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Technique: Hand-Carved
Japanese Fine Antique Gilt and Red Lacquer Lotus Bud Flower, Edo Period 19th C
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions, a rare find
Antique Original Japanese temple "blossoming lotus" flower bud stem including its original red lacquer display base. This finely hand carved wood and lacquered gold flower stem was made for a Buddhist 19th century temple altar. Its flower blossoms and leaves symbolize the stages of the path toward enlightenment. The individual parts of each lotus is carved separately then joined in an arrangement and inserted in altar vessels.
Also called "Jyôka" , it is placed on or next to an altar in a Buddhist temple. Made with meticulous techniques. In Buddhism, the lotus is an important symbol of divine enlightenment because it blooms into beautiful flowers while growing in mud. Tsunehana means "a flower that continues to bloom forever" and "a flower that does not wither." For this reason, the flowers represented are in different stages of their life, unfolded lotus leaves, buds and full flowers, thus symbolizing the journey towards Buddhist enlightenment.
This lovely Japanese antique gilt Lotus flower is an early survivor, circa 1840, and a hard to find treasure that was originally placed on or around a temple altar.
This ensemble consists of a single stem, the top most flower, and the bottom leaf- all mounted in the original square red lacquer display base. A gold gilt 3.5 inch long tortoise "minogame" is affixed to the base as seen in the photo.
Its attractive original old patina coupled with much of the original gilding remaining present is just the way we like to find them.
Dimensions: With original red lacquer display stand Height, 17 inches height and 9 inches in width. The lotus flower stem alone measures 16 inches in height.
Provenance: acquired from a Kyoto Japanse monk and collector
History of the Japanese turtle "minogame"
One of the most famous is the mythological giant turtle...
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1840s Japanese Edo Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
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Wood
Carved Wooden Traditional Mask from Timor Island, Indonesia, circa 1970s
Located in London, GB
Timor Island sculpted wooden traditional mask (circa 1970s) on contemporary metal stand. This is a traditional mask of a figure with male facial features and two holes as eyes and another for the mouth with a handle below the face. The island of Timor gave rise to a distinctive practice of creating traditional masks whose precise origins and significance remain uncertain. Portraying both male and female ancestors, they were held by men during dances and other ceremonies, including celebrations of victory in war. Carved sculptures and masks are specific to rural villages. Here the practice of animism, or nature-worship, is incorporated with the carving of ancestral statues and masks, which have a ritualistic function. Some occasions that call for these ceremonies may include asking for successful crop planting, for prosperity, for good weather...
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1970s Indonesian Tribal Vintage Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
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Wood
Japanese Antique Edo Hand Carved Wood Noh Theater Mask Otobide 17th-18th Century
Located in Studio City, CA
A truly beautiful, wonderfully aged, alluring mask made for Japanese Noh theater. The naturally faded beauty and unique character drew us to this mask immediately.
The mask is handcrafted and hand-carved from natural wood, clearly by a master of his trade.
We believe this mask is of the Noh theatre character Otobide.
This mask dates back to the Edo Period (1603-1868). It comes with a wooden storage box (which may have been added at a later date).
A rare, unique, and exquisite mask. Finely carved and executed. Would be a great addition to any Japanese or Asian art/artifacts collection or an eye-catching stand-alone accent piece in about any setting.
Mask dimensions: 7.7" high, 5.7" wide, 2.1" deep...
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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
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Wood, Lacquer, Paint
Chinese Jade Bi With Beautiful Green Clouds Translucent Colors
Located in South Burlington, VT
An attractive Chinese Heavenly green jade Bi disk with beautiful translucent "cloud bands" patterns of light and medium green horizontal accents in the stone that depict appealing movements.
This comes from our private collection which we formed over a period of twenty years while traveling extensively through out all of China.
Dimensions: bi disc is 7 inches high with custom stand as shown
Jades were handmade and hand abraided and hand polished using tools of the time: bamboo, stone, water and stone dust . Notice the considerable calcification on the bottom edge of this example- evidence of submersion and great age.
Provenance:
Our private collection and accompanied by our Schneible fine arts Lifetime Guarantee of Authenticity.
Jade bi and Cong History
These bi are regarded as cosmological symbols and as signifiers of status and wealth. These jades are hand abraided and hand polished using special polishing tools with stone, water. Notice the beautiful colors and "waves" pattern in the stone, uncommon in this kind of jade.
