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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
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Early 20th Century Chinese Other Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Stone
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Carved Stone Lions
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
An unusual pair of Chinese carved Stone models of lions, each depicted with opposing heads and
Category
1880s Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Stone
$2,416 Sale Price
20% Off
Chinese Antique Wealth And Prosperity God Caishen Sculpture
Located in South Burlington, VT
Our 34 inch tall Chinese Caishen's name is often invoked during Chinese celebrations!
This is a
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Limestone
$2,800 Sale Price
56% Off
Chinese Polychrome Seated Ancestor Figure, C. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
An integral part of traditional Chinese home life, ancestor worship before a domestic altar often
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Chinese Carved Pebble Hetian White Jade Ric#JD013
Located in Norton, MA
Antique Chinese Carved Pebble Hetian White Jade with Landscaping Scenery.
The "Density is 2.89 g
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19th Century Chinese Other Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Jade
Antique Chinese Hand Sculpted Grey Stone Panel with Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
16th Century Chinese Hand Sculpted Grey Stone Panel with Stand
This exquisite 16th Century Chinese
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16th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Stone
Hand Carved Teak Chinese Male Figure with Boy
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The Chinese teak carving of a male water bearer with a boy at his feet.
Due to age there are some
Category
1890s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Teak, Wood
$476 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Chinese Stone Horse Hitching Post
Located in Vosselaar, BE
throughout China and made during centuries. This hardstone example dates from the 19th century and is
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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Stone
Antique Chinese Deeply Carved Rosewood Figural Queen Chair with Dragons C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Chinese Deeply Carved Rosewood Figural Queen Throne Chair with Dragons C1920
Measures
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Rosewood
$2,120 Sale Price
20% Off
Chinese Polychrome Seated Ancestor Figure, C. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
An integral part of traditional Chinese home life, ancestor worship before a domestic altar often
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Wood
19th Century Chinese Carved Wooden Altar God
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Chinese carved seated altar god was once used on the family altar to honor their ancestors
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Monumental Chinese Green Translucent Serpentine Jade Carved Pagoda Censer
Located in Long Island City, NY
Monumental Chinese serpentine jade carved pagoda censer, early 20th century.
A masterfully carved
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Jade
A Small Chinese Carved Timber Polychrome Figure, Ming Dynasty
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Small Chinese Carved Timber Polychrome Figure, Ming Dynasty
Provenance: Private Old Australian
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17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Wood
Set of 4 Antique Foo Dogs, hand carved in soapstone, China 19th Century
Located in Beograd, RS
Chinese architectural ornament, used to protect a building from negative spiritual influences. They are
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Chinese Carved Lapis Lazuli Duck and Lotus Flower Figure
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A well carved Chinese Lapis Lazuli figure of a duck with a Lotus flower probably dating from the
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Lapis Lazuli
Tibeto-Chinese Seated Lama Figure, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Cast in brass with a rich patina, this seated figure is a Lama, a spiritual master and teacher of the Dharma in Tibetan Buddhism. The figure likely depicts Lama Tsongkapa (1357-1419)...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Tibetan Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Brass
Finely Carved Chinese Landscape And Figure Mustard Colored Soapstone
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th century finely carved mustard colored soapstone. Features intricate Asian figures amongst landscape of trees and mountain. The rich mustard yellow hue of the stone enhances the ...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Chinese Gilt Patinated Bronze Small Sculpture of a Luohan
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a heavy patinated bronze sculpture of a Luohan. He is standing up in a gesture of reverence and/or prayer position with his eyes closed and dressed with a gilt robe. The bord...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Bronze
$2,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Chinese stone Buddha statue / before the 19th century / Tathagata
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a seated stone Buddha statue believed to have been made in China. While its date of
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Stone
Antique Chinese Hand Carved Wood Gilt Dragon in Shadow Box.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Antique Chinese Hand Carved Wood Gilt Dragon in Shadow Box.
