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A Gilt-lacquered figure of Buddha Amida - early Edo period from Japan
Located in DEVENTER, NL
example of Japanese Buddhist artistry and devotion. Carved from wood and delicately gilded with 24 krt
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17th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Chicken Object 1860s-1900s / Animal Sculpture Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese chicken figurine.
It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
The body
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paper
Japanese altar in lacquer, Edo Period (1603-1868)
Located in PARIS, FR
Portable altar in black lacquered wood, opening with two doors revealing the Goddess Benzaïten
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Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Metallic Thread
Japanese Edo Period Tiger
Cub Boxwood Netsuke Singed Masayoshi
Located in Newark, England
Japanese boxwood netsuke depicting a Tiger & cub. The netsuke featuring a large tiger holding its
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood, Boxwood
Japanese Stunning Antique Tiger Hand-Carved and Important Provenance
Located in South Burlington, VT
that is virtually impossible to find in Japan today as these finely carved and massive works in wood
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Bone, Wood
Japanese Huge Antique Hand-Carved Divine Salmon Fish, Ainu Peoples
Located in South Burlington, VT
Own a rare one-of-a-kind Divine Fish.
A large-scale fine old Japanese hand-carved wooden salmon
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Japanese Meiji Period Wooden Sign with Calligraphy, 19th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
This 19th century wooden sign with calligraphy was made in Japan during the Meiji period. This
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood
Fine Antique Japanese Andon Lamp 1880, Historical Treasure, Immediately Usable
Located in South Burlington, VT
vertical sliding wood frames. Our Japanese specialists have merely restored the original washi paper lining
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood
Fine Antique Japanese Andon Lamp 1880, Historical Treasure, Immediately Usable
Located in South Burlington, VT
vertical sliding wood frames. Our Japanese specialists have merely restored the original washi paper lining
Category
Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood
Set of 3 Antique Japanese Kokeshi Dolls – Early 20th Century, Northern Japan
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of 3 Antique Japanese Kokeshi Dolls – Early 20th Century, Northern Japan
Description:
This
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Early 20th Century Edo Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Gilt Sakyamuni Buddha with Stele
Located in Chicago, IL
Intricately carved from wood, this exquisite Buddha was finished with gold leaf and lacquer
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Lacquer, Wood
Japanese Tall 150+ Year Old Antique Buddha Hand-Carved, Old Collection
Located in South Burlington, VT
Buddha is carved from one block of wood in the tradition of ichibori (one block carving) style of
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Fine Antique Natural Form Black Lacquered Ikebana Planter, signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a fine and early natural tree bark form black lacquered Ikebana vase with copper insert
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Japanese Edo Period Lacquered and Giltwood Buddha Amida Nyorai
Located in Austin, TX
A fine small Japanese lacquered and giltwood figure of the Buddha Amida Nyorai, Edo period, early
Category
Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Japanese Zushi, Personal Buddhist Shrine, Momoyama Period, 16th Century
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Antique Japanese Buddhist Zushi, personal shrine, with representative figures of the Buddhist
Category
Late 17th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Japanese Fine Antique Architectural Shrine Indoors Outdoors copper roof details
Located in South Burlington, VT
space with this rare architectural treasure from Japan.
Enjoy this antique 19th century Japanese
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Copper
Antique Japanese Meiji Carved and Incised Figural Dragon Side Stand
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Japanese Meiji plant/jardinière stand features turned upper display atop base of four legs
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Big Antique Galloping Horse Hand-Carved
polychrome, fine details 29"
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a monumental nearly four foot long, finely hand-carved and hand-painted wooden effigy of a
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Playful Rabbit Family Amidst Flowers Two Panel Screen
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a small and unusual two panel tea screen of four playful rabbits amidst pink and white
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Silk, Wood
Fine Antique Japan Red Lacquer Andon Floor Lamp 1880 Immediately Usable
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare find. Beautiful, historical treasure.
This fine 140 year old Japanese Andon lamp wooden light
Category
Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood
Decorative Kokeshi Doll Sculpture from Northern Japan, Hand-Painted, Signed
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and exceptionally 18 inches tall classic traditional Kokeshi doll from Northern Japan
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Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood
Decorative Kokeshi Doll Sculpture from Northern Japan, Hand-Painted, Signed
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and exceptionally 21 inches tall classic traditional Kokeshi doll from Northern Japan
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Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood
Decorative Kokeshi Doll Sculpture from Northern Japan, Hand-Painted, Signed
Located in Vienna, AT
Japan. Handcrafted of wood and hand-painted in the the early 20th century, covered with a layer of wax
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Folk Tanuki Handmade Hand Carved One-of-Kind Rare Sculpture
Located in South Burlington, VT
wood tanuki carved by a master artisan and Japanese sculptors of wood. Carved from a single log, this
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japan Fine Antique Red Lacquer Andon Hand Lamp 1880, Immediately Usable
Located in South Burlington, VT
original vertical sliding wood frames. Our Japanese specialists have merely restored the original washi
Category
Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Glass Eye Temple Bulls Bisons Pair, 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions travels
When we laid eyes on this magnificent pair of hand
Category
Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Glass, Wood
Superb 19th Century Japanese Tengu Mask – Late Edo Period
Located in Fukuoka, JP
A striking antique Tengu mask representing the powerful mountain spirit of Japanese folklore
Category
Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Japanese Big Antique Hand Carved Boat Fune, Ikebana Or Sushi Anyone?
Located in South Burlington, VT
Fresh Find From our recent Japanese Acquisitions Travels
This big old hand carved wooden boat
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Tree Bump "Buddha" 1800s-1860s/Mingei Folk Art Wabisabi Object
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a wood mass collected during the Edo period (1800s-1860s).
