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Antique Monumental Chinese Mandorla Carved Sculpted Statues - Set of 2
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Monumental Chinese Quan-Yin Sitting Mandorla Carved Polychromed Wood Sculpted Statues - Set
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20th Century Chinese Other Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Paint

Antique Japanese Wooden Nestuke Crab 1900s Gyokuseki Meiji Era
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around meiji period 1900s. This netsuke was made by a
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Baroque Black Forest Deer Head Late 18th Century
Located in Berghuelen, DE
. artfour is an owner-managed trading company that sells Black Forest wood carvings, antler furniture and an
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Antique Late 19th Century German Rustic Sculptures and Carvings

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Antler, Wood

Japanese Large Bronze Antique Meditation Bell, Soothing Reverberating Sound
Located in South Burlington, VT
antique 19th century treasure to accompany you in meditation, reflection and pleasure- perfect for your
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Antique Samurai Conch War Trumpet Horagi, Meiji Period
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese antique samurai conch war trumpet Horagi with fine black lacquered mouth piece, Meiji
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Shell, Wood

Japan Antique Finely Cast Bronze Rabbit Signed, Mint Boxed
Located in South Burlington, VT
attractive patina, signed bottom An old Japanese kiri wood collectors box tomobako is included Only
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Withered Antique Buddha Statue / Wooden Bodhisattva / Wabisabi Art
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
period (1400-1600s) in Japan. I think the wood is cypress. Such a dead Buddha statue is called "na-ga
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Antique 16th Century Japanese Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Wooden Netsuke Charme Wild Pig 1920s Taisho
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around Taisho period 1920s. It will come with a wooden box
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Vintage 1920s Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19th century Antique wooden Burmese Lotus Buddha statue in Bhumisparsha Mudra
Located in DEVENTER, NL
those who encounter it. Antique wooden Burmese Buddha statue Material : wood 13,6 cm high 8 cm wide and
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Antique Hand Cast Bell Resonates with Beautiful Sound
Located in South Burlington, VT
include a complimentary hard wood striker as well (photo). Quality: very good condition. This bell
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Fine Antique Hand-Carved "Magnificent Japanese Garden" Screen, Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
in kuri (chestnut wood) and with a hinoki frame circa 1900. It is signed by its maker lower left
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19th century Antique wooden temple fragment of a Horse head from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This antique wooden temple fragment of a horse head is a captivating remnant of 19th-century Indian
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Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Time Worn Serene Temple Sculpture of the Standing Buddha
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A 19th and possibly earlier century figural carving of the standing Buddha with fine traditional
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Antique 19th Century Indian Agra Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Antique Bronze Gong Set and Beautiful Silk Striker
Located in South Burlington, VT
Hard to find set antique bronze gong set with handsome silk striker Pleasant resonating sound
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Japan Beautiful Antique Gilt Lotus Flower Bouquet, Edo Period 19thc
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions, a rare find, set #2 Antique Original Japanese temple
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Antique 1840s Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

14th century antique wooden Burmese Monk statue in Ava style OriginalBuddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Capture the essence of ancient spirituality with this exceptional Early Antique Wooden Burmese Monk
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Fine Antique "Good Vs Evil" Guardian Sculpture, 19thc
Located in South Burlington, VT
An unusual Good Vs Evil Antique Art Form Early Japanese antique two-piece sculpture of a Sumo
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Pottery, Wood

Japanese Fine Antique Currency Exchange Shop Sign, Hand Carved
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a beautifully handmade and hand carved black lacquer colored antique shop sign -kanban- for
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japan Huge Superb Antique Hand-Carved Ceiling Hook Sculpture, 1890
Located in South Burlington, VT
A large and finely carved antique Japanese 20 inch wooden jizai gake, or pothook hanger. An
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Powerful Japanese Antique Forest God Mask Tengu Dramatic Nose
Located in South Burlington, VT
This powerful and signed Japanese antique theater mask of Tengu is an extraordinary example of this
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Lacquer

Very rare Japanese antique wooden Buddha statue/[Kannon Bodhisattva]
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
weight of the main body became considerably lighter due to the removal of moisture from the wood. There
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japan Huge Antique Hand Wrought Bronze Gong , Bold Sound
Located in South Burlington, VT
No ordinary antique gong- Impressively rare art. Extra oversized massively thick bronze measures
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Early 20th Century Southeast Asian Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Antique Japan Spiritual Zen Chanting Drum with Striker
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese temple find from the Taisho period, early 20th century. A large hand carved hand lacquered, and hand gilded wooden chanting drum mokugyo, a fish form wooden percussion i...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Big Antique Glass Eye Bulls Pair of Sculptures
Located in South Burlington, VT
we laid eyes on this magnificent pair of hand carved antique wooden temple bulls, we were surprised
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Antique Wooden Daruma, Late Edo Era 1603-1868 , Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This antique daruma was crafted in the Late Edo Era (1603-1868). Made of wood, it exudes a simple
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Bronze Blue Patina Buddha Hand, 150 Years Old
Located in South Burlington, VT
Gracefully mounted on custom black display stand From an old International Buddhist collection and dating to the 19th Century. This is a wonderful example of a genuine Southeas...
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Antique 19th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Antique Wooden Small Buddha Statue/Edo Period/1700s/Nyorai
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
paint. Of course, the wood is also made of cypress wood, and we use high-quality cypress with fine
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Large Antique Asian Figural Deeply Carved Giltwood Garden Panel Mirror
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique and large Asian shadowbox type panel wall mirror offers figural carved and pierced
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Antique 19th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Mirror, Wood, Giltwood

