East Asian Animal Sculptures

A set of 3 vintage brass owls in varying sizes. Beautiful detailing formed into the brass. Made in Korea. Measurements: 2"W x 2.5"D x 3"H 1.75"W x 2.25"D x 2.5"H 1.5"W x 1.75"D x 1.7...

Two vintage Chinese famille verte green and gold Sancai glazed porcelain foo dogs / guardian lion sculptures / statues / figurines. Purchased at Stones Throw Antiques, Lenox Massach...

A striking pair of vintage ceramic foo dogs in a vibrant turquoise blue glaze, dating to the 1980s. Rich in character and symbolic presence, these guardian figures feature expressive...

Impressive pair of large decorative crane sculptures, made in Japan during the 1970s and executed in patinated bronze. The two birds are modelled in different yet complementary pose...

Charming Japanese porcelain sleeping cat from the second half of the 20th century, inspired by the small wooden sculpture at the entran...

Japanese Kutani Porcelain Sleeping Cat Okimono, “Nemuri-Neko” Style, Taishō–Early Shōwa Period A refined Japanese Kutani porcelain okimono depicting a peacefully sleeping cat, datin...

This is a good Chinese porcelain foo dog, sometimes called a temple lion all hand painted in polychrome coloured enamels, that we date to the early 20th Century period, circa 1920. ...

Vintage pair of porcelain sculptures depicts sitting cats, facing each other in style of Staffordshire figurines with their faces turned towards the viewer. The cats' bodies and head...

Symbol of power and strength, this striking hand-carved tiger sculpture is made in natural lapis lazuli. Tiger’s head emerges from calcite-rich section, creating a dramatic contrast ...

Japanese bronze bird and bamboo. Age: Japan, Showa Period, 20th Century Size: Height 18.8 C.M. / Width 8.8 C.M. / Length 20.5 C.M. Condition: Nice condition overall.

A 2000 year old pair of similarly styled antique Chinese pottery horse heads dating to the Han dynasty (206 BC-AD 220) Large authentic painted grey clay terracotta sculptural tomb objects, one with red pigment, one with red over white slip decoration, both crisply molded, carved and detailed. These finely carved horse head funerary figures feature excellent attention to detail and realistic characteristics, moldeled with an upright mane, the wooden ears missing, likely long deteriorated, a normal and expected feature considering the age. The Han Dynasty horse head...

Famously from Hokkaido and northern Japan, this large, intricately hand-carved bear statue with a fish in its maw is a traditional Ainu folk handicraft. In Ainu spirituality, bears...

This exceptional Japanese Meiji bronze tiger sculpture was created by the artist Tsunemitsu during the Meiji period, between 1868 and 1912. Depictin...

Large Vintage Hollywood Regency brass Penguin sculpture. Nicely detailed. Hand polished. Good overall condition. Dark spots are reflection of light in photos. Measures 10” tall x 5”...

A very finely made pair antique Chinese porcelain blanc de chine figures of hawks dating from the early qing period and from the 18th century, possibly from the Kangxi reign. The fig...

A beautiful expressive Jurassic Age series of a Red Dinosaur designed by the Chinese artist Sui Jianguo a prolific artist. Number 429/1000, signed by ...

Large, nearly antique, Japanese Kutani porcelain sleeping cat figure with ribbon and bell tied around the neck. Circa 1930. Extraordinary detail of fur, whiskers, and eye lashes very...

Vintage Mid Century Brass Roadrunner Bird Sculpture. Nice detail in casting. Hand polished. Light or dark spots are reflection only. Two complimentary sculptures available, Sold ind...

This traditional wooden bear carving is believed to have been produced in Hokkaido between the early Showa period and the 1950s (circa 1930-1955). The humorous composition of the bea...

Well crafted Chinese brass or bronze incense burner with three legs, features intricate dragon-shaped handles on the sides and a lid topped with a mythical lion, known as a Shishi or...

A striking Chinese bronze incense burner rendered in an archaistic style, inspired by the powerful ritual bronzes of ancient China. The v...

The Hollywood Regency style brass longhorn wall sculpture is a striking and glamorous piece of art that epitomizes the opulence and drama of the Hollywood Regency design era. Crafted...

Beautiful MCM bakelite black bird with brass beak by Rosenthal Netter, circa 1960s. Cool piece in very good vintage condition that measures 9.5"W x 3"D x 7"H. #3856

Single decorative vintage Japanese Kutani porcelain ShiShi Temple Lion Foo Dog Statue. Expertly crafted and painted. Both stamped and labeled in the underside. The Shishi, or lion-...

Charming vintage porcelain figurine depicts a reclining cat with folded front paws and raised head; the cat is slightly curled, in a resting position, looking forward with wide open,...

An exquisite contemporary porcelain beckoning cat, or maneki-neko, intricately gilded and hand-painted in the Kutani region of Japan. The cat raises its left paw and is adorned with ...

Great pair of mid-century polychrome glazed ceramic foo dogs from China, circa 1950s. Great detail with each dog holding a coin medallion in its mouth and a beautiful color combinati...

This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Meiji period 1900s. The signature is written on the back side 'Sekisen'. Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th...