Chinese shadow box features a hand
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Glass, Wood
Pair of Framed Chinese Figural Carved and Painted Panels
Located in Norwood, NJ
Nicely carved and framed pair of high relief carved and painted panels. Subtle colors with age appropriate worn finish carved depicting cranes (birds) amongst flowers standing in wat...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Wood, Elm
Large 19th Century Chinese Carved Tea Caddy
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautifully carved Qing dynasty tea caddy from Elmwood (yumu), with floral motifs. Beautiful original patina, the body is in a brown lacquer and the handle is finished with an red co...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Elm
Large 19th Century Chinese Carved Tea Caddy
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautifully carved Qing dynasty tea caddy from Elmwood (yumu), with floral motifs and finished with an oxblood color lacquer. The handle has a finely carved bat motif, which symboliz...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Elm
Highly Unusual Qing Dynasty Chinese Carved Toad
Gold Thread Table Screen
Located in Atlanta, GA
This finely crafted piece combines traditional Chinese textile artistry with intricate woodcarving
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Silk, Wood, Lacquer
$3,840 Sale Price
20% Off
Exceptional
Highly Decorative Pair of Chinese Export Carved Giltwood Panels
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
losses to the carving and some areas of rubbing to the gilding.
One frame measures 39.25" high x 16
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Giltwood
Early 20th Century Large Chinese Bronze Censer Incense Burner
Located in Stamford, CT
Early 20th Century large bronze censer on three legs with a foo dog sitting on top and Chinese
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Antique Chinese Deep Carved Rosewood Figural King Throne Chair with Dragons 1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
rosewood. This chair features deep carvings of dragons, a symbol of power and strength in Chinese culture
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Rosewood
$2,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet Marionette Doll, Early 1900s
Located in Studio City, CA
hairdo, and an original textile garment.
From a group of 7 Chinese opera puppets, we acquired from a
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Textile, Wood, Paint
Chinese Carved and Painted Wood Sculpture of Guanyin
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful carving of Guanyin, shown standing on a rocky outcrop, mounted on a lobed wooden base. It
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Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese Jade Finely Carved Libation Cup, early Qing Dynasty.
Located in Sarasota, FL
Chinese light celadon jade libation cup from early 19th, possibly 18th century. The item is
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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Jade
19th Century Chinese Carved Polychrome Wooden Ancestral Figure Sculpture
Located in Milford, NH
A fine hand carved polychrome wooden seated Chinese ancestral figure sculpture, dating to the 19th
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
Ancient China Monumental Stone Ram Han Dynasty, 206BC-220AD
Located in South Burlington, VT
China, a large votive model of a stone ram, Han dynasty (206BC-220AD)
Dimensions: 45cm, 18
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Limestone
$17,600 Sale Price
54% Off
Chinese Carved Wood Teaching Buddha in Ming Style
Located in Atlanta, GA
protrusion on his head among large hair knots was popular in China during Ming dynasty. The statue was likely
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19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet Marionette Doll, Early 1900s
Located in Studio City, CA
garment.
From a group of 7 Chinese opera puppets, we acquired from a collector. Each puppet shows
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Textile, Wood, Paint
Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet Marionette Doll, Early 1900s
Located in Studio City, CA
garment.
From a group of 7 Chinese opera puppets, we acquired from a collector. Each puppet shows
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Textile, Wood, Paint
Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet Marionette Doll, Early, 1900s
Located in Studio City, CA
garment.
From a group of 7 Chinese opera puppets, we acquired from a collector. Each puppet shows
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Textile, Wood, Paint
Chinese Miniature Mingqi Robe Rack, c. 680
Located in Chicago, IL
This miniature robe rack made out of glazed ceramic is called a mingqi or “spirit object.” Mingqi were buried in tombs and represented all of the things the deceased might need in th...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Antique Chinese Granite Ancestral Figures with Polychrome Detailing
By Asian Modern
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This striking pair of antique Chinese granite sculptures features finely carved male and female
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Granite
Pair of Late 19th Century Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Chinese porcelain male and female foo dogs. The male foo dog seems to have a ball on his
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet Marionette Doll, Early 1900s
Located in Studio City, CA
original textile garment.
