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Sculptures and Carvings For Sale
Period: 21st Century and Contemporary
Period: 19th Century
Ancient Indian solid brass sculpture - God Shiva dancing in the circle of fire
Located in Cesena, FC
Ancient Indian solid brass sculpture - God Shiva dancing in the circle of fire, from the 1800s. Dancing Shiva in the Circle of Fire Brass statue of Shiva in the circle of fire Ancient Indian brass...
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1890s Indian Antique Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass

Set of 3 Antique Chinese Terracotta Plaques
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
These 3 antique Chinese terracotta statue plaques give a glimpse into the world of 19th century ancient China. Made in terracotta, each plaqu...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Clay, Terracotta

Japanese Modern Minimalist LAAB Dome Vase Raku Ceramic White Crakle
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
Dome vase Singular, unpredictable cracks and tiny speckles distinguish the captivating aesthetic of this vase, featuring a cylindrical base and mouth incorporated within the spher...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Thai 19th Century Bronze Buddha with Lovely Worn Gilt Finish
Located in Buchanan, MI
48" 19th century bronze Buddha with lovely worn gilt finish.
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19th Century Thai Antique Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze, Gold Leaf

20th Century Door Knob model "Milà no.3" by Antoni Gaudi Polished Solid Brass
Located in Barcelona, ES
Solid cast brass with polished finish. A company that has always attributed such great importance to the author of the designs could never forget the great figures in history. That is why the BD catalogue of contemporary creations has always included those by admired classical masters. Antoni Gaudí (1852/1926) is, without doubt, the most internationally well-known Spanish architect. But is not only his buildings and brilliant architectural solutions that have travelled the globe. His integrated conception of architecture led him to pay attention, not only to structural calculations, but also to all the decorative elements, including furniture, that would form part of the building. The admiration felt by modern designers for the furniture designed by Gaudí has not gone unnoticed by BD which was the first company to rescue them from history by embarking on their serial production using...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Art Nouveau Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass

19th Century Buddhist Stele in Marble from Hebei Province, China w/Custom Stand
Located in Austin, TX
This exquisite stele, hewn from pristine marble, beckons visitors with its ethereal presence. The scene was originally commissioned in 537 by Yuan’ning, prince of the Gaoping branch ...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble

Marlene Rose (b. 1967) Head of Buddha, 2004 Sand Cast Glass and Steel Sculpture
Located in Austin, TX
Marlene Rose’s “Buddha’s Head” is a harmonious fusion of ancient wisdom and contemporary craftsmanship. The artist’s mastery lies in her ability to distill profound spirituality into...
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21st Century and Contemporary Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Steel

Marlene Rose (b. 1967) Head of Buddha, 2004 Sand Cast Glass and Steel Sculpture
Located in Austin, TX
Marlene Rose, an internationally acclaimed award-winning sculptor, masterfully creates stunningly beautiful works of art in her chosen medium: sand-cast glass. Her sculptures resonat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Steel

Japanese Large Old Signed Bronze Temple Bell with Bold Sound, 19 Inches
Located in South Burlington, VT
For your special garden setting or indoor display space. Large Hand Cast Original Green Patina Bronze Bell With Makers Signature emblazoned on its side. Bold pleasing sound Beautiful deep resonating ring tones await the new owner of this large one-of-a-kind antique bronze bell from old Japan. Its beautiful light green patina makes it an attractive and desirable work of art. This distinctive dragon headed bell called ryuzu and remarkable protrusions called chi chi or nyu are crafted by generations old skilled Japanese specialists to improve sound resonance and are unique to Japan's ancient traditions. This antique hand cast bronze temple bell dates to the middle Showa period, mid last century. Signed with the makers name please see photographs. A rare survivor, this rugged bell was gently used. Please note its impressive cast dragon headed top ryuzu, thick walls and original blue gray toned patina. Dimensions: 19 inches tall and 11 inches diameter. It has been used and possesses an original light green aged patina appropriate to its age-just the way we like to find them. Its deep resonating sound is guaranteed to please you. In addition. It’s bold sound of brings to the Japanese people - the “voice of Buddha” is even more impressive because of its thick walls (see photo). This bell sound and voice of Buddha was used to deliver wishes to the temples patrons and followers. We will also include a complimentary hand striker. Unique. Great garden consideration. Only One. Lifetime guarantee of authenticity. History of Japan's temple bells, bonsho : Rather than containing a clapper, bonsho is struck from the outside, using either a handheld mallet or a beam suspended on ropes. Antique Japanese bronze temple bells...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Showa Antique Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

