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Place of Origin: East Asian
Chinese Soapstone Carving of a Buddhist Village Scene, Mid-20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
Chinese Soapstone Carving of a Buddhist Village Scene, Mid-20th Century. Shoushan stone carving is an art originating in Fujian Province in Eastern China. Use of the stone for carvi...
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20th Century Qing East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Soapstone

19th Century Reproduction of a 16th Century Stone Artifact / Warrior on Horse
Located in Wainscott, NY
19th Century Reproduction of a 16th Century Stone Artifact / Warrior on Horse is an elegant and beautiful object. looks great on a wooden platform and...
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19th Century Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cast Stone

Tomb Lady in Waiting Figurine Han Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
On offer is a pottery figurine of lady in waiting, found in the tombs as funeral objects in Han dynasty of China. Generally known as Han tomb ladies, t...
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15th Century and Earlier Han Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pottery

Impressive Pair of Round Hardstone Archaistic Sculptures
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A pair of large round hardstone or marble Chinese sculptures with custom aged steel bases. the stone circles are 24 dimeter and 1.05 inches deep, total measurement is 34.5 high, 24 w...
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1970s Vintage East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble, Steel

Oriental mother-of-pearl shell carved in low relief
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Oriental Mother-of-Pearl Shell Carved in Low Relief An irregularly shaped mother-of-pearl shell, carved in low relief with detailed oriental motifs. The iridescent interior surface d...
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20th Century Qing East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Shell

A Signed Japanese Netsuke of a Monkey Riding a Turtle, Showa Period
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
An amusing Showa Period (1926-1989) hand carved hardwood netsuke depicting a monkey riding atop a turtle, the eyes of the monkey inset with cabochon pupils, signed with etched charac...
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Mid-20th Century Showa East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood

Carved Chinese Inkstone with Longevity Symbols and Marks
Located in Atlanta, GA
A black carved Chinese inkstone with an conforming oval cover circa early 20th century (late Qing to Republic period). The inkstone appears to be slate stone and was likely a She type (SheYan), one of the four famous inkstones in China that comes from She County (Anhui Province) and Wuyuan County (Jiangxi Province). It features a slight scalloping edge with elaborate surface carving that depicts the Sanxings (three beloved gods): Fu, God of Fortune (top right), Lu, God of Prosperity (top center holding a Ruyi staff) and Shou, God of Longevity (center on the lid who is holding a magical peach and a staff with a gourd with a deer at the back) . A towering evergreen pine was placed on the left with scrolling clouds and bats (the sound of bat in Chinese is Fu, the fortune). A famous Chinese couplet...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Export East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Early 19th Century Japanese Wood Noh Mask
Located in Hudson, NY
Early 19th century Japanese wood noh mask, This mask comes in its original kiri wood storage box, which is signed and dated: Koran, 1811 (Edo period). The box...
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1810s Edo Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Gesso, Wood

Large 19th century Chinese Carved Wooden Tea Caddy
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautifully carved Qing dynasty tea caddy from Elmwood (yumu), with floral motifs and finished with an oxblood color lacquer. The large size is very usual and was used in a large family compound. The tea caddy is designed to hold and keep warm, large tea pot filled with tea. The tea pot’s spout comes out the front opening for pouring. The horizontal bar used as the container’s handle has a pivoting lock when open, the handle bar can be removed and closing of the pivoting lock, the handle is secure for use. The wooden tea caddy...
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Late 19th Century Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Elm

Chinese Republic Period Carved Amethyst Quartz Vase with Cover
Located in Hudson, NY
This urn, while archaistic in shape, generally is far more typical of 18th and 19th century specialty carved hardstone vases. The carving in rich veined amethyst quartz was done circa 1930-1940 and is dominated on the lid with a Kylin or mythical beast that in Chinese culture represents good luck and prosperity. The lid its self is ribbed and rests on the top of the urn between two further Kylin heads holding in there mouth loose rings. The main body of the vase is covered in Taotie masks in a stylized form. The foot of the urn, as well as the shoulder above the main body, are carved with lambrequins inset with traditional Chinese repetitive patterns often found on ancient dynastic...
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Mid-20th Century East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Amethyst

Japanese Netsuke in Boxwoord in the form of two chestnut
Located in PARIS, FR
Boxwood netsuke of two chestnuts, one smaller on top of the larger. Chestnuts are a central part of Japanese culture and gastronomy. Castanea Crenata or Japanese chestnut is an indi...
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Early 19th Century Edo Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Boxwood

