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Early Chinese Horse
Located in Hudson, NY
This captivating and meticulously crafted early Chinese carved horse presents a remarkable
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Chinese Burl Wood Snuff Bottle with a Large Three-Legged Toad
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese burl wood snuff bottle with a large three legged toad on the front in high relief
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Burl

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

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Plaster, Wood

Pair of Chinese Richly Carved Mother-of-Pearl Shells, Hard Wood Stands, Canton
Located in Aabenraa, DK
Pair of Chinese richly carved Mother-of-Pearl shells. Hard wood stands, Canton, circa 1900.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Mother-of-Pearl

Chinese Qing Dynasty Deep Green Hetian Jade Dragon Seal with Zitan Wood Box
Located in Amsterdam, NL
. Zitan wood box Compare almost the same jade seal, Christie's Paris, 14 December 2011, lot number 242
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

Beautiful Large Pair of Foo Dogs Carved from Solid Wood Chinese Style
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large pair of foo dogs in the Chinese Style. Early 20th century or earlier. Carved from solid wood
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Early 20th Century European Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Quatrefoil Pheasant Panel
Located in Woodbury, CT
pheasant in foliage on ebony background on its primary side; with parcel-gilt foliate vine carvings on red
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Hand Carved Vintage Chinese Window
Located in Merrimack, NH
Beautifully hand carved in brown color, this vintage window with intricate carving of figures and
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Sculpture of Chinese Government Official
Located in Merrimack, NH
This wood curving of Chinese government officer vividly captured not just hat and clothes of a
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Plaster, Wood

Wooden Deity Statue, China Ming Period
Located in Saverne, Grand Est
Statue of a Taoist god in wood, represented seated on a seat with armrests in the shape of heads of
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Wood Buddha, Hand-Carved
Located in SOMIS, CA
This statue is carved from a really beautiful piece of wood. Buddha's hands are folded in front of
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19th Century Chinese Giltwood Store Sign
Located in Concord, MA
19th century Chinese giltwood store sign. From a Chinese jewelry store located in Bangkok. That is
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19th Century Chinese Carved Foo Dogs
Located in Chicago, IL
19th century Chinese carved foo dogs.
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Lapis Lazuli Chinese Shou Lao Figure
Located in Cookeville, TN
Offering this stunning piece of Lapis Lazuli carved Shou Lao figure from China. He starts on a
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Lapis Lazuli

18th Century Chinese Wooden Guan Yin Statue
Located in SOMIS, CA
wood. Guan Yin is the most beloved Goddess of Mercy. She is widely believed by the Chinese people to
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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Guan-di, Chinese deity, 17th Century
Located in Vigevano, IT
Wood sculpture depicting the god of war Guan-di. This is the general Guan You, a historical
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Antique Mid-17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Ming Dynasty Lacquered Wood Guanyin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
attain enlightenment. There are many different Bodhisattvas, but the most famous in China is
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Late 19th Century Chinese Gilded Carved Wooden Panel
Located in Raalte, NL
Late 19th century Chinese gilded carved wooden panel depicting 2 people standing in a building, it
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Pair of Left and Right, Chinese High Relief Carved Giltwood Panels
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
These well carved Chinese panels have very deep carvings and feature flowers and birds in an
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Large Pair of Carved Chinese Lacquered Figures of Buddha
Located in Dallas, TX
A large pair of carved Chinese reddish lacquered wood figures of Buddha with traces of gilding.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Gold Leaf

Antique Chinese Wooden Statue of God of Good Fortune
Located in SOMIS, CA
GOOD FORTUNE GOD is one of ancient China's favorite gods whom is believed to bring prosperity and
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Antique Washboard, as Seen in Movie "the Homesman"
Located in SOMIS, CA
Our antique washboards are beautiful with their rustic, aged patina. Made of solid wood, they
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19th Century Carved Chinese Dragon
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Late 19th century carved Chinese Dragon carved from wood and painted. Dimensions: 14" H x 23" W
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Antique Late 19th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Paint

Ming Dynasty Lacquered Wood Sculpture of Guanyin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
peasant named Zhu Yuanzhang seized control of China and founded the Ming dynasty in 1368. As emperor, he
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Late 19th Century Chinese Gilt Lacquered Wooden Buddha Statue
Located in Drottningholm, SE
A nice wooden Buddha statue lacquered and gilt sitting on a bed of lotus leaf. There is some minor loss to the base of the statue, please see pictures. There are also some minor chip...
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Huge 40" Tall Solid Wood Buddha Statue
Located in SOMIS, CA
Stunning Buddha statue is made of solid wood. He is seated on a carved lotus throne, his hands in
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Chinese Pair of Red Lacquered Wooden Fu Dogs, Qing Dynasty
Located in New York, NY
Chinese pair of wood carved Fu Dogs, rendered from a single block of hardwood each, with exquisite
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Rare and Large 17th Century or earlier Chinese Carved and Decorated Buddha
Located in Hungerford, Berkshire
Of superb quality, this rare and large carved Buddha retains the original decoration. It is Chinese
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Paint, Wood

Vintage Wood Statue, Luo Han Monk, Hand-Painted
Located in SOMIS, CA
Fine statue depicts the legend of Zhang Guo Lao, one of China's eight immortals. Zhang is the
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Carved Temple Guanyin Holding Child
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Large modern Chinese carved and gessoed wooden temple Guanyin (woman) holding a child. Height
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Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Paint

