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Chinese Sancai Glazed Buddhist Arhat, Ming Dynasty, c. 1600
Located in Chicago, IL
This imposing figure is the head of an Arhat, a Buddhist devotee who has attained enlightenment, also called a “Luohan.” The eighteen original Arhat are the personal disciples of Bud...
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Antique Early 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

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Ceramic, Wood

Chinese Double Dragon Wedding Banquet Headdress Crown on Wooden Display Bust
Located in Studio City, CA
anything quite like it. Likely worn at one time by a bride in a Chinese wedding ceremony then displayed
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Brass

Antique 3 Architectural Panels of Chinese Carved Gilt Statue Group
Located in Norton, MA
Antique 3 Architectural Panels of Chinese carved gilt statue group with relief carved images from
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Pair of Chinese 1920s Lacquered Calligraphy Signs with Hand-Carved Characters
Located in Yonkers, NY
This pair of vertical Chinese signs, dating to the early 20th century, is richly decorated with
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Ming Dynasty Carved, Painted and Giltwood Amitayus Buddha
Located in Austin, TX
A beautiful and serene Chinese Ming dynasty carved wood figure of the Buddha Amitayus, the Buddha
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Fine Antique Hardwood Wine Table With Rare Inset Pudding Stone
Located in South Burlington, VT
China rare antique stone inlaid wine table, middle Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 18th/19th century
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Large Jade-Inset Wood Ruyi Scepter, 20th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A large Jade-Inset wood Ruyi scepter, 20th century, The dark wood scepter is inset with three
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Dynasty Sign of Honor Plaque Marked Signed
Located in Somis, CA
A rare, all original, actual, 19th century Chinese honor plaque commemorating the appointment of
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Large Carved Wooden Head "Image of Kuan Ti", China. 18th century.
Located in Norton, MA
Large carved wooden head. China. 18th/19th century. Image of Kuan Ti. Surface lacquered in red and
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Large Chinese Polychrome Carved Wooden Warrior on Horseback, Probably 18th c
Located in Milford, NH
A wonderful Chinese polychrome carved wooden warrior sculpture on horseback on an oval wooden base
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Leather, Wood

Qing Dynasty Exquisite Chinese Wooden Panel With Raised Figures Gold Leaf (n.2)
Located in Prato, Tuscany
centuries. Chinese artisans used various types of wood, often chosen for their durability and ease of
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Large Chinese Carved and Lacquered Buddha, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A large and magnificent near life-sized Chinese carved and lacquered wood figure of a Buddha, Qing
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Large Carved Wood Happy Buddha with 3 Kids
Located in Norton, MA
A large carved wood happy Buddha with 3 Kids, Bone teeth, and Glass eyes inlay.
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet Marionette Doll with Dragon Robe Early 1900s
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful work complete with a unique wood-carved and hand-painted face and original textile
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Textile, Wood, Paint

Group of Asian Hand Carved Gilt Wood Plaques
Located in Atlanta, GA
Group of five hand carved gilt wood Asian plaques, probably framed in the 1950s, the carvings may
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Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

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Brass

Late 19th Century Chinese Glazed Terracotta Seated Luohan Figure
Located in Hudson, NY
This hand-shaped and incised terracotta Luohan or seated figure of a scholar was made in China at
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Terracotta, Wood

massive Chinese jade/stone flower tree in cloisonné base
Located in New York, NY
tall wooden stand/pedestal shown in pictures is not included with this item; flower tree only (not including wooden stand): 43in(H)
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Late 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone, Agate, Jade, Metal, Enamel

Pair Art Deco Carved Wood Fragments Magnolia Motif
Located in Somis, CA
, fronting blossoms of magnolia and reeded fractions of columns. Hand carved, solid wood, from the Chinese
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

