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Sculptures and Carvings For Sale
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

Monumental Chinese Green Translucent Serpentine Jade Carved Pagoda Censer
Located in New York, NY
Monumental Chinese serpentine jade carved pagoda censer, early 20th century. A masterfully carved Chinese serpentine pagoda censer. The base of the tripod censer is set upon lion-he...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

Vintage Asian Carved Jade Style Stone Elephant Figurines - Set of 2
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Asian Carved Jade Style Stone Elephants Figurines - Set of 2 While both these elephants are carved from jade, one elephant from this set is beige and the other is green. The...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Rustic Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

Carved Wooden Figure from Nias, Indonesia, circa 1960s-1970s
Located in London, GB
Carved wooden vise tool with human figure finial from Nias, Indonesia (circa 1960s-1970s). A striking carved piece with geometric patterns on the top and ...
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1960s Indonesian Tribal Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Victorian Pair of Staffordshire Dog Figurines
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Victorian pair of Staffordshire dog figurines are known for their timeless beauty and exceptional quality. These figurines are a true testament to the artistry and craftsmanship ...
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1860s Unknown Victorian Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Ceramic

Japanese Imperial Tang Dynasty Style Cast Bronze Horse Figure Statue Sculpture
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid 20th Century Tang Dynasty style Horse Figure. Made from Cast bronze with lovely patina. Comes with wooden stand. Marked Japan along the base. Dimensions: 12" x 4.5" x 10.25" (L...
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Mid-20th Century Tang Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese bronze Rabbit okimono, Maruki Company, Meiji Period.
Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire
Japanese bronze okimono of a rabbit, Maruki Company, Meiji Period. This charming study, cast as a seated rabbit, with its ears erect, and a curious expression on its face. Having sha...
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1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

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

Japanese Tall Delightful Old Stone Buddha On Lotus Base
Located in South Burlington, VT
A slender tall granite stone Buddha/Jizo Guardian sculpture perched upon a lotus base Good garden candidate In Japan, Kṣitigarbha, known as Jizō, or respectfully as Ojizō-sama, is ...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Form No. 7 by Raka Studio - Wood Sculpture, Bent Wood
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
The Forms; 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. 7 exceeds conv...
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2010s Asian Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Oak, Bentwood

Outstanding Rare Important Heavy Sculpted Painted Cast Iron Dog Group Stand
Located in New York, NY
An Exquisite and Beautiful Quality Large Cast Iron Heavy Sculpted Handpainted Group of Dogs. Taken from an Important New York City Sutton Place, New York City Estate Collection. A Re...
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20th Century Unknown Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Vintage Chinese Jade Precious Stone Bonsai Tree Sculpture, Cloisonné Planter
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Chinese Jade Precious Stone Bonsai Tree Sculpture, Cloisonné Planter Offered for sale is a vintage Chinese Jade and other semi-precious stones Bo...
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1970s Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade, Copper, Enamel

Very old bronze Buddha head from Thailand/Southeast Asian art/Buddha statue
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is the head of a bronze or brass Buddha statue made in ancient times in Thailand. It is thought that this Buddha statue was made from approxim...
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16th Century Thai Other Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Bronze Statue Nyoirin Kannon on Lotus Throne
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small and fine Japanese bronze statue of Nyoirin Kannon circa 18th century of Edo period. Kannon is bodhisattva of Mercy and Compassion (Avalokitesvara in Sanskrit and Guanyin in C...
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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japan bronze cicada sculpture okimono Meiji
Located in PARIS, FR
Bronze sculpture with dark brown patina of a cicada. The cicada (in Japanese, semi) is considered as a symbol of humanity. Together with a praying mantis and a spider, they represen...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Antique A Sino-Tibetan Gilt Bronze Figure on Hardwood Stand, 18th Century
Located in Norton, MA
A SINO-TIBETAN GILT BRONZE FIGURE ON HARDWOOD STAND, heavily composing a finely sculpted gilt bronze figure of a deity resting on a horse with chased detailing and turquoise and cor...
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19th Century Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japan bronze praying mantis insect sculpture okimono Meiji
Located in PARIS, FR
Dark brown patina bronze sculpture of a praying mantis. The praying mantis (in Japanese, kamakiri) is considered an auspicious symbol. Japan – Meiji era (1868-1912) Height: 0.79 in...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Decorative Stone Blade on Stand, Indonesia, Contemporary
Located in New York, NY
A hand-carved stone blade from Indonesia, mounted on a black stand. A small "blade" sculpture, hand-carved in Indonesia out of a single piece of black volcanic rock. The natural in...
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2010s Indonesian Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Antique Japanese Wooden Pulley - 1800s
Located in Asheville, NC
Stunning antique well pulley from Edo Period in Japan. Amazing patina, great bookshelf decor piece.
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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Ancient statue, buddha late 19th early 20th century, south east Asia
Located in Monza, IT
Elegant statue of Buddha in meditation, originating from South East Asia, dating back to the late 1800s and early 1900s, it is made with an internal structure that acts as a base for...
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1890s Thai Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Antique Burmese Carved Wood Panel of a Court Scribe.
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Burmese Carved Wood Panel of a Court Scribe. The standing heavenly being holds a manuscript with a brush in the right hand writing scriptur...
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Late 19th Century Burmese Folk Art Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Lacquer

