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Limestone Tang Dynasty Torso Of Buddha
Located in Brooklyn, NY
dark pink undertone. Chinese.
Height of Torso: 22.5 inches
Total Height including black stand: 28.5
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Limestone
Qing Carved Turquoise Snuff Bottle
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
of brown and black veins, enhancing its natural character. The carving is intricate, with openwork
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Stone
Jade sculpture with buddha and child
Located in Milano, IT
spiritual balance.
At the base of the sculpture, a series of intricately carved ancient Chinese coins
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Jade
Large Gilt Bronze Statue of Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara with Four Arms
Located in Atlanta, GA
beloved deities across many Asian cultures. The Chinese (possible Sino-Tibetan) statue is easily dated to
Category
17th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Antique Carved Stone Court Figure Sculpture with Tall Headdress
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese carved stone court figure head sculpture with original polychromy. Attracting
Category
18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Stone
Antique 17th C Dehua Blanc de Chine Whistles European figure Dutchman
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A Shunzhi or Kangxi Blanc de Chine Porcelain European figure in sitting position. Its also a whistle.
Blanc de Chine Statues like these were made in the kilns of Dehua in Fujian pro...
Category
17th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Porcelain
$1,158 Sale Price
73% Off
Large handcarved Asian wooden sculpture of a water buffalo with calf and figures
Located in Gorssel, GE
of the figures is playing a flute (flute missing).
South-China, around 1900.
Dimension approx. 68 x
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Wood
Hand-Carved Antique Wall Panels with Puppet Design
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty period hand-carved and lacquered puppet show signs from the 19th
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Wood
Ming Dynasty Period Male Foo Dog Guardian Lion Hand-Carved Sculpture
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Ming Dynasty period (1368 - 1644) hand-carved stone Foo Dog guardian lion sculpture
Category
17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Stone
Exquisite Pair of Polished Carved Bone Tang Style Horses
By Mei Yi
Located in Bensalem, PA
Stunning pair of carved bone horses in mint condition no flaws please look over pictures for detail and measurements. Feel free to reach out with any questions.
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Tang Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Bone, Ivory
White Jade Vase with Cover
Located in Brooklyn, NY
shape. Stone well polished and of even pale celadon tone.
China Height: 9.1 in. (23 cm)
Provenance
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Archaistic Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Jade
$30,000
Qing Dynasty Period 19th Century Hand-Carved Head Sculpture of an Official
Located in Yonkers, NY
China during the Qing Dynasty, this 19th-century head sculpture captures the serene and dignified
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Stone
18th Century Polychrome Wood Statue of A Mongo Warrior Guard Ming Dynasty
Located in Somis, CA
, with large, alert, bulging eyes, a broad nose and mouth—facial features of the northern Chinese tribes
Category
18th Century Chinese Ming Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Wood
Asian Hand Carved Buddha Coral Figurine from the Qinq Dynasty
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Qing Dynasty Hand Carved Asian Buddha Coral Figurine
Beautiful coral carving of Buddha reclining on
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Coral
Qing dynasty standing oriental lady in carved turquoise
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
turquoise stone, with traditional Chinese clothes and in one hand she holds a basket of fruits and with the
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Stone
Pair Wooden Antique Panels with Blue and White Porcelain Calligraphy
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty period shop signs with inlaid blue and white porcelain calligraphy
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
Antique Huge Garden Mill Stone, 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
A good find comes this large 26 inch diameter, 5 inch thick round hand-carved mill stone from the 19th century or earlier period. This was likely a grinding base stone for a large oi...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Limestone
Shanxi 1840s Hand Carved Wooden Corbel with Deities Mounted on Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Shanxi carved wooden corbel from the mid 19th century, mounted on a base and depicting
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Wood
Small Buddha Statue in white jade
Located in Milano, IT
This polished white jade sculpture depicts the Buddha Budai, also known as the Laughing Buddha, in a posture radiating joy and serenity. The glossy finish of the white jade bestows a...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Jade
White jade Buddha figurines
Located in Milano, IT
This jade sculpture exudes an aura of serenity and abundance that captivates and enchants. It represents the Buddha of happiness, with a radiant and smiling face that immediately con...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Jade
Buddha sculpture with sack
Located in Milano, IT
Statue in green and black jade root, depicting a joyful Buddha resting atop a large sack that gracefully wraps around his sides. The figure is carved with elegance and mastery: the B...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Jade
