Wooden Greeting Angel Sculpture

Thai temples often featured various kinds of carved figures including Buddhas and angels. This large set of wooden greeting angels is based on the sculptures that typically flanked altars or entrances. Thai Buddhists...

Thai temples contained various kinds of carved figures including Buddhas, apostles and angels. This large blessing angel is based on sculptures that flanked altars or entrances. Thai...

According to Buddhist tradition, the Buddha had two first Chief Disciples, Sāriputta and Moggallāna. Depictions of these apostles are often found along side Buddha statues on templ...

This sizeable torso is from Ayutthaya, and is one of three pieces that made up a figural sculpture of Buddha. Comprised of elegant curves and soft lines, the details of diaphanous ro...

This large and important representation of the historical Buddha, Siddhārtha Gautama, was done in dry lacquer and richly gilt according to Shan-Burmese sculptural traditions. Though...

Newly carved from reclaimed teak, this bust takes the form of an Apsara. With origins in both Hindu and Buddhist mythology, apsaras are female spirits of the clouds and waters. They ...

Enjoyable wooden statue with a smiling sleeping Chinese baby, with the head resting on a pillow. This was used as a head rest for elaborate hairstyles of...

Large, 19th century wooden statue depicts the "Heaven General", who is the God that is in charge of getting rid of evils and protecting our...

An antique Indonesian river wood fragment that could be used as a sculpture or decorative bench. This charismatic tree carving was found close to a river and presents a tall and narrow, rustic Silhouette. Perfect to be placed in a modern decor where it will bring a grand contrast with its lovely weathered appearance, this Indonesian wood carving...

An Indian vintage Nandi bull sculpture from the mid 20th century, with carved motifs and dark patina. Created in India during the mid 20th century, this car...

The Amitabha (Amida in Japanese) Buddha is shown standing with his hands forming the Amida raigo-in mudra. The face has a serene expression, with closed eyes under delicately arched brows and a severe face. The hair is arranged in rows of coils that also cover the "ushnisha", the protuberance on the head. The drapery is folded in elegant pleats falling from the shoulders to the feet. The antique sculpture is placed on a lotus flower which is located on a richly decorated base. Faith in Amida Buddha remained largely confined to a small segment of the Japanese population until the Kamakura Era (1185-1333) when it was popularized by new Pure Land sects committed to bringing Buddhism to the illiterate commoner. These sects expressed concern for the salvation of the ordinary person and stressed pure and simple faith over complicated rites and doctrines. Amida Nyorai...

A large hand-carved temple sculpture from the 19th century depicting a Thai warrior holding a sword and a trident, with great distressed appearance. Creat...