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Sculptures and Carvings For Sale
Period: Early 20th Century
Period: Late 19th Century
Chinese Hand Carved and Lacquered Gilt Panel
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a small rectangular hand carved and lacquered panel. It depicts a scene where a Chinese man is seated and holding a cup while a Chinese woman is observing from the top. The w...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Peking Glass Bok Choy Charm, c. 1920
Located in Chicago, IL
Although practiced for centuries, Chinese glass-making gained prominence during the Qing-dynasty with the introduction of Peking glass. Adapting European technologies, workshops in the Imperial Palace began creating layered and intricately-carved glass pieces that mimicked the translucency of jade, semiprecious stones, and rare jewels. This Peking glass charm is sculpted as a tiny bok choy...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Glass

Large and Impressive Meiji Period Bronze Bison by Sano Takachika for the Kakuh
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A large and impressive Meiji period bronze bison by Sano Takachika for the Kakuha Company, the animal powerfully modelled with his head low and turned slightly to the left and with a...
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Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Antique Wood Panel from Kandahar
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
O/3270 - Antique Teak wood panel from a temple in Kandahar (Afghanistan). This panel was bought by a traveler 50 years ago. Sadly now Kandahar is no longer a city for women since the...
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Early 20th Century Afghan Other Sculptures and Carvings

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Teak

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

Large Chinese Carved Nephrite Jade Double Buddha's Hand Vase, Late Qing Dynasty
Located in Austin, TX
A large and graceful carved nephrite jade conjoined double vase in the form of a pair of Buddha's hands fruit (finger citron), late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, China. The large and heavy vase carved from a single piece of celadon nephrite jade, with areas of lighter brown "sugar" skin. The vase ingeniously carved as a pair of Buddha's hand fruit, also known as finger citron, rising from a gnarled, leafy branch. The smaller Buddha's hand with a pair of bats. The Buddha's hands fruit with elegant and naturalistic curved "fingers". The "fingers wonderfully shaped and reticulated. The body of the fruit with simple stippling, in imitation of the textured surface of the real fruit. The interior of each fruit well hollowed and able to hold water. Buddha's hands fruit are auspicious in Chinese culture. Their name in Chinese "Fo Shou" is a homophone for "Happiness and Longevity. They are often placed as offerings on Buddhist altars...
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Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

Japanese Wooden Dagger, Late 19th C
Located in Stockholm, SE
A Japanese high quality wooden dagger. The carving is made of the highest quality as often Japanese items are. There is a signature and a poem engraved on side. Comes from an old Swedish collection...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Boxwood

Carved Boxwood and Lacquer Netsuke of a Noh Dancer, Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A fine lacquer decorated carved boxwood netsuke of a Noh dancer in a Hannya role, unsigned, Meiji period, late 19th century, Japan. The boxwood netsuke finely carved as a kneeling Noh dancer dressed in striking geometric patterned robes. The actor holds an opened war fan behind their back in one hand, a Shinto wand slung over the shoulder in the other. The war fan, tessen, decorated in red lacquer with a golden rising sun at the center. Tessen were sturdy fans used by samurai as protective devices, and sometimes as weapons. The wand, called an onusa, is a traditional Shinto ritual implement comprised of folded paper streamers, shide, attached to a wooden wand, often used in purification rituals. Here, the shide are crafted from silver maki-e, with the handle of the natural boxwood. The actor wears a fierce and unearthly hannya mask...
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1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Boxwood, Lacquer

Large Cambodian Black Painted Sitting Buddha Sculpture, circa 1920s
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Sitting black painted sitting Buddha sculpture, Cambodian, circa 1920s The statue is decorated with multiple red and green colored mirrored glass pieces. Several area around the che...
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1910s Cambodian Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Art Glass, Mirror

Vintage Burl Mahogany Tansu Chest with Paper Antique Calligraphy Lining
Located in Lomita, CA
This is a unique Japanese Tansu chest that presents beautifully and also offers a glimpse into history through its design. The inside of the cabinet and the back side are covered in ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Brass

Chinese Lotus Leaf Snuff Bottle, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
A mixture of finely powdered tobacco, herbs, and spices, snuff was introduced to China in the 17th century by Western diplomats. Initially reserved for ranking members of Qing-dynast...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Porcelain

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

Japanese Antique Wooden Mask 1800s-1860s / Mingei Wabi Sabi Sculpture Folk Art
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese wooden mask. In Japan, it is called "Kamado-gami". It was made during the Edo period (1800s to 1860s). It is hand-c...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Cedar

Solid Teak Sugar Cane Mill Crusher / Grinder from Java, Indonesia, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This solid crusher from Java, Indonesia was part of a larger sugar cane press extracting the sugar rich juices from harvested sugar cane. Hand-crafted from teak It has beautiful wood textures. Before modern sugar cane mills...
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Early 1900s Indonesian Other Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Teak

