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Period: Early 20th Century
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...
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Chinese Other Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Alabaster

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.
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Japanese Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Antique Chinese Tang Style Glazed Terracotta Bactrian Camel Figure
Located in Chatham, ON
Antique Tang style Bactrian camel tomb figure - featuring an over-all amber glaze with brown highlights - stylized fur carved details to the head, legs and humps - unsigned - China -...
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Chinese Tang Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Terracotta

Japanese Two-Tier Root Stand
Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese two-tier root stand. Traditionally used for displaying flower arrangements.
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Japanese Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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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...
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Japanese Taisho Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Ceramic, Pottery

Antique Japanese Bronze Sculpture of a Peasant Worker 1920's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1351 Japanese bronze sculpture of a worker carrying wood. Incredible detail.
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Vintage Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Signed Antique Bronze Statue of Two Men One a Solid Green Soapstone Base
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning medium sized bronze statue of two Chinese men on a solid green soapstone base signed Aug Mariton. A very decorative and good sized p...
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European Edwardian Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Soapstone, Bronze

Empty Pocket Richard and Isabelle Faure
Located in Marseille, FR
Empty pocket Richard and Isabelle Faure leaf in brass and cut agate signature on the back of the empty pocket measuring 30 cm by 23 cm. Additional infor...
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Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Chinese Antique Cache 98 Bamboo Wood Calligraphy Slips, Collectors Find
Located in South Burlington, VT
Bamboo and wooden slips - jiandú- were the main media for writing documents in China before the widespread introduction of paper during the first two centuries AD. This substantial group, 98 pieces, of one-of-a-kind slips with painted hand calligraphy appeals to book lovers and antiquity sleuths We believe them to be circa 1900 , Qing dynasty and are offering this group from a collection of old works of art. Dimensions: bamboo slips...
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Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

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

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Wood

Indonesian 'Wayang Golek" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This “Wayang Golek” is a visibly old shadow puppet carved using soft wood and cloth. It features an articulated head and arms connected to rods, the dress...
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Indonesian Tribal Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Fabric, Wood

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 (however this puppet lost one of its bamboo rods over the years due to age) It was used in Wayang puppet...
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Indonesian Tribal Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Leather, Wood

Indian Antique Polychrome Hand Carved Statue Depicting a Celestial Musician
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Indian polychrome and hand carved wooden sculpture from the early 20th century, depicting a celestial musician playing an instrument. This captivating wooden sculpture bea...
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Indian Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Carved Jade Brush Washer
Located in Astoria, NY
Chinese Carved Jade Brush Washer, decorated with flowers and bamboo. 2" H x 5.5" W x 3" W. Provenance: From the Upper East Side Apartment of a Former...
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Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

Chinese Carved Jade Brush Washer
Chinese Carved Jade Brush Washer
$2,240 Sale Price
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Chinese Hand Carved and Lacquered Gilt Panel
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a small rectangular hand carved and lacquered panel. It depicts a scene where a Chinese man is seated and holding a cup while a Chinese woman is observing from the top. The w...
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Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

A Pair of Chinese Export Elephant Garden Stools
Located in Savannah, GA
A pair of Chinese export elephant form garden stools, early 20th century. Carved wood with gilding and painting. On custom built plinths. Weighing over 100 pounds each. overall:...
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Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Life-Sized Dayak Tribe Female "Hampatong" Guardian, Borneo, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
‘Hampatong’ is the term used for ancestors and protective figures made of hard ‘iron wood’, which the Dayak of Borneo would position infront of their houses as guardians. This early ...
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Indonesian Other Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Early 20th Century Bronze Buddha Sculpture, Japan, around 1920
Located in Berlin, DE
This captivating bronze Buddha sculpture, originating from Thailand around 1920, embodies the spiritual serenity of the early 20th century. The standing figure is meticulously crafte...
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Japanese Chinese Export Vintage Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

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...
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Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

Old or Antique Japanese Wooden Figurine of a Buddhist Monk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Japanese wooden figurine of a Buddhist monk. In the form of a seated Buddhist monk. He holds a scroll in his left hand, and a mala/juzu (rosary) i...
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Japanese Meiji Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Beautiful Antique Stone Water Basin And Planter Tsukubai, Unique
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare Find From our recent Japanese Acquisition Travels- comes this unusual large garden stone vessel in the form of a delightful sculpture- totally repurposed as an elegant water b...
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Japanese Taisho Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Antique Southeast Asian Temple Strut Architectural Ornament Elephant Carving (2)
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and most interesting pair of two antique Southeast Asian Temple pillar struts / architectural elements. The hand carved and painted wood figura...
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Southeast Asian Folk Art Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Paint

Wood Root Carving of Jizu Bosatsu the Bodhisattva Jizo
Located in Norton, MA
Astonishing gilded wood carving from Meiji Period, circa 1900. The figure is Jizu Bosatsu (the bodhisattva Jizo), seated in meditation observed by ...
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Asian Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese jade female immortal, Republican period
Located in New York, NY
on fitted wooden base; 1in(D) x 3in(W) x 8in(H) are the dimensions of the jade carving only; overall measurements with wooden base: 9.5in(H) x 3.5in(W)
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Chinese Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

Chinese Year of the Rabbit 2023 Hand Carved Green Stone Large Rabbit 1920's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Japanese hand carved green stone rabbit Rabbit weighs 33 lbs.
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Vintage Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Jerome "Jerry" & Evelyn Ackerman Victorian Shoe Corset Button Hook or Hook & Eye
Located in Studio City, CA
An interesting piece acquired directly from the estate of Jerome and Evelyn Ackerman (please see photo from their home studio wall of the couple working on their pottery early in their careers). The Ackermans began their career in design primarily in ceramics in the early 1950s. After finishing at Alfred University, Jerome worked at the Jenev Design Studio developing ceramic molds...
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Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Brass

