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Sculptures and Carvings For Sale
19th Century, Antique Lanna Thai Wooden Seated Disciple / Monk / Buddha
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Lanna Thai wooden seated disciple.
Age: Thailand, 19th Century
Size: Height 35 C.M. / Width 19.6 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradation due to its age...
Category
19th Century Thai Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
$1,560 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Chinese Xuan Scholar Stone on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare Xuan type Chinese scholar stone on a carved wood stand circa 19th century Qing dynasty. Xuan stone was traditionally collected in Xuan Zhou, Anhui Province in China. The stone...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Japan Antique Large Blue Bronze Bell With Pleasing Sound 20"
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese Large Blue Patinated Bronze Temple Bell With A Resonating Sound
For your meditation , or special garden display comes this handsome 20 inch tall bronze bell. Its original ...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
$1,920 Sale Price
20% Off
Japanese Early Antique Stone Four Buddhas Pagoda 10 feet, Best In Class
Located in South Burlington, VT
Just discovered from an old Kyoto area garden. Call or message us for details or to reserve.
Please view our video.
For the finest garden- an exceptional and spiritual representation of the Buddha expressed in this unique and substantial 10 feet five roof pagoda with four buddha images carved on base.
Japan, a monumental antique stone pagoda...
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Granite
$38,400 Sale Price
33% Off
Antique Large 19th Century Japanese Samurai Canteen
Located in Norton, MA
Antique Large 19th Century Japanese Samurai Canteen
19th c. Suitou, made from a length of bamboo with both ends being the natural partitioning of the bamboo, having one small hole fo...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Copper
18th-19th Century Lost Wax Cast Bronze Radha, Wife of Krishna, India
Located in Point Richmond, CA
18th-19th century lost wax cast bronze Radha, wife of Krishna, India
Radha was a one of the gopis (milkmaids or cowherds) who Krishna played and danced with as a child. They develop...
Category
Late 18th Century Indian Other Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Famous porcellana de Meissen antico XVII
Located in Cantù, IT
Gruppo in porcellana decorata raffigurante Meissen - Private Collection Domenico Rugiano
Category
Early 17th Century German Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Porcelain
Khmer Carved Sandstone Male Deity, Style of the Baphoun, 11th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A delightful carved sandstone sculpture of an unidentified male deity, Khmer, Angkor Period, style of the Baphuon, 11th century.
The smil...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Sandstone
Vintage Cast Metal Chalice with Cobalt Glass Art Nouveau
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and unique chalice holder with lid. This piece is incredibly full of detail while maintaining a simple aesthetic. The holder builds up from the base into a frame with four ...
Category
1950s American Art Nouveau Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
Chinese Red Coral Carving of Female Figure Qing Dynasty
Located in Sarasota, FL
Chinese carved red coral lady with flowers and flowing robes. Very fine work from Qing Dynasty. Weight 236 g. Last two images taken under natu...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Coral
Old Bronze Nepali Parvati Statue from Nepal
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material : bronze
47 cm high
43 cm wide and 37,2 cm deep
With a beautiful expression !
Late 20th century
Weight: 14,4 kgs
Originating from Nepal
Nr: PARV-232
Category
Late 20th Century Nepalese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Middle 20th century Old bronze Nepali Buddha statue - OriginalBuddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This stunning old bronze Nepali Buddha statue is a captivating example of mid-20th century craftsmanship, radiating spiritual significance and artistic elegance, making it a must-hav...
Category
Mid-20th Century Nepalese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Minoru Ohira Signed Large Japanese Wall Sculpture Luna Y Sol (Sun and Moon) 1988
By Minoru Ohira
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful and quite engaging original large mixed media wall sculpture by contemporary/modern internationally recognized Japanese artist/sculptor Minoru Ohira (born 1950 in Niigat...
Category
1980s Japanese Showa Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Slate
Antique Indian Carved and Painted Wooden Mughal Horse on Rectangular Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Indian carved wooden Mughal horse from the 20th century, with weathered patina. Carved in India during the 20th century, this antique w...
