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Chinese 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. Attracting
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Chinese Soapstone Carving Running Horses, Mid-20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
Chinese soapstone carving running horses, Mid-20th Century. The large magnificent soapstone
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Soapstone

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
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Antique 1890s 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

Wooden Deity Statue, China Ming Period
Located in Saverne, Grand Est
its age. Remains of polychromy. China, 17th century.
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Wooden Deity Statue, China Ming Period
Wooden Deity Statue, China Ming Period
H 9.85 in W 5.52 in D 3.94 in
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

Chinese Red Coral Carving of Guan Yin over Lotus Flower
Located in Gainesville, FL
Chinese red coral carving of Kwan Yin over the lotus flower. The figure is attached to the wooden
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Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

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Coral

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

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

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

Old Rare Wooden 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

Chinese Soapstone Carving of a Buddhist Village Scene, Mid-20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
Chinese Soapstone Carving of a Buddhist Village Scene, Mid-20th Century. Shoushan stone carving is
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20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Soapstone

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
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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
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Chinese Vintage Wood Carving Square Plate with White Lions
Located in 景德镇市, CN
Chinese Antique Wood Carving Square Plate with White Lions This is a very old wooden square plate
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Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Rosewood

Chinese Vintage Wood Carving Square Plate with White Lions
Chinese Vintage Wood Carving Square Plate with White Lions
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H 0.99 in W 10.24 in D 6.7 in
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

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
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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

Antique Chinese Heaven General Statue, Carved Wooden Sculpture
Located in Somis, CA
Large, 19th century wooden statue depicts the "Heaven General", who is the God that is in charge of
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

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

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
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Elm

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
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing 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
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Antique Early 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Paint

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

Materials

Brass

Chinese Vintage Hand Carved Wooden Floral and Animal Arching Sculpture on Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage hand carved wooden floral and animal carving from the mid-20th century, with
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Larg Chinese Daoist God of Longevity Wooden Statue Depicting Shou Lao (Shou Xing
Located in New York, NY
Very Large and Finley carved Chinese Daoist God of Longevity Wooden Statue Depicting Shou Lao
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Figural & Polychromed Wooden Basket Circa 1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Chinese lidded basket offers wood polychromed wood construction with foliate decoration
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Early 20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Chinese 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
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing 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
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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Gold Leaf

Carved wooden statuette of Guandi God of war & dog lion of Fo - China Ming 18th
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
This marvelous polychrome carved wooden statuette represents a Buddhist temple guardian, Guandi or
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Vintage Carved Chinese Window Panel in Mahogany with Chinese Tea Symbol
Located in Lomita, CA
The detailed carving and deep mahogany patina make this large square carved Chinese window panel
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Mahogany

Large Chinese Painted Pottery Horse Torso, Han Dynasty, China
Located in Austin, TX
A large Chinese painted pottery figure of a horse torso, Han Dynasty (206 BC to 220 AD). An
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pottery

Carved Polychromed Chinese Horse
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderful 20th century carved painted wooden Chinese horse purchased in 1985 from a prominent
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Carved Polychromed Chinese Horse
Carved Polychromed Chinese Horse
H 39.5 in W 36 in D 12 in
Chinese Yellow Glazed Mythical Beast, Xiezhi, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A fantastic and charming Chinese yellow glazed porcelain model of a mythical unicorn, xiezhi, Qing
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

Huge 37" Wooden Gilded Buddha Statue
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful solid wood Buddha statue. The Buddha is seated on a lotus throne. His face is serene and peaceful. The statue is of the Tang dynasty style, with a full and round face. Fi...
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This round stone disc originated as an early 20th-century threshing wheel. Secured to a wooden axel
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Early 20th Century Chinese Minimalist Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Limestone

Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This round stone disc originated as an early 20th-century threshing wheel. Secured to a wooden axel
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Limestone

Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This round stone disc originated as an early 20th-century threshing wheel. Secured to a wooden axel
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Limestone

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

Chinese Marble Architectural Fragment Window
Located in Vosselaar, BE
interesting conversation piece. The iron support is removable and 10 cm's (3.94 inch) high. The wooden stand
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble

Chinese Marble Architectural Fragment Window
Chinese Marble Architectural Fragment Window
H 19.68 in W 19.68 in D 2.75 in
Chinese Ming Celestial Mingqi Horse Figure
Located in Chicago, IL
This hand carved Chinese wooden horse is a type of centuries-old burial figurine known as míngqì
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Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Chinese Ming Celestial Mingqi Horse Figure
Chinese Ming Celestial Mingqi Horse Figure
H 26.5 in W 25.5 in D 5.5 in
Pair Wooden Antique Panels with Blue & White Porcelain Writing
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

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Porcelain, Wood

Pair of Chinese Stone Guardian Lions
Located in Chicago, IL
gatekeepers seen throughout China and elsewhere in Asia. Traditional symbols of protection, they are made from
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Limestone

20th Century Chinese Sculpture, Buddha in Carved Jade
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
20th century beautiful sculpture in precious green jade made in china. fine figure of Standing
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Vintage 1950s Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

20th Century Chinese Sculpture, Geisha in Carved Jade
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
20th century Beautiful sculpture in precious green jade made in china. Fine figure of geisha with
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Vintage 1950s Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Chinese Meditation Stone on Carved Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
A well-chosen stone is a focal point of both a traditional Chinese garden and a scholar's studio
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Chinese Meditation Stone on Carved Stand
Chinese Meditation Stone on Carved Stand
H 17.75 in W 14.25 in D 6.5 in
Chinese Guan Yin Figure Early Ming Dynasty
Located in Lymington, GB
A rare Chinese Guan Yin figure, early Ming dynasty (1368-1644). Beautifully painted carved wood
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Chinese Guan Yin Figure Early Ming Dynasty
Chinese Guan Yin Figure Early Ming Dynasty
H 22.84 in W 12.21 in D 9.06 in
20th Century Chinese Sculpture, Censer in Carved Jade
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
20th century Beautiful sculpture in precious green jade made in china. Fine censer with carved
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Vintage 1950s Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Chinese Gilt Ancestor Figure, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
An integral part of traditional Chinese home life, ancestor worship before a domestic altar often
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Chinese Gilt Ancestor Figure, c. 1900
Chinese Gilt Ancestor Figure, c. 1900
H 8.75 in W 4.5 in D 3.5 in
Chinese Folk Carved Panel, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Dated to the 19th century, this flat wooden panel is curiously etched with geometric patterns and
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Chinese Folk Carved Panel, circa 1850
Chinese Folk Carved Panel, circa 1850
H 7.75 in W 2.25 in D 0.25 in
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...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Paint

Chinese Folk Carved Panel, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Dated to the 19th century, this flat wooden panel is curiously etched with geometric patterns
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Chinese Folk Carved Panel, c. 1850
Chinese Folk Carved Panel, c. 1850
H 7.5 in W 2.5 in D 0.25 in
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

Qing Dynasty Antique Chinese Red Coral Specimen
Located in London, GB
work of nature can be, and has been, celebrated as art. The coral has been mounted on a wooden base
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Coral

Chinese Tang Manner Glazed Pottery Bust Of Guanyin
Located in New York, NY
motifs. Presented with a footed hand carved wooden stand. Guanyin is the Chinese translation of
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Tang Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pottery

Exceptional & Highly Decorative Pair of Chinese Export Carved Giltwood Panels
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
motifs. Both panels mounted within joined & red stained rustic wooden frames, exhibiting age related
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Giltwood

Large 19th Century Chinese Carved Tea Caddy
Located in Atlanta, GA
can be removed and closing of the pivoting lock, the handle is secure for use. The wooden tea caddy is
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Elm

Large 19th Century Chinese Carved Tea Caddy
Located in Atlanta, GA
removed and closing of the pivoting lock, the handle is secure for use. The wooden tea caddy is then ready
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Elm

Chinese Polychrome Jade Emperor Altar Figure, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
This 18th-century carved wooden figure likely depicts the Jade Emperor, the supreme monarch of
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large handcarved Asian wooden sculpture of a water buffalo with calf and figures
Located in DEVENTER, NL
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

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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.
Questions About Chinese Wooden Carvings
  • 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
    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 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.