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Place of Origin: East Asian
Pair of Chinese Red and Gold Incense Stands, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
These hand-carved wooden pillars were once used to elevate burning incense in a shrine or altar display. An essential element of ritual prayer, incense i...
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Early 20th Century East Asian Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japanese Lacquered and Gilt Wood Buddhism Statue from Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exceptional and wood statue of Buddhism Guardian Seitaka Doji from Japan circa Edo period (1603-1868), likely the earlier part of 17th century. One of two chief attendants of Fudou Myouou (the other being Kongara Doji), the name of Seitaka Doji is a transliteration of Sanskrit "Cetaka", meaning servant, slave, and he is said to personify expedient action. He is most commonly found on the right side of Fudou, together with Kongara Doji on the left, forming the Immovable triad, Fudou Sanzon, the terror of evil doers. Seitaka largely adheres to the iconography of a wrathful youth with fleshy body and face, skin in the color of a red lotus, has his hair tied in five knots, and holds a vajra in his left hand and a vajra-club in his right hand, but the actual artistic representations of him in Japan do...
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17th Century Japonisme Antique East Asian Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Chinese Stone Shoemaker s Weight with Mother, Cub, and Embroidered Ball
Located in Chicago, IL
Carved from a solid piece of stone, this weight was originally used by a Shoemaker to press down large pieces of leather. Surrounded by intricate scrollwork and peony blossoms, a gua...
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Early 20th Century Qing East Asian Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Chinese Miniature Mingqi Robe Rack, c. 680
Located in Chicago, IL
This miniature robe rack made out of glazed ceramic is called a mingqi or “spirit object.” Mingqi were buried in tombs and represented all of the things the ...
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15th Century and Earlier Tang Antique East Asian Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Auspicious Gourd 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 att...
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Mid-19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Sculptures

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Iron

Beautiful Porcelain Monkey Okimono Object by Shozan
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Beautiful Porcelain Monkey Okimono object by Shozan Very good condition Mid-20th Century Size: 10cm x 15cm , H 14 cm / 4 x 6 inch, H. 5.5 in...
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Mid-20th Century Showa East Asian Sculptures

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Porcelain

Large Pair of Carved Wood Buddha Heads
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large pair of carved wood Buddha heads. Great patina to wood and great off-white coloring. Very good condition.
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1950s Vintage East Asian Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Chinese Miniature Mingqi Skirted Table
Located in Chicago, IL
This miniature ceramic table is from Shanxi Province and may have been made to represent Mingqi, a type of ancient Chinese burial good. Mingqi were plac...
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15th Century and Earlier Ming Antique East Asian Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Petite Mythical Qilin Figures
Located in Chicago, IL
Despite their muscular frames and fearsome expressions, these petite stone beasts are actually the benevolent creatures known as qilin. Also known as kirin or Chinese unicorns...
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21st Century and Contemporary East Asian Sculptures

Materials

Limestone

Chinese Ceramic Headrest
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A Chinese unglazed ceramic headrest with lovely patina and naieve carvings on both sides. ONe geometrical and one of a fantasy beast (griffion?). These headrests are found in difform...
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Early 19th Century Antique East Asian Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Roscoe Sculpture 9258 - charcoal and white ricestone composite
Located in London, GB
Roscoe Sculpture The bold and commanding Roscoe sculpture is a striking work of art, crafted from charcoal ricestone composite and meticulously chiseled to evoke the raw, organic tex...
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2010s East Asian Sculptures

Materials

Composition

Vintage Asian Gilt Carved Wooden Emperor Horses - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fantastic pair of vintage Asian Emperor horses. Beautiful carved wood with a gilt finish. Gorgeous all over patina from time. Flashes of the red paint ...
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Mid-20th Century East Asian Sculptures

Materials

Gold

Moss Green Textured Jade Disc Sculpture On Metal Stand, China, Contemporary
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Chinese single textured jade disc on metal stand. Mottled moss green in color. Stand measures 6 x 4 Sits well with hand carved stone semi circle with capital motif. S...
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21st Century and Contemporary East Asian Sculptures

Materials

Jade

Tibetan Ceremonial Silver Studded Conch with Semi-Precious Stones
Located in Miami, FL
Tibetan ceremonial silver studded conch with semi-precious stones, used in Tibetan Buddhism prayer rituals. Invokes water and rain, and is also used t...
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Early 20th Century Tibetan East Asian Sculptures

