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Sculptures and Carvings For Sale
Period: Early 20th Century
Period: Late 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
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
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
Antique Chinese Six Armed Bronze Statue of Buddhist Diety Marici Mother of Light
Located in Richmond, CA
This antique Chinese bronze statue represents Marici, a revered figure in Buddhist mythology. Crafted from bronze, a material known for ...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Antique Pair Large Red And Gilt Elephant And Lion Temple Benches, 1925
Located in South Burlington, VT
Here's a wonderful find from our acquisitions trip to Japan.
We were fortunate to find this Art Deco period pair (2) matching hand-carved, hand red lacquered and gilt embellished temple wooden benches. The white elephant bench and matching shi-shi komainu temple lion both originally came from a temple near Kobe. Quite sturdy, they may have been entry sitting or shoe changing benches...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Textile, Wood, Lacquer
Japan Complete Antique Five Bells Set Red Birds And Flowers, Beautiful Sound
Located in South Burlington, VT
Beautiful resonant chiming sound guaranteed to please you
From Japan, a lovely and unusual early 20th century attached collection of five graduated large to small scale bronze temple bells hand painted engraved with birds and flowers on a red patina ground- all suspended from a sturdy cord with a later added cinnabar round good luck ornament and tassel.
Early Taisho Period
Complete set bells when suspended top of loop to bottom of tassel/ornament, 36". Bell diameters from 3.25" to 6".
The delicate mystical birds and flowers and cloud like designswith a rim diaper pattern edge decoration suggest a joyful, spiritual and harmonious natural ambience. This is a handcrafted group is accompanied with a Japanese hardwood striker. These unusual hand painted bells with their fine old original and attractive patina make this special string of bells an unusual opportunity and deserving consideration for your special indoor, meditation or garden space.
The Clouds: "Kumo"- a decorative pattern -linked with the admiration for nature – with the classical meaning of clouds: hope, impermanence, omen, proximity to Gods.
Dimensions:
Largest bell 6 inches diameter and 3.5 inches high ; Smallest bell 3.25 inches diameter. and 2 inches high
Provenance: The bells come from an old Asian collection...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Antique Bird Bath - Hard To Find
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions
The first we have seen.
A finch cautiously sits atop a tree while appearing ready to dip into this attached water vessel
Japan, an attractiv...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Japan Pair Tall Red And Black Ebony "Moon Gazing" Rabbits , Fine Details
Located in South Burlington, VT
Here's a beautiful and unique way to accent your indoor gallery or private collection space with this very unusual pair of treasures from Japan!
This is a hard to find red and ebon...
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1920s Japanese Taisho Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Japan Fine Pair “Moon Gazing" Rabbits, Blue Gilt Patina
Located in South Burlington, VT
For your special garden spot - rare pair blue gilt Moon Gazing Rabbits from Japan!
This is a harder to find matching pair (2) of solid and finely cast ef...
Category
1920s Japanese Taisho Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Zen Rosewood Mala Prayer Bead String 800 Beads With Alms Bowl
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare find!: 24 feet long Zen monk Mala Prayer Bead String plus original wooden alms bowl with its original attached triangular shaped stone ojime.
A huge...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Tall White Foxes Kitsune Pair, Rare Style
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a fine pair (2) of antique tall white, red, and black hand painted ceramic shrine fox kitsune, Taisho period, circa 1920.
Hard to find early pa...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic
Singa Guardian Sculpture from the Batak Tribe of Sumatra, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A Batak Tribe “Singa” from the Indonesian island of Sumatra. This mythical lion figure was used as a protective architectural element on the corner of a traditional Batak house. It f...
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Early 20th century Antique Nepali Praying Wheel from Nepal
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: Copper
47 cm high
The height is the total height
The diameter of the praying wheel is 16 cm
Early 20th century
Including special made metal wall-mounting.
The praying wheel...
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Early 20th Century Nepalese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Copper
Japanese Antique Wood Carving Daruma 1900s-1920s / Sculpture Mingei Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old wooden Daruma doll made in Japan.
