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Japan Lovely Gold Giltwood Crowned Kanon Holds Sacred Lotus Bud
Located in South Burlington, VT
This is a scarce and lovely Japanese temple find, a gold gilt and lacquered wooden crowned Kanon
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Japanese Antique Bronze Gong Set and Beautiful Silk Cord Striker
Located in South Burlington, VT
striker which we just found from an old Japanese collection. Its beautiful patina exudes its appropriate
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Finest Antique 150 Year Old Kura Door- immediately usable
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a monumental antique hand-carved wood and forged iron Kura door, Edo period (1800-1860
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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Hand Painted Silk Scroll "Red Crane" With Signed Box
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese striking soft pleasing colors, signed.
Bonus: A signed original wood box tomobako included
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood, Silk
Japanese Antique Wooden Buddha Statue / "Daikoku-Ten" Edo Period-Meiji, 1800s
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
We have an aesthetic sense peculiar to Japanese people.
And we introduce the unique items that
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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood
Fine Antique Japanese Pair of Andon Lamps Lighting 1880 Immediately Usable
Located in South Burlington, VT
with a period ceramic oil dish and all authentic original vertical sliding wood frames. Our Japanese
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Old Unfinished Doll 1860s-1920s/Antique Folk Art Buddha Statue Figurine
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is an unfinished Japanese doll made of sawdust solidified on a core wrapped in paper.
It seems
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Japanese Painted and Gilded Temple Flowers in Bronze Vases
Located in Prahran, Victoria
A pair of exceptional Japanese bronze temple vases, each containing thirteen hand carved and
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese antique small wooden Buddha statue/“Uga-benzaiten”/Edo period/1603-1868
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a wooden Buddha statue made around the Edo period in Japan.
I think the material is cedar
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17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood
Fine Old Scampering RABBIT Wildlife Wooden Carved Screen, Japan, 1910 FREE SHIP
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a fine hand-carved wooden screen "ranma" of a scampering rabbit executed in hinoki wood
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood
Big Antique Japanese Zen Temple Chanting Drum Genuine Hand Carved Mokuygo
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese antique temple find from early Meiji period, 19th century!
A large hand carved hand
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Red Lacquer and Gold Gilt Display Altar Table
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese handcrafted rich red lacquer and gold gilt bronze embellished wooden altar or display
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1910s Japanese Taisho Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japan Antique Large Cast Bronze Meditation Temple Bell Serene Sound
Located in South Burlington, VT
An authentic Japanese antique 19th century treasure to accompany you in meditation, reflection and
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Rare Pair of Protection Nyoirin Kanon Protectors of Mankind
Located in South Burlington, VT
Unusual pair Nyoirin Kanon depictions protectors of mankind.
These scarce and lovely Japanese
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Japanese Rare Antique Pair Temple Gilt Lotus Flower Bouquets, Edo Period 19thc
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions, a rare find
Antique Original Japanese Pair (2) temple altar
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1840s Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood
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
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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paper
Japanese Antique Black and Gold Lacquer Samurai Spear Yari Edo Rare Find
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese Acquisition Travels
A Fine Japanese hard to find antique Samurai Spear
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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood
Fine Antique Japan Red Lacquer Andon Floor Lamp, 1880 Immediately Usable, Round
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese Andon lamp wooden light fixture, would look wonderful in your interior. And it is immediately
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood
Fine Antique Japanese Red
Black Andon "Moon" Hand Lamp 1880 Immediately Usable
Located in South Burlington, VT
all authentic original vertical sliding wood frames. Our Japanese specialists have merely restored the
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Samurai Wine Gourd "Hyotan" with Serving Cup, Edo Period
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions travels
Rare find.
Japanese large antique wine gourd
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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Natural Fiber, Wood
Japanese Ultimate Antique Door Knocker, Happiness And Longevity - 150 Years Old
Located in South Burlington, VT
The ultimate jumbo 13" diameter antique door knocker, Circa 1860 !
Rare Japanese Find- Imperial
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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Iron
Japanese Signed Gigaku Noh Theater Meiji Mask of Taikofu the Elderly Widower
Located in Studio City, CA
A truly fantastic, riveting mask, clearly made for and used by a Japanese Noh theater actor.
