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Important chinese terracotta sculpture of a camel, China Tang dynasty
Located in Saverne, Grand Est
a court lady.
Good condition.
Please note that all ancient Chinese terracotta sculptures were placed
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Terracotta
Important chinese terracotta sculpture of a horse, China Northern Wei dynasty
Located in Saverne, Grand Est
to perfect condition.
Please note that all ancient Chinese terracotta sculptures were placed in the
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Other Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Terracotta
H 17.33 in W 13.39 in D 9.85 in
Important Ancient Chinese Effigy Pug Dog, Ming Dynasty 1368-1644
Located in South Burlington, VT
China, a carving of a canine “Pug”, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644 CE
Dimensions: 38 cm, 15” High
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Limestone
China Important Carved Stone "Penjing" Garden Table, Qing Dynasty ‘1644-1911’
Located in South Burlington, VT
China, a carved antique stone Penjing or painting form garden table, middle Qing dynasty (1644-1911
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Limestone
H 34 in W 55 in D 16 in
Important Pair of Polychrome Han Warriors
Located in Sarasota, FL
Important pair of rare polychrome Han warriors. These are from the Han Dynasty. Uniquely expressive
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Other
19th Century Chinese Carved Ancestor Figure
Located in Southampton, NY
19th century Chinese carved Ancestor figure
This carved figure bears the likeness of one of its
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Pair of Antique Bronze Chinese Officials
Located in Somis, CA
A pair of fine late 19th century bronze statues of Chinese officials. The left figure depicts an
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Tang Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Stone Warrior Statue with Fu Dog
Located in Chicago, IL
the life-size burial figures that guarded important Chinese tombs, this stone warrior makes for a
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
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 Antique Daoist Sculpture, Hsuan Tien Shangti
Located in South Burlington, VT
Important Chinese antique Daoist sculpture of the "Emperor of the North Pole", Hsuanwu or Hsuan
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Sandstone
Chinese Polychrome Seated 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
Chinese Polychrome Seated Ancestor Figure, C. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
An integral part of traditional Chinese home life, ancestor worship before a domestic altar often
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Ancient China Monumental Stone Ram Han Dynasty, 206BC-220AD
Located in South Burlington, VT
China, a large votive model of a stone ram, Han dynasty (206BC-220AD)
Dimensions: 45cm, 18
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Limestone
Pair of Guardian Lions / Fo Dogs / Shizi, White Ceramic, China, Qing Era, 19th
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Rare pair of Important Guardian Lions / Fo Dogs / Shizi in ceramic with cracked white enamel
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
H 19.69 in W 7.88 in D 8.67 in
Chinese Fine Old Pair of Gilt Silver Fragrance Incense Holders
Located in South Burlington, VT
were important to Chinese nobility. These handsomely crafted, highly detailed vessels perfect to hold
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Silver
Chinese Ming Dynasty Architectural Terracotta Roof Tile Figure Qilin Foo Dog pr
Located in Forney, TX
Design and Construction of Chinese Roofs:
The roof design is an important aspect of Chinese architecture
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Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Earthenware, Terracotta
H 18 in W 19 in D 8 in
Chinese Old Bamboo Slips with Calligraphy Jiandu, 59 Piece Collection
Located in South Burlington, VT
Bamboo and wooden slips - jiandú- were the main media for writing documents in China before the
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
A pair of 19th Century carved Foo temple dogs or Chinese guardian Lions
Located in London, GB
very general, but important in Chinese thought. Contradictions can be found in the details, however
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Antique 1860s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
H 11.42 in W 20.48 in D 7.49 in
China 549-577 AD Northern Qi Dynasty Ancient Caparisoned Horse In Earthenware
Located in Miami, FL
Exceedingly rare Chinese pottery caparisoned horse from the Northern Qi region.
A beautiful
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Archaistic Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Earthenware, Pottery
H 15.53 in W 13.52 in D 10.15 in
1920's Chinese Art Deco Rug - 8' x 9'9" Red & Blue
By Walter Nichols
Located in Hanover, MA
Room sized (96" x 117") Chinese Art Deco rug attributed to Walter Nichols in hand knotted wool with
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Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Damo Bodhidharma in Fragrant Camphor Wood
Located in Somis, CA
prize wood for carving of important statues. Organic free form bodice resembling a long flowing robe
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Pair of Red Sculpture Han Dynasty Gray Pottery Horse Heads '206BC-220AD'
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Chinese Han dynasty horse heads
Han dynasty Style (206 BC-220 AD) earthenware gray pottery
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Han Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Terracotta
Gray and White "Seaside Mountains" Landscape Unique Work of Art, Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
art, signed
This Chinese extraordinary natural stone "painting" of a mountain range in white and
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Late 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble
Extraordinary Black & White "Moonlight Mountains" Natural Work of Art
Located in South Burlington, VT
Extraordinary natural stone work of art, one of a kind.
