Greenstone Horse on Wood Stand
Chinese carved greenstone horse figure and stand Resting Horse, on carved and fitted wood stand, height 17 cm, total.
Vintage Chinese Ivory Bust of Goddess Kuanyin
A large vintage Chinese carved ivory bust of the goddess Kuanyin, her serene face surmounted by a carved and pierced diadem decorated with a deity flanked by foliage, a 'bindi' in lapis lazuli to her forehead. Raised upon a carved wood stand. Overall…
Tibetan Wood Book Cover with Buddhist Symbols and Inscriptions
An inscribed Tibetan carved wood book cover, circa 14th century, carved to the face with precious Buddhist symbols amidst scrolling foliage within an inner lotus petal border, surrounded by an outer border consisting of Tibetan sanskrit inscriptions, one…
Burmese Prayer Deity: Carved Wood Figure
Burmese carved wood deity figure Standing Deity Figure, in prayer, carved and painted wood, height 170 cm
Gilt Kwan Yin on Elephant: Qing Dynasty Masterpiece
Extremely large Chinese Qing Dynasty Kwan Yin on elephant, in carved wood with lacquer and gilt finish, depicted with top knot and headdress, serene expression with downcast eyes, robes falling from shoulders, with necklace, legs crossed, resting on…
Carved Laughing Buddha Figure (50cm)
Chinese carved wood Budai figure, large carved figure of Budai, known as ' The Laughing Buddha.' (Height 50 cm).
Elaborately Carved Chinese Boxwood Ruyi
Boxwood small Chinese ruyi elaborately carved and featuring a bamboo tree and cicada nestled among the branch. Length 20 cm
Ruyi Sceptre with Prunus and Finger Citron Carvings
A reticulated boxwood 'prunus and finger citron' ruyi sceptre Qing dynasty, 19th century, carved in openwork with slender prunus and finger citron branches bearing flowers and foliage along the curved shaft, and terminating in two large finger citron…
Embroidered Ivory-Inset Four-Panel Screen with Bird Motifs
An impressive embroidered silk and ivory-inset carved wood four-panel screen late Qing dynasty, the ivory silk ground of each panel embroidered in coloured silks with many different species of birds in pairs, including peacocks, quails, roosters, song…
Carved Burlwood Panels with Archaic Vessels, Qing Dynasty
A pair of carved burlwood panels Qing dynasty, 19th century, each rectangular panel carved in relief with two different archaic vessels displayed on a gnarled two level wood stand, the upper vessels with a three character inscription in relief above and…
Chinese Prunus Branch Scroll Weight
Chinese carved scroll weight, in wood, carved in the ofrm of a prunus branch, length 19 cm
Carved Boxwood Ruyi with Chinese Elder Figures
Carved boxwood ruyi heavily carved and featuring Chinese elders in several positions amongst a swirl form ground, length 38 cm
Carved Turquoise Figures Group on Wood Stand
Chinese carved turquoise figures group on stand carving of three figures, with tethered goat, on wood stand, height 13 cm, total.
Carved Turquoise Figures Group on Wood Stand
Chinese carved turquoise figures group on stand carving of three figures, on fitted carved wood stand, height 8 cm, figures.
Chinese Turquoise Carved Musician Figure on Stand
Chinese carved turquoise figure on stand carved musician figure, on fitted carved wood stand, height 5 cm, figure.
Chinese Carved Turquoise Figure with Deer on Wood Stand
Chinese carved turquoise figure on wood stand figure of of man with deer, with group of three carved figures to side, on fitted carved wood stand, height 9.5 cm, figures.
Carved Turquoise Figures Group on Wood Stand
Chinese carved turquoise figures group on stand three carved figures, on fitted carved wood stand, height 9 cm, figures.
