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Technique: Hand-Carved
Dragon "Mythical Beast" Sandstone Relief
Located in Kastrup, DK
400 - 600 Year old charming and artistic sandstone relief. Dragon "mythical beast" which is a symbol of wisdom.
From Buddha temple in Arakan, Burma....
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16th Century Burmese Other Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Sandstone
Large Indonesian Hand Carved Singa Singa Tribal Carving from Sumatra
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large antique hand carved tribal 19th century sculpture from the Batak People, northern Sumatra, called a Singa Singa with painted accents. Attracting our eye with its charismatic presence, this large hand carved shield from the Indonesian island of Sumatra is one of the most iconic images of the Batak tradition. Called a Singa Singa, it was placed in the exterior corners of the traditional houses adorned with boat-shaped roofs, to disperse fear. Presenting a high forehead and angular traits, this Singa Singa sculpture is accented with faint traces of black for the eyes and a nicely distressed patina revealing its life spent outdoors. The back is flat with a small hole. Perfect to decorate any wall or perhaps to be mounted on a base depending on your needs, its riveting presence and delicate scrolling décor will make this Batak Singa...
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19th Century Indonesian Tribal Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Noh Mask of Ko-omote- young woman
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Ko-omote
The Ko-omote mask is most often used in Noh performances to depict young women of noble birth or spirits of young maidens. Characters portrayed with this mask are usually g...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Indian Hand-Carved 19th Century Stone Sphinx Sculpture with Tiara and Earrings
Located in Yonkers, NY
A 19th century Indian sphinx hand-carved stone sculpture, probably intended to adorn and protect a temple. The Indian stone sculpture features a...
Category
19th Century Indian Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Chinese Soapstone Carving of a Buddhist Village Scene, Mid-20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
Chinese Soapstone Carving of a Buddhist Village Scene, Mid-20th century.
Shoushan stone carving is an art originating in Fujian Province in Eastern China. Use of the stone for carvin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Organic Modern Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Thai Buddhist Temple Gable Panel
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Thai Buddhist Temple Gable Panel. The teak triangular shape featuring a carving of a seated Buddha on a lotus style plinth, depicted with legs crossed in the virasana positio...
Category
Early 20th Century Thai Other Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Mirror, Teak
Bamboo Flower Vase by Chikuyu Uematsu
By Uematsu Chikuyu
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Bamboo vase by Chikuyu Uematsu.
With original box.
Chikuyu Uematsu (1947-)
He was born in Tokyo. He graduated from Beppu Higher Vocational Training School in 1975. From the same yea...
Category
1990s Japanese Japonisme Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bamboo
Hand-Carved Wood Javanese ‘Wayang Topeng’ Theatre Mask, Indonesia, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This early 20th century ‘Wayang topeng’ mask was used in Javanese masked dance performances. This mask features a dark red polychrome and resembles a bird-...
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Pair of shishi-shaped kibana
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of kibana, carved wooden ornaments used in Japanese Buddhist temples, carved in the shape of mythical lion-like creatures called shishi.
Period: Meiji late 19th cent.
Dimens...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Fruitwood
16th Century Thai Ayutthaya Sandstone Torso of the Buddha
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely carved sandstone torso of the Buddha, Ayutthaya period (1350-1767), Thailand.
Wonderfully simplistic, the only ornamentation this torso displays...
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16th Century Thai Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Sandstone
Netsuke in boxwood in the form of three clams
Located in PARIS, FR
Boxwood nestuke in the form of three clams or bivalve shells, probably of the Ruditapes philippinarum sub species that can be found all the way from Siberia to Philippines, and Japan...
