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Japanese Pair Lucky Horse Shoe Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
First pair we've seen
Brilliant Pair (2) Art Deco 1930s-1940s "Lucky Horse Shoe " Lanterns
Japanese handsome hand wrought Art Deco period "Lucky Horse Shoe" motif lanterns - t...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Art Deco Hand-Crafted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
China 618-907 AD Tang Dynasty Pair Of Polychromate Earth Spirits Zhenmushou
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Earths Spirits "Zhenmushou" from the China Tang Dynasty 618-907 AD.
A beautiful and rare pair of "Earths Spirits guardians" from the Yunnan province region in the ancient China. This was created in clay earthenware pottery during the Tang Dynasty period between 618 and 907 AD. Featuring the molded figures of two seated guardians with decorations with polychrome pigmentations. The figures are seated on their haunches with cloven hooves planted firmly on the base looking forward with their front legs in a straight position. Both with face and body alert expressions on a rectangular base.
Earth spirits usually appear in pairs, one with a human head and the other with a lion head. Their supernatural powers, indicated by antlers, spiky flanges and flames, enable them to confront evil spirits and protect any precincts within their gaze. Have been believed to protect the living by keeping the spirits of the dead from inappropriately roaming the world outside the tomb.
Zhenmushou or guardian deities, developed from a line of protective spirits found normally in pairs at the front of Tang dynasty tombs. They served both to protect the figure from untoward spirits, and the outside world from the roving spirit of the dead. Combining features from a number of animals to form the perfect mythic beast, these mythical creatures were perceived to be the ideal guardians of the dead
The semi human faced figure has a measures of 11.25 by 4.5 by 5.75 inches (28.57 x 11.43 x 14.60 Cm).
The mythological lion animal figure has a measures of 10 by 5 by 5.8 inches (24.5 x 12.7 x 14.73 Cm).
Tang dynasty or Tang Empire, was an imperial dynasty of China that ruled from 618 to 907, with an interregnum between 690 and 705. It was preceded by the Sui dynasty and followed by the Five Dynasties and Tend Kingdoms period. Historians generally regard the Tang as a high point in Chinese civilization, and a the golden age of cosmopolitan culture. Tang territory, acquired through the military campaigns of its early rulers, rivaled that of the Han dynasty.
The Li family founded the dynasty, seizing power during the decline and collapse of the Sui Empire and inaugurating a period of progress and stability in the first half of the dynasty's rule. The dynasty was formally interrupted during 690–705 when Empress Wu Zetian seized the throne, proclaiming the Wu Zhou dynasty...
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antique Hand-Crafted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Earthenware, Pottery
Japanese Big Pair Hand Painted Squirrel Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
First pair we've seen
A great pair (2) of squirrel lighting lanterns- first pair we've seen this style.
These handsome Japanese hand painted quality "Squirrel" lantern are a speci...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Hand-Crafted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Japan 1890 Meiji Period Signed Assembling of Okimono with a Group of Skeletons
Located in Miami, FL
A signed Okimono from the Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912).
Very rare, unusual and large sculptural assembling of a dysplaying piece of okimono. Created in Japan during the imperial period of the Meiji (1868-1912). This extraordinary piece okimono sculpture depict a group of four intricately and realistically rendered carousing males skeletons representations (Gaikotsu) standing in several position.
One skeleton is crouched down playing with mouses in the floor. The second is seated resting in the other's back, peacefully smoking opium. The others two are fully standing in interacting position. The entire composition is arranged freely displayed on the wood base including a woven basket, apparently with food and four playfull mouses.
There are an extra five mouses in different positions, freely playing around, all of them with the eyes accented with carved black ebony.
The composition is displayed on a four-legged free form carved wood platform with an inlaid red plaque engraved with the artist's signature. The level of detail and the quality of the carving is truly exceptional.
Has an exact measurements of 216.15 mm by 139.7 mm by 359.41 mm (8.51 x 5.5 x 14.15 Inches).
After an extensive collection of data, comparables and references to this piece, we have only been able to find only three okimono sculptures like this, with similar themes and the same quality of work.
References Note: A similar carving of four skeletons playing an animated game of dominos, signed Shutaro in an inlaid rectangular red plaque, was sold in London by Christie’s South Kensington in October 14 2014, Lot 120 Sale 5546.
