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Period: Early 20th Century
Early 20th century Antique Nepali Praying Wheel from Nepal
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: Copper
47 cm high
The height is the total height
The diameter of the praying wheel is 16 cm
Early 20th century
Including special made metal wall-mounting.
The praying wheel...
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Nepalese Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Copper
Early 20th century Pair of old wooden Burmese Monk statues from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This antique bronze Buddha statue is a truly unique and special collectible piece. Standing at 33 cm high, 25.5 cm wide, and 28 cm deep, it is made of Wood and it is in Mandalay styl...
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Burmese Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japan Large Antique Bronze Seated Garden Kanon Guan-Yin, 49 Inches
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions- a good garden candidate
Japan, a large 49" tall antique cast bronze seated Kanon Maitreya, Guan-Yin in an attractive pensive pose- a good gard...
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Japanese Taisho Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
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 Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Limestone
Japanese Antique Stone Fudo Myoo Buddha- Hard To Find
Located in South Burlington, VT
An excellent garden or indoor sculptural choice.
An old circa early 20th century Japanese stone Buddha of Fudo Myoo.
A charming stone Buddha with a solemn but cheerful face that pos...
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Japanese Taisho Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Japanese Meiji Period Carved Wood Okimono Man with Rabbits
Located in Newark, England
The charming figure, carved from a single piece of wood is exceptionally carved showing the male figure with humorous expression holding two Rabbits one by the ears and the second under his arm. A third Rabbit stands at the feet of the male looking up, each rabbit with a different expression. The male figure is wearing traditional Japanese attire with his hair tied back stood upon a naturalistic base. The figure dates to the Meiji Period (1868-1912) circa 1900.
Notes The Rabbit is one of the 12 animals to feature in the Japanese Zodiac signs which follows the Chinese astrological system along with the Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, Pig. Such division is connected with the Jupiter cycle around the Sun, which lasts about 12 years. As 2023 is the year of the Rabbit...
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Japanese Meiji Antique Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japan Antique Kasuga "Deer" Granite Stone Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
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An antique classsic beauty with all original pieces.
Japan, a fine tall kasuga "deer" granite stone lantern with beautifully engraved designs incl...
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Japanese Meiji Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Granite
Japanese Tall Antique Five Elements Stone Pagoda 180 Inches- best in class
Located in South Burlington, VT
Just discovered from an old Kyoto garden.
Call us For Details...
For the finest garden- a spiritual representation of five earthly and celestial elements.
Japan, a monumental antique stone pagoda tower that is nearly five meters , about 180” tall,
hand carved from solid granite, Taisho period circa 1920s, and a spiritual representation of five earthly and celestial elements.
This pagoda rivals a similar example given by Sapporo, Japan to the Portland, Oregon Japanese garden (See Portland's Japanese Garden Pagoda...
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Japanese Taisho Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Granite
Japanese Tall Antique Buddha Seven Roof Stone Pagoda- best in class, 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 pagoda with four buddha images carved on base.
Japan, a monumental antique stone pagoda...
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Japanese Taisho Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Granite
Japanese Rare Antique Red Kurama Stone Spirit Lantern, One-of-a-Kind
Located in South Burlington, VT
Best In Class
From our recent Japanese acquisitions travels.
This unusual hard to find old Japanese red kurama stone lantern is known as an Obakedouro "Spirit lantern...
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Japanese Taisho Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Pair Antique Chinese Carved Celadon Jade Guardian Lions ROC Early 20th Century
Located in Richmond, CA
This exquisite pair of celadon jade guardian lions hails from the early Republic of China period, a testament to the era's craftsmanship. The lions are intricately carved from high-q...
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Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Japan Pair Tall Red And Black Ebony "Moon Gazing" Rabbits , Fine Details
Located in South Burlington, VT
Here's a beautiful and unique way to accent your indoor gallery or private collection space with this very unusual pair of treasures from Japan!
This is a hard to find red and ebon...
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Japanese Taisho Vintage Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Chinese Antique Monumental Buddhist Wooden Pagoda Tower, 70 Inches
Located in South Burlington, VT
China antique monumental Wooden Pagoda, total height is 70 inches, hand carved and hand painted wood, seven hexagonal sections plus finial, late Qin...
