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Period: 20th Century
Chinese jade female immortal, Republican period
Located in New York, NY
on fitted wooden base; 1in(D) x 3in(W) x 8in(H) are the dimensions of the jade carving only; overall measurements with wooden base: 9.5in(H) x 3.5in(W)
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Chinese 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Pair of Small Patinated Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of small patinated bronze Chinese foo dogs, circa 1950s. Excellent vintage condition with amazing detail and a gorgeous patina. Each dog measures 4.25" high x 2.5" deep x 3.5" w...
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Chinese 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Old Female Figure Sculpture 1960s-1980s / Human Statue Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old wood carving made in Japan. It is a female figure by an unknown artist, and is estimated to have been made in the late Showa period (1960s-1980s). The statue is carved...
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Japanese Showa 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cedar

Vintage Bronze Gold and Green Thai Figurine of Prince Rama with a Bow
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage bronze statue in gold and green of Prince Rama shooting an arrow. The large bronze sculpture depicts Lord Rama, a revered figure in Hindu mythology, standing majestically wit...
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Thai Folk Art 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Antique Stone Sun And Moon Pathway Lantern Beautiful Details 33 Inches
Located in South Burlington, VT
Wouldn't this antique garden stone lantern look perfect for your garden entry or pathway, pool, patio, or deck ? Just acquired, our Japan stone "Arts & Crafts" antique stone pathway ...
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Japanese Taisho 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

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...
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Tibetan 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Large Hand-Carved Balinese Barong Dance Mask
Located in Bochum, NRW
Large Balinese Barong carved and hand-painted wood dance mask of an ornate, colorful mythological creature. Skilfully hand carved, with large bulging eyes, large teeth, and two snake...
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Balinese 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Asian Wood Hand Crafted Coffee Table
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Fabulous Asian coffee table, great quality and very fine hand carved wood. Rectangular Asian wood coffee table with very interesting art work, ...
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Balinese Arts and Crafts 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Double-Sided Carved Wooden Blawong Board from Java, circa 1920s-1950s
Located in London, GB
Double-sided carved wooden blawong board from Java, Indonesia (circa 1920s-1950s). Blawong boards were used to hold a pair of Keris daggers. They were fix...
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Indonesian 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Decorative Naruko Kokeshi Doll Sculpture from Northern Japan, Hand-Painted
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and exceptionally 18 inches tall classic traditional Naruko Kokeshi doll from Northern Japan. Handcrafted of wood and hand-painted in t...
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Japanese Edo 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Qing Dynasty Antique Chinese Red Coral Specimen
Located in London, GB
This red coral specimen, with flowing lines and organic form, is a beautiful example of how the work of nature can be, and has been, celebrated as a...
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Chinese 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Coral

Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Carved Faux Ivory Foo Dogs, a Pair
Located in Pomona, CA
In these matching pair of male and female lion/foo dogs with curling mane and bulging eyes, the female holding its cub beneath one paw; the male with an embroidered ball. Each wears ...
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Chinese Chinese Export 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bone

Magnificent Pair of Antique Tang Dynasty Style Carved Horses
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Step back in time with this stunning pair of antique wooden horses, meticulously carved in the style reminiscent of the illustrious Tang Dynasty ...
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Chinese 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Antique Singa Sculptures, Batak Tribe Sumatra, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
Mounted on custom black-painted metal stands, this striking pair of antique Singa sculptures originates from the Batak tribe of Sumatra. Each piece is carved from a single block of wood and features the iconic protective Singa motif, a mythical creature often used in Batak architecture to ward off evil spirits. The sculptures showcase wonderful polychrome detailing, with traces of natural pigments still visible, adding depth and character to the intricately carved surfaces. The weathered patina, fading, and age-related wear and tear speak to their authenticity and long history of use, possibly as architectural or ritual elements. Together, these pieces present a rare opportunity to own a significant example of Batak tribal...
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Indonesian Other 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

