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Technique: Hand-Painted
Indonesian 'Wayang Golek" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
By Asian Style
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 dresses are made with batik fabri...
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Hand-Painted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Gilt Carved Wood Seated Temple Shrine Thai Siam Asian Serene Buddha
Located in Studio City, CA
A finely carved and detailed seated wood temple shrine Buddha. Likely Northern Thai or lower Burmese.
This particular Buddha has a wonderful serene expression. He sits cross-legg...
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Early 20th Century Thai Hand-Painted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Lacquer, Wood, Giltwood
Japanese Fine Antique Hand Painted "Sea Shell" Bowl, Signed Box
Located in South Burlington, VT
Beautiful find Includes signed collector Hinoki wood storage box tomobako
A fine old Japanese antique hand thrown and glazed "Sea Shell" footed serving bowl.
This superb anti...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Hand-Painted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic
Japanese Old Great White Rooster Garden Lantern +plus 30" antique chain
Located in South Burlington, VT
Hard to find great white rooster bird garden lighting lantern with 30" antique chain
Japan, this hard to find and visually appealing heavy duty quality garden lighting lantern is h...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Hand-Painted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Vintage Asian Chinese Cloisonné White Rabbit
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Chinese cloisonné white rabbit figurine sculpture on black stand.
Large vintage rabbit, hand Painted enamel and elegantly designed by an artist by hand.
This beautiful pie...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Hand-Painted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Brass, Enamel, Metal
Japanese Three Little Pigs in Original Paint
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-845 Japanese three little pigs sculpture in original paint.
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Hand-Painted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Tall Blue Owl Master Artisan Eva Fritz-Lindner
Located in South Burlington, VT
Our last blue owl!
This is a wonderful handmade, hand painted and hand glazed Mid-Century Modern ceramic effigy of a perched owl by master designer Eva Fritz-Lindner (1933-2017). ...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Hand-Painted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Japanese Old Unique Five Continents Globe Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
First we've seen
From our recent Japanese Acquisitions
Japan, this handsome quality big "Globe" lantern is a special find and an authentic old work of art.
It dates to early...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Hand-Painted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Spotted Owl Big Sculpture Hand-Painted by Eva Fritz-Lindner
Located in South Burlington, VT
Big bird
A fine green spotted owl master work sculpture designed and hand-painted by Eva Fritz-Lindner (1933-2017).
This is a tall, creative handmade, hand painted and hand gla...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Hand-Painted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Fantastic Huge Pink Bird Paradise Sculpture Master Designer Eva Fritz-Lindner
Located in South Burlington, VT
A one-of-a-kind monumental Monumental Flamboyant Bird of Paradise -Knuppelhuhn- big sculpture created, handmade, and hand-painted by master designer Eva Fritz-Lindner (1933-2017) in ...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Hand-Painted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Vintage Thai Hand Painted and Gilt Buddha in Mandalay Style with Jewelry Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Thai hand painted and carved wooden standing Buddha sculpture from the mid-20th century, in mandalay style. Crafted in Thailand during the midcentury period, this standing ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Hand-Painted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Noh Mask Japan/Indonesia Old Man Character
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early 20th century Noh mask Japan/Indonesia old man character
This striking mask is an excellent example of a Noh Theatre mask for the "old man" character. This mask is from an Indo...
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Rustic Hand-Painted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Vintage Burmese Polychrome Carved Wooden Statue of a Warrior on his Horse
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Burmese polychrome wooden statue from the mid-20th century, depicting a warrior on a horse. Born in Burma during the mid-century period, this striking carved wooden statue ...
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Mid-20th Century Burmese Hand-Painted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Pair Extraordinary Hand Painted Blue and White Palace Vases
Located in South Burlington, VT
From An impeccable American Provenance:
Estate of Otis Elevator Family Descendant Elisha Graves Otis
Japanese pair (2) , 19th century Meiji period Imari Arita Yaki blue and white...
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Hand-Painted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Hand Carved and Hand Painted Standing Figure of K'wan Yin
Located in Woodbury, CT
The goddess stands upon a base that measures 13 w x 12 d x 15 T
Beautifully hand carved face, hands, and crown. The crown centered with a small carving of a seated Buddha.