$1,424 / set
Sculpture of Buddha surrounded by children in jade root
Located in Milano, IT
This jade root sculpture portrays a Happy Buddha surrounded by a multitude of joyful children. Each detail is meticulously carved, highlighting serene and cheerful expressions that s...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Jade
Budai Buddha striped blue jada
Located in Milano, IT
This beautiful Budai sculpture, crafted from blue and white jade, represents the famous "Happy Buddha" or "Fortune Buddha," a symbol of serenity, abundance, and joy. With his welcomi...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Jade
Budai Buddha in orange jade
Located in Milano, IT
This fascinating sculpture of Budai, crafted from precious orange jade, exudes a sense of serenity and joy. With his welcoming smile and relaxed posture, the "Happy Buddha" is a symb...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Jade
Buddha in Imperial Jade
Located in Milano, IT
This skillfully carved Buddha in imperial jade represents one of the most iconic figures in Buddhist tradition. Imperial jade, known for its particular pale green and translucent hue...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Jade
Buddha in jade root
Located in Milano, IT
This captivating sculpture depicts a Buddha with a frog resting on his shoulder, crafted from jade root. The Buddha, with his serene smile and relaxed posture, exudes a sense of peac...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Jade
$1,068
Early 20th Century Bronze Buddha Sculpture, Japan, around 1920
Located in Berlin, DE
This captivating bronze Buddha sculpture, originating from Thailand around 1920, embodies the spiritual serenity of the early 20th century. The standing figure is meticulously crafte...
Category
1920s Japanese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Bronze
$740 Sale Price
20% Off
A Rare Massive Standing Limestone Buddha Torso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
forming a knot ending in two tassels.
• Chinese; Eastern Wei Dynasty 534-550 AD
Height: 34 in. (86.4 cm
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Limestone
Ming Period Stucco Head of a Court Lady with Original Paint Mounted on Stand
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Ming Dynasty period stucco head of a court lady from the 15th or 16th century, mounted on
Category
16th Century Chinese Ming Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Wood, Stucco
Polychrome wooden statue depicting Guanyin Bodhisattva, Ming, 16th century
Located in Milano, IT
artistry, sits the Chinese Bodhisattva Guanyin, the embodiment of compassion, enshrined in a form of
Category
16th Century Chinese Ming Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Wood
Large Antique Celadon Jade Ruyi Brush Wash Hand Carved Hydra Handles Qing 19c
Located in Richmond, CA
A fine antique Chinese hand carved jade brush wash, in ruyi head form, sides flanked by 2 climbing
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Jade
Han Dynasty Jade and Gilt Bronze Pendant with Taotie Mask
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sumptuously mounted carved jade pendant decorated with Taotie mask, with incised gilt bronze fitting, Han Dynasty (206 B.C. to 220 A.D.).
This piece, which has four holes in the gil...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Jade, Bronze
19th Century Buddhist Head Sculpture Sandstone
Located in New York, NY
Antique Sandstone Buddhist Head Sculpture. Sandstone Buddha Head 19th century or earlier Buddhist Head Sculpture. Composed of sandstone sculpted by hand with captivating detail of ...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Sandstone
Late Qing Dynasty Fretwork Panel with Phoenix, Bats and Geometric Maze
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese late Qing Dynasty period elmwood panel circa 1900 with carved phoenix in central
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Metal
QING DYNASTY 19th Century Carved Foo-Dog Censer With Cover Lid In White Marble
Located in Miami, FL
freely hanging from their mouths.
Foo-Dogs
They are actually lions. They originated in China, Shi
Category
1890s Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Marble
$1,118 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set Of Decorative Round Brown - Beige Oriental Marble Objects
Located in Schellebelle, BE
12 marble round objects on a metal stand,
China, 16 th century, used as a ritual and spiritual
Category
Late 17th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Stone
Pair of Qing Dynasty Early 20th Century Small Hand Painted Terracotta Statues
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of Qing dynasty 20th century terracotta Chinese hooded priestess sculptures with original
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Terracotta
Depiction of a Head, Han Dynasty period (206 BCE - 220 CE)
Located in Hønefoss, 30
Depiction of a Head, China. Han period (206 BCE - 220 CE). Earthenware with traces of cold painting
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Earthenware
QING DYNASTY 1900 Decorative Vase Carved In Translucent Green Fluorite In Stand
Located in Miami, FL
the imperial China during the late Qing Dynasty period, circa 1880-1900. The piece has been
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Multi-gemstone
$2,398 Sale Price / set
20% Off
QING DYNASTY 20th Century Carved Tiger
s Eye Foo-Dog Censer With Cover Lid
Located in Miami, FL
actually lions. They originated in China, Shi meaning lion or Sishi or stone lion. Foo Dogs are symbolic
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Multi-gemstone
$1,198 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Eastern Wei Soldier
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Eastern Wei Soldier 9.5h
An unglazed figure of a soldier. This figure sits on a base which measures 1h x 3.25d x 3.75w (inches).
