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Sculptures and Carvings For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: Early 20th Century
Early 20th century Old wooden Burmese Buddha statue in Bhumisparsha Mudra
Located in DEVENTER, NL
The Old wooden Burmese Buddha statue is a magnificent representation of artistic and spiritual craftsmanship. Crafted from wood, this statue stands 101,5 cm tall, with dimensions of ...
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Early 20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Old bronze Burmese Buddha statue from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material : bronze 70,5 cm high 37,5 cm wide and 26 cm deep Ava style Bhumisparsha mudra Early 20th century Weight: 21,8 kgs Originating from Burma Nr: 2816-11  
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Early 20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Signed Japanese Carved Boxwood Frog Netsuke Inro Ojime
Located in Nottingham, GB
Japanese Carved boxwood Netsuke Inro Ojime Good condition From a private collection. Free international shipping.
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20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Boxwood

Japanese Huge Antique Bronze "Treasure Fortune" Ship Masterwork
Located in South Burlington, VT
Huge 43 inch high Japanese Bronze Treasure Masterwork Suited for a museum, special indoor gallery space, or garden comes this Japanese superbly hand cast solid bronze fortune treasure boat "Takarabune" in full sail proudly brandishing images of the seven lucky gods on hull and three messengers of fortune on sail: plum tree, bamboo, and pine. Its ships' hold bursts with gold, sake, coral, jewels, and a full purse. During the first three days of the New Year the Seven Lucky Gods are said to pilot through the heavens to human ports as the Takarabune or Treasure Ship. As it sails into town bringing good fortune, the takarabune is celebrated in a New Year's tradition in Japan, especially by hopeful businesses. It is superbly hand modeled and decorated with wave and cloud, lotus and dragon motif Japans famous phoenix and turtle among many images cast into one of its sides. The hold is chock full of detailed almost realistic dimensional interior treasures including a Kirin flanked by a dragon and a phoenix and a great number of good fortune attributes: gold koban coin, sake casks...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Signed Japanese Carved Tagua Nut Monkeys Netsuke Inro Ojime
Located in Nottingham, GB
Japanese Carved tagua nut Netsuke Inro Ojime Good condition From a private collection. Free international shipping.
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20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Chestnut

Monumental Chinese Green Translucent Jade Carved Pagoda Censer, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Monumental Chinese serpentine jade carved pagoda censer, early 20th century. A masterfully carved Chinese serpentine pagoda censer. The base of the tripod censer is set upon lion-he...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

Set of Five Vintage Indonesian Copper Batik Textile Floral Printing Blocks
Located in Yonkers, NY
A set of five vintage Indonesian copper Batik textile printing blocks from the mid 20th century, with floral patterns. We have an unlimited stock availabl...
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings

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Copper

Signed Japanese Carved Boxwood Netsuke Inro Ojime
Located in Nottingham, GB
Japanese Carved boxwood Netsuke Inro Ojime Good condition From a private collection. Free international shipping.
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20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Boxwood

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Cat 1860s-1900s / Sculpture Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old carved wooden cat made in Japan. It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). The material is probably pine. It is a superb wood carving that captures the moment of...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Pine

Vintage Asian Carved Jade Style Stone Elephant Figurines - Set of 2
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Asian Carved Jade Style Stone Elephants Figurines - Set of 2 While both these elephants are carved from jade, one elephant from this set is beige and the other is green. The...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Rustic Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

Japanese Meiji Period Carved Wood Okimono Man with Rabbits
Located in Newark, England
The charming figure, carved from a single piece of wood is exceptionally carved showing the male figure with humorous expression holding two Rabbits one by the ears and the second under his arm. A third Rabbit stands at the feet of the male looking up, each rabbit with a different expression. The male figure is wearing traditional Japanese attire with his hair tied back stood upon a naturalistic base. The figure dates to the Meiji Period (1868-1912) circa 1900. Notes The Rabbit is one of the 12 animals to feature in the Japanese Zodiac signs which follows the Chinese astrological system along with the Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, Pig. Such division is connected with the Jupiter cycle around the Sun, which lasts about 12 years. As 2023 is the year of the Rabbit...
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Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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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