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

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Japanese Huge 18 Inch Antique Temple Shinto Prayer Bell, Genuine Historical Item
Located in South Burlington, VT
Historical Bell- Immediately Useable First ever to be offered A genuine temple used de-accession 96 inch prayer bell with original wooden handled rope from a shrine in Nakamura Ward, Nagoya, Japan An extraordinary opportunity to acquire, collect, use and display the largest scale 18” temple bell of this kind we have ever seen in private hands- including its original wood and hemp rope pull- a Japanese authentic hand cast copper Shinto Suzu bell. The auspicious temple shrine from which this bell comes, was founded in 1156 to honor Ojintenno, who was the 15th emperor of Japan. It was commissioned in part by Minamoto no Tametomo, who was a famous Samurai, who is known as possibly being the first samurai to commit Seppuku. Its big 18" high and 12" diameter bell including a massive hand carved wooden pull handle measuring 17 inches in length shows patina from great age, dates to the late 19th century, and was formerly rung outside a Nagoya Temple great hall where it was enjoyed by members of Japan's local Shinto communities. This bell was authentically rung at this temple shrine. We will include the original 96 inch rope pull with massive 17 inch long hand carved wooden handle. In total, this is an extraordinary copper bell which includes its rare original wood and hemp rope pull. Important: Please view the actual insitu photograph of this amazing relic before it was deaccessioned. This huge old bell dates to the late 19th century period, displays an impressive patina from age, and sounds impressive. It's lower half portion has been purposely hand-hammered by design to improve its sound- this is not damage. The Suzu Shinto bell...
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1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Copper

A MAGNIFICENT CHINESE CARVED CORAL FIGURE OF A BEAUTY. Late Qing Dynasty
Located in London, GB
CHINESE HAND CARVED ANGEL SKIN NATURAL CORAL FIGURE OF A BEAUTY. Late 19th C. Qing Dynasty. Magnificently carved Chinese coral female beauty figurine standing surrounded with flower...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Coral

19th century antique wooden Indian window frame - OriginalBuddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This antique wooden Indian window frame holds a captivating history within its design. Crafted from wood, it stands at a height of 78 cm with dim...
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19th Century Indian Antique Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Isamu Noguchi Model 14A Akari Light Sculpture
Located in Glendale, CA
Isamu Noguchi Model 14A Akari Light Sculpture. The shade is made from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribs with Noguchi Akari manufacturer's stam...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Anglo-Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Agate Dragon Hand-Held Sculpture
Located in Somis, CA
A fine agate sculpture in a hand held form. The piece features a finely carved dragon perched on a rock. The rounded rock has a grown Ling Zhi, which is a symbol of good health and l...
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2010s Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Agate

19th Century Asian Architectural Fragment
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A 19th century Asian stone architectural fragment. This intriguing sculpture probably had a utilitarian function as a water deposit. As often in China prac...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Chinese Reclining Fu Dog Guardian Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-carved from a single block of limestone, this stone sculpture depicts a reclining mythical fu dog lion. Also known as shizi, fu lions such as this were traditionally placed besi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Limestone

Celadon Stone Bi Disc
Located in Chicago, IL
Found in the tombs of ancient Chinese emperors and aristocrats, bi discs such as this have a mysterious and spiritual history, and their function and significance remain uncertain. T...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone, Steel

