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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
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

China Vintage Big Koi Birds Planter Koi Bowl with Hardwood Stand
Located in South Burlington, VT
Glistening and glazed ceramic form koi fish bowl or planter comes complete with its original hardwood display stand which perfectly complements this planter. This beautiful bowl's ...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Ceramic, Wood

Pair of Chinese Antique Carved Wooden Panels with Red, Brown and Golden Accents
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of Chinese antique carved wooden panels from the early 20th century, with red and brown
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Carved Panel with Red, Black and Brown Lacquer
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period architectural panel from the 19th century, with carved monkeys and
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

China beautiful tall fine quality pair of blue beige viewing scholar stones
Located in South Burlington, VT
A pair of tall 14" high finest quality Collector Gouhua Viewing Stones from China, in the tradition
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Late 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Chinese Brush Pot or Bitong in Bamboo Finely Carved Signed, Early 19thC. Qing
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a finely hand-carved Chinese bamboo scholars Brush Pot or bitong which we date to the early
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Vintage Decorative Panel with Mother of Pearl Inlays, China, Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
This decorative panel with mother of pearl inlays is a superb Asian panel realized in the early 20th century. With some partial imperfections, this original decorative object has som...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Chinese 19th Century Qing Dynasty Hand Carved and Painted Seated Buddhist Monk
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period hand carved wooden seated Buddhist monk from the 19th century, with
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Glass, Wood

Gilt Lacquered Wood Figure of Guanyin, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)
Located in Point Richmond, CA
the wood. Condition: Minor losses to the pigments and lacquer otherwise fine condition consistent with
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

China 1900 Qing Dynasty Serpentine Dish in the Shape of a Chrysanthemum Flower
Located in Miami, FL
the imperial China period of the Qing Dynasty. This rare dish was carved in the form of a
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Serpentine

Antique Japanese Chinese Glass Bonsai Tree Jade Green Quartz Gemstone Sculpture
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A wonderful, highly decorative, original Bonsai tree dating from the 1940s, which is both robust and delicate. Pieces of glass have been intricately carved to form realistic leaves, ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

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Crystal, Jade, Multi-gemstone, Quartz, Wire

19th c. Qing Dynasty Carved Blue Polychrome Wood Pack Saddle Element with Lions
Located in Morristown, NJ
19th century, Qing dynasty carved and polychrome painted wood horse or mule pack saddle element
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Paint

Elm Wood Lattice Wall Panel, "Longevity", Zhejiang, Late 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Chinese lattice wall panel, "Longevity", Zhejiang, China, late 19th century. Hand-carved from a
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Antique 1880s Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Elm

Carved Boxwood Figure of Guangin on Wood Base, 19th Century
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
8-221 carved Buddha(Guangin) in a restful position set on a wood base Figure size: 5 x 6.5 x 7.5
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood

Asian Japanese Chinese Vietnamese Agarwood Buddhist Prayer Bead Bracelet and Box
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful Asian (likely Japanese, Chinese or Vietnamese) dark natural Agarwood prayer bead
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20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

20th Century Chinese Carved Serpentine Shrimp Prawn with Horn Underwater Scene
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Vintage Chinese handcrafted three dimensional carved serpentine and Horn sculpture work of art
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Late 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

Vintage Marble Buddha Head on Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
represents the Northern Qi style in China (550-577), but we believe that it was likely carved in the 20th
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Marble

Celadon Jade Dragon Covered Bowl
Located in New Orleans, LA
A pair of dragons serve as the handles of this exceptional Chinese covered bowl. The intricate
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

Buddhisattva on an Elephant
Located in Greenwich, CT
Painted carved wood of Buddhisattva sitting on an elephant on lotus crown seat
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19th Century Buddha Statue "Monk Tang"
Located in New York, NY
A Buddhist statue of Monk Tang. Xuanzang referred to as Tang, was a Chinese Buddhist monk, scholar
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Antique 1890s Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Ash

Antique a Carved Gilt Kuan Yin, 1800s
Located in Norton, MA
Antique a carved wood sculpture of Kuan Yin seated with hands in the dhyana mudra on a wood stand
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Carved Polychrome Buddha
Located in Houston, TX
, framing the face in collaboration with the complex hairstyle. The quality of the drapery carving is
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Burmese Rosewood Buddha
Located in Somis, CA
A fine carved Burmese Buddha. The wood used is the prized SE Asian rosewood, with its beautiful
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Red 19th Century Carved Panel, Official Friends
Located in Somis, CA
A red lacquered 19th century wood carving panel featuring two friends in their traditional official
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Red 19th Century Carved Panel, Official Friends
Located in Somis, CA
A red lacquered 19th century wood carving panel featuring two friends in their traditional official
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Buddhist Carved Guan Yin Bodhisattva Statue
Located in Rio Vista, CA
polychrome decoration. This rare goddess of mercy carving stands over 5 ft. tall.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Vintage Tang Dynasty Style Carved and Hand Painted War Horse Floor Statues Sculp
Located in Chicago, IL
piece of Chinese folk art, featuring a hand painted gold overlay with antique red and green accents on
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20th Century Unknown Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Vintage Carved and Gilded Buddha with Blue on Headpiece
Located in Nantucket, MA
Vintage carved and gilded Buddha with beautiful blue on headpiece. Condition is very good. Please see photo of front view showing minor structural damage consistent with age and use.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Exquisite Jade Fairy Statue, Finely Carved Jadeite Sculpture
Located in Somis, CA
. The carving is done by a master jade carver with superb skills. The fairy seems to be in motion of
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

Vintage Chinoiserie Jade Hardstone Bonsai Planter with Celadon Ceramic Pot
Located in Topeka, KS
wood Asian stand. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone, Jade

