Shibayama Ivory Tusk Vase Lamp, Meiji Period
A shibayama ivory tusk vase mounted as a lamp, Meiji Period, late 19th century, the slightly curved cylindrical tusk inlaid in various materials including mother-of-pearl and stained ivory, with a cockerel perched on a blossoming tree, a hen and chicks on…
Carved Mallee Root Bowl by T.W. Jasper (2007)
A mallee root carved bowl signed T.W. Jasper, 2007, 22 cm high
Imperial Mythical Beast Sculpture
A life-size seated mythical Beast, painted carved wood, vicious snarling face & ears pricked resting on human style legs & feet. Condition: chip to one ear, & crack along body. Provenance: Imperial Peking collection. Length 95 cm. Height 78 cm
Chinese Mythical Figure with Armour and Fish Tail Apron
A life-size Chinese mythical figure, painted carved wood, wearing armour & an apron carved as a fierce face & the tail of a fish, appears to be holding an umbrella. Height 155 cm
Carved Soapstone Recumbent Deer with Ebonised Base
A Chinese carved soapstone Recumbent deer, mid 20th century, with carved ebonised wood base. Height 13 cm. Length 17 cm
Gilt Wood Thousand Hand Bodhisattva Figure
An old Japanese finely carved gilt wood Buddhist figure (Thousand Hand Bodhisattva) as Kwannon, represented standing with eight pairs of arms, a flaming mandala tapering to the back and above, raised on lotus throne above a multi-tiered decorative base,…
19th Century Daoist Deity Carved Wood Figure
Early Chinese carved wood deity figure. Temple figure of Daoist deity. On stand, probably 19th century.crack to figure & some worm damage. Provenance: Australian collector. Height 29 cm (figure only)
Carved Maitreya Figure with Monks Support
Chinese carved wood figure of Maitreya. Pigment decorated. Figure supported by two monks. Provenance: Australian collector. Height 36 cm
Chinese Carved Wood Figures with Children
Two Chinese carved wood figures. Guanyin with child to foot; & male deity figure with children to foot. Male figure with vertical crack to reverse. Height 47 cm &. Height 43 cm
Mongolian Vajrakiliya Figure with Vajra and Human Figure Base
A finely carved Mongolian wood & polychrome painted figure of Vajrakiliya, terminating into a Vajra & piecing a recumbent human figure laying on a lotus shaped base. Vajrakilaya is a wrathful form of Vajrasattva, the pure vajra nature of Enlightenment. In…
Mongolian and Japanese Buddhist Saints
A Mongolian figure of the Buddhist Saint Padmasambhava, together with a Japanese figure of a Buddhist Saint, 19th century, [2], the figure of Padmasambhava is made from clay && finely painted, the Japanese Saint is finely carved from wood & delicately…
Thai Polychromed Buddha Statues, 18th/19th Century
Two Thai Buddha statues, polychromed and carved wood, 18th/19th century. Tallest 38 cm
Carved Wood Cultural Revolution Girl with Fruit Basket
A Chinese carved wood Cultural Revolution figure of a young girl with basket of fruit, finely detailed, her hair in pigtails, bunches of berries issue from her basket. Height 20.8 cm
Japanese Boxwood Carving: Monks and Spider on Scroll
A Japanese boxwood carving of two monks with a spider on a scroll, 19th century, 5 cm high
Carved Boxwood Ruyi Scepter, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century
A Chinese carved boxwood ruyi scepter, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, 34 cm long
Ornate Rosewood Root Footstool with Carved Base
Antique carved rosewood root footstool ornately carved base, small loss to one of the legs, 30 cm high, 37 cm diameter
Chinese Iron Cast and Wood Carved Buddha Figures
A Chinese iron cast lacquer figure of 'nanda, possibly Ming Dynasty (1368-1643), 49.5 cm high, together with a Chinese wood carved lacquer figure of a Buddha, 36 cm high
Japanese Tanto with Gold Dragon Inlay
A Japanese Tanto, blade made by Taikei Naotane, 19th century, Kozuka made by Kanesada of Seki, minuki made of Shakudo with gold inlaid dragons with silver foiled habaki, gold dragon pattern inlaid to the Fuchi and Kashira, the tsuba with floral designs,…
South Indian Wood Carved Male and Female Figures
Two South Indian wood carved figures in male and female form. Height 33 cm, 34 cm
Gilded Chinese Flower and Bird Wood Panels
Four late 19th/20th century Chinese wood carved panels featuring gilt relief carving of flowers and birds., each panel 45.5 x 92 cm.
