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Period: Early 20th Century
Large Chinoiserie Plaster Sculpture Chinese Figure under a Pine Tree
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A large chinoiserie plaster sculpture
Chinese figure under a pine tree
Probably early 20th century.
Large, possibly unique sculpture of figure under a pine tree with a rock
for...
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Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Plaster
Burmese Buddhist Alabaster Statue
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful Burmese Buddhist Devote carved from a large solid stone of Alabaster. Collected in Myanmar Kayin State in 2004. This statue dates to early 20th century being of the Manda...
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Burmese Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Alabaster
Exceptional Large Chinese Carved Coral Figural Group Statue of Female Immortals
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional and large Chinese carved coral figural group / statue of female Immortals.
Very finely carved, very large and heav...
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Chinese Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Coral
Early 20th century Antique bronze Nepali Aparmita Buddha statue
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Antique bronze Nepali Aparmita Buddha statue
Material : bronze
37,4 cm high
24,4 cm wide and 19 cm deep
Fire gilded with 24 krt. gold
Dhyana mudra
Late 19th / early 20th century
Inl...
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Burmese Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th C., Showa, A Pair of Japanese Bronze Standing Birds with Artist Sign
Located in Sampantawong, TH
A pair of Japanese bronze standing birds on the stand with artist sign.
Artist signature is on the last photo.
Age: Japan, Showa Period, Early 20th Century
Size of birds only: Heigh...
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Japanese Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Indonesian 'Wayang Kulit" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This flat shadow puppet depicts a mythical bird. It was crafted on the island of Java by a puppet artist using buffalo hide and mounted on bamboo sticks. It was used in Wayang puppet...
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Indonesian Tribal Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Leather, Wood
Carved Yellow Soapstone Figure of Guanyin, Chinese circa 1900
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The finely carved full length figure of 'The Goddess of Compassion, Kindness & Mercy' shown attired in flowing robes, her hair worn in high chignon with her face effecting a serene a...
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Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Large Wood Carved Otafuku, Goddess of Mirth, Japanese, Early 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Large wood carved Otafuku , Goddess of Mirth, Japanese, 20th Century.
Sometimes known as Okame, a beloved and popular symbol in Japanese culture. With plump cheeks and joyful smile...
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Japanese Other Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Wagumi Handled Bamboo Basket Ikebana
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bold, rustic and with an earthy free spirit, this wagumi style flower basket with twisted handle (ikebana) was designed and woven to evoke a sense of serenity and humbleness during t...
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Japanese Japonisme Vintage Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bamboo
Indian Early 20th Century Hand Painted Wooden Cow with Distressed Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indian hand painted and carved wooden cow from the early 20th century, with nicely weathered patina. Created in India during the early years of the 20th century, this wooden cow sculpture charms us with its archaic features and aged appearance. Resting on its four legs and showcasing large cracks, this Indian cow...
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Indian Rustic Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Balinese Hand-carved Mask Depicting Mythological 'Rangda' Demon Queen, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This hand-carved mask originates from the island of Bali and depicts Rangda, the Demon Queen of Balinese Hindu Mythology. This mask would've been used in ceremonies and/or dance perf...
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Balinese Other Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Chinese Serpentine Relief Carved Dragon Covered Vase ROC c.1920s
Located in Richmond, CA
Antique Chinese ROC period early 20th Century hand carved serpentine stone covered bottle vase, finely plotted and carved with a high relief stylized dragon wrapped around the should...
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Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Serpentine
Chinese porcelain Liu Hai, Republican period
Located in New York, NY
depicting a Liu Hai playing with a frog
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Chinese Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Porcelain
Thai Bronze Buddha, Phra Phuttha Chinnarat, Early 20th century, Thailand
Located in Austin, TX
A well cast smaller scale bronze reproduction of the famous golden Buddha known as Para Puttha Chinnarat, housed at Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat, mid 20th century, Thailand.
A faith...
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Thai Vintage Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Indonesian 'Wayang Kulit" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This flat shadow puppet was crafted on the island of Java by a puppet artist using buffalo hide and mounted on bamboo sticks. It features movable arms, controlled by outer bamboo rods. It was used in Wayang...
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Indonesian Tribal Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Leather, Wood
Old Burmese betelnut box from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Old Burmese betelnut box
Material : lacquerware
13,8 cm high
16,1 cm diameter
Early 20th century
Weight: 666 grams
Originating from Burma (Myanmar)
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Burmese Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Lacquer
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 Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Guanyin in Carved Wood and Polichrome, China, Early 20th Century, Asian Art
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guanyin in carved wood and polichrome, China, early 20th century, Asian art
Measures: H 56cm, W 16cm, W 15cm.
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century, Burmese Vintage Bronze Figure of Athlete
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Burmese vintage bronze figure of athlete.
Age: Burma, Colonial, Early 20th Century
Size: Height 25.8 C.M. / Width 13.8 C.M. / Length 20.5 C.M.
S...