References Note: A similar carving with four skeletons in an otherwise typical victorian scene of a photographer and three sitters signed Shutaro in an inlaid rectangular red plaque, was sold in Edinburgh at Lyon & Turnbull in November 7, 2018.
References Note: A similar carving with five skeletons seated, playing cards and drinking, was sold in London by John Nicholson Fine Art on September 26, 2018.
Meiji period, 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. The period corresponded to the reign of Emperor Meiji. It was preceded by the Keio era and was succeeded by the Taisho era, upon the accession of Emperor Taisho.
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...
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1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Hand-Crafted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Huge Antique Year Of Dragon Blue Dragon Vase, Brilliant Color, 37 Inch
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, an exceptionally tall 37" antique monumental monochrome blue cobalt crackle glazed dragon vase with a dramatic and impressive "curling dragon" wrapped around its stem.
It was crafted by the master artisans of the Japanese southern Awaji Kiln, from the late Meiji to Taisho period (1910-1920).
The impressive porcelain vase crafted in a tubular modernist form with an original brilliant blue tone glazed finish and with an applied curling dragon sculpture. It is unsigned as many normally were from that period and is in original condition with normal kiln origination surface creation imperfections.
Dimensions: 37 inches tall and 8.5 inches diameter top and with an 13 inch diameter widest diameter
Provenance: private New England collection.
Undoubtedly influenced by the modernist movement and more likely by the visit to the Awaji kilns by the noted English designer Christopher Dresser of Linthorpe Art...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Hand-Crafted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Japan Meiji 1900 Three Bronze Ducks Sculpture in Wood Stand and Coral
Located in Miami, FL
Sculptural composition of the ducks from the Japanese Meiji Period.
Beautiful and very well realized sculptural composition of three ducks, made during the japanese imperial perio...
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Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Hand-Crafted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Coral, Bronze
Japan 1890 Meiji Period Ebisu Sculpture in Wood Carving of an Old Fisherman
Located in Miami, FL
An extremely well detailed wood carving of Ebisu, as a fisherman.
Beautiful and well detailed sculpture, created in Japan during the Meiji dynastic period (1868-1912) back in the 1890's. This piece represent the god of good fortune Ebisu. Was exceptionally carved and executed from one solid single piece of rose wood, showing a gorgeous face expression, with intricate details in the hands and feets, he's carrying as usual a rod and a fish.
Ebisu (yebisu), ???, god of fortune, the ocean and fisherman. In the japanese mythology is one of the seven gods of luck, sichi-fuku-jin, the patron of the fisherman and tradesmen. he is depicted as a bearded, smiling fisherman with formal long court ropes, often carrying a rod in one hand and a tai, symbolic fish of the good luck, in the other.
The height is 14.25 inches (36.20 cm) and the base measurements is 6.5 by 6.45 inches (16.5 x 16.38 cm).
Meiji period, 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...
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1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Hand-Crafted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
1970s Custom “Sunrise” Sculptural Desk
Located in San Diego, CA
A unique silhouette with generous curves and an impacting yet joyful sculpture on the front, this desk is a one of a kind. This piece dates back to the 1970s and it manifests a desig...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hand-Crafted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Oak
China 549-577 AD Northern Qi Dynasty Ancient Caparisoned Horse In Earthenware
Located in Miami, FL
Exceedingly rare Chinese pottery caparisoned horse from the Northern Qi region.
A beautiful sculptural piece, created in China during the Northern Qi dynasty period, between the 549 and 577 AD. This horse statue is extremely finely modeled of earthenware pottery, standing in a very elegant and majestic position striding on a trapezoidal shaped base.
The animal has a gracefully arched neck to the left and its extremely well modeled. The head is adorned with a large detailed tassels of plumes and the body is embellished with a beautiful saddle and intricate harnesses. The trapping around the chest and rump is adorned with elaborated tassels and the straps are accented with multiples florets and bosses in high relief.
The surface is treated with applications of natural pigments such; red, white and others.
Has a measurements of 394 mm by 343 mm by 257 mm (15.53 x 13.52 x 10.15 Inches) (39.4 x 34.3 x 25.7 Cm).
Northern Qi, was the successor state of the Chinese Xianbei state of Eastern Wei...