Antique, Rare & Decorative Pair of Hand Carved and Hand Painted Horse Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and unique pair of matching horse sculptures. With a combined experience of almost 30 years in the antiques trade, we were thrilled to once again find beautifully hand-crafted and decorative antiques that we had never seen before. From the density and the weight we can see and feel that these highly decorative horse sculptures are made of a tropical hardwood. Like, for example, with antique mirror frames or church sculptures these horses too were first covered with a mixture of chalk and glue so that the paint would hold longer. And, as so often is the case with antiques, the colors that were used for painting these horses are so much more beautiful than anything you find in this day and age that they truly are an absolute joy to look at. From the colors, the wear, the materials and the techniques that were used to create these horses we can see that these are 19th century antiques. However and unfortunately we lack the knowledge to be able to tell you from which country these highly decorative and sizeable works of art originate. We just can't find matching style horse sculptures anywhere on the worldwide web. They could be Chinese or Nepalese, but they could also be Persian or Arabian. We just have not been able to find out. What we do know is that they are definitely antique, they are in beautiful condition (with some wear, consistent with their age), they are highly decorative, probably unique and they have a look and feel that will instantly change the atmosphere of the room they are in. Mind you, our sharp price for this wonderful pair of horse sculptures...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Tang Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japan 1890 Meiji Carved Sculpture of a Dressed Monk With a Rake
Located in Miami, FL
A Japanese carved sculpture of a monk. An outstanding antique tall sculpture, created in Japan during the Meiji period, circa 1890. The carving depicts the figure of a Japanese stan...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Ivory

Hand-Carved White Alabaster Figure of Guanyin, China, Early 20th Century
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This exquisite figure of Guanyin from early 20th century is masterfully carved from a single piece of pure, delicate white alabaster. The alabaster, known for its firm yet warm quali...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Other Sculptures and Carvings

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Alabaster

Chinese Jade Stone Ritual Blade
Located in Chicago, IL
Based on forms that emerged during the Shang Dynasty (1600-1027 BC), this jade stone ceremonial blade continues upon this tradition with precision. The Shang dynasty placed great emp...
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20th Century Chinese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone, Steel

China Old Colorful Gilded Coromandel Pavillion And Warriors Screen
Located in South Burlington, VT
Handsome Chinese Four Panel Coromandel Hand Carved and Hand Gilded Wood Screen mounted on board. Carved Wood panels with gilding depicting a pavilion scene with warriors and general...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

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Silk

Eternal Blossoms: A Chinese Soapstone Masterpiece
Located in Austin, TX
This exquisite large Chinese soapstone sculpture is a testament to the intricate artistry and rich cultural heritage of China. The piece, meticulously carved from a single block of v...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Soapstone

Chinese carved jade plate from the Qing Dynasty
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Chinese carved jade plate from the Qing Dynasty A Chinese plate in the shape of a flower, with handles also representing sunflowers with leaves, of carved jade with two hanging rings...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

