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Place of Origin: East Asian
Chinese Antique Large Qing Hand Carved Round Top Stone Display Pedestal, 19thc.
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare and Hard To Find 19th Century
From China's Qing dynasty (1644-1912) a hard to find solid limestone finely carved round top pedestal - perfect for displaying your indoor or outd...
Category
19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone, Limestone
$2,240 Sale Price
20% Off
Faux Ivory Figure of Seated Empress
Located in Atlanta, GA
Faux ivory figure of Empress seated on her throne. Wearing a hat and a long pearl necklace, the Empress is seated on a claw-footed throne with a medi...
Category
20th Century East Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Other
$525 Sale Price
40% Off
Japanese Fine Antique Gilt and Red Lacquer Lotus Bud Flower, Edo Period 19th C
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions, a rare find
Antique Original Japanese temple "blossoming lotus" flower bud stem including its original red lacquer display base. This finely hand carved wood and lacquered gold flower stem was made for a Buddhist 19th century temple altar. Its flower blossoms and leaves symbolize the stages of the path toward enlightenment. The individual parts of each lotus is carved separately then joined in an arrangement and inserted in altar vessels.
Also called "Jyôka" , it is placed on or next to an altar in a Buddhist temple. Made with meticulous techniques. In Buddhism, the lotus is an important symbol of divine enlightenment because it blooms into beautiful flowers while growing in mud. Tsunehana means "a flower that continues to bloom forever" and "a flower that does not wither." For this reason, the flowers represented are in different stages of their life, unfolded lotus leaves, buds and full flowers, thus symbolizing the journey towards Buddhist enlightenment.
This lovely Japanese antique gilt Lotus flower is an early survivor, circa 1840, and a hard to find treasure that was originally placed on or around a temple altar.
This ensemble consists of a single stem, the top most flower, and the bottom leaf- all mounted in the original square red lacquer display base. A gold gilt 3.5 inch long tortoise "minogame" is affixed to the base as seen in the photo.
Its attractive original old patina coupled with much of the original gilding remaining present is just the way we like to find them.
Dimensions: With original red lacquer display stand Height, 17 inches height and 9 inches in width. The lotus flower stem alone measures 16 inches in height.
Provenance: acquired from a Kyoto Japanse monk and collector
History of the Japanese turtle "minogame"
One of the most famous is the mythological giant turtle...
Category
1840s Edo Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Pine
$300 Sale Price
68% 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 Qing Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Japanese Noh Mask of Zō-onna (増女) - noble young woman
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Zō-onna (増女)
This mask depicts a woman with a noble and calm expression. In Noh theater, it is used for roles of young women. The mask conveys elegance and softness, making it suita...
Category
20th Century Showa East Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Large Jade-Inset Wood Ruyi Scepter, 20th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A large Jade-Inset wood Ruyi scepter, 20th century, The dark wood scepter is inset with three shaped gray and russet jade plaques the largest carved in hi...
Category
20th Century Chinese Export East Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Late 19th Century Chinese Qingtian Stone (Soapstone) Carved Scholar
s Brush Rest
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Late 19th century Qingtian stone (soapstone) carved scholar's brush rest, Chinese. A landscape carving depicting tea houses among pine trees by a lake with mountains behind. Contrast...
Category
Late 19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
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 Taisho Vintage East Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Buddha statuette in green jade
Located in Milano, IT
Dive into the serene world of spiritual art with this exquisite jade Buddha statue, dating back to the mid-20th century. Carved from the finest jade...
Category
20th Century Chinese Export East Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Pair of Antique Chinese Carved Rosewood
Rouge Marble Sculpture Stands C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Pair of Antique Chinese Floral Carved Rosewood & Rouge Marble Sculpture Stands C1920.
Measures - 3...
Category
20th Century East Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble
$1,440 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Small Carved Lavender Opaline Jade Guan Yin Sculpture
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a small carved lavender “opaline” jade Guan Yin sculpture. The sculpture has some russet jade spots in the upper back. The back of her head is...
Category
20th Century Chinese Export East Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
$712 Sale Price
25% Off
Pair of Isamu Noguchi Akari 10A Floor Lamps
By Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki
Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Glendale, CA
Isamu Noguchi Akari 10A floor lamp.
The shade is made from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribs with Noguchi Akari manufacturer's stamp. Highly collectible, Akari light sculptures b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Anglo-Japanese East Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
$6,000 / set
Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet Marionette Doll, Early 1900s
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful work complete with a unique wood-carved and hand-painted face and original textile garment.
