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Stone Buddha Amitabha Statue
Located in Somis, CA
A large, finely carved Tang style stone statue of Buddha Amitabha. Depicted with a full-cheeked face below neatly gathered hair and ushnisha, with large eyes, downcast smile and full...
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20th Century Chinese Tang Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Indonesian Wood Mask, Mid-20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Penasar mask from Indonesia, circa 1975-1980. Hand-carved teak, polychromed in white and black. Mounted on a black metal stand. This type of mask is used at Indonesian ...
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1970s Indonesian Other Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Teak

Antique Japanese Bronze Meiji Footed Censer with Figural Foo Dogs & Birds, 1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Japanese Meiji censer offers cast bronze construction with foo dog lid over bulbous vessel having band with birds and flanking handles with foo ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Woven Bamboo Sculpture by Honda Syoryu
By Honda Shoryu
Located in Atlanta, GA
Entitled "Rhythm", this abstract sculpture was made by Japanese bamboo artist Honda Syoryu (Japanese, born 1951) in 2005. The free vertical form defies the limit of the traditional material bamboo as a rigid medium, and instead displays a nearly impossibly fluidity. Rooted in ages of tradition of Japanese basket weaving, the artist managed to break that ikebana tradition using bending and twisting techniques to create a pure sculptural work. The work is a testament of how traditional craft can be reinvented into modern art form. Signed with carved signature "Syoryu" underneath. The sculpture is displayed on a custom-made stand and can be appreciated from all angles. It comes with its original box and cloth, with label and Japanese inscription as shown. Provenance: Purchased in 2005 from Tai Modern...
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Early 2000s Japanese Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Bamboo

Large Carved Wood Happy Buddha with 3 Kids
Located in Norton, MA
A large carved wood happy Buddha with 3 Kids, Bone teeth, and Glass eyes inlay.
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Stone Amitabha Buddha Statue
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful hand carved stone statue of Buddha Amitabha. Seated in dhyanasana, Buddha wears a robe elegantly draped over his body and gathered around his ankles. Finely depicted face...
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20th Century Chinese Tang Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Winged Griffin Façade Ornament
Located in Chicago, IL
Decorative cast iron winged griffin façade ornament from Chicago's Michigan Ave.
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1930s American Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Chinese Laughing Polychrome Hand Painted Sitting Temple Shrine Buddha
Located in Studio City, CA
A fun piece. Nicely hand painted and detailed. Made of light metal of some sort. Was acquired from a collection of Chinese and South-East Asian artifacts...
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal

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

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Jade

Andrianna Shamaris Rare Palm Petrified Wood Slab
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful contrasting colors on this stunning palm petrified wood slab. Polished on both sides. Perfect as a place holder for jewelry, a large coaster to elevate a regular side table...
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2010s Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Petrified Wood

Song Dynasty, Antique Chinese Pottery Brick Tile with Musician Flute Player
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Chinese pottery brick tile with musician flute player. Age: China, Song Dynasty, 10th - 12th Century Size of brick tile only: Height 31.6 C.M. / Width 18.8...
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Pottery

Lladró Japan-Kabuki, Limited Edition
Located in New York City, NY
A limited edition High Porcelain sculpture depicts a kabuki actor, one of the most highly appreciated forms of Japanese theater. This powerful character dressed in a spectacular cost...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Sculptures and Carvings

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Porcelain

Pair of Carved Wood Buddha Head Sculptures
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of large carved wood Buddha heads with partial paint remnants.
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20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Terra Cotta Mask
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare terra cotta mask from a temple.
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19th Century Asian Antique Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Terracotta

Chinese Hand Carved Stone Figural Wall Panel #2
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Chinese hand carved colored stone figural wall panel #2 2 other panel available See 3-1052 and 3-1054.
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1950s Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Soapstone

Chinese Hand Carved Stone Figural Wall Panel #3
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Chinese hand carved colored stone figural wall panel #3 2 other panels available See 3-1052 1and 3-1053.
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1950s Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Soapstone

