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Item Ships From: USA
Period: 20th Century
Chinese Opera Theatre Marionette, Green Silk Robe, Pink Pom Poms
Located in New York, NY
Chinese opera marionette male doll, circa 1920s. The head of this puppet is carved in a soft wood; the feet and hands are also made of wood. The hands can form a closed fist or an open palm by the joint at the level of the fingers. The headdress of this puppet is made of cardboard, leather, glass beads, silk and metallic ornaments. Puppet wears an embroidered silk costume (about 80/90 years...
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Chinese 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Silk

Brass Krishna with Nandi Statue
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful brass statue of Krishna with Nandi. Brass Krishna with Nandi Statue vintage handmade using lost wax technique for casting. Krishna's mount is Nandi. Nandi the cow represent...
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Indian Anglo-Indian Vintage 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass

Antique Thai Ceremonial Wooden Drum with Natural Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A tall antique Thai freestanding ceremonial wooden drum from the early 20th century, with natural finish, carved accents and circular flaring base. Create...
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Thai 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Chinese Carved Malachite "Pagoda" Mountain Scene
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Chinese carved malachite "pagoda" mountain scene 19th/20th century Late Qing dynasty wood stand Measures: Width 15.2 cm, 6 in. height with sta...
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20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Malachite

Large Domed Chinese Cinnabar Box
Located in Miami, FL
A large vintage Chinese red cinnabar box with deep relief carved lid depicting peonies, trees and a landscape with a palace. The round box has...
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Chinese Chinese Export Vintage 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass

1970s Custom “Sunrise” Sculptural Desk
Located in San Diego, CA
A unique silhouette with generous curves and an impacting yet joyful sculpture on the front, this desk is a one of a kind. This piece dates back to the 1970s and it manifests a desig...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Oak

Vintage Northern Thai Double Ram Painted Sculpture with Gilt and Jewelry Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Northern Thai double ram black painted sculpture from the mid-20th century, with elegant antlers, green glass jewelry motifs and red accents. Found in Northern Thailand, this horizontal sculpture...
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Thai 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Rare Old "Cape Hattaras" Lighthouse Sculpture in Vibrant Original Colors
Located in South Burlington, VT
A hard to find tall 21 inch Nautical delight with original hand painted colors that authentically reproduces the actual colors and handsome physical architecture of today's Cape Hattaras light house (See Third Photo). First we've seen in this massive size, quality, and condition. Original hand painted colors of red, black, green, and white Heavily hand cast by expert artisans of that day, it is cast upon a well detailed base as shown and in a convenient highly displayable, portable size. It still retains original attractive vibrant hand painted colors and patina. Dimensions: Height 21 inches Width 8 3/4 inches Depth 4 1/2 inches Good garden candidate- an ideal accent size for your indoor gallery display or favorite outdoor garden space. Many of our customers display these sentimental favorites as romantic and enjoyable decorative accents for entertaining friends and family. They are a perfect choice for your indoor or outdoor garden space. Provenance: Old American/ Japanese garden Lifetime guarantee of authenticity. We are members of NAJGA North American Japanese Garden Association. History of Cape Hattaras Light House: Built in 1870, the iconic Cape Hatteras Lighthouse stands watch over the Graveyard of the Atlantic's east coast. The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse protects one of the most perilous sea sections off the Atlantic Coast. At Cape Hattaras, the Gulf Stream...
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Japanese Showa 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Gourd and Eggplant Vase
Located in South Burlington, VT
Another Gem Japan, a fine substantial 11" tall antique monumental green and blue gourd shaped vase with unusual blue egg plant decoration glazed in rich deep green, blue, and brown colored crackled drip glazes. It was crafted by the master artisans of the Japanese southern Awaji Kiln, from the late Meiji to Taisho period (1910s-1920s). The impressive porcelain vase crafted in a classic wabi sabi modernist form with an original multi glazed finish. It is unsigned as many normally were from that period and is in original condition with normal kiln origination surface creation imperfections on bottom. Dimensions: 11 inches tall and 5.5 inches diameter.. Provenance: private north west coast collection. Undoubtedly influenced by the modernist movement and more likely by the visit to the Awaji kilns by the noted English designer Christopher Dresser of Linthorpe Art Pottery...
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Japanese Taisho 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Ceramic, Pottery