The
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Lacquer, Wood
Japanese Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Beads Mala Rosary Necklace
Located in Studio City, CA
A truly magnificent and special work - this nearly 20-foot long string of Japanese hand-crafted
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japan Old Gold Crowned Kanon Guan Yin, Original Gold Lacquer, Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
This is a lovely Japanese temple find, a gold gilt and lacquered wood Kanon Guan Yin. She is
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Japanese Pair of Samurai Bows Fine Lacquered Details Meiji Period, 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese antique pair of Samurai bows with fine lacquered details in original vibrant red and black
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Bamboo, Wood
Japanese Antique 86" Samurai Bow, Quiver,
Ten Arrows, Meiji 19thc, Rare Find
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese hard to find antique Samurai matching set of a rare adult 86 inch long bow, 36 inch inlaid
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Bamboo, Wood
Japanese Antique Long Samurai Bow and Ten Arrows Meiji Period, 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
A fine Japanese antique 32.5 inch long Samurai bow accompanied by a rack of ten feathered arrows
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Bamboo, Wood
Japan Antique Spiritual Zen Chanting Drum, One of a Kind with Striker
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese temple find from the Taisho period, early 20th century.
A very large hand-carved wooden
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japan Fine Old Hand carved Hand Painted Sculpture Okame "Woman of Joy"
Located in South Burlington, VT
Here's a wonderful bit of Japanese 19th century Mingei folk art!
From Japan comes this fine hand
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood
Rare Antique Japanese Statue of Daikoku in Gilt Zushi, circa 18th Century
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Rare Japanese antique statue of Daikoku inside a black lacquer zushi with gilded interior, Edo
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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Big Antique Japanese Zen Temple Chanting Bell Genuine Hand Carved Mokuygo
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese antique temple find from the Meiji period, 19th century
A large hand carved hand
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Monumental Antique Hand carved Hand Gilt KOI Fish Sign Kanban, 19c
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese zelcova (keyaki) wood and gold gilded unifaced work in the form of a koi, with black lacquered
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Temple Buddhist Monk Samurai Juzu Prayer Beads Mala Rosary Necklace
Located in Studio City, CA
A truly magnificent and special work - this beautiful and exceptionally long string of Japanese
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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Samurai Bow, Quiver, Arrows, Complete Boxed Set, Rare Find
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our reecent Japanese Acquisitions Travels
First we have seen
Japanese complete antique
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Textile, Bamboo, Wood
Japanese Takeda Hina Ningyo, of a pair of seated ministers
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Japanese Takeda Hina Ningyo, of a pair of seated ministers for the Girl’s day display, each
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1820s Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Japanese Noh Mask Depicting Zou-Onna Representing a Female Deity Edo Period, 19t
Located in Fukuoka, JP
makes it a true treasure for collectors of antique Japanese art. The mask is made from wood with gofun
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Bunraku Ningyo Joruri Meiji Edo Puppet Head in Display Case
Located in Studio City, CA
form of traditional Japanese puppet theatre, founded in Osaka at the beginning of the 17th century
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood
18th Century Japanese Netsuke, Signed Gessen
Located in Chicago, IL
This miniature masterpiece is called a netsuke button-like toggles worn for centuries on Japanese
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18th Century Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Large Old Hand Carved Cedar "Mountain Shrine" Buddha Shrine Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
carved from Japanese cryptomeria (cedar wood) with copper accents , this fine larger scale Buddha Shrine
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Copper
Japanese Antique Pair of Samurai Bow with Ten Arrows Meiji Period, 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese antique pair of a fine Samurai bow accompanied by a rack of ten feathered arrows. The bow
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Bamboo, Wood
19th Century Edo Period Japanese Gilt Wooden of a Standing Amida Buddha
Located in Austin, TX
Beautiful gilt wooden standing Amida Buddha on a lotus pedestal. Serene expression with downcast eyes. Jewels set into ushnisha and forehead. Beautifully draped gilt robe.
Joined bl...
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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Japan 1890 Meiji Period Rare Carved Okimono Of A Father And Son Playing Signed
Located in Miami, FL
okimono may be a small Japanese carving, similar to but larger than a netsuke. Unlike the netsuke, which
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1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Japanese Antique "Double Bird" Hand Cast Shinto Temple Bell with Rope Handle
Located in South Burlington, VT
A one-of-a-kind from our recent Japanese acquisitions travels.