From a group of 7 Chinese opera puppets, we acquired from a collector. Each
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Textile, Wood, Paint
A 19th century Chinese miniature carved giltwood figure group circa 1890
Located in Central England, GB
This remarkable miniature Chinese/Cantonese carved hardwood and gold leaf figure group depicts a
Category
1890s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Giltwood
Antique Finely Chinese Hand Carved Myanmar Natural Jadeite Pendant Ric#JD008a
Located in Norton, MA
An Old and finely carved Chinese Myanmar Natural Jadeite Pendant with 2-sided carving, depicting
Category
19th Century Chinese Other Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Jade
Ming Dynasty Stone Guardian Statue, China, 17th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Ming Dynasty stone foo dog from the revered Beijing Summer Palace, dating back to the end of the 17th century. This magnificent sculpture depicts a powerful lion, imbued with the myt...
Category
Late 17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Stone
$5,880 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Chinoiserie Plaster Sculpture Chinese Figure under a Pine Tree
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A large chinoiserie plaster sculpture
Chinese figure under a pine tree
Probably early 20th
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Plaster
Chinese Ming Dynasty Terracotta Courtsman Statuette with Original Polychromy
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Ming Dynasty painted terracotta courtsman figure with original polychromy. Attracting our
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17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Terracotta
Chinese Ming Dynasty Terracotta Court Official Statuette, Original Polychromy
Located in Yonkers, NY
A petite Chinese Ming dynasty green glazed terracotta court official figurine from the 15th or 16th
Category
16th Century Chinese Ming Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Terracotta
Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet Marionette Doll, Early 1900s
Located in Studio City, CA
garment.
From a group of 7 Chinese opera puppets, we acquired from a collector. Each puppet shows
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Textile, Wood, Paint
19th Century Chinese Carved Quartz on Base
Located in Tampa, FL
Extremely high quality quartz impressively carved with scrolls and a flower top. On a custom wooden base. This is a beautiful accent piece for any luxury home.
Quartz 7” Wide x 5” ...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Quartz
Antique Rare Finely Molded Terracotta Luohan Head China Qing Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
earlier of Chinese Qing Dynasty. Luohans (also known as Arhats) are followers and disciples of Buddha who
Category
18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Terracotta, Wood
Old Rare Wooden Child Sculpture "Sleeping Chinese Baby"
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Enjoyable wooden statue with a smiling sleeping Chinese baby, with the head resting on a pillow
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
Chinese Polychrome Wooden Altar Spirit, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Carved in wood, this 19th-century figure of a spirit paid tribute to ancestors past on a traditional altar table. Allowing the base to reflect the wood’s natural state, the artist ca...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese Ancient Acrobat Entertainers Collection, Ming Dynasty 1368-1644
Located in South Burlington, VT
Ancient Chinese collection of twelve (12) acrobatic entertainers each performing a unique twisting
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Famille-Rose Porcelain Kwan Yin Statuary
Located in Pomona, CA
Look at this magnificent Chinese Antique Famille-Rose Porcelain Kwan Yin Statuary. It shows very
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Porcelain
$585 Sale Price
56% Off
Antique Chinese Hand Carved Wood Gilt Foo Dog in Shadow Box.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Antique Chinese Hand Carved Wood Gilt Foo Dog in Shadow Box.
Chinese shadow box features a hand
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Glass
Hand Carved Teak Chinese Figure Holding a Ruy
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chinese carved teak female figure holding a Ruyi (scepter) in her hands with a dog at her feet. The
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Teak
$476 Sale Price
20% Off
Stone Buddha Head Chinese Qi Dynasty on Custom Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
represents Northern Qi style in China (550-577AD) and likely of the period. The Northern Qi style is a unique
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Archaistic Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Marble
Pair of Chinese Relief Carved Daybed Panels, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
bed enclosure. Expertly crafted, the panel displays a beautiful relief carving with intricate details
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Elm
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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 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.
- 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.
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