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Place of Origin: East Asian
China 18th Century Chinese Decoration Element in Lacquered and Gilded Wood
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Interesting element probably coming from a lacquered and gilded wood furniture or panel representing a tripod - shaped vase with curved legs with...
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18th Century Qing Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Giltwood, Wood, Lacquer

Rare Antique Chinese Qing Guangxu Imperial Style Red Ink Stick With Box 19c
Located in Richmond, CA
A rare antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Guangxu period Imperial style marked red ink stick, in the form of a roof tiled double door entrance way, with two fierce guardian dieties carved in detailed low relief, one on each door front, detailed in gilt gold, with a centered double happiness character above the doors On the back of the door is a vertical panel of four characters: 开门见喜 (Open Door See Happiness), below which is the makers mark: 紫墨轩 (Purple Ink Pavilion), and 大清光绪年制 (Great Qing Guangxu...
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19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Large Chinese Polychrome Carved Wooden Warrior on Horseback, Probably 18th c
Located in Milford, NH
A wonderful Chinese polychrome carved wooden warrior sculpture on horseback on an oval wooden base, its body hollowed out on one side, with great surface and patina. Probably dates t...
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18th Century Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Leather, Wood

Pair of Chinese Painted Ceramic Figures Depicting a Yellow Robed Emperor
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Chinese painted ceramic identical figures in a matte glaze, depicting a mustached, hatted emperor in a formal elaborate yellow robe with dragon medallion, his left arm cradli...
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20th Century East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Ceramic

19th Century Qing Dynasty Carved Wood Panel with Cloud Motifs and Guardian Lion
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing dynasty carved wooden architectural panel from the 19th century, with pierced cloudy motifs and guardian lion. Hand-carved du...
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19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Small Carved Dragons And Phoenix Jade Plaque
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Chinese small jade plaque. It depicts an almost square carved jade plaque with several dragons and phoenixes.
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20th Century Chinese Export East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Jade sculpture with buddha and child
Located in Milano, IT
This enchanting sculpture carved from jade root masterfully depicts the smiling head of a Buddha next to a child. The harmony between these two figures conveys a sense of serene joy and benevolent protection, accentuated by the choice of material, jade root, renowned for its association with wisdom and spiritual balance. At the base of the sculpture, a series of intricately carved ancient Chinese coins symbolize prosperity and abundance, evoking traditional beliefs that these icons bring fortune and blessings to those who keep them. The coins seem to embrace the figure of the Buddha...
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Early 1900s Chinoiserie Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Antique Japanese Bronze Meiji Footed Censer with Figural Foo Dogs Birds, 1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Japanese Meiji censer offers cast bronze construction with foo dog lid over bulbous vessel having band with birds and flanking handles with foo ...
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Early 20th Century East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Hand-Carved Chinese Temple Carving from the 19th Century with Traces of Paint
Located in Yonkers, NY
This splendid antique Chinese temple carving was hand-carved from a solid block of wood during the 19th century. On its main side it displays ...
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19th Century Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Soapstone Carving of a Buddhist Village Scene, Mid-20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
The Chinese soapstone carving from the mid-20th century is depicting a village scene, is a stunning piece of art with intricate details and cultural significance. The carving showcas...
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20th Century Qing East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Soapstone

Antique Chinese Serpentine Relief Carved Dragon Covered Vase ROC c.1920s
Located in Richmond, CA
Antique Chinese ROC period early 20th Century hand carved serpentine stone covered bottle vase, finely plotted and carved with a high relief stylized dragon wrapped around the should...
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Early 20th Century Qing East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Serpentine

A matched pair of Chinese soapstone hand carved figures circa 1900
Located in Central England, GB
This decorative pair of soapstone carvings depicts traditionally dressed figures of a man and woman. The woman is dressed in ornate robes, and she is holding a fan. The man is a fish...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Export East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Soapstone