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Burmese Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Rajasthani Gilded Cast Bronze Buddha Head Art
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Gilded Cast Bronze Buddha Head by Rajasthan Art
About Rajasthan art
Rajasthan, a state of India, is renowned for its unique jewellery, including silver...
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Indian Other Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
A decorative pair of carved gilt wood and lacquer Chinese Buddhist lions C 1900
Located in Central England, GB
A very pleasing and beautifully hand carved pair of Chinese Buddhist lions left and right handed and raised onto stepped rectangular plinths all carved from the same section of timbe...
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Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Giltwood, Lacquer
Thai Gilt-Wood Seated Buddha, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This buddha is a hand-carved from wood and once occupied a temple shrine in Northern Thailand. It has been lacquered in black and red and then gilded (covered with gold leaf). There ...
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Thai Other Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Giltwood
Hand-Carved Sandstone Dragon Sculpture, Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A superb stone sculpture of a dragon and flowers. Indonesia, early 20th Century.
Reclaimed from an old building, this exquisite carving was an architectural detail that reflects th...
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Indonesian Other Vintage Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Sandstone
Set of Three Hintha Burmese Bird-Shaped Betel Gold Lacquered Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Set of three rare, antique late 19th century original offering vessel lacquered ornate gilded betel boxes in the shape of a sacred goose, Hintha bird from Mandalay, Myanmar bird...
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Burmese Islamic Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
Chinese Carved Lapis Lazuli Duck and Lotus Flower Figure
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A well carved Chinese Lapis Lazuli figure of a duck with a Lotus flower probably dating from the latter 19th or early 20th century. The figure is h...
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Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Lapis Lazuli
Rose Quartz Dragon Dogs Vase, China
Located in New York, NY
A substantial pink rose quartz vase or vessel, circa early-20th century, China. Piece has hand-carved dragon dogs chasing a snail around exterior, polished smooth. A beautiful standa...
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Chinese Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Quartz
QING DYNASTY 20th Century Carved Tiger's Eye Foo-Dog Censer With Cover Lid
Located in Miami, FL
An early 20th century censer from the Qing Dynasty.
This is a beautiful highly detailed small censer, created in the early 20th century during the Qing Dynasty, circa 1910. The cens...
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Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Multi-gemstone
Small Bell in Agate, Sculpture, Made in China Early 20th Century, Gray Color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Small bell in Agathe. This object was made in China at the beginning of the 20th century. It is a small sculpture, which also serves as a bell with a ball e...
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Chinese Chinese Chippendale Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Agate
Large One of a Kind Oceanic Art Antique Hand Wood Carving
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional museum quality antique solid wood hand carving, of a beautiful female standing, looking forward, softness and gentleness
Facial expression. This wood sculpture is antiqu...
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Oceanic Antique Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Japanese Blanc de Chine Buddha
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A blanc de chine porcelain figure of the Buddha, Japanese, Kutani, circa 1900.
Category
Japanese Meiji Antique Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Sculptors Mallet
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-975 Japanese antique sculptures mallet.
Category
Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
Collection of Four Japanese Wood Print Blocks Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A collection of four carved wood print blocks from Japan circa late 19th century (Meiji Period). Constructed and hand-chiseled from hardwood, the printing blocks were finely carved o...
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Japanese Other Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Pair of Vintage Chinese Figural Architectural Element Incense Burner Stand
Located in Forney, TX
A wonderful pair of antique Chinese red lacquer and gilt gold painted hand carved wooden figural architectural elements turned incense burner pillars. Highly detailed carvings featuring Asian pine tree motif representing longevity, horseback rider believed warrior Guan Yu...
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Asian Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Turn-of-the-century, Solid Alabaster, Kwan Yin Figure
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian, hand-carved, graceful Kwan sculpture in flowing robes. The figure stands on an octagonal, solid alabaster base and is mounted on a large, fluted, period, carved-wood column....
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Italian Antique Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Alabaster
Antique Chinese Carved Peking Glass Snuff Bottle, 20th Century
Located in Norton, MA
A fine and beautiful carved peking glass snuff bottle, a deep carving interior with block glass inlay objects.
Category
Chinese Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Agate, Rock Crystal
Exceptional & Highly Decorative Pair of Chinese Export Carved Giltwood Panels
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
An exceptional & highly decorative pair of antique Chaozhou hand carved giltwood panels, both showing finely executed relief-carved & gilded vignettes, composed in a terraced format ...
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Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Giltwood
Antique Carved Chinese Boxwood Plaque or Insert
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Chinese carved boxwood plaque or insert.
Depicting a Chinese monastery scene.
The border is decorated with small repeating ...
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Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Boxwood
Early 20th Century, a Pair of Burmese Wooden Male and Female Figurines
Located in Sampantawong, TH
A pair of Burmese wooden male and female figurines.
Age: Burma, early 20th century
Size: Height 31 - 32.4 C.M. / Width 10.1 - 10.4 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall (some expec...
