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Place of Origin: East Asian
Monumental Chinese Carved and Painted Wood Figure
Located in London, GB
Monumental Chinese Carved and Painted Wood Figure of Eight-Armed Avalokiteshvara, Circa 1880
Qing Dynasty (1644–1911).
Height: 206cm
Width:112cm
Depth: 55cm
A rare and commandin...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique East Asian Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
Chinese Guardian
s Tail Inkstone, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Scholarly pursuits such as painting, calligraphy, and poetry were a highly respected and revered subculture in ancient China, and demanded their own set of tools that were not only functional, but also beautiful. One of the "Four Treasures of the Study," inkstones such as this were used to mix dry ink with water for use in calligraphy painting.
This 19th century inkstone is guarded by a mythical fu dog, or shizi, depicted with open jaws and a long mane of flowing curls. Resembling a Buddhist fly whisk...
Category
Mid-19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Pair of Ming Dynasty Fish Roof Tiles, circa 1600
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Ming dynasty fish roof tiles, circa 1600.
Category
17th Century Antique East Asian Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Ming Period Stucco Head of a Court Lady with Original Paint Mounted on Stand
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Ming Dynasty period stucco head of a court lady from the 15th or 16th century, mounted on a wooden stand. Crafted in China during the Ming Dynasty, this stucco head is moun...
Category
16th Century Ming Antique East Asian Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Stucco
Japanese Contemporary Grand Pottery Sculpture, Ca. 1980
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Contemporary Grand Pottery Sculpture, Ca. 1980
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This absolutely unique late 20th Century pottery sculpture with bamboo-styled formed handles features a wonderful artis...
Category
1980s Japonisme Vintage East Asian Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Qing Dynasty Terracotta Head Sculpture with Headdress and Distressed Finish
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Qing Dynasty hand painted terracotta head from the 19th century, with striking features and headdress. This antique Qing Dynasty terracotta head from the 19th century draw...
Category
19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Court Lady Statue with Egg and Spinach Pattern Kimono and Holding a Dog
Located in Yonkers, NY
A small Chinese vintage statue of a court lady dressed in an "egg and spinach" patterned kimono and holding a small dog. Tilting her head slightly to t...
Category
Mid-20th Century East Asian Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Chinese Tang Tri-Colored Glazed Tomb Ceramic Statue
Located in Pomona, CA
This magnificent Vintage Chinese Tang tri color glazed ceramic beautify figure was hand made with famous tri-colored glaze on the ceramic. It has beautiful color and detailed carving...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Export East Asian Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Soapstone Carving Running Horses, Mid-20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
Chinese soapstone carving running horses, Mid-20th Century.
The large magnificent soapstone carving is depicting running horses beautifully carved in the natural soapstone placed on a wooden root branch. Galloping horses in Chinese culture symbolize upwardly movement which could mean a promotion or growth in career
Shoushan stone...
Category
Mid-20th Century East Asian Sculptures
Materials
Soapstone
Shanxi 1840s Hand Carved Wooden Corbel with Deities Mounted on Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Shanxi carved wooden corbel from the mid 19th century, mounted on a base and depicting two deities. Born in the Northern Province of Shanxi during the 1840s, this exquisite wooden corbel demonstrates the undeniable skill Chinese artists possessed at the time. Presenting two deities (possibly Zhong...
Category
Mid-19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Japanese Meiji Animal Bronze Sculpture Elephant
Tigers by Genryusai Seiya
Located in King
s Lynn, GB
A Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Elephant Fighting Tigers By Genryusai Seiya.
Genryusai Seiya:
Genryusai Seiya was a master craftsman in charge of a workshop which specialised in exp...
Category
Late 19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antique Carved Stone Temple Sculpture of a Woman from, China, Late Qing, c 1900
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese carved stone temple sculpture of a woman circa 1900s. This Chinese sculpture features a woman wearing an elaborate headdress and flowing robes and holding a bouquet of flow...
Category
20th Century Qing East Asian Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Chinese Northern Wei Terrecotta Attendant - TL Tested
Located in Dallas, TX
Circa 386-534 ADA well defined Chinese Northern Wei Terracotta Attendant Statue.
The Figure is depicted standing with his hands along the body, wearin...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Tang Antique East Asian Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Vintage Chinese Zodiac Blue and White Figurine Statues - Set of 4
Located in Cookeville, TN
This charming set of four vintage Chinese zodiac porcelain figurines showcases classic blue-and-white artistry with timeless appeal. Each figu...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie East Asian Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Small Hand-Painted Terracotta Priestess Statue
Located in Yonkers, NY
A 19th century Chinese standing priestess sculpture made from terracotta during the later stages of the Qing dynasty with traces of original paint. This small hollow statue displays ...
