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What is Chinese wood carving?
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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.
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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, the water buffalo standing on the original carved and pierced naturalistic stands,...
Category
Vintage 1930s Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
$1,075 Sale Price
20% Off
Early 20th Century Pair of Chinese Wood Carving Sculptures
Located in North Miami, FL
Presenting an exquisite pair of early 20th-century Chinese wood carvings that exude artistry and cultural richness.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
$3,475 Sale Price / set
50% Off
19th Century, Antique Chinese Wood Carving with Stand
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Chinese wood carving with stand
Age: China, 19th Century
Size: Height 22.5 / Width 50.8 C.M. / Thickness 5.7 C.M.
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Antiquities
Materials
Wood
$760 Sale Price
20% Off
Quality Antique Chinese Carved Hardwood Group
Located in Ipswich, GB
Quality antique Chinese carved hardwood group, Quality Chinese wood carving with wonderful colour depicting a shoulou with a staff, Chinese man and a Buddha
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
Chinese Carved Wood Folklore Figure With Wood Base 19thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
This compelling piece exemplifies the rich artistic traditions of Chinese wood carving from the 19th century.
Measures - 19.5"H x 11"W x 5.5"D
Category
Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
$1,440 Sale Price
20% Off
Early 20th-Century Antique Chinese pair of Carved Bed Fascia
Located in Pomona, CA
This pair of antique Chinese wood carving panels was part of the Chinese day bed. which dated back to 1900s from Southern part of China.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