Chinese Rock Crystal Bird Carvings with Stands
A pair of Chinese rock crystal carvings of birds, with wood stands. Length 8 cm
Gilt Wood Tibetan Monk Figure (20th Century)
A Tibetan carved gilt wood figure of a monk, 20th century, 36 cm high
Yao Phallic Mask: Southern China, circa 1900
A Phallic Mask, Yao, Southern China, (circa 1900), carved wood and pigment, 29 cm high
Monpa Death Mask, Bhutan, Early 20th Century
A Death Mask, Monpa, East Bhutan, (early twentieth century), carved wood and pigment, 25 cm high. Provenance: Private Collection. Acquired from above by Dr Peter Elliott, in 1994, Used in the dance to the Lama after his death.
Carved Boxwood Figure Table Lamp - 40cm Height
Chinese carved boxwood figure table lamp. Electrified. Height 40 cm (total figure)
Gilded Yakshi Winged Figure on Lotus Throne
An antique Indian carved gilded and painted wood Yakshi winged figure standing on lotus throne and stepped wood base. Height 44 cm. Displaying traditional characteristics such as her nudity, smiling face and evident (often exaggerated) feminine charms…
Gilded Standing Buddha with Mirrored Bead Decoration
Large standing Buddha 20th century carved and gilded wood with applied mirrored bead decoration, on lotus base mounted to a plinth. Height 165 cm
Zitan Brushrest with Mountainous Landscape and Figure
A hardwood brushrest Qing dynasty resembling zitan, carved as a mountainous landscape with a figure in a sampan beneath a gnarled pine tree and others on the shore, the dark wood with smooth dark patina 20.5 cm long
Red Lacquered Amitabha Buddha in Dhyana Mudra
A red lacquered and gilded carved wood Amitabha Buddha, modelled seated in dhyana mudra, his coiffure formed with multiple whorls spread over his head along with a pronounced urna. Height 33 cm
Edo Period Gilt Wood Buddha Figure with Mandorla
A gilt wood Japanese figure of The Buddha, Shakyamuno, Edo period, The standing figure with well carved serene face and tightly curled hair in copper, his right hand raised in vitarka mudra, the left arm lowered, dressed in crisply flowing robes opened to…
Carved Boxwood Lotus Pod with Seeds: 1850 Nagoya Purchase
Antique carved boxwood lotus pod with seeds :1850 c.1850, Purchased Nagoya, Japan c.1960
Cambodian Temple Buddha Image on Stand
A Cambodian temple Buddha image, possibly 19th century, mounted on stand, carved wood, very worn condition, signs of an old gilt finish Provenance: from the private collection of an Australian diplomat, collected throughout Asia in the 1980's and 1990's.…
Carved Immortal Twin-Face Wood Bead Bracelet
Chinese carved wood twin face bead bracelet of the immortals
Pair of Nepalese Wood Carved Phurbas - 25cm
Two similar Nepalese wood carved Phurbas, largest, 25 cm high
Lacquered Mongolian Phurba with Bhairava Head and Flame Hair
A finely carved wood lacquered Mongolian Phurba, Bhairava head, with flame hair and a half-vajra on top, old painting, 19 cm long
18th Century Guanyin Statue Seated on Lion
An 18th century painted carved wood Guanyin statue, depicting the 'Goddess of Mercy', seated on a lion in the posture of 'Delassement Royale', 29 cm high
Turquoise Carving of Maiden and Boy with Crane
A turquoise carving of a maiden and boy the maiden with an open book in her left hand and a fan in the right, seated in front of her companion standing beside a banana palm and with a crane perched to one side, wood stand (2) 7.7 cm high
Carved Boxwood Lingzhi Ruyi Sceptre
Carved boxwood ruyi sceptre, finely carved with entwined lingzhi mushrooms. Height 32 cm
Carved Chinese Quan Yin Figure with Diadem and Mudra
A Chinese carved wood figure of Quan Yin, the figure seated cross-legged in 'Dhyanasana', with the left hand raised in 'Abhaya mudra', the head crowned with a richly decorated diadem featuring the Amitabha Buddha in the centre, Guanyin's loose tendrils of…
Gilt Buddha Sutra with Carved Wood Covers
Tibetan sutra with carved wood covers inlaid with five gilt metal Buddhas, the inside of covers painted with colourful Buddhas the sutra leaves with painted Buddha and script, measures 38 cm long, 8.8 cm wide
Carved Wood Buddha with Paint Loss, 46 cm Height
Eastern carved wood Buddha. Paint loss & some cracking to base. Height 46 cm
19th Century Chinese Boxwood Guan Yin Carving
Chinese boxwood carving of Guan Yin, 19th century. 40 cm
Divine Woodcarving: Indian Deity and Attendants
Indian wood carved plaque. Deity with attendants. 11 x 18 cm
Qing Dynasty Zitan Bat Carved Stands
A pair of carved zitan stands, Qing dynasty each of rectangular form, the panelled top above a shaped apron on either side carved in the form of a stylised bat with wings outstretched, the moulded ends extending down to form the sides, terminating in…
Vietnamese Buddha Enamel Carving
A Vietnamese Buddha seated in lotus position wood carved, metallic enamel. Enamel chipped in parts. Provenance: From a private collection, Sydney. Purchased in Hanoi 1981. 50 cm high
Blue and White Ginger Jar with Precious Object Decoration
Blue and white covered ginger jar, decorated with precious objects, character marks and red seal to base, on carved wood stand, height 18.5 cm
Chenxiang Lingzhi Ruyi Sceptre - 36.5 cm Long
Chenxiang wood ruyi sceptre carved in a lingzhi shape, measures 36.5 cm long.
