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Place of Origin: East Asian
19th Century the Lobster Japanese Bronze Lobster Meiji Period
Located in Marseille, FR
19th century the Lobster Japanese bronze Lobster Meiji Period.
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19th Century Japonisme Antique East Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Soapstone Carving Running Horses, Mid-20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
Chinese soapstone carving running horses, Mid-20th Century. The large magnificent soapstone carving is depicting running horses beautifully carved in the natural soapstone placed on a wooden root branch. Galloping horses in Chinese culture symbolize upwardly movement which could mean a promotion or growth in career Shoushan stone...
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Mid-20th Century East Asian Animal Sculptures

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Soapstone

Agate Horse Bust with Green and Orange Crystals
Located in Somis, CA
A stunning 2.7 lb, all natural agate horse bust. The sculpture preserved the original characters of the gem stone with amazing crystal formations. Great de...
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2010s East Asian Animal Sculptures

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Agate

Fine Chinese Carved Soapstone Statue of Lady with Parasol, ca 1900
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Ca 1900 Fine Chinese Carved Soapstone Statue of a lady with Parasol. Additional information: Material: Wood / Bamboo Region of Origin: China Period: 19th century China Dynasty Perio...
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19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Animal Sculptures

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Wood

MCM Bakelite Black Bird with Brass Beak by Rosenthal Netter
By Rosenthal Netter
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful MCM bakelite black bird with brass beak by Rosenthal Netter, circa 1960s. Cool piece in very good vintage condition that measures 9.5"W x 3"D x 7"H. #3856
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern East Asian Animal Sculptures

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Brass

Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Cats
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Chinese cloisonné or enamel on copper cats in a familiar stalking pose decorated with symbolic biomorphic designs over an alluring blue background.
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20th Century Chinoiserie East Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Enamel

Old Wooden Netsuke Sculpture Japanese Cow Ox Meiji Period, 19/20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and very detailed piece. Unsigned. Japan 19th or 20th century. Weight: 9 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

Mr. Toad
Located in Greenwich, CT
Hand-carved wood lacquered box in the shape of a stylized toad with eyes and legs and lift-off top. Heavy and substantial. Japanese, early 20th c.
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Early 1900s Antique East Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Mr. Toad
Mr. Toad
$4,900
19th Century Pair of Chinese Carved Hardwood Water Buffalos on Stands
Located in Central England, GB
A fine pair of Chinese carved hardwood water buffalos on stands. This pair of late 19th century Chinese hardwood figures are superbly carved with a...
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19th Century Antique East Asian Animal Sculptures

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Hardwood

Asian Wood Hand-Painted Figure of a Recumbent Ram
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The Asian recumbent ram is shown resting upon gilded hooves with head raised and black eyes looking straight ahead, its mouth slightly opened, finely decorated with dense scrolled pa...
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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie East Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of Chinese Export Porcelain Roosters, circa 1800
Located in New York, NY
With famille rose-verte decoration.
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Early 1800s Antique East Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Animal on Turtle 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

Materials

Wood

Japanese Meiji Articulated Bronze Crab
Located in Essex, MA
Dark greenish brown patina with fully articulated body. Purchased in London by past owner.
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

large pair of antique Japanese bronze vases with carp fish, Meiji period
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
A large pair of antique Japanese bronze vases with carp fishes, Meiji period. The bottle vases have carp in swirls of water, with some ver...
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Early 20th Century Meiji East Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Monumental Early 20th century Chinese Hardwood Sculpture of a Buffalo
Located in Troy, NY
Exceptionally large Chinese sculpture of a buffalo in laying down on a simulated carved root-wood base, with five children riding on its back....
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20th Century Other East Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of Chinese Mid-Century White Porcelain Chickens
Located in Queens, NY
"Pair of Antique Chinese (Mid 20th Century) white porcelain chickens, detailed with tonal feathers and red features and sculpted perched on rocks (P...
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20th Century Chinese Export East Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Chinese Mottled Light Green Jadeite Carvings, Cranes on Carved Wood Stands
Located in New York, NY
A fabulous pair of Antique Chinese mottled light green jadeite carvings of cranes on hand-carved wood stands. Each of pieced construction the body of mottled light green with an inset beak and red coral crown...
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1890s Antique East Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Jade

