19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Antique Chinese Hand Carved Wood Gilt Foo Dog in Shadow Box. Chinese shadow box features a hand carved wood and gilded Foo Dog from the Qing Dynasty. It is mounted in a massive and ...

Very Unusual Horn Sectional Hand Carved Chinese Walking Stick or Dress Cane of outstanding quality, last half of the Nineteenth Century. The ...

A delightful Thai Rattanakosin Period lacquered and gilt cast bronze figure of the Buddha in royal attire, mid 19th century, Thailand. The charming figure depicts the Buddha in dhyanasana, the gesture of meditation. The Buddha sits serenely in half lotus position, his hands resting comfortably upon his lap, one on top of the other. The Buddha is dressed in elaborate robes, cast with floral and foliate designs in high relief. Over his robe, he wears the regalia of Thai kings, with a heavy cape...

Large butsudan home altar with Amida Nyorai figure Edo Period (1600-1868) This is a beautiful Japanese wooden statue of standing Amida Nyorai Buddha, from the Edo period (1600-1868)...

A beautiful 19th century Buddhist baby monk head, hand carved wood depicting the baby looking forward gracefully with like Mona Lisa kind smile?. Exceptional...

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...

An antique Thai wood and leather two toned processional drum from the 19th century, with slatted body, butterfly motifs and weathered patina. Created in Thailand during the 19th cent...

Material: lacquerware Measures: 76,8 cm high 53,5 cm wide and 34,5 cm deep Weight: 8.45 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Arakan style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 1...

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...

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...

This is an introduction to a slightly unusual item. This is a wooden sword possessed by the Buddha statue. Only the sword remained. Gods such as Fudo Myo, who reign as Buddhist guardians...

Japanese Takeda Hina Ningyo, of a pair of seated ministers for the Girl’s day display, each costumed in matching brocades characteristics the house of Takeda, supported on lacquered ...

An extremely rare Papua wood sculpture of a Korwar Papua New Guinea, Cendrawasih Bay, Wandammen, early 19th century Measures: Height 24 x Diameter 18 cm Finely carved in th...

The first we have seen A spectacular and hard to find Inlaid mother of pearly - using the raden technique- and lacquered three-drawer Tansu complete with all original bronze accoutrement including a fine engraved antique long pipe and two removable covered bronze cylinders all executed by expert mid-19th century Edo samurai...

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...

19th century bronze bust of Buddha on the original hand carved custom base. The pleasing proportions, subtle smile, and tranquil eyes of this bust of Buddha make it a beautiful examp...

A finely carved turquoise turtle Snuff Bottle in all the detail shown with a coral cap resting on a fitted wooden stand. A very unique selection of the highest quality turquoise and ...

Boxwood netsuke of two chestnuts, one smaller on top of the larger. Chestnuts are a central part of Japanese culture and gastronomy. Castanea Crenata or Japanese chestnut is an indi...

Small bronze serene standing figure, a Hindu God, lost wax casting. 19th Century. 1 1/2" x 1" x 3 3/4" H. Whitehall Antiques is a family business that has b...

Buddha sitting in Bhumisparsa mùdra (or earth witness mudra ) Buddha calls the goddess of the earth to testify that he has definitively overcome the fears and temptations sent by Mar...

An antique Thai wood and leather Klong Khaek processional drum from the 19th Century, with ties and weathered patina. Created in Thailand during the 19th century, this Klong Khaek dr...

A wonderful gem of a piece. This beautifully sculpted and adorned bronze and gilt seated meditation Buddha is from the Thai Rattanakosin Kingdom period (1782-1932) and has a nice patina acquired through age. The Buddha is in the Bhumisparsha (calling the earth to witness) mudra position symbolizing the moment when he attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree...

Special antique Burmese Buddha statue Material : lacquerware 99,5 cm high 57,5 cm wide and 38 cm deep With traces of 24 krt. gilding Shan (Tai Yai) style Bhumisparsha mudra 18th cent...

19th century gold gilded bronze Buddha A finely cast bronze Buddha statue in gold gilt with modeled and incised floral motifs. This jeweled God o...

A wonderful, gem of a piece. The piece has a beautiful feel and heft to it. The laughing or jolly Buddha is known in China as Budai or Putai, Bodai in Vie...

Turquoise snuff bottle. China. 19th century. Tibetan turquoise in hematite matrix. Surface carved with monkeys and mythical animals. Well hollow...

This exquisite wooden Buddha statue, hailing from 19th century Burma, is a true masterpiece of artistic and spiritual expression. Standing at a height of 13.4 cm with dimensions of 7...

This fine old bronze of Tara was made for the purpose of focusing on the process of meditation regarding her aspects of wisdom and compassion. Crafted in Tibet but nearer to India and its influences this figure is an interesting combination of Hindu and Buddhist art and religion. Originally Tara was conceived as a Hindu mother goddess with the spread of Buddhism she was redesigned sometime after 4th century giving her a new role within the spreading Buddhist religion. This seems to have taken place in Shri Lanka and then spread out and back into India and Tibet thru China. At this time Shri Lanka was a great trading center and was host to many religious aspects, sects and ideals. The figure is cast with many fine details and is patinated in a warm green, brown showing traces of a coppery red color. The bronze content of this figure has a high amount of copper in the smelting giving the bronze a rich internal red color. Seated in lalitasana with her pendent right foot resting on a separately cast Padma or lotus pillow...