Boxwood Guanyin Figure on Cloud Throne with Lotus Garden
A carved boxwood figure of a Guanyin, the deity seated upon a cloud throne floating above a rock and water garden, setting with lotus, in traditional robes, headdress and jewels, the right, hand raised in vitarka mudra and the left clasping a ball, height…
16th Century Chinese Relief Carved Architectural Panels
Two Chinese relief carved architectural panels, circa 16th century, the two panels of irregular form, carved from heavy wood in high relief depicting three central or west Asian men riding beasts including a lion, elephant and tiger, with polychrome…
Qing Dynasty Rootwood Sage Figure
A Chinese rootwood figure of a sage, Qing Dynasty, the dynamic figure springing of from a gnarled rootwood branch representing a rock. The features of the figure sensitively carved and emerging from an amorphous root burl, 44 cm high
Mongolian Wood Buddhist Deity, c1940s (20cm)
Carved wood Buddhist deity. Mongolia, c1940s, height cm20
Carved & Stained Guanyin Figures, Height 91cm
Pair carved and stained Guanyin figures. Dense wood heavy carving, some surface losses. Mirror pose, height 91 cm
Chinese Carved Wood Guan Yin Figure, 19cm Height
Good Chinese carved Guan Yin figure seated figure, carved wood, possibly Huanghuali, see hand written label to base, height 19 cm
Thai Buddha Shrine with Fretwork Doors
Thai traveler's shrine with fretwork doors opening to a carved gilt wood Buddha, 39 cm, wide, by 21 cm, deep and 52 cm, tall.
Ming Dynasty Wood Guanyin Statue with Gesso Traces
A finely carved wood Guanyin in the posture of Royal ease, with Traces of gesso, probably Ming Dynasty, height 38 cm, width 26 cm
Chinese Ivory Carving of Hotei Monk with Rosary Beads
A Chinese ivory carving of a Hotei, a very happy rotund monk, clutching his rosary beads, mid 20th century on a circular carved wood stand. Provenance: Rose Private Collection, Chosun Antiques, height 10 cm
Nepalese Shamanic Tamang Wooden Masks Set
A group of six Nepalese Shamanic Tamang wooden masks 19th/20th century each carved from wood with different faces and in different styles, some with natural fibres attached to depict hair, largest 29 cm high, 17 cm wide. Provenance: Purchased in London,…
Tibetan Citipati Skull Dance Masks, 19th Century
A pair of Tibetan Citipati skull dance masks 19th century, the masks of beautifuly carved and painted wood, depicting the Citipati, male and female lords of the charnel grounds, 26 cm high, 20 cm wide. Provenance: Purchased in Kathmandu, 1976.
Japanese Wood and Bone Wall Panel by Kagawa
A Japanese wood and bone wall panel signed Kagawa, Meiji period, late 19th century lacquer and natural wood panel, intricately carved and inlaid with bone. A bird edging its way down a branch to access the Hachi (wasp) nest below and signed Kagawa on an…
Thai Buddha Statue Fragment with Repainted Traces
Large antique Thai carved wood Buddha statue fragment, repainting and traces of older painted decoration,100 cm high, 21 cm wide, 18 cm deep
Giltwood Scholar Figure on Stand
An early carved figure of a Scholar in seated position made of giltwood on a wood stand
Qing Dynasty Huangyang Wood Ruyi with Auspicious Motifs
A 19th century Chinese Huangyang wood ruyi, Qing Dynasty, very fine carving depicting bats, cranes and auspicious clouds, height 39 cm
Chinese Canton Export Carved Wood Fan with Painted Ivory Faces
A Chinese Canton export carved wood fan, circa 1840, the fan finely painted with a gathering of nobles and immortals, set in landscapes featuring pavilions and pagodas, all framed with Buddhists symbols to borders. The figures all with painted ivory faces…
Gilded Thai Buddha on Lotus Throne
Vintage Thai carved wood Buddha figure gilded seated Buddha on lacquer carved wood lotus throne, with gilded mandala. Height 55 cm, total.
