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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
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Set of six silver teaspoons with golden flowers blue-edged handles
Located in Porto, PT
surrounding them. Metal: Silver. Origin: Chinese. Brand: Pelican Head. Weight: 112.19 grams (Set of six spoons
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20th Century European Tableware

Materials

Silver

No. 209 by Hongyu Zhang - Contemporary portrait painting, mixed media, orange
By Zhang Hongyu
Located in Paris, FR
and China ink behind the head blend into the stunning background of copper colour. Hongyu Zhang’s
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Canvas, Charcoal, Pastel, India Ink, Acrylic

Pair of Japanese-style Candlesticks by Ferdinand Barbedienne and Edouard Lievre.
By Edouard Lievre, Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in MOUGINS, FR
patina on which a dragon coils, resting on tripod bases with 3 stylized elephant heads and a Chinese
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Antique Late 19th Century French Japonisme Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Regency Tole Chestnut Urn
Located in Pasadena, CA
decorated in Chinese motifs with lion head and ring side handles. The painted decoration, which remains in
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Urns

Materials

Brass, Tin

Swedish Modern Pewter Hand Mirror by Estrid Ericson, Firma Svenskt Tenn in 1930s
By Svenskt Tenn, Estrid Ericson
Located in Stockholm, SE
dragon head and ring, Chinese 3rd century. f Kr ”. In all likelihood, this design IDEA was picked up and
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Mirrors

Materials

Pewter, Brass

Pair #2 Chinese Export Porcelain Green Sancai Glazed Parrots
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair #2: Chinese Export Porcelain Green Sancai Glazed Parrots China, Late 19th Century This
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Head Rests
Located in Brooklyn, NY
a grouping of antique Chinese head rests, mortise and tenon joinery. Sold as a set of 4, priced as
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair of Carved Wood Polychrome Chinese Heads
Located in Hudson, NY
Pair of carved wood polychrome Chinese heads.
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

rare antique folding Chinese head rests
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A rare set of 4 Chinese folding head rests, priced as a set of 4.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Tribal Art

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

Chinese Head from a Puppet in the Form of a Buddhist Arhatt 19th Century, No 1
Located in Eltville, DE
Fine carved Chinese head puppet in the form of a Buddhist arhatt mounted on a wooden base, 19th
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Antique 19th Century Central Asian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Chinese Head from a Puppet in the Form of a Buddhist Arhatt, 19th Century, No 2
Located in Eltville, DE
Fine carved Chinese head from a puppet in the form of a Buddhist arhatt, mounted on a wooden base
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Antique 19th Century Central Asian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Sung Dynasty Head of a Protector Deity
Located in New York, NY
Stone Chinese head of a fierce protector deity, from the Sung Dynasty. It has tremendous presence
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities

Massive Cast Iron Head Of The Buddha
Located in Wilton, CT
Extremely Well-Cast Heroic-Sized Head of the Buddha with all Traces of Casting Seams Skillfully
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Iron

Chinese Buddhist Head
Located in Merrimack, NH
This Chinese Buddha head was rescued from a collapsing temple. It was beautifully carved with the
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Plaster, Wood

Chinese Bronze Four-Faced Head, China, Late 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Chinese bronze, four-faced head, China, late 19th century Four-faced head showing four traits of
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

Chinese Brass Buddha Head Chop Seal
Located in Cookeville, TN
Offering this intriguing Chinese brass Buddha head chop seal. He has four different sides each
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

Materials

Brass

Large Chinese Jade Blade, Duck Head
Located in London, GB
Blades have been crafted in China since the Neolithic period, originally used as weapons and
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Jade

3 Chinese Puppet Heads
Located in Atlanta, GA
3 individual Chinese Puppet Heads made of wood and hand painted. The tall one measures 21 1/2" H
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Decorative Objects

Unusual Chinese Painted Wood Guardian Head
Located in Wilton, CT
Well-Carved, Fierce Head of a Buddhist Guardian, Intended to Protect Against Evil Spirits.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Sculptures

China Sec XVIII Buddha Head in Polychrome Wood
Located in Rio de Janeiro, RJ
China Sec XVIII Buddha head in polychrome wood.
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Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Figurative Sculpt...