Quality antique Chinese carved hardwood figure
Located in Ipswich, GB
Quality antique Chinese carved hardwood figure of a shoulou with a staff, attendant child and a stork standing on a carved base
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Chinese Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood

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

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Wood

Javanese hand-carved kentongan slit drum carving depicting mythical horse c.1920
By Asian Modern
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This striking kentongan slit drum from Java is masterfully carved from a single piece of dense hardwood, shaped in the form of a mythical horse—its sinuous body and expressive head r...
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Balinese Tribal Vintage Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood

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...
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Japanese Japonisme Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Bamboo

China Two Antique Fantastic Stone Garden Monk Sculptures
Located in South Burlington, VT
Instant display and collection, one of a kind. From western China and collected some 20 years ago, comes this group of two (2) large hand carved red sandstone Lohans or Monks datin...
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Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Sandstone

Old Australian Aboriginal Peoples Throwing Club
Located in South Burlington, VT
A monumental Australian aboriginal throwing club, crafted from a very hard wood and it dates to the early 20th century. Incised longitudinal fluted design with a pitch coated handle. Condition: Very good condition. Display base not included. Dimensions: 26.5 inches in length. Lifetime guarantee of authenticity: All of our works of art come with our lifetime authenticity guarantee. Red base not included. History: The throwing stick...
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Australian Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

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

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Textile, Wood, Paint

Antique Original Thayo Burmese Burma Myanmar Asian Buddha Head Sculpture Statue
Located in Studio City, CA
An exceptionally beautiful, serene, delicately crafted, and extremely rare Burmese Buddha head/bust - hand-made using the ancient Thayo technique w...
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Burmese Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer

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...
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Chinese Qing Antique Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Boxwood

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...
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Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Textile, Wood, Paint

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
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Vintage Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

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, a wonderfully fabulous hairdo, and an 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. Clearly original works. 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

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Textile, Wood, Paint

Antique Chinese Carved Soapstone Gentleman Figure
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An impressive and quite rare Hand Carved Soapstone Standing Asian Figure of a Chinese Gentleman standing on one foot, carrying a circular disk type object on his back, ending on a sq...
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Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Soapstone, Brass, Bronze

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...
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Thai Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Glass, Giltwood

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

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Leather, Wood

Large And Impressive Meiji Period Bronze Bear, Signed
Located in Norwood, NJ
Large and impressive patinated bronze sculpture of a bear. As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this magnificent high quality Meiji period Okimon...
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Japanese Meiji Antique Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Burmese Mandalay carved wood figure of the standing Buddha
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Burmese Mandalay carved wood figure of the standing Buddha on a square base, the left hand is in the varada or boon-granting mudra the right held up towards the chest, costumed in ed...
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Burmese Other Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood

Early 20th century Old Burmese reclining Buddha statue from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Old Burmese reclining Buddha statue Material : lacquerware 58,5 cm high 114 cm wide and 34 cm deep Early 20th century Weight: 11,8 kgs Origina...
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Burmese Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Lacquer

Decorative Kokeshi Doll Sculpture from Northern Japan, Hand-Painted
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and exceptionally 18 inches tall Classic traditional Kokeshi doll from Northern Japan. Handcrafted of wood and hand-painted in the the early 20th century. In good conditi...
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Japanese Edo Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

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

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Hardwood

Japanese Bronze Okimono Sculpture by Yamamoto Kozan
Located in Newark, England
YOUNG MAN WOOD CUTTING From our Japanese collection, we are pleased to offer this Japanese Bronze Okimono by Yamamoto Kozan. The Japanese Bronze Sculpture cast in Bronze with a natu...
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Japanese Meiji Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

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...
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Burmese Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal

Antique Chinese Hardwood Reclining Immortal Figure, Early 20th Century
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An antique lacquered hard wood figure of a reclining immortal. He is resting on a basket and with a miniature fisherman presenting him a large fish. The figures are disproportionate ...
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Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood

Vishnu on Peacock with Attendants, South India, Early to Mid-20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Wood carving of Vishnu on peacock with two attendants from South India Early to mid-20th century.
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Indian Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood

Unusual Antique Oak Brass Bound Barrel On A Quality Black Forest Stand
Located in Ipswich, GB
Unusual antique oak brass bound barrel on a quality black forest stand having a quality oak barrel with four brass bounds and a carved top, carved r...
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Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Brass

Decorative Naruko Kokeshi Doll Sculpture from Northern Japan, Hand-Painted
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and exceptionally 18 inches tall classic traditional Naruko Kokeshi doll from Northern Japan. Handcrafted of wood and hand-painted in t...
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Japanese Edo Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

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 Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Brass

Antique Japanese Pair of Life Size Carved Wood Sea Turtles
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Japanese hand carved wood life size turtles small 12x19x10" Large 12x22x12".
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Vintage Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood

Batak Tribe Wood Singa Panel with Polychrome, Mounted on Metal Stand, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This tribal panel originates from the Batak tribe of Sumatra. The Batak are known for the elaborate decoration of their buildings and these decorative panel additions would have been...
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Indonesian Tribal Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Indonesian 'Wayang Golek" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This “Wayang Golek” is a visibly old shadow puppet carved using soft wood and cloth. It features an articulated head and arms connected to rods, the dress...
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Indonesian Tribal Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Fabric

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...
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Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Japanese Bronze Meiji Footed Censer with Figural Foo Dogs & Birds, 1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Japanese Meiji censer offers cast bronze construction with foo dog lid over bulbous vessel having band with birds and flanking handles with foo ...
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Japanese Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Burmese Bird-Shaped Betel Gold Lacquered Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
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

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Metal

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...
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Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

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