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Antique wooden gilt Burmese Buddha statue in Mandalay style, circa 1940/1950
Located in NICE, FR
craftsmanship. Carved from wood and richly gilded, the figure captures the elegance of Burmese artistry with
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Vintage 1940s Burmese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

19th Century Asian Architectural Fragment
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A 19th century Asian stone architectural fragment. This intriguing sculpture probably had a
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

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
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Limestone

Tiger s Eye Water Moon Guan Yin Avalokiteshvara Statue
Located in Somis, CA
evenly arched eyebrows and above a small bud mouth. The entire sculpture carved out of solid, natural
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2010s Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Quartz

A Natural Myanmar Jadeite Light Purple Disk Pendant Ric#JD005
Located in Norton, MA
A Natural Myanmar Jadeite Light Purple Disk Pendant Ric#JD005 in the Wooden Box. The colors appear to be white and light purple.
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20th Century Chinese Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

A Natural Myanmar Jadeite Disk Pendant Ric#JD004
Located in Norton, MA
A Natural Myanmar Jadeite Disk Pendant Ric#JD004 in the Wooden Box. The colors appear to be white, light yellow, and green, and the relief carving is in a floral pattern.
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20th Century Chinese Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

A Natural Myanmar Jadeite Light Purple Disk Pendant Ric#JD003
Located in Norton, MA
A Natural Myanmar Jadeite Light Purple Disk Pendant Ric#JD003 in the Wooden Box. The colors appear to be white with light purple.
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20th Century Chinese Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

19th Century Buddhist Calligraphy Prayer Board "Guanyin"
Located in New York, NY
very powerful energy. The carved calligraphy in itself is a masterful Art work of Chinese Characters
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Tiger s Eye Water Moon Guan Yin Avalokiteshvara Buddha Statue
Located in Somis, CA
circular urna. The entire sculpture carved out of a solid boulder of finest grade Tiger's Eye displaying
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2010s Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Quartz

Gemstone Happy Buddha Labradorite
Located in Somis, CA
A fantastic labradorite Happy Buddha statue. The Buddha with round face, long earlobes and broad smile, wearing a loose robe that exposes the front of his bodice, a signature look of...
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2010s Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Gemstone Happy Buddha Labradorite
Gemstone Happy Buddha Labradorite
$1,200 Sale Price
65% Off
Pair Vintage Stone Court Lady Statues 48"
Located in Somis, CA
after the Han dynasty sculptures, and hand carved of solid stone. Standing at 4 feet tall and in
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20th Century Chinese Han Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Pair Vintage Stone Court Lady Statues 48"
Pair Vintage Stone Court Lady Statues 48"
$4,500 Sale Price / set
80% Off
Agate Happy Buddha
Located in Somis, CA
A hand-carved, solid agate Buddha. He is depicted sitting with his robe open, cinched with a bow
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Agate

Agate Happy Buddha
Agate Happy Buddha
$750 Sale Price
60% Off
Gray and White "Seaside Mountains" Landscape Unique Work of Art, Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
art, signed This Chinese extraordinary natural stone "painting" of a mountain range in white and
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Late 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble

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
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Sculptures and 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
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade, Bronze

Large Italian A.Santini Faux Ivory Tusk Carving God of Longevity Chinoiserie 20c
Located in Richmond, CA
A huge Italian A.Santini faux ivory resin sculpture in a curved tusk form, standing 25" tall, of a
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Resin

Stone Standing Buddha Guan Yin Silk Road Tang Style
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful, finely carved Tang dynasty Silk Road style solid stone statue of Goddess of Compassion
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20th Century Chinese Tang Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Antique Tibetan Bronze Bodhisattva Tara (Du Mu) Statuary
Located in Pomona, CA
Featured a beautiful bronze sculpture of Tibetan Tara. This Tara is decorated with flowers, lariats
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Early 20th Century Tibetan Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Gray and White "Seaside Mountains II" Landscape Unique Work of Art, Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
work of art, signed This Chinese extraordinary natural stone "painting" of a mountain range in
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Late 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble

Antique Chinese Carved Buddha Sculpture Now A Designer Lamp
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Chinese Carved Buddha Sculpture Now a Designer Lamp. It is beautifully mounted and includes
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Antique 19th Century Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Antique Stone Amitabha Buddha Statue
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful hand carved stone statue of Buddha Amitabha. Seated in dhyanasana, Buddha wears a robe
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20th Century Chinese Tang Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Antique Stone Amitabha Buddha Statue
Antique Stone Amitabha Buddha Statue
$5,250 Sale Price
30% Off
Stone Buddha Amitabha Statue
Located in Somis, CA
A large, finely carved Tang style stone statue of Buddha Amitabha. Depicted with a full-cheeked
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20th Century Chinese Tang Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Stone Buddha Amitabha Statue
Stone Buddha Amitabha Statue
$5,500 Sale Price
35% Off
Large Solid Stone Sitting Buddha
Located in Somis, CA
A large hand carved solid stone Buddha statue seated in dhyana position. The broad face with high
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Tang Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Large Solid Stone Sitting Buddha
Large Solid Stone Sitting Buddha
$2,880 Sale Price
56% Off
19th Century Bronze Bust of Buddha on a Wooden Base
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century bronze bust of Buddha on the original hand carved custom base. The pleasing
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Qing Dynasty Crystal Seated Buddha
Located in New York, NY
Chinese carved rock crystal figure of Buddha, Qing Dynasty, seated in meditation, incised crescent
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Rock Crystal

Asian Soapstone Carving of a Buddhist Mountain Village Landscape, 20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
across the carving. Hills, meticulously carved with textured details, rise and fall in the background
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Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Soapstone

Asian Soapstone Carving of a Buddhist Village Scene, 20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
The Chinese mustard soapstone carving from the mid-20th century, depicting a village scene centered
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20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Soapstone

19th Century Taoist Master Wood Statue
Located in Somis, CA
the person who commissioned the sculpture for the purpose of donating to the temple, as an expression
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

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
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Sandalwood

Antique Wood Carving Good Fortune Set of 4
Located in Somis, CA
A wonderful set of four 19th century wood carvings each featuring two scholars in a garden pavilion. A combination of relief carving and pierced carving techniques are used in these ...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Wood Carving Good Fortune Set of 4
Antique Wood Carving Good Fortune Set of 4
$245 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Rock Crystal Quartz Snuff Bottle with Blue Calcite
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful natural rock crystal quartz snuff bottle. Carved on the raised exterior, a vase with
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Rock Crystal

Large Marble Statue of Kwan Yin Avalokiteshara
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful, hand carved, solid white marble statue of Bodhisattva Kwan Yin Avalokiteshara, the
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20th Century Chinese Tang Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble, Stone

Asian Mustard-Yellow Soapstone Carving Depicting Village Scene, 20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
a scene that exudes life and detail. In the foreground, three villagers are expertly carved, each
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Soapstone

Radiating Yellow Buddhist Soapstone Carving, 20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
meditative poses. The monks are skillfully carved with meticulous attention to detail, revealing their
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Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Soapstone

A large wood Buddha/Guanyin with traces of pigments Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)
By Master
Located in Vienna, AT
A LARGE WOOD FIGURE OF GUANYIN WITH TRACES OF PIGMENTS MING DYNASTY (1368-1644) The bodhisattva is shown seated in padmasana, wearing long flowing robes, a bejewelled necklace and a ...
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Antique Mid-17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood

Asian Soapstone Carving Of Travelling Villagers, 20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
camels, conveying a sense of migration or trade. The villagers intricately carved, capturing the details
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Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Soapstone

Jiulongbi Mountain Meditation Stone
Located in Chicago, IL
A well-chosen stone is a focal point of both a traditional Chinese garden and a scholar's studio
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Qing Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

Jiulongbi Mountain Meditation Stone
Jiulongbi Mountain Meditation Stone
$2,624 Sale Price
20% Off
Ming Warrior Statue
Located in Somis, CA
An all original, 18th century, hand carved, solid wood statue of a young Ming warrior on horse
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Ming Warrior Statue
Ming Warrior Statue
$880 Sale Price
20% Off
Inside Painted Rock Crystal, "White Lotus" Snuff Bottle by Li Yingtao, 2014
By Li Yingtao
Located in Tainan, TW
Li Yingtao, an owner of Yizhenzhai, was born in Hengshui City in 1963. He was praised as a Chinese
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2010s Chinese Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Glass

White Ceremonial Granite Bi Disc
Located in Somis, CA
The Bi was a traditional ceremonial scepter used by the Chinese Emperors to connect with the
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20th Century Chinese Prehistoric Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Granite, Steel

White Ceremonial Granite Bi Disc
White Ceremonial Granite Bi Disc
$720 Sale Price
40% Off
1750 Circa, a Pair of Mounted Porcelain Karp Shaped Vases
Located in North Miami, FL
, Chinese 18th Century, the Mounts are Louis XV, Circa 1750. The term ‘mounted porcelains’ refers to pieces
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Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Louis XV Sculptures and Carvings