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Burmese Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Pair of Wood Rice Measure Vessels
Located in South Burlington, VT
Special find from our last Japanese Acquisition
Here's a beautiful and unique way to accent your indoor or outdoor garden space with these treasures from Japan!
This special ...
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Japanese Meiji Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
Early 20th Century Chinese Immortal Deity Carved Foo Dog Sculpture
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Intricately carved wood sculpture Chinese Immortal Longevity Buddha Deity
Measures: 28.5 T x 7.5 D x 10 W inches
Original Preowned Vintage Unrestored...
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Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
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
Hand-Carved Wood Timorese Tribal Panel Set, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
These are early 20th century carved panels from Timor Island, they have been hand carved and feature a mix of human and animal figures. They also feature ceremonial tribal designs on...
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Indonesian Other Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Bronze Folk Art Kappa, circa 1930
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a beautiful, unusual and possibly unique antique hand cast bronze "Kappa" (child protector) sculptor complete with a separately formed bronze pair of 3.5 inch long cucumbers- a kappa's favorite snack food. Signed.
Signed
An incised artist signature “Bunraku” on base. "Bunraku" is associated with Japanese puppet play and performance,
Kappa Bring Good Fortune
Japanese Kappa...
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Japanese Showa Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th Century Large Chinese Bronze Censer Incense Burner
Located in Stamford, CT
Early 20th Century large bronze censer on three legs with a foo dog sitting on top and Chinese dragons on each side. Censers also known as incense burners, have a long history in Chi...
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Chinese Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Early 20C Thai Goddess of Love Polychrome Statue
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A GORGEOUS Early 20C Thai Goddess of Love Polychrome Statue.
Made in Thailand in the early 20th Century, circa 1920.
Hand carved wooden statu...
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Thai Country Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood, Giltwood, Paint
Meiji Style Antique Teakwood Dragon 20th Century
Located in Lomita, CA
The year of the dragon shines an additional spotlight on this beautiful antique teakwood sculpture. The detail and the patina are amazing. The hand carved dragon takes on a lifelike ...
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Japanese Meiji Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Teak
Antique Chinese Wooden Block / Chopping Block, Hand-Carved, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
An Antique Chinese chopping block with hand-carved detailing. Two original iron supports are wedged on both sides to support such a large piece of solid ...
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Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
Chinese Taoist Figure of Wenchang, Late Qing Dynasty, c. 1900, China
Located in Austin, TX
A tall and impressive figure of the Taoist deity Wenchang Wang, carved, gessoed, lacquered, gilt and polychromed wood, Late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, Fujian, China.
Wenchang, the T...
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Chinese Qing Antique Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Vintage Pair of Brass Thai Khmer Lions
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
Exceptional pair of brass Khmer guardian lions. Exceptional craftsmanship and attention to fine detail. The use of the guardian lions date back to the 11th century and would flank th...
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Thai Chinese Export Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Brass
Quality Antique Chinese Carved Hardwood Group
Located in Ipswich, GB
Quality antique Chinese carved hardwood group, Quality Chinese wood carving with wonderful colour depicting a shoulou with a staff, Chinese man an...
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Chinese Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
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, we acquired from a collector. Each puppet shows clear signs of previous stage use.
Likely from the early 1900s.
Would make for a great addition to any Chinese artifacts...
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Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Textile, Wood, Paint
Wooden, Hand-Carved & Painted Nandi Cow, India C. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A visibly old hand-carved Nandi Cow from India. This wood sculpture features a wonderful age related patina and has been hand-painted with a mix of white and...
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Indian Other Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Burmese Wooden Teak Nat Statue Spirit Guardians Pair, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
These statues are adorned wood-carved Burmese Mandalay 'Nat' Spirits from the early 20th century. Nats were worshipped by the Burmese people, depicted as supernatural guardians they ...
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Burmese Other Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Teak
Chinese Old Fantastic Sculpture Contorted Face
Located in South Burlington, VT
One of a kind.
From western China and collected some 20 years ago, comes this large hand carved red sandstone Lohan or Monk sculpture dating to circa...
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Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Sandstone
Antique Indian Hand-Carved Sheesham Religious Temple Plaque, Early 20th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
An early 20th century religious temple plaque hand-carved of Sheesham wood in India. This small rectangular plaque displays two sections with several characters. The bottom section s...
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Indian Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Old Bronze Nepali White Tara Statue from Nepal
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: bronze
50 cm high
31 cm wide and 24,5 cm deep
Weight: 9.40 kgs
Fire gilded with 24 krt. gold
Originating from Nepal
Early 20th century
Very nice quality !.
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Nepalese Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Late Qing Carved Soapstone Jar Shaped Brush Pot
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A well carved Chinese soapstone brush pot of jar shape believed to date from the latter Qing dynasty and probably around 1900. The brush wa...
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Asian Qing Antique Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Antique Hand Carved Panel
Located in New York, NY
Antique hand carved architectural panel from Toraja. This carving symbolizes the protection of the home. Originally used as an exterior panel. Grea...
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Primitive Antique Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
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