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Place of Origin: Asian
Maitland-Smith Bronze and Mother of Pearl Turtle Sculpture
By Maitland Smith
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Charming vintage turtle sculpture or object of art crafted in bronze with a mother of pearl shell. Signed Maitland-Smith on the bottom.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Asian Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Antique Japanese Meiji Era Bronze Elephant and Pagoda Incense Burners
Located in London, GB
Pair of antique Japanese Meiji era bronze elephant and pagoda incense burners
Japanese, Late 19th Century
Sculpture: Height 151cm, width 122cm, depth 43cm
Base: Height 56cm, width 82cm, depth 40cm
Overall: Height 207cm, width 122cm, depth 43cm
This outstanding pair of incense burners, also known as koro in Japanese, was crafted in the late 19th century during the Meiji era. This was a time when, for the first time in almost three centuries, Japan opened its borders to foreign trade, causing a wave of Japanese...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Asian Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Massive Mid-Century Ceramic Polychrome Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
Great pair of massive mid-century polychrome glazed "famile jaune et verte" porcelain foo dogs, circa 1900s. Great detail and a beautiful color combination of yellow, green and brown...
Category
Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Asian Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Marcus Bust Statue Made with Compressed Marble Powder 'Ephesus Museum'
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Height: 87 cm / Weight: 45 kg
Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus was the Roman emperor and is considered one of the most important philosophers in its history. He is heard for his great battles and for crossing the Danube.
Marcus Aurelius is famous for his 12-book "Ta eis Euton" (Reflections on Myself), which is influenced by Stoic philosophy, written in Greek. It became the symbol of the Golden Age of the Roman empire.
He was elected future co-emperor before he was 17, but did not ascend to the throne until he was 40. Hardworking, intelligent, and dignified, Marcus did not want to be contented with traditional Greek...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Classical Greek Asian Sculptures
Materials
Statuary Marble
Pair of Polychrome Bronze Guan Yin Avalokiteshvara Statues
Located in Somis, CA
A pair of beautiful bronze statues of Avalokiteshvara. The Bodhisattvas are seated in lalitasana, the "royal ease", with one of their feet supported on a lo...
Category
20th Century Asian Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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
Bronze Head of Buddha 18th Century, Thailand
Located in London, GB
Bronze cast with delicate serene features, very refined detailing throughout. Featuring bow-shaped mouth and downcast eyes, flanked by pendulous pierced ...
Category
18th Century Tribal Antique Asian Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Hiroyuki Nishimura and Zogei Furniture Sculptural wood Chair glamping
By Hiroyuki Nishimura, Zougei
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: Irritable person
Sculptural stool by Hiroyuki Nishimura and zone carved furniture
Material: zelkova.
This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws.
Most of wood...
Category
2010s Tribal Asian Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Khmer Carved Sandstone Male Deity, Style of the Baphoun, 11th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A delightful carved sandstone sculpture of an unidentified male deity, Khmer, Angkor Period, style of the Baphuon, 11th century.
The smil...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Asian Sculptures
Materials
Sandstone
Black Hermes Bust, 'Side Museum'
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Hermes is the messenger god in Greek mythology. He is the quickest and most clever of the gods. The original is displayed in the Side Museum.
Measure: height: 11.8'' / Weight: 2 k...
Category
2010s Classical Greek Asian Sculptures
Materials
Statuary Marble
Japanese Meiji Imari Amusing Study of a Seated Rabbit
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A delightful and amusing Japanese Imari study of a seated rabbit dating from the late Meiji period, early 20th century. The Rabbit, made in porcelain has a dis-proportionate head to ...
Category
Early 20th Century Other Asian Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Blue Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Nanling Mountains, Hunan Province, China
Located in New York, NY
From Yaogangxian Mine, Nanling Mountains, Hunan Province, China.
Large gem transparent crystals of blue fluorite crystals with glassy crystal surfaces gem blue core with blue phanto...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Sculptures
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal
Greek Goddess Wise Athena Bust Sculpture 'Bursa Museum' Replica, Cultured Marble
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Height: 24.4'' (62cm) / Weight: 39.7 lbs (18 kg)
Athena (Minerva) is known as the goddess of wisdom, peace and the arts in Greek mythology.
Athena (Minerva) is the goddess of intell...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Classical Greek Asian Sculptures
Materials
Statuary Marble
Fish Petrified n°B Sculpture
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture Fish Petrified n°B all in petrified wood,
carved and polished, unique piece.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Sculptures
Materials
Petrified Wood
Black Bronze Panther Sculpture
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture panther in solid black
bronze. With carved relief finish.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Thai Sukhothai Cast Bronze Buddha Head, 15th/16th Century, Thailand
Located in Austin, TX
An exquisite Thai cast bronze Buddha head, Sukhothai kingdom, circa 15th century, Thailand.