From a group of 7 Chinese opera puppets, we acquired from a collector. Each puppet shows clear signs of previous stage use.
Likely from the early 1900s.
Would make for a great addition to any Chinese artifacts...
Category
Early 20th Century Qing East Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Textile, Wood, Paint
18th Century Hand-Carved Jichi Wood Guanyin Figure
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful sculpture realized in China in the 18th century depicts Guanyin, a Bodhisattva associated with compassion. The female form holds a pot in her hands. She appears draped...
Category
18th Century Qing Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
Japanese Boy
s day display suit of armor
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Japanese miniature model of a suit of armor made for the Boy’s day display. Constructed of a lacquered paper cuirass, upper arm guar...
Category
1850s Edo Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Textile, Wood, Lacquer, Paper
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...
Category
19th Century Chinoiserie Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Japanese Huge Pair Hand Painted Garden Ducks
Located in South Burlington, VT
Magnificent Ducks Pair
A fine matched pair (2) of large scale Japanese original hand-cast and hand painted garden ducks from the 1940s-1950s with detailed plumage, heads, beaks, ta...
Category
Mid-20th Century Showa East Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
$760 Sale Price / set
83% Off
Stunning Terracotta Standing Horse, Tang Dynasty, China
618-907 AD
, TL Test
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Magnificent standing horse in orange terracotta and traces of painting. With a finely decorated saddle and with the mane and tail hair braided. TL Test by Ralph Kotalla Lab NE: 09K12...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Tang Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Terracotta
Pair of Japanese Gilt Bronze Komainu by Ishikawa Komei, Meiji Period
Located in Austin, TX
A striking pair of Japanese gilt bronze komainu by the renowned Japanese sculptor, Ishikawa Komei (1852-1913), Meiji period, Japan.
The pair well cast, and robustly modeled. They ar...
Category
Late 19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Han Dynasty, Antique Chinese Pottery Attendant Figurine
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Chinese pottery attendant figurine.
Age: China, Han Dynasty, 206 B.C. - A.D. 220
Size: Height 22 C.M. / Width 12 C.M.
Condition: Well-preserved old burial condition overall.
100% s...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pottery
$1,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Chinese Ming Dynasty Lacquered and Gilt Bronze Bodhisattva, 17th Century
Located in Austin, TX
Chinese late Ming dynasty bronze figure of the Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, also known as Guanyin (Quan Yin, Kwan Yin, Kuan Yin), 17th century, China
The figure well cast in two ...
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Mid-17th Century Ming Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
A Pair of Fine Porcelain Rooster Statues
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of fine porcelain rooster statues, lively modeled, beautiful colors and lines,
Category
Late 20th Century Qing East Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Porcelain
$2,800 / set
Massive Pair of Ebonized Pottery Chinese Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible, massive pair of ebonized pottery Chinese foo dogs, circa 1950s. This unusual pair are finely crafted with amazing detail sitting on xiu qiu play balls. #1873
Overall c...
Category
Mid-20th Century East Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pottery
$1,875 Sale Price / set
50% Off
Japanese Bamboo Basket Ikebana Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
This lovely antique Japanese bamboo basket was from an unknown artist circa late Meiji Period (1868-1912), likely turn of the 20th century. It features a classic form that derived fr...
Category
Early 20th Century Meiji East Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bamboo, Wood
Chinese Hair Quartz Cicada Charm, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This palm-sized cicada talisman from the early 20th century is carved from a material known as hair quartz, a clear quartz pierced by needle-like inclusions of black tourmaline. A mo...
Category
Early 20th Century Qing East Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Quartz
Chinese Pair Buddhist Tang Bodhisattvas Hand Painted Old Wood Plaques
Located in South Burlington, VT
A wonderful Chinese hand painted pair (2) paintings on old wooden panels of Buddhist Bodhisattvas in amorous poses with child and elephant presence and long flowing robes. Frame ...
Category
20th Century Tang East Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
$280 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Chinese Carved Boxwood Figure of Guanyin, Mid-Qing Dynasty
Located in Austin, TX
A sublime Chinese carved boxwood figure of the Bodhisattva of Compassion, Avalokiteshvara, called Guanyin in Chinese, mid-Qing dynasty.
The an...
Category
Late 18th Century Qing Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Boxwood
Pair Large Chinese Ming Dynasty Glazed and Painted Pottery Figures, 16th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A striking pair of large Chinese glazed and painted pottery figures, Ming Dynasty (1368 to 1644), circa 16th century, China.
The impressive and realistically modeled figures each portrayed standing upright upon a sancai (three color) glazed pedestal of kang table form.