Category
19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Chinese Burled Hardwood Scholar Rock, Republic Period, 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
An unusual and striking Chinese scholar rock, gongshi, of polished and lacquered burled hardwood, set into a hardwood base, mid-20th century.
The hardwood scholar "stone" meant to i...
Category
1940s Qing Vintage East Asian Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood, Burl
Pair of Vintage Chinese Red and Gilt Buddhistic Lions
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Regal pair of carved wooden Chinese red painted and gilt Buddhistic lions. Each lion is seated atop a cloth draped plinth, with one paw atop a brocade ball. The lion is a symbol of s...
Category
1920s Vintage East Asian Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Chinese Quan Yin Temple Sculpture
Located in Topanga, CA
An extraordinary and very old carved wood temple sculpture of Quan Yin, the revered Bodhisattva of Compassion, seated gracefully atop a recumbent elephant. Retaining its original pol...
Category
18th Century Antique East Asian Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$2,500 / item
Japanese Abstract Expressionist Carved Wood Sculpture by Takao Kimura
By Takao Kimura
Located in Austin, TX
A powerful abstract expressionist caved elm wood sculpture by Japanese artist Takao Kimura, circa 1970s. Carved in two parts, the swooping, concave body plays dramatically with the o...
Category
1970s Expressionist Vintage East Asian Sculptures
Materials
Elm
Vintage Hand-Carved Arching Wooden Sculpture with Floral and Animal Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage hand carved wooden floral and animal carving with arched silhouette. This mid-20th-century hand-carved wooden sculpture showcases exquisite craftsmanship in a beautifully a...
Category
Mid-20th Century East Asian Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Untitled Object #3 by Henry D
ath
Located in Geneve, CH
Untitled Object #3 by Henry D'ath
Dimensions: D 15 x W 15 x H 60 cm
Materials: Wood.
Available finishes: Black ink.
Henry d’ath is a New Zealand-born, Hong Kong-based artist and a...
Category
2010s Post-Modern East Asian Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$1,958 / item
Qing Dynasty Period 19th Century Hand-Carved Head Sculpture of an Official
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Qing dynasty period hand-carved head sculpture from the 19th century, with headdress. Carved in China during the Qing Dynasty, this 19th-centur...
Category
19th Century Antique East Asian Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Japanese Contemporary Ceramic Plate Yoshikawa Masamichi
Located in Atlanta, GA
A ceramic square plate with white-celadon glaze by Japanese potter Yoshikawa Masamichi (1946-). The sharp-edged plate features a concaved center an...
Category
Early 2000s Modern East Asian Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Chinese Tang Tri-Colored Glazed Tomb Ceramic Statue
Located in Pomona, CA
This magnificent Vintage Chinese Tang tri-color glazed ceramic beautify figure was hand made with famous tri-colored glaze on the ceramic. It has beautiful color and detailed carving...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Export East Asian Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Gilt Repoussé String of Charms, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This curious Chinese jewelry chain dates to the early 20th century and is strung with an array of petite bells, charms and amulets. Worked of gilded silver alloy, the repoussé charms are laden with blessings and symbolism, including fruits for abundance, bats for happiness, and a lotus for perfection. The chain is strung with three larger charms of a horse, a donkey and a three-legged toad, the mythical creature known as the Jin Chan, or Money Toad...
Category
Early 20th Century Qing East Asian Sculptures
Materials
Silver
19th Century Pair of Chinese Guardian Lions in Red and Gold Lacquer
Located in NICE, FR
We present you with this stunning pair of statues representing Chinese guardian lions, also known as lions of Fo, made in red and gold lacquer and painted wood. Their origins date ba...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Export Antique East Asian Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Pair of Han Dynasty pottery Horses and Equestrian Riders
Located in Dallas, TX
A wonderful pair of Ex Sotheby’s painted Polychrome equestrian horse and riders made from gray pottery, presents beautifully and guaranteed authentic with provenance and COA.
Measures: Height 11.5 inches and width 11 inches
Condition: Possible professional restorations but not detectable.
Provenance: Sotheby’s London. 16th November, 1999. Lot 12 (2 of 4 horsed in that lot)
Sotheby’s New York, NY September 14, 2019.
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The importance of the horse in the history and culture of China can be viewed, in part, through the artistic legacy of this great civilization. In sculpture, painting, and literature, horses were glorified and revered. Horses were believed to be related to mythological dragons, reflecting their sacred status within society. 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 Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Wood Sculpture from Old Water Mill Gear, China 1890
Located in Round Top, TX
This wood accent piece originally served as a section of gear work from a water mill in China. Note the carved upper section that created the "gearworks."