South Asian Architectural Element as a Table Lamp
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A seated female figure dressed in a long patterned robe holds a large strand of prayer beads. On a fragmentary tiered pointed wood base mounted on a wood backing on a gilt base and w...
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Asian Anglo Raj 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Tall Old Light House Lantern Hand Painted Red, White, and Blue
Located in South Burlington, VT
SEE THIS AND OUR GARDEN ART EXHIBITION IN NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND UNTIL OCTOBER 10, 2022 Light house lovers delight. Original hand painted colors of red, white, and blue This unusua...
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Japanese Showa 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Andrianna Shamaris Ancient Hand Carved Wooden Panel
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful ancient hand carved architectural panel from Toraja, Sulawesi. This impressive carving symbolizes courage and the protection of the home....
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Primitive Vintage 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Chinese Laughing Polychrome Hand Painted Sitting Temple Shrine Buddha
Located in Studio City, CA
A fun piece. Nicely hand painted and detailed. Made of light metal of some sort. Was acquired from a collection of Chinese and South-East Asian artifacts...
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Chinese 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Asian Buddhist or Indian Hindu Small Temple Shrine Bronze Deity Figure on Stand
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful small bronze Asian Buddhist or Indian Hindu praying deity figure on a wood stand. This piece has a wonderful feel and presence to it. From an extensive private Los Angeles collection...
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Asian 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Old Pair Symbolic Longevity Effigy Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare Pair -first we have seen Unusual find. One pair (2) "Longevity" calligraphy lanterns in the form of human effigies A fine and rare matching pair (2) of large 12 inch tall Chinese export hand cast lanterns with attractive longevity and mystical "human effigy...
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Chinese Chinese Export 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Large Vintage Mongolian Wooden Math Abacus with Painted Wooden Balls
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large Vintage Mongolian Wooden Math Abacus with Painted Wooden Balls. Item features painted wooden balls in red, purple, gray, orange, blue, yellow, green and brown. Circa Mid 20th C...
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Arts and Crafts 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Thai Wood and Leather Klong Khaek Processional Drum with Distressed Appearance
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Thai wood and leather Klong Khaek processional drum from the mid-20th century, with ropes and weathered patina. Created in Thailand during the midc...
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Thai Rustic 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Leather, Wood

Japanese Pair Old Rooster And Hen Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
Hand painted pair (2) rooster and hen lighting lanterns bursting with night light Stunning beams of night light during special evening soirees. From our recent Japanese American garden acquisitions and with their surfaces this attractive and heavily hand cast pair (2) old vintage lanterns...
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Japanese Showa 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Lobi Chair from West Africa
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Lobi chair from Burkina Faso, West Africa. This is a rare piece of African furniture both sculptural and usable. The entire piece is hand carved o...
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Burkinabe Tribal Vintage 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Early 20th Century Pair of Chinese Wood Carving Sculptures
Located in North Miami, FL
Presenting an exquisite pair of early 20th-century Chinese wood carvings that exude artistry and cultural richness. These masterfully crafted piece...
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Chinese 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Gilt Bronze Buddha in Patchwork Robe
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful 6.7 lb gilt bronze statue of young Buddha. Seated in dhyana asana on a beaded lotus throne, hands in dhyana mudra, wearing a patchwork sanghati incised with foliate scrol...
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20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Indonesian Reclaimed Wood Tofu Grinder Sculpture, Mid 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A unique tofu grinder sculpture, hand-carved out of a single large piece of reclaimed wood. From Indonesia, circa 1950. Original untouched color.
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Indonesian Tribal Vintage 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Reclaimed Wood

Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Bone Carved Elephant Sculpture
Located in Pomona, CA
This magnificent antique Chinese bone carved elephant was 100% hand made and hand carved from OX bone. It has very detailed carving works on it. T...
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Chinese Chinese Export 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Copper

20th Century Antique Tibetan Bronze Bodhisattva Tara Statuary
Located in Pomona, CA
In Buddhism, Tara is a savior deity (savioress) who liberates souls from suffering. She is recognized as a Bodhisattva in Mahayana Buddhism and as a Buddha and the mother of Buddhas ...
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Tibetan Tibetan 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Large Gilt Bronze Tibetan Buddha
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful 12.5 lb, 16" tall, Tibetan bronze Buddha statue. Seated in padmasana with the left hand holding a kalasa containing blessing and wisd...
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Tibetan 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Famille-Rose Porcelain Kwan Yin Statuary
Located in Pomona, CA
Look at this magnificent Chinese Antique Famille-Rose Porcelain Kwan Yin Statuary. It shows very detailed hand carving works on it. It is all hand m...
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Chinese Chinese Export 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain

Fine and Monumental Pair of Carved and Painted Devotional Supplicants
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A striking pair of very decorative and serene Carved Wood Kneeling Supplicants in bold red paint flecked with gold and having applied colored mirror piec...
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Thai Anglo Raj 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Glass, Wood

