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Place of Origin: East Asian
Japanese Meiji Animal Bronze Sculpture Elephant & Tigers by Genryusai Seiya
Located in King's Lynn, GB
A Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Elephant Fighting Tigers By Genryusai Seiya. Genryusai Seiya: Genryusai Seiya was a master craftsman in charge of a workshop which specialised in exp...
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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...
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1960s Chinoiserie Vintage East Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Frog Figure Meiji Period, 19/20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and very detailed piece. Unsigned. Japan 19th or 20th century. Weight: 8 grams Provenance: Collected in the 1980’s. From the collection of Clemens Merkelbach van Enkhuizen...
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20th Century Meiji East Asian Animal Sculptures

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Wood

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...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern East Asian Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Heavy Pair Of Vintage Horse Figures, Oriental Stone, Fireside Ornament, Bookends
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a heavy pair of vintage horse and groom figures. An Oriental, stone fireside ornament or bookends, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1980. Charming figures of substanti...
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1980s Chinese Export Vintage East Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Foo Lion Dog Sculpture Decorative Object, circa 1930s
Located in New York, NY
A single ceramic Lion Foo dog decorative object, circa early-20th century, 1930s, China. This Lion Foo Dog is green and yellow with dark brown accents and base. Piece and makes a great decorative object for a desk, shelf, library, cocktail table, etc. Dimensions: 5.75" Height. Agate dish...
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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie East Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Phoenix Sculptures in Spinach Jade
Located in Round Top, TX
These expertly carved spinach jade phoenix sculptures are a true testament to masterful craftsmanship, capturing the graceful beauty and intricate detail ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie East Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Jade

Antique Signed Japanese Articulated Crab Sculpture in Copper Jizai Okimono
Located in San Diego, CA
Antique signed Japanese articulated crab sculpture (Jizai OKimono) in copper, circa 1910s. The piece is well detailed and patinated.
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Early 20th Century Meiji East Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Copper

Late 19th Century Antique Chinese Large Royal Gold Plated Cloisonne Bull Statue
Located in Pomona, CA
This magnificent antique Chinese Cloisonne bull statue is made from gold plated bronze/copper and shows very detailed hand craft works of Cloisonne art - a lot of Chinese traditional folks art like Buddhas flower...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Export Antique East Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Copper

Japanese Antique Casting Copper Tray with Sheeps by Houun Harada
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique item made in Japan in Taisho era around 1925s. Taisho era is between 1912 to 1926. This is made with casting copper by an artist Houun Harada. On the back side ...
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1920s Vintage East Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Copper

Pair of Chinese Carved Stone Foo Dogs on Rectangular Plinths, 20th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Chinese hand carved stone Foo dogs resting on rectangular decorative carved plinths. 20th Century
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20th Century Chinese Export East Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Pair of Han Dynasty pottery Horses and Equestrian Riders
Located in Dallas, TX
A wonderful pair of Ex Sotheby’s painted Polychrome equestrian horse and riders made from gray pottery, presents beautifully and guaranteed authentic with provenance and COA. Measures: Height 11.5 inches and width 11 inches Condition: Possible professional restorations but not detectable. Provenance: Sotheby’s London. 16th November, 1999. Lot 12 (2 of 4 horsed in that lot) Sotheby’s New York, NY September 14, 2019. AVANTIQUES is dedicated to providing an exclusive curated collection of Fine Arts, Paintings, Bronzes, Asian treasures, Art Glass and Antiques. Our inventory represents time-tested investment quality items with everlasting decorative beauty. We look forward to your business and appreciate any reasonable offers. All of our curated items are vetted and guaranteed authentic and as described. Avantiques only deals in original antiques and never reproductions. We stand behind our treasures with a full money back return if the items are not as described. The importance of the horse in the history and culture of China can be viewed, in part, through the artistic legacy of this great civilization. In sculpture, painting, and literature, horses were glorified and revered. Horses were believed to be related to mythological dragons, reflecting their sacred status within society. During the unification of China under the Han Dynasty, bands of mounted nomadic warriors from the north threatened the country. In order to thwart their attacks, the Chinese sought to import stronger, faster steeds from Central Asia (as opposed to the Mongol ponies used by the invaders), eventually leading to the creation of the Silk Road. This small sculpture of a mounted soldier reveals the crucial military role of the horse. When compared to the diminutive stature of the rider, the importance of the horse becomes readily apparent. This creature provided security and strength, allowing the empire to secure its borders and expand its influences across Central Asia. The magnificent regalia of the horse, including a brilliantly painted saddle in red and green/gold, reflect the respect this animal received. The warrior as well is gorgeously decorated with a painted red tunic and gray chest...
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15th Century and Earlier Han Antique East Asian Animal Sculptures