19c Chinese HandCarved Walnut Wood And Mother Of Perl Architectural Element
Located in Delray Beach, FL
One of a kind wall hanging made of solid wood with beautifully inlaid of mother of perl , Chinese garden ,animals and birds motifs imbedded in the wood . This panel originally was a ...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut

Japan Huge Antique Champleve Floral Bronze Orb Lantern, 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
First we've seen this magnificent size Japan, a fine antique hand cast bronze round lantern with unique "champleve” enameled floral leaves and tree branches - an orb with exquisite ...
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Brilliant Blue Bird Of Paradise Gold Screen
Located in South Burlington, VT
Just acquired in Kyoto, Japan A beautifully and finely rendered smaller scale Japanese gold leaf six-panel folding screen byobu conceived in a conv...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Paper

19c Chinese HandCarved Walnut Wood And Mother Of Perl Architectural Element
Located in Delray Beach, FL
One of a kind wall hanging made of solid wood with beautifully inlaid of mother of perl , Chinese garden ,animals and birds motifs imbedded in the wood . This panel originally was a ...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut

Vintage India Hand Carved & Gilt Chowkidar Wooden Statues
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Vintage India Chowkidar wooden statues, hand carved and gilt. Night watchmen / guards holding on old rifle and staff. The guards are wearing beautifully...
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20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Antique Stone Fudo Myoo Buddha- Hard To Find
Located in South Burlington, VT
An excellent garden or indoor sculptural choice. An old circa early 20th century Japanese stone Buddha of Fudo Myoo. A charming stone Buddha with a solemn but cheerful face that pos...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Chinese Jade Stone Ritual Blade
Located in Chicago, IL
Based on forms that emerged during the Shang Dynasty (1600-1027 BC), this jade stone ceremonial blade continues upon this tradition with precision. The Shang dynasty placed great emp...
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20th Century Chinese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone, Steel

Single Walnut Carved Wood Pedestal
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elegant pedestal made of carved walnut wood , hand painted , nice patina ,with round top and square bottom. Solid standing , great displaying feather pedestal. Top size:13”
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1960s American Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Tall Pair of 20th Century Standing Bronze Tibetan Buddha and Quan Yin Statue
Located in Stamford, CT
A large male and female pair dressed in flowing robes with gilt inlays. They stand upon integral bronze bases. This is a nice pair of large Tibetan Buddhism statues standing 5' tall....
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20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Antique Burmese Lacquer and Gilt Buddha Head Sculpture
Located in Atlanta, GA
An antique lacquered and gilt wood buddha head on a custom wood stand circa early 19th century. The statue was finely sculpted with a wood core and th...
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Early 19th Century Burmese Archaistic Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Lacquer, Wood

Japanese Old Wood Carving Bear 1950s-1970s / Sculpture Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a large carved wooden bear made in Japan. It is estimated to have been made between 1950s and 1970s. It is an abstract shape. It is a very rare type of wood carving. The gra...
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1950s Japanese Primitive Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

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...
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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Cypress

Large Antique Khmer Carved Gilt Lacquered Standing Buddha Figure Statue
Located in Forney, TX
A beautiful antique Khmer hand carved wooden Buddhist figure. Originating in Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam or Thailand, 19th century or earlier, the exceptional Southeast Asian antique...
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19th Century Southeast Asian Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Frog 1900s-1940s / Sculpture Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old carved wooden frog made in Japan. It is from the early Showa period (1900s-1940s). The material is probably walnut. It is very well carved from hard natural wood....
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Mid Century Bronze Casing Embossed Bataille Scene
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible Mid Century bronze representation casing scene of the Balawat gate, which hails from Balawat (also known as Imgur-Enlil) in northern Mesopotamia, Iraq, and dates back to t...
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1960s Croatian Empire Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

19th-Early 20th Century Tantric Hook and Snare, Nepal
Located in Point Richmond, CA
19th to early 20th century Iron hook and snare, Nepal A rare, esoteric device used by Buddhist Tantric practitioners in Tibet and Nepal as a method of controlling events. These powe...
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Late 19th Century Nepalese Tribal Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Japanese Large Koi Fish Scroll Hand Painting in black Sumi Ink
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a stunning large older scroll painting of two Koi lazily swimming . Hand painted in black sumi ink- an auspicious art composition rendered on paper and silk backing and datin...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Paper

Hand-Carved Wood Javanese ‘Wayang Topeng’ Theatre Mask, Indonesia c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A visibly old mask from the Javanese masks theatre ‘wayang topeng’: carved from hard wood, and painted on the front side. The mask shows clear traces of ...
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Ming Dynasty Chinese Earthenware Horse Sculpture Míngqì Tomb Figure
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce 600 year old (approx) Chinese pottery Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) large glazed earthenware míngqì tomb figure, modeled as horse sculpture with saddle, stirrups, and integral ba...
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Earthenware

Japanese Brilliant Spring Summer Gold Screen
Located in South Burlington, VT
Just acquired in Kyoto, Japan A beautifully rendered smaller scale Japanese gold leaf six-panel folding screen byobu conceived in a convenient size 20 inches high and 54 inches length. This brilliant Heian spring/summer scene features a scene of ladies and Shinto gentlemen harvesting flowers among a sparkling blue river, moutainous green backdrop, and against a rich gold back ground punctuated by cherry trees in full bloom. All pigments on paper. The entirety is framed in black lacquer with bronze enhancements. Smaller size makes this lovely one eminently installable. Comes as found with original black lacquer frame with original brocade border, and original backing paper . These smaller scale screens are ideal for small wall areas and in tea rooms or alcoves tokonoma (toko-no-ma), which are built-in recessed space in a Japanese style reception room, in which items for artistic appreciation. Dimensions: 20 inches tall and 54 inches wide Lifetime guarantee of authenticity: All of our Asian works of art come with our Lifetime Authenticity Guarantee. About the Heian Period: The Heian period (平安時代, Heian jidai) is the last division of classical Japanese history, running from 794 to 1185. It followed the Nara period...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Paper

19th century antique wooden Indian window frame - OriginalBuddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This antique wooden Indian window frame holds a captivating history within its design. Crafted from wood, it stands at a height of 78 cm with dim...
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19th Century Indian Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

A Fine White Jade Ink Cake Stand. Qing Dynasty, 19TH C
Located in London, GB
A WHITE JADE INK CAKE STAND ,QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY Carved in the shape of a wood stand with a rectangular upper surface hand carved in low relief with a seven monkeys in diffe...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

Ming Dynasty Polychromed Grey Stone Standing Buddha, Museum Mounted
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Ming Dynasty Polychrome Grey Stone Standing Buddha, Museum Mounted (1368-1644)  A polychrome gray stone sculpture of Buddha stands, wearing laye...
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17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Pair Of Japanese Bronze Frog Sculptures
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of Japanese Bronze Frog Sculptures. Our large Japanese bronze frog statues or sculptures will make a lovely addition to your garden room or atrium or entrance hall. Frogs, are c...
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1940s Japanese Other Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Found! Japanese Giant Bronze Peace Bell 45 Inches Tall
Located in South Burlington, VT
Massive Japanese Bronze Bell Inscribed and dedicated to peace and humanity, 1947. At the top, the handle (ryûzu) is crafted in the form of two mirrored dragon heads. Around the uppe...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Antique Classic Sun And Moon Garden Lantern, Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese Classic Garden "Sun And Moon" Lantern With Cicada On Handle - Hard To Find, Signed Japan, unusual large antique lantern design in an at...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Copper

Antique Japanese Wooden Nestuke 'Crab' 1900s 'Gyokuseki' Meiji Era
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around meiji period 1900s. This netsuke was made by a netsuke artist 'Gyokuseki' (you can see his signature on the bottom of this crab.) Net...
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Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Vintage Burmese Reclining Buddha, Carved, Lacquered and Gilt Wood, circa 1970's
Located in Austin, TX
A charming vintage Burmese Mandalay Style carved, lacquered, and gilt wood figure of a reclining Buddha, 1970's, Burma. The delightful Buddha figure is portrayed resting comfortably...
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1970s Burmese Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Ming Dynasty Stone Guardian Statue, China, 17th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Ming Dynasty stone foo dog from the revered Beijing Summer Palace, dating back to the end of the 17th century. This magnificent sculpture depicts a powerful lion, imbued with the myt...
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Late 17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

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

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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