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Technique: Hand-Crafted
16thC Massive Burmese Ava Buddha Face Made of Stucco and Ancient Bricks, 8031
Located in Ukiah, CA
16thC Massive Burmese Ava Buddha face made of ancient bricks covered with stucco/clay. The original figure would have sat or stood as a full figure, cove...
Category
16th Century Burmese Antique Hand-Crafted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Clay
Japanese Waka-onna (増女) Noh Mask. Attributed to Takada Fuki (高田 冨季, 1935–2008)
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Waka-onna (増女) Noh Mask attributed to Takada Fuki (高田 冨季, 1935–2008)
Mask: Waka-onna (増女)
SKU: TBA11
Size: W: 13 cm, H: 21 cm
The Waka-onna mask is traditionally used to represent ...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Hand-Crafted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Hand-Crafted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Textile, Linen, Acrylic, Wood, Paper
Antique Thai Bronze Hong bird
Located in Chonburi, TH
This exquisite 19th-century antique Thai bronze Hong bird is a stunning example of traditional craftsmanship and symbolic artistry. The Hong, a mythical bi...
Category
19th Century Thai Antique Hand-Crafted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Traditional Japanese Young Woman Ceramic Sculpture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Japanese lady sculpture wood fired handmade ceramic pottery.
Traditional Japanese young woman small sculpture.
Unusual shape beautiful collectib...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Hand-Crafted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Brass Baby Rattle Whistle Bell Dangles, India
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique brass baby rattle whistle bell dangles, India.
Handcrafted baby rattle in openwork designs with whistle handle and three decorative bell dangles.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Folk Art Hand-Crafted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Brass
Japanese Modern LAAB Impermanenza Black Sculpture Raku Ceramic White Crakle
By LAAB Milano
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
Impermanenza Black
A unique testament to artisanal craftsmanship, this gorgeous sculptural vase is distinguished by an uneven, jagged, and black-colored rim result of the stunning Raku firing technique of Japanese origin. Its bulging ceramic shape...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Hand-Crafted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic
Indonesian 'Wayang Golek" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This “Wayang Golek” is a visibly old shadow puppet carved using soft wood and cloth. It features an articulated head and arms connected to rods, the dress...
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Hand-Crafted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Japanese Asian Oshie Pressed Textile Old Monk Framed Shadow Puppet Doll
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, handcrafted work of a Japanese monk/ old man doll shadow puppet who appears to be making an offering of some sort.
Oshie, which translat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Hand-Crafted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Textile, Linen, Acrylic, Wood
Limestone Fu Dog Guardian Figure from China, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This limestone carving depicts a Fu Dog Guardian figure and was carved from a solid block. Sculptures such as these were used to protect ones home from bad spirits or bad luck. They ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Hand-Crafted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Limestone
Bronze Sculpture “Just Making Sure” by Linda Prokop
By Lynn Chadwick
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful sculpture by renowned artist Linda Prokop. This piece “Just Making Sure” by the acclaimed artist is infused with a dynamic sense of expression and style. Whimsically styled...
Category
1990s American Expressionist Hand-Crafted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
A Chinese hand carved agate hardstone figure group on stand circa 1930
Located in Central England, GB
This amazing Chinese carving has been cut from a single large boulder grey agate hardstone which has some brown and black veins and inclusions which the artist carver had cleverly us...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Hand-Crafted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Agate
Asian Silver Sculpture of an Old Indian farmer Wearing Traditional Clothes
By Rajhastani
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Silver plated sculpture of an Asian Indian farmer peasant man walking holding a long cane.
Sculpture of an old Indian farmer wearing tradition...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Hand-Crafted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
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...
