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Antique Chinese Carved Teak Sailing Boat Centerpiece, circa 1900
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Chinese carved teak sailing boat centerpiece, Circa 1900.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Teak
Pair Chinese Antique Stone Statues Bookends Boy and Buffalo
Located in Somis, CA
rooted in traditional Chinese culture, embodies themes of prosperity, leisure, and contentment with the
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Stone
$650 Sale Price / set
54% Off
Pair of Chinese Guardian Lion Dogs, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Qing-dynasty home in China’s Shanxi province. One has a pearl under its foot, and the other has a lion
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Limestone
$13,880 / set
Chinese Bronze Figure of Shakyamuni Buddha Earlier 20th Century or Older
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chinese Bronze Figure of Shakyamuni Buddha
Earlier 20th Century or older
A fine Chinese bronze
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Monumental Chinese Song Dynasty Style Carved Wood
Polychrome Guanyin. 19th C.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An impressive and serene carved wood sculpture of Guanyin, the Bodhisattva of Compassion, rendered in the Song Dynasty style. This monumental figure is gracefully posed in “royal eas...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Wood
Pair of Chinese Stone Fu Lion Guardians, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
This pair of limestone fu lion-dogs once protected a grand courtyard home in 19th-century China
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Limestone
$13,880 / set
Chinese Glazed Terra Cotta Foo Dog Roof Tiles, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair of Chinese glazed terra cotta foo fogs roof tiles. Amazing sculpting details and
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Late 19th Century Chinese Other Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Terracotta
A Small Chinese Carved Timber Polychrome Figure, Ming Dynasty
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Small Chinese Carved Timber Polychrome Figure, Ming Dynasty
Provenance:
Private Australian
Category
17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Wood
Hand-Casted Bronze Figure of Budai, China, Early 20th Century
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Hand-Casted Bronze Figure of Budai, China, Early 20th Century
This early 20th-century hand-cast
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Gilt Brocade Ball Fragment, c. 1870
Located in Chicago, IL
This hand-carved wooden fragment was originally a decorative element of ornate Qing-dynasty furniture or architecture. Colored by gilt pigments over an underlayer of red lacquer, the...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Chinese Carved Bodhisattva Figure Lotus Throne Architectural Fragment
Located in Forney, TX
statue, ancient Chinese culture, Thai Burmese Tibetan Japanese European small santo altar figures, shrine
Category
17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer
Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Carved Faux Ivory Foo Dogs, a Pair
Located in Pomona, CA
a pale honey color;. Depending on the angle of carving, the ivory shows moire, striated or swirling
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Bone
$2,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Chinese Qing Turquoise Glazed Porcelain Seated Guanyin Figure
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine and attractive Chinese Qing Dynasty turquoise glazed figure of Guanyin dating from the
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Porcelain
A Chinese Carved Soapstone Figure of A Fisherman, Early 20th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Chinese Carved Soapstone Figure of A Fisherman, Early 20th Century
Provenance: Private
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Late 19th-Early 20th Century Trio of Puppets, China
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Late 19th to early 20th century Trio of puppets, China
Two puppet torsos and one puppet head from
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Wood
Pair Antique Chinese Carved Celadon Jade Guardian Lions ROC Early 20th Century
Located in Richmond, CA
This exquisite pair of celadon jade guardian lions hails from the early Republic of China period, a
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Jade
$2,065 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Chinese Stone Seated Shakyamuni Buddha Stele, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This carved stone stele depicts the historical Buddha, known also as Shaka, Shakyamuni, or Siddhartha Gautama. Seated in perpetual meditation, the Buddha embodies virtues of wisdom a...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Limestone
19th Century Chinese Figure of a Guardian God
Located in Somis, CA
This 19th-century hand-carved polychromatic wood figure depicts a powerful Guardian, poised on a recumbent tiger with his right fist raised in a striking motion, his eyes bulging wit...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Chinese Ornately Carved Cinnabar Plate with Landscape Scene
Wood Stand
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique carved plate is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from China and date to
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Softwood
Ancient Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Bamboo Statue from a Sage
Located in Bilzen, BE
A finely carved Bamboo representing a sage Chinese Qing Dynasty, 19th century
Good condition as
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Bamboo
China Pair Antique Hand Carved Stone Flowers Display Pedestals 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
Hard to Find Pair (2) Display Pedestals from the 19th Century
From China's Qing dynasty (1644-1912
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Stone, Limestone
Large Scale Antique Chinese Carved Cork Diorama in Ebonised Glass Display Case
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A large scale Chinese carved cork diorama in its original glass display case, early 20th Century
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Cork
Antique Chinese Carved Agate Snuff Bottle, 20th Century
Located in Norton, MA
A fine and beautiful carved agate snuff bottle, a deep carving interior.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Agate, Rock Crystal
Antique Carved Chinese Soapstone Figure Of Man With Foo Dog
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th century carved Chinese soapstone figure. Features a smiling figure with a foo dog on his
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Stone Fu Lion Guardians
Located in Chicago, IL
guarded the entrance to one of provincial China's grand homes. One peers up and the other down, both
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Limestone
19th Century Chinese Zodiac Ink Cakes Set of 12 Animals Wooden Presentation Box.
