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Technique: Hand-Carved
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...
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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble
17th or 18 Century Hand Carved Stone Head of a Man Mounted on Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Burmese hand carved stone sculpture from the 17th or 18th century, depicting a man's head and mounted on a custom wooden base. Hand carved from stone in Burma during the 17th or 18th century, this sculpture, featuring a man's head and showcasing a serene attitude, was intended for a temple. The eyes and the shape of the head are typically Burmese. The head presents a headband and lying ears, which suggest the character is an important one. Mounted on a red lacquered wooden base, this antique Burmese hand carved stone head sculpture...
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18th Century Burmese Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone, Metal
Chinese Ishi Sashi Ingot Weight, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Today known by the Japanese name “ishi-sashi,” meaning “awesome stone padlock,” this type of stone weight was used as part of intensive martial arts training. Hand-carved from solid ...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Limestone
A FINE AND LARGE CHINESE WHITE JADE BEAN TOGGLE/PENDANT. 19/20th C
Located in London, GB
A Chinese white jade toggle/pendant, finely carved in relief as a branch of beans.
19/20th Century
The well polished translucent high quality jade nephrite is of a white tone wi...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
2nd Century Indian Red Sandstone Fragment of a Woman
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a stunning little piece of Southeast Asian Indian Antiquity, namely, a Double-sided 2nd Century Red Sandstone Fragment of a Woman.
From India, Uttar Pradesh, Mathura.
This piece has impeccable Provenance !
It was purchased by a Private Dallas Collector at Christie’s New York Auction on 31st March 2005. Sale Number 1492, Lot No. 43.
Christie’s operate a twice yearly auction of Southeast Asian Art & Antiquities in New York in the months of March and September.
The sculpture was described as “Property of a European Estate. A Double-sided Red Sandstone Fragment of a Woman. India, Uttar Pradesh, Mathura, Circa 2nd Century.”
“Both sides similarly depicting the lower body with a flared sash at left and remains of chained belt: marked with an accession number 1931 on reverse. 8 in (29.2 cm.) high”
Provenance: Collection of Prince and Princess Aschwin zur Lippe-Biesterfeld, acquired on 1958?.
It carried an Auction estimate of USD 3,000 to USD 5,000 and Sold for USD 2,880 (not including Buyers Premium).
Allowing for inflation alone this would be over $6,300 in today’s value.
It has substantially increased in value over the years as a RARE piece from a prestigious Collection and a RARE piece of antique Asian antiquity...
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15th Century and Earlier Indian Medieval Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Sandstone
Antique Chinese Niddy-Noddy
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Chinese Niddy-Noddy. A wood skein reel, simple three-part construction, composed of a central handle with middle hand grip worn smooth squared ends with relief sectional carv...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
A Finely Chinese Hand Carved Myanmar Jadeite
Located in Norton, MA
This is hand-carved loverly jadeite with a color of light blue. It's an oval shape and almost round. You may think it's a pendant, but in reality is a 360° carving with a Monkey ridi...
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20th Century Chinese Other Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Chinese Soapstone Carving Running Horses, Mid-20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
Chinese soapstone carving running horses, Mid-20th Century.
The large magnificent soapstone carving is depicting running horses beautifully carved in the natural soapstone placed on a wooden root branch. Galloping horses in Chinese culture symbolize upwardly movement which could mean a promotion or growth in career
Shoushan stone...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Antique Chinese Carved Agate Snuff Bottle #1, 19th Century
Located in Norton, MA
A fine and beautiful Carved Agate Snuff Bottle, with well hollowed interior with a coral cap.
A very fine selection for the highest quality of agate and skillful craftsmanship.
Category
19th Century Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Agate
Carved Wood Ainu Bear with Baby and Fish, Hokkaido, Japan, Keyaki, Showa Period
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Ainu Bear with baby and fish, Hokkaido, Japan, Keyaki, Showa period.