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Pottery

Large Pair of Brass Seashell Nautilus
Located in New York, NY
Large brass nautilus from the 1970s n a hand polished finish, circa 1970s. Made in Korea. Both are same size, shape, and color.
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Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency East Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

1950s Japanese Porcelain Hound Dog and Pup on Pillow
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1950s Japanese Porcelain Hound Dog and Pup on Pillow Scultpture Hand Painted Maker: TILSO
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1950s Vintage East Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Set Of 2 Asian Modern Stylized Brass Wood Handmade Crane Sculptures Round Base
Located in Miami, FL
A Pair of vintage Brass Asian inspired Crane Sculptures on round hardwood bases. Marked underneath Made in Korea. Cranes have been used throughout design for ages because of their un...
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Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency East Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Pair of Chinese Polychrome Carved Giltwood Horses
Located in Cypress, CA
Opposing pair of Chinese polychrome painted and finely carved giltwood prancing horses.
Category

20th Century East Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Giltwood

Japanese Meiji Genryusai Seiya Bronze Elephant and Tigers
Located in Dallas, TX
Japanese Meiji Genryusai Seiya bronze elephant and tigers, circa 1890. This moving and detailed bronze grouping depicts a savage attack by two viscous...
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1890s Meiji Antique East Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Tang Dynasty Style horse in ceramic. Glazed in brown and green shades.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Pre-owned goods are exempt from import duties for U.S. customers. Therefore, no import tariffs will be applicable to your purchase. Chinese Tang Dynasty Style horse in ceramic. Han...
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1930s Vintage East Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Chinese Soapstone Pig Sculpture on Carved Wood Base
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage Chinese soapstone pig with piglets sculpture on carved wood base, circa 1950s. The piece has wonderful color and detail and is in very good condi...
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Mid-20th Century East Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Soapstone

Pair of Hand Carved Elephant Sculptures on Bases in White Jade
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous pair of hand carved white jade elephant sculptures on bases, circa 1960s. Impressive detail and a stunning high gloss finish with deep...
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Mid-20th Century East Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Jade

Bronze Deer Statue
Located in New York, NY
A bronze deer statue with auspicious Chinese characters embossed to the surface. These characters represent blessings of long life, prosperity, wis...
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Early 20th Century East Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Style Brass Ram Sculpture
By Loet Vanderveen
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful elegant art Deco style ram sculpture, circa 1970s in patinated brass finish.
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Late 20th Century Art Deco East Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Large Mid-Century Aluminum Lidded Rhinoceros Sculpture
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Striking mid-century sculpture of a Rhinoceros cast in aluminum with its iconic profile and lidded storage compartment.
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern East Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

Agate Lion on Amethyst Rock
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful Agate lion on Amethyst rock sculpture, capturing the essence of raw power and untamed majesty. Poised upon a rocky outcrop of splendid purple amethyst, the lion commands ...
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20th Century East Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Agate, Amethyst

1950's Mid century Modernist Ceramic Japanese Piggy Planter
Located in San Diego, CA
whimsical ceramic piggy planter made in Japan circa 1950's , playful and unique no chips or cracks.
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern East Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Chinese San-T'Sai Glazed Dogs, circa 1860
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Chinese San-T'Sai glazed dogs, circa 1860.
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1860s Antique East Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Carved Horn Figure, Chinese, Decorative, Lizard Ornament, Art Deco, 1940
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage carved horn figure. A Chinese, Oxen horn decorative lizard ornament, dating to the late Art Deco period, circa 1940 Delightfully carved with prominent form Disp...
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Mid-20th Century East Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Horn