This Chinese extraordinary natural
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Late 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble
Gray and White "Seaside Mountains II" Landscape Unique Work of Art, Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
work of art, signed
This Chinese extraordinary natural stone "painting" of a mountain range in
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Late 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble
Fine Tang Dynasty Pottery Statue of Guardian, TL Tested
Located in Greenwich, CT
A very refined, unusual and important lively modeled pottery statue of guardian, dramatic and
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Terracotta
Antique Tall Gilt Bronze Buddha, 17th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
, heavy.
Important Provenance:
Private american collection originally acquired Charlotte Horstmann Ltd
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Antique 17th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Sino-Tibetan Gilt Bronze Hayagriva with Consort Vajravarahi, circa 1800, Tibet
Located in Austin, TX
, created in Tibet for the Chinese market, 18th/19th century, Tibet.
The wrathful deity Hayagriva can be
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Antique Early 1800s Tibetan Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
H 6.38 in W 5 in D 2.5 in
19th Century Hindu Nandi Temple Guardian, Architectural Ornament
Located in Forney, TX
12"
An important religious folk art work, the Nandi is of carved wood and gessoed cloth, then
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Antique 19th Century Indian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Gesso, Wood, Paint
A Pair Of Nautical Light House Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
important these icons are to the ships and boaters.
They may be suspended from their loops or installed on
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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
19th Century Burmese Jewel Inlaid Bronze Temple Guardian
Located in Forney, TX
looking beast depicted in traditional Burmese iconography and important architecture, especially as a pair
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Antique Late 19th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Burmese Arakan Bronze Crowned Buddha, 17th Century
Located in Austin, TX
counterpart. He is simply a crowned Buddha. The idea and image of the crowned Buddha was an important
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Antique 17th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
19 Century Asian Wooden Carved, Painted and Gilded Guanyin Statue
Located in Dallas, TX
Bodhisattva (traditional Chinese: ?????; simplified Chinese: ????; pinyin: Guan shì Yin Pú Sà). Some Buddhists
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Antique Late 19th Century Korean Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer
IMPORTANT COFFEE TABLE Chinese 19th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
IMPORTANT COFFEE TABLE
Chinese 19th Century
in hardwood, with carvings.
Pink marble top.
Dim.: 76
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Center Tables
Materials
Wood
Important CONSOLE Chinese 19th Century in Hongmu Wood
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Important CONSOLE
Chinese 19th Century
in Hongmu wood, with carvings of birds and fruits. Pink
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Credenzas
Materials
Wood
Important Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty Huang Huali Armchairs
Located in London, by appointment only
A rare pair of late 18th century Chinese Huang Huali armchairs with yoke backs terminating in
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Armchairs
Materials
Hardwood
Important Chinese Incised & Filled Gourd Snuff Bottle "Ruan Guang Yu" 阮光宇 c.1959
Located in Richmond, CA
), a seminal figure in the realm of gourd carving. Originating as a folk painter from Hebei Province
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Materials
Organic Material
H 3.55 in Dm 1.97 in
T. Y. Chao Private & Family Trust Collections of Important Chinese Ceramic, Rare
Located in valatie, NY
Sotheby's: The T. Y. Chao Private and Family Trust Collections of Important Chinese Ceramics and
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Vintage 1980s Hong Kong Books
Materials
Paper
H 11 in W 8.5 in D 0.75 in
Important Certified Natural Jade Decoration, Titled "My Beautiful Home Town"
Located in Hong Kong, HK
From our extensive Jade collection, here is another one to add to someones important collection
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Vintage 1970s Chinese Contemporary Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Jade
Important Jadeite Jade Decoration, Titled Survival of the Fittest, circa 1930
Located in Hong Kong, HK
From our extensive Jade collection, here is another one to add to someones important collection
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Vintage 1930s Chinese Contemporary Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Jade
Important Certified Natural Jadeite Jade Decoration, Titled "New Born Dragon"
Located in Hong Kong, HK
From our extensive Jade collection, here is another one to add to someones important collection
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Vintage 1970s Chinese Contemporary Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Jade
Important Natural Nephrite Jade Pendant Necklace Certified True Mutton Fat Jade
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This master piece is certified by 2 laboratories. One certificate is from Xinjiang China the birth
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2010s Chinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Jade
Important Antique circa 1820 Thomas Chippendale Hand Carved Wingback Armchair
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in GB
important piece, possibly made in the workshops of Chippendale or by a former employee, the quality of the
