Lacquered Sculptures and Carvings

Technique: Lacquered

Thai Polychromed Dancer Figure

Located in Chicago, IL

With knees bent and weight shifted to one side, this early 20th century Thai sculpture of a court performer is imbued with movement, as though about to spring into a traditional danc...

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Early 20th Century Thai Folk Art Lacquered Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Thai Polychromed Dancer Figure

$580

Pair of Chinese 1920s Lacquered Calligraphy Signs with Hand-Carved Characters

Located in Yonkers, NY

This pair of vertical Chinese signs, dating to the early 20th century, is richly decorated with bold hand-carved calligraphy. Each panel is crafted from wood and finished in a warm l...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Lacquered Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Pair of Chinese 1920s Lacquered Calligraphy Signs with Hand-Carved Characters

$2,500 / set

19th Century Buddhist Calligraphy Prayer Board "Guanyin"

Located in New York, NY

Rare 19th century Buddhist Taoist Prayer Board. Beautifully carved gilded calligraphy prayer board blessing. This is a singular solid board of wood. A...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Lacquered Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century Buddhist Calligraphy Prayer Board "Guanyin"

$3,800

Thai 20th Century Kneeling Ceremonial Temple Monk Lacquered and Gilt Sculpture

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Thai kneeling ceremonial monk sculpture from the 20th century with hand painted gilt and lacquer over stone. This 20th-century Thai kneeling ceremonial...

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Early 20th Century Thai Lacquered Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Thai 20th Century Kneeling Ceremonial Temple Monk Lacquered and Gilt Sculpture

$8,500

Burmese Buddhist Alabaster Statue

Located in New York, NY

Wonderful Burmese Buddhist Devote carved from a large solid stone of Alabaster. Collected in Myanmar Kayin State in 2004. This statue dates to early 20th century being of the Manda...

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Early 20th Century Burmese Lacquered Sculptures and Carvings

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Alabaster

Burmese Buddhist Alabaster Statue

$6,800

Thai Temple Ceremonial Black Lacquered and Gilt Kneeling Monk Sculpture

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Thai kneeling ceremonial monk sculpture from circa 1920 with hand painted gilt and lacquer over stone. This remarkable Thai ceremonial kneeling monk sc...

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1920s Thai Vintage Lacquered Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Thai Temple Ceremonial Black Lacquered and Gilt Kneeling Monk Sculpture

$9,500

Pair of Large Kneeling Monks, Burma, Mid-18th Century

Located in Kastrup, DK

Rare pair of large kneeling monks in the position of prayer/meditation. Red and black lacquered Burmese teak wood with remnants of gold leaf. Untouched ...

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Early 19th Century Burmese Other Antique Lacquered Sculptures and Carvings

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Teak

Pair of Large Kneeling Monks, Burma, Mid-18th Century

$10,573 / set

Chinese Antique Carved "Long Life" Wedding Marriage Chest, 19thc.

Located in South Burlington, VT

A long life wedding marriage chest In Chinese Mandaran, the symbol "Shou" a Chinese character ,signifies longevity and may frequently be found as decoration. it is this character...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Lacquered Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass

Chinese Antique Carved "Long Life" Wedding Marriage Chest, 19thc.

$2,400 Sale Price

50% Off

Japanese Buddhist Mirror and Dragon Stand, Edo Period, early 19th c, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A powerful and rare Japanese Buddhist "sacred" mirror and stand, Edo Period, late 18th or early 19th century, Japan. The bronze mirror is housed in a two part gilt wood and lacquer ...

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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Lacquered Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Buddhist Mirror and Dragon Stand, Edo Period, early 19th c, Japan

$9,500

Burmese Mandalay Style Gilt Lacquered Buddha Red Lacquer Covered Baluster Vase

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

A Burmese Mandalay style gilt lacquered wood standing figure of Buddha and together with an unusual Burmese red lacquer covered baluster offering vas...

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20th Century Burmese Chinese Export Lacquered Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Burmese Mandalay Style Gilt Lacquered Buddha Red Lacquer Covered Baluster Vase

$795

Chinese Taoist Figure of Wenchang, Late Qing Dynasty, c. 1900, China

Located in Austin, TX

A tall and impressive figure of the Taoist deity Wenchang Wang, carved, gessoed, lacquered, gilt and polychromed wood, Late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, Fujian, China. Wenchang, the T...