Materials

Wood

collection of antique Chinese woven rattan head rests
Located in Brooklyn, NY
a collection of three lacquer and woven rattan head rests, priced as a set of three.
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Vintage 1930s Chinese Tribal Art

Chinese Works of Art Stone Head of Guanyin
Located in s-Hertogenbosch, NL
The face of this figure has a serene feeling, the lavish crown making the total appearance majestic.
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Chinese Export More Asian Art, ...

Chinese Carved Limestone Head Of A Bodhisattva
Located in Wilton, CT
, Ringed by Scrolling Curls, Surmounted by an Elaborate Head-Dress Featuring the Buddha Seated on a Lotus
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Sculptures

Materials

Limestone

Chinese Wood Guan Yin Head with Multi-Color Headdress
Located in Merrimack, NH
This sculpture of Guan Yin head was rescued from a collapsing temple. It was beautifully carved
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Plaster, Wood

Fine Chinese Lacquered Carved Wood Head of the Buddha
Located in Wilton, CT
Sensitively Carved Head of the Buddha With Exaggerated Earlobes Delicate Nose and Expressive
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Gold Leaf

Fabulous Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Horse Heads, circa 1900
Located in Redding, CA
This pair is so decorative and will make a statement and add some animation. The colors and pattern are strong. Raised on their original hand-carved stands and in excellent condition.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Vases and Vessels

Materials

Rosewood

Small Chinese Lacquered Stucco Head of a Buddhist Lohan
Located in Wilton, CT
Lacquered Stucco Sculpture of the Head of a Buddhist Lohan using Black and Red Pigments on a White
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Sculptures

Pair of Antique Chinese Stucco Heads with Glass Inset Eyes
Located in Oisterwijk, NL
Pair of antique Chinese expressive child's heads made of mud with glass inset eyes, late 19th
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stucco

14th Century, Stone Bodhisattva Head, Ming Dynasty, Art of China
Located in Central Hong-Kong, HK
A high place of Buddhism, China is particularly interested in the images of the Buddha and those of
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Other Antiquities

Materials

Stone

Large 19th century Chinese Polychrome head of the Lord Buddha
Located in London, GB
A Chinese wood and gesso coloured head of a Buddha retaining some of the original colour, Shanxi
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Chinese Stone Head of Guanyin, Early 20th century.
Located in Valley Village, CA
Chinese Stone Head of Guanyin, Early 20th century.
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Early 20th Century Asian Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Late 14th Century, Stone Buddha Head, Yuan Dynasty, Art of China
Located in Central Hong-Kong, HK
Central Asia. When Kublai Khan became the emperor of China, like his successors, he was to increase the
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Other Antiquities

Materials

Stone

Buddha heads
Located in Milan, IT
Two carved wood and painted gesso Buddha heads.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Gesso

Han Dynasty Head
Located in Denver, CO
Han dynasty head on a metal stand from male “stick figure” showing contemplative, peaceful face
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Terracotta

Regency Plaster Nodding Head Figure of a Chinese Official or Merchant by Robert
Located in New York, NY
Chinese was spurred by the construction of the Brighton Pavillion between 1787 and 1823 for George, Prince
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Antique Early 1800s English Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Huge Antique Jardiniere English Ironstone Chinese Export Rams Head Handles
Located in South Coast, CA
An exceptional, rare and stately Antique English Ironstone / Chinese Export jardiniere with Sevres
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Antique 19th Century British Planters and Jardinieres

Stone Buddha Head
Located in Vigevano, IT
Beautiful Buddha head in te style of tang dynasty In this period art sculptures had a new
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Carved Stone Buddha Head
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very finely carved hard stone head with separate stone base. The deity skillfully executed with
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20th Century Chinese Statues