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Archaistic Antique Hand-Crafted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Earthenware, Pottery
Natural Spinach Jade Duck and Rabbit Figures from Qing Dynasty
Located in Nova Scotia, NS
These lovely spinach jade animal figures consist of a rabbit and three ducks, the largest of which is the rabbit at 5cm x 4.2cm x 2cm. These animal figures were purchased from a collection that included museum quality Asian antiques such as a large Meiji period silk embroidered tapestry that can be viewed below under "More from this Seller".
The rabbit figure is fashioned sitting on its haunches with its ears perked in an expression of alertness. It is mostly a deep spinach green with moss green highlights on the ears. The rabbit is an auspicious animal in Asian culture and is the fourth sign in the zodiac. The jade rabbit...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Hand-Crafted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone, Jade
Celestial Kwan Yin Reverse Incense Burner Lamp
Located in Somis, CA
An amazing earthenware Kwan Yin statue with lamp and reverse incense burner by master potter Liu Li Hui. Seated dhayana asana on wood ledge, Kwa...
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2010s Chinese Hand-Crafted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
Huge Pair Vintage Garden Rabbits Usagi in Old Paint
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare pair white and chocolate hand painted garden rabbits
A big handsome pair (2) old heavily hand cast rabbits in a realistic alert "ears pricked" pose...
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Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Hand-Crafted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Japanese Rare Pair Old World Globe Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese Acquisitions
Japan, this handsome quality pair (2) of large swiveling "Globe" lanterns is a special find and authentic old works of art.
Their rare d...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Hand-Crafted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
China 618-907 Ad Tang Dynasty Ancient Earthenware Sculpture of a Walking Horse
Located in Miami, FL
Standing horse from the Tang Dynasty 618-907 AD.
Beautiful sculptural piece of art from the Chinese ancient period of the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD) featuring the finely sculptural figure of a horse, carefully made of earthenware clay pottery.
The horse is standing in a very elegant and majestic position striding the four legs crossed. The animal has a slightly arched neck to the left looking forward and its extremely well modeled. The body is embellished with a beautiful saddle and intricate harnesses. The surface is treated with applications of natural color pigments such; white, light red and grays.
Has a measurements of 343 mm by 140 mm by 356 mm (13.5 x 5.5 x14 Inches) (34.3 x 14 x 35.6 Cm).
Tang dynasty or Tang Empire, was an imperial dynasty of China that ruled from 618 to 907, with an interregnum between 690 and 705. It was preceded by the Sui dynasty and followed by the Five Dynasties and Tend Kingdoms period. Historians generally regard the Tang as a high point in Chinese civilization, and a the golden age of cosmopolitan culture. Tang territory, acquired through the military campaigns of its early rulers, rivaled that of the Han dynasty.
The Li family founded the dynasty, seizing power during the decline and collapse of the Sui Empire and inaugurating a period of progress and stability in the first half of the dynasty's rule. The dynasty was formally interrupted during 690–705 when Empress Wu Zetian seized the throne, proclaiming the Wu Zhou dynasty...
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antique Hand-Crafted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Earthenware, Pottery
China 549-577 AD Northern Qi Dynasty Ancient Caparisoned Horse in Earthenware
Located in Miami, FL
Extremely rare Chinese pottery caparisoned horse from the Northern Qi region.
A beautiful large sculptural piece, created in China during the Northern Qi dynasty period, between the 549 and 577 AD. This horse statue is extremely finely modeled of earthenware pottery, standing in a very elegant and majestic position striding on a trapezoidal shaped base.
The animal has a gracefully arched neck to the left looking forward and its extremely well modeled. The head is adorned with a large detailed tassels of plumes and the body is embellished with a beautiful saddle and intricate harnesses. The trapping around the chest and rump is adorned with elaborated tassels and the straps are accented with multiples florets and bosses in high relief. Decorated with dotted and circles patterns.
The surface is treated with applications of natural color pigments such; red, white and others.
Has a measurements of 435 mm by 319 mm by 243 mm (17.10 x 12.55 x 9.55 Inches) (43.5 x 31.9 x 24.3 Cm).
Northern Qi, was the successor state of the Chinese Xianbei state of Eastern Wei...
