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Place of Origin: East Asian
Small Ceramic Asian Turquoise Foo Dogs, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabulous pair of small Asian ceramic turquoise foo dogs with both male and female figures. The carving details are amazing. Great addition to your chinoiserie collection.
Category
1950s Chinoiserie Vintage East Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Japanese Gilt Bronze Komainu by Ishikawa Komei, Meiji Period
Located in Austin, TX
A striking pair of Japanese gilt bronze komainu by the renowned Japanese sculptor, Ishikawa Komei (1852-1913), Meiji period, Japan.
The pair well cast, and robustly modeled. They ar...
Category
Late 19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Rare Pair of Wood and Bronze Swan Figurines by Wildwood, Mid Century Modern
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage pair of crane figurines from Wildwood Imports has detailed carved wooden bodies and sculptural bronze heads and necks.
The swans are signed on the bottoms with 2 original st...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern East Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Chinese Antique Stoneware Cat Pillow, Opium Pillow, Headrest
Located in Bochum, NRW
China, antique ceramic cat pillow, beautifully glazed in brown, cream, and cobalt blue, with good, even wear from genuine use. It is a fine collec...
Category
Early 20th Century Qing East Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Japanese Hand Carved Wood Koi Fish Sculpture 1920
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Japanese Hand Carved Wood Koi Fish.
Small Hand Carved Wood Japanese Koi Fish Sculpture.
Antique hand carved wooden Asian Koi fish "goldfish" with gl...
Category
1920s Anglo-Japanese Vintage East Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Set of 2 Antique Meiji Kutani Model of a Recumbent Sleeping Cat, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this amazing set of two antique Japanese Kutani models of recumbent sleeping cats, 19th Century. The details and facial expression are amazing.
Both on a stand which...
Category
19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Indian wooden elephant figurine/carved animal/circa 1920
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
I purchased this item directly.
The purchaser said that it belonged to his late grandfather.
His grandfather served as a marine from World War I to World War II, and apparently purch...
Category
Early 20th Century Taisho East Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Modernist Japanese Cast Iron Bird Sculpture 1950s
Located in San Diego, CA
Stylized cast iron bird sculpture from Japan. Fantastic incised design. Could also be used as an incense burner. Nice patina throughout. Stamped JAPAN. 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern East Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Tibetan Equestrian Bronze Sculpture of Horse in Full Harness, 17th Century
Located in New York, NY
This little antique Tibetan equestrian figurine is distinguished not only by the remarkably detailed sculpture of a horse in a complete harness, but also by the high quality of the b...
Category
17th Century Tibetan Antique East Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Carved Wood and Gilt Finished Chinese Foo Dog Figurines or Sculptures
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of intricately hand carved and hand painted Foo dogs are believed to have made in the mid-20th century in the Imperial style. The dogs are composed of a softwood which have...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Export East Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Softwood
Antique Asian Bronze Elephant Sculpture Statue 19th c.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Asian Bronze Elephant Sculpture Statue late 19th c.
Asian Chinese antique cast bronze elephant sculpture.
Ceremonial cast metal elephant with beautiful detailed carving on hi...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Export Antique East Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Oriental Cast Bronze Elephant Sculpture with Trunk Up
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful Oriental Japanese Meiji period style bronze sculpture of a walking elephant with his trunk up.
Well casted metal art, heavy, bronze elephant in a dark brown copper finish.
Elephant figurine statue in a triumphant pose, will make an excellent display ornament.
Created with the traditional technique of the lost-wax that allows a great precision and finesse in the details, this bronze sculpture charms is with its exquisite depiction of a trumpeting elephant.
Heavy bronze presents striking detail and cool copper tones with a hint of natural bronze.
Raising its trunk skywards, the elephant will grace any desk as a paperweight or display case.
This is a delightful vintage elephant statue...
Category
Mid-20th Century Meiji East Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Polychrome Harmony Fish, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-crafted from reclaimed wood, this large koi sculpture is a traditional symbol of harmony and luck. For Buddhists, such a fish represents a freedom from all restraints. Much of t...
Category
20th Century Chinese Export East Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Pine
1940s Chinese Pair Foo Dog Glazed Ceramic Sculpture
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Pair of Antique Chinese Figurines Foo Dog Sculpture
Green Glaze Ceramic
8 tall x 3.75 w x 6.5 d
Preowned original vintage condition.
Refer to...