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Silver

Japanese Gilt Seated Kannon Figure, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Intricately carved and finished with gilt black lacquer, this seated figure depicts the bodhisattva Guanyin, known in Japanese Buddhism as Kannon. Described as the "Buddha of Infinite Compassion," Kannon is the embodiment of mercy and makes himself available to all who call upon him with all their mind. Kannon is depicted here seated in diamond position upon a double lotus plinth, set above a stepped base. He is dressed in gracefully draped robes and wears a tall crown bearing a minuscule figure of Amida, the Buddha of Infinite Light. He has a serene expression of calm and holds his right hand in the abhaya mudra, a gesture of comfort, blessing, and protection. Backed by a magnificent leaf-form nimbus, this Kannon figure...
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Mid-19th Century Edo Antique East Asian Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Sculpture Dog Sichuan Pottery Han Dynasty Period China
Located in New York, NY
Sculpture Sichuan pottery walking Han dynasty period, China. A Han sculpture in the shape of a dog. Of the large number of figurines unearthed in burial sites in the city, pottery dogs are among the most unique. These marvelous animated tomb figurines...
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15th Century and Earlier Han Antique East Asian Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

Japanese Edo Period Carved Seated Fasting Buddha, 18th C./Early 19th C.
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Edo Period Carved Seated Fasting Buddha, 18th C./Early 19th C. DIMENSIONS Height: 9.5 inches (24 cm) Width: 7 inches (18 cm) Depth: 5 inches (12.8 cm) ABOUT This early Edo...
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Late 18th Century Japonisme Antique East Asian Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Hiroyuki Nishimura Sculpture Two Abstract tribal style wild nature glamping
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Shepherds. Sculpture by Hiroyuki Nishimura. Material: Camphor. This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws.
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2010s Primitive East Asian Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of Ming Dynasty Horsemen Roof Tiles
Located in London, GB
A pair of Chinese Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) sancai-glazed ridge tiles modelled as horse and rider. Both tiles are glazed in rich green and amber, the horses ...
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16th Century Ming Antique East Asian Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

Asian Sculpture / Okimono with Lion and Crows, Japan, Meiji Era, circa 1880
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Rare and important Japanese sculpture / statue / okimono in blackened and carved wood, depicting 1 lion, 2 birds (crows or other birds of prey) and 1 snake held in the claws of one o...
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1880s Meiji Antique East Asian Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Black Ridge Hand-Built Matte Black Stoneware Sculptural Vessel by SMOGE SPACE
By SMOGE SPACE
Located in London, GB
Black Ridge is a hand-built stoneware vessel by SMOGE SPACE, formed through a combination of wheel throwing and precise hand refinement. The silhouette rises in layered contours that...
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2010s Organic Modern East Asian Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

White Set Of Three Smooth Jade Discs On Stands, China, Contemporary
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Chinese set of three smooth white jade discs. One disc measures 12d x 15h stand measures 7 x 3.5 One disc measures 10d x 12.5h stand measures 6 x ...
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21st Century and Contemporary East Asian Sculptures

Materials

Jade

Japanese Leather Tobacco Pouch and Netsuke, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Created in the late 19th century during Japan's Meiji period, this petite leather tobacco pouch is accompanied by a small, wooden netsuke charm. ...
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Early 20th Century Meiji East Asian Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Steel

Chinese Zhenzhu Stone
Located in Chicago, IL
A well-chosen stone is the focal point of both a traditional Chinese garden and a scholar's studio - evoking the complexities of nature and inspiring creative thought. This sculptura...
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21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern East Asian Sculptures

Materials

Stone

19th Century Tibetan Bone Trumpet with Silver and Coral Mounts
Located in Dallas, TX
A striking Tibetan ritual trumpet, traditionally known as a kangling, crafted from a human femur bone and adorned with low content silver metalwork and mounted coral beads. These cer...
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1870s Antique East Asian Sculptures

Materials

Coral, Metal, Silver

Contemporary Japanese Bamboo Art Sculpture Yamaguchi Ryuun
By Ryuun Yamaguchi
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large and impressive woven bamboo sculpture by Japanese bamboo artist Yamaguchi Ryuun (born 1940-) entitled "Black Wave". The piece was made in 2000 and originally purchased from Tai Modern...
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Early 2000s Organic Modern East Asian Sculptures

Materials

Bamboo

Vintage Asian Cloisonné Enameled Cranes - Set of 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A truly magnificent pair of vintage Asian cranes, these statues are a masterful display of the ancient art of cloisonné. Each bird is rendered with exquisite detail, featuring intric...
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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie East Asian Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Pair of Republic Period Copper and Cloisonne Chinese Monkeys
Located in Hudson, NY
These lovely large-scale figures are dressed in richly patterned blue cloisonne vests and hold a peach in yellow cloisonne enamels, circa 1920-1930. The bodies of the monkeys are repousse copper with many fine details worked from the inside and outside of the form making them charming and very expressive. Condition Disclosure: While we do our best to carefully inspect and give a full report on the condition of any item we sell, pointing out any repairs or alterations that may have been done to the best of our knowledge, as is the case with any antique and vintage item, there is a possibility that at some point in the life of the piece that there may have been damaged which has been professionally repaired and as such a repair undetectable, it is therefore impossible for us to disclose... we recommend that you also read and agree to the 1st dibs user agreement...
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Early 20th Century East Asian Sculptures