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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Boxwood
Han Dynasty Jade Bixie
Located in Atlanta, GA
Han Dynasty Bixie, circa 206 BC to 220 AD, muscularly carved. The creature is depicted crouching on its powerful paws, its head thrown back, jaws open to reveal fangs, wings folded a...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Chinese Export Finely Carved Soapstone Scholars/ Tea Pot
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chinese Export finely carved soapstone scholars/ tea pot
With deeply carved floral and vine relief, unmarked
With hardwood stand.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Japanese Wooden tray with beautiful carved lotus design
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Wooden tray with beautiful carved lotus design
Category
20th Century Japanese Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Pair of Framed Chinese Figural Carved and Painted Panels
Located in Norwood, NJ
Nicely carved and framed pair of high relief carved and painted panels. Subtle colors with age appropriate worn finish carved depicting cranes (birds) amongst flowers standing in wat...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Elm
20C Chinese Soapstone Polished Bowl
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a lovely 20C Chinese soapstone polished bowl.
Made in China in the early 20th century circa 1930.
This is a medium sized jade green an...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
19th Century Large Scale Chinese Burr Root Wood Carving
Located in London, GB
19th Century Large Scale Chinese Burr Root Wood Carving
This fascinating large hand carved figure stands almost 70 inches in height. Made in 5 secti...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Victorian Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinese Chippendale Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bone
Qing Dynasty Chinese 19th Century Stone Temple Pedestal with Hand-Carved Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period stone temple pedestal from the 19th century with hand-carved motifs. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this temple pedestal features a linear si...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Early/Mid-20th century Pair of Carved Bird Motif Fastening Rings, Nepal
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Pair of Carved Bird Motif Fastening Rings
Middle Hills, Nepal
Early to mid-20th centu...
Category
Early 20th Century Nepalese Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
19th Century Hand-Carved Stone Sphinx Sculpture with Tiara and Earrings
Located in Yonkers, NY
A 19th century Indian sphinx hand-carved stone sculpture, probably intended to adorn and protect a temple. The Indian stone sculpture features a...
Category
19th Century Indian Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
1960s Hand Carved Thailand Elephant Playing a Horn
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1960s Hand Carved Thailand Elephant Playing A Horn
All Wood
Musician Ganesh / Musician Ganesha
Thailand Ganesh
Ganesh as a musician who, like Shiva, gives rhythm to the universe
Category
1960s Unknown Vintage Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
20th Century Chinese Cork Diorama, 1950s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful 20th century rectangular Chinese Cork diorama.
Finely carved decoration in its glass case and black lacquered base.
Careful and delicate work ...
Category
1950s Chinese Vintage Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Cork
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...
Category
19th Century Indonesian Tribal Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Cherry Amber Resin Guanyin Sculpture
Located in Mérida, YU
Vitntage Cherry Amber Resin Sculpture.
Very good condition. Beautiful glowing red color.
Amazing detailed work.
Category
1950s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Resin
Vintage Chinese Large Hand Carved and Gilded Wood Panel
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Vintage Chinese Large Hand Carved and Gilded Wood Panel
Elaborate and deeply carved wood panel dates from the end of the 19th century. The d...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
20th Century Chinese Soapstone Guanyin Figure Sculpture
Located in Marbella, ES
20th century Chinese soapstone Guanyin figure sculpture.
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Hand Carved Antique Tribal Carving
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique hand carved tribal 19th century sculpture from the Batak People, northern Sumatra, called a Singa Singa. Step into the rich tapestry of Indonesian heritage with this capti...
Category
19th Century Javanese Tribal Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
19th Century Hand-Carved Gilded Seated Woman Statue in Traditional Costume
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Asian hand carved and gilded seated woman statue from the 19th century, in traditional costume. This 19th-century hand-carved and gilded statue depicts a seated woman wearing a tr...
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19th Century Burmese Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Vintage Chinese Jade Hand Carved Stone Amulet with Acanthus Flowers and Leaves
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Chinese green jade hand carved stone amulet with acanthus flowers and leaves circa 1950's.
Vintage Asian Chinese Jade hand carved s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone, Jade
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
Near Pair of Japanese Jizai Kagi Wood Koi Folk Art Sculptures
Located in Atlanta, GA
A near pair of wood koi fish from Japan circa 1860-90s of late Meiji Period. Hand-carved from solid wood, these sculptures are known as Jizai Kagi in Japane...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Folk Art Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Pair of 20C Chinese Soapstone Carved Bookends
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a lovely pair of 20C Chinese Soapstone carved bookends.
