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Place of Origin: Asian
Chinese Antique De Hua Porcelain Kwan Yin Statuary
Located in Pomona, CA
This is a Chinese hand carved De Huang Porcelain Kwan Yin Bodhisattva statuary in off-white ivory color. It is all hand made and hand carved Kwan Yin seating on the lotus Seat with t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Asian Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
$1,155 Sale Price
30% Off
19th Century Chinese Antique Wooden Figure of the Medicine Buddha Bhaishajyaguru
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A large, antique Chinese figure of the Medicine Buddha Bhaishajyaguru made of hand crafted gilded, partly lacquered Tropical wood, in good condition. The sculpture is dressed in a fl...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Asian Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Tang Dynasty Pottery Lokapala Tomb Figure
Located in Dallas, TX
A wonderful Chinese red clay pottery tomb figure from the Tang Dynasty (618 to 907). Guarding a dignitary or decorated soldier; these figures stood guard for over a thousand years surviving to decorate your home collection of ancient artistic and cultural artifacts. Original Polychromed red and gray paint pigments still present.
Chinese Buddhist guardian statues made of earthenware and pigments, from the Tang Dynasty (618–907 AD), dated to the late 7th to first half of the 9th century.
The foreign facial features of this brilliantly sculpted guardian figure is evidence of the strong Western presence in Tang-dynasty China. Originating in the Lokapala deity of the Buddhist religion, which came to China from the West, this type of armored tomb guardian...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Tang Antique Asian Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
$1,280 Sale Price
28% Off
Natural Zeolite Geode With Scolecite and Heulandite
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional Zeolite geode features a breathtaking radiating spray of white Scolecite crystals emerging from a natural matrix, accented by soft pink Heulandite blades that lend a...
Category
2010s Asian Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
$600 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Chinese Carved Sculpture of Shou Xing God of Wisdom and Longevity
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning Chinese sculpture of Shou Xing God of Wisdom and Longevity.
Richly carved in organic burl wood.
circa 1960s.
Measure: 45.5" High.
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Category
1960s Organic Modern Vintage Asian Sculptures
Materials
Burl
$2,560 Sale Price
20% Off
20th Century Thai Metal, Walnut Buddha Head, Vintage Décor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A dark-grey, vintage Mid-Century modern Thai buddha head made of hand crafted metal, in good condition. The detailed décor piece is by supported by a pyramidal Walnut base. Minor fad...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Asian Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Large Antique Edwardian Quality Carved Linden Wood Japanese Bear Carrying a Fish
Located in Suffolk, GB
Large antique Edwardian quality carved linden wood Japanese bear carrying a fish having a large Japanese carved bear carrying a fish on his back ...
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian Asian Sculptures
Materials
Other
Pair of Decorative Wooden Horses Covered with Bone Mosaic Silver Plated
Located in Poperinge, BE
Beautiful pair of Indian horse statues covered with pieces of bone, the floral metal trim is silver plated, these very decorative statues date from the first half of the 20th century...
Category
1920s Vintage Asian Sculptures
Materials
Silver Plate
Green Apophyllite with Pink Stilbite
Located in New York, NY
This show-stopping specimen displays a stunning, deep colored perfectly translucent green apophyllite crystals with flawlessly terminated tips, accented by a lushly peach-hued stilbite crystals that is balance the left-hand side of the matrix and intersecting in to the center of the Apophyllite flower. This Fine combination was found in Pune District, Maharashtra, India A truly once in a lifetime acquisition guaranteed to elevate the luxuriousness of any home or fine minerals...
Category
2010s Asian Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Crystal
Pair of Natural Striped Chambered Nautilus Half Shells
Located in Leesburg, VA
Pair of Natural Striped Chambered Nautilus Half Shells
Nautilus Pompulus
Philippines; harvested in the 20th century
Approximate size: 6.75 (w) x 5.5 (h) x 2.75 (d) in.
Nautilus sh...
Category
20th Century Organic Modern Asian Sculptures
Materials
Shell
Maitland Smith Bronze Peacock Drinks Table Plant Stand Sculpture
By Maitland Smith
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Patinated bronze peacock sculpture crafted by Maitland-Smith. The peacock is depicted perched on a stump branch and could serve as a drink tab...
Category
20th Century Victorian Asian Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Bronze-Patina Brass Sculpture by Patrick Coard Paris
By Patrick Coard
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines.
Patrick Coard Paris expands on his unique and beautiful sculptural object collection. The Golden ratio is a powerful piece evoking the essence of strength, perfection and beauty. The piece is entirely handcrafted in bronze-patina brass...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Asian Sculptures
Materials
Brass
$9,610 / item
Vintage Balinese Ebony Carved Wood Naked Woman
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR
Vintage female sculpture handmade in Bali, Indonesia in the 1950s. Made of tropical hardwood, original antique Bali wood carving.
