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Sculptures and Carvings For Sale
19th century Antique sandstone Indian temple from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This antique sandstone Indian temple is a fine example of 19th-century Indian craftsmanship, carved from durable sandstone. Measuring 32.2 cm high, 20.2 cm wide, and 9.8 cm deep, wit...
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19th Century Indian Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Sandstone

19th century Antique bronze Burmese Buddha statue from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This antique bronze Buddha statue is a truly unique and special collectible piece. Standing at 44.5 cm high, 23.6 cm wide and 13.5 cm deep, it is made of bronze and it weighs 8.93 kg...
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19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Antique 17th-Century Marble Sculpture of Sumedha from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This antique 17th-century marble sculpture of Sumedha is a rare and exquisite example of Ava-style Burmese artistry from Burma (Myanmar). Carved from fine marble, the sculpture stand...
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17th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Marble

19th Century Nephrite Jade Carved Plaque on Stand
Located in Hudson, NY
This carved Nephrite Jade plaque of a mythical best has the attributes of a dragon and a fish leaping from the water. Carved we believe in the late 18th or early 19th century to be u...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

Antique 17th C Dehua Blanc de Chine Whistles European figure Dutchman
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A Shunzhi or Kangxi Blanc de Chine Porcelain European figure in sitting position. Its also a whistle. Blanc de Chine Statues like these were made in the kilns of Dehua in Fujian pro...
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17th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Porcelain

Large and Special Antique Burmese Buddha Statue from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: lacquerware 80,5 cm high 49,5 cm wide and 34,5 cm deep Weight: 4.95 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Shan (Tai Yai) style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma Lat...
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Late 18th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Lacquer

Door Handle model "Calvet" by Antoni Gaudi Polished Solid Brass 20th Century
Located in Barcelona, ES
Before reissuing Gaudí’s furniture, BD, together with the architect David Ferrer, faithfully reproduced some of the metalwork pieces designed by Gaudí between 1902 and 1910 for Casa ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Art Nouveau Sculptures and Carvings

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Brass

Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Giltwood Plaque W/ Mirrored Back
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chinese, framed in the mid 20th century, carving is earlier. An antique Chinese carved and gilt wood bonsai planter with floral arrangement stemming from ...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Mirror, Giltwood

Chinese Cast Iron Figure Buddhist Monk with Original Paint Gilt, c. 1880 s
Located in Ross, CA
Cast iron Buddhist monk, cast around 1880, likely in Guangdong, China. The monk has original paint and some some remaining gilt. The monk stands snugly on a hand made mid 20th centu...
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1880s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron, Gold Leaf

Antique Chinese Gourd Wooden Bottle
Located in New York, NY
Antique Magic Chinese Gourd Wooden Bottle. A double gourd shaped wooden bottle believed to carry magic and medicine for the immortals. Carved sculpted pi...
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1890s Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Thai 1900s Gilt and Polychrome Hand Carved Sculpture of Seated Buddhist Monk
Located in Yonkers, NY
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...
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Early 20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

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Glass, Giltwood

Antique Chinese Carved Gilt Wood Polychrome Decorated Figure
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite antique Chinese figure, carved from wood and adorned with gilding and polychrome decoration, showcases the exceptional artistry of traditional Chinese craftsmanship. L...
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Giltwood

Antique Dehua Blanc de Chine Whistles European Figures Dutchman, 17th C
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A Shunzhi or Kangxi Blanc de Chine Porcelain European Pair of figures with a whistle. The base with carvings. The piece had more paint, but it is worn off for most part. Blanc de Ch...
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17th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Porcelain

Antique Palm Leave Manuscript book - Parabaik book from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This antique palm leaf manuscript book from 19th-century Burma (Myanmar) is an extraordinary piece of Buddhist heritage and craftsmanship. Made from palm leaves bound between two woo...
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19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

15th century Very special antique marble Jain statue from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material : marble 101 cm high The black wooden base is 60 cm wide and 40 cm deep The marble statue itself is 67 cm high Dhyana mudra 15th century (or earlier) Pictured is Parshvanath...
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15th Century and Earlier Indian Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Marble

Antique Thai Bronze Hong bird
Located in Chonburi, TH
This exquisite 19th-century antique Thai bronze Hong bird is a stunning example of traditional craftsmanship and symbolic artistry. The Hong, a mythical bi...
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19th Century Thai Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Curtis Jere Modern Pop Art 1988 Red Metal Tennis Racquet and Ball Wall Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Curtis Jere Modern Pop Art 1988 Red Metal Tennis Racquet and Ball Wall Sculpture. Item featured is a very rare model, metal construction, original date and signature, very co...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal

Antique Japanese Mingei Yokogi
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Japanese Yokogi, a fish shaped fulcrum for the pot hook assembly over the hearth, a naively carved Tai (Sea Bream) with large head pierced for the hooked pole and the large tail pointed upward with a metal loop for the cord attachment, incised carving for facial details and scales, encrusted patina from use. Wood storage box made of hinoki. Excellent condition. 5-7/8 in. high x 14-3/4 in. long x 4 in. wide. Weight: 4 lbs. 4 oz. Late Edo, Circa 1800. Published in a Japanese newspaper in 1964 (article and translation available). Provenance: with Kingo Kondo, Kyoto 1964 Ken Domon...
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Early 1800s Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Antique Hand Carved Stump Buddha Statuary
Located in Pomona, CA
This magnificent Chinese Antique Carved stump Happy Buddha Statuary is 100% hand made and hand carved in about 1850 - 1900 from the tree stump. Following ...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Ming Dynasty Terracotta Court Official Statuette, Original Polychromy
Located in Yonkers, NY
A petite Chinese Ming dynasty green glazed terracotta court official figurine from the 15th or 16th century, with original polychromy. Attracting our eye with its vibrant polychromy,...
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16th Century Chinese Ming Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Terracotta

19thc Antique Monumental Asian Carved Wood Sculpture - A Carved Tree - Chinoise
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Huge Monumental 19thc Asian Japanes Carved Woor 1/2 Tree Sculpture of Asian Scenes in Full Relief. This was rendered from a huge hollowed out tree. One sculpture against one tree. Am...
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1890s Japanese Napoleon III Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Pair of Antique Japanese Iron Pagodas
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Enchanting pair of Japanese pagodas crafted in iron with classic finials or sorin at the tops on five floors with hanging bells and an entrance at the bottom.
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

EARLY 20TH CENTRY ORIENTAL CHINESE HAND CARVED FLOWERS SOAPSTONE DECORATiVE POT
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London A charming pair of early 20th-century Chinese soapstone vases, expertly hand-carved with traditional motifs and elegant d...
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Soapstone

EARLY Japanese Buddhist Celestial Figure-Likely 500+ Years Old- Kamakura
Located in Ukiah, CA
Kamakura Japanese Buddhist Celestial Figure made out of lacquer. Probably originally flanked one side of the head of a very large Buddha in a temple. Size is huge at approximately 28...
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15th Century and Earlier Asian Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Lacquer

Colonna scultura in legno grezzo recuperata in laboratorio di famous scultore 70
Located in Cantù, IT
Colonna con scultura in legno grezzo recuperata in laboratorio di famous scultore della brianza anni 70s
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1970s Italian Greco Roman Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Life-Sized Shan Burmese Gilt Lacquer Papier Mâché Buddha, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
A large and impressive Burmese papier mâché gilt lacquer figure of the historical Buddha, Shakyamuni, Shan States, Burma (now Myanmar) circa 1880 - 1900. The Buddha sits in vajrasana...
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Early 1900s Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Lacquer

Old Burmese lacquerware betelnut box from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This old Burmese lacquerware betelnut box is a beautifully preserved example of early 20th-century craftsmanship from Burma (now Myanmar), showcasing the timeless elegance of traditi...
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Early 20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Lacquer

Pair of Hand Carved Soapstone Bookends with Asian Chinese Dragon Motif, Ca 1950
Located in New York, NY
A pair of finely hand-carved soap stone bookends featuring high relief landscape scenes with dragon heads. Perfect to use on a desk as a paper weight or decorative object around the house or office. Highly decorative and fitting for any interior style. Fantastic openwork carving of a dragon amidst floating clouds...
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1950s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Soapstone

Jizai Koi and Water Motif, Japan, Miji Period
Located in Point Richmond, CA
This jizai is an excellent example of a well-balanced and pleasingly carved sculpture of koi swimming in waves. Once part of a Japanese hanger (jizagake) for a kettle hook, it served...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Meiji Period Bronze Bear, Signed
Located in Norwood, NJ
Large and impressive patinated bronze sculpture of a bear. As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this magnificent high quality Meiji period Okimon...
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Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Meiji Period Shibayama Charger Featuring Cockerel
Located in Norwood, NJ
19th century Meiji period charger/plate with cockerel beautifully realistic in layers of carved shell, mother of pearl and bone to stand in high r...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Shell, Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer

Large Chinese Original Bronze Figure of Guanyin
Located in Southall, GB
This large original bronze figure of Guanyin, depicting the bodhisattva with a sea dragon, is an exquisite example from the Qing dynasty, likely refl...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

pair of Chinese spinach jade cover vases
Located in New York, NY
each cover vase is surmounted by a winged lion finial
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Late 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

Qing Dynasty Chinese 19th Century Stone Temple Pedestal with Hand-Carved Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period stone temple pedestal from the 19th century with hand-carved motifs. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this temple pedestal features a linear si...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Pair Vintage Oriental Polychrome Wooden Elephant Figures
Located in New York, NY
Pair of whimsical vintage wooden Chinese ceremonial processional elephants with hand-painted Chinese designs.
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Mid-20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Fine quality large antique Chinese carved hardwood figure
Located in Ipswich, GB
Fine quality large antique Chinese carved hardwood figure having a fine quality antique Chinese hardwood figure of a sage.
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood

Nias Wood Single Panel
Located in New York, NY
We sourced a collection of beautiful antique panels from the island of Nias. Covered in dense tropical jungle, the islands of Nias are located off the western coast of Sumatra, Indon...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Indonesian Wayang Kulit" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This flat shadow puppet was crafted on the island of Java by a puppet artist using buffalo hide and mounted on bamboo sticks. It features movable arms, controlled by outer bamboo rods. It was used in Wayang...
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

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Leather, Wood

Pair of 20th Century Asian Decorated Columns with Vines, Leaves
Located in Miami, FL
The tall columns have a sturdy square base. Each column is decorated with a wine theme that includes leaves and vines. Both pieces are outfitted with their original finish, and would...
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Mid-20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Bamboo

Andrianna Shamaris Ancient Hand Carved Panel
Located in New York, NY
Ancient hand carved architectural panel from Toraja. The carving symbolizes both the protection of the home and courage. Originally used as...
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Early 1900s Primitive Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Hand-Carved Wood Timorese Tribal Panel Set, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
These are early 20th century carved panels from Timor Island, they have been hand carved and feature a mix of human and animal figures. They also feature ceremonial tribal designs on...
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Pair of Carved Wood Buddha Head Sculptures
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of large carved wood Buddha heads with partial paint remnants.
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20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Late 19th century Carve Stone Cambodian Buddha
Located in Hudson, NY
This sage green carved stone Buddha was purchased from an upstate NY garden where it has resided for the last 120 years. The family began the house and garden in the late 1890s and traveled through China, Southeast Asia and Europe acquiring objects to create a complete retirement home for themselves and their family from New York City. Sculptures like this are a typical form found at Angkor of numerous sizes representing Nagas and used as guardians of temples. This figure was a favorite motif of Angkorean sculptors from the 12 century...
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1890s Cambodian Other Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Hand-Carved Wood Javanese ‘Wayang Topeng’ Theatre Mask, Indonesia c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A visibly old mask from the Javanese masks theatre ‘wayang topeng’: carved from hard wood, and painted on the front side. The mask shows clear traces of ...
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Early 20th-Century Antique Chinese pair of Carved Bed Fascia
Located in Pomona, CA
This pair of antique Chinese wood carving panels was part of the Chinese day bed. which dated back to 1900s from Southern part of China. They are two identical panels from two side o...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