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Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Lacquered Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Taoist Figure of Wenchang, Late Qing Dynasty, c. 1900, China

$1,950

Arakanese Gilt Lacquered Bronze Mahakyain phara (Royal Oath) Buddha Image

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Arakanese Gilt Lacquered Bronze Mahakyain phara (Royal Oath) Buddha Image, a seated figure depicted in the bhumisparsa (earth touching) mudra, with small “fruit” in left hand, a maje...

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17th Century Burmese Other Antique Lacquered Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze, Gold Leaf

Arakanese Gilt Lacquered Bronze Mahakyain phara (Royal Oath) Buddha Image

$3,000

Burmese Bird-Shaped Betel Gold Lacquered Box

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Antique late 19th century original offering vessel lacquered ornate gilded betel boxes in the shape of a sacred goose, Hintha bird from Mandalay, Myanmar bird...

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Early 20th Century Burmese Islamic Lacquered Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Burmese Bird-Shaped Betel Gold Lacquered Box

$1,500

Pair Wooden Antique Panels with Blue and White Porcelain Calligraphy

Located in Yonkers, NY

A pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty period shop signs with inlaid blue and white porcelain calligraphy and black/dark brown lacquered ground. Presenting a unique pair of Chinese Qing Dyna...

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Lacquered Sculptures and Carvings

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Porcelain, Wood

Pair Wooden Antique Panels with Blue and White Porcelain Calligraphy

$2,500 / set

Large 19th Century Lacquered Black Signboard with Red Calligraphy, Qing Dynasty

Located in Yonkers, NY

A large Qing Dynasty period black signboard from the 19th century, with red calligraphy. Crafted during the 19th century Qing Dynasty, this large signboard once adorned a temple, gui...

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Lacquered Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large 19th Century Lacquered Black Signboard with Red Calligraphy, Qing Dynasty

$6,500

Antique Shan (Tai Yai) Jambupati Buddha Image

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Antique Shan (Tai Yai) Jambupati Buddha Image, wood, lacquer and gold leaf, Konbaung Empire (1752-1885) A crowned style that displays Northern Thai iconography merged with the aesthetic of Burmese rule in the region. The figure is depicted in the popular Theravada seated position of padmasana, (interlocking legs position) and the hand mudra in bhumisparsa (earth touching) wherein the feet are souls up, the fingers of the right hand extend beyond the right shin and the left hand palm up resting above the lap. Remnants of the leaf-like kirita crown remain. The image is dressed in Burmese royal costume with thayo rolled lacquer relief decoration modeled into cuffs, epaulettes, knee pads and a detailed “U” shaped necklace covering the chest. There is also a lappet of clothing between the legs draping down toward the base. The figure is seated upon a tall and waisted throne pedestal having rows of lotus petal grooves on the diagonal portions . The base and body are carved from one solid piece of hard wood. All covered in black lacquer with thayo lacquer details, red pigment for the lips and gold leaf overall. The Jambupati style Buddha illustrates the tale of the Buddha’s life when he came across the arrogant King Jambupati, a king who terrorized his subjects and who lacked humility and compassion for his people. The Buddha on meeting the King asked that he forsake his evil ways and instead practice kindness to his fellow man. Ignoring the Buddha’s request, the King continued to terrorize the people. The Buddha then in his efforts to change the King of his evil ways, one day magically appeared to him in resplendent royal attire. King Jambupati was in awe of the Buddha’s appearance prostrated himself in obeisance and from that day onward accepted the Buddhist precepts. In Southeast Asian countries like Burma, where rulers have very high if not semi-divine status, tales of this type, reinforced the need for the leader to worship the Buddha, the King of Kings. Condition: Heavy deterioration of the underside of the base as well as the interior portion of the crown, other losses include crown flanges, the crown spire, earrings, the tip of the left thumb, one base corner edge, rolled lacquer losses and general wear of the gold leaf surface, all commensurate with age and wear. Measuring: 22.25 in. high x 8.75 in. wide x 7.75 in. deep(56.5cm x 22.2cm x 29.7cm). Weight: 10.8 lbs. Age: Late 18th century. Provenance: Lark...

