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Technique: Hand-Carved
Returnable Items Only
Chinese Finely Carved A-Grade Lavender Jadeite Dragon Seal on Stand Modern 20c
Located in Richmond, CA
This large exquisite A-grade jadeite seal presents a masterful carving of a scaly dragon, rendered in a delicate shade of pale lavender.
The dragon, a symbol of power, strength, an...
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20th Century Chinese Qing Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Japanese Large Old Stone Seated Garden Buddha
Located in South Burlington, VT
Seated Buddha with mama prayer beads original paint , good garden candidate
A large beautiful and uncommon style Japanese seated Buddha who is seated and clutches in his hands mala ...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Antique Shan (Tai Yai) Jambupati Buddha Image
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Shan (Tai Yai) Jambupati Buddha Image, wood, lacquer and gold leaf, Konbaung Empire (1752-1885)
A crowned style that displays Northern Thai iconography merged with the aesthetic of Burmese rule in the region. The figure is depicted in the popular Theravada seated position of padmasana, (interlocking legs position) and the hand mudra in bhumisparsa (earth touching) wherein the feet are souls up, the fingers of the right hand extend beyond the right shin and the left hand palm up resting above the lap. Remnants of the leaf-like kirita crown remain. The image is dressed in Burmese royal costume with thayo rolled lacquer relief decoration modeled into cuffs, epaulettes, knee pads and a detailed “U” shaped necklace covering the chest. There is also a lappet of clothing between the legs draping down toward the base. The figure is seated upon a tall and waisted throne pedestal having rows of lotus petal grooves on the diagonal portions . The base and body are carved from one solid piece of hard wood. All covered in black lacquer with thayo lacquer details, red pigment for the lips and gold leaf overall.
The Jambupati style Buddha illustrates the tale of the Buddha’s life when he came across the arrogant King Jambupati, a king who terrorized his subjects and who lacked humility and compassion for his people. The Buddha on meeting the King asked that he forsake his evil ways and instead practice kindness to his fellow man. Ignoring the Buddha’s request, the King continued to terrorize the people. The Buddha then in his efforts to change the King of his evil ways, one day magically appeared to him in resplendent royal attire. King Jambupati was in awe of the Buddha’s appearance prostrated himself in obeisance and from that day onward accepted the Buddhist precepts. In Southeast Asian countries like Burma, where rulers have very high if not semi-divine status, tales of this type, reinforced the need for the leader to worship the Buddha, the King of Kings.
Condition: Heavy deterioration of the underside of the base as well as the interior portion of the crown, other losses include crown flanges, the crown spire, earrings, the tip of the left thumb, one base corner edge, rolled lacquer losses and general wear of the gold leaf surface, all commensurate with age and wear.
Measuring: 22.25 in. high x 8.75 in. wide x 7.75 in. deep(56.5cm x 22.2cm x 29.7cm).
Weight: 10.8 lbs.
Age: Late 18th century.
Provenance: Lark...
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Late 18th Century Burmese Other Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Pair of Antique Chinese Fu Dogs
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Chinese pair of wood carved Fu Dogs, rendered from a single block of hardwood each, with exquisite detailing in a naive style, the dogs are opposing, crouched on their haunches, each...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
Khmer Mukhalinga
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Khmer Mukhalinga, a sandstone sculpture of a Linga fronted with a small relief face of Siva, simple form with square base, octagonal mid-section and cylindrical top representing a ph...
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15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Other Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Sandstone
12/13thC Burmese Pagan Stone Buddha in deep concentration-Finest- Masterpiece
Located in Ukiah, CA
Finest 12/13thC Burmese Pagan Stone Buddha in deep concentration. Covering the body are remains of red, black, and white polychrome. The vast majority of Burmese stone...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
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
Japanese Takeda Hina Ningyo, of a pair of seated ministers
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Japanese Takeda Hina Ningyo, of a pair of seated ministers for the Girl’s day display, each costumed in matching brocades characteristics the house of Takeda, supported on lacquered ...
