Wood Sculpture Ming Dynasty

Buddhism was introduced to China from India in the early years of the first millennium. This statue represents the bodhisattva of mercy, known as Avalokiteshvara (or Guanyin in Chine...

Wooden sculpture of Zheng Ho who led a fleet of 100 ships circumnavigated the globe March 1421 to October 1423 - about 70 years before Columbus. He explored the coasts of Africa, Sou...

Lacquered Wood Figure of Amitãbha, Yüan/Early Ming Dynasty (late 14th C), with hands resting in his lap in dhyana mundra, a contemplative expression on his face with heavily-lidded e...

A large carved wood sculpture of a Taoist guardian figure with inset eyes from the Ming Dynasty.

Remarkable 16th century Ming dynasty hand carved wood sculpture of a Buddhist deity donning a crown and dressed in loose robe with heavy folds about the legs, arms, and body.

The Queen Mother of the West is carved in a seated position with her hands held before her chest holding a "gui" (missing). She is dressed in long-sleeved robes.Beautiful and detaile...

A beautifully wood carved figure of a seated Buddha. Seated with slowing robe with traces of white polychrome mostly on head and neck. Prayer compartment in back. Figures done in thi...

A charming Chinese carved wood figure of a Taoist deity, possibly for a home or personal shrine, late Ming or early Qing Dynasty, mid 17th century, Southern China. The unidentified...

A Ming Dynasty finely carved stone head of a Warrior General (possibly the protector, Guandi). The elaborate headdress has scrolling flowers, and it is mounted on a modern hardwood ...

Chinese Polychrome Painted and Carved Wood Standing Buddha Sculpture, possibly Ming Dynasty, remnants of wax seal to crown of head. 26.5" H x 8.5" W x 7" D.

The Bodhisattva of Compassion (Avalokitesvara) seated majestically in rajalilasana, the position of royal ease, with the right forearm resting on the knee of the raised right leg, wh...

A beautifully carved wooden Buddhist spiritual figure with traces of gold gilded leaf. The seated Buddha statue is gazing down with hand clasped in his lap. Traces old ox blood polyc...

Pair of Pho dog is an original decorative object realized during the Ming dynasty by oriental manufacture. These sculptures are realized in wood carved, original paint, partly ope...

A serene and charming Chinese carved and lacquered wooden figure of an Arhat or Luohan, late Ming dynasty, circa 1600. The noble figure depicts and elderly disciple of the Buddha, k...

Ming Dynasty Polychromed Clay & Stucco head of Bodhisattva Guanyin. Ming Dynasty or older. A fine example of sculpted polychromed, clay and stucco over a wood foundational armature...

A Ming dynasty well modeled Stucco head sculpture of a Chinese official with original painted details from the 15th-16th century mounted in a custom wooden base. The face showcases g...

A Small Chinese Carved Timber Gilt and Polychrome Figure, Ming Dynasty Provenance: Private Old Australian Collection Acquired in Beijing Market in 1980s. Description: A devotional...

A Carved and polychrome wood "seated" statue on a custom steel stand.

Chinese late Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) polychromed wood figure of a seated Lohan (also Arhat, one who has achieved Buddhist spiritual enlightenment, or nirvana), naturalistically rend...

Offered is this large well preserved antique Ming dynasty Quan Yin (Guanyin) seated in mediation with hands in the dhyana mudra position. She is draped in flowing robes and has her s...

Guanyin Bodhisattva Gilded wood carving - Ming Dynasty, China Guanyin or Guan Yin is an East Asian bodhisattva associated with compassion and venerated by Mahayana Buddhists and fol...

Pair of Ming dynasty (1368-1644 A.D.) wooden lions. Likely found as a architectural design. Much of the original pigment remains. Measures: Each 12" tall x 16" length x ...

Pair of painted wooden sculpture from Ming Dynasty showing officials of the imperial court with their court tablets.

17th century English/Dutch School, from the Circle of Sir Peter Paul Rubens A very interesting and well-painted 17th-century oil on canvas of two men seated on horseback in a landsc...

A rare and fine quality large pair of 19th Century Chinese Famille Rose vases, each with wonderful pink petal decoration to the tops, exotic floral decoration to the necks with flowe...

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...

A small and very fine Chinese carved sandalwood figure of a bodhisattva, possibly Avalokiteshvara (Guan Yin), Song Dynasty (960 to 1276), circa 13th century, China. Carved from a si...

A stunning carved and pierced Chinese jade vase, Qing Dynasty, 19th century. The vase is carved with a design of birds, flowers and trees, each rife with meaning. The dense, heavy ja...

Chinese late Ming dynasty bronze figure of the Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, also known as Guanyin (Quan Yin, Kwan Yin, Kuan Yin), 17th century, China  The figure well cast in two ...

Tang Dynasty terracotta Pottery Tomb figure of the Lokapala Warrier Deity. Figure molded wearing heavy armor, standing in a dynamic pose with left arm raised in a threatening gesture...

Painted pottery figure of an opulent Chinese court woman with up-swept hair and standing in a simply draped robe from the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD). Her beauty is illuminated by the ...

A powerful Chinese figure of the Taoist diety Zhenwu (Xuanwu), carved and lacquered wood with applied lacquer details, Qing Dynasty, 19th century or earlier, China. Zhenwu, also kno...

A petite Chinese Ming dynasty green glazed terracotta court official figurine from the 15th or 16th century, with original polychromy. Attracting our eye with its vibrant polychromy,...

A large and magnificent near life-sized Chinese carved and lacquered wood figure of a Buddha, Qing Dynasty, 19th century or earlier, southern China. The figure likely represents ...

A striking pair of large Chinese glazed and painted pottery figures, Ming Dynasty (1368 to 1644), circa 16th century, China. The impressive and realistically modeled figures each ...