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Period: Early 20th Century
Early 20th Century, Burmese Bronze Standing Elephant
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Burmese bronze standing elephant with stand. Age: Burma, Early 20th Century Size: Height 15.5 C.M. / Width 11.5 C.M. / Length 18 C.M. (size excluding stand) Condition: Nice cond...
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Burmese Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Gilt Wood Carving of a Courtly and Battle Scene, China, Early 20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
Gilt Wood Carving of a Courtly and Battle Scene, China, Early 20th Century Carved and gilt wood, mounted on a velvet background within a later gilt frame An exceptionally intricate...
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Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Gold Plate

Solid Teak Sugar Cane Mill Crusher / Grinder from Java, Indonesia, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This solid crusher from Java, Indonesia was part of a larger sugar cane press extracting the sugar rich juices from harvested sugar cane. Hand-crafted from teak It has beautiful wood textures. Before modern sugar cane mills...
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Indonesian Other Antique Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Teak

Early 20th century Antique pottery Vishnu statue from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
The Antique pottery Vishnu statue is a remarkable and spiritually significant artifact originating from India. Crafted from Pottery, each statue stands a...
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Indian Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Pottery

Antique Anglo-Raj Hand-Carved Teak Elephant with Rider Polychrome Sculpture
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique Anglo-Raj Hand-Carved Teak Elephant with Rider Polychrome Sculpture An exceptional example of Anglo-Indian craftsmanship, this hand-carved and hand-painted solid teak wood el...
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Indian Anglo Raj Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Asian Carved Rosewood Standing Buddha or Wise Man Figure C1940
Located in Big Flats, NY
Asian Hand-Carved Rosewood Standing Buddha or Wise Man Figure C1940 Measures - 16.75"H x 7"W x 6.75"D A finely carved rosewood figure depicting a standing Buddha or wise man, dating ...
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Asian Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Rosewood

Early 20th century Antique pottery Krishna statue from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This antique pottery Krishna statue is a charming devotional piece from the early 20th century, showcasing the artistic traditions of India. Expertly crafted from pottery, the statue...
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Indian Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Pottery

Antique Carved Tiger, Asian, Teak, Decorative Statue, 20th Century, circa 1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique carved tiger. An Asian, solid teak and bone decorative statue, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920. A prowling, handcrafted Panthera tigris...
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Asian Anglo-Indian Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Teak

20C Chinese Soapstone Polished Bowl
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a lovely 20C Chinese soapstone polished bowl. Made in China in the early 20th century circa 1930. This is a medium sized jade green an...
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Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Soapstone

Antique Chinese Carved Wooden Figural Pillow or Headrest, Qianlong?
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Chinese wooden head rest. Carved in the form of a recumbent or resting man. Decorated in polychrome decoration. The body painted in a silver tone with his hair and eyes in black with red undertones. There is further scroll work painted in stylized clouds and sun to the red and green. There appears to be a carved ruyi in between the feet. Simply a wonderful carved Chinese head...
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Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Guanyin in Carved Wood and Polichrome, China, Early 20th Century, Asian Art
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guanyin in carved wood and polichrome, China, early 20th century, Asian art Measures: H 56cm, W 16cm, W 15cm.
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Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Chinese quality carved brush pot
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Chinese quality carved bamboo brush pot having quality carved decoration to this lovely Chinese brush pot. D. 1900
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Chinese Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Hibachi-Paulownia Brazier
Located in Pomona, CA
A Hibachi and Paulownia brazier. A carved monkey wrapped around the brazier. Copper liner
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Japanese Vintage Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Chinese Ornately Carved Cinnabar Plate with Landscape Scene Wood Stand
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique carved plate is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from China and date to approximately 1920 and done in a Chinese Export style. The plate is composed of cinnabar...
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Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Softwood

Early 20th Century Cambodian Polychrome Male Figurine
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a lovely early 20th century Cambodian polychrome male figurine. From circa 1900-1920 and from South Eastern Asia, most likely Cambodia bas...
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Cambodian Country Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