Category
1940s Chinese Export Vintage East Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair Sandstone Horses Large Garden Animal Statue
Located in Somis, CA
A pair of hand carved, large solid stone horse statues. The recumbent horses are crafted with two legs tucked under the body and tail flicked to o...
Category
20th Century Han East Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Sandstone
Wooden Netsuke Sculpture Japanese Turtle, 20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and very detailed piece. Marked at the belly. Late 20th century
Weight: 13 grams
Additional information:
Material: Wood
Region of Origin: Japan
Period: 20th century
Conditio...
Category
Late 20th Century East Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Pair of Hand Carved Spinach Jade Phoenix Bird Figures with Wood Stands
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A pair of lovely late 19th / early 20th century hand carved had phoenix bird sculptures with original custom wood bases. The spinach jade is a deep rich jade green without stands mea...
Category
Early 1900s Antique East Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Jade
Tiger's Eye Dragon Gemstone Statue Hand Carved
Located in Somis, CA
A stunning hand carved 2.2 lb tiger's eye sculpture depicting dragon chasing a pearl in the late Qing dynasty style. The four-clawed dragon under the auspicious clouds has one front ...
Category
2010s East Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Quartz
Chinese Green Glazed Foo Lions, Near Pair, Late 19th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A charming near pair of Chinese green glazed foo lion joss stick holders, late 19th century, China.
The delightful foo lions, also referred to as foo dogs, crafted as joss (incens...
Category
Late 19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Lifesize Vintage Green and Blue Glazed Ceramic Heron Bird Sculpture
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Chinese ceramic life size heron bird sculpture from the Mid-20th Century, with green glaze, blue accents and textured base. We have more ceramic heron sculptures available ...
Category
Mid-20th Century East Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Japanese Brass Lobster
Located in New York, NY
A Japanese brass lobster decorative object or wall sculpture, circa early-20th century, Japan. Underside reveals a hook for wall hanging as shown in last...
Category
20th Century East Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Japanese Meiji Imari Amusing Study of a Seated Rabbit
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A delightful and amusing Japanese Imari study of a seated rabbit dating from the late Meiji period, early 20th century. The Rabbit, made in porcelain has a dis-proportionate head to ...
Category
Early 20th Century Other East Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Petite Chinese Fu Dog Guardians
Located in Chicago, IL
With curly manes and playful expressions, these petite stone fu dogs are adorable companions and benevolent guardians of the home. Also known as shizi, the pair represents yin and ya...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary East Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Limestone
Large Tang Style Carved Wooden Horse Sculpture
Located in Milford, NH
A large nicely detailed carved wooden sculpture of a Tang style horse coming to a halt, on wooden base in its original finish, probably Chinese in origin, dating to the 19th or 20th ...
Category
19th Century Tang Antique East Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Vintage Crouching Hunting Ceramic Cat Figurine, Hand-painted
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage porcelain or ceramic figurine depicts a cat in a crouching position, hunting and ready to pounce on its prey. The white and dark grey cat fur is accentuated with bright blue ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern East Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Early 20th C. Brick/Cream Stepped Polygon and Cross Ceremonial Carpet, Tibet
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early 20th C. Brick/Cream Wool Stepped Polygon and Cross Ceremonial Carpet, Tibet
A wool carpet from Tibet with a talismanic stepped-polygon and cross motif in a rich brick red on a...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal East Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Chinese Soapstone Guardian Lion, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
A Chinese soapstone guardian lion, 19th century.
5 ½ inches wide by 2 ½ inches deep by 4 ½ inches tall
Category
19th Century Antique East Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Soapstone
Tiger's Eye Dragon Statue, Hand Carved Gemstone Sculpture
Located in Somis, CA
A stunning all natural genuine tiger's eye sculpture depicting a dragon chasing a ball. The sculpture is made with a whole slab of natural Tiger's Eye with fantastic iridescence. Fin...
Category
2010s East Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Quartz
20th Century Chinese Gilt carved Wooden Tang Horse Sculpture
Located in Pomona, CA
Chinese Gilt Polychrome Wooden Carved Tang Dynasty Style Horse Sculpture. Featured nicely hand carved and hand painted with gilt highlighted on...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Export East Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique 2 Wooden Netsuke Charms Okinamen and Onnamen
Located in Paris, FR
These are wooden netsukes made in Japan around showa period 1980s.
One is called 'Onnamen' and there one is called 'Okinamen'.
These are masks that we use during Noh theater.