Pair of Qing Dynasty Early 20th Century Small Hand Painted Terracotta Statues
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of Qing dynasty 20th century terracotta Chinese hooded priestess sculptures with original paint. Discover the exquisite charm of this pair of 20th century Qing dynasty terraco...
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Early 20th Century Qing East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Terracotta

Chinese Carved Wood Teaching Buddha in Ming Style
Located in Atlanta, GA
A statue of standing Buddha (Shakyamuni), finely carved out a single block of wood (might be cypress based on the wood grains). Attired in a flowing robe with open chest, the Buddha ...
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19th Century Ming Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

A Solid Cast Bronze Japanese Figure of Bear, Early 20th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Solid Cast Bronze Japanese Figure of Bear, Early 20th Century Dimension: Height: 15cm Width: 26cm Depth: 11.5cm Provenance: Private Melbourne Collection.
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Early 20th Century East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Hand Carved Teak Chinese Figure Holding a Ruy
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chinese carved teak female figure holding a Ruyi (scepter) in her hands with a dog at her feet. The figure is in solid, very sturdy condition. The head is removable. There are some a...
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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Teak

Antique Cherry Amber Resin Confucius Sculpture
Located in Mérida, YU
Vitntage Cherry Amber resin made Sculpture. Very good condition. Beautiful glowing red color.
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1950s Chinese Export Vintage East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Resin

Antique Carved Stone Court Figure Sculpture with Tall Headdress
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese carved stone court figure head sculpture with original polychromy. Attracting our attention with its tall headdress and remnants of original polychromy, this Chine...
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18th Century Qing Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Chinese Soapstone Carving Running Horses, Mid-20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
Chinese soapstone carving running horses, Mid-20th Century. The large magnificent soapstone carving is depicting running horses beautifully carved in the natural soapstone placed on a wooden root branch. Galloping horses in Chinese culture symbolize upwardly movement which could mean a promotion or growth in career Shoushan stone...
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Mid-20th Century East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Soapstone

19th Century Meiji Period Bronze of a Boy Collecting Sweet Chestnuts by Seiya
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A charming Meiji period bronze of a boy collecting sweet chestnuts by Seiya, he carries a basket and is looking down at an insect crawling over his hand, he is also evidently wearing...
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1880s Meiji Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

1920’s Green Japanese Porcelain Parrot
Located in Fort Washington, MD
Beautiful 1920’s prewar porcelain Japanese Parrot in rich green and shades of pink colors. Piece is stamped on bottom Hand-painted,very detailed with ...
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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Chinese Stone Horse Hitching Post
Located in Vosselaar, BE
This double sided hitching post was used to stall horses for short period of times. They are found throughout China and made during centuries. This hardstone example dates from the 1...
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Early 19th Century Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Hand-Carved Japanese Stump Table with Slate Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
Hand-carved Japanese stump table with slate top, believed to be circa 1950s, possibly earlier. This table has an incredible hand-carved base, made out o...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Slate

20th Century Chinese Cork Diorama Heart Shape, 1950s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful 20th century rounded Chinese Cork diorama from the 1950s. Finely carved decoration in its glass case and black lacquered base. Careful and delicate work of miniature sculpture, representing a Chinese landscape view, a pagoda in a traditional garden, surrounded by conifers and rocks. Asian traditional cork sculpture made in China...
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20th Century East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Cork

Chinese jade carving of a branch of flowers
Located in New York, NY
on fitted, carved wooden base; 3.5in(D) x 9in(W) x 9.2in(H) are the overall dimensions of the jade carving with the wooden base; dimensions of jade carving only: 8.25in(W) x 5.25in(H...
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Mid-20th Century East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

Lacquered Netsuke in the form of an old Lady carrying an Oni in her back
Located in PARIS, FR
Boxwood netsuke depicting a standing man carrying a pouch behind his back in which an oni is hidden. Onis are an integral part of the pantheon of yokai, the spirits and monsters of J...
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Early 19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Boxwood, Lacquer