It was made in the Meiji period (1900s-1920s).
The material is cedar wood.
This wooden model is the original Daruma doll.
Many D...
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Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Meiji Bunraku Ningyo Puppet
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Meiji period puppet for the traditional Bunraku ningyo joruri puppet theater. The piece has a carved wood head and is adorned with richly detai...
Category
Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Textile, Wood
Early 20th Century Mechanical Toy from Kobe, Japan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early 20th century mechanical toy from Kobe, Japan.
This small mechanical toy was made in Kobe, Japan. This is the classic doll of a man chopping an...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Set of 5 Handmade Japanese Kokeshi Dolls from the Early 20th Century
Located in Barcelona, ES
Add a touch of traditional Japanese charm to your home decor with this exquisite set of 5 Kokeshi dolls. Handmade by skilled artisans from wood, each doll features a simple trunk as ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
China Old Colorful Gilded Coromandel Pavillion And Warriors Screen
Located in South Burlington, VT
Handsome Chinese Four Panel Coromandel Hand Carved and Hand Gilded Wood Screen mounted on board.
Carved Wood panels with gilding depicting a pavilion scene with warriors and general...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Silk
Japanese Brilliant Blue Bird Of Paradise Gold Screen
Located in South Burlington, VT
Just acquired in Kyoto, Japan
A beautifully and finely rendered smaller scale Japanese gold leaf six-panel folding screen byobu conceived in a convenient size 18 inches high and 48 ...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Paper
Bronze Sculpture with Brown Patina, Signed Gia-Loï, 20th Century Vietnames.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bronze sculpture with brown patina, signed Gia-Loï, early 20th century Vietnamese work.
Bronze sculpture, signed Gia-Loï, Vietnamese work from the early 20th century, lacquered wood...
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Early 20th Century Vietnamese Art Nouveau Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Martin Brothers Miniature Bird
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
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Rare Martin Brothers Miniature Bird by Robert Wallace Martin.
The Cobalt Glazed Bird stands with wings tucked in and a quizzical / curious expression.
8cm high, Dated 1913
Category
Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stoneware
Japanese Big Antique Bronze Temple Bell with Resonating Sound, Signed 21 Inches
Located in South Burlington, VT
For your special garden setting or indoor display space.
Big Hand Cast Bronze Bell Bold pleasing, and resonating sound.
21 Inches Tall.
Dated Taisho 15= 1926 , December 12
Signed for patron donors at Imari Ikishima
Donors include:
Fukui Sano and Fukui shie, Tomiyama kazuki,and Nichimao .
Handsome original old green patina- just the way we like to find them.
Signed by patron donors in two areas.
Beautiful deep resonating ring tones await the new owner of this big one-of-a-kind vintage bronze bell from old Japan. Its beautiful natural 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 Taisho period, early 20th century.
A scarce survivor, this rugged bell was gently used.
Please note its impressive cast dragon headed top ryuzu, thick walls and original dark patina.
Dimensions: 21 inches tall and 11 inches diameter. It has been used and possesses an original green aged patina appropriate to its age.
Its deep resonating sound is guaranteed to please you.
About Bonsho Bells "Voice of Buddha"
The earliest bells date to around 600 AD, although the general design is of much earlier Chinese origin and shares some of the features seen in ancient Chinese bells. Their penetrating and pervasive tone carries over considerable distances. The sound of the bell is thought to have supernatural properties. It is believed, for example, that it can be heard in the underworld.
In Japanese ceremonies, hanging bells are used for signaling during the prayer and for calling Buddhists to worship. In China, similar bells were employed in ensembles, where they represented the yin, or "receptive" principle, and were sounded after the beat of a large drum (yang, or "creative" element). The Japanese bonsho...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Meiji Noh Mask in Carved Wood
Located in New York, NY
Japanese early Meiji period Noh theater mask made of carved wood with gofun layers. The piece was made in Japan in circa 1880 and is signed on the back. In great antique condition wi...