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Archaistic Antique Hand-Crafted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Earthenware, Clay, Paint
Late 19th Century Bronze Chinese Buddha Sculpture
Located in Catania, Sicilia
An high quality bronze sculpture of Buddha hand-crafted in China in late 19th century. It has normal signs of use and age.
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Hand-Crafted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Italian Plaster 1950s African Warrior
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
The Italian 1950 plaster wall decoration of an African dancer is a beautiful and unique piece of art from the mid-20th century. The decoration is made fro...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hand-Crafted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Plaster
Rare Old "Cape Hattaras" Lighthouse Sculpture in Vibrant Original Colors
Located in South Burlington, VT
A hard to find tall 21 inch Nautical delight with original hand painted colors that authentically reproduces the actual colors and handsome physical architecture of today's Cape Hattaras light house (See Third Photo).
First we've seen in this massive size, quality, and condition.
Original hand painted colors of red, black, green, and white
Heavily hand cast by expert artisans of that day, it is cast upon a well detailed base as shown and in a convenient highly displayable, portable size. It still retains original attractive vibrant hand painted colors and patina.
Dimensions: Height 21 inches
Width 8 3/4 inches
Depth 4 1/2 inches
Good garden candidate- an ideal accent size for your indoor gallery display or favorite outdoor garden space.
Many of our customers display these sentimental favorites as romantic and enjoyable decorative accents for entertaining friends and family. They are a perfect choice for your indoor or outdoor garden space.
Provenance: Old American/ Japanese garden
Lifetime guarantee of authenticity. We are members of NAJGA North American Japanese Garden Association.
History of Cape Hattaras Light House:
Built in 1870, the iconic Cape Hatteras Lighthouse stands watch over the Graveyard of the Atlantic's east coast.
The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse protects one of the most perilous sea sections off the Atlantic Coast. At Cape Hattaras, the Gulf Stream...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Hand-Crafted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Japan 1890 Meiji Period Signed Okimono Sculpture of a Group of Skeletons Smoking
Located in Miami, FL
Sculptural signed Okimono from the Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912).
Very rare, unusual and large sculptural assembling of a dysplaying piece of okimono. Created in Japan during the imperial period of the Meiji (1868-1912). This extraordinary okimono was carefully carved depicting a group of three intricately and realistically rendered carousing skeletons (Gaikotsu) in relax and resting position, drinking and smoking. Two of them, probably males representations are resting on a wicker sofa. The third, is a woman seated in a lower stool offering drinking cups of sake on a round tray. A small rectangular bench is arranged in the scene.
The composition is displayed on a four-legged carved wood platform with an inlaid red plaque engraved with the artist's signature. The level of detail and the quality of the carving is truly exceptional.
Has an exact measurements of 209.55 mm by 196.85 mm by 127.76 mm (8.25 x 7.75 x 5.03 Inches).
After an extensive collection of data, comparables and references to this piece, we have only been able to find only three okimono sculptures like this with similar themes and the same quality of work.
References Note: A similar carving of four skeletons playing an animated game of dominos, signed Shutaro in an inlaid rectangular red plaque, was sold in London by Christie’s South Kensington in October 14 2014, Lot 120 Sale 5546.
References Note: A similar carving with four skeletons in an otherwise typical victorian scene of a photographer and three sitters signed Shutaro in an inlaid rectangular red plaque, was sold in Edinburgh at Lyon & Turnbull in November 7, 2018.
References Note: A similar carving with five skeletons seated, playing cards and drinking, was sold in London by John Nicholson Fine Art on September 26, 2018.
Meiji period, 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. The period corresponded to the reign of Emperor Meiji. It was preceded by the Keio era and was succeeded by the Taisho era, upon the accession of Emperor Taisho.
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...
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1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Hand-Crafted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Pair Old Paris "Eiffel Tower" Architectural Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
Iconic Find
A Pair (2) Old Paris "Eiffel Tower" Architectural Lanterns.
This handsome quality pair of old architectural "Eiffel Tower" motif tea garden lanterns are iconic remi...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Hand-Crafted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
A Pair Of Nautical Light House Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
Pair (2) in bronze and green- beaming night light for safe harbor
These unusual "Light house" themed garden lanterns is the first pair of these handsome designs we have seen.