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Late 18th Century Burmese Other Antique Lacquered Sculptures and Carvings

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Gold Leaf

Antique Shan (Tai Yai) Jambupati Buddha Image

$2,600

Burmese Mandalay Seated Buddha, Red Lacquered, Gilt and Embellished, 19th c

Located in Austin, TX

A gorgeous and serene Burmese carved teak wood figure of a seated Buddha, Mandalay style and of the period, late 19th century, Burma (Myanmar). This elegant Buddha is portrayed seat...

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Late 19th Century Burmese Antique Lacquered Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Shell, Glass, Teak, Lacquer

Burmese Mandalay Seated Buddha, Red Lacquered, Gilt and Embellished, 19th c

$3,800

Vintage Shop Sign with Gilt Calligraphy on Lacquered Ground

Located in Yonkers, NY

A vintage Chinese horizontal shop sign from the mid 20th century with lacquered finish, carved and gilt calligraphy. Created in China during the midcentury period, this horizontal shop sign features an outer molded frame surrounding a beautiful calligraphic text. Six words, carefully carved and gilded, stand out on a dark reddish brown lacquered ground. The sign has been fitted with two ring pulls on its upper edge to allow it to be hung on a wall. With its clean lines and gilded calligraphy, this vintage Chinese shop sign...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Lacquered Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Vintage Shop Sign with Gilt Calligraphy on Lacquered Ground

$980

Burmese Buddha Fragmentary Lacquered Wood Bust, Ava Period, 17th/18th Century

Located in Austin, TX

A mysterious and evocative heavily weathered and fragmentary bust of a Burmese standing Buddha, Ava Period, late 17th or early 18th century, Bu...

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Early 18th Century Burmese Antique Lacquered Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal

Burmese Buddha Fragmentary Lacquered Wood Bust, Ava Period, 17th/18th Century

$7,500

Burmese 19th Century Hand-Carved and Painted Wooden Puppet Show Sign

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Burmese hand-carved wooden puppet show sign from the 19th century, with red and black painted accents as well as puppets, architecture and foliage carved in low relief. This Burmese 19th century sign was hand-carved in Burma (nowadays called Myanmar) for a puppet show. This tall panel is entirely carved in low-relief and enhanced by red and black painted accents. The sign depicts two traditional Burmese puppets...

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19th Century Burmese Antique Lacquered Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Burmese 19th Century Hand-Carved and Painted Wooden Puppet Show Sign

$1,030

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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Early 1900s Thai Antique Lacquered Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Small Thai Rattanakosin Gilt Bronze Buddha Sheltered by Naga, Muchalinda, c 1900

$780

Japanese Lacquered Wood Sho Kannon, Momoyama/Edo Period, 17th Century, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A tall and impressive Japanese carved and black lacquered figure of Sho Kannon Bosatsu, Momoyama or Edo Period, mid 17th century, on a later mid 19th century carved, painted, and gilt wood lotus...

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Mid-17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Lacquered Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Japanese Lacquered Wood Sho Kannon, Momoyama/Edo Period, 17th Century, Japan

$17,500

China 18th Century Chinese Decoration Element in Lacquered and Gilded Wood

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Interesting element probably coming from a lacquered and gilded wood furniture or panel representing a tripod - shaped vase with curved legs with...

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18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Lacquered Sculptures and Carvings

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Giltwood, Wood, Lacquer

China 18th Century Chinese Decoration Element in Lacquered and Gilded Wood

$620 Sale Price

20% Off

Antique Hand-Carved Lacquered Rosewood Wall Plaque from 19th Century, China

Located in Yonkers, NY

A 19th century Chinese wall plaque hand-carved in lacquered rosewood. This rectangular wall plaque was made from rosewood, a red wood greatly...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Lacquered Sculptures and Carvings

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Rosewood

Antique Hand-Carved Lacquered Rosewood Wall Plaque from 19th Century, China

$490

Japanese Meiji Period Shibayama Charger Featuring Cockerel

Located in Norwood, NJ

19th century Meiji period charger/plate with cockerel beautifully realistic in layers of carved shell, mother of pearl and bone to stand in high r...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Lacquered Sculptures and Carvings

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Shell, Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer

Japanese Meiji Period Shibayama Charger Featuring Cockerel

$975

Pair of Vintage Northern Thai Double Ram Sculptures with Reddish Brown Lacquer

Located in Yonkers, NY

A pair of vintage Northern Thai double ram reddish brown lacquered sculptures from the mid-20th century, with elegant black antlers, green glass jewelry...