Category
17th Century Chinese Other Antique Hand-Crafted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Granite, Sandstone
Hand-Carved Backstrap with Floral Engravings from Madura, Java, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
Hand-carved from Wood this is a wonderful example of a Backstrap Loom, an essential component of Ikat textile weaving. The present Backsrap Loom comes from the Island of Madura, off the northeastern coast of Java. The Curved section would fit around the weavers back not only providing support while they would we weave elaborate Ikat textiles but also allowing her to control the tension of the warp during weaving. In many cases husbands would craft unique carved and designed Backstrap looms for their wives and these would often be passed down through generations. The present Backstrap Loom features floral engravings.
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Hand-Crafted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Asian Bronze Pair of Hanuman Kneeling Buddhist Figure Candleholders
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Part human-part monkey, Hanuman is a central character in the Hindu epic Ramayana.
He is generally depicted as a man with the face of a monkey and a long tail.
Often described as t...
Category
1950s Indian Folk Art Vintage Hand-Crafted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Indonesian 'Wayang Kulit" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This flat shadow puppet was crafted on the island of Java by a puppet artist using buffalo hide and mounted on bamboo sticks. It was used in Wayang puppet...
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Hand-Crafted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Leather, Wood
A 19th Century Burl Root Wood Display Stand, Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A striking root-wood display stand comprised of a series of entwined organic elements with various gnarled appendages, rising to support a plateau with a burled & polished surface. M...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Hand-Crafted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Burl
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...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hand-Crafted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Plaster
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...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Hand-Crafted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Tibetan Buddhist Deity Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva Cast Bronze Sculpture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A metal cast bronze finish on brass in beautiful posture figure of Tibetan Buddhist Padmapani Deity Avalokiteshvara
Beautiful Asian sculpture after the Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara (Padmapani, bearer of the lotus)
Dimensions: Height : 8.5 inches Width : 4 inches Depth : 2.75.inches.
Asia, Nepal circa 1950's.
"The bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara is the Buddhist embodiment of compassion. He is often portrayed as an elegant and gracious youth. The cult of Avalokiteshvara worship originated in India and spread across Asia, along with other Buddhist philosophies and practices. In some places Avalokiteshvara eclipses the Buddha in importance. Buddhist rulers, such as Prince Shotoku in Japan and the Dalai Lama in Tibet, have been seen as incarnations of this saviour.
In Nepal, Buddhism flourished alongside Hinduism long after the religion had lost favour in India. Although the kings of the Early Malla period who ruled the Kathmandu Valley were Hindu, some of the greatest artistic achievements of the age were Buddhist. This gilt copper figure...
Category
Mid-20th Century Nepalese Folk Art Hand-Crafted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Shojo Noh Mask. Attributed to Takada Fuki (高田 冨季, 1935–2008)
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Japanese Noh Mask depicting playful , sake loving spirit ,Sho-jo
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This collection of masks, although unsigned, is attributed to the renowned Noh mask maker Takada Fuki (高田 冨季, ...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Hand-Crafted 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...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Hand-Crafted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Zoh-Onna Noh Mask. Attributed to Takada Fuki (高田 冨季, 1935–2008)
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...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Hand-Crafted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Islamic Turkish Ottoman Ceramic Tile
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique 19th century hand painted Islamic Turkish ottoman ceramic tile.
Painting figure of a Shah Suleiman in a palace before a colonnade and curtain.
Arabic script on left top corner, " Shah Suleiman" colors are brown, shape is the Salomon eight pointed star.
Great decorative Moorish Turkish Ottoman Islamic artwork...
Category
1920s Turkish Moorish Vintage Hand-Crafted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Large Iron Abstract Sculpture
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Vintage Large Iron Abstract Sculpture stands as a compelling addition to your garden decor. Crafted with exceptional skill and substantial weight, this sculpture is undeniably ca...
