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Fine Large Burmese Shan Wood Buddha 18th Century 中国古董 Asian Art Antiques
Located in London, GB
A superb large Burmese Shan wood Buddha, circa 18th century Beautiful and elegant example in
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Antique Early 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Turtle 1900s-1940s / Sculpture Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This account consists of five companies. As for me, I specialize in Japanese antiques and deal in
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Dog 1860s-1920s / Sculpture Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
is an old dog wood carving made in Japan. It is a wood carving from the Meiji period (1860s-1920s
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Raccoon Dog 1900s-1940s / Sculpture Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
a new perspective. This is a very old Japanese natural wood carving of a raccoon dog. This wood
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Pine

Antique wood carving wall hanging
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful wood carving wall hanging, hand painted very intricate.
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Early 20th Century Thai Sculptures

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Wood

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Large Horse 1800s-1860s / Sculpture Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
beautiful. This is a very rare wood carving with a wabi-sabi sensibility. Weight 9 kg.
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Acalanatha 1800s-1860s/Sculpture Mingei Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese wood carving. It is called "Acalanatha." In Japan, it is called "Fudo
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Frog 1860s-1920s/sculpture Mingei Object
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese wood carving of a frog. This item is from the Meiji era. (1860s to 1920s
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Lion 1800s-1860s / Sculpture Object Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
still retains its strength over the years. The material used is cedar wood, and its soft yet deep bark
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Cat 1860s-1900s / Sculpture Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
material is probably pine. It is a superb wood carving that captures the moment of a seated cat looking
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Pine

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Daruma 1860s-1900s / Sculpture Mingei Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
material is cedar wood. This wooden mould is the prototype of the Daruma doll. Many Daruma dolls were mass
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Dog 1920s-1940s/Figurine Mingei Object Sculpture
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese wood carving of a dog. This wood carving is estimated to have been made
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Antique Wood Carving "Hotei" 1860s-1900s / Buddha Statue Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese "Hotei" wood carving. It is a wood carving from the Meiji period (1860s
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Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Cat 1860s-1920s /Figurine Animal Sculpture Object
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Old Japanese wood carving cat. It seems to be from the Meiji era to the Taisho era. (1860s-1920s
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Fish 1860s-1900s / Mingei Figurine Object Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese wood carving of a fish. It is a wood carving from the Meiji period
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Buddha 1700s-1800s / Figurine Object Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese wooden Buddha. It is a wood carving from the Edo period (1700s-1800s
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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Raccoon Dog 1900s-1940s / Sculpture Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old raccoon dog wood carving made in Japan. This wood carving was made in the early
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Pine

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Horse 1800s-1860s / figurine Sculpture Wab isabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese horse wood carving. It is from the Edo period (1800s to 1860s). It is
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Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Rabbit 1800s-1860s / Figurine Sculpture Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
loose when unpacking, which is a natural characteristic of antique wood. There are no signs of insect
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Pine

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Daruma 1860s-1900s / Sculpture Mingei Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
material is cedar wood. A wooden model of Daruma doll. Many Daruma dolls were mass-produced using this
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Daruma 1860s-1900s / Wabi Sabi Sculpture Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
material is cedar wood. This wooden mold is the prototype for Daruma dolls. Many Daruma dolls were mass
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Daruma 1860s-1920s / Sculpture Wabi Sabi Mingei
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old daruma wood pattern made in Japan. The expression of the wood grain and traces of
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Walnut

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Raccoon Dog 1900s-1940s / Sculpture Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
-1940s) and is made of cedar wood. In Japan, raccoon dogs are considered to be “good luck,” which means
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Cedar

Antique Wood Carvings at Japanese Shrines and Temples / Headboard / Wall Hanging
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is probably the one that was displayed near the ceiling of buildings such as Japanese shrines and temples. In Japan, such rectangular sculptures are called "Ranma". It is gene...
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Large Daruma 1860s-1900s/Figurine Mingei Wabi-Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
is made of hard wood and has a massive impression. It has an indescribably good expression with a
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Large antique wood carving of Krishna
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Massive wood carving of Krishna playing the flute ,with birds all around .
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Antique 19th Century Indian Sculptures

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Wood

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Daruma 1860s-1900s/Mingei Folk Art Wabi-Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese carved wooden Daruma doll. It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). It is very rare. It was used as a wooden model in the production of Daruma dolls. ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Huge Penis 1700s-1800s / Figurine Object Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese wood carved penis. This wood carving is from the mid-Edo period (1700s-1800s). It
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Frog 1900s-1930s/Folk Art Mingei Wabisabi Object
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese wood carving of a frog. It is an early Showa era item. (1900s-1930s). It
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Vintage 1920s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Chestnut

