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Chinese Red Coral Carving of a Woman and Children on a Wooden Base, 19th Century
Located in Sarasota, FL
Chinese red coral carving of a woman with children on a wooden base, 19th century. The base was
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Coral
Rare 16th century Chinese wooden Buddha statue from China
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This rare 16th century Chinese wooden Buddha statue is an exceptional example of Ming dynasty
Category
Antique 16th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
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
Category
Antique 1890s Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
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
Category
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
Materials
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
Materials
Wood
Provincial Chinese Wooden Headrest, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Made of Chinese northern elmwood, this smooth block of wood was once used as a rigid headrest or
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Rustic Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Elm
20th Century Chinese Wooden Carved Guan Yin Statuary
Located in Pomona, CA
This magnificent Chinese wood carved Quan Yin Statuary. It shows very detailed hand carving works
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Boxwood
$1,225 Sale Price
30% Off
18th Century Chinese Carved Wooden Alter God
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Chinese carved seated altar god was once used on the family altar to honor their ancestors
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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
18th Century Chinese Carved Wooden Alter God
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Chinese carved polychrome seated altar god was once used on the family altar to honor their
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
19th Century Chinese Carved Wooden Altar God
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Chinese carved seated altar god was once used on the family altar to honor their ancestors
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Chinese Polychrome Wooden Altar Spirit, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Carved in wood, this 19th-century figure of a spirit paid tribute to ancestors past on a traditional altar table. Allowing the base to reflect the wood’s natural state, the artist ca...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Old Rare Wooden Child Sculpture "Sleeping Chinese Baby"
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Enjoyable wooden statue with a smiling sleeping Chinese baby, with the head resting on a pillow
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
$857 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Chinese Carved Wooden Figural Pillow or Headrest, Qianlong?
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Chinese wooden head rest.
Carved in the form of a recumbent or resting man
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese Hand Carved Jade on Wooden Stand, Ric070
Located in Norton, MA
Chinese hand carved Jade on wooden stand. The Jade disc measures approximately 12 inches in
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Other Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone, Jade
Mid 20th Century Chinese Wooden Carved Pagoda/Nine Dragons Wall
Located in Pomona, CA
wooden carved nine dragon wall for decoration only. It has very delicate carving works of nine dragons on
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
$4,777 Sale Price
35% Off
Large 19th century Chinese Carved Wooden Tea Caddy
Located in Atlanta, GA
for use. The wooden tea caddy is then ready to be carried around the home complex and hot tea is kept
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Elm
19th Century Chinese Carved Polychrome Wooden Ancestral Figure Sculpture
Located in Milford, NH
A fine hand carved polychrome wooden seated Chinese ancestral figure sculpture, dating to the 19th
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
Mid 20th Century Chinese Wooden Carved Pagoda/Nine Dragons Wall
Located in Pomona, CA
reproduction of wooden carved nine dragon wall for decoration only. It has very delicate carving works of nine
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese Antique Monumental Buddhist Wooden Pagoda Tower, 70 Inches
Located in South Burlington, VT
China antique monumental Wooden Pagoda, total height is 70 inches, hand carved and hand painted
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Chinese Qing Period Carved Wooden Sculpture of Mythological Warriors
Located in New York, NY
Our monumental carved wooden sculpture, 50 inches tall, depicts a mythological female figure rising
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
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
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Brass
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
Materials
Leather, Wood
Antique Polychrome Carved Wooden Figure "Image of Li Tie Guai", China.
Located in Norton, MA
Antique 16 in tall polychromed wood Chinese figure of Li Tei Guie carrying a gourd and cane, A
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
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
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
19th Century Chinese Zodiac Ink Cakes Set of 12 Animals Wooden Presentation Box.
Located in Stamford, CT
An amazing set of 19th century Chinese zodiac ink cakes or ink sticks set of 12 animals in a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
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
Materials
Wood
Qing Dynasty Exquisite Chinese Wooden Panel With Raised Figures And Gold Leaf
Located in Prato, Tuscany
technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our items.
This extraordinary Chinese
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Qing Dynasty Exquisite Chinese Wooden Panel With Raised Figures Gold Leaf (n.2)
Located in Prato, Tuscany
technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our items.