The man is dressed in a short black surcoat over a long robe and pants, a smart cap upon his head. His face is warm and welcoming, with wide eyes and a slight smile on his lips. He holds his hands out in front of him, palms up, almost as if shrugging, though presumably originally holding an object or offering, now lost.
The woman of slightly smaller stature, and dressed in a longer surcoat over a long robe and skirt. She wears a fitted cap upon her head. Her hands also held out in front, grasping long lost objects. Her face is slightly more severe, with a somewhat pinched look, and slight frown upon her lips.
The size of these figures is remarkable, as is the realism and attention to detail, almost as if they were modeled after real people, as opposed to the more common and generic Ming Dynasty pottery...
Category
16th Century Ming Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pottery
Chinese Terracotta Court Ladies Han Style Set of Three
Located in Somis, CA
A set of beautiful terracotta court ladies in the Han dynasty style. Featured are governesses whose jobs are to train the ladies of the house all manners and etiquette, as well as th...
Category
20th Century Tang East Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Terracotta
$660 Sale Price / set
40% Off
19th Century Asian Architectural Fragment
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A 19th century Asian stone architectural fragment. This intriguing sculpture probably had a utilitarian function as a water deposit. As often in China prac...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
A Chinese Bronze Seated Guanyin, 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Chinese Bronze Seated Guanyin, 19th Century
Guanyin is the Buddhist bodhisattva associated with compassion. In the East Asian world, Guanyin is the equivalent term for Avalokitesv...
Category
19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Antique Chinese Six Armed Bronze Statue of Buddhist Diety Marici Mother of Light
Located in Richmond, CA
This antique Chinese bronze statue represents Marici, a revered figure in Buddhist mythology. Crafted from bronze, a material known for ...
Category
Late 19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Pair Japanese Carved and Lacquered Inari Foxes, Showa Era, Dated 1951, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A delightful and mischievous pair of Japanese carved and lacquered wood Inari foxes, kitsune, dated Showa year twenty six, corresponding to 1951, Japan.
The...
Category
1950s Showa Vintage East Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Elm
Chinese Ming Dynasty Carved, Painted and Giltwood Amitayus Buddha
Located in Austin, TX
A beautiful and serene Chinese Ming dynasty carved wood figure of the Buddha Amitayus, the Buddha of long life, and a form of Amitabha Buddha. He is seated in dhyanassana, dressed in...
Category
17th Century Ming Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japan Vintage Solid Granite Stone Round Top Yukimi Lantern With Old Patina
Located in South Burlington, VT
One of our most beautiful Yukimi solid granite stone lanterns in a classic round top style, portable and convenient size 28" Tall.
Please view our video.
Attractive simple concent...
Category
Mid-20th Century Showa East Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone, Granite
Netsuke in lacquered boxwood of a toad resting on a waterlily plant
Located in PARIS, FR
Fine netsuke in the form of a lotus flower, within whose foliage hides a small frog. The realistic treatment of the plant allows for unmistakable identification, whether by the flowe...
Category
Late 19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Boxwood
Japanese antique stone god/[Daikokuten]/Stone Buddhas from the Edo period
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Do you know what Daikokuten is?
This god in Japan is an old god who has existed since the end of the Muromachi period (16th century) as one of the seven gods who bestow happiness.
He...
Category
18th Century Edo Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
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Vintage Chinese Serpentine Sculpture, China, Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Chinese serpentine sculpture is a traditional decorative object realized in china in the early 20th century.
Serpentine m...
Category
Early 20th Century East Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble, Serpentine
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 Chinoiserie Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
A pair of bronze vase decorated with sparrows in a blossoming cherry branch
Located in PARIS, FR
A pair of cornet vases in bronze with a smooth black patina and a rather flared neck adorned with sparrows hanging on a cherry branch.
In Asia, the sparrow is seen as a messenger fr...
Category
Early 20th Century Meiji East Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet Marionette Doll, Early 1900s
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful work complete with a unique wood-carved and hand painted face, a wonderfully fabulous hairdo, and an original textile garment.
From a group of 7 Chinese opera puppets, we acquired from a collector. Each puppet shows clear signs of previous stage use. Clearly original works.
Likely from the early 1900s.
Would make for a great addition to any Chinese artifacts...
Category
Early 20th Century Qing East Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Textile, Wood, Paint
Japan Large Antique Stone Four Buddhas Water Purification Basin Chozu’bachi
Located in South Burlington, VT
Just discovered from an old southern Japanese area garden and now in our Vermont warehouse.