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Mid-20th Century Thai Lacquered Sculptures and Carvings

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Glass, Wood

Pair of Vintage Northern Thai Double Ram Sculptures with Reddish Brown Lacquer

$1,900

Antique Thai Two Toned Wooden Drum with Leather Top and Butterfly Motifs

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique Thai wood and leather two toned processional drum from the 19th century, with slatted body, butterfly motifs and weathered patina. Created in Thailand during the 19th cent...

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19th Century Thai Antique Lacquered Sculptures and Carvings

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Leather, Wood

Antique Thai Two Toned Wooden Drum with Leather Top and Butterfly Motifs

$890

Burmese Wood Seated Buddha, Early 20th Century

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

This buddha is a hand-carved from wood and originates from Burma, modern day Myanmar. It once featured an elaborate lacquer finish, however much of this has worn away over the decade...

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Early 20th Century Burmese Other Lacquered Sculptures and Carvings

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Giltwood

Burmese Wood Seated Buddha, Early 20th Century

$1,800

Burmese Gilt-Wood Seated Buddha, Early 20th Century

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

This buddha is a hand-carved from wood and originates from Burma, modern day Myanmar. It once featured an elaborate gilded finish (covered in gold leaf), however much of this has wor...

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Early 20th Century Burmese Other Lacquered Sculptures and Carvings

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Giltwood

Burmese Gilt-Wood Seated Buddha, Early 20th Century

$1,850

Shan Burmese Carved, Lacquered, Gilt Wood Buddha, 18th Century, Burma

Located in Austin, TX

A stately Shan Burmese seated Buddha of carved hardwood, lacquered and gilt, 18th century or earlier, Shan States, Burma (Myanmar). The dignified Buddha sits slightly pitched forwar...

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18th Century Burmese Antique Lacquered Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood, Lacquer

Shan Burmese Carved, Lacquered, Gilt Wood Buddha, 18th Century, Burma

$4,200

A huge 18th-19th c. marble Buddha head

Located in PARIS, FR

Large head (height 40) of Buddha in marble with traces of polychromy, half-closed eyes, surmounted by the Usnisha cranial protuberance, painted in black lacquer (wear). The base of ...

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Late 18th Century Burmese Other Antique Lacquered Sculptures and Carvings

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Marble

A huge 18th-19th c. marble Buddha head

$20,253

Lacquered Netsuke in the form of an old Lady carrying an Oni in her back

Located in PARIS, FR

Boxwood netsuke depicting a standing man carrying a pouch behind his back in which an oni is hidden. Onis are an integral part of the pantheon of yokai, the spirits and monsters of J...

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Early 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Lacquered Sculptures and Carvings

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Boxwood, Lacquer

Lacquered Netsuke in the form of an old Lady carrying an Oni in her back

$1,191

Japanese Edo Period Kyogen Mask o a Guardian, ca. 1750

Located in New York, NY

Japanese Edo Period Kyogen Mask o a Guardian, ca. 1750 DIMENSIONS: Height: 8.5 inches Width: 7 inches Depth: 4.5 inches ABOUT A powerful and extremely rare Japanese Edo Period (1603-1868) Kyogen mask of a Nio Guardian...

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1750s Japanese Japonisme Antique Lacquered Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Edo Period Kyogen Mask o a Guardian, ca. 1750

$4,860

BURMESE STANDING FIGURE - Bronze/Gilt JEWELLED Inlaid Base

Located in Hawthorne, CA

A two-part tall standing cast bronze Buddha figure with jewelled, gilt-inlaid base. Original red lacquer painting in this figure and fully robed design shows throughout this figure. Gorgeous intact expression in the face and body of this female Buddhist figure with every part of her body in wonderful condition. Gilt and jewelled inlays throughout the base make this an exceptional piece in any Central Asian art collection. Circa 1900, BURMESE ART...

