Japan Monumental Antique Pair Hand Carved Granite Stone Inari Fox Kitsune, 32"
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a fine pair of hand carved granite stone Inari fox kitsune beautifully hand carved in an attractive simple manner, Taisho period, early 20th century.
Stone, Granite
Pair Japanese Carved and Lacquered Inari Foxes, Showa Era, Dated 1951, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A delightful and mischievous pair of Japanese carved and lacquered wood Inari foxes, kitsune, dated Showa year twenty six, corresponding to 1951, Japan.
Elm
Sold
H 5.25 in W 3 in D 1.5 in
Japan Rare Pair of Hand Carved Stone Inari Fox Kitsune, Old Inari Shrine
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a fine pair of hand carved granite stone Inari fox kitsune carved in a pleasing simple Art Deco manner, Taisho period.
Stone
Japan Important Cast Bronze Kitsune "Double Inari Fox" Temple Stamp, 1869
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, an important cast bronze "Double Inari Fox" Kitsune temple stamp, 1869 A rare stamp deaccesioned from a Japanese southern temple crafted in an unusual theme consisting of a...
Bronze
Japan Pair of Hand Carved Stone Fox Kitsune, Old Inari Temple
Located in South Burlington, VT
Foxes and human beings lived close together in ancient Japan; this companionship gave rise to legends about the creatures. Kitsune have become closely associated with Inari, a Shinto...
Stone
Japan Pair of Antique Hand-Carved Stone Fox Kitsune, Old Inari Temple
Located in South Burlington, VT
Foxes and human beings lived close together in ancient Japan; this companionship gave rise to legends about the creatures. Kitsune have become closely associated with Inari, a Shinto...
Stone
Sold
H 14 in W 7.5 in D 5.2 in
Pair of Antique Bronze Fox Kitsune from Japanese Inari Shrine, Best in Class
Located in South Burlington, VT
Foxes and human beings lived close together in ancient Japan; this companionship gave rise to legends about the creatures. Kitsune have become closely associated with Inari, a Shinto...
Bronze
Japan ceramic inari fox Taisho era
Located in PARIS, FR
The Inari fox (kitsune) is a benevolent animal, a sign of prosperity and wealth.
Ceramic
Sold
H 5 in W 3.75 in D 2 in
Pair of Japanese Miniature Wooden Foxes, Inari Shrine Guardians, 19th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Pair of Japanese carved miniature wooden foxes (Kitsune)), Inari Shrine Guardians, 19th century.
Wood
Japan Rare Hand Carved Stone Inari Fox Kitsune, Old Inari Shrine
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a fine smaller hand carved stone Inari fox kitsune carved in a handsome simple manner, Showa period.
Stone
Japan Rare Hand Carved Stone Inari Fox Kitsune, Old Inari Shrine
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a fine smaller hand carved stone Inari fox kitsune carved in a pleasing simple manner, Showa period.
Stone
Japan Rare Hand Carved Stone Inari Fox Kitsune, Old Inari Shrine
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a fine smaller hand carved granite stone Inari fox kitsune carved in a pleasing simple Art Deco manner, Showa period.
Stone
Japan Rare Hand Carved Stone Inari Fox Kitsune, Old Inari Shrine
Located in South Burlington, VT
Recently acquired Japanese acquisitions Japan, a fine tall hand carved granite stone Inari fox kitsune carved in a pleasing simple Art Deco manner, dating to the early 1900s.
Stone
Japan Fine Pair Antique Bronze Fox Kitsune, Early 20th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a fine and rare pair (2) of antique bronze shrine fox Inari kitsune, Taisho (1912-1926) era, early 20th century.
Bronze
Sold
H 16 in W 7.5 in D 5.5 in
Japan Tall Antique Hand Crafted Inari Fox Kitsune With Glass Eyes Inari Shrine
Located in South Burlington, VT
Foxes and human beings lived close together in ancient Japan; this companionship gave rise to legends about the creatures. Kitsune have become closely associated with Inari, a Shinto...
