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Technique: Hand-Carved
Antique 19th C. Primitive Hand-Carved Wooden Dough Bowl with Stitch Repairs
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exceptional antique primitive wooden dough bowl is a true relic of early American craftsmanship, dating likely to the late 1800s or early 1900s. Entirely hand-carved from a sing...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Hand-Carved Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
A 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Ormolu Mounted Hinged Box with Watteau Scene
Located in New York, NY
A 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Ormolu Mounted Hinged Box with Watteau Scene Cartouche and the Interior Decorated with Floral Designs.
The box features an ormolu-mounted structure w...
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1860s German Rococo Antique Hand-Carved Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
ELLIPSES Handmade Crystal Decorative Bowl
Located in Glendale, CA
Pieces Included: Made in Italy Spoon, Footed Bow, Lid Bowl
The Ellipses footed crystal bowl is a handcrafted, multifunctional centerpiece th...
Category
2010s Modern Hand-Carved Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
$488 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Antique Charles II Oak Bible Box with Carved Facade c. 1660-1685
Located in Westfield, MA
This Antique Charles II Oak Bible Box, dating from c. 1660-1685, is a remarkable piece of early English furniture, showcasing the detailed craftsmanship and design aesthetics of the ...
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1670s English Charles II Antique Hand-Carved Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak
An neoclassical sculpture of an Olympian disc-thrower, 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
A handsome hand-carved alabaster style sculpture of an Olympian athlete preparing to hurl a disc, probably 20th century. Possibly soapstone or resin, but resembles alabaster. This st...
Category
20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Hand-Carved Decorative Objects
Materials
Resin
Statue sculpture life size antique old Roman Greek stone reclaimed carving decor
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Antique statue life sized Roman Greek natural stone old sculpture.
The antique statue displayed in this Ad is one of 12 reclaimed life sized limestone statues.
In this specific ...
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18th Century French Rustic Antique Hand-Carved Decorative Objects
Materials
Limestone
Large Extraordinary Antique Burmese Marble Buddha Head Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large life-size statue of Buddha head carved from a single block of white alabaster marble and painted with gold and black pigments. The sculpture was of an iconic Burmese "Shan-st...
Category
19th Century Burmese Archaistic Antique Hand-Carved Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
Cuyo Large Alpaca Silver & Black Onyx Stone Pair of Bookends
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Cuyo bookends are solid heavy beatiful pieces of geometrical onyx stone, moustly in square base and round top. Very sharm for a personal library.
Our pieces are made by hand. One ...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Hand-Carved Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone, Onyx, Metal
19th Century Carved Bull Sign
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Carved and painted wood bull sign. Life size head with carved and painted details, real horns fitted to the head by lead sleeves. The top of the head fashioned from a thick sheath of...
Category
Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Hand-Carved Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Iron
French Dore Bronze Mounted Blue Opalescent and Dore Bronze Finial Covered Box
Located in New York, NY
A French dore bronze mounted blue opalescent and dore bronze finial covered box. This round form box is very unusual with a blue opalescent color and dore bronze mount. The top is fi...
Category
1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Hand-Carved Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of Plaster Architectural Capitals, 19th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of plaster architectural capitals.
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Hand-Carved Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay, Plaster
18th Century Italian Crucifix with Malachite, Calcite, and Raspberry Garnet
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian crucifix mounted on green malachite, calcite with fluorite, and raspberry garnet. The piece is adorned with Carnelian pebbles and garnet. The minerals are from a...
Category
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Hand-Carved Decorative Objects
Materials
Rock Crystal, Carnelian, Malachite
$3,375 Sale Price
25% Off
French 19th C Gilt and Patinated Bronze Group of Gloria Victis, by A. Mercie
Located in New York, NY
An Incredible and Large Gilt and Patinated Bronze Group of Gloria Victis, a Winged Figure of Victory with a Fallen Warrior. This incredible bronze piece was cast after a model by Maarius-Jean-Antonin Mercié, This model is signed 'F. BARBEDIENNE FONDEUR PARIS' demonstrating that it was cast by Ferdinand Barbedienne's foundry, the best bronzier of the 19th century. The base is further signed 'A. Mercie' and stamped 'Réduction Mécanique' with an inscription of '659'. The figure is mounted on a Belgian noir marble base with various stepped edges. Gloria Victis is one the most well-known and important bronze casts of the 19th Century. The quality of this particular model is absolutely incredible and all the marking indicate that this particular piece is one of the finest produced by the Foundry.