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1880s Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Meiji Period Carved Wood Okimono Man with Rabbits
Located in Newark, England
The charming figure, carved from a single piece of wood is exceptionally carved showing the male figure with humorous expression holding two Rabbits one by the ears and the second under his arm. A third Rabbit stands at the feet of the male looking up, each rabbit with a different expression. The male figure is wearing traditional Japanese attire with his hair tied back stood upon a naturalistic base. The figure dates to the Meiji Period (1868-1912) circa 1900.
Notes The Rabbit is one of the 12 animals to feature in the Japanese Zodiac signs which follows the Chinese astrological system along with the Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, Pig. Such division is connected with the Jupiter cycle around the Sun, which lasts about 12 years. As 2023 is the year of the Rabbit...
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Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Chinese Red Hand Painted Elm Ancestral Shrine / Altar
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Chinese Red Hand Painted Elm Ancestral Shrine / Altar
Made from durable elm wood, this altar features intricate hand-painted designs in vibrant red hues. With its traditiona...
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Early 1900s Chinese Rustic Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Elm, Lacquer
Japanese Antique Classic Sun And Moon Garden Lantern, Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese Classic Garden "Sun And Moon" Lantern With Cicada On Handle - Hard To Find, Signed
Japan, unusual large antique lantern design in an attractive craftsmen form perforated pa...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Copper
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
Rare Hand Carved Antique Japanese Marble or Granite Buddha Head Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and one of a kind Buddha sculpture.
There are only very few people in the world who can accurately date this hand carved marble or granite Japanese Buddha head...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble
Asian Carved Rosewood Standing Buddha or Wise Man Figure C1940
Located in Big Flats, NY
Asian Hand-Carved Rosewood Standing Buddha or Wise Man Figure C1940
Measures - 16.75"H x 7"W x 6.75"D
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Rosewood
Japanese Brilliant Spring Summer Gold Screen
Located in South Burlington, VT
Just acquired in Kyoto, Japan
A beautifully rendered smaller scale Japanese gold leaf six-panel folding screen byobu conceived in a convenient size 20 inches high and 54 inches leng...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Paper
Antique Chinese Pair of Hardstone Figural Foo Dog Ink Stamps C1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Pair of Chinese Hardstone Figural Foo Dog Ink Stamps C1930
Measures - 7.5"H x 2.25"W x 2.25"D
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Japanese Birds, Bamboo, And Plum Tree Summer Time Screen
Located in South Burlington, VT
Just acquired in Kyoto, Japan
A suumer time treat as this rendered smaller scale Japanese six-panel folding screen byobu was conceived in this convenient size 18 inches high and 4...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Paper
Japan Antique Kasuga "Deer" Granite Stone Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
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An antique classsic beauty with all original pieces.
Japan, a fine tall kasuga "deer" granite stone lantern with beautifully engraved designs incl...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Granite
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
Materials
Boxwood
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
Materials
Wood
Antique Chinese Bonzai Styled Flowering Fruit Tree Sculpture with Cloisonne Pot
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This sizable sculpture is unsigned with respect to the artist, but presumed to have originated from China and date to the Early Republic Period in approximately 1920. The sculpture i...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone, Metal
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
Antique Chinese Deeply Carved Rosewood Figural Queen Chair with Dragons C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Chinese Deeply Carved Rosewood Figural Queen Throne Chair with Dragons C1920
Measures - 43.5"H x 28.5"W x 25"D
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Rosewood
Antique Chinese Deep Carved Rosewood Figural King Throne Chair with Dragons 1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Chinese Deeply Carved Rosewood Figural King Throne Chair with Dragons C1920
Measures - 48.25"H x 29"W x 25"D
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Rosewood
Early 20th Century Tribal Currency, Chamba People, Nigeria
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Forged iron currency, Chamba people, Northeastern Nigeria
A piece of traditional currency used for barter or exchange, it measures 15 inches (38 cm) high by 18 inches (45.7 cm) wide...