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Asian Sculptures
Materials
Ebony
Chinese Carved Soap Stone Sculpture of a Wise Ancient with Dragon
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A finely carved soap stone sculpture of a wise ancient with a dragon on his shoulder standing on a braun soap stone base. In fine original conditi...
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Verdigris Bronze Sculptural Frog Vase by San Pacific International, 20th Century
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Verdigris Bronze Sculptural Frog Vase by San Pacific International, 20th Century
Category
20th Century Asian Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Carved Mahogany Cat with Secret Compartment
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Anglo Indian carved mahogany cat with ebonized stripes and a curious expression, featuring a secret compartment on the bottom.
Category
Early 20th Century Anglo-Indian Asian Sculptures
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Antique Burmese Thailand Marionette Puppet Dolls Figurative Folk Art
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
An antique pair of antique Burmese / Thailand marionette puppet dolls depicting a man and woman wearing traditional Thai silk and linen clothing. Fertility figurative folk art. A uni...
Category
20th Century Asian Sculptures
Materials
Paper
Watermelon Tourmaline // 136 Grams
Located in New York, NY
This specimen is a magnificent watermelon tourmaline from Paprok, Afghanistan. It has a beautiful purple-tinged bottom with a luminous green center and ...
Category
2010s Asian Sculptures
Materials
Rock Crystal, Tourmaline
Set of Five Mid-Century Bronze Japanese Geisha Figurines
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool set of five 7.5" tall bronze Japanese geisha figurines, circa 1960s. The pieces are very heavy and solid and have a gorgeous dark...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Asian Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$800 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Matching Couple / Pair Large Polychromed Burmese Nat Temple Dancers
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Hand-carved wooden sculptures representing a traditional guardian or deity figure, often referred to as the "Lady of Popa," originating from Vietnam or Southeast Asia. These striking...
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Asian Sculptures
Materials
Teak
Japanese Sumo Wresler KitanoUmi Figure Pottery 1980s
Located in Paris, FR
Dimensions: 7.5 x 12 x 18.5 cm
Material: Pottery
Name: Kitanoumi
Period: Showa (1980s)
Kitanoumi Toshimitsu (May 16, 1953 to November 20, 2015), born Toshimitsu Obata (Obata Toshi...
Category
Late 20th Century Showa Asian Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Japanese Polychrome Standing Shō Kannon Figure, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This late 19th century standing figure depicts the sacred form of the bodhisattva Guanyin, known in Japanese Buddhism as Sho Kannon, or Guze Kannon. ...
Category
Late 19th Century Edo Antique Asian Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Early 20th century large cloisonne enamel elephant
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th century large Chinese cloisonne enamel elephant on stand circa 1900.
A real rare decorative piece.
Profusely enamelled, modelled carrying a saddle and flaming finial. I...
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Asian Sculptures
Materials
Enamel
Chinese Ming Dynasty Silver Nine Phoenix Coronet Crown, 16th/17th Century
Located in Austin, TX
An amazing and rare Chinese silver Nine Phoenix Coronet or Crown, Ming Dynasty (1368 to 1644), late 16th to early 17th century, China.
A delicate and...
Category
Early 17th Century Antique Asian Sculptures
Materials
Silver, Gold
Set of Four Chinese Shiwan Pottery Immortal Deities
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing set of four Chinese Shiwan pottery figures depicting immortal gods or dieties. Beautifully glazed and made on a large scale with fascinating fac...
Category
20th Century Qing Asian Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
$1,500 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Pair of Mid-Century Vintage Turquoise Blue Foo Dog Sculptures
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of mid-century vintage turquoise blue foo dog sculptures, circa 1970s. These symbolic guardians have a beautiful blue turquoise ceramic hue and measu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Asian Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$200 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Vintage Chinese Carved Jade Kilim Statues - a Pair
Located in Pomona, CA
Look at this pair of original hand carved Jade Kilim statue. They bring Happiness and Wealthiness to you in Chinese cultural. As you can see in the pictures, They are in very good co...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Asian Sculptures
Materials
Jade
$217 Sale Price
30% Off
Cast Brass Arabian One Hump Dromedary Camel Figurine
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Cast brass Arabian Camel Figurine Cast in Korea. It has a lovely old patina throughout from age.
Category
1990s Egyptian Revival Asian Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Large Copper Cranes Herons Sculpture Brass Vintage 36cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
Beautiful large statues, sculptures of a pair of cranes or herons, made of yellow copper, or brass, Hollywood Regency style from the 1970s, Korea, 1 statue still has a sticker 'Made ...
Category
1970s Vintage Asian Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Small Black Horse Head Bust Made with Compressed Marble Powder
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
The special work of the horse head creates an elegant and dignified aura from compressed marble, while at the same time re-emphasizing the elegance of the horse, one of the most aesthetic animals in the ancient world and our current life.
