Antique Wooden Sculpture "Kobo Daishi" / Buddha Statues / Edo-Meiji Period
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese "Kobo Daishi" wooden figure. "Kobo Daishi" means "Kukai". "Kukai" was a monk from the early Heian period. His posthumous name was "Kobo Daishi". He is the fou...
Cypress
19th Century or Earlier Ritual Buddhist Mask, Japan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
19th Century or Earlier Ritual Buddhist Mask, Japan Ex Collection of Charles Smith, University of Washington A masterly carved ritual mask used in Shinto Festival ceremonies, most ...
Cypress
$3,996Sale Price|20% Off
1960s Rustic Tree Branch Floor Lamp with Amber Glass Globes
By George Nakashima, Phillip Lloyd Powell, Silas Seandel
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This is not merely lighting—it’s a luminous forest sculpture, suspended in time. Handcrafted from weathered tree branches sourced from the wild, this floor lamp exudes an organic vit...
Metal
Antique Japanese Noh theatre Carved Painted Wooden Ko-Omote Mask
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce antique Japanese Noh theatre hand carved and painted wooden mask of Ko-Omote. Sculpted in Japan in the 19th century, Ko-omote (literally ...
Cypress, Paint
Japanese Folk Art Carved Gilt Wood Theater Facial Mask on Brass Base
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
2-342,Japanese Folk Art carved gilt wood mask on brass base.
Brass
European Antique Artifact Hand Carved Wooden Foot
Located in Malibu, CA
Antique rare & ancient artifact, a foot, wearing a sandal, the bottom of the foot has been carved with the sandals bottom as well.
Wood
11.5" Carved wooden eagle
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a beautifully carved eagle! The artisan took great notes to detail the character and the fluidity of the bird. Great piece for your office, living room or library.
Wood
$3,650
H 24.5 in W 22.5 in D 1 in
Fine Large Late 18th Century or Early 19th Century French Academic Drawing
Located in Hudson, NY
This fine drawing while unsigned is an excellent example of sketch work done in sanguine as preparatory work for large finished paintings. Created in France during the days of artist...
Wood, Paper
Frank Ligtelijn for RAAK, Floor Lamp with Adjustable Globe, 1960s
By RAAK
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Frank Ligtelijn for RAAK, floor lamp with adjustable globe, 1960s.
Metal, Chrome
Fine Early 19th Century Academic Preparatory Drawing
Located in Hudson, NY
This very fine drawing in Sanguine is from the early 19th century. Made as a preparatory sketch concerning composition, musculature and shadow this work is unsigned but we have four ...
Hardwood, Paper
$880
H 4.449 in W 3.15 in D 1.654 in
Japanese Wooden Sculpture"JIzo Buddha Statues" Early Edo period Wabisabi Mingei
Located in 足利市, JP
This profoundly moving, hand-carved wooden sculpture of Jizzo Bosatsu (Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva) is an exceptional masterpiece dating from the late Muromachi to early Edo period (16th...
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$920Sale Price|20% Off
H 26.38 in W 11.03 in D 4.34 in
18th Century Carved And Painted Wooden Crucifix From France
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
An early 18th Century antique hand carved and polychromed hand painted table crucifix from France with its original patina preserved. This crucifix could possible date back as early ...
Fruitwood
19th Century, Jewish Velvet and Goldthread Cape
Located in Brecht, BE
A rare find this 19th century green velvet and goldthread ceremonial jewish cape, from Morocco.
Velvet
Mid-19th Century Carved and Painted Wooden Tang Dynasty Horse
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Mid-19th century carved and painted wooden Tang dynasty horse This is a superb piece of Chinese Folk Art, superbly carved in wood, in the classic statue...
Antique Wooden Mandalay Buddha Statue from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: wood 81,5 cm high 34,5 cm wide and 20 cm deep Weight: 6.624 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Mandalay style Originating from Burma 19th century With inlayed eye.
Wood
$5,122 / set
H 8.67 in W 11.42 in D 0.79 in
Rare Collection Of Eleven Early 19th Century Watercolours Of Indian Birds
Located in Kent, Dover
A charming collection of eleven framed ink and watercolours of Indian birds on pink paper. Before framing, these were pencil signed c.1815 by a British army soldier. Measure: 29cm w...
Cut Glass, Fruitwood, Paper
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H 5.91 in W 5.12 in D 5.12 in
Antique Wooden Sculpture of Japanese God / Buddha Statues / Edo-Meiji Period
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is a god that has existed since ancient times in Japan. The name is "Daikokuten" . What is Daikoku? Originally a synonym for the Hindu god Shiva. However, in Japan, it was incorp...
