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Sculptures and Carvings For Sale
Signed Japanese Netsuke Inro Man with Monkey Meiji
Located in Nottingham, GB
In good condition From a private collection Free international shipping Signed Japanese Netsuke Inro Man with Monkey Meiji
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19th Century Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Antler

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 Sculptures and Carvings

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Cork

20C Chinese Soapstone Foo Dog Carving
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a lovely 20C Chinese soapstone foo dog carving. Made in China in the early 20th century circa 1930. This is a small green and brown ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Soapstone

20C Chinese Soapstone Polished Bowl
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a lovely 20C Chinese soapstone polished bowl. Made in China in the early 20th century circa 1930. This is a medium sized jade green an...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Soapstone

Set of 3 Small Chinese Carved Soapstone Sculptures
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a lovely set of 3 small Chinese carved soapstone sculptures. Made in China in the early 20th Century circa 1930. This set comprises of: 1. A Medium/Tall mottled b...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Soapstone

Bronze Thai Siam Temple Shrine Kamphaeng Phet Style Buddha Head on Marble Stand
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, little gem of a piece. Thai/ Siam meditating Buddha with serenely closed eyes in the Kamphaeng Phet style. The piece has a beautiful patina acquired over time. From a collection of Asian antiques. Would be a nice addition to any South-East Asian artifacts...
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19th Century Thai Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Marble, Bronze

20th Century Door Knob model "Milà no.3" by Antoni Gaudi Polished Solid Brass
Located in Barcelona, ES
Solid cast brass with polished finish. A company that has always attributed such great importance to the author of the designs could never forget the great figures in history. That is why the BD catalogue of contemporary creations has always included those by admired classical masters. Antoni Gaudí (1852/1926) is, without doubt, the most internationally well-known Spanish architect. But is not only his buildings and brilliant architectural solutions that have travelled the globe. His integrated conception of architecture led him to pay attention, not only to structural calculations, but also to all the decorative elements, including furniture, that would form part of the building. The admiration felt by modern designers for the furniture designed by Gaudí has not gone unnoticed by BD which was the first company to rescue them from history by embarking on their serial production using...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Art Nouveau Sculptures and Carvings

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Brass

Japan Large Old 18 Inch Bronze Lantern with Fine Details
Located in South Burlington, VT
Only One left in this large size, 18 inches high. Japan, a fine large vintage hand cast bronze Yukimi round top lantern with beautiful details from the middle Showa period. The st...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Early Antique Stone Four Buddhas Pagoda 10 feet
Located in South Burlington, VT
Just discovered from an old Kyoto area garden and now in our Kyoto warehouse. Call or message us for details or to reserve. For the finest garden- an exceptional and spiritual rep...
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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Granite

Japanese Massive Ancient Earth, Water, Fire Wind, Stone Gorinto- 300 Years Old
Located in South Burlington, VT
Historically important Ancient Work of Art. 300 Years Old. Massive example. Japan, a fine and massive surviving Gorinto or five-tiered Stupa sculpted in one piece from a gray stone....
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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Important Massive Ancient Japanese Stone Sculpture Double Jizo Buddha
Located in South Burlington, VT
Large work of garden art, 18th/19th century, 200 years old Japanese stone rectangular plaque Jizo Bosatsu in unusual "double Jizo" Desojin panel form. It stands tall in a fine m...
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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Granite

Japanese Exceptional Antique Granite Stone Christian Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
Museum Piece. Now in our Kyoto warehouse awaiting shipment. Call or message us for additional details. Japan, an early “Christian” granite stone lantern with weathering from gre...
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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Granite

Japan Important Pair Large Early Shinto Temple Lions Hand-Carved, 18th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
Just discovered and coming from a Shinto Shrine deaccession, and now in our Kyoto warehouse. Call or message us for details or to reserve. Japan an early and superb pair (2) of ...
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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Lacquered Meiji Period Carved Wood Foo Dogs or Guardian Lions on Boulle Stands
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pair of Japanese lacquered wood figures depicting seated Foo Dogs or Guardian Lions in a deep red-brown lacquer with stylized mane and tail, having reverse painted glass eyes and sea...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Brass

Form No. 3 by Raka Studio - Wood Sculpture, Bent Wood
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
Our Sculptural Series aims to explore the possibilities that wood can reach and the working techniques used by the Studio to produce their works. Form No. 3 exceeds conventional di...
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2010s Asian Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Ash, Bentwood