"weathere...
Category
Late 19th Century Thai Antique Hand-Painted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Japanese Bunraku Ningyo Joruri Meiji Puppet Head in Display Case
Located in Studio City, CA
This is a spectacular piece. Mesmerizing.
Bunraku, also commonly known as Ningyo Joruri, is a form of traditional Japanese puppet theatre, founded in Osaka at the beginning of the...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Hand-Painted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Modern Minimalist LAAB Shadow Sculpture Raku Ceramic White Black Vase
By LAAB Milano
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
Shadow 2 sculpture
A work of harmonization of darkness and light, cold and heat: yin e yang. A stunning sculpture with black crakle' and black dots on the brighter side and tiny w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Hand-Painted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic
Japanese Master Crafted Full Size Red Torii Garden Gate
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese Torii gate Custom Made for your garden.
Master crafted design with careful attention to aesthetics, finishes, and details.
You can now own this authentic master crafted Jap...
Category
2010s American Hand-Painted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Mahogany, Pine
Japanese Antique Pair Art Nouveau "Dragonfly" Lighting Lanterns, Rare Find
Located in South Burlington, VT
Unusual early Art Nouveau Find - first we have seen
Japan, an attractive hand cast antique pair (2) of slim Art Nouveau period motif lanterns with classic "dragonfly" motifs.
...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Art Nouveau Hand-Painted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
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 black crakle' and black dots on the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Hand-Painted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Flower Bulb Planter Tool, Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare American Flower Bulb Planter Tool “Dibble”
Signed
Original painted condition.
Signed: William Johnson Newark N.J.
Dimensions: 10 inches long 4 inches tall
Only One.
Life...
Category
Early 20th Century American Hand-Painted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Wooden, Hand-Carved & Painted Nandi Cow, India C. 1900
By Asian Style
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A visibly old hand-carved Nandi Cow from India. This wood sculpture features a wonderful age related patina and has been hand-painted with a mix of white and bright colours. Nandi ac...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Other Hand-Painted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Small Hand-Painted Terracotta Priestess Statue
Located in Yonkers, NY
A 19th century Chinese standing priestess sculpture made from terracotta during the later stages of the Qing dynasty with traces of original paint. This small hollow statue displays ...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Hand-Painted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Terracotta
Monumental Antique Saint Patrick Garden Sculpture
Located in South Burlington, VT
Life size 59 inch tall legendary saint Patrick garden sculpture - founder of Christianity In Ireland
This is an extraordinary example of an antique American or Continental hand pain...
Category
Early 20th Century American Hand-Painted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron, Zinc
Pair of Japanese Satsuma Kutani Porcelain Foo Dogs Sculptures/Figurines
By Satsuma
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a pair of Japanese Satsuma Kutani porcelain Foo Dogs. They are hand painted white and adorned with gilt and silver suns, flowers and scrolls. Both of them are playing with a ...
Category
20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Hand-Painted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Antique Pair Hand-Carved Stone Figures of Buddhas Attendants
Located in South Burlington, VT
China, an authentic antique matching pair (2) hand-carved and hand-painted limestone temple figures of the venerable lohans, Kasyapa and Ananda.
These beautiful Buddhist sculpture...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Hand-Painted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Limestone
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Japan Pair Rabbit Garden Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare Pair Japanese Rabbit Lighting Lanterns
Hares that burst with brilliant night light - see photo.
Brilliantly designed and beautiful to Admire at night
Japan, this hands...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Hand-Painted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Ming Dynasty Warrior Statue
Located in Somis, CA
An all original, 18th century, hand carved, solid wood statue of a young Ming dynasty warrior on horse. Warrior wears a full, elaborate armor fronted with a shield under a large circ...
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18th Century Chinese Ming Antique Hand-Painted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japan Large Hard to Find Pig Garden Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
Hard to find pig lantern that bursts with brilliant night light
Brilliantly designed and a handsome lantern to admire at night
Japan, this handsome quality old style pig moti...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Hand-Painted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Elegant Garden Lighting Lantern "Iris, Flowers & Vines" Bursts with Night Light
Located in South Burlington, VT
Our last example of this lantern favorite
A handsome heavy quality tall "Iris, Flowers & Vines" tea garden lantern in a convenient portable size.