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, long grey beard, and original textile garment. From a group of 7 Chinese opera puppets...
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Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Textile, Wood, Paint

Early 20th century Antique pottery Ayyappan statue - Golu doll from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This Antique pottery Ayyappan statue - Golu doll is a rare collectible masterpiece originating from India, crafted in the early 20th century. Made from high-quality pottery, the stat...
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Indian Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Pottery

Early 20th Century, Burmese Bronze Standing Elephant
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Burmese bronze standing elephant with stand. Age: Burma, Early 20th Century Size: Height 16.8 C.M. / Width 10 C.M. / Length 15 C.M. Size including stand: Height 17.5 C.M. Condi...
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Burmese Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Early 20th Century, Burmese Vintage Bronze Figure of Athlete
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Burmese vintage bronze figure of athlete. Age: Burma, Colonial, Early 20th Century Size: Height 25.8 C.M. / Width 13.8 C.M. / Length 20.5 C.M. S...
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Burmese Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Early 20th Century Standing Bronze Japanese Geisha with Kimono Obi
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful bronze figure of a standing Japanese geisha in a traditional kimono with an obi. The geisha's susohiki kimono is laced with an intricate pattern of flowers, leaves and vine...
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French Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Buddha in jade root
Located in Milano, IT
This captivating sculpture depicts a Buddha with a frog resting on his shoulder, crafted from jade root. The Buddha, with his serene smile and relaxed posture, exudes a sense of peac...
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Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

Japanese Erotic Otofuku Folk Art Carving, Late Meiji Period, circa 1900
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Rare and highly unusual Japanese Folk Art wood carving depicting the folk heroine and good luck figure Otafuku with a finely painted erotic design on the interior and a carved inscri...
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Japanese Meiji Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Cypress

Jade vase with rings. China, 19th century
Located in Catania, IT
Jade Vase with Rings. China, Qing Dynasty, 19th century. A Chinese jade vase dating back to the 19th century, Qing Dynasty era. It is a refined art object, entirely carved in natural...
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Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Chinese Peking Glass Bok Choy Charm, c. 1920
Located in Chicago, IL
Although practiced for centuries, Chinese glass-making gained prominence during the Qing-dynasty with the introduction of Peking glass. Adapting European technologies, workshops in the Imperial Palace began creating layered and intricately-carved glass pieces that mimicked the translucency of jade, semiprecious stones, and rare jewels. This Peking glass charm is sculpted as a tiny bok choy...
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Chinese Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Glass

Lacquered Meiji Period Carved Wood Foo Dogs or Guardian Lions on Boulle Stands
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pair of Japanese lacquered wood figures depicting seated Foo Dogs or Guardian Lions in a deep red-brown lacquer with stylized mane and tail, having reverse painted glass eyes and sea...
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Japanese Meiji Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Brass

Early 20th century Antique bronze Nepali Aparmita Buddha statue
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Antique bronze Nepali Aparmita Buddha statue Material : bronze 37,4 cm high 24,4 cm wide and 19 cm deep Fire gilded with 24 krt. gold Dhyana mudra Late 19th / early 20th century Inl...
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Burmese Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Antique Chinese Hand Carved Boxwood Prosperity Crab Basket or Brush Pot
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Chinese hand carved boxwood prosperity crab basket or brush pot Fine old brush pot that can also be used a vase Dimensions 5.5" diameter a...
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Chinese Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Boxwood

Large wooden iki ningyō depicting a Kabuki theater actor
Located in Milano, IT
Large wood, plaster and pigment iki ningyō with glass eyes, depicting a Kabuki theater actor (probably Matsumoto Kōshirō VII, 1870-1949) as Benkei in the kabuki opera "Kanjinchō." He...
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Japanese Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Gesso, Glass, Wood

