An opportunity to acquire a group of three (3) hand-carved stone hand tools from China. The unusual effigy carvings were probably intended to be used in a ceremonial and work place cutting/crushing/smashing function for grains, herbs, or other foods. Interesting carvings with some age. Provenance: Originally acquired in 2001 in Northwestern China. Dimensions: Tallest is...

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...

China, an authentic antique hand-carved and hand-painted limestone temple figure of the venerable lohan, the joyful Ananda. Substantial dimensions: 35 inches high and 12 inches wide Handmade and hand-carved, solid limestone with weathered remnants of older temple paint as applied by the temple from where it originally came, Chengdu, China. Stone statues like these were...

An authentic Japanese time honored Folk Art sculptural symbol , Hotai San, found in old Japan’s kitchen or hearth areas, usually seen on the top of the Mizuya Dansu- Kitchen Chest. He is a jolly protector of sacred areas in our homes. Dimensions: 10 inches tall and 8 inches wide Quality: original old dark smoky...

Here’s one of the most beautiful and useful modern organic form stone table and stools we have ever found in our travels to the orient over the past years. This is a matched set of one table with pedestal plus four stools- six pieces (6) in all, hand-carved from solid limestone in an appealing modern...

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...

Here’s the only hand-carved antique granite stone Korean Pagoda we have had the pleasure of owning!  Its a superb and desirable garden treasure from Korea. This is a rare and finely crafted hand-carved seven tiered pagoda carved from granite. It dates in the early 20th century. Quality: Good condition with finely carved lotus bulb top...

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...

Japan, a monumental stone pagoda tower 300 cm, 120” high, granite, late Meiji to Taisho period, (1910-1926) The monumental carved stone Buddhist sculptural three layered tower Sanju-no-to fashioned in nine parts with a tall incised five ring finial Hohju representative of five elements known as earth, wind, fire, water, and ethereal space; three sets of...

Myanmar (Burma), a fine large antique seated Buddha, heavily hand cast bronze, early to mid 20th century and with a wonderful mellow medium to dark brown patina. High quality, deep casting with fine robe and facial details. Beautiful example hard to improve upon. This bronze Buddha would be a fine garden candidate or for a...

Japan, a large one-of-a-kind gorgeous hand thrown and hand glazed green and cream colored stoneware bowl vessel mizubachi. Thick and creamy glazing like only Japanese artisans master. This would make an excellent indoor or outdoor water feature with addition of a bamboo accents water bubbler (see photo) Also appropriate for indoor or outdoor use for...

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...

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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...