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Place of Origin: Asian
Japanese old man statue, Tenmei Era, dated 1781
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Japanese old man statue, Tenmei Era, dated 1781
represented seated, wearing a long dress, decorated with flowers and foliage, slightly smiling face, glass eyes, wearing a cap,
remov...
Category
1780s Edo Antique Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Asian Wood Carved Antique Burmese Musician Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Antique wood carved musician sculpture with gold leaf finish and crackle patina, circa 1960's.
Category
20th Century Hollywood Regency Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Chinese Gilt Limestone Stele of Maitreya Buddha
Located in Chicago, IL
This intricate limestone stele of a standing buddha likely depicts Maitreya, the Buddha of the Future. The only Buddhist divinity revered as both a bodhisattva and a Buddha, Maitreya is prophesied to return to Earth some time in the distant future and continue the historic Buddha's teachings of the Dharma. Like the historic Shakyamuni Buddha, Maitreya is a compassionate being devoted to showing the path to enlightenment.
Carved in the style of sixth century Chinese statuary...
Category
20th Century Qing Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Limestone
Chinese Terracotta Court Ladies Han Style Set of Three
Located in Somis, CA
A set of beautiful terracotta court ladies in the Han dynasty style. Featured are governesses whose jobs are to train the ladies of the house all manners and etiquette, as well as th...
Category
20th Century Tang Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Antique Original Thayo Burmese Burma Myanmar Asian Buddha Head Sculpture Statue
Located in Studio City, CA
An exceptionally beautiful, serene, delicately crafted, and extremely rare Burmese Buddha head/bust - hand-made using the ancient Thayo technique w...
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer
Indonesian Majapahit Terracotta Head of a Male, circa 14th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A charming head of a young male, Majapahit Empire, region of Trowulan, Eastern Java, Indonesia, 13th-14th century.
The head well sculpted as a smiling, youthful male with buck teet...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Tribal Antique Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Antique Chinese Glazed Porcelain Roof Tile of a Warrior Figure, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Chinese glazed porcelain roof tile of a warrior. The manufacture of glazed tiles was standardized in the Ming Dynasty and during the Qing Dynasty into the Republican Era, glazed tile...
Category
19th Century Qing Antique Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Tang Dynasty Pottery Camel
Located in Queens, NY
Asian Chinese (Tang Dynasty) unglazed pottery camel with an open mouth and head turned with a double hump back.
Category
20th Century Chinese Export Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Decorative Egg, Chinese, Cloisonne, Ornament, Late Art Deco, circa 1940
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage decorative egg. A Chinese, cloisonné ornament, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1940.
Colourful example of vintage cloi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Petite Bronze Garuda Figurine
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite bronze figurine is cast in the form of Garuda, a demigod and mythical king of birds in Hindu and Buddhist faith. Taking the form of half-bird...
Category
20th Century Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
19th century Burmese Alabaster Buddhist Monk Statue
Located in New York, NY
A Burmese Alabaster sculpture of a Buddhist Monk devotee, Buddha. This posture is called Namaskara mudra, or Anjali mudra and is the gesture of greeting, prayer, adoration, and is al...
Category
19th Century Antique Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster
Chinese White Small Cabbage Sculpture
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Chinese White Jade Small Cabbage Sculpture . It depicts a very well hand carved delicate white cabbage sculpture. It stands over an elongated wood base. In Chinese culture,...
Category
20th Century Chinese Export Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Jade
Bronze figure of Lakshmi holding a Lamp, India, 18th Century
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This fine solid cast figure of Lakshmi wears elaborately styled leggings with her hair tied in very long braid. She is holding an oil lamp inscribed underneath in Hindi. Lakshmi is ...
Category
19th Century Tribal Antique Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Chinese Porcelain PROC Shiwan Figure, 1990/80
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely Chinese Shiwan Figure. Dating to the 1980’s or 90’s.
Additional information:
Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Decoration Type / Colour: Polychrome
Region of Origin: China
Period...
Category
20th Century Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Carved Wood Teaching Buddha in Ming Style
Located in Atlanta, GA
A statue of standing Buddha (Shakyamuni), finely carved out a single block of wood (might be cypress based on the wood grains). Attired in a flowing robe with open chest, the Buddha ...
