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Musicians Bone Carving Bone and Wood, Around 1900
Located in Vienna, AT
Carved figures of wood and bone, on wooden base, height ca.17 cm. around 1900, three figures, good
Category
Early 1900s Antique Bone Carvings
Materials
Wood
English Monumental Polished Steel & Bone Carving Set, Hallmarks S.H, Circa 1835
By Samuel Harwood
Located in Hollywood, SC
English monumental polished steel carving set with inlaid eagle bone handles depicting E. pluribus
Category
1830s English William IV Antique Bone Carvings
Materials
Sterling Silver, Steel
H 52.5 in W 3 in D 2 in
Japanese Meiji Door Carvings Featuring Owl and Parrot in Mother of Pearl & Bones
Located in New York, NY
birds and flowers. The carvings are executed in wood, mother of pearl and bones and date from circa 1890
Category
1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Bone Carvings
Materials
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
H 41 in W 26 in D 1.5 in
Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Bone Carved Elephant Sculpture
Located in Pomona, CA
bone. It has very detailed carving works on it. The rug on the elephant back was made from copper
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Bone Carvings
Materials
Copper
Vintage Japanese Netsuke Figure Oni Demon Japan Detailed Carved Bone
Located in Greer, SC
Finely crafted vintage hand carved bone netsuke figure. Beautifully detailed featuring a scene with
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Early 20th Century Japanese Other Antique Bone Carvings
Materials
Bone
Antique Bone Figure of Indochina Male Dignitary Hardwood 19th Century Chinese
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exquisitely hand carved bone Chinese dignitary standing figure portraying a lavishly dressed
Category
19th Century Chinese Late Victorian Antique Bone Carvings
Materials
Hardwood, Bone
H 9.75 in W 2.75 in D 1.75 in
Antique Japanese Carved Bone Letter Opener in the Form Tanto Dagger & Scabbard
Located in Greer, SC
Stunning antique Japanese hand carved bone letter opener in the form of a Tanto dagger and scabbard
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19th Century Japanese Other Antique Bone Carvings
Materials
Bone
H 11.25 in W 1.3 in D 0.9 in
Pair of Monumental Oversized Bone Pedestals With Intricate Detail Design
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of monumental oversized wood and bone inlay pedestals with intricate detailed design and
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Early 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Antique Bone Carvings
Materials
Bone, Wood
Carved Soapstone Sculpture of a Seated Inuit Holding a Bone Narwhal Tusk & Fish
Located in Nantucket, MA
Carved Black Soapstone of Seated Inuit figure, holding a carved bone Narwhal tusk in one hand and a
Category
Early 20th Century Canadian Antique Bone Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Pair of Hand Carved Chinese Wood Carved, Bone Inlay Foo Dogs, circa Early 1900s
Located in Studio City, CA
Intricately carved wood and bone inlaid pair of Chinese foo dogs.
Very unique and wonderful. We
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Bone Carvings
Materials
Wood, Bone
H 10.5 in W 4 in D 3.5 in
19th Century Memento Mori Carved Skull & Cross Bones
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A well executed almost life size skull and crossbones pine carving, depicting the remembrance that
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Bone Carvings
Materials
Pine
Antique Meiji Period Bronze & Bone Elephant Sculpture, Japan, 19th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Antique Meiji Period bronze and bone sculpture - dramatic fine casting of an elephant and tiger
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Bone Carvings
Materials
Bronze
H 8.13 in W 8.75 in D 4.5 in
Walking cane with carved horse head
Located in Woking, GB
Walking cane with carved horse head
Horse head carved in bone with initials I.G.B. Replacement
Category
Early 1900s Antique Bone Carvings
Materials
Bone
Important Pair of Horses from the Ching Dynasty
Located in Madrid, ES
horses have a very elaborated workmanship and are made of horn, bone and cloisonné. All the tiles are
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Bone Carvings
Materials
Bone
Walking cane with greyhound top carved in whalebone
Located in Woking, GB
Whalebone walking cane with greyhound top.
Glass eyes, carved greyhound head. All original. L91, d 7, w 2.5cm. Circa 1870. English
Category
1870s English Antique Bone Carvings
Materials
Bone
Beautiful Chinese fan of Canton of the 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Beautiful Chinese fan of Canton of the 19th century in Bone, Paper and Silk.
