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Sculptures and Carvings For Sale
Period: Late 20th Century
Period: 19th Century
Sino-Tibetan Gilt Bronze Hayagriva with Consort Vajravarahi, circa 1800, Tibet
Located in Austin, TX
A fantastic and powerful Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze figure of Hayagriva and his consort Vajravarahi, created in Tibet for the Chinese market, 18th/19th century, Tibet. The wrathful...
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Early 1800s Tibetan Tibetan Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Late Edo Period Sannin-kanjyo Figures or Three Court Ladies w. Wood Box Japan
Located in Miami, FL
Late Edo Period Dolls representing Sannin-kanjyo which means the three court ladies. They support and care for the emperor (Odairi-sama) and the empress consort (Ohina-sama). All a...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Japanese Wooden Yamagata Kokeshi Chujiro KOBAYASHI 25cm
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 Chujiro KOBAYASHI. He was born in Yamagata prefecture in 13th...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th century antique wooden Burmese Temple in Mandalay style - OriginalBuddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This wooden masterpiece, originating from Burma in the 19th century, is a remarkable example of Mandalay style artistry. Standing tall at 58 cm and featuring dimensions of 39 cm in w...
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19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Large pair of antique Victorian quality spelter figures
Located in Ipswich, GB
Large pair of antique Victorian quality spelter figures dressed in period clothing standing on circular bases
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Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Spelter

Chinese Blue and White Cat Headrest, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
To keep her elaborate hairstyle intact while sleeping, a well-to-do Qing-dynasty woman once used this ceramic headrest as a pillow. The headrest is shaped as a crouching house cat, w...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Large Bronze Vase sculpted with chimeras, dragons, birds of frey and phoenix
Located in Paris, FR
Very large sculpted bronze vase with a polyglobular body resting on a base decorated with a Greek frieze. The whole is decorated with chimeras, dragons, birds of prey and phnixes ami...
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1890s Japanese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Green Glazed Foo Lions, Near Pair, Late 19th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A charming near pair of Chinese green glazed foo lion joss stick holders, late 19th century, China. The delightful foo lions, also referred to as foo dogs, crafted as joss (incens...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stoneware

Japanese Jo Uba Takasago Old Couple Long Life Happiness Wedding Doll Figurine
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Japanese doll pair depicting a Noh theater / play, "The Old Couple from Takasago" from the Taisho period (1912-26). The man's name is Jo and...
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Late 20th Century Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain, Fabric, Hardwood

Antigue balinese budiste bronze musicien sculpture gold-plated circa 1800
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible old balinese bronze musicien sculpture gold-plated circa 1800.
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Early 1800s Balinese Malayer Antique Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Seated Bronze Bouddha in Bhumisparsa mùdra, Mandalay, Burma, 19th c.
Located in PARIS, FR
Buddha sitting in Bhumisparsa mùdra (or earth witness mudra ) Buddha calls the goddess of the earth to testify that he has definitively overcome the fears and temptations sent by Mar...
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1860s Burmese Other Antique Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Carved and Lacquered Figure of Zhenwu, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A powerful Chinese figure of the Taoist diety Zhenwu (Xuanwu), carved and lacquered wood with applied lacquer details, Qing Dynasty, 19th century or earlier, China. Zhenwu, also kno...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

Polychrome wooden Hindu sculpture of a celestial dancer, India, 19th century.
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Polychrome wooden Hindu sculpture of a celestial dancer. India, 19th century. Height: 77 cm. Overall in good condition, some traces of wear, ...
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19th Century Indian Antique Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

White Jade Dragon with Pearl Pendant, Qing Dynasty
Located in Nova Scotia, NS
This antique Qing Dynasty nephrite jade pendant consists of a dragon with a pearl in its mouth. There is decorative etching on the body, and the head and mouth are well defined. The pendant has a semi-fine texture with a semi-gloss or slightly waxy luster. This lovely piece of jade is white and has a very slight green tinge in certain lighting. In the Chinese culture, the dragon symbolizes prosperity and good fortune, while the pearl is a symbol of wisdom, spiritual energy, and power. The dragon with a pearl is also a common theme in Chinese imagery and is the subject of myth and legend. This lovely jade pendant was purchased from a private collection along with a magnificent antique Chinese silk...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone, Jade

