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Technique: Carved
Japan Rare Tall Tulip Stone Lantern- one of a kind Beauty
Located in South Burlington, VT
Unusual "tulip" flower contemporary designed garden lantern - first we have seen.
Please view our video.
A handsome and elegant tulip flower form kasuga stone lantern with a lovely...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Granite
Asian Thai Angel Figures of Musicians Wood Sculptures
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Set of 2 antique Asian Thai figures of Siamese musicians, nicely hand-carved in wood.
Large heavy Asian gilt wood sculptures depicting Burmese Thai angel...
Category
Early 20th Century Thai Folk Art Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Carved Stone Foo Dog Guardian Lion Sculpture
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period carved stone foo dog guardian lion from the 19th century, on square base. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this st...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Antique Bronze Buddha Head Sculpture with Verdigris on Stand 19th C.
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique Southeast Asian cast bronze buddha head sculpture with verdigris patina mounted on a black base wood stand.
Bronze Sukhothai style Buddha bronze head with green patina, from ...
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Late 19th Century Thai Tibetan Antique Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Rare Antique Red Kurama Stone Spirit Lantern, One-of-a-Kind
Located in South Burlington, VT
Best In Class
Please view our video.
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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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
20th Century Chinese Cork Diorama, circa 1950s
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful 20th century oval Chinese cork diorama.
Finely carved decoration in a glass case and black lacquered base.
Chinese landscape view, a pagoda in a traditional garden featur...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Cork
$240 Sale Price
20% Off
Indian Vintage Carved Wooden Bull Sculpture Depicting Guardian Deity Nandi
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indian vintage Nandi bull sculpture from the mid 20th century, with carved motifs and dark patina. Created in India during the mid 20th century, this car...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Noh Mask of Ko-omote- young woman
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Ko-omote
The Ko-omote mask is most often used in Noh performances to depict young women of noble birth or spirits of young maidens. Characters portrayed with this mask are usually g...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Tall 100 Year Old Stone Buddha, Hands in Prayer
Located in South Burlington, VT
A very good hand carved stone Buddha/Jizo Guardian sculpture set upon its own carved base
Good display candidate for your favorite indoor or outdoor space
In Japan, Kṣitigarbha, kn...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
$200 Sale Price / set
49% Off
Antique Hand-Carved Cash Coin Garden Stone, 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
Unique garden accent
This delightful round hand-carved stone in the form of an old "cash coin" with its square hole dates to the 19th century. This was likely originally a mill ston...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Limestone
Japanese Antique Stone Sun And Moon Pathway Lantern Beautiful Details 33 Inches
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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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Japanese Antique Wood Carving Daruma 1860-1920s / Sculpture Wabi Sabi Mingei
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old wooden form of Daruma made in Japan.
It is estimated to have been made between the Meiji and Taisho periods (1860s-1920s) and seems to have been made of cedar wood.
De...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Cedar
Fine America’s Chieftain Ceremonial Figure
Located in South Burlington, VT
Pre-Columbian style , Hispaniola, Arawak Peoples, Taino Native Indians
This is a finely carved Taino Cacique Chief's hand carved hard wood figure- a superb ancestor style ceremonial...
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20th Century American Pre-Columbian Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japan Rare Antique Hand Carved Stone Flower Or Display Base 19thc Hard To Find
Located in South Burlington, VT
From Japan comes this seldom found , one of a kind large granite stone display base featuring four sets of altar steps- an impressive and spiritually significant object for displayin...
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Limestone
$1,280 Sale Price
54% Off
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
$2,065 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Japanese Pair Hand Carved Wood Koi Fish Signed
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1202 Japan pair hand carved finely detailed pair of koi fish.
Category
1930s Vintage Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
$375 Sale Price / set
50% Off
Chinese Interior-Painted Glass Snuff Bottle, Signed with Calligraphy , C. 1864
Located in Norton, MA
Chinese Interior-Painted Glass Snuff Bottle, signed with calligraphy, C. 1864, very well painted inside of glass depicting figures and landscaping on both sides in colors.
Category
19th Century Antique Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Glass
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 ...
Category
Early 20th Century Thai Other Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Giltwood
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
$1,400 Sale Price
63% Off
Chinese Antique Large Qing Hand Carved Square Stone Stool Display Pedestal, 19c.
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare and Hard To Find 19th Century
From China's Qing dynasty (1644-1912) a hard to find solid limestone finely carved square footed pedestal - perfect for displaying your indoor or ...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone, Limestone
$1,800 Sale Price
35% Off
Japanese Antique Wooden Small Netsuke 'Laying Wild Boar' 1960s
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1960s.
