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Japanese Antique Pair Hand Carved Wood Good Fortune Fish
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese Acquisitions Travels
An unusual fine old pair of Japanese hand carved
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood
Large Japanese Jizai Kagi Wood Koi Folk Art Sculptures
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large and impressive wood koi fish from Japan circa 1860-90s of late Meiji Period. Hand-carved
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Late 19th Century Japanese Folk Art Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Iron
Japanese Mingei Kitsune Fox Head, Carved Wood and Plaster, Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
wood with painted plaster, Meiji Period, Japan.
The charming animal head portraying a fox, known as
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Plaster, Softwood
Japanese Kamakura Seated Jizo Bosatsu Buddha Sculpture in Carved Wood
Located in Astoria, NY
Japanese Heinan - Kamakura period seated sculpture of a Jizo Bosatsu Buddha made of carved wood
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15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Hand Carved Wood Koi Good Fortune Fish 19thc
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese Acquisitions Travels- a neat catch with a sassy tail.
A large fine old
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Wood Netsuke " The Chi-Lin " by Yoshitoshi Late Meiji Era
Located in Norton, MA
Presenting a famous netsuke artist, Yoshitoshi from Japanese, a carved netsuke "The Dragon" dated
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Wooden Object/Natural Wood Tree Stump Figurine Wabisabi Art
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Japanese old natural wood.
This is a beautiful wooden object that can be mistaken for a stone
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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood
Early 1900s Japanese Kokeshi Wood Sculpture Doll, Set of 5
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Set of 5 vintage Japanese Kokeshi dolls. These are all precious sculptural gems.
The 2 largest are
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Early 20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
Japanese Old Wooden Object/Tree Stump Figurine Natural Wood Wabisabi Art Antique
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Japanese old natural wood.
The age is unknown, but it is quite old.
Over time, it weathers and
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19th Century Japanese Other Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood
Wood Carved Polychrome Japanese Temple Shrine Shinto Priest Figure, 19th Century
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful piece, depicting a Japanese Shinto (Shintoism) priest in reflection. The wood carving
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Japanese Wabi Sabi Natural Large " Tree Jade" Petrified Wood as Sculpture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
8-238 Earth tone unpolished petrified wood set on a custom wood base as a sculpture showing all the
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15th Century and Earlier Japanese Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Petrified Wood
Japanese "Gyoban" Buddhist Drum Fish, Wood, Meiji Period, Early 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Japanese "Gyoban" or drum fish is used in Zen Buddhist temples to summon monks to meals or
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Carved Wood, Gilt and Lacquer Buddhist Traveling Zushi Shrine
Located in Studio City, CA
to any collection of Japanese or Asian artifacts.
Dimensions: 3.5" high, 1.5" wide, 1" deep.
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Japanese Wood Netsuke " The Chi-Lin Beast"by Yoshitoshi Late Meiji Era
Located in Norton, MA
Presenting a famous netsuke artist, Yoshitoshi from Japanese, a carved netsuke "The Chi-Lin Beast
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Lacquered Wood Medicine Buddha, Yakushi Nyorai, Edo Period
Located in Austin, TX
A fine and beautiful Japanese carved and lacquered Medicine Buddha, Yakushi Nyorai, Edo Period
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Early 18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Rock Crystal
17th-18th Century Japanese Large Carved Wood Quan Yin
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a beautifully executed large late 17th-early 18th century Edo period Japanese temple figure
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Late 17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Paint
Japanese Antique Wood-Carved Bird/ Wooden Figurine/ Circa1900s/ Wabi-Sabi Mingei
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old wood-carved bird that has long been naturally weathered.
It is believed to have
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Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Japanese Big Buddhist Zen Wood Fish Chanting Drum Mokugyo Dragon Fish
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese big 16 inch temple find from early Taisho period, 1912-1926,
Condition: beautiful used
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Japanese Wood Carved Edo Temple Shinto Shrine Guardian Shishi Komainu Lion Dogs
Located in Studio City, CA
workmanship and detail are clearly masterly. The carvings are most likely from a Japanese temple interior
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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese antique wooden display stand/wabi-sabi object/block of wood/1868-1920
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
zelkova.