Marvelous Pair of Hand Forged Iron Rooster Sculptures
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A fabulous pair of vintage hand forged black iron rooster sculptures having terrific details and crowing poses.
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1930s Vintage East Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wrought Iron

Chinese Multicolor Glazed Porcelain Pheasant Sculpture
Located in Queens, NY
Antique Chinese (Mid 20th Century) porcelain sculpture of a pheasant with colorful, gold-outlined plumes perched on a rocky formation of green and brown.  
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20th Century Chinese Export East Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Boho Shanghai Weave Camel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exquisite Vintage Boho Shanghai Weave Camel showcases the artistry of handwoven design with its intricate texture and lifelike form. The elegant camel figure stands in a majesti...
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Late 20th Century East Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Rattan

Pair of Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Porcelain Cockerels
Located in London, GB
A fine pair of late 18th early 19th century Chinese Export porcelain models of cockerels, each standing on coloured rockwork base, the bodies with a pale celadon glaze and fine feathering...
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Early 19th Century Antique East Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Porcelain Figure of a Dog, 20th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Porcelain Figure of a Dog, 20th Century. Made in Japan
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20th Century East Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Beautiful Porcelain Monkey Okimono Object by Shozan
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Beautiful Porcelain Monkey Okimono object by Shozan Very good condition Mid-20th Century Size: 10cm x 15cm , H 14 cm / 4 x 6 inch, H. 5.5 in...
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Mid-20th Century Showa East Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Vintage Chinese Red and Gilt Buddhistic Lions
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Regal pair of carved wooden Chinese red painted and gilt Buddhistic lions. Each lion is seated atop a cloth draped plinth, with one paw atop a brocade ball. The lion is a symbol of s...
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1920s Vintage East Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Asian Wood Carved Wall Plaque with Crab and Lobster
Located in Austin, TX
An Asian fine carved wood wall plaque possibly Japonese with a crab, a lobster on bamboo.
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1880s Japonisme Antique East Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair Monumental Chinese Carved Wooden Eagle Statues
Located in New York, NY
Pair of monumental carved wood statues of exceptional quality, depicting eagles standing on top of tree trunks.
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Late 19th Century Antique East Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Chinese Ironwood Hand Carved Pig Statue
Located in Pasadena, CA
This Mid-Century Chinese Ironwood Hand Carved Pig Statue is a remarkable and unique piece of art that beautifully reflects traditional Chinese craftsmanship. Expertly carved from den...
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Mid-20th Century East Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Gilt wooden Horse
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
GILT WOODEN TANG WAR HORSE An elegant Chinese Gilt Polychrome Wooden Carved Tang Dynasty Style Horse Sculpture. This stunning piece features int...
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1910s Vintage East Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Giltwood

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"...
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Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency East Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Caballo De Hierro De Estilo Oriental, China
Located in Marbella, ES
Caballo de hierro de estilo oriental, China.
Category

Late 20th Century East Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Large Japanese Bronze Macaw Parrot Sculpture-48 Inches
Located in Houston, TX
Large Japanese Bronze Macaw Parrot Sculpture-48 Inches. Our Japanese bronze parrot sculpture or Macaw sculpture is beautifully detailed and can ...
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1940s Meiji Vintage East Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Northern Qi Dynasty Pottery Model of an Ox and Cart
Located in Austin, TX
A fine pottery model of an ox and cart, Northern Qi Dynasty (550 - 577 AD), China. Realistically molded, the ox displays wonderful musculature and elemen...
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18th Century and Earlier Antique East Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Pottery, Acrylic

19thC Chinese Root Wood Carving
Located in Altrincham, GB
19thC Chinese Root Wood Carving of a sacred water buffalo with children climbing on it's back - 23"w x 11"d x 10"h
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1880s Chinese Export Antique East Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bog Wood