A Pair of Chinese Export Elephant Garden Stools
Located in Savannah, GA
A pair of Chinese export elephant form garden stools, early 20th century. Carved wood with gilding and painting. On custom built plinths. We...
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Chinese Chinese Export 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Monumental Chinese Spinach Jade Recumbent Tang Horse Rocky Variations 20th Cent.
Located in Richmond, CA
A monumental size (14kg) Chinese recumbent Tang Horse, circa mid to late 20th Century, possibly older. The sculpture is executed in Spinach Jade, a material highly prized for its dee...
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Chinese Qing 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Pair of Chinese Jade/Stone Bonsai Flower Trees, Each in a Cloisonné Planter
Located in New York, NY
cloisonné planter decorated with objects' motif on blue ground
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Chinese 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade, Metal, Enamel

Vintage Figure Set of Miniature Terracotta Chinese Xian Warriors
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful set of Terracotta sculptures representing Xian Warriors. This set of figures is incredibly detailed and presents 4 warriors and a horse. Intrica...
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Chinese Chinese Export Vintage 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Clay

Early 20th century Antique wooden Burmese Mandalay Buddha statue from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This antique wooden Burmese Mandalay Buddha statue from the early 20th century is an exceptional example of Southeast Asian Buddhist artistry. Crafted from wood and richly gilded wit...
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Burmese 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Antique Wooden Small Netsuke Two wild boar 1960s
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1960s. Dimensions: 2.5 x 2.3 x H2 cm Sculpture: Wild Boar Era: 1960s (Showa) Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, origina...
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Japanese Showa 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

pair of Chinese jade birds
Located in New York, NY
jade carvings of long-tailed birds, each perched on a branch; wooden base/stand is included with these carvings; dimensions of wooden stand: 8.5in(W) x 5in(D) x 3in(H); 2in(D) x 2.5i...
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Chinese 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Antique Chinese Carved Soapstone Spill Vase
Located in Forney, TX
An exceptionally hand-carved antique Chinese soapstone spill vase - spill holder (see below), profusely decorated and intricately detailed naturalistic sc...
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20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Soapstone

Japanese Antique Wooden Netsuke Onnamen 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1950s. Dimensions: 4.5 x 3.5 x H2.2 cm Sculpture: Onnamen Era: 1950s (Showa) Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, origin...
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Japanese Showa 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Pair of Life Size Carved Wood Sea Turtles
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Japanese hand carved wood life size turtles small 12x19x10" Large 12x22x12".
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Vintage 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

Vintage Bronze Statuette Depicting Quan Yin Seated on a Rocky Formation
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage bronze statuette from the mid-20th century depicting Quan Yin. Created during the midcentury period, this bronze statuette features the Quan Yin, the Goddess of Compassion,...
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Asian 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Gilt Bronze Tibetan Buddha Vajrasattva Statue 13"
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful, 4.15 lb, gilt bronze Tibetan sculpture of Buddha Vajrasattva. Seated dhyana asana on double lotus throne, in the left hand a ghanta bell, in the right hand a vajra thund...
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Tibetan 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Large Safari Hand Painted Presentation Bowl Eva Fritz-Lindner
Located in South Burlington, VT
This is the only known example of this -Elephants Safari- A Monumental Presentation Bowl & Master Work- Hand Painted by Eva Fritz-Lindner (1933-2017) This is a wonderful handmade, hand-painted and hand glazed large center piece...
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German 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Vintage Japanese Satsuma Colorful Foo Dog Statue
Located in Pomona, CA
Fabulous colorful hand painted Satsuma porcelain foo dogs from Japan feature a colorful decoration on the body with green accents and gold detailing. Handcrafted in Japan, the detail...
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Japanese Anglo-Japanese 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-20th Century, Showa, Large Japanese Wooden Tray with Koi Carp Fish Design
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Large Japanese wooden tray with koi carp fish design. Age: Japan, Showa Period, Mid-20th Century Size: Diameter 52.7 C.M. / Height 5.6 C.M. C...
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Japanese 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Vintage Wayang Kulit Indonesian Shadow Puppet With Stand
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Vintage Indonesian shadow puppet intricately hand painted and articulated at the shoulders, elbow and hand. The puppet comes with a square hand-painted stand. Dimensions: 10 7/8" H ...
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Indonesian Tribal 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Natural Organic Burl Wood Flower Display Table, 38"
Located in South Burlington, VT
An attractive example of a burl wood natural organic wood flower or display table crafted from golden camphor wood root and burl. This stunning single roo...
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Chinese Organic Modern 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Organic Material