Vietnamese Buddha Figure in Red and Gold Lacquer
Vietnamese gold and red lacquered carved wood figure of Buddha Shakyamuni in Dhyan mudra. Some age shrinkage splits. Height 48 cm
Carved Wood Cup with Legendary Figures and Pine Trees
A carved wood cup Qing dynasty, 19th century, possibly aloeswood, with steeply flared sides carved on the exterior with legendary figures including the Eight Immortals and Liu Hai with his toad, beside two pine trees, the trunks forming the openwork…
Carved prunus tree hardwood brushpot
A carved hardwood brushpot Bitong, 19th/20th century, the wood probably huanghuali, naturalistically modelled in the form of a prunus tree trunk, the exterior carved with knots and protrusions with blossoming branches extending up the sides, and pine…
Qing Dynasty Wood Moon Flask with Naturalistic Carvings
An unusual carved wood moon flask, Qing dynasty, resembling aloeswood, the overall surface with naturalistic swirls and gnarled indentations, with slender branch like handles joining the garlic mouth to the sloping shoulders, supported on a short splayed…
Turquoise Carving of Sage Teaching Children
A carved turquoise figure group, depicting a sage seated teaching a young boy and a girl to either side, an open book on a rocky ledge and holding a brush in his right hand, wood stand, -2, 10 cm long. Provenance: P.C. Lu & Sons Ltd., Hong Kong, 14 June…
Intricately Carved Chinese Card Case from 19th Century
A 19th century finely carved wood Chinese card case, intricate detail of figures within a tree'd village setting, decoration to all surfaces, lift-off lid. 11.4 cm x 7.8 cm. Old dark varnished patina. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection.
19th Century Chinese Carved Agate Dragon Handle Cups
A Pair of 19th century Chinese carved agate cups, the dragon head handles with captured rings, each raised on a different finely carved wood stand. Cup length 9.2 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection.
Zitan Fruit Bead Bracelet
A Chinese carved Zitan wood bead bracelet, the nine beads carved as semi-dried fruit.
Gilded Thai Buddha in Meditation Mudra (18cm)
A carved gilt wood seated Buddha, in a mudra of meditation, Thailand 19th century, height 18 cm
Carved Quartz Censer with Lion Mask Handles and Stand
A Chinese carved quartz censer and cover, of smoky colour, the censer with lion mask captured ring handles issuing from the rim, raised on four short feet and with domed cover surmounted by a temple dog, raised on an associated carved and pierced black…
Lacquered Kuanyin Figure: Serene Standing Pose
An old Chinese lacquered carved wood figure of Kuanyin, in serene standing pose. Height 67 cm
Carved Wood Buddha Figure on Lotus Throne
Oriental carved wood Buddha figure seated on lotus throne, on wood base. Height 14 cm
Chinese Cultural Revolution Propaganda Figures (Set of 3)
Three Chinese Cultural Revolution Propaganda figures, c. 1970, carved wood, in various stances (3), height 26 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Ray Hughes
Life-size carved wood figure of Chinese Goddess of Mercy
A Chinese carved wood life-size figure of Kuanyin, the Goddess of Mercy, modelled seated upon a plinth base, she holds a mystic pearl in her elevated left hand, her right foot rests upon a lotus flower. Some portions of her robes coloured with remnants of…
Chinese Court Carved Wood Brushpot
Chinese carved wood brushpot, carved figures in court decoration. Character marks to side. Height 17 cm
19th Century Carved Mother of Pearl Shells on Stands
A pair of 19th century carved and decorated mother of pearl shells, on carved cherry wood stands, each approx. 19 cm high
Vintage Oriental Scholar's Rock on Knobbly Stand
A vintage Oriental scholar's rock on stand, arched and pierced form, good dark tone, the carved wood stand with knobbly type detail, raised on five scrolling legs. Length 32 cm
Laughing Buddha with Children Statue
Chinese ceramic Laughing Buddha, surrounded by children, on carved wood stand. Height 48 cm (total with stand).
