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Technique: Hand-Painted
Vintage Folk Art Kokeshi Doll Yajiro Style Signed Japan
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
Vintage Kokeshi doll from Japan. Yajiro Style (弥次郎). Completely handmade from Japanese Mizuki wood and painted, which is why there is only 1 of them. This technique is a craftsmanshi...
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1970s Japanese Folk Art Vintage Hand-Painted Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Paint

Large 18th Century Chinese Carved Wooden Altar God of Guan Yu
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Ching Dynasty carved polychrome seated altar god is a representation of Guan Yu. Guan Yu was a Chinese military general serving under the warlord Liu ...
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Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Hand-Painted Sculptures and Carvings

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Gold Leaf

Thai Polychromed Dancer Figure
Located in Chicago, IL
With knees bent and weight shifted to one side, this early 20th century Thai sculpture of a court performer is imbued with movement, as though about to spring into a traditional danc...
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Early 20th Century Thai Folk Art Hand-Painted Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

A decorative pair of carved gilt wood and lacquer Chinese Buddhist lions C 1900
Located in Central England, GB
A very pleasing and beautifully hand carved pair of Chinese Buddhist lions left and right handed and raised onto stepped rectangular plinths all carved from the same section of timbe...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Hand-Painted Sculptures and Carvings

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Giltwood, Lacquer

Antique Large Carved Wooden Head "Image of Kuan Ti", China. 18th century.
Located in Norton, MA
Large carved wooden head. China. 18th/19th century. Image of Kuan Ti. Surface lacquered in red and gold floral scrolling. 14.5 " H x 13" W x 9" D.
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18th Century Chinese Antique Hand-Painted Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

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-Painted Sculptures and Carvings

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Leather, Teak, Lacquer

Golden Tranquility: Willows by the River
Located in Fukuoka, JP
This two-panel screen showcases masterful brushwork in its depiction of willow trees gracefully bending over a riverbank. The contrast between the vivid gold background and the dark,...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Hand-Painted Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Lacquer, Paper

Late 19th century Buddha from Birma
Located in Oostende, BE
Beautiful statue with great patina
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Late 19th Century Burmese Antique Hand-Painted Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Wooden Kokeshi Doll Togatta Masayoshi NAGAO
Located in Paris, FR
This is a wooden doll which is called Kokeshi in Japanese. This kokeshi was made in Japan around 1970s by kokeshi artist Masayoshi NAGAO. He was born in 4th Feburary 1931. His signat...
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1970s Japanese Showa Vintage Hand-Painted Sculptures and Carvings

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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...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Hand-Painted Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Large Hand Cast Prize Holstein Cow Lantern, Rare Find
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions in original condition First we have seen Japan, a magnificent original large black and white holstein prized cow in the form of an antique lan...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Hand-Painted Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

19th Century Large Wooden Buddha Head Sculpture
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large, antique wooden Buddha bust sculpture. This statue is hand carved from wood and dates from the 19th Century. Buddha head statues symbolize wisdom, knowledge and the attainment ...
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19th Century Asian Antique Hand-Painted Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Tall Massive Old Light House Lantern Hand Painted Red and White
Located in South Burlington, VT
Light house lovers delight- first we've seen- complete with attached entry house, tall 18 Inch height. Weighs in at 10 pounds. Original hand painted colors of red, white, blue, and...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Hand-Painted Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

18th Century Polychrome Wood Statue of A Mongo Warrior Guard Ming Dynasty
Located in Somis, CA
A fantastic Ming dynasty polychrome wood statue of a Mongo warrior, standing firm and commanding, with large, alert, bulging eyes, a broad nose and mouth—facial features of the north...
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18th Century Chinese Ming Antique Hand-Painted Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Big Pair Orchid and Flower Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
A decorative and functional hard to find pair (2) of handsome old "Orchid Flowers" garden lanterns in a convenient portable size. These rugged hand cast lanterns hand painted in ga...
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20th Century Showa Hand-Painted Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Early 20C Thai Goddess of Love Polychrome Statue
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A GORGEOUS Early 20C Thai Goddess of Love Polychrome Statue. Made in Thailand in the early 20th Century, circa 1920. Hand carved wooden statu...
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Early 20th Century Thai Country Hand-Painted Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood, Giltwood, Paint