Japan Antique Daruma Hand-Carved Talisman of Perseverance and Good Luck
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a dramatic large-scale antique Daruma hand-carved in the round with finely detailed hair
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japan Antique Big Ryukyu Lion Guardian Beast Dog koma-inu, 1850
Located in South Burlington, VT
fine condition with original painted surfaces Antique Japanese wooden temple carving of a fu dog (fu
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Antique Hand Cast Temple Bell Resonates with Original Striker
Located in South Burlington, VT
tall and 4.75 inches wide Included is the original old complimentary 8 inch long hard wood striker
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 17th Century Carved Antique Swedish Gustavian Gilt Tassels
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of Gustavian 17th century carved antique Swedish Gustavian gilt tassels. The tassels are hand
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Antique 17th Century Swedish Gustavian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Antique Tree Bump Sculpture 1860s-1920s / Object Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This account is operated by four different companies. As for me, I specialize in Japanese antiques
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Bronze Gong Set and Beautiful Silk Cord Striker
Located in South Burlington, VT
Hard to find set antique bronze gong set with handsome silk cord striker Pleasant resonating
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japan Fine Antique Quail Sculpture Hand-Carved Red Lacquered 100 Years Old
Located in South Burlington, VT
NOW SAVE 20% OR MORE Japan, a fine large antique quail sculpture hand-carved and red lacquered
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Fine Antique Huge Hand Carved Folk Art Rabbit, Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
largest hand carved rabbits we have ever seen. It is carved in a medium brown wood, perhaps elm wood
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20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Jesus Child 1890s Springerle Speculaas Cookie or Marzipan Mold
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic 19th century wooden mold, circa 1890s. Made of hand carved wood. It is a two piece mold
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Antique 1890s Austrian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Pair Antique Hand Carved Prosperity and Business Lucky Gods
Located in South Burlington, VT
, circa 1925. Unusual creative carving style- first we have seen in over twenty years of business! This
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Big Antique Hand Carved Industrial Mechanical Pulley Kassha Iron Hanger
Located in South Burlington, VT
Fresh find from our recent Japanese Acquisitions Travels Great Industrial, mechanical antique wood
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Jesus Child 1870s Springerle Speculaas Cookie or Marzipan Mold
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic 19th century wooden mold, circa 1870s or older. Made of hand carved wood. It is a larger
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Antique 1870s Austrian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japan Antique Large Cast Bronze Meditation Temple Bell Serene Sound
Located in South Burlington, VT
. It arrives complete with the antique bronze bell, red wood lacquer lotus display base, cushion, and
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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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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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Fine Antique Gilt Lotus Bud Flower, Edo Period 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions, a rare find, stem #3 Antique Original Japanese temple
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Antique 1840s Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japan Rare Antique Gilt Lotus Flower Bouquet, Edo Period 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions, a rare find. Original antique Japanese temple lotus
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Antique 1840s Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese antique small wooden Buddha statue / "Nyorai" / Edo period / 1603-1868
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
. And this one has a rustic carving. This is probably a Buddhist statue that was worshiped in a village
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Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Fine Antique Hand Carved "Magnificent Cranes In Flight" Garden Screen
Located in South Burlington, VT
mountains, trees, and more executed in kuri (chestnut wood) and with a hinoki frame circa 1900. Hand
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Northwest Coast Carved Frontlet, Tlingit/Tsimshian, late 19th century
By Native American Art
Located in Denver, CO
Antique Native American Indian Tlingit carved plaque with a stylized bird form. Custom display
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Antique 19th Century American Native American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Fine Antique Hand Carved "Magnificent Cranes Pair" Garden Screen Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
mountains, trees, and more executed in kuri (chestnut wood) and with a hinoki frame, circa 1900. Hand
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Antique Samurai Wine Gourd "Hyotan" Curvaceous Form, Meiji Period
Located in South Burlington, VT
From Our Recent Japanese Acquisitons Travels Rare Find. Japanese large antique wine gourd
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Textile, Natural Fiber, Wood

Antique Folk Art Hand Carved William Tell Boy Wooden Figurative Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This Folk Art carved antique sculpture is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from Europe
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Fine Antique Japanese Pair of Andon Lamps Lighting 1880 Immediately Usable
Located in South Burlington, VT
usable. They are well preserved antiques in good conditions with original bamboo wood handles, one
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Charming Japanese Antique Hand-Painted Kokeshi Doll Mint, Signed and Boxed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Mint, signed and boxed Here's a rare Japanese Folk Art survivor, an antique hand-carved and hand
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Important Antique "Shinto Red Lacquered Altar Table", Signed 1895
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan antique handmade, hand carved altar table finished in stunning red lacquer - signed Meiji
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Antique Hand Painted Silk Scroll "Red Crane" With Signed Box
Located in South Burlington, VT
A beautiful antique free hand rendition of a Japanese hand painted scroll of a Red Headed Crane
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Silk

Japanese antique wooden Buddha statue/Fudo Myoo/19th-20th century
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This carved Buddha statue is named ``Fudo Myoo.'' Simply put, he is a guardian of Buddhism. He has a flame on his back, a sword in his right hand and a rope in his left hand. It is a...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Antique Red Lacquer and Gold Gilt Display Altar Table
Located in South Burlington, VT
table. A beautiful antique work from an old southern Japan collection. Measurements: 14 inches high
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Vintage 1910s Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Antique Pair Mandarin Wedding Ducks, Hand Carved with Fine Details
Located in South Burlington, VT
pair of large scale Korean mandarin wedding ducks , hand carved wood with original polychrome finish
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Early 20th Century Korean Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

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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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  • 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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.