Stu...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Hand-Crafted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Japanese Signed Hand Carved Wood Noh Theater Omi-Onna Mask with Custom Box 1900s
Located in Studio City, CA
A truly beautiful, wonderfully crafted, alluring female mask made for the Japanese Noh theatre.
This mask is handcrafted and carved from natural wood and lacquer.
Omi-Onna's (...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Hand-Crafted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Modern Minimalist LAAB Shadow Sculptures Set Raku Ceramic White Black
By LAAB Milano
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
Double Shadow Sculpture Set
A work of harmonization of darkness and light, cold and heat: yin e yang. Wonderful twin spherical sculptures with b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Hand-Crafted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic
Japanese Oshie Pressed Textile Samurai Framed Showa Shadow Puppet Doll
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, handcrafted work of a regal Japanese samurai/warrior doll shadow puppet.
Oshie, which translates as pressed pictures, is a traditional Ja...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Hand-Crafted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Textile, Linen, Acrylic, Wood, Paper
Italian 1950 Plaster Wall Decoration African Dancer
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
The Italian 1950 plaster wall decoration of an African dancer is a beautiful and unique piece of art from the Mid-20th Century. The decoration is made f...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hand-Crafted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Plaster
Natural Spinach Jade Animal Figurines from Qing Dynasty
Located in Nova Scotia, NS
These lovely spinach jade animal figures consist of a Tang horse, an elephant, and a hippo. The largest is the Tang horse at 8cm x 6cm x 2.2cm, and the smallest is the elephant at 6.2cm x 5.2cm x 2.2cm. These animal figures were purchased from a collection that included museum quality Asian antiques such as a large Meiji period silk embroidered tapestry...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Hand-Crafted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone, Jade
Vintage Traditional Japanese Kokeshi Wood Doll
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Kokeshi or Kokashi doll handmade by Japanese artisans from wood.
The dolls have a simple trunk as a body and an enlarged head.
One characteristic of Kokeshi dolls is their lack of arms and legs.
signed underneath as follow.
Kokashi Doll Kegon Waterfall Japan 1987.
Kokeshi (???, ???), are simple wooden Japanese dolls with no arms or legs that have been crafted for more than 150 years as a toy for...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Hand-Crafted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Italian 1950s Plaster African Women Wall Decoration
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
The Italian 1950 plaster wall decoration of an African dancer is a beautiful and unique piece of art from the mid-20th century. The decoration is made fro...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Hand-Crafted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Plaster
Japanese Squirrel and Acorn Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
First we've seen
Seven (7) squirrels with acorns - handpainted delight
This handsome Japanese hand painted quality "Squirrels" lantern is a special find and an authentic old w...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Hand-Crafted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Hand-Carved Teak Wood Sculpture Panel Depicting Dayak Mythology
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This unique teak carved panel depicts Dayak Tribal mythology. The Dayak people are some hundreds of various native groups found in the interior rainf...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Hand-Crafted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Teak
Japanese Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Wood Beads Mala Rosary Necklace
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful string of Japanese hand-crafted Buddhist Juzu mala beads made of natural wood. These rosary-type prayer bead necklaces were used by Buddhist mon...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Hand-Crafted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Red and Black Lacquered Writing Table, Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan antique handmade, hand carved temple low writing table finished in red and black lacquer - signed.
A beautiful simple master work from an old private Japanese collection. Cr...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Hand-Crafted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Pair of Sandstone Paragode Guards
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of carved sandstone temple guards.
Originates from paragoda in Burma circa 15th century.
Hand carved with fine details. Each guard is in two parts...
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15th Century and Earlier Burmese Other Antique Hand-Crafted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Sandstone
Antique Wood Panel from Kandahar
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
O/3270 - Antique Teak wood panel from a temple in Kandahar (Afghanistan). This panel was bought by a traveler 50 years ago.
Sadly now Kandahar is no longer a city for women since the...
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Early 20th Century Afghan Other Hand-Crafted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Teak
Japan Mid Century "Wave" Hardwood Garden Bench
Located in South Burlington, VT
Extraordinary mid century design
Bench #2 one of a pair currently available
This is a handsome Japanese mid century heavy hardwood bench han...
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Hand-Crafted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
Japanese Old Tea Ceremony Pot Chagama "Trellice and Flowers" Immediately Usable
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions with original signed box.