Located in Stamford, CT
An amazing set of 19th century Chinese zodiac ink cakes or ink sticks set of 12 animals in a
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese Terracotta Statue Tomb Figure East Han Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Chinese terracotta tomb figure (Ni Yong) from East Han Dynasty (25-220 AD), likely from the area
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Archaistic Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Clay
Antique Chinese Qing Period Carved Wooden Sculpture of Mythological Warriors
Located in New York, NY
figures of two menacing figures wielding spears, possibly depicting Matsu, the Taoist and Chinese Buddhist
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Pale Green Jade Carved Dragon Belt Hook w/ Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite antique Chinese Qing Dynasty belt hook showcases the fine craftsmanship and
Category
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Jade, Brass
Chinese Hand Carved Jade on Wooden Stand, Ric070
Located in Norton, MA
Chinese hand carved Jade on wooden stand. The Jade disc measures approximately 12 inches in
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19th Century Chinese Other Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Stone, Jade
Chinese Asian Giltwood Carved Ancestor Temple Shrine Emperor Figure with Tiger
Located in Studio City, CA
A fantastic wood and gilt decorated hand carved Chinese ancestral temple shrine Emperor figure with
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Chinese Antique Monumental Buddhist Wooden Pagoda Tower, 70 Inches
Located in South Burlington, VT
China antique monumental Wooden Pagoda, total height is 70 inches, hand carved and hand painted
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Wood
CHINA REPUBLICAN 20th Century Buddha Statue In Porcelain Zeng Long Sheng Mark
Located in Miami, FL
A China republic seated Buddha in porcelain.
This is a beautiful antique devotive figure of a
Category
1920s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Enamel
$698 Sale Price
30% Off
Large 19th century Chinese Carved Wooden 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 large size is very usual and was used in a large fam...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Elm
Antique Chinese Bonzai Styled Flowering Fruit Tree Sculpture with Cloisonne Pot
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
China and date to the Early Republic Period in approximately 1920. The sculpture is composed of a large
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Stone, Metal
Chinese Charm Token Shoe with Compartment, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Originally tucked in a pocket as a charm, this tiny shoe was kept close at hand as a talisman for marital happiness. Meticulously carved from wood, the shoe is decorated with a doubl...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Pine
Late 19th Century Chinese Qingtian Stone (Soapstone) Carved Scholar
s Brush Rest
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Late 19th century Qingtian stone (soapstone) carved scholar's brush rest, Chinese. A landscape
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Chinese Asian Giltwood Carved Ancestor Temple Shrine Emperor Figure on Animal
Located in Studio City, CA
A fantastic wood and gilt decorated hand carved Chinese ancestral temple shrine Emperor figure
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Large Early 20th Century Chinese Carved Jade Vase
Located in Austin, TX
A large and impressive Chinese caved jade vase, Republic Period, circa 1930.
