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Period: Early 20th Century
Hand-Carved Backstrap with Floral Engravings from Madura, Java, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
Hand-carved from Wood this is a wonderful example of a Backstrap Loom, an essential component of Ikat textile weaving. The present Backsrap Loom comes from the Island of Madura, off the northeastern coast of Java. The Curved section would fit around the weavers back not only providing support while they would we weave elaborate Ikat textiles but also allowing her to control the tension of the warp during weaving. In many cases husbands would craft unique carved and designed Backstrap looms for their wives and these would often be passed down through generations. The present Backstrap Loom features floral engravings.
Category
Indonesian Tribal Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Thai 1900s Gilt and Polychrome Hand Carved Sculpture of Seated Buddhist Monk
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Thai religious hand carved wooden statue of a seated Buddhist monk with polychrome and gilded accents from the early 20th century. This early 20th-century Thai statue...
Category
Thai Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Glass, Giltwood
Antique Burmese Bronze Temple Gong with Mallet and Raised Center
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Burmese bronze temple gong with mallet. This exquisite antique Burmese bronze temple gong captures attention with its traditional circular form and raised center. Featuring a rich, brown veined patina, this piece embodies the timeless beauty of Burmese craftsmanship. The gong comes with a mallet and a rope for easy hanging, adding authenticity and functionality to its striking design. Though the base is not included, its presence alone makes a bold statement, whether displayed as a decorative object or used in a more interactive setting.
Perfect for enhancing a living room, meditation space, or entryway, this temple gong serves as both a historical artifact and a stunning conversation piece. Its strong visual presence and the mallet's tactile invitation offer an engaging experience for guests. Whether hung as a sculptural wall accent or placed in a central area to invoke a sense of serenity and tradition, this Burmese gong...
Category
Burmese Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
Vintage Tall Hand Painted Santa Sculpture, 1930
Located in South Burlington, VT
Nostalgic opportunity from the 1930s.
America's friendliest Santa or Saint Nicholas - the jolly man standing 15 inches tall clutching his mischievous elf helpers, gifts, and a music...
Category
American Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Early 20th Century Tohgatta Kokeshi Doll: Handmade Japanese Artistry & Tradition
Located in Barcelona, ES
Embrace the rich cultural heritage of Japan with this early 20th-century Kokeshi doll, a charming and authentic representation of traditional craftsmanship. Originating from northern...
Category
Japanese Edo Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
C1920s Bust of a Woman, Alabaster Carving
Located in London, GB
Lovely Hand Carved Alabaster Bust of a Woman
Very Finely Crafted.
Dates Circa 1900
Artist Unknown
Category
Unknown Art Nouveau Vintage Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Alabaster
Old Bronze Burmese Buddha Statue from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: bronze
77 cm high
45 cm wide and 31,5 cm deep
Weight: 36.70 kgs
Shan (Tai Yai) style
Bhumisparsha mudra
Originating from Burma
Early 20th century
Category
Burmese Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Hand-Carved White Alabaster Figure of Guanyin, China, Early 20th Century
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This exquisite figure of Guanyin from early 20th century is masterfully carved from a single piece of pure, delicate white alabaster. The alabaster, known for its firm yet warm quali...
Category
Chinese Other Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Alabaster
Chinese Carved Boxwood Immortal Holding Child
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine quality antique Chinese late Qing boxwood carved figure of an Immortal holding a child and dating from around 1900. The figure, an elderly man, is dressed in a full length rob...
Category
Chinese Qing Antique Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Boxwood
Anglo-Indian Carved Marble Figure of a Rabbit - 2023 is the Year Of The Rabbit!
Located in Stamford, CT
2023 is the Year Of The Rabbit!!
Charming Anglo-Indian hand carved marble rabbit. A wonderful piece of animal sculpture that will bring some joy...
Category
Indian Anglo-Indian Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble
Burmese Bronze Ava Style Buddha, 19th / 20th Century, Burma
Located in Austin, TX
A small and charming Burmese cast bronze Buddha in the Ava style, late 19th or early 20th century, Myanmar (Burma).
The image depicts the historical Buddha, Shakyamuni, seated in ...