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Antique 1820s English Chinese Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 41.74 in W 29.14 in D 33.67 in
Antique circa 1900 Hand Carved Chinese Camphor Wood Travelling Trunk
Located in Miami, FL
footstool or coffee table. The carving is very detailed and it looks expensive and important from any angle
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wood
H 22.05 in W 37.21 in D 17.72 in
19th Century Chinese Temple Architectural Corbel Carved Sculpture Pair
Located in Forney, TX
an important religious temple in China, the impressive large scale wall bracket corbels were
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood, Paint
Dilys' 21.73ct Aubergine Jadeite Carving & Black Diamond Pendant in 18K Gold
By Dilys'
Located in Hong Kong, HK
In ancient Jadeite culture, the carved Aubergine carries a few important symbolic interpretations
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2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
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W 0.91 in L 2.21 in
Hong Kong Chinese
By Drew Leshko
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Hong Kong Chinese" is original artwork made from paper, inkjet print, enamel
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Enamel, Wire
Antique Chinese Mutton Fat White Nephrite Jade Pendant Certified
Located in Southbury, CT
carving that is truly antique and important, you will automatically, instinctively feel something within
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Jade, 18k Gold
Antique Chinese Sedan Chair, 1890s
Located in Tilburg, NL
rich and important people on the streets of 19th century China. These chairs also had an important role
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Antique Late 19th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Wood, Paint
Elegant Han Dynasty Terracotta Warrior - China '206 BC - 220 AD'
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
- Certificate of Authenticity
The Han dynasty was the second imperial dynasty of China (206 BC–220 AD
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antiquities
Materials
Terracotta
Pair of Monumental Chinese Stone Spirit Way Tigers, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Qing dynasty and were intended as benevolent protectors of an important person or place. Given their
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Statues
Materials
Limestone
Antique circa 1900 Hand Carved Chinese Camphor Wood Travelling Trunk Nice Finish
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very nice circa 1900’s Chinese export Camphor wood
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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wood
H 15.56 in W 27.56 in D 13.78 in
Chinese Red Lacquered Qing Dynasty 19th Century Dry Bar Cabinet
Located in Miami, FL
A fine quality 19th Century Chinese Red Lacquered Qing Dynasty Cabinet with Chinoiserie Décor
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Materials
Wood
488.78 Gram Gorgeous Forest Green Malachite from Yangjiang Guangdong, China
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
: Yangjiang Guangdong Province, China
Malachite is a vibrant and captivating mineral that has long been
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Adam Style Natural Specimens
Materials
Rock Crystal
H 2.01 in W 4.22 in D 3.19 in
Monumental Han Dynasty Terracotta Horse - TL Tested - China, '206 BC–220 AD'
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
was supposed to possess magical powers which the early Chinese were eager to explore. It would be the
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antiquities
Materials
Terracotta
Antique Chinese Late Qing Carved Pink Tourmaline Art Deco Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Late Qing
The antique Chinese tourmaline carvings depicting a pair of birds, perhaps magpies, on a
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Art Deco Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Tourmaline, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
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W 0.6 in L 2.56 in
19th Century Provincial Chinese Floor Lamp Candle Torchiere
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce antique Chinese carved hardwood, most likely elm, adjustable candlestick stand floor
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Antique 19th Century Asian Candle Lamps
Materials
Elm
SIX EXQUISITE ViNTAGE THOMAS CHIPPENDALE CHINESE PAGODA TOP DINING CHAIRS
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in GB
style Thomas Chippendale Chinese Pagoda top dining chairs
Please note the delivery fee listed is just a
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Vintage 1940s English George III Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 40.56 in W 20.87 in D 22.45 in
Six Imporatant George III 1760 Thomas Chippendale Chinese Pagoda Dining Chairs
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this important suite of museum quality, George III circa 1760-1765
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Antique 1760s English George III Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
H 40.56 in W 21.26 in D 21.07 in
Certified Natural Jadeite Jade Decoration "Fruity Gourds" circa 1930s Prosperity
Located in Hong Kong, HK
From our extensive Jade collection, here is another one to add to someones important collection
Category
Vintage 1930s Chinese Contemporary Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Jade
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There is a range of important Chinese carvings for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique important Chinese carvings was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, stone and limestone. Important Chinese carvings have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 19th Century.
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Prices for important Chinese carvings start at $388 and top out at $35,000 with the average selling for $2,200.
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