Category
19th Century Ming Antique Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Brass Buddha with child Incense 1940s China
Located in Den Haag, NL
Chinese Buddha with child . The child is a insert ,can be removed .
The holes are for incense ,i think . strange combination .Do you
now more than me . Solid Brass .
Category
1940s Chinese Export Vintage Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Vintage Gilt Famille Verte Chinese Porcelain Seated Buddha/Luohan Ex-Lorin Marsh
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage Chinese porcelain statue.
In the form of a Luohan or Arhat with a famille verte robe and gilt body.
The reverse ...
Category
20th Century Chinese Export Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Figural Carved Emerald Onyx with Fu Dogs & Foliage c1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Chinese Figural Carved Emerald Onyx with Fu Dogs & Foliage c1920
Measures- 8" H x 4.5"W x 3"D
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Onyx
Indonesian Reclaimed Wood Sculpture, Wing-Shaped
Located in New York, NY
A reclaimed wood sculpture shaped as a pair of wings, hand-carved in Indonesia, late 20th Century. The material is Suar wood (Samanea Saman or Monkeywood), known for its beautiful ve...
Category
1980s Organic Modern Vintage Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Reclaimed Wood
Chinese Statue of a Figure by Shiwan Artist Feng Weimin Poem Liu Bang
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Chinese statue Made by the famous Shiwan Artist Feng Weimin. A poem by Liu Bang， the founding emperor of the Han Dynasty
“The wind is blowing and the clouds are flying，establish auth...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Two carved wooden marionettes depicting Hanuman and Ganesh. Indian c.1890
Located in London, GB
Two carved wooden marionettes depicting the deities Hanuman and Ganesh painted with natural pigments, the eyes picked out in black.
Indian c.1890
These two figures are apparently fr...
Category
1980s Vintage Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Jizai Koi and Water Motif, Japan, Miji Period
Located in Point Richmond, CA
This jizai is an excellent example of a well-balanced and pleasingly carved sculpture of koi swimming in waves. Once part of a Japanese hanger (jizagake) for a kettle hook, it served...
Category
Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Chinese Green and Red Lu Xing Wealth and Prosperity Deific Porcelain Figurine
Located in Queens, NY
"Antique Chinese (Early 20th Century) glazed porcelain statue of Lu Xing, one of the deities of the three stars considered essential in Chinese astrology, each...
Category
20th Century Chinese Export Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Asian Hard Stone Carved Exotic Fruit & Jade Leaves Decorative Piece
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is an interesting shaped fruit with variegated yellow color with carved points and nicely carved green jade leaves, but I don't know the name of the fruit. The stems are green w...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Jade
Decorative Kokeshi Doll Sculpture from Northern Japan, Hand-Painted, Signed
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and exceptionally 18 inches tall classic traditional Kokeshi doll from Northern Japan. Handcrafted of wood and hand-painted in the the early 20th century, covered with a ...
Category
Early 20th Century Edo Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Antique Thai Carved Seated Buddha Playing a Flute
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Thai Carved Seated Buddha Playing a Flute
This is an Antique Thai Buddha, with a triangular base to match his seated lotus position, and h...
Category
Early 20th Century Other Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Paint
Antique Ornamental Mausoleum, Chinese Soapstone, Burial Memento, Victorian, 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique ornamental mausoleum. A Chinese, soapstone burial memento, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Unusual and rare d...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Soapstone
Set of Three Large Midcentury Japanese Geisha Figurines
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool set of three large (9.75" tall) iron Japanese geisha figurines, circa 1970s. The cast iron with gold gilt pieces are very heavy and solid a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Iron, Gold Leaf
Bronze Tibetan Buddha
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An early 20th century bronze Buddha.
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Late Meiji Period Folk Wood Carving Japanese God of War, Arts, Shrines Protector
Located in Miami, FL
Probably more than likely from a Japanese home altar, this is a folk art rendition of Hachiman Yahata no Kani, Japanese God of War, Archery, Culture and Pro...
Category
Early 1900s Meiji Antique Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Large Chinese Agate Figure of Kuan Yin, circa 1890
Located in New York, NY
Large Chinese Agate figure of Kuan Yin, circa 1890.