Outstanding Quality Antique Chinese Brush Pot
Located in Ipswich, GB
Outstanding quality antique Chinese brush pot having an outstanding quality antique Chinese brush pot with wonderful carved decoration.
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Chinese Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Early 20C Thai Seated Boy Emperor Rama VIII Polychrome Statue
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A GORGEOUS Early 20C Thai Seated Boy Emperor Rama VIII Polychrome Statue. Made in Thailand in the early 20th Century, circa 1935 – 40. Hand carved wooden statue which ha...
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Thai Country Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood, Giltwood, Paint

Old Burmese betelnut box from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This old Burmese betelnut box is a finely crafted lacquerware piece from the early 20th century, originating in Burma (now Myanmar). Measuring 15.8 cm in height and 18.3 cm in diamet...
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Burmese Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Lacquer

Chinese Bamboo Cloth Teapot, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Tea drinking has been an integral part of Chinese culture for centuries, resulting in a wide range of social customs and material traditions. In addition to tea leaves, water, and heat, the art of drinking tea (chayi) calls for a variety of teaware and utensils - both practical and decorative. This charming teapot dates to the late Qing dynasty and is hand-carved from a hollow length of bamboo to appear as though parceled by a cloth strung with tassels. The teapot has a squat, rounded form and a dark brown finish, reminiscent of Yixing red clay teapots...
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Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Bamboo

Monumental Shan Burmese Gilt Lacquer Buddha Head, Early 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A Burmese gilt dry lacquer monumental head of the Buddha, Shan States, Myanmar (Burma), early 20th century. This monumental dry lacquer and gilt head ...
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Burmese Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Shell, Lacquer

Chinese Gilt Patinated Bronze Small Sculpture of a Luohan
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a heavy patinated bronze sculpture of a Luohan. He is standing up in a gesture of reverence and/or prayer position with his eyes closed and dressed with a gilt robe. The bord...
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Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Chinese Chicken Blood Stone Carving of Bodhidharma on Wood Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small chicken blood stone carving from China circa early 20th century, possibly early (late Qing to early Republic period). It depicts an aged Bo...
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Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Early 20th century Old pottery Golu doll: Shiva Lingam from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This exquisite Old Pottery Golu Doll representing the Shiva Lingam originates from South India and dates back to the early 20th century. The statue, crafted from pottery, stands at a...
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Indian Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Pottery

Buddha sculpture with sack
Located in Milano, IT
Statue in green and black jade root, depicting a joyful Buddha resting atop a large sack that gracefully wraps around his sides. The figure is carved with elegance and mastery: the B...
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Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

Early 20th century Large old marble crowned Burmese Buddha statue from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This large old marble crowned Burmese Buddha statue is an exceptional masterpiece of Shan (Tai Yai) style artistry from the early 20th century. Skillfully carved from fine marble, th...
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Indian Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Marble

Chinese Bloodstone Carved Seal
Located in Norwood, NJ
Nicely carved red/orange Chinese hardstone seal. Bloodstone or "chicken blood" soapstone hand carved village scene with figures and trees. Signed.
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Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Soapstone

Antique Container
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful shape on the hand carved antique bowl or container from Sumatra. Originally used for pounding rice. Great for holding jewelry, keys etc. Both sculptural and usable. This antique container...
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Primitive Antique Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Thai 1900s Gilt and Polychrome Hand Carved Sculpture of Seated Buddhist Monk
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Thai religious hand carved wooden statue of a seated Buddhist monk with polychrome and gilded accents from the early 20th century. This early 20th-century Thai statue...
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Thai Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Glass, Giltwood

Early 20th-Century Antique Chinese pair of Carved Bed Fascia
Located in Pomona, CA
This pair of antique Chinese wood carving panels was part of the Chinese day bed. which dated back to 1900s from Southern part of China. They are two identical panels from two side o...
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Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Indonesian Wayang Kulit" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This flat shadow puppet was crafted on the island of Java by a puppet artist using buffalo hide and mounted on bamboo sticks. It features movable arms, controlled by outer bamboo rods. It was used in Wayang...
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Indonesian Tribal Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Leather, Wood