Please view our video.
Call or message us to reserve- now en route in our container fr...
Category
19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Granite
$6,000 Sale Price
23% Off
Chinese Ancient Stone Male Figure, 206 BC-220 AD
Located in South Burlington, VT
China, a rare hand carved stone male figure from the Han dynasty (206 BCE-220 CE).
Dimensions: 16 inches tall on its custom stand and and 6 inches wide
Condition: old patina wi...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Han Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
$2,800 Sale Price
27% Off
Chinese Ming Dynasty Bronze Nanhai Guanyin, 16th/17th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A decidingly charming Chinese polychromed and gilt cast bronze figure of Nanhai Guanyin, Guanyin of the South Sea, Ming Dynasty, 16th/17th century, China.
Guanyin, the bodhisattva of compassion, is portrayed here as a beatific figure seated upon a raised lotus pedestal over waves. Guanyin is dressed in heavy robes, and wears an elaborate headdress. The small figure of Amitabha Buddha in the headdress positively identifies this figure as Guanyin.
Guanyin rests one hand in his lap, holding a cup of pure water said to be able to alleviate all suffering. His other hand is raised, holding a willow branch which is used to sprinkle the healing waters.
The two lotus blossoms to either side of Guanyin would originally have supported figures of the acolytes...
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Early 1600s Ming Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Old Clay Doll / Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
An old Japanese clay doll.
This is probably a "Hirota Doll" made in Yamagata Prefecture in the Tohoku region.
Until around the 1950s, Japan's economy was not as prosperous as it is today. It was difficult for an ordinary household to have a complete display of Hina dolls, and only a very limited number of households could afford to buy them. It seems that ordinary people would celebrate by displaying clay dolls, tile dolls, and paper mache dolls...
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Mid-20th Century Other East Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Clay
Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Tigers
Located in Houston, TX
A stunning pair of late 20th century life-size Chinese cloisonné tigers from the Baron Estate.
In Chinese symbolism, these tigers represents the ma...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Export East Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Brass
$38,000 / set
Pair of Large Japanese Ceramic Shi-Shi Dog Roof Tiles, Bizen Kiln, 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Pair of Large Japanese Ceramic Shi-Shi Dogs roof tiles, Bizen kiln, 20th c.
Bizen kiln is one of the oldest and well known kilns in Japan. This is a very unusual pose of Shi-Shi Do...
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20th Century Folk Art East Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Clay
Japanese Signed Hand Carved Wood Noh Theater Mask of Chujo, Early Showa Period
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful, wonderfully crafted, alluring mask made for Japanese Noh theatre.
The mask is handcrafted and hand-carved from natural wood and is signed by the maker, clearly a mast...
Category
Mid-20th Century Showa East Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
20th Century, Japanese Pottery Vase
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Japanese pottery vase.
Age: Japan, 20th Century
Size: Height 28 C.M. / Width 13.5 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall.
Category
20th Century East Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pottery
$520 Sale Price
20% Off
Chinese Scholar Rock Chrysanthemum Stone
Located in Atlanta, GA
An extraordinary specimen created by nature millions of years ago, this large and stunning Chinese black chrysanthemum stone features white crystalline mineral (calcite and chalcedon...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Export Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Japanese Rare Early Bronze Folk Art Figure Kappa, circa 1930
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a beautiful, unusual and possibly unique antique hand cast bronze "Kappa" (child protector) sculptor complete with a separately formed bronze pair of 3.5 inch long cucumbers- a kappa's favorite snack food.
Kappas are playful water spirits from Japanese folklore associated with rivers and traditional tales.
Signed
An incised artist signature “Bunraku” on base. "Bunraku" is associated with Japanese puppet play and performance,
Kappa Bring Good Fortune
Japanese Kappa...
Category
Early 20th Century Taisho East Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
$995 Sale Price / set
81% Off
Vintage Chinese Carved Malachite Guan Yin Statue, Phoenix Bird Surrounding
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Chinese Carved Malachite Guan Yin Statue, Phoenix Bird
Offered for sale is a Chinese hand-carved malachite figure of a Guan Yin surrounded by the wings of a Phoenix bid tha...
Category
Late 20th Century East Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Malachite
Decorative Sadao Kishi Kokeshi Doll Sculpture from Japan, Hand-Painted
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and exceptionally 18 inches tall Sosaku Kindai Kokeshi doll from Japan. Handcrafted of wood and hand-painted in the the early 20th century. In good condition with charmin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Edo East Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese Carved Green
White Quartz Vase
Cover
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chinese Carved Green and White Quartz Vase and Cover,
China, 20th century
A beautifully carved Chinese green and white quartz vase with cover, dating from the 20th century. This va...
