Wood Sculptures and Carvings

This antique wooden temple fragment of a horse head is a remarkable example of 18th-century Indian temple art, originating from India. Hand-carved from solid wood, the fragment measu...

Carved out of a single block of grayish brown stone (likely granite type), this Buddha head represents Northern Qi style in China (550-577AD) and likely of the period. The Northern Q...

An amusing Showa Period (1926-1989) hand carved hardwood netsuke depicting a monkey riding atop a turtle, the eyes of the monkey inset with cabochon pupils, signed with etched charac...

A large carved wood happy Buddha with 3 Kids, Bone teeth, and Glass eyes inlay.

Antique Wooden Mechanical Component (Possibly Watermill / Agricultural Machinery Part) Japan, Late Meiji to Early Showa Period (circa 1900–1930) A cylindrical wooden structure reinf...

A beautiful, substantial statue of Lapis Lazuli, hand carved by a master artisan on both sides. The sculpture depicts a dragon flying in the clouds above mountains while spraying wat...

Discover the timeless charm of these antique wooden Indian temple doors, crafted from solid wood and dating back to the 19th century. Measuring 121.5 cm in height, 61.5 cm in width, ...

This is an old abstract sculpture made from Yakusugi burl, a sacred and highly prized wood native to Japan. Yakusugi refers to ancient Japanese cedar trees that grow on Yakushima Isl...

Antique Chinese Carved Wood Deity Altar Figure 18thC Measures - 9 1/4" x 3 3/4" x 3 1/4"

Fabulous Balinese Asian coffee table, great quality and very fine hand carved wood. Rectangular Asian wood coffee table with very interesting a...

Japanese Edo Period Grand-Scale Yoshitsune and Bannerman Warrior Musha Ningyô, Ca. 1800 DIMENSIONS Warrior - Height: 31 inches with platform. Bannerman - Height: 28 inches with b...

Pair of Chinese Gilt & Lacquered Openwork Figural Architectural Panels China, 20th Century An impressive pair of Chinese carved and parcel-gilt architectural panels executed in the ...

Lanna Thai wooden seated disciple. Age: Thailand, 19th Century Size: Height 35 C.M. / Width 19.6 C.M. Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradation due to its age...

China, Ca. The stand: 18th - early 20th century Bell: The intricately carved hardwood stand with openwork dragon borders, spandrels and apron with large iron hook suspending a Ming s...

Antique Ashanti Akua’ba Fertility Doll, Ghana – African Tribal Art, Ethnographic Sculpture A rare Ashanti (Asante) Akua’ba fertility doll from Ghana, hand-carved in wood and steeped in cultural and spiritual symbolism. This traditional African fertility figure...

Beautiful hand carving wall hanging made from wood, with sun burst motif, hand painted in light peachy colour, very nice patina. Great object of art for wall display.

A rare, hand carved, masterpiece natural fine grade lapis lazuli Kwan Yin sculpture. Kwan Yin has an oval-shaped face with arched eyebrows and downcast eyes casting a serene aura, framed by long-lobed ears and an ushnisha covered under a hood as part of her fluid robe. She holds a Ruyi scepter in her right hand. Her left had is shown in motion of flicking blessing water. A stylized panel of flame backs Kwan Yin, symbolizing her power and spiritual superiority. To her left is a full bloom of lotus, a symbol of peace and enlightenment. The sculpture is masterfully carved with her facial details beautifully depicted. A custom handmade root stand complements this extraordinary statue. The lapis statue...

This flat shadow puppet was crafted on the island of Java by a puppet artist using buffalo hide and mounted on bamboo sticks. It features movable arms, controlled by outer bamboo rod...

This antique wooden Burmese temple, originating from Burma (Myanmar), stands at a height of 54.6 cm and showcases the intricate craftsmanship characteristic of the Mandalay style fro...

A tall Chinese scholar stone (also known as Gong Shi in Chinese; meditation stone and spirit rock in the West) of significant weight and volume is gracefully balanced on the wood dis...