Provenance:
Our private collection and accompanied by our Lifetime Guarantee of Authenticity.
Early History:
Flat jade discs with a round central hole bi are among the earliest surviving artifacts of China and must be considered among great ancient art forms- masterpieces of the Neolithic period. Nephrite jade from which discs were fashioned is a prime hard and strong stone, arduous to work by hand using Primitive...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
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Jade
Thai Asian Large Carved Wood Gilt Lacquer Kneeling Praying Temple Shrine Figure
Located in Studio City, CA
Truly, a wonderful piece. We gravitated towards it upon first sight. Very well done, beautiful detail and coloring. Quite unusual and rare in this pose. Very well preserved. We have ...
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Mid-20th Century Thai Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
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Wood, Lacquer
Japanese antique stone ornament "Daruma" /Appreciation stone /Scholar stone
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a type of rock that is produced in areas such as the Abe River in Shizuoka Prefecture, but it is also found in other regions such as Kanagawa and Chiba.
These types of stones...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Japanese antique wooden Buddha statue / Edo period / 1600 to 1800
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This wooden statue is a relic from Japan's Edo period, and within it lies a deep history that transcends time. Originally, it was part of a more intricate statue, likely adorned with...
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17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Cypress
Japanese Huge Antique Stone Pagoda Lantern 180 Inches- Exceptional Garden Art
Located in South Burlington, VT
Just discovered from an old Kyoto garden- impressive garden Ornament
Message or Call us for details or to reserve...
For the finest garden- a spiritual representation of five earthly and celestial elements.
Japan, a monumental antique stone pagoda tower that is nearly five meters , about 180” tall,
hand carved from solid granite, Taisho period circa 1920s, and a spiritual representation of five earthly and celestial elements.
This pagoda rivals a similar example given by Sapporo, Japan to the Portland, Oregon Japanese garden (See Portland's Japanese Garden Pagoda...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
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Granite
Antique Hand Carved Wood Elephant
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Hand carved wood in a form of an elephant.
No tusk
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Early 20th Century East Asian Folk Art Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Chinese Cinnabar Box
Located in Miami, FL
A fine antique Chinese red cinnabar lacquer lidded round box carved with a scene with a young boy and a seated elderly bearded sage within a rocky landscape with trees. The "dragon's...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Lacquer
Antique Indian Multicolor Hand-Carved Wooden Mogul Horse on Rectangular Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Indian hand-carved multicolor wooden Mogul horse from the 20th century, with unusual color patina. Carved in India during the 20th century, this Mogul wooden horse charms ...
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20th Century Indian Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
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Wood
Japanese Oversized Wise Buddha Hand Carved Boxwood Sculpture Early 20th Century
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1157 Oversized hand carved statue of Okimono of Jurojin (godof langevity)
a symbol of long life carved from a solid block of boxwood.
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Early 1900s Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
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Boxwood
Japanese Antique Wood Carving Fish 1860s-1920s / Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese wood carving of a fish.
It is a wood carving from the Meiji period (1860s-1920s).
It is carved from chestnut wood.
This wood carving is attached to a fre...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
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Chestnut
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 Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Cypress
Antique Wooden Sculpture "Kobo Daishi" / Buddha Statues / Edo-Meiji Period
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese "Kobo Daishi" wooden figure.
"Kobo Daishi" means "Kukai".
"Kukai" was a monk from the early Heian period. His posthumous name was "Kobo Daishi". He is the fou...
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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Cypress
Double-Sided Carved Wooden Blawong Board from Java, circa 1920s-1950s
Located in London, GB
Double-sided carved wooden blawong board from Java, Indonesia (circa 1920s-1950s). Blawong boards were used to hold a pair of Keris daggers. They were fix...
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japan Antique Kasuga "Deer" Granite Stone Lantern 84 Inches
Located in South Burlington, VT
One "Deer" lantern Available
Call or Contact Us For Details
A tall antique classsic beauty with all original pieces.
Japan, a fine tall kasuga "deer" granite stone lantern with ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Granite
Bronze Chinese Statue of Three Figures
Located in Miami, FL
Finely detailed antique bronze of three Chinese figures with a wonderful patina. A beautiful and bold conversation piece for any home.