Hewn from one solid piece of Keyaki wood, this bear flashes a ferocious expression or...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Burmese 19th Century Hand-Carved and Painted Wooden Puppet Show Sign
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Burmese hand-carved wooden puppet show sign from the 19th century, with red and black painted accents as well as puppets, architecture and foliage carved in low relief. This Burmese 19th century sign was hand-carved in Burma (nowadays called Myanmar) for a puppet show. This tall panel is entirely carved in low-relief and enhanced by red and black painted accents. The sign depicts two traditional Burmese puppets...
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19th Century Burmese Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Large Chinese Carved Agate Animal Group #1
Located in Norton, MA
A fine and beautiful Carved Agate Animal Group depicts trees, a Tiger, and a Baffulor resting on a fitted wooden base. A large and heavy piece.
Dimension: 4.5" W x 4.25" Dx 2.5" H (4...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Agate
Bamboo Flower Vase by Suigetsu Buseki
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Bamboo Flower vase by Suigetsu Buseki .
Suigetsu Buseki (1930–2013)
He is the second generation of "Bamboo Craft Midoriya". He studied under Koka...
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1950s Japanese Japonisme Vintage Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bamboo
Large Carved Wood, Lacquered and Gilt Seated Temple Shrine Thai or Burma Buddha
Located in Studio City, CA
Amazing piece. Heavy and solid. Carved from a single block of wood and wonderfully colored and decorated. Buddha has a serene facial expression with hands in the "Calling The Earth to Witness" Mudra position. Likely Burmese or Northern Thai.
We are listing as 20th century but could be older.
From a large collection of Asian artifacts...
Category
20th Century Thai Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Chinese "Sea Portal" Natural Stone Landscape "Painting"
Located in South Burlington, VT
Extraordinary natural work, one of a kind. Custom framed,
This Chinese extraordinary natural stone "painting" of a portal view of detailed sea of red and blue waves could remind u...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble
Mutton Fat Jade Carving on Hardwood Stand, Unsigned, China, 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Mutton Fat jade amulet carving on elaborate hardwood stand - the hand carved jade with pierced scrolling vines and solid base and central column - the ...
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20th Century Chinese Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Monumental Japanese Bas Relief Carving on Natural Wood Slab
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Monumental Japanese bas relief carving on natural wood slab
Palatial sized Japanese wood carving from the Meiji Period (1868-1912). This stunning sc...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Hand-Carved Oval Wood Tray from Indonesia, Contemporary
Located in New York, NY
A large oval tray, hand-carved in Indonesia out of a single piece of Jackfruit wood. Rounded bottom. Natural color finish.
42 inches wide, 13 inches deep, 3 inches high.
Category
1990s Indonesian Organic Modern Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
20th Century, Showa, Japanese Bronze Animal Boar with Artist Sign
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Japanese bronze animal boar with artist sign.
Age: Japan, Showa Period, 20th Century
Size: Height 10.3 C.M. / Width 8.5 C.M. / Length 23.2 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall.
Category
20th Century Japanese Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
A beautiful Antique chinese white jade open work Toggle /carving.
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Antique chinese white jade open work pendant/carving.
A magnificent Open work White Nephrite Jade carving of the kneeling boy holding a large lingzhi mushroom.
His ro...
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Late 19th Century Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
A Nice Collection of 19th Chinese Jade nephrite and jadeite hair ornaments
Located in London, GB
A Nice Collection of 19th Chinese Jade nephrite and jadeite hair ornaments
This beautiful collection including three pieces of Natural untreated Jade nephrite and jade jadeite hair...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Chinese Export Hardwood Carved Plaque of Quan Yin in Landscape
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chinese Export Hardwood Carved Plaque of Quan Yin in Landscape
China, circa 1920s
Expertly hand carved landscape plaque of Quan Yin the Buddhist goddess of compassion, mercy, and healing and the eternal protector of women and children. Mounted with symbolic brass hook.
Overall measurements :
15-Inches high to the the top of the hook/ 14-Inches high to the top of the hand carved wood plaque...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Brass
Japanese Complete ‘Noh Play’ Production, Houshou School 22 Books and Box, 1853
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese Acquisitions Travels.
A remarkable artistic Noh Play survivor.
One of a kind Japanese Complete "Noh Play" Production as written in 22 Woodblock books from the Utai Bon Houshou school, complete with original signed wooden storage box tomobako and dated Kaei 6 (1853).