China Vintage Big Gold Fish Birds Planter Bowl with Stand, Vibrant Colors
Located in South Burlington, VT
Glistening and glazed ceramic form gold 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 Large Vintage Chinese Hand Carved Gold Giltwood Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful pair of large vintage Chinese hand carved wood foo dogs painted a deep red with a heavy
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Collection of Japanese and Chinese Masks
Located in Atlanta, GA
Collection of eight Japanese and Chinese masks, circa 1950s or earlier. These were recently
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal

A Rare and Early Pair of Carved Wood baku Architectural Elements, 14th-16th
Located in London, GB
A Rare and Early Pair of Carved Wood 'baku' Architectural Elements, 14th-16th Century, Japan, late
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Pair Chinese Ming Dynasty Glazed Buddhist Lions and Attendants, 17th Century
Located in Austin, TX
Ming Dynasty, first half of the 17th century, Shanxi, China. Presented on custom 20th century wood and
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Antique Mid-17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

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Ceramic, Wood

Late 19th Century Chinese Gold Fleck Cast Bronze Figure of Buddha
Located in Hudson, NY
This work cast in bronze with a gold fleck finish to the clothing was made in the last quarter of the 19th century. The patina and color of the figure has lovely rub through and sits...
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Large 18th Century Chinese Carved Wooden Altar God of Guan Yu
Located in Atlanta, GA
was a Chinese military general serving under the warlord Liu Bei during the late Eastern Han dynasty
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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Gold Leaf

Early 19th Century Chinese Carved Agate Urn Set on a French Gilt Base
Located in Hudson, NY
This fine Chinese urn carving from the early 19th century has been in the late 19th century placed
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Agate

18th Century Polychrome Wood Statue of A Mongo Warrior Guard Ming Dynasty
Located in Somis, CA
A fantastic Ming dynasty polychrome wood statue of a Mongo warrior, standing firm and commanding
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19th Century Chinese Carved Wooden Altar God
Located in Atlanta, GA
honor their ancestors. Ancestor worship plays a major role in Chinese religion. This beautifully carved
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Antique Early 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Paint

Pair of Chinese Bonsai Jade/Stone Flower Trees, Each in a Cloisonné Planter
Located in New York, NY
each cloisonné planter decorated with floral motif on blue ground
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Late 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Agate, Jade, Metal, Enamel

Large Carved Wood Hand Painted Elephant Side Table Plant Stand Shelf Art
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A decorative carved wood Elephant side table stool, hand painted in deep red paint, with decorative
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Early 20th Century Unknown Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese 3-D Seashell Shell Art Peacocks and Flowers Sculpture
Located in West Hartford, CT
Magnificent, one of a kind, colorful Chinese 3-D artwork with intricate hand seashells depicting
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Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Shell, Wood

Qing Dynasty Chinese Carved Green Jade Chilong Dragon Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent Chinese carved spinach green jade chilong dragon sculpture, resting on fitted
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Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

Pair of Vintage Chinese Figural Architectural Element Incense Burner Stand
Located in Forney, TX
A wonderful pair of antique Chinese red lacquer and gilt gold painted hand carved wooden figural
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Early 20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Paint

Pair of Hand Carved Spinach Jade Phoenix Bird Figures with Wood Stands
Located in Lambertville, NJ
original custom wood bases. The spinach jade is a deep rich jade green without stands measure 8 inches tall
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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

Large Floor Standing Sculpture of the Seven Lucky Gods of Fortune Carved Wood
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
. Believed to be of Chinese origin, early 20th century. A nice decorative piece standing at over 3 feet tall
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Beech

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
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Antique Mid-17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood

19thC Chinese Root Wood Carving
Located in Altrincham, GB
19thC Chinese Root Wood Carving of a sacred water buffalo with children climbing on it's back - 23
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Antique 1880s Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

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Bog Wood

Asian Temple Wooden Taoist Figure
Located in Greenwich, CT
Asian Chinese Temple Wooden Taoist Figure, 19th Century Come with Plexi Base
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Asian Temple Wooden Taoist Figure
Asian Temple Wooden Taoist Figure
$586 Sale Price
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Oversized 19th Century Carved Wooden Frame with Birds, Foliage and Tree Limbs
Located in Yonkers, NY
masterpiece of craftsmanship that captures the essence of traditional Chinese art. This magnificent frame
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

