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Period: Early 20th Century
Chinese Antique Monumental Buddhist Wooden Pagoda Tower, 70 Inches
Located in South Burlington, VT
China antique monumental Wooden Pagoda, total height is 70 inches, hand carved and hand painted wood, seven hexagonal sections plus finial, late Qin...
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Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Early 20th century Old bronze Nepali Bodhisattva Padmapani Lok - OriginalBuddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
The Old bronze Nepali Bodhisattva Padmapani Lokeshvara is a truly exceptional and sacred artifact originating from Nepal. Crafted from bronze, this Bodhisattva statue stands at an im...
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Nepalese Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
20th Century Italian Bronzo Di Riace Head - Vintage Terra Cotta Sculpture, Décor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This vintage Italian detailed head is made of hand crafted terracotta clay, in good condition. Wear consistent with age and use. circa 1918, Italy.
Bronzo di Riace was one of the ...
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Italian Art Deco Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Clay, Terracotta
Japan Fine Pair Antique Bronze Fox Kitsune, Early 20th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a fine and rare pair (2) of antique bronze shrine fox Inari kitsune, Taisho (1912-1926) era, early 20th century.
Iconic Kitsune fox are closely associated with the Inari shri...
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Japanese Taisho Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Life-Sized Dayak Tribe Female "Hampatong" Guardian, Borneo, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
‘Hampatong’ is the term used for ancestors and protective figures made of hard ‘iron wood’, which the Dayak of Borneo would position infront of their houses as guardians. This early ...
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Indonesian Other Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Burmese Wooden Teak Nat Statue Spirit Guardians Pair, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
These statues are adorned wood-carved Burmese Mandalay 'Nat' Spirits from the early 20th century. Nats were worshipped by the Burmese people, depicted as supernatural guardians they ...
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Burmese Other Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Teak
Japanese Rare Antique Pair Bronze Rabbit Planter Vessels
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare Find- Rabbit Handled Planters - First We've Seen
Here's a beautiful and unique way to accent your indoor fine art collection or outdoor garden space with this wonderful Japanes...
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Japanese Showa Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Antique Bronze Horse Sculptures
Located in New York, NY
An elegant and graceful pair of bronze horses, beautifully cast. Originally from a Chinese temple in Vietnam, circa 1900.
M460.
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Chinese Antique Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Set of Three Hintha Burmese Bird-Shaped Betel Gold Lacquered Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Set of three rare, antique late 19th century original offering vessel lacquered ornate gilded betel boxes in the shape of a sacred goose, Hintha bird from Mandalay, Myanmar bird...
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Burmese Islamic Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
Wood Root Carving of Jizu Bosatsu the Bodhisattva Jizo
Located in Norton, MA
Astonishing gilded wood carving from Meiji Period, circa 1900. The figure is Jizu Bosatsu (the bodhisattva Jizo), seated in meditation observed by ...
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Asian Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Islamic Turkish Ottoman Ceramic Tile
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique 19th century hand painted Islamic Turkish ottoman ceramic tile.
Painting figure of a Shah Suleiman in a palace before a colonnade and curtain.
Arabic script on left top corne...
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Turkish Moorish Vintage Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic
Tall, Eroded Teak Temple Carving
Located in New York, NY
A very tall and detailed teak temple carving from Southeast Asia featuring the central image of a large elephant and showing beautiful natural erosion from...
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Southeast Asian Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Teak
Japan Antique Zendo-ji Stone Tea Utensil Garden Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
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An antique classic beauty with all original pieces.
The Zendō-ji Gata lantern Ishidōrō (禅導寺型石灯籠) is a unique design and very special J...
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Japanese Meiji Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Granite
Japanese Tall Antique Stone Pagoda Lantern 180 Inches
Located in South Burlington, VT
Just discovered from an old Kyoto garden.
Call us For Details...
For the finest garden- a spiritual representation of five earthly and celestial elements.
Japan, a monumental antique stone pagoda tower that is nearly five meters , about 180” tall,
hand carved from solid granite, Taisho period circa 1920s, and a spiritual representation of five earthly and celestial elements.
This pagoda rivals a similar example given by Sapporo, Japan to the Portland, Oregon Japanese garden (See Portland's Japanese Garden Pagoda...
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Japanese Taisho Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Granite
Japanese Antique Pair Large Red And Gilt Elephant And Lion Temple Benches, 1925
Located in South Burlington, VT
Here's a wonderful find from our acquisitions trip to Japan.
