Thailand, large hand-carved stone Buddha head, later Ayutthaya period (1351–1767) Traces original gold gilt Pensive,serene, down cast eyes , aquiline nose and lined lips Fine quality Dimensions: Buddha with display stand 17.5 inches tall Buddha only 13.5 inches tall and 9 inches deep Provenance: Private Latin American collection acquired 1980 History of Ayutthia: The Kingdom...

A good opportunity to acquire a very old and unusual hand-carved stone marker in the form of a stylized human. This tall handsome tapered Minimalist sculpture was originally acquired along with several others during one of our many field collecting and buying trips in Langzhou, Northwestern China over 15 years ago. These were likely traded...

Japan, a tall unique hand-carved antique solid granite stone Lingam hand cut from a large mountain boulder. Clearly of 19th century origins. One of a kind and coming from a sixty year old Shiga antique garden ornaments collection. Lingam were fertility representations- works of art created in many eastern cultures including India, Pakistan, China, and...

This is a rare and very unusual 20 inch tall Buddha limestone sculpture. It dates several hundreds of years ago to the late Yuan- early Ming period, 14th/16th, century. We acquired it for our private collection during one of many buying trips in northeast China some 25 years ago. It was originally carved in China’s...

A large Chinese fine, unusual, and rare hand carved antique pudding stone footed planter basin, early 20th century Dimensions: 8 inches high and 20 inches long and 8 inches deep Origins of pudding stone: Puddingstone, also known as either pudding stone or plum-pudding stone, is a popular name applied to a conglomerate that consists of...

Here’s a rare massive scale hand cast bronze Japanese Buddhist temple post or bridge post top -giboshi- that dates in the 19th century. Its monumental size, 32 inches tall, a rare size and museum grade quality, makes it a top candidate for the finest garden or interior gallery display. It is an architectural classic gem...

China, this is a beautiful antique naturally occurring scholar rock -long bridge- form viewing stone called a lingbi. It is accompanied by a custom hand-carved wood base. Dimensions: 19 inches high and 29 inches wide and 10 inches deep Provenance: Old Shanghai collection acquired 1998 Our natural specimen comes from a forty year old private...

A stunning handmade and thick-walled Shigaraki-Yaki stoneware water or plant basin Mizubachi created by Japanese traditionally trained family master artisans. The large scale one-of-a-kind basin possesses unique qualities and represents some of the finest craftsmanship found today. Appropriate as water/floating flower vessel, planter, or as eye appealing, stand alone work of art placed in your favorite interior or exterior space. Exterior dimensions...

China Pagoda Shrine with carved Lohans, 115″h, red sandstone, Late Qing Dynasty (1644-1912 C.E.) Provenance: Private New England Collection acquired in 2005. Formerly exhibited at The Shelburne Art Center, Shelburne, Vermont, February 2007. Origins: Private collection Cheng Du, Sichuan Province. This stone pagoda is a monumental work of art seldom seen in the west. Pagodas...

Myanmar Burma, Mandalay, a fine gold gilt alabaster stone reclining Buddha measuring 48 inches in length, early to mid 20th century. The reclining effigy of the Buddha posed in Parrinibbana and carved of alabaster embellished with gilding, lacquer and paint atop an attached rectangular base and weathered from age. A perfect indoor, garden, or poolside...

China important ancient standing figure of Buddha, limestone, 60″h. x 19″w. x 10″deep, Tang Dynasty (618-907AD), superb patina with original traces of ancient gold gilding the serene figure shown standing with right hand raised in Varadamudra and left hand extended in sign of charity and compassion, wearing a simple dhoti with ten folds, the right...

China an important ancient limestone figure of an Entertainer for the after life, Han dynasty 206BC-220AD a strongly conceived and robust carving with incised well formed head , hands holding tambourines, and crossed legs sit a top a drum all mounted on a square block form, the entirety hand carved in a light gray lime...

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China, a carving of a canine “Pug”, limestone, measures: 38 cm, 15” H, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644 CE The hand carved beast shown on its haunches with naturalistic joyful expression and a well defined compact head, ears, noes, eyes, feet, and tail parted to one side on reverse with distinctive collar ornament seated four square on...