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Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japan Complete Antique Five Bells Set Red Birds And Flowers, Beautiful Sound
Located in South Burlington, VT
Beautiful resonant chiming sound guaranteed to please you
From Japan, a lovely and unusual early 20th century attached collection of five graduated large to small scale bronze temple bells hand painted engraved with birds and flowers on a red patina ground- all suspended from a sturdy cord with a later added cinnabar round good luck ornament and tassel.
Early Taisho Period
Complete set bells when suspended top of loop to bottom of tassel/ornament, 36". Bell diameters from 3.25" to 6".
The delicate mystical birds and flowers and cloud like designswith a rim diaper pattern edge decoration suggest a joyful, spiritual and harmonious natural ambience. This is a handcrafted group is accompanied with a Japanese hardwood striker. These unusual hand painted bells with their fine old original and attractive patina make this special string of bells an unusual opportunity and deserving consideration for your special indoor, meditation or garden space.
The Clouds: "Kumo"- a decorative pattern -linked with the admiration for nature – with the classical meaning of clouds: hope, impermanence, omen, proximity to Gods.
Dimensions:
Largest bell 6 inches diameter and 3.5 inches high ; Smallest bell 3.25 inches diameter. and 2 inches high
Provenance: The bells come from an old Asian collection...
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Japanese Taisho Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Rare Hand Carved Antique Japanese Marble or Granite Buddha Head Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and one of a kind Buddha sculpture.
There are only very few people in the world who can accurately date this hand carved marble or granite Japanese Buddha head...
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Japanese Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble
Japanese Tall Antique Stone Sun And Moon Pathway Lantern Beautiful Details, 40"
Located in South Burlington, VT
Wouldn't this antique garden stone lantern look perfect for your garden entry or pathway, pool, patio, or deck ?
Just acquired, our Japan stone "Arts & Crafts" antique stone pathway...
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Japanese Meiji Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
China Old Colorful Gilded Coromandel Pavillion And Warriors Screen
Located in South Burlington, VT
Handsome Chinese Four Panel Coromandel Hand Carved and Hand Gilded Wood Screen mounted on board.
Carved Wood panels with gilding depicting a pavilion scene with warriors and general...
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Chinese Ming Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Silk
Early 20th Century Mechanical Toy from Kobe, Japan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early 20th century mechanical toy from Kobe, Japan.
This small mechanical toy was made in Kobe, Japan. This is the classic doll of a man chopping an...
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Japanese Meiji Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
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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Tibetan Tibetan Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Steel
Japanese antique wooden Buddha statue/Fudo Myoo/19th-20th century
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This carved Buddha statue is named ``Fudo Myoo.''
Simply put, he is a guardian of Buddhism.
He has a flame on his back, a sword in his right hand and a rope in his left hand.
It is a...
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Japanese Taisho Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japan Massive Blue Bronze Peace Bell Voice Of Buddha 45 Inches Tall
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese Giant Blue Green Patinated Bronze Bell Inscribed and dedicated to humanity.
At the top, the handle (ryûzu) is crafted in the form of two mirrored dragon heads.
Around the ...
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Japanese Showa Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Antique Chinese Pair of Hardstone Figural Foo Dog Ink Stamps C1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Pair of Chinese Hardstone Figural Foo Dog Ink Stamps C1930
Measures - 7.5"H x 2.25"W x 2.25"D
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Chinese Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Japanese Large Koi Fish Scroll Hand Painting in black Sumi Ink
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a stunning large older scroll painting of two Koi lazily swimming . Hand painted in black sumi ink- an auspicious art composition rendered on paper and silk backing and datin...
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Japanese Showa Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Paper
Antique Japanese Wooden Nestuke 'Crab' 1900s 'Gyokuseki' Meiji Era
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around meiji period 1900s.
This netsuke was made by a netsuke artist 'Gyokuseki' (you can see his signature on the bottom of this crab.)
Net...