The Buddha's pleasing face, with its narrow, oval ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Asian Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Blue Foo Lion Dog Decorative Object, circa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
A single Lion Foo dog ceramic decorative object, circa mid-20th century, 1960s, China. This Lion Foo Dog is a beautiful turquoise blue. A great statement piece/decorative object for ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Asian Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Indian wooden elephant figurine/carved animal/circa 1920
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
I purchased this item directly.
The purchaser said that it belonged to his late grandfather.
His grandfather served as a marine from World War I to World War II, and apparently purch...
Category
Early 20th Century Taisho Asian Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Chinese Peony Mediation Stone
Located in Chicago, IL
Sourced from Henan province, this sculptural meditation stone looks as if it were sprinkled with a flurry of peony blossoms, the result of flower-like aggregates of lighter-colored f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Asian Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Raaquu Tori Raku Ceramic Bird Figurine Mini Sculpture - White Crackle
By RAAQUU
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
This decorative bird figurine could sit pretty on your work desk, mantle, countertop, or console table, adding an air of nature inside your home. This chirpy piece just oozes a free ...
Category
2010s Modern Asian Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Small Ceramic Asian Turquoise Foo Dogs, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabulous pair of small Asian ceramic turquoise foo dogs with both male and female figures. The carving details are amazing. Great addition to your chinoiserie collection.
Category
1950s Chinoiserie Vintage Asian Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Eros Bust No:1 Statue Made with Compressed Marble Powder / Istanbul Museum
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Eros is the Greek god of love and desire. In ancient Greek, four separate words were used for love or amity one of which being “Eros” which meant passionate love.
-Produced from pres...
Category
2010s Classical Greek Asian Sculptures
Materials
Statuary Marble
The Virgin Mary Bust, 'Virgin Mary House' Replica Compressed Marble Powder No:2
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
This sculpture depicts the Virgin Mary, who is known as the mother of Jesus in Christian mythology. Weighing 1.5 kg, this sculpture is produced from pressed marble powder and made us...
Category
2010s Folk Art Asian Sculptures
Materials
Statuary Marble
Genuine Sikhote-Alin Meteorite on Acrylic Stand (87.7 grams)
Located in New York, NY
An iron meteorite fell on the Sikhote-Alin Mountains, in southeastern Russia, in 1947. Though large iron meteorite falls had been witnessed previously and fragments recovered, never ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Sculptures
Materials
Other, Iron
Vintage Andrea sadek money and ball ceramic statue
Located in Cordova, SC
In great condition
Category
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Asian Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Stone Shakyamuni Buddha Head
Located in Chicago, IL
With closed eyes and a gentle expression, this large stone Buddha head brings calm and serenity to its surroundings. The hand-carved figure depicts the historic Buddha Shakyamuni, also known as Shaka, Gautama Buddha...
Category
20th Century Qing Asian Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Polished Lapis Lazuli Freeform from Afghanistan (7.4 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful hand-polished free form of AAA quality natural Afghani lapis lazuli. This specimen has rich, electric-royal blue color enriched with scintillating pyrite micro-crystals.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Sculptures
Materials
Crystal, Lapis Lazuli
Brutalist Minimalist SA I Diabase Sculpture by Hiroshi Koyama, Japan, 1990s.
Located in Lille, FR
Brutalist SA I Sculpture by Hiroshi Koyama, Japan, 1990s.
Diabase (subvolcanic rock) and bronze
Category
1990s Modern Asian Sculptures
Materials
Granite, Bronze
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
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
Vintage 1970s Neiman Marcus Japan Bronze Foo Dogs
By Neiman Marcus
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredibly beautiful pair of 1970s vintage bronze foo dogs by Neiman Marcus Japan. Guardian lions, also known as komainu, shishi, or foo dogs, are intimidating, mythical, lion-like c...
Category
1970s Chinoiserie Vintage Asian Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair Of Chinese Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of Chinese Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs.
Stunning pair of antique Chinese hand decorated glazed terracotta foo dogs or foo lions. This beautiful pair of Chinese foo dogs are execu...
Category
1930s Chinese Export Vintage Asian Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Indian India South East Asian Erotic Heavy Bronze Kama Sutra Figures Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, highly erotic, rather fascinating, and somewhat unique large pair of Indian (India) Kama Sutra bronze sculptural figures (The Kama Sutra is an ancient Indian Sanskrit text on sexuality, eroticism, and emotional fulfillment in life.) Nicely detailed with a gorgeous patina that is only acquired over time.