4 Foot Tall Vintage Happy Buddha Sculpture, Hand Carved Painted
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Very large hand carved and painted wood Happy Buddha sculpture. Hand painted Buddha stands 45". Comes with 30in foot tall orange pedestal(as found). C...
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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood

Provincial Chinese Wooden Headrest, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Made of Chinese northern elmwood, this smooth block of wood was once used as a rigid headrest or neck pillow. The soft curve and height of the block not only supported the head while...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Elm

19th century Antique Palm Leave Manuscript book from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This antique Palm Leaf Manuscript book, also known as a Parabaik, is a remarkable 19th-century artifact from Burma (Myanmar). Crafted from palm leaves and wood, it measures 18.2 cm h...
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19th Century Indian Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Unusual Antique Oak Brass Bound Barrel On A Quality Black Forest Stand
Located in Ipswich, GB
Unusual antique oak brass bound barrel on a quality black forest stand having a quality oak barrel with four brass bounds and a carved top, carved r...
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Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Brass

Chinese Carved Stone Snuff Bottle
Located in Chicago, IL
A mixture of finely powdered tobacco, herbs, and spices, snuff was introduced to China in the 17th century by Western diplomats. Initially reserved for ranking members of Qing-dynast...
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20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

A huge 18th-19th c. marble Buddha head
Located in PARIS, FR
Large head (height 40) of Buddha in marble with traces of polychromy, half-closed eyes, surmounted by the Usnisha cranial protuberance, painted in black lacquer (wear). The base of ...
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Late 18th Century Burmese Other Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Marble

Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Fruit Figure Meiji Period, 19/20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and very detailed piece. Unsigned. Japan 19th or 20th century. Weight: 15 grams Provenance: Collected in the 1980’s. From the collection of Clemens Merkelbach van Enkhuize...
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20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antoni Gaudi, Mila no.4 Door Know, Polished Brass, 20th Century
Located in Barcelona, ES
Solid cast brass with polished finish. Antoni Gaudí (1852 - 1926) is among the most internationally famous Spanish architects, his unorthodox approach is still considered ground-bre...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Art Nouveau Sculptures and Carvings

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Brass

15-16th century Very special antique bronze Burmese Buddha statue from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Very special antique bronze Burmese Buddha statue Material : bronze 36,8 cm high 18 cm wide and 10,5 cm deep With traces of the original lacquer and 24 krt. gilding Ava style Bhumisp...
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15th Century and Earlier Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

19th century Antique Pottery Meenakshi statue from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This Antique Pottery Meenakshi Statue from the 19th century is a rare collectible that beautifully represents the Hindu goddess Meenakshi, a revered form of Goddess Parvati whose nam...
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19th Century Indian Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Pottery

Mid 18thC Japanese Buddhist figure. Sublime piece with a wonderful 250+Yr Patina
Located in Ukiah, CA
A sublime mid-18th century Japanese Buddhist figure, this remarkable sculpture embodies over two and a half centuries of devotion, artistry, and graceful aging. The figure, beautiful...
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18th Century Japanese Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Finely Carved Chinese Brush Holder Pot
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chinese Rosewood brush holder (pen pot) circa late Qing dynasty. Finely carved on surface with a sitting Buddha on lotus throne holding his hands in Vitarka mu...
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Silvered Metal Manjushri, Sino, Tibetan Buddhist Deity
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
A silvered figure of Manjusri seated in dhyanasana on a Pala style Indian base, wearing an ornate crown and wearing body jewelry, Manjushri holds the sword of wisdom in his right hand and above his left shoulder is a lotus flower upon which rests a volume of the Perfection of Wisdom Sutras. Manjushri - Tibetan Buddhist Deity...
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Mid-20th Century Tibetan Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal

Abstract sculpture by Paolo Schiavocampo, circa 1970
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Abstract sculpture by Paolo Schiavocampo, created circa 1970. Formed from interlocking and cut planes, the piece unfolds in a taut, almost unbalanced silhouette, brought to life by...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Fiberglass

Indonesian Wayang Golek" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This “Wayang Golek” is a visibly old shadow puppet carved using soft wood and cloth. It features an articulated head and arms connected to rods, the dress...
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

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Fabric, Wood

Asian Sculptures and Carvings for Your Home Decor

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.

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