American Large Bronze Sensual Beauty By Important Midcentury Sculptor
Located in South Burlington, VT
An important large scale hand cast bronze sculpture of a sensual nude woman signed Benson and dated 1939 by mid century American sculptor Stuart Benson (...
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Japanese Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Large Chinese Carved Nephrite Jade Double Buddha's Hand Vase, Late Qing Dynasty
Located in Austin, TX
A large and graceful carved nephrite jade conjoined double vase in the form of a pair of Buddha's hands fruit (finger citron), late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, China. The large and heavy vase carved from a single piece of celadon nephrite jade, with areas of lighter brown "sugar" skin. The vase ingeniously carved as a pair of Buddha's hand fruit, also known as finger citron, rising from a gnarled, leafy branch. The smaller Buddha's hand with a pair of bats. The Buddha's hands fruit with elegant and naturalistic curved "fingers". The "fingers wonderfully shaped and reticulated. The body of the fruit with simple stippling, in imitation of the textured surface of the real fruit. The interior of each fruit well hollowed and able to hold water. Buddha's hands fruit are auspicious in Chinese culture. Their name in Chinese "Fo Shou" is a homophone for "Happiness and Longevity. They are often placed as offerings on Buddhist altars...
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Chinese Qing Antique 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Chinese Polychrome Seated Ancestor Figure, C. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
An integral part of traditional Chinese home life, ancestor worship before a domestic altar often featured painted ancestral portraits or tabletop ance...
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Chinese Qing 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Gilt Wood Fukukenjaku Kannon, Meiji Period or Earlier, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
An attractive and esoteric Japanese carved and gilt wood figure of Fukukenjaku Kannon, Amoghapasa, Meiji period or earlier, Japan. Fukukenjaku Kannon is portrayed in an usual six...
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Japanese Meiji Antique 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cypress

Stone Standing Buddha Guan Yin Silk Road Tang Style
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful, finely carved Tang dynasty Silk Road style solid stone statue of Goddess of Compassion Guan Yin Avalokitwshavara. The bodhisattva is sho...
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Chinese Tang 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Chinese Footed Stone Basin, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite footed basin carved of solid limestone was likely once used in the courtyard of a wealthy Qing-dynasty home. Unusual decorative elements elevate...
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Chinese Qing 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Limestone

Life-Size Roman Style Patinated Fiberglass Torso, after the Antique 1960
Located in New York, NY
A modern life-size Roman style fiberglass torso, after the antique, mounted on a metal post and stand, circa 1960. Made of rusted-color patinated fib...
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Unknown 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Fiberglass

Pair of Early 20th Century Carved Marapcchi Bommais Dolls from Southern India
Located in Atlanta, GA
These finely carved pair of Indian dolls are known as Marapachi Bommais, which literally translates to ‘wooden dolls’. Marapachi Bommais dolls are an important part of South Indian culture and rituals. These dolls which are usually in a pair as a bride and groom and is a part of the Golu display done in households during Navaratri. Marapachi Bommai hold great sentimental value as they are given as part of the bride’s wedding trousseau and are a legacy passed on from one generation to another in the states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. The dolls are in naked form and are typically decorated with clothes and finery by children as their playthings. The female doll...
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Indian 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Vintage Carved Chinese Window Panel in Mahogany with Chinese Tea Symbol
Located in Lomita, CA
The detailed carving and deep mahogany patina make this large square carved Chinese window panel stand out. The wooden panel can hang on a wall, b...
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Chinese Chinese Export 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Mahogany

Japanese Squirrel and Acorn Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
First we've seen Seven (7) squirrels with acorns - handpainted delight This handsome Japanese hand painted quality "Squirrels" lantern is a special find and an authentic old w...
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Japanese Showa 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Bronze Tibetan Yab-Yum Statue
Located in Ferndale, MI
Yab-yum statue symbolizing a union of wisdom and compassion, masculine and feminine, active and passive, compassion and insight necessary for enlightenment. Has significant weight to...
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Tibetan 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Burl Mahogany Tansu Chest with Paper Antique Calligraphy Lining
Located in Lomita, CA
This is a unique Japanese Tansu chest that presents beautifully and also offers a glimpse into history through its design. The inside of the cabinet and the back side are covered in ...
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Chinese Chinese Export 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass

Antique Chinese Carved Agate Snuff Bottle, 20th Century
Located in Norton, MA
A fine and beautiful carved agate snuff bottle, a deep carving interior.  
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Chinese 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Agate, Rock Crystal

Chinese Scholar Rock Yellow Taihu Stone on Wood Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
On offer is an upright tall Taihu scholar rock in a mushroom-cloud form displayed on a custom wood stand. Wonderful and well-balanced, the stone is of an uncommon waxy deep yellow color with black and white deposit marks nicely mixed into the texture. Being exposed to the flowing water for millennium, the surface has been polished and weathered, and is now mostly smooth yet still maintains some slightly rugged edges and points at places. Many grottoes puncture and permeate the piece, interlinking and window-like, creating interesting positive and negative spaces for a meditative mind. A remarkable work of art created by mother nature. Stones such as this from Taihu lake was among the four famous stones since ancient time in China. They have been collected and prized by Chinese scholars since Tang dynasty when using them in garden came in vogue. Later on, smaller pieces like this one were displayed in the scholar's private study serving as a mini form...
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Chinese Chinese Export 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Limestone