From an estate of a world traveler art and artifacts collector.
The sculpture is relatively heavy. Would be a great addition to any Indian/ South East Asian art...
Category
20th Century Asian Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antique Asian Bronze Elephant Sculpture Statue 19th c.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Asian Bronze Elephant Sculpture Statue late 19th c.
Asian Chinese antique cast bronze elephant sculpture.
Ceremonial cast metal elephant with beautiful detailed carving on hi...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Export Antique Asian Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Fossil Ray Fish Rhinobatos Hakelensis & Sawfish Libanopritis Hiram 1M Slab
Located in Scorton, GB
This exceedingly rare and exceptional fossil plate showcases a significant discovery of a ray fish [Rhinobatos hakelensis] and Sawfish [Libanopristis hiram], both complete and preser...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Prehistoric Antique Asian Sculptures
Materials
Limestone
Mesolite and Apophyllite on Red Heulandite From India
Located in New York, NY
This mesolite and apophyllite on a red heulandite matrix was mined out of an extremely small pocket in India. Puffs of white mesolite layer over apophyllite on a rocky bed. The white...
Category
2010s Asian Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Tower Sculpture in Bronze-Patina Brass 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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Asian Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Antique Qing Dynasty Wooden Temple Corbel with Red Polychromy and Carved Pagodas
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Qing Dynasty hand carved wooden temple corbel from the 19th century, with characters, pagodas, vegetation and red polychromy. This antique Qing Dynast...
Category
19th Century Qing Antique Asian Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Chinese Carved Zitan Figure of a Bodhisattva, Qing Dynasty
Located in Austin, TX
A finely carved Chinese zitan wood figure of an unidentified bodhisattva, possibly Guanyin, late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, China.
The androgynous figure has a plump, almost matronly face, with downcast eyes and a gentle smile. The hair in long tresses, gathered and tied in a high chignon.
The enlightened being is portrayed seated in dhyanasana, bare feet resting on crossed legs, both soles pointing up.
Thick robes billow and drape around the full figured body. The hands display...
Category
Early 20th Century Qing Asian Sculptures
Materials
Lapis Lazuli
Early 20th C. Brick/Cream Stepped Polygon and Cross Ceremonial Carpet, Tibet
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early 20th C. Brick/Cream Wool Stepped Polygon and Cross Ceremonial Carpet, Tibet
A wool carpet from Tibet with a talismanic stepped-polygon and cross motif in a rich brick red on a...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Asian Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Chinese Carved Boxwood Figure of Guanyin, Mid-Qing Dynasty
Located in Austin, TX
A sublime Chinese carved boxwood figure of the Bodhisattva of Compassion, Avalokiteshvara, called Guanyin in Chinese, mid-Qing dynasty.
The an...
Category
Late 18th Century Qing Antique Asian Sculptures
Materials
Boxwood
Stibnite from Wuling antimony mine, Qingjiang, Jiangxi, China
Located in New York, NY
Stibnite from Wuling antimony mine, Qingjiang, Jiangxi, China
Superb museum quality specimen of brilliant metallic luster stibnite crystals in a radial formation with striated cr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Brutalist Tribal Folk Wrought Iron Horse Figure 1950s
Located in Melbourne, AU
A delightful tribal brutalist sculpture of a horse, showing exceptional character and decorative appeal.
The origin of these figures is disputed. There are arguments made for this ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brutalist Asian Sculptures
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Large Japanese Meiji Bronze Sculpture Elephant and Tigers by Mitsumoto
Located in Shippensburg, PA
MEIJI PERIOD BRONZE OKIMONO OF ELEPHANT BEING ATTACKED BY TWO TIGERS
Workshop of Omori Mitsumoto (kôgen), 大森光元, Japan, circa 1900
Cast and patinated bronze, hardwood base, two carve...
Category
Early 20th Century Meiji Asian Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-crafted from reclaimed wood, this artisanal koi sculpture is a traditional symbol of harmony and luck. For Buddhists, such a fish represents a freedom from all restraints. And b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Export Asian Sculptures
Materials
Pine
Blue Fluorite Crystal Mineral Specimen, Yaogangxian Mine, China
Located in Edison, NJ
The Yaogangxian mine (whose name translates to, “Jade-Mountain god”) is located within a 4 x 2.5 km expanse of a tungsten-tin (W-Sn) deposit in the Hunan Province of China. Although the deposit has been mined since 1914 for ore, it has only recently been a source of collectible mineral specimens. Despite being among the newer finds in the mineral collecting world, YGX fluorites have distinguished themselves with their enchanting water-color blues, lilacs, and purples and propensity for good form.
