Late 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

A striking pair of Japanese gilt bronze komainu by the renowned Japanese sculptor, Ishikawa Komei (1852-1913), Meiji period, Japan. The pair well cast, and robustly modeled. They ar...

This truly a magnificent piece. Stunning. Beautiful. Supremely serene. Meticulously hand carved in such fine and amazing detail (see hands and flowing robes). Gilded throughout. S...

A charming Meiji period bronze of a boy collecting sweet chestnuts by Seiya, he carries a basket and is looking down at an insect crawling over his hand, he is also evidently wearing...

The beautifully hand carved Chinese wood horse is in the style of those produced during the Tang Dynasty. The material is a dark wood with remnant of red paint. Parts were carved sep...

Unique hand carved wood trade sign from China, 1890s. The sign with hand carved Chinese lettering with gilt highlights. The black background with a gilt border.

A rare and exceptional antique Chinese carved wooden panel showing Li Ti Kwai as one of the Lohan gods. The panel originates from the Guanxii Pr...

A tall standing Burmese monk with flowing robes on lotus leaf. Attractive patina, shows it's age beautifully, Burma, circa 1880. BH421.

A wonderfully hand carved and lacquered Japanese 19th century (51" high) figure of a Samurai.

A two-part tall standing cast bronze Buddha figure with jewelled, gilt-inlaid base. Original red lacquer painting in this figure and fully robed design shows throughout this figure. Gorgeous intact expression in the face and body of this female Buddhist figure with every part of her body in wonderful condition. Gilt and jewelled inlays throughout the base make this an exceptional piece in any Central Asian art collection. Circa 1900, BURMESE ART...

A fine quality set of two Meiji period Japanese cockerel and chicken.

Extraordinary pair of fine glazed porcelain Foo dogs came to us out of an estate here in Savannah, Georgia, belonging to an old general that long ago brought them from Thailand. Used...

From the Estate of Paul & Clara Kellner. This large bronze of Daikoku or the God of Prosperity closely associated with farmers, agriculture and rice staples of Japanese life and stability. His attributes are a co-mingling of Indian Buddhist forms of Shiva and the Shinto God...

A most impressive and exceptionally fine hand carved, black lacquered & gilded Shan style buddha. Shown wearing a finely carved & richly detailed mon...

A finely-cast large Japanese Meiji-period bronze sculpture of a sea-hawk with stretched-out wings, made in the 1880s. The eyes are gilded; both wings and the body of the hawk are det...

This hand-shaped and incised terracotta Luohan or seated figure of a scholar was made in China at the end of the imperial dynastic period circa 1900. Luohan or a term for an Arhat who are the historical disciples of the Buddha. These figures have been seen throughout Buddhistic artist tradition for as long as the Buddhas religious teachings have existed. The figure seated on a rock rests...

A large and magnificent cast bronze image of the Medicine Buddha, Bhaisajyaguru, rendered in the Burmese Pagan style, and most likely based on a period example that was either damaged or lost, 19th century, Burma or Thailand. He can be identified as the Medicine Buddha by the hand that rests in his lap, with his middle finger touching the thumb. A medicine pot or fruit stem would originally have been placed in his upturned palm. The face of this Buddha has been sculpted masterfully. He has a beautiful heart shaped face topped by hair neatly arranged in the typical "snail shell curls", and surmounted by a high ushnisha. Long, pendulous earlobes frame his face, a symbol of his princely past. He gazes serenely outwards from heavily lidded, downcast eyes, a content smile upon his full, lush lips. The Buddha is portrayed seated in vajrasana (full lotus position), his elegant hands displayed in varada mudra, the gesture of granting favors and fulfilling wishes. Long, exquisite fingers extended, the thumb and middle finger touching in a gesture of compassion. He is clothed in a simple kasaya wrapped around his body and over one shoulder, leaving the shoulder and part of his chest bare. The diaphanous garment clings to his body, outlining his well proportioned and graceful, almost sensuous, form. The excess material pooled in neat pleats in front of him. A sash thrown over his shoulder. He sits upon a double lotus base upon a raised platform. The platform features two kneeling attendants, usually interpreted as the monks Ananda and Kasyapa. Between them is a circular disc representing the Wheel of Dharma. Contained in the disk is a flower with eight petals, symbolizing the eightfold path, one of the principle teachings of the Buddha. The sides and back of the platform featuring a series of singha, or lions, representative of the Buddha's royal past. An applied lacquer patina covers the entirety of the image. Large deposits of ash (from incense) are present between the curls of the hair, as well as some the other crevices, indicating this image was the subject of worship for many years. Bhaisajyaguru, also called the Medicine Buddha, or Buddha of Healing, is a revered figure in the Buddhist pantheon as a master able to cure suffering, both physical and spiritual, through his teachings. The Pagan Empire ruled most of present day Burma (Myanmar) from 849 to 1297. The capital, Bagan, served as a both the center of government and religion, where Buddhism reigned supreme. Bagan was also at a crossroads of the Buddhist world, with influence from India, Nepal, Tibet, China, and even Indonesia shaping their culture. As such, Pagan Buddha...

