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Material: Stone
White Ceremonial Granite Bi Disc
Located in Somis, CA
The Bi was a traditional ceremonial scepter used by the Chinese Emperors to connect with the Heavenly Gods. A symbol of unity and holistic harmony, it was used in ancient celestial c...
Category
20th Century Chinese Prehistoric Stone Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Granite, Steel
Ice Carved Bi Disc in Smoke Crystal by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ice carved Bi disc
Steel stand
Smoke crystal
Hand carved
Limited edition
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Stone Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Crystal
Japanese Early Antique Stone Four Buddhas Pagoda 10 feet
Located in South Burlington, VT
Just discovered from an old Kyoto area garden. Call or message us for details or to reserve.
For the finest garden- an exceptional and spiritual representation of the Buddha expressed in this unique and substantial 10 feet five roof pagoda with four buddha images carved on base.
Japan, a monumental antique stone pagoda...
Category
Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Stone Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Granite
Pair of Chinese Guardian Lion Dogs, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This pair of monumental Fu-Lions, also known as shizi, once would have flanked the entrance to a Qing-dynasty home in China’s Shanxi province. One has a pearl under its foot, and the...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Stone Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Limestone
China Extraordinary Natural Stone "Painting" Mountain Fishing Stream
Located in South Burlington, VT
Extraordinary natural work, one of a kind. Custom framed
This Chinese extraordinary round natural stone painting of a possible mountain fishing stream could remind us of a unique experience and view in our lives. The powerful and colorful depiction is executed in natural white, light blue and iron rich red colors. This is called a dream stone Shih-Hua. They are cut from historic Dali marble...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Stone Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble
QING DYNASTY 1900 Decorative Vase Carved In Translucent Green Fluorite In Stand
Located in Miami, FL
A carved fluorite vase in wood stand.
This is a beautiful decorative oblong flat vase created in the imperial China during the late Qing Dynasty period, circa 1880-1900. The piece h...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Stone Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Multi-gemstone
Newly made large lavastone Buddha statue from Indonesia in Varada Mudra
Located in DEVENTER, NL
The very large and special lavastone Buddha statue is a truly remarkable and monumental work of art originating from Indonesia. Crafted from lavastone, this magnificent sculpture sta...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Stone Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Lava
Chinese Antique Large Qing Hand Carved Square Stone Stool Display Pedestal, 19c.
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare and Hard To Find 19th Century
From China's Qing dynasty (1644-1912) a hard to find solid limestone finely carved square footed pedestal - perfect for displaying your indoor or ...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Stone Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone, Limestone
Late 20th Century very large and special lavastone Buddha statue OriginalBuddha
Located in DEVENTER, NL
The very large and special lavastone Buddha statue is a magnificent and awe-inspiring work of art. Crafted from lacquerware, this exceptional statue stands at an impressive height of...
Category
Late 20th Century Indonesian Stone Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Lava
Large Chinese Carved White Stone Temple Stele Sculpture of a Guan Yin
Located in Bradenton, FL
Carved white stone temple sculpture of a Bodhisattva featuring exquisite craftmanship and attention to detail. Bodhisattvas were enlightened beings who chose to remain in the cycles ...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Stone Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Antique sandstone temple from India from 19 Century - OriginalBuddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Discover the timeless elegance of this antique sandstone temple from India, a beautifully crafted 19th-century artifact. Made from solid sandstone, this exquisite piece stands 24.7 cm high, 21.9 cm wide, and 17 cm deep, with a substantial weight of 11.15 kgs. Showcasing intricate carvings and traditional craftsmanship, this historic Indian temple fragment reflects the spiritual and artistic heritage of its time.
A perfect addition for collectors of antique temple artifacts...
Category
19th Century Indian Antique Stone Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Sandstone
Chinese Drum Stone Column Base, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th-century column base likely figured into the grand and imposing surroundings of a Qing-dynasty courtyard, supporting a large wooden beam that flanked an entry or walkway. Sh...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Stone Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Limestone
Antique Large Chinese Hetian white Celadon Jade Buckle, Qing Dynasty
Located in Norton, MA
A large Chinese carved Hetian White Celedon jade buckle, a beast head with two monkeys on the lower part and two peaches in the middle, depicting the meani...