We were fortunate to find this Art Deco period pair (2) matching hand-carved, hand red lacquered and gilt embellished temple wooden benches. The white elephant bench and matching shi-shi komainu temple lion both originally came from a temple near Kobe. Quite sturdy, they may have been entry sitting or shoe changing benches...
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Japanese Taisho Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Textile, Wood, Lacquer
Martin Brothers Bird
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
5433
Tall and Elegant Martin Brothers Vase decorated with blue, green and tan glazes by Robert Wallace Martin.
The salt glazed stoneware sculpture is modelled with protruding eyebrow...
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Antique Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stoneware
Chinese Fine Old Pair of Gilt Silver Fragrance Incense Holders
Located in South Burlington, VT
China fine pair (2) of handcrafted gilt silver fragrance incense holders
Flowers and fragrances were important to Chinese nobility. These handsomely crafted, highly detailed vessel...
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Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Silver
Japan Pair Tall Red And Black Ebony "Moon Gazing" Rabbits , Fine Details
Located in South Burlington, VT
Here's a beautiful and unique way to accent your indoor gallery or private collection space with this very unusual pair of treasures from Japan!
This is a hard to find red and ebon...
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Japanese Taisho Vintage Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
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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Nepalese Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Copper
Japanese Boxwood Three Section Inro & Netsuke of Cranes by Tomotada
Located in San Diego, CA
A really nice vintage Japanese boxwood three-section inro and netsuke of cranes by Tomotada, circa early 1900s. The piece is well carved with wonderful detail and in very good vinta...
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Japanese Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Boxwood
Japanese Antique Wooden Netsuke Charme 'Wild Pig' 1920s Taisho
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around Taisho period 1920s.
It will come with a wooden box which is written 'Jingu' in Japanese on the box.
Dimensions: 2 x 7.5 x H4 cm (Box...
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Japanese Taisho Vintage Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Chinese Carved Jadeite Jar with Floral Grouping on Hardwood Stand C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Chinese Carved Jadeite Jar with Floral Grouping on Hardwood Stand C1920
Measures - 7.5"h x 6.5"w x 5.5"d
Category
Asian Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Antique Chinese Carved Rosewood & Inset Rouge Marble Plant Stand C1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Chinese plant stand with rouge marble top inset within rosewood base having carved foliate, bead and floral elements with stylized paw feet, c1900
Measures - 35.5"H x 16"W x...
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Chinese Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble
Japanese Antique Wood Carving Monkey 1920s-1940s / Sculpture Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old wooden monkey carving made in Japan.
It is from the early Showa period (1920s to 1940s).
The material is cedar wood.
It is a wonderful representation of a seated ...
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Japanese Showa Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Cedar
Well-Carved Japanese Boxwood Netsuke of Daruma Holding Whisk by Ishikawa
Located in San Diego, CA
A well-carved Japanese boxwood netsuke of Daruma holding a whisk broom over the head by Ishikawa, circa 1940s. The netsuke is in very good vintage condition, measures 1.375"W x 1.25...
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Japanese Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Boxwood
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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Japanese Meiji Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Cement
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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Japanese Meiji Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Cedar
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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Southeast Asian Folk Art Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
A Pair of Chinese Export Porcelain Parrots
Located in Savannah, GA
A pair of Chinese export famille verte porcelain parrots with gilt beaks, 20th century.
4 inches wide by 5 ½ inches deep by 9 ¾ inches tall
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Chinese Other Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Porcelain
Old bronze Burmese Buddha statue from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material : bronze
70,5 cm high
37,5 cm wide and 26 cm deep
Ava style
Bhumisparsha mudra
Early 20th century
Weight: 21,8 kgs
Originating from Burma
Nr: 2816-11
Category
Burmese Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th century Old wooden Burmese Buddha statue in Bhumisparsha Mudra
Located in DEVENTER, NL
The Old wooden Burmese Buddha statue is a magnificent representation of artistic and spiritual craftsmanship. Crafted from wood, this statue stands 101,5 cm tall, with dimensions of ...
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Burmese Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
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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Chinese Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
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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Japanese Meiji Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
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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Japanese Meiji Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Brass
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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Chinese Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
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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Chinese Other Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Alabaster
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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Japanese Meiji Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Paper
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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Chinese Ming Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Silk
Japan Large Antique Bronze Seated Garden Kanon Guan-Yin, 49 Inches
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions- a good garden candidate
Japan, a large 49" tall antique cast bronze seated Kanon Maitreya, Guan-Yin in an attractive pensive pose- a good gard...