Netsu...
Category
Late 20th Century Showa East Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Bronze Recumbent Horse Han Style with Gilded Saddle
Located in Somis, CA
A twentieth century Han dynasty style bronze recumbent horse with three legs tucked under the body and head slightly turned. The well incised mane gath...
Category
20th Century Han East Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Large Vintage Hollywood Regency Brass Penguin Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Large Vintage Hollywood Regency brass Penguin sculpture. Nicely detailed. Hand polished. Good overall condition. Dark spots are reflection of light in photos. Measures 10” tall x 5”...
Category
20th Century Hollywood Regency East Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Japanese Carved Wood Netsuke of a Frog, Taisho Period
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Hand carved boxwood frog netsuke dating from the Meiji period. The frog (kaeru) is associated with luck and wealth in Japanese culture. Kaeru in is a homophone meaning both "frog" an...
Category
Early 20th Century Taisho East Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Boxwood
Japanese Wooden Small Netsuke 'A Head' 1940s Showa era
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1940s.
Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan....
Category
1940s Showa Vintage East Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Small Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Monkey Sculpture
Located in Kastrup, DK
Small Japanese bronze sculpture in the form of a monkey with intricate details
Finely crafted in dark-patinated bronze with a rich patina.
Dating from the Meiji period (1868-1912) o...
Category
Late 19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair Antique Gold Bastet Goddess of Women Cat Figurines Porcelain Sculptures
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Impressive antique Asian pair of sphinx Bastet goddess of women sculptures. Cat like figurines with gold bodies, black enamel heads with turquoise enamel eyes. Porcelain made bear ...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Export Antique East Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Carved Bone Lobster
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Lobster sculpture or object of art crafted in carved bone with hinged antennae and flexible tail. Our other listings contain. a larger lobster, crabs and t...
Category
20th Century Chinese Export East Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bone
Vintage Chinese Silver 925 Enameled Foo Dogs - Set of 2
Located in west palm beach, FL
This exquisite pair of vintage Chinese enameled Foo Dogs, crafted from 925 sterling silver, showcases remarkable detail and artistry. The intricate hand-applied enamel in rich hues o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie East Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Ming Dynasty Period Male Foo Dog Guardian Lion Hand-Carved Sculpture
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Ming Dynasty period (1368 - 1644) hand-carved stone Foo Dog guardian lion sculpture depicting a male placing his paw atop a ball. Created in Ch...
Category
17th Century Ming Antique East Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Large Pair of Multicolored Glazed Terra Cotta Foo Dogs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of multicolored vintage glazed terra cotta Chinese foo dogs. These very imposing foo lions will look good in multiple settings inside or out.
Category
20th Century East Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
1900s Decorative Antique Brass Fish Lock Korea
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1900s fish lock from Korea likely decorated a lacquered chest cabinet offering a splash of golden brass.
4.5 tall x 7.5 w x 1.5 thick
Original preowned vintage condition.
See all ima...
Category
Early 20th Century East Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Chinese Foo Dog Hardwood Hand Carved and Signed, Qing circa 1900
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good Chinese hardwood foo dog, sometimes called a temple lion that we date to the late Qing period, circa 1900.
The piece is hand carved as a fierce dog or lion sat on a...
Category
Early 20th Century Qing East Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
19th Century Chinese Bronze Chimera Guardian Figure
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century, or possibly earlier, seated bronze chimera, cast as a ferocious scaled beast seated in a defensive crouch with its head facing forward as ...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Export Antique East Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Brass Longhorn Wall Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
The Hollywood Regency style brass longhorn wall sculpture is a striking and glamorous piece of art that epitomizes the opulence and drama of the Hollywood Regency design era. Crafted...
Category
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency East Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Pair of Chinese Bamboo Root Carved Peacock Sculptures
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of similar Chinese peacock sculptures carved from the roots of bamboo, utilizing the main section of the root for the bodies, and the "root hair" ...
Category
20th Century Chinese Export East Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bamboo, Wood
Pair of Hand Carved Green Soapstone Bookends with Pheasant imagery Chinoiserie
Located in San Diego, CA
Finely carved vintage soapstone bookends. Figures of pheasants beautifully and gracefully carved in these bookends present imagery that moves with th...
Category
1960s Chinoiserie Vintage East Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone
19th Century Okimono Bronze Japanese Crab Sculpture Paperweight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A 19th Century Okimono Bronze Meiji period Japanese Crab.