Carved from one
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Jade
Antique Chinese Hand Carved Myanmar Natural Jadeite Pendant "Monkey" Ric#JD009
Located in Norton, MA
Antique Chinese Hand Carved Myanmar Natural Jadeite Pendant "Monkey" from the 19th century
Category
19th Century Chinese Other Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Jade
19th Chinese Carved Hardwood Figure of an Immortal Holding a Bat
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exquisite late 19th-century Chinese carved hardwood figure depicts an immortal holding a bat
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Bone, Hardwood
$1,036 Sale Price
20% Off
Chinese Bamboo Cloth Teapot with Arched Handle, 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
Antique Large Chinese Carved Myanmar Natural Jadeite Pendant "Tiger" Ric#JD011
Located in Norton, MA
Antique Large and Heavy Chinese Carved Myanmar Natural Jadeite Pendant "Tiger" from the 19th
Category
19th Century Chinese Other Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Jade
China, Bronze Scroll Weight Depicting A Seated Dog, Qing, 18th Century
Located in Bilzen, BE
China - Bronze scroll weight depicting a seated dog, Qing dynasty, 18th century.
Beautiful old
Category
18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Set of Three Chinese Gilt Fragments, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-carved and lavishly pigmented, these gilt fragments originated as decorative elements of ornate Qing-dynasty furniture or architecture. Elevated by custom steel display mounts, ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Wood
$1,680 / set
Fine Chinese Stucco Head of Bodhisattva Southern Dynasties
Located in Atlanta, GA
China. She was widely worshiped after the Buddhism spread and established in the Far East. The style of
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Archaistic Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Earthenware, Stucco, Petrified Wood
Chinese old sculture in wood polychrome ancestor
s head secret box.
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible chinese old sculpture in wood polychrome ancestor's head secret box.
Category
18th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese Antique Cache 98 Bamboo Wood Calligraphy Slips, Collectors Find
Located in South Burlington, VT
Bamboo and wooden slips - jiandú- were the main media for writing documents in China before the
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Wood
$280 Sale Price / set
37% Off
Antique Chinese Red Hand Painted Elm Ancestral Shrine / Altar
Located in Chicago, IL
Large Antique Chinese Red Hand Painted Elm Ancestral Shrine / Altar
Made from durable elm wood
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Elm, Lacquer
Antique Polychrome Carved Wooden Figure "Image of Li Tie Guai", China.
Located in Norton, MA
Antique 16 in tall polychromed wood Chinese figure of Li Tei Guie carrying a gourd and cane, A
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Wood
Exceptional Large Chinese Carved Coral Figural Group Statue of Female Immortals
Located in Queens, NY
An exceptional and large Chinese carved coral figural group / statue of female Immortals.
Very
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Coral
Chinese Pair Sancai Glazed Mounted Foo Dogs Incense Holder
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine pair Chinese Qing sancai glazed pottery dog of Foo incense holder figures dating from
Category
18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Pottery
Important Ancient Chinese Effigy Pug Dog, Ming Dynasty 1368-1644
Located in South Burlington, VT
China, a carving of a canine “Pug”, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644 CE
Dimensions: 38 cm, 15” High
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Limestone
$6,650 Sale Price
21% Off
Antique Chinese Hetain Celedon Jade "Belt Buckles" 19th Century
Located in Norton, MA
Antique Chinese Hetain Celedon Jade "2 Part Belt Buckle" has a delicate carved dragon on each
Category
19th Century Chinese Other Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Jade
Antique Chinese Hardwood Reclining Immortal Figure, Early 20th Century
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
carver possibly is reflecting on the importance which the Immortal figure played in Chinese mythology
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
Antique Chinese Hetain Celedon Jade "Double Gourd" 19th Century
Located in Norton, MA
Antique Chinese Hetain Celedon Jade "Double Gourd" from the 19th Century.
The hand-carved of the
Category
19th Century Chinese Other Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Jade
Chinese Journey to the West Hitching Post, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
in China's Shanxi province as a spot to hitch livestock. Carved in reference to the Ming dynasty
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Limestone
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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.
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.
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
- 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.
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