White Ceremonial Granite Bi Disc
Located in Somis, CA
The Bi was a traditional ceremonial scepter used by the Chinese Emperors to connect with the Heavenly Gods. A symbol of unity and holistic harmony, it was used in ancient celestial c...
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Chinese Prehistoric 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Granite, Steel

White Ceremonial Granite Bi Disc
White Ceremonial Granite Bi Disc
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Chinese Lapis Lazuli Carved Group of Figures Sculpture
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a large heavy Chinese lapis lazuli well carved in details group of figures sculpture.`It depicts two young ladies very well dressed in southern and northern dynasty clothes with traditional Chinese hair...
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Chinese Chinese Export 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli

Asian Gilt Bronze Teppanom Kneeling Thai Sacred Angels
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Two Asian gilt bronze Teppanom kneeling Thai sacred angels. Bronze gilded temple guardians in a sitting position. These temple guardians were made in Th...
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Thai Folk Art 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Rare Tall Antique Stone Buddha Shakyamuni Dated 1853, 27 Inches
Located in South Burlington, VT
A good antique, 19th century (1863) granite stone Buddha - Shyaka Nyorai Sakyamuni- sculpture perched upon a square base. Signed lower Kanji front: Kaei 6 ( 1853) March 6. Good gar...
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Japanese Taisho 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone, Granite

Old Bronze Nepali Buddha Statue from Nepal
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: bronze Measures: 43 cm high 36 cm wide and 26,5 cm deep Weight: 10.25 kgs Fire gilded with 24 krt. gold Dhyana mudra Originating from Nepal Early 20th century Very...
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Nepalese 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century, Antique Burmese Wooden Puppet Head with Stand
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Burmese wooden puppet head with stand. Age: Burma, Early 20th century Size: Height 19 C.M. / Width 13.7 C.M. / Thickness 13 C.M. Size including stan...
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Burmese 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

A Chinese cloisonné and carved hardstone bonsai tree, Prunus circa 1920
Located in Central England, GB
This small jewel like tree is Chinese and dates to circa 1920. It represents a flowering Prunus bonsai tree. The tree is displayed in a shallow rectangular planter made from gilt br...
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Chinese Chinese Export 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Agate, Enamel

Wooden, Hand-Carved Painted Nandi Cow, India C. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A visibly old hand-carved Nandi Cow from India. This wood sculpture features a wonderful age related patina and has been hand-painted with a mix of white and...
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Indian Other 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Asian Chinese Mid-20th Century Carved Serpentine Stone Horse Sculpture Figurine
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Dating from the mid-20th century, this well executed serpentine stone carving depicts a rearing Asian horse. The hard stone composition of this sculpture has not been tested.
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Chinese Qing 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Serpentine

Japan Pair Big Round Antique Stone Water Basin Planters Tsukubai
Located in South Burlington, VT
Great Pair (2) Of Large Round Stone Bowls/Planters From our recent Japanese Acquisition Travels- comes this unusual pair of large round garden stone vessels with inset carved handl...
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Japanese Taisho 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Japanese Noh Theater Mask of a Deigan (泥眼)
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Deigan (泥眼) Mask, used in Noh theater to represent characters who are possessed, supernatural beings, or individuals under the influence of strong emotions, such as madness or jealo...
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Japanese Showa 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Wooden Small Netsuke Laying Wild Boar 1960s
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1960s. Dimensions: 3.5 x 1.5 x H2 cm Sculpture: Wild Boar Era: 1960s (Showa) Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, origina...
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Japanese Showa 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Bronze of an Elephant
Located in London, GB
Japanese bronze of an elephant, mid-twentieth century, modelled with trunk aloft, a substantial, attractively modelled sculpture with pleasing colour and finish.
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Japanese 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century Bronze Buddha Sculpture, Japan, around 1920
Located in Berlin, DE
This captivating bronze Buddha sculpture, originating from Thailand around 1920, embodies the spiritual serenity of the early 20th century. The standing figure is meticulously crafte...
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Japanese Chinese Export Vintage 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century Burmese Lacquer Offering Vessel, Hsun Ok
Located in Atlanta, GA
Burmese (Myanmar) lacquer ware has a long tradition dating back to the 13th century. Lacquer in Burma is called “Thitsi” meaning the sap of a Thitsi Tree (Melanhorrea Usitata). Typically, bamboo and wood are used as a frame or base in making lacquer work. This covered offering vessel is called a “Hsun Ok...
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Burmese Vintage 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japan Important 1961 Over Life-Size Bronze Man Child "Coming Generation", Tadao
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan an important life-size plus 94 Inch high sculpture of a man with child by Mid-Century Modern master sculptor Koga Tadao, (Meiji 36 (1903) to Showa 54 ...
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Japanese Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Hand Carved Meerschaum Chinese Sitting Buddha on Wood Display Stand
Located in Studio City, CA
A true gem of a work. Wonderfully carved and detailed. We haven't come across another work quite like it. We are unsure of age so are simply listing it as 20th century but could be older. Would be a nice addition to any South-East Asian/ Chinese artifacts...
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Asian 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Tall Antique Stone Buddha Shakyamuni 27 Inches And Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
A very old Taisho period early 20th century granite stone Buddha - Shyaka Nyorai Sakyamuni- sculpture perched upon a square base. Signed front left with named patron: hidaka shig...
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Japanese Taisho 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone, Granite