American Country Wooden Horse Rider Sculpture
Located in Queens, NY
American Country blue painted wood sculpture a man riding a horse on a rectangular base.
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20th Century American Country Hand-Painted Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

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 features movable arms, controlled by outer bamboo rods (however this puppet lost one of its bamboo rods over the years due to age) It was used in Wayang puppet...
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Hand-Painted Sculptures and Carvings

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Leather, Wood

Decorative Togatta Kokeshi Doll Sculpture from Northern Japan, Hand-Painted
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and exceptionally 18 inches tall classic traditional Togatta Kokeshi doll from Northern Japan. Handcrafted of wood and hand-painted in the ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Hand-Painted Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Wooden Naruko Kokeshi Takumi KUMAGAYA 37cm
Located in Paris, FR
This is a wooden doll which was made in Japan around 1950 in Showa era. This kind of dolls are called Kokeshi in Japanese. This kokeshi's style is Naruko from Miyagi prefecture. This kokeshi was made by a kokeshi artist Takumi KUMAGAYA. You can find his signature on the bottom of this doll. Kokeshi are wheel-carved wooden dolls. Characterized by a big head and a stable silhouette with a chrysanthemum pattern, Naruko kokeshi dolls...
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1950s Japanese Showa Vintage Hand-Painted Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Meiji Period Shibayama Charger Featuring Cockerel
Located in Norwood, NJ
19th century Meiji period charger/plate with cockerel beautifully realistic in layers of carved shell, mother of pearl and bone to stand in high r...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Hand-Painted Sculptures and Carvings

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Shell, Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer

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...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Hand-Painted Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Large Hand Painted Polychrome Asian Buddha Head Bust Sculpture on Display 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

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Wood, Paint

Four Foot Tall Antique Hand-Painted Wooden Horse with Bird Saddle from India
Located in Asheville, NC
Hand painted wooden horse, most likely mango wood, purchased in Jaipur, India in 2019.
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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Hand-Painted Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Antique Cache 98 Bamboo Wood Calligraphy Slips, Collectors Find
Located in South Burlington, VT
Bamboo and wooden slips - jiandú- were the main media for writing documents in China before the widespread introduction of paper during the first two centuries AD. This substantial group, 98 pieces, of one-of-a-kind slips with painted hand calligraphy appeals to book lovers and antiquity sleuths We believe them to be circa 1900 , Qing dynasty and are offering this group from a collection of old works of art. Dimensions: bamboo slips...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Hand-Painted Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Painted Wood Sign with a Samurai, 19th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese carved and painted wooden sign with a Samurai from the Meiji Period, 19th century. This 19th century sign with a samurai was made in wood and painted in Japan during the Meiji period. The narrow rectangular panel features a painted frame with a character depicted in the upper section, showcasing a seated samurai wearing his armour. The section below is adorned with four lightly carved and back painted calligraphies. This tall panel can be hinged thanks to two square buckles on the top. Made during the 19th century, this antique Meiji period painted wood sign...
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Hand-Painted Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Decorative Kokeshi Doll Sculpture from Northern Japan, Hand-Painted, Signed
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and exceptionally 18 inches tall classic traditional Kokeshi doll from Northern Japan. Handcrafted of wood and hand-painted in the the early 20th century, covered with a ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Hand-Painted Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Traditional Doll Gosho Ningyo with Metal 2000s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a doll called Gosho Ningyo in Japan. It was made in Japan around 2000s. It is made with metal and it is all hand painted and hand crafted. ____ Gosho Ningyō are traditional ...
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Early 2000s Japanese Showa Hand-Painted Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal

Burma Old Gilt Hand-Carved Stone Garden Attendant With Beautiful Face
Located in South Burlington, VT
Myanmar, Burma, a fine Mandalay gilt lacquer over alabaster standing attendant. The effigy with realistic and joyful face holding an offering bowl. Wear from appropriate age. An at...
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Mid-20th Century Burmese Hand-Painted Sculptures and Carvings

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Alabaster

Large Owl Master Work Charger Eva Fritz-Lindner, 19.25 Inches
Located in South Burlington, VT
The Artist's Personal and Unique Favorite, 19.25 inches diameter This is a wonderful handmade, hand-painted and hand glazed charger featuring a magnificent owl in full plume. It was designed and hand painted by the now deceased master artisan Eva Fritz...
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Mid-20th Century German Hand-Painted Sculptures and Carvings

