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,…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
Ming Dynasty Carved Buddha Figure
Chinese carved wood figure of Buddha Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) the face with gentle expression, elongated earlobes and curled hairdress, with right hand raised in abhaya mudra, seated in dhyanasana on a lotus base, traces of a former lacquer and gilding,…
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…
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…
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…
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 Bamboo Incense Holder with Carved Sages
A reticulated bamboo incense holder and cover Qing Dynasty, the cylindrical sides carved with sages in a landscape of rocky cliffs with maple, pine, banana palms and a bamboo grove, some seated playing go, others painting scrolls in a garden enclosure,…
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…
Qing Dynasty Scholar's Weight: Playful Bamboo Cubs
A rare Chinese carved bamboo root scholar's weight in the form of a pair of playful cubs, early Qing Dynasty, 17th century the cubs is of circular flattened form with revolving ball 17 8 cm diameter. Provenance: an important private collection, Sydney,…
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…
18th Century Chinese Guan Yin Statue with Lamp Mount
An 18th century Chinese carved wood and polychromed figure of Guan Yin adorned with an elaborate headress and standing on a rocky outcrop, later wooden plinth mounted for a lamp added in the early 20th century, 85.5 cm high. Provenance: Christie's,…
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…
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…
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…
Chinese Taihu Scholar's Rock with Carved Stand
A Chinese Taihu scholar's rock with fitted carved wood stand, 43 cmx30 cm
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…
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
Yellow Taihu Scholar Rock with Carved Stand
A yellow Taihu scholar rock with carved fitted wood stand, 36 x 26 cm
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
Qing Dynasty Boxwood Brush Washer with Lotus and Animals
A Chinese carved boxwood brush washer, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi period (1661-1722) the washer is finely carved with a large lotus leaf sounded by other smaller lotus and leaves, with a crab on the leaf of upper right and a frog on another leaf on the front.…
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…
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
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…
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…
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…
Yao Phallic Mask: Southern China, circa 1900
A Phallic Mask, Yao, Southern China, (circa 1900), carved wood and pigment, 29 cm high
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
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…
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,…
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…
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…
Meiji Period Black Lacquer Zushi Shrine with Buddha Figure
A black lacquer zushi (shrine), Meiji period, the rectangular shrine decorated on the exterior in gold and silver hiramaki-e on the black ground with lotus flowers and leaves rising on slender stems from rippling water towards the scrolling clouds above,…
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
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
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
Intricately Carved Ivory Plaque with Garden Scenes
A carved ivory plaque, early 20th century, the two slightly concave sections intricately carved in high and pierced relief with figures and animals variously occupied in garden settings with birds and butterflies among flowers and rockwork, the reverse…
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
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
Edo Period Japanese Polychrome Wooden Deity Figures
Two Japanese polychrome wooden figures of Shinto deities, Edo period (1603-1868), early 19th century, both carved in wood with robes rendered in multi-layered pigments decorated with phoenix and dragons and shishi. The figure with red robe 63 cm high, 67…
Early Japanese Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva Figure
An early Japanese figure of the bodhisattva Avalokiteavara (Kannon), carved and pigmented soft wood, seated cross legged with upturned soles, the forearms placed asymmetrically with hands in apana mudra. Scattered distress to paint surface. 57 x 38 x 80 cm
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…
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…
Gilt Wood Panel with Carved Warrior Scenes
A pierced and carved gilt wood panel of rectangular form, depicting warriors on foot and on horseback 41 x 30 cm wide
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
Gilt Wood Panel with Lotus and Cranes
Chinese gilt wood panel, of rectangular form, carved with lotus and cranes, 81 cm x 26 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.
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…
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…
Red Taihu Scholar's Rock with Carved Stand
A Chinese red Taihu scholar's rock with fitted carved wood stand
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
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…
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
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.
Qing Dynasty Miniature Rootwood Cabinet with Ruyi Fungus Handle
A fine rootwood and hardwood miniature cabinet, Mid-Qing Dynasty, 18th-19th century the cabinet is finely carved with a ruyi fungus formed handle, each side is also decorated with ruyi fungus branches. The doors are carved in relief with floral scrolls,…
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…
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…
Chinese Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Tray with Carvings
A quality 19th century Chinese carved wooden and mother-of-pearl inlaid large tray, the fine shell inlay of a bird attempting to catch a beetle upon a thorny floral spray, the one piece hardwood tray of possibly zitan wood, the raised border finely carved…
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…
Carved Wood Panels: Four Seasons
A set of 'Four Seasons' carved wood panels in hardwood frames, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) or Republic period (1912-1949), 19th/Early 20th century, the panels of pierced relief wood each depicting a different flower (chrysanthemum, month rose, pomegranate…
Li Bai Rock Crystal Brush Rest
A Chinese carved rock crystal brush rest in the form of Li Bai, Qing Dynasty, 20th century the finely carved figure with long beard and a smile on his face, laying against a rock. It is with the original fitted wood stand. 20 11 cm wide, 6 cm high.…
Large Carved Indian Ladakh Goat Pair
A pair of large Indian carved wood Ladakh goats 53 cm high, 84 cm long
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
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
Chinese Carved Gilded Tableaus of Traditional Scenes
Good pair Chinese carved wood gilded tableaus each depicting an extensive tableau of a traditional Chinese scene, (60 x 40 cm approx, each).
19th Century Wood Carved Reclining Guanyin Statue
A carved wood reclining Guanyin. 19th century a Guanyin resting her right arm on a pile of books, with integrated lotus carved base, Height 70 cm, width; 95 cm
Tibetan Steel Phurba with Carved Wood Stand
Tibetan steel & brass Phurba. Wrathful deity heads; carved wood stand. Length 33 cm
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.
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
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
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.
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
Root Sculpture on Wooden Stand - 90cm
Impressive natural root sculpture, on carved wooden stand (A/F), height 90 cm
Chinese Brass Qilin Figure on Carved Wood Stand
Chinese brass Qilin figure & carved wood stand on deeply carved wood stand, height 7 cm total, including stand.
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
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…
Buddhist Lion Wall Decorations with Lotus and Brocade Ball
A pair of wood 'Buddhist lion' wall decorations each carved in high and pierced relief with a pair of Buddhist lions and a cub encircling a ribboned brocade ball pendent from a lotus spray, painted in red with gilt detailing 43 cm x 30 cm
French 19th Century Treen Pocket Nutcrackers Collection
Four French treen pocket nutcrackers 19th century, circa 1820s, the first of traditional form, crafted from burl boxwood, the second with heavily carved decoration, the third with fluted decoration with a flat handle, the fourth of traditional form,…
Mythical Creature Gilt Wood Panel
Chinese carved gilt wood panel, of rectangular form, decorated with mythical creature, 28 cm x 19.5 cm
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
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
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
Gilded Standing Buddha Statue - 115 cm
A very decorative standing Buddha, carved and gilded wood, Height 115 cm (incl. stand)
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…
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