Category
19th Century Chinese Other Antique Stone Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone, Jade
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...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Stone Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade, Brass
Stone Buddha Amitabha Statue
Located in Somis, CA
A large, finely carved Tang style stone statue of Buddha Amitabha. Depicted with a full-cheeked face below neatly gathered hair and ushnisha, with large eyes, downcast smile and full...
Category
20th Century Chinese Tang Stone Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Big Red Natural Mountain Scholar Garden Stone Beauty #2
Located in South Burlington, VT
From Our Recent Japanese Acquisitions Travels- Unique & Beautiful, Indoor or Garden Candidate #2
This is a stunningly beautiful example of a large 19 inch wide old Asian rare natura...
Category
20th Century Indonesian Stone Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Japan Large Antique Stone Four Buddhas Water Purification Basin Chozu’bachi
Located in South Burlington, VT
Just discovered from an old southern Japanese area garden and now in our Kyoto warehouse.
Call or message us to reserve- now en route in our container from our Kyoto warehouse
Fo...
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Stone Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Granite
Vintage Chinese Serpentine Sculpture, China, Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Chinese serpentine sculpture is a traditional decorative object realized in china in the early 20th century.
Serpentine m...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Stone Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble, Serpentine
Pair of Monumental Stone Heads of Deva and Asura
Located in Chicago, IL
These monumental stone deity heads were inspired by the powerful figures that guard the ancient city of Angkor Thom, the last capital of the Khmer Empire in present-day Cambodia. To ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Cambodian Stone Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Chinese Extraordinary Natural Stone "Painting" Glacier Park
Located in South Burlington, VT
Extraordinary natural work, one of a kind. Custom framed, D8
This Chinese extraordinary natural stone "painting" of a seemingly white glacial expanse could remind us of a similar and unique visual experience in our lives. The powerful and colorful depiction is executed in natural white, dark green- almost black, cream and yellow (limonite mineral) colors. This is called a dream stone Shih-hua. They are cut from historic Dali marble...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Stone Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble
19th Century Antique marble Burmese Buddha statue from Burma - Original Buddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This antique marble Burmese Buddha statue is a magnificent representation of Buddhist devotion. Crafted from marble, it stands at an impressive height of 48 cm and has dimensions of ...
Category
19th Century Burmese Antique Stone Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble
16th Century Thai Ayutthaya Sandstone Torso of the Buddha
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely carved sandstone torso of the Buddha, Ayutthaya period (1350-1767), Thailand.
Wonderfully simplistic, the only ornamentation this torso displays...
Category
16th Century Thai Antique Stone Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Sandstone
English Stone Gargoyle Griffin Garden Statue
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a wonderful English gargoyle or griffin statue
Great piece for the garden
We've shown it here on a Gothic pedestal stand which is availa...
Category
1980s Vintage Stone Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Chinese Shaka Triad Sculpture Foo Dogs Elephant Dragon Statue 59"
Located in Dayton, OH
Monumental carved marble Buddhist Shakyamuni Triad sculpture. The Shaka Triad was one of the earliest significant examples of a Buddhist sculpture in Japan. It was crafted from bron...
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Stone Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Antique Hand-Carved Cash Coin Garden Stone, 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
Unique garden accents
This delightful round hand-carved stone in the form of an old "cash coin" with its square hole and dates to the 19th century. This was likely a mill stone for ...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Stone Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Limestone
Special antique marble Mandalay Buddha statue from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: marble
57 cm high
52 cm wide and 29 cm deep
Weight: 61.55 kgs
Mandalay style
Bhumisparsha mudra
Originating from Burma
19th century
The stone seems more 'alabaster', it is...