Measures: 7 3/4" H x 5" W x 2 3/4" D
Delightfu...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
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Bronze
Early 20th Century Ramayana Scene Wood Carving, Wall Hanging
Located in Pomona, CA
Wonderful hand carved wooden wall plaque with intricate detail of a scene from Ramayana. According to the Hindu epic Ramayana relates the story of the life of Rama, the seventh incar...
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Art Deco Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique small Stone Buddha/Jizo Bodhisattva/ Edo /1750-1868/ Wabi sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
If you want something special, we recommend purchasing items selected by Brood.
We sell carefully selected old Japanese items.
I've seen tens of thousands of items so far.
Based on t...
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Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Sandstone
Japanese Antique Stone Sun And Moon Pathway Lantern Beautiful Details 28 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 Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
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Stone
Japanese Massive Ancient Earth, Water, Fire Wind, Stone Gorinto- 300 Years Old
Located in South Burlington, VT
Historically important Ancient Work of Art. 300 Years Old. Massive example.
Japan, a fine and massive surviving Gorinto or five-tiered Stupa sculpted in one piece from a gray stone.
It dates to the 18th century or before, early to mid Edo period.
It is an architectural gem for display in your finest garden place...
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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
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Stone
Large Chinese Carved and Lacquered Buddha, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A large and magnificent near life-sized Chinese carved and lacquered wood figure of a Buddha, Qing Dynasty, 19th century or earlier, southern China.
The figure likely represents one of the Five Tathagatas, also known as Dhyani Buddhas or Wisdom Buddhas. More specifically, either Amitabha or Amoghasiddhi. Amitabha is the Buddha of infinite light, and represents the wisdom of observation and recognition. Amoghasiddhi is the Buddha of accomplishment, and represents the wisdom of perfected practices. The size and scale of the Buddha indicates it was made for temple worship.
The large Buddha is portrayed seated in vajrasana, or full lotus position, with the soles of both feet facing up. His elegant hands, with impossibly long and slender fingers, perform shuni mudra, the gesture of bestowing patience. His right arm is bent at the elbow, the right hand raised to heart level. The left arm resting gently in his lap, the left hand at navel level.
The Buddha is dressed in voluminous robes that wrap around his shoulders and body, and tied at the waist. The heavy fabric draping and pooling elegantly all around his robust body. His broad chest and right arm exposed.
The Buddha's face is both solemn and beatific - his expression seeming to change depending on the angle of view. The most notable feature of his face is the large urna to the center of his forehead, set between a pair of painted, high arching brows over heavily lidded almond shaped eyes. A strong nose is set above a small mouth pursed in an ever so slight smile. Long pendulous earlobes touch his shoulders.
The Buddha's hair arranged in the typical fashion, with "spikes" representing tight curls. A prominent ushnisha rises from the crown of his head, covered by more hair, and topped with a rounded protuberance.
The Buddha is constructed from several blocks of wood, joined, carved and lacquered a deep red-brown with gold flecks...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
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Wood
Set of 2 Kokeshi Naruko Japanese Wood Hand Painted Doll, Signed
Located in Bochum, NRW
Japanese dolls called Kokeshi, northern Japan, 1960s-1970s.
Handmade by Japanese artisans from wood. Have a simple trunk as a body and an enlarged head. Naruko kokeshi is the squeaki...
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1970s Japanese Vintage Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
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Wood
Japanese Fine Hand Carved two-legged Stone Lantern Kotoji , Hard To Find
Located in South Burlington, VT
Call or message us to reserve
For your special garden
Here's a beautiful and unique way to accent your outdoor garden space with this rare and unusual lantern form and treasure fro...
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20th Century Japanese Taisho Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
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Stone, Granite
Hand Carved Green Stone Small Chinese Foo-Dogs Sculptures/Figurines
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a pair of hand carved green stone Chinese Foo-Dog sculptures/figurines. They depict a pair of foo-dogs seated in a rectangular shaped base with a carpet. They are supported b...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Natural Lapis Lazuli Dragon Chasing Pearl Statue, Fine Grade Hand Carved
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful large statue of an upright dragon chasing pearl, hand carved out of natural Fine grade lapis lazuli weighing 4.5 lb. Masterful depiction of the dragon with its deep scale...
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2010s Afghan Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Lapis Lazuli
Japanese Antique Wood Carving Large Penis 1800s-1860s / Sculpture Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old carved large wooden penis statue made in Japan.