Collection of Four Japanese Wood Print Blocks Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A collection of four carved wood print blocks from Japan circa late 19th century (Meiji Period). Constructed and hand-chiseled from hardwood, the printing blocks were finely carved o...
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Early 20th Century Other East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Fine Chinese Stucco Head of Bodhisattva Southern Dynasties
Located in Atlanta, GA
On offer is a fine Bodhisattva head made of stucco around a wood core circa 6th century AD. The fragment was part of high-relief wall sculpture based ...
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15th Century and Earlier Archaistic Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Earthenware, Stucco, Petrified Wood

Grande Buddha Cinese in Legno
By Ebanista
Located in Brescia, IT
Grande scultura di un Buddha in legno scolpito e laccato in policromia di bella proporzione e colore. Scultura riprodotta nel novecento con precisione e ottima qualità . Lo stato di ...
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Mid-20th Century Ming East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese boxwood nestuke in the form of a turtle hiding in its shell
Located in PARIS, FR
Netsuke in boxwood in the form of a tortoise hiding in its shell with only its head overstepping. Textures from the shell are executed with realism precision and a great care for details. Same goes for the scales of the skin of its legs. The central scale in the center of the shell is movable and enables the passing of a thread. In Japan, tortoise are symbol of luck and longevity, it is thought to be a creature of good omen supposed to bring 10 000 years of happiness. This animal is associated with numerous myths, the most popular dating back to the Nihon-Shoki, an antique tale of Japan and its dynasty. The legend of Urashima Taro...
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Late 19th Century Edo Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Boxwood

Asian Soapstone Carving Of Travelling Villagers, 20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
The soapstone carving, with its smooth and polished surface, unfolds a scene of movement and journey across the warm, earthy tones of the stone. The composition centers around a grou...
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Late 20th Century Qing East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Soapstone

Japanese Okimono sculpture of a Chinese cabbage or Pe-Tsai realised in Boxwood
Located in PARIS, FR
Okimono of a Chinese cabbage made in boxwood. The texture and veins have been delicately detailed. Native from China, it is an herbaceous plant of the ...
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Boxwood

Chinese porcelain Liu Hai, Republican period
Located in New York, NY
depicting a Liu Hai playing with a frog
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Early 20th Century East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Tibetan Patinated Bronze Figure of Tara on New Black Base
Located in Hudson, NY
This fine old bronze of Tara was made for the purpose of focusing on the process of meditation regarding her aspects of wisdom and compassion. Crafted in Tibet but nearer to India and its influences this figure is an interesting combination of Hindu and Buddhist art and religion. Originally Tara was conceived as a Hindu mother goddess with the spread of Buddhism she was redesigned sometime after 4th century giving her a new role within the spreading Buddhist religion. This seems to have taken place in Shri Lanka and then spread out and back into India and Tibet thru China. At this time Shri Lanka was a great trading center and was host to many religious aspects, sects and ideals. The figure is cast with many fine details and is patinated in a warm green, brown showing traces of a coppery red color. The bronze content of this figure has a high amount of copper in the smelting giving the bronze a rich internal red color. Seated in lalitasana with her pendent right foot resting on a separately cast Padma or lotus pillow...
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Mid-19th Century Tibetan Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

20th Century Chinese Soapstone Guanyin Figure Sculpture
Located in Marbella, ES
20th century Chinese soapstone Guanyin figure sculpture.
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Late 20th Century East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Antique Chinese Opium Box in Hammered Brass, Decorated with a Scene of a Rider
Located in Leuven , BE
The cylindrical opium container is executed in hammered brass and decorated with an expressive repose design of a rider in a landscape with blossom tre...
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20th Century East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass

Blanc de Chine Porcelain Buddha Figure
Located in Dallas, TX
A Dehua figure of Buddha, Qing dynasty, early 18th century.    
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Early 18th Century Qing Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain

Large 19th Century Chinese Carved Tea Caddy
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautifully carved Qing dynasty tea caddy from Elmwood (yumu), with floral motifs. Beautiful original patina, the body is in a brown lacquer and the handle is finished with an red color lacquer. The large size is very usual and was used in a large family compound. The tea caddy is designed to hold and keep warm, large tea pot filled with tea. The tea pot’s spout comes out the front opening for pouring. The horizontal bar used as the container’s handle has a pivoting lock when open, the handle bar can be removed and closing of the pivoting lock, the handle is secure for use. The wooden tea caddy...
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Late 19th Century Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Elm

Japanese lacquer Buddha, 19th c.
Located in New York, NY
gold decorated Buddha
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Late 19th Century Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Large handcarved Asian wooden sculpture of a water buffalo with calf and figures
Located in Gorssel, GE
Large hand carved Asian wooden sculpture of a water buffalo with calf and four figures on top. One of the figures is playing a flute (flute mi...
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Early 20th Century East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Chinese Ming Dynasty Tomb Funeral Pottery Bed Model
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Chinese stoneware day bed model circa Ming dynasty (15th-17th century). The miniature models were traditionally made as burial offering objects. Pottery models of daily life necess...
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16th Century Ming Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Stoneware