Materials

Copper

White Porcelain Sculpture With 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...
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2010s Modern East Asian Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Figure of Immortal in Porcelain China c. 1925.
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Polychrome enamel-painted porcelain figure depicting the immortal Shou Xing. The robe richly decorated with stylized ideograms and peaches symbolizing longevity. Oval Ji Maosheng mar...
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1920s Other Vintage East Asian Sculptures

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Porcelain

Ginger Cat 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary East Asian Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

Song to Ming Dynasty Cast Iron Daoist Buddhist Head
Located in Dallas, TX
Daoist sage, official, or possibly a Buddhist acolyte. A large, thick and heavy cast iron statue of a head. Custom vintage carved hardwood stand finishes off this outstanding and decorative bust, circa 10th...
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15th Century and Earlier Ming Antique East Asian Sculptures

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Iron

20th Century Japanese Carved Bone Okimono Carved Figure of the Seated Buddha
Located in Central England, GB
20th Century Japanese carved bone okimono carved figure of the seated buddha. This interesting early 20th century Japanese carved bone Okimono ...
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20th Century East Asian Sculptures

Materials

Bone

Set of 3 Hand-Carved Sandstone Roosters
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 3 Hand-Carved Sandstone Roosters. China, circa 1920. For the Chinese, rooster symbolism is linked to good luck, wealth, and fortune. 8” H 11” W x 5” D (approximate dimensions...
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1920s Rustic Vintage East Asian Sculptures

Materials

Sandstone

Cat in Ceramic Black and White, circa 1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Ceramic representing a seated cat of rectangular shape and white and black, spotted. Chinese work realized circa 1900.
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Early 20th Century East Asian Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Untitled Object #2 by Henry D ath
Located in Geneve, CH
Untitled Object #2 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...
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2010s Post-Modern East Asian Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Set of 10 Pink Crystal Tray by Artiss
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 10 Pink Crystal Tray by Artiss Dimensions: 35 x 15 cm, 20mm thick Materials: Crystal Also available in White Crystal Artis is named from artist, whose two -S" stands for nat...
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2010s Modern East Asian Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

Fossilized Future_A by So Koizumi
Located in Geneve, CH
Fossilized Future_A by So Koizumi Dimensions: W 55 x D 32 x H 85 cm Materials: Oak Wood, Soil, charcoal, Waste from daily life (such as coffee grounds and vegetable peels) "Fossiliz...
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2010s Post-Modern East Asian Sculptures

Materials

Oak

Impressive Pair of Round Hardstone Archaistic Sculptures
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A pair of large round hardstone or marble Chinese sculptures with custom aged steel bases. the stone circles are 24 dimeter and 1.05 inches deep, total measurement is 34.5 high, 24 w...
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1970s Vintage East Asian Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Steel

Large Chinese Terracotta Tomb Figure East Han Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Chinese terracotta tomb figure (Ni Yong) from East Han Dynasty (25-220 AD), likely from the area of nowadays Sichuan. It appears to depict a groom figure with attires and harness i...
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15th Century and Earlier Han Antique East Asian Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Japanese Contemporary Ceramic Sculptural Slab Yoshikawa Masamichi
Located in Atlanta, GA
A richly glazed ceramic sculptural slab in the shape of a centerpiece plate by Japanese ceramic artist Yoshikawa Masamichi (1946-). The highly abst...
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Early 2000s Modern East Asian Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Marc Laguey Asian Bronze Bust of a Woman
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An exquisite example of an Asaian bronze art this bust of a woman is signed with a monogram on the back. It is mounted to a black wood base.
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20th Century East Asian Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Wonder Stone Sculpture Brass And Crystal by Gordon Gu
Located in hong kong, HK
This creation draws its inspiration from the poetic inscription on Yanshan by Mi Fu (a famous Chinese ancient calligrapher and painter), reimagining his vision of Yanshan. It takes i...
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2010s East Asian Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Lady of the Court, Terracotta, China, Tang Period
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Lady of the court Orange terracotta statue. Tang period Measures: H 20cm. L5cm. D 5cm 450€.
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15th Century and Earlier Antique East Asian Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Chinese Swan Bucket
Located in Asheville, NC
Very old fine wooden bucket with hand-carved swan handle. This rare and unique piece was used in China as a baby's bathtub.
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20th Century East Asian Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Chinese Swan Bucket
Chinese Swan Bucket
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Ancient Chinese Hand-Carved Lohan Monk Buddha On Lion, Kangxi, 1661-1722
Located in Torino, IT
A Fine hand-carved and Lacquered wood figure of a Luohan Arhat, Buddha' disciple. Seated in royal ease on a standing lion, wearing long flowing robes. China, Kangxi Kingdom 1661-17...
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18th Century Qing Antique East Asian Sculptures