Pottery, Glass
Japanese Rare Large Antique Stone Inari Fox Kitsune, Fushimi Shrine Kyoto
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rarely offered with such an impressive provenance Japanese fine large scale hand carved granite stone kami god, Inari fox kitsune carved by an expert Japanese carver, Meiji period, ...
Stone
Rare Pair of Pottery Kitsunes of Inari Okami Shrine Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
On offer is a pair of Japanese kitsune statues on plinth made from molded pottery.
Ceramic
Pair of Mid-Century Japanese Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of vintage, rosewood carved foo dogs from Japan. Excellent condition and patina; makes a fun decor item in any room!
Rosewood
$3,500
H 9 in W 3.25 in D 3.5 in
Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Carved Faux Ivory Foo Dogs, a Pair
Located in Pomona, CA
In these matching pair of male and female lion/foo dogs with curling mane and bulging eyes, the female holding its cub beneath one paw; the male with an embroidered ball. Each wears ...
Bone
Chinese Carved Stone Foo Dogs, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Chinese carved stone foo dogs. Very nice substantial size. Each with moveable ball in mouth. 6.5" x 4" wide 9" tall. Add some Asian style to your design project.
Stone
$950 / set
H 7 in W 2.5 in D 4 in
Antique Southeast Asian Burmese Jeweled Carved Qilin Foo Lion Figure Statue Pair
Located in Forney, TX
A near pair of antique Southeast Asian Burmese jeweled parcel gilt wooden temple guardian figure carvings. circa 1900 Hand carved in Burma (present day Myanmar) in the late 19th / e...
Cut Glass, Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer
$1,250 / set
H 10 in W 4 in D 7 in
Pair of Carved Wood and Gilt Finished Chinese Foo Dog Figurines or Sculptures
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of intricately hand carved and hand painted Foo dogs are believed to have made in the mid-20th century in the Imperial style. The dogs are composed of a softwood which have...
Softwood
$995 / set
H 12 in W 5 in D 6.5 in
Vintage Hand Carved Stone Foo Dogs Guardian Lions, Pair, Asian Garden Sculptures
Located in Delray Beach, FL
A striking pair of vintage hand carved stone Foo Dogs, also known as Guardian Lions, featuring exceptional hand carved detail throughout the flowing manes, expressive faces, and deco...
Stone
$960Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 15 in W 14 in D 9.5 in
Pair of Large Vintage Chinese Hand Carved Gold Giltwood Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful pair of large vintage Chinese hand carved wood foo dogs painted a deep red with a heavy gold gilt, circa 1960s. The dogs (or lions) are in very good condition and measure...
Wood
Pair Of 19th Century Chinese Foo Dogs On Stands
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of 19th Century Chinese Foo Dogs On Stands. Stunning large pair of antique Chinese beautifully hand decorated glazed ceramic foo dogs or foo lions. This lovely pair of Chinese e...
Ceramic
$1,242Sale Price / set|65% Off
H 12 in W 12 in D 6 in
Pair of Stone Foo Dogs Candle Holder Garden Statues
Located in Somis, CA
A pair of magnificent stone foo dogs, meticulously hand-carved from solid stone. Their muscular forms, wide eyes, and open mouths while adorable convey a sense of strength and vigila...
Stone
Kitsune from the Edo Period
Located in New York, NY
According to Japanese folklore the fox, or kitsune, can assume human form to protect and trick humble country folk. Dating to the 18th century, this fox protects its own pup. Carved ...
Wood
$900Sale Price / set|40% Off
H 8.25 in W 8 in D 8 in
Pair of Vintage Chinese Hand Carved Hard Wood Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of vintage Chinese hand carved hard wood foo dogs or bookends which I believe are made from elm, rosewood or another type of hardwood, circa 1950s. The dogs have gla...
Hardwood
$3,000 / set
H 30.5 in W 11 in D 16.75 in
Antique Chinese Lacquered Gilded Foo Dogs, Wooden Pair, 20th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Foo Dogs, or Guardian Lions, are a Chinese symbol of protection, often placed at entrances to ward off evil spirits and attract luck and wealth. This antique wooden pair, with gilt d...