Category
1890s Antique Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Agate
Pottery Figure Seductress & Dancer Lady, Han Style Terracotta
Located in Miami, FL
A fantastic Han style terracotta figure. Such a figure is seen in the Han dynasty dating 206 BC-220 AD. The figure is of an alluring girl who is in a showing his suit. She has a full...
Category
Late 20th Century Han Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Chinese Ming Dynasty Carved Wood Budda
Located in Dallas, TX
A carved wood Budda from the Shanxi region, made during the Ming Dynasty. The carved figure has an ancient polychrome finish.
Category
Mid-17th Century Ming Antique Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Carved Jade Old Man with Child Figurine
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a small jade Asian old man with a child figure. It depicts a carved orange jade old man holding a child. The small sculpture is standing over a gilt ...
Category
20th Century Chinese Export Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Jade, Metal
Early 20th Century Pair of Carved Tamarind Wood Buddha Candleholders
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Early 20th century set of two hand carved tamarind wood laughing Buddha candleholders.
Measures: Height 15" (38 cm).
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Man and Woman Embraced Patinated Bronze Sculpture by Itzik Ben Shalom
By Itzik Ben Shalom
Located in San Diego, CA
Man and woman embraced patinated bronze sculpture on a black wood base in by listed Israeli artist Itzik Ben Shalom, circa 1980s. The piece is in good vintage condition with some spo...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Patinated Wooden Sculpture, Representing Buddha, Early 20th Century, Gilt Color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Sculpture in patinated wood, representing Buddha, made in China at the beginning of the 20th century. Buddha is depicted with his arms raised. The gold leaf with which it is covered,...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Export Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Antique Indian Gujarat Hand Carved Temple Carving Statue Depicting a Woman
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Indian early 20th century hand carved architectural temple carving from Gujarat, depicting a smiling woman. Originating from Gujarat, India, this antique early 20th-century hand-carved architectural temple carving is a captivating depiction of a smiling woman. This exquisite sculpture captures the essence of traditional Indian artistry, with the woman carved in a frontal position while her legs are delicately portrayed in profile. Her serene expression, enhanced by a slight tilt of her head, radiates a sense of calm and contentment. The intricate details of her headdress, attire, and jewelry highlight the craftsmanship and cultural richness of the region.
The woman's features are beautifully rendered, showcasing a blend of grace and elegance. The carving, with its weathered appearance, speaks to its historical significance and journey through time. The back of the sculpture remains unfinished, adding an authentic touch to its architectural origins, as it was likely meant to be a part of a larger structure or placed against a wall.
This temple carving serves as a striking decorative piece, perfect for adding an exotic and cultural element to any interior space. Whether displayed in a living room, hallway, or study, it brings a sense of history and artistry to the environment. Its craftsmanship and evocative presence make it a conversation piece, inviting viewers to appreciate the skill and cultural significance embedded in this work of art. This early 20th-century Indian temple carving...
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Chinese Polychrome Seated Ancestor Figure, C. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
An integral part of traditional Chinese home life, ancestor worship before a domestic altar often featured painted ancestral portraits or tabletop ance...
Category
Early 20th Century Qing Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Antique Chinese Ming Dynasty Glazed Wood Horseman
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Antique Chinese Ming Dynasty Hand Carved Glazed Wood Horse with Rider
22 tall x 22 w x 5.5 d
Preowned Original vintage unrestored condition. Vintage p...
Category
19th Century Ming Antique Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Ming Dynasty Glazed Tall Attendant Figure, 16th-17th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A tall Chinese green and amber glazed figure of an attendant, Ming Dynasty, 16th-17th century, China.
The figure stands upon an integral plinth, dressed in long robes...
Category
17th Century Ming Antique Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Blanc De Chine Immortal Figure, 19th Century
Located in Norton, MA
A Blanc de Chine immortal figure from the 19th century, Signed in the bottom.
Category
19th Century Antique Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Decorative Figure, Oriental, Bronze, Statue, Study, Musician, circa 1900
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Oriental sculpture figure statue made of bronze Study of a musician, beautiful facial expression with two tone of patina gray and gold, solid bronze...
Category
20th Century Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Chinese Porcelain PROC Miniature Shiwan Figure, 1990/80s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely Chinese Shiwan Li Bai Figure. Dating to the 1980’s or 90’s.
