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Period: Early 20th Century
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

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Marble

Antique Chinese Hand Carved Boxwood Prosperity Crab Basket or Brush Pot
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Chinese hand carved boxwood prosperity crab basket or brush pot Fine old brush pot that can also be used a vase Dimensions 5.5" diameter a...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings

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Boxwood

Hand Carved Teak Chinese Male Figure with Boy
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The Chinese teak carving of a male water bearer with a boy at his feet. Due to age there are some splits, such as the one down the backside. These do not affect the strength or usab...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Teak

Carved Yellow Soapstone Figure of Guanyin, Chinese circa 1900
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The finely carved full length figure of 'The Goddess of Compassion, Kindness & Mercy' shown attired in flowing robes, her hair in high chignon with her face effecting a serene and me...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings

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Soapstone

Chinese Hardstone Carved Mythical Beast Rhyton Vessel, 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
An early 20th century Chinese Republic period carved hardstone drinking vessel, called a rhyton, in the form of a mythical pixiu. The archaistic vessel carved in the Han Dynasty style from a single block of lavender gray nephrite and featuring a large horn-shaped cup being supported by a mythical pixiu. The pixiu carved with a nice sense of motion, head reared back, mouth open, and claws bared. The cup bearing a design of large horned taotie ogre masks on either side. The stone with areas of artificial "calcified" patination.  The pixiu is an ancient beast from...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Han Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

Hand Carved Indian Temple Carving Statue from Gujarat Depicting Mother and Child
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indian early 20th century hand carved architectural temple carving from Gujarat, depicting a mother and her child with nicely weathered patina. Born in the Western portion of India in the state of Gujarat, this exquisite hand carved temple sculpture features a mother and her child. Topped with a delicate headdress and wearing nice clothes and jewelry, the woman is depicted in a frontal position, while her small child, hanging from her flank and grabbing her dress, is turning his head backwards to look at us. A big smile adorns his lips. Charming our eyes with its nicely weathered appearance, traces of polychrome and nice proportions, this early 20th century Indian temple carving...
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Early 20th Century Indian Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Pair Antique Hand Carved Prosperity and Business Lucky Gods
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a wonderful pair (2) finely hand carved hardwood sculptures of Ebisu and Daikoko, two of Japan's seven lucky gods signifying prosperity, good busines...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Carved Burl Banana Leaf Tray
Located in Hudson, NY
Meiji period (1868-1912) beautifully carved tray in the shape of a folded banana leaf, so the viewer can appreciate both sides of the leaf from a single va...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings

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Burl

Early 20th Century Thai Seated Boy Emperor Polychrome Statue
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a gorgeous early 20th century Thai seated boy emperor polychrome statue. Made in Thailand in the early 20th century, circa 1935-1940. Hand carved wooden statue which has...
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Early 20th Century Thai Country Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood, Giltwood, Paint

Turn-of-the-century, Solid Alabaster, Kwan Yin Figure
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Italian, hand-carved, graceful Kwan sculpture in flowing robes. The figure stands on an octagonal, solid alabaster base and is mounted on a large, fluted, period, carved-wood column....
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings

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Alabaster

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 Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings

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Lapis Lazuli

Indian Gujarat Hand Carved Temple Carving Statue Depicting a Woman and a Feline
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indian early 20th century hand carved architectural temple carving from Gujarat, depicting a woman and a feline. Born in the Western portion of India in the state of Gujarat, this exquisite hand carved temple sculpture features a woman and her feline companion. Topped with a delicate headdress and wearing nice clothes and jewelry, the woman is depicted in a frontal position, her head slightly tilted to the side. She is holding a small musical instrument and is accompanied by a stylized feline. Charming our eyes with its nicely weathered appearance, traces of polychrome and nice proportions, this early 20th century Indian temple carving...
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Early 20th Century Indian Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

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

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Coral

Chinese Path Marker, c. 1908
Located in Chicago, IL
Happening upon an intersection, a traveler in Qing-dynasty China would have been grateful for the guidance of this limestone path marker. Still bearing traces of its original pigmentation, each side of this marker is inscribed with directions. One side directs towards the Zhen De Teng household, another towards the Liang family, and a third towards the North East Road. The fourth inscription announces the year of its construction, the 33rd year of Emperor Guangxu (1908). This second-to-the-last emperor...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings

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Limestone

Chinese Limestone Foot Rest, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 20th century foot rest from China's Shanxi province is simply designed with a rounded body and four square feet. Hand carved of limestone, the footstool is patterned with rhythmic etchings and adorned on the ends with an eight-sided star, a symbolic depiction of the universe. It was believed that the Sky Emperor T'ai-Yi, a deification of primordial unity, resided at the top point of this star and ruled over all eight divisions of Heaven. Unlike wooden footstools that would have been placed before chairs or daybeds as a signal of status, this limestone foot rest was likely used in a garden before a drum seat...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings

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Limestone

Finely Carved Soapstone Buddhist Stele of Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara Guanyin
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
In Indian Buddhism, Avalokiteshvara is a male Bodhisattva, however in Chinese Buddhism he takes the form of the female Bodhisattva, Guanyin - ‘The One Who Hears the Cries of the Worl...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings

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Soapstone

Chinese Stone Shoemaker's Weight with Mother, Cub, and Embroidered Ball
Located in Chicago, IL
Carved from a solid piece of stone, this weight was originally used by a Shoemaker to press down large pieces of leather. Surrounded by intricate scrollwork and peony blossoms, a gua...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Japanese Pair Fine Tall Antique Stone Sun And Moon Pathway Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
Our last pair (2) Pathway lanterns Wouldn't these antique garden stone lanterns look perfect for your garden entry or pathway, pool, patio, or deck ? Attractive antique petite ston...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Japan Fine Big Round Antique Stone Water Basin Planter Tsukubai
Located in South Burlington, VT
Another Unusual Find From our recent Japanese Acquisition Travels- comes this unusual large round garden stone vessel with inset carved handles - perfect as an elegant water basin t...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Japanese Tall Antique Five Elements Stone Pagoda, 10 feet
Located in South Burlington, VT
Fine Garden Sculpture A spiritual representation of five earthly and celestial elements destined for a fine garden. This Japanese monumental antique stone pagoda...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings

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Granite

Japan Antique Okigata Moon And Sun Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
An attractive older Okigata (portable) three-piece stone lantern with dark patina from appropriate age. Beautiful “Moon and Sun” light Box Dimensions: 26 inches tall and 17 inche...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings

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Granite

Japanese Antique Stone Lantern
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 "...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Japanese Antique Spiritual Guardian Stone Jizo with signed box tomobako
Located in South Burlington, VT
Unusual Find with original signed collector storage box From our recent Japanese acquisitions. This is a personal shrine sized Japanese Buddhist stone traveler’s and children's gu...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Japanese Wood Carving Sumo Wrestler, 1930-1940
Located in Rochester, NY
A Japanese wood carving of a sumo wrestler wearing the traditional "fundoshi" loin cloth garment. Perfectly aged original old rich surface color patina. ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Tall Antique Five Elements Stone Pagoda- best in class
Located in South Burlington, VT
Now available for a showing appointment. Call us for details. For the finest garden- a spiritual representation of five earthly and celestial elements. Japan, a monumental antique stone pagoda tower...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings

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Granite

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