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Japanese Tall Antique Stone Sun And Moon Pathway Lantern Beautiful Details, 40"
Located in South Burlington, VT
Wouldn't this antique garden stone lantern look perfect for your garden entry or pathway, pool, patio, or deck ?
Just acquired, our Japan stone "Arts & Crafts" antique stone pathway...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
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
Japanese Fine Antique Bronze Temple Dragon
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions
A lovely example of a Japanese antique bronze dragon water spout miraculously saved from a temple vessel and dating to the late Meiji period, 1...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Tall Antique Five Elements Stone Pagoda 180 Inches- best in class
Located in South Burlington, VT
Just discovered from an old Kyoto garden.
Call us For Details...
For the finest garden- a spiritual representation of five earthly and celestial elements.
Japan, a monumental antique stone pagoda tower that is nearly five meters , about 180” tall,
hand carved from solid granite, Taisho period circa 1920s, and a spiritual representation of five earthly and celestial elements.
This pagoda rivals a similar example given by Sapporo, Japan to the Portland, Oregon Japanese garden (See Portland's Japanese Garden Pagoda...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Granite
Antique Chinese Carved Hardstone Foo Dogs C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Chinese Carved Hardstone Foo Dogs C1920
Measures - 4.25"H x 6.5"W x 3.25"D
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
A collection of 6 Stone Lingam Objects
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Exceptional Set of 6 Stone Shiva Lingams from India,
these multicolored and polished stones are found in the Narmada River
and have there glance due to the water power,
The Shiva Li...
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1920s Indian Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Cast Stone
Antique Chinese Carved Wood Sculpture of Water Buffalo with Figures C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Chinese Carved Wood Sculpture of Water Buffalo with Figures C1920
Measures - 5.5"H x 11.75"W x 5"D
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Bronze Cats Pair Hand Cast With Playful Pose
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese Acquisitions trip to Kyoto.
A fine pair of antique curious Japanese cast bronze sensuous cats beautifully handcrafted in an attractive and unusual style. Cats were originally domesticated because they hunted mice that would eat stored grains, protecting the food stores. It was a beneficial situation for both species, cats got a reliable source of prey, and humans got effortless pest control. This mutually beneficial arrangement began the relationship between cats and humans which continues to this day.
In Japan, there are also cats described as Maneki Neko, also referred to in English as the good fortune or good luck cat...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Antique Menento Mori Late 19th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
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Vanity mounted on a 19th-century br...
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Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Brass
Japanese Antique Wood Carving Daruma 1860s-1900s / Sculpture Mingei Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old wooden Daruma doll.
It was made during the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
The material is cedar wood.
A wooden model of Daruma doll.
Many Daruma dolls were mass-prod...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Cedar
Pair of Chinese Carved Aventurine Quanyin Figures
Located in Norton, MA
Antique Pair of Chinese Carved Aventurine Quanyin Figures
Standing in flowing robes and holding a lotus blossom.
Dimensions
Heights 9" With open-carved wood bases.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Other Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Antique Balinese Buddha & Dewi Tara Goddess Indoor/Outdoor Garden Statues- Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Balinese Sculpted Buddha & Dewi Tara Goddess Indoor/Outdoor Garden Statues - Set of 2
Enhance the ambiance of your indoor or outdoor space with t...
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Early 20th Century Balinese Rustic Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Nepalese Tribal Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japan Fine Antique Bronze Kanon Guanyin Signed Shohei, Beautiful Face
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a fine and elegant antique Kanon Guan Yin standing in a classic compassionate mudra- a superb work of art cast in solid bronze with original traces of old gold gilding.
Signe...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Hand-Carved Wood Javanese ‘Wayang Topeng’ Theatre Mask, Indonesia c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A visibly old mask from the Javanese masks theatre ‘wayang topeng’: carved from hard wood, and painted on the front side. The mask shows clear traces of ...
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
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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