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Sculptures and Carvings For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: 1910s
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

Materials

Wood

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

Materials

Ceramic

Natural Malachite Scholar Stone on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A natural malachite boulder on a fitted wood stand displayed as a Chinese scholar stone (Gong Shi), also known as meditation stone. The natural gem specimen displays a wonderful moun...
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20th Century American Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Malachite

20th Century Chinese Sculpture, Buddha in Carved Jade
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
20th century beautiful sculpture in precious green jade made in china. fine figure of Standing Buddha. The sculpture rests on a wooden base. Perfect conditions.
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1950s Chinese Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Raj period large Indian carved hardwood study of a ceremonial elephant c 1920
Located in Central England, GB
This superb Indian work of art is finely hand carved from a single large piece of rich dense well figured hardwood and it is remarkable in its detail. It portrays a very large Indian elephant...
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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

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

LOVELY EARLY 20TH CENTURY SMALL CHiNESE HAND CARVED SOAPSTONE VASE
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely early 20th century Chinese hand carved soapstone small vase. This is a unique item of a Chinese hand carved vase...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Soapstone

Balinese Carved Wooden Portrait of an Elderly Man
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A well carved wooden portrait bust of an elderly man carved by a Balinese artist around the mid 20th century. The bust is carved from a single piece if wood and is well carved with g...
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Mid-20th Century Balinese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair Chinese Carved Hardwood Foo dogs with Rolling Pearls & Puzzle Balls
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Chinese Carved Hardwood figure of Foo dogs with Rolling 'Pearls' & Puzzle Balls China Mid 20th Century A fine pair of Chinese carved hardwood figures of Foo dogs from mid-20th century China. These exquisite hand-carved wooden Foo dogs display the exceptional craftsmanship of Chinese artisans. Each Foo dog is well carved, capturing the regal and protective essence of these revered guardian lions. Adding to their allure, these Foo dogs feature a unique and captivating detail: a rolling wood...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

Chinese Gray Ceramic Figure Depicting a Dignitary
Located in New York, NY
Chinese molded ceramic figure, fired in a matte gray finish, depicts a mustached dignitary in formal attire standing on a square base with both hands clasped. Some chipping with ...
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Monumental Chinese Spinach Jade Recumbent Tang Horse Rocky Variations 20th Cent.
Located in Richmond, CA
A monumental size (14kg) Chinese recumbent Tang Horse, circa mid to late 20th Century, possibly older. The sculpture is executed in Spinach Jade, a material highly prized for its dee...
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20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Pair of Cloisonne Archaic Style Birds With Vases
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of matching polychrome Archaic style Cloisonne birds each featuring an archaic design and decorated in blue, green and multi colors. Each bird has fan-shaped feathers and scroll...
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20th Century Chinese Archaistic Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Enamel

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Daruma 1860s-1900s / Sculpture Mingei Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese wooden Daruma doll. It was made during the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). The material is cedar wood. This wooden mould is the prototype of the Daruma doll. Many Daruma dolls were mass-produced using this wooden form...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cedar

Chinese Natural Jade Khotan Scholar Rock Viewing Stone with Display Base
Located in South Burlington, VT
A fine large natural Hetien jade scholar rock viewing stone in boulder form collected from the Khotan region of western China in 1995. Weighs in at 14.1 pounds. Beautiful color...
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Cast Concrete Sculpture of a Skull
Located in New York City, NY
Cast Concrete Sculpture of a Skull Cast concrete skull with marks of blue and white paint. Additional Information: Materials: Cast Concrete Origin: United States Period: 1980-1999 ...
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20th Century American Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Concrete

Early 20th century old Indian stone Buddha panel in Pala style
Located in DEVENTER, NL
An exquisite testament to Indian artistry, this old stone Buddha panel is a remarkable piece in the revered Pala style. Crafted from natural blackstone, i...
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Early 20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

