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Place of Origin: East Asian
Tibetan Gau Traveling Shrine with Silk Case, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Tibetan traveling shrines, known as Gau, were believed to offer protective powers and were used to hold and carry sacred objects during long journeys. Crafted over a century ago, a B...
Category
Early 20th Century Tibetan East Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Copper, Brass
19th Century Japanese Samurai Plaster Figures
Located in Norton, MA
Unusual Japanese Samurai Plaster Figures, hand made and hand-painted, from the late 19th to early 20th century.
Category
Early 20th Century Other East Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stucco
Early 20th Century Japanese Porcelain Incense Burner-Smoker Figurines
Located in Ferndale, MI
Two Early 20th Century Japanese Porcelain Incense Burner/Smoker Figurines painted in gold. Each has design pattern on the costume he...
Category
Early 20th Century East Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Petite Pair of Vintage Turquoise Blue Ceramic Foo Dog Sculptures
Located in San Diego, CA
Super cute petite pair of vintage turquoise blue ceramic foo dog sculptures, circa 1960s. These symbolic guardians present a beautiful turquoise hue along with great lines and swirls...
Category
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency East Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Chinese Gilt Foo Dogs
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Asian Chinese style gilt carved foo dog figures holding a open design ball
Category
20th Century Chinese Export East Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Giltwood
Tibetan Bronze Standing Gilt Bronze Buddha Offering Protection
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Tibetan bronze standing gilt bronze buddha offering protection
China, 20th century
A fine example, the Buddha standing on lotus base with the "no fear" abhaya mudra, the figure is ...
Category
20th Century Chinese Export East Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antique 19th Century Chinese Hand-Carved Stone Guardian Sculpture
Located in Yonkers, NY
A 19th century Chinese carved guardian statue used as ship ballast. In the time when great wooden ships dominated the trade among nations of the east,...
Category
19th Century Antique East Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Chinese Laughing Polychrome Hand Painted Sitting Temple Shrine Buddha
Located in Studio City, CA
A fun piece. Nicely hand painted and detailed. Made of light metal of some sort.
Was acquired from a collection of Chinese and South-East Asian artifacts...
Category
20th Century East Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Pair of Vintage Chinese Cloisonné Birds
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Intriguing pair of vintage Chinese cloisonne or enamel on brass birds with quizzical expressions, colorful wings and tails, blue bodies and floral bases.
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie East Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Enamel
Pair of Chinese Porcelain Standing Figures
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Asian Chinese style blue and white porcelain standing figures (19/20th Cent)
Category
19th Century Chinese Export Antique East Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Japanese Cast Bronze Figures of Niō, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A well cast pair of Japanese mixed metal okimono figures of Buddhist guardians, known as Nio or Dharmapala, protectors of Buddhist faith, Meiji Period, Japan.
The smiling bronze g...
Category
Late 19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Miniature Chinese Hardwood Furniture Set
Located in Chicago, IL
This miniature furniture set - at only 6 inches tall - beautifully recreates classic Chinese furniture forms down to the finest of details. Crafted of a beautiful hardwood, prized for its strength and dark color, the set includes a side table and two petite roundback armchairs...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Qing East Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Ming Dynasty Sancai Glazed Dignitary Tomb Figures
Located in Dallas, TX
A Pair of Chinese Enameled Sancai Glazed Pottery Attendant Figures Representing Dignitaries.
Ming Dynasty Period. Circa 1600AD
Dimensions; 23 x 5.5 x 5.25 inches (58.4 x 13.7 x 13.3 ...
Category
16th Century Ming Antique East Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Japanese Tokyo School Bronze Okimono of a Farmer, Meiji Period
Located in Austin, TX
A very fine and detailed Tokyo School cast bronze okimono (decorative sculpture) of a smiling farmer, Meiji period, late 19th century, Japan.
The e...
Category
Late 19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Chinoiserie Fu Lu Shou Ceramic Chinese Prosperity God Figurine in Blue & White
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This beautiful blue and white ceramic figurine is of Fu, one of the auspicious Lucky Chinese Gods. They are commonly seen together as a trio wh...
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie East Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Ming Warrior Statue
Located in Somis, CA
An all original, 18th century, hand carved, solid wood statue of a young Ming warrior on horse. Warrior wears a full, elaborate armor fronted with a shield under a large circular col...