Birds and Blossom Crystal Geode on Stand
A Chinese rock crystal geode with carved and polished decoration of birds and prunus blossom. On wood stand. Length 17 cm
Japanese Temple Guardian Figures
A pair of Japanese carved and lacquered wood temple guardian figures (Nio), the manifestations of Misshaku Kongo and Naraun Kongo, each depicted as wrathful muscular figures to guard the Buddha. Height 90 cm
Boxwood Lingzhi Ruyi Sceptre - 35.5 cm
Chinese carved boxwood ruyi sceptre in the form of a Lingzhi fungus, measures 35.5 cm
Mammoth Tusk Rhinoceros Figures by Shioman
A pair of mammoth tusk figures of rhinoceros, 20th century, each realistically carved striding forward on short legs with head turned slightly to one side, mouth partly open and ears raised in alert attitude, the large head supporting two horns and with…
Gilt Wood Carving: Cranes and Pine Trees
A framed Chinese gilt wood carving depicting cranes amongst pine trees. Framed: 67 x 54.5 cm.
Carved Boxwood Hotei Figure with Children Stand
A Chinese carved boxwood figure of Hotei surrounded by children on a separate carved stand. Height 18.5 cm.
Chinese Qing Dynasty Boxwood Ruyi Sceptre, 18th/19th Century
A Chinese boxwood ruyi sceptre, Qing dynasty, 18th/19th century, intricately and naturalistically carved, 30 cm long
Nine Immortals on Soapstone Boulder
A soapstone boulder, probably late Qing Dynasty, 19th/20th century, well carved with nine immortals seated on a rocky outcrop beneath a gnarled tree amongst clouds, 12 cm high, fitted wood stand
Carved Longyan Wood Guanyin Statue
A Chinese carved longyan wood Guanyin, early 20th century. Utilising the rich red tonings and modulations of the timber, the meditative Guanyin seated in the Royal ease position, her body classically robed and arms hidden beneath drapery, her hair braided…
Wooden Standing Buddha with Carved Corona
Carved wood standing Buddha. Carved & pierced corona. Height 17 cm
Tibetan Steel Phurba with Carved Wood Stand
Tibetan steel & brass Phurba. Wrathful deity heads; carved wood stand. Length 33 cm
Chinese Carved Wood Card Case, Circa 1900
A Chinese export carved wood card case intricately carved with all over decoration of pagodas, trees and people, circa 1900. Height 11 cm. Width 7 cm
Japanese Root Sculpture: 100cm of Free Form Beauty
A Japanese free form tree root sculpture. Height 100 cm
Bamboo Rootwood Carving of Sennin with Lion Dog and Bat
A Chinese bamboo rootwood carving of a sennin seated upon a crouching lion dog and holding in his hand a bat. Height 14.5 cm
Cantonese Sandalwood Card Case, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century
A Cantonese carved sandal wood card case, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, 10 x 6 cm
Chinese Guandi Lacquered Wood Figure - 97 cm Tall
Very large Chinese lacquered wood figure of Guandi, carved as standing on rockwork, holding an axe in his right hand. Height 97 cm
Boxwood Yaksa: Chinese Semi-God Poised for Combat
A Chinese carved boxwood Yaksa, yecha, the semi-god poised for combat, holding a trident in his hands, riding waves, 38 cm high
Boxwood Figure of Zhao Yun with Infant and Spear
A carved boxwood figure of Zhao Yun, depicting the general suited in his amour, holding a infant in his right hand, holding a spear in his left - a famous anecdote in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms where Zhao Yun saved Liu Bei's newborn during the…
Carved Boxwood Lingzhi Fungus with Branch and Fungi
A Chinese carved boxwood lingzhi fungus, the branch issuing two small and a large fungus, 38.5 cm long
19th Century Chinese Taoist Immortal Carved Horn Statue
A carved Chinese horn Zhongli Quan, 19th century, Qing dynasty, the Taoist immortal seated, holding his fan in his right hand, wearing a open and loose jacket and pantaloons, fitted wood stand, 12.2 cm high
Liuhai Riding Wave with Money and Toad Figurine
A Chinese carved wood figure group, of Liuhai riding a wave, wearing a lotus leaf as a hat, his left hand holding a water vessel, a string of money suspended from the forearm, his right leg stepping on a three-legged toad emerging from the wave and…
Polychrome Kuanyin Wood Carving with Lotus Flowers
A good old Chinese wood carving of Kuanyin, decorated in polychrome enamels and gilt, the goddess sits in repose on a craggy rock accompanied by Shan-ts'ai and a nobleman, lotus flowers at their feet. Height 29 cm