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Japanese Meiji Antique Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Brilliant Blue Bird Of Paradise Gold Screen
Located in South Burlington, VT
Just acquired in Kyoto, Japan
A beautifully and finely rendered smaller scale Japanese gold leaf six-panel folding screen byobu conceived in a convenient size 18 inches high and 48 ...
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Japanese Meiji Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Paper
Japanese Brilliant Spring Summer Gold Screen
Located in South Burlington, VT
Just acquired in Kyoto, Japan
A beautifully rendered smaller scale Japanese gold leaf six-panel folding screen byobu conceived in a convenient size 20 inches high and 54 inches length.
This brilliant Heian spring/summer scene features a scene of ladies and Shinto gentlemen harvesting flowers among a sparkling blue river, moutainous green backdrop, and against a rich gold back ground punctuated by cherry trees in full bloom. All pigments on paper. The entirety is framed in black lacquer with bronze enhancements.
Smaller size makes this lovely one eminently installable.
Comes as found with original black lacquer frame with original brocade border, and original backing paper .
These smaller scale screens are ideal for small wall areas and in tea rooms or alcoves tokonoma (toko-no-ma), which are built-in recessed space in a Japanese style reception room, in which items for artistic appreciation.
Dimensions: 20 inches tall and 54 inches wide
Lifetime guarantee of authenticity: All of our Asian works of art come with our Lifetime Authenticity Guarantee.
About the Heian Period:
The Heian period (平安時代, Heian jidai) is the last division of classical Japanese history, running from 794 to 1185. It followed the Nara period...
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Japanese Meiji Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Paper
Japan Huge Antique Pair Quail Sculptures Hand-Carved Red Lacquered
Located in South Burlington, VT
Fine Pair (2) Quails In A Monumental Size
Japan, a fine huge pair 2) of antique quail sculpture hand-carved and red lacquered, Taisho period.
Fine old carvings with traces of aged...
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Japanese Taisho Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Brass Tibetan Tara Buddhist Goddess Statue
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Brass Tibetan Tara Buddhist Goddess Statue
In the Himalayan region, especially in Tibet and Nepal, Tara's status is more that of a supreme goddess or female buddha than a b...
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Unknown Tibetan Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Brass
Set of 5 Handmade Japanese Kokeshi Dolls from the Early 20th Century
Located in Barcelona, ES
Add a touch of traditional Japanese charm to your home decor with this exquisite set of 5 Kokeshi dolls. Handmade by skilled artisans from wood, each doll features a simple trunk as ...
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Japanese Edo Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Bronze Sculpture with Brown Patina, Signed Gia-Loï, 20th Century Vietnames.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bronze sculpture with brown patina, signed Gia-Loï, early 20th century Vietnamese work.
Bronze sculpture, signed Gia-Loï, Vietnamese work from the early 20th century, lacquered wood...
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Vietnamese Art Nouveau Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Martin Brothers Miniature Bird
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
5462
Rare Martin Brothers Miniature Bird by Robert Wallace Martin.
The Cobalt Glazed Bird stands with wings tucked in and a quizzical / curious expression.
8cm high, Dated 1913
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Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stoneware
Antique Chinese Red Hand Painted Elm Ancestral Shrine / Altar
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Chinese Red Hand Painted Elm Ancestral Shrine / Altar
Made from durable elm wood, this altar features intricate hand-painted designs in vibrant red hues. With its traditiona...
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Chinese Rustic Antique Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Elm, Lacquer
Asian Carved Rosewood Standing Buddha or Wise Man Figure C1940
Located in Big Flats, NY
Asian Hand-Carved Rosewood Standing Buddha or Wise Man Figure C1940
Measures - 16.75"H x 7"W x 6.75"D
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Asian Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Rosewood
Japanese Birds, Bamboo, And Plum Tree Summer Time Screen
Located in South Burlington, VT
Just acquired in Kyoto, Japan
A suumer time treat as this rendered smaller scale Japanese six-panel folding screen byobu was conceived in this convenient size 18 inches high and 4...
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Japanese Meiji Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Paper
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...
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Chinese Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Japanese Antique Classic Sun And Moon Garden Lantern, Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese Classic Garden "Sun And Moon" Lantern With Cicada On Handle - Hard To Find, Signed
Japan, unusual large antique lantern design in an attractive craftsmen form perforated pa...