Northern Qi Buddha Head
Located in New York, NY
Limestone head of a Buddha, of exceptional composure and presence. This elegant carving features
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Folk Art Antiquities

Materials

Limestone

Small Buddha head in bronze
Located in Ramillies, BE
Buddha head China, 19th Century Bronze H: 10.5 cm
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Agate Amethyst Tiger Head
Located in SOMIS, CA
Stunning all natural agate amethyst head of a tiger. This is a brilliantly designed piece with
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2010s Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Agate, Amethyst

Garlic Head Vase Famille Verte
Located in Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland
Porcelain vase with design of dragon and phoenix.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Glazed Ceramic Head of a Lohan
Located in Hudson, NY
Ming dynasty, circa 17th century glazed ceramic head of a Lohan, on of the original 16 students of
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Antique Early 17th Century Chinese Antiquities

Terracotta Sculpture of Head, Thailand
Located in Cookeville, TN
Details speak volumes on this terracotta sculpture of a head that is perched on an iron stand. The
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Early 20th Century Thai Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Qi Dynasty Marble Buddha Head
Located in Palm Springs, CA
In superb condition relative to its age, this Buddha Head dating from the Qi Dynasty (550-577 A.D
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Buddha Head, Vintage Painting from Hong Kong
Located in Milan, IT
Buddha head, vintage painting from Hong Kong.
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Late 20th Century Chinese Paintings

Gilt Stucco Head of Kuan-Yin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
characterizations of indigenous deities or religious beliefs. Kuan-Yin has a strong feminine presence in Chinese art
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antiquities

Materials

Stucco

Impressive 18th Century Sandstone Buddha Head
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Dating back to the 18th century or earlier, this sandstone (reddish in color), Buddha head which is
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Sculptures

Materials

Sandstone, Steel, Stainless Steel

Pair of Cloisonné Vases with Elephant Head Handles
Located in Middleburg, VA
A beautiful pair of Cloisonné bronze vases with stylized elephant head handles. The enamel has
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antiquities

15th Century Ming Dynasty Stucco Head of an Official
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A 15th century Ming Dynasty Stucco head of an official. All original pigments. Made of stucco and
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Tang Dynasty (618–907 AD) Carved Stone Head
Located in Cathedral City, CA
patina. The stone head itself is 14" high, mounted to a base that measures 1225 inches high, therefore
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Metal

Male Shakyamuni Stones Carved Buddha Heads
Located in London, GB
century Chinese Schist stone head from the Qing dynasty, they ruled China from 1644-1911.  
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Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone, Schist

Single Early 19th Century Hand Painted Chinese Nodding Figure
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
The clay figure of a Chinese man with nodding head in traditional dress from the 18th and 19th
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Antique 1830s Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Clay

Chinese Double Dragon Vermeil Bracelet with Enamelwork Coral
Located in Oradell, NJ
This is an outstanding, early 20th century, Chinese vermeil, double-headed dragon bracelet with
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco More Bracelets

JinShi Pink Jade Luminous Console with Five Pink Jade Heads
By Studio MVW
Located in Paris, FR
jewel for the home. It encompasses five retro-lit heads in natural pink jade, an exceptional gemstone
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2010s Chinese Console Tables

Materials

Jade, Stainless Steel

Lapis Lazuli Guanyin Bodhisattva Buddha Asian Head Bust Carved Statue Sculpture
By Eastern Artisans
Located in Milano, IT
. Head bust sculpture. Lapis lazuli is one of the precious stones used already in ancient times
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Vintage 1970s Hong Kong Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli

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Chinese Heads For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of Chinese heads is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique Chinese heads was constructed with extraordinary care, often using stone, wood and metal. There are 143 antique and vintage Chinese heads for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 6 modern editions to choose from as well. Chinese heads have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Chinese heads made by Folk Art designers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made Chinese heads over the years, but those made by Modshop, Herend and Studio MVW are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Chinese Heads?

Prices for Chinese heads can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, Chinese heads begin at $100 and can go as high as $70,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,433.