Wood, Lacquer
$880
H 7.09 in W 5.31 in D 3.94 in L 7.09 in
Japanese Antique"Stone Raccoon Dog Sculpture" 1900s~1930s/ Wabisabi Object
Located in 足利市, JP
This rare and captivating stone sculpture from the late Meiji to early Showa period (early 20th century) is a masterful, minimalist depiction of a Tanuki (Japanese Raccoon Dog). Hand...
Stone
$1,811 / set
H 14.18 in W 7.09 in D 6.7 in
Pair of Canton Style Porcelain "Cats" Sculptures, circa 1980
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of sculptures in Canton style porcelain representing two sitting cats. White background with an enameled tawny decor and flowers and vegetal motifs in green, pink and red tones,...
Porcelain
$1,376 / set
H 8 in W 4.75 in D 3 in
Early 1900 Hand-Carved and Stylized Dogs Playing Fetch Sculptures, Pair Bookends
Located in Lisse, NL
Go fetch!! These wonderfully stylized dog sculptures truly display the energy and joy of dogs when they have just fetched an object. They can't wait for you to take the stick or bal...
Fruitwood
Pair of Chinese Porcelain Cats, circa 1750
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Chinese porcelain cats, circa 1750.
Porcelain
Handblown Murano Glass Candelabra Multicolored, circa 1940
By Murano 5
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Handblown Murano glass candelabra, multicolored, circa 1940, Baroque style, five-arm candelabra with multicolored applied decoration, materials: glass and wood, wired for electricity...
Blown Glass
Dutch Delft Blue Ceramic Tulip Vase Set in Matte Pink
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch Delft Blue Ceramic Tulip Vase Set in Matte Pink This stunning three-tiered tulip vases by van Heinen features a matte pink color. The pink color forms a beautiful backdrop for...
Ceramic
$284Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 1.19 in W 1.78 in D 1.46 in
Royal Adderley Floral Porcelain Roses & Flowers Card Holder Set of 10, England
By Royal Doulton
Located in Andernach, DE
Early to mid-century porcelain flowers in warm and vibrant colours by Royal Adderley, England. Beautiful, delicately shaped pieces of high quality bone china porcelain. Originally de...
Porcelain
Extremely Rare Georgian Peacock Green Drinking Vessel
Located in Steyning, West sussex
An extremely rare Georgian peacock green drinking vessel with six finger hole and lid. The vessel is very similar in design to earlier German vessels one of which can be seen at the...
Glass
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, Mahogany
$350
H 6.5 in W 15 in D 5.25 in
1950s "Neptune" Tugboat, Classic Mid-century Japanese Postwar Toy, Masudaya
Located in Warrenton, OR
1950s "Neptune" Tugboat, a Classic Mid-century Japanese Postwar Toy from Masudaya Toy Company (export name Modern Toys). This item measures approximately 15 x 5.25 x 6.5 inches inclu...
Metal
$950
H 2.63 in W 1.88 in D 2 in
Seiya Style Patinated Bronze Okimono Cat Sculpture - Japan - Late 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage Seiya style cast and patinated bronze okimono model of a seated cat with collar and bell - featuring a fine casting with excellent chased details to all sides, including the ...
Bronze
$2,493Sale Price|33% Off
H 5.25 in W 5.25 in D 0.5 in
39 Antique 18th C. Dutch Delft Tiles Blue & White Star Animal Rabbit Hound Deer
By Delft
Located in Dayton, OH
Lot of 39 antique 18th Century blue and white ceramic Delft tiles. The majority feature a circle design around various animals including rabbits, dogs/hounds/fox, deer/stag, horse, c...
Porcelain
$245
H 8 in W 4 in D 3 in
Cast Bronze Upright Rabbit Circa 1950's + Cast Iron Rabbit Motif Plaque On Stand
Located in Incline Village, NV
Decorative garden ornament in cast bronze consisting of finely detailed rabbit in typical characteristics: upright posture on hind legs with outstretched arms and propped up ears, fi...