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Chinese Carved Soapstone Vase with Dragons
Located in Richmond, VA
Late 19th-early 20th century Chinese carved soapstone vase with dragons.
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Early 20th Century East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Soapstone

19th Century Chinese Bronze Dancing Figure
Located in Hudson, NY
The charming figure done completely in the lost wax method is in a primitive naive style. The male figure is dancing excitedly on a rocky outcrop. His costume of a loose-fitting coat with long flared sleeves flying in space as he dances reveals his large potbelly while his loose-fitting shift girdled at the waist with a large belt flips up to show his legs and bare feet as he dances. The figure is suspended on one leg as he moves and his face is animated and happy. The head is cast separately so that his wild hair and beard are free from the body castings...
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19th Century Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Art Glass Sculptural Vessel by Kyohei Fujita
By Kyohei Fujita
Located in Atlanta, GA
A free standing glass sculpture in an open vessel form by Kyohei Fujita (1921-2004). The striking piece features an organic body with alternative strips of blue, white and transparent strips with gold sparkle inlays. The rim takes a free biomorphic form that resembles bone structure. It is etch signed underneath. The vessel was made in the earlier period of the artist's career before he dedicated most of his work to the "magical box...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Art Glass

Japanese Bamboo Basket Ikebana
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese woven bamboo basket in the shape of crescent with open top and a wrapped handle circa 1920s-1940s. The basket was woven with "sooted" bamboo (susutake in Japanese). This b...
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Early 20th Century Japonisme East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Bamboo

11th century West Tibetan bronze bodhisattva with Silver Inlays.
Located in Ukiah, CA
11th century West Tibetan bronze bodhisattva with Silver Inlays-  I present to you a remarkable sculpture from Western Tibet that brings much more of a Western influence to it than t...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Oriental figure, Qing Dynasty, woman carved in carnelian agate
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Oriental figure, Qing Dynasty, woman carved in carnelian agate. Carved carnelian agate figure that represents an oriental woman surrounded by flowers and next to her a long-tailed bi...
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19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Agate

Chinese Sculptured and Painted Clay Figure of an Elderly Man, 19th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A Chinese sculptured and painted clay figure of an elderly man, 19th century. Partly worn off paint and probably missing a pair of feet.
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19th Century Chinoiserie Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Clay

Japanese bamboo sculpture of a Monkey holding Longevity Peaches in its two hands
Located in PARIS, FR
Chiseled wood sculpture representing a seated monkey holding peaches of longevity in his hands. The impression of the fur is quite realistic, and its e...
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bamboo

17thC or earlier Tibetan Buddhist Portrait Statue of a Monk in copper.-Animated
Located in Ukiah, CA
Remarkable 17thC or earlier Tibetan Buddhist Portrait Statue of a Monk in copper. Some damage to the back of the base in the spot where a hand would naturally apply pressure when hol...
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17th Century Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Antique Chinese Wood Hand Carved Monk Figurine
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Chinese Wood Hand Carved Monk Figurine Circa Early 20th Century Dimensions H 10” W 5” D 4”
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20th Century Chinoiserie East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Han Dynasty Stick Figure from Xian
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This Han pottery figure of a foot soldier is molded and engraved with facial details. It has been fired at high temperatures. The color pigments are painte...
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15th Century and Earlier Han Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of Chinese Cylindrical Vases
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of oversized Chinese cylindrical vases. Beautifully detailed ceramic jars with blue and white dragons. Textured surface. Over scaled for vis...
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20th Century East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Eastern Wei Soldier
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Eastern Wei Soldier 9.5h An unglazed figure of a soldier. This figure sits on a base which measures 1h x 3.25d x 3.75w (inches). Red Pottery Origin: He...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Terracotta

Antique Chinese Qing Period Carved Wooden Sculpture of Mythological Warriors
Located in New York, NY
Our monumental carved wooden sculpture, 50 inches tall, depicts a mythological female figure rising above rolling seas, surrounded by various sea creatures including crustaceans, fis...
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Late 19th Century Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese wooden mask
Located in Brescia, IT
A rare three-eyed Japanese Bukaku comic demon mask, dating from the early Edo period, but could also be from the late Momoyama period. The early Edo period is the golden age of Noh t...
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17th Century Edo Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Monkey Suaka
Located in PARIS, FR
Bronze sculpture of a monkey laying on a golden brass tray adorned with copper leaves. This sculpture is made of sentoku and shibuchi bronze with a very interesting suaka patina. ...
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Late 19th Century Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