Category
20th Century Chinese Export East Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Quartz
$880 Sale Price
41% Off
Japanese Asian Oshie Pressed Textile Old Monk Framed Shadow Puppet Doll
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, handcrafted work of a Japanese monk/ old man doll shadow puppet who appears to be making an offering of some sort.
Oshie, which translat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Showa East Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Textile, Linen, Acrylic, Wood
JAPAN 1880 Meiji Highly Detailed Walking Cane With Monkeys In a Bamboo Forest
Located in Miami, FL
Waling cane from the Meiji Period (1868-1912).
This is a fabulous antique walking cane created in the imperial Japan during the Meiji period (1868-1912), circa 1880's. The cane was ...
Category
1880s Meiji Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
$3,395 Sale Price
30% Off
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 Edo East Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
19c Chinese HandCarved Walnut Wood And Mother Of Perl Architectural Element
Located in Delray Beach, FL
One of a kind wall hanging made of solid wood with beautifully inlaid of mother of perl , Chinese garden ,animals and birds motifs imbedded in the wood . This panel originally was a ...
Category
19th Century Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut
China Natural Stone "Painting" Restless Sea and Waves
Located in South Burlington, VT
Chinese extraordinary natural stone painting "Restless Sea and Waves" #6 unique painting
This Chinese extraordinary natural stone "painting" of sea and waves in action in white and gray colors is called a dream stone Shih-hua. They are cut from historic Dali marble found in the Cangshan mountains of western China. These mysterious mountains, unique in the world, are known for yielding incredible and fantastic natural landscaped works of art created over tens of millions of years from mineral inclusions that affected the process of ancient organic material which transformed into limestone and finally resulted in marble- a metamorphic hard stone.
This art form is centuries of years old since the Ming dynasty. Dream stones became favored art in the west particularly since the 19th century when French collectors named them Pierres de reve.
This thin marble stone "painting" is approximately 1/4" thick and is cut from a large slab of rough material revealing incredible patterns in soft white and gray colors. Its weight is surprisingly modest- easily hung with standard hardware.
On occasion, private collectors would invite an artisan to inscribe a poetic description onto their more important dream stones and in this case the artists' seal mark and calligraphy translation reads:
Beautiful Action of sea and waves
Framed under glass
Dimensions:
Frame: 13 inches high and 17.5 inches wide.
Site: 6.5 inches high and 11 inches wide.
Provenance: Private Chinese collection, Yunnan, China.
History of "White and Gray" dream stone paintings:
“White and Gray” dream stone paintings known in China as Shui Mo or Chinese painting stone, were cut from stone found on Shuang Yang mountain in Dali mountains Captivating compositions, they might remind us of a long string of rugged mountain caps from a distance. These dream stones are cut from a scarce regional stone yielding notoriously “fuzzy” detailed paintings. To find examples possessing clear, contrasting detail like this one is indeed a rare find. Fine stone paintings like this example are rare as access to and availability of resource material diminishes. After a thin coating of wax is carefully applied to its surface to protect and reveal its beautiful subtle colors, this stone painting is signed upper right position with poetic verse and seal of an artisan who describes its majestic beauty.
Reference: Dreaming of Dreamstones China’s Extraordinary Natural Stone Paintings, Schneible Fine Arts. Dreaming of Dreamstones – World’s first comprehensive English text publication covers China’s extraordinary natural Stone Paintings, by author and dream stone lecturer Douglas Schneible, 35 pages, softcover, ISBN 978-0-578. See photos.
We have have been dealing in authentic Chinese natural stone paintings...
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Late 20th Century East Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble
$316 Sale Price
42% Off
Stone Standing Buddha Guan Yin Silk Road Tang Style
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful, finely carved Tang dynasty Silk Road style solid stone statue of Goddess of Compassion Guan Yin Avalokitwshavara. The bodhisattva is sho...
Category
20th Century Tang East Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
$8,800 Sale Price
20% Off
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Vintage Jade Bonsai
Antique Hand Carved Stone Figure
Chinese Bamboo Carving
Chinese Laughing Buddha
Chinese Rosewood Carving
Japanese Bronze Bell
Japanese Cast Iron Garden Lanterns
Japanese Duck
Japanese Frog
Japanese Jizo
Japanese Lantern Bronze
Japanese Temple Sculpture
Japanese Toad