A beautifully weathered and very tall antique temple pillar from Laos. This pillar has a very graceful form with an offering box in the centre of the piece. The extraordinary surface...

Impressive Finely detailed Pair of Burmese Temple Wood Statues. Rendered with Poly-chrome traces of pigments. These Temple Guard Statues would be kept close to an Ancestral Altar in ...

This antique bronze Buddha statue is a truly unique and special collectible piece. Standing at 44 cm high, 34 cm wide, and 24.8 cm deep, it is made of bronze and it is in Mandalay style, depicting the Bhumisparsha mudra. This statue is believed to originate from Burma...

A fine pair of matching antique Chinese porcelain vases, each of a rectangular form, the exterior is covered with a deep crimson glaze and decorated with highly detailed images of va...

A CHINESE MUTTON FAT JADE CARVING TOGGLE OF A BOY 19th Century Carved as a boy kneeling beside a large double-gourd. 5.1cm long In good condition commensurate with age. Ref...

The antique silver statue of Vajrakilaya is a remarkable piece that showcases the exquisite craftsmanship of Nepalese artisans. Made from silver,...

Perfume scent urn vase carved from nephrite jade Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). An exceptional antique urn for perfumed scents from the 19th century. The carvings are from the Chinese,...

Beautifully sculpted Japanese Meiji period Torii gate sculpture. The sculpture made from solid bronze with a beautiful patination throughout dating to the Meiji period 1868-1912 circa 1890. The gate of traditional form representing the Matsuo Shrine in Kyoto. The characters read ???? translated directly to Matsuo Shrine. Notes The Torii gate sculpture was crafted after the famous Torii gate which is found in the Arashiyama district in Kyoto. It houses Matsuno’o Taisha (Matsunoo Taisha ????) one of the oldest shinto shrines in Kyoto dating to 701, approximately 100 years before the city of Kyoto. It boarders the mountains and has a distinct main hall dating to 1397 which is also one of the oldest buildings in the city of Tokyo. The shrine’s spring is famous for its restorative properties and sake and miso producer’s patron the shrine with their particular industries relying on the pure water to survive. The distinct giant Torri gate stands at 14 meters tall alluding to its significance in the city. Three beautiful gardens can...

Material: bronze 43,4 cm high 40,5 cm wide and 36,7 cm deep Weight: 11.35 kgs Fire gilded with 24 krt. gold Dhyana mudra Originating from Japan Late 19th / early 20th century...

Antique Japanese standing samurai foot soldier, Circa 1870-1880.  

A figure of a 19th century seated Buddha in a meditative pose. Patinated bronze (with Verdigris) accented with colored glass as jewels.

A charming figure of the Taoist Immortal Xiwangmu, the Queen Mother of the West, and a young attendant, Qing Dynasty, late 19th century. Xiwangmu is carved as a matronly figure d...