Red Lacquer Noh Mask, Edo Period
A Japanese red lacquer noh mask of Jinta-Men, Edo period, circa 18th century, Carved in wood, painted with red, gilt and brown lacquer, signed Muneta Ginbei to the back, 26 x 19 cm. Provenance: Purchased from Ikeda Art Ltd., 1st Oct., 2009 (original…
Happy Buddha Crossing Goose Bridge with Treasure Sack
A long carved dark wood figure of Buddha, Dragging his Sack of Treasures over a Goose shaped bridge, he has a very happy expression with a bulging tummy, length 40 cm
Carved Soapstone Vase, Boxwood God & Sandalwood Fan Set
A carved soapstone vase on stand, & a very finely carved boxwood God of Longevity, early Republic period, + a sandalwood fan & dish, with small chip to footrim [4], height 27 cm
Qing Dynasty Ancestor Portrait with Home Altar and Plants
A Chinese double ancestor portrait, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, in opaque colours on paper depicting grandparent figures seated at an angle before a home altar with a bowl of iris upon a stand, and a bonsai upon a carved gnarled root stand, with large…
Burmese Gilt Wood Door Frame with Carvings
A Burmese carved gilt wood door frame 19th century, the whole intricately carved, with two praying figures flanking the outer edges of the frame
Japanese Kannon Figure with Fly Whisk and Compassionate Face
A Japanese figure of a Kannon, with a full round Compassionate face, Showa period, a masterful carving in the round using the grain of the wood, holding a fly whisk in one hand while the other hand points upward, can be male or female, note: Kannon…
Japanese Boxwood Carved Figure with Yu Shan Mark
A boxwood carved Japanese figure, with maker's mark to the base, inscribed with Yu Shan, height 5.5 cm
Ming Dynasty Bodhisattva on Sacred Lion
A Chinese carved wood Bodhisattva seated on a Sacred lion, Traces of pigment, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644, with a beautiful full face sits aloft the lion in the Royal ease posture, the crown centred above the eye of higher consciousness, the hands in the…
Rosewood carved Kuanyin with dragon and child
A large rosewood carved figure of Kuanyin, the goddess depicted standing holding a branch of fruiting peaches surmounted by a ho-o bird, she stands upon a dragon, a child seated upon the back of a deer attends her and offers her a large peach. Both…
Jizo Bosatsu Wood Sculpture, 16th Century Japan
A wood sculpture of Jizo Bosatsu, Muromachi / Momoyama period, circa late 16th century, Jizo seated on a gold lotus pedestal (later Edo addition C.1800) shown in the guise of a serene monk with shaved head, his right hand carrying Shakujo (staff) and in…
18th Century Tibetan Carved Hardwood Mandorla
A Tibetan carved hardwood 'Zitan' mandorla, circa 18th century, the arch-shaped mandorla is deeply carved of a dense, blackish wood and depicts to either side an elephant, a lion, and a man riding a goat, beneath a makara and a nagini among flaming…
Standing Buddha with Ruyi Sceptre
A Chinese finely carved Hang Yang wood figure of a standing Buddha, classically represented with ruyi sceptre and child to his feet, good patina and polish. Height 27 cm
Burmese Carved Wood Puppet Head on Stand
A carved wood puppet head, on fitted stand, Burmese, 19th/20th century, with movable lip, traces of gesso, paint and lacquer, height 39 cm
Carved Wood Guanyin Statue with Stand (Missing Finger)
Well carved solid wood Guanyin on stand (missing finger), approx 45 cm high including base
Japanese Tsuishu & Shibayama Carved Red Lacquer Lidded Jar
A Japanese Tsuishu & shibayama lidded jar, 19th century, the body and cover of carved red lacquer, inset with gold Kinji ground and decorated reserves of birds and flowers, the base depicting dramatic waves in carved & lacquered wood and the finials in…
Burmese Royal Ease Gilt Wood Spirit Figure
A Burmese gilt wood spirit figure, elaborately carved in the position of 'Royal Ease,' 19th/20th century, wearing a high tiered crown above a beautiful young smiling face with eyes wide open with an intense gaze, below arched brows, an elaborate collar…
17th Century Chinese Carved Wood Lohan Figure
A late 17th century Chinese large carved wood figure of a Lohan (Buddhist holy man) seated on a rocky outcrop with traces of lacquer still remaining, the face with furrowed brow, bulging eyes and curled lip, the left hand resting on raised knee whilst the…
Enamel Peacock Palace Fans with Dragon Pedestals
A pair of palace attendant fans. Pair of Chinese enamel & wood palace fans, enamel blades decorated with stylised peacock feathers, with ornate brass mount & central enamel symbol, each stands on a highly ornate carved pedestal, decorated with an entwined…
