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Fairy Mountain Crystal Sculpture with Brass Decor by Gordon Gu
Located in hong kong, HK
This piece draws inspiration from "Scenic Pavilion in the Land of Immortals," a Southern Song Dynasty artwork by Zhao Boju. The copper-melting technique used in crafting the bottle i...
Category
2010s East Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Antique Japanese Bronze Elephant Incense Censer, Gilt Finish, 1950
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This antique Japanese elephant-form incense censer is a finely crafted example of traditional metalwork infused with symbolic meaning. Cast in bronze and finished with remnants of go...
Category
Mid-20th Century East Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Pair of Tang Dynasty Sancai Glazed Tomb Guardians, Zhenmushou, 7th-8th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A fantastic and powerful pair of Chinese Tang Dynasty three-color (sancai) glazed zhenmushou, tomb guardian figures, late 7th or early 8th century. TL t...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Tang Antique East Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Earthenware
Large Vintage Japanese Bronzed Sculpture of Toba on His Mule
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a beautiful large vintage Japanese bronzed sculpture of Toba on his Mule.
Some might say ‘Monumental’ .. being 34 inches tall ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japonisme East Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Iron
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...
Category
20th Century East Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$880 Sale Price
20% 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 Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Gilt Bronze Tibetan Green Tara 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 ...
Category
20th Century East Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$880 Sale Price
20% Off
Japanese Okimono Man Petting Bat
Located in Savannah, GA
A Japanese okimono carving of a man petting a bat, early 20th century.
2 ¼ inches wide by 1 ¾ inches deep by 6 inches tall
Category
Early 20th Century East Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Decorative Kokeshi Doll Sculpture from Northern Japan, Hand-Painted, Signed
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and exceptionally 19 inches tall classic traditional Kokeshi doll from Northern Japan. Handcrafted of wood and hand-painted in the early 20th century, covered with a layer of wax. Signed by the artist on its underneath. In good condition with charming patina. A classic traditional doll with a simple but lovely design, a decorative piece. In Japan these dolls symbolize love, friendship and believed to be a lucky charm. We offer more large Kokeshi...
Category
Early 20th Century Edo East Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Pair of Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Soldiers
Located in Austin, TX
A well modelled pair of Tang dynasty painted pottery soldiers.
The warriors portrayed standing, dressed in form fitting, elaborate layered Armor with fitted helmets. The breastplate...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Tang Antique East Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
$25,000 / set
Pair of Chinese Blue Glazed Chiwen Roof Tiles, c. 1750
Located in Chicago, IL
These monumental Chinese roof tiles were once installed as part of the elaborate roof of an early Qing-dynasty temple or grand courtyard home. Dated to the 18th century, the sculptur...
Category
18th Century Qing Antique East Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Earthenware
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 Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Chinese Song Dynasty Buddha Stone Head
Located in Kastrup, DK
Stone Buddha head with beautiful, natural, age-related patina from the Chinese Song Dynasty,
The head, measuring 18 x 12 x 12 cm, is mounted on a wooden ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Other Antique East Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Mr. B 2001 Designer Toy by Michael Lau in Near Mint Condition
Located in Weesp, NL
Mr. B limited edition of 200 pcs 2001 Art Toy from the Crazy Children series by Michael Lau. Produced by Crazy Smiles. This rare piece comes with it's orig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern East Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Fabric, Plastic, Paper
Striking Carved Marble Bust of Quan Yin Figure on Custom Stand
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful bust carved in marble of an ethereal Quan Yin goddess figure with lovely peaceful expression. On black custom stand.
Category
20th Century East Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Antique Pair of Chinese Su Sanci Glazed Horse Figure and Men, 19th Century
Located in Norton, MA
Antique Pair of Chinese Su Sanci Glazed Horse Figure and Men, from 19th Century.
One with a small missing piece, please see the last photo, the black horse on the back blanket below...
Category
19th Century Other Antique East Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
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 Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
$660 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Large Vintage Tibetan Buddha Vajrasattva Gilt Bronze
Located in Somis, CA
A large near 11 lb gilt bronze sculpture of Tibetan Vajrasattva. Seated padmasna on lotus throne, the Great Vajrasattva has large downcast eyes and pendulous earlobes, an urna on his...
Category
20th Century East Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Tibetan Buddha of Protection Udanaya 13" Gilt Bronze
Located in Somis, CA
A magnificent gilt bronze statue of Tibetan Buddha Udanaya. Poised upon a large lotus plinth, the Buddha is depicted in the "no fear" abhaya mudra gesture, symbolizing the dispelling...
Category
20th Century East Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$720 Sale Price
40% Off
Large Chinese Carved and Lacquered Buddha, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A large and magnificent near life-sized Chinese carved and lacquered wood figure of a Buddha, Qing Dynasty, 19th century or earlier, southern China.