Japanese Meiji Carved Wood Shishi Parade Lion Mask, circa 1880 A rare and impressive Japanese Parade Lion Mask (Shishi), dating to the Meiji Period (1868–1912), circa 1880. This po...

1262 Japanese gilt wood panel deer at the base of mount Fuji.

Antique Thai Hardwood Betelnut Box. A turned wood globular chedi form having a narrower pedestal base, fitted wood conical top shaped with circular tiers...

Rare Dragon Effigy #2 This old Chinese extraordinary natural stone painting of a dragon is a rare example of a figurative collector dream stone that rarely surfaces in Chinese col...

This is a beautiful antique Japanese bamboo flower basket (ikebana) dated to the late 19th century, late Meiji Period. The basket was woven with smoked bamboo, also known as sooted b...

This is an old Japanese "Kobo Daishi" wooden figure. "Kobo Daishi" means "Kukai". "Kukai" was a monk from the early Heian period. His posthumous name was "Kobo Daishi". He is the fou...

A powerful Chinese figure of the Taoist diety Zhenwu (Xuanwu), carved and lacquered wood with applied lacquer details, Qing Dynasty, 19th century or earlier, China. Zhenwu, also kno...

This red coral specimen, with flowing lines and organic form, is a beautiful example of how the work of nature can be, and has been, celebrated as a...

Stunning Chinese sculpture of Shou Xing God of Wisdom and Longevity. Richly carved in organic burl wood. circa 1960s. Measure: 45.5" High. X.

A distinguished pair of Chinese carved wood Foo Dogs, dating to the 20th Century, presents a captivating example of traditional Asian decorative art. These guardian lions are meticul...

Chinese Russet Jade hardwood Imperial Ruyi Scepter Qing Dynasty 19th century, Provenance. Large Chinese Qing Dynasty jade Ruyi scepter with three ...

This flat shadow puppet was crafted on the island of Java by a puppet artist using buffalo hide and mounted on bamboo sticks. It features movable arms, controlled by outer bamboo rods (however this puppet lost one of its bamboo rods over the years due to age) It was used in Wayang puppet...

An exceptional and monumental early Chinese polychrome wooden Bodhisattva, preserved from a century-old American collection and presenting with remarkable presence, scale, and histor...

Kokeshi or Kokashi doll handmade by Japanese artisans from wood. The dolls have a simple trunk as a body and an enlarged head. One characteristic of Kokeshi dolls is their lack of arms and legs. signed underneath as follow. Kokashi Doll Kegon Waterfall Japan 1987. Kokeshi (???, ???), are simple wooden Japanese dolls with no arms or legs that have been crafted for more than 150 years as a toy for...

A Rare Hinoki Mask of ‘Ja’ Painted with an earthen red polychrome over gesso, with fine sparse hair, the cheeks with distinctive v-shaped markings, suggestive of dragon’s whiskers, t...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely, vintage hand carved Chinese Foo Lion Dog statue with original pa...

Hannya (般若) Noh Mask attributed to Takada Fuki (高田 冨季, 1935–2008) Mask: Hannya (般若) SKU: TBA19 Size: W: 15cm, H: 22 cm (W/horns 25cm) The Hannya mask represents a female demon who...

From our recent Japan acquisitions An important black lacquer treasure dated 1852 with its original box tomobako Superb antique Ohibachi (over sized hibachi) from late Edo era use...

Erotic kris hilt showing a naked smiling couple, the male figure supporting the female in an acrobatic upside down position exposing her genitals. Bali, Indonesia, circa 1900. This ...

A beautiful collection of 6 vintage Korean bobble head wedding dolls of the 1960s Handmade from wood, these beautifully decorated Kokeshi style dolls are bobble heads and very old. D...

This wooden doll is called Kokeshi in Japanese. This kokeshi was made by a kokeshi artist Sakyo NIIYAMA. He was born in 1934, 18th March. It is made with Yajiro style from Miyagi p...

This rare antique Japanese Amida Buddha statue is an exceptional example of 18th-century Japanese Buddhist sculpture, originating from Japa...