Category
Burmese Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
A Solid Cast Bronze Japanese Figure of Bear, Early 20th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Solid Cast Bronze Japanese Figure of Bear, Early 20th Century
Dimension: Height: 15cm Width: 26cm Depth: 11.5cm
Provenance: Private Melbourne Collection.
Category
Japanese Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
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
Category
Chinese Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Rosewood
Antique wooden Burmese Mandalay Buddha statue
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Antique wooden Burmese Mandalay Buddha statue
Material : wood
63 cm high
48,5 cm wide and 33,5 cm deep
Gilded with 24 krt. gold
Mandalay style...
Category
Burmese Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese Bronze Fighting Foo Lions Censer, Qing Dynasty, Late 19th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A fantastic Chinese cast bronze censer in the form of two Buddhistic lions play fighting, late Qing Dynasty, late 19th century, China.
The censer formed as a pair of Buddhistic li...
Category
Chinese Qing Antique Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th Century Standing Bronze Japanese Geisha with Kimono & Obi
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful bronze figure of a standing Japanese geisha in a traditional kimono with an obi. The geisha's susohiki kimono is laced with an intricate pattern of flowers, leaves and vine...
Category
French Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
Balinese Rustic Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Chinese Lanzhou Gourd Carving with Macrame Cord on Root Stand Sculpture
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Chinese Lanzhou Gourd carving with macrame cord on root stand sculpture.
Early 20th century large engraved and carved Chinese Lanzhou gourd. Dramatic des...
Category
Chinese Folk Art Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
White jade Buddha figurines
Located in Milano, IT
This jade sculpture exudes an aura of serenity and abundance that captivates and enchants. It represents the Buddha of happiness, with a radiant and smiling face that immediately con...
Category
Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Decoys with old Japanese paper attached/Bird ornaments/20th century
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
I would like to introduce an old Japanese figurine covered with paper.
This is probably a duck figurine that was originally made as a decoy.
Decoys are not only found in Northern Eur...
Category
Japanese Taisho Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paper
Set of 2 "Kokeshi" Dolls
Located in Barcelona, ES
Japanese dolls called Kokeshi of the early 20th century. Provenance from the northern Japan. Set of 2. Measures: 24.5 x 7 cm 25 x 6.5 cm Handmade by Japanese artisants...
Category
Japanese Edo Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Cast Bronze Hawk Room Guardian Sculpture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1231 Finely detailed cast bronze hawk room guardian sculpture.
In Japanese culture ,hawks are a symbol of good fortune and luck because of their clever nature
Category
Vintage Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Balinese hand-carved antique Chapiter Column Accent
By Asian Modern
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This exquisite hand-carved wooden column chapiter showcases a masterful blend of cultural symbolism and botanical artistry. Featuring a central Barong motif, the piece draws inspirat...
Category
Balinese Tribal Vintage Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
Early 20th Century Thai Temple Drum
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegantly carved temple drum wase use in Buddhist Temples. It’s carved from teak and lacquered black with red and green stripped details. The top and straps are made of leather. These gigantic goblet...
Category
Thai Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Leather, Teak, Lacquer
Japanese Double-Cut 'Nijū-giri' Flower Container 'Hanaire' Ikebana Tea Ceremony
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Japanese Double-cut (Niju-giri)
Flower Container (Hanaire)
for ikebana tea ceremony.
1st half of 20th century.
Cut from a single piece of bamboo with root section
and openings for two tier flower arrangement, Niju-ike,
copper cups...
Category
Japanese Japonisme Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bamboo
Large Japanese Meiji Bronze Lidded Urn, 19th Century
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A large and stylish antique Japanese Meiji bronze lidded twin handle urn standing on a rounded plinth base with tongue and grotesque head formed legs with dragon handles and a flat c...
Category
Japanese Meiji Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Antique Chinese Carved Hardwood Marble Top Plant Stand, Circa 1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Chinese plant stand offers inset marble top over hardwood base having pierced and carved foliate skirt, raised on cabriole legs ...
Category
Chinese Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble
Decorative Togatta Kokeshi Doll Sculpture from Northern Japan, Hand-Painted
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and exceptionally 18 inches tall classic traditional Togatta Kokeshi doll from Northern Japan. Handcrafted of wood and hand-painted in the ...
