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Antique Japanese Wooden Nestuke
Three Turtles
1900s Meiji Era
Located in Paris, FR
sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan.
Initially a simply-carved button fastener on the cords of an
Category
Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Japan Antique Unique 19th Century Natural Burl Wood Turtle
Located in South Burlington, VT
Remarklable natural burl sculpture of a Turtle- Lovely to Touch, Feel, and Hold in your hands
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke
Turtle and Mouse
1920s
Located in Paris, FR
miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan.
Initially a simply-carved button fastener on the
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
18kt Gold and Citrine Turtle Earrings
By Julius Cohen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Adorable 18KT Gold and Hand Carved Citrine Turtle Earrings. Designed and made in-house by Julius
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Citrine, 18k Gold
French Japonisme Ormolu-Mounted Baccarat Crystal Vase with Bronze Turtle Feet
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
of the vase is a gorgeously hand painted with raised gold and enamel decoration of a turtle and
Category
Antique 1880s French Japonisme Vases
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Steven Fox Labradorite Sea Turtle Cuff Links
By Steven Fox Jewelry
Located in Greenwich, CT
hand carved labradorite. The turtles, with realistic green/blue opalescent bodies, are emerging from
Category
American Cufflinks
Materials
Labradorite, 18k Gold
20th Century, a Set of Burmese Vintage Turtle Shell Fans with Stand
Located in Sampantawong, TH
A set of Burmese vintage turtle shell fans with stand.
Age: Burma, Colonial, 20th century
Size
Category
20th Century Burmese Natural Specimens
Materials
Tortoise Shell
Antique Work of Carving a Turtle on a Japanese Stump / Wave Sculpture / Figurine
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an antique work of carving a turtle on an old stump.
Probably from the Meiji-Taisho era
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Other
c.1880 Antique French Mahogany Turtle Top Hall Table w/Drawers
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Exquisite hand-carved antique French mahogany turtle-top center hall table. This table is a
Category
Antique 19th Century French Gueridon
Materials
Mahogany
David Webb Gold Sea Turtle Diamond Turquoise and Coral 18 Karat Brooch Pin
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
art brooch features a hand carved turquoise sea turtle on a bed of natural coral gemstones. The turtle
Category
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Primitive Mesquite Stool from Mexico
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
carved item. Unusual four legged, turtle like form. One of a kind.
Category
Vintage 1970s Mexican Primitive Stools
Materials
Hardwood
Carved Bone Turtle
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A well detailed and charming hand-carved bone turtle, guaranteed to beat the hare in any race.
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures
$1,100
Japanese Antique Stone Turtle Kame Intricately Carved
Located in South Burlington, VT
A good opportunity to acquire a hard to find antique Japanese hand-carved stone turtle "kame", and
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Granite
Pair of Carved Stone Turtle Sculptures
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Midcentury pair of hand carved stone turtle sculptures with varying size. Decorated with geometric
Category
20th Century Asian Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Stone
Stunning Hand Carved Vintage Wood of Sea Turtle, Back Lifts Up Small Compartment
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand carved sea turtle with internal storage space
Category
20th Century English Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Japanese Netsuke, 20th Century, Two Toads Sitting on a Turtle, Wood Carved
Located in Belmont, MA
Japanese netsuke, 20th century, "Two toads sitting on a turtle". Finely carved wood with signature
Category
Vintage 1970s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Collection of Three Japanese Turtle Netsukes
Located in San Diego, CA
Fun collection of three Japanese turtle netsukes hand-carved from resin, circa 1960s. They are in
Category
20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Resin
Malachite Turtle Carving
Located in New York, NY
carved in Africa.
Category
Early 2000s Congolese Other Animal Sculptures
Materials
Malachite
Pair of Vintage Carved Wood Turtles Lily Pulitzer Benches Ottomans Stools
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of vintage hand-carved wood turtles footstools ottomans benches. These have been newly
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
Late 19th Century Japanese Eternal Turtle Netsuke
Located in Chicago, IL
This miniature hand carved masterpiece is a Japanese netsuke, used as a button-like toggle used to
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Boxwood
Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke
Turtle
Edo Era 1800s
Located in Paris, FR
, originating in 17th century Japan.