A student of Jouffroy and de Falguière at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts, Marius-Jean-Antonin Mercié (1845-1916) won the Grand Prix de Rome at 23 years old with his work Thésée vainqueur du Minotaure. In 1872, he sent the plaster model of his work David vainqueur to the Salon, for which he won the first class medal. At the same time, he received La croix de la Légion d'honneur at the Villa Medici. His return to Paris, in 1874, issued in a long and brilliant career with numerous commissions, notably the monuments for Louis-Philippe and Queen Marie-Amélie for the Royal Chapel at Dreux (1886).
By the age of 30 Mercié was already very well-known and his Gloria Victis received resounding success when it was exhibited at the Salon, in 1874 (in plaster) and in 1875 (in bronze). This work exalted the heroism and the patriotic sentiments aroused by the disasters of 1870. His predilection for patriotic subjects is shown in many of his works such as Quand même...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Hand-Carved Decorative Objects
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
Mid 20th Century Anglo Indian Carved Wood Jewelry Box Kashmir India
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage hand carved wood jewelry trinket storage box with brass inlaid.
Hand-carved large wooden Anglo-Raj jewelry box. Found in Kashmir, India.
Mi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Hand-Carved Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Antique Belgian Spa Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
Depicting Various Spa Scenes
From our Tea Caddy collection, we are delighted to introduce this superb Belgian Spa Tea Caddy. The Tea Caddy of square form made from Sycamore is beaut...
Category
Late 18th Century Belgian George III Antique Hand-Carved Decorative Objects
Materials
Sycamore
Blue & White Chain Temple Jar, Large
Located in Carson, CA
Blue & white chain temple jar - 2 Sizes
The special antique process makes it looks like a piece of art from a museum.
High fire porcelain, 100% hand shaped, hand painted. Distre...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Chippendale Hand-Carved Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
$423 / item
Contemporary Large Lotus Bud Shape Vase in Mila Peking Glass by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lotus Bud Shape Vase (Large)
Mila Peking Glass
Hand Blown
Hand Carved
Limited Edition
Contemporary Vase
Peking glass refers to the high-quality glass art produced by the imperial...
Category
2010s Hand-Carved Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass
Ancient Rustic Cart Wheel Mounted on Black Lacquer Base, Weathered Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
An ancient Indian cart wheel mounted on custom black lacquered base, with brown patina. Imagine the rhythmic creak of wooden axles and the dusty trail of a bygone era. Envision the s...
Category
19th Century Indian Antique Hand-Carved Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Female Sculpture Carved Stone Bust of a Woman Signed by Artist Charles Cutler
Located in Cookeville, TN
Medusa's gaze meets timeless elegance in this massive and beautiful statement piece of art. This Female Sculpture is an intricately Carved Stone masterpiece a large Bust of a Woman, Signed by Artist Charles Cutler.
Charles Gordon Cutler...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hand-Carved Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
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 Chinese Export Hand-Carved Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$1,312 Sale Price
25% Off
Pure Art Deco, Marvelous Design & Warm Color Nutwood Mantle / Desk / Table Clock
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful design and also practical in size Art Deco table clock.
Over the years we have sold a number of striking (no pun intended) Art Deco clocks, but never one as cool and almost futuristic looking and perfectly symmetrical as this one. The perfect warm patina makes this clock extra special and because of its unique design and color it will look great in every Art Deco interior. To have found this hand crafted in layers table clock with rounded edges was a treat, but to find it in this amazing condition really made our day. Have you also noticed the unique and perfect condition shiny brass clock face? For it to run and strike perfectly was another plus and it all shows that this clock has been loved and looked after from the day it was handcrafted. This perfect working antique clock...
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Hand-Carved Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Antique Japanese Meiji Period Satsuma Incense Burner Censer
Located in Pomona, CA
UP for you consideration is a beautiful antique Meiji period Japanese gold gilt satsuma incense burner marked/signed by Kinkozan. Very fine hand...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Chinese Export Hand-Carved Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
$971 Sale Price
25% Off
19th Century Black Forest Carved Mantle Clock Spill Vase Garniture Set
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent antique Black Forest carved three piece mantel clock and garniture set. circa 1880
Swiss or German, late 19th century, a truly extraordinary work of art, exceptionally executed, intricately sculpted and finely detailed throughout, hand carved from a single block of wood, featuring a leaping stag deer over elaborate naturalistic foliage, a pair of pheasants with inset glass eyes, wooden dial with gilt incised Roman numeral hour markers and eight day time-and-strike movement, sculptural interwoven root carvings on a conforming molded edge base, flanked by a hunting dog and mountain rescue dog, both with inset glass eyes, retaining the original pressed glass spill vases.