Category
Japanese Edo Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Buddha in jade root
Located in Milano, IT
This captivating sculpture depicts a Buddha with a frog resting on his shoulder, crafted from jade root. The Buddha, with his serene smile and relaxed posture, exudes a sense of peac...
Category
Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Decorative Kokeshi Doll Sculpture from Northern Japan, Hand-Painted, Signed
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and exceptionally 19 inches tall classic traditional Kokeshi doll from Northern Japan. Handcrafted of wood and hand-painted in the early 20th century, covered with a layer of wax. Signed by the artist on its underneath. In good condition with charming patina. A classic traditional doll with a simple but lovely design, a decorative piece. In Japan these dolls symbolize love, friendship and believed to be a lucky charm. We offer more large Kokeshi...
Category
Japanese Edo Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Boxwood Inro & Netsuke of Rats and Snakes in Basket
Located in San Diego, CA
A really nice vintage Japanese boxwood inro and netsuke of rats and snakes on a round basket, circa early 1940s. The piece is well carved with wonderful detail and in very good vint...
Category
Japanese Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Boxwood
A Rare Chinese Pale Lavender Jadeite Carving of Two Immortals
Located in New York, NY
A Rare Chinese Pale Lavender Jadeite Carving of Two Immortals, on its original carved wood base, from a private collection. One standing and one kneeling, mounted on an openwork woo...
Category
Chinese Qing Vintage Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Nice old Asian ritual festival mask Sri Lanka Ceylon Tribal Interior design
Located in London, GB
Nice old Asian ritual festival mask Sri Lanka Ceylonese
A pretty cool mask with smiling grimacing man painted with ochre
Period early 20th century, from a UK collection.
Condit...
Category
Sri Lankan Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Early 20th century Antique bronze Burmese Buddha statue from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Immerse yourself in the serene grandeur of this Antique bronze Burmese Buddha statue, an early 20th-century masterpiece from Burma (Myanmar) that epitomizes the spiritual grace and a...
Category
Burmese 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
Category
Chinese Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
China Century Old Dream Stone "Landscape Paintings" with Original Frames, Pair
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare find
Impressive wall display of two (2) Chinese dream stone "Landscape Paintings" with original period frames these wonderful
round natura...
Category
Chinese Qing Vintage Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Antique Chinese Ornately Carved Cinnabar Plate with Landscape Scene & Wood Stand
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique carved plate is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from China and date to approximately 1920 and done in a Chinese Export style. The plate is composed of cinnabar...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Softwood
Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet Marionette Doll, Early 1900s
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful work complete with a unique wood-carved and hand-painted face and original textile garment.
From a group of 7 Chinese opera puppets...
Category
Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Textile, Wood, Paint
Double-Sided Carved Wooden Blawong Board from Java, circa 1920s-1950s
Located in London, GB
Double-sided carved wooden blawong board from Java, Indonesia (circa 1920s-1950s). Blawong boards were used to hold a pair of Keris daggers. They were fix...
Category
Indonesian Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Gourd and Eggplant Vase- Brilliant Colors
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...
Category
Japanese Taisho Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
20th Century Italian Bronzo Di Riace Head - Vintage Terra Cotta Sculpture, Décor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This vintage Italian detailed head is made of hand crafted terracotta clay, in good condition. Wear consistent with age and use. circa 1918, Italy.
Bronzo di Riace was one of the ...
Category
Italian Art Deco Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Clay, Terracotta
Chinese Hand Carved Tigers Eye Stone Libation Cup with Dragon
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine antique/vintage Chinese carved tigers eye stone libation cup supported by a dragon and dating from the early 20th century or possibly earlier. The hard stone cup...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
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.
Category
Chinese Other Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Set of 2 "Kokeshi" Dolls
Located in Barcelona, ES
Japanese dolls called Kokeshi of the early 20th century. Provenance from the northern Japan. Set of 2. Measures: 31 x 9.5 cm 30 x 10cm Handmade by Japanese artisants f...
Category
Japanese Edo Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Chinese Carved Wooden Figural Pillow or Headrest, Qianlong?
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Chinese wooden head rest.
Carved in the form of a recumbent or resting man.
Decorated in polychrome decoration. The body painted in a silver tone with his hair and eyes in black with red undertones. There is further scroll work painted in stylized clouds and sun to the red and green.
There appears to be a carved ruyi in between the feet.