Japan Fine Old “Oribe” Garden Lantern , Tea Master Hand Carved
Located in South Burlington, VT
Designed by Tea Master "Oribe" Please view our video. "Oribe designed this lantern to represent the secular nature of lanterns installed in private tea gardens" Japan “Oribe” st...
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Japanese Showa 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

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...
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Japanese Showa Vintage 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Slate

Large Cambodian Black Painted Sitting Buddha Sculpture, circa 1920s
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Sitting black painted sitting Buddha sculpture, Cambodian, circa 1920s The statue is decorated with multiple red and green colored mirrored glass pieces. Several area around the che...
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Cambodian Vintage 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Art Glass, Mirror

Wooden bowl carved from an old Japanese tree burl/Sculpture object/20th century
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This wooden bowl was crafted during the Taisho to early Showa periods from keyaki (zelkova) wood. The wood used is carved from the burl of the tree, resulting in a unique shape and t...
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Japanese Showa 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Old Bronze Nepali Crowned Buddha Statue from Nepal
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: bronze 60,5 cm high 37,5 cm wide and 30,5 cm deep Weight: 16.3 kgs Fire gilded with 24 krt. gold Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Nepal Middle 20th century Inla...
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Nepalese 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

20th Century Porcelain Statue of Guan Yin, also known as Kwan Yin
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful 20th century porcelain statue of Guan Yin, also known as Kwan Yin, the bodhisattva of compassion and mercy in Mahayana Buddhism. Guan Yin is revered across East Asia and is...
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Chinese 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Antique Pair of Wood Rice Measure Vessels
Located in South Burlington, VT
Special find from our last Japanese Acquisition Here's a beautiful and unique way to accent your indoor or outdoor garden space with these treasures from Japan! This special ...
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Japanese Meiji 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Japanese Kutani Porcelain Figure of a Bijin or Geisha, Showa Era, 1930 s, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A charming and delightful Japanese Kutani enameled porcelain figure of a bijin or geisha, early Showa Era, circa 1930's, Japan. The elegant figure of a beautiful woman, called a bijin, portrayed dressed in full kimono and holding a fan in one hand. Her kimono of deep black with scattered cherry blossoms in white and outlined in gilding. Her wide obi of coral color, and patterned with stylized clouds of turquoise green and puce. One foot, clad in a white tabi...
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Japanese Showa Vintage 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Patinated Hindu Bronze "Nandi Bull" Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage patinated Hindu bronze "Nandi Bull" sculpture, circa 1950s. The piece is in good vintage condition with a great patina and measures 4.5"W x 1.5"D ...
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Indian 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Gilt Bronze Tibetan Water Moon Guan Yin Avalokiteshvara Statue
Located in Somis, CA
A magnificent gilt bronze statue of Tibetan Avalokiteshvara, the compassionate Bodhisattva Water Moon Guan Yin. Seated on a lotus base in rajalilasana, the "posture of royal ease...
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Chinese 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Japanese "Suiseki" Makkouseki from Ehime
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a stone mined in Japan. Not only in China but also in Japan from ancient times, rocks in the mountains have been shaved and stones for viewing have been quarried. Such stone...
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Japanese Showa 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone