GALLERY 20TH Sculptures and Carvings

A metal cast bronze finish on brass in beautiful posture figure of Tibetan Buddhist Padmapani Deity Avalokiteshvara Beautiful Asian sculpture after the Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara (Padmapani, bearer of the lotus) Dimensions: Height : 8.5 inches Width : 4 inches Depth : 2.75.inches. Asia, Nepal circa 1950's. "The bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara is the Buddhist embodiment of compassion. He is often portrayed as an elegant and gracious youth. The cult of Avalokiteshvara worship originated in India and spread across Asia, along with other Buddhist philosophies and practices. In some places Avalokiteshvara eclipses the Buddha in importance. Buddhist rulers, such as Prince Shotoku in Japan and the Dalai Lama in Tibet, have been seen as incarnations of this saviour. In Nepal, Buddhism flourished alongside Hinduism long after the religion had lost favour in India. Although the kings of the Early Malla period who ruled the Kathmandu Valley were Hindu, some of the greatest artistic achievements of the age were Buddhist. This gilt copper figure...

Spectacular pair of Chinese Buddhist guardian temple foo dogs or foo lions intricately crafted from bronzed metal. The lions are depicted sitting with one having a paw on a ball or o...

Pair of patinated bronze Thai "Singha" guardian lions / foo dogs, circa 1950s. The pair are in very good vintage condition with amazing detail and a gorgeous patina. Each dog measure...

Fascinating patinated bronze metal Buddha head depicted in a Sukhothai style from Thailand with a serene face. His head is covered in small snail curls and topped with a flaming Ushn...

Pair of patinated bronze Thai "Singha" guardian lions / foo dogs, circa 1950s. The pair are in very good vintage condition with amazing detail and a gorgeous patina. Each dog measure...

A gorgeous Japanese bronze temple shrine Buddha. The small piece has a beautiful aged patina and a wonderful, surprisingly hefty feel to it when held in...

Patinated bronze Thai "Singha" guardian lion / foo dog, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with amazing detail and a gorgeous patina; it measures 8.5"W x 4.5"D ...

A fantastic pair of large Chinese tileworks sancai glazed Buddhistic lions and attendants, late Ming Dynasty, first half of the 17th century, Shanxi, China. Presented on custom 20th century wood and lacquer table-form stands. This pair of lions and attendants portray Buddhist lions...

A Thai religious hand carved wooden statue of a seated Buddhist monk with polychrome and gilded accents from the early 20th century. This early 20th-century Thai statue...

Vintage patinated Hindu bronze "Nandi Bull" sculpture, circa 1950s. The piece is in good vintage condition with a great patina and measures 4.5"W x 1.5"D ...

A quite fantastic, rather unique, and unusual bronze Buddha Deiety hand sculpture ( making the mudra hand gesture) that also serves as an incense censer. W...

A wonderful, large bronze Siddhartha Gautama Shakyamuni Buddha sculpture/statue. This particular buddha embodies wisdom and compassion central to Buddhist teachings and serves as a...