Category
18th Century Ming Antique East Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Damo Bodhidharma with Long Prayer Beads
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful solid camphor wood statue of the legendary Buddhist monk Bodhidharma (Damo), who is believed to be the saint who introduced Buddhism to China, Damo represents "dharma of awakening". Realistically modeled, bald with beard of small curls, deep-set downcast eyes and severe wrinkles, all symbolizing empathy for sufferings, with compassionate, poignant countenance. Both hands together in namaskara mudra expressing acceptance and prayer, holding a long string of prayer beads...
Category
20th Century East Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Damo Bodhidharma Monk Carved Camphor Wood Statue
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful solid camphor wood statue of the legendary Buddhist monk Bodhidharma (Damo), who is believed to be the saint who introduced Buddhism to China, Damo represents "dharma of ...
Category
20th Century East Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Guanyin in Carved Wood and Polichrome, China, Early 20th Century, Asian Art
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guanyin in carved wood and polichrome, China, early 20th century, Asian art
Measures: H 56cm, W 16cm, W 15cm.
Category
1910s Chinese Export Vintage East Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Carved Soapstone Buddha
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This a heavy carved light yellow-green soapstone Buddha seated over an oval stone base with bracket feet.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Export East Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Soapstone
Asian Amethyst Carved Grape Bunch Cluster Jade Leaves
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a fabulous bunch of carved amethyst grapes of various sizes and shapes with fantastic imperfections and inclusions which are used to make the grapes look even more realistic....
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern East Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Amethyst, Jade
Decorative Togatta Kokeshi Doll Sculpture from Northern Japan, Hand-Painted
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and exceptionally 18 inches tall classic traditional Togatta Kokeshi doll from Northern Japan. Handcrafted of wood and hand-painted in the ...
Category
Early 20th Century Edo East Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Miniature Chinese Etagere Bookcase
Located in Chicago, IL
A full size bookcase with this level of workmanship and detail would be an incredible find, but this beautiful piece of furniture—at only eight inches tall—is perfectly constructed d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Qing East Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Jiang Tie Feng Bronze Sculpture Moonlight Dance
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
This vibrant bronze sculpture titled ""Moonlight Dance"" by Jiang Tie Feng captures the joyous energy and graceful movements of four dancers. Dressed in traditional attire, the figur...
Category
20th Century East Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Set of Two '2' Artisan Hand Hammered Mid Century Giraffe Figures in Solid Brass
Located in Deland, FL
For your consideration a pair of large modernist solid brass giraffe floor statues / floor sculptures. These Hollywood Regency brass animal sculptures have great details and great shape of posing. The male has a long slightly bent neck and can be set up next to the grazing female. Taller Giraffe...
Category
1970s Hollywood Regency Vintage East Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Two Large green glazed figures, Ming Period (1368-1644)
Located in seoul, KR
Statues of Chinese dignitaries crafted from terracotta, featuring glazes in green and ocher, are set on rectangular bases. The wide-sleeved robes and craftsmanship, along with the cylindrical flat hats with detachable head, indicate their Chinese origin, specifically from the Ming Era.
Period: Ming Dynasty
Medium: Green-glazed Pottery
Type: Figure
Provenance : Acquired in early 2000s from Hongkong
* Ming Dynasty Glazed Pottery Figures
Ming Dynasty glazed pottery figures are renowned for their bold color palette, intricate detailing, and lifelike forms, distinguishing them from earlier traditions. These figures, which depict officials, warriors, animals, and mythical creatures, are characterized by high-gloss lead-based glazes in green, amber, ochre, and sancai (three-color) combinations. The thickly applied glaze pools in recesses, creating depth and enhancing sculptural details. With dynamic postures, expressive facial features, and meticulously rendered drapery, these figures reflect the period’s advancement in ceramic craftsmanship, offering a greater sense of movement and realism compared to the rigid and stylized forms of earlier dynasties.
A defining characteristic of Ming glazed pottery is its elaborate surface detailing, often achieved through raised relief elements and contrasting glazes. Equestrian figures, for example, feature carefully sculpted saddles, harnesses, and decorative embellishments, while human figures are adorned with intricate robes and headdresses. The large scale of these tomb figures, often more imposing than those from previous periods, underscores the increasing importance of funerary art during the Ming era. Unlike later Qing Dynasty figures...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Ming Antique East Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Meiji Period Bronze Sculpture of a Mother and Son by Atsuyoshi
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Meiji period bronze sculpture of a mother and son by Atsuyoshi, she is shown seated on a gnarled rootwood base, with her arm round a crying boy standing by her knee and offering her breast, wearing a short robe, trousers and a cloth incised with Mount Fuji around her head, and bare feet. Signed Atsuyoshi saku, Maruki Shachu seisaku (??????????? (??????????). Japanese, circa 1880.
Footnote: Atsuyoshi is known for a number of finely modelled bronze studies of both wild and domesticated animals, almost all of them made for the Tokyo based Maruki Company. This is therefore an unusual subject matter for him and Japanese bronzes in general , however Oliver Impey and Joyce Seaman, in ‘Japanese Decorative Arts of the Meiji Period’ (in the Ashmolean Museum Collections), pp. 68-69, include a bronze group of a woman who has just finished breast feeding...
Category
1880s Meiji Antique East Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antique Japan Gold Gilt Good Luck Elephant Censer
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This antique Japan gold-gilt good luck elephant censer is a captivating blend of artistry and symbolism. crafted with intricate detail and adorned with...
Category
Mid-20th Century East Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Agate Happy Buddha 3 lb
Located in Somis, CA
A hand-carved, solid agate Buddha. He is depicted sitting with his robe open, cinched with a bow under his belly, an expression for great allowance. The h...
Category
20th Century East Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Agate
20th Century Chinese Cork Diorama, 1950s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful 20th century rectangular Chinese Cork diorama.
Finely carved decoration in its glass case and black lacquered base.
Careful and delicate work ...
Category
1950s Vintage East Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Cork
Giant 37" Wooden Gilded Buddha Statue
Located in Somis, CA
A magnificent gilded giant statue of Amitabha Buddha, carved from a single block of solid wood. Seated dhyana asana on a high lotus throne, the Buddha's full and round face, hallmark...
Category
20th Century Tang East Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Tiger's Eye Water Moon Guan Yin Avalokiteshvara Buddha Statue
Located in Somis, CA
A magnificent natural Tiger's Eye sculpture depicting the compassionate Bodhisattva Water Moon Guan Yin, Avalokiteshvara. Backed by a lotus leaf and on top of water wavers, Avalokiteshvara is shown seated in rajalilasana, the ‘posture of royal ease...
Category
2010s East Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Quartz
Pair of Miniature Mid-Century Resin Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of miniature mid-century resin Foo Dogs, circa the 1970s. The pair are in good vintage condition and measure 3"W x 2.25"D x 2"H. #3941
Category
Mid-20th Century East Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Asian Chinese Mid-20th Century Carved Serpentine Stone Horse Sculpture Figurine
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Dating from the mid-20th century, this well executed serpentine stone carving depicts a rearing Asian horse. The hard stone composition of this sculpture has not been tested.
Category
Mid-20th Century Qing East Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Serpentine
Pair of Chinese Rose Quartz Foo Dogs
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Asian Chinese rose quartz foo dogs with black eyes seated on teak bases (20th Cent)
Category
20th Century Chinese Export East Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Teak
Early Ming Dynasty Chinese Buddha Statue, circa 14th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine late Yuan to early Ming Chinese terracotta gilt and polychrome painted Buddha figure, he is dressed in thick robes, his hair arranged in ty...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Ming Antique East Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Large Marble Statue of Kwan Yin Avalokiteshara
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful, hand carved, solid white marble statue of Bodhisattva Kwan Yin Avalokiteshara, the Water Moon Goddess of Great Compassion. The sublimely carved face retains traces of th...
Category
20th Century Tang East Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Stone
Large Chinese Carved Coral Figural Group of Lady Immortals
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Impressive large Imperial quality Chinese hand carved coral figural group depicting four female immortals with flowers, foliage and birds. Incredib...
Category
Mid-20th Century East Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Coral
Small Vintage Oriental Warrior Bust, Chinese, Obsidian, Portrait Sculpture, 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small vintage Oriental warrior bust. A Chinese, hand-carved obsidian portrait sculpture, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950.
Fasci...
Category
Mid-20th Century East Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Northern Wei Dynasty Terracotta Sculpture Of A Seated Buddha 386-534 AD
Located in Dallas, TX
C. 386-534 AD. Chinese Northern Wei Dynasty.
A pre Tang Dynasty terracotta brick in a cream-coloured fabric featuring a beautiful depiction of a...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Han Antique East Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Miniature Chinese Etagere Bookcase
Located in Chicago, IL
A full size bookcase with this level of workmanship and detail would be an incredible find, but this beautiful piece of furniture—at only ten inches tall—is perfectly constructed dow...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Qing East Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Ming Dynasty Wood Foo Dog With Box
Located in Tampa, FL
This is a very important piece. An antique fossilized foo dog with a custom wood stand. It is Ming dynasty. There is a piece of paper that tells you what it is and the dimensions. Na...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique East Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
19thC. Oversized Chinese Cobalt Blue Glazed Earthenware Models of Mythical Beast
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This captivating pair of large 19th Century Chinese earthenware models showcases intricate craftsmanship and vivid cobalt blue glazing, reflecting traditional Chinese artistry. Each ...