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

Chinese Asian Giltwood Carved Ancestor Temple Shrine Emperor Figure with Tiger
Located in Studio City, CA
A fantastic wood and gilt decorated hand carved Chinese ancestral temple shrine Emperor figure with a tiger. From a collection of Chinese and Asian artifacts...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

19th century antique wooden Burmese Buddha statue in Bhumisparsha Mudra
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This antique wooden Burmese Buddha statue is a remarkable piece of art and spirituality. Crafted from wood, it stands at a height of 30.5 cm, with dimensions of 17 cm in width and 8....
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19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

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

Pair of Chinese Relief Carved Daybed Panels, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
These carved wooden panels were once a part of the railing to a grand Qing-dynasty daybed or canopy bed enclosure. Expertly crafted, the panel displays a beautiful relief carving wit...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Elm

Japanese Meiji period bronze Hawk, circa 1890
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality late 19th Century Meiji period Japanese patinated Bronze study of a Hawk, having gilded highlights such as the claw feet and face. Mounted on a carved hardwood root ba...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

19th century antique wooden Burmese Buddha temple in Mandalay style
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This antique wooden Burmese Buddha temple is a magnificent testament to the rich spiritual and artistic heritage of Burma. Crafted from wood, it stands at a height of 56 cm and measu...
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19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th century antique bronze Thai Rattanakosin Buddha in Bhumisparsha Mudra
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This antique bronze Thai Rattanakosin Buddha is a magnificent representation of Buddhist art and spirituality. Crafted from bronze, it stands at an impressive height of 42.3 cm with ...
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19th Century Thai Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Wooden Togatta Kokeshi Doll Kouichi Sato 30.5cm 1978s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a wooden doll which is called Kokeshi in Japanese. This kokeshi was made with Togatta style. And the kokeshi artist who made this is Kouichi SATO. He was born in 1929, 22nd N...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19th Century Carved Wood Panel
Located in New York, NY
19th Century carved wood panel with lotus bud motive. An Architectural Element from a Buddhist Monastery in Northen Thailand. A Lotus Bud representi...
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Early 1800s Thai Other Antique Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Teak

Vintage wall art by Dean Johnson
Located in Sayreville, NJ
Vintage wall art by Dean Johnson 1980s post modern sculpture Excellent condition Dimensions: 82 x 49 x 6
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Acrylic

Large Hand Carved Batak Singa Singa Tribal Carving with Black and Red Paint
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique hand carved tribal 19th century sculpture from the Batak People, northern Sumatra, called a Singa Singa. Step into a world of tribal mystique with this striking 19th-centu...
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19th Century Indonesian Tribal Antique Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Chinese Guardian Fu Lions with Riders, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This pair of intricately carved limestone fu lions once protected the entry of a grand courtyard home in 19th-century China. Also known as shizi or foo dogs, the mythical creatures a...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Limestone

Japanese Paloma Wood Carving Okimono of Jurojin
Located in New York, NY
A Japanese carved paloma wood Okimono of Jurojin (god of longevity with a turtle). A symbol of long life, the sculpture also depicts a young boy representing the beginning of life. Carved from one piece of boxwood with a beautiful rich patina. Jurojin originated from the Chinese Daoist god, the old man of the South Pole, he may have been a historical figure of the Northern Song Dynasty...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Boxwood

Japanese Wooden Yajiro Kokeshi Doll 36cm 1970s
Located in Paris, FR
This wooden doll is called Kokeshi in Japanese. This kokeshi was made by a kokeshi artist Sakyo NIIYAMA. He was born in 1934, 18th March. It is made with Yajiro style from Miyagi p...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century Carved Teak Archway, Hindu, Buddhist Temple Doorway
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Early 19th Century Carved Teak Archway, Hindu, Buddhist Temple Doorway This piece has been removed intact and with very little damage to the carvings, it is made in Teak and is pro...
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Early 1800s Islamic Antique Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Teak