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Huge Penis 1860s-1900s/Figurine Mingei Wabi-Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese wood carving of a huge penis. It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Pine

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Daruma 1800s-1900s /Folk Art Figurine Wabisabi Art
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is a Japanese wood carving daruma. It is from the Edo period (1800-1900). The material is
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Cedar

A pair of antique wood carving Burmese ox cart ornaments
Located in Atlanta, GA
This pair of large wood carvings was used to decorate the ox carts that were widely used in old
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Early 20th Century Sculptures

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Iron

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Daruma 1860s-1920s / Wabi Sabi Sculpture
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
made from a large cedar tree. It is rustic and beautiful, with traces of hand-carving. This large
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antiquities

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Masks 1860s-1900s/Folk Crafts Wall Decoration
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese wooden mask. In Japan, it is called "Kamado-gami". It was made during the Meiji period (1860s to 1900s). This is very rare. Kamado-mimi" is a custom...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

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Wood

Fine Workmanship Japanese Antique Wood Carving Demon/1600-1800/Edo Period
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
temple was rebuilt. After that, the base of the tiled roof made of wood was manufactured and used as an
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Japanese antique Wood Carving Horse 1800s-1900s/Sculpture Figurine Wabisabi art
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is an old Japanese wood carving horse. It is from the Edo period. It is painted with lacquer
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Animal Sculptures

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Masks 1860s-1900s/Folk Crafts Wall Decoration
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese wood carving mask. In Japan, it is called "kamado-gami. It is from
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

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Chestnut

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Mask 1860s-1900s/Folk Crafts Wabisabi Art Object
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is an old Japanese wood carving mask. It is called "KAMADOGAMI" in Japan. It is an item from
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

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Wood

Antique Wood Carving of a Woman and Child, Spanish, circa Late 1600s
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Rustic wood carving of a woman holding a child. The carving is from Spain and we were told it dates
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Antique 1690s Spanish Rustic Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Buddha Statue / 1700-1800 / Edo Period / Wabi-Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
immediately rescues people when they hear the call for salvation. Probably the wood uses cypress. Due to
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Abstract Sculptures

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Wood

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Lion Head 1800s-1860s/Folk Art mingei wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is an old Japanese lion head. It is an item from the Edo period. It is an item by the culture of the Tohoku region of Japan. Since ancient times, the Japanese have made lion head...
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo More Asian Art, Objects and Furni...

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Cedar

Pair of Antique Chinese Carved Wooden Foo Dogs or Guardian Lion Statues, Qing
Located in Bristol, GB
Antique wood carving figures depicting Shishu. Exquisitely carved by a skilled hand with beautiful
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

wood carving of St. Roche, early 19th century
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique wood carving of St. Roche, early 19th century
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Antique 19th Century French Sculptures

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Wood

Antique Thai Buddha Wood Carving
Located in Lambertville, NJ
black painted wood base.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood

Japanese Antiques After 1910-Wood Carving Lions / Shrines and Temples
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
beginning and end of all things. It has a traditional style. I think the wood is made of zelkova. It's
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20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique wood "Nandi" bull carving with storage space, India 1900th
Located in ECHT, NL
Hand carved and hand painted wood Nandi bull statue. Made around the turn of the 20th century in
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Early 20th Century Indian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Leather, Wood

Hand Carved Horses Folk Wood Carving
Located in Los Angeles, CA
antiques gallery. This wonderful folk art carving is really quite unusual and very rare to find. They are
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Late 19th Century Antique Chinese Gold Gilt War-Field Wood Carving Panel
Located in Pomona, CA
This is a hand carved Chinese antique wooden carved panel. There is a matte golden gilt on this 3
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Old Wood Carving Turtle 1800s-1900s/Antique Art Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is a turtle made from old Japanese natural wood. It is an item from 1800s to 1900s. It has a
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Cedar

Japanese Old Wood Carving Lion Head/Antique Folk Art Figurine Object Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an item of Japanese culture. Since ancient times, the Japanese have created lion heads and dedicated them to shrines to ward off hunger and plague. Originally it is lacquer...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Old Wood Carving Huge Penis 1800s-1920/Antique Figurine Wabisabi Art
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is a huge Japanese old wood carving penis. It is from the late Edo period to the Meiji period
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Cedar

Japanese Old Wood Carving Guardian Dog KOMAINU 1336s-1573s/Antique Wabisabi Art
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
was carved from cedar wood. Komainu are guardian dogs. Komainu exist in pairs. In Japan, since
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Cedar