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Gold, Bronze, Enamel, Gold Leaf

Chinese Ancestral "Fisherman" Figurine / Sculpture in Emerald Stone
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice Chinese ancestral "Fisherman" figurine / sculpture in emerald stone, circa 1950s. The
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Stone

19th Century Chinese Carved Limestone Statue
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 18-19th Century Chinese carved limestone sculpture, depicting a horse drawn carriage going
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Limestone

Stunning Ming Period Male Deity Sculpture – 14th–17th Century China
Located in Fukuoka, JP
interiors. • Origin: China • Period: Ming Dynasty, 14th–17th century • Material: Carved wood with traces
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Chinese Stone Garden Sculpture of Welcoming, Happy Buddha
Located in Hudson, NY
Chinese carved garden sculpture of welcoming, happy Buddha. Carved white marble.      
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20th Century Chinese Statues

Materials

Marble

Vintage Scholar Calligraphy Bamboo Etched Wall Art Sculpture Kanji Tiki Chinese
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful imported relics of the late 1940s old post-war U.S. suburban veteran household. procured from a time capsule estate. These really command a room, reflect the light just r...
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Vintage 1950s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Scholar s Objects

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Bamboo

Monumental Buddha Torso White Marble Sculpture - Tang Dynasty China 618-907 AD
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Beautiful and impressive early Tang white marble sculpture of headless Buddha, dressed in an
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antiquities

Materials

Marble

Ming-style Sculpture of Chinese Bodhisattva Guanyin, circa 1900s, 6518
Located in Ukiah, CA
A large Ming-style sculpture of Chinese Bodhisattva Guanyin, circa 1900s, from a century-old US
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Early 20th Century Korean Ming Antiquities

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Wood

Dresser Chinoiserie Style Ebony Gloss Wood, White Dragon Sculpture, in Stock
By Alexander Anisimov, Alexander s Collection
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Dresser Chinoiserie Style Ebony Gloss Wood, White Dragon Sculpture, in Stock Introducing the
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2010s Chinese Chinoiserie Dressers

Materials

Wood, Ebony

20th Century Bas Relief Chinese Carved Wall Plaque
Located in Queens, NY
Asian Chinese style (19/20th century) stripped and carved wall plaque of figures with bull and cart.  
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20th Century Chinese Export Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Rock Crystal Tiger Kingdom Sculpture Hand Carved
Located in Somis, CA
A magnificent and rare hand-carved sculpture, depicting five tigers roaming through a forest. This
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2010s Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal

Chinese Carved Bamboo Root Face Wall Hanging
Located in Queens, NY
Chinese wall plaque made from a bamboo root carved in the shape of a smiling face with a bamboo
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Bamboo, Wood

Asian Chinese Style 19th Century Carved Wall Plaque
Located in Queens, NY
Asian Chinese style (19th century) carved wall plaque with monkeys playing in trees with fruit
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

China Antique Pair "Spirit Path" Horse Sculptures, Ming Dynasty 500 Years Old
Located in South Burlington, VT
China, a monumental pair (2) of 500 year old lime stone “Spirit Path” Equine horse head sculptures
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Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Statues

Materials

Limestone

Chinese Carved Soap Stone Sculpture of a Wise Ancient with Dragon
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A finely carved soap stone sculpture of a wise ancient with a dragon on his shoulder standing on a
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Early 20th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures

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Stone

China Natural Stone "Painting" Restless Sea and Waves
Located in South Burlington, VT
Chinese extraordinary natural stone painting "Restless Sea and Waves" #6 unique painting This
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Late 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble

Chinese Old Set Three Hand made Jade Bi, Private Collection
Located in South Burlington, VT
This is a grouping of three (3) authentic Chinese old jade bi disc from the 20th century. These
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

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Chinese Carved Sculptures For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of Chinese carved sculptures available for sale. The range of distinct Chinese carved sculptures — often made from stone, wood and jade — can elevate any home. There are 1213 antique and vintage Chinese carved sculptures for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 34 modern editions to choose from as well. Chinese carved sculptures have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of Chinese carved sculptures to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Folk Art, Arts and Crafts and Mid-Century Modern Chinese carved sculptures are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made Chinese carved sculptures over the years, but those made by Asian Style, Robert Kuo and Cheung Yee are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Chinese Carved Sculptures?

Chinese carved sculptures can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,800, while the lowest priced sells for $75 and the highest can go for as much as $407,091.
Questions About Chinese Carved Sculptures
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Chinese 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    In carving, material is removed to produce a form; in casting, material is poured into a mold to create the form.

  • 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.