The crab is of good weight and could be a decorative object or a paperweight. The sculpture is ...
Category
19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antique Object Two Roosters with Iron, 1960s
Located in Paris, FR
These are two objects of roosters.
These are made with iron. These are coming with a wooden box.
Dimensions:
Big one: 12.5 x 6.5 x H20.5 cm
Small one: 10 x 6.5 H11 cm
(Both are i...
Category
1960s Vintage East Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Monumental Chinese Green Glazed Koi
Located in Chicago, IL
A visual pun for "abundance," this monumental ceramic fish sculpture brings an abundance of blessings, wealth and marital bliss. The terracotta statue depicts a large koi, or carp, j...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Export East Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Large Early Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Model of a Prancing Horse, TL Tested
Located in Austin, TX
A magnificent and large early Tang dynasty (618-906 AD) model of a prancing or dancing horse, circa 7th century.
The majestic animal is caught mid-motion, one leg raised, head grace...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Tang Antique East Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Modernist Japanese Iron Fish Incense Bowl
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in San Diego, CA
Iron sculptural fish bowl from Japan. Great for incense. Wonderful patina. Signed with a Japanese mark. 1950s
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage East Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Blue and White Chinese Porcelain Turtle Tortoise Figurine 1970s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage 20th Century Blue & White Chinese Porcelain Turtle, Tortoise Figurine.
Vintage Blue and White Ceramic Turtle, Tortoise figurine.
Circa: 1970s...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Export East Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Set of 4 Chinese Animal Figurines in Jade and Onyx – Elephants, Lion & Dog, 20th
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Set of 4 Chinese Animal Figurines in Jade and Onyx – Elephants, Lion & Dog, 20th Century
Description:
This refined set of four animal figurines, crafted in China during the 20th century, showcases the elegance of natural stone carving and the timeless symbolism of animals in decorative art. The ensemble includes a pair of jade elephants, a reclining lion in jade, and a seated dog in onyx, each carved with delicate detail and smooth finishes. Perfect for display in a cabinet, on a console, or as part of a themed vignette, these figurines bring a sense of serenity, strength, and tradition to any interior.
Key features include:
Natural Stone Materials:
The pair of elephants and the lion are carved from jade, known for its symbolic value and subtle translucence.
The seated dog is carved from onyx, offering a contrasting tone and texture with its elegant veining and natural luster.
Symbolic Animal Forms:
Elephants symbolize wisdom, memory, and good fortune, especially when displayed as a pair.
The lion conveys strength, protection, and calm authority.
The dog represents loyalty, guardianship, and companionship.
Chinese 20th-Century Craftsmanship: All four pieces reflect traditional Chinese stone-carving techniques, combining refined form with smooth, tactile surfaces.
Versatile Decorative Use: Whether placed in a display case, on a desk, shelf, or altar, these figurines serve as both decorative accents and subtle symbols of balance and harmony.
Curated Collector’s Set: The combination of two materials and four distinct animals makes this set ideal for collectors of Asian art, animal figures, or natural stone miniatures.
This set of four jade and onyx animal figurines...
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie East Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Jade, Onyx
Small Japanese Art Glass Foo Dog / Lion Sculpture / Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
A small Japanese art glass foo dog / lion sculpture / paperweight, circa 1980s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures 5"W x 1.75"D x 2.75"...
Category
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency East Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Mid-Century Japanese Carved Wood Netsuke of a Sitting Monkey
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Hand-carved mid-century netsuke depicting a contemplative monkey in a sitting position. Monkeys represent multiple things in Japanese culture and folklore among them being: mediators...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern East Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Japanese Bronze Okimono of a Carp, Taisho Period, Early 20th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
An elegant Japanese cast bronze okimono of a swimming carp, Taisho Period (1912 - 1926), early 20th century, Japan.
The graceful fish portrayed realistically in motion, as if swimmi...
Category
1920s Taisho Vintage East Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Vintage White and Cream Glazed Ceramic Heron Bird Sculpture
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Chinese ceramic life Size heron bird sculpture from the Mid-20th Century, with green glaze, cream accents and textured green base. We have more ceramic heron sculptures ava...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern East Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Late Ming Era Documented Glazed Pottery Horse
Located in Kastrup, DK
An elegant Chinese Ming dynasty pottery figurine depicting a horse in a standing pose with polychrome finish (aubergine, light brown and g...
Category
17th Century Ming Antique East Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