Vintage Apple Green and Lavender Jadeite Elephant on Stand
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Charming carved jadeite elephant on Spinach Jade base. The hand carved elephant in apple green and lavender jade depicting a mother and her calf. The dark gr...
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Mid-20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Hand-Carved, Polychromed Panel with from Madura Island, Java, Indonesia, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully hand-carved wooden panel with floral motifs from the Indonesian island of Madura, off the coast of eastern Java. This decorative panel once adorned a traditional Madura...
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Vintage Tea Ceremony Bronze Tea Bell
Located in South Burlington, VT
A one-of-a-kind rare tea ceremony accessory discovered from our recent Japanese acquisitions travels. Seldom seen and with lovely sound. This is an extraordinary opportunity to...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Modern LAAB Impermanenza Black Sculpture Raku Ceramic White Crakle
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
Impermanenza Black A unique testament to artisanal craftsmanship, this gorgeous sculptural vase is distinguished by an uneven, jagged, and black-colored rim result of the stunning Raku firing technique of Japanese origin. Its bulging ceramic shape...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Ceramic

Tang Dynasty Painted Terracotta Sculpture of a Lokapala
Located in Dallas, TX
Tang Dynasty terracotta Pottery Tomb figure of the Lokapala Warrier Deity. Figure molded wearing heavy armor, standing in a dynamic pose with left arm raised in a threatening gesture...
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Terracotta

Bianchini Ferier French Hand Carved Fabric Wood Block Wall Art
Located in Westport, CT
Bianchini -Ferier Fabric house French handmade wood/metal block, circa 1900 made Lyons and sold exclusively 1930's thru Lord and Taylor all stamped and labeled.
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal

Fine Pair of Chinese Export Marble Seated Foo Dogs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fine pair of Chinese Export marble seated foo dogs, well carved, the male standing 26-inches high, the female 25.5-inches high, beautiful weathered patina....
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Marble

Antique Chinese Carved Gilt Statue Group, 1800s, Ric.00041
Located in Norton, MA
Antique Chinese Carved Gilt Statue Group, the 1800s, Ric.00041.
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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique India Hindu Lord Krishna Brass Standing Statue Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Very unique antique India Hindu Lord Krishna standing statue sculpture. Made of brass and has a wonderful patina. This is a very old piece. In very nice o...
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19th Century Indian Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Pair of Petite Chinese Fu Dog Guardians with Riders
Located in Chicago, IL
With curly manes and playful expressions, these petite stone fu dogs are adorable companions and benevolent guardians of the home. Also known as shizi, the pair represents yin and ya...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Limestone

Big Spotted Year of Rabbit Sculpture- Hand Painted Masterwork Eva Fritz-Lindner
Located in South Burlington, VT
Unique one-of-a-kind Studio Creation- an unusual opportunity Tall, old and all handmade and hand painted rabbit sculpture handcrafted and hand paint...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Ceramic, Pottery

18th Century Japanese Hand-Carved Fully Blossomed Chrysanthemum Flower Figurine
Located in North Miami, FL
18th Century Japanese hand-carved fully blossomed chrysanthemum flower figurine made of white bone with branch and leaves painted. The flower is placed inside its original glass and ...
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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bone

Andrianna Shamaris Sono Wood Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully carved sculpture made from one piece of reclaimed sono wood resembling a question mark. Finished with a natural oil revealing the beautiful grain in the wood. Set on a 16...
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2010s Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Pair Sandstone Horses Large Garden Animal Statue
Located in Somis, CA
A pair of hand carved, large solid stone horse statues. The recumbent horses are crafted with two legs tucked under the body and tail flicked to o...
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20th Century Chinese Han Sculptures and Carvings

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Sandstone

1950s Abstract Sculpture by Raris
Located in Marseille, FR
Abstract sculpture from the 1950s signed Raris or Rarus, 65 cm high, 40 cm wide and 17 cm deep. Additional information: Material: Earthenware & Ceramics.
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20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Earthenware

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

Materials

Cork

Early 20th Century, Burmese Wooden Dog
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Burmese wooden dog. Age: Burma, Early 20th Century Size: Height 13.4 C.M. / Width 7.8 C.M. / Length 13 C.M. Condition: Nice condition overall (some exp...
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Early 20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