Set of 2 "Kokeshi" Dolls
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Japanese dolls called Kokeshi of the early 20th century. Provenance from the northern Japan. Set of 2. Measures: 30 x 8.5 cm 27 x 7.5 cm Handmade by Japanese artisants...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique bronze Mandalay Buddha statue from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: bronze 34,8 cm high 26,5 cm wide and 17 cm deep Weight: 5.091 kgs With inlayed eyes Mandalay style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma Late 19th century
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Late 19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Pair of Monumental Oversized Bone Pedestals With Intricate Detail Design
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of monumental oversized wood and bone inlay pedestals with intricate detailed design and etching to tell an ancient Chinese narrative with C...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

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Bone, Wood

Rare Antique Japanese Carved Stone Garden Cottage Model
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Rare and complete Antique Japanese carved stone architectural model of a traditional Folk Cottage. Having a doorway and grid window at the fron...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Near Pair of Japanese Jizai Kagi Wood Koi Folk Art Sculptures
Located in Atlanta, GA
A near pair of wood koi fish from Japan circa 1860-90s of late Meiji Period. Hand-carved from solid wood, these sculptures are known as Jizai Kagi in Japane...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Folk Art Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Chinese Bloodstone Carved Seal
Located in Norwood, NJ
Nicely carved red/orange Chinese hardstone seal. Bloodstone or "chicken blood" soapstone hand carved village scene with figures and trees. Signed.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Soapstone

19th Century, Gilded Lacquer Tsampa Bowl from Tibet
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful late 19th century lacquer covered bowl that was once used for storing the famous Tibetan barley flour (Tsampa). This beautifully handcrafted wooden bowl has a gorgeous, l...
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Late 19th Century Tibetan Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Lacquer, Paint

Rare Old Himalayan Tibetan Carved Wood Folk art figure Tribal Art Asian Antiques
Located in London, GB
A rare and interesting old Himalayan / Tibetan folk art figure of a soldier or warrior. The standing figure with large Avian embellished headdress with bandolier and holding a sword,...
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Early 20th Century Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Set of 2 "Kokeshi" Dolls
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Japanese dolls called Kokeshi of the early 20th century. Provenance from the northern Japan. Set of 2. Measures: 31 x 9 cm 31 x 9.5 cm Handmade by Japanese artisants f...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Set of 5 Mid Century Modern "Kokeshi" Dolls
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Japanese dolls called Kokeshi of the early 20th century. Provenance from the northern Japan. Set of 5. Measures: 25.5 x 7 cm 30.5 x 9 cm 30.5 x 8.5...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Pair Of Chinese Hardstone Guardian Lions
Located in Norwood, NJ
Pair of hand carved Chinese Jade hardstone Foo Lions or Fu Dogs. This pair of Chinese spinach jade appears to be a nephrite, covered vases having a figural foo lion design with raise...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

Antique Burmese Offering Vessel from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: wood 76 cm high 31 cm diameter Weight: 4 kgs Shan (Tai Yai) style Originating from Burma Late 19th / early 20th century.
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Late 19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Bronze Nepali Buddha Statue from Nepal
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: bronze 12,5 cm high 8,6 cm wide and 6,2 cm deep Weight: 0.540 kgs Fire gilded with 24 krt. gold Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Nepal Late 19th century Provena...
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Late 19th Century Nepalese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Andrianna Shamaris Ancient Hand Carved Batak Panel or Console Table
Located in New York, NY
Ancient hand carved architectural wood panel from Batak, North Sumatra. Originally used from the front side of a Batak house. Traditional Batak houses have many carvings both inside ...
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Early 1900s Primitive Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Antique Wooden Mandalay Buddha from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: wood 38 cm high 32 cm wide and 23 cm deep Weight: 4.077 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Mandalay style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma Late 19th / early 20t...
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Late 19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Wooden Burmese Offering Vessel from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: wood 46,5 cm high 18,1 cm diameter Weight: 0.731 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Mandalay style Originating from Burma Late 19th century
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Late 19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Early 20th Century Pair of Chinese Wood Carving Sculptures
Located in North Miami, FL
Presenting an exquisite pair of early 20th-century Chinese wood carvings that exude artistry and cultural richness. These masterfully crafted piece...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Old Bronze Nepali Buddha Statue from, Nepal
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: bronze. Measures: 43, 7 cm high. 35, 5 cm wide and 25, 1 cm deep. Weight: 8.35 kgs. Fire gilded with 24 krt. gold. Dharmachakra mudra. Originating from Nepal. Early...
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Early 20th Century Nepalese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Chinese Scholar Rock Yellow Taihu Stone on Wood Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
On offer is an upright tall Taihu scholar rock in a mushroom-cloud form displayed on a custom wood stand. Wonderful and well-balanced, the stone is of an uncommon waxy deep yellow color with black and white deposit marks nicely 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...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Limestone