Chinese Tortoise Shell Carved Box with Inset Jade Butterfly and Gourd Carving.
Located in Gainesville, FL
Chinese tortoise shell box set with jade carving of gourds and butterfly. Gourds symbolize fertility. The box has internal mirror. THIS ITEM CANNOT BE SHIPPED OUTSIDE US.
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1890s Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Chinse Jade Basketweave Pattern Teapot early Qing Dynasty/
Located in Gainesville, FL
Chinese nephrite jade teapot compressed globular form, with S-shaped spout and C-shaped handle. The body decorated with hand carved fine basketweave pattern. The domed cover with a b...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Chinese Tortoise Shell Finely Carved Box Canton 1840
Located in Gainesville, FL
Chinese tortoise shell finely carved box, Canton circ 1840, The box is carved with court scenes on both top and bottom. Finely executed edge with greek key pattern and scenes. THIS I...
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1840s Antique Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Large Japanese Miayo Bronze figure of Benkei holding a bell. 71cm
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A large and impressive fine quality Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) Miyao Bronze figure depicting Benkiei holding a bell above his head, having a wonderful original patination with...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Japan 1890 Meiji Carved Figure of Fortune God Daikoku As a Farmer With Coins
Located in Miami, FL
A Japanese carved sculpture of Daikoku. Magnificent sculpture of the god of the fortune Daikoku, created in Japan during the Meiji period, circa 1890. The carving depicts the Japane...
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1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ivory

Japanese Rare Antique Scroll of Waka Heart Poem Famous Rengetsu Otagaki, signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a rare paper scroll hand painted by renown Rengetsu Otagaki (1791-1875). She was a very famous nun in old Japan and being familiar with poetry, her Waka poems on paper, and e...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Paper

Chinese Jade Top Matchbox Holder, c. 1930
Located in Chicago, IL
With vintage charm and petite scale, this Chinese matchbox holder features an openwork jade lid carved to depict flowers and foliage in translucent green. The jade panel is removable...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade, Brass

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Carved Stone Lions
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
An unusual pair of Chinese carved Stone models of lions, each depicted with opposing heads and seated on lotus bases. In good condition and retaining a nicely weathered surface. Circ...
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1880s Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Antique Balinese Hammered Bronze Saddled Elephant Plant-Stand/Cocktail Table - S
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Balinese Finely Detailed Patina Hammered Bronze Saddled Elephant Plant-Stand/Cocktail Table - Set of 3 Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this set of three antique...
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Late 19th Century Balinese Other Antique Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Antique Victorian Vintage Ivory Bovine Whale Bone Sterling Walking Stick Cane
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A Very Fine & Rare Example of a Mariner’s Whale Bone Walking Cane of exceptional quality. First half of the Nineteenth Century, possibly of English origin. The plain ball grip with wirework detailing above a four-ring silver band on a tapering wrythen spiral twist shaft Condition: This piece is offered in exceptional condition for such an early piece, no losses all hairlines are shown within the images. The Sterling collar is hallmarked which is difficult to read. Length: (entire item) 35” (89cm). Diameter: (ball grip) 1.75” (3.75cm). Location: Dublin City, Ireland. Affordable fixed price Worldwide Store to door shipping offered by Seller. Please take time to scroll down below and click "View All From Seller" or favorite our Shop PATRICK HOWARD...
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Early 19th Century British Victorian Antique Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Horn, Ebony

Antique Burmese Short Lacquered Wood Sculptures w/ Inlaid Colored Glass - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Burmese Carved and Lacquered Wood with Inlaid Colored Glass Short Monastic Attendant Sculptures - Set of 2 Enhance your home decor with this exquisite set of antique Burmes...
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19th Century Burmese Rustic Antique Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Glass, Wood, Lacquer

A Chinese amethyst carved censor and cover, Qing Dynasty, 19th century
Located in London, GB
A Chinese amethyst carved censor and cover, Qing Dynasty, 19th century. the rounded body carved with a pair of dragon mask handles, raised on three paw feet, the domed cover surmoun...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Amethyst

Antique Burmese Tall Monastic Attendant Statues w/ Lacquered Wood & Inlaid Glass
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Burmese Carved & Lacquered Wood with Inlaid Colored Glass Tall Monastic Attendant Sculptures - Set of 2 Showcasing intricate detailing and craftsmanship, this exquisite pair...
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19th Century Burmese Rustic Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Glass, Wood, Lacquer

