Asian Sculptures and Carvings

A Thai bronze head of Buddha, Ayutthaya period, late 16th-early 17th century. His face with serene expression, arched eyebrows above incised eyes and ...

Vintage heavy Indian patinated copper bronze statue of Shiva Nataraja. An Indian metal alloy copper model of Shiva Nataraja. "The Hindu God Shiva performs his dance of Bliss" In the ...

Elevate your home decoration with this this Stunning pair of vintage Tang Dynasty style Emperor/War horses. Each piece stands as a testament to intricate ...

An antique Chinese plant stand offers inset marble top over hardwood base having pierced and carved foliate skirt, raised on cabriole legs ...

This 19th-century hand-carved polychromatic wood figure depicts a powerful Guardian, poised on a recumbent tiger with his right fist raised in a striking motion, his eyes bulging wit...

A fantastic pair of large Chinese tileworks sancai glazed Buddhistic lions and attendants, late Ming Dynasty, first half of the 17th century, Shanxi, China. Presented on custom 20th century wood and lacquer table-form stands. This pair of lions and attendants portray Buddhist lions...

Japan an important 84" Tall life-size sculpture of "Male Reborn" by midcentury master sculptor Koga Tadao (Meiji 36 (1903) to Showa 54 (1979). For further...

This is a pair of antique Oriental dog bookends. A Chinese, soapstone decorative 'Dog of Fo' book rest, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Delightfully tactile dogs wi...

Great Pair (2) Of Large Round Stone Bowls/Planters From our recent Japanese Acquisition Travels- comes this unusual pair of large round garden stone vessels with inset carved handl...

Antique Japanese natural Momo Red Coral Graduated Bead Necklace - Gilt fish hook Clasp. A fine 19th C coral necklace. The red coral round beads have a nice cut, color, shape and l...

A finely modeled Chinese porcelain figure of the Chinese God of Longevity, Shouxing, Republic Period, early 20th century, China. The God of Longevity, called Shouxing or Shoulao, stands upright holding a dragon staff in one hand, a peach (a symbol of immortality), in the other. He is dressed in a long yellow robe...

Antique hindu bronze Temple horse and chariot statue toy on wheels. Commonly known as "Temple Toys," these cast brass figures date back to the early-to-Mid...

Material: marble 105 cm high 64 cm wide and 29 cm deep Originating from India Hand carved from a single block of white marble A beautiful piece ! Can be shipped worldwide Est...

A fine and unusual carving of a mythical animal, possibly a pixiu, of celadon and russet nephrite jade, Ming Dynasty or earlier, China. The mythical animal masterfully carved as a...

Just received from our last shipment from Japan- the first we've seen Japan, a fine tall large scale red crested bronze garden crane purposely cr...

This flat shadow puppet was crafted on the island of Java by a puppet artist using buffalo hide and mounted on bamboo sticks. It features movable arms, controlled by outer bamboo rod...

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

A beautifully hand-woven Japanese flower basket (ikebana) by bamboo artist Hatakeyama Seido (b. 1930). Entitled "Ajiro Spiral Pattern Flower Basket", the piece was made in 2007 and purchased from Tai...

Two Asian gilt bronze Teppanom kneeling Thai sacred angels. Bronze gilded temple guardians in a sitting position. These temple guardians were made in Th...

A wonderfully formed Chinese scholar stone of Lingbi type presented on a carved wood base with curvy conforming contour. Impressive in size and substantial in weight, this grey Lingb...

Japan, an old early 20th century hand-carved stone image of Ebisu one of Japan's seven lucky gods signifying prosperity, good business, and patron of fishermen, circa 1920. He sits ...

A Long-Life carved wood Buddha.

A rare handsome Chinese Heavenly jade Bi disk carved in a rarely found combination of mutton fat yellow and green jade with patches of brown accents in the stone that depict a green ...

A beautiful large statue of an upright dragon chasing pearl, hand carved out of natural Fine grade lapis lazuli weighing 4.5 lb. Masterful depiction of the dragon with its deep scale...