Dimensions: 3.5 x 1.5 x H2 cm
Sculpture: Wild Boar
Era: 1960s (Showa)
Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, origina...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese antique wall-hanging wooden Buddha statue/Edo period/1603-1868/Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a wooden Buddha statue made around the Edo period in Japan.
Although it is a small Buddha statue, it has a strong presence and is beautiful.
Originally, there was a wooden pe...
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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Cypress
Japan Important Large Pair Early Shinto Temple Lions Hand-Carved, 18th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
Just discovered and coming from a Shinto Shrine deaccession
Call or message us for details or to reserve.
Japan an early and superb pair (2) of mythical Shi Shi Temple Foo Dogs als...
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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
$22,800 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Japanese Massive Antique Red Kurama Spirit Stone Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
Just discovered from an old Japanese Shiga garden and from our recent Japanese Acquisitions.
Please view our video of our newest discovery.........
Suited for a special private, mu...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone, Granite
Baccarat France Crystal Cobalt Blue Glass Parrot Paperweight
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Baccarat French cobalt blue glass parrot paperweight.
Baccarat France crystal cobalt blue glass parrot bird paperweight figurine
A finely stunning dee...
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20th Century French Modern Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Crystal
Chinese Carved Celadon and Russet Jade Mythical Animal, Ming Dynasty or Earlier
Located in Austin, TX
A fine and unusual carving of a mythical animal, possibly a pixiu, of celadon and russet nephrite jade, Ming Dynasty or earlier, China.
The mythical animal masterfully carved as a...
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17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Early 20th Century Chinese Carved and Painted Wood Carved sitting Guan-Yin
Located in Pomona, CA
The image displays a statue of Guanyin, also known as Avalokiteshvara, a widely worshiped bodhisattva of compassion in Buddhism. It was made of camphor wood which has long history in...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
$1,096 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Domed Chinese Cinnabar Box
Located in Miami, FL
A large vintage Chinese red cinnabar box with deep relief carved lid depicting peonies, trees and a landscape with a palace. The round box has...
Category
1930s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Brass
Chinese Carved Zitan Figure of a Bodhisattva, Qing Dynasty
Located in Austin, TX
A finely carved Chinese zitan wood figure of an unidentified bodhisattva, possibly Guanyin, late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, China.
The androgynous figure has a plump, almost matronly face, with downcast eyes and a gentle smile. The hair in long tresses, gathered and tied in a high chignon.
The enlightened being is portrayed seated in dhyanasana, bare feet resting on crossed legs, both soles pointing up.
Thick robes billow and drape around the full figured body. The hands display...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Lapis Lazuli
Japanese Fine Old Stone Seated Buddha
Located in South Burlington, VT
A wonderful small stone seated Buddha with beautiful lichen patina
Good garden candidate
.In Japan, Kṣitigarbha, known as Jizō, or respectfully as Ojizō-sama, is one of the most lo...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
$950 Sale Price
36% Off
Nepalese Durga Relief Stone Sculpture, circa 1900
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An arch shaped piece with high relief carving of a multi-armed deity standing on a winged feline and wielding several weapons. A small figure appears below right.
The fierce female demon buffalo slayer carved in openwork with her principal two hands holding...
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Early 20th Century Nepalese Tibetan Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Carved Polychromed Chinese Horse
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderful 20th century carved painted wooden Chinese horse purchased in 1985 from a prominent Hong Kong Gallery. A copy of the original receipt will be...
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20th Century Chinese Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Stone Carved Asian Buddhist Temple Sculpture Statue Head of Buddha, 19th Century
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful hand carved stone-carved antique Southeast Asian Buddha head/bust temple/shrine sculpture, possibly from the Thai, Burma, Laos region but perhaps also Japan. The vintage...
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19th Century Asian Folk Art Antique Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Chinese Scholar Stone Tall Slender Lingbi Rock on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A visually arresting tall vertical scholar stone of Lingbi type balanced on a fitted wood base. The rock formation features an elegant slender form of highly sculptural surface with ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
China Fine Antique Chair With Dream Stones And Mother Pearl Inlay
Located in South Burlington, VT
Finest Quality Dreamstone Inlaid Chair
China- an extraordinary prolifically crafted example of an antique hand carved hardwood chair inlaid with multiple natural dream stone "paintings" plus "butterfly and mother of pearl" inlays in its hardwood arms and seat, late 19th century.