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Japanese Taisho Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Copper
Antique Chinese Deep Carved Rosewood Figural King Throne Chair with Dragons 1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Chinese Deeply Carved Rosewood Figural King Throne Chair with Dragons C1920
Measures - 48.25"H x 29"W x 25"D
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Chinese Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Rosewood
Antique Chinese Bonzai Styled Flowering Fruit Tree Sculpture with Cloisonne Pot
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This sizable sculpture is unsigned with respect to the artist, but presumed to have originated from China and date to the Early Republic Period in approximately 1920. The sculpture i...
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Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone, Metal
Antique Chinese Deeply Carved Rosewood Figural Queen Chair with Dragons C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Chinese Deeply Carved Rosewood Figural Queen Throne Chair with Dragons C1920
Measures - 43.5"H x 28.5"W x 25"D
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Chinese Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Rosewood
Japanese Antique Bronze Cats Pair Hand Cast With Playful Pose
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese Acquisitions trip to Kyoto.
A fine pair of antique curious Japanese cast bronze sensuous cats beautifully handcrafted in an attractive and unusual style. Cats were originally domesticated because they hunted mice that would eat stored grains, protecting the food stores. It was a beneficial situation for both species, cats got a reliable source of prey, and humans got effortless pest control. This mutually beneficial arrangement began the relationship between cats and humans which continues to this day.
In Japan, there are also cats described as Maneki Neko, also referred to in English as the good fortune or good luck cat...
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Japanese Taisho Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Fine Antique Bronze Temple Dragon
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions
A lovely example of a Japanese antique bronze dragon water spout miraculously saved from a temple vessel and dating to the late Meiji period, 1...
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Japanese Meiji Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Antique Chinese Carved Hardstone Foo Dogs C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Chinese Carved Hardstone Foo Dogs C1920
Measures - 4.25"H x 6.5"W x 3.25"D
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Chinese Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Antique Chinese Carved Wood Sculpture of Water Buffalo with Figures C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Chinese Carved Wood Sculpture of Water Buffalo with Figures C1920
Measures - 5.5"H x 11.75"W x 5"D
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Chinese Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
A collection of 6 Stone Lingam Objects
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Exceptional Set of 6 Stone Shiva Lingams from India,
these multicolored and polished stones are found in the Narmada River
and have there glance due to the water power,
The Shiva Li...
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Indian Vintage Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Cast Stone
Early 20th Century Tribal Currency, Chamba People, Nigeria
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Forged iron currency, Chamba people, Northeastern Nigeria
A piece of traditional currency used for barter or exchange, it measures 15 inches (38 cm) high by 18 inches (45.7 cm) wide...
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Nigerian Tribal Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Wood Carving Daruma 1860s-1900s / Sculpture Mingei Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old wooden Daruma doll.
It was made during the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
The material is cedar wood.
A wooden model of Daruma doll.
Many Daruma dolls were mass-prod...
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Japanese Meiji Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Cedar
Pair of Chinese Carved Aventurine Quanyin Figures
Located in Norton, MA
Antique Pair of Chinese Carved Aventurine Quanyin Figures
Standing in flowing robes and holding a lotus blossom.
Dimensions
Heights 9" With open-carved wood bases.
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Chinese Other Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Antique Balinese Buddha & Dewi Tara Goddess Indoor/Outdoor Garden Statues- Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Balinese Sculpted Buddha & Dewi Tara Goddess Indoor/Outdoor Garden Statues - Set of 2
Enhance the ambiance of your indoor or outdoor space with t...
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Balinese Rustic Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Large Scale Antique Chinese Carved Cork Diorama in Ebonised Glass Display Case
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A large scale Chinese carved cork diorama in its original glass display case, early 20th Century piece, Circa 1910.
The scene is of a Chinese villa...
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Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Cork
Hand-Carved Wood Javanese ‘Wayang Topeng’ Theatre Mask, Indonesia c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A visibly old mask from the Javanese masks theatre ‘wayang topeng’: carved from hard wood, and painted on the front side. The mask shows clear traces of ...