Category
20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Hand-Crafted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Japanese Modern LAAB Essenza O Sculpture Raku Ceramic White Crakle
By LAAB Milano
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
Essenza O Sculpture
Minimalist and fluid lines outline the silhouette of this sculpture, unique objet d'art deftly handcrafted of ceramic by following the ancient Japanese Raku pottery...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Hand-Crafted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic
Silver Frame Scultpure
Located in Milan, IT
This striking sculpture features a square base with two curved arms extending vertically in a shape reminiscent of a dancing flame. Handcrafted of extruded polyurethane, the top laye...
Category
2010s Italian Other Hand-Crafted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Japanese Antique Classic Pagoda Roof Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
Classic Japanese Garden Lantern
This beautifully hand-cast lantern sculpture in a classic Japanese form, would make an exceptional visual statement and substantial conversational c...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Hand-Crafted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Blue Doorway Curtain Noren for Happiness And Longevity
Located in South Burlington, VT
Symbolizing Happiness And Longevity
Japan, a rare antique hemp noren (doorway curtain) with auspicious congratulatory crane and turtle figures symbolic for happiness and longevity....
Category
1920s Japanese Showa Vintage Hand-Crafted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Textile, Hemp
Javanese Birdman Walking Stick from Wood, C. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This hand-crafted walking stick originates from the island of Java, Indonesia around the turn of the 19th Century. It features hand-carved detailing of a male figure with an extraord...
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Hand-Crafted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Modern LAAB Civilta' Sculpture Raku Ceramic White Crakle Metal Kanji
By LAAB Milano
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
Civilta' Sculpture
Symbol of a lost civilization, this stupefying ceramic sculpture was inspired by the idea of a rolled-up papyrus turned into ceramic over time. Its raw flair, r...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Hand-Crafted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic
Japanese Modern LAAB Essenza Sculpture Raku Ceramic White Crakle
By LAAB Milano
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
Essenza sculpture
A sculptural work of art that will make a unique addition to any sophisticated tabletop of a contemporary interior, this creation by Laab pays tribute to the anc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Hand-Crafted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Burmese Lacquer Offering Vessel, Hsun Ok
Located in Atlanta, GA
Burmese (Myanmar) lacquer ware has a long tradition dating back to the 13th century. Lacquer in Burma is called “Thitsi” meaning the sap of a Thitsi Tree (Melanhorrea Usitata). Typically, bamboo and wood are used as a frame or base in making lacquer work.
This covered offering vessel is called a “Hsun Ok...
Category
1920s Burmese Vintage Hand-Crafted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Pair of Vintage Gold-Plated Bookends Rams Heads by Jaru
By Jaru
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Vintage Large Solid 18KT Gold Plated Ceramic Rams Head Sculptures, Bookends by Jaru, Hollywood Regency Style
Category
Late 20th Century American Hand-Crafted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Gold
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...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Hand-Crafted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hand-Crafted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Plaster
Antique circa 1880 Chinese Root Wood Carving of Buddah as Wiseman Very Detaiiled
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand carved antique Rootwood statue of the wonderful Buddha
A very fine example, the expression on Buddhas face is very serene. We h...
Category
1880s Chinese Victorian Antique Hand-Crafted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Kashikobito (賢人) Noh Mask. Attributed to Takada Fuki (高田 冨季, 1935–2008)
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Kashikobito (賢人) Noh Mask attributed to Takada Fuki (高田 冨季, 1935–2008)
SKU: TBA10
Size: W: 13.5 cm, H: 20.5 cm
This mask is used in Noh theater to represent a wise person or an int...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Hand-Crafted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Late 19th Century Chinese Glazed Terracotta Seated Luohan Figure
Located in Hudson, NY
This hand-shaped and incised terracotta Luohan or seated figure of a scholar was made in China at the end of the imperial dynastic period circa 1900. Luohan or a term for an Arhat who are the historical disciples of the Buddha. These figures have been seen throughout Buddhistic artist tradition for as long as the Buddhas religious teachings have existed. The figure seated on a rock rests...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Hand-Crafted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Terracotta, Wood
Japanese Heita (平太) Noh mask. Attributed to Takada Fuki (高田 冨季)
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Heita (平太) Noh Mask attributed to Takada Fuki (高田 冨季, 1935–2008)
Mask: Heita (平太)
SKU: TBA18
Size: W: 16 cm, H: 21 cm
The Heita mask is used to portray warriors, military commander...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Hand-Crafted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
LOVELY EARLY 20TH CENTURY CHiNESE HAND CARVED SOAP STONE BRUSHES POT
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely early 20th century Chinese hand carved soapstone small figure sculpture.
