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Technique: Inlay
Vintage Large Standing Burmese Mandalay Giltwood Buddha with Mirrored Insets
Located in Morristown, NJ
A lovely vintage 20th c., carved and giltwood standing Burmese Mandalay Buddha, with green and clear mirrored inlaid details, on wooden stand.
The Buddha is depicted standing with a...
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1970s Burmese Other Vintage Inlay Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Mirror, Bentwood, Giltwood
Antique Southeast Asian Burmese Jeweled Carved Qilin Foo Lion Figure Statue Pair
Located in Forney, TX
A near pair of antique Southeast Asian Burmese jeweled parcel gilt wooden temple guardian figure carvings. circa 1900
Hand carved in Burma (present day Myanmar) in the late 19th / early 20th century, most likely the Mandalay region, each richly detailed and gilded, adorned with inset green colored mirrored cut glass mosaic inlays, depicting mythical qilin / stylized lion temple guardian, rising on integral red lacquered platform base,
Dimensions: (approx)
Each: 7" Tall, 2.5" Wide, 4" Deep;
A charming pair of small highly decorative table sculptures / shelf statues...
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Early 20th Century Southeast Asian Folk Art Inlay Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Cut Glass, Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer
Northern Thai Lan Na Bronze Buddha Seated in Meditation, 15th-16th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely northern Thai cast bronze seated meditating Buddha statue with shell inlaid eyes, style of Wat Chedi Luang, Lan Na Kingdom, region of Chiang Mai, 15th-16th century.
The statue of the historical Buddha, Shakyamuni, is portrayed in dhyanasana, seated upon a double lotus pedestal atop a raised platform. His legs in virasana, the half lotus position, hands in dhyana mudra, the gesture of meditation.
The Buddha's face is youthful and pleasant, reminiscent of faces of contemporaneous Sukhothai Buddha...
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16th Century Thai Antique Inlay Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Miyao Style Gilt Bronze Samurai Archer, Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A spectacular Japanese cast, carved, and parcel gilt bronze sculpture, okimono, of a kneeling samurai archer, signed Kiyotsugu (died 1894), Meiji ...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Inlay Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
China Fine Antique Chair With Dream Stones And Mother Pearl Inlay
Located in South Burlington, VT
Finest Quality Dreamstone Inlaid Chair
China- an extraordinary prolifically crafted example of an antique hand carved hardwood chair inlaid with multiple natural dream stone "paintings" plus "butterfly and mother of pearl" inlays in its hardwood arms and seat, late 19th century.
This type of old Chinese furniture art form with marble inlay is centuries of years old dating as far back as the Ming dynasty (1368-1644).
Fine round and rectangular dream stones depicting mountains and the natural outdoor scenery are inlaid in the seat, back and interior sides of this fine furniture example. Thin marble inlaid stone "paintings" are approximately 1/4" thick and are cut from a large slab of rough material revealing incredible patterns in soft white and gray colors. The hardwood (elmwood) frame is tenon joined. The natural stone "paintings" were hand especially for fine export chairs as in this example.
Chair dimensions:
Height 38.75 inches
Width 25.75 inches
Depth 19 inches
Period : late Qing period, 19th century
Provenance: Private American Chinese collection
Reference: Dreaming of Dreamstones China’s Extraordinary Natural Stone Paintings, Schneible Fine Arts. Dreaming of Dreamstones – World’s first comprehensive English text publication covers China’s extraordinary natural Stone Paintings, by author and dream stone lecturer Douglas Schneible, 35 pages, softcover, ISBN 978-0-578. See photos.
We have been dealing in authentic Chinese natural stone paintings...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Inlay Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble
Pair of Large Heavy South India Indian Carved Hardwood Elephants with Bone Inlay
Located in Studio City, CA
Intricately crafted by a master carver. Heavy and ornate. These two would liven any setting. Quite unique and eye-catching.
Dimension: 12" high, 14" wide, 7" deep.
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Mid-20th Century Indian Inlay Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bone, Hardwood
Pair Wooden Antique Panels with Blue and White Porcelain Calligraphy
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty period shop signs with inlaid blue and white porcelain calligraphy and black/dark brown lacquered ground. Presenting a unique pair of Chinese Qing Dyna...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Inlay Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
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 Inlay Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bone, Wood
Set of 3 Japanese Inro Pill Boxes
Located in Munich, DE
These three antique handcrafted inro cases, are a wonderful collection of Japanese Sagemono (hanging object). These inro have several sections stacked ...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Inlay Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bone, Bamboo, Wood
Antique Thai Buddhist Temple Gable Panel
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Thai Buddhist Temple Gable Panel. The teak triangular shape featuring a carving of a seated Buddha on a lotus style plinth, depicted with legs crossed in the virasana positio...