Japanese Old Tea Ceremony Pot Chagama "Trellice and Flowers" Immediately Usable
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions with original signed box. A finely cast Japanese traditional iron teapot -chagama- with a wonderful relief band and design of summer time bam...
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Japanese Showa 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron, Bronze

Pair of Red Lacquer Chinese Couplet Signs, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This pair of decorative red lacquer signs dates to the late 19th century and is carved in relief with a poetic couplet. Carved to resemble ink calligraphy, the couplet reads: "Do good deeds without questioning your happiness, pursue knowledge without forgetting your principles." The long, vertical signs...
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Chinese Qing 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Elm, Lacquer

Organic Modern Wooden Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover our extraordinary 1950s organic modern sculpture, meticulously crafted from wood and in good condition, ready to enhance your space for years to come. This eye-catching piec...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Pair Old Paris "Eiffel Tower" Architectural Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
Iconic Find A Pair (2) Old Paris "Eiffel Tower" Architectural Lanterns. This handsome quality pair of old architectural "Eiffel Tower" motif tea garden lanterns are iconic remi...
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Japanese Showa 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Vintage Bronze Gilt Thai Teppanom Temple Guard Dancing Statue Sculpture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage statue in gilt bronze metal of Thai Teppanom Temple Guard Dancing statue sculpture. Vintage Handcrafted Gilded Thai Teppanom Temple Guard Dancer...
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Thai Folk Art 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Large Pair of Indian Architectural Columns
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Wood, pigment First Half 20th century Measures: 105 x 26 in. / 267 x 66 cm Some losses and restoration.
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Indian Other 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

Large Cambodian Black Painted Sitting Buddha Sculpture, circa 1920s
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Sitting black painted sitting Buddha sculpture, Cambodian, circa 1920s The statue is decorated with multiple red and green colored mirrored glass pieces. Several area around the che...
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Cambodian Vintage 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Art Glass, Mirror

Japanese Sculptors Mallet
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
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20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

Tibetan Tara with Recumbent Goose
Located in Somis, CA
Featured a beautiful silvered bronze sculpture of Tibetan Tara with an recumbent goose. The Tara is decorated with flowers, lariats, ankle bracelets and cuffs. She wears an elaborate...
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Tibetan 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Tibetan Bronze Standing Gilt Bronze Buddha Offering Protection
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Tibetan bronze standing gilt bronze buddha offering protection China, 20th century A fine example, the Buddha standing on lotus base with the "no fear" abhaya mudra, the figure is ...
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Chinese Chinese Export 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Pair Japanese Carved and Lacquered Inari Foxes, Showa Era, Dated 1951, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A delightful and mischievous pair of Japanese carved and lacquered wood Inari foxes, kitsune, dated Showa year twenty six, corresponding to 1951, Japan. T...
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Japanese Showa Vintage 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Elm

Lapis Lazuli Happy Buddha Statue
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful natural lapis lazuli statue of the Happy Buddha. The full face with big laughing mouth below smiling eyes flanked by long pendulous ear...
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Afghan 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli

Japanese Woven Bamboo Ikebana Basket
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese woven bamboo basket with handle from early 20th century, circa end of Meiji to Taisho period. The basket was constructed in the form o...
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Japanese Japonisme 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bamboo

Antique Gnome Sculpture "Digging For Gold" Original Paint
Located in South Burlington, VT
Digging For Gold- Rare Form Gardener's Best Friend - As American as Apple Pie An American garden friendly elf or gnome- hand cast double sided form and hand painted. Imagine this fellow going about his business digging in your garden - perhaps burying gold treasure...
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American Folk Art 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Vintage Wooden Coconut Grater in Animal Form, Thailand
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Vintage Wooden Coconut Grater in Animal Form, Thailand A utilitarian implement commonly used in an Asian household. To use it, the coconut is cut in h...
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Thai Folk Art 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Vintage Figure Set of Miniature Terracotta Chinese Xian Warriors
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful set of Terracotta sculptures representing Xian Warriors. This set of figures is incredibly detailed and presents 4 warriors and a horse. Intrica...
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Chinese Chinese Export Vintage 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Clay

Italian Grand Tour Style Carved Marble Stone Ruins Sculpture, Early 20th Century
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Italian grand tour style carved marble stone ruins sculpture Additional information: Materials: marble Color: white Art Subjects: Architecture Period: Early 20th Century Styl...
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Grand Tour 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble

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