Large Unusual Religious Carved Wood Sculpture of Jesus and Twelve Apostles
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual antique wood carving depicting Jesus and the twelve Apostles.... Possibly African in origin
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Early 20th Century Unknown Outsider Art Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Antique Wooden Carving Japanese Carved Hardwood Tengu Figure, 19Th Century
Located in Bristol, GB
Antique wooden carving sculpture A wonderfully executed carving in rich detail depicting a Tengu
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Chinese Carved Hardwood Lion on Stand, 19th Century Carving Sculpture
Located in Bristol, GB
Antique Figural Carving Sculpture A well-executed, characterful and detailed study of a lion on a
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique French Folk Art Carved Woman Figure, Wooden Carving Sculpture, 19th C.
Located in Bristol, GB
ANTIQUE FRENCH WOOD CARVING A hugely decorative and charming piece depicting a woman in
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Antique 19th Century French Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Teak Wood Carved Panel
Located in New York, NY
Antique hand carved merbau wood panel from Lampung, Sumatra. We have a collection in various sizes
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Vintage 1930s Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

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Antique Wood Carvings For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of antique wood carvings available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique wood carvings — often made from wood, metal and hardwood — can elevate any home. We have 1819 antique and vintage antique wood carvings in-stock, while there are 9 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of antique wood carvings available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Antique wood carvings bearing folk art or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many antique wood carvings are appealing in their simplicity, but Andrianna Shamaris, Black Forest and Native American Art produced popular antique wood carvings that are worth a look.

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Prices for antique wood carvings start at $29 and top out at $5,807,050 with the average selling for $2,614.
Questions About Antique Wood Carvings
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Antique 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Chinese wood carving is a decorative object carved by hand by Chinese artisans out of local wood, such as nanmu, zitan, bomu or yinxing. This form of sculpture is sometimes called mudiao. On 1stDibs, find a range of Chinese wood carvings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Jepara wood carving is the intricate wood carving art that comes from the city of Jepara in Indonesia. Artisans typically work with teak wood to create beautiful carved detail and scenes in a piece of furniture. Shop a collection of Jepara wood carvings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A Paete wood carving is a decorative wooden object produced by artisans in Paete, Philippines. In 2005, the village was officially dubbed the Woodcarving Capital of the Philippines due to the intricate sculptures and statues produced there. Shop a variety of wood art from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Japanese 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 ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify wood carvings, get a magnifying glass and inspect your items. Some artisans marked their carvings with symbols or signed them. Researching any markings found on your carving may allow you to identify the maker who produced it and potentially learn more about the piece from there. If you're unable to find a maker's mark, the best approach is likely to use the services of a certified appraiser or other knowledgeable expert. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of wood carvings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are many methods and types of wood carving, including chip, relief, Scandinavian flat-plane, lovespoon, whittling and florentine. Each type uses different tools and can create decorative carvings on both display pieces and furniture. Browse a wide range of carved wood pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To tell if wood is hand-carved, first look for small marks in the wood that indicate hand tools were used to cut and shape the material. Hand-carved pieces may also have small irregularities, particularly along curved areas. However, it may be very difficult to tell the difference between machine-worked and hand-carved pieces in some cases. On 1stDibs, shop a range of wood furniture and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    What carved wood art is called depends on the type of piece. Three-dimensional pieces created by hand-carving wood are whittlings, while carvings into a flat piece of wood are reliefs. Shop a collection of wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In Bali, Indonesia, Jackfruit is considered the best wood when it comes to carving. Jackfruit is a medium hardwood, resistant to termite attacks and is easy to polish. You’ll find a variety of Indonesian carvings from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    What wood is used for African wood carvings varies. Iroko, mahogany and ebony are frequently chosen materials, but artisans may choose to work with whatever wood is available in their local areas. Shop a variety of African wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The difference between carving and sculpture is that carving is a carved object, whereas sculpture is the art of shaping figures or designs — because sculpture can involve adding material (i.e., working with plaster, creating a mold to be cast in bronze), it is considered “additive” versus the “subtractive” act of carving.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In Bali, many different types of woods are used for carving. Some examples include albesia, crocodile wood, rain tree, hibiscus, jackfruit, teak, mahogany and sandalwood. On 1stDibs, you can shop a range of Balinese wood art, furniture and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Carved African wood figurines were typically spiritual in nature and were primarily in human form. The wood figurines were carved using ebony, teak, mahogany and iron wood. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic African wood figurines from some of the world’s top sellers.