It is a hard wood.
Even in Japan, it is difficult to obtain such a wonderful display stand.
It's
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Late 19th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood
Very Fine Japanese Live Edge Burl Wood Platform for Ikebana
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An early 20th Century Japanese Burl Wood Sculpture Stand with live edge and excellent asymmetrical
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Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Burl
Japan Meiji 1900 Three Bronze Ducks Sculpture in Wood Stand and Coral
Located in Miami, FL
Sculptural composition of the ducks from the Japanese Meiji Period.
Beautiful and very well
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Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Coral, Bronze
Carved Wood
Gilt-Lacquered Seated Japanese Temple Shrine Buddha ‘Amida Nyorai’
Located in Studio City, CA
This truly beautiful and serene piece.
Meticulously hand carved in fine detail. Gilded throughout. Seated in deep meditation with folded hands and flowing robes.
We are listi...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Giltwood, Lacquer, Wood
Japanese Huge Antique Hand-Carved Wood Koi Good Fortune Fish, 19th Century, 36"
Located in South Burlington, VT
Genuine Whopper.
A large scale fine old Japanese 19th century hand-carved wooden KOI fish
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Wood 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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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Huge, Antique Hand Carved Wood Koi Good Fortune Fish, 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese Acquisitions Travels- a large catch.
A large scale fine old Japanese
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Iron
Japanese Asian Temple Shrine Edo Wood Kannon Bodhisattva Buddha Amida Statue
Located in Studio City, CA
An absolutely beautiful standing Edo Period wood carved Japanese Kannon Bodhisattva Buddha Amida
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Japanese Asian Temple Shrine Edo Wood Kannon Bodhisattva Buddha Amida Statue
Located in Studio City, CA
An absolutely beautiful standing Edo Period wood carved Japanese Kannon Bodhisattva Buddha Amida
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Japanese Asian Temple Shrine Edo Wood Kannon Bodhisattva Buddha Amida Statue
Located in Studio City, CA
An absolutely beautiful standing Edo Period wood carved Japanese Kannon Bodhisattva Buddha Amida
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Japanese Large Hand Carved Wood Koi Good Fortune Fish Sculpture with Rope
Hook
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderfully carved old Japanese Koi fish, a symbol of prosperity, perseverance, and good fortune
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Edo Period Lacquered Wood Medicine Buddha, Yakushi Nyorai
Located in Austin, TX
A fine and sensitively carved Japanese carved wood and lacquered Yakushi Nyorai, the Medicine
Category
Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Rock Crystal
Japanese Antique Hand Cast Pair Black Wood Pigeons, Beautiful Details
Located in South Burlington, VT
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The Japanese wood pigeon (Columba janthina) is a species of bird in the genus Columba in the family
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Iron
Antique Japanese Zushi mini shrine w/ Daikoku wood figurines wabi sabi , mingei
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
- from Tohoku area., Japan.
Manufactured circa 1860s - 1900s (late Edo to Meiji period) estimate from the
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Late 19th Century Japanese Primitive Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Trio Three Antique Hand Carved Wood Koi Good Fortune Fish, 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese Acquisitions Travels- a big catch.
Unique set of three (3) large scale
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Garden Stone Five Elements Earth, Wood, Water, Fire, Wind
Located in South Burlington, VT
represents the Godai (Japanese philosophy) of five earthly elements: earth, wood, water, fire, and wind in
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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Stone
Workbench Used by a Japanese Craftsman / a Block of Wood / a Wabi-Sabi Board
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
is a high-grade Japanese wood that is hard and heavy, so it may be used on worktables.
It is a very
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japan Gold Gilt wood Horse Protection Kanon Guan Yin, in Adoration rare find
Located in South Burlington, VT
Unusual style
This is a scarce and lovely Japanese temple find, a gold gilt and lacquered wooden
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Japanese Carved Wood Horse Sculpture 1920
s
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Japanese hand carved hardwood horse sculpture.