Category
19th Century Burmese Antique Stone Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble
Chinese Carved Zitan Figure of a Bodhisattva, Qing Dynasty
Located in Austin, TX
A finely carved Chinese zitan wood figure of an unidentified bodhisattva, possibly Guanyin, late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, China.
The androgynous figure has a plump, almost matronly face, with downcast eyes and a gentle smile. The hair in long tresses, gathered and tied in a high chignon.
The enlightened being is portrayed seated in dhyanasana, bare feet resting on crossed legs, both soles pointing up.
Thick robes billow and drape around the full figured body. The hands display...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Stone Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Lapis Lazuli
Large Solid Stone Sitting Buddha
Located in Somis, CA
A large hand carved solid stone Buddha statue seated in dhyana position. The broad face with high arched eyebrows and downcast eyes casting a serene aura, framed by long-lobed ears and beneath a pronounced hairline and surmounted by an ushnisha. Buddha wears a long robe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Tang Stone Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Very large and special lavastone Buddha statue in Dhyana Mudra - Newly Made
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This lavastone Buddha statue is truly exceptional. Hand-carved from a single block of lava stone, it stands at an impressive height of 190 cm with dimensions of 134 cm in width and 9...
Category
2010s Indonesian Stone Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Lava
China Natural Stone "Painting" Seaside Along White and Gray Mountains
Located in South Burlington, VT
Chinese extraordinary natural stone & with custom hardwood frame
"Seaside White and Gray Mountains" #2
This Chinese extraordinary natural stone "painting" of a mountain range in white and gray colors is called a dream stone Shih-hua. They are cut from historic Dali marble found in the Cangshan mountains of western China. These mysterious mountains, unique in the world, are known for yielding incredible and fantastic natural landscaped works of art created over tens of millions of years from mineral inclusions that affected the process of ancient organic material which transformed into limestone and finally resulted in marble- a metamorphic hard stone.
This art form is centuries of years old since the Ming dynasty. Dream stones became favored art in the west particularly since the 19th century when French collectors named them Pierres de reve.
This thin marble stone "painting" is approximately 1/4" thick and is cut from a large slab of rough material revealing incredible patterns in soft white and gray colors. Its weight is surprisingly modest- easily hung with standard hardware.
On occasion, private collectors would invite an artisan to inscribe a poetic description onto their more important dream stones and in this case the artists' seal mark and calligraphy translation reads:
Beautiful Custom Arts & Crafts hardwood frame
Dimensions:
Frame: 10.75 inches high and 15 inches wide.
Site: 6.25 inches high and 10.5 inches wide.
Provenance: Private Chinese collection, Yunnan, China.
History of "White and Gray" dream stone paintings:
“White and Gray” dream stone paintings known in China as Shui Mo or Chinese painting stone, were cut from stone found on Shuang Yang mountain in Dali mountains Captivating compositions, they might remind us of a long string of rugged mountain caps from a distance. These dream stones are cut from a scarce regional stone yielding notoriously “fuzzy” detailed paintings. To find examples possessing clear, contrasting detail like this one is indeed a rare find. Fine stone paintings like this example are rare as access to and availability of resource material diminishes. After a thin coating of wax is carefully applied to its surface to protect and reveal its beautiful subtle colors, this stone painting is signed upper right position with poetic verse and seal of an artisan who describes its majestic beauty.
Reference: Dreaming of Dreamstones China’s Extraordinary Natural Stone Paintings, Schneible Fine Arts. Dreaming of Dreamstones – World’s first comprehensive English text publication covers China’s extraordinary natural Stone Paintings, by author and dream stone lecturer Douglas Schneible, 35 pages, softcover, ISBN 978-0-578. See photos.
We have been dealing in authentic Chinese natural stone paintings...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Stone Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble
Japanese Tall Four Buddhas Stone Pagoda, 13.5 feet
Located in South Burlington, VT
Just Found, Call or message us for details.