20th Century Asian Blackboard/Ornamental Tablet, Asian
Located in Berlin, DE
Ornate decorative element, blackboard set in gold. With animal figures from Chinese mythology. (V
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Guanyin en bois polychrome
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Guanyin en bois sculpté polychrome de style dynastie Ming. Cette statue est représentée debout sur un socle rocailleux faisant de la main droite le Mudra de conjuration du mal
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Antique 1890s Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Yao Shaman s Dragon Wand, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
of southern China and Vietnam. Wielded by shaman priests as part of ritual ceremonies, the wand
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Monumental Wooden Buddha Statue 37"
Located in Somis, CA
A magnificent gilded giant statue of Amitabha Buddha, carved from a single block of solid wood
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20th Century Chinese Tang Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Monumental Wooden Buddha Statue 37"
Monumental Wooden Buddha Statue 37"
$1,550 Sale Price
71% Off
QING DINASTY 1900 Little Amphora Vase With Lid Carved In Blue Lace Agathe
Located in Miami, FL
rose-wood. The purpose of small carved amphoras in China varied, but they were primarily for decorative
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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Agate

19th Century Carved Foo Dog Whole Root Rustic Country Folk Art
Located in Somis, CA
A wonderful piece of folk art from ancient ShanXi, China. Carved from the whole root of a jujube
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Rustic Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Magnificent Pair of Antique Tang Dynasty Style Carved Horses
Located in Delray Beach, FL
style reminiscent of the illustrious Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD) of China. These impressive sculptures
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Qing Dynasty Wooden Temple Corbel with Red Polychromy and Carved Pagodas
Located in Yonkers, NY
century displays a rich tapestry of Chinese craftsmanship. The intricately carved decor showcases a
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

20th Century Vintage Jewelry Storage Mahogany Tansu Chest with Original Lock
Located in Lomita, CA
Japanese mobile storage units, often made of wood, featuring intricate joinery and iron hardware
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Brass

Vintage Hand-Carved Arching Wooden Sculpture with Floral and Animal Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
Chinese artistry with timeless appeal, adding warmth and character to any space. Its detailed carving and
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Fine Guan Yin Reverse Censer Blanc De Chine De Hua Porcelain Set of 8
Located in Somis, CA
: statue / solid wood stand / brass halo ring / reserve cone incense burner / 100 pieces of reverse cone
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2010s Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal

Large handcarved Asian wooden sculpture of a water buffalo with calf and figures
Located in Gorssel, GE
of the figures is playing a flute (flute missing). South-China, around 1900. Dimension approx. 68 x
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Guanyin en bois polychrome
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Sculpture de Guanyin en bois polychrome de style fin dynastie Qing. Cette statue est représentée debout sur un socle en papyrus et symbolise sa volonté d'alléger la souffrance des êt...
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Hand-Carved Antique Wall Panels with Puppet Design
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty period hand-carved and lacquered puppet show signs from the 19th
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Large Zen Garden Shrine Head of Guanyin Buddha Statue
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Large 20th century Chinese head of Guanyin. This piece is quite large and has been hand crafted by
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20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Damo Bodhidharma with Long Prayer Beads
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful solid camphor wood statue of the legendary Buddhist monk Bodhidharma (Damo), who is
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Polychrome wooden statue depicting Guanyin Bodhisattva, Ming, 16th century
Located in Milano, IT
artistry, sits the Chinese Bodhisattva Guanyin, the embodiment of compassion, enshrined in a form of
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Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Pair Guanyin Bodhisattva Heads
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 20th Century or earlier polychrome hand carved Guanyin Bodhisattva heads with glass eyes.
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20th Century Chinese 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 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 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
    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.