Chinese Wicker Capybara Animal
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chinese wicker capybara box from the Shanghai collection with carved wood highlights and removable lid.
Category

20th Century Chinoiserie East Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wicker

Vintage Boho Shanghai Weave Standing Panda
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Capture hearts with this endearing vintage standing panda figure, a wonderful example of traditional woven handicraft. Meticulously crafted using detailed weaving techniques (often s...
Category

1970s Folk Art Vintage East Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Pair of Chinese Export Birds, circa 1820
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Chinese export birds, circa 1820.
Category

Early 19th Century Antique East Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Old Wooden Netsuke Sculpture Japanese Bat Meiji Period, 19/20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and very detailed piece. Unsigned. Japan 19th or 20th century. Weight: 12 grams Provenance: Collected in the 1980’s. From the collection of Clemens Merkelbach van Enkhuize...
Category

20th Century Meiji East Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Chinese Wicker Duck
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Wicker duck from with an intricate woven wicker structure and highlighted with wood wings and a sculpted bill and feet. Presented on a lacquered wood base....
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage East Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wicker

Antique Japanese Meiji period carved hardwood okimono of a prowling tiger C 1900
Located in Central England, GB
This most pleasing hand carved hardwood Japanese Meiji period okimono depicts a muscular prowling tiger. Its body is slightly lowered in a stalking position with its mouth open showi...
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Early 20th Century Meiji East Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Pair Japanese Carved and Lacquered Inari Foxes, Showa Era, Dated 1951, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A delightful and mischievous pair of Japanese carved and lacquered wood Inari foxes, kitsune, dated Showa year twenty six, corresponding to 1951, Japan. The...
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1950s Showa Vintage East Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Elm

Sculpture Dog Sichuan Pottery Han Dynasty Period China
Located in New York, NY
Sculpture Sichuan pottery walking Han dynasty period, China. A Han sculpture in the shape of a dog. Of the large number of figurines unearthed in burial sites in the city, pottery dogs are among the most unique. These marvelous animated tomb figurines...
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15th Century and Earlier Han Antique East Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

Small Blue Glass Foo Dogs on a Base, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair of blue gemstones Foo Dogs on a long pedestal base. Great addition to your classic interior inspired and table tops.
Category

1950s Other Vintage East Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Wood

Midcentury Bronze Dove Incense Burner Vessel 'Japan'
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage, beautifully rendered, bronze incense burner modelled on a dove/bird figure. Incredibly sculptural piece with verdigris and Brutalist design elements. The piece trascends its...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage East Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pelican in Teak by Zoo-Line, 1970's
By Zoo-Line
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Carved teak pelican sculpture from Japan by Zooline. The pelican's top beak opens and closes like a lid.
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage East Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Teak

Chinese Terra Cotta Parrot
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Life-size terracotta parrot or bird with a quizzical expression, decorated and glazed with soft muted colors.
Category

20th Century Chinoiserie East Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Large Artist Signed Japanese Bronze Tigers Attacking Bull Sculpture on Wood Base
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Large Artist Signed Japanese Bronze Tigers attacking a Bull sculpture on wood base. Amazing original Patina and signed by the artist. The wood stand is or...
Category

1890s Meiji Antique East Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Pair of Chinese Guardian Lions in Red and Gold Lacquer
Located in NICE, FR
We present you with this stunning pair of statues representing Chinese guardian lions, also known as lions of Fo, made in red and gold lacquer and painted wood. Their origins date ba...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Export Antique East Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Balinese Carved Wood Statues of a Dolphins Great Carving, 1950 20th Cen
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Balinese Carved Wood Statues of a Dolphins Great Carving, 1950 20th Cen Beautiful piece. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery T...
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20th Century East Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Qing Dynasty Porcelain Spotted Deer Brush Washer, Mid-19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A charming and elegant Chinese brush washer in the form of a recumbent spotted deer, Qing dynasty, circa 1850. The graceful animal modeled with ...
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Mid-19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