Category
20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Thai Bronze Warrior Figure
Located in Chicago, IL
Cast with graceful proportions and intricate detail, this bronze figure of a princely warrior is a lovely example of traditional metalwork of Thailand. The cast bronze figure depicts...
Category
20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Budai Buddha in dark jade
Located in Milano, IT
This exquisite dark jade Budai, also known as the Laughing Buddha, is a cherished symbol of happiness, prosperity, and abundance in Chinese Buddhist iconography. The figure of Budai, often depicted with a joyful smile and a round, protruding belly, is said to represent contentment, generosity, and the joy of life. Historically, Budai is believed to have been based on an eccentric Chinese Zen monk who lived during the 10th century. Over time, his image evolved to become a symbol of prosperity and well-being, beloved in both religious and cultural contexts.
Skillfully carved from dark jade, a stone highly valued in Chinese culture for its association with purity, wisdom, and protection, this sculpture brings both spiritual and artistic significance. Jade has held a special place in Chinese history for millennia, considered more precious than gold and revered for its ability to ward off evil and bring balance. The rich green hues of the dark jade in this Budai sculpture enhance the overall sense of calm and serenity that the figure embodies.
The craftsmanship in this piece is evident in the intricate carving of Budai's flowing robes and expressive features. His smiling face radiates warmth and positivity, while his posture-relaxed and grounded-symbolizes inner peace and harmony. This dark jade Budai is more than just a decorative item; it is a reminder of the importance of joy, kindness, and generosity in everyday life.
Perfect for both spiritual and decorative purposes, this Budai statue...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Japanese Armor Clay Bell Yoroi Dorei from Ohyama Jinjya 1990s
Located in Paris, FR
A Yoroi Dorei is a traditional Japanese clay bell shaped like a suit of samurai armor. These bells are often handcrafted and painted with intricate detail, symbolizing strength, prot...
Category
1990s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Clay
$181 Sale Price
20% Off
Special antique marble Mandalay Buddha statue from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: marble
57 cm high
52 cm wide and 29 cm deep
Weight: 61.55 kgs
Mandalay style
Bhumisparsha mudra
Originating from Burma
19th century
The stone seems more 'alabaster', it is...
Category
19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble
Soapstone Seal, Carved and Polished, China 1930, Republic Period, China 1930
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This Seal is in Soapstone, in white color. This has been made in China.
The Period is the Republic Period, circa 1930.
It is Hand-carved, and polished.
Category
1930s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
$430 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Zen Garden Shrine Head of Guanyin Buddha Statue
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Large 20th century Chinese head of Guanyin. This piece is quite large and has been hand crafted by a skilled artisan from a single log. It measures 27 1/2” ...
Category
20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Qing Dynasty Exquisite Chinese Wooden Panel With Raised Figures Gold Leaf (n.2)
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly invite you to read the entire description carefully, as we aim to provide detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our items.
This extrao...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Pair Vintage Gilt Pheasant Bird Sculptures, Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Beautiful pair (2) old Japanese vintage gilt pheasant bird sculptures.
Marked Japan on bottoms.
From our recent Japanese acquisitions in original condition with original attractive gilding present.
Japan, an attractive and iconic pair (2) pheasant sculptures with original gilt patina. One is poised with vertical tail and thehy other in a seated horizontal position.
The pheasant is considered Japan's national bird.
This creative simple adaption makes a compelling contemporary pair of sculptures.
Fine original used condition with original gold gilt patina appropriate to their age.
Original gilt patina from age.
Dimensions: 7 inches tall and 6.5 inches wide
Photographed in natural day light.
Quality: Excellent quality and fine craftsmanship by Japanese specialized artisans
Provenance: authentic Japanese examples (see labels).
Lifetime guarantee of authenticity. All of our Asian works of art come with our lifetime authenticity guarantee.