The deep worn patina of the...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Export Antique East Asian Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Tibetan Mechag Flint Striker, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
In 19th century Tibet, many men would have carried a flint striker along with several other tools that could help ensure survival in the often-harsh climate of the Tibetan Plateau. K...
Category
Mid-19th Century Tibetan Antique East Asian Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Silver
Chinese Meditation Puddingstone Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Puddingstone is named for its unique composite nature, a suspension of multicolored pebbles that resemble raisins in a pudding. Historically, the unusual stone was favored by scholar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern East Asian Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Steel
Antique Thai Naga Temple Finial with a Bell
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Thai Naga Temple Finial on Stand with a Bell
Southeast Asia, Naga is known as the king snake, the ruler of the underworld waterways (the Chinese equ...
Category
19th Century Chinoiserie Antique East Asian Sculptures
Materials
Teak
Small Blue Glass Foo Dogs on a Base, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair of blue gemstones Foo Dogs on a long pedestal base. Great addition to your classic interior inspired and table tops.
Category
1950s Other Vintage East Asian Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Wood
Vintage Tibetan Orange and White Porcelain Buddha Statue
Located in Queens, NY
Vintage Tibetan porcelain statue depicting a seated Buddha, with hand painted orange detail.
Category
20th Century Tibetan East Asian Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Chinese Lidded Porcelain Elephant Figurines
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Antique Chinese olive green elephant figurines, decorated with carved detailing and pierced sides, and fitted with lids (PRICED AS PAIR).
Category
20th Century Chinese Export East Asian Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
$14,800 / set
Pair of Asian Granite Foo Dog Figures
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Asian (probably Japanese) white and black speckled granite sitting foo dog figures resting on a rectangular base (with repairs). Priced Each.
Category
20th Century Anglo-Japanese East Asian Sculptures
Materials
Granite
$8,750 / item
Pug by GORDON GU
Located in hong kong, HK
Nature has always been a source of inspiration for artists. It is suitable for various scenarios, whether placed in the living room, bedroom, study at home, or in offices, shops, etc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary East Asian Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
$1,360 / item
Antique Japanese Meiji period carved hardwood okimono of a prowling tiger C 1900
Located in Central England, GB
This most pleasing hand carved hardwood Japanese Meiji period okimono depicts a muscular prowling tiger. Its body is slightly lowered in a stalking position with its mouth open showi...
Category
Early 20th Century Meiji East Asian Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Small Carved Jade East Asian Woman’s Figurine
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a small jade East Asian woman’s figurine. It depicts a carved jade woman’s figure that appears to be dancing or stretching herself. She is wearing a...
Category
20th Century Chinese Export East Asian Sculptures
Materials
Jade
$300 Sale Price
20% Off
White Porcelain Sculpture by Lee Jong Min
By Lee Jong Min
Located in Atlanta, GA
'I use a medical dental drill bit to carve the surface of white porcelain, from a form thrown on a wheel, to create delicate patterns. This work requires an enormous amount of patien...
Category
2010s Modern East Asian Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
White Porcelain Sculpture With Wavy Ridges by Lee Jong Min
By Lee Jong Min
Located in Atlanta, GA
'I use a medical dental drill bit to carve the surface of white porcelain, from a form thrown on a wheel, to create delicate patterns. This work requires an enormous amount of patien...
Category
2010s Modern East Asian Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Bronze Sculpture Japanese Scholar Scroll Fukurokuju Inlay
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Well done, very sharp detailed cast bronze figure with inlay of silver metal on scroll, 1920s- 1930s. Beautiful golden patina on head and bottom from years of handling. 8.3 lbs.
Category
1920s Chinese Export Vintage East Asian Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$3,840 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Chinese Stone Horse Hitching Post
Located in Vosselaar, BE
This double sided hitching post was used to stall horses for short period of times. They are found throughout China and made during centuries. This hardstone example dates from the 1...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique East Asian Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Chinese Wooden Headrest, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Made of Chinese northern elmwood, this smooth block of wood was once used by an upper-class woman as a headrest. The soft curve and height of the block not only supported her head an...
Category
Early 20th Century Rustic East Asian Sculptures
Materials
Elm
Three Early 20th Century Red Horn Carvings of Buddha and Bodhisattva
Located in Hudson, NY
Three early 20th century red horn carvings of Buddha and Bodhisattvas. These three carvings all from approx. circa 1915 represent the bodhisattvas and or the ...