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Ceramic, Pottery

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...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Hand-Painted Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Elm

Japanese Wooden Doll Kokeshi Sakunami Kenjiro HIRAGA 1960s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a wooden doll which is called Kokeshi in Japanese. This kokeshi was made in Japan around 1960s by kokeshi artist Kenjiro HIRAGA. He was born in 17t...
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1960s Japanese Showa Vintage Hand-Painted Sculptures and Carvings

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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...
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Hand-Painted Sculptures and Carvings

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Steel

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-Painted Sculptures and Carvings

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Textile, Wood, Paint

Japanese Noh Mask of Hashihime (橋姫)
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Hashihime (橋姫) There is no existing play featuring the “Hashihime” mask, but currently, it is used in performances where the character places an iron ring (katayude) on their head. ...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Hand-Painted Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Wooden Yajiro Kokeshi Doll 36cm 1970s
Located in Paris, FR
This wooden doll is called Kokeshi in Japanese. This kokeshi was made by a kokeshi artist Sakyo NIIYAMA. He was born in 1934, 18th March. It is made with Yajiro style from Miyagi p...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Hand-Painted Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Hand-Carved Chinese Temple Carving from the 19th Century with Traces of Paint
Located in Yonkers, NY
This splendid antique Chinese temple carving was hand-carved from a solid block of wood during the 19th century. On its main side it displays ...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Hand-Painted Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Hannya (般若) Noh Mask. Attributed to Takada Fuki (高田 冨季, 1935–2008)
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Hannya (般若) Noh Mask attributed to Takada Fuki (高田 冨季, 1935–2008) Mask: Hannya (般若) SKU: TBA03 Size: W: 16 cm, H: 21 cm (W/horns 25 cm) The Hannya mask represents a female demon w...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Hand-Painted Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Gentle Old Japanese Folk Hero Tanuki Handmade Hand Glazed Big Belly
Located in South Burlington, VT
An older, handmade and hand glazed Folk Art Hero Tanuki- raccoon dog party animal from Japan, heavy duty, thick glazed pottery. Dimensions: 8 inches high Quality: He brandishes a s...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Hand-Painted Sculptures and Carvings

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Ceramic, Pottery

Large Vintage Hand Carved Wood Quan Yin Sculpture
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exquisite Hand-Carved Wood Sculpture Antique Piece with Cultural Significance Majestic Size and Commanding Presence . Versatile Decorative Piece for Any Home , beautiful facial exp...
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20th Century Thai Hand-Painted Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Old Mandalay Burma Pair Gold Gilt Sculptures With Beautiful Faces
Located in South Burlington, VT
Beautiful And Serene Faces Are Features on this pair (2) Gold Lacquered Garden attendants Please view our video. From Burma (Myanmar) comes this very sweet gold gilt and hand-carv...
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Mid-20th Century Burmese Hand-Painted Sculptures and Carvings

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Alabaster

Japanese Fine Large Rooster And Birds Tea Bowl, Hand-Built and Hand Glazed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Mint Kyo ware bowl From Japan, a beautiful hand-built, painted and glazed, Kyo ware large bowl or large tea bowl with a proud rooster and birds motif created in the 1930s.- over se...
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1930s Japanese Showa Vintage Hand-Painted Sculptures and Carvings

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Ceramic, Pottery

Pair Vintage Oriental Polychrome Wooden Elephant Figures
Located in New York, NY
Pair of whimsical vintage wooden Chinese ceremonial processional elephants with hand-painted Chinese designs.
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Mid-20th Century Asian Hand-Painted Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Vintage India Hand Carved & Gilt Chowkidar Wooden Statues
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Vintage India Chowkidar wooden statues, hand carved and gilt. Night watchmen / guards holding on old rifle and staff. The guards are wearing beautifully...
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20th Century Indian Tribal Hand-Painted Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Rare Antique Scroll of Waka Heart Poem Famous Rengetsu Otagaki, signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a rare paper scroll hand painted by renown Rengetsu Otagaki (1791-1875). She was a very famous nun in old Japan and being familiar with poetry, her Waka poems on paper, and e...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Hand-Painted Sculptures and Carvings

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Paper

Japanese Antique Edo Signed Wood Noh Theater Mask Ko-Omote 17th-18th Century
Located in Studio City, CA
A truly beautiful, wonderfully aged, alluring mask made for Japanese Noh theater. The naturally faded beauty and unique character drew us to this mask immediately. The mask is hand...
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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Hand-Painted Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Lacquer, Paint