Handsome patina with remnants of o...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Hand-Painted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Japanese Huge Pair Hand Painted Garden Swans
Located in South Burlington, VT
Magnificent Swan Pair "Mates for Life"
A fine matched pair (2) of large scale Japanese original hand-cast and hand painted garden swans from the 1930s-1940s with detailed plumage,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Hand-Painted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Japan Vintage Hand Cast Hand Painted Frog Toad Kaeru, Original Paint
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions
Japan, a hard to find heavily hand cast hand painted frog or toad -kaeru- sculpture weighing almost 5 pounds, circa 1930.
It still retains ...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Hand-Painted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Decorative Naruko Kokeshi Doll Sculpture from Northern Japan, Hand-Painted
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and exceptionally 18 inches tall classic traditional Naruko Kokeshi doll from Northern Japan. Handcrafted of wood and hand-painted in the the early 20th century, covered ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Hand-Painted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Indonesian 'Wayang Kulit" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
By Asian Style
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 features movable arms, controlled by outer bamboo rod...
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Hand-Painted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Leather, Wood
Fine Antique Victorian Wire "Double Scroll" Garden Bench, 1900
Located in South Burlington, VT
Classic Antique Victorian wire "Double Scroll" garden bench
This is a classic circa 1900 two seat long wire "double scroll back" decorated garden bench hand crafted the old fashio...
Category
Early 20th Century American Victorian Hand-Painted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Steel
Hummingbird Handpainted Garden Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
A recent Humming Bird Lantern Acquisition
First we have seen
A wonderful large scale "Hummingbird" garden lighting lantern in original handpainted condition- just the way we li...
Category
20th Century Japanese Hand-Painted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Japanese Edo Nichiren Shu Buddhist Buddha Traveling Zushi Temple Shrine Altar
Located in Studio City, CA
A gorgeously designed and ornamented, well-crafted Japanese Nichiren Shu Buddhist traveling Zushi Buddha shrine. Per our Japanese friend, to the left is Shaka Nyorai (Shakamunibutsu)...
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Hand-Painted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer, Paint
Vintage Disney Pair Mickey Mouse Garden Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
Nostalgic opportunity.
This a one time opportunity to acquire a scarce pair (2) of America's famous "Mickey Mouse" iron garden lanterns originally produced and made available by t...
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20th Century American Hand-Painted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Decorative Naruko Kokeshi Doll Sculpture from Northern Japan, Hand-Painted
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and exceptionally 20 1/2 inches tall classic traditional Naruko Kokeshi doll from Northern Japan. Handcrafted of wood and hand-painted in the the early 20th century, cove...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Hand-Painted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Okame Ko-Omote Wood Carved Noh Theater Mask
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful, wonderfully crafted, alluring mask made for Japanese Noh theater.
This mask is handcrafted and carved from natural wood.
Ko-omote translates as "little mask" or so...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Hand-Painted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese Carved and Painted Quan Yin Figure, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Monumental Chinese carved and painted Quan Yin figure 19th century
Remarkable large scale statue of Quan Yin (Goddess of Mercy and Compassion)
Ample remains of original paint r...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Hand-Painted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Japanese Brilliant Nights Rabbit Garden Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions, a rare hare that bursts with brilliant night light
Brilliantly Designed and Beautiful to Admire at Night
Japan, this handsome quality o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Hand-Painted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Antique, Rare & Decorative Pair of Hand Carved and Hand Painted Horse Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and unique pair of matching horse sculptures.
With a combined experience of almost 30 years in the antiques trade, we were thrilled to once again find beautifully hand-cr...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Tang Antique Hand-Painted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Asian Temple Shrine Edo Wood Kannon Bodhisattva Buddha Amida Statue
Located in Studio City, CA
An absolutely beautiful standing Edo Period wood carved Japanese Kannon Bodhisattva Buddha Amida. One of three Buddhas (please see the last image) we acquired that were rescued from ...