This is a good example...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Hand-Crafted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
"Window A #49" by Gordon Cheung
Located in Atlanta, GA
Artwork by Gordon Cheung, "Window A #49" sculpted with Bamboo, the Financial Times and adhesive, 2020
Windows
Traditional Chinese windows made from financial newspaper and bamb...
Category
2010s Hand-Crafted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Paper, Bamboo
"Window B #50" by Gordon Cheung
Located in Atlanta, GA
Artwork by Gordon Cheung, "Window B #50" sculpted with Bamboo, the Financial Times and adhesive, 2020
Windows
Traditional Chinese windows made from financial newspaper and bamb...
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2010s English Hand-Crafted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Paper, Bamboo
Rare Large Chinese Export circa 1900 Shoushan Stone Sculpture Pandas Crane Birds
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning and very rare original Chinese Export circa 1900 Shoushan stone carving of mountain lions on rocks
I h...
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Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Hand-Crafted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Inside Painted Rock Crystal, "White Lotus" Snuff Bottle by Li Yingtao, 2014
By Li Yingtao
Located in Tainan, TW
Li Yingtao, an owner of Yizhenzhai, was born in Hengshui City in 1963. He was praised as a Chinese master of splashing color in inside painting, a Master of Arts and crafts in Hebei Province, and the founder of splashing color techniques in inside painting. By now, he has been teaching and passing down this technique to his students.
Mr, Li Yingtao is one of the most outstanding disciples of the master of Chinese arts and crafts...
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2010s Chinese Modern Hand-Crafted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Glass
Large Irish Green Pedestal Drum Stand with Picture of a Victorian Lady on
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely handmade in Ireland green pedestal stand with Victorian lady picture
A good looking and decorative pi...
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20th Century Northern Irish Georgian 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
Small Antique Chinese Red Elm Ancestral Shrine
Located in Chicago, IL
Small Antique Chinese Red Elm Ancestral Shrine
This hand carved and crafted antique Chinese shrine is used to place fruits and flowers offerings, usually use...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Hand-Crafted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Elm, Lacquer
Chinese Ancient Hongshan Culture Pregnant Female Fertility Sculpture 4700-2900BC
Located in South Burlington, VT
China, a fine archaic conjoined bust sculpture of a male and female hand carved from a granular medium to dark gray stone. Neolithic period, Hongshan culture (circa 4700-2900 BC)
Likely a fertility - progeny sculpture. Please note the pecked surfaces and the stone carved hair line particularly on the back head area.
Quality: Fine original condition, no repairs, as collected. Dark varied patina from appropriate age.
This is likely a unique carving.
Dimensions: 12.25 inches tall and 4.25 inches width.
About Hongshan Culture:
The Hongshan culture was a Neolithic culture in northeastern China. Hongshan sites have been found in an area stretching from Inner Mongolia to Liaoning, and dated from about 4700-2900 BC. The culture is named after Hongshanhou, a site in Hongshan District, Chifeng. The Hongshanhou site was discovered by the Japanese archaeologist Torii Ryuzo in 1908 and extensively excavated in 1935 by Kosaku Hamada and Mizuno Seiichi.
Provenance:
Our private collection and accompanied by our Lifetime Guarantee of Authenticity. Originally collected in the area of Chifeng City, Inner Mongolia.
In addition, our Hongshan stone effigy...
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Hand-Crafted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
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