This extraordinary Chinese
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
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
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Gold Leaf
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
Materials
Wood
$586 Sale Price
31% Off
Monumental Wooden Buddha Statue 37"
Located in Somis, CA
carving, gilding to the depiction of expression, reflects the artist's deep understanding and reverence
Category
20th Century Chinese Tang Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
$1,550 Sale Price
71% Off
Hetian Jade Boulder on Carved Wooden Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hetian Jade Boulder on Carved Wooden Stand
Chinese Hetian jade gamble stone mounted on a wooden
Category
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
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
Materials
Wood
Vintage Hand-Carved Arching Wooden Sculpture with Floral and Animal Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage hand carved wooden floral and animal carving with arched silhouette. This mid-20th
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Pair Wooden Antique Panels with Blue and White Porcelain Calligraphy
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty period shop signs with inlaid blue and white porcelain calligraphy
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
Shanxi 1840s Hand Carved Wooden Corbel with Deities Mounted on Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Shanxi carved wooden corbel from the mid 19th century, mounted on a base and depicting
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Oversized 19th Century Carved Wooden Frame with Birds, Foliage and Tree Limbs
Located in Yonkers, NY
An oversized antique carved wooden frame with intricate details such as birds, flowers and tree
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Qing Dynasty Wooden Temple Corbel with Red Polychromy and Carved Pagodas
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Qing Dynasty hand carved wooden temple corbel from the 19th century, with characters, pagodas
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Ming Dynasty-inspired Guanyin Wooden Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Inspired by the Ming Dynasty, this elegant statue of Guanyin, Goddess of Compassion, was hand carved in the 20th century. The artist captures the timeless and spiritual aura of Guany...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
19th Century Bronze Bust of Buddha on a Wooden Base
Located in Stamford, CT
embodiment of the spiritual. Every home should have one, as a reminder to slow down and stay calm.
China
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Large handcarved Asian wooden sculpture of a water buffalo with calf and figures
Located in Gorssel, GE
Large hand carved Asian wooden sculpture of a water buffalo with calf and four figures on top.
One
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique wooden gilt Burmese Buddha statue in Mandalay style, circa 1940/1950
Located in NICE, FR
This 20th century Burmese standing Buddha embodies both spiritual presence and refined craftsmanship.
Carved from wood and richly gilded, the figure captures the elegance of Burmes...
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Vintage 1940s Burmese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Chinese Wooden Bar Cabinet with Shou Carvings
Located in Queens, NY
Antique Chinese hardwood bar cabinet with a paneled exterior and brass-hinged top and doors that
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Chinese Soapstone Carving Bird and Fruit on Wooden Stand
Located in Norton, MA
Chinese Soapstone Carving Bird and Fruit on Wooden Stand in different natural colors, H 5 cm(2 in
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20th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities
Materials
Stone
19th Century Chinese Wooden Lunch Box with Gilt Carving
Located in North Salem, NY
19th Chinese Wooden Lunch Box with Hand Carved Gilt Decorated Front.
Category
Antique 19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
$367 Sale Price
25% Off
Wooden Deity Statue, China Ming Period
Located in Saverne, Grand Est
its age.
Remains of polychromy.
China, 17th century.
Category
Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
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
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
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
Materials
Wood
Chinese Ming Dynasty Wooden Sculpture of Arhat
Luohan
, 16th Century
Located in London, GB
An impressive Chinese wooden figure of a Luohan dating circa 1550.
The carving of the face is
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Antique 16th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
19th Century Chinese Carved Gilded Wooden Panel with Officials
Located in Raalte, NL
19th Century Chinese carved gilded panel depicting officials, this is framed on a red velor fabric
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Giltwood
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
Materials
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
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Very Large Floor Statue 19th-Early 20th Century Chinese Wooden Guanyin
Located in Drottningholm, SE
Very Large 19th-Early 20th Century Chinese Wooden Guanyin.
A beautiful Chinese wooden Guanyin in a
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
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
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
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
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
$60,000
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Chinese Wooden Carvings For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of Chinese wooden carvings available for sale. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and metal, all Chinese wooden carvings available were constructed with great care. Chinese wooden carvings have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Chinese wooden carvings are generally popular furniture pieces, but Folk Art style is often sought at 1stDibs.
How Much are Chinese Wooden Carvings?
Prices for Chinese wooden carvings start at $493 and top out at $95,000 with the average selling for $2,453.
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 Wooden Carvings
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Antique 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.
- What is Chinese wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- What is Chinese seal carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Chinese 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.
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