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Sale Items
Period: 20th Century
Chinese 3-D Seashell Shell Art Peacocks and Flowers Sculpture
Located in West Hartford, CT
Magnificent, one of a kind, colorful Chinese 3-D artwork with intricate hand seashells depicting two peacocks and flowers. The detail is amazing. Signed upper left. Displayed and ma...
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Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Shell, Wood

Gilt Bronze Tibetan Buddha Vajrasattva Statue 13"
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful, 4.15 lb, gilt bronze Tibetan sculpture of Buddha Vajrasattva. Seated dhyana asana on double lotus throne, in the left hand a ghanta bell, in the right hand a vajra thund...
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20th Century Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Gilt Bronze Tibetan Buddha Statue Vajrasatwa 14"
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful, 7 lb, gilt bronze Tibetan sculpture of Buddha Vajrasatwa. Seated dhyana asana on double lotus throne, left hand holding a ghanta bell, right hand holding vajra thunderbolt, scepters of combined male and female energy to conquer evil. Dressed in a tight fitting dhoti and a shawl covering the shoulders, wearing layers of necklaces. The head tilted downwards adorned with an elaborate crown anchoring a high chignon. The face with downcast eyes...
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20th Century Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Antique Petite Butterfly Flower Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
An unusual hard to find size and scale -and a beautiful design of butterflies galore. Japan, this handsome heavy hand cast quality old round "Petite Yukimi" motif tea garden lante...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Iron

Japan Old Blue Bird Garden Lantern With Vibrant Blue Hand painting
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions Beautiful near mint grade "Blue Bird" lantern in original vibrant hand painted colors This rare lantern is handsomely rendered in blue, white...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Silver Bronze Tibetan White Tara Statue
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful silver bronze White Tara statue. The serene face with large downcast eyes under arched eyebrows above pursed lips, flanked by long earlob...
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20th Century Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Rare Pair Fine Old Vintage Black and Brown Garden Cats
Located in South Burlington, VT
Beautiful garden pair with serene faces A charming pair (2) antique Japanese cats with wonderful mesmerizing original hand painted green and br...
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Mid-20th Century American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japan Old Original Ikebana Flower Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent garden acquisitions in original natural condition Hard to find example complete with original suspension loop and working door. Heavy hand cast iron "Ikebana flower" incised panel form lantern with distinctive "12 petal" top. An attractive and sturdy antique lantern with a distinct eastern thematic "ikebana flower" motif carved into five firebox side panels. The startling sinewy plant motif strongly suggest Asian ikebana. The round tops were cleverly designed with 12 flower petals. Fine original used garden condition with an attractive natural patina appropriate to age- just the way we like to find them. Heavy quality capable of handling inclement weather conditions. An unusual opportunity to own a rare original authentic example in an attractive hard to find style Quality: excellent craftsmanship and high quality heavy construction by specialized lantern artisans. Suspension handle is easily removeable if you prefer to place your lanterns on your surface of choice. Only one. Dimensions: 13 inches tall to top of suspension handle and 6.25 inches diameter Provenance: Old garden collection. Please enjoy our photo of an inspirational themed Japanese 19th century Ikebana woodblock print from an original Ikebana book...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Pair Brilliant Color Cast Bronze Koi
Located in South Burlington, VT
Brilliant original hand painted colors. Here's a rare find from a collector in Kyoto. A very unusual treasure from Japan. This is a finely crafted pair (2) of bronze koi...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Antique Chinese Carved Hardwood Figural Group with Dragons, circa 1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Chinese figural group offers carved hardwood sculpture of intertwined dragons, circa 1920. Measures - 5.5"h x 2.75"w x 2.75"d Catalogue Note: Ask about DISCOUNTED DE...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