Deer Antler netsuke in the form of an elderly with a turtle shell on his back
Located in PARIS, FR
Deer antler netsuke showing a man sitting on a chair with his back in the shape of a tortoise shell. His right arm is raised. In Japan, tortoise is a symbol of luck and longevity, i...
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Early 19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Antler

Quality Antique Chinese Carved Hardwood Group
Located in Ipswich, GB
Quality antique Chinese carved hardwood group, Quality Chinese wood carving with wonderful colour depicting a shoulou with a staff, Chinese man an...
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Early 20th Century East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood

Large Lucky Charms Kokeshi, by Toa Sekiguchi, 1970s, Japan
Located in Lyon, FR
Kokeshi à trèfles, années 1970-80, fabriquée par Toa Sekiguchi, primé à de nombreuses reprises, fils du célèbre Sansaku Sekiguchi, l'un des artisans kokeshi les plus renommés et qui ...
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1970s Folk Art Vintage East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Paint

EARLY 20TH CENTRY CHINESE HAND CARVED SOAPSTONE DECORATiVE POT
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London A striking early 20th-century Chinese soapstone pot, generously sized and beautifully hand-carved. The piece features refined traditional detailing and natural ...
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20th Century East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Soapstone

Vintage Chinese Jade Hand Carved Stone Amulet with Acanthus Flowers and Leaves
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Chinese green jade hand carved stone amulet with acanthus flowers and leaves circa 1950's. Vintage Asian Chinese Jade hand carved s...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Export East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone, Jade

Chinese Blanc de Chine (Dehua) Figure of Kui Xing, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A rare and interesting Chinese Dehua porcelain (blanc de chine) figure of Kui Xing, one of the five emanations of the Daoist God of Literature (Wu Wenchang), Qing Dynasty, 19th centu...
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19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain

Hand Carved Teak Chinese Male Figure with Boy
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The Chinese teak carving of a male water bearer with a boy at his feet. Due to age there are some splits, such as the one down the backside. These do not affect the strength or usab...
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1890s Chinoiserie Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Teak, Wood

A Japanese Bronze Monkey Smoking A Pipe
Located in Dallas, TX
A Japanese bronze monkey smoking a pipe. Early 20th century
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Early 20th Century Edo East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Chinese 19th Century Hand-Carved Rosewood Lacquered Bird and Foliage Wall Plaque
Located in Yonkers, NY
A 19th century lacquered Chinese wall plaque hand-carved in rosewood. This rectangular plaque displays a lobed medallion showcasing a bird and foliage composition. This lightly hand-...
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19th Century Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Rosewood, Wood

Japanese Okimono Cast Metal Peacock
Located in Pasadena, TX
Okimono in Japanese means " ornament of display". This is just that. Cast in metal, this peacock has sleek lines and shows presence. The painted patination gives this sculpture a rea...
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20th Century East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal

20th Century Chinese Cork Diorama, 1950s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful 20th century rectangular Chinese Cork diorama. Finely carved decoration in its glass case and black lacquered base. Careful and delicate work ...
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1950s Vintage East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Cork

Antique Chinese Hand-Carved Wooden Sign
Located in Yonkers, NY
A 19th century Chinese sign with scenes, hand-carved from wood and painted. This large wooden sign, which may have sat above a doorway or even part of an elaborate bed, adopts a curved shape and features three compartments with scenes. This red painted panel displays palace scenes, with gilt hand carved scholars and courtesans. This Chinese 19th century hand carved wooden sign...
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19th Century Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Chinese Bone Fisherman Basket Toggle, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This miniature bone carving of a woven fisherman's basket is a charming example of the decorative toggles used by Qing-dynasty men much like Japanese netsuke. Because traditional Chi...
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Mid-19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bone