For the finest garden- a monumental and spiritual representation of the Buddha expressed in this substantial 13.5 feet seven roof pagod...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Stone Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Granite
Japan Huge Old Stone Yukimi Lantern with Beautiful Details, 38 Inches
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare Classic in a Large 38" Size. Beautiful patina, lovely lantern
Japan, a fine large vintage hand carved stone Yukimi hexagonal top lantern with beautiful details from the middle...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Stone Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Indian Carved Sandstone Frieze of Lakshmi, Central India, 10th-11th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A large and impressive Indian carved sandstone architectural frieze featuring a central image of the Hindu goddess Lakshmi flanked by two atten...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Indian Medieval Antique Stone Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Sandstone
Chinese Jade Finely Carved Libation Cup, early Qing Dynasty.
Located in Sarasota, FL
Chinese light celadon jade libation cup from early 19th, possibly 18th century. The item is executed in archaistic Ming style.
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Stone Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Elegant Chinese Lady Sculpture in Red Coral
Located in Madrid, ES
This graceful red coral sculpture depicts a Chinese lady and showcases the refined elegance of traditional Chinese artistry. With its delicate carving and vibrant hue, this piece bri...
Category
1920s Vintage Stone Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Coral
18th century Antique Burmese marble Buddha statue from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This Antique Burmese marble Buddha statue is a magnificent representation of artistry and Buddhist devotion. Crafted from marble, it stands ...
Category
18th Century Burmese Antique Stone Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble
Contemporary Coral, 18K Gold, Diamonds, and Onyx Pipe
Located in New York, NY
A contemporary coral, 18K gold, diamonds, and onyx pipe.
The carved coral pipe engraved with Chinese ornaments enhanced with brilliant-cut pave diamo...
Category
20th Century Chinese Stone Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Coral, Onyx, Gold
Japanese Antique Stone Statue Frog 1860s-1920s / Sculpture Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is a stone carved frog made in Japan.
It was made between the Meiji and Taisho periods (1860s-1920s), and is an atmospheric sculpture with a long history.
In Japan, frogs have ...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Stone Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Pair of Hand Carved Spinach Jade Phoenix Bird Figures with Wood Stands
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A pair of lovely late 19th / early 20th century hand carved had phoenix bird sculptures with original custom wood bases. The spinach jade is a deep rich jade green without stands mea...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Stone Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Large Chinese Sculpted Coral Depicting a Dignitary and Attendants
Located in London, GB
Large Chinese sculpted coral depicting a dignitary and attendants
Chinese, early 20th Century
Measures: Height 38cm, width 40cm, depth 20cm
Taking beautiful natural red coral as...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Stone Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Coral
Budai Buddha in dark jade
Located in Milano, IT
This exquisite dark jade Budai, also known as the Laughing Buddha, is a cherished symbol of happiness, prosperity, and abundance in Chinese Buddhist iconography. The figure of Budai, often depicted with a joyful smile and a round, protruding belly, is said to represent contentment, generosity, and the joy of life. Historically, Budai is believed to have been based on an eccentric Chinese Zen monk who lived during the 10th century. Over time, his image evolved to become a symbol of prosperity and well-being, beloved in both religious and cultural contexts.
Skillfully carved from dark jade, a stone highly valued in Chinese culture for its association with purity, wisdom, and protection, this sculpture brings both spiritual and artistic significance. Jade has held a special place in Chinese history for millennia, considered more precious than gold and revered for its ability to ward off evil and bring balance. The rich green hues of the dark jade in this Budai sculpture enhance the overall sense of calm and serenity that the figure embodies.
The craftsmanship in this piece is evident in the intricate carving of Budai's flowing robes and expressive features. His smiling face radiates warmth and positivity, while his posture-relaxed and grounded-symbolizes inner peace and harmony. This dark jade Budai is more than just a decorative item; it is a reminder of the importance of joy, kindness, and generosity in everyday life.
Perfect for both spiritual and decorative purposes, this Budai statue...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Stone Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Buddha Statue 19th Century Alabaster
Located in New York, NY
18th/19th century Buddha Statue carved of Alabaster. Burmese Shan Buddha Statue 1800ca, collected in Myanmar Shan State 1998. Legs crossed, the left hand in the lap, and the right ha...