Dimensions: H: 49cm
Category
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Bone Carvings
Materials
Bone, Silk
Walking cane with Meissen top depicting a turtle
Located in Woking, GB
Turtle top walking cane
Meissen porcelain top depiction of a turtle, on original cane shaft with horn ferrule. Nautical views hand painted with magenta highlights. circa 1850. L 91, ...
Category
1850s German Antique Bone Carvings
Materials
Bone, Ceramic
19th Chinese Carved Hardwood Figure of an Immortal Holding a Bat
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th Chinese carved hardwood figure of an immortal holding a bat, well carved with inlaid bone eyes
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Bone Carvings
Materials
Bone, Hardwood
Japanese Meiji era chestnut netsuke
Located in PARIS, FR
of a small worm in bone inlay, offering a very naturalistic representation.
Chestnuts, found
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Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Bone Carvings
Materials
Boxwood
Antique Thayo Burmese Burma Myanmar Shan Thai Asian Buddha Head Sculpture Statue
Located in Studio City, CA
husk, bone powder, and sawdust and applying layers to mold and sculpt the Buddha figure by hand to
Category
Early 20th Century Burmese Antique Bone Carvings
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer
H 21.5 in W 9 in D 6.5 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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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antique Bone Carvings
Materials
Limestone
Antique Original Thayo Burmese Burma Myanmar Asian Buddha Head Sculpture Statue
Located in Studio City, CA
with wood ash, rice husk, bone powder, and sawdust and applying layers to mold and sculpt the Buddha
Category
Early 20th Century Burmese Antique Bone Carvings
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer
H 14 in W 7 in D 6 in
Chinese Complete Antique Handcarved Wood and Porcelain Bird Cage, Fine Details
Located in South Burlington, VT
replete with four multi glazed porcelain feeding bowls, two wood bowls and a pair of carved bone crane
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Bone Carvings
Materials
Porcelain, Silk, Wood
Pair of 19th Century Burmese Leather Mâché Tigers
Located in London, GB
A pair of charming Burmese leather mâché Burmese tigers, with glass eyes and bone teeth.
Category
1880s Burmese Antique Bone Carvings
Materials
Leather
Chinese Yellow and Russet Jade Mythical Beast, Ming Dynasty or Earlier
Located in Austin, TX
A superb Chinese yellow and russet nephrite jade carving of a mythical beast, Ming Dynasty (1368 to
Category
17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Bone Carvings
Materials
Jade
Japan 1890 Meiji Period Signed Okimono Sculpture of a Group of Skeletons Smoking
Located in Miami, FL
quality of the carving is truly exceptional.
Has an exact measurements of 209.55 mm by 196.85 mm by
Category
1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Bone Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 7.75 in W 8.5 in D 5.03 in
A Magnificent Chinese Carnelian Agate Snuff Bottle. Qing Dynasty
Located in London, GB
foliage . The bottle has a lovely carved stopper in shape of a fruit bud and attached with a bone dipping
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Bone Carvings
Materials
Agate, Carnelian
Raj period large Indian carved hardwood study of a ceremonial elephant c 1920
Located in Central England, GB
eyes are inlaid and made from small pieces of bone. The impressive figure group is displayed on a
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Bone Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
H 19.3 in W 14.18 in D 7.09 in
Japan 1890 Meiji Period Signed Assembling of Okimono with a Group of Skeletons
Located in Miami, FL
level of detail and the quality of the carving is truly exceptional.