Presenting a famous netsuke artist, Yoshitoshi from Japanese, a carved netsuke "The Pig" dated around the late 19th to early 20th century.         

Material: bronze 29,9 cm high 22,7 cm wide and 12,5 cm deep Weight: 4.669 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Thailand 19th century, Rattanakosin...

Japan, a collector's dream and extraordinary monumental example of a 44 inch high one- of -a- kind handcrafted and hand painted wooden Kokeshi doll, circa mid-20th century. Extraord...

Japan, an excellent pair/set of two (2) shoji "Birds and Dragonfly" bamboo doors or screens recently acquired from a Japanese private collector. The hand carved boards are artisti...

A wooden figurine made in Thailand. A small figurine that imitates a swan-like, dragon-like creature that decorates the roofs of Thai temples. It is probably from the late 20th centu...

This is an intricate carving into a large jade boulder in many layers, with figures and mountain scenes depicting the traditional Chinese living style alo...

This antique wooden Buddha statue is a truly unique and special collectible piece. Standing at 39 cm high, 31 cm wide, and 23.5 cm deep, it is made of wood and it has been gilded wit...

Vintage bronze statue in gold and green of Prince Rama shooting an arrow. The large bronze sculpture depicts Lord Rama, a revered figure in Hindu mythology, standing majestically wit...

Vintage stone pipe from Kathmandu, Nepal featuring a hand carved elephant's head. Beautiful hand carved wooden pipe from Sumatra, circa 1950. Would look great set on a minimalis...

Material: bronze 162 cm high 145 cm wide and 82 cm deep Polished bronze - after a few years, the statue will be more 'matt' Mandalay style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from ...

This large lavastone Buddha statue is a magnificent and spiritually significant work of art. It stands at an impressive height of 113 cm, with dimensions of 90 cm in width and 59 cm ...

Description: A singular example of Guanyin. Deviating from the Bodhisattva’s conventional pose of ‘royal ease’, the figure is instead seated in the meditative padmasana, or ‘lotus position’, rendering this Guanyin something of a rarity. An Apana more typically associated with depictions of Buddhas, Guanyin assuming this pose immediately signifies this figure as one of particular spiritual reverence. Both feet are revealed crossed upon one another from beneath fabric which spills before her, her left palm turned upward with her hand resting upon her left knee and her right raised in a relaxed gesture. Adorned with a diadem housing a depiction of Amitabha Buddha, her own spiritual guide, she exudes an air of tranquil regality, further characterised by her numerous strings of beads and elaborately fastened dhoti, attire traditionally reserved for Indian princes. Though the figure’s dress is Indian her face is undoubtedly exemplifying artistic Chinese beauty standards. Her face is soft and rounded, full in both the lips and cheeks, with eyes that restfully peer down, as though she is watching over the worries of mankind with compassion. Notes on the item: Guanyin is the Chinese interpretation of Avalokiteshvara, the Indian Bodhisattva of compassion. The term “Bodhisattva” is derived from the Sanskrit “Bodhi”, meaning ‘awakening’ or ‘enlightenment’, combined with “Sattva”, meaning ‘spirit’ or ‘being’, referring to one on the path to achieving enlightenment. Bodhisattvas in Mayahana Buddhism are recognised as figures who have effectively achieved enlightenment yet relinquish their accension to nirvana in order to remain amongst mankind in the ultimate act of compassion to aid as spiritual guides. As such, the Bodhisattva inhabit a liminal space between samsara and nirvana; enlightened beings that maintain a relationship with humanity that buddhas cannot, as attaining Buddhahood necessitates the abandonment of all worldly attachments, including mankind. Guanyin’s very name, ‘One who hears the cries of the world’ highlights this role as a compassionate figure who acknowledges the suffering and strife of man. Along with Mahāsthāmaprāpta, a fellow bodhisattva, Guanyin serves as an attendant to Buddha Amitabha, with these three deities recognised as the Three Sages of Western Pure Land Buddhism, a sect of Mayahana Buddhism popular in East Asia. Avalokiteshvara is commonly posited to have been adopted from Indian Buddhism into China as Guanyin around 200-400 CE, however it was the Tang dynasty (618-907) which saw the popularisation of the deity. By the Ming (1358–1644) and Qing (1644–1911) dynasties, Guanyin held the position as the most popular female deity in China. The unique state of religion in China held no monolithic canon regarding Buddhism and saw the assimilation of several belief systems, primarily Daoism, Buddhism and Confucianism. Consequently, Guanyin became a deity to be revered beyond Buddhism alone, appointed as both an official imperial deity and Daoist deity in the 12th century. Guanyin may also be seen to fulfil the role of idealised femininity as prescribed by Confucianism, with the scarcity of female Chinese deities perhaps accounting for the gradual gender shift Guanyin underwent. The Indian Avalokiteshvara is unequivocally recognised as male, whilst the supposed gender of Guanyin remains contentious. Although there is a clear shift from the masculine Avalokiteshvara towards a more feminine representation, it is unclear if Guanyin is understood to be entirely feminine, to inhabit qualities of both genders or to be elevated beyond gender entirely, embodying neither. Depictions of Guanyin are highly androgynous, which some believe lends credence towards Guanyin symbolising the unity of dualistic forces as recognised in Daoism, displaying the anthropomorphism of yin and yang. Comparative Analysis: Market comparisons of similar Qing Dynasty polychrome figures of Guanyin include lot 767 (no.2) From Christies ‘Important Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art,’ New York, 25 March 2022, with the price realised USD 52,920 (Estimate USD 20,000 – USD 30,000). Christies also auctioned a comparable polychrome Guanyin...