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...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Hand-Painted Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Laughing Polychrome Hand Painted Sitting Temple Shrine Buddha
Located in Studio City, CA
A fun piece. Nicely hand painted and detailed. Made of light metal of some sort. Was acquired from a collection of Chinese and South-East Asian artifacts...
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20th Century Chinese Hand-Painted Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal

20th Century, Showa, Japanese Bronze Animal Sheep
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Japanese bronze animal sheep. Age: Japan, Showa Period, 20th Century Size: Height 10.4 C.M. / Width 8.5 C.M. / Length 11.2 C.M. Condition: Nic...
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20th Century Japanese Hand-Painted Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

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...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Hand-Painted Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Tall Old Light House Lantern Hand Painted Red, White, and Blue
Located in South Burlington, VT
SEE THIS AND OUR GARDEN ART EXHIBITION IN NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND UNTIL OCTOBER 10, 2022 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-Painted Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Carved Wood & Gilt Seated Temple Shrine Thai Siam Asian Serene Lotus Pod 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 wonder...
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Early 20th Century Thai Hand-Painted Sculptures and Carvings

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Lacquer, Wood, Giltwood

20th Century, Showa, Japanese Bronze Animal Dog
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Japanese bronze animal dog. Age: Japan, Showa Period, 20th Century Size: Height 14.5 C.M. / Width 4.8 C.M. / Length 14.5 C.M. Condition: Nice ...
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20th Century Japanese Hand-Painted Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

American Pair Garden Gnomes Good Luck Garden Guardians, Keeper of Keys
Located in South Burlington, VT
Nostalgic opportunity America's friendly gnomes- a rare pair (2) of Happy Garden Legends "Keeper of Keys" and bearer of the night lights. Si...
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Early 20th Century American Hand-Painted Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Japanese Wooden Kokeshi Doll Togatta Kyuichi OMORI 1970s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a wooden doll which is called Kokeshi in Japanese. This kokeshi was made in Japan around 1970s by kokeshi artist Kyuichi OMORI. He was born in 30th November 1932. His signatu...
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1970s Japanese Showa Vintage Hand-Painted Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Noh Theater Mask of a Deigan (泥眼)
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Deigan (泥眼) Mask, used in Noh theater to represent characters who are possessed, supernatural beings, or individuals under the influence of strong emotions, such as madness or jealo...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Hand-Painted Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Vintage Set of 5 Traditional Hand-Painted Japanese Kokeshi Dolls, c.1950s
Located in London, GB
For sale is a vintage set of five traditional Japanese wooden 'Naruko' and 'Togatta' style "Kokeshi" dolls, dating from circa the mid-20th century. Consisting of five different-siz...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Edo Hand-Painted Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Antique Pair Buddhist Monju Fugen Bosatsu Nyorai Temple Shrine Buddhas
Located in Studio City, CA
Truly stunning pair of hand-carved wood Japanese buddha statues / sculptures that sit serenely atop their lotus petal thrones. The intricately c...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Hand-Painted Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Paint, Lacquer, Giltwood

Japanese Hannya (般若) Noh Mask. Attributed to Takada Fuki (高田 冨季, 1935–2008)
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Hannya (般若) Noh Mask attributed to Takada Fuki (高田 冨季, 1935–2008) Mask: Hannya (般若) SKU: TBA19 Size: W: 15cm, H: 22 cm (W/horns 25cm) The Hannya mask represents a female demon who...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Hand-Painted Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Ancient Hand Carved Wood Lion Guardian
Located in South Burlington, VT
A Chinese hand carved and hand painted wooden effigy of a fantastic Bixie dating to before Song dynasty 1279 AD. Please enjoy the beautiful remnants of its aged original swirling painted surfaces. It has been traditionally carved and assembled in three sections. The tail may be a later replacement. Period: Song dynasty Dimensions: 6 inches high and 15 inches wide About Bixie The “bixie” is a mythological creature commonly thought to be able to ward off evil forces with its magical powers. In fact, its name means “to ward off evil” in Chinese. In the Han dynasty, “bixie” were commonly represented as winged, four-legged beasts, a form that was probably transmitted from Western Asia. Provenance: This is from a private collection and were acquired by us along with a larger wooden horse...
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Hand-Painted Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

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