It was worshipped in an old
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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japan Hand Carved Signed Puppy Dog 100 Years Old, Signed and Private Collection
Located in South Burlington, VT
, and with fine old patina.
Unique carving, Only one.
Provenance: private southern Japanese
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1910s Japanese Taisho Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Noh Mask with Fine Details, Signed, 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese Acquisitions Travels.
This finely carved Japanese antique wooden theater
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1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Beautiful Old Japanese Hand Cast Bronze Mediation Temple Bell Soothing, Serene
Located in South Burlington, VT
bronze temple meditation bell from Japan. It comes complete with handmade silk lotus cushion and wood
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Bronze
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
Japanese Fine Antique Hand-Carved "Children
s Medicine" Fish Sign, 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
shin do.
The carved Japanese zelcova (keyaki) wood and gold gilded unifaced work in the form of a
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Fine Antique “Ladies” "Tea" Shop Sign, Hand-Carved, 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a superb handmade, hand-carved, and hand lacquered antique shop sign -kanban- for a ladies
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Glass Eye Temple Bulls Bisons Pair, Signed, 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions travels
When we laid eyes on this magnificent pair of hand
Category
Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Glass, Wood
Japanese Meiji Period (1868-1912) Hand Carved Chicken and Rooster Okimono
Located in Newark, England
Japanese collection we are delighted to offer this pair of Japanese Carved Chicken and Rooster Okimono. The
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood
Small wooden Buddha statue painted with Japanese lacquer/"Senju Kannon"/Edo
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a small Japanese wooden Buddha statue.
The deity is called "Thousand-Armed Kannon
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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Japanese Antique Gigaku Noh Mask with Fine Details, Signed, 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions travels.
This finely carved Japanese antique wooden
Category
1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Japanese Signed Pair Tall Imperial Princess
Prince Dolls, Edo Period 1840
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese Acquisitions
A rare couple- a princess and prince from ancient times
Category
Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Shell, Wood
Powerful Japanese Antique Old Forest God Mask Tengu Dramatic Nose, 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese Acquisitions Travels.
This powerful Japanese antique theatre mask of
Category
1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Japan Gold Gilt Spiritual Temple Candle Stands Mint Signed and Boxed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Mint signed and boxed
Japanese temple find from the Taisho period, early 20th century.
An
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Japanese Big Antique Hand-Painted Wooden 19th Century Fortune Money Cat Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
these massive signed works in wood are highly sought after by Japanese collectors. They seldom come to
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood
Amida Buddha in Gold Lacquered Wood, Edo Period, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Fantastic Amida Buddha in gold lacquered wood, standing, the left foot slightly forward, on a lotus
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19th Century Japanese Other Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood
Important Japanese Signed Antique Bronze Temple Bell Set Guaranted To Please You
Located in South Burlington, VT
bell sets atop a round lacquered footed lotus style wood display base with silk pillow and wooden
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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Bronze
A Fine Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Figure of a Crouching Tiger By Hideyoshi
By Hideyoshi Seizo
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The finely sculpted & patinated figure of crouching tiger exhibiting finely executed proportions and demonstrating learned attention to naturalistic form, well defined musculature & ...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Set of 2 early 20th Century Hand Painted Wood "Kokeshi" Dolls
Located in Barcelona, ES
handcrafted from wood by skilled Japanese artisans. Characterized by their simple yet captivating design, each
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood
Set of Two Mid Century Modern Hand Painted Wood "Kokeshi" Dolls
Located in Barcelona, ES
2. Measures: 37 x 10.5 cm 36 x 11 cm Handmade by Japanese artisants from wood. Have a simple
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Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century "Kokeshi" Wood Doll
Located in New York, NY
A rustic "Naruko Kokeshi" wooden doll from Japan, early 20th Century. Hand-crafted in birch wood
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1920s Japanese Showa Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Birch
Japanese Dragon Temple Sculpture, Hand Carved and Hand Polychromed, 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan a rare hand carved and hand painted dragon sculpture with a stunning pair of dragons carved
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19th Century Chinese Meiji Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood
Netsuke in boxwood in the form of a group of toads stack on one another
Located in PARIS, FR
water buffalo horn. Signed. The frog (kaeru) is associated with luck and wealth. In feudal Japan, tax
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Early 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood
"Kokeshi" Doll
Located in Barcelona, ES
. Measures: 39 x 11.5 cm Handmade by Japanese artisants from wood. Have a simple trunk as a body
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Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood
$706
Set of 2 "Kokeshi" Dolls
Located in Barcelona, ES
of 2. Measures: 31 x 9 cm 31 x 9.5 cm Handmade by Japanese artisants from wood. Have a
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Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood
$897 / item
Set of 2 "Kokeshi" Dolls
Located in Barcelona, ES
of 2. Measures: 36 x 10 cm 30 x 7.5 cm Handmade by Japanese Artisants from wood. Have a simple
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Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood
$1,077 / item
Set of 3 "Kokeshi" Dolls
Located in Barcelona, ES
Japanese dolls called Kokeshi of the early 20th century. Provenance from the northern Japan. Set
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Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood
$1,017
Set of 2 "Kokeshi" Dolls
Located in Barcelona, ES
of 2. Measures: 24.5 x 7 cm 25 x 6.5 cm Handmade by Japanese artisants from wood. Have a
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood
$897 / item
Set of 4 "Kokeshi" Dolls
Located in Barcelona, ES
Japanese artisants from wood. Have a simple trunk as a body and an enlarged head. One characteristic of
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Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood
$3,064 / item
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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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