Set of four Chinese panels with hard stones and jade inset in carved frames
Located in Houston, TX
Set of four excellent panels in wood carved frames with semi precious Stones of jade, coral and a combination of other hard stones The carving is of the highest quality and the con...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Japanese antique wood carving "Kirin's legs" /1800s/Shrines and temples carvings
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Do you know Kirin? It is a type of legendary animal that appears in Chinese mythology, and is a spiritual animal that has been passed down in Japan since ancient times. At first glan...
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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Carved Dark Brown Lacquered Burmese Monastic Attendants - Set of 2
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Carved Natural Patina Dark Brown Lacquered Standing Burmese Monastic Attendant on Metal & Wood Pedestal Base - Set of 2 These antique Burmese monastic attendants display stu...
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19th Century Burmese Rustic Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Lacquer

Antique Chinese Miniature Polychromed Wood Carved Statue on Stand
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Antique Chinese Miniature Polychromed Wood Carved Statue on Stand Beautiful polychrome painted wood hand carving features a man on horseback. It probably represents a famous Chinese...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Sculpture / Phrygian Helmet on a Halberd with Crossed Horns
Located in Dallas, TX
a French sculpture, paint and parcel gilt metal, of a Phrygian helmet (with gilt details) including gilt feather trim, on a halberd, with crossed horn and a gold trumpet, a gilt ribb...
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19th Century English Antique Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Bamboo Art Sculpture Kawashima Shigeo Soul's Trance
Located in Atlanta, GA
A contemporary bamboo sculpture art pieces by Japanese artist Kawashima Shigeo (1958-). Entitled "Soul's Trace", this bespoken piece was made in 2009 and purchased from Tai Modern, ...
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Early 2000s Japanese Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bamboo, Thread

Early 19th century Antique bronze Thai Chiang Saen Buddha from Thailand
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Antique bronze Thai Chiang Saen Buddha Material : bronze 64,5 cm high 53,5 cm wide and 36 cm deep With traces of 24 krt. gilding Bhumisparsha mudra Early 19th century Weight: 27,8 kg...
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Early 19th Century Thai Antique Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Larg Chinese Daoist God of Longevity Wooden Statue Depicting Shou Lao (Shou Xing
Located in New York, NY
Very Large and Finley carved Chinese Daoist God of Longevity Wooden Statue Depicting Shou Lao (Shou Xing) measuring 44.5 in (113 cm) tall.
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Tribal Mask, West Nepal
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Late 19th-early 20th century Tribal mask, West Nepal A mask from West Nepal with slanted almond shaped eyes, very small ears and an oval mouth showing carved upper and lower teeth o...
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Late 19th Century Nepalese Tribal Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Tribal Mask, West Nepal
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Late 19th-early 20th century Tribal mask, West Nepal A mask from West Nepal with a sharp straight nose, squinting eyes and a square mouth showing upper and lower teeth. There are re...
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Late 19th Century Nepalese Tribal Antique Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Chinese Vintage Wood Carving Square Plate with White Lions
Located in 景德镇市, CN
Chinese Antique Wood Carving Square Plate with White Lions This is a very old wooden square plate. It was made in China The material is rosewood. This wooden square plate is the ...
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19th Century Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Rosewood

Thai Bronze Buddha's Hand, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th-century Buddha's hand sculpture from Thailand is finely cast of bronze with lifelike features and a beautiful dark patina. The hand is held upwards in abhaya mudra, the ges...
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Mid-19th Century Thai Minimalist Antique Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Antique Menento Mori Late 19th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
Shipping policy No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). Vanity mounted on a 19th-century br...
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Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass

19th century Antique wooden Indian temple from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This Antique wooden Indian temple from India and dates back to the 19th century. Crafted from wood. With a weight of 8,8 kgs, it is relatively lightweight and can be easily hung or d...
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Early 19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Chinese Vintage Engraving Stone Landscape Buildings Plate
Located in 景德镇市, CN
A beautifully carved, wonderfully crafted stone landscape and buildings plate. The plate is engraving from natural stone clearly by a master of his Craft (the Chinese artifacts coll...
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19th Century Antique Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

