Lacquer Sculptures

This 19th-century Buddha's hand sculpture from Thailand is finely cast of bronze with lifelike features and a beautiful dark patina. The hand is held upwards in abhaya mudra, the ges...

The charming figure, carved from a single piece of wood is exceptionally carved showing the male figure with humorous expression holding two Rabbits one by the ears and the second under his arm. A third Rabbit stands at the feet of the male looking up, each rabbit with a different expression. The male figure is wearing traditional Japanese attire with his hair tied back stood upon a naturalistic base. The figure dates to the Meiji Period (1868-1912) circa 1900. Notes The Rabbit is one of the 12 animals to feature in the Japanese Zodiac signs which follows the Chinese astrological system along with the Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, Pig. Such division is connected with the Jupiter cycle around the Sun, which lasts about 12 years. As 2023 is the year of the Rabbit...

Japanese Bronze Meiji Period Bronze Sculpture of a Usagi (Rabbit) Japan, Circa 1900 Immerse yourself to the elegance of Meiji-era Japan with this stunning bronze sculpture depictin...

Sculpture out of marble by an unknown sculptor of the early 20th century, depicting a middle-aged woman. The upper body shows a partly rough surface, the head is slightly tilted.

A sculpture of many violins by French artist Fernandez Arman created for Christofle in 1984 as a new years gift wishing for a happy new year. Signed and stamped. Silver plate bronze...

Tibetan traveling shrines, known as Gau, were believed to offer protective powers and were used to hold and carry sacred objects during long journeys....

Japan Netsuke, circa 1900. Bitter apple. Carved and patinated boxwood. Measures: H. 2.5 cm. L. 3.5 cm.

A lovely Thai lacquered and gilt cast bronze figure of the historical Buddha, Shakyamuni, portrayed in Maravijaya, Rattanakosin Period, early to mid 19th century, Thailand. The B...

Beautifully sculpted Japanese Meiji period Torii gate sculpture. The sculpture made from solid bronze with a beautiful patination throughout dating to the Meiji period 1868-1912 circa 1890. The gate of traditional form representing the Matsuo Shrine in Kyoto. The characters read ???? translated directly to Matsuo Shrine. Notes The Torii gate sculpture was crafted after the famous Torii gate which is found in the Arashiyama district in Kyoto. It houses Matsuno’o Taisha (Matsunoo Taisha ????) one of the oldest shinto shrines in Kyoto dating to 701, approximately 100 years before the city of Kyoto. It boarders the mountains and has a distinct main hall dating to 1397 which is also one of the oldest buildings in the city of Tokyo. The shrine’s spring is famous for its restorative properties and sake and miso producer’s patron the shrine with their particular industries relying on the pure water to survive. The distinct giant Torri gate stands at 14 meters tall alluding to its significance in the city. Three beautiful gardens can...

Plaster Grecian Sphinxes England circa 1900 Painted plaster sphinxes bearing the COADE LAMBETH makers mark to the plinth. 15”w x 40”d x 29”h

Garden Statue Belgium circa 1900 Cast iron statue of a boy with draping cloth, on composite stone base. 17.25”w x 17.25”d x 44”h

Very nice set of Three carved Black Forest Bears . In different poses . one sitting with a Aluminum pot .one lying down . and one standing on all Four ....