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1820s Japanese Edo Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Antique Japanese Mingei Yokogi
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Japanese Yokogi, a fish shaped fulcrum for the pot hook assembly over the hearth, a naively carved Tai (Sea Bream) with large head pierced for the hooked pole and the large tail pointed upward with a metal loop for the cord attachment, incised carving for facial details and scales, encrusted patina from use. Wood storage box made of hinoki.
Excellent condition.
5-7/8 in. high x 14-3/4 in. long x 4 in. wide.
Weight: 4 lbs. 4 oz.
Late Edo, Circa 1800.
Published in a Japanese newspaper in 1964 (article and translation available).
Provenance:
with Kingo Kondo, Kyoto 1964
Ken Domon...
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Early 1800s Japanese Edo Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Japanese solid wood fruit and flower display basket
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Japanese solid wood fruit and flower display basket, carved from one piece of burl wood in an oval shape with single large overhead handle in a natural form with nodes, grottos and p...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Organic Modern Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Damo Bodhidharma Monk Carved Camphor Wood Statue
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful solid camphor wood statue of the legendary Buddhist monk Bodhidharma (Damo), who is believed to be the saint who introduced Buddhism to China, Damo represents "dharma of ...
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20th Century Chinese Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Chinese Carved Celadon Jade Beauty Fairy Lady On Zitan Stand Qing 19c
Located in Richmond, CA
This masterfully carved celadon jade figure represents the epitome of Chinese artistry and craftsmanship. The sculpture features a beauty dressed in flowing traditional attire, capturing the essence of grace and elegance. She is depicted holding a plate that presents a branch bearing three peaches, a symbol of longevity and prosperity in Chinese culture.
The jade used for this carving is of a refined celadon hue, adding a layer of sophistication and tranquility to the piece. The intricate detailing on the flowing dress and the lifelike representation of the peaches attest to the skill and precision involved in its creation.
This celadon jade carving...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Thai Sandstone Carving of the Head of A Buddha Image
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Thai Sandstone Carving of the Head of A Buddha Image, Ayutthaya, 15th Century. This sculpture has carved features with full lips outlined with an incised line known as a “trace”, the “U” of the chin broad, long aquiline nose , protruding large and arched eye lids with the eyes narrowly open revealing the pupils, over arching brow continuing the line of the nose, short forehead, a thin raised outline as the hairline surrounding the face, 6 rows of round boss hair curls to the domed usnisa covered in 5 rows of hair curls, large ears with attenuated earlobes reaching to the break at the neck, flat top to the usnisa and a flat area to the back of the head. The facial surface gessoed lacquered and gold leafed, the rest of the head with Varied surface mottling and lacquer remnants mostly revealing the sandstone texture of the material. Mounted with a post and drilled interior hole to a large solid teak block as a contemporary stand.
Condition: A sculpture fragment from a large Buddhist Image, The head has been removed at the neck and the flat area at the top of the head would indicate that another mortared segment would have originally been attached possibly an undulant unalom finial, otherwise remarkably fine.
Measuring: 23-1/8 inches high overall, the sculpture is 15 inches high x 10 inches wide x 10-1/4 inches deep. The wood base is 8-1/8 inches high x 7-7/8 inches wide x 7-5/8 inches deep.
Provenance:
with Kenneth Brown Jewelers...
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15th Century and Earlier Thai Other Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Sandstone
Antique Japanese Buddhist Sculpture of Kannon-Bosatsu
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Japanese Buddhist assembled wood sculpture of Kannon-Bosatsu (Avalokitesvara), the God of Compassion, standing male figure with abundant cloak draper...
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16th Century Japanese Other Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Burmese Mandalay carved wood figure of the standing Buddha
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Burmese Mandalay carved wood figure of the standing Buddha on a square base, the left hand is in the varada or boon-granting mudra the right held up towards the chest, costumed in ed...