This type of old Chinese furniture art form with marble inlay is centuries of years old dating as far back as the Ming dynasty (1368-1644).
Fine round and rectangular dream stones depicting mountains and the natural outdoor scenery are inlaid in the seat, back and interior sides of this fine furniture example. Thin marble inlaid stone "paintings" are approximately 1/4" thick and are cut from a large slab of rough material revealing incredible patterns in soft white and gray colors. The hardwood (elmwood) frame is tenon joined. The natural stone "paintings" were hand especially for fine export chairs as in this example.
Chair dimensions:
Height 38.75 inches
Width 25.75 inches
Depth 19 inches
Period : late Qing period, 19th century
Provenance: Private American Chinese collection
Reference: Dreaming of Dreamstones China’s Extraordinary Natural Stone Paintings, Schneible Fine Arts. Dreaming of Dreamstones – World’s first comprehensive English text publication covers China’s extraordinary natural Stone Paintings, by author and dream stone lecturer Douglas Schneible, 35 pages, softcover, ISBN 978-0-578. See photos.
We have been dealing in authentic Chinese natural stone paintings...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble
$3,840 Sale Price
68% Off
Pair of Antique Chinese Stone Figures Statues Han Style
Located in Somis, CA
A pair of vintage solid stone court attendants. Of tall slender form, wearing long flowing robes flaring at the bottom with hands within wide, decorative cuffs. The realistically mod...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Han Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
$6,500 Sale Price / set
58% Off
Monumental 19th Century Indian Building Facade
Located in Chicago, IL
This magnificent building facade was once part of a grand mansion in Gujarat, India. It is entirely made from Teakwood, which is highly resistant to in...
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19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Teak
$84,000 Sale Price
30% Off
Chinese Carved Wood Bodhisattva Guanyin, Late Ming Dynasty, 17th Century
Located in Austin, TX
An attractive carved wood figure of the Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, known as Guanyin in China, late Ming Dynasty, early 17th century, China.
Guanyi...
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Early 17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Gesso, Wood
19th Century Carved Chinese Gilt Wood Panel I
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century Chinese hand-carved gilt wood panel featuring a battle scene depicting both standing and horse-mounted sword-drawn warriors engaged in combat.
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Vintage Chinese Serpentine Sculpture, China, Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Chinese serpentine sculpture is a traditional decorative object realized in china in the early 20th century.
Serpentine m...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble, Serpentine
Japanese Large Old Stone Coin Water Basin Zenigata Tsukubai, rare size
Located in South Burlington, VT
Big, old and unusual spiritual “Zenigata” Stone Temple Tsukubai Water Or Plant basin
Call or message us to reserve.
Japan, a handsome old larger scale 27.5 inch diameter round g...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Granite
Chinese Antique Large Qing Hand Carved Round Top Stone Display Pedestal, 19thc.
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare and Hard To Find 19th Century
From China's Qing dynasty (1644-1912) a hard to find solid limestone finely carved round top pedestal - perfect for displaying your indoor or outd...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone, Limestone
$2,240 Sale Price
20% Off
Japanese antique stone god/[Daikokuten]/Stone Buddhas from the Edo period
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Do you know what Daikokuten is?
This god in Japan is an old god who has existed since the end of the Muromachi period (16th century) as one of the seven gods who bestow happiness.
He...
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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
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Ancient Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Bamboo Statue from a Sage
Located in Bilzen, BE
A finely carved Bamboo representing a sage Chinese Qing Dynasty, 19th century
Good condition as shown in the photos Height 25.5 cm
Beautiful aged patina
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bamboo
Japanese Rare Serene Hand Carved Stone Shinto Rice Prosperity Goddess , 19thc
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our Japanese Acquisitions - An ancient design with an unique modern contemporary feel.
Imagine this wonderful antique stone sculpture in your indoor gallery or favorite garden...
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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Single Walnut Carved Wood Pedestal
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elegant pedestal made of carved walnut wood , hand painted , nice patina ,with round top and square bottom.
Solid standing , great displaying feather pedestal.
Top size:13”
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1960s American Vintage Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Wood-Carved Water Buffalo/ Wooden Figurine/ Wabi-Sabi Primitive
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is a wooden carved buffalo that has weathered naturally over the years.
It was used in a private home in the Tohoku region and is thought to have undergone gradual changes due ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Hardwood
Chinese Ming Dynasty Carved, Painted and Giltwood Amitayus Buddha
Located in Austin, TX
A beautiful and serene Chinese Ming dynasty carved wood figure of the Buddha Amitayus, the Buddha of long life, and a form of Amitabha Buddha. He is seated in dhyanassana, dressed in...