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Late 19th Century Central Asian Tibetan Antique Lacquered Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

BURMESE STANDING FIGURE - Bronze/Gilt JEWELLED Inlaid Base

$10,280 / set

Burmese Ava Period Carved, Lacquered and Giltwood Buddha, Late 18th Century

Located in Austin, TX

A sublime and rare late 18th century Burmese Ava period carved, lacquered and gilt Buddha. The historical Buddha, Shakyamuni, is portrayed in bhumisparsha mudra, the gesture of calling the Earth to witness, commemorating the moment the Buddha reached enlightenment. The Buddha is dressed in patchwork...

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Late 18th Century Burmese Antique Lacquered Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Burmese Ava Period Carved, Lacquered and Giltwood Buddha, Late 18th Century

$8,500

Gilt Burmese Musician Figure, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This seated Burmese figure captures a musician in eternal song. The wooden figure is hand-carved with a seated posture, legs crossed and arms outstretch...

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Early 20th Century Burmese Folk Art Lacquered Sculptures and Carvings

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Glass, Wood

Gilt Burmese Musician Figure, c. 1900

$480

Early 20th Century, A Pair of Burmese Lacquered Vase with Gilding

Located in Sampantawong, TH

A pair of Burmese lacquered vase with gilding. Age: Burma, Early 20th Century Size: Height 51.8 C.M. / Width 14.3 C.M. Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradati...

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Early 20th Century Burmese Lacquered Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Early 20th Century, A Pair of Burmese Lacquered Vase with Gilding

$672 Sale Price / set

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Set of Three Chinese Gilt Fragments, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

Hand-carved and lavishly pigmented, these gilt fragments originated as decorative elements of ornate Qing-dynasty furniture or architecture. Elevated by ...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Lacquered Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Set of Three Chinese Gilt Fragments, c. 1850

$1,680 / set

Chinese Gilt Brocade Ball Fragment, c. 1870

Located in Chicago, IL

This hand-carved wooden fragment was originally a decorative element of ornate Qing-dynasty furniture or architecture. Colored by gilt pigments over an underlayer of red lacquer, the fragment depicts a silk brocade ball, commonly depicted alongside fu dog lions to symbolize high rank or power. The embroidered ball is flanked by chrysanthemum blossoms and tied with a long flowing ribbon, a sign of longevity. Elevated by a custom steel display mount, the storied fragment adds bright color and iridescence to a bookcase or table arrangement...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Lacquered Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Gilt Brocade Ball Fragment, c. 1870

$480

Chinese Shou Shoe Carpenter Line, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

Given the beauty and thoughtful design of traditional Chinese furniture, it’s no wonder that Qing-dynasty carpenter’s tools were accorded the same attention to detail. This remarkabl...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Lacquered Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Chinese Shou Shoe Carpenter Line, c. 1850

$1,380

Laquered Wood Buddha , Shan States, Burma , Partly 18th C.

Located in PARIS, FR

Seated Buddha in Bhumisparsa mùdra position, or gesture of the earth witnessing Buddha's struggle against Mara Shan States, northeastern Burma, partially 18th century Heavily restor...

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Late 18th Century Burmese Other Antique Lacquered Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Laquered Wood Buddha , Shan States, Burma , Partly 18th C.

$4,479 Sale Price

20% Off

Japanese Carved Wood Torcha, 19th Century

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A wonderfully hand carved and lacquered Japanese 19th century (51" high) figure of a Samurai.

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1890s Japanese Antique Lacquered Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Carved Wood Torcha, 19th Century

$10,297

12 Calming Spaces Inspired by Japanese Design

From cherry-blossom-adorned walls paired with glamorous lighting to wood-paneled ceilings above checkerboard-patterned chairs, these 12 spaces seamlessly blend Eastern and Western aesthetics.

Rodrigo Rivero Lake’s Mexico City Showroom Is a Museum-Worthy Trove of Spanish Colonial and Asian Antiques

The dealer and curator has spent the past 50 years amassing a collection of exceptional art, furniture and architectural elements that trace the cultural influence of the Spanish empire from Europe to the Americas and beyond.