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Place of Origin: East Asian
Chinese Polychrome Harmony Fish, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-crafted from reclaimed wood, this large koi sculpture is a traditional symbol of harmony and luck. For Buddhists, such a fish represents a freedom from all restraints. Much of t...
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20th Century Chinese Export East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Pine

Chinese Bamboo Cloth Teapot, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Tea drinking has been an integral part of Chinese culture for centuries, resulting in a wide range of social customs and material traditions. In addition to tea leaves, water, and heat, the art of drinking tea (chayi) calls for a variety of teaware and utensils - both practical and decorative. This charming teapot dates to the late Qing dynasty and is hand-carved from a hollow length of bamboo to appear as though parceled by a cloth strung with tassels. The teapot has a squat, rounded form and a dark brown finish, reminiscent of Yixing red clay teapots...
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Early 20th Century Qing East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Bamboo

Inside Painted Rock Crystal, "White Lotus" Snuff Bottle by Li Yingtao, 2014
By Li Yingtao
Located in Tainan, TW
Li Yingtao, an owner of Yizhenzhai, was born in Hengshui City in 1963. He was praised as a Chinese master of splashing color in inside painting, a Master of Arts and crafts in Hebei Province, and the founder of splashing color techniques in inside painting. By now, he has been teaching and passing down this technique to his students. Mr, Li Yingtao is one of the most outstanding disciples of the master of Chinese arts and crafts...
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2010s Modern East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Glass

Japanese bronze of a Snail in a Naturalist Pose
Located in PARIS, FR
Bronze with a brown patina representing a snail with a very interesting pose. Its angular pose suggests that it could be exposed in such a way that he would mimic a real snail going ...
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Chinese Ming Dynasty Carved Wood Budda
Located in Dallas, TX
A carved wood Budda from the Shanxi region, made during the Ming Dynasty. The carved figure has an ancient polychrome finish.
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Mid-17th Century Ming Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-crafted from reclaimed wood, this artist-made koi is a traditional symbol of harmony and wealth. For Buddhists, such a fish represents a freedom from all restraints. The scales ...
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20th Century Chinese Export East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Pine

Chinese Stone Shoemaker's Weight with Zhu Bajie, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand carved of stone, this object would have been used in a shoemaker’s shop to press down large pieces of leather. Doubling as a handle, the central figure depicts the curious figure of a man with pig-like facial features holding a rake. The figure is Zhu Bajie, a character from the Ming-dynasty novel “Journey to the West...
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Mid-19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Antique Japanese Bronze Hatate 19th C Meiji Inkpot Japan Unsigned
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and very detailed piece. . If someone were to bring up the topic of Japanese antiques, what images would come to your mind? Kimono? Swords? Armor? Possibly netsuke? A few might even know what an inro is. How about the yatate? I have shown a yatate to many of my Japanese acquaintances here in Tokyo, and was surprised to discover that most did not even know what it was! Artists and calligraphers usually knew right away, though. A yatate (pronounced yah-tah-teh) is a Japanese portable writing set. The yatate has been around since the Kamakura period (1185-1333). It contains a traditional Japanese bamboo brush and an ink pot filled with cotton or silk which holds liquid sumi ink. Yatate literally means "arrow Stand." The Japanese traditional way of writing is with a brush (fude) and ink (sumi). Before the invention of the yatate, whenever anyone wanted to write or draw in ink, he had to make his own ink by grinding the ink stick...
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19th Century Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-crafted from reclaimed wood, this artist-made koi is a traditional symbol of harmony and wealth. For Buddhists, such a fish represents a freedom from all restraints. The scales ...
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20th Century Chinese Export East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Pine

Chinese jade female immortal, Republican period
Located in New York, NY
on fitted wooden base; 1in(D) x 3in(W) x 8in(H) are the dimensions of the jade carving only; overall measurements with wooden base: 9.5in(H) x 3.5in(W)
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Early 20th Century East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Pair of Late 19th Century Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Chinese porcelain male and female foo dogs. The male foo dog seems to have a ball on his foot while the female has a baby foo dog on hers. Made in...
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Late 19th Century Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Wanli-Era Cast Iron Bell
Located in Chicago, IL
A cast iron bell, when struck with a wooden beam, announced the time of day to villagers. This monumental example is covered in relief casts of chrysant...
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Early 17th Century Ming Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Blanc de Chine Porcelain Buddha Figure
Located in Dallas, TX
A Dehua figure of Buddha, Qing dynasty, early 18th century.    
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Early 18th Century Qing Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain

17th Century Pair of Painted Terra Cotta Chinese Gentlemen on Horses
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a unique pair of painted Chinese terra cotta gentlemen in native costumes on horseback, purported to be Ming.
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17th Century Ming Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Clay

1970s Bronze Sculpture of a Standing Buddha on a Lotus Flower Base
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s Bronze Sculpture of a Standing Buddha on a Lotus Flower Base
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Late 20th Century East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Immortal Peach Finial, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
This carved limestone charm promises longevity in the form of the immortal peach. According to Chinese mythology, the Jade Emperor’s palace was surrounded by peach trees that provided ripe fruit every three thousand years. A single bite of this charmed fruit...
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Early 19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Limestone

18th Century Chinese Carved Wooden Alter God
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Chinese carved seated altar god was once used on the family altar to honor their ancestors. Ancestor worship plays a major role in Chinese religion. This beautifully carved fig...
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Late 18th Century Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

20th Century Asian Blackboard/Ornamental Tablet, Asian
Located in Berlin, DE
Ornate decorative element, blackboard set in gold. With animal figures from Chinese mythology. (V-146).
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20th Century East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japan bronze cicada sculpture okimono Meiji
Located in PARIS, FR
Bronze sculpture with dark brown patina of a cicada. The cicada (in Japanese, semi) is considered as a symbol of humanity. Together with a praying mantis and a spider, they represen...
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Late 19th Century Japonisme Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Chinese Carved Figure
Located in Southampton, NY
19th century Chinese carved figure. While this sculpture may be small it isn't lacking in its attention to detail. Across the chest of the figure you cans see two overlapping carved...
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19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Gray and White "Seaside Mountains II" Landscape Unique Work of Art, Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
With custom Arts & Crafts hardwood frame Gray and white "Sea and Mountains II " in one unique work of art, signed This Chinese extraordinary natural stone "painting" of a moun...
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Late 20th Century East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble

Japanese Waka-onna (増女) Noh Mask. Attributed to Takada Fuki (高田 冨季, 1935–2008)
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Waka-onna (増女) Noh Mask attributed to Takada Fuki (高田 冨季, 1935–2008) Mask: Waka-onna (増女) SKU: TBA11 Size: W: 13 cm, H: 21 cm The Waka-onna mask is traditionally used to represent ...
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20th Century Showa East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Chinese White and Russet Jade Leaping Carp Carving Qing Dynasty.
Located in Sarasota, FL
Chinse white and russett jade carving of leaping carp, surrounded by waves, chilong and flaming pearl. 20th century work.
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1990s East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Japanese Bronze Statue Nyoirin Kannon on Lotus Throne
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small and fine Japanese bronze statue of Nyoirin Kannon circa 18th century of Edo period. Kannon is bodhisattva of Mercy and Compassion (Avalo...
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18th Century Edo Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Chinese Soapstone Carving of a Buddhist Village Scene, Mid-20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
The Chinese soapstone carving from the mid-20th century is depicting a village scene, is a stunning piece of art with intricate details and cultural significance. The carving showcas...
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Mid-20th Century Qing East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Soapstone

Small Late 18th Century Chinese Patinated Bronze Figure of Zodiac Boar
Located in Middleburg, VA
Late 18th Century Chinese Patinated Bronze Figure of Zodiac Boar Cast as a seated boar, wearing arm bands and holding a flower in each hand with a textured l...
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Late 18th Century Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Late 18th Century/Edo-Meiji Period Japanese Glazed Porcelain Sculpture of a Dog
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 18th century/Edo-Meiji period japanese glazed porcelain sculpture of a dog By: unknown Material: porcelain Technique: molded, pressed, glazed Dimensions: 5.5 in x 7.5 in x 5 Da...
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Late 18th Century Edo Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Porcelain

Set of Three Chinese Gilt Fragments, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-carved and lavishly pigmented, these gilt fragments originated as decorative elements of ornate Qing-dynasty furniture or architecture. Elevated by ...
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Mid-19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Chinese Qing Period Carved Wooden Sculpture of Mythological Warriors
Located in New York, NY
Our monumental carved wooden sculpture, 50 inches tall, depicts a mythological female figure rising above rolling seas, surrounded by various sea creatures including crustaceans, fis...
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Late 19th Century Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Mid-20th Century Chinese Wood Carved God of Martial Wealth Status
Located in Pomona, CA
According to folklore, Zhao Gongming, also known as Zhao Xuantan, is the God of Wealth believed in by Taoism. It is said that he can control thunder and lightning, eliminate plague a...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Export East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Boxwood