Antique Japanese Hand-Carved Openwork Keyaki Zelkova Dragon Hand-carved from single solid wood slab. Dimensions: 
H 24.5 × W 37.8 × D 20.7 in
 (H 623 × W 960 × D 525 mm)
 Weight: ...

This finely cast bronze okimono depicts five playful mice gathered around a pumpkin. One mouse peers from within an the chewed pumpkin, while the others climb and explore the natural...

Vintage Mid Century Brass Roadrunner Bird Sculpture. Nice detail in casting. Hand polished. Light or dark spots are reflection only. Two complimentary sculptures available, Sold ind...

Highly detailed vintage figurine of a saddled horse in motion is hand decorated with abstract flower motifs; the decor is done in traditional blue and white palette. The heavy, sub...

Rare pair of rooster figurines, made of polychrome glazed Chinese porcelain, circa mid-20th century. One rooster is numbered on the bottom. These are based on an antique example. Th...

A Vintage Chinese Tang Style Turquoise Glazed Ceramic Horse Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Dimensions: Height: 39.5cm. Width: 40cm. Depth: 13cm.

A pair of 1940's Chinese birds. Measurements: Height: 12" Width: 4.75" Depth: 6.5"

Brass grasshopper family with articulated feet. Mother measures 15" x 7" x 4" Babies are old never used from 1970's and measure 5" wide, 3.5" high and 1.5" deep.

Pair of monumental Chinese polychrome glazed terracotta guardian lions each measuring 39 1/2 by 21 3/4 by 18 inches.

Standout pair of vintage Chinese horses crafted in brass in classic form and hand decorated in a cloisonne enamel technique with colorful floral and symbolic designs on an alluring b...

This commanding pair of vintage bronze tiger sculptures showcases exceptional sculptural artistry, each animal captured mid-roar in a dynamic, confrontational pose that conveys raw p...

A nice small bronze dolphins sculpture on a green marble base, circa 1990s. The piece has a wonderful patina and measures 4"W x 3"D x 5.75"H;...

DANSK Modernist Bear Animal Figure Paperweight Silver Plated by Gunnar Cyren. Vintage Dansk Modernist Bear Animal Figure Paperweight Silver Plated designed by Gunnar Cyren for Dansk designed in circa 1970s. Wonderful modernist silver plated bear...

Finely carved vintage soapstone bookends. Figures of pheasants beautifully and gracefully carved in these bookends present imagery that moves with th...

Gorgeous bronze verdigris Chinese T’ang horse sculpture, circa 1970s. Modeled after an actual horse discovered during the "Tang Dynasty" period, 618-906 A.D., the sculpture is in ver...

Vintage Godzilla Action Figure, 1980s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989 Additional information: Materials: Plastic Country of Origin: China Color: Brown Item Type: Vin...

Fabulous gargantuan Chinese painted ceramic foo dog sculpture. An iconic and timeless form.

This a Chinese Jade Turtle Sculpture with stand. It depicts a heavy hand carved translucent light green jade turtle with a piece of silk in its mouth pulling a silk ball roll. The tu...

Bronze Minimalist Modernist Fish Sculpture signed on underside: Tsuda Eijyu Japan, circa 1960's In good vintage as found condition with nice patina - see images. "Eiju's Minimalis...

A rare and uncommon piece of flat Nambu Cast Iron Serving Ware. It was design by Goro Mori, shaped like a flounder fish, made in the Iwate Prefecture of Japan. Mori's was a contempor...

Monumental Chinese Qing style foo dog or foo lion temple sculpture intricately hand-crafted from wood. The large statue has an aged, weathered patina ...

Pair of Japanese Satsuma Kutani porcelain foo dogs, presented as a matched pair of guardian lions with hallmarks stamped. Each figure is hand painted wh...

The tradition originates with the indigenous Ainu people of northern Japan, who historically revered the brown bear (Higuma) as a powerful deity or spirit A wonderful vintage Japanese carved...

Sculpture Girl Panda with all structure in fiberglass in lacquered finish in black and white. Numerated and signed piece by artist Jiji.

An absolutely delightful vintage set of three Chinese export porcelain celadon glazed models of ducks, circa 1970's, China. The three ducks all portrayed in a similar fashion, stan...

A late 19th-century Chinese carved wood duck sculpture, retaining remnants of its original deep oxblood-red lacquer finish. Hand carved with a broad rounded body, elongated neck and ...

A large hand-carved Japanese koi carp sculpture in keyaki wood, dating to the late 19th century during the Meiji period. Measuring 48 cm long, the fish has a strongly graphic silhoue...

Pair of turquoise glazed porcelain foo dogs. Large size and beautiful details. Add some classic Asian style and amazing color to your home.

Just discovered and coming from a Shinto Shrine deaccession Call or message us for details or to reserve. Japan an early and superb pair (2) of mythical Shi Shi Temple Foo Dogs als...

Gorgeous bronze verdigris Chinese T’ang horse sculpture on wood base, circa 1970s. Modeled after an actual horse discovered during the "Tang Dynasty" period, 618-906 A.D., the sculpt...

Hand carved wood in a form of an elephant. No tusk

A striking mid-20th-century Japanese carved wood bear sculpture executed in the iconic Yakumo "Faceted" (Mebori) style from Hokkaido. Rather than relying on traditional realistic fu...