Made in China in the early 20th Century circa 1930.
This is a matching and reverse facing pair of mottled bro...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
A Teakwood Carving of an Orchid
Located in Chicago, IL
This extraordinarily life-like sculpture depicts orchids growing in the Asian forest. Thai wood carvers are very adept at carving teakwood into countless forms, including religious s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Teak
RARE TEAPOT WITH PORCELAIN LID Yongzheng period (1723-1735) Qing Dynasty
Located in Madrid, ES
RARE TEAPOT WITH PORCELAIN LID Yongzheng period (1723-1735) Qing dynasty
Chinese export porcelain (from the India Company), Yongzheng period (1723-1735) Qing dynasty. Polychrome and...
Category
Mid-18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Okina Noh Mask Old Male with Long White Beard Expressing Wisdom
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Singed Okina Noh mask old male with long white beard expressing wisdom
Mid 20 th century
Size: 15 x 19 x8 cm ( 6x 7.5 x 3 inch )
Weight: 230g ( 0.5 lb )
Material: wood with go...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Rare 19th C. Chinese Nephrite Spinach Jade Carved Arrow Vase on Carved Wood Base
Located in New York, NY
An Incredible and Rare 19th Century Chinese Nephrite Spinach Jade Hand-Carved Arrow Vase with its Original Carved Wood Base. Nephrite is one of the two dis...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Puppet Doll Molds from Burma, Early 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Puppet doll molds from Burma, early 20th century
The enigmatic faces of this unusual pair of standing figures express nobility and strengt...
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Early 20th Century Burmese Tribal Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Mid-20th Century Chinese Carved Purple Clay Kwan Yin Statuary
Located in Pomona, CA
Look at this magnificent Vintage Chinese Carved Kwan Yin Statuary. It shows very detailed hand carving works and wonderful clay pottery techniques on it. It is all hand made and hand carved Baby deliver Kwan Yin statuary holding a baby in her arm. A lot of detailed carving works on it. You can see from the pictures that they are in many years history with some age wears. Now you can have them on your collection shelf. They are not only a great adornment but also a wonderful gift! Don't miss it.
Size: 20.5in H x 9in W x 8in D
Origin: China
Circa: 1950s
Material: Purple Clay...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Clay
Elegant 20th century bamboo vase for flowers (ikebana)
Located in Fukuoka, JP
A vintage Japanese ikebana basket, crafted from lacquered bamboo using traditional basketry techniques, dating to the first half of the 20th century. This elegant piece embodies the ...
Category
20th Century Asian Showa Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bamboo
Japanese Abstract Expressionist Carved Wood Sculpture by Takao Kimura
By Takao Kimura
Located in Austin, TX
A powerful abstract expressionist caved elm wood sculpture by Japanese artist Takao Kimura, circa 1970s. Carved in two parts, the swooping, concave body plays dramatically with the o...
Category
1970s Japanese Expressionist Vintage Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Elm
Hand-Carved Wood Timorese Tribal Panel Set, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
These are early 20th century carved panels from Timor Island, they have been hand carved and feature a mix of human and animal figures. They also feature ceremonial tribal designs on...
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese Set Two Hand Carved Jade Bi
Located in South Burlington, VT
This is a set of two (2) very fine quality (2) authentic Chinese jade bi disc from the 20th century or older. These come from our private collection.
Quality: very fine translucen...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Pair of Chinese Gilt Relief Fragments with Taoist Immortals
Located in Chicago, IL
These hand-carved wooden fragments originated as decorative elements of ornate Qing-dynasty furniture or architecture. Colored by red lacquer and gilt pigments, each fragment is carv...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Architectural Hindu Temple Carved Wood Fragment from India
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique architectural carved wood temple fragment from Rajasthan, India.
