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Lacquered Table Lamp Featuring Gilt Temple Dog by William Haines
By William Billy Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A striking table lamp featuring a carved and giltwood Foo Dog set on a lacquered armature base
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Giltwood, Silk, Wood

Antique Architectural Carved Wood Temple Fragment
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique architectural carved wood temple truss fragment from Rajasthan, India. Large and heavy
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Indian Anglo Raj Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Architectural Carved Wood Temple Fragment from India
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique architectural carved wood temple truss fragment from Rajasthan India. Large and heavy wood
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Indian Anglo Raj Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Architectural Hand Carved Wood Temple Sculpture of Mother and Child from India
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Yasodha holding Krishna. Antique architectural polychrome carved wood temple hand carved sculpture from
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Indian Anglo Raj Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Large Japanese Carved Wood Temple Candleholders Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A tall pair of Japanese carved wood candle holders circa early 19th century (late Edo Period). The
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Gold Leaf, Brass

19th Century Indonesian Single Carved Wood Temple Panel with Scrolling Foliage
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique 19th century Indonesian carved wooden panel from a temple entrance, with scrolling
Category

Antique 19th Century Indonesian Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Large Carved Wood, Lacquered and Gilt Seated Temple Buddha
Located in Studio City, CA
Fantastic piece. Heavy and solid. Carved from a single block of wood and wonderfully colored and
Category

20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Large Carved Wood, Lacquer and Gilt Reclining Temple Shrine Buddha
Located in Studio City, CA
Large hand carved wood, gilt and lacquer reclining Buddha on stand. Likely Northern Thai
Category

Early 20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Tall Carved Wood, Lacquer and Gilt Standing Temple Shrine Buddha
Located in Studio City, CA
Tall hand carved wooden standing Buddha. Likely Burmese or Northern Thai. Beautifully carved and
Category

20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Carved Wood, Lacquered and Gilt Seated Asian Temple Shrine Buddha
Located in Studio City, CA
Carved from a single block of wood and deeply colored and decorated. Buddha has a pleasant facial
Category

20th Century Laotian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Indonesian Balinese Wood Carved Devotional Temple Shrine Sculptures 1950
Located in Studio City, CA
Wonderful, unique hand-carved wood and polychrome pair of Indonesian Balinese devotional figures
Category

Mid-20th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Carved Natural Wood Standing Thai Temple Shrine Buddha on Display Stand
Located in Studio City, CA
Tall hand carved wooden standing Buddha from Thailand. Beautifully carved and detailed with the
Category

20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Wood, Gilt and Polychrome Carved Chinese Asian Temple Shrine Ancestral Figure
Located in Studio City, CA
Heavy, ornate and wonderfully carved Taoist temple or ancestral figure. From a large collection
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair 19th Century Indian Temple Carved Wood Architectural Fragments/Bookends
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Pair of Indian Architectural temple carved wood fragments. Can be used a corbels or wall brackets.
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Architectural Elements

Materials

Hardwood

Chinese Gilt and Wood Carved Chinese Temple Ancestral Seated Figure Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
An interesting smaller piece with clear signs of age. Wood carved and decorating with gilt (and
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Thai Wood Carved, Polychrome and Gilt Sculpture of Buddhist Temple Monk
Located in Studio City, CA
Great accent or stand alone piece. Wonderful detail, coloring and patina. Would be a nice addition to any personal Buddhist collection or a serene touch to any setting. Dimensi...
Category

20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Tibetan Hand Carved and Painted Large Wood Temple Shrine Dharma Wheel
Located in Studio City, CA
from solid wood and decorated with what appears to be gold leaf. This is certainly a unique and rare
Category

20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Carved Zelcova Wood Buddhist Temple Gong, Korea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Late 19th-early 20th century carved zelcova (elm) wood Buddhist temple gong, Korea There is some
Category

Early 20th Century Korean Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Elm

Carved Wood Gilt-Lacquered Seated Japanese Temple Shrine Buddha ‘Amida Nyorai’
Located in Studio City, CA
This truly beautiful and serene piece. Meticulously hand carved in fine detail. Gilded
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Giltwood, Lacquer, Wood

Wood Carved Polychrome Japanese Temple Shrine Shinto Priest Figure, 19th Century
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful piece, depicting a Japanese Shinto (Shintoism) priest in reflection. The wood carving
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Japanese Wood Carved Edo Temple Shinto Shrine Guardian Shishi Komainu Lion Dogs
Located in Studio City, CA
Truly remarkable and wonderfully, intricately hand-carved pair of ancient Japanese Komainu Shishi
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Golden Hand Carved Wood and Gilt Temple Shrine Buddha Head Bust
Located in Studio City, CA
A fantastic, wonderfully carved, unique piece. Solid and heavy. Clearly aged. Likely Thai or
Category

Mid-20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Tall Aged Carved Wood and Gilt Standing Temple Shrine Buddha, Early 20th Century
Located in Studio City, CA
Tall hand carved wooden standing Buddha on a pole. Beautifully carved and finely detailed. Likely
Category