"Angel Fish, " Large, Stunning Technicolor Art Deco Sculptures, Occupied Japan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This pair of technicolor-hued Art Deco angel fish sculptures -- glazed in hues of gold, dark pink, cobalt, sea green and canary -- was made in Japan between 1945 and 1951, when American forces occupied the nation after World War II and required that goods made there be marked "Occupied Japan...
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1940s Art Deco Vintage East Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Contemporary Gold Purple Orangs Porcelain Bear Sculpture, 7
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Extraordinary Japanese contemporary porcelain bear sculpture, hand-painted in green, blue, orange purple in a dramatic pattern set against a gold background, by Japanese artist from the historic Imari-Arita region of Japan. This stunning bear is from the limited edition series of four bear...
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21st Century and Contemporary Meiji East Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Gold

Striking Turquoise Pair of Chinese Porcelain Bluebirds
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Pair of Chinese porcelain bluebirds having turquoise bodies and aubergine bases.
Category

1920s Chinese Export Vintage East Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Nicely Cast Brass Giraffe Sculpture
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful cast brass sculpture of a whimsical giraffe.
Category

1980s Vintage East Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Bronze Koro 'Japanese Incense Burner' in the Shape of a Rooster
Located in Hudson, NY
Bronze Koro (Japanese incense burner) in the shape of a rooster Removable top.
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Early 19th Century Antique East Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Ming Dynasty Hand Carved Stone Monkey Sculpture with Infant Monkey
Located in Yonkers, NY
A 19th century Chinese Ming dynasty hand carved stone monkey sculpture. This Chinese sculpture features a monkey figure, sitting on a rock formation, holding a square item, perhaps a...
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17th Century Ming Antique East Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Chinese Double Guardian Headrest, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
To keep her elaborate hairstyle intact while sleeping, a well-to-do Qing-dynasty woman would use a rigid headrest or neck pillow to keep her head elevated. Whether functional or pure...
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Late 19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Asian Stamped Gilt Baby Panther
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Gorgeous vintage gilt baby panther. Marked on the bottom with an Asian character. Bright and beautiful gilt finish with piercing blue stone eyes. Perfect to add a flash of glamour to...
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Mid-20th Century Bohemian East Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Vintage Asian Chinese Brass Prosperity Dragon Wall Hanging
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Asian Chinese Brass Prosperity Dragon Wall Hanging. As the embodiment of the masculine gender, the dragon has long been an auspicious symbol of power in Chinese culture. Dragons chasing a ball is the auspicious scene of good luck, prosperity and wealth. According to Chinese Feng Shui...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Export East Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

1950s Japanese Iron Bird Sculpture Mid-Century Asian Cabinmodern Art
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Hard to find object, we have never seen another. It is cast metal with a faux verdigris/archaic finish, marked JAPAN on verso. Weighs 1.5 pounds, stand 5.25 inches tall.
Category

1950s Brutalist Vintage East Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Chinese lion sculpture , WEI DYNASTY PROBABLY
Located in Milano, IT
In the heart of an ancient empire, stands a sculpture of breathtaking power and majesty, probable Wei dynasty. A mighty beast, sculpted from the very essence of strength, is poised i...
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15th Century and Earlier Qing Antique East Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone

A Very Nice Spill Vase Qing or Republic Period Cream White Dove Bird
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated and made piece in the shape of a Dove. The piece has a 4 character mark at the base. The pictures show some dirt still but we have put it in a bath and new p...
Category

20th Century East Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Early Chinese Stone Horse Sculpture
Located in Sheffield, MA
This early Chinese carved stone horse has markings of an elaborate bridle and is an impressive showpiece.
Category

