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Early Chinese Stone Budha Hand Fragment
Located in Bradenton, FL
Early Chinese stone Budha hand fragment.
A stone sculpture of a Buddha hand in a traditional
Category
19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Stone
Antique Chinese Hand-Carved Wooden Sign
Located in Yonkers, NY
A 19th century Chinese sign with scenes, hand-carved from wood and painted. This large wooden sign
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Wood
Provincial Chinese Wooden Headrest, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Made of Chinese northern elmwood, this smooth block of wood was once used as a rigid headrest or
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Elm
Antique Chinese Carved Wood Door Lintel Framed in Shadow Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
. He might be Lan Caihe, one of the eight immortal fairies in Chinese folklore.
The carving indicates a
Category
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Wood
Early 20th-Century Antique Chinese pair of Carved Bed Fascia
Located in Pomona, CA
This pair of antique Chinese wood carving panels was part of the Chinese day bed. which dated back
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Wood
Pair of Chinese Stone Guardian Lions
Located in Chicago, IL
gatekeepers seen throughout China and elsewhere in Asia. Traditional symbols of protection, they are made from
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Limestone
$16,900 Sale Price / set
35% Off
Vintage Chinese Large Hand Carved and Gilded Wood Panel
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Vintage Chinese Large Hand Carved and Gilded Wood Panel
Elaborate and deeply carved wood panel
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Wood
$1,440 Sale Price
30% Off
Chinese Bamboo Cloth Teapot, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Tea drinking has been an integral part of Chinese culture for centuries, resulting in a wide range
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Bamboo
Chinese Bamboo Pomegranate Teapot, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Tea drinking has been an integral part of Chinese culture for centuries, resulting in a wide range
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Bamboo
Chinese Set Two Hand Carved Jade Bi
Located in South Burlington, VT
This is a set of two (2) very fine quality (2) authentic Chinese jade bi disc from the 20th century
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Jade
$396 Sale Price / set
20% Off
18th Century Chinese Stone Guardian Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
This ancient stone guardian lion shizi was carved by hand out of a single block of limestone. The artisan beckoned the guardian out from the stone, manipulating the unyielding materi...
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Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Limestone
Chinese Ming Celestial Mingqi Horse Figure
Located in Chicago, IL
This hand carved Chinese wooden horse is a type of centuries-old burial figurine known as míngqì
Category
16th Century Chinese Ming Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Wood
Pair of Antique Bronze Chinese Officials
Located in Somis, CA
A captivating pair of late 19th-century bronze statues depicting Chinese officials. The left figure
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Late 19th Century Chinese Tang Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Bronze
$1,800 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Pair of Antique Chinese Fu Dogs
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Chinese pair of wood carved Fu Dogs, rendered from a single block of hardwood each, with exquisite
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Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
Chinese Guan Yin Figure Early Ming Dynasty
Located in Lymington, GB
A rare Chinese Guan Yin figure, early Ming dynasty (1368-1644).
Beautifully painted carved wood
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Wood
Small Antique Chinese Red Elm Ancestral Shrine
Located in Chicago, IL
Small Antique Chinese Red Elm Ancestral Shrine
This hand carved and crafted antique Chinese
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Elm, Lacquer
19th Century Chinese Guardian Lions in Original Condition
Located in Kramfors, SE
Chinese guardian lions in original condition. The lions are made from wood and were handmade
Category
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique hand-carved deer figurine in agate stone, China 19th Century
Located in Beograd, RS
similar animal. These types of mixed-tone agate carvings were especially popular in the period of the late
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Agate
Three Ancient Terracotta Sculptures, China Ming Period
Located in Roma, IT
This Chinese terracotta group of figures is made up of three figures of Chinese dignitaries in
Category
16th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Terracotta
Pair of Antique hand-carved Jade Foo Dogs, China 19th Century
Located in Beograd, RS
. Known as Shishi or Pinyin, these are Chinese Imperial guardian lions and often incorrectly call Foo Dogs
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Jade
Set of 3 Antique Chinese Terracotta Plaques
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
These 3 antique Chinese terracotta statue plaques give a glimpse into the world of 19th century
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Clay, Terracotta
Chinese Immortal Peach Finial, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
Chinese mythology, the Jade Emperor’s palace was surrounded by peach trees that provided ripe fruit every
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Limestone
Antique Chinese Large Carved Jade Pendant 19th Century
Located in Norton, MA
A nice hand-carved antique, Chinese Celadon Jade Pendant depicting floral and lotus carving with 3D
Category
19th Century Chinese Other Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Jade
Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Carved Stone Buddha Head Sculpture
Located in Pomona, CA
This magnificent Chinese Antique Carved Stone Buddha Head was handcrafted dated back to 1900s and
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Stone
Chinese Export Finely Carved Soapstone Scholars/ Tea Pot
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chinese Export finely carved soapstone scholars/ tea pot
With deeply carved floral and vine
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
$1,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Monumental Chinese Stone Guanyin Head, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
As the embodiment of compassion, Guanyin is the most beloved enlightened being in China. Known as
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Stone
Chinese Spinach Green Nephrite Jade Censer and Cover, Qing dynasty
By Wang Hing
Co.