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Early 1800s Burmese Antique Stone Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Alabaster
Large Early 20th Century Chinese Carved Jade Vase
Located in Austin, TX
A large and impressive Chinese caved jade vase, Republic Period, circa 1930.
Carved from one massive piece of jade. The vase carved with the He He Er Xian...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Stone Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Year of the Dragon Elaborate Hand Carved Stone Dragon Sculpture on Rosewood Base
Located in Tustin, CA
Intricately hand carved from a single block of richly variegated stone, this incredibly detailed and elaborate, Chinese sculpture is a true work of art. It features a dragon on a car...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Stone Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone, Carnelian
10th Century Temple Bracket Buff Sandstone Central India
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a stunning piece of Indian antiquity from the 10th century, namely, a temple bracket buff sandstone central India carving.
From Central In...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Indian Archaistic Antique Stone Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Sandstone
Chinese jade cabbage
Located in New York, NY
jade with apple green tones
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Stone Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Chinese Carved Soap Stone Sculpture of a Wise Ancient with Dragon
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A finely carved soap stone sculpture of a wise ancient with a dragon on his shoulder standing on a braun soap stone base. In fine original conditi...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Stone Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Pair Sandstone Horses Large Garden Animal Statue
Located in Somis, CA
A pair of hand carved, large solid stone horse statues. The recumbent horses are crafted with two legs tucked under the body and tail flicked to o...
Category
20th Century Chinese Han Stone Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Sandstone
Large Soapstone Puffin Bird Sculpture, Marked E 5516
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Large soapstone puffin bird sculpture, simplistic in design, wings tucked in, standing with legs together and the head slightly cocked to one side. The soapstone puffin measures 9&qu...
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Native American Stone Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Tiger's Eye Dragon Gemstone Statue Hand Carved
Located in Somis, CA
A stunning hand carved 2.2 lb tiger's eye sculpture depicting dragon chasing a pearl in the late Qing dynasty style. The four-clawed dragon under the auspicious clouds has one front ...
Category
2010s Chinese Stone Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Quartz
Buddha statuette in green jade
Located in Milano, IT
Dive into the serene world of spiritual art with this exquisite jade Buddha statue, dating back to the mid-20th century. Carved from the finest jade...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Stone Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Hand Carved Agate Horse Sculpture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1235 hand carved agate horse.
Category
1940s Vintage Stone Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Agate
Intricately Carved Celadon Jade Dragon Handled Covered Vessel
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Early 20th Century intricately carved celadon vase with lid. The moon flask shape with dragon handles with rings. Incised on both sides with archaistic v...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Stone Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
A Chinese carved amethyst incense censor and cover, Qing Dynasty, 19th C
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 thr...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Stone Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Amethyst
Chinese Cache Ancient Heavenly Green Jade Bi , 96 pieces
Located in South Burlington, VT
This is a guaranteed authentic ancient Chinese jade bi cache of ninety six (96) discs from the Qijia culture, Northwestern China, circa 3000-2000 BCE.
Including Our Certificate of A...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Stone Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Pair of Petite Chinese Fu Dog Guardians
Located in Chicago, IL
With curly manes and playful expressions, these petite stone fu dogs are adorable companions and benevolent guardians of the home. Also known as shizi, the pair represents yin and ya...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Stone Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Limestone
16th Century Thai Life Size Stone Buddha Head-Superb Ayuthaya Example
Located in Ukiah, CA
Life-size 16th century Thai stone head. The face is absolutely classic for this type--powerful, kind, and calm. The condition is very good, as can be seen in the photos. Large Buddhas...
Category
16th Century Thai Antique Stone Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Chinese Hand Carved Stone Figural Wall Panel #1
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Chinese hand carved colored stone figural wall panel #1
2 Other panels also available
See dealer #'s 3-1053 and 3-1054.
Category
1950s Vintage Stone Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
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