Large Green Stone Grape Sculpture on Carved Wood Stand
Located in SOMIS, CA
An absolutely beautiful, double-sided, solid stone sculpture on a custom, hand-carved solid wood
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Antique Chinese Carved Panel with Gold Leaf and Mother-of-Pearl
Located in SOMIS, CA
Magnificent red lacquered panel depicts the happy family gathering. Multi-layered carvings are
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Gold Leaf

Wood Sculpture of a Taoist Deity, 19th Century, Qing Dynasty
Located in Vigevano, IT
Ancient Chinese sculpture in polychrome wood. The time didn't affect the beauty of the work, and
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19th Century Wood Case with Carved Jade Cover
Located in Madrid, ES
Case with jade cover China, 19th century. Carved white jade and wood. Measures: 7.5 x 12 cm
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

20th Century Hand-Carved Wood Buddha
Located in CILAVEGNA, IT
Beautiful Buddha statue in pine wood. Buddha standing on the lotus flower with his hands in a
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Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

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Pine

Monumental 19th Century Carved Wood Quan Yin Kuan Yin or Guan Yin Bust
Located in San Francisco, CA
Offered here is a monumental carved wood Quan Yin ( also spelled as Kuan Yin or Guan Yin) bust
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Paint

Old Wise Man Antique Handmade Carved Wood Figure Asian Traditional Art Sculpture
By Eastern Artisans
Located in Milano, IT
Carved wood Old Wise Man handmade figure. Antique Asian sculpture full of tradition and mysticism
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Late 20th Century Chinese Arts and Crafts Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Pair of Late Qing Dynasty Carved Spruce-Wood Guardian Lions Foo Dogs
Located in Bangkok, TH
A pair of 19th century, late Qing dynasty, Chinese guardian lions or "foo dogs" from Chaozhou
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Spruce

Huge Chinese Lacquered 22K Giltwood Architectural Carved Panel Lattice, 19th c.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chinese red accent, deep green, and 22K gilt polychrome lacquered wood wall or ceiling panel architectural
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Antique 19th Century Asian Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

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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

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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

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Wood

Hand Carved Wooden Foo Dogs
Located in Cookeville, TN
Offering these gorgeous hand carved wooden foo dogs. Carved out of a dark toned wood these little
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Pair of Qing Dynasty Wooden Figures
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
intrigue. To compound matters, the Manchurian Chinese cities were being attacked by local groups, dubbed
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Lokapala
Located in Gelinden, BE
Chinese Lokapala sculpture.
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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Tang Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Lokapala
Lokapala
$4,509
Ming Wooden Sculpture of the Laughing Buddha
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, in addition to notable wood/ivory carving, jade-working, lacquer work, and duotone (blue-white
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Spinach Green Jade Kwan Yin on Carved Stand
Located in SOMIS, CA
19th century Chinese nephrite green Jade Kwan Yin. The goddess of compassion, Kwan Yin, is
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

Ming Dynasty Wooden Guanyin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
peasant named Zhu Yuanzhang seized control of China and founded the Ming Dynasty in 1368. As emperor, he
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Ming Dynasty Wooden Polychromed Bodhisattva
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Representation of the Bodhisattva of Mercy, known as Avalokiteshvara, or Guanyin in Chinese
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Ming Dynasty Wooden Polychromed Guanyin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Buddhism was introduced to China from India in the early years of the first millennium. This statue
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

20th Century Oriental Figure Sculpture in Malachite
Located in PALERMO, IT
Valuable sculpture depicting an oriental figure. Made from a single block of flowery malachite. Mounted on a carved wooden base.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Malachite

Qing Sculpture of Dignitary, 17th Century
Located in Vigevano, IT
Ancient wooden sculpture of the 17th century. The sculpture presents gold and red polychromy, clearly visible on the face. The robe is draped and un the chest on can see a carved de...
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Rare Ancient Sculpture of Martial Art Warrior, 17th Century
Located in Vigevano, IT
value, it shows a master Shaolin a subject less represented in Chinese art sculpture. The artist's
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Antique 1680s Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Charming antique Chinese Elm Wood Low Kang Cabinet with Carving
Located in Seeshaupt, DE
patina. The kang, a heated brick platform, was the heart of the Northern Chinese home. Rugs were placed
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Furniture

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Elm

Teak Wood Chinese Carving Table with Inlaid Marble Top
Located in Birmingham, AL
Beautiful Teak Wood Chinese Carving, with Marble Inlaid Top.
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20th Century French Side Tables

A root-wood carving of Shoulao
Located in Winter Park, FL
A cylindrical section of root-wood carved in the form of Shoulao wrapped in a coat formed by the
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures

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Wood

19thC. Q ing Dynasty Chinese Mounted Temple Carvings
Located in East Hampton, NY
Pair of mid-19hth century Qing dynasty iron mounted carved temple architectural elements with remnants of original lacquer.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Architectural Elements

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Wood

Exuberant Wood Armchair with Bird Motif and Floral Carving, Late 19th Century
Located in Providence, RI
This Japanese chair has a fabulous back composed of two birds and intertwining leafage with arms that develop into floral bouquets integrated into the arm support. Note the leafage f...
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Chinese Export Furniture

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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
    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.