Antique Wooden Burmese Temple from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: wood 69,7 cm high 44,7 cm wide and 34,5 cm deep Weight: 10.9 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Mandalay style Originating from Burma Late 19th century.  
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Late 19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Bronze Buddha Statue from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: bronze 59,5 cm high 38,5 cm wide and 23,5 cm deep Weight: 16.05 kgs Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma Early 20th century
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Early 20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Antique Bronze Nepali Buddha Statue from Nepal
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: bronze Measures: 41,5 cm high 14 cm wide and 9,7 cm deep Weight: 3.639 kgs Fire gilded with 24 krt. gold Originating from Nepal Late 19th century High quality !
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Late 19th Century Nepalese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Antique wooden Burmese temple from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: wood 64,2 cm high 57,5 cm wide and 35 cm deep Gilded with 24 krt. gold Mandalay style Originating from Burma Late 19th century With a door on both sides The back wall cons...
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Late 19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Burmese monk statue from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: marble 14 cm high 8,5 cm wide and 4 cm deep Weight: 0.378 kgs Originating from Burma Early 20th century
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Early 20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Marble

Antique Standing Mandalay Buddha Statue from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: wood. Measures: 68 cm high 21 cm wide and 12,5 cm deep. Weight: 4.9 kgs. Mandalay style. Originating from Burma. Late 19th / early 20th century.
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Late 19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Gilt Patinated Bronze Small Sculpture of a Luohan
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a heavy patinated bronze sculpture of a Luohan. He is standing up in a gesture of reverence and/or prayer position with his eyes closed and dressed with a gilt robe. The bord...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Antique wooden Burmese Mandalay Buddha from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: wood 22,2 cm high 7,8 cm wide and 6,2 cm deep Weight: 0.152 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Mandalay style Originating from Burma Late 19th / early 20th century Does not stan...
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Late 19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Wooden Burmese Nat, Popa Medaw from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: wood 60 cm high 25 cm wide and 21,7 cm deep Weight: 6.5 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Originating from Burma Late 19th century With inlayed eyes Has normally 'real'...
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Late 19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Pair of Antique Monk Statues from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: wood. Measures: 21, 3 cm high. 13, 8 cm wide and 16,5 cm deep. Weight: 1.284 kgs. Gilded with 24 krt. gold. Namaskara mudra. Originating from Burma. Early 20th centu...
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Early 20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique wooden Burmese Temple from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
"Material: wood 80,5 cm high 76 cm wide and 46 cm deep Gilded with 24 krt. gold Mandalay style Originating from Burma Late 19th century
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Late 19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Burmese Offering Vessel from Burma Original Buddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This antique lacquerware is a truly unique and special collectible piece. Standing at 66 cm high and with a diameter of 38 cm, it is made of lacque...
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Late 19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Lacquer

Antique Wooden Burmese Temple from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: wood 58,7 cm high 38,5 cm wide and 22 cm deep Weight: 5.6 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Mandalay style Originating from Burma Late 19th century.  
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Late 19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Very Nice Old Bronze Bagan Buddha Statue from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: bronze Measures: 61 cm high 43,5 cm wide and 27,5 cm deep Weight: 25.35 kgs Bagan style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma Early 20th century Not originally...
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Early 20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Antique Pottery Happy Buddha Statue from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: Pottery Material: wood 19,1 cm high 14,3 cm wide and 10 cm deep Weight: 0.749 kgs Originating from India Early 20th century.
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Early 20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Old Wooden Buddha Statue from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: wood 58 cm high 36 cm wide and 30 cm deep Weight: 11.45 kgs With traces of original 24 krt. gilding Mandalay style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma Early ...
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Early 20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Marble Buddha Statue from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: marble 61 cm high 51 cm wide and 26 cm deep Weight: 61.30 kgs Mandalay style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma Early 20th century.
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Early 20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Marble

Antique pottery statue of Indian Figure from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: Pottery Material: wood 27,9 cm high 11,3 cm wide and 7,2 cm deep Weight: 0.742 kgs Originating from India Early 20th century
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Early 20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Late 19th Century Bronze Chinese Buddha Sculpture
Located in Catania, Sicilia
An high quality bronze sculpture of Buddha hand-crafted in China in late 19th century. It has normal signs of use and age.
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Antique Wooden Burmese Shan Buddha from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: wood 18 cm high 9,8 cm wide and 5,7 cm deep Weight: 0.236 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Shan (Tai Yai) style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma Late 19th cen...
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Late 19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Asian Buddhist or Indian Hindu Small Temple Shrine Bronze Deity Figure on Stand
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful small bronze Asian Buddhist or Indian Hindu praying deity figure on a wood stand. This piece has a wonderful feel and presence to it. From an extensive private Los Angeles collection...
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Early 20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Antique Wooden Nat Statue on Horse from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: wood 64 cm high 18,3 cm wide and 40,2 cm deep Weight: 7.3 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Originating from Burma Late 19th century With inlayed eyes.  
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Late 19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Burmese Limestone Buddha Statue from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: Limestone Material: wood 25,5 cm high 19,8 cm wide and 7 cm deep Weight: 1.532 kgs Mandalay style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma Late 19th century With...
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Late 19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Old Bronze Seated Buddha Statue from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: bronze 55,5 cm high Weight: 13.55 kgs Ava style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma Early 20th century.  
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Early 20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Antique Wooden Burmese Temple from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: wood 75,5 cm high 67 cm wide and 43,5 cm deep Weight: 17.8 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Mandalay style Originating from Burma Late 19th century Can be shipped worl...
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Late 19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

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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