Japan Gold Gilt Good Luck Elephant Censer
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare find: Ancient Japanese design gilt censer of a good luck elephant- signed Japan This model elephant sculptural LED candle holder and censer was crafted in a handsome gilt finish iron of an effigy of an ancient elephant...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Vintage Single Solid Bronze Tibetan Foo Dog/Lion Sculpture
Located in Fort Washington, MD
Amazing vintage solid bronze Tibetan Foo dog/Lion has a wooden base that it’s not fixed to the sculpture It’s a heavy and extremely detailed piece th...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Lovely Old Petite Yukimi Garden Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
Unusual find- A first In this simple yet handsome Yukimi "snow" lantern - petite size- and uncommon motif Unique "double cloud" firebox design. Japan, this handsome quality ol...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Chinese Export Hardwood Carved Plaque of Quan Yin in Landscape
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chinese Export Hardwood Carved Plaque of Quan Yin in Landscape China, circa 1920s Expertly hand carved landscape plaque of Quan Yin the Buddhist goddess of compassion, mercy, and healing and the eternal protector of women and children. Mounted with symbolic brass hook. Overall measurements : 15-Inches high to the the top of the hook/ 14-Inches high to the top of the hand carved wood plaque...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Chinese Bronze Elephant Incense Burner
Located in Pomona, CA
Up for sell is a magnificent Chinese antique carved bronze incense burner. It shows very detailed hand carving works of Elephant style incense burner with lid. You can see from the p...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

American Pair Garden Gnomes Good Luck Garden Guardians, Keeper of Keys
Located in South Burlington, VT
Nostalgic opportunity America's friendly gnomes- a rare pair (2) of Happy Garden Legends "Keeper of Keys" and bearer of the night lights. Si...
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Early 20th Century American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Hand Carved Gilt Standing Thai Buddha
Located in Ferndale, MI
A decorative hand carved Thai giltwood standing Buddha on a lotus flower with black square base. The costume is layered and flowing and the facial expression is peaceful with a grin....
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20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Giltwood

Matching Couple / Pair Large Polychromed Burmese Nat Temple Dancers
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Absolutely rare and beautiful couple of two large matching polychromed Burmese temple dances from the 19th century hand-carved out of a piece of teak. These two dancers are a great ...
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Early 20th Century Burmese Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Teak

Gilt Bronze Tibetan No Fear Buddha Udanaya 19"
Located in Somis, CA
A large, 11 lb, gilt bronze Tibetan Buddha statue of superb quality. Standing on lotus plinth with the "no fear" abhaya mudra, the broad-faced fi...
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20th Century Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Important Pair of Horses from the Ching Dynasty
Located in Madrid, ES
"Important Pair Of Horses From The Ching Dynasty" Pair of ching dynasty horses dating from the beginning of 1900. It keeps the certificate of authenticity of the purchase made in th...
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Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bone

Mid-20th Century Chinese Huge 3 Tiers Carved Serpentine/Jade Dragon Tower
Located in Pomona, CA
This huge Chinese Serpentine/Jade tower was Intricately and elaborately open carved dragons with a lot of free rings and chains works and details. I...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Collectible Native American Indian Chief
By Universal Statuary Corp.
Located in Miami, FL
Artfully crafted and attributed to Universal Statuary Corp. this collectible Native American Indian statue will look great in any western settin...
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20th Century American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Japanese Bronze Figure of Attendant w/ Chamara
Located in New York, NY
Japanese large bronze sculpture in two parts depicting an attendant standing atop a rocky base and holding a chamara fly-whisk or -swish used to sweep ignorance and fan deities, the ...
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Early 20th Century Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

20th Century, Showa, Japanese Bronze Animal Rabbit Hollow Sculpture
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Japanese bronze animal rabbit hollow sculpture. Age: Japan, Showa Period, 20th Century Size: Height 18.4 C.M. / Width 13 C.M. / Length 30 C...
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20th Century Japanese Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Phoenix Bird and Dragon Box
Located in New York, NY
A black and off-white Chinese phoenix bird and dragon decorative plastic box with lid, circa 20th century, China. Box measures: 4.25" D x 8.25" ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Plastic

Japan Pair Red Eye Garden Rabbits Mint & Boxed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Original Mint & Boxed Set Two Rabbits Fine quality hand cast garden rabbits with unique red eyes from Japan This is a pair (2) of large scale solid hand cast effigy pair of pl...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Vintage Chinese Glazed Ceramic Dragon Roof Tile
Located in Pomona, CA
This Vintage Chinese Ceramic roof tile is 100% hand made and hand carved of Chinese traditional dragon design. It was used on top edges of building ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Koi Carp Fish Sculpture in Chinese Reticulated Porcelain 1970s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Beautiful sculpture representing a carp jumping over the water, made of white reticulated porcelain from China, specifically this type of piece c...
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Vintage 1970s Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Pair Hand Carved Wood Koi Fish Signed
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1202 Japan pair hand carved finely detailed pair of koi fish.
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Vintage 1930s Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Green Spinach Jade Snuff Bottle Jadeite
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful, natural spinach jadeite jade snuff bottle from the early 20th century Chinese republic era. Very well hollowed, of elongated ovoid form ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Pair of Vintage Blue Glazed Chinese Porcelain Cat Figurines- Signed
Located in Fort Washington, MD
Beautiful pair of turquoise blue ceramic cat figurines. This is a left and right matching pair of Asian blue art pottery cats, ceramic cat statues t...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Antique Red and Black Lacquered Writing Table, Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan antique handmade, hand carved temple low writing table finished in red and black lacquer - signed. A beautiful simple master work from an old private Japanese collection. Cr...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