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Early 20th Century Burmese Other Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
Chinese Rare Large Earthy Green And Yellow Jade Bi Disc with Vibrant Colors
Located in South Burlington, VT
An attractive Chinese Heavenly jade Bi disk carved in a rarely found combination of yellow and green jade with patches of brown accents in the stone that depict a green earthy feel. ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Japanese "Suiseki" Mountain View Scholar's Stone / Elegant Mountain Scenery
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a stone mined in Japan.
Not only in China but also in Japan from ancient times, rocks in the mountains have been shaved and stones for viewing have been quarried.
Such stones for appreciation are collectively called "suiseki".
Suiseki means "water" and "stone".
The name comes from the fact that I enjoyed pouring water on the stones and changing the color of the stones.
And this item is also Suiseki, but it is for viewing without splashing water.
It is made with the image of a mountain view.
The flow of the river...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Tang Style Sencai Glazed Funerary or Tomb Pottery, Hunter on Horse with Dog
Located in Nova Scotia, NS
This rare sencai glazed man on a horse is a stunning example of funerary pottery figures used as spirit objects or Mingqi in Chinese burial tombs for millennia. This Tang style horse, rider, and dog appear to be a hunting trio--possibly representing the provision of ample game and sustenance for the deceased in the afterlife. The facial expressions of the hunter and dog...
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20th Century Chinese Tang Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Copper
Chinese Taoist Carved Wood Deity, Ming/Qing Dynasty, mid 17th century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A charming Chinese carved wood figure of a Taoist deity, possibly for a home or personal shrine, late Ming or early Qing Dynasty, mid 17th c...
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Mid-17th Century Chinese Qing Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Master Crafted Full Size Red Torii Garden Gate
Located in South Burlington, VT
Here’s what one of our customer says:
“Your workmanship is superb.”
Japanese Torii gate - Custom Made for your garden.
Master crafted design wit...
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2010s American Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Mahogany, Pine
Okimono Set of Carved Red Apple-Shapped Ivory Figurines with a Wooden Brown Base
Located in North Miami, FL
Okimono set of japanese hand-crafted and hand-carved figurines, in the shape of a pair of realistic red apples showing seeds and stem, made of ivory with a detached brown wooden base...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Zen Rosewood Mala Prayer Bead String 800 Beads With Alms Bowl
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare find!: 24 feet long Zen monk Mala Prayer Bead String plus original wooden alms bowl with its original attached triangular shaped stone ojime.
A huge...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
A Fine A Grade Apple green Jade Jadeite Pendant carving of a Eggplant
Located in London, GB
Chinese jade pendant with a yellow metal mount and carved egg plants.
47mm high excluding mount.
In good condition.
Category
19th Century Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
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
Antique Chinese Shoushan Stone Tianhuang Carving Sage Immortal Pixiu Qing 19c
Located in Richmond, CA
This exceptional Chinese Shoushan stone carving is a fine example of Qing artistry and craftsmanship, featuring a Sage in a semi-seated position...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Balinese Carved Wooden Portrait of a Girl in Headdress
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A well carved wooden portrait bust of a young girl wearing an elaborate headdress carved by a Balinese artist around the mid 20th century. The bust is carved from a single piece if w...
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Mid-20th Century Balinese Mid-Century Modern Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Three Authentic Bamboo Water Ladles "Hishaku" Fine Handcrafted Quality
Located in South Burlington, VT
This is one set of three (3) authentic Japanese made bamboo water ladles -hishaku- handcrafted new quality and often seen in use at Buddhist, Shinto shrines, and private gardens.
...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese Wavy Mountains Stone Landscape Screen, Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Chinese "Wavy" Mountains Stone Landscape Screen With Original Black wood Display Stand
Signed lower right.
Impressive work of art with original wooden display stand.
Dimensions: ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone, Marble
Chinese Rare Black Jade Bi Disc with Ancient Earthy Colors
Located in South Burlington, VT
An attractive Chinese Heavenly jade Bi disk carved in a rarely found black jade with patches of blue and brown accents in the stone that depict an earthy ancient feel .