Category
19th Century Antique East Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Large Japanese Ceramic Penguin Figurative Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large Ceramic Penguin Figurative Sculpture
Japan, 1970's
stamped "Made in Japan" on the bottom
" great size, color and glaze"
" add to your Penguin collection or a nice piece to st...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage East Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Antique Chinese Statue Porcelain Wall Pocket Vase Figures, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very lovely pair of high quality. Made to hang on the wall or lay down on a surface. Lovely craftmanship. Qianlong/Jiaqing period.
Both pieces have 1 foot that can move, really co...
Category
18th Century Qing Antique East Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Carved Stone Buddha Head Sculpture
Located in Pomona, CA
Look at this magnificent Chinese Antique Carved Stone Buddha Head. It was dated back to 1920s and shows very detailed hand carving works on it. You can see from the pictures that It ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Export East Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Fine Antique Hand-Carved Tibetan Sitting Buddha
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional antique Buddha made of hand-carved marble and in some parts has the original gold leaf residue, elegantly sitting on a custom-made wood base and graceful looking forward.
Category
1910s Vintage East Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Pair of Six-Foot High Topiary Spiral Shaped Cedar Plants
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Six-Foot High Topiary Spiral Shaped Cedar Plants with painted wood planters. We have used these and similar Topiaries in our showrooms for decades and there are currently 2-p...
Category
Early 2000s East Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Other
Tang Dynasty Painted Terracotta Sculpture of a Lokapala
By Tang Dynasty
Located in Dallas, TX
Tang Dynasty terracotta Pottery Tomb figure of the Lokapala Warrier Deity. Figure molded wearing heavy armor, standing in a dynamic pose with left arm raised in a threatening gesture...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Tang Antique East Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Manjushree Git Bronze Tibetan Buddha
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful gilt bronze statue of Tibetan Bodhisattva Manjushree. Seated in vajrasana on double lotus base, his right hand holding the sword of wisdom and his left hand holding the s...
Category
20th Century East Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Chinese Ming Sancai Chiwen Roof Tiles, c. 1650
Located in Chicago, IL
These monumental Chinese roof tiles were once installed as part of the elaborate roof of a Ming-dynasty temple or grand courtyard home. Dated to the 17th century or earlier, the scul...
Category
17th Century Ming Antique East Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Earthenware
Han Dynasty Green Glazed Archers Watch Tower Oxford TL Tested
Located in Dallas, TX
Monumental Pottery Watch Tower in Green Glaze; Han Dynasty (2016 BC -AD 220)
Earthenware three-storied pavilion from the Eastern Han Dynasty. Each of the...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Han Antique East Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Statue of a Court Lady Wearing Brown Patterned Kimono and Holding a Baby
Located in Yonkers, NY
A small Chinese vintage statue of a court lady dressed in a brown geometric patterns kimono and holding a swaddled baby. Tilting her head slightly to the side and wearing a tradition...
Category
Mid-20th Century East Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Kamakura Period Japanese Shinzu Sculpture
Located in Hudson, NY
Kamakura Period Japanese Shinzu sculpture. Shinzo is a representational figure of a god or spirit in the Shinto religion. This sculpture was carved fro...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique East Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Chinese Ming Dynasty Lacquered and Gilt Bronze Bodhisattva, 17th Century
Located in Austin, TX
Chinese late Ming dynasty bronze figure of the Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, also known as Guanyin (Quan Yin, Kwan Yin, Kuan Yin), 17th century, China
The figure well cast in two ...
Category
Mid-17th Century Ming Antique East Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Large Vintage Japanese Bronzed Sculpture of Toba on His Mule
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a beautiful large vintage Japanese bronzed sculpture of Toba on his Mule.
Some might say ‘Monumental’ .. being 34 inches tall ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japonisme East Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Iron
19th Century Buddhist Statue Monk Tang
Located in New York, NY
A Buddhist statue of Monk Tang. Xuanzang referred to as Tang, was a Chinese Buddhist monk, scholar, traveler, and translator who traveled to India in the sixth century and described ...
Category
19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Bronze Tibetan Buddha Manjushree with Sword of Wisdom
Located in Somis, CA
A wonderful statue of Tibetan Bodhisattva Manjushree. Legend has it that he cuts water with the sword to divide the water resource to irrigate dry valleys. In Tibetan Buddhism, Mañju...
Category
20th Century East Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