19th Century Archaistic Antique East Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Fantastic 19th Century Chinese Blanc De Chine Model of a Water Buffalo or Ox
Located in New York, NY
A Fantastic 19th Century Chinese Blanc De Chine Model of a Water Buffalo. Beautifully hand-carved and enameled with a bright white body and black enamel eyes. This piece is really superb and in fabulous condition for its age. In Chinese culture, the water buffalo symbolizes the coming of spring. Throughout China the spring season began with a ceremonial plowing by the imperial capital through the use of a water buffalo, symbolizing its importance to the imperial heritage. Water buffalo were created in China for centuries, with terracotta pieces found in Han dynasty tombs...
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19th Century Chinese Export Antique East Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Han Dynasty Pottery Mythical Bixie Beast TL Tested
Located in Dallas, TX
A Large Chinese Pottery Mythical Creature Figure from the Han Dynasty China. Western Han Dynasty Circa 25 - 220 TL tested estimated age 1800 years old (+/- 200) by Artemis Testing ...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Han Antique East Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

Vintage Asian Cloisonné Enameled Cranes - Set of 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A truly magnificent pair of vintage Asian cranes, these statues are a masterful display of the ancient art of cloisonné. Each bird is rendered with exquisite detail, featuring intric...
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie East Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Antique Meiji Japanese Patinated and Gold Speckled Bronze on Wooden Stand
Located in New York, NY
Antique Meiji Japanese Patinated and Gold Speckled Bronze on Original Wooden Stand.
Category

Late 19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Wicker Puppy Box
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Mid century Chinese puppy box from the Shanghai collection ambitiously crafted in bamboo wicker with carved wood feet and tail.
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern East Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wicker

Rare Buddhist Carved Base for a Statue, Edo Period, 17th Century
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Rare and unusual hexagonal Buddhist base for a statue with a recumbent shi-shi (guardian lion dog), gilded and carved with inset glass eyes and painted with mineral pigments. Most likely the base to a sculpture of Monju Bosatsu...
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Mid-17th Century Edo Antique East Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Beautiful Signed Miniature Porcelain Tiger Okimono Object
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Beautiful miniature Porcelain Tiger Okimono object Very good condition Mid 20th century Size: 16cm x 4.5cm H 8cm cm / 6.3 x 1.8 inch, H. 3 inch Weight: 190g ( 0.4 lb) Inte...
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Mid-20th Century Showa East Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Export Famille Rose Pheasant With Ormolu Mounts, Late 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A gorgeous Chinese export famille rose enameled porcelain model of a pheasant mounted on an ormolu stand. The elegant bird is portrayed perched on a ...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Export Antique East Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ormolu

Cat in Ceramic Black and White, circa 1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Ceramic representing a seated cat of rectangular shape and white and black, spotted. Chinese work realized circa 1900.
Category

Early 20th Century East Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Terracotta Duck Form Sculptures
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice examples of Han Dynasty style terracotta duck bottles. No breaks. No chips. No repairs. Paint has worn over the years.
Category

Late 19th Century Han Antique East Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta, Paint

Wicker Seal Box
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Mid Century Wicker Seal or Sea Lion with a tight and intricate woven construction. Having glass eyes and a carved wood removal lid that opens to reveal secret storage. This Seal bear...
Category

Mid-20th Century Organic Modern East Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wicker

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Antique Porcelain Cockerels
Located in London, GB
A fine pair of large 19th century Chinese Export models of cockerels, decorated in blanc de chine with red highlights. Each modelled standing on pierced rockwork with head turned to ...
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19th Century Antique East Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Blue Phoenix Figure
Located in New York, NY
A medium-sized "Fenghuang" figure with a traditional turquoise glaze. The Fenghuang is a mythological Chinese bird that represents the balance between male and female. Its body is co...
Category

20th Century East Asian Animal Sculptures

19th Century Pair of Japanese Bronze Lions Bookends, Meiji Period
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
This superb and rare pair of Japanese Meiji period bronze bookends are cast in solid bronze and depict a pair of Lions, with their heads raised. These finely sculpted pieces are beau...
Category

Late 19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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