About Japan's Green Pheasant
In Japanese culture, the green pheasant is unofficially considered the national bird of the country owing to its references in ancient folk tales of Japan. The green pheasant was said to be a messenger of the Sun Goddess...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
$100 Sale Price / set
66% Off
19th Century Antique Stone Buddha Young Shakyamuni
Located in Somis, CA
A 19th century antique stone Buddha, weighing 23 lbs, depicting a young Shakyamuni. His full, rounded face—typical of the Tang Dynasty style—bears downcast eyes beneath high-arched b...
Category
19th Century Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
$759 Sale Price
51% Off
Three Ancient Terracotta Sculptures, China Ming Period
Located in Roma, IT
This Chinese terracotta group of figures is made up of three figures of Chinese dignitaries in glazed green and ocher terracotta on hexagonal bases and removable heads.
From the d...
Category
16th Century Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Terracotta
Antique Thai Hardwood Betelnut Box
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Thai Hardwood Betelnut Box.
A turned wood globular chedi form having a narrower pedestal base, fitted wood conical top shaped with circular tiers...
Category
Late 19th Century Thai Folk Art Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
19th c. Wooden Gilt Burmese Standing Buddha statue - Mandalay period
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Standing Buddha – Mandalay Period
Burma (Myanmar), 19th Century
Material: Gilt wood
Dimensions: 105 × 50 cm
This refined standing Buddha figure originates from the Mandalay period o...
Category
19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Glass, Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer
Antique Carved Teak Wood Panel
Located in New York, NY
Antique hand carved merbau wood panel from Lampung, Sumatra. We have a collection in various sizes. Please inquire. The size and price reflect the one shown. Stunning on both sides.
...
Category
1930s Primitive Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Antique Chinese Carved Hetain Light Celadon Jade " Archer
s Ring", 19th Century
Located in Norton, MA
Antique Chinese Carved Hetain Light Celadon Jade " Archer's Ring", 19th Century. Good use of russet skin coloring, 19th-century.
-Dimensions and Density-
Jade:
Width: 1.125"
Depth:...
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19th Century Chinese Other Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
1950s Pair of Oriental Puppet Marionettes with Original Dress
Located in Marbella, ES
1950s pair of Oriental puppet marionettes with original dress.
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Silk
Rajasthani Pietra Dura Granite Table Top With Semi-precious Stones Inlay
Located in Islamabad, PK
In India, the art of Pietra Dura is known as Parchin Kari and is most famously associated with the Taj Mahal in Agra. This intricate technique was introduced to India by the Mughals ...
Category
Late 20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Onyx, Granite
Antique wooden Mandalay Buddha from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: wood
49,7 cm high
44 cm wide and 31 cm deep
Weight: 9.75 kgs
Gilded with 24 krt. gold
Mandalay style
Bhumisparsha mudra
Originating from Burma
19th century
With inlayed ey...
Category
19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
$4,025 / item
Antique hand-carved Jade toggle or pendant, China 17th Century
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find an C Antique hinese nephrite jade carving of a crouching mythical animal, most likely a chilong (螭龙) or pixiu/獅獸–type beast, used as a toggle (挂件) or pe...
Category
17th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
A Fine Shunga Mask Netsuke of Okame with Hidden Erotic Carving. Late Edo
Located in London, GB
A Fine Shunga Mask Netsuke of Okame with Hidden Erotic Carving
Japan, Edo to Meiji period (circa 1850–1900)
Material: Stained boxwood
A charming a...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Boxwood
$926 Sale Price
20% Off
Chinese Carved Panel Board
Located in New York, NY
19th century auspicious carved panel story board. Chinese carved wooden panel of one solid piece of carved wood set in a wooden frame. A C...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Indian Carved Sandstone Frieze of Lakshmi, Central India, 10th-11th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A large and impressive Indian carved sandstone architectural frieze featuring a central image of the Hindu goddess Lakshmi flanked by two atten...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Indian Medieval Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Sandstone
Very special - large antique wooden Bagan Buddha statue from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: wood
199 cm high
43 cm wide and 30 cm deep
The height is measured including the 7,5 cm high base
Bagan style
Originating from Burma
13-14th century - original from the Bag...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
20th Century Chinese Polished Carved Stone Sex Toys
Located in North Miami, FL
A pair of 20th century Chinese polished carved stone sex toys.
