Meiji Period Japanese Kiseruzutsu and Turtle Shell Tabako-Ire Set
A Japanese Kiseruzutsu and turtle shell Tabako-Ire, Meiji period, late 19th century the carved root wood Kiseruzutsu (pipe holder), with a turtle shell Tabako-Ire (tobacco pouch). Length: 21 cm (pipe holder) length: 9 cm width: 6.5 cm (turtle)
Chinese Taihu Scholar's Rock on Carved Wood Stand
A Chinese Taihu scholar's rock, with a carved fitted wood stand. 42.8 cm high
Chinese Dragon Carved Boxwood Netsuke, 4.5 cm Height
Chinese carved boxwood dragon netsuke 4.5 cm height
Miniature Chinese Boxwood Elephant Netsuke: 4cm Hand-Carved Collectible
Chinese carved boxwood elephant netsuke 4 cm height
19th Century Japanese Lacquered Inro with Ivory Ojime and Netsuke
An antique Japanese lacquered inro with carved ivory ojime and boxwood netsuke, Edo/Meiji period, 19th century, the inro 7.5 cm high
Boxwood Netsuke: Rabbit with Corn, Signed Japanese Carving
Japanese netsuke, carved boxwood depicting rabbit with a corn, signed
Carved Boxwood Cockerel Netsuke by Japanese Artist, Signed Base
Japanese carved boxwood cockerel form netsuke signed to base, height 4 cm
18th/19th Century Khmer Carved Wood Seated Buddha Statue, 32cm High
An antique Khmer carved wood seated Buddha statue, 18th/19th century, 32 cm high
Chinese Carved Wood Shishi Dogs and Pups on Plinths
A pair of Chinese carved wood figures of Shishi dogs and Pups, each on a geometrically carved plinth with blind fretwork lappets and scroll feet, height 18 cm
Chinese Boxwood Carving: Immortals, Figures, Dragon, Bird in Boat
Chinese boxwood carving, depicting immortals and figures in a boat, with a dragon on the front and a bird on the mast, a/f (hairlines and repair), height 11 cm
Meiji Period Carved Boxwood Netsuke of Man with Lantern
A Japanese Meiji period carved netsuke study of a man with lantern and rain parasol, carved boxwood with good aged patina. circa 1885. Height 6.7 cm. Note: An identical piece in the collection of the Australian Museum of Art and Science.
Double Tane Carved Wood Tobacco Pipe by Thomas Heberley
A carved wood tobacco pipe by Thomas Heberley (1876 - 1937). The bowl is carved with double tane figures lying prone with elbows bent and legs extended. Between them a single feather is held to the mouths. 'Kia ora' is carved to the sides. Curved Bakelite…
Signed Japanese boxwood netsuke of young child carving
Japanese netsuke, carved boxwood in the form of a young child, signed to base
Boxwood Japanese Carving of Kannon with Wooden Stand, Signed
Large boxwood Japanese carving of Kannon, goddess of Mercy. On a carved wooden stand. Signed to base. Height 33 cm (without stand). Provenance: Estate late Prue Socha, Sydney.