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

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Wood

20th Century, A Pair of Burmese Wooden Dolphins
Located in Sampantawong, TH
A pair of Burmese wooden dolphins. Age: Burma, 20th century Size: Height 21.5 C.M., Width 9 C.M., Length 17.3 C.M. Condition: Nice condition overall. ...
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20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Italian Half Bust Woman Sculpture, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian marble sculpture which represents half woman bust with a transparent square base. Made in Italy 1950s.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Marble

Lacquered Meiji Period Carved Wood Foo Dogs or Guardian Lions on Boulle Stands
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pair of Japanese lacquered wood figures depicting seated Foo Dogs or Guardian Lions in a deep red-brown lacquer with stylized mane and tail, having reverse painted glass eyes and sea...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Brass

Pair of Water Buffalo Horn and Wood Lime Powder Holders for Betel Nut from Timor
Located in London, GB
Pair of water buffalo horn and carved wood lime powder holders for betel nut from Timor Island (circa 1970s). One is topped by a carved water buffalo and the other, a dog. The first ...
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1970s Indonesian Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Horn, Wood

Japanese Bronze Midcentury Sculpture "Sweet Child” Zenmoto
Located in South Burlington, VT
Mid Century Signed Discovery Japan a charming sweet little girl bundled in a thick coat with a ribboned coat tie that almost hides her happy face, hand mufflers, and top of face her...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Tall Bronze Lady with a Summer Hat, Isao
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan a lovely, sensitive tall hand cast bronze sculpture of a woman displaying her summer hat on a summer day stroll. Designed and cast by by noted Japanese mid century sculptor T...
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Bronze a Woman with Dove Midcentury Sculptor
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan a lovely, sensitive cast bronze sculpture of a woman gently holding a dove in her hands. The naive female nude by a midcentury sculptor. This is a Classic midcentury nude f...
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Chinese Gilded Bronze Sculpture of a Pig
Located in Nottingham, GB
From a private collection. Free international shipping.
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Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Early 20th Century, A Pair of Burmese Lacquered Vase with Gilding
Located in Sampantawong, TH
A pair of Burmese lacquered vase with gilding. Age: Burma, Early 20th Century Size: Height 51.8 C.M. / Width 14.3 C.M. Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradati...
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Early 20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Carved Boxwood Elephant Netsuke Inro Ojime
Located in Nottingham, GB
Japanese Carved boxwood Netsuke Inro Ojime Good condition From a private collection. Free international shipping.
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20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Boxwood

Bronze Sculpture of a Man on Horse
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage bronze sculpture / statue featuring a man riding a horse. Please confirm item location (NY or NJ).
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1920s Industrial Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Carved Boxwood Dog Netsuke Inro Ojime
Located in Nottingham, GB
Japanese Carved boxwood Netsuke Inro Ojime Good condition From a private collection. Free international shipping.
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20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Boxwood

Outstanding Rare Important Heavy Sculpted Painted Cast Iron Dog Group Stand
Located in New York, NY
An Exquisite and Beautiful Quality Large Cast Iron Heavy Sculpted Handpainted Group of Dogs. Taken from an Important New York City Sutton Place, New York City Estate Collection. A Re...
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20th Century Unknown Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Italian Grand Tour Style Carved Marble Stone Ruins Sculpture, Early 20th Century
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Italian grand tour style carved marble stone ruins sculpture Additional information: Materials: marble Color: white Art Subjects: Architecture Period: Early 20th Century Styl...
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Early 20th Century Grand Tour Sculptures and Carvings

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Marble

Japan Old Hoju Wish Granting Jewel Silk Scroll, Hand Painted
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, remarkable HoJu scroll, the wish granting jewel, signed, calligraphy painted on silk, wood rollers. Dimensions: 26.5 inches wide and 72.5 inches length. Zen like but piqued ...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Silk

Signed Japanese Carved Boxwood Dog Netsuke Inro Ojime
Located in Nottingham, GB
Japanese Carved boxwood Netsuke Inro Ojime Good condition From a private collection. Free international shipping.
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20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Boxwood