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Indonesian Other Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japan Fine Antique Bronze Kanon Guanyin Signed Shohei, Beautiful Face
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a fine and elegant antique Kanon Guan Yin standing in a classic compassionate mudra- a superb work of art cast in solid bronze with original traces of old gold gilding.
Signe...
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Japanese Taisho Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Sculpture by Leendert Bolle of a Bird, The Netherlands 1911
By Leendert Bolle
Located in Hellouw, NL
We see a sculpture with a representation that requires closer inspection or observation.The work was made in 1911 by the Dutch sculptor Leendert Bolle and was exhibited in December 1...
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Dutch Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Concrete
Pair Antique Chinese Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Circular Plaques
Located in New York, NY
Pair of antique (early 20th century) circular wall plaques with hand-painted wooden frames and featuring mother of pearl inlaid figures of female figures dress in colorful robes.
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Chinese Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Bronze Statue Sculpture of Ganesh Indian or Nepalese Bronze Hindu Statue
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Indian or Nepalese Ganesh Ganesha Bronze Statue Sculpture.
Beautiful bronze sculpture of Ganesh with a nice aged patina.
From a collection of Asian and ...
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Folk Art Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Antique Playful Rabbit Family Amidst Flowers Two Panel Screen
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a small and unusual two panel tea screen of four playful rabbits amidst pink and white flowers in, byōbu. It dates to the Taisho period.
Dimensions: 41 inches high and 56 i...
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Japanese Taisho Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Silk, Wood
Antique Large & Heavy Chinese Hetain White/G Jade Carved Group "3 Rams" 20th C.
Located in Norton, MA
A nice hand-carved antique, a Large and Heavy Chinese Hetain White- Light Gray Jade of 3 Rams resting on the wooden stand., 360° carving. There is a meaning behind this artwork. Thr...
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Chinese Other Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
René Lalique: "Coq Houdan" Mascot
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
signed R. Lalique France, in moulded-pressed white glass,
Height: 20 cm
Perfect condition
Created in 1929 and discontinued in 1937.
Félix Marcilhac, René Lalique - Catalogue Raisonné de l'Œuvre de Verre, Les Éditions de l'Amateur, Paris, 2011, N°1161
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Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Glass
Japanese Big Antique Bronze Temple Bell with Resonating Sound, Signed 21 Inches
Located in South Burlington, VT
For your special garden setting or indoor display space.
Big Hand Cast Bronze Bell Bold pleasing, and resonating sound.
21 Inches Tall.
Dated Taisho 15= 1926 , December 12
Signed for patron donors at Imari Ikishima
Donors include:
Fukui Sano and Fukui shie, Tomiyama kazuki,and Nichimao .
Handsome original old green patina- just the way we like to find them.
Signed by patron donors in two areas.
Beautiful deep resonating ring tones await the new owner of this big one-of-a-kind vintage bronze bell from old Japan. Its beautiful natural patina makes it an attractive and desirable work of art. This distinctive dragon headed bell called ryuzu and remarkable protrusions called chi chi or nyu are crafted by generations old skilled Japanese specialists to improve sound resonance and are unique to Japan's ancient traditions.
This antique hand cast bronze temple bell dates to the Taisho period, early 20th century.
A scarce survivor, this rugged bell was gently used.
Please note its impressive cast dragon headed top ryuzu, thick walls and original dark patina.
Dimensions: 21 inches tall and 11 inches diameter. It has been used and possesses an original green aged patina appropriate to its age.
Its deep resonating sound is guaranteed to please you.
About Bonsho Bells "Voice of Buddha"
The earliest bells date to around 600 AD, although the general design is of much earlier Chinese origin and shares some of the features seen in ancient Chinese bells. Their penetrating and pervasive tone carries over considerable distances. The sound of the bell is thought to have supernatural properties. It is believed, for example, that it can be heard in the underworld.
In Japanese ceremonies, hanging bells are used for signaling during the prayer and for calling Buddhists to worship. In China, similar bells were employed in ensembles, where they represented the yin, or "receptive" principle, and were sounded after the beat of a large drum (yang, or "creative" element). The Japanese bonsho...
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Japanese Taisho Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
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