19th Century Carved Wood Bodhisattva Figure on Lotus Base
A carved wood figure of Bodhisattva, 19th century carved seated on a double lotus base in vajrasana, the hands in dhyanamudra, wearing flowing robes, downcast eyes and serene expression, with remnants of red and gold lacquer. Height 17 cm, width 10 cm
Goat Netsuke: Boxwood Carving of Mushroom-Chewing Animal, Signed
Japanese netsuke, carved wooden netsuke boxwood modelled in the form of a goat chewing mushrooms, signed to underbelly
Wooden Guanyin Figure, Ming/Qing Dynasty, Serene Expression, 148cm High
A carved wood figure of Guanyin, late Ming/Qing dynasty, seated in lalitasana on a rockwork base, her right arm extended and resting on her raised right knee, wearing long loose robes falling in folds to her bare feet, and a trailing scarf draped over the…
19th Century Chinese Cherrywood Ceremonial Boat with Immortals
A superb large profusely carved 19th century Chinese cherrywood ceremonial boat beautifully carved with multi figures of immortals, figures, tigers, dragons etc supported on a naturalistic carved base. Height 35 cm, length 103 cm
Buddha and Monks with Offering Bowls on Lotus Flowers
A wood carved Buddha and five monk figures, all holding offering bowls. Painted with orange robes and standing on orange lotus flowers. Buddha height 80 cm, width 16 cm, depth 13.5 cm, monk height 73 cm, width 15 cm, depth 13 cm
Japanese Carved Boxwood Netsuke: Three Monkeys at Play
Antique Japanese carved boxwood netsuke, depicting three monkeys playing, signed to base height 5 cm
Japanese Carved Boxwood Netsuke: Mother Elephant with Baby, Signed
Antique Japanese carved boxwood netsuke, depicting mother elephant with a baby, signed to base, length 5.3 cm
Japanese Carved Boxwood Netsuke: Mouse in Rocking Chair
Antique Japanese carved boxwood netsuke, depicting a mouse in a rocking chair, signed to base, length 5 cm
Qing Dynasty Antique Chinese Bamboo Root Carving, 19th Century
Antique Chinese bamboo root stock carving, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, 7.5c high
Chinese Folding Chair with Silver Inlay, Bamboo Carving, 19th/20th Century
A Chinese folding chair, carved wood in the form of bamboo inlaid with silver wriggle work, 19th/20th century, 78 cm high, 35 cm wide, 45 cm deep
Japanese Carved Boxwood Netsuke: Monkeys with Peach, Signed Base
Antique Japanese carved boxwood netsuke, depicting two monkeys with a peach, signed to base
Japanese carved boxwood netsuke: Lion sculpture with artist's signature
Antique Japanese carved boxwood netsuke, depicting a lion, signed to base
Burmese Mirror-Inlaid Lacquer Dragon, Mandalay Period, Flying Dragon Statue
A large Burmese Mirror-Inlaid lacquer dragon, Mandalay period (1853-1948), modelled as a flying dragon on stand, carved from wood with lacquer finish inlaid with mirror pieces. 252 cm high, 224 cm long
Antique Qing Dynasty Chinese Wood Carving Window Frame
A Chinese Qing Dynasty old wood carving window frame, 160 x 110 cm
Qing Dynasty Bamboo Root Carved Ornament - 16 cm Height
A Chinese Qing Dynasty bamboo root carved ornament, height 16 cm
Qing Dynasty Boxwood Luohan Figure on Hardwood Stand (13cm)
Chinese carved boxwood figure of a Luohan, on a fitted hardwood stand. Qing Dynasty, length 13 cm
19th Century Chinese Xuanwu Deity Wood Figure, 50cm Height
Chinese carved and polychromed gilt lacquered wood figure of Taoist deity Xuanwu, 19th century, losses to lacquer, repair to wrist, height 50 cm
Japanese Carved Boxwood Netsuke: Monkey and Giant Peach
Antique Japanese carved boxwood netsuke, depicting monkey with a giant peach, signed to base
Hippo and Rabbit: Carved Boxwood Netsuke from Japan
Antique Japanese carved boxwood netsuke, depicting hippo with a rabbit on it's back, signed to base
Signed Japanese Boxwood Netsuke: Skeleton Drummer
Antique Japanese carved boxwood netsuke, depicting skeleton with a drum, signed to base
Japanese Turtle Netsuke with Baby Turtles - Signed
Antique Japanese carved boxwood netsuke, depicting turtle with two baby turtles on it's back, signed to base
Carved Boxwood Netsuke: Chicken with Egg and Nodding Chick
Antique Japanese carved boxwood netsuke, depicting chicken with an egg and nodding baby chicken inside it, signed to base
Japanese Carved Boxwood Netsuke: Mice & Giant Mushroom
Antique Japanese carved boxwood netsuke, depicting mice with giant mushroom, signed to base