Signed Japanese Carved Boxwood Dog & Puppy Netsuke Inro Ojime
Located in Nottingham, GB
Japanese Carved boxwood Netsuke Inro Ojime Good condition From a private collection. Free international shipping.
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20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Boxwood

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

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Bronze

Signed Japanese Carved Ebony Wood Netsuke Boy Bathing Inro Ojime
Located in Nottingham, GB
Signed Japanese Carved Ebony Wood Netsuke Boy Bathing Inro Ojime Very good condition. From a private collection. Free international shipping.
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20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Ebony

Chinese Jade Stone Ritual Blade
Located in Chicago, IL
Based on forms that emerged during the Shang Dynasty (1600-1027 BC), this jade stone ceremonial blade continues upon this tradition with precision. The Shang dynasty placed great emp...
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20th Century Chinese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone, Steel

Japanese Old Vintage Pair Mahogany Rabbits
Located in South Burlington, VT
Good mahogany patinated garden candidates with old Japan labels This Japanese pair (2) of larger scale solid hand cast rabbits usagi with a mahogany pat...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

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

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Stone

Early 20th Century, Showa, Antique Japanese Bronze Flying Bird
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Japanese bronze flying bird with stand. Age: Japan, Showa Period, Early 20th Century Size: Height 25 C.M. / Width 18.3 C.M. / Length 39.7 C.M. Size of stand: Height 4 C.M. / Width 41 C...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Bronze Figure of Attendant w/ Chamara
Located in New York, NY
Japanese large bronze sculpture in two parts depicting an attendant standing atop a rocky base and holding a chamara fly-whisk or -swish used to sweep ignorance and fan deities, the ...
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Early 20th Century Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Seven Horses Stunning Hand Painted Scroll
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a stunning scroll depiction of seven (7) horses entwined in a creative circle . Hand painted - an auspicious art composition rendered on paper and silk backing and dating to...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Paper

Vintage India Hand Carved & Gilt Chowkidar Wooden Statues
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Vintage India Chowkidar wooden statues, hand carved and gilt. Night watchmen / guards holding on old rifle and staff. The guards are wearing beautifully carved, brass nailhead and g...
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20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japan Rare Hand Carved Stone Inari Fox Kitsune, Old Inari Shrine
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a fine smaller hand carved stone Inari fox kitsune carved in a handsome simple manner, Showa period. Dimensions: 12inches tall and 8.5 inches long Provenance: Private Tokyo ...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Gray and White "Seaside Mountains" Landscape Unique Work of Art, Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
With custom Arts & Crafts hardwood frame Gray & White "Sea and Mountains" in one unique work of art, signed This Chinese extraordinary natural stone "painting" of a mountain range in white and gray colors is called a dream stone Shih-hua. They are cut from historic Dali marble found in the Cangshan mountains of western China. These mysterious mountains, unique in the world, are known for yielding incredible and fantastic natural landscaped works of art created over tens of millions of years from mineral inclusions that affected the process of ancient organic material which transformed into limestone and finally resulted in marble- a metamorphic hard stone. This art form is centuries of years old since the Ming dynasty. Dream stones became favored art in the west particularly since the 19th century when French collectors named them Pierres de reve. This thin marble stone "painting" is approximately 1/4" thick and is cut from a large slab of rough material revealing incredible patterns in soft white and gray colors. Its weight is surprisingly modest- easily hung with standard hardware. On occasion, private collectors would invite an artisan to inscribe a poetic description onto their more important dream stones and in this case the artists' seal mark and calligraphy translation reads: Dimensions: Frame: 13 inches high and 32 inches wide. Site: 9 inches high and 27 inches wide. Provenance: Private Chinese collection, Yunnan, China. History of "White and Gray" dream stone paintings...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Marble

Vintage Chinese Jade Precious Stone Bonsai Tree Sculpture, Cloisonné Planter
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Chinese Jade Precious Stone Bonsai Tree Sculpture, Cloisonné Planter Offered for sale is a vintage Chinese Jade and other semi-precious stones Bonsai tree in a gilt planter....
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1970s Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade, Copper, Enamel