This unique teak carved panel depicts Dayak Tribal mythology. The Dayak people are some hundreds of various native groups found in the interior rainforests of Borneo. This carving depicts the tree of life, which the Dayak people believe exists on “Linden Tarung”, a mythical rock island where they believe humans first came to existence. “Linden Tarung” is the ancient and ancestral home of the Dayak peoples. It is this tree of life that reminds the Dayak people not to get too attached to worldly possessions. The tree of life also symbolizes heaven, earth and the underworld. The top of tree features hornbills that are the symbol of heaven. The middle represents the present earth and bottom of the tree the underworld. To achieve such detail & depth required immense patience, craftsmanship and many months by a skilled artisan to complete. The medium for this carving was an antique teak door...

Discover the elegance of Burmese craftsmanship with this antique wooden Burmese offering vessel, a stunning 19th-century artifact in the Shan (Tai Yai) style. Standing 60 cm high wit...

A beautiful standing Edo Period wood carved antique Japanese Kannon Bodhisattva Buddha Amida sculpture/statue. This Buddha is one of four we acquired that were rescued from an abando...

WEST NEPAL  TRIBAL Mask A OLD MASK WITH  ENIGMATIC PIERCING GAZE, SUPERB AGED PATINA, PERIOD   early 20th CENTURY, HEIGHT 32 CM

A captivating kinetic sand fountain sculpture by American artist Ann Wiseman, masterfully combining art, movement, and natural materials. This sculptural composition features a geome...

A beautiful standing Edo Period wood carved antique Japanese Kannon Bodhisattva Buddha Amida sculpture/statue. This Buddha is one of four we acquired that were rescued from an abando...

Large Balinese Barong carved and hand-painted wood dance mask of an ornate, colorful mythological creature. Skilfully hand carved, with large bulging eyes, large teeth, and two snake...

Exquisite Hand-Carved Wood Sculpture Antique Piece with Cultural Significance Majestic Size and Commanding Presence . Versatile Decorative Piece for Any Home , beautiful facial exp...

Precious Natural and exquisite Burl Wood "shikiita" display stand embodies the traditional Japanese appreciation for natural beauty and craftsmanship. Made from high-quality burl woo...

This exquisite antique wooden Buddha statue from Burma (Myanmar) dates back to the 16th century, showcasing the rich artistic heritage of the region. Standing at 46 cm tall, with a w...

A finely carved and detailed seated wood temple shrine Buddha. Likely Northern Thai or lower Burmese. This particular Buddha has a wonder...

19th Century Chinese hand-carved gilt wood panel featuring a battle scene depicting both standing and horse-mounted sword-drawn warriors engaged in combat.

Material: wood 60 cm high 49 cm wide and 35 cm deep Weight: 14.80 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Mandalay style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 19th century

This an exquisite and spectacular piece. One of our favorites. Quite rare. We have not seen anything quite like it. Likely worn at one time by a bride in a Chinese wedding ceremon...

A Chinese late Qing Dynasty period elmwood panel circa 1900 with carved phoenix in central medallion, surrounded by flowers, bats and scrolling foliage. Experience the allure of Chin...

Design inspired on an artwork by Salvador Dali´: Interpretation project for a stable-library, 1942 Stuffed lamb, elaborated with a technique by a taxidermist. Drawer and table top i...

Rare Classic Hand Carved Granite Yukimi Lantern With Original Hand Crafted Arts And Crafts Hinoki Wooden Door And Windows, Beautiful patina, lovely lantern, hard to find style and q...

These finely carved pair of Indian dolls are known as Marapachi Bommais, which literally translates to ‘wooden dolls’. Marapachi Bommais dolls are an important part of South Indian culture and rituals. These dolls which are usually in a pair as a bride and groom and is a part of the Golu display done in households during Navaratri. Marapachi Bommai hold great sentimental value as they are given as part of the bride’s wedding trousseau and are a legacy passed on from one generation to another in the states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. The dolls are in naked form and are typically decorated with clothes and finery by children as their playthings. The female doll...