Early 19th century antique wooden Burmese Shan Buddha in Bhumisparsha Mudra
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This antique wooden Burmese Shan Buddha statue is a remarkable piece of religious artistry and craftsmanship. Carved from wood, it stands at a height of 29 cm with dimensions of 15.5...
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Early 19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese small wooden temple tower/19th-20th century/"Hourin" temple/rare object
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
I have received an interesting item, so I would like to introduce it to you. This is a small wooden tower named "Hyakuman-To-Darani". This small wooden pagoda is a temple ornament us...
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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cypress

19th Century Hand Carved Japanese Samurai Sculpture with Traces of Polychromy
Located in Yonkers, NY
A hand-carved Japanese Samurai warrior statue from the 19th century with traces of a red and green polychromy. Immersed in profound historical allure, this 19th-century Japanese Samurai warrior statue stands as a testament to the rich cultural tapestry of the Land of the Rising Sun. Hand-carved with meticulous attention to detail, this piece boasts delicate remnants of red and green polychromy – whispers from its storied past. Its wood, seasoned by time, paints a vivid portrait of a standing temple guardian, the ethereal dynamism of his stance accentuated by traditional Japanese armor...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19th century antique wooden Burmese Shan Buddha in Bhumisparsha mudra
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This exquisite wooden Buddha statue, hailing from 19th century Burma, is a true masterpiece of artistic and spiritual expression. Standing at a height of 13.4 cm with dimensions of 7...
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19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese New Style White Birch Kokeshi Doll 1980s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a kokeshi doll made with a white birch. It was made around 1980s in Showa era. This kokeshi is with new style. Dimension: H21 x 6.5 x 6.5 cm Betula platyphylla, the Asian ...
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1970s Japanese Showa Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Birch

Wedgwood Bust of "Horace" Circa 1800
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A Wedgwood Horace bust sculpture is a stunning representation of the ancient Roman poet Horace, crafted with Wedgwood's signature white jasperware. The scul...
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1880s Antique Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stoneware

Chinese Yellow Glazed Mythical Beast, Xiezhi, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A fantastic and charming Chinese yellow glazed porcelain model of a mythical unicorn, xiezhi, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, China. The xiezhi is a ...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Porcelain, Wood

19th century Pair of antique Candle holders from India - Original Buddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Certainly, here's a more detailed description: This exquisite pair of antique Candle Holders from 19th-century India showcases the enduring ...
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19th Century Indian Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Asian Khmer Cambodia Stoned Carved Head Bust of Male Buddhist Buddha Shiva Deity
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderfully sand stone-carved Asian deity figure / sculpture likely from Cambodia. The detailed head is likely that of the divinity deity Shiva, sometimes referred to as the smiling God-King. The features are clearly reminiscent of the carvings found at both Bayon Temple at Angkor Thom...
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19th Century Cambodian Antique Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Sandstone

19th century antique wooden Burmese Buddha temple - Original Buddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This 19th-century wooden Burmese Buddha temple is a stunning testament to the rich spiritual and artistic heritage of Burma. Crafted from wood and standing at a height of 53.5 cm, wi...
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19th Century Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Khmer Cast Bronze Buddha Sheltered by Naga, 19th Century, Cambodia
Located in Austin, TX
A well cast Khmer style bronze figure of an adorned Buddha sheltered by a Naga, Buddha Muchalinda, 19th century or earlier, Cambodia. The sculpture in th...
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19th Century Cambodian Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Big Antique Japanese Zen Temple Chanting Bell Genuine Hand Carved Mokuygo
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese antique temple find from the Meiji period, 19th century A large hand carved hand lacquered, and hand gilded wooden chanting bell mok...
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Fine Antique Gilt Lotus Bud Flower, Edo Period 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions, a rare find, stem #3 Antique Original Japanese temple "blossominig lotus" flower bud stem. This finely hand carved wood and lacquered gold flower stem was made for a Buddhist 19th century temple altar...
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1840s Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Japanese Bronze Monkey Okimono – Genryusai Seiya
Located in Christchurch, GB
As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this large scale Meiji period (1868-1912) majestic bronze okimono group depicting an adult monkey at full st...
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