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H 97 in W 32 in D 36.5 in
Giant 8-Foot Tall Tree Trunk Mushroom Floor Lamp with Burl Knot Wood Shade
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Well Alice, you chased that white rabbit and it brought you here, to this colossal floor lamp where logic and proportion have fallen sloppy dead. Nearly beyond description, but these three words come close. Magical, mystical, whimsical. This truly one-of-a-kind masterpiece is going to be excruciatingly hard to let go. Everyone at FMV is already getting depressed and sentimental just thinking about it being sold and taken away. The prehistoric looking lampshade is actually a 3-foot wide, solid burl knot. This naturally formed, bell shaped wood formation...
Metal
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H 8.5 in W 5.5 in D 3.5 in
Japanese Showa Hand Carved Wood Noh Theater Mask of Yase Otoko Yaseotoko
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautifully carved, wonderfully crafted, highly engaging mask made for Japanese Noh theatre. The mask is handcrafted and hand carved from natural cypress wood clearly by a maste...
Wood, Cypress, Lacquer
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H 26.25 in W 13.25 in D 13.25 in
Mid-Century Era Cypress Knees Sculptural Table Lamp with Woven Wooden Shade
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This vintage 'live edge' folk art table lamp was made by the Cypress Knee of New Ordleans, Louisiana of the United States in approximately 1960 in the period Mid-Century Modern style...
Metal
Antique Japanese Noh Mask 'Noh Men', Taisho Period Circa 1920
Located in Prahran, Victoria
An antique hand-carved and hand-painted Japanese Noh theatre mask, depicting a young female character (onna men). Noh masks have been described as bei...
Cypress, Paint
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H 8.67 in W 5.44 in D 4.97 in
Antique Wooden Sculptures of Japanese Gods / Buddha Statues / Edo-Meiji Period
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is a god that has existed since ancient times in Japan. The name is "Daikokuten" on the left and "Ebisu" on the right. What is Daikoku? Originally a synonym for the Hindu god...
Cypress
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H 10.91 in W 3.86 in D 2.96 in
Japanese Antique Wood Carving Daikokuten / Folk Art Sculpture / Buddha Statue
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Originally a synonym for the Hindu god Shiva. However, in Japan, it was incorporated into Buddhism long ago and has become a familiar existence as a god named Daikokuten. An old go...
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Antique Japanese Noh Mask 'Noh Men', Taisho Period Circa 1920
Located in Prahran, Victoria
An antique hand-carved and hand-painted Japanese Noh theatre mask, depicting a young female character (onna men). Noh Masks have been described as bei...
Cypress, Paint
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H 3.27 in W 2.17 in D 2.68 in
Japanese Antique Wooden Buddha Statue / "Daikoku-Ten" Edo Period-Meiji, 1800s
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
We have an aesthetic sense peculiar to Japanese people. And we introduce the unique items that only we can do, the route of purchasing in Japan, the experience value so far, and the...
Cypress
Cypress Trough from Mexico
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Cypress wash basin trough from Queretaro, Mexico, circa 1970s.
Cypress
19th century American Primitive Cypress Work Table
Located in Savannah, GA
From Mississippi river plantation in Louisiana, this kitchen work table features one drawer with painted interior surface, square tapered legs and old brass pulls. See measurements b...
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18th Century Pair of Polychrome Wood Shinto Lion-Dogs, Komainu, from Japan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Offered by Vicki Shiba. 18th century pair of polychrome wood Shinto lion-dogs, Komainu, from Japan. Expressively carved of cypress wood with curlicue manes and tails, the natural...
Cypress, Paint
At Waddesdon Manor, artist Joana Vasconcelos has installed a three-tiered patisserie inspired by the narrative tile work of her homeland. We take a look at the cake sculpture and how Portuguese tiles have been used in architecture from the 17th century to today.
The streets of fin-de-siècle Paris were set aglow with colorful poster ads, thanks to the printing techniques invented by Jules Chéret. Now, the Milwaukee Art Museum is celebrating this undersung talent in America's first solo show dedicated his exuberant works.
Expert Jeff Bridgman explains the history and meaning behind the twinkling constellations that have graced Old Glory.
The iconoclastic style setter displayed African and Oceanic art, as well as works by indigenous peoples of the Americas, alongside pieces by such major modernists as Pablo Picasso and Jackson Pollock.
Perfect for July 4th weekend, a new show at Philadelphia's Museum of the American Revolution displays an array of antique red, white and blue flags.
Designers are beginning to see this enigmatic form of folk art in a whole new light.