The most important sculptures in world history...
Category
2010s Classical Greek Asian Sculptures
Materials
Statuary Marble
Large Brass Unicorn Sculpture Figurine on Black Wood Base
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Did you now the unicorn is Scotland's national animal? They could have picked Nessie, but went with the most magical creature ever conceived. We're not certain if this brass beast ...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Asian Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Chinese Tessellated Bone T’ang Horse Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous Chinese tessellated bone T’ang horse sculpture circa 1950s. Modeled after an actual horse discovered during the "Tang Dynasty" period, 618-906 A.D., the sculpture is in very...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tang Asian Sculptures
Materials
Bone
$2,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Male and Female Torso Set Made with Compressed Marble Powder
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Height: 5.9'' / Weight: 800 gr (for each item)
The set concerns 1 female, 1 male torso. This is a work that symbolizes the depiction of the ideal male and female form.
-Produced fr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Classical Greek Asian Sculptures
Materials
Statuary Marble
Large Bronze Dancing Shiva, Nataraja, 19th/20th Century, South India
Located in Austin, TX
A heavy and well cast South Indian bronze figure of Shiva Nataraja, or Shiva as Lord of the Dance, in the Chola style, late 19th or early 20th century, India.
Shiva is portrayed here in his form as Nataraja, the Lord of the Dance. An iconic and powerful image, Shiva is portrayed engaged in his dance of creation, protection, and destruction, bringing together all his aspects into one sublime form.
Shiva dances ecstatically, facing the viewer with his body twisted, his long locks of hair streaming out around him, his four arms in action, with one leg raised, the other stomping on the dwarf demon Apasmara, who represents spiritual ignorance.
In one hand he holds a damaru, or ritual drum...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Asian Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Late 20th Century Bronze Life Size Greyhound Dog Statue with a Green Patina
Located in Stamford, CT
Late 20th Century bronze life size Greyhound Dog Statue with a beautiful green patina. This is an elegant bronze greyhound statue in very good condition. The greyhound would look gre...
Category
Late 20th Century Asian Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Northern Thai Lan Na Bronze Buddha Seated in Meditation, 15th-16th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely northern Thai cast bronze seated meditating Buddha statue with shell inlaid eyes, style of Wat Chedi Luang, Lan Na Kingdom, region of Chiang Mai, 15th-16th century.
The statue of the historical Buddha, Shakyamuni, is portrayed in dhyanasana, seated upon a double lotus pedestal atop a raised platform. His legs in virasana, the half lotus position, hands in dhyana mudra, the gesture of meditation.
The Buddha's face is youthful and pleasant, reminiscent of faces of contemporaneous Sukhothai Buddha...
Category
16th Century Antique Asian Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Japanese antique two-piece stone statue of a monk/God of the road/Edo period
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
We have a rare stone Buddha in stock.
This is a small twin-figure stone carving made in the early to middle Edo period (1600–1800). It features two standing monk-like deities side b...
Category
18th Century Edo Antique Asian Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Incredible Pair of Solid Brass Reclining Stags with Impressive Antlers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
An impressive pair of vintage solid brass opposing reclining stags having beautiful detailed casting and fabulous large antlers.
Category
1940s Chinese Export Vintage Asian Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Tibetan Tsa Tsa on Mount, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This molded ceramic tsa tsa brick depicts Buddhist deities. The tsa tsa is a meditation created in a monastery by a Buddhist monk in training and was sold to r...
Category
Early 20th Century Tibetan Asian Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
A Teak Wood Sculpture of a Cambodian Apsara Goddess
Located in Chicago, IL
Newly carved from reclaimed teakwood, this bust takes the form of a Cambodian apsara. With origins in Hindu and Buddhist mythology, Apsaras are female spirits of the clouds and water...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Sculptures
Materials
Teak
$4,600 Sale Price
47% Off
Chinese Carved and Painted Wood Sculpture of Guanyin
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful carving of Guanyin, shown standing on a rocky outcrop, mounted on a lobed wooden base. It was once used as a lamp, and can be rewired. Nice faded painted surface.
Guany...
Category
Early 20th Century Ming Asian Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Neoclassical Solid Marble Onyx Green and Brown Obelisk
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning neoclassical or Grand Tour style solid marble onyx green & brown obelisk
Measures: 3"W x 3"D x 8"H.
Very good original vintage condition. Minor surface wear expected wit...
Category
Late 20th Century Grand Tour Asian Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Another Kingdom Chess Set by Taras Yoom
Located in Geneve, CH
Another Kingdom Chess Set by Taras Yoom
Limited Edition of 21
Dimensions: D 45 x W 45 x H 8 cm
Materials: Metal, plastic, acrylic, wood, silicone.