A finely cast Japanese traditional iron teapot -chagama- with a wonderful relief band and design of summer time bam...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Hand-Crafted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron, Bronze
Chinese Hand Carved Jade on Wooden Stand, Ric070
Located in Norton, MA
Chinese hand carved Jade on wooden stand. The Jade disc measures approximately 12 inches in diameter. Height including a wooden stand is appro...
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19th Century Chinese Other Antique Hand-Crafted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone, Jade
Bold Master Work "Bullet Man" Handmade and Hand Glazed, Eva Fritz-Lindner
Located in South Burlington, VT
This is a fine and unusual handmade, hand painted and hand glazed Mid-Century Modern ceramic anthropomorphic effigy of a round form known as "Bullet Man" by the now deceased master d...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Japanese Antique Gourd and Eggplant Vase
Located in South Burlington, VT
Another Gem
Japan, a fine substantial 11" tall antique monumental green and blue gourd shaped vase with unusual blue egg plant decoration glazed in rich deep green, blue, and brown colored crackled drip glazes.
It was crafted by the master artisans of the Japanese southern Awaji Kiln, from the late Meiji to Taisho period (1910s-1920s).
The impressive porcelain vase crafted in a classic wabi sabi modernist form with an original multi glazed finish. It is unsigned as many normally were from that period and is in original condition with normal kiln origination surface creation imperfections on bottom.
Dimensions: 11 inches tall and 5.5 inches diameter..
Provenance: private north west coast collection.
Undoubtedly influenced by the modernist movement and more likely by the visit to the Awaji kilns by the noted English designer Christopher Dresser of Linthorpe Art Pottery...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Hand-Crafted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Chinese Glazed Ceramic Pottery Guardian Ancestor Roof Tile Qing Figure on Horse
Located in Studio City, CA
A fantastic piece. Wonderfully glazed and colored work of a seated man with brightly colored robes riding a mythical galloping horse.
We believe this is Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Hand-Crafted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Japanese Pair Old Rooster And Hen Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
Hand painted pair (2) rooster and hen lighting lanterns bursting with night light
Stunning beams of night light during special evening soirees.
From our recent Japanese American garden acquisitions and with their surfaces this attractive and heavily hand cast pair (2) old vintage lanterns...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Hand-Crafted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
19th Century, Mandalay, Antique Burmese Wood Carving Panel
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Burmese wood carving panel.
Age: Burma, Mandalay Period, 19th Century
Size: Length 57 cm / width 44.7 cm / thickness 3 cm.
Condition: nice condition over...
Category
19th Century Burmese Antique Hand-Crafted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Solid Teak Sugar Cane Mill Crusher / Grinder from Java, Indonesia, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This solid crusher from Java, Indonesia was part of a larger sugar cane press extracting the sugar rich juices from harvested sugar cane. Hand-crafted from teak It has beautiful wood textures. Before modern sugar cane mills...
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Early 1900s Indonesian Other Antique Hand-Crafted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Teak
Sandstone Head of a Lohan
Located in Kastrup, DK
16-17th century hand-carved sandstone head of a Lohan.
Skillful execution, highlighting the face with vigorous modeling and harmoniously expression.
In original and untouched condition. Mounted on later granite plinth...
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17th Century Chinese Other Antique Hand-Crafted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Granite, Sandstone
Vintage Burl Mahogany Tansu Chest with Paper Antique Calligraphy Lining
Located in Lomita, CA
This is a unique Japanese Tansu chest that presents beautifully and also offers a glimpse into history through its design. The inside of the cabinet and the back side are covered in ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Hand-Crafted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Brass
19th Century, Mandalay, Antique Burmese Wooden Tray
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Burmese wooden tray.
Age: Burma, Mandalay Period, 19th Century
Size: Diameter 27 C.M. / Height 15.3 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall (some ex...
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19th Century Burmese Antique Hand-Crafted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Organic Modern Wooden Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover our extraordinary 1950s organic modern sculpture, meticulously crafted from wood and in good condition, ready to enhance your space for years to come. This eye-catching piec...
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1920s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hand-Crafted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
Tall Old Light House Lantern Hand Painted Red, White, and Blue
Located in South Burlington, VT
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Light house lovers delight.