Gilded Seated Buddha on Waisted Throne, 19th Century
Carved wood figure of Buddha seated in Dhyanasana, 19th century, seated position with gilding on surface on waisted throne, height 76 cm
Carved wood mountain landscape with four sages
A carved wood mountain Qing Dynasty probably chengxiangmu, carved and polished in the round as a mountainous landscape, one side with four sages, two seated at a table and two standing nearby on a rocky promontary, with flights of steps leading up to…
Chinese Root Wood Figure with Marble Stand
A Chinese carved root wood figure together with a carved marble inset stand, 19th century and later the figure modelled in natural form together with a later heavy carved stand with rouge marble inset the figure, 78 cm high, the stand, 60.5 cm high
Demonic Tiger with Kris and Monkey
Figure of a demonic tiger, wood carved in the form of a tiger holding a kris with a monkey on its back, painted in red and black with black, red, white and gilt highlights, 47 cm length
Japanese Root Carving with Black Finish
An antique Japanese root carving of traditional form with later black paint finish. Height 78 cm
Magnificent Chinese Carved Rhinoceros Horns with Provenance
A rare and magnificent pair of late 19th century Chinese carved rhinoceros horns. The spectacular horns are carved to the tip with a pierced openwork design of trees, vines, gourds, lingzhi fungus, young deer and the 'Three friends of winter?; pine,…
Standing Sage Wood Carving
A small old Chinese wood carving of a standing bearded sage. Height 19 cm
Japanese Kwan Yin Grotto Carving
Japanese root carving of a grotto holding a carved & painted figure of Kwan Yin, seated, the left hand holding a sceptre. Height 25 cm
Boxwood Guan Yin Figure on Plinth (20cm)
Chinese carved boxwood Guan Yin figure. On square plinth. Height 20 cm (total)
Mongolian Horse Saddle with Gilt Fittings and Brocade Cover
Mongolian horse saddle, of carved wood, shagreen and gilt metal fittings and stirrups, brocade cover. Length 52 cm. Provenance: Pat Booth Collection
18th Century Japanese Rootwood Carved Basket
Japanese rootwood carved basket, 18th century. Height 24.5 cm
Intricately Carved Qing Dynasty Soapstone Mountain Sculpture
A large soapstone mountain, Qing Dynasty, 19th century intricately carved to one side with an old man receiving a warrior kneeling before him, surrounded by his attendants bearing banners and weapons, in a continuous rocky landscape with pine and other…
19th Century Chinese Wood Buddha
Carved wood Buddha, Chinese 19th century. Height 42 cm. Width 25 cm. Depth 19 cm. Provenance: BC/AD gallery Woollahra
Chinese Mythical Beast Carved Brushpot
A Chinese carved wood brushpot, supported on three short bracket feet, with walls imitating upward flower petals, carved in high relief mythical beasts, 20.5 cm high, 21 cm diameter
Chinese Wood Ruyi Sceptres (Boxwood and Zitan)
Two Chinese wood carved ruyi sceptres, one of boxwood and the other of zitan, both realistically carved with a slender branch issuing ruyi heads, 32 cm long (boxwood), 37.8 cm long (zitan) (2).
Carved Boxwood Dharuma with Pebble, 19.5 cm High
A Chinese carved boxwood Dharuma, standing with solemn expression, holding a pebble in his one hand, the flowing robe open at the chest, 19.5 cm high
Twisted Wood Warrior Sculpture
A Chinese tree root sculpture, 19th century, employing the natural shape of the twisted wood, a carved sword bearing warrior threatens a diminutive figure below. Height 70 cm
Chinese Boxwood Tug-O-War Figural Group Carving, 1963
A Chinese boxwood tug-o-war figural group carving, with name and date Hou zhi Fei 1963 depicting a child's tug-o-war figure group with two dogs, one dog pulling rope at one end. The carving is very fine quality and of exceptional craftsmanship, with…
Polychrome Kuanyin Wood Carving with Lotus Flowers
A good old Chinese wood carving of Kuanyin, decorated in polychrome enamels and gilt, the goddess sits in repose on a craggy rock accompanied by Shan-ts'ai and a nobleman, lotus flowers at their feet. Height 29 cm
18 Boxwood Lohan Heads with Titled Bars Set
Boxed set of 18 Chinese finely carved boxwood Lohan heads with titled bars
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