Early 20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Architectural Carved Temple Elements Frog and Koi Sculpture
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Ancient hand carved polychrome frog and koi temple elements. As found showing original weathered
Category

Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Nepalese Nepal Antique Wood Hindu Temple Shrine Vishnu Architectural Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful Nepalese wood-carved deity sculpture of the Hindu God Vishnu - the god of preservation
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Nepalese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Carved Indian Temple Carving Statue from Gujarat Depicting a Celestial Musician
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique hand carved Indian temple carving from Gujarat from the early 20th century, depicting a
Category

Early 20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century Wooden Polychrome Carved Mounted Temple Horse
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming carved wooden temple horse from India mounted on a wooden stand. Features an ornate
Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Antique Wood Carvings of Japanese Shrines and Temples / Wood Carving Phoenix
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
can imitate. This is part of the architectural decoration of Japanese shrines and temples. It is
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Other

Sounth India Indian Rajasthan Antique Wood Hindu Temple Sadhu Chariot Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful Indian (South India) wood-carved Hindu temple chariot Sadhu panel deity sculpture from
Category

Antique 17th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Big Antique Japanese Zen Temple Chanting Drum Genuine Hand Carved Mokuygo
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese antique temple find from early Meiji period, 19th century! A large hand carved hand
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Indian Temple Carving from Gujarat Depicting the Hindu Deity Ganesha
Located in Yonkers, NY
Ganesha. Born in the Western portion of India in the state of Gujarat, this exquisite hand carved temple
Category

Early 20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Big Antique Japanese Zen Temple Chanting Bell Genuine Hand Carved Mokuygo
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese antique temple find from the Meiji period, 19th century A large hand carved hand
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Chinese Qing Dynasty Mid 19th Century Hand-Carved Foo Dog Temple Decoration
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing dynasty period hand-carved stone foo dog temple sculpture from the mid 19th century
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Guardian Lions Wood Carvings from a Temple Wall
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of 18th or 19th century Chinese wooden carvings from a temple wall, depicting guardian lions
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Asian Temple Shrine Edo Wood Kannon Bodhisattva Buddha Amida Statue
Located in Studio City, CA
An absolutely beautiful standing Edo Period wood carved Japanese Kannon Bodhisattva Buddha Amida
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Paint

Japanese Asian Temple Shrine Edo Wood Kannon Bodhisattva Buddha Amida Statue
Located in Studio City, CA
An absolutely beautiful standing Edo Period wood carved Japanese Kannon Bodhisattva Buddha Amida
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Paint

Japanese Asian Temple Shrine Edo Wood Kannon Bodhisattva Buddha Amida Statue
Located in Studio City, CA
An absolutely beautiful standing Edo Period wood carved Japanese Kannon Bodhisattva Buddha Amida
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Paint

Pair of Hand-Carved Thai Wooden Temple Bells on Stands, Early 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
). This pair of hand-carved temple bells are minimally adorn, having a more rustic appearance, with
Category

20th Century Thai Rustic Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Iron

Japanese Temple and Shrine Antique Wood Carving / Cloud Design / Wabi-Sabi Art
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
carved decorations around such ceilings. This sculpture is made in the image of clouds. Clouds have a
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Wood Beads Mala Rosary Necklace
Located in Studio City, CA
handcrafted natural wood (perhaps rosewood) Buddhist Juzu mala beads with four large square-like beads called
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Mid-19th Century Carved Temple Corbels with Animals and their Young
Located in Yonkers, NY
This splendid pair of hand-carved temple architectural beam supports was made in China in the mid
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Thai Temple Form Wall Curio Cabinet
Located in Bridgeport, CT
. Thai temple form wall curio cabinet with heavy carved and gilt front and crest. The glazed doors open
Category

20th Century Thai Anglo Raj Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood

Pair of Temple Wooden Horses from India
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Pair of hand-carved wooden Anglo-Indian temple horses with poly-chrome decorated sitting a top of a
Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Old Japanese wooden large rosary / [Hyakumanben] / Temple equipment
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is one of the Buddhist prayer beads called Hyakumanben (meaning a million times). As the name suggests, this is made for the purpose of chanting the Nembutsu 1,000,000 times. It...
Category

20th Century Japanese Meiji Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Pair of Antique Japanese Wooden Temple Lion Figures
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of Japanese carved wooden temple figures in the form of lions seated in traditional pose
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Three Sounth India Indian Nepalese Antique Hindu Temple Architecture Sculptures
Located in Studio City, CA
. The pieces are hand-carved each from a single piece of wood and likely came from a Hindu temple circa
Category

Antique 18th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Gilded Temple Flowers in Ceramic Vases
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Pair of Japanese ceramic vases containing 16 gilded and hand-carved lotus flowers from a Buddhist
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