Asian Chinese Style '19th Century' Carved Wall Plaque
Located in Queens, NY
Asian Chinese style (19th century) carved wall plaque with monkeys playing in trees with fruit (finished on back with bamboo trees).  
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19th Century Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Wood Carving Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
This wood carving sculpture origins from China, circa 1880.  
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19th Century Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Bamboo Basket Ikebana
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese woven bamboo basket in the shape of crescent with open top and a wrapped handle circa 1920s-1940s. The basket was woven with "sooted" bamboo (susutake in Japanese). This b...
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Early 20th Century Japonisme East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Bamboo

Chinese Stone Warrior Statue with Fu Dog
Located in Chicago, IL
This hand-carved stone statue depicts a fearsome Chinese warrior or general, clad in armor with a chest plate and fu dog sleeves. He stands atop a reclinin...
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20th Century East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

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 Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Japanese Heita (平太) Noh mask. Attributed to Takada Fuki (高田 冨季)
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Heita (平太) Noh Mask attributed to Takada Fuki (高田 冨季, 1935–2008) Mask: Heita (平太) SKU: TBA18 Size: W: 16 cm, H: 21 cm The Heita mask is used to portray warriors, military commander...
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20th Century Showa East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Chinese antique stone engraving of a dragon /Before 20th century/stone tablet
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a carved stone slab, probably made in China. What is represented is probably a dragon. A dragon with a brave face is carved with two raised eyebrows. It is thought that it wa...
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20th Century Other East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Set of Two Tibetan Tsa Tsa
Located in Chicago, IL
This stack of two molded ceramic tsa tsa bricks depict Buddhist deities. Each was a meditation created in a monastery by a Buddhist monk in training. They were...
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Early 20th Century Tibetan East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Clay

Chinese Rock Crystal Carving of a Lion, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
wooden base shown in pictures is included with this item; approximate measurements of carving only: 4in(L) x 2.5in(H) x 2.5in(D), approximate measurements of carving with wooden base...
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Mid-19th Century Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Rock Crystal

19th Century Chinese Carved Wooden Altar God
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Chinese carved seated altar god was once used on the family altar to honor their ancestors. Ancestor worship plays a major role in Chinese religion. This beautifully carved figure is rich with character from a century of use with wonder signs of wear. The darken patina is created through years of burning of incense with the original gold gilt painting...
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Early 19th Century Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Chinese Bamboo Pomegranate Teapot, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Tea drinking has been an integral part of Chinese culture for centuries, resulting in a wide range of social customs and material traditions. In addition to tea leaves, water, and heat, the art of drinking tea (chayi) calls for a variety of teaware and utensils - both practical and decorative. This charming teapot dates to the late Qing dynasty and is hand-carved from a hollow length of bamboo in the shape of a ripe pomegranate. The handle is carved to resemble a thin branch, which forks to either side of the teapot bearing long, slender leaves. The teapot has a squat, rounded form and a dark brown finish, reminiscent of Yixing red clay teapots...
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Early 20th Century Qing East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bamboo

Antique circa 1880 Chinese Root Wood Carving of Buddah as Wiseman Very Detaiiled
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand carved antique Rootwood statue of the wonderful Buddha A very fine example, the expression on Buddhas face is very serene. We h...
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1880s Victorian Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Japanese Carved Village Buddha Enku Style
Located in Atlanta, GA
A carved wood buddha with lacquered surface in the style of Erku (1632–1695), a monk from Edo period who was famous for hand-carving Buddha statues in a primitive style. From a single wood block of what appears to be cedar, the standing buddha was carved in an unpolished manner with exposed knife strokes that effectively depicted a subtly smiling face and the folding of the cascading robes. The rustic style is full of Mingei charm being a great example of Japanese Buddhism...
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18th Century Edo Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Finely Carved Soapstone Buddhist Stele of Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara Guanyin
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
In Indian Buddhism, Avalokiteshvara is a male Bodhisattva, however in Chinese Buddhism he takes the form of the female Bodhisattva, Guanyin - ‘The One Who Hears the Cries of the Worl...
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Early 20th Century Qing East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Soapstone