A spill vase was typically kept on the mantelpiece and filled with spills, splints, or tapers used to transfer fire from the fireplace to candles, lamps, a pipe or a cigar.
Dimensions:
Complete: (approx/depending on setup)
20.25" Tall, 30" Wide, 7.5" Deep
Mantle / shelf clock:
20.25" High, 14" Wide, 7.5" Deep
Dog sculpture garniture:
13" High, 4.75" Wide, 4.25" Deep (each)
Great antique condition with beautifully aged warm rich dark patina. Minor wear consistent with age. Currently working and keeping good time, key and pendulum included. As with all antique clocks...
Category
Late 19th Century European Black Forest Antique Hand-Carved Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Wood
19th Century French Silver Plated over Bronze Jewelry Box with Repousse Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this elegant, antique Napoleon III silverplated box in your master bath to keep your jewelry safe and organized. Crafted in France circa 1870, and built of bronze, the rectangular casket with raised top, sits on small scrolled feet, and is dressed with lion face handles on both sides. All sides including the top are decorated with detailed repousse floral and leaf motifs in high relief throughout; the top is decorated with a oval medallion featuring Poseidon, one of the Twelve Olympians in ancient Greek religion and mythology...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Hand-Carved Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
LIZZY White & Red Hand Carved Wooden Ostrich - Bar Cabinet - by Piero Manara
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
An exquisite fusion of function and artistry, born from the hands of Italian artisans and the creative genius of the designer Piero Manara from Casamanara...
Category
2010s Italian Hand-Carved Decorative Objects
Materials
Stainless Steel
Walnut Wood Round Decorative Box with Amethyst Crystal Finial, c. 1960's
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Danish Modern box handcrafted from walnut wood with stylized rounded design. Removable lid features a gold plated amethyst finial. Can be used as a ...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hand-Carved Decorative Objects
Materials
Amethyst, Gold Leaf
Hand Carved Meerschaum Chinese Sitting Buddha on Wood Display Stand
Located in Studio City, CA
A true gem of a work. Wonderfully carved and detailed. We haven't come across another work quite like it.
We are unsure of age so are simply listing it as 20th century but could be older.
Would be a nice addition to any South-East Asian/ Chinese artifacts...
Category
20th Century Asian Hand-Carved Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Natural Lapis Lazuli Dragon Multi-Dimensional Hand Carved
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful, substantial statue of Lapis Lazuli, hand carved by a master artisan on both sides. The sculpture depicts a dragon flying in the clouds above mountains while spraying wat...
Category
2010s Afghan Hand-Carved Decorative Objects
Materials
Lapis Lazuli
$2,750 Sale Price
50% Off
African Woman Bust Hand-Carved Ebony Wooden Sculpture
Located in Plainview, NY
An African woman bust sculpture, meticulously hand-carved from the lustrous depths of ebony wood. This masterful creation pays homage to the rich heritage of African craftsmanship.
The sculpture delicately unveils the intricate details of African women's accessories, each element a story etched in wood. Her elegance extends to the ornate adornments that frame her face—an ensemble of a triangle-shaped rhinestone and oversized earrings . A multi-layered necklace graces her neck, cascading down in layers that echo the timeless traditions of African jewelry...
Category
20th Century African Tribal Hand-Carved Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Ebony
$680 Sale Price
20% Off
Fruit Bowl Decorative Centerpiece Vase White Calacatta Marble Handmade in Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Bowl sculpted by hand from a solid block of Calacatta marble. Velvet finishing.
Dimensions: Big L 56, W 27, H 12 cm.
Also available: Small L 35, W 17, H 8 cm and Medium L 45, W 22...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Hand-Carved Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Masterful Pair of Italian Lions in Bronze Early 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Masterful Pair of Italian Lions in bronze Early 20th Century
Height : 95cm
60cm x 150cm
Origin Venice, private collection.
Perfect for the outside or even for the inside.
The dimen...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Hand-Carved Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Decoy Duck, England circa 1880
Located in Culver City, CA
England, 1880
Hand carved and painted wooden duck.
5.5”w x 12.5”d x 7”h
Ref. O2115
$ 920
Category
1880s English Antique Hand-Carved Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Tiger's Eye Dragon Gemstone Statue Hand Carved
Located in Somis, CA
A stunning hand carved 2.2 lb tiger's eye sculpture depicting dragon chasing a pearl in the late Qing dynasty style. The four-clawed dragon under the auspicious clouds has one front ...