The figure likely represents one of the Five Tathagatas, also known as Dhyani Buddhas or Wisdom Buddhas. More specifically, either Amitabha or Amoghasiddhi. Amitabha is the Buddha of infinite light, and represents the wisdom of observation and recognition. Amoghasiddhi is the Buddha of accomplishment, and represents the wisdom of perfected practices. The size and scale of the Buddha indicates it was made for temple worship.
The large Buddha is portrayed seated in vajrasana, or full lotus position, with the soles of both feet facing up. His elegant hands, with impossibly long and slender fingers, perform shuni mudra, the gesture of bestowing patience. His right arm is bent at the elbow, the right hand raised to heart level. The left arm resting gently in his lap, the left hand at navel level.
The Buddha is dressed in voluminous robes that wrap around his shoulders and body, and tied at the waist. The heavy fabric draping and pooling elegantly all around his robust body. His broad chest and right arm exposed.
The Buddha's face is both solemn and beatific - his expression seeming to change depending on the angle of view. The most notable feature of his face is the large urna to the center of his forehead, set between a pair of painted, high arching brows over heavily lidded almond shaped eyes. A strong nose is set above a small mouth pursed in an ever so slight smile. Long pendulous earlobes touch his shoulders.
The Buddha's hair arranged in the typical fashion, with "spikes" representing tight curls. A prominent ushnisha rises from the crown of his head, covered by more hair, and topped with a rounded protuberance.
The Buddha is constructed from several blocks of wood, joined, carved and lacquered a deep red-brown with gold flecks...
Category
19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Chinese Wood Carved Statue Figures China Qing or Minguo, ca 1900
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely Chinese Statue. Made out of light wood.
Additional information:
Material: Wood
Type: Statues
Region of Origin: China
Period: 20th century
Condition: Overall Condition A (Very...
Category
20th Century East Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$390 Sale Price
20% Off
Early Ming Dynasty Chinese Buddha Statue, circa 14th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine late Yuan to early Ming Chinese terracotta gilt and polychrome painted Buddha figure, he is dressed in thick robes, his hair arranged in ty...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Ming Antique East Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Mid-century Pink Flamingo Ceramic Tabletop Statue By Norcest
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century pink and green ceramic handsome flamingo tabletop pottery statue by Norcest. The statue features a beautifully detailed pink flamingo standing on a grassy field. It comes...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage East Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Early Japanese Hinoki Wood Sculpture of Bishamon
Located in Hudson, NY
Early Japanese Hinoki wood sculpture of Bishamon. Kamakura period (1185 - 1333) sculpture made from hinoki wood. Bishamon is also known as Tamonten, meanin...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique East Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Pair of Oriental Puppet Dolls with Original Silk Costumes
Located in Miami, FL
A fine quality pair of 20th century Oriental puppet dolls with original costumes.
These decorative Oriental puppets are framed in Lucite making the...
Category
20th Century East Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Cotton, Silk, Lucite, Wood
$1,200 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Mid-century Ceramic "Aloha" Catalina Island Hawaiian Dancing Hula Girl Figurine
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original post-war ceramic chalkware dancing Hawaiian Hula girl figurine made from lightweight plaster and painted in vibrant tropical colors. It dep...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage East Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$135 Sale Price
40% Off
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 Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$995 Sale Price / set
81% Off
Sino-Tibetan Gilt Bronze Hayagriva with Consort Vajravarahi, circa 1800, Tibet
Located in Austin, TX
A fantastic and powerful Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze figure of Hayagriva and his consort Vajravarahi, created in Tibet for the Chinese market, 18th/19th century, Tibet.
The wrathful...
Category
Early 1800s Tibetan Antique East Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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 ...
Category
Mid-17th Century Ming Antique East Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Papilio Coffee Table by GORDON GU
Located in hong kong, HK
The design inspiration for the Butterfly Coffee Table comes from the graceful posture of butterflies in nature and the dynamic moment of rippling water. Butterflies symbolize freedom...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary East Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Pair of Tibetan or Nepalese Hindu Bronze Amulets Temple Shrine Figures Artifacts
Located in Studio City, CA
A very interesting pair of praying/ offering figures. We are not quite sure what they were used for but they have some age and are quite heavy and solid for their sizes. We believe they are from Tibet/Northern Nepal.
Was acquired from a collection of Asian/ Tibetan/Nepalese and Indian artifacts...
Category
19th Century Antique East Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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 Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
Early 1600s Ming Antique East Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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 Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Seletti "Limited Gold Edition" Porcelain My Robot
By Seletti
Located in Doral, FL
From its very first year in 1964, Seletti in Cicognara, Mantova, has followed its principle of professionality service and constant research to strive for betterness innovation and o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern East Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
A Japanese Carved Root Yōkai Figure, Meiji Period
Located in Savannah, GA
A japanese carved root yōkai figure, Meiji Period.