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 5 inches high with custom stand as shown; bi disc only is 4 inches diameter
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 good 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
Materials
Jade
19th Century Hand Carved Japanese Samurai Sculpture with Traces of Polychromy
Located in Yonkers, NY
A hand-carved Japanese Samurai warrior statue from the 19th century with traces of a red and green polychromy. Immersed in profound historical allure, this 19th-century Japanese Samurai warrior statue stands as a testament to the rich cultural tapestry of the Land of the Rising Sun. Hand-carved with meticulous attention to detail, this piece boasts delicate remnants of red and green polychromy – whispers from its storied past. Its wood, seasoned by time, paints a vivid portrait of a standing temple guardian, the ethereal dynamism of his stance accentuated by traditional Japanese armor...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Large Hand Carved Batak Singa Singa Tribal Carving with Black and Red Paint
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique hand carved tribal 19th century sculpture from the Batak People, northern Sumatra, called a Singa Singa. Step into a world of tribal mystique with this striking 19th-centu...
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19th Century Indonesian Tribal Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese "Suiseki" with Pink color / Natural Stone Carving
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a stone mined in Japan.
Not only in China but also in Japan from ancient times, rocks in the mountains have been shaved and stones for viewing have been quarried.
Such stone...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
A Magnificent Antique Chinese Natural Nephrite Jade Plaque . 19th C
Located in London, GB
A Magnificent Antique Chinese Natural Nephrite Jade Plaque . 19th C
A CHINESE CELADON NEPHRITE JADE PLAQUE
Late 19th /early 20th Century
The foliate plaque incised with various...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
White Jade Double Gourd Pendant, Qing Dynasty
Located in Nova Scotia, NS
This antique nephrite jade double gourd pendant is of the Qing Dynasty and has a fine texture with a glossy luster. It is primarily white with some slight inclusions in the left lower body but in bright light the pendant has a slight green tinge.
This lovely jade pendant consists of a smaller gourd on top of a larger one surrounded by vines with smaller hanging gourds. The vines create numerous holes from which to hang the pendant. There are also etchings of stars on the body of the gourds along with tendrils of curling vines.
In the Chinese culture, the double gourd is a symbol of fertility and good fortune. Gourds are also associated with Li Tie Guai, one of the eight immortals.
This lovely jade pendant was purchased from a private collection along with a magnificent antique Chinese silk...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone, Jade
Balinese Carved Wooden Portrait of an Elderly Man
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A well carved wooden portrait bust of an elderly man carved by a Balinese artist around the mid 20th century. The bust is carved from a single piece if wood and is well carved with g...
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Mid-20th Century Balinese Mid-Century Modern Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Paint and Parcel Gilt Bed Corona, Gold and Silver
Located in Dallas, TX
Paint and polychromed gold and silver corona gilt with swagged "draperies" ( one replaced ) and Tassels, Italy. 19th Century.
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19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Giltwood
Vintage Vietnamese Red Hand Carved Soapstone Lidded Jar
Located in Grythyttan, SE
A very beautiful and decorative Vietnamese deep red colored hand carved soapstone lidded jar.The carved details depicting a landscape with workers, a house, trees and mountains are a...
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Late 20th Century Vietnamese Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Big Antique Japanese Zen Temple Chanting Bell Genuine Hand Carved Mokuygo
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese antique temple find from the Meiji period, 19th century
A large hand carved hand lacquered, and hand gilded wooden chanting bell mok...
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese Carved Boxwood Figure of Guanyin, Mid-Qing Dynasty
Located in Austin, TX
A sublime Chinese carved boxwood figure of the Bodhisattva of Compassion, Avalokiteshvara, called Guanyin in Chinese, mid-Qing dynasty.
The an...
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Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Boxwood
Japanese "Suiseki" Makkouseki from Ehime
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a stone mined in Japan.
Not only in China but also in Japan from ancient times, rocks in the mountains have been shaved and stones for viewing have been quarried.
