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Sculptures and Carvings For Sale
Japanese Rare Antique Red Kurama Stone Spirit Lantern, One-of-a-Kind
Located in South Burlington, VT
Best In Class From our recent Japanese acquisitions travels. This unusual hard to find old Japanese red kurama stone lantern is known as an Obakedouro "Spirit lantern...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Door knob mdoel "Milà no.4" by Antoni Polished Brass Gaudi 20th Century Design
Located in Barcelona, ES
Solid cast brass with polished finish. Antoni Gaudí (1852 - 1926) is among the most internationally famous Spanish architects, his unorthodox approach is still considered ground-bre...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Art Nouveau Sculptures and Carvings

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Brass

Antique Chinese Carved Moss Agate Cups Qilin Handles Hardwood Stands Qing 18/19c
Located in Richmond, CA
A fine garniture pair of Chinese moss agate carved cups, sides flanked with Qilin handles, relief carved raised grain patterns to exterior of body, thinly lipped mouth ring, and on o...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Agate

Japanese Antique Octopus Fishing Pot
Located in South Burlington, VT
A recent Japanese acquisition Rarely seen, this Japanese octopus fishing pot was used to trap octopus on old Japan's high seas coastline areas. Also known as a tako tsubo it dates t...
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Pottery

Serpentine jade group, China, late 19th century
Located in Monza, IT
Serpentine jade group, China, late 19th century Ancient Chinese statue made of serpentine jade, high quality finishes and details, no deficiencies can be seen. Excellent condition, a...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

Japanese Fine Gilt Double Bouquet Lotus Flowers
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions Original Japanese temple "blossoming lotus" flower bud stems form an attractive double bouquet. Made for a shrine altar, these flower blossoms and leaves symbolize the stages of the path toward enlightenment. The individual parts of each lotus is assembled and then joined in an arrangement of two stems and two bouquets and inserted into the vessel. Called "Jyôka" and they are placed on or next to an altar in a Buddhist temple. In Buddhism, the lotus is an important symbol of divine enlightenment because it blooms into beautiful flowers while growing in mud. Tsunehana means "a flower that continues to bloom forever" and "a flower that does not wither." For this reason, the flowers represented are in different stages of their life, unfolded lotus leaves, buds and full flowers, thus symbolizing the journey towards Buddhist enlightenment. This lovely Japanese gilt Lotus...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Large Chinese Natural Untreated Jadeite Foo Dog Lion Seal Stone Carving w Stand
Located in Richmond, CA
This modern Chinese jadeite seal stone, standing at an impressive 8 inches on its stand, is a remarkable piece of artistry, showcasing the exquisite craftsmanship associated with contemporary Chinese jade carving...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

Large wooden sculpture horse, India, 19th/20th century
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Large decorative Indian Hindu woodcarving depicting a horse with an attendant (possibly shiva), used for processions. Polychrome woodcarving. In fair condition, some cracks in the w...
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Early 20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Pair Hand Carved Red Hardstone Mounted Foo Dogs
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A delightful and well carved pair Chinese red hard stone dog of Foo figures of miniature size dating from the first half of the 20th century. The figures stand raised on a solid hand...
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Ceramic

Book : Myanmar Buddhist Imagery by Denis Lepage from Belgium
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: Book 3 cm high 26 cm wide and 26 cm high A great up-to-date view and correct book of Myanmar Buddhist arts with lots of high quality images and correct descriptions With lo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Paper

2 Khmer Stone Mudra Hands
Located in Vosselaar, BE
These stone sculpture fragments can be dated between the 12th and 13th century. They were finely sculpted by the Khmer people. The Khmer culture flourished between the 8th and 15th c...
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15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Other Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Chinese Polychrome Harmony Fish, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-crafted from reclaimed wood, this large koi sculpture is a traditional symbol of harmony and luck. For Buddhists, such a fish represents a freedom from all restraints. Much of t...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Pine

Chinese Jade Jadeite / Nephrite Pendant finely hand carved dragon, 19th C Qing
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good Chinese Jade, Jadeite / Nephrite stone pendant that we date to the early 19th Century, Qing period. The jade has various colours within the stone, mainly a very...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Daruma 1900s-1920s / Sculpture Mingei Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old wooden Daruma doll made in Japan. It was made in the Meiji period (1900s-1920s). The material is cedar wood. This wooden model is the original Daruma doll. Many D...
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Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Cedar