Category
2010s Chinese Hand-Carved Decorative Objects
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Quartz
$775 Sale Price
50% Off
17th Century, Spanish Giltwood Baroque Altarpiece with Angel Head
Located in Buisson, FR
Stunning and complete unique early Baroque altarpiece with beautiful and very rich carved and gilded decor,
Spain, circa 1650
Weathered, small losses, old repairs and adjustments o...
Category
17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Hand-Carved Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$2,681 Sale Price
36% Off
Rare Antique 4 Tier Black Forest Jewelry Box Fruitwood 19th Century Hand Carved
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
A beautiful, very finely carved antique black forest jewelry box from the late 19th/ early 20th century made in Switzerland.
A large and impressive four-tiered piece with 6 swing o...
Category
1880s Swiss Black Forest Antique Hand-Carved Decorative Objects
Materials
Fruitwood
African Tuareg Silver and Ebony Wood Jewelry Box 1950s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage African Tuareg Silver Outer Layer on Ebony Wood Jewelry Box.
Rectangular form Islamic Tuareg Jewelry Box.
Gorgeous Islamic jewelry treasure trink...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mauritanian Islamic Hand-Carved Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver
Ruby Hummingbird Sculpture on Amethyst & Quartz Mineral Base
Located in Toronto, ON
A beautiful hand carved semi precious ruby stone hummingbird mounted on an amethyst and quartz mineral specimen base. This exotic bird is a decorative combination of ornithology and ...
Category
2010s American Hand-Carved Decorative Objects
Materials
Amethyst, Quartz
Antique Georgian Amboyna Sewing Box
By William Dobson
Located in Northampton, GB
Veneered in Amboyna Wood
From our Sewing Box collection, we are pleased to offer this Amboyna Sewing Box. The Sewing Box of rectangular shape veneered in Amboyna with a circular mo...
Category
Early 19th Century English William IV Antique Hand-Carved Decorative Objects
Materials
Bone, Shell, Amboyna
Handbag Perfume Holder enamel on guilloché and fine hand engravings Salimbeni.
Located in Firenze, FI
Cylindrical handbag perfume holder in 925/1000 sterling silver with screw cap and fine hand-engraved design in Art Deco style, fire enamelled in 3 colours. Diameter 2 cm, total heigh...
Category
1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Hand-Carved Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Small 18th Century Italian Carved Wooden Head with Glass Eyes
Located in Buisson, FR
Stunning handcarved wooden head fragment with beautiful expression and glass eyes,
Italy, circa 1750-1800. Beautiful example of 18th century craftsmanship.
Weathered
Measurement her...
Category
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Hand-Carved Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Wood
Art Deco Alabaster sculpture depicting a Roaring Tiger, early 20th century
Located in TEYJAT, FR
Alabaster sculpture depicting a roaring tiger with glass eyes in the Art Deco style, early 20th century. Unsigned.
This is an impressive statement piece.
High. : 31 cm - Length. : ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Hand-Carved Decorative Objects
Materials
Alabaster
Tronador Square Blue Onyx Stone Box
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
The shape of the inactive Tronador volcano reminded us of the pyramid shaped idea of our boxes that make up this collection. With a rectangular or square base, the box is a reflectio...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Hand-Carved Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone, Onyx
$1,584 / item
French 17th Century Weathered Carved Oak Christ Fragment
Located in Buisson, FR
Very nice carved oak fragment of a Christ figure with a strong expression. Beautiful weathered , France circa 1600-1700. Weathered, and losses. Measurement with the base
Category
17th Century French Antique Hand-Carved Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak
Pair of 18th Century Italian Carved Giltwood Baroque Candleholders
Located in Buisson, FR
Wondeful Baroque giltwood candleholders , Italy, circa 1750-1780. Weathered, repairs and small losses.
Measurement individual.
Category
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Hand-Carved Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Italian 17th/ 18th Century Giltwood Baroque Ornament
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful carved giltwood baroque ornament.
Italy, 17/18th century. Weathered and small losses.
Measurement includes the wooden base.
Category
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Hand-Carved Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Perfume holder Art Deco style enamel black and white Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Discover a pinnacle of luxury with this parallelepiped handbag perfume holder, crafted from 925/1000 sterling silver and finished with a screwed cap. This masterpiece features exquis...
Category
1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Hand-Carved Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Cypriot Byzantine Limestone Mortar with Craved Abstract Decoration
Located in Stamford, CT
A very interesting Byzantine Cypriot limestone mortar with unusual hand carved decoration on all four sides. It is possibly a re-purposed capital, the top hollowed out at some point ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Cypriot Classical Roman Antique Hand-Carved Decorative Objects
Materials
Limestone
Architectural Hand Carved Wood Horse
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Intriguing horse sculpture made of hand carved solid wood, hand painted with beautiful rustic patina.