Circular Dali Marble Table Screen with Archaic Bronze Base
A Chinese scholar's table screen with a circular Dali marble Expression, 19th/20th century, sitting in a shaped heavy dark wood frame, the base carved with archaic bronze shaped vessels, height 43, length 33 cm
19th Century Chinese Carved Immortal Figure
Large antique 19th century Chinese sectional carved immortal figure, root & boxwood, approx 65 cm high
Japanese Carved Wood Figure of Arhat, Edo Period
A Japanese carved wood figure of an Arhat, early Edo period, 17th-18th century, the elderly rakan seated in meditation in long flowing robes neatly tied at the front, the right hand in Semui-in mudra, the wrinkled face locked in concentration, 51.5 cm…
Qing Dynasty Wood Carving: Scholars on Mountain Landscape
A carved wood 'scholars' mountain Qing dynasty, (2), naturalistically carved in the round as a mountainous landscape, one side with two scholars seated playing chess and two others standing nearby on a rocky promontary, with flights of steps leading to…
Carved Rosewood Root Display Stand - 12.5cm
Chinese carved rosewood tree root display stand, 12.5 cm high
Gilt Wood Mughal Palace Decorations, 19th Century Goa
A pair of Elaborately carved gilt wood Mughal palace decorations, Goa, 19th century on green painted square bases, 80 x 30 cm each. Provenance: The Joan Bowers collection, Purchased from Sotheby's 'Ganesha' Auction, May 1998
Laos Buddha on Decorated Throne, 17th/19th Century
A carved wood seated Buddha on a high decorated throne, Laos, 17th/19th century, seated in the lotus pose with soles of feet facing up, gesture of touching the earth, condition: age crack on throne, height 51 cm. Provenance: The Barry Smith collection
Gilt Buddha on Tiered Base - Laos (20th Century)
A carved wood gilt Meditating Buddha seated on tiered base, Laos, 20th century, seated in the half lotus position with soles of feet visible, gesture of touching the earth, height 30 cm. Provenance: The Barry Smith collection
Laotian Buddha on Ornate Throne, 17th/19th Century
A carved wood seated Buddha on a high decorated throne, Laos, 17th/19th century, seated in the lotus pose with soles of feet facing up, gesture of touching the earth, condition: age crack on throne, height 51 cm. Provenance: The Barry Smith collection
Gilt Wood Buddha from Laos, 19th/20th Century
A carved gilt wood Buddha, the face Placid Beneath a tall flame finial, Laos,19th/20th century, the robe covering both shoulders with a broad fold between the legs, both hands clasped around a bowl & standing with feet slightly apart on a square throne…
Gilt Buddha on Lotus Pedastal from Laos (9 words)
A carved wood gilt Buddha, seated on a double lotus flower Pedastal, Laos, 20th century, with both hands in his lap in dhyana mundra of meditation, height 36 cm. Provenance: The Barry Smith collection
Lacquered Buddha on Ornate Throne
A carved wood seated Buddha on a high decorated throne, Traces of lacquer, Laos, 17th/19th century, seated in the lotus pose with soles of feet facing up, gesture of touching the earth, height 53 cm. Provenance: The Barry Smith collection
Chinese Seated Luohan Wood Carving
A Chinese carved wood figure of a seated luohan, with lacquered surfaces with remnants of gilt. 14 cm
Chinese Dragon Boat with Immortals Riding High Seas
A Chinese carved wood dragon boat with the immortals riding the high sea, 20th century cm, length 125, height 48 cm
Chinese Boxwood 'Ruyi' Scepters with Immortal Carvings
A pair of Chinese boxwood 'ruyi' scepters, 20th century, one carved with eight immortals, the other carved with immortals and auspicious symbols, 41 cm long
Chinese Agate Happy Buddha on Wooden Stand
A Chinese carved agate seated Happy Buddha, on shaped wood stand [2]. Height 9 cm
Meiji Period Root Wood Carving with Rich Patina
A root wood carving in an Irregular form Echoing the shape of the natural twisted Roots, Meiji period [1868-1912], the sculpture has a rich patina & texture, used as a Kadai, display stand, shaped wood objects, henboku are appreciated in China & Japan.…
Root Sculpture on Wooden Stand - 90cm
Impressive natural root sculpture, on carved wooden stand (A/F), height 90 cm
Carved Chinese Buddha Figure, 42cm
Chinese carved wood figure of Buddha, seated in dhyansana with right hand held in shuni mudra, dressed in loose robes (A/F), height 42 cm
Chinese Rosewood Statue of God of Longevity with Children and Foo Dogs
A large and impressive Chinese rosewood or hongmu wood carved statue of Shao Xing, the god of longevity stands accompanied by children and foo dogs, holds in his right hand a peach, a double string of mala beads slung from his wrist, a crane flies amongst…
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