PAIR of Chinese painted ceramic identical figures in a matte glaze, depicting a mustached, hatted emperor in a formal elaborate yellow robe with dragon medallion, his left arm cradli...

A tall 88 Inch antique classic tea motif lantern with all original pieces. Please view the video. The Zendō-ji Gata lantern Ishidōrō (禅導寺型石灯籠) is a unique design and very special ...

Best Quality, Hard To Find, complete with antique wooden collector box tomobako A fine pair (2) of Japanese antique hand cast gilt bronze Mandarin Duck screen holders with highly d...

Zō-onna (増女) This mask depicts a woman with a noble and calm expression. In Noh theater, it is used for roles of young women. The mask conveys elegance and softness, making it suita...

Vintage Asian Gilt Bronze Teppanom kneeling Thai Sacred Angel. Bronze gilded temple guardian in a sitting position. Gilt Kneeling Thai Buddhist gatekeeper angel kneeling praying. Int...

A stunning gilt bronze statue of Avalokiteshvara, the Great Compassion Green Tara. Seated in lalitasana with the right foot supported on a lotus stem that projects from the front of ...

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...

A beautiful antique Khmer hand carved wooden Buddhist figure. Originating in Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam or Thailand, 19th century or earlier, the exceptional Southeast Asian antique...

Antique bronze figure of Baby Bata Krishna crawling figure holding the pearl of wisdom or butterball. Antique Indian Bronze Figure of Baby krishna with his Butterball. An Indian Bronze Figure of Balakrishna, the baby Krishna wearing chains around his waist and a necklace, his face with a humorous expression, holding a ball of butter in his right hand, it is considered the ball of wisdom. Antique Asian collectible cast bronze copper sculpture figurine of Hindu God Lord Krishna in a baby form. 19th century lost wax cast bronze Bata Krishna figure, India Avatar of Vishnu, the Bala Krishna form represents him as a baby. Krishna is probably the most beloved avatar of god Vishnu and is widely worshipped all over India. Crawling Krishna is a common subject, the craftsmanship and the elegance of proportions make this Vigraha an outstanding one. Dimensions: Height: 3 inches Length: 2.50 inches Depth 2.50 inches. From the Art collection of Marian and John Scott. Acquisition date: 1986. From the Art collection of Marian and John Scott who purchased this item from the amazing private collection of Mark Lissauer who spent his life collecting niche ethnographic pieces. About Mark Lissauer: Mark Lissauer spent forty years travelling abroad for months at a time collecting ethnographic artefacts primarily from New Guinea and the islands of the West Pacific, and from Asia and Himalayan countries. Fluent in five languages and having in the course of business travelled to more than forty countries, Mark is well-known to museums and art-collectors around the world for his long career and his interesting and diverse collection of rare ethnographic material. Mark knows the origin and symbolism of each piece. Through extensive research and more than ninety trips around the globe, Mark familiarised himself with the traditions of the various cultures he visited in order to understand the meaning of each object to its region and tribe. His home has a specialist library and several rooms are filled with tribal carvings, textiles and ethnographica. He acquired his first tribal piece in 1948 during a business trip to Milne Bay, New Guinea, and