Additional information:
Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Decoration Type / Colour: Polychrome
Region of Origin: China...
Category
20th Century Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Pair Gandharan Stucco Heads of Donors, 3rd-5th Century, Gandhara
Located in Austin, TX
A charming pair of Gandharan molded stucco heads of donors, ancient region of Gandhara (modern day Pakistan / Afghanistan), probably Taxila, circa 3rd-5th century.
The two heads most likely represent donors. Donors to temples would often have their images enshrined in the artworks of temple walls in thanks for their support.
One head portrays a youthful figure with a plump, smiling face, and full head of hair arranged in fat curls and secured by a headband. The androgynous figure...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Hellenistic Antique Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stucco, Wood
Small Burmese Shan Tai Yai Bronze Buddha, 18th Century, Burma
Located in Austin, TX
A decidedly charming small cast bronze figure of the Buddha, 18th century, Shan Tai Yai peoples, Burma (Myanmar).
The small image of the Buddha is portraye...
Category
18th Century Antique Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
15th-16th Century Burmese Sandstone Pagoda Guardian Sculpture
Located in Kastrup, DK
Sculpture of a pagoda guardian carved from sandstone,
Originating from a Buddhist pagoda or temple in Burma, dating back to the 15th-16th century. This piece was unearthed following ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Other Antique Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Sandstone
Huang Gang (1961), Metal Mao Sculpture, 2000s
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful contemporary art sculptural representation of Mao Zedong by Huang Gang (1961) from the early 2000s Chinese art movement. Signed and numbered.
Dim...
Category
Early 2000s Modern Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Pair of Neoclassical Style Garden Sculptures in Form of Ewers
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of coral colored ewer statues carved in marble in the form of
Winged Females set on a square base.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Chinese Polychrome Jade Emperor Altar Figure, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
This 18th-century carved wooden figure likely depicts the Jade Emperor, the supreme monarch of heaven and earth in Chinese folklore and Taoist mythology. Ruler of all deities and ben...
Category
Early 19th Century Qing Antique Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Hand Carved Monumental Sculpture of a Woman on Marble Rock.
Located in Marbella, ES
Hand Carved Monumental Sculpture of a Woman on Marble Rock.
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Vintage Chinese Carved Stone Bust of Guanyin the Bodhisattva of Compassion
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage carved stone bust of Guanyin from the mid 20th century, with ornate headdress. Created in China during the midcentury period, this carved stone bust captivates us w...
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Japanese Late Edo Period Life-Size Imperial Bunraku by Nagoshi Kenji, ca. 1850
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Late Edo Period Life-Size Imperial Bunraku
Head, Hands and Legs by Nagoshi Kenji, Ca. 1850
DIMENSIONS
Head: 13” High
Hands: 11” High
Legs: 9” High
...
Category
1850s Japonisme Antique Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Large White Marble Statue of Chinese Flying Apsara
Located in New York, NY
Statue of flying Apsara playing the pipa, finely sculpted from white marble, measuring 51 by 23 by 25 inches. Apparenlty unsigned. In good condition with surface dirt, scratches and...
Category
20th Century Qing Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Vintage Chinese Porcelain PROC Shiwan Figure, 1990/80s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely Chinese Shiwan Figure. Dating to the 1980’s or 90’s.
Additional information:
Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Decoration Type / Colour: Polychrome
Region of Origin: China
Period...
Category
20th Century Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Padma Sambhav Teacher Gilt Bronze Tibetan Figure
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful, gilded bronze statue of Padma Sambhav, the founder of Tibetan Buddhism. This 2 lb statue is very finely made showcasing every detail from top to base, with hand painted ...
Category
20th Century Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Two Ming Style Chinese Pottery Dignitaries
Located in Bradenton, FL
Two Chinese Ming style sancai polychrome glaze terracotta pottery figures of Chinese dignitaries in glazed green and ocher terracotta on hexagonal bases and removable heads. The man ...
Category
20th Century Chinese Export Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Indian Antique Polychrome Hand Carved Statue Depicting a Celestial Musician
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Indian polychrome and hand carved wooden sculpture from the early 20th century, depicting a celestial musician playing an instrument. This captivating wooden sculpture bea...
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