Chinese Boxwood Lion with Cub: Intricate 8cm Carving
A Chinese boxwood carved a lion with Cub, 8 cm wide
Graceful Japanese Boxwood Figure: Lady and Young Girl
Well carved Japanese boxwood figure group, depicting a lady wearing robes, with young girl following her behind, height 19 cm
Carved Boxwood Netsuke & Inro: Nut Shell Figural Head
Japanese carved boxwood netsuke & Inro the netsuke depicting a carved figural head inside a nut shell inro with bead to end of rope
Rare Qing Dynasty Carved Wood Dragon Panel
A large rare Qing Dynasty carved wood dragon panel, superbly carved in huanghuali wood (attributed) in layered relief with nine dragons each with four claws. The central dragon with sinuous wreathen body in front profile with head carved in high relief…
19th Century Carved Wood Laotian Buddha with Missing Arm
A decorative 19th century carved wood Laotian Buddha, seated with hands in the Bhumisparsha ( earth touching) mudra. One arm broken and missing, raised on a wooden stand, 43 cm height
Thuja Root Carvings: Shou Lao and Maitreya Buddha Figures
Four carved thuja root figures, 20th century the thuja (Cliff cypress) root carvings on stands, one with carved bust of Shou Lao and three of the Maitreya Buddha, all with smooth natural finish dense closely spaced growth rings. Height 52 cm, and shorter
Carved Root Buddha on Mountain with Pine Trees
A Chinese carved root figure of Budai Maitreya, late 20th century the carved root smiling Buddha figure depicted standing on the side of a mountain with pine trees, in natural finish. Height 65 cm, width 75 cm
Koi and Lotus Wood Carving, 19th Century, Japanese Art
Very fine Japanese wood carving depicting a scene with koi swimming amongst lotus flowers. 19th century. 24 cm
Antique Qing Dynasty Guanyin Statue, Carved Wood, 19th Century
An antique Chinese guanyin statue, carved wood, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, 36 cm high
South Indian Carved Wood Krishna Panel
Krishna panel, carved wood with polychrome finish, South Indian origin, 19th century, 182 cm high. Provenance: The Judith Heaven and the late Barrie Heaven collection, South Australia
Sarasvati Panel: South Indian Woodwork, 19th Century Masterpiece
Sarasvati panel, carved wood with polychrome finish, South Indian origin, 19th century, 158 cm high, Provenance: The Judith Heaven and the late Barrie Heaven collection, South Australia
Japanese Boxwood Netsuke, Showa Period, 20th Century
Netsuke, two Japanese carved boxwood examples, Showa period, 20th century, the larger 4 cm wide
Bamboo Root Ikebana Vase: Taisho Period (1912-1926)
A Japenese bamboo root ikebana vase, Taisho period (1912-1926), carved from a segment of bamboo root, natural tapering with a cylindrical bamboo insert, 22.5 cm high, the base 17 cm wide
Boxwood Netsuke: Toad and Young on Lily Pads
Japanese netsuke, carved boxwood depicting toad with young on lily pads, width 4.8 cm
Irregular Qing Dynasty Rootwood Brushpot
A Chinese rootwood brushpot; Qing Dynasty (1644-1912); of irregular form carved from a section of burl-wood, with remnant brown lacquer finish. 13 cm high, 16 cm diameter
Carved Boxwood Turtle Netsuke, Signed
Japanese carved boxwood netsuke of turtle signed to base, length 5.5 cm
Qing Dynasty Wood Carved Seated Buddha with Inscription
A Chinese wood carved seated Buddha, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) accompanied by an inscribed note dated to the 25th day of the 12th month ofthe eighth year of the Tongzhi reign (early 1870)., 28.9 cm high. Provenance: Apsara Asian Art, Sydney, 2009.
Chinese Taihu Scholar's Rock with Carved Stand
A Chinese Taihu scholar's rock with fitted carved wood stand, 43 cmx30 cm
Red Taihu Scholar's Rock with Carved Stand
A Chinese red Taihu scholar's rock with fitted carved wood stand
Qing Dynasty Bamboo Incense Holder with Stand
A Chinese carved bamboo incense holder, Qing Dynasty, 17th-18th century with a fitted wood stand., 17.8 cm high. Provenance: The Estate of the late Alan Myren (1934-2022). Mr. Myren was a Museum assistant in the Indian section in Victoria and Albert…
Qing Dynasty Agate Vase with Stand
A Chinese carved agate vase, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) with fited wood stand., 9 cm high. Provenance: An important private collection, Qld, acquired from James Conley Antiques, Australia & U.K., 2005.
