japanese hand carved and painted wood mask of Tengu, the legendary Japanese folk religion creature. Traditionally depicted as a human-bird of prey hy...
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1920s Japanese Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Chinese Nephrite Jade Stone Sculpture Hand Carved Fine Art Dragons Statue
Located in Greer, SC
Stunning large Chinese hand carved genuine jade sculpture (tested as nephrite jade) depicting dragons and koi fish. The original owner provided details that this sculpture was create...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Exceptional & Highly Decorative Pair of Chinese Export Carved Giltwood Panels
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
An exceptional & highly decorative pair of antique Chaozhou hand carved giltwood panels, both showing finely executed relief-carved & gilded vignettes, composed in a terraced format ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Giltwood

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

Materials

Terracotta

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Large Horse 1800s-1860s / Sculpture Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese large wooden carving of a horse. It dates from the Edo period (1800s-1860s). It is made of cedar wood. In Japan, there is ...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cedar

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

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Pair of Late 19th Century Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Chinese porcelain male and female foo dogs. The male foo dog seems to have a ball on his foot while the female has a baby foo dog on hers. Made in...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain

Japan Large Antique Hand Painted Kutani Garden Bowl, Brilliant Colors
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese Acquisition Travels- a big and lovely big 13 inch diameter hand painted bowl from Japan. Japan hard to find early hand painted ceramic lush "garden scene" serving bowl, circa 1910. Inside painting depicts elite individual with his attendants seated amidst a three some of cranes, plush patterns, foliage and seas. The exterior a dragon style...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Early 20th Century Old bronze Nepali Singing bowl OriginalBuddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Old bronze Nepali Singing bowl Material : bronze 8,8 cm high 13,5 cm diameter Early 20th century Weight: 613 grams Originating from Nepal
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Early 20th Century Nepalese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

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

Materials

Marble

Antique Architectural Indian Carved Wood Temple Sculpture of Mother and Child
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Architectural Hand Carved Wood Temple Sculpture of Mother and Child from India. Hand Carved Indian Temple Carving Statue from Gujarat Dep...
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Late 19th Century Indian Folk Art Antique Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Set of 4 "Kokeshi" Dolls
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Japanese dolls called Kokeshi of the early 20th century. Provenance from the northern Japan. Set of 4. Measures: 30 x 9.5 cm 30.5 x 8.5 cm 30.5 x 9.5 cm 30.5 x 8.5 cm ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Very High Quality Old Bronze Nepali Lokeshwor Statue
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Immerse yourself in the timeless allure of this old bronze Nepali Lokeshwor statue, a masterpiece crafted with meticulous precision. Made from high-quality bronze, it exudes a sense ...
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Early 20th Century Nepalese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century Old Bronze Nepali Singing Bowl, Original Buddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Experience the Timeless Harmonies of an Old Bronze Nepali Singing Bowl: A Musical Treasure from the Early 20th Century Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of ancient sounds with this exquisite old bronze Nepali singing bowl. Crafted with precision and artistry, this musical treasure resonates with the echoes of Nepal's rich cultural heritage. Standing at a compact 9 cm high and boasting a diameter of 12.7 cm, it fits perfectly in the palm of your hand, inviting you to explore its melodic wonders. Let the gentle vibrations of this singing bowl transport you to a realm of tranquility and inner peace. As you run the accompanying mallet around its rim, the bowl unleashes a symphony of harmonious tones, captivating your senses and soothing your soul. Each stroke elicits a unique and resonant sound, creating a mesmerizing auditory experience. Dating back to the early 20th century, this bronze singing bowl...
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Early 20th Century Nepalese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Japan Beautiful Largest Antique Hand Painted Kutani Garden Bowl, 1910
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese Acquisition Travels- a lovely big 14 inch diameter hand painted bowl from Japan. Japan hard to find early hand painted ceramic lush "garden scene" serving bowl, circa 1910. Inside painting depicts elite individual with his attendants seated amidst a three some of cranes, plush patterns, foliage and seas. The exterior a dragon style...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Scholar Rock Yellow Taihu Stone on Wood Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
On offer is a tall Taihu scholar rock in a mushroom-cloud form displayed on a custom carved wood stand. Wonderful and well-balanced, the stone is of an uncommon waxy deep yellow color with black and white mineral deposits mixed into the texture. Being exposed to the flowing water for millennium, the surface has been polished and weathered, and is now mostly smooth yet still maintains some slightly rugged edges and points at places. Many grottoes puncture and permeate the piece, interlinking and window-like, creating interesting positive and negative spaces for a meditative mind. A remarkable work of art created by mother nature. Stones such as this from Taihu lake was among the four famous stones since ancient time in China. They have been collected and prized by Chinese scholars since Tang dynasty when using them in garden came in vogue. Later on, smaller pieces like this one were displayed in the scholar's private study serving as a mini form of nature for meditation. In China, they are also known as Gongshi ("worshipped stone") and in the west, known also as Spirit Stone...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Limestone