Chinese Charm Token Shoe with Compartment, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Originally tucked in a pocket as a charm, this tiny shoe was kept close at hand as a talisman for marital happiness. Meticulously carved from wood, the shoe is decorated with a double happiness symbol, the traditional symbol for conjugal bliss. A lovely Valentine’s Day or anniversary gift, the charm has a compartment ready to be filled with a note or small gift...
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Mid-19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pine

Japanese Noh Mask of Zō-onna (増女) - noble young woman
Located in Fukuoka, JP
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...
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20th Century Showa East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Tortoise Shell Carved Box with Inset Jade Butterfly and Gourd Carving.
Located in Sarasota, 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 Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

Japanese Noh Mask of Zō-onna (増女) - noble young woman
Located in Fukuoka, JP
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...
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20th Century Showa East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Ming Dynasty Tomb Funeral Pottery Bed Model
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Chinese stoneware day bed model circa Ming dynasty (15th-17th century). The miniature models were traditionally made as burial offering objects. Pottery models of daily life necess...
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16th Century Ming Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Stoneware

Japan Rare Tall Tulip Stone Lantern- one of a kind Beauty
Located in South Burlington, VT
Unusual "tulip" flower contemporary designed garden lantern - first we have seen. Please view our video. A handsome and elegant tulip flower form kasuga stone lantern with a lovely...
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Mid-20th Century Showa East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Granite

Pair of Petite Mythical Qilin Figures
Located in Chicago, IL
Despite their muscular frames and fearsome expressions, these petite stone beasts are actually the benevolent creatures known as qilin. Also known as kirin or Chinese unicorns...
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21st Century and Contemporary East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Limestone

18th Century Chinese Wooden Figure 'Wanli'
Located in Esbeek, NL
18th century Chinese wooden figure, depicted Wanli. See old sticker on the back of the figure, see picture.  
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18th Century Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Miniature Mingqi Robe Rack, c. 680
Located in Chicago, IL
This miniature robe rack made out of glazed ceramic is called a mingqi or “spirit object.” Mingqi were buried in tombs and represented all of the things the ...
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15th Century and Earlier Tang Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Ceramic

Japan Large Antique Bronze Seated Kanon Beautiful Face
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a large 49" tall antique early 20th century elegant cast bronze seated Kanon Maitreya, Guan Yin in a pensive pose. This example is the oldest and largest version of this bro...
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Early 20th Century Showa East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Important Pair of Polychrome Han Warriors
Located in Sarasota, FL
Important pair of rare polychrome Han warriors. These are from the Han Dynasty. Uniquely expressive faces with lots of detail. They have expressive squinte...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Other

Chinese Ming Dynasty Tomb Funeral Pottery Bed Model
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Chinese stoneware day bed model circa Ming dynasty (15th-17th century). The miniature models were traditionally made as burial offering objects. Pottery models of daily life necess...
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16th Century Ming Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Stoneware

Chinese Guan Yin Figure Early Ming Dynasty
Located in Lymington, GB
A rare Chinese Guan Yin figure, early Ming dynasty (1368-1644). Beautifully painted carved wood retaining a significant amount of its apparently or...
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15th Century and Earlier Ming Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Lady Guanyin Bodhisattva Gilded Wood Carving - Ming Dynasty, China 1368-1644 AD
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Magnificent Lady Guanyin Bodhisattva seated in Royal Relaxation pose hand-carved in Gilded Wood with traces of paint still visible. This expressi...
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15th Century and Earlier Ming Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

LOVELY EARLY 20TH CENTURY CHiNESE HAND CARVED SOAP STONE BRUSHES POT
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely early 20th century Chinese hand carved soapstone small figure sculpture. This is a good example...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Export East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Soapstone

Jade sculpture with buddha and child
Located in Milano, IT
This enchanting sculpture carved from jade root masterfully depicts the smiling head of a Buddha next to a child. The harmony between these two figures conveys a sense of serene joy and benevolent protection, accentuated by the choice of material, jade root, renowned for its association with wisdom and spiritual balance. At the base of the sculpture, a series of intricately carved ancient Chinese coins symbolize prosperity and abundance, evoking traditional beliefs that these icons bring fortune and blessings to those who keep them. The coins seem to embrace the figure of the Buddha...
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Early 1900s Chinoiserie Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

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