Vintage Khmer Cast Bronze Head of Shiva, Angkor Wat Style, 1970's, Thailand
Located in Austin, TX
A well cast vintage Khmer, Angkor Wat style, bronze head of Shiva, circa 1970's, Thailand. Shiva, the Hindu god of creation, change and destruction, is identified by the third eye in the center of his forehead. His highly stylized face features alluring almond shaped eyes, a flattened nose, and broad mouth. Shiva is adorned with ornate earrings and an elaborate crown. The heavy earrings...
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1970s Thai Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Pair of Very Refined Tang Dynasty Pottery Statue of Guardians, Oxford TL Tested
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of very refined standing pottery statue of guardians, dramatic facial expression, beautiful detail, early Tang dynasty 618-907, come with one Oxford authentication TL test cer...
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Terracotta

Early 20th century Antique Nepali Praying Wheel from Nepal
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: Copper 47 cm high The height is the total height The diameter of the praying wheel is 16 cm Early 20th century Including special made metal wall-mounting. The praying wheel...
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Early 20th Century Nepalese Sculptures and Carvings

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Copper

2x Skulptur Holzschnitzerei von Buddha Mandalay / Birma
Located in Aachen, DE
2x Skulptur Holzschnitzerei von Buddha Mandalay Mit reichhaltiger Bemalung / Steinebesatz. Höhe 168cm, im Bestzustand, keine Beschädigungen. Wohl aus den ca. 1970er Jahren
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1970s Burmese Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Extraordinary Natural Stone "Painting" Moonlight Reflection
Located in South Burlington, VT
Extraordinary Natural work, one of a kind. Custom framed. This Chinese extraordinary natural stone painting of a moon light reflection on water could remind us of a similar and unique evening sea coast experience in our lives. The powerful and colorful depiction is executed in natural dark green- almost black, cream and yellow (limonite mineral) colors. This is called a dream stone Shih-hua. They are cut from historic Dali marble found in the Cangshan mountains of western China. These mysterious mountains, unique in the world, are known for yielding incredible and fantastic natural landscaped works of art created over tens of millions of years from mineral inclusions that affected the process of ancient organic material which transformed into limestone and finally resulted in marble- a metamorphic hard stone. This art form is centuries of years old since the Ming dynasty. Dream stones became favored art in the west particularly since the 19th century when French collectors named them Pierres de reve. This thin marble stone painting is approximately 1/4" thick and is cut from a large slab of rough material revealing incredible patterns in soft white and gray colors. Its weight is surprisingly modest- easily hung with standard hardware. Dimensions: Frame: 19 inches high and 30.5 inches wide. Site: 15.75 inches x 27 inches Provenance: Private Chinese collection, Yunnan, China. History of dream stone paintings: Moonlight stones...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Marble

Antique Wooden Burmese Temple from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: wood 180 cm high 100 cm wide and 72,5 cm deep Completely restaurated, see 1 picture from unrestaurated condition Originating from Burma +/- 120 years old Material: T...
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19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Netsuke Inro
Located in Nottingham, GB
In good condition From a private collection Free international shipping Japanese Netsuke Inro
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19th Century Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Antler

Set of 3 Japanese Inro Pill Boxes
Located in Munich, DE
These three antique handcrafted inro cases, are a wonderful collection of Japanese Sagemono (hanging object). These inro have several sections stacked ...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bone, Bamboo, Wood

18th Century Hand-Carved Jichi Wood Guanyin Figure
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful sculpture realized in China in the 18th century depicts Guanyin, a Bodhisattva associated with compassion. The female form holds a pot in her hands. She appears draped...
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18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood

Rosy Time H004
Located in Beijing, CN
This set of vases and trays is the pink rose series, in addition to the dark blue ocean series and the turquoise forest series. Creating colors in th...
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2010s Chinese Arts and Crafts Sculptures and Carvings

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Ceramic

Chinese Vintage Rare Wood Carving Auspicious Kids Clouds Snuff Bottle
Located in 景德镇市, CN
This is a beautiful Chinese Vintage Rare Wood Carving Auspicious Kids Clouds Snuff Bottle. It is a collectible item with rich cultural and artistic significance. Snuff bottles were...
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19th Century Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Rosewood

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Tribal Snuff Container, Tibet
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Late 19th-early 20th century tribal snuff container, Tibet A graceful horn, bone and silver snuff container from Tibet, in excellent condition.  
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Early 20th Century Tibetan Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

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Horn

15th century Very special antique Tibetan Buddha statue in Bhumisparsha Mudra
Located in DEVENTER, NL
The early antique bronze Thai Buddha statue is a captivating and historically significant artifact originating from Tibet. Crafted from bronze, this statue stands at 19.6 cm in heigh...
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16th Century Thai Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Early 20th Century Mechanical Toy from Kobe, Japan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early 20th century mechanical toy from Kobe, Japan. This small mechanical toy was made in Kobe, Japan. This is the classic doll of a man chopping an...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Master Crafted Full Size Red Torii Garden Gate
Located in South Burlington, VT
Here’s what one of our customer says: “Your workmanship is superb.” Japanese Torii gate - Custom Made for your garden. Master crafted design wit...
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2010s American Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Mahogany, Pine