Chinese Mother-of-Pearl Rabbit Toggle Charm
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite mother-of-pearl carving is a delightful example of the button-like toggles worn by men and women throughout the Qing dynasty. Because traditional Chinese clothing didn't ...
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20th Century East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Mother-of-Pearl

Qing Dynasty Hand-Carved Wooden Temple Corbel with Detailed Figures
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period hand-carved wooden temple corbel from the 19th century with detailed figures and custom base. Created in China during the ...
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19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Large Maple Leaves Kokeshi by Inosuke Kobayashi, 1970s, Japan
Located in Lyon, FR
Kokeshi à feuilles d'érables, des années 1970, fabriquée par Inosuke Kobayashi, prix du Premier Ministre en 1979. Réputé pour son talent à reproduire avec précision l'art des tissus...
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1970s Japonisme Vintage East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Paint

Japanese Hanging Bamboo Ikebana Basket Signed
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese bamboo Ikebana hanging basket circa 1920s-1940s, made with "sooted" bamboo (susutake in Japanese). This bamboo material was collected from traditional thatched-roof houses...
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Early 20th Century Japonisme East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Bamboo

Antique Chinese Carved Moss Agate Cups Qilin Handles Hardwood Stands Qing 18/19c
Located in Richmond, CA
A fine garniture pair of Chinese moss agate carved cups, sides flanked with Qilin handles, relief carved raised grain patterns to exterior of body, thin...
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Early 19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Agate

Chinese Huanghuali Brush Pot
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chinese Huanghuali brush pot 18th century Carved cylindrical Chinese scholar’s brush pot, composed from the extincted Huanghuali wood. Beautifu...
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18th Century Qing Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Lacquered and Gilt Wood Buddhism Statue from Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exceptional and wood statue of Buddhism Guardian Seitaka Doji from Japan circa Edo period (1603-1868), likely the earlier part of 17th century. One of two chief attendants of Fudou Myouou (the other being Kongara Doji), the name of Seitaka Doji is a transliteration of Sanskrit "Cetaka", meaning servant, slave, and he is said to personify expedient action. He is most commonly found on the right side of Fudou, together with Kongara Doji on the left, forming the Immovable triad, Fudou Sanzon, the terror of evil doers. Seitaka largely adheres to the iconography of a wrathful youth with fleshy body and face, skin in the color of a red lotus, has his hair tied in five knots, and holds a vajra in his left hand and a vajra-club in his right hand, but the actual artistic representations of him in Japan do...
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17th Century Japonisme Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal

Japanese Edo Period Noh Theater Mask with Red, Black and Golden Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Edo period "Noh" theater mask from the 17th to 19th century. Created in Japan during the Edo period (1603-1868), this mask captures our attention with its striking expression and contrasting colors. Noh, a form of theater involving music, dance and drama and originating in the 14th century, uses...
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19th Century Edo Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

A Small Chinese Carved Timber Gilt and Polychrome Figure, Ming Dynasty
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Small Chinese Carved Timber Gilt and Polychrome Figure, Ming Dynasty Provenance: Private Old Australian Collection Acquired in Beijing Market in 1980s. Description: The cavity in...
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17th Century Ming Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Pair Chinese Carved Hardwood Foo dogs with Rolling Pearls Puzzle Balls
Located in Norwood, NJ
A fine pair of Chinese carved hardwood figures of Foo dogs from mid-20th century. These exquisite hand-carved wooden Foo dogs display the exceptional craftsmanship of Chinese artisan...
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20th Century Chinese Export East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

Bronze Sculpture Japanese Scholar Scroll Fukurokuju Inlay
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Well done, very sharp detailed cast bronze figure with inlay of silver metal on scroll, 1920s- 1930s. Beautiful golden patina on head and bottom from years of handling. 8.3 lbs.   
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1920s Chinese Export Vintage East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Antique Chinese Hand Carved Lacquered Rosewood Wall Plaque from the 19th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
A 19th century Chinese carved wall plaque of lacquered rosewood. This plaque features a cloud-shape medallion with various figures within. ...
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19th Century Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Rosewood