Such stone...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Chinese Carved and Lacquered Figure of Zhenwu, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A powerful Chinese figure of the Taoist diety Zhenwu (Xuanwu), carved and lacquered wood with applied lacquer details, Qing Dynasty, 19th century or earlier, China.
Zhenwu, also kno...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Hardwood
Pair Chinese Carved Hardwood Foo dogs with Rolling Pearls & Puzzle Balls
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Chinese Carved Hardwood figure of Foo dogs with Rolling 'Pearls' & Puzzle Balls
China Mid 20th Century
A fine pair of Chinese carved hardwood figures of Foo dogs from mid-20th century China. These exquisite hand-carved wooden Foo dogs display the exceptional craftsmanship of Chinese artisans.
Each Foo dog is well carved, capturing the regal and protective essence of these revered guardian lions. Adding to their allure, these Foo dogs feature a unique and captivating detail: a rolling wood...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
Pair of Anime Sola or Lonely Souls Carved and Polychromed Figures
Located in Dallas, TX
pair of "Anime Sola" or "Lonely Souls" carved and painted figures of a man and women engulfed in the flames of Purgatory, both have glass eyes, Spain, 18th...
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18th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Teak Wood Tribal Door, Hand-Carved, Timor Island, Indonesia c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A tribal door from a Lopo Round hut from tribes people on the island of Timor, Indonesia. A Lopo house is a communal hut where the tribe convenes with a second story used to store gr...
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
Natural Lapis Lazuli Ganesha
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful natural lapis lazuli Ganesha statue. Seated on a lotus base, holding in his three hands a stem of lotus, a noose and a bowl of sweets, dressed in a short dhoti that cinch...
Category
20th Century Indian Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Lapis Lazuli
Japan 1890 Meiji Period Rare Carved Okimono Of A Father And Son Playing Signed
Located in Miami, FL
Japanese Okimono sculpture of a father and son.
Very rare and highly detailed sculpture, created during the meiji period (1868-1912) in the imperial Japan, circa 1890. This sculptural Okimono is very well realized and exceptionally proportionate. Show the figures of a father and a son playing, with happiness and smiling. The father hold a big basket at his back and both personages are wearing kimonos richly engraved.
This piece was made from a carving with exceptional craftsmanship and intricate details. This sculpture stand itself on his own base and have all retain of the applied ochre ink accents.
Measures: 130 mm by 45 mm by 53.3 mm (5.1 x 1.75 x 2.1 inches).
Weight: 81.30 grams.
Note: This kind of family scene is very rare to seen in nineteenth century japanese iconography.
Okimono
Is a Japanese term meaning for display an ornament; art object; or decorative object, usually displayed in a tokonoma or butsudan "Buddhist altar". It is an ornament or figure, especially one placed in a guest room. An okimono may be a small Japanese carving, similar to but larger than a netsuke. Unlike the netsuke, which had a specific purpose, the okimono is exclusively decorative and was displayed in the tokonoma. During the Meiji period, many okimonos were made for export to the West.
Meiji Period
This is an era of Japanese history that extended from October 23, 1868 to July 30, 1912.The Meiji era was the first half of the Empire of Japan, when the Japanese people moved from being an isolated feudal society at risk of colonization by Western powers to the new paradigm of a modern, industrialized nation state and emergent great power, influenced by Western scientific, technological, philosophical, political, legal, and aesthetic ideas. As a result of such wholesale adoption of radically different ideas, the changes to Japan were profound, and affected its social structure, internal politics, economy, military, and foreign relations...
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1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
White Jade Dragon with Pearl Pendant, Qing Dynasty
Located in Nova Scotia, NS
This antique Qing Dynasty nephrite jade pendant consists of a dragon with a pearl in its mouth. There is decorative etching on the body, and the head and mouth are well defined. The pendant has a semi-fine texture with a semi-gloss or slightly waxy luster. This lovely piece of jade is white and has a very slight green tinge in certain lighting.