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17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese Spinach Nephrite Jade Immortal with Lotus, Mid-20th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chinese Spinach Nephrite Jade Immortal with Lotus, Mid-20th Century
Dimensions: 5” H x 5” W x 3” D (including base)
A finely carved Chinese figure of a celestial maiden, sculpted f...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade, Metal
19th c. Burmese Reclining Buddha – Rare Iconographic Form, Mandalay period
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Burma (Myanmar), Mandalay Period, 19th Century
Material: Wood with traces of original gilt and lacquer
Dimensions: 160 cm length × 40 cm height
This finely carved reclining Buddha...
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19th Century Burmese Antique Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Glass, Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer
Antique Cherry Amber Resin Confucius Sculpture
Located in Mérida, YU
Vitntage Cherry Amber resin made Sculpture.
Very good condition. Beautiful glowing red color.
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1950s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Resin
Mid 20th Century Chinese Wooden Carved Pagoda/Nine Dragons Wall
Located in Pomona, CA
The original Nine Dragon Wall was built during the reconstruction of Ningshou Palace in 1772. It is 29.4 meters long, 3.5 meters high and 0.45 meters thick. It is a single-sided glaz...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
$4,777 Sale Price
35% Off
Pair of Japanese Edo Period Musha Ningyo Courtier Dolls
Located in Austin, TX
Two exquisite Japanese musha ningyo dolls, crafted as courtiers, Edo Period, early 19th century, Japan.
The older man can be identified as the h...
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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Shell, Brocade, Silk, Glass, Wood, Paint, Paper
Hands Up Carved Wood Happy Buddha
Located in Norton, MA
A hands up carved wood Happy Buddha, very happy figure.
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20th Century Chinese Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Resin Three Section Hand Carved Inro & Netsuke of Horses
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice vintage Japanese resin three-section inro and netsuke of horses, circa early 1950s. The piece is well carved with wonderful detail and in very go...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Resin
Japanese antique wooden Buddha statue/Acala/Late Edo period/19th century
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a statue of Fudō Myōō (Acala), believed to have been created in Japan during the late Edo period, specifically in the year 1804. On the back, there is an ink inscription that...
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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Rare Large 19th Century Carved Chinese Wooden Stool
Located in Atlanta, GA
This unusual carved Chinese wooden stool is from the Qing dynasty (circa 1820). The stool is finely carved from the center of a northern elm (Yumu...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Elm
Ashanti Akua’ba Fertility Doll Ghana African Tribal Art Ethnographic Sculpture
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique Ashanti Akua’ba Fertility Doll, Ghana – African Tribal Art, Ethnographic Sculpture
A rare Ashanti (Asante) Akua’ba fertility doll from Ghana, hand-carved in wood and steeped in cultural and spiritual symbolism. This traditional African fertility figure...
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20th Century Ghanaian Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Pair of Antique Singa Sculptures, Batak Tribe Sumatra, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
Mounted on custom black-painted metal stands, this striking pair of antique Singa sculptures originates from the Batak tribe of Sumatra. Each piece is carved from a single block of wood and features the iconic protective Singa motif, a mythical creature often used in Batak architecture to ward off evil spirits. The sculptures showcase wonderful polychrome detailing, with traces of natural pigments still visible, adding depth and character to the intricately carved surfaces. The weathered patina, fading, and age-related wear and tear speak to their authenticity and long history of use, possibly as architectural or ritual elements. Together, these pieces present a rare opportunity to own a significant example of Batak tribal...
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Japanese wooden crane figurine / 20th century / wood carving
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This wooden crane figurine was crafted in Japan in the late 20th century. The artist utilized the natural shape of the wood, particularly the roots, to carve the crane's body. The base is carved from a knot, and its powerful, organic contours convey the base's sense of life. This piece elevates nature's natural form to the crane with minimal modification.
Cranes have long been considered symbols of longevity and good fortune, and have been used in wedding and New Year's decorations. The idea of emanating the crane's shape from the roots of a tree seems to reflect the Japanese view of nature and their cherishing the "signs of things." The slender legs simply slide into the base, allowing for easy disassembly. This figurine is easy to transport and store, making it a convenient display piece.
Weighing just 0.75 kg, it can be easily placed anywhere. It enhances the traditional atmosphere when placed in a Japanese-style alcove, or in front of a modern white-walled space or exposed concrete wall, the contrast of the materials creates a striking art piece. Placing it on a windowsill, entryway shelf...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
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