20th Century Chinese Cork Diorama, circa 1950s
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful 20th century oval Chinese cork diorama. Finely carved decoration in a glass case and black lacquered base. Chinese landscape view, a pagoda in a traditional garden featur...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Cork

Stone Standing Buddha Guan Yin Silk Road Tang Style
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful, finely carved Tang dynasty Silk Road style solid stone statue of Goddess of Compassion Guan Yin Avalokitwshavara. The bodhisattva is sho...
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20th Century Chinese Tang Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Vintage Pair Chinese Gilt Carved Wood Foo Dog / Guardian Lions Figurines
Located in San Francisco, CA
Offered here are a pair vintage Chinese gilt and carved wood Foo Dog/Guardian Lions figurines Wonderful craftsmanship with the hand carving that has gone...
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Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Giltwood

Japanese Pair Lucky Horse Shoe Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
First pair we've seen Brilliant Pair (2) Art Deco 1930s-1940s "Lucky Horse Shoe " Lanterns Japanese handsome hand wrought Art Deco period "Lucky Horse Shoe" motif lanterns - t...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Art Deco Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Pair Old Vintage Jumping Fish Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
Fishing friends delight This unusual pair (2) of Jumping Trout or Bass fish themed hand painted iron garden lanterns is the first pair of this design we h...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Pair Hand Carved Asian Soapstone Panels #1
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-1059 Pair hand carved soapstone panels. Each panel 12x36". Total 24x36".
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Vintage 1940s Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Soapstone

Vintage Burl Mahogany Tansu Chest with Paper Antique Calligraphy Lining
Located in Lomita, CA
This is a unique Japanese Tansu chest that presents beautifully and also offers a glimpse into history through its design. The inside of the cabinet and the back side are covered in ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass

Large Cambodian Black Painted Sitting Buddha Sculpture, circa 1920s
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Sitting black painted sitting Buddha sculpture, Cambodian, circa 1920s The statue is decorated with multiple red and green colored mirrored glass pieces. Several area around the che...
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Vintage 1910s Cambodian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Art Glass, Mirror

Japanese Pair Vintage Gilt Pheasant Bird Sculptures, Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Beautiful pair (2) old Japanese vintage gilt pheasant bird sculptures. Marked Japan on bottoms. From our recent Japanese acquisitions in original condition with original attractive gilding present. Japan, an attractive and iconic pair (2) pheasant sculptures with original gilt patina. One is poised with vertical tail and thehy other in a seated horizontal position. The pheasant is considered Japan's national bird. This creative simple adaption makes a compelling contemporary pair of sculptures. Fine original used condition with original gold gilt patina appropriate to their age. Original gilt patina from age. Dimensions: 7 inches tall and 6.5 inches wide Photographed in natural day light. Quality: Excellent quality and fine craftsmanship by Japanese specialized artisans Provenance: authentic Japanese examples (see labels). Lifetime guarantee of authenticity. All of our Asian works of art come with our lifetime authenticity guarantee. About Japan's Green Pheasant In Japanese culture, the green pheasant is unofficially considered the national bird of the country owing to its references in ancient folk tales of Japan. The green pheasant was said to be a messenger of the Sun Goddess...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Gilt Copper Tibetan Statue of Teacher Padma Sambhav
Located in Somis, CA
A wonderful 6.7 lb gilt copper statue of the great teacher, Padmasambhava, also called Guru Rinpoche. He is considered the founder of Tibetan Buddhism's oldest school. Seated on double lotus throne, he is wearing a peaked crown with upturned ear flaps, and a long robe with richly embroidered cloud pattern and Tibetan boots. In his right hand he holds a vajra to bring enlightenment, in the left a kalasa that contains elixir of wisdom. The face full and youthful, with furrowed, lifted brows and wide, almond-shaped eyes, the ears adorned with long foliate earrings...
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20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Solid Teak Sugar Cane Mill Crusher / Grinder from Java, Indonesia, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This solid crusher from Java, Indonesia was part of a larger sugar cane press extracting the sugar rich juices from harvested sugar cane. Hand-crafted from teak It has beautiful wood textures. Before modern sugar cane mills...
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Antique Early 1900s Indonesian Other Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Teak

