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pair of poetry couplet carvings in half round form
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Antique Chinese lacquered half round column poetry couplets. These hung at the entrance to a room
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Decorative Art

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Wood

Pair of Antique Chinese Wood Carvings or Corbels
Located in Yonkers, NY
Pair of Antique Asian Chinese Wood Carvings/Corbels with Intricately Carved Detailing, Base 11.5 X
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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Antiquities

A Pair of Vintage Chinese Wood Carvings from Fujian
Located in Singapore, SG
A pair of wood carvings with beautiful original colour from Fujian province. These used to parts of
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Fir

19th Century Chinese 3d Carving Wood Panel Hanging Architectural Element
Located in Pomona, CA
This antique Chinese wood carving panel has very deep 3D carving works of Chinese folks art
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Panelling

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Wood

19th Century Chinese 3d Carving Wood Panel Hanging Architectural Element
Located in Pomona, CA
This antique Chinese wood carving panel has very deep 3D carving works of Chinese folks art
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Panelling

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Wood

19th Century Chinese 3d Carving Wood Panel Hanging Architectural Element
Located in Pomona, CA
This antique Chinese wood carving panel has very deep 3D carving works of Chinese folks art
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Architectural Elements

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Wood

Late 19th Century Antique Chinese Gold Gilt War-Field Wood Carving Panel
Located in Pomona, CA
dimensional wooden carving of an ancient Chinese War-field horse riding battle scenery. The carving is very
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Large Chinese Rootwood Carving of Shou Lao
Located in Astoria, NY
Chinese rootwood carving of Shou Lao, likely 19th century, carved and assembled figure of the
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Pierced Bed Panel Carving, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
ornate frame of a 19th century canopy bed. Likely a scene from a Classic Chinese novel, the panel depicts
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Pierced Bed Panel Carving, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
ornate frame of a 19th century canopy bed. Likely a scene from a Classic Chinese novel, the panel depicts
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Pierced Bed Panel Carving, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
ornate frame of a 19th century canopy bed. Likely a scene from a Classic Chinese novel, the panel depicts
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Set of Three Gilded Wood Carvings for Love
Located in Somis, CA
A set of three beautifully gilded, carved 19th century wood panels. The three dimensional carvings
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Chinese Carved Hardwood Lion on Stand, 19th Century Carving Sculpture
Located in Bristol, GB
Antique Figural Carving Sculpture A well-executed, characterful and detailed study of a lion on a
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Carved Wood Furniture Pediment
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Chinese carved wood furniture pediment that is depicting a scene of two pairs of birds
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Polychrome Painted Carved Wood Buddha
Located in Astoria, NY
Chinese Polychrome Painted and Carved Wood Standing Buddha Sculpture, possibly Ming Dynasty
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19th Century Chinese Welcome Sign Carved in Wood w/ Chinese Printing
Located in Marbella, ES
19th Century Chinese welcome sign carved in wood with Chinese printing.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Lacquered Carved Wood Frog Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Red lacquered frog box with baby frog as handle on lid.
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Large Chinese Carved Jade Mountain on Wood Base
Located in Astoria, NY
A large-scale carving of a steep mountainside, in white jade with colorful natural inclusions, with
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

Chinese Taoist Carved Wood Deity, Ming/Qing Dynasty, mid 17th century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A charming Chinese carved wood figure of a Taoist deity, possibly for a home or personal shrine
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Antique Mid-17th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Carved Hardstone Foo Dogs on Carved Wood Bases
Located in Astoria, NY
Chinese carved hardstone pair of foo dogs on carved wooden bases, marked 'China' on the bottom.
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Mini Model of Charette, Wood, South China, circa 1890
Located in Nice, Cote d Azur
Mini model of Charette, wood, South China, circa 1890. Measures: Height 20 cm, width 80 cm
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Antique 1890s Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Unusual Antique Chinese Carved Wood Foo Dogs Sculptures
Located in West Hartford, CT
Coveted and unusual antique carved wood foo dogs. Heavy, big and so sought after. Now, more than
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Mid-20th Century Asian Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

China Extraordinary Fine Burl Wood Coffee Cocktail Table
Located in South Burlington, VT
An extraordinary example of a burlwood natural organic wood coffee, tea or display table and desk
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Late 20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Organic Material

Antique Chinese Miniature Polychromed Wood Carved Statue on Stand
Located in Vero Beach, FL
wood hand carving features a man on horseback. It probably represents a famous Chinese figure known as
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Buddhist Tang Bodhisattva Hand Painted Old Wood Plaque
Located in South Burlington, VT
A wonderful Chinese hand painted old wooden panel of a Buddhist Bodhisattva in an attractive pose
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20th Century Chinese Tang Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Carved Wood Warrior Figure Sculpture, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Group of two Chinese painted and gilded carved wood figurine sculpture depicting two traditional
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Giltwood

Large Chinese Carved Root Wood Guan Yin Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Excellent Chinese carved root wood Guan Yin sculpture. Amazing detail with great color. Measures a
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Antique Rose Quartz Kuan Yin Chinese Figure with Carved Wood Base
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Rose Quartz Kuan Yen Chinese Figure with Carved Wood Base
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Quartz

Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Wood Carved Buddha Statue
Located in Pomona, CA
This magnificent Chinese antique wood carved Happy Buddha statuary has very detailed hand carving
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Boxwood

Antique Chinese Tang Style Carved Wood Horse on Modern Lucite Stand
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Chinese Tang Style Carved Wood Horse on Modern Lucite Stand
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Tang Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Chinese Bronze Pagoda Form Sensor with Carved Wood Base C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Chinese Bronze Pagoda Form Sensor with Carved Wood Base C1920 Measures - 13.25"H x 8.5"W x
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Chinese Foo Lion Corbel, Carved and Painted Poplar Wood, Qing Dynasty, China
Located in Austin, TX
A large and playful Chinese foo lion or foo dog corbel of carved and polychromed poplar wood
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Antique 1890s Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood, Poplar

Buddha in Golden Wood and Red Lacquer Beef Blood, China, 21st Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Buddha in golden wood and red lacquer beef blood, China, 21st century. Measures: H 42cm, W 18cm, D
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Hand Carved Guanyin Chinese Goddess of Mercy on Wood Stand, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Hand carved Guanyin Chinese Goddess of Mercy on wood stand from the Florida Museum Elizabeth
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Chinese 18th Century Qing Dynasty Gaunyin Bodhisattva Carved Wood Statue
Located in Portland, OR
A large antique 18th Century Chinese Qing dynasty carved wooden figure statue of the Bohisattva
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Qing Well Carved Wood Figure of Shou Lao, circa 1900
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A well carved antique Chinese Qing wooden figure of Shou Lao dating from circa 1900. The figure
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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Bronze Buddha Head on a Wood Flat Top Pyramid Stylized Base
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A Chinese bronze Buddha head on a wood flat top pyramid stylized base, nice old patina with rich
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Tang Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Carved and Painted Wood Emperor Figures
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of early 20th century Chinese carved and painted wood figures. These Chinese Emperor and
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Beads

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Tribal Carved Wood Nuo Theater Mask, China
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Place' in Chinese. The functions and deification of this god was local to each village, neighborhood and
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Pair Chinese Carved Painted Wood Sign Wall Hanging Panel Calligraphy Characters
Located in Forney, TX
carvings with interesting provenance. Dating to the first half of the 20th century, China, solid wood
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Paint

Chinese Carved Jade Statue of a Woman on Wood Base 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Chinese Carved Jade Statue of a Woman on Wood Base 20thC Measures - 7.25"H x 3.25"W x 2.25"W
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

Antique Chinese Carved Wood Figure of Sage Immortal Male Guangxu Period
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A very fine well carved hard wood Chinese standing sage figure (scholarly wise Man) of outstanding
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Late Victorian Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood

Antique Carved Chinese Qing Surround in Gilded Wood w Foo Dogs, Birds Flowers
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
An impressively beautiful and rare Chinese architectural surround of intricately & finely-carved
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Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Carved Wood Bust of Guan Yin the Bodhisattva of Compassion, 20th C.
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Standing 30 inches tall this carved wood sculpture of Guan Yin exudes calm and serenity. The chest
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Late 20th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Antique Hand carved Wood and Porcelain Bird Cage, Fine Details Complete
Located in South Burlington, VT
we have seen. Found in Japan, this attractive antique Chinese hand crafted wooden bird cage is
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Porcelain, Silk, Wood

Qing Dynasty Chinese Buddhist Wood Carved Portable Shrine with Bronze Bell.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Qing Dynasty Chinese Buddhist Wood Carved Portable Shrine with Bronze Bell. Imperial Qing Dynasty
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-crafted from reclaimed wood, this artist-made koi 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

Chinese Window Screen
Located in Chicago, IL
Intricately hand-carved from Camphor wood, this elegant window screen has a central medallion
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Jade Lady Sculpture.
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Chinese Jade Lady Sculpture. Chinese Jade Lady carved with flowers and leaves. Circa 1950 Origin
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Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

Pair Chinese Terracotta Buddha Busts on Wood Plinths 20th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
A pair of Buddha busts offers terracotta heads seated on carved wood plinths, 20th C Measures
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20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Terracotta, Wood

Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-crafted from reclaimed wood, this artist-made koi 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

Antique Chinese Niddy-Noddy
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Chinese Niddy-Noddy. A wood skein reel, simple three-part construction, composed of a
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Sunflower Printing Block
Located in Chicago, IL
carvings and ground traces of ink into the fiber of the wood, forming a polish unique to this item.  
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Guanyin, Qing Dynasty China
Located in Roma, IT
Dynasty. Handmade painted Chinese wood. Provenance: Private collection. Good conditions
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-crafted from reclaimed wood, this artist-made koi 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

Chinese Serene Polychrome Guanyin
Located in Chicago, IL
The serene features and modest pose suit this rendering of Guanyin, often called the “Goddess of Mercy”. She is what’s known in Buddhism as a bodhisattva: someone who has reached enl...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Early 20th Century Chinese Drum
Located in Chicago, IL
A hide and wood drum from Beijing, China. This circa 1900 drum also features brass hardware.     
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Hide, 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 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
    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 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 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 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 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.