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Japanese Taisho Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
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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Japanese Taisho Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
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.
Category
Tibetan Tribal Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Horn
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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Japanese Showa Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Paper
Chinese Carved Soap Stone Sculpture of a Wise Ancient with Dragon
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A finely carved soap stone sculpture of a wise ancient with a dragon on his shoulder standing on a braun soap stone base. In fine original conditi...
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Chinese Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
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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Japanese Meiji Antique Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Birds, Bamboo, And Plum Tree Summer Time Screen
Located in South Burlington, VT
Just acquired in Kyoto, Japan
A suumer time treat as this rendered smaller scale Japanese six-panel folding screen byobu was conceived in this convenient size 18 inches high and 4...
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Japanese Meiji Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Paper
Set of 5 Handmade Japanese Kokeshi Dolls from the Early 20th Century
Located in Barcelona, ES
Add a touch of traditional Japanese charm to your home decor with this exquisite set of 5 Kokeshi dolls. Handmade by skilled artisans from wood, each do...
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Japanese Edo Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Brass Tibetan Tara Buddhist Goddess Statue
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Brass Tibetan Tara Buddhist Goddess Statue
In the Himalayan region, especially in Tibet and Nepal, Tara's status is more that of a supreme goddess or female buddha than a b...
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Unknown Tibetan Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Brass
Japan Huge Antique Pair Quail Sculptures Hand-Carved Red Lacquered
Located in South Burlington, VT
Fine Pair (2) Quails In A Monumental Size
Japan, a fine huge pair 2) of antique quail sculpture hand-carved and red lacquered, Taisho period.
Fine ...
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Japanese Taisho Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Bronze Sculpture with Brown Patina, Signed Gia-Loï, 20th Century Vietnames.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bronze sculpture with brown patina, signed Gia-Loï, early 20th century Vietnamese work.
Bronze sculpture, signed Gia-Loï, Vietnamese work from the early 20th century, lacquered wood...
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Vietnamese Art Nouveau Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
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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Japanese Taisho Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Copper
Martin Brothers Miniature Bird
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
5462
Rare Martin Brothers Miniature Bird by Robert Wallace Martin.
The Cobalt Glazed Bird stands with wings tucked in and a quizzical / curious expression.
8cm high, Dated 1913
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Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stoneware
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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Japanese Meiji Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Paper
Antique Chinese Red Hand Painted Elm Ancestral Shrine / Altar
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Chinese Red Hand Painted Elm Ancestral Shrine / Altar
Made from durable elm wood, this altar features intricate hand-painted designs in vibrant red hues. With its traditiona...
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Chinese Rustic Antique Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Elm, Lacquer
Asian Carved Rosewood Standing Buddha or Wise Man Figure C1940
Located in Big Flats, NY
Asian Hand-Carved Rosewood Standing Buddha or Wise Man Figure C1940
Measures - 16.75"H x 7"W x 6.75"D
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Asian Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Rosewood
Japanese Fine Antique Bronze Temple Dragon
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions
A lovely example of a Japanese antique bronze dragon water spout miraculously saved from a temple vessel and datin...
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Japanese Meiji Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Set of four Chinese panels with hard stones and jade inset in carved frames
Located in Houston, TX
Set of four excellent panels in wood carved frames with semi precious
Stones of jade, coral and a combination of other hard stones
The carving is of the highest quality and the con...
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Chinese Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Japanese Antique Bronze Cats Pair Hand Cast With Playful Pose
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese Acquisitions trip to Kyoto.
A fine pair of antique curious Japanese cast bronze sensuous cats beautifully handcrafted in an attractive and unusual style. Cats were originally domesticated because they hunted mice that would eat stored grains, protecting the food stores. It was a beneficial situation for both species, cats got a reliable source of prey, and humans got effortless pest control. This mutually beneficial arrangement began the relationship between cats and humans which continues to this day.
In Japan, there are also cats described as Maneki Neko, also referred to in English as the good fortune or good luck cat...
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Japanese Taisho Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Antique Chinese Deep Carved Rosewood Figural King Throne Chair with Dragons 1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Chinese Deeply Carved Rosewood Figural King Throne Chair with Dragons C1920
Measures - 48.25"H x 29"W x 25"D
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Chinese Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Rosewood
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