First we have seen.
This is an
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japan Tall Gold Gilt Ten-Arm Protection Kanon Guan Yin, Rare Find
Located in South Burlington, VT
Unusual ten-arm depiction
This is a scarce and lovely Japanese temple find, a gold gilt and
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Big Japanese Old Forest God Mask Tengu Dramatic Nose, Signed, 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese Acquisitions Travels.
This large and powerful Japanese antique theatre
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1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Japanese Antique Pair of Noh Masks with Fine Details, Signed, 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
Great Old pair of Noh masks from our recent Japanese Acquisitions Travels.
These finely carved
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1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Japanese Edo Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Beads Mala Rosary Necklace
Located in Studio City, CA
A truly magnificent and special work - this exceptionally long string of Japanese hand-crafted
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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Historical Rare Bronze Bell 1765, Signed Monk Jou Ron, Soothing Sound
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare Discovery- Historical Bell- -Immediately Useable & Soothing Sound
Japanese rare and
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Mid-18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japan Pair of Old Gold Compassionate Buddhas Ready for Your Home and Shrine
Located in South Burlington, VT
This is an authentic pair of old Japanese gold gilt and lacquered wooden Buddha standing in
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Japanese Rare Antique Good Luck Cat Maneki-neko Sign, Hand Carved Hand Painted
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a rare Cat "Maneki Neko" antique shop sign kanban -a beautifully handmade, hand carved, and
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Late 19th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Japanese Zushi mini shrine w/ Ebisu
Daikoku figurines wabi sabi mingei
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
& Ebisu - from Tohoku area., Japan.
Manufactured in 1929 (Showa 4) written on the original box (not
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Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Edo Nichiren Shu Buddhist Buddha Traveling Zushi Temple Shrine Altar
Located in Studio City, CA
A gorgeously designed and ornamented, well-crafted Japanese Nichiren Shu Buddhist traveling Zushi
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer, Paint
Japan Huge Antique Hand Wrought Bronze Gong , Bold Sound
Located in South Burlington, VT
20 inches diameter and 10.5 inches thick.
Resonating sound guaranteed to please you.
Found in Japan
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Early 20th Century Southeast Asian Meiji Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Antique Big Red Jubako End Table Signed
Hand Painted, 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese decorative antique 19th century hand carved and hand painted red lacquer heavy wood jubako
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19th Century Chinese Meiji Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Japanese Chinese Glass Bonsai Tree Jade Green Quartz Gemstone Sculpture
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A wonderful, highly decorative, original Bonsai tree dating from the 1940s, which is both robust and delicate. Pieces of glass have been intricately carved to form realistic leaves, ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Crystal, Jade, Multi-gemstone, Quartz, Wire
Set of 4 Mid Century Modern "Kokeshi" Dolls
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Japanese dolls called Kokeshi of the early 20th century.
Provenance from the northern Japan.
Set of
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Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood
Double South East Asian Gilt Buddhas
Located in Chicago, IL
expressions, flowing robes, elaborate necklaces and coiffed hair. The carvings on the beautifully aged mount
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood
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Antique Japanese Wood Carvings For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of antique Japanese wood carvings is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique Japanese wood carvings was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and bronze. There are all kinds of antique Japanese wood carvings available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique Japanese wood carvings have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by George Ashdown Audsley are consistently popular.
How Much are Antique Japanese Wood Carvings?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $969, while they’re typically $99 on the low end and $15,000 highest priced.
Finding the Right Sculptures-carvings for You
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.
Questions About Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
- What is Japanese wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Japanese wood carving is an art form in which artists produce intricate figurines and other objects by cutting and shaping blocks of zelkova, camphor or paulownia wood. In Japanese, the artwork is known as inami. Find a selection of Japanese wood carvings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Antique carved wood can be identified by how it is made. Antique carvings were done by hand, so nicks and cuts will indicate carvings completed with a plane or knife. In addition, hand-carved wood will not be uniform or have perfect symmetry. Always works with a certified appraiser to determine the exact date and value of an item. Find a variety of antique carved wood furniture and decor on 1stDibs.
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