Simply a wonderful carved Chinese head...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Fine Antique Victorian Wire "Double Scroll" Garden Bench, 1900
Located in South Burlington, VT
Classic Antique Victorian wire "Double Scroll" garden bench
This is a classic circa 1900 two seat long wire "double scroll back" decorated garden bench...
Category
American Victorian Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Steel
Middle 20th century Old bronze Nepali Buddha statue from Nepal
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This exquisite old bronze Nepali Buddha statue is a stunning representation of traditional Himalayan craftsmanship, originating from Nepal and dating back to the middle of the 20th c...
Category
Burmese Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th Century Carved Wooden Door From Lampung Sumatra, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A rice granary door from the Lampung, Sumatra., Indonesia c. 1900. It features a wonderful age-related patina, with strong wood textures and shades. A unique sculptural object to bri...
Category
Indonesian Other Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
20th Century Asian Oversized Tropical Wood Buddha Head - Wall Décor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A gold-brown, antique Asian oversized wall mount decorative Buddha head in a very large scale. Handcrafted in tropical wood and gilded, in good condition. Minor fading, scratches due...
Category
Burmese Art Deco Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Chinese Carved Coral Figure of Shou Lao, Early 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A wonderfully Chinese carved coral branch in the form of Shou Lao, also called Shouxing, the Chinese god of longevity, Republic period, early ...
Category
Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Coral
Large Japanese Chinese Asian Signed Bronze Buddha Hand Sculpture Incense Censer
Located in Studio City, CA
A quite fantastic, rather unique, and unusual bronze Buddha Deiety hand sculpture ( making the mudra hand gesture) that also serves as an incense censer. W...
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Asian Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Lacquered Meiji Period Carved Wood Foo Dogs or Guardian Lions on Boulle Stands
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pair of Japanese lacquered wood figures depicting seated Foo Dogs or Guardian Lions in a deep red-brown lacquer with stylized mane and tail, having reverse painted glass eyes and sea...
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Japanese Meiji Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Brass
Head of Oriental Divinity, Vintage Stone Sculpture, Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
This Oriental divinity is a stone sculpture realized by Oriental manufacture in the XX century.
Big sculpture representing oriental divinity in stone mounted on a marble base.
...
Category
Asian Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Chinese Path Marker, c. 1908
Located in Chicago, IL
Happening upon an intersection, a traveler in Qing-dynasty China would have been grateful for the guidance of this limestone path marker. Still bearing traces of its original pigmentation, each side of this marker is inscribed with directions. One side directs towards the Zhen De Teng household, another towards the Liang family, and a third towards the North East Road. The fourth inscription announces the year of its construction, the 33rd year of Emperor Guangxu (1908). This second-to-the-last emperor...
Category
Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Limestone
Pair of Chinese Hand Wood Carved, Bone Inlay Foo Dogs, circa Early 1900s
Located in Studio City, CA
Intricately carved wood and bone inlaid pair of Chinese foo dogs.
Very unique and wonderful. We haven't seen another pair quite like them. Sure to stand...
Category
Chinese Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
American Antique Pyrogrqphy Outsider Art Hand Carved Folk Art Birds House
Located in South Burlington, VT
This is a beautiful 12 inch high handmade, hand-carved old wooden Folk Art birds house handmade in great detail with two pairs of carved and painte...
Category
American Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Rare Art Deco Hand Hammered Bronze Sake Vessel
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a rare large 22" art deco sake vessel fashioned in hand hammered bronze from the Art Deco period, two pieces.
Handcrafted in a marvelous minimalist egg shape form.
This hand-hammered and wrought bronze vessel was discovered in Kyoto and was created by specialized Samurai craftsmen with dimpled construction. Opening at top and a tap inserted into its side base.
Total Height with the bronze base stand is 22" high.
Includes two (2) pieces: the bronze egg...
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Japanese Art Deco Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Antique Japanese Kutani Pottery Bodhidharma or Daruma Figurine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An fine, antique Japanese pottery Daruma figurine.
In the form of a Daruma, a depiction of Bodhidharma the semi-legendary founder of Zen/Chan Buddhism.
The figure's face and protruding toes are an unglazed dark brown and his robe has a dark red glaze.
Simply a charming Japanese figurine...
Category
Japanese Meiji Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pottery
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