This antique Japanese book...
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paper
Chinese Huanghuali Brush Pot
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chinese Huanghuali brush pot
18th century
Carved cylindrical Chinese scholar’s brush pot, composed from the extincted Huanghuali wood. Beautifu...
Category
18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Chinese Carved Agate Snuff Bottle #2, 19th Century
Located in Norton, MA
A fine and beautiful Carved Agate Snuff Bottle, with well hollowed interior with a coral cap.
The cap has a couple of small chips on the edge.
A very fine selection for the highest q...
Category
19th Century Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Agate
Mid-20th Century, Showa, Large Japanese Wooden Tray with Koi Carp Fish Design
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Large Japanese wooden tray with koi carp fish design.
Age: Japan, Showa Period, Mid-20th Century
Size: Diameter 52.7 C.M. / Height 5.6 C.M.
C...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Shan Burmese Carved, Lacquered, Gilt Wood Buddha, 18th Century, Burma
Located in Austin, TX
A stately Shan Burmese seated Buddha of carved hardwood, lacquered and gilt, 18th century or earlier, Shan States, Burma (Myanmar).
The dignified Buddha sits slightly pitched forwar...
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18th Century Burmese Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood, Lacquer
Antique Large Chinese Carved Agate Animal Group #2, 19th Century
Located in Norton, MA
A fine and beautiful Carved Agate Animal Group depicts a turtle, dragon, and cloud with sea waves. rest on a fitted wooden base. A large and heavy piece.
Dimension: 4.5" W x 4" Dx 1....
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19th Century Chinese Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Agate
Decorative Kokeshi Doll Sculpture from Northern Japan, Hand-Painted, Signed
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, covered with a ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Duck Decoy 1920s-1940s / Figurine Object Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old duck decoy made in Japan.
It is a wood carved artifact made during the Showa period (1920s-1940s).
The material is cedar wood, and the grain of the wood is beautiful.
...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Cedar
Burmese Wood Seated Buddha, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This buddha is a hand-carved from wood and originates from Burma, modern day Myanmar. It once featured an elaborate lacquer finish, however much of this has worn away over the decade...
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Early 20th Century Burmese Other Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Giltwood
Hand Carved Gilt Standing Thai Buddha
Located in Ferndale, MI
A decorative hand carved Thai giltwood standing Buddha on a lotus flower with black square base. The costume is layered and flowing and peaceful grin facial expression . Serenity and...
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20th Century Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Giltwood
Thai Sukhothai Buddha -Early 20C -possibly earlier reclining Crystal Orig. Gild
Located in Ukiah, CA
This is a remarkable Sukhothai Buddha unlike any I have seen before. It is skillfully carved in Crystal in a 15 /16th century style. It may be a perio...
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15th Century and Earlier Thai Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Crystal
Antique Burmese Shan Wood, Lacquer and Gold Leafed Buddha, 19th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Burmese Shan Wood, Lacquer and Gold Leafed Buddha, 19th Century. The image sits on a waisted lotus base with raised lacquer details, seated in padmasana, the lotus position ...
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19th Century Burmese Other Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Gold Leaf
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...
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Early 20th Century Balinese Rustic Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Vintage Hand Carved Sun Burst Architectural Wood Wall Hanging
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful hand carving wall hanging made from wood, with sun burst motif, hand painted in light peachy colour, very nice patina.
Great object of art for wall display.
Category
1960s Thai Vintage Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
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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Early 1900s Asian Qing Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
19th Chinese Carved Hardwood Figure of an Immortal Holding a Bat
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exquisite late 19th-century Chinese carved hardwood figure depicts an immortal holding a bat, symbolizing happiness and good fortune in Chinese culture. The workmanship is exemp...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bone, Hardwood
Timeworn Folk Art Pair Of Burmese Entrance Figures
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A strongly carved pair of Burmese figures standing with upraised right hands in a gesture of greeting. The figures standing heel-to-heel wearing traditional dress with pantaloons , h...