Decorative Carvings of Japanese Temple Architecture / Wooden Carvings of Peony
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
of shrines and temples. I think it was made from the late Edo period to the Meiji period. Such
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Painted and Gilded Temple Flowers in Bronze Vases
Located in Prahran, Victoria
A pair of exceptional Japanese bronze temple vases, each containing thirteen hand carved and
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Rosewood Temple Mala Prayer Beads 800 Beads, 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
800 handcrafted wooden hard wood beads with a large central largest diameter "Guru bead" and strung on
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Time Worn Serene Temple Sculpture of the Standing Buddha
Located in Bridgeport, CT
age losses to the finish revealing the underlying wood in a driftwood tone. There are stabile age
Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Agra Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japan Antique Large Cast Bronze Meditation Temple Bell Serene Sound
Located in South Burlington, VT
Samurai craftsman with unique dimpled construction. This temple bell sets atop a later added round
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Rare Antique Pair Temple Gilt Lotus Flower Bouquets, Edo Period 19thc
Located in South Burlington, VT
. Each hand carved wood and lacquered gold stem was made for a Buddhist temple altar. These stem leaves
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Antique 1840s Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Beads Mala Rosary Necklace
Located in Studio City, CA
rosary-type prayer bead necklaces were often used by Buddhist monks in temple rituals and worn by Samurai
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Temple Buddhist Monk Samurai Juzu Prayer Beads Mala Rosary Necklace
Located in Studio City, CA
hand-crafted natural wood (perhaps Rosewood) Buddhist Juzu mala beads. These rosary-type large prayer
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century Balinese Temple Offering Tray / Bowl Dulang with Polychrome
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
woman’s heads during ceremonies. The present "Dulang" was used exclusively in temples to display offerings
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Balinese Other Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique "Double Bird" Hand Cast Shinto Temple Bell with Rope Handle
Located in South Burlington, VT
with original hand carved wooden handle. The bell is signed. The rare, heavy, and large 6" high
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

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Find many varieties of an authentic carved wood temple available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, lacquer and metal, every carved wood temple was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer carved wood temple, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right carved wood temple, those designed in Folk Art, Arts and Crafts and Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. Asian Style, Rajhastani and Palladio each produced at least one beautiful carved wood temple that is worth considering.

How Much is a Carved Wood Temple?

Prices for a carved wood temple start at $299 and top out at $35,391 with the average selling for $1,999.
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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are many methods and types of wood carving, including chip, relief, Scandinavian flat-plane, lovespoon, whittling and florentine. Each type uses different tools and can create decorative carvings on both display pieces and furniture. Browse a wide range of carved wood pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Japanese wood carving is an art form in which artists produce intricate figurines and other objects by cutting and shaping blocks of zelkova, camphor or paulownia wood. In Japanese, the artwork is known as inami. Find a selection of Japanese wood carvings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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.
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    A Paete wood carving is a decorative wooden object produced by artisans in Paete, Philippines. In 2005, the village was officially dubbed the Woodcarving Capital of the Philippines due to the intricate sculptures and statues produced there. Shop a variety of wood art from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
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    Jepara wood carving is the intricate wood carving art that comes from the city of Jepara in Indonesia. Artisans typically work with teak wood to create beautiful carved detail and scenes in a piece of furniture. Shop a collection of Jepara wood carvings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify wood carvings, get a magnifying glass and inspect your items. Some artisans marked their carvings with symbols or signed them. Researching any markings found on your carving may allow you to identify the maker who produced it and potentially learn more about the piece from there. If you're unable to find a maker's mark, the best approach is likely to use the services of a certified appraiser or other knowledgeable expert. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of wood carvings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The difference between carving and sculpture is that carving is a carved object, whereas sculpture is the art of shaping figures or designs — because sculpture can involve adding material (i.e., working with plaster, creating a mold to be cast in bronze), it is considered “additive” versus the “subtractive” act of carving.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In Bali, many different types of woods are used for carving. Some examples include albesia, crocodile wood, rain tree, hibiscus, jackfruit, teak, mahogany and sandalwood. On 1stDibs, you can shop a range of Balinese wood art, furniture and decorative objects.
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    Antique 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 ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To tell if wood is hand-carved, first look for small marks in the wood that indicate hand tools were used to cut and shape the material. Hand-carved pieces may also have small irregularities, particularly along curved areas. However, it may be very difficult to tell the difference between machine-worked and hand-carved pieces in some cases. On 1stDibs, shop a range of wood furniture and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In Bali, Indonesia, Jackfruit is considered the best wood when it comes to carving. Jackfruit is a medium hardwood, resistant to termite attacks and is easy to polish. You’ll find a variety of Indonesian carvings from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    What wood is used for African wood carvings varies. Iroko, mahogany and ebony are frequently chosen materials, but artisans may choose to work with whatever wood is available in their local areas. Shop a variety of African wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    What carved wood art is called depends on the type of piece. Three-dimensional pieces created by hand-carving wood are whittlings, while carvings into a flat piece of wood are reliefs. Shop a collection of wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Carved African wood figurines were typically spiritual in nature and were primarily in human form. The wood figurines were carved using ebony, teak, mahogany and iron wood. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic African wood figurines from some of the world’s top sellers.