Located in Sarasota, FL
Chinese spinach green nephrite jade censer and cover. Basketweave surface, archaic handles
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1890s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Jade
Provincial Chinese Burden Bar, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Used across the shoulders to tote pails of water and grain, this 19th-century burden bar transcends its functional origins as a striking sculptural object. Also known as a carrying p...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Brass
Antique Chinese Carved Hardwood Figural Group with Dragons, circa 1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
dragon motifs, typical of early 20th-century Chinese craftsmanship. The piece showcases detailed carving
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
$960 Sale Price
20% Off
c. 1900 Chinese Soapstone Figure of Shouxing, God of Longevity
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1900 Chinese soapstone figure of Shouxing, God of Longevity. Well carved holding a peach and
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Bone Carved Elephant Sculpture
Located in Pomona, CA
This magnificent antique Chinese bone carved elephant was 100% hand made and hand carved from OX
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Copper
$1,899 Sale Price
57% Off
Pair of Patinated Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of patinated bronze Chinese foo dogs, circa 1930s. Excellent vintage condition with amazing
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Bronze
$960 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Rose Quartz Dragon Dogs Vase, China
Located in New York, NY
A substantial pink rose quartz vase or vessel, circa early-20th century, China. Piece has hand
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Quartz
Antique Sculptural Turquoise Glass Vase by Peking Glass, China 18th Century
Located in Beograd, RS
turquoise color is beautifully consistent and smooth, typical of quality late-Qing era. Made in China
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18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Art Glass
Chinese Jade Top Matchbox Holder, c. 1930
Located in Chicago, IL
With vintage charm and petite scale, this Chinese matchbox holder features an openwork jade lid
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Jade, Brass
18th Century Chinese Carved Wooden Alter God
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Chinese carved seated altar god was once used on the family altar to honor their ancestors
Category
Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese Folk Carved Panel, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Dated to the 19th century, this flat wooden panel is curiously etched with geometric patterns and dense triangle-work. Its original use remains unknown, perhaps it was a divination t...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese Ming Dynasty Carved Wood Budda
Located in Dallas, TX
A carved wood Budda from the Shanxi region, made during the Ming Dynasty. The carved figure has an ancient polychrome finish.
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Mid-17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese Folk Carved Panel, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Dated to the 19th century, this flat wooden panel is curiously etched with geometric patterns, simple leaf motifs, and a triangle-work border. Its original use remains unknown - perh...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Chinese Cloisonné Enameled Guanyin Sculpture Figurine, Strong Museum
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Antique Chinese cloisonné enameled and carved Guanyin, or Quan Yin, sculpture or figurine features
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Antique Chinese Carved And Paint Decorated Panel
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A rectangular stepped piece with high relief carved, gilt and painted shaped panels. With flowers on the top panels with birds and a phoenix on red and green backgrounds. The lower s...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese White Hardstone Bamboo Form Vase Republic period
Located in Sarasota, FL
Chinese white hardstone ( jade or nephrite) carved vase in the form of the bamboo tree with leafs
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Jade
Antique Chinese Stone Temple Wall Sculpture/Buddha Wall Plaque
Located in Pomona, CA
A Chinese antique carved stone wall plaque with traces of original polymorphic and nice patina
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Stone
$355 Sale Price
35% Off
Antique Chinese Carved Wooden Figural Pillow or Headrest, Qianlong?
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Chinese wooden head rest.