Red Pottery Origin: Hebei Period: 534 - 549.
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Terracotta
Large Floor Standing Sculpture of the Seven Lucky Gods of Fortune Carved Wood
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
. Believed to be of Chinese origin, early 20th century.
A nice decorative piece standing at over 3 feet tall
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Beech
Set of Four Ming Musicians,
Men
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Ming musicians (men) 7.75h
A set of glazed musicians with drums and trumpets.
The base of the sculpture is 2 inches by 2.25 inches - the stand measures 3 inches by 3 inches.
Whi...
Category
17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Pottery
$850 / set
Reclining Ho Ho Boy Charm Weight, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
reclining Buddha. Children, sometimes referred to as ho ho boys, are a common motif in Chinese art, and
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Ceramic
Finely Carved Soapstone Buddhist Stele of Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara Guanyin
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
In Indian Buddhism, Avalokiteshvara is a male Bodhisattva, however in Chinese Buddhism he takes the
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Qing Dynasty Terracotta Head Sculpture with Headdress and Distressed Finish
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Qing Dynasty hand painted terracotta head from the 19th century, with striking features and headdress. This antique Qing Dynasty terracotta head from the 19th century draw...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Terracotta
19th Century Bronze Bust of Buddha on a Wooden Base
Located in Stamford, CT
embodiment of the spiritual. Every home should have one, as a reminder to slow down and stay calm.
China
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Hand Carved Spinach Jade Phoenix Bird Figures with Wood Stands
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A pair of lovely late 19th / early 20th century hand carved had phoenix bird sculptures with original custom wood bases. The spinach jade is a deep rich jade green without stands mea...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Jade
Six Dynasties Jade Mythological Beast
Located in Atlanta, GA
Auspicious beast carved in green jade, Six Dynasties period (220 to 589 A.D.).
The Sixth Dynasties, the period immediately following the Han Dynasty, saw a shift from a profound be...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Jade
19th Century Buddhist Calligraphy Prayer Board "Guanyin"
Located in New York, NY
into the wooden board but out of the wooden board. All the Chinese characters (letters) you see are
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Wood
Han Dynasty Stick Figure from Xian
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This Han pottery figure of a foot soldier is molded and engraved with facial details. It has been fired at high temperatures. The color pigments are painted on after cooling. This is...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Terracotta
$800 Sale Price
46% Off
Pair of Tang Equestrians
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Tang Equestrians 14.5h
Each is an unglazed grey pottery horse with a musician rider. The horse is depicted standing on four legs on a base with a rider playing a musical instrument....
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Terracotta
$6,500 / set
Important Pair of Polychrome Han Warriors
Located in Sarasota, FL
Important pair of rare polychrome Han warriors. These are from the Han Dynasty. Uniquely expressive faces with lots of detail. They have expressive squinted eyes, a small nose, and d...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Other
$27,500 / set
Antique Tibetan Bronze Bodhisattva Tara (Du Mu) Statuary
Located in Pomona, CA
some age wears but shows you the beautiful patina.
Size: 11.5in H x 9.5in W x 6.5in D
Origin: China
Category
Early 20th Century Tibetan Chinese Export Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Bronze
$775 Sale Price
40% Off
Early 20th Century Kitchen God Deity Statue
Located in Singapore, SG
A handsome wooden figure of the Kitchen God (灶神 in Chinese, pronounced zào shén), the Chinese name
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Sandalwood
$720 Sale Price
20% Off
Cast Bronze Buddha Head
Located in Branford, CT
Cast bronze Buddha head. On a carved wooden pedestal. Circa 1890.
H 13-3/4" W 4-1/8" D 3-1/2" including base.
Category
Late 19th Century Thai Chinese Export Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Set of Five Eastern Wei Musicians
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This is a set of 5 unglazed Eastern Wei Musicians holding drums. They are from Hebei and are made of red pottery. 534 - 539 AD. Each figure has a stand which measures .75h x 3w x 2.2...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Chinese Carvings
Materials
Terracotta
$800 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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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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