Rare Hand Carved Antique Japanese Marble or Granite Buddha Head Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and one of a kind Buddha sculpture. There are only very few people in the world who can accurately date this hand carved marble or granite Japanese Buddha head...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Marble

Indian Asian Lacquered Bronze Dancing Hindu Shiva Nataraja
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine and unusual vintage Asian Indian red lacquered bronze statue of Shiva Nataraja dating from the 20th century. The figure represents the Hindu God Shiva performing a dance. The ...
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20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japan Rare Pair Old “Moon Gazing" Rabbits Blue Cottage Garden
Located in South Burlington, VT
For your special garden spot - rare pair Moon Gazing Rabbits from Japan! This is a harder to find matching pair (2) of solid and finely cast effigies of tall "moon gazing" garden r...
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1920s Japanese Taisho Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Japanese Antique Cement Daruma 1860s-1920s / Sculpture Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old cement Daruma doll made in Japan. It was made during the Meiji period (1860s-1920s). Wooden Daruma dolls are often found, but cement ones are rare. A cement mold ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Cement

Japanese Old Vintage Pair Mahogany Rabbits
Located in South Burlington, VT
Good mahogany patinated garden candidates with old Japan labels This Japanese pair (2) of larger scale solid hand cast rabbits usagi with a mahogany pat...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Late 20th century Marble Buddha statue in Bhumisparsha Mudra - Original Buddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Old marble Buddha statue Material : marble 27,8 cm high 19,8 cm wide and 16,5 cm deep Bhumisparsha mudra Late 20th century Weight: 6,6 kgs Originating from Burma Nr: 2416-26
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Late 20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Marble

Japanese Antique Blue Stream With Iris Flowers And Ducks Two Panel Screen
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, an antique two panel byobu screen, in a convenient displayable wall size featuring a pair of swimming ducks with multiple blue iris flowers set against a meandering blue swirl...
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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Paper

17-18th century Antique bronzen Shan Buddha throne - OriginalBuddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Antique bronzen Shan Buddha throne Material : bronze 21 cm high 8 cm wide and 7,8 cm deep With traces of 24 krt. gilding Shan (Tai Yai) style 17-18th century Weight: 592 grams Origin...
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17th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

19th century Antique terracotta Radha and Krishna statue from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Antique terracotta Radha and Krishna statue Material: Terracotta 18,5 cm high 16,1 cm wide and 10 cm deep 19th century Weight: 915 grams Originating from India Nr: 3830-112
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19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Terracotta

19th century Antique wooden Burmese Shan Buddha from Burma in Bhumisparsha Mudra
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Antique wooden Burmese Shan Buddha from Burma, 19th century Material : wood 24,1 cm high 13 cm wide and 6,8 cm deep Gilded with 24 krt. gold Shan (Tai Yai) style Bhumisparsha mudra ...
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19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Han Dynasty Stick Figure from Xian
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This Han pottery figure of a foot soldier is molded and engraved with facial details. It has been fired at high temperatures. The color pigments are painted on after cooling. This is...
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Terracotta

Antique Burmese Carved Gilt Wood Glass Jeweled Manussiha Figure Pair
Located in Forney, TX
A whimsical near pair of antique Burmese Mandalay crowned and jeweled parcel gilt wooden mythical Manuthiha figures. Hand-carved in Burma (present day Myanmar) in the late 19th / ea...
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Early 20th Century Southeast Asian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal

Vintage Set of Traditional Hand-Painted Japanese "Naruko" Kokeshi Dolls, c.1950s
Located in London, GB
For sale is a vintage set of three traditional Japanese wooden 'Naruko' style Kokeshi dolls, dating from circa the mid-20th century. Consisting of three different-sized, unique han...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Daruma 1860s-1900s / Sculpture Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old wooden Daruma doll. It was made in the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). The material is cedar wood. A wooden model of Daruma doll. Many Daruma dolls were mass-produced...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Cedar

Vintage Pair of Large Hand-Painted Japanese "Togatta" Kokeshi Dolls, c.1950s
Located in London, GB
For sale is a pair of beautiful vintage traditional Japanese wooden "Kokeshi" dolls, dating from the early to mid-20th century. Consisting of two large, unique hand-painted dolls, ...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Ornamental Buddha Statuette
Located in Milano, IT
Explore the essence of serenity and traditional craftsmanship with this exquisite Chinese Buddha statuette. Perfectly capturing the spirit of Buddhist art, this piece features a sere...
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1950s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Marble