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

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

Materials

Birch

Vintage Hand Carved Hard-Wood Elephant Sculpture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage hand carved hard wood elephant sculpture. Large heavy ebony dark wood hand carved Anglo Indian elephant sculpture. Gorgeous vintage black hand carv...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of Chinese Bronzed Metal Buddhist Temple Foo Dogs Lions
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Spectacular pair of Chinese Buddhist guardian temple foo dogs or foo lions intricately crafted from bronzed metal. The lions are depicted sitting with one having a paw on a ball or o...
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20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Pair of Chinese Beige Kwanyin Figurines
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of Similar Chinese beige plastic robed, beaded figurine depicting the Buddhist Goddess with left arm raised, grasping a lotus, right arm relaxed w...
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Plastic

Vintage Large Iron Abstract Sculpture
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This sculpture is consistent with vintage age and usage. Structurally sound.
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20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Early/Mid-20th century Pair of Carved Bird Motif Fastening Rings, Nepal
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Pair of Carved Bird Motif Fastening Rings Middle Hills, Nepal Early to mid-20th centu...
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Early 20th Century Nepalese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

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

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Old Vintage Jumping Speckled Trout Fish Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
Jumping Trout on all four sides- a fishing friends delight This unusual Jumping Speckled Trout fish themed hand painted iron garden lantern is an angler'...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

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

Materials

Earthenware

Japanese Kutani Porcelain Figure of a Bijin or Geisha, Showa Era, 1930's, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A charming and delightful Japanese Kutani enameled porcelain figure of a bijin or geisha, early Showa Era, circa 1930's, Japan. The elegant figure of a beautiful woman, called a bijin, portrayed dressed in full kimono and holding a fan in one hand. Her kimono of deep black with scattered cherry blossoms in white and outlined in gilding. Her wide obi of coral color, and patterned with stylized clouds of turquoise green and puce. One foot, clad in a white tabi...
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1930s Japanese Showa Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain

2 American Mid-Century Brass Model Of Ship By Curtis Jere
Located in New York, NY
2 American Mid-Century sculptures of a brass model of a large sailboat standing on a 2 T post stands (by CURTIS JERE) (PRICED EACH)
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Le Van Mau Bronze of A Young Vietnamese Woman
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Le Van Mau (1917-2003) was a Vietnamese sculptor. This is a black patinated bronze on its original wooden cube base. It is signed on the back of the neck in Chinese characters. It is...
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1930s Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Painted Bronze Okimono of a Gourd by Toyo, Showa Era, 1960s, Japan
By Toyo
Located in Austin, TX
A charming Japanese decorative bronze sculpture, okimono, of a gourd, hyotan, by Toyo Japan, Showa Era, circa 1960s, Japan. The realistic okimono, fashio...
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1960s Japanese Showa Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Bronze Buddha Head Tabletop Sculpture
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage bronze Buddha head sculpture on custom base, with verdigris patina, made with the lost wax casting process. Experience serenity and grace with this vintage bronze Buddha he...
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Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Japan Pair Red Eye Garden Rabbits Mint & Boxed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Original Mint & Boxed Set Two Rabbits Fine quality hand cast garden rabbits with unique red eyes from Japan This is a pair (2) of large scale solid hand cast effigy pair of pl...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze, Iron

West African Tribal Mask, Early 20th Century
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A highly decorative carved wood West African tribal mask decorated in blue and red polychrome colours on a black ground. In very good condition wi...
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Early 20th Century African Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

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

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

Guanyin in Carved Wood and Polichrome, China, Early 20th Century, Asian Art
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guanyin in carved wood and polichrome, China, early 20th century, Asian art Measures: H 56cm, W 16cm, W 15cm.
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1910s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Chinese Painted Ceramic Figures Depicting a Yellow Robed Emperor
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of Chinese painted ceramic identical figures in a matte glaze, depicting a mustached, hatted emperor in a formal elaborate yellow robe with dragon medallion, his left arm cradli...
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Teak Wood Tribal Door, Hand-Carved, Timor Island, Indonesia c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A tribal door from a Lopo Round hut from tribes people on the island of Timor, Indonesia. A Lopo house is a communal hut where the tribe convenes with a second story used to store gr...
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

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

Materials

Limestone

Mid-20th century very large old lavastone figure of Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara
Located in DEVENTER, NL
The very large old lavastone figure of Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara is a truly impressive and monumental work of art. Crafted from lavastone, a material that holds cultural and geolog...
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Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Lava