New Nepali bronze Maitreya Buddha statue in Dharmachakra Mudra
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Experience the divine presence of a Bronze Nepali Maitreya Buddha statue, crafted with reverence and devotion. This exquisite piece, made from bronze, stands at 31.5 cm in height, wi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Antique Wooden Burmese Temple from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: wood 180 cm high 100 cm wide and 72,5 cm deep Completely restaurated, see 1 picture from unrestaurated condition Originating from Burma +/- 120 years old Material: T...
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19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century Buddhist Head Sculpture Sandstone
Located in New York, NY
Antique Sandstone Buddhist Head Sculpture. Sandstone Buddha Head 19th century or earlier Buddhist Head Sculpture. Composed of sandstone sculpted by han...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Sandstone

Early 19th century Antique Indian wooden panel from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This Antique Indian wooden panel from India and dates back to the Early 19th century. Crafted from wood. With a weight of 6,05 kgs, it is relativel...
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Early 19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japan Antique Daruma Hand-Carved Talisman of Perseverance and Good Luck
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a dramatic large-scale antique Daruma hand-carved in the round with finely detailed hair, nose and brows - a wooden Talisman of perseverance and good luck from the early 20th century. These were hand turned and hand carved to serve as solid wood molds for making paper mache versions. While they occasionally appear in Japanese antique markets...
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Victorian Vintage Ivory Bovine Whale Bone Walking Swagger Stick Cane
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A Very Fine & Rare Example of a Mariner’s Whale Bone Walking Cane of exceptional quality. First half of the Nineteenth Century, possibly of English origin. The hand carved decorati...
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Early 19th Century British Victorian Antique Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Horn, Ebony

Antique Carved Polychromed Balinese Garuda Statues on Glass Top Pedestals - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Hand Carved Polychromed Balinese Garuda Statues on Glass Top Side-Table/Pedestals - Set of 2 This fantastic set of hand-carved polychromed wood statues would be stunning accents to flank a stately doorway. They are Balinese representations of the Hindu God of strength, Garuda. Each winged being sits atop a pedestal with a glass table top. The pedestal bases are also finely carved wood. Maned animals clutch...
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1850s Balinese Rustic Antique Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint

Polished Solid Brass Batilló butterfly Knob fix by Antoni Gaudi
Located in Barcelona, ES
Solid cast brass with polished finish. A company that has always attributed such great importance to the author of the designs could never forget the great figures in history. That is why the BD catalogue of contemporary creations has always included those by admired classical masters. Antoni Gaudí (1852/1926) is, without doubt, the most internationally well-known Spanish architect. But is not only his buildings and brilliant architectural solutions that have travelled the globe. His integrated conception of architecture led him to pay attention, not only to structural calculations, but also to all the decorative elements, including furniture, that would form part of the building. The admiration felt by modern designers for the furniture designed by Gaudí has not gone unnoticed by BD which was the first company to rescue them from history by embarking on their serial production using...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Art Nouveau Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Tribal Mask, West Nepal
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Late 19th-early 20th century Tribal mask, West Nepal A large mask from West Nepal with a small grin and bared teeth surrounded with pink powder, faint traces of which can also be se...
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Late 19th Century Nepalese Tribal Antique Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Monumental Burmese Mandalay Village Market Scene on Panel w/ Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Monumental Burmese Hand-Carved Polychromed Mandalay Village Market Scene on Panel with Stand Immerse yourself in the intricate details of a bustling scene from a Mandalay v...
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Early 19th Century Burmese Rustic Antique Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Tribal Mask, West Nepal
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Late 19th-early 20th century Tribal mask, West Nepal A mask from West Nepal with a rather heart shaped facial plane. There are three large iron staples, two of which may have secure...
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Late 19th Century Nepalese Tribal Antique Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Chinese Old Wood Sitting on Lotus Buddha Statue
Located in 景德镇市, CN
This Chinese Old Wood Sitting on Lotus Buddha Statue is a truly unique and special collectible piece. Buddha statue details: Material: boxwood Height: 15cm Diameter: 8cm Weight: 1...
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19th Century Antique Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Boxwood

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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