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1920s Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
Japanese Fine Antique Hand-Carved "Magnificent Japanese Garden" Screen, Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a fine hand-carved wooden screen "ranma" or transom featuring a spectacular garden panorama
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Heavy Wood Hand Carved Koi Fish Sculpture on Display Stand
Located in Studio City, CA
A fantastic, unique work. Heavy hardwood with ornately done scales. Gorgeous patina and age. The Koi fish is symbolic of good fortune and prosperity. Likely late Edo/ early Meiji per...
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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
Japanese Antique Sacred Garden Stone Five Elements Earth, Wood, Water, Fire, Wind
Located in South Burlington, VT
represents the Godai (Japanese philosophy) of five earthly elements: earth, wood, water, fire, and wind in
Category
19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Stone
18th Century Pair of Polychrome Wood Shinto Lion-Dogs, Komainu, from Japan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Offered by Vicki Shiba.
18th century pair of polychrome wood Shinto lion-dogs, Komainu, from Japan
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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Cypress, Paint
Antique Japanese Root Stand
Located in Hudson, NY
Antique Japanese root stand, Meiji period (1868-1912) presentation stand, hand carved from a single
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Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Painted Wood Figure of a Guardian King, Edo Period, 18th Century
Located in Austin, TX
(Japanese cypress) wood.
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Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Cypress
Japanese Shop Sign
Kanban
Located in Hudson, NY
Large sculpture of prayer beads used as a shop sign. Can be displayed flat or hung on a wall.
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Early 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood
$6,000
Inro, Japanese, 19th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
An inro, Japanese, made of wood and with inlays of colored ivory in the shape of a grasshopper and
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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Ivory, Wood, Lacquer
Japanese Wooden Squash Netsuke
Located in Chicago, IL
Traditional Japanese garments had no pockets, and so people carried their personal belongings in
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Edo Period Carved Wood Foo Lion Dogs, Komainu, Early 19th Century, Pair
Located in Austin, TX
, early 19th century.
Each carved from a single block of hinoki (Japanese cypress) wood. They are
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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Cypress
Japanese Wooden Daruma Netsuke, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
The lack of pockets on traditional Japanese kimonos resulted in small pouches or boxes that were
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Burl Wood Abstract Dog Figure Sculpture Wabi Sabi
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-1089 Japanese ancient burl wood abstract dog sculpture Wabi Sabi.
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Early 1900s Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
Japanese antique wooden Buddha statue "Ju-ou"/1603-1868/Edo/Northern Japan
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a wooden Buddha statue made in the area of northern Japan, probably around Niigata
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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Hand Cast Pair Wood Pigeons Beautiful Detail
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1230 Pair Japanese hand cast wood pigeons with highly detailed plumage,heads,tails and feet.
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1920s Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Iron
Japanese Boxwood Tortoise Okimono Matsuyama
By Matsuyama
Located in Newark, England
fine Japanese boxwood tortoise okimono. The Tortoise realistically carved with textured detail to
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Crystal
Japan Big Antique Hand Carved Wood Frog Toad Kaeru
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Japan a hard to find hand carved frog or toad-kaeru- sculpture from 1920's
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1920s Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
Fine Japanese 19th century Gem Mounted Carved Lacquered Gilt Wood Buddha Figure
Located in Forney, TX
gemstone mounted lacquered gilt wood Buddha figure.
Japan, circa 1860, exceptionally carved diminutive
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19th Century Edo Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Multi-gemstone
Japan Antique Lacquer Book Table
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our Kyoto Japan acquisitions
A fine "Sutra" reading stand and book lovers delight!
An
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Antique Japanese Terracotta Haniwa Figure Head
Located in Atlanta, GA
popular with collectors in recent years.
The head is presented in a custom made wood base (measurement
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15th Century and Earlier Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Materials
Clay, 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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