Carved in the form of a recumbent or resting man
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese Polychrome Altar Spirit, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand carved and vibrantly painted, this 19th century figure of a mythical spirit was once placed upon a traditional altar table to pay tribute to ancestors past. The figure is carved...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Paint, Wood
19th Century Carved Chinese Gilt Wood Panel I
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century Chinese hand-carved gilt wood panel featuring a battle scene depicting both standing
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
19th Century Carved Chinese Gilt Wood Panel II
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century Chinese hand-carved gilt wood panel featuring a battle scene depicting both standing
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Qing Dynasty Antique Chinese Red Coral Specimen
Located in London, GB
towards the end of the Qing dynasty in the early 20th century, and is part of an ancient Chinese tradition
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Coral
Chinese Shou Shoe Carpenter Line, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Given the beauty and thoughtful design of traditional Chinese furniture, it’s no wonder that Qing
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Iron
Chinese Dark Stone Fu Lion Protector, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
entryways and thresholds of Chinese buildings and temples for centuries. Known as shizi or shishi, the
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Stone
Mid-19th Century Chinese Cast Iron Seated Figure
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-19th century Chinese cast iron seated figure. Chinese seated figure in official robes &
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Iron
A matched pair of Chinese soapstone hand carved figures circa 1900
Located in Central England, GB
This decorative pair of soapstone carvings depicts traditionally dressed figures of a man and woman
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
China Ancient Stone Entertainer, Han Dynasty 200 AD
Located in South Burlington, VT
China an ancient limestone figure of an Entertainer replete with hands holding tambourines and a
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Limestone
$12,000 Sale Price
20% Off
A Chinese Bronze Seated Guanyin with Mark, 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Chinese Bronze Seated Guanyin with Mark, 19th Century
Guanyin is the Buddhist bodhisattva
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Bronze
A Chinese Colored Glass (Liuli) Tomb Maid, 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Chinese Colored Glass (Liuli) Tomb Maid, 19th Century
Provenance: Private Australian Collection
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Glass
18th Century Chinese Carved Wooden Alter God
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Chinese carved polychrome seated altar god was once used on the family altar to honor their
Category
Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Wood
Pair of Chinese Carved Aventurine Quanyin Figures
Located in Norton, MA
Antique Pair of Chinese Carved Aventurine Quanyin Figures
Standing in flowing robes and holding a
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Other Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Stone
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Antique Chinese Carvings For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique Chinese carvings available for sale. Each of these unique antique Chinese carvings was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, stone and metal. Antique Chinese carvings have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Antique Chinese carvings bearing Folk Art or Victorian hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Gorham Manufacturing Company and Liberty of London each produced beautiful antique Chinese carvings that are worth considering.
How Much are Antique Chinese Carvings?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,247, while they’re typically $45 on the low end and $204,166 highest priced.
Finding the Right Sculptures-carvings for You
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.
Questions About Antique Chinese Carvings
- What is Chinese wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Chinese wood carving is a decorative object carved by hand by Chinese artisans out of local wood, such as nanmu, zitan, bomu or yinxing. This form of sculpture is sometimes called mudiao. On 1stDibs, find a range of Chinese wood carvings.
- What is Chinese seal carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Chinese seal carving refers to the traditional art of engraving the active side of a stamp or seal. Typically, the seals were made using stone, but bamboo, bone and wood could also be used. On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of authentic Chinese seal carvings from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify antique Chinese furniture, look carefully at its details. Chinese craftsmen often built furniture using mortise and tenon joinery, eliminating the need for nails and screws. If you see this type of hardware, your piece is likely not at least 100 years old, especially if the hardware still looks new and shiny. Since antique furniture was handmade, you will normally see slight imperfections, such as tool marks or slight variations in carvings. Pieces that appear completely uniform and pristine are less often genuine antiques.
When present, maker's marks can also be helpful. Research the marks to learn more about when the maker was active and producing pieces like yours. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer evaluate your furniture for you.
Shop an assortment of antique Chinese furniture. 
Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020The best way to know is to take it to an expert, such as an appraiser, reputable dealer or auction house, or museum
PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020To determine the age of a Chinese furniture piece, look carefully at the joinery and finish. Natural expansion and contraction of the wood over time will cause a joint to protrude or retract, distorting a once-seamless fit. Antique lacquer finishes become crackled and worn over time. Areas of exposed wood, such as the underside of a table, the footrest of a chair, or the back of a cabinet should appear raw and dry compared to the finished surface. With use, the legs of tables and chairs become weathered near the bottom from precipitation and use.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Antique carved wood can be identified by how it is made. Antique carvings were done by hand, so nicks and cuts will indicate carvings completed with a plane or knife. In addition, hand-carved wood will not be uniform or have perfect symmetry. Always works with a certified appraiser to determine the exact date and value of an item. Find a variety of antique carved wood furniture and decor on 1stDibs.
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