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What is Chinese wood carving?

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What is Chinese wood carving?
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
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Vintage Chinese Wood Carving Lions Sculptures Pair
Located in 景德镇市, CN
Vintage Chinese Wood Carving Lions Sculptures – Guardian Fu Lion Pair in Traditional Style This
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20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Vintage Chinese Wood Carving Longevity God Statue
Located in 景德镇市, CN
Vintage Chinese Wood Carving Longevity God Statue – Handcrafted Shou Xing Figurine for Blessings
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20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Old Chinese Wood Carving Dragon Beast Burner
Located in 景德镇市, CN
Old Chinese Wood Carving Dragon Beast Burner – Antique Incense Holder with Mythical Motif Add a
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20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of 20th Century Chinese Wood Carvings
Located in Martlesham, GB
A pair of 20th century Chinese wood carvings of a boy on the back of a water buffalo holding a hat
Category

Vintage 1930s Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

Vintage Chinese Wood Carving Frog Lotus Leaf Spoon
Located in 景德镇市, CN
Vintage Chinese Wood Carving Spoon – Frog on Lotus Leaf Design, Handcrafted Decorative Utensil
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20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Vintage Chinese Wood Carving Phoenix Comb
Located in 景德镇市, CN
Vintage Chinese Wood Carving Phoenix Comb – Handcrafted Traditional Hair Accessory This Vintage
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20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

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