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Early 20th Century Thai Other Inlay Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Mirror, Teak
Late 20th Century Pietra Dura Plaque The Artist's Studio w/ Semi Precious Stones
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful handmade Pietra Dura marble plaque with colorful semi precious stones. Pietra Dura is a term for the inlay technique of using cut and fitted highly polished colored semi pr...
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Late 20th Century Indian Inlay Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble, Stone
Early 19th Century, Early Mandalay, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Buddha
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Burmese wooden Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a base, with gilded gold and glass.
Age: Burma, Early Mandalay Period, Early 19th century.
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Early 19th Century Burmese Antique Inlay Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Thai Gilt Bronze Seated Buddha, Lan Na Kingdom, Chiang Mai, Late 15th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A rare and beautiful Thai cast and gilt bronze seated Buddha with shell inlaid eyes, style of Wat Chedi Luang, Lan Na Kingdom, Northern Thailand, region of Chiang Mai, late 15th cent...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Thai Antique Inlay Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Okimono of a Wooden Toad with its eyes inlaid
Located in PARIS, FR
Carving of a wooden toad with eyes inlaid in hard stone. Its surface is carved with great precision in order to grant him a both smooth and grainy texture, it stands in an amusing pa...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Inlay Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
Antique Thai Buddhist Temple Gable Panel
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Thai Buddhist Temple Gable Panel. The teak triangular shape featuring a carving of a seated Buddha on a lotus plinth, depicted with legs crossed in the virasana position wit...
Category
Early 20th Century Thai Other Inlay Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Mirror, Teak
JAPAN 1890 Shibayama Carved Cards Holder In With Genuine Gemstones
Located in Miami, FL
Japanese Shibayama cards case holder.
This is a lovely late 19th century Imperial Japan, Gold lacquer and Shibayama cards case. Created during the the Meiji period (1868-1912), the ...
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1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Inlay Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Gold
Rajasthani Pietra Dura Granite Table Top With Semi-precious Stones Inlay
Located in Islamabad, PK
In India, the art of Pietra Dura is known as Parchin Kari and is most famously associated with the Taj Mahal in Agra. This intricate technique was introduced to India by the Mughals ...
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Late 20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Inlay Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Onyx, Granite
Antique Burmese Monastic Statues w/ Lacquered Wood & Inlaid Glass - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Burmese Carved & Lacquered Wood with Inlaid Colored Glass Tall Monastic Attendant Sculptures - Set of 2
Showcasing intricate detailing and craftsmanship, this exquisite pair...
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19th Century Burmese Rustic Antique Inlay Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Glass, Wood, Lacquer
19th Century Burmese Jewel Inlaid Bronze Temple Guardian
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce, high-quality antique Burmese jewel inlaid solid bronze chinthe sculpture.
Dating to the late 19th century, likely originating in the Mandalay region of central Burma, the fearsome looking beast depicted in traditional Burmese iconography and important architecture, especially as a pair, the protective temple guardians placed flanking the entrances of Buddhist religious pagodas and monasteries.
Burma; circa 1880
PROVENANCE:
The estate of Mr. Wesley and Mrs. Suzanne LaFever, Beverly Hills, California.
ACQUISITION:
We acquired this outstanding example from the reputable auction house, Austin Auction Gallery, Austin, Texas. Fine Estates and Antiques catalog, December 2021
DESCRIPTION:
Exquisitely sculpted and cast of heavy, patinated solid bronze, finely detailed and decorated throughout, intricately engraved with scrolling ornamentation and fine detailing work, old nicely aged polished finish developing a warm, mellow patina with highly desirable scattered verdigris, minor inlay losses add to the charming antique character.
Stoic in stance, posed at attention proudly squatting back on its haunches, front legs straight, possibly roaring with head up and straight ahead, mouth ajar with teeth and long tongue exposed, ornate armor plating and horned mane, fanciful stylized tail, inset with Myanmar style brilliant colored mirrored glass jewels.
BRIEF HISTORY / BACKGROUND:
Predating the use of coins for money, brass weights cast in the shape of iconic animals like the Chinthe were commonly used to measure standard quantities of staple items.
Chinthe, the Burmese word for lion, while leograph of Chinthe is an artistic highly stylized lion; the rare Southeast Asian Burmese equivalent to Foo Dogs, Japanese Komainu, Tibetan Snow Lion...
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Late 19th Century Asian Antique Inlay Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
15th Century Bronze Jain Silver-Inlaid Altarpiece, Northwest India
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This serene Jain altarpiece of the enthroned and unclothed Buddha with numerous attendant figures including elephants is characteristic of Jain bronzes fro...