18th century Special antique bronze Burmese Shan Buddha Statue from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Special antique bronze Burmese Shan Buddha Material : bronze 62 cm high 18,6 cm wide and 18,3 cm deep Shan (Tai Yai) style Vitarka mudra 18th century With inscriptions in the base, p...
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18th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Old standing marble statue of Vishnu from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material : marble 52,8 cm high 23,5 cm wide and 10,5 cm deep Middle 20th century Weight: 10,92 kgs Originating from India Nr: 3725-2
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Mid-20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Marble

Pair of Vintage Gold-Plated Bookends Rams Heads by Jaru
By Jaru
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Vintage Large Solid 18KT Gold Plated Ceramic Rams Head Sculptures, Bookends by Jaru, Hollywood Regency Style
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Late 20th Century American Sculptures and Carvings

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Gold

Andrianna Shamaris Minimalist Teak Wood Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Minimalist sculpture hand carved from a single block of century old teak wood. Finished with a natural oil revealing the beautiful wood grain. Set on a modern black metal stand 12” x...
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1920s Organic Modern Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal

18th century Antique bronze Lotus Buddha statue from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Antique bronze Lotus Buddha statue Material : bronze 21,3 cm high 18,4 cm wide and 11,3 cm deep Is also being called "Dakhina Sakkha Buddha" Shan (Tai Yai) style Bhumisparsha mudra 18th century With aquatic plants and animals at the bottom, referring that Buddhism in Burma came from across the sea...
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18th Century Thai Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Taoist dignitary statue - ancestor reliquary - lacquered wood - China Qing 19th
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Superb old Taoist statue in polychrome and gold lacquered wood, representing a Dignitary seated on a throne, armchair. It is carved from solid wood, with hand-painted details and emb...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique A Tibetan Benba Pot, 19th Century
Located in Norton, MA
A Tibetan handmade pot with the spout being a head with wire work and mounted jewelry stones overall. It can be disassembled in pieces and put back together again. 12 1/2 inches High.
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19th Century Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone, Brass

Large Rose Quartz Ganesh Statue 5 lb
Located in Somis, CA
Crafted from the finest grade natural rose quartz sourced from Madagascar, this fine 5.15-lb statue of Ganesh is meticulously hand carved by an Indian artisan, with every detail exud...
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Late 20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Rose Quartz

Japanese Meiji era chestnut netsuke
Located in PARIS, FR
Wooden netsuke featuring a group of three chestnuts. One of them reveals a tiny hole and the head of a small worm in bone inlay, offering a very naturalistic representation. Chestnu...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Boxwood

Middle 20th century Beautiful old marble Ganesha from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material : marble 58,5 cm high 30,5 cm wide and 14 cm deep Middle 20th century Very high quality ! Weight: 15,13 kgs Originating from India Nr: 3726-4
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Mid-20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Marble

19th century Antique Burmese bronze Mandalay Buddha statue from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This 19th century Antique Burmese bronze Mandalay Buddha is a truly unique and special collectible piece. Standing at 57,5 cm high, 46,5 cm wide, and 27,5 cm deep, it is made of bron...
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19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Vintage Chinese Relief Amber Snuff Bottle
Located in San Diego, CA
A vintage Chinese relief amber snuff bottle, circa 1970s. Amber is fossilized tree resin that has been appreciated for its color and natural beauty since Neolithic times. Much valu...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Resin

Meiji Style Antique Teakwood Dragon 20th Century
Located in Lomita, CA
The year of the dragon shines an additional spotlight on this beautiful antique teakwood sculpture. The detail and the patina are amazing. The hand carved dragon takes on a lifelike ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Teak

Japanese old wooden carved crane object/20th century/Wabi-Sabi ornament
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese wooden crane figurine. It is made using the roots of trees, so you can feel the vitality of natural wood. It uses the shape of n...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese large round bronze hare Meiji era
Located in PARIS, FR
Round hare in bronze with a dark brown patina, standing on two legs. In Japanese, the hare and the rabbit are referred to by a single word: usagi. The animal is one of the twelve an...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

