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Chinese Carved Wood Bodhisattva Guanyin, Late Ming Dynasty, 17th Century
Located in Austin, TX
An attractive carved wood figure of the Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, known as Guanyin in China
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Antique Early 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

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Gesso, Wood

Pair of Chinese Hand Wood Carved, Bone Inlay Foo Dogs, circa Early 1900s
Located in Studio City, CA
Intricately carved wood and bone inlaid pair of Chinese foo dogs. Very unique and wonderful. We
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

An Important Chinese Carved Wood Figure of Guanyin, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
An Important Chinese Carved Wood Figure of Guanyin, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century Description: A
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Temple Bell (20th C.) on Antique Wood Stand (18th C.)
Located in Norton, MA
China, Ca. The stand: 18th - early 20th century Bell: The intricately carved hardwood stand with
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Other Sculptures and Carvings

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Brass

Asian Soapstone Carving Of Travelling Villagers, 20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
The soapstone carving, with its smooth and polished surface, unfolds a scene of movement and
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Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Soapstone

Chinese Carved Wood Standing Figure of Guanyin in the Ming Dynasty Style
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A Chinese carved wood standing figure of Guanyin in the Ming dynasty style, with polychrome
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Qing Dynasty Architectural Wooden Temple Panel with Detailed Floral Carvings
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese architectural wood temple panel from the 19th century, with floral carvings. This
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Chinese Hand Carved Wood Gilt Foo Dog in Shadow Box.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Antique Chinese Hand Carved Wood Gilt Foo Dog in Shadow Box. Chinese shadow box features a hand
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Glass

Small Song Dynasty Carved Wood Bodhisattva, 13th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
patina. The Song Dynasty (960 to 1279) saw perhaps the last renaissance of great Buddhist wood carvings
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood

Rare 16th century Chinese wooden Buddha statue from China
Located in DEVENTER, NL
century Chinese wooden Buddha statue Material : wood 42,7 cm high 28,6 cm wide and 21,7 cm deep Dhyana
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Antique 16th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Mid-20th Century Chinese Wood Carved God of Martial Wealth Status
Located in Pomona, CA
can bring the lucky and wealth to them. Size: 16in H x 8in W x 4.5in D 
Circa: 1950s 
Origin: China
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Boxwood

Antique Chinese Ornately Carved Cinnabar Plate with Landscape Scene Wood Stand
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique carved plate is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from China and date to
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Softwood

Large Chinese Carved Gilt Wood Story Panel, "Romance of the Three Kingdoms"
Located in Austin, TX
An unusually large vintage Chinese carved and pierced gilt wood story panel, early to mid 20th
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal

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

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Soapstone

Chinese Polychrome-Decorated Carved Wood Figure of a Bodhisattva
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Chinese polychrome-decorated carved wood figure of a Bodhisattva Standing regally with her hands
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20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Parcel Gilt, Ebonized and Decorated Wood Wall Hanging Plaque
Located in Germantown, MD
Chinese Parcel Gilt, Ebonized and Decorated Wood Wall Hanging Plaque. Measures 15" in width and 35
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20th Century Hong Kong Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood, Giltwood, Paint

Hand Carved Meerschaum Chinese Sitting Buddha on Wood Display Stand
Located in Studio City, CA
be a nice addition to any South-East Asian/ Chinese artifacts collection. Dimensions: 2.5" high, 2
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20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Asian Mustard-Yellow Soapstone Carving Depicting Village Scene, 20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
The soapstone carving, with its smooth and polished mustard yellow surface, serves as a canvas for
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Soapstone

A Large Chinese Carved Wood Figure of Guanyin, Late Qing Dynasty
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
undoubtedly exemplifying artistic Chinese beauty standards. Her face is soft and rounded, full in both the
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood

A Large Chinese Carved Wood Figure of Guanyin, Late Qing Dynasty
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
Description: A fine depiction of Guanyin, possessing the regal tranquillity that the Chinese
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood

A Large Chinese Carved Wood Figure of Guanyin, Late Qing Dynasty
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
youthfulness to the figure. Adhering to Chinese iconography of Guanyin, the figure is marked by an urna on her
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood

19c Chinese HandCarved Walnut Wood And Mother Of Perl Architectural Element
Located in Delray Beach, FL
One of a kind wall hanging made of solid wood with beautifully inlaid of mother of perl , Chinese
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut

19c Chinese HandCarved Walnut Wood And Mother Of Perl Architectural Element
Located in Delray Beach, FL
One of a kind wall hanging made of solid wood with beautifully inlaid of mother of perl , Chinese
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut

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

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Soapstone

Vintage Chinese Ceramic Bust of Guanyin Kwan Yin Buddha On Wood Stand mid-20c
Located in Richmond, CA
This Chinese ceramic bust of Kwan Yin (Guanyin), the revered bodhisattva of compassion in Buddhist
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Ceramic

Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-crafted from reclaimed wood, this artisanal koi sculpture is a traditional symbol of harmony
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Pine

Japanese Chinese Asian Large Wood Carved Buddhist Monk Priest Statue Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
A rather wonderful and quite unique large, hand carved wood (likely cypress) antique standing
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Glass, Wood, Lacquer

Pair of Carved Wood and Gilt Finished Chinese Foo Dog Figurines or Sculptures
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
China and were presumed to have been made for the export market.
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Softwood

Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-carved from reclaimed wood, this rustic koi sculpture recreates early 20th-century Chinese
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20th Century Chinese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Pine

A decorative pair of carved gilt wood and lacquer Chinese Buddhist lions C 1900
Located in Central England, GB
A very pleasing and beautifully hand carved pair of Chinese Buddhist lions left and right handed
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Giltwood, Lacquer

Rare 19th C. Chinese Nephrite Spinach Jade Carved Arrow Vase on Carved Wood Base
Located in New York, NY
An Incredible and Rare 19th Century Chinese Nephrite Spinach Jade Hand-Carved Arrow Vase with its
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Monumental 23" Antique Chinese Gilt Wood Budai Hotai Buddha On Lotus Seat c.1940
Located in Richmond, CA
A monumental sized (H:42") vintage Chinese gilt wood carved Budai (Hotai) Buddha lacquered and gilt
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Vintage 1940s Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Giltwood

Pair of Antique Large Chinese Lacquered, Gilded Foo Dogs on Ornate Bases, China
Located in San Francisco, CA
Foo Dogs, or Guardian Lions, are a Chinese symbol of protection, often placed at entrances to ward
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Lacquer

Mythical Chinese Statue Hand, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This antique wooden carving from western China was the removable hand of a much larger statue, most
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Mythical Chinese Statue Hand, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This antique wooden carving from western China was the removable hand of a much larger statue, most
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Chinese Gourd Wooden Bottle
Located in New York, NY
Antique Magic Chinese Gourd Wooden Bottle. A double gourd shaped wooden bottle believed to carry
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Antique 1890s Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Yellow Glazed Mythical Beast, Xiezhi, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A fantastic and charming Chinese yellow glazed porcelain model of a mythical unicorn, xiezhi, Qing
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Porcelain, Wood

Chinese Polychrome Harmony Fish, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-crafted from reclaimed wood, this large koi sculpture is a traditional symbol of harmony and
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Pine

A Pair of Chinese Export Elephant Garden Stools
Located in Savannah, GA
A pair of Chinese export elephant form garden stools, early 20th century. Carved wood with gilding
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Hand Carved Gilt Fragment
Located in Houston, TX
Early 19th Century Chinese hand-carved giltwood fragment featuring a nature scene depicting tree
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Giltwood

Outstanding Quality Antique Chinese Brush Pot
Located in Ipswich, GB
Outstanding quality antique Chinese brush pot having an outstanding quality antique Chinese brush
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Chinese Jade Statue of a Confucian Sage
Located in Milano, IT
Splendid statue made of jade in the typically Chinese 19th century. The statue is very beautiful
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Antique Early 1800s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

Chinese Carved and Lacquered Figure of Zhenwu, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A powerful Chinese figure of the Taoist diety Zhenwu (Xuanwu), carved and lacquered wood with
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Hardwood

Chinese Taoist Figure of Wenchang, Late Qing Dynasty, c. 1900, China
Located in Austin, TX
and polychromed wood, Late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, Fujian, China. Wenchang, the Taoist deity of
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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Antique Hand Carved Stump Buddha Statuary
Located in Pomona, CA
very detailed hand carving works on it. In Chinese folks, Happy Buddha will bring you a good fortune
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19th Century Chinese Carved Figure
Located in Southampton, NY
19th century Chinese carved figure. While this sculpture may be small it isn't lacking in its
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

18th Century Chinese Wooden Figure Wanli
Located in Esbeek, NL
18th century Chinese wooden figure, depicted Wanli. See old sticker on the back of the figure, see
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Chinese Hand-Carved Wooden Sign
Located in Yonkers, NY
A 19th century Chinese sign with scenes, hand-carved from wood and painted. This large wooden sign
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Gilt Hand Carved Chinese Fragment
Located in Tampa, FL
A fabulous 18th century Chinese hand carved fragment with birds and flowers. Very deep relief gold
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Antique 1890s Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Chinese quality carved brush pot
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Chinese quality carved bamboo brush pot having quality carved decoration to this lovely
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Hand Carved and Lacquered Gilt Panel
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a small rectangular hand carved and lacquered panel. It depicts a scene where a Chinese man
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Monumental Chinese Rootwood (Burl) Daoist Sage with Attendants, Late Qing
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
sculpture represents one of the most dramatic expressions of Chinese scholar-object carving, in which the
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Burl

Chinese Ming Celestial Mingqi Horse Figure
Located in Chicago, IL
This hand carved Chinese wooden horse is a type of centuries-old burial figurine known as míngqì
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Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Large Carved Chinese Scholars Rock Boulder Sculpture
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An highly unusual large carved stone sculpture of a Chinese scholars boulder or rock, displayed on
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Victorian Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

19th Century Chinese Guardian Lions in Original Condition
Located in Kramfors, SE
Chinese guardian lions in original condition. The lions are made from wood and were handmade
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Guan Yin Figure Early Ming Dynasty
Located in Lymington, GB
A rare Chinese Guan Yin figure, early Ming dynasty (1368-1644). Beautifully painted carved wood
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Lacquered Buddhist Fish Bell, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
China. Known simply as "wooden fish" (mùyú), these temple bells were used by Buddhist monks as
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

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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
    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
    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 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 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 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.