A rustic Thai 19th century ox cart wooden wheel mounted on a custom made black wooden Stand. Born in Thailand during the 19th century, this handmade wheel is pierced in its raised center with a hole reserved for the axle tree. The wheel showcases a nicely weathered patina witnessing its long use since the 19th century. This item is mounted on a custom made black painted stepped base. With its rustic appearance and large proportions, this 19th century Thai mounted wooden ox cart wheel...

A Japanese Antique carved netsuke "The Beast" dated around the late 19th to early 20th century.

Tibetan wooden Buddhist Mahakala mask (Shaman Exorcism Mask Yama God of Death) with stand. Age: Tibet, 19th Century Size: Height 33.8 C.M. / Width 25.5...

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 ...

Extraordinary 19th Century hand carved wood mask believed to have once been a dramatic Noh Drama piece likely representing a giant or demon. The mask with expressive grimacing face ...

This item is a stone carved penis statue made in Japan. It is a very rare relic of folk belief made in the late Edo period (1800s-1860s). Since ancient times, there has been a cultu...

Material: bronze 41,4 cm high 22,8 cm wide and 12,2 cm deep Weight: 5.361 kgs Shan (Tai Yai) style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 19th century.  

Two Fine Old Woodblock Garden Prints : Stone Pagoda, Gardens, Stepping Stones & Lush Landscapes Japan two (2) antique Old Kyoto Garden Woodblock prints from an original book 18th-19th century Immediately frameable Printed on handmade washi rice paper. Dating to the 18th-19th century and originally found in Tokyo, Japan. These rare woodblock printed leaves illustrate awesome panoramic Japanese gardens as artistically drawn from some 200 years ago. Replete with old pavillions, a tall stone pagoda, stepping stone pathways, lanterns, trees, and tea gardens, they have been rescued from a rare original Edo period book of that day and printed in chuban size format. Our prints measure 10.25 inches by 13.75 inches or a double chuban size. These original prints from an original book are scarce as we have only seen a handful of these rare artifact...

A Magnificent Chinese Carnelian Agate Snuff Bottle. Qing Dynasty. Antique Chinese Carnelian Agate Hand Carved Snuff Bottle finely carved in...

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...

An high quality bronze sculpture of Buddha hand-crafted in China in late 19th century. It has normal signs of use and age.

A fantastic and powerful Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze figure of Hayagriva and his consort Vajravarahi, created in Tibet for the Chinese market, 18th/19th century, Tibet. The wrathful...

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...

A wonderful piece. This beautifully sculpted and adorned bronze and gilt, Buddha is from the Thai Rattanakosin Kingdom period (1782-1932) and has a nice patina and coloring acquired ...

19th century auspicious carved panel story board. Chinese carved wooden panel of one solid piece of carved wood set in a wooden frame. A C...

An antique Indian temple multicolor carving from the 19th century depicting Ganesha with consort Riddhi or Siddhi on his knee. Created in India d...

Material: Limestone Material: wood 25,5 cm high 19,8 cm wide and 7 cm deep Weight: 1.532 kgs Mandalay style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma Late 19th century With...

This masterfully carved celadon jade figure represents the epitome of Chinese artistry and craftsmanship. The sculpture features a beauty dressed in flowing traditional attire, capturing the essence of grace and elegance. She is depicted holding a plate that presents a branch bearing three peaches, a symbol of longevity and prosperity in Chinese culture. The jade used for this carving is of a refined celadon hue, adding a layer of sophistication and tranquility to the piece. The intricate detailing on the flowing dress and the lifelike representation of the peaches attest to the skill and precision involved in its creation. This celadon jade carving...

A very large antique Asian wood carving of the iconic Laughing Buddha. The sculpture has great form, the Buddha with his right hand resting ...

Chinese Russet Jade hardwood Imperial Ruyi Scepter Qing Dynasty 19th century, Provenance. Large Chinese Qing Dynasty jade Ruyi scepter with three ...

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...

A rare and exceptional antique Chinese carved wooden panel showing Li Ti Kwai as one of the Lohan gods. The panel originates from the Guanxii Pr...

Material: wood 40 cm high 30 cm wide Weight: 4.6 kgs Mandalay style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 19th century Goldplated with 24 krt. gold

A powerful Chinese figure of the Taoist diety Zhenwu (Xuanwu), carved and lacquered wood with applied lacquer details, Qing Dynasty, 19th century or earlier, China. Zhenwu, also kno...

Burmese wood carving panel. Age: Burma, Mandalay Period, 19th Century Size: Length 57 cm / width 44.7 cm / thickness 3 cm. Condition: nice condition over...

A rare antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Guangxu period Imperial style marked red ink stick, in the form of a roof tiled double door entrance way, with two fierce guardian dieties carved in detailed low relief, one on each door front, detailed in gilt gold, with a centered double happiness character above the doors On the back of the door is a vertical panel of four characters: 开门见喜 (Open Door See Happiness), below which is the makers mark: 紫墨轩 (Purple Ink Pavilion), and 大清光绪年制 (Great Qing Guangxu...

Antique Asian Carved Jade Soapstone Sculpture with Birds C1890 Measures - 11.5"h x 3.75"w x 2.75"d

Magnificent and powerful, fantastically sculptural, ferocious bronze Japanese writhing sea dragon candleholder is coiled around itself, with an uplifted head and a stylized plume of ...

Vintage Chinese Gilded Maitreya Smiling Buddha Statue – Marked Zhu Maoji This Vintage Chinese Gilded Maitreya Smiling Buddha Statue, marked by the esteemed artisan Zhu Maoji, is a j...

A fine and beautiful carved rock crystal snuff bottle, a deep carving interior with an agate cap, a Ribbon edge carved along one edge forming...