It was made during the Edo period (1800s-1860s) and is made of cedar.
In the Tōhoku region of Japan, there has long be...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Cedar
Antique Stone Buddha 29 lb
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful 29-lb hand-carved solid stone Buddha. Seated dhyana asana upon a lotus base, with hands in the dhyana mudra. Buddha gazes serenely downward, his full face in the Tang sty...
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19th Century Chinese Tang Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Chinese Cache Ancient Heavenly Green Jade Bi , 94 pieces
Located in South Burlington, VT
This is a guaranteed authentic ancient Chinese jade bi cache of ninety four (94) discs from the Qijia culture, Northwestern China, circa 3000-2000 BCE.
Including Our Certificate of ...
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Japanese Antique Wood-Carved Bird/ Wooden Figurine/ Circa1900s/ Wabi-Sabi Mingei
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old wood-carved bird that has long been naturally weathered.
It is believed to have been made in a private house in the Tohoku region of Japan.
It is made of cedar, care...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Cedar
A Chinese cloisonné and carved hardstone bonsai tree, Prunus circa 1920
Located in Central England, GB
This small jewel like tree is Chinese and dates to circa 1920.
It represents a flowering Prunus bonsai tree.
The tree is displayed in a shallow rectangular planter made from gilt br...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Agate, Enamel
Antique Southeast Asian Burmese Jeweled Carved Qilin Foo Lion Figure Statue Pair
Located in Forney, TX
A near pair of antique Southeast Asian Burmese jeweled parcel gilt wooden temple guardian figure carvings. circa 1900
Hand carved in Burma (present day Myanmar) in the late 19th / early 20th century, most likely the Mandalay region, each richly detailed and gilded, adorned with inset green colored mirrored cut glass mosaic inlays, depicting mythical qilin / stylized lion temple guardian, rising on integral red lacquered platform base,
Dimensions: (approx)
Each: 7" Tall, 2.5" Wide, 4" Deep;
A charming pair of small highly decorative table sculptures / shelf statues...
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Early 20th Century Southeast Asian Folk Art Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
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Cut Glass, Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer
Antique Chinese Butterscotch Jade Carving of Foliage 19th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Chinese abstract sculpture offers carved butterscotch jade in foliate form, drilled for hanging as photographed, damage as listed, 19th ce...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
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Jade
A Fine Antique Natural Red Japanese Momo Coral Graduated Bead necklace. 74 grams
Located in London, GB
Antique Japanese natural Momo Red Coral Graduated Bead Necklace - Gilt fish hook Clasp.
A fine 19th C coral necklace.
The red coral round beads have a nice cut, color, shape and l...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
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Coral
Antique Hand-Carved Cash Coin Garden Stone, 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
Unique garden accents
This delightful round hand-carved stone in the form of an old "cash coin" with its square hole and dates to the 19th century. This was likely a mill stone for ...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Limestone
Japanese Tall Antique Stone Crowned Buddha Shakyamuni 19 Inches Original Paint
Located in South Burlington, VT
An attractive and very old Meiji period early 20th century granite stone "Crowned" Buddha - Shyaka Nyorai Sakyamuni- sculpture with staff and "Hoju" the wish granting jewel in her...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
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Stone, Granite
Japanese Antique Stone Garden Kanon Guan Yin in Royal Ease 19thc.
Located in South Burlington, VT
Big, Beautiful And Signed
From our recent Japanese Acquisitions
An early and hard to find Japanese hand carved stone Kanon in a mudra of contemplation. Nyoirin Kannon Bosatsu is b...
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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Carved Sandstone Jain Family Group, 6th-7th Century, Uttar Pradesh, India
Located in Austin, TX
A fine and rare Indian carved sandstone stele of a Jain family group, Sarnath style, early Indian Medieval period, 6th-7th century, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Carved from a single block of buff sandstone, the stele features a Jain family group comprised of a father, mother, and two children. The family group is portrayed upon a lotus pedestal under a tall palm tree. The mother and father both seated in a relaxed pose known as lalitasana, or royal ease pose, a jovial expression on their faces. The mother holds the daughter in her lap. The younger son scampers mischievously up the trunk of the palm tree, his head turned to look back at his parents.
Above the family, nestled in a niche amongst the palm fronds, an image of a Jain Tirthankara...