Asian Hand Made Peacock with Shells and Seeds Wall Decoration 1940
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-652 Asian peacock wall decoration made with shells and seeds.
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Vintage 1940s Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Shell, Fruitwood

Antique Polychromed Carved Wood Buddha Figure 20th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Chinese figure offers polychromed carved wood carving of a standing Buddha, 20th century Measures- 29'' H x 7.25'' W x 6.5'' D.
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

20th Century, Showa, a Set of Japanese Bronze Animal Monkey with Artist Sign
Located in Sampantawong, TH
A set of Japanese bronze animal monkey with artist sign. Age: Japan, Showa Period, 20th Century Size: Height 6.2 - 12.8 C.M. / Width 5 - 10.2 C.M. (size excluding stand) Condition: ...
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20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

20th Century Antique Chinese Famille-Rose Porcelain Kwan Yin Statuary
Located in Pomona, CA
This magnificent Chinese antique Famille-Rose Porcelain Kwan Yin Statuary was 100% hand made and hand craft seating Kwan Yin Statue with marks on th...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Rare Old Five Continents Globe Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese Acquisitions Japan, this handsome quality big swiveling "Globe" lantern is a special find and an authentic old work of art. Its rare design is unique...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Set of 3 Masatoyo "Kuki" Kishi Penguin Sculptures
By Masatoyo Kishi
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 3 Mid-Century Modern cast stone penguin sculptures by noted Japanese abstract artist Masatoya "Kuki" Kishi (1924-2017). Signed and numered 4/100. ...
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Vintage 1970s Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cast Stone

Japanese Antique Bronze Jumbo Lobster
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1228 A fine bronze jumbo sculpture of an animated lobster.
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Vintage 1940s Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Indonesian Reclaimed Wood Tofu Grinder Sculpture, Mid 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A unique tofu grinder sculpture, hand-carved out of a single large piece of reclaimed wood. From Indonesia, circa 1950. Original untouched color.
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Vintage 1950s Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Reclaimed Wood

Early 20th Century Pair of Chinese Wood Carving Sculptures
Located in North Miami, FL
Presenting an exquisite pair of early 20th-century Chinese wood carvings that exude artistry and cultural richness. These masterfully crafted piece...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Pair Old Rooster And Hen Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
Hand painted pair (2) rooster and hen lighting lanterns bursting with night light Stunning beams of night light during special evening soirees. From our recent Japanese American garden acquisitions and with their surfaces this attractive and heavily hand cast pair (2) old vintage lanterns...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japan Mid Century "Wave" Hardwood Garden Bench
Located in South Burlington, VT
Extraordinary mid century design Bench #2 one of a pair currently available This is a handsome Japanese mid century heavy hardwood bench han...
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Japanese Tall Pair Old Vintage White Architectural Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
First we have seen This unusual architectural pair (2) of old vintage church form lighting lanterns are remarkable examples cast long ago likely in a very limited original number....
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Reclaimed Wood Tofu Grinder Sculpture, Mid 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A unique tofu grinder sculpture, hand-carved out of a single large piece of reclaimed wood. From Indonesia, circa 1950. Original untouched color. The hole...
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Vintage 1950s Indonesian Tribal Natural Specimens

Materials

Reclaimed Wood

Fine Pair of Chinese Export Marble Seated Foo Dogs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fine pair of Chinese Export marble seated foo dogs, well carved, the male standing 26-inches high, the female 25.5-inches high, beautiful weathered patina....
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Garden Ornaments

Materials

Marble

Antique Chinese Cork Diorama
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-716 Chinese diorama made of vintage glass and lacquered wood. Careful delicate work of miniature sculpture representing a Chinese landscape view, a ...
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Vintage 1940s Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cork

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