20th Century, Showa, Japanese Bronze Animal Rooster with Artist Sign
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Japanese bronze animal rooster with artist sign. Age: Japan, Showa Period, 20th Century Size: Height 29.8 C.M. / Width 13.3 C.M. / Thickness 9.8 C.M.. Condition: Nice condition over...
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20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Container
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful shape on the hand carved antique bowl or container from Sumatra. Originally used for pounding rice. Great for holding jewelry, keys etc. Both sculptural and usable. This antique container...
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Early 1900s Primitive Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Japanese Woven Ikebana Hanging Basket by Suemura Shobun
By Suemura Shobun
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese woken bamboo Hanakago, a wall hanging Ikebana basket by Suemura Shobun (1917-2000). The basket is entitled Purple Bamboo Mt. Fuji and was woven with Susudake (smoked bamboo) using irregular plaiting technique to achieve a voluminous form that resembles the iconic Mount Fuji and with the textural appearance of a bird's nest. The base was detailed with mushi-maki knotting and the mouth rim is equipped with a small loop for hanging. The surface has a lustrous lacquer coating that shows off the natural pattern of the bamboo marking. It houses a removable lacquered container made from bamboo culm. The piece is not singed, but it comes with an original fabric stroage pouch, and an original storage box (Tomobako), which is signed with the title on the esterior Mt. Fuji Purple Bamboo” and signed Suemura Shobun on the inside with two red seals. Suemura Shobun was from Kansai region and active in Osaka. He studies under Yamamoto Chikuryosai I. Shobun is known for making unconventional baskets that are modern and sculptural. For reference, see page 94 Master of Bamboo" Rinne. For a recently sold basket...
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20th Century Japanese Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Bamboo

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

Pair of Hand Carved Spinach Jade Phoenix Bird Figures with Wood Stands
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A pair of lovely late 19th / early 20th century hand carved had phoenix bird sculptures with original custom wood bases. The spinach jade is a deep rich jade green without stands mea...
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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

Vintage Bronze Statuette Depicting Quan Yin Seated on a Rocky Formation
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage bronze statuette from the mid-20th century depicting Quan Yin. Created during the midcentury period, this bronze statuette features the Quan Yin, the Goddess of Compassion,...
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Mid-20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Tibetan Indian Nepalese Bronze Amulet Temple Shrine Figures Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
An interesting work. We are not sure of the significance of the standing couple and snake hanging over their heads. Likely Tibetan or Indian/ Nepalese. Has a beautiful patina acquire...
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20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Large Contemporary Japanese Woven Bamboo Sculpture Mimura Chikuho
By Mimura Chikuho
Located in Atlanta, GA
A contemporary hand-woven bamboo sculpture in an organic form by Japanese bamboo artist Mimura Chikuho (1973-). Named "Cloud on the Peak", the piece was made as one of his series in 2004. Entirely hand-woven in irregular plaiting, the artist challenged the traditional bamboo basket making and elevated it into modern abstract sculpture. The minimalist donut form resembles the hat-shaped cloud formed around the peak of the mountain (often seen on Fujisan in Japanese art). It displays a wonderful subtle undulation and irregularity in its organic shape, achieved by a mastery of the traditional technique. The irregular plaiting appears chaotic in its busy crossing patterns yet as a whole, the piece strangely quiet and introverted, demanding contemplation from the viewer. Signed "Chikuho" underneath in Kanji. The piece comes with its original storage paper box and a silk bag. Provenance: Purchased from Tai Gallery/Textile Arts now (Tai Modern) in Santa Fe. Mimura Chikuho was born in 1973 in Tokyo. He studied under Yufu Shohaku...
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Early 2000s Japanese Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Bamboo

Japanese Antique Pair Buddhist Monju Fugen Bosatsu Nyorai Temple Shrine Buddhas
Located in Studio City, CA
Truly stunning pair of hand-carved wood Japanese buddha statues / sculptures that sit serenely atop their lotus petal thrones. The intricately c...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer, Paint

Tibetan Ceremonial Sash with Thirteen Ornamental Bronze Heads, 18th Century
Located in Studio City, CA
A spectacular and truly unique work made from embroidered fabric with 13 ornamental metal (likely copper) heads representing various Tibetan figures attached (these heads appear to be from the khatvanga ritual staff - the Buddhist ceremonial staff...
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18th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal

Burmese Giltwood Nat Statue
Located in New York, NY
Antique giltwood statue originating from Burma depicting a Nat spirit figure seated upon a red painted base with faded script, the right knee and elbow bent and her hand closed to form a circle, possibly having held a staff at one time. She is adorned in elaborate dress with allover geometric motif, the breastplate wings at the shoulders and her tiered hat is topped by a Shiva linga...
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Mid-19th Century International Style Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Giltwood

Large Ornate Japanese Geisha Doll on Wood Display Stand
Located in Studio City, CA
Beautifully crafted, large ornamented Japanese geisha doll in a finely decorative and layered flowing kimono. Very detailed, mid-1900s. Dimensions on s...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Fabric, Silk

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

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Marble

Chinese Terracotta Statue Tomb Figure East Han Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Chinese terracotta tomb figure (Ni Yong) from East Han Dynasty (25-220 AD), likely from the area of nowadays Sichuan. It depicts a horse groomer with tool and harness in hand. Dres...
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Archaistic Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Clay

Decorative Kokeshi Doll Sculpture from Northern Japan, Hand-Painted, Signed
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and exceptionally 19 inches tall classic traditional Kokeshi doll from Northern Japan. Handcrafted of wood and hand-painted in the early 20th century, covered with a layer of wax. Signed by the artist on its underneath. In good condition with charming patina. A classic traditional doll with a simple but lovely design, a decorative piece. In Japan these dolls symbolize love, friendship and believed to be a lucky charm. We offer more large Kokeshi...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

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

Materials

Shell, Fruitwood

Collection of Japanese and Chinese Masks
Located in Atlanta, GA
Collection of eight Japanese and Chinese masks, circa 1950s or earlier. These were recently purchased from the Manhattan estate of a Japanese man who travel...
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1950s Japanese Chinoiserie Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal

Japanese Oversized Wise Buddha Hand Carved Boxwood Sculpture Early 20th Century
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1157 Oversized hand carved statue of Okimono of Jurojin (godof langevity) a symbol of long life carved from a solid block of boxwood.
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Early 1900s Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Boxwood

20th Century Chinese Cork Diorama, 1950s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful 20th century rectangular Chinese Cork diorama. Finely carved decoration in its glass case and black lacquered base. Careful and delicate work ...
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1950s Chinese Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Cork

Chinese Early 20th C. Glazed Porcelain Roof Tile of a Warrior Riding a Monkey
Located in New York, NY
Chinese glazed porcelain roof tile of a warrior riding a monkey. The manufacture of glazed tiles was standardized in the Ming Dynasty and during the Qing Dynasty into the Republican Era, glazed tiles became ever more popular for top-tier buildings, including palace halls in the Forbidden City and ceremonial temples like the Heavenly Temple. The piece is signed and mounted on a presentation display stand. The monkey is the ninth of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar. The Year of the Monkey...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Ceramic

Golden Wooden Statue of Buddha, 19th Century
Located in Marseille, FR
Golden wooden statue of Buddha from the 19th century standing in a lotus flower with a height of 73 cm and a width of 24 cm. Remarkable patina. Some gaps. Additional information: ...
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19th Century Antique Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

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

Bronze Thai Siam Temple Shrine Kamphaeng Phet Style Buddha Head on Wood Stand
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, little gem of a piece. Thai/ Siam meditating buddha with serenely closed eyes in the Kamphaeng Phet style. The piece has a beautiful patina acquired over time. From a collection of Asian antiques. Would make for a nice addition to any South-East Asian artifacts...
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19th Century Thai Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

19th Century Balinese Hand-Carved and Painted Wooden Sculpture of a Young Dancer
Located in Yonkers, NY
A tall antique Balinese hand-carved and painted wooden statue from the 19th century on black base. Hand-made on the island of Bali, Southern Indonesia during the 19th century, this w...
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19th Century Balinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Pair of Large Kneeling Monks, Burma, Mid-18th Century
Located in Kastrup, DK
Rare pair of large kneeling monks in the position of prayer/meditation. Red and black lacquered Burmese teak wood with remnants of gold leaf. Untouched ...
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Early 19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Teak

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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