China Colección Figure Cárcel Rose Quartz Rock Crystal
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
China Colección Figure Cárcel Rose Quartz Rock Crystal Beautiful rose quartz figure of a seated Chinese lady, she seems to be caressing the head of...
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20th Century East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Quartz

18th Century Japanese Hand-Carved Fully Blossomed Chrysanthemum Flower Figurine
Located in North Miami, FL
18th Century Japanese hand-carved fully blossomed chrysanthemum flower figurine made of white bone with branch and leaves painted. The flower is placed inside its original glass and ...
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18th Century Edo Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bone

Important Pair of Polychrome Han Warriors
Located in Sarasota, FL
Important pair of rare polychrome Han warriors. These are from the Han Dynasty. Uniquely expressive faces with lots of detail. They have expressive squinte...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Other

Contemporary Wooden Kimono Sculpture Carved in Japanese Elm by Toru Kaizawa
By Toru Kaizawa
Located in London, GB
This hand-carved wooden kimono sculpture is a contemporary piece of art made by award-winning artist Toru Kaizawa. Entitled “Hagi”, this piece was cre...
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2010s Other East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Elm

Japanese 14/15thC Wood "Baby Buddha" Pointing Toward Heaven and Earth, 5561
Located in Ukiah, CA
This is an extraordinary and very early "baby Buddha" pointing toward heaven and earth as witness to his birth. In amazing condition for 600+-year-old wood...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

13/14thC Large Thickly Cast Iron Korean Buddha, 9020
Located in Ukiah, CA
Very rare large thickly cast iron Korean Buddha (a magnet sticks to it). In an extremely early backless style. I believe this piece could be as late as 1...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

20th Century Asian Blackboard/Ornamental Tablet, Asian
Located in Berlin, DE
Ornate decorative element, blackboard set in gold. With animal figures from Chinese mythology. (V-146).
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20th Century East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Inside Painted Rock Crystal, "White Lotus" Snuff Bottle by Li Yingtao, 2014
By Li Yingtao
Located in Tainan, TW
Li Yingtao, an owner of Yizhenzhai, was born in Hengshui City in 1963. He was praised as a Chinese master of splashing color in inside painting, a Master of Arts and crafts in Hebei Province, and the founder of splashing color techniques in inside painting. By now, he has been teaching and passing down this technique to his students. Mr, Li Yingtao is one of the most outstanding disciples of the master of Chinese arts and crafts...
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2010s Modern East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Glass

Chinese White and Russet Jade Leaping Carp Carving Qing Dynasty.
Located in Sarasota, FL
Chinse white and russett jade carving of leaping carp, surrounded by waves, chilong and flaming pearl. 20th century work.
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1990s East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

Vintage Asian Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage Asian foo dogs. A chic glazed ceramic in bright clear colors. Two expressions add to the charm. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
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Mid-20th Century East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Ceramic

18th Century Chinese Wooden Figure Wanli
Located in Esbeek, NL
18th century Chinese wooden figure, depicted Wanli. See old sticker on the back of the figure, see picture.  
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18th Century Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Qing dynasty standing oriental lady in carved turquoise
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Qing Dynasty oriental lady standing in carved turquoise Elegant figure of a woman carved in turquoise stone, with traditional Chinese clothes and in one ...
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19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

A 19th century Chinese miniature carved giltwood figure group circa 1890
Located in Central England, GB
This remarkable miniature Chinese/Cantonese carved hardwood and gold leaf figure group depicts a group of five scholars, two of them holding a large object while the other three are ...
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1890s Chinese Export Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Giltwood

Chinese Pair of Wood Carved and Polychrome Sculptures of Chinese Warriors
Located in Marbella, ES
Chinese pair of wood carved and polychrome sculptures of Chinese warriors.
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19th Century Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Hand Sculpted Grey Stone Panel with Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
16th Century Chinese Hand Sculpted Grey Stone Panel with Stand This exquisite 16th Century Chinese hand-sculpted grey stone panel with stand showcases intricate craftsmanship and hi...
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16th Century Rustic Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Monumental Chinese Buddhist Mountain Monastery Soapstone Carving, 20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
The Monumental Chinese Buddhist Mountain Monastery Soapstone Carving is a masterful work of art that encapsulates the grandeur and spiritual significance of Chinese Buddhist archite...
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Late 20th Century Qing East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Soapstone

Set of Four Ming Musicians, Men
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Ming musicians (men) 7.75h A set of glazed musicians with drums and trumpets. The base of the sculpture is 2 inches by 2.25 inches - the stand measures 3 inches by 3 inches. Whi...
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17th Century Ming Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pottery

Large 19th Century Japanese Burl Wood Presentation Tray
Located in Hudson, NY
Large 19th century Japanese burl wood presentation tray. Natural wood tray made from a large piece of burl with an added base. Originally made for p...
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Late 19th Century Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Burl

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