Original hand painted colors of red, white, and blue
This unusua...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Hand-Crafted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Hand-Carved Teak Wood Sculpture Panel Depicting Dayak Mythology
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This unique teak carved panel depicts Dayak Tribal mythology. The Dayak people are some hundreds of various native groups found in the interior rainforests of Borneo. This carving depicts the tree of life, which the Dayak people believe exists on “Linden Tarung”, a mythical rock island where they believe humans first came to existence. “Linden Tarung” is the ancient and ancestral home of the Dayak peoples. It is this tree of life that reminds the Dayak people not to get too attached to worldly possessions. The tree of life also symbolizes heaven, earth and the underworld. The top of tree features hornbills that are the symbol of heaven. The middle represents the present earth and bottom of the tree the underworld. On either side of the carving are powerful faces of “Udos”, Udos, are mythical bore like creatures. The Dayak believed that Udos and other tribal motifs could scare off opponents during battle. Fighting and war were essential parts of Dayak lives protecting their land and warding off curses.To achieve such detail & depth required immense patience, craftsmanship and many months by a skilled artisan to complete. The medium for this carving was an antique teak door...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Hand-Crafted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Teak
Pair of Monumental Oversized Bone Pedestals With Intricate Detail Design
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of monumental oversized wood and bone inlay pedestals with intricate detailed design and etching to tell an ancient Chinese narrative with C...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Hand-Crafted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bone, Wood
15-16th Century Sandstone Standing Buddha Sculpture
Located in Kastrup, DK
400-500 years old hand carved sandstone sculpture of a standning Buddha flanked by a munk and a mythical animal.
Originates from pagoda / temple in Ara...
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16th Century Burmese Other Antique Hand-Crafted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Sandstone
Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet Marionette Doll, Early, 1900s
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful work complete with a unique wood-carved and hand-painted face and original textile garment.
From a group of 7 Chinese opera puppets, we acquired from a collector. Each puppet shows clear signs of previous stage use.
Likely from the early 1900s.
Would make for a great addition to any Chinese artifacts...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Hand-Crafted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Textile, Wood, Paint
Chinese Old Pair Symbolic Longevity Effigy Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare Pair -first we have seen
Unusual find.
One pair (2) "Longevity" calligraphy lanterns in the form of human effigies
A fine and rare matching pair (2) of large 12 inch tall Chinese export hand cast lanterns with attractive longevity and mystical "human effigy...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Hand-Crafted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Hand-Carved Teak Wood Sculpture Panel Depicting Dayak Mythology
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This unique teak carved panel depicts Dayak Tribal mythology. The Dayak people are some hundreds of various native groups found in the interior rainforests of Borneo. This carving depicts the tree of life, which the Dayak people believe exists on “Linden Tarung”, a mythical rock island where they believe humans first came to existence. “Linden Tarung” is the ancient and ancestral home of the Dayak peoples. It is this tree of life that reminds the Dayak people not to get too attached to worldly possessions. The tree of life also symbolizes heaven, earth and the underworld. The top of tree features hornbills that are the symbol of heaven. The middle represents the present earth and bottom of the tree the underworld. To achieve such detail & depth required immense patience, craftsmanship and many months by a skilled artisan to complete. The medium for this carving was an antique teak door...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Hand-Crafted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Teak
Japanese Sculptors Mallet
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-975 Japanese antique sculptures mallet.
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Early 20th Century Hand-Crafted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
Chinese Jade 18-Karat Gold Amulet Bell Necklace
Located in South Burlington, VT
Unique hand carved Jade Zen Bell 18-karat gold jewelry Pendant
This is an authentic Chinese zen bell shape hand carved jade pendant expertly artisan ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Hand-Crafted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade, Gold
Chinese Lanzhou Gourd Carving with Macrame Cord on Root Stand Sculpture
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Chinese Lanzhou Gourd carving with macrame cord on root stand sculpture.
Early 20th century large engraved and carved Chinese Lanzhou gourd. Dramatic des...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Folk Art Hand-Crafted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Pair Antique Cast Bronze Japanese Duck Garden Sculptures 1920's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Pair finely detailed hand cast Japanese bronze ducks.
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1920s Vintage Hand-Crafted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
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