Category
Early 20th Century East Asian Sculptures
Materials
Horn, Rosewood
Danma Meditation Stone
Located in Chicago, IL
Following the sculpted form, marbled coloring, and natural veining of this one-of-a-kind stone can be deeply meditative. Viewed as a source of beauty and creativity, Chinese scholar-...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern East Asian Sculptures
Materials
Stone
$1,480
Chinese Danma Meditation Stone
Located in Chicago, IL
Following the sculpted form, marbled coloring, and natural veining of this one-of-a-kind stone can be deeply meditative. Viewed as a source of beauty and creativity, Chinese scholar-...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern East Asian Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Antique 19th Century Japanese Bronze Horse on Hand-Carved Wooden Base
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique 19th century Japanese bronze horse on hand-carved wooden base.
Category
Late 19th Century Antique East Asian Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Nephrite Jade Carved Plaque on Stand
Located in Hudson, NY
This carved Nephrite Jade plaque of a mythical best has the attributes of a dragon and a fish leaping from the water. Carved we believe in the late 18th or early 19th century to be u...
Category
19th Century Antique East Asian Sculptures
Materials
Jade
Pair of Famille Verte et Jaune Foo Dogs, Qing Dynasty
Located in Torino, IT
A pair of porcelain foo lions or foo dogs decorated in a pleasing combination of green and yellow enamels. The lions are portrayed seated firmly ...
Category
19th Century Antique East Asian Sculptures
Proud Eagle by GORDON GU
Located in hong kong, HK
The eagle, with its ambition to soar above the clouds, spreads its wings and soars high, overlooking the mountains and seas like a free wind. It travels through the clouds, cutting t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary East Asian Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
$3,120 / item
Wicker Bird Sculpture
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Wicker bird or falcon from the famed shanghai collection expertly crafted in wicker and rattan with movable and removable carved wood wings and perched on an organic root specimen. B...
Category
20th Century Organic Modern East Asian Sculptures
Materials
Wicker
$2,250
Cave Insired Form, Natural Beige Fiberglass Sideboard with Two Openings by kar
Located in Geneve, CH
Cave sideboard by kar
Dimensions: W 40 x D 38 x H 50 cm.
Materials: FRP.
Available in black.
Kar, is the root of Sanskrit Karma, meaning karmic repetition. We seek the cause and eff...
Category
2010s Modern East Asian Sculptures
Materials
Fiberglass
Chinese Bronze Fighting Foo Lions Censer, Qing Dynasty, Late 19th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A fantastic Chinese cast bronze censer in the form of two Buddhistic lions play fighting, late Qing Dynasty, late 19th century, China.
The censer formed as a pair of Buddhistic li...
Category
Early 1900s Qing Antique East Asian Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Great Dragon Temples Chinese Minguo Period
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of great dragon temples.
Chinese Minguo period (1912-1949), in carved bone plates. With detailed dragon carvings. Sitting on a wooden base. faults ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Export East Asian Sculptures
Materials
Bone
$35,601 / set
Designer Toy Dmon by Michael Lau for Crazysmiles, 2000
By Michael Laut
Located in Weesp, NL
Limited edition Designer toy 0226/1000 designed in 2000 by Michael Lau for Crazysmiles. This rare piece comes with its original box in great condition, Dmo...
Category
Early 2000s Modern East Asian Sculptures
Materials
Plastic, Rubber
Chinese Statuette, Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Chinese Statuette is an original set of decorative object realized in the early 20th century.
Original colored terracotta.
The small sculpture...
Category
Early 20th Century East Asian Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Chinese Lucky Girl Headrest, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
To keep her elaborate hairstyle intact while sleeping, a well-to-do Qing-dynasty woman would use a rigid headrest or neck pillow to keep her head elevated. Whether functional or purely decorative, such headrests were crafted from a variety of materials and were often decorated with elaborate patterns or symbolic motifs.
This porcelain headrest...
Category
Early 20th Century Qing East Asian Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Large Oriental Bronze Elephant, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
With raised trunk.
Category
Early 1900s Antique East Asian Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Red Lacquer Hide Pillow, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Dated to the late 19th century, this extraordinary Chinese headrest is hand-crafted of lacquered hide atop an elongated bamboo frame. Used while sleeping like a modern pillow, the he...
Category
Early 20th Century Minimalist East Asian Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Mounted Chinese Meditation Puddingstone
Located in Chicago, IL
Puddingstone is named for its unique composite nature, a suspension of multicolored pebbles that resemble raisins in a pudding. Historically, the unusual stone was favored by scholar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern East Asian Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Steel
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