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Hand-Painted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Old Japan Pair Magnificent Bronze Cockatoo Parrots
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions
First we have seen
A rare pair (2) of Japanese hand cast bronze "cockatoos" or parrots dating to the early 20th century. They possess much...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Hand-Painted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japan Antique Captain Whale Fisherman Satsuma Charger
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese Satsuma, a fine and monumental 18" Meiji period charger Ozara with rare motif: Captain fisherman and his fish.
Depicting a tale of Urashima Tarō* (see below),
Signed ...
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Hand-Painted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Ming Dynasty Painted and Carved Statue of Guanyin, 15th or 16th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Ming dynasty period 15th or 16th century painted stone sculpture of the Bodhisattva of Compassion Guanyin in a seated position. Created in China during the Ming dynasty, this marbl...
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16th Century Chinese Ming Antique Hand-Painted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Pair of Life-Size Italian Black and White Great Dane Dog Ceramic Sculptures
Located in New York, NY
A majestic pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian life-size black and white ceramic Great Dane dogs depicted in two different seated stances on black bases that are exquisitely rendered ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Hand-Painted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic
Japanese Antique Calligraphy Brushes Book, 1893
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese Acquisitions
We recently found this substantial 112 page calligraphy brushes book entitled Shohou Shoron by artist Ishikawa Kosai created in 1893, during ...
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19th Century Chinese Meiji Antique Hand-Painted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Paper
Japanese Massive Bronze Calming Trophy Koi Fish, Signed Ota Ryohei
Located in South Burlington, VT
A giant hand cast serene bronze trophy koi fish sculpture Yuuri signifying calm and comfort
by Japanese master metal artist, Ota Ryohei.
Signed on base and with official label s...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Hand-Painted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japan Big Plump Standing Gilt Garden Rabbit
Located in South Burlington, VT
Fine Japan original and old gilt and lichen patina garden rabbit
This Japanese large scale solid hand cast playful rabbit usagi would make wonderful garden addition or intriguing...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Hand-Painted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Large Carved Polychrome Buddha Head Bust on Stand
Located in Studio City, CA
A large polychrome Buddha bust on an acrylic base. Stunning piece, wonderfully executed. From a larger collection of Asian artifacts and religious works. Would make a great centerpie...
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20th Century Asian Hand-Painted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique Pair of Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Foo Dogs
Located in Sarasota, FL
Antique pair of Chinese famille rose porcelain hand painted foo dogs sitting upright, mouths open with hand carved rosewood stands, circa 1890-1910 with CHINA marked to the bottom of...
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1890s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Hand-Painted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage 12 Masks Chinese Wall Hanging
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Stunning colorful lacquer hand painted vintage 12 masks Chinese wall hanging. This is from the 1960s and is signed with a description attached to the back pictured in the photos.
Gr...
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20th Century Chinese Hand-Painted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Japan Huge Antique Yukimi Lantern, Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a fine large 23” diameter antique "signed" top hand cast Yukimi lantern with handsome details from the late Meiji period, 1910. We have had it professionally restored. It is f...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Hand-Painted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Blue Love Doves Sculpture Master Work Eva Fritz-Lindner
Located in South Burlington, VT
A superb conjoined sculpture of two dove birds sculpture master work designed and hand-painted by Eva Fritz-Lindner, circa 1992. This is the only example of this sculpture we have se...
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Late 20th Century German Hand-Painted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Japanese Lacquered Wood Medicine Buddha, Yakushi Nyorai, Edo Period
Located in Austin, TX
A fine and beautiful Japanese carved and lacquered Medicine Buddha, Yakushi Nyorai, Edo Period, early 18th century.
The Medicine Buddha, Bhaisajyaguru, known as Yakushi Nyorai in ...
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Early 18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Hand-Painted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Rock Crystal
Japan Big Plump Gilt Garden Hungry Rabbit
Located in South Burlington, VT
Fine Japan original and old gilt and lichen patina garden rabbit
Seated in your garden grass serenely awaiting its next meal!
This Japanese large scale solid hand cast playful...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Hand-Painted Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
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