Chess set “Another Kingdom: Light ...
Category
2010s Organic Modern Asian Sculptures
Materials
Metal
$14,433 / item
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 Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Polychrome Ceramic Elephant Plant Holder, Bookends, Mid 20th Century
Located in Bochum, NRW
Vintage Hollywood Regency Chinese Elephant Plant Stands.
Very decorative, can be also used as bookends.
Hand painted and fired in a glossy...
Category
1970s Hollywood Regency Vintage Asian Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Ancient Feet Statue with Compressed Marble Powder 'Istanbul Museum'
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Measures: Height: 26.3'' / Weight: 60 kg
Heroes in Mythology were men and women of special features and charachteristics. These feet are anonymous but they looks like Heracles..
Is...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Classical Greek Asian Sculptures
Materials
Statuary Marble
Japanese Antique Wooden Netsuke 'Buffalo' 1920s Taisho
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Taisho period 1920s.
Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan...
Category
1920s Taisho Vintage Asian Sculptures
Materials
Wood
20th Century Chinese Gilt carved Wooden Tang Horse Sculpture
Located in Pomona, CA
Chinese Gilt Polychrome Wooden Carved Tang Dynasty Style Horse Sculpture. Featured nicely hand carved and hand painted with gilt highlighted on...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Asian Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$1,225 Sale Price
30% Off
Vintage Oriental Blue & White Large Foo Dog Terracotta Porcelain
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Beautiful vintage blue & white foo dog. No chips or breaks. Incredible details. Dimensions: 18 H x 16 W x 9 D.
Category
1940s Hollywood Regency Vintage Asian Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Mouse and Hand cart' 1960s 'Masaoka'
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1960s.
The signature is written on the back side 'Masaoka'.
Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th...
Category
1960s Showa Vintage Asian Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Modern Abstract Sculpture in Bronze Patina Brass by Patrick Coard Paris
By Patrick Coard
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This sculptural masterpiece, "The Deconstructed Tower," by Patrick Coard Paris, redefines modern artistry with its striking architectural form and captivating finish. Handcrafted in ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Asian Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Antique Hand Carved Wood Printing Block in Black with Floral Pattern
Located in Amityville, NY
Amazing antique expertly hand-carved wood block that has been used in printing production. Stained dark black with ink, this now rustic piece shows signs of years of handling, while ...
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$575 Sale Price
65% Off
Modernist Japanese Iron Fish Incense Bowl
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in San Diego, CA
Iron sculptural fish bowl from Japan. Great for incense. Wonderful patina. Signed with a Japanese mark. 1950s
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Asian Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Large Pair of Maitland Smith Tessellated Stone, Brass Fish
By Maitland Smith
Located in Miami, FL
Large Pair of Maitland Smith Tessellated Stone, Brass Fish
Offered for sale is a handsome and large, life sized pair of tessellated fish made by Maitland Smith. The tessellated mar...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Asian Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Marble, Brass
Huge Genuine Polished Nephrite Jade Sphere from Pakistan, '65 Lbs'
Located in New York, NY
Huge, AAA-quality Nephrite Jade sphere on acrylic display stand. This beautiful piece is hand polished from a solid piece of natural Nephrite Jade. It has...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Sculptures
Materials
Crystal, Jade, Rock Crystal
Chinese Green Glazed Foo Lions, Near Pair, Late 19th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A charming near pair of Chinese green glazed foo lion joss stick holders, late 19th century, China.
The delightful foo lions, also referred to as foo dogs, crafted as joss (incens...
Category
Late 19th Century Qing Antique Asian Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Late Ming Era Documented Glazed Pottery Horse
Located in Kastrup, DK
An elegant Chinese Ming dynasty pottery figurine depicting a horse in a standing pose with polychrome finish (aubergine, light brown and g...
Category
17th Century Ming Antique Asian Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Artemis Statue with Compressed Marble Powder 'Ephesus Museum' No:1, 9.5" (24cm)
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Measures: height: 24 cm / Weight: 400 gr
As a fertility god, Artemis was particularly revered in Ephesus, close to Ortygia, believed to be his birthpl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Classical Greek Asian Sculptures
Materials
Statuary Marble
Japanse Bronze Shishi Foo Lion by Shuzan / Hideyama, Meiji period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A heavy and powerfully cast Japanese bronze model of a shishi or foo lion by Hideyama / Shuzan, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan.
The dramatic lion, known as a shishi in Japan, is ca...
Category
Early 1900s Meiji Antique Asian Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Vintage Asian Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs Figurines
Located in Atlanta, GA
A whimsical pair of vintage Asian ceramic foo dog figures, glazed in a palette of aubergine, green, and white. With their exaggerated expressions, open mouths, and curving claws, the...
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
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