Materials

Giltwood, Lacquer

Antique Japanese Koma-Inu Head - Sculpture, 19th Century / Mingei sculpture
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
This expressive carved wooden head represents a Koma-Inu — the mythical lion-dog guardians traditionally placed at the entrances of Shinto shrines to ward off evil spirits. Whether ...
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Late 19th Century Antique East Asian Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Bird of Tree Bark Figure Meiji Period, 19/20th C
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and very detailed piece. Unsigned. Japan 19th or 20th century. Weight: 5 grams Provenance: Collected in the 1980’s. From the collection of Clemens Merkelbach van Enkhuizen...
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20th Century Meiji East Asian Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Stone Egg Gongshi Suiseki
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
A milennia old naturally formed and veined quartsite egg from Henan province, China. Found in the mountains these curious stones are collected in the spirit of Gongshi. Better known in its Japanese equivalent, Suiseki, stones like these are revered for their beauty, what we would call (in the west) ready made art...
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Early 20th Century East Asian Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Bronze Koro Japanese Incense Burner in the Shape of a Rooster
Located in Hudson, NY
Bronze Koro (Japanese incense burner) in the shape of a rooster Removable top.
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Early 19th Century Antique East Asian Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Golden Barite from Lushi, Henan Province, China (451.7 grams)
Located in New York, NY
From Lushi, Henan Province, China Long cluster of large, blocky crystals of yellow-tan barite crystals. The barites are translucent and show internal growth phantoms. A must-have for...
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21st Century and Contemporary East Asian Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

Cave Inspired Form, Natural Beige Fiberglass Cabinet with Three Openings by kar
Located in Geneve, CH
Cave cabinet by kar Dimensions: W 138 x D 38 x H 43 cm Materials: FRP Available in black. Kar, is the root of Sanskrit Karma, meaning karmic repetition. We seek the cause and effect...
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2010s Modern East Asian Sculptures

Materials

Fiberglass

large pair of antique Japanese bronze vases with carp fish, Meiji period
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
A large pair of antique Japanese bronze vases with carp fishes, Meiji period. The bottle vases have carp in swirls of water, with some ver...
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Early 20th Century Meiji East Asian Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Old Rare Wooden Child Sculpture "Sleeping Chinese Baby"
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Enjoyable wooden statue with a smiling sleeping Chinese baby, with the head resting on a pillow. This was used as a head rest for elaborate hairstyles of ...
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Late 19th Century Chinoiserie Antique East Asian Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Copper Stainless Steel Decor/ Plate, Star Dust 3.0 #8 by Daishi Luo
By Daishi Luo
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Daishi Luo's Star Dust Collection offers a variety of carefully curated copper paintings. Each work is unique, as the patterns are made with chemical reactions on the surface of copp...
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2010s East Asian Sculptures

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Copper, Stainless Steel

Contemporary Japanese Bamboo Sculpture by Kawano Shoko
By Kawano Shoko
Located in Atlanta, GA
A contemporary Japanese bamboo sculpture entitled Light at Dawn (Gyoko) made in 2004 by Kawano Shoko (B. 1957). This airy piece is unconventi...
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Early 2000s Modern East Asian Sculptures

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Bamboo, Rattan

Court Lady, Terracotta, China, Han Period
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Court lady. Terracotta. China, Han period. 206 BC H 28,5cm. W 11cm. D 7cm. 1200€.
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15th Century and Earlier Antique East Asian Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

19th Century Reproduction of a 16th Century Stone Artifact / Warrior on Horse
Located in Wainscott, NY
19th Century Reproduction of a 16th Century Stone Artifact / Warrior on Horse is an elegant and beautiful object. looks great on a wooden platform and...
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19th Century Antique East Asian Sculptures

Materials

Cast Stone

Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Lion And Crocodile On Wooden Base
Located in Southall, GB
A delightful Meiji Period Japanese bronze lion and crocodile on a root wood base. A skilfully hand crafted piece that encapsulates the splendour of each animal from the lush lions mane and muscular body to the scales and ridges of the toughened skin of the crocodile. The expressions of both the lion and the crocodile are clear and crisp, caught in the midst of a battle for life and death. The lions eyes...
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Mid-19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Antique circa 1880 Chinese Root Wood Carving of Buddah as Wiseman Very Detaiiled
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand carved antique Rootwood statue of the wonderful Buddha A very fine example, the expression on Buddhas face is very serene. We h...
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1880s Victorian Antique East Asian Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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