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Late 19th Century Asian Folk Art Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese Jade 18-Karat Gold Amulet Bell Necklace
Located in South Burlington, VT
Unique hand carved Jade Zen Bell 18-karat gold jewelry Pendant
This is an authentic Chinese zen bell shape hand carved jade pendant expertly artisan ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade, Gold
20th Century, Burmese Wooden Puppet Head with Stand
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Burmese puppet head was mainly used in the puppet show.
Due to the heavily used of puppets, the body and costumes are no longer survived.
Age: Burma, 20...
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20th Century Burmese Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
19th Century, Mandalay, Antique Burmese Wood Carving with Stand
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Burmese wood carving with stand.
Age: Burma, Mandalay Period, 19th Century
Size: Width 25 C.M. / Length 56.5 C.M.
Size including stand: Heigh...
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19th Century Burmese Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
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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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
Vintage Chinese Hardstone Carving of Damo, Early to Mid 20th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A wonderful vintage to near antique Chinese nephrite jade carving of Damo (Bodhidharma), with an associated carved hardwood stand, early to mid 20th century, possibly Republic Period...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Stone Standing Buddha Guan Yin Silk Road Tang Style
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful, finely carved Tang dynasty Silk Road style solid stone statue of Goddess of Compassion Guan Yin Avalokitwshavara. The bodhisattva is sho...
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20th Century Chinese Tang Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
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 ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Coral
Thai Rattanakosin-Era Carved and Gilded Throne Side Panels (pair)
Located in Soquel, CA
Thai Rattanakosin-Era Carved and Gilded Throne Side Panels
Ornately carved panels with gilding from Thailand. The central portion of these panels depict...
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Late 19th Century Thai Neoclassical Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Gold Leaf, Metal
Vintage Buddhist 'Nine Peaches' Stone Carving, Unsigned, China, 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage Buddhist 'nine peaches' hard stone carving - symbolizing immortality and long life - peaches are one of the three 'blessed fruits' in Buddhism...
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20th Century Chinese Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
A large wood Buddha/Guanyin with traces of pigments Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)
By Master
Located in Vienna, AT
A LARGE WOOD FIGURE OF GUANYIN WITH TRACES OF PIGMENTS
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
The bodhisattva is shown seated in padmasana, wearing long flowing ro...
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Mid-17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
Agate Fish
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful hand carved white agate sculpture featuring three angel fish swimming among sea grass. Three dimensional and lively. Skillful carving. Fish in the Chinese culture symboli...
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20th Century Chinese Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Agate
Vintage Hand Carved Architectural Wood Wall Hanging
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful hand carving wood wall hanging hand carved from solid wood, with intricate carving of arrows motifs, hand painted , beautiful object of art for wall hanging .
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1960s Thai Vintage Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Pair of Vintage Hand-Crafted Tiger Sculpture / Statue from Java, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderful pair of hand-crafted tiger statues from the island of Java. With a mixture of hand-painted and hand-carved detailing. They also feature glass marble inlaid eyes. They dif...
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Other Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Chinese Stone Shoemaker's Weight with Zhu Bajie, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand carved of stone, this object would have been used in a shoemaker’s shop to press down large pieces of leather. Doubling as a handle, the central figure depicts the curious figure of a man with pig-like facial features holding a rake. The figure is Zhu Bajie, a character from the Ming-dynasty novel “Journey to the West...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
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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1910s Indonesian Other Vintage Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Sandstone
20C Chinese Soapstone Polished Ring Dish
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a lovely 20C Chinese soapstone polished ring dish.
Made in China in the early 20th century circa 1930.
This is a polished mottled gray soa...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
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
Early 20th Century Chinese Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Agate, Rock Crystal
Chinese Polychrome Wooden Altar Spirit, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Carved in wood, this 19th-century figure of a spirit paid tribute to ancestors past on a traditional altar table. Allowing the base to reflect the wood’s natural state, the artist ca...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Mid-20th Century Chinese Stone Horse and Chariot Sculpture
Located in Pomona, CA
This is a beautiful and serene way to accent your indoor art space or outdoor garden space with this lovely stone treasure from China.
This hard to find 21" long carved limestone cha...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Limestone
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