Japanese Old Wood Carving Bear 1950s-1970s / Sculpture Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a large carved wooden bear made in Japan. It is estimated to have been made between 1950s and 1970s. It is an abstract shape. It is a very rare type of wood carving. The gra...
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1950s Japanese Primitive Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Brilliant Blue Bird Of Paradise Gold Screen
Located in South Burlington, VT
Just acquired in Kyoto, Japan A beautifully and finely rendered smaller scale Japanese gold leaf six-panel folding screen byobu conceived in a convenient size 18 inches high and 48 ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Paper

Japanese antique wooden Buddha statue/Fudo Myoo/19th-20th century
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This carved Buddha statue is named ``Fudo Myoo.'' Simply put, he is a guardian of Buddhism. He has a flame on his back, a sword in his right hand and a rope in his left hand. It is a...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Industrial Chic Steampunk Carved Wood Art Deco Sculpture, 1940s
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Industrial Chic Steampunk carved wood Art Deco sculpture. Additional information: Materials: Wood Color: Silver Art Subjects: Abstract Peri...
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20th Century Art Deco Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Single Walnut Carved Wood Pedestal
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elegant pedestal made of carved walnut wood , hand painted , nice patina ,with round top and square bottom. Solid standing , great displaying feather pedestal. Top size:13”
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1960s American Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Jade Stone Ritual Blade
Located in Chicago, IL
Based on forms that emerged during the Shang Dynasty (1600-1027 BC), this jade stone ceremonial blade continues upon this tradition with precision. The Shang dynasty placed great emp...
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20th Century Chinese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone, Steel

Tall Pair of 20th Century Standing Bronze Tibetan Buddha and Quan Yin Statue
Located in Stamford, CT
A large male and female pair dressed in flowing robes with gilt inlays. They stand upon integral bronze bases. This is a nice pair of large Tibetan Buddhism statues standing 5' tall....
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20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Imperial Tang Dynasty Style Cast Bronze Horse Figure Statue Sculpture
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid 20th Century Tang Dynasty style Horse Figure. Made from Cast bronze with lovely patina. Comes with wooden stand. Marked Japan along the base. Dimensions: 12" x 4.5" x 10.25" (L...
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Mid-20th Century Tang Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

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

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Bronze

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Frog 1900s-1940s / Sculpture Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old carved wooden frog made in Japan. It is from the early Showa period (1900s-1940s). The material is probably walnut. It is very well carved from hard natural wood....
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

China Old Colorful Gilded Coromandel Pavillion And Warriors Screen
Located in South Burlington, VT
Handsome Chinese Four Panel Coromandel Hand Carved and Hand Gilded Wood Screen mounted on board. Carved Wood panels with gilding depicting a pavilion scene with warriors and general...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

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Silk

Signed Japanese Carved Boxwood Boy Bathing Netsuke Inro Ojime
Located in Nottingham, GB
Japanese Carved boxwood Netsuke Inro Ojime, signed Very good condition. From a private collection. Free international shipping.
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20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Boxwood

Vintage Old Light House Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
Nautical Delight Beams Safe Harbor At Night To All Sailors This unusual "Light house" themed garden lantern is the first of this design we have seen. Heavily hand cast, sturdily c...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Japanese Antique Stone Fudo Myoo Buddha- Hard To Find
Located in South Burlington, VT
An excellent garden or indoor sculptural choice. An old circa early 20th century Japanese stone Buddha of Fudo Myoo. A charming stone Buddha with a solemn but cheerful face that pos...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Signed Japanese Carved Boxwood Pigs Netsuke Inro Ojime
Located in Nottingham, GB
Japanese Carved boxwood Netsuke Inro Ojime Good condition From a private collection. Free international shipping.
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20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Boxwood

Japanese Large Koi Fish Scroll Hand Painting in black Sumi Ink
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a stunning large older scroll painting of two Koi lazily swimming . Hand painted in black sumi ink- an auspicious art composition rendered on paper and silk backing and datin...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Paper

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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