Ming Period Stucco Head of a Court Lady with Original Paint Mounted on Stand
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Ming Dynasty period stucco head of a court lady from the 15th or 16th century, mounted on a wooden stand. Crafted in China during the Ming Dynasty, this stucco head is moun...
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16th Century Ming Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Stucco

Chinese Carved Lapis Lazuli Scholar Stone
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Chinese scholar rock carved from a natural lapis stone and displayed on a brocade wrapped stand circa late 19th century Qing Dynasty. The brightly blue lapis was considered as am exotic gemstone in China and mostly imported from Persia through the silk road. While not a conventional rock types of materials for scholar stones, it is occasionally carved and polished into smaller Gongshi to be displayed and meditated upon in the scholar's study. Similar approaches were also done with jade, malachite and turquoise, even petrified wood, Chenxiang Agarwood, roots in spirited form, porcelain and even bronze in rock forms. The lapis was carved into a mountain form with stacked rocks...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Export Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Early Chinese Stone Budha Hand Fragment
Located in Bradenton, FL
Early Chinese stone Budha hand fragment. A stone sculpture of a Buddha hand in a traditional gesture known as Verada Mudra, meaning Compassion / Sincerity. Once part of a large Buddha sculpture...
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19th Century Ming Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Antique Amber Guanyin Sculpture
Located in Mérida, YU
Vitntage Cherry Amber Resin Sculpture. Very good condition. Beautiful glowing red color. Amazing detailed work.
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1950s Chinese Export Vintage East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Resin

Chinese jade cabbage
Located in New York, NY
jade with apple green tones
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Late 20th Century East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Qing Dynasty Terracotta Head Sculpture with Headdress and Distressed Finish
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Qing Dynasty hand painted terracotta head from the 19th century, with striking features and headdress. This antique Qing Dynasty terracotta head from the 19th century draw...
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19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Terracotta

19th Century Chinese root carving
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th Century mahogany Chinese root carving of a seated ancient warrior, very detailed and nicely carved. Circa 1880. Damage to left arm and ba...
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1880s Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Mahogany

Chinese Ming Dynasty Terracotta Courtsman Statuette with Original Polychromy
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Ming Dynasty painted terracotta courtsman figure with original polychromy. Attracting our eye with its weathered appearance and subtle polychromy, this Ming Dynasty terracotta courtsman figure exudes historical charm and elegance. This exquisite statuette, dating from the Chinese Ming Dynasty, features a courtsman resting on a hexagonal base, providing a stable and aesthetically pleasing foundation. Topped with a simple headdress and clothed in a long, flowing robe, the figure showcases a slight movement of the hips, creating a sense of liveliness and grace. His right arm is extended in a gesture, while his left arm remains hidden under his clothes, adding an element of mystery and sophistication. The original polychromy, though weathered, adds a touch of vibrant color that enhances the figure's visual appeal and historical authenticity. This Chinese courtsman figure will make for an exquisite decorative addition to any home. Its refined elegance and rich cultural heritage make it a versatile piece, perfect for placing on a commode, side table, or shelf. Whether in a living room, study, or entryway, this Ming Dynasty figure will bring a touch of ancient Chinese artistry and timeless beauty to any interior space. With its harmonious blend of form and function, this painted terracotta courtsman figure celebrates the enduring appeal of Ming Dynasty art...
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17th Century Ming Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Terracotta

Shanxi 1840s Hand Carved Wooden Corbel with Deities Mounted on Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Shanxi carved wooden corbel from the mid 19th century, mounted on a base and depicting two deities. Born in the Northern Province of Shanxi during the 1840s, this exquisite wooden corbel demonstrates the undeniable skill Chinese artists possessed at the time. Presenting two deities (possibly Zhong...
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Mid-19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

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