Gold Leaf Sculptures and Carvings

A wonderful Japanese Buddhist portable traveling zushi shrine altar with Amida Buddha (Amitabha) concealed inside the folded wood doors. This work dat...

Japanese Buddhist assembled wood sculpture of Kannon-Bosatsu (Avalokitesvara), the God of Compassion, standing male figure with abundant cloak draper...

A Meiji lacquered box in the shape of a seated lady made by Meigetsusai Kazuyoshi. This is a n extremely rare decorative box made in the shape of a ...

An Amida Nyorai Sculpture In Gilt Carved Wood from the Edo Period. This is a superbly refined carved wooden figure of Amida Nyorai (Amitabha), the Buddha of Infinite Light, with fab...

Thai Gilt Bronze Figure of a Seated Buddha, depicted with legs crossed in the virasana position with the right leg resting on the left leg, soles up, the hands in the earth touching ...

Thai Rattanakosin-Era Carved and Gilded Throne Side Panels Ornately carved panels with gilding from Thailand. The central portion of these panels depict...

Evoking exotic atmospheres, this zoomorphic sculpture in the shape of a multicolor parrot is a deft showcase of craftsmanship enriched with a combination of silver, gold, and copper leaf that lend it its alluring shimmering quality. Crafted from extruded polyurethane, the parrot stands...

An gilt and lacquered wood Buddha head with displayed on a metal and Lucite stand. stunning presence with its refined features and amazing details. The carving is of exquisite qualit...

Magnificent Meiji-era temple panel is traditionally placed above the entrance, gracing the space with spiritual protection and aesthetic beauty. Each panel vividly depicts a dragon, ...

A pair of mounted porcelain Karp shaped vases. Gilt - Bronze Mounted Blue Enameled Stoneware, Chinese 18th Century, the Mounts are Louis XV, Circa 1750...

16th century Japanese sculpture of a Buddhist Tenbu, Late Momoyama period (1333-1598) sculpture dated "Bunroku 3", or 1594, in ink on the back. T...

Antique Burmese Buddhist Decorative Backboard Mandorla Panel. A style of surround for a seated Buddha image reminiscent of a Burmese transom in shape. The peaked triangular panel in...

This is a very large and very old Antique Buddha that is nearly life size and weighs 72 lbs. The carving is absolutely amazing and there are no missing or broken pieces, no loose pi...

48" 19th century bronze Buddha with lovely worn gilt finish.

Antique Burmese Shan Wood, Lacquer and Gold Leafed Buddha, 19th Century. The image sits on a waisted lotus base with raised lacquer  details, seated in padmasana, the lotus position ...

Opulence and craftsmanship splendidly intertwine in this bright sculpture of a stylized horse's head. Crafted of extruded polyurethane and finished wi...

17th century Thai Buddha head (Kingdom of Ayutthaya) carved on sandstone with a serene, delicate expression. The finesse of the master sculptor's work is remarkable here: the large ...

Antique Shan (Tai Yai) Jambupati Buddha Image, wood, lacquer and gold leaf, Konbaung Empire (1752-1885) A crowned style that displays Northern Thai iconography merged with the aesthetic of Burmese rule in the region. The figure is depicted in the popular Theravada seated position of padmasana, (interlocking legs position) and the hand mudra in bhumisparsa (earth touching) wherein the feet are souls  up, the fingers of the right hand extend beyond the right shin and the left hand palm up resting above the lap. Remnants of the leaf-like kirita crown remain.  The image is dressed in Burmese royal costume with thayo rolled lacquer relief decoration modeled into cuffs, epaulettes, knee pads and a detailed “U” shaped necklace covering the chest. There is also a lappet of clothing between the legs draping down toward the base. The figure is seated upon a tall and waisted throne pedestal having rows of lotus petal grooves on the diagonal portions . The  base and body are carved from one solid piece of hard wood. All covered in black lacquer with thayo lacquer details, red pigment for the lips and gold leaf overall. The Jambupati style Buddha illustrates the tale of the Buddha’s life when he came across the arrogant King Jambupati, a king who terrorized his subjects and who lacked humility and compassion for his people. The Buddha on meeting the King asked that he forsake his evil ways and instead practice kindness to his fellow man. Ignoring the Buddha’s request, the King continued to terrorize the people. The Buddha then in his efforts to change the King of his evil ways, one day magically appeared to him in resplendent royal attire. King Jambupati was in awe of the Buddha’s appearance prostrated himself in obeisance and from that day onward accepted the Buddhist precepts. In Southeast Asian countries like Burma, where rulers have very high if not semi-divine status, tales of this type, reinforced the need for the leader to worship the Buddha, the King of Kings. Condition: Heavy deterioration of the underside of the base as well as the interior portion of the crown, other losses include crown flanges, the crown spire, earrings, the tip of the left thumb, one base corner edge, rolled lacquer losses and general wear of the gold leaf surface, all commensurate with age and wear. Measuring: 22.25 in. high x 8.75 in. wide x 7.75 in. deep(56.5cm x 22.2cm x 29.7cm). Weight: 10.8 lbs. Age: Late 18th century. Provenance: Lark...

This striking sculpture is part of the Flame collection and features a square base with a vertical structure in unpolished iron, supporting an extruded polyurethane body shaped like ...

Cast iron Buddhist monk, cast around 1880, likely in Guangdong, China. The monk has original paint and some some remaining gilt. The monk stands snugly on a hand made mid 20th centu...

Japanese Meiji period letter opener. An exceptional letter opener, created during the imperial Japan in the Meiji period, back in he 1900. The letter opener has been carefully carve...

Arakanese Gilt Lacquered Bronze Mahakyain phara (Royal Oath) Buddha Image, a seated figure depicted in the bhumisparsa (earth touching) mudra, with small “fruit” in left hand, a maje...

This 17th century Ayutthaya Period copper alloy (bronze) head of Buddha depicted in the ‘Phra Chao Song Khruang’ manner (Lord Wearing Ornaments), showing Buddha adorned with an ornat...

A Japanese carved wood Amitabha (Amida) Buddha statue with residual gold leafed surface circa 19th century (late Edo period). The buddha is seated in the padmasana position on an elevated double lotus throne, under a small lotus halo canopy. His right hand is held in abhaya mudra which means fearlessness in Sanskrit. The mudra symbolizes protection, peace, and fearless. His left hand gently resting on his thigh. Dressed in a flowing robe with open chest, the statue showcases a classic iconography found prominently in Japanese Buddhism art during Edo to Meiji period, characterized by the double lotus throne and a particularly serene meditative facial expression, highlighted by inset gemstones...

A delicately carved wood Buddha in an upright standing posture with a double Abhaya mudra. The statue displays a gilt surface with beautiful patina and some minor wear. The face was ...

This striking sculpture features a square base with two curved arms extending vertically in a shape reminiscent of a dancing flame. Handcrafted of extruded polyurethane, the top laye...

This Ching Dynasty carved polychrome seated altar god is a representation of Guan Yu. Guan Yu was a Chinese military general serving under the warlord Liu ...

19th Century Japanese Kutani large size gold gilded porcelain mother monkey figure nurturing her baby.  

Exceptional monumental 19th century carved wood Budha with gilt finish and jewels.