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How can I tell if carved wood is antique?
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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
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Vintage Chinese Bamboo Carving Kylin-Child Plaque with Wooden Frame & Stand
Located in 景德镇市, CN
Vintage Chinese Bamboo Carving Kylin-Child Plaque with Wooden Frame & Stand – A Symbol of
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Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings
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Wood
Antique Chinese Gourd Wooden Bottle
Located in New York, NY
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Antique 1890s Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
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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
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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
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Elm