Made into a wall bracket stand.
19th century Hindu temple fragment. This anti...
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Late 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Carved Wooden Harem Shoe
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique hand-carved wooden Turkish harem shoe.
One shoe only available.
Great decorative collector item,
circa 1870.
Category
Late 19th Century Turkish Moorish Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Netsuke in the form of a snake in boxwood with inlaid eyes and signature
Located in PARIS, FR
Boxwood netsuke of a snake tangled on itself, each scale is carved with precision, and the overall brown patina is intense. Even though snakes are almost always bad omen in Asia, it ...
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Early 19th Century Meiji Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Boxwood
Pair of Petite Chinese Fu Dog Guardians with Riders
Located in Chicago, IL
With curly manes and playful expressions, these petite stone fu dogs are adorable companions and benevolent guardians of the home. Also known as shizi, the pair represents yin and ya...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Limestone
Japanese bamboo sculpture of a seated toad realised in the rhizome
Located in PARIS, FR
Bamboo sitting toad. The node of the wood is used as the base of the statuette.
The toad and the frog, referred to by the same term in Japanese (kaeru) are associated with good luck...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bamboo
Han Dynasty Jade and Gilt Bronze Pendant with Taotie Mask
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sumptuously mounted carved jade pendant decorated with Taotie mask, with incised gilt bronze fitting, Han Dynasty (206 B.C. to 220 A.D.).
This piece, which has four holes in the gil...
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade, Bronze
Large Chinese Carved Nephrite Jade Double Buddha's Hand Vase, Late Qing Dynasty
Located in Austin, TX
A large and graceful carved nephrite jade conjoined double vase in the form of a pair of Buddha's hands fruit (finger citron), late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, China.
The large and heavy vase carved from a single piece of celadon nephrite jade, with areas of lighter brown "sugar" skin. The vase ingeniously carved as a pair of Buddha's hand fruit, also known as finger citron, rising from a gnarled, leafy branch. The smaller Buddha's hand with a pair of bats. The Buddha's hands fruit with elegant and naturalistic curved "fingers". The "fingers wonderfully shaped and reticulated. The body of the fruit with simple stippling, in imitation of the textured surface of the real fruit. The interior of each fruit well hollowed and able to hold water.
Buddha's hands fruit are auspicious in Chinese culture. Their name in Chinese "Fo Shou" is a homophone for "Happiness and Longevity. They are often placed as offerings on Buddhist altars...
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Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Early 20th Century Thai Temple Drum
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegantly carved temple drum wase use in Buddhist Temples. It’s carved from teak and lacquered black with red and green stripped details. The top and straps are made of leather. These gigantic goblet...
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Early 20th Century Thai Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Leather, Teak, Lacquer
Japanese Antiques Hokkaido Folk Crafts Large Wood Carving Bear
Located in Niiza, JP
Wood carving The material is unknown, but it is said to be linden
950(W)× 440(H) × 420(D) [mm] 25kg
Wood carving in Hokkaido
Wooden carving bear
It is said to have originated in Swi...
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20th Century Japanese Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Noh Mask of Zō-onna (増女) - noble young woman
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Zō-onna (増女)
This mask depicts a woman with a noble and calm expression. In Noh theater, it is used for roles of young women. The mask conveys elegance and softness, making it suita...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Noh Mask of Jidō (児童) - noble young woman
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Jidō (児童)
This mask is used to represent a divine or supernatural child, often portrayed as a young boy with an otherworldly or divine presence. The Jidō mask depicts a youthful cha...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese Polychrome Altar Spirit, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand carved and vibrantly painted, this 19th century figure of a mythical spirit was once placed upon a traditional altar table to pay tribute to ancestors past. The figure is carved...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Pair of Antique Carved Oak Foliage Wall Hangings
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A pair of mid 19th century antique oak wall hanging drops, handcarved with fine foliage. Fitted with hoops to the back for hanging, both of these beautiful carvings are approximately...
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Mid-19th Century English Country Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Oak
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