Japanese Rat Netsuke Set
Four Japanese carved boxwood rat-themed netsuke, 20th century, the largest 5 cm high
Japanese Bronze Koro and Wooden Buddha with Netsuke
Japanese bronze koro, doll, carved wooden Buddha, wooden stand and a leather pouch with carved boxwood netsuke, (5 items), the koro 13 cm high
Japanese Boxwood Netsuke Collection
Three Japanese carved boxwood netsuke, 19th and 20th century, the largest 6 cm wide
19th Century Chettinad Ceiling Panel from Raja's House
A ceiling panel, Kanadukathan, Tamil Nadu. This panel dates to the 19th century. Ornately created in the traditions of wood carving for Chettinad architecture. Made from a hardwood, and includes motifs of flora and fauna and geometry. From the house of…
Chettinad Palace Ceiling Panel, 19th Century
A ceiling panel from Chettinad Palace, Kanadukathan, Tamil Nadu. This panel dates to the 19th century. Ornately created in the traditions of wood carving for Chettinad architecture. Made from a hardwood, and includes motifs of flora and fauna and geometry…
Chettinad Ceiling Panel, 19th Century Tamil Nadu
A ceiling panel, Kanadukathan, Tamil Nadu. This panel dates to the 19th century. Ornately created in the traditions of wood carving for Chettinad architecture. Made from a hardwood, and includes motifs of flora and fauna and geometry. From the house of…
Carved Ivory Deity Group on Wood Stand
Indian carved ivory deity group on stand traditional carved ivory deity group, on fitted carved wood stand, (height 11 cm approx, total).
Japanese Frog Netsuke on Lotus Leaf by Katakuni
An antique Japanese carved boxwood netsuke of two frogs on a lotus leaf, signed Katakuni, Meiji period, 19th century, 3 cm high, 4.8 cm wide
19th c. Carved Boxwood Mouse Playing Trumpet Figurine
Chinese carved animal figurine, 19th c. Carved boxwood mouse playing trumpet, signed to base
Carved Boxwood Puppy and Shoe Figurine
Chinese carved animal figurine, 19th c. Carved boxwood puppy hugging a shoe, signed by the artist
Ming-Qing Dynasty Wood Guanyin Head (38cm)
A carved Chinese Ming to Qing dynasty wood head of guanyin, height 38 cm
Chinese Boxwood Carving on Rosewood Base (12cm)
Early Chinese boxwood carving on rosewood base, height 12 cm
16th Century Japanese Wooden Jizo Bosatsu Figure
A large Japanese wooden Jizo Bosatsu figure, Muromachi period (1336-1573), 16th century, Strongly carved from a single piece of hinoki wood as a standing figure with serene eyes and elegant lines. Fitted to a later simple black base. The sculpture 70 cm…
Edo Period Japanese Lacquered Wooden Buddha Figure
A Japanese lacquered wooden Amida Nyorai figure, Edo period (1603-1868), circa 17th/18th century, constructed using yosegi-zukuri (assembled from several pieces of wood) technique, sensitively carved as a Buddha figure seated in padmasana with hands…
Carved Chinese Root Figure of Budai with Children
A large Chinese carved thuja root figure of Budai Maitreya with children, 20th century, the carved root Budai figure depicted reclining and playing with five adoring children with smiling expressions. Height 55 cm, width 104 cm, depth 36 cm
Chinese Soapstone Kneeling Horse Pair in Presentation Case
Pair Chinese carved soapstone kneeling horses each horse figure on a separate decorated carved wood stand, all in a fitted presentation case, height 9 cm, each figure.
Gilt wood panel with horseback dignitaries and attendants
A carved gilt wood rectangular panel, intricately carved in high and pierced relief with dignitaries on horseback and attendants on foot, variously occupied on pavilion terraces and rocky paths among maple and pine trees, 43.5 x 30 cm
Set of Three Seated Oriental Buddha Figures
Three various Oriental seated Buddha figures including two various brass Buddha figures, 10 cm, and 18 cm, and a carved wood Buddha figure, height 19 cm.