Initially a simply-carved button fastener on the cords of an inro box
Category
Antique Early 1800s Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Vintage italian Enameled Photo Frame, Vitality Turtle-dove
By Laura G Art with Heart
Located in Sarezzo, IT
Vitality turtle-dove is an Italian photo frame , golden silver , lilac and turtle-dove enameled. It
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke
Turtles and Shell
, 1920s
Located in Paris, FR
, originating in 17th century Japan.
Initially a simply-carved button fastener on the cords of an inro box
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Papua new Guinea Sepik Turtle stool Head Rest Oceanic Asian Tribal Art
Located in London, GB
Sepik Turtle stool Head Rest Oceanic Polynesian Australian
A cute small stool or Headrest carved
Category
Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Art
Materials
Slate
Antique Semi Translucent Jadeite Turtle Box
Stand, China, Early 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Antique semi translucent turtle box - original yew wood base - China - early 20th century.
Un
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Iradj Moini Turtle Pin Amethyst, Blue Topaz, Rubies and Crystals
By Iradj Moini
Located in Soquel, CA
Stunning statement piece incorporating of carefully carved amethyst, blue topaz, rubies (eyes) and
Category
Vintage 1980s North American Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Amethyst, Crystal, Metal
Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke
Frog and Turtles
Edo Era, 1850s
Located in Paris, FR
, originating in 17th century Japan.
Initially a simply-carved button fastener on the cords of an inro box
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Iradj Moini Turtle Pin of Amethyst, Blue Topaz, Rubys and Crystals
By Iradj Moini
Located in Soquel, CA
Stunning statement piece incorporating of carefully carved amethyst, blue topaz, rubys and crystals
Category
Vintage 1980s North American Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Amethyst, Crystal, Metal
Early Yoruba Wood Divination Board with Row of Turtles, Nigeria Early 20th C
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Very early Yoruba divination board, a rare example with a row of turtles going around the edge of
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
ISABEL CANOVAS Clutch 1980s
By Isabel Canovas
Located in Phoenix, AZ
features horn trim and hand carved "turtle' sliding lock clasp ("turle" features gilt details) and silk
Category
1980s French Clutches
vintage hand carved stone birdbath with turtle motif
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
A wonderfull little hand carved stone [ not cast stone ]birdbath with aa almost abstract raised
Category
Vintage 1960s Garden Ornaments
Materials
Stone
Japanese Tansu Wood Kiri Iron Turtle Crane Hardware Chest Side Table Bedside
Located in Monterey, CA
a distinctive motif of a turtle and crane. Elongate escutcheon are gracefully fitted behind each
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Folk Art Wood Turtle Foot Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Folk Art hand-carved wood turtle foot stool.
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Folk Art Footstools
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Large Antique Indonesian Sumba Tribal Headdress Wedding Comb Oriental Asian Art
Located in London, GB
museum quality example of an old wedding comb headdress from the Sumba Island, Indonesia
Hand carved
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Art
Materials
Tortoise Shell
Japanese Hand-Carved Turtle Ranma
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage Japanese sugi wood (cedar) ranma (transom) with black lacquer frame. With hand-carved long
Category
Vintage 1920s Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Baccarat Crystal Turtle Figurine/Paperweight
By Baccarat
Located in Mobile, AL
Beautiful signed Baccarat crystal box turtle figurine/paperweight. Measures at 1.75" high and 4.25
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Crystal
Obsidian Mythological Chinese Turtle Dragon Animal Back Decoration Art Sculpture
By Eastern Artisans
Located in Milano, IT
A marvelous mythological sculpture in obsidian. Chinese art, a turtle dragon creature that combines
Category
Vintage 1970s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Other
Obsidian Mythological Chinese Turtle Dragon Animal Back Decoration Art Sculpture
By Eastern Artisans
Located in Milano, IT
A marvelous mythological sculpture in obsidian. Chinese art, a turtle dragon creature that combines
Category
Vintage 1970s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Other
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Hand Carved Turtle For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the hand carved turtle you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each hand carved turtle for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, stone and metal. Find 94 options for an antique or vintage hand carved turtle now, or shop our selection of 13 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer hand carved turtle, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each hand carved turtle bearing modern, Victorian or folk art hallmarks is very popular. A well-made hand carved turtle has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by SoShiro, Iradj Moini and Rinat Design are consistently popular.
How Much is a Hand Carved Turtle?
A hand carved turtle can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,787, while the lowest priced sells for $165 and the highest can go for as much as $61,930.
Questions About Hand Carved Turtle
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To 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.