In the Chinese culture, the dragon symbolizes prosperity and good fortune, while the pearl is a symbol of wisdom, spiritual energy, and power. The dragon with a pearl is also a common theme in Chinese imagery and is the subject of myth and legend.
This lovely jade pendant was purchased from a private collection along with a magnificent antique Chinese silk...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone, Jade
Chinese 1900 Qing Dynasty Bodhisattva Altar Temple-Pagoda In Wood And Carvings
Located in Miami, FL
Buddhist altar temple-pagoda from the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911).
Fabulous and very rare, East Asian, Buddhist Altar Temple-Pagoda. It was created in China during the late Qing Dynast...
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1890s Chinese Qing Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Ivory
Antique Chinese Stone Temple Wall Sculpture/Buddha Wall Plaque
Located in Pomona, CA
A Chinese antique carved stone wall plaque with traces of original polymorphic and nice patina. Crafted in China, this carved stone wall plaque will ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Chinese Old Hand Carved Jade Bi Disc on Custom Stand
Located in South Burlington, VT
This is an authentic Chinese old jade bi disc from Northwestern China from the Qing dynasty or older. It comes from our private collection.
It inc...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Antique Chinese Red Elm Ancestral Shrine
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Chinese Red Elm Ancestral Shrine
This hand carved and crafted Antique Chinese Red Elm Ancestral Shrine is used to place fruits and flowers offerings,...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Elm, Lacquer
Hand Carved Wood Multi Dragon Head Asian Chinese Walking Cane Stick
Located in Studio City, CA
A rather fantastic and unusual walking stick/ cane. Hand carved from wood. Multi dragon heads. We have not seen another quite like it.
Has a great feel and clearly unique look.
...
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20th Century Chinese Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese Natural Jade Khotan Scholar Rock Viewing Stone with Display Base
Located in South Burlington, VT
A fine large natural Hetien jade scholar rock viewing stone in boulder form collected from the Khotan region of western China in 1995.
Weighs in at 14.1 pounds.
Beautiful color...
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20th Century Chinese Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
A Magnificent Chinese Carnelian Agate Snuff Bottle. Qing Dynasty
Located in London, GB
A Magnificent Chinese Carnelian Agate Snuff Bottle. Qing Dynasty.
Antique Chinese Carnelian Agate Hand Carved Snuff Bottle finely carved in...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Agate, Carnelian
A Pair of Hand Carved Gilt Wood Chinese Export Foo Dogs
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A hand carved pair of male and female Chinese foo dogs, circa 1850. Each with original gilt with the old remnants of the import stickers. The male with hairy paw and foot on rattle...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Giltwood
China Pair Hand Carved "Long Swords" with Custom Presentation Case
Located in South Burlington, VT
An opportunity to acquire a handsomely cased duo (2) of monumental hand carved stone swords or sabers from China. These are no ordinary swords. These unusual swords were probably int...
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20th Century Chinese Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Limestone
Monumental Pair of Vintage Bone Inlayed Chinese Pagoda Temples
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A beautiful pair of monumental vintage bone inlay Chinese pagoda temples with miniature figurines. This super chic pair is a beautiful addition to any roo...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinese Chippendale Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bone
Anglo Indian Elephant Ebony Wood Hand Carved Sculpture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Ebony wood hand carved anglo Indian elephant sculpture.
Gorgeous vintage black hand carved wood ebony Anglo-Indian elephant.
This is a hand ca...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
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12 Calming Spaces Inspired by Japanese Design
From cherry-blossom-adorned walls paired with glamorous lighting to wood-paneled ceilings above checkerboard-patterned chairs, these 12 spaces seamlessly blend Eastern and Western aesthetics.
Rodrigo Rivero Lake’s Mexico City Showroom Is a Museum-Worthy Trove of Spanish Colonial and Asian Antiques
The dealer and curator has spent the past 50 years amassing a collection of exceptional art, furniture and architectural elements that trace the cultural influence of the Spanish empire from Europe to the Americas and beyond.
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