Hand Carved Canadian Geese Sculpture in Green Jade by Lyle Sopel
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous hand carved Canadian geese sculpture in green jade by Lyle Sopel, circa 1990s. Impressive detail and a stunning high gloss finish with deep veining. The piece is in excellen...
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Mid-20th Century East Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Jade

Pair of Chinese Porcelain Green Foo Dogs, circa 1840
Located in New York, NY
With bulging eyes, a somewhat snarling expression with baring teeth.
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1840s Antique East Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Dramatic Glazed Terra Cotta Sculpture of an Egyptian Sphinx
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A fabulous artful tabletop accessory or sculpture from Hong Kong, vintage 1960, in the shape of an Egyptian Sphinx having the face of a handsome man on...
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1960s Vintage East Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of Qing Dynasty Hand-Carved Wooden Temple Corbels with Deer Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty hand-carved wooden temple corbels from the 18th or 19th century with deer and their young. Originally part of a temple wa...
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18th Century Qing Antique East Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of Rare Chinese Carved Wood Foo Dogs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of rare Chinese carved wood foo dogs.
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18th Century Chinoiserie Antique East Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

White Foo Dogs Carved in Wood Base with Geometrical Figures, a Pair
Located in Wichita, KS
Featured here is pair of freshly lacquered in white large Asian foo dogs made of wood. Originally made in the early 20th Century. The geometrical carving details at the base is ama...
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Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern East Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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

"The Essence of Yin" Mid Century Cat Sculpture by Li Yin
Located in Pasadena, CA
This 1969 resin sculpture by Li Ching embodies an aesthetic of purity. The form of the cat, reduced to continuous curves and a smooth surface, avoids any anecdotal detail. It is not ...
Category

1960s Art Deco Vintage East Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Composition

Midcentury Bronze Avian Sculpture 'Japan'
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in San Diego, CA
Serene, elegant, and handsome bronze sculpture. Simple lines that are undeniably midcentury. Finely hand casted (evokes Brutalist), it boasts a handsome verdigris patina. This avian ...
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1950s Brutalist Vintage East Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Collection of Chinese Blanc de Chine Foo Dogs, 17th-19th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
An absolutely wonderful assembled group of Chinese Blanc de Chine white glazed porcelain Buddhistic lion (foo lion, foo dog) joss stick holders, Qing...
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Mid-19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Antique Chinese Multi-Colored Cloisonne Rooster Sculptures
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of early 20th century Chinese cloisonne rooster sculptures with red, white, blue, green, and yellow enamels standing on circular cloisonne bases...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Export East Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Antique Netsuke Japanese Monkey Thinking Sculpture Meiji Period, 19/20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and very detailed piece. Unsigned. Japan 19th or 20th century. Provenance: From the collection of Clemens Merkelbach van Enkhuizen, A well known Dutch painter and artist from...
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19th Century Edo Antique East Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Rare and Massive Japanese wood sculpture of playful lions, signed, Japan, 19th
Located in PARIS, FR
A Very Rare wood Okimono of Shishi Lions, Japan , 19th c This exceptional 19th-century Japanese wooden sculpture, crafted from an unique piece of hinok...
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Mid-19th Century Antique East Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Cedar

Vintage Chinese Glazed Terra Cotta Stack of Frogs
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Whimsical Chinese sculpture or figure crafted in terracotta and hand decorated with a thick glaze depicting a game of leap frog gone awry.
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Export East Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Chinese Carnelian Agate Fu Dog Incense Burner Sculpture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Well crafted Chinese carved amber agate carnelian censer incense burner with lidded fu dog lion final.
Category

20th Century East Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Agate

Antique Wood Monkey Netsuke Sculpture Japanese Masakazu Japan, 19/20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and very detailed piece. Signed Masakazu A monkey sitting. H. 1.8 cm x L 2.2cm. Japan, 19th century. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: J...
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20th Century Meiji East Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Decorative Rare Patinated Brass on Wood Hen Sculpture by Sarreid LTD
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical Chicken on Nest sculpture, circa 1970s great original patina that can be polished in a distressed whitewash wood base.
Category

20th Century Hollywood Regency East Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

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