has since documented the acquisition of some 35,000 items. Several thousands of these have been sold to important private collections and museums worldwide, including the Rockefeller Museum, the British Museum and the Musée National des Arts d’Afrique et d’Océanie, now incorporated into the Louvre Museum. Estimator certificate of authenticity by Wayne Heathcote Tribal Art Dealer and Expert. Heathcote has a flash gallery in Brussels, where much of the tribal art business is centred, and is an expert at Sotheby's tribal art sale...

This wooden statue is a relic from Japan's Edo period, and within it lies a deep history that transcends time. Originally, it was part of a more intricate statue, likely adorned with...

This Old marble Ganesha statue is a magnificent work of art that embodies the essence of the elephant-headed deity, Lord Ganesha. Crafted from marble, it stands 29,8 cm tall, with di...

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...

A tall antique Balinese hand-carved and painted wooden statue from the 19th century on black base. Hand-made on the island of Bali, Southern Indonesia during the 19th century, this w...

Antique Thai Buddhist Temple Pediment. An architectural remnant of an assembled teak triangular gable carved with elaborate and symmetrical “kanok” veget...

China Monumental Pair (2) Antique Stone “Spirit Pathway” Tigers, middle Qing period 1750-1850. Please view our video. Dimensions: 115cm, 46” high and 60cm, 24” in width. Likely utilized as spirit pathway tomb markers, these powerful, benign carved sitting effigies perched on haunches and front paws with round heads and faces exposing defined eye sockets, ears and two fangs a top bases that feature curled tails on side each whole atop a block shaped base and hand-carved from limestone whose surfaces show considerable weatherization from exposure and good age. Reference: 35 Years Collecting 35 Treasures, Schneible Fine Arts catalog Number 30, p. 66. Provenance: originally found in Fujian Province. Fujian has the distinction of being home to China’s last remaining wild tigers and famous “tiger” mountain. No wonder then that these early stone works...

Vintage Buddhist protector deity statue bronze heavy, ornate, symbolic, fertility symbol door handle from old temple Heavy bronze door handle in the ...

A fantastic piece. Wonderfully glazed and colored work of a seated man with brightly colored robes riding a mythical galloping horse. We believe this is Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) ...

Burmese wooden tribal mask. Age: Burma, Mandalay Period, 19th century Size: Height 27 C.M. / Width 20 C.M. / Thickness 17.3 C.M. Size including...

Burma (Myanmar), Mandalay Period, 19th Century Material: Wood with traces of original gilt and lacquer Dimensions: 160 cm length × 40 cm height This finely carved reclining Buddha...

This Antique Wooden Burmese Offering Vessel is a remarkable piece that beautifully showcases the craftsmanship of the Shan (Tai Yai) people. Crafted from high-quality wood, this vess...

Thailand, Ayutthaya Kingdom, 16th-17th century gold gilt bronze temple Buddha, measuring 60 inches tall This beautiful Buddha sculpture will bring s...

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 ...

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 ...

A large 7.15 lb Republic era silver bronze statue of the Goddess of Compassion Guan Yin. Seated on lotus throne, Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara is depicted in the most traditional fashi...