6 inches wide by 5 inches deep by 8 inches tall
Category
20th Century East Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Han Dynasty Polychromed Horse and Rider
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine Han dynasty polychrome painted terracotta horse and rider. The warrior is dressed in orange and black on a black horse.
Measures: Height 14 inches (35 cm)
Width 12.5 inches (32 cm).
Condition: Excellent with tastefully undetectable repairs.
During the unification of China under the Han dynasty, bands of mounted nomadic warriors from the north threatened the country. In order to thwart their attacks, the Chinese sought to import stronger, faster steeds from Central Asia (as opposed to the Mongol ponies used by the invaders), eventually leading to the creation of the Silk Road. This small sculpture of a mounted soldier reveals the crucial military role of the horse. When compared to the diminutive stature of the rider, the importance of the horse becomes readily apparent. This creature provided security and strength, allowing the empire to secure its borders and expand its influences across Central Asia. The magnificent regalia of the horse, including a brilliantly painted saddle in red and green/gold, reflect the respect this animal received. The warrior as well is gorgeously decorated with a painted red tunic and gray chest...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Han Antique East Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Figural Figure Meiji Period 19/20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and very detailed piece. Unsigned. Japan 19th or 20th century.
Weight: 12 grams
Provenance: Collected in the 1980’s. From the collection of Clemens Merkelbach van Enkhuize...
Category
20th Century Meiji East Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Terracotta Figure of a Chef Han Style
Located in Somis, CA
A 19th century terracotta male figure modelled after the Han dynasty figures dating 206 BC-220 AD. Beautifully rendered with downcast eyes and soft colors. A full face with plump che...
Category
Late 19th Century Han Antique East Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Pottery, Terracotta
$350 Sale Price
53% Off
Asian Rose Quartz Cherry Bunches Jade Leaves Hard Stone Fruit Pair
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
These cherry bunches are so cute and harder to find than other fruit. The cherries are carved rose quartz, the leaves are carved jade and the stems are flexible green wrapped wire wi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern East Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Jade
$104 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Early 20th Century Chinese Bronze Kwan Yin Sculpture
Located in Pomona, CA
This magnificent Chinese Hand-crafted Bronze Kwan Yin Statuary. It is made of bronze with very detailed hand-crafting works on it. It is the statue of Kwan Yin sitting on a Dragon ab...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Export East Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$712 Sale Price
20% Off
Seletti "Memorabilia" Porcelain My Crown
By Seletti
Located in Doral, FL
From its very first year in 1964, Seletti in Cicognara, Mantova, has followed its principle of professionality service and constant research to strive for betterness innovation and o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern East Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
$99 / item
20th Century Chinese Hardstone Flowering Tree in a Cloisonné Planter
Located in London, GB
20th century Chinese hardstone flowering tree in a cloisonné planter
Chinese, 20th century
Height 42cm, width 33cm, depth 31cm
This exquisite 20th-century Chinese hardstone tree is ...
Category
20th Century East Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Agate, Rock Crystal
Gilt Bronze Tibetan White Tara on High Pedestal 10 lb
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful 10 lb, gilt bronze statue of Tibetan White Tara. Seated in dhyanasana on a 4-tier lotus pedestal rising above holy beast on padmasana (single petal row lotus throne), both hands in Karana mudra to expel evils. Her small exquisite face with serene expression, with downcast eyes under high arched brows, wearing a high crown and long beaded necklaces ands rosette earrings. The beast with vivid expressions, bells and a saddle draped...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique East Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$2,800 Sale Price
21% Off
Decorative Naruko Kokeshi Doll Sculpture from Northern Japan, Hand-Painted
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and exceptionally 20 1/2 inches tall classic traditional Naruko Kokeshi doll from Northern Japan. Handcrafted of wood and hand-painted ...
Category
Early 20th Century Edo East Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Small Song Dynasty Carved Wood Bodhisattva, 13th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A small and very fine Chinese carved sandalwood figure of a bodhisattva, possibly Avalokiteshvara (Guan Yin), Song Dynasty (960 to 1276), circa 13th ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique East Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Pair of Qing Dynasty Tibetan Carved Wood Praying Monks
Located in Kastrup, DK
A pair of Tibetan praying monks, carved from wood and painted in polychrome.
Height: 24 cm.
China, Qing Dynasty, circa 1900.