Category
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Japanese Meiji Period, Miyao Bronze Statue of a Musician
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality Meiji period (1868-1912) Miyao bronze statue of a female muscian, having wonderful gilded high lights and mounted on a hardwood stand. Sign...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Decorative Togatta Kokeshi Doll Sculpture from Northern Japan, Hand-Painted
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and exceptionally 18 inches tall classic traditional Togatta Kokeshi doll from Northern Japan. Handcrafted of wood and hand-painted in the ...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese Fine Antique Hardwood Wine Table With Rare Inset Pudding Stone
Located in South Burlington, VT
China rare antique stone inlaid wine table, middle Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 18th/19th century.
Elm wood (Humu) with original pudding stone inlay.
All ...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
$1,440 Sale Price
73% Off
Rare Large Antique Balinese Temple Hanging Lamak, Indonesia
Located in Atlanta, GA
An extraordinary "Kepeng Lamak" from Bali, Indonesia, circa early 20th century. Lamak is a general term for temple hangings, mostly made of disposable materials like palm leaves for temporary offerings. A small number, such as this piece, were made by wealthy and aristocratic families for permanent display. The lamaks are traditionally displayed in temples or residents for a strong spiritual reason in Bali that is known as "Artja". They could function as receptacles, or a vessels of for the habitation of the deities when they descent to the earth on propitious occasions.
In a goddess form with a carved wood head adorned with painted face and mirrored crown who likely represents Dewi Danu, the water goddess, this lamak was constructed with a bamboo frame, cotton pompoms, fabric fragments...
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Copper
Japanese Oversized Wise Buddha Hand Carved Boxwood Sculpture Early 20th Century
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1157 Oversized hand carved statue of Okimono of Jurojin (godof langevity)
a symbol of long life carved from a solid block of boxwood.
Category
Early 1900s Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Boxwood
$1,200 Sale Price
57% Off
1940 Japanese Dragon Sculpture Carved Wood Tea Service Tray
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Finely sculpted tea service tray from Japan.
Beautiful hand-crafted piece, circa 1940's.
Measures almost 2 feet wide.
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Green Tara Gilt Bronze Tibetan Statue
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful gilt bronze statue of Tibetan Green Tara. The Goddess is seated in lalitasana on an elaborately incised double-lotus base with the pendant foot resting on a smaller lotus...
Category
20th Century Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
$880 Sale Price
20% Off
Indian Shiva Mukhalingam Brass Alloy Human Face Cover
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
An antique Indian Shiva Mukhalingam made from a brass alloy and formed as a human face dating from the 18th century.
The Shiva Mukhalingam has a single face (some come with four or ...
Category
18th Century Indian Other Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Brass
An Enameled Molded Porcelain Snuff Bottle, Qianlong Mark 1795~
Located in Norton, MA
An Enameled Molded Porcelain Snuff Bottle.
Imperial, Jingdezhen kilns, Qianlong four-character mark in iron red.
Category
Late 18th Century Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Porcelain
Large Spectacular Chinese Lingbi Scholar Stone on Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
One of the most visually arresting Chinese scholar stones (also known as Gong Shi, meditation stone and spirit rock) we have ever had on offer. A massive block of naturally formed wo...
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19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Japanese Set of Two Excellent Birds And Dragonfly Shoji Doors Screens
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, an excellent pair/set of two (2) shoji "Birds and Dragonfly" bamboo doors or screens recently acquired from a Japanese private collector. The hand carved boards are artisti...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bamboo, Wood
$796 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Japanese antique wall-hanging wooden Buddha statue/Edo period/1603-1868/Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a wooden Buddha statue made around the Edo period in Japan.