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

Materials

Stone

Chinese Tessellated Bone Horse Sculpture
Located in Lincoln, GB
Chinese tessellated bone horse sculpture circa 1950s. Modeled after an actual horse discovered during the “Tang Dynasty” period, 618-906 A.D.
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bone

Vintage White Marble Mughal Jeweled Elephant Sculpture Paper Weight
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage white marble Mughal Jeweled elephant sculpture paper weight. Finely hand painted animal sculpture of an elephant with colorful gold, pink and red color paint. Collectible ceremonial hand...
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble

Japanese Signed Hand Carved Wood Noh Theater Mask of Chujo, Early Showa Period
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful, wonderfully crafted, alluring mask made for Japanese Noh theatre. The mask is handcrafted and hand-carved from natural wood and is signed by the maker, clearly a mast...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

20th Century Chinese Sculpture, Censer in Carved Jade
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
20th century Beautiful sculpture in precious green jade made in china. Fine censer with carved decorations. The censer rests on a wooden base. Perfect conditions.
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1950s Chinese Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Mid 20th century large old lavastone Buddha statue in Dhyana mudra
Located in DEVENTER, NL
The large old lavastone Buddha statue is a captivating embodiment of spiritual artistry, skillfully carved from the enduring lavastone material. Standing at an impressive height of 1...
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Lava

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

Materials

Wood

Japanese Signed Showa Hand Carved Wood Noh Theater Mask of Buddhist Monk Shunkan
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautifully carved, wonderfully crafted, highly engaging mask made for Japanese Noh theatre. The mask is handcrafted and hand carved from natural wood and is signed and sealed b...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Stone Buddha with Smiling Countenance 37 lb
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful solid stone statue of Buddha Amitabha. The face broad in Tang dynasty style, with downcast eyes and long earlobes, neatly coiled hair mounted...
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20th Century Chinese Tang Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Tibetan Buddhist Deity Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva Cast Bronze Sculpture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A metal cast bronze finish on brass in beautiful posture figure of Tibetan Buddhist Padmapani Deity Avalokiteshvara Beautiful Asian sculpture after the Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara (Padmapani, bearer of the lotus) Dimensions: Height : 8.5 inches Width : 4 inches Depth : 2.75.inches. Asia, Nepal circa 1950's. "The bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara is the Buddhist embodiment of compassion. He is often portrayed as an elegant and gracious youth. The cult of Avalokiteshvara worship originated in India and spread across Asia, along with other Buddhist philosophies and practices. In some places Avalokiteshvara eclipses the Buddha in importance. Buddhist rulers, such as Prince Shotoku in Japan and the Dalai Lama in Tibet, have been seen as incarnations of this saviour. In Nepal, Buddhism flourished alongside Hinduism long after the religion had lost favour in India. Although the kings of the Early Malla period who ruled the Kathmandu Valley were Hindu, some of the greatest artistic achievements of the age were Buddhist. This gilt copper figure...
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Mid-20th Century Nepalese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

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

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

Early 20th century old wooden Burmese Mandalay Buddha in Bhumisparsha Mudra
Located in DEVENTER, NL
The old wooden Burmese Mandalay Buddha statue is a magnificent representation of artistic and spiritual craftsmanship. Crafted from wood, this statue stands 66 cm tall, with dimensio...
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Early 20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Monumental Chinese Serpentine Jade Carved Pagoda Censer, Early 20th 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...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Serpentine

Hand-Carved Wood Timorese Tribal Panel Set, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
These are early 20th century carved panels from Timor Island, they have been hand carved and feature a mix of human and animal figures. They also feature ceremonial tribal designs on...
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

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

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Chinese Wax Candle Figure Depicting an Emperor
Located in New York, NY
Chinese wax figure molded in a reddish-brown shade with gilt highlights depicts a robed emperor leaning slightly back, his left hand stroking his beard, right arm grasping a sheathed...
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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

Materials

Birch

Chinese Unglazed Ceramic Kwanyin Figure
Located in New York, NY
Chinese molded, unglazed beige ceramic figure depicts the stylized Buddhist Goddess posed in a billowy robe with a painted floral pattern, a peaceful smiling facial expression, her l...
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

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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