Celestial Kwan Yin Reverse Incense Burner Lamp
Located in Somis, CA
Hui. Seated dhayana asana on wood ledge, Kwan Yin's face with a serene expression, downcast eyes
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2010s Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal

Japanese Antique Big Red Jubako End Table Signed Hand Painted, 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese decorative antique 19th century hand carved and hand painted red lacquer heavy wood jubako
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Buddhist Carved Guan Yin Bodhisattva Head
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Mesmerizing carved Guan Yin Bodhisattva wooden head featuring a faded polychrome decorated floral diadem and high chignon. The statue is beautifully carved with Fine features and a r...
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20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Hand Carved Hardwood Dragon Head Walking Cane Stick
Located in Studio City, CA
A rather fantastic and unusual walking stick/ cane. Hand-carved from hardwood. Has a great feel to it. A unique piece to add to your collection. Dimensions: 36.5" high, 1.5...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Vintage Immortal Figures with Silver Inlay, Set of Two
Located in Somis, CA
. Hand-carved. Solid wenge wood.
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Silver

19th Century, Antique Chinese Elephant Wood Carving
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Chinese elephant wood carving. Age: China, 19th century Size: Height 28 C.M. / width 27 C.M
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Antiquities

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Wood

Ming Dynasty Polychromed Clay Stucco Head of Bodhisattva Guanyin
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
example of sculpted polychromed, clay and stucco over a wood foundational armature. Possibly of the late
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Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

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Steel

Antique Pastel Colored Wooden Kwan Yin Bodhisattva
Located in Somis, CA
A large, early 20th century hand carved wooden statue of Kwan Yin in beautiful pastel color. Seated with her legs folded into a lotus pose on a high pedestal, Kwan Yin has a broad fa...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Dragon Boat Carving
Located in Atlanta, GA
Ornamental carving from a Chinese Dragon Boat mounted as a sculpture on a wooden base.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Sculptures

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Wood

19th Century Wood Carving
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Flying Horse in Heaven, A Chinese Capital part. Sun and Moon are noted in Chinese
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures

Chinese 19 Century Wood Carving Ancestor Flying on Crane Mounted Plexi Stand
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Chinese 18th/19 century wood carving with Ancestor holding an open book flying on the back of a
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Antique 19th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood

Wooden Chinese Brush Pot with Bamboo Carvings, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
carved from a solid block of wood with low relief designs of bamboo stalks amid a rocky terrain. The
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Natural Specimens

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Wood

19th Century Folk Art Chinese Statues of Emperor and Empress, Solid Wood Carving
Located in Manhasset, NY
19th century Chinese statues of Emperor and Empress. Solid wood carvings almost life-sized. These
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Antique 19th Century Asian Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Antique Timeless Design Chinese Altar Table with Meaningful Crane Bird Carvings
Located in Lisse, NL
the great advantages of this antique Chinese side or altar table is that it can be incorporated in all
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

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Wood

Carved and Painted Asian Wood Carvings of Sleeping Children on Melons
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very decorative pair of carved and painted sleeping children with melon pillows. Lacquered paint with age appropriate wear. Dimensions given below for one of the pair, both being sim...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Large Asian Mirror with Antique Carving
Located in Somis, CA
Our beautiful mirror is made with antique carved screen. The Chinese harmony gods "He He" hold
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2010s Chinese Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Asian Console Table with Foliage Carvings, Hand Carved
Located in Somis, CA
A republic era table that is made of solid wood. The table is simple and elegant, with great scale
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20th Century Chinese Furniture

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Wood

18th-19th Century Carved Temple Altar Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18th-19th century temple altar table from China. Elm wood with intricate carvings. One wide board
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Console Tables

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Elm

Chinese Wood Carving
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th Century Chinese wood carving in original condition.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures

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Wood

Chinese Wood Carving
Located in San Francisco, CA
Unusual pair of hand carved wooden praying figures with wings from a country Chinese wedding bed
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Folk Art Sculptures

Chinese Jade Carving on Stand
Located in Sarasota, FL
A Chinese jade carving of birds, fauna and deer on custom hand-carved stand.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

Carved Wood Peacock
Located in San Francisco, CA
Exquisite antique Chinese wood carving of a peacock perched on peony branches. The carving is
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Early 20th Century Chinese Folk Art Sculptures

Wood Chinese Panel
Located in Fossano, IT
Gilt and lacquered carved wood Chinese panel
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Giltwood, Lacquer, Wood

Chinese Carved Wood Sculpture of Guanyin
Located in Seattle, WA
Chinese wood carving of Guanyin (avalokitesvara), the Buddhist bodhisattva associated with
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures

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Wood

Chinese Polychrome Wood Teaching Acupuncture Model, China 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
A Chinese polychrome wood teaching acupuncture model with ink inscriptions and acupuncture holes
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Paper, Wood

Chinese Carved Root Wood Figure, 18th-19th Century
Located in New York, NY
A Chinese carved root wood figure, 18th-19th century. The natural form of the wood carved as
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Set of Two19th Century Carved Chinese Wood Blocks
Located in SOMIS, CA
These wood blocks are from Norther China where art of wood carving is achieved by creating simpler
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

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Chinese Wood Carving For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Chinese wood carving you’re looking for. Each Chinese wood carving for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, stone and metal. There are 740 variations of the antique or vintage Chinese wood carving you’re looking for, while we also have 5 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Chinese wood carving — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A Chinese wood carving made by folk art designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Chinese wood carving over the years, but those crafted by Ebanista and Liberty of London are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Chinese Wood Carving?

The average selling price for a Chinese wood carving at 1stDibs is $1,869, while they’re typically $44 on the low end and $774,985 for the 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 Chinese Wood Carving
  • 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
    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
    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 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
    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 ExpertMay 5, 2023
    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.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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 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
    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 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.