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

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Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

Chinese Jade Pendant
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Nicely carved Jade pendant. Weight: 29.13 grams. Jewelry / Necklace.
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1970s Chinese Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

19th Century Japanese Bronze Lion Meiji Period on Wood Base Signed
Located in Hampstead, QC
This 19th Century bronze male lion is in very good condition. No significant damage to the lion or its lacquered wood base. The left glass eye of the lion is missing. The joint where...
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Vintage Large Murano Decorative Blown Glass Wrapped Blue Hard Candy Paperweight
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage large Murano decorative blown glass wrapped blue hard candy paperweight. Vintage oversized Murano blue blown glass candy sculpture of candy wra...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Japanese Old Wood Carving Bear 1930s-1950s/Vintage Figurine Sculpture Folk Art
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is a wooden folk craft in the shape of a bear. Mainly manufactured in Hokkaido. It is a wood carving made from 1930 to 1950. The eyes are made of glass. This type is rare in Japa...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century Antique Large Carved Wood Asian Lions a Pair
Located in Portage, MI
A beautiful pair of 19th century large carved wooden asian lions with wonderful patina. Possibly Chinese as they were in a collection of mostly Chinese fur...
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Late 19th Century East Asian Folk Art Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood, Paint

Japanese Middle size White Birch Kokeshi Doll 1980s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a wooden kokeshi doll made around 1980s in Showa era. It was made in Nagano prefecture in Japan. The wood is a white birch. Betula platyphylla, the Asian white birch or Jap...
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1980s Japanese Showa Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Birch

Paint and Parcel Gilt Bed Corona, Gold and Silver
Located in Dallas, TX
Paint and polychromed gold and silver corona gilt with swagged "draperies" ( one replaced ) and Tassels, Italy. 19th Century.
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19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Giltwood

Old Asian Iron Buddha Head
Located in 景德镇市, CN
This antique iron buddha statue is a truly unique and special collectible piece. Standing at 15 cm high and weighing 0.75 kgs, it is made of iron. The intricate details and craftsman...
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19th Century Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

19th Century Sculpture of Guan Yu '关羽'
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century sculpture of Guan Yu (??), a guardian deity. Guan Yu (d. A.D. 219), a warrior of the late Han dynasty (206 B.C.–A.D. 220) renowned for his valo...
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19th Century Irish Chinese Export Antique Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Carved Wood Gilt-Lacquered Sculpture of Seated Japanese Edo Buddha Amida Nyorai
Located in Studio City, CA
A truly beautiful and supremely serene Japanese Amida Nyorai Buddha. A magnificent work. Meticulously hand carved in such fine and amazing detail (see hands and flowing robes). Gilded throughout. Seated with narrowed eyes in deep meditation and hands in Buddhist Abhaya Mudra position offering a blessing of protection, reassurance, peace, and benevolence. This hand position, also known as the "fear not" gesture, was achieved by Buddha immediately following his enlightenment. This work is from the late Edo period, (1603-1868)/ early Meiji period (1868-1912). From a California collection. Would be a fantastic addition to any Japanese or Asian artifacts/buddha collection or eye-catching stand-alone accent work in about any setting. One of the best Japanese Buddha sculptures...
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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer

A set of three exquisite nineteenth century Japanese bronze sculptures of carp
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Three exquisite Japanese nineteenth-century bronze sculptures of carp. The sculptures are in excellent state. The set contains three different carp: A large one, a medium-sized one ...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Antique Japanese Yew Wood Tree Trunk Ikebana Vase Planter
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique Japanese tall ikebana vase / planter from a yew wood tree trunk with beautifully aged glowing surface color and great natural sculptural for...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Yew

A superb Japanese giltwood sculpture of Kannon Bosatzu
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A Japanese giltwood sculpture of Kannon Bosatzu Japan, Edo period, Early 19th century H. 50 X W. 58.3 cm Provenance: - The Somerwil Collection of ...
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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Giltwood

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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