Although it is a small Buddha statue, it has a strong presence and is beautiful.
Originally, there was a wooden pe...
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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Cypress
Old Himalayan Folk art WEST NEPAL TRIBAL Antiques Interior desig
Located in London, GB
WEST NEPAL TRIBAL Mask
A OLD MASK WITH ENIGMATIC PIERCING GAZE,
SUPERB AGED PATINA,
PERIOD early 20th CENTURY,
HEIGHT 32 CM
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Early 20th Century Nepalese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
20th Century Italian Etruscan Bacchus Terra Cotta Head - Vintage Statuette
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Tuscan clay head of Dionisio Etrusco Bacco made of hand crafted terra cotta, in good condition. Minor fading, scratches due to age. Wear consistent...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Terracotta
Antique Japanese Wood Miniature Mask Netsuke
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Japanese Wood Miniature Mask Netsuke, an unsigned work depicting Hannya, the female horned demon popular in Noh performance plays, a solid hardwood piece carved in high relie...
Category
19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese White Jade Cup with Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
Minimal and refined, this elegant Chinese cup has a simple silhouette sculpted from a single piece of luminous white jade, carefully selected for its clarity and pale color. The delicate form is shaped with a flared lip, short footed base, and thin walls that appear nearly translucent in the light. The jade cup...
Category
20th Century Chinese Minimalist Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Japanese Modern Minimalist LAAB Shadow Sculptures Set Raku Ceramic White Black
By LAAB Milano
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
Double Shadow Sculpture Set
A work of harmonization of darkness and light, cold and heat: yin e yang. Wonderful twin spherical sculptures with b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic
Khmer Bronze Uma, Angkor Wat Style, 12th Century, Cambodia
Located in Austin, TX
A small Khmer bronze figure of the Hindu goddess Uma, Angkor Period, Style of Angkor Wat, circa 12th century, Cambodia.
This small Khmer bronze devotiona...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
17-18th century antique wooden Krishna statue from India OriginalBuddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This exceptional antique wooden Krishna statue hails from India and dates back to the 17th or 18th century. Meticulously handcrafted from wood, it stand...
Category
Late 17th Century Indian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Sculptor Yoshida Eiji. Cast Bronze “Quiet Horse” Width 39 cm / Weight 4.8 kg
Located in Fukuoka, JP
A refined cast-bronze sculpture titled “Quiet Horse”, created by the distinguished Nitten artist Yoshida Eiji. The work captures the serene, composed posture of a horse with elegant ...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Indian Marble Carving of Ganesha, Remover of Obstacles
Located in Stamford, CT
Marble carving of the elephant headed four armed Hindu God Ganesha. With traces of old paint, it now has a rich honey patina from years of devotees touching the surface. Shown seated on a throne in the yoga pose, sukhasana, cross legged meditation pose. Two of his hands grasp a battle axe and a lasso, symbols of his role as a rescuer and protector. His other two hands hold an elephant goad and one of his own tusks, which he broke off in a fit of anger. His rat vehicle is below him.
A great gift for the yogi or yogini in your life. Every home should have one.
17.25 inches high 9 wide 3 deep
Ganesha, the son of Shiva and Parvati...
Category
Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble
Asian Thai Angel Figures of Musicians Wood Sculptures
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Set of 2 antique Asian Thai figures of Siamese musicians, nicely hand-carved in wood.
Large heavy Asian gilt wood sculptures depicting Burmese Thai angel...
Category
Early 20th Century Thai Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Pair Japanese Bronze Dragonfish, Shachihoko, Taisho Period, circa 1920, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A powerful pair of Japanese bronze sculptures of dragonfish, shachihoko, Taisho period, circa 1920, Japan.
The pair of bronze shachihoko heavily cast with a good sense of motion. Th...
Category
1920s Japanese Taisho Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
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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