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Collections > Wood Carving
Over 700 architectural carvings including rare altar pieces.
Wood Flower
Many petalled peony-like flower on long stem. The flower is cut from one block and is glued to the stalk. Japanese or Chinese. Size: Length: 73 cm. (approx.). view details
Wood Flower
Lily-like flower and buds, all on one stem. Japanese or Chinese. Size: Length: 71.5 cm. (approx.). view details
Pillow
Carved pillow in a shape resembling a sword-hilt. Size: Height: 17 cm (approx.). view details
Wood Flower
Flower, with petals closed, on a stem. Japanese or Chinese Size: Length: 77.5 cm. (approx.). view details
Rattle
Ten small pieces of wood loosely held together, some passing through and others passing round a central wooden stem. Each section dumb-bell shaped and interlocking... view details
Stand
Stand in probably rosewood, for porcelain.The top is carved to look like the head of a flower. It has six feet, of leaf form, and the edges of the top are carved as... view details
Stand
Stand for porcelain, of hardwood, possibly padouk. Has feet, in the form of carved scrolls, which are each linked together by further carved scrolls. Size: Diameter:... view details
Palm Leaf Fan
It opens to form two complete circles one behind the other. Size: Length: 25.2 cm. view details
Vase
Vase of bamboo. Carved, among other things, with Chinese characters and a group of figures standing before a tree. The vase is perfectly cylindrical. The back is... view details