This is a sculptural example made up of several cubic fluorite crystals...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Asian Sculptures
Materials
Multi-gemstone
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
A Large Japanese Meiji Bronze Eagle with Bronze Tokugawa Mon Base
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese Meiji era bronze eagle on a perch. The eagle, with its head lowered and wings outspread, reflects the dynamic energy and alertness characteristic of these majestic birds. The detailing, likely down to the feathers and talons, showcases the skill of the Meiji era bronze artisans, known for their precision and attention to naturalistic forms. The tasseled bronze stand with gilt mounts not only provides a stable perch for the eagle but also adds a touch of elegance and ornate detailing.
Circa the early 19th century.
Antique Japanese Bronze Bird Sculptures...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Asian Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Natural Lapis Lazuli Statue of Guan Yin 6 lb Finest Grade
Located in Somis, CA
A rare, hand carved, masterpiece natural fine grade lapis lazuli Kwan Yin sculpture. Kwan Yin has an oval-shaped face with arched eyebrows and downcast eyes casting a serene aura, framed by long-lobed ears and an ushnisha covered under a hood as part of her fluid robe. She holds a Ruyi scepter in her right hand. Her left had is shown in motion of flicking blessing water. A stylized panel of flame backs Kwan Yin, symbolizing her power and spiritual superiority. To her left is a full bloom of lotus, a symbol of peace and enlightenment. The sculpture is masterfully carved with her facial details beautifully depicted. A custom handmade root stand complements this extraordinary statue. The lapis statue...
Category
2010s Asian Sculptures
Materials
Lapis Lazuli
Vintage Chinoiserie Cloisonne Duck Figure
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage asian cloisonne duck figure. This piece features pink, yellow, blue, green, red and brass hues. Beautiful figure that will add exciteme...
Category
1960s Chinoiserie Vintage Asian Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Khmer Sandstone Figure of a Female Deity
Located in Austin, TX
A wonderfully sensual Khmer statue of a female divinity delicately carved from gray sandstone.
Her face radiates a cool serenity. Almond shaped eyes ga...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Asian Sculptures
Materials
Sandstone, Metal
Pair of Huge Chinese Turquoise Glazed Porcelain Mounted Foo Dogs RF#01/02
Located in Norton, MA
Huge, Fine, and very detailed pair of Chinese turquoise glazed foo dogs from the mid-20th century. The hollow biscuit porcelain figures stand raised on a rectangular base and look si...
Category
Mid-20th Century Other Asian Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Natural Spessartine Garnet Attached With black Tourmaline Crystal
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
PRODUCT INFORMATION:
Specimen Type: Spessartine Garnet Attached With black Tourmaline Crystal
Weight: 42.20 Grams
Dimension: H: 5.1 x W: 2.6 x D: 2 Cm
Origin: Afghanistan
Treatmen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Adam Style Asian Sculptures
Materials
Tourmaline
Gilt Carved Wood Gilt Seated Temple Shrine Thai Siam Asian Serene Buddha
Located in Studio City, CA
A finely carved and detailed seated wood temple shrine Buddha. Likely Northern Thai or lower Burmese.
This particular Buddha has a wonder...
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Sculptures
Materials
Lacquer, Wood, Giltwood
Large 19th Century Polychromed Statue of a Burmese Nat Temple Dancer
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Absolutely beautiful large polychromed Burmese temple dancer from the 19th century hand-carved out of a piece of teak.
Very decorative piece of art. 127...
Category
Mid-19th Century Folk Art Antique Asian Sculptures
Materials
Teak
Bronze Thai Siam Asian Temple Shrine Buddha Head Bust Fragment 18th-19th Century
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautifully sculpted Thai/ Siam Southeast Asian bronze Buddha head on a custom wood stand. The Buddha's eyes are closed in serene meditation. The piece has a wonderful feel and heft to it. Very well well crafted with a gorgeous natural organic patina acquired over age. This bust/fragment likely belonged to a larger Buddha statue...
Category
18th Century Antique Asian Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Large Burmese Buddha Statue “Bodhisattvas”
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Gold statue of the young Buddha “Bodhisattvas” Standing on a lotus blossom pedestal. Elaborately carved with the eyes in finely made glass stones and more stones adorning the fore...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Asian Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Raaquu Sakana Raku Ceramic Fish Figurine Mini Sculpture - Full Copper Matte
By RAAQUU
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
This figurine is perfect as a gift for the sea animal lovers, and fishing enthusiasts too! It would be a great addition to someone's growing collection. It could very well be a great...
Category
2010s Modern Asian Sculptures
Materials
Copper
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