Bronze, Iron
English Cast Iron Umbrella / Cane Stand. Circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
English cast iron umbrella / cane stand with three section top, scrolled floral side mounts, four removable pans, and terminating on decorative cast egg and dart base.
$4,800 / set
H 24 in W 15.5 in D 10 in
Japanese Big Antique Hand-Carved Stone Happy Couple Bring Joy to your Heart, 24"
Located in South Burlington, VT
This duo -pair -couple bring joy and happiness to you and your garden. This pair are considered to be deities of marriage and fertility. Large work of garden art hand carved in the ...
Stone
Devotional Triptych Engraved with Depictions of the Madonna
Located in London, GB
This excellent bone triptych is a highly rare and unusual piece which features wonderfully-detailed engravings of the Madonna. The triptych is shaped like an arch, and backed onto a ...
Wood, Bone
Italian Chinoiserie Coffee Table with Mirrored Top, Circa 1940s
Located in Queens, NY
Italian (1940s) square coffee table with reverse painted mirrored top featuring Chinoiserie figures and floral decoration.
Mirror, Paint
Set of Four Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Antique Wall Lights
Located in London, GB
These fine, antique wall lights each have an oval-shaped backplate which is cast in patinated bronze and mounted with a contrasting gilt bronze grotesque mask. From the open mouth of...
Ormolu, Bronze
Large Bronze Moon Wall Mounted Sculpture
By Michel Pichard
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bronze and resin moon wall-mounted sculpture by the French artist Michel Pichard Unique piece Measures: larger dimensions 150 cm diameter for 20 cm depth.
Bronze
18th Century Iron Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
When you describe something as outrageous, sometimes that is an exaggeration. But there is no better way of describing this phenomenal fixture. It is a late 18th century all iron cha...
Iron
Asian sculptors have worked in materials including wood, bronze and jade. Artists and artisans have used traditional techniques to depict deities, scenes from culture and more, and today, antique Asian sculptures and carvings are a popular choice for provocative and sophisticated home decor.
In China, the Qing dynasty, from the mid-17th century to the early 20th century, brought about significant changes in art while preserving traditional culture. Many emperors during this period were patrons of the arts, such as painting, calligraphy and decorative arts. This era saw the building of new Buddhist temples, which were decorated with statues. Some of these sculptures were adorned with colorful cloisonné decoration, in which tiny compartments, or cloisons, made by soldering copper filaments to a metal surface were filled with vibrantly hued enamel.
From the 17th to mid-19th century in Japan, kimonos were worn across classes and often fastened with a netsuke, a type of small carved toggle. Artists carved these from ivory, wood, shells and coral, creating animals, flowers and mythical creatures. During the Japanese Meiji period, spanning from 1868–1912, the country began trading internationally after centuries of isolation, allowing artists to sell their work overseas. Bronze sculpture flourished around this time for creating teapots, vases and incense burners.
Asian sculpture continued to evolve in the 20th century. During the Japanese Shōwa era, from 1926–89, art was influenced by international modernist movements like abstraction, Futurism and Surrealism. Contemporary Asian sculptures and carvings continue to combine global influences and a rich heritage of technique.
Decorating a space with Asian sculptures and carvings is a great way to add interest to any corner of your home. Explore by material, period or style on 1stDibs.
Decorated with white cranes and the sought-after thousand-butterflies motif, the Meiji-period vessel offers both a celebration of traditional aesthetics and a clear reflection of the era’s appetite for exquisite export pieces.
For 25 years, gallerist Betsy Nathan has leveraged her keen eye and key connections to bring a unique selection of rare finds to the market.
Now working alongside his daughter Bianca, dealer Joel Chen has presented a most covetable array of antiques, art and contemporary creations for more than 40 years.
From cherry-blossom-adorned walls paired with glamorous lighting to wood-paneled ceilings above checkerboard-patterned chairs, these 12 spaces seamlessly blend Eastern and Western aesthetics.
The dealer and curator has spent the past 50 years amassing a collection of exceptional art, furniture and architectural elements that trace the cultural influence of the Spanish empire from Europe to the Americas and beyond.
These spaces exemplify how Eastern elements elevate a home's decor.