Price is for the pair
Category
Early 20th Century Qing East Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Chinese Set of Eighteen Blanc de Chine Enameled Ceramic Arhats or Luohan Buddhas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare set of eighteen Blanc de Chine Style Enameled - Glazed Ceramic Arhat, also known as Luohans, the disciples of Buddha, each bearing the mark and style of the Chinese maker Zeng Longsheng. The Eighteen Arhats (or Luohan) (Chinese: ????; pinyin: Shíba Luóhàn; Wade–Giles: Shih-pa Lo-han) are depicted in Mahayana Buddhism as the original followers of Gautama Buddha (arhat) who have followed the Noble Eightfold Path...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tibetan East Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$18,950 Sale Price / set
45% Off
Large Han Dynasty Terra-cotta Court Lady Figure TL Tested
Located in Dallas, TX
Huge Han Dynasty Terracotta figure Of A Court Lady. TL Test conducted by Ralf Kotalla Laboratory in Germany. Report included.
Height: 29...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Han Antique East Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Huge Chinese Carved Wood Statue of Guanyin Goddes Great Carving, 20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Huge and beautifully carved statue of a Guanyin. She is sitting on a throne.
Guanyin, Guan Yin or Kuan Yin (/ˌɡwɑːnˈjɪn/) is the most commonly used Chinese translation of the bodhis...
Category
20th Century East Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$1,869 Sale Price
48% Off
Netsuke of an Oni, a Demon in Japanese Folklore, Wood, Early 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
A Meiji period netsuke depicting a formidable figure of an oni (demon) with a golden face and red hair. Onis were thought to ward off evil spirits and were often depicted on netsuke ...
Category
Early 20th Century Meiji East Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Boxwood
Early 19th Century Chinese Carved Polychrome Wooden Sculpture of Lucky God
Located in Pomona, CA
A very old Antique Chinese carved wood sculpture from the Chinese Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). Handcrafted wood carving, exhibiting signs of aging and wear consistent with its potential...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Export Antique East Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Tibetan Amitayus Buddha
Located in Somis, CA
The beautiful bronze sculpture is of The Tibetan Amitayus, the Bodhissatva/Buddha of infinite life. Adorned with necklaces, crown and sashes decorated with rosettes, pearls and medal...
Category
20th Century East Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Sculpture Of A Samurai Warrior By Yoshimitsu
Located in Dublin, IE
A superb Japanese bronze and gilded sculpture of a samurai warrior, Meiji period. Depicts a Japanese warrior in national dress and impetuous movement, the gilt details mon (heraldic ...
Category
19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century Qing East Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Serpentine
Chinese Stone Seated Shakyamuni Buddha Stele, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This carved stone stele depicts the historical Buddha, known also as Shaka, Shakyamuni, or Siddhartha Gautama. Seated in perpetual meditation, the Buddha embodies virtues of wisdom and composure. Hand-carved of limestone in the style of Northern Wei (386-535) statuary, the Buddha is depicted upon a lotus plinth with legs crossed in lotus position. His hands are held downwards in bhumisparsha mudra, a gesture representing the moment that the Buddha claimed the earth as witness to his awakening.
The Buddha has a peaceful, benevolent expression and is framed by a halo of concentric circles. His figure is surrounded by attendant bodhisattvas, carved in relief on the curved stele behind and platform below. Leafy tree branches add a naturalistic touch to the background, wrapping around to the back of the stele to form a canopy above a second, smaller Buddha...
Category
Mid-19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Limestone
Pair of Vintage Chinese Cloisonné Birds
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Intriguing pair of vintage Chinese cloisonne or enamel on brass birds with quizzical expressions, colorful wings and tails, blue bodies and floral bases.
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie East Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Enamel
$2,700 / set
Seletti "Memorabilia" Porcelain My Skull
By Seletti
Located in Doral, FL
From its very first year in 1964, Seletti in Cicognara, Mantova, has followed its principle of professionality service and constant research to strive for betterness innovation and o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern East Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
$134 / item
Chinese Table Screen with Soapstone Panel, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Prevalent in fine Chinese interiors as early as the Tang dynasty (618-906), standing screens with decorative stone panels served numerous functions as portable architecture. Used to ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Soapstone
Chinese Qing Dynasty Lacquered Wood Guanyin, 18th Century, Southern China
Located in Austin, TX
A Chinese early Qing Dynasty carved and lacquered wood figure of Guanyin, Southern China, 17th/18th century.
Guanyin, the Bodhisattva of Compassion and Mercy, is portrayed seated in dhyanasana, one hand raised in viktara mudra, the gesture of teaching and discourse.
The great bodhisattva is dressed in heavy, loose robes tied at the chest, with a mantle draped over his shoulders. He looks serenely outwards from heavily lidded eyes. Guanyin's face carved beautifully with somewhat feminine features. A large five pointed crown sits upon his head. The larger leaves of the crown carved with indistinct images of the Buddha.
The statue was originally fully lacquered in the deep red gilt lacquer typical of Southern Chinese Buddhist sculpture...
Category
Early 18th Century Qing Antique East Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