Hand-Carved Wood Javanese ‘Wayang Topeng’ Theatre Mask, Indonesia c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A visibly old mask from the Javanese masks theatre ‘wayang topeng’: carved from hard wood, and painted on the front side. The mask shows clear traces of ...
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Indonesian Other Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Unusual Antique Oak Brass Bound Barrel On A Quality Black Forest Stand
Located in Ipswich, GB
Unusual antique oak brass bound barrel on a quality black forest stand having a quality oak barrel with four brass bounds and a carved top, carved r...
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Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Brass

Pair of Fully Highly Carved Chinese Deity Figural Table Lamps
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and amazing pair of highly carved sculptural Figural hardwood deity, samurai. Must see all pics to appreciate, carved minx at the base of the larger figure. Truly works of a...
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Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Brass

Indonesian Wayang Golek" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This “Wayang Golek” is a visibly old shadow puppet carved using soft wood and cloth. It features an articulated head and arms connected to rods, the dress...
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Indonesian Tribal Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Fabric, Wood

Early 20th Century Carved Wooden Door From Lampung Sumatra, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A rice granary door from the Lampung, Sumatra., Indonesia c. 1900. It features a wonderful age-related patina, with strong wood textures and shades. A unique sculptural object to bri...
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Indonesian Other Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Thai Ceremonial Wooden Drum with Natural Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A tall antique Thai freestanding ceremonial wooden drum from the early 20th century, with natural finish, carved accents and circular flaring base. Create...
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Thai Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Small Thai Rattanakosin Gilt Bronze Buddha Sheltered by Naga, Muchalinda, c 1900
Located in Austin, TX
A darling and charming small Thai lacquered and gilt bronze figure of the Buddha Sheltered by a Naga, Buddha Muchalinda, Rattanakosin Period, circa 1900, Thailand. The small statute...
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Thai Antique Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Life-Sized Shan Burmese Gilt Lacquer Papier Mâché Buddha, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
A large and impressive Burmese papier mâché gilt lacquer figure of the historical Buddha, Shakyamuni, Shan States, Burma (now Myanmar) circa 1880 - 1900. The Buddha sits in vajrasana...
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Burmese Antique Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Lacquer

Meiji Period Bronze Bear, Signed
Located in Norwood, NJ
Large and impressive patinated bronze sculpture of a bear. As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this magnificent high quality Meiji period Okimon...
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Japanese Meiji Antique Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Old Burmese lacquerware betelnut box from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This old Burmese lacquerware betelnut box is a beautifully preserved example of early 20th-century craftsmanship from Burma (now Myanmar), showcasing the timeless elegance of traditi...
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Burmese Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Lacquer

Indonesian Wayang Kulit" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This flat shadow puppet was crafted on the island of Java by a puppet artist using buffalo hide and mounted on bamboo sticks. It was used in Wayang puppet...
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Indonesian Tribal Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Leather, Wood

White jade Buddha figurines
Located in Milano, IT
This jade sculpture exudes an aura of serenity and abundance that captivates and enchants. It represents the Buddha of happiness, with a radiant and smiling face that immediately con...
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Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

Antique Chinese Stone Temple Wall Sculpture/Buddha Wall Plaque
Located in Pomona, CA
A Chinese antique carved stone wall plaque with traces of original polymorphic and nice patina. Crafted in China, this carved stone wall plaque will ...
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Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Quality antique Chinese carved hardwood figure
Located in Ipswich, GB
Quality antique Chinese carved hardwood figure of a shoulou with a staff, attendant child and a stork standing on a carved base
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Chinese Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood

Indonesian Wayang Kulit" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This flat shadow puppet was crafted on the island of Java by a puppet artist using buffalo hide and mounted on bamboo sticks. It was used in Wayang puppet...
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Indonesian Tribal Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Leather, Wood

Antique Thai Freestanding Ceremonial Drum with Natural Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A tall antique Thai freestanding ceremonial drum from the early 20th century, with natural finish, reeded accents and circular flaring base. Born in Th...
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Thai Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

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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Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

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