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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 Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Large Chinese Natural Translucent Untreated Jadeite Flower Cat Birds Carving 20c
Located in Richmond, CA
This modern Chinese sculpture, standing at an impressive 10 inches on its stand, is a masterful representation of contemporary jadeite craftsmanship, particularly from the renowned Suzhou tradition. Carved from natural, untreated jadeite, the sculpture presents a captivating scene of a blooming flower, complete with two small birds perched atop and a preying feline lurking beneath the intricately carved canopy of leaves and petals. The jadeite material selected for this piece is of exceptional quality, exhibiting a pale celadon green hue that is both translucent and rich in lustre, reminiscent of the finest examples of jadeite. The translucency of the material enhances the sculpture's visual appeal, allowing light to filter through and illuminate the delicate details of the carving, while the wet lustre finish adds a sense of depth and vibrancy to the piece. The scene depicted is one of natural harmony and beauty, yet it is imbued with the dynamic tension of the natural world, as evidenced by the presence of the preying feline. This juxtaposition adds a layer of narrative depth to the sculpture, making it not just a decorative item but a work of art that tells a story. Crafted with the fine modern techniques of Suzhou jadeite craftsmanship, this sculpture is a testament to the skill and artistry of contemporary jade carvers, who continue to uphold the rich traditions of Chinese jade carving...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

Rare Pair Panda And Bamboo Garden Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare opportunity- first we've seen. This a one time opportunity to acquire a rare pair (2) of "Panda and Bamboo" lighting lanterns. A rare themed pair of heavy quality, hand cast ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Japanese Fine Hand Carved Pair Flying Cranes With Matsu Trees Ranma Screen
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a fine hand carved wooden screen "ranma" or transom featuring a spectacular composition of a pair (2) of finely carved flying cranes among matsu trees executed in kuri (chestnut wood), circa 1950s. In Japan, the crane, or tsuru, is a national treasure and is considered the bird of happiness...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19th century Antique wooden Burmese Lotus Buddha statue in Bhumisparsha Mudra
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material : wood 8,2 cm high 6,1 cm wide and 4,5 cm deep Gilded with 24 krt. gold Bhumisparsha mudra 19th century Weight: 60 grams Originating from Burma Nr: 2833-2
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19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-crafted from reclaimed wood, this artist-made koi is a traditional symbol of harmony and wealth. For Buddhists, such a fish represents a freedom from all restraints. The scales ...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Pine

Meiji Period High Quality Japanese Bronze Vase by Yoshida Zo
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING a GORGEOUS and EXTREMELY RARE Meiji Period High Quality Japanese Bronze Vase by Yoshida Zo. Made in Kyoto, Japan circa 1885, by the famous bronze sculptor, Yoshida Zo. I...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Archaistic Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Brass, Bronze

Thai Polychrome Dancer Figure, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This seated figure of a Thai dancer dates to the early 20th century and is a fantastic example of Southeast Asian statuary. Comprised of polychromed wood with lacquer and mixed-media...
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Early 20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japan Fine Seated Kanon Guan Yin, Beautiful Face
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, an elegant and fine seated Kanon Maitreya Guan Yin in a pensive pose, a superb work of art heavily hand cast in solid copper with a fine chocolate patina. An ideal indoor or ...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Copper

Japanese Meiji Period Carved Wood Okimono Man with Rabbits
Located in Newark, England
The charming figure, carved from a single piece of wood is exceptionally carved showing the male figure with humorous expression holding two Rabbits one by the ears and the second under his arm. A third Rabbit stands at the feet of the male looking up, each rabbit with a different expression. The male figure is wearing traditional Japanese attire with his hair tied back stood upon a naturalistic base. The figure dates to the Meiji Period (1868-1912) circa 1900. Notes The Rabbit is one of the 12 animals to feature in the Japanese Zodiac signs which follows the Chinese astrological system along with the Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, Pig. Such division is connected with the Jupiter cycle around the Sun, which lasts about 12 years. As 2023 is the year of the Rabbit...
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Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

China Colección Figure Cárcel Rose Quartz Rock Crystal
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
China Colección Figure Cárcel Rose Quartz Rock Crystal Beautiful rose quartz figure of a seated Chinese lady, she seems to be caressing the head of...
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Quartz

Antique Victorian Vintage Chinese Ivory Bovine Walking Stick Cane Carved Dragon
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An Exceptionally Fine Example of a Chinese Export Hand Carved Bovine Ivory Walking Stick of small proportions, last quarter of the Nineteenth Centu...
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Horn, Ebony

19th century Antique pottery Radha and Krishna statue from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: Pottery 17,2 cm high 28,5 cm wide and 9,8 cm deep 19th century Weight: 2,02 kgs Originating from India Nr: 3733-70
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19th Century Indian Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Pottery

Japanese bronze okimono Jizai Praying Mantis (articulated sculpture)
Located in PARIS, FR
Jizai okimono sculpture of an articulated bronze praying mantis. Insects (mushi) play an important role in Japanese culture. Insect hunting is a popular pastime, especially among chi...
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese bronze okimono turtle (sculpture)
Located in PARIS, FR
Okimono sculpture of a bronze turtle, tail retractable. In Japan, the turtle (kame) is a symbol of longevity and an auspicious animal. It is believed to bring ten thousand years of h...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Monden Kogyoku “Flower of Wave” Sculpture
By Monden Kogyoku
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer: Monden Kogyoku (Japanese, b. 1916) Additional Information: Item includes the original box and packing cloth (both marked with the artist’s seal). Provenance: Tai Ga...
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20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bamboo

Wooden inro, Japan Showa Era
Located in Saverne, Grand Est
Inro representing a mouse on a barrel. Very detailed sculpture, quality object. Japan 20th century.
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20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Set of Two Tibetan Tsa Tsa
Located in Chicago, IL
This stack of two molded ceramic tsa tsa bricks depict Buddhist deities. Each was a meditation created in a monastery by a Buddhist monk in training. They were...
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Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings

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Steel

19th century Antique wooden Burmese Buddha statue from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material : wood 10,6 cm high 7,8 cm wide and 6 cm deep Gilded with 24 krt. gold Mandalay style Bhumisparsha mudra 19th century Weight: 117 grams Originating from Burma Nr: 2530-11
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19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-crafted from reclaimed wood, this artist-made koi is a traditional symbol of harmony and wealth. For Buddhists, such a fish represents a freedom from all restraints. The scales ...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Pine

Soapstone Hand-Carved Bust of Brahma with Four Faces
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This bust is a beautiful representation of lord Brahma. Brahma is a part of the holy trinity of Hinduism along with Vishnu the Preserver and Shiva the destroyer. He is depicted in Hi...
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20th Century Thai Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Soapstone

19th Century Cast Bronze Figure Of Oriental Hunter
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century cast bronze figure of an oriental hunter with gilt spear and hawk. The figure stands proudly on a on squared and stepped marble plinth base.
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19th Century Asian Chinoiserie Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Chinese Vintage Stone Pier Sculpture, Garden Decoration
Located in 景德镇市, CN
This Chinese Vintage Stone Pier Sculpture is a truly unique and special collectible piece, also good for Garden Decoration . Blue stone hand carving, excellent craftsmanship, animal ...
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19th Century Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Headrest
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful hand carved African headrest with lovely patina. Circa 1950. We only select the best. Own an Andrianna Shamaris original. Andrianna Shamaris. The Leader In Modern Organ...
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1950s Organic Modern Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Antique bronze Opium Weight from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material : bronze 6,5 cm high 4,6 cm wide and 5 cm deep 18th century Weight: 305 grams Originating from Burma Nr: G-57
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18th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Vespa
Located in Baranzate, MI
Vespa designed by Anacleto Spazzapan Materials: Hand-welded iron rods Dimensions: 80,5 x 74 x h 181 cm The sculpture is a Vespa 150 made solely from hand-welded iron rods. Anacleto...
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20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Italian 1950 Plaster Wall Decoration African Dancer
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
The Italian 1950 plaster wall decoration of an African dancer is a beautiful and unique piece of art from the Mid-20th Century. The decoration is made f...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Plaster

Japanese Meiji Netsuke Inro Cat
Located in Nottingham, GB
In good condition From a private collection Free international shipping Japanese Meiji Netsuke Inro Cat
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20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Antler

Japanese Buddha Okimono Figure
Located in Nottingham, GB
In good condition From a private collection Free international shipping Japanese Buddha Okimono Figure
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20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Composition

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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