Carved Boxwood Three Wise Monkeys Okimono on Stand
Japanese carved boxwood okimono, depicting three wise monkeys, on wooden stand, height 9 cm
Antique Buddha Head with Red Lacquer and Gilt Traces
A large old Buddha head carved wood with dark red lacquer and traces of gilt remaining, a depression to the forehead where a jewel possibly sat, large pendant form ear lobes, height 45 cm.
Chen Xiang Wood Carving on Zitan Stand
A Chinese scholar's Chen Xiang wood carving on zitan stand, the Chen Xiang or fragrant agarwood ornament of naturalistic form, carved to resemble a mountain top, raised on a fitted zitan wood stepped stand, height 15.5 cm
Chinese Ornaments: Buddha Head, Wood Carving, Square Stand
Three Chinese ornaments, including a Yixing clay Buddha head on stand, a small zitan wood landscape carving depicting sages under pine trees, and a square zitan wood stand, height 18.5 cm, (Buddha)
19th Century Carved Bamboo Brushpot with Scholarly Scenes
A finely carved bamboo brushpot, 19th century of cylindrical section on five short bracket feet, carved around the exterior with scholars and their attendants at various leisurely pursuits, all beside pine, bamboo and plantain set within rockwork, the…
Antaboga Temple Mask from Bali
Antaboga temple mask, Bali, Indonesia. Carved and engraved pule wood and gold paint. Antaboga is the world serpent of traditional pre-Islamic Javanese mythology (before the era of Demak kingdom). It is a derivative from Shiva-Hinduism Ananta Shesha…
Boxwood carving of monk Budai with boys
A boxwood carving of a monk Budai with boys, late Qing Dynasty, early 20th century with original fitted wood stand. ', 21 cm long. Provenance: Mossgreen Melbourne. Private collection, Melbourne, Australia. Mossgreen
Yellow Taihu Scholar Rock with Carved Stand
A yellow Taihu scholar rock with carved fitted wood stand, 36 x 26 cm
Taihu Scholar Rock with Carved Wood Stand
A small Taihu scholar rock with carved fitted wood stand, 20 cm high
17th-18th Century Boxwood Carved Guanyin Figure
A boxwood carved figure of guanyin, 17th-18th century the goddess of Compassion standing tall on bare feet, her head slightly bowed and tilted to the left, her face serene and eyes closed in deep contemplation, flanked by a pair of elongated earlobes, all…
Qing Dynasty Tianhuang Carved Mythical Beast Xiezhi
A fine small Tianhuang carved mythical beast Xiezhi, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) finely carved with a mythical beast Xiezhi on waves. With fitted wood stand, 3.5 cm long. Provenance: Raymond and Vicki Tregaskis, Sydney, Australia Raymond and Victoria…
Carved and Gilded Amida Buddha Statue with Elaborate Throne
An early 20th century carved and gilded cypress wood Amida Buddha statue, standing with radiating nimbus, upon an elaborate throne incorporating a shishi and lotus, height 61.2 cm, depth 18.2 cm
Ussuri Brown Bear Catching Chum Salmon
An exceptionally well-proportioned Japanese 'Ussuri' brown bear having just caught a Chum salmon in the rapids. This larch wood sculpture was fashioned by an Indigenous Ainu master carver in Yakumo, Hokkaido. Dated August 1970. Signed, height 37.2 cm,…
Ivory Laughing Buddha on Wood Stand - 11cm
Carved ivory Hotei 'Laughing Buddha' figure on wood stand, height 11 cm .
Antique Chinese Ivory Guan Yin Figure on Wood Base
Antique Chinese carved ivory Guan Yin figure standing Guan Yin figure, on wood base, height 17 cm
Qing Dynasty Money Frog and Boy Statue
A money frog and boy (Lui-Hai) Chinese carved bamboo root statue, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, Compare: Sotheby's Auctions, New York, U.S.A. 24th March 2018. Lot 1848, 18 cm high
Japanese Wood Netsuke: Tiger & Shishi Lion Group
Two wood Japanese netsuke, Meiji period (1868-1912), the first a Tanba school style model of a tiger in wood, its tail curled around the body and eyes inlaid in horn and the legs joined forming the himotoshi, unsigned. The second a well carved boxwood…
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