Japan Old Original Ikebana Flower Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent garden acquisitions in original natural condition Hard to find example complete with original suspension loop and working door. Heavy hand cast iron "Ikebana flower" incised panel form lantern with distinctive "12 petal" top. An attractive and sturdy antique lantern with a distinct eastern thematic "ikebana flower" motif carved into five firebox side panels. The startling sinewy plant motif strongly suggest Asian ikebana. The round tops were cleverly designed with 12 flower petals. Fine original used garden condition with an attractive natural patina appropriate to age- just the way we like to find them. Heavy quality capable of handling inclement weather conditions. An unusual opportunity to own a rare original authentic example in an attractive hard to find style Quality: excellent craftsmanship and high quality heavy construction by specialized lantern artisans. Suspension handle is easily removeable if you prefer to place your lanterns on your surface of choice. Only one. Dimensions: 13 inches tall to top of suspension handle and 6.25 inches diameter Provenance: Old garden collection. Please enjoy our photo of an inspirational themed Japanese 19th century Ikebana woodblock print from an original Ikebana book...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Miyao Style Gilt Bronze Samurai Archer, Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A spectacular Japanese cast, carved, and parcel gilt bronze sculpture, okimono, of a kneeling samurai archer, signed Kiyotsugu (died 1894), Meiji ...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Antique Chinese Gourd Wooden Bottle
Located in New York, NY
Antique Magic Chinese Gourd Wooden Bottle. A double gourd shaped wooden bottle believed to carry magic and medicine for the immortals. Carved sculpted pi...
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1890s Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Carved Hardwood Figural Group with Dragons, circa 1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Chinese figural group offers carved hardwood sculpture of intertwined dragons, circa 1920. Measures - 5.5"h x 2.75"w x 2.75"d Catalogue Note: Ask about DISCOUNTED DE...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood

Chinese Late Qing Dynasty Fretwork Panel with Phoenix, Bats and Geometric Maze
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese late Qing Dynasty period elmwood panel circa 1900 with carved phoenix in central medallion, surrounded by flowers, bats and scrolling foliage. Experience the allure of Chin...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Antique Chinese Carved Cinnabar & Enamelled Box with Imperial Dragon Top
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique decorative box is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from China, and date to approximately 1920 and done in a period Chinese...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Elephant 1860s-1920s / Wabi Sabi Sculpture Object
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese elephant wood carving. This wood carving dates from the Meiji period (1860s-1920s). We estimate the material to be cedar w...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Cedar

Japan Beautiful Big Antique Hand Painted Kutani Garden Bowl, 1910
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese Acquisition Travels- a big and lovely big 13 inch diameter hand painted bowl from Japan. Japan hard to find early hand painted ceramic lush "garden scene" serving bowl, circa 1910. Inside painting depicts elite individual with his attendants seated amidst a three some of cranes, plush patterns, foliage and seas. The exterior a dragon style...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Hindu Bronze Temple Horse and Chariot Statue Toy on Wheels India
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique hindu bronze Temple horse and chariot statue toy on wheels. Commonly known as "Temple Toys," these cast brass figures date back to the early-to-Mid...
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Early 20th Century Indian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Double-Cut 'Nijū-giri' Flower Container 'Hanaire' Ikebana Tea Ceremony
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Japanese Double-cut (Niju-giri) Flower Container (Hanaire) for ikebana tea ceremony. 1st half of 20th century. Cut from a single piece of bamboo with root section and openings for two tier flower arrangement, Niju-ike, copper cups...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bamboo

Japanese Noh Mask Depicting Yoroboshi 'Blind Monk' Character Signed by Myori
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Japanese signed Noh Mask depicting Yoroboshi (Blind Monk) character Yoroboshi captures the complex emotions of intense grief and spiritual deliverance. Behind the painful derangemen...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Chinese Bronze Elephant Incense Burner
Located in Pomona, CA
Up for sell is a magnificent Chinese antique carved bronze incense burner. It shows very detailed hand carving works of Elephant style incense burner with lid. You can see from the p...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Large Green Jade Vase with Elephant Handles, Early 20th Century
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Intricately carved green jade carved vessel with lid. The deep green jade with elephant and ring handles with custom wood base. 12.75 inches tall inclu...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Intricately Carved Celadon Jade Dragon Handled Covered Vessel
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Early 20th Century intricately carved celadon vase with lid. The moon flask shape with dragon handles with rings. Incised on both sides with archaistic v...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

American Pair Garden Gnomes Good Luck Garden Guardians, Keeper of Keys
Located in South Burlington, VT
Nostalgic opportunity America's friendly gnomes- a rare pair (2) of Happy Garden Legends "Keeper of Keys" and bearer of the night lights. Si...
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Early 20th Century American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

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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