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15th Century and Earlier Indian Medieval Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Sandstone
An Enameled Molded Porcelain Snuff Bottle, Qianlong Mark 1795~
Located in Norton, MA
An Enameled Molded Porcelain Snuff Bottle.
Imperial, Jingdezhen kilns, Qianlong four-character mark in iron red.
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Late 18th Century Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Porcelain
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 Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Shell, Brocade, Silk, Glass, Wood, Paint, Paper
Mid-20th Century Chinese Huge 3 Tiers Carved Serpentine/Jade Dragon Tower
Located in Pomona, CA
This huge Chinese Serpentine/Jade tower was Intricately and elaborately open carved dragons with a lot of free rings and chains works and details. I...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Chinese Lapis Lazuli Carved Group of Figures Sculpture
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a large heavy Chinese lapis lazuli well carved in details group of figures sculpture.`It depicts two young ladies very well dressed in southern and northern dynasty clothes with traditional Chinese hair...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
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Lapis Lazuli
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 Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Hand Carved Wooden Balinese Busts Sculptures
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage midcentury hand carved ebony wooden Balinese busts sculptures.
Hand carved sculpture in wood depicting a Balinese couple.
Bust of a man and wom...
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Mid-20th Century Balinese Folk Art Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
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 Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Large Chinese Hetain White/G Jade Carved Group "3 Rams" Early 20th C.
Located in Norton, MA
A nice hand-carved antique, a Large and Heavy Chinese Hetain White- Light Gray Jade of 3 Rams resting on the fitted wooden stand., 360° carving. There is a meaning behind this artwor...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Other Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
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Jade
Vintage Stone Pipe with Hand Carved Elephant Head from Kathmandu, Nepal
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage stone pipe from Kathmandu, Nepal featuring a hand carved elephant's head.
Beautiful hand carved wooden pipe from Sumatra, circa 1950.
Would look great set on a minimalis...
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20th Century Nepalese Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
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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Early 20th Century Thai Other Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
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Giltwood
Japanese Old Clay Doll / Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
An old Japanese clay doll.
This is probably a "Hirota Doll" made in Yamagata Prefecture in the Tohoku region.
Until around the 1950s, Japan's economy was not as prosperous as it is today. It was difficult for an ordinary household to have a complete display of Hina dolls, and only a very limited number of households could afford to buy them. It seems that ordinary people would celebrate by displaying clay dolls, tile dolls, and paper mache dolls...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Other Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
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Clay
Nepalese Carved and Painted Buddhist Manuscript Cover, 15th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A fine and unusual wooden book or manuscript cover with a carved exterior and painted interior, 15th century, Nepal.
The exterior of the manuscript cover exuberantly carved with ...
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15th Century and Earlier Nepalese Tibetan Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
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Wood
Jade Carving Group Finely Carved
Located in Somis, CA
This special collection comprises a three-dimensional celadon jade carving of a magpie perched on plum blossom branches, symbol of happiness; a Ruyi shap...
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20th Century Chinese Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Japanese Large Hand Carved Wooden Bear Family With Salmon 33 Inches, Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese fine old handmade and hand carved wood bear parent and child "Higuma" carrying their catch of the day a "salmon" fish.
Artist signed Seiho.
Handcrafted from cryptomeria (c...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Cedar
Antique Chinese Carved Red Gemstone Snuff Bottle, Early 20th Century
Located in Norton, MA
A fine and beautiful carved red gemstone snuff bottle, a deep carving interior with a dark stone cap.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Agate, Rock Crystal
Large Pair of Thai Naga Sculptures on Lucite Bases, circa 1880
Located in San Diego, CA
Used in Thailand as temple roof finials or in pairs at entrances to guard against evil spirits and natural disasters, the powerful, mystical naga ar...
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19th Century Thai International Style Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Architectural Carved Wood Temple Truss from India
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of tall Antique architectural carved wood temple truss fragments from India on stand.
Wooden hand-carved fragments architectural truss temple, ...
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Early 18th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Small Song Dynasty Carved Wood Bodhisattva, 13th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A small and very fine Chinese carved sandalwood figure of a bodhisattva, possibly Avalokiteshvara (Guan Yin), Song Dynasty (960 to 1276), circa 13th ...
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
Japanese antique wooden large penis / folk belief / 1868-1920
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This item is a giant wooden penis that was used in old Japanese houses from the late 19th century to the early 20th century (Meiji to Taisho eras). This i...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Cedar
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