Monumental Antique Chinese Ancestral Shrine
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent Qing Dynasty (1636-1912) architectural ancestral shrine. 19th century, China, exceptionally executed in traditional ancient Chinese architecture timber-frame temple h...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Set of Four Architectural Elements
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
8-196 Chinese architectural fragments from cabinet or table late 19th century Set of 4.
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19th Century Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood

Japanese antique penis-shaped wooden ornament/1868-1920/Folk belief
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an ornament based on the ancient Japanese folk belief of the prosperity of descendants. In the past, when medical care was not as advanced as it is today, it was difficult t...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Cedar

Antique Chinese Six Armed Bronze Statue of Buddhist Diety Marici Mother of Light
Located in Richmond, CA
This antique Chinese bronze statue represents Marici, a revered figure in Buddhist mythology. Crafted from bronze, a material known for ...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

19th century Antique wooden Indian temple from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Antique wooden Indian temple Material : wood 42,8 cm high 27,5 cm wide and 24 cm deep 19th century Weight: 3,35 kgs Originating from India Nr: 3830-260
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19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Marlin Sailfish-Swordfish Bronze Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
Sailfish-Swordfish bronze sculpture of a Sailfish-Swordfish with a smaller fish jumping out of the water. Stamped with the foundry sea.
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21st Century and Contemporary Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Vintage Burmese Thai Carved Gilded Figural Buddha Monk Statues 25"
Located in Dayton, OH
Three vintage carved Burmese / Thai buddha / monk statues. Carved of wood featuring figures dressed in traditional attire holding bowls or prayer offerings and standing on lotus flo...
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Late 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood

18th Century or earlier Carved Buddha decorated with jewelry
Located in Charleston, SC
Imposing 18th century (or earlier) hand carved Buddha adorned with jewelry, which appear to be stones and colored glass. Excellent proportions and colors.
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18th Century Asian Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19th century Antique terracotta Laxmi statue from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Antique terracotta Laxmi statue Material: Terracotta 19,8 cm high 15,2 cm wide and 8,2 cm deep 19th century Weight: 770 grams Originating from India Nr: 3830-108
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19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Terracotta

Middle 20th century Old bronze Siddhartha statue with Goose from Nepal
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Old bronze Siddhartha statue with Goose Material : bronze 38,3 cm high 29,4 cm wide and 24,2 cm deep Fire gilded with 24 krt. gold Middle 20th century Inlayed with gem stones High qu...
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Mid-20th Century Nepalese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

18th century Antique wooden temple fragment of a Horse head
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Antique wooden temple fragment of a Horse head Material : wood 34,4 cm high 11 cm wide and 22,5 cm deep 18th century Weight: 1,69 kgs Originating from India Nr: 3830-10
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18th Century Indian Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Bronze Deer Incense Burner, Koro, Meiji Period, late 19th c, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
An elegant and ethereal Japanese bronze censer, koro, in the form of a deer, Meiji Period, late 19th century, Japan. The deer is portrayed standing upon thin, spindly legs, one leg ...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Asian Sculptures and Carvings for Your Home Decor

Asian sculptors have worked in materials including wood, bronze and jade. Artists and artisans have used traditional techniques to depict deities, scenes from culture and more, and today, antique Asian sculptures and carvings are a popular choice for provocative and sophisticated home decor.

In China, the Qing dynasty, from the mid-17th century to the early 20th century, brought about significant changes in art while preserving traditional culture. Many emperors during this period were patrons of the arts, such as painting, calligraphy and decorative arts. This era saw the building of new Buddhist temples, which were decorated with statues. Some of these sculptures were adorned with colorful cloisonné decoration, in which tiny compartments, or cloisons, made by soldering copper filaments to a metal surface were filled with vibrantly hued enamel.

From the 17th to mid-19th century in Japan, kimonos were worn across classes and often fastened with a netsuke, a type of small carved toggle. Artists carved these from ivory, wood, shells and coral, creating animals, flowers and mythical creatures. During the Japanese Meiji period, spanning from 1868–1912, the country began trading internationally after centuries of isolation, allowing artists to sell their work overseas. Bronze sculpture flourished around this time for creating teapots, vases and incense burners.

Asian sculpture continued to evolve in the 20th century. During the Japanese Shōwa era, from 1926–89, art was influenced by international modernist movements like abstraction, Futurism and Surrealism. Contemporary Asian sculptures and carvings continue to combine global influences and a rich heritage of technique.

Decorating a space with Asian sculptures and carvings is a great way to add interest to any corner of your home. Explore by material, period or style on 1stDibs.

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