Professionally mounted on steel base. Exceptional object of art for display.
Category
20th Century Indian Hand-Carved Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$350 Sale Price
70% Off
Pair of 17th/ 18th Century Italian White Marble Baroque Ornaments
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique and very beautiful pair weathered white marble baroque ornaments. They most likely once adorned a church altar.
Original period pieces, Italy, ci...
Category
17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Hand-Carved Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
$1,066 Sale Price / set
52% Off
Gandharan Standing Bodhisattva Maitreya, Carved Black Schist, 2nd-4th Century
Located in Austin, TX
An impressive and well carved Gandharan figure of the Bodhisattva Maitreya, the Buddha of the Future, carved black schist, ancient Kingdom of Gand...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Pakistani Antique Hand-Carved Decorative Objects
Materials
Schist
Rose Quartz Lotus Bowl 9"
Located in Somis, CA
This exceptionally large, hand-crafted bowl is a stunning work of art, carved from a single massive piece of Madagascar's finest rose quartz. In elongated oval shape on a solid foot,...
Category
Late 20th Century Indian Hand-Carved Decorative Objects
Materials
Rose Quartz
$750 Sale Price
37% Off
Gemstone Brick Phonestand - Cream Soapstone
Located in Pacasmayo, PE
Function and form: phone stand in creamy soapstone. A touch of natural artistry.
We’ve brought a playful classic to the desktop. As we perfect the video ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Peruvian Hand-Carved Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone, Multi-gemstone
$145 / item
18th Century Italian Baroque Santos Figure
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
18th Century Italian Baroque Santos Figure
Italy, 18th century or older
An exquisite 18th-century Italian Baroque Santos figure is a fine example of religious artistry, dating back...
Category
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Hand-Carved Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$636 Sale Price
20% Off
18th century Georgian wall clock by Robert Salmon
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
18th century Georgian wall clock by Robert Salmon circa 1790.
Rare Georgian wall clock by Robert Salmon, who is recorded working a number 49, strand, london from 1790-1794.
12" sil...
Category
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Hand-Carved Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large Organic Mid-Century Modern Natural Wood Carved Sculptural Art Vase Vessel
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful Mid-Century Modern hand-carved natural organic wood art sculpture/ vase/ vessel. It appears to have been made from a single piece of wo...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Hand-Carved Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Rare Pair of 19th C. Bohemian Uranium Color Decanters Ottoman/Turkish Market
Located in New York, NY
A very rare and impressive pair of 19th century Bohemian cut crystal Uranium color decanters/bottles with gold and platinum hand-painted decoration made for the Turkish/Ottoman market. Each of these decanters is made of the highest quality Bohemian hand-diamond-cut crystal with a rare uranium green/yellow hue. The decanters are fitted with their original lids and are gorgeously hand-painted with decorations of the Turkish flag...
Category
19th Century Czech Islamic Antique Hand-Carved Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Central African Buffalo Slit Drum
Located in Chicago, IL
This large animal sculpture is actually a traditional African slit drum, a percussive instrument commonly carved from a single block of wood. Comprised of a hollow resonance chamber ...
Category
20th Century African Tribal Hand-Carved Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Hand Carved Wooden Lidded Jar/Pot.
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Hand Wood Carved Lidded Jar/Pot.
Category
1980s Modern Vintage Hand-Carved Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Rare Japanese antique wooden god statue /12th century/small wabi-sabi figurines
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
I was able to obtain a very rare item.
This is a sculpture of the god ``Shinzo''.
"Shin" = God
"zo" = statue
Since ancient times in Japan, it has been believed that gods reside in all things in the universe, and there have been many shrines.
In the 6th century, Buddhism was introduced and gradually spread throughout Japan.
Around the 8th century, the idea that gods follow the teachings of Buddha spread.
Until the Edo period, God and Buddha became one and the idea of ``Shinto and Buddhism syncretism'' was established.
This statue was created during such a history.
Originally, the image of God was invisible and could not be understood as something tangible.
However, with the introduction of Buddhism to Japan, idol worship was also introduced, and the idea that the gods follow the teachings of Buddha was also propagated at the same time in order to spread the teachings of Buddhism.
Around that time, around the 9th century, the first statues of gods...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Antique Hand-Carved Decorative Objects
Materials
Cypress
Far Eastern Dragon Tray, 1900
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
A superb late 19th to early 20th century French Colonial tray, expertly carved and inlaid in wood. This piece is from Indochina and features two remarkably detailed carved dragons th...
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Hand-Carved Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
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