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15th Century and Earlier Indian Tribal Antique Inlay Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Silver, Bronze
Thai Rattanakosin-Era Carved and Gilded Throne Side Panels (pair)
Located in Soquel, CA
Thai Rattanakosin-Era Carved and Gilded Throne Side Panels
Ornately carved panels with gilding from Thailand. The central portion of these panels depict...
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Late 19th Century Thai Neoclassical Antique Inlay Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Gold Leaf, Metal
Vintage Northern Thai Double Ram Painted Sculpture with Gilt and Jewelry Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Northern Thai double ram black painted sculpture from the mid-20th century, with elegant antlers, green glass jewelry motifs and red accents. Found in Northern Thailand, this horizontal sculpture...
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Mid-20th Century Thai Inlay Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Large 20th Century Nepalese Gilt Bronze Figure of Yama and Yami
Located in Austin, TX
A large and impressive Nepalese tantric gilt bronze figure of the dikpala Yama and his sister, Yami, early to mid-20th century (1920s-1940s).
Well cast and richly gilt, the buffalo headed dikpala (directional guardian) of the South stands upon the back of a bull trampling a prostate figure. Yama is portrayed here in his four armed form. His primary arms hold a flaming kapala (skull cup...
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Mid-20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Inlay Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Coral, Bronze
Thai Glass Inlaid Gilt Wood Seated Figure
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Large and weighty Thai gilt wood seated figure adorned and encrusted in multi-colored glass inlaid mosaics.
Dimensions: 13 1/2" W, 16" D, 21" H
Condition: Various signs of age includ...
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20th Century Thai Tibetan Inlay Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Glass, Giltwood
19th Century, Antique Tai Yai Burmese Wooden Seated Disciple / Monk
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Burmese wooden disciple seated on a base, with gilded gold and inlay of colorful glass pieces on the borders of the robe.
Age: Burmese, 19th century
Size:...
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19th Century Burmese Antique Inlay Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Thai Carved and Painted Wooden Monk Statue with Dispelling of Fear Gesture
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Thai carved wooden monk statue with red, black and gilt finish, inlaid mica and Abhaya Mudra (fear dispelling) gesture. Immerse yourself in the s...
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Mid-20th Century Thai Inlay Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
19th Century Japanese Silver Inlayed Bronze Representing Daikoku
Located in Hudson, NY
From the Estate of Paul & Clara Kellner. This large bronze of Daikoku or the God of Prosperity closely associated with farmers, agriculture and rice staples of Japanese life and stability. His attributes are a co-mingling of Indian Buddhist forms of Shiva and the Shinto God...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Inlay Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Silver, Bronze
Chinese Painted Stucco Head of a Luohan, Song Dynasty, 11th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A remarkable Chinese life sized painted stucco head of a luohan, Song, Liao or Jin Dynasty, circa 11th century, China.
The amazingly life-like figure depicts a luohan (sometime spelled lohan), also known as an arhat, one of the original disciples of the Buddha. The elderly man has been molded in stucco with inset glass eyes and painted with idealized, if slightly exaggerated features.
The unidentified luohan sports a bald, or perhaps shaved, domed head above a bulging forehead, symbolizing his vast wisdom. The wrinkles in his furrowed brow, and creases around his eyes add to his realism. The learned man stares out wisely from deep set, heavily lidded inlaid glass eyes that catch the light.
The luohan has high cheekbones and a prominent jawline. His lips full and pursed as if about to speak. The corners of his mouth turned up ever so slightly in a faint smile, causing his gaunt cheeks to dimple charismatically. A series of dots above the upper lip indicate he may originally have sported a mustache of real hair.
This life sized head with extremely realistic features fits into a very narrow time frame of Chinese Buddhist art. Perhaps the most recognized group of large, finely molded Chinese luohan...
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Inlay Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Glass, Stucco
Pair of Vintage Northern Thai Double Ram Sculptures with Reddish Brown Lacquer
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of vintage Northern Thai double ram reddish brown lacquered sculptures from the mid-20th century, with elegant black antlers, green glass jewelry...
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Mid-20th Century Thai Inlay Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Glass, Wood
Fine and Monumental Pair of Carved and Painted Devotional Supplicants
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A striking pair of very decorative and serene Carved Wood Kneeling Supplicants in bold red paint flecked with gold and having applied colored mirror piec...
Category
20th Century Thai Anglo Raj Inlay Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Glass
Monumental Shan Burmese Gilt Lacquer Buddha Head, Early 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A Burmese gilt dry lacquer monumental head of the Buddha, Shan States, Myanmar (Burma), early 20th century.
This monumental dry lacquer and gilt head ...
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Early 20th Century Burmese Inlay Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Shell, Lacquer
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