Has an exact measurements of
Category
1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Bone Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 8.51 in W 14.15 in D 5.5 in
10 Carpet Lawn Bowling Hand Carved Wood & Stone Balls Antique Office Gift Idea
Located in West Hollywood, CA
had a different stamp on them “ E.J Riley Accrington”
Another Aspect to point out, the hand carving
Category
19th Century Scottish Antique Bone Carvings
Materials
Stone
19th Century English Folk Art Gentleman’s Cane
Located in London, GB
blood running in his veins. It was as if his bones were his flesh. He had a jutting chin, and a
Category
1850s British Folk Art Antique Bone Carvings
Materials
Wood
Late 19th-Early 20th Century Tribal Snuff Container, Tibet
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Late 19th-early 20th century tribal snuff container, Tibet
A graceful horn, bone and silver
Category
Early 20th Century Tibetan Tribal Antique Bone Carvings
Materials
Horn
Antique Carved Tiger, Asian, Teak, Decorative Statue, 20th Century, circa 1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique carved tiger. An Asian, solid teak and bone decorative statue, dating to the
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Anglo-Indian Antique Bone Carvings
Materials
Teak
H 3.35 in W 3.75 in D 6.5 in
18th/19th Century Spanish Colonial Carved Polychrome Wood Santo Altar Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
content knowing you are a child of God. Let this presence settle into your bones, and allow your soul the
Category
Late 18th Century Spanish Colonial Antique Bone Carvings
Materials
Gesso, Wood, Paint
H 19.5 in W 7.75 in D 7.5 in
Gandharan Stucco Head of a Bodhisattva, Region of Hadda, 3rd-5th Century
Located in Austin, TX
Greco Buddhist Gandhara, and at one time may have housed a bone relic of the historical Buddha
Category
15th Century and Earlier Afghan Hellenistic Antique Bone Carvings
Materials
Stucco
Vintage Chinese 1920s Collector's Box Set of Eight Jade Stallions
By G. None
Located in Bronx, NY
hooves.
The original brown fabric covered box with bone locks measures 14 1/4" long x 13 3/4" wide x 6 1
Category
1920s Chinese Antique Bone Carvings
Materials
Jade
French 18thcentury Diderot sculpture, with papers in one hand
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
an (ebonized) wood plinth.
Exquisite and very refined bone carving of the illustrious man of the
Category
1790s French Antique Bone Carvings
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H 5.91 in W 1.97 in D 1.97 in Dm 1.97 in
19th Century Hand-Carved Bone Alligator Handled Culinary Carving Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
19th Century hand-carved bone alligator handled culinary carving set with a cutting knife, fork
Category
1890s French Antique Bone Carvings
Materials
Bone
18th century GERMAN POWDER CONTAINER IN BONE , CIRCULAR CARVINGS OF BAKANAKES
Located in Valladolid, ES
is very difficult for it to go unnoticed due to its curious shape. This piece made of bone presents
Category
1790s German Baroque Antique Bone Carvings
Materials
Brass
No Reserve
H 5.12 in W 4.34 in D 1.19 in
Chinese Peranakan Inlaid Hardwood Pagoda Display Cabinet, Early 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
boxwood and bone carvings of more auspicious motifs of plants, animals and fruits, including squirrel and
Category
1910s Asian Chinoiserie Antique Bone Carvings
Materials
Bone, Hardwood, Boxwood
H 77.5 in W 40 in D 16 in
Japanese Carved Bone Pillbox Inro
Located in Norton, MA
Presenting an astonishing Japanese Antique Carved Bone Pillbox Inro, museum quality with the
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Bone Carvings
Materials
Bone
Huge Prehistoric Fossilised Whale Bone
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Standing at over 120cm (47 inches) tall, this rare prehistoric fossilised whale bone is a
Category
15th Century and Earlier English Antique Bone Carvings
Materials
Metal
Two Pre Inuit Thule Culture Bone Tool Handles
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Two carved bone tool Handles from the Pre-Inuit Thule Culture in all original condition. Probable
Category
17th Century Tribal Antique Bone Carvings
Materials
Bone
Victorian Silver Mounted Stag Handle 3 Piece Carving Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A Victorian three-piece sterling silver mounted carving set by Harrison Bros Howson Alpha in the
Category
1890s English Antique Bone Carvings
Materials
Silver
Antique Japanese Carved, Silver, Bone Dagger Walking Stick
Located in Miami, FL
Antique Japanese Carved, Silver, Bone Dagger Walking Stick
Offered for sale is an antique
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Bone Carvings
Materials
Silver
Exceptionally Detailed 19th Century Carved Bone Gunpowder Flask
Located in London, GB
Exceptionally detailed 19th century carved bone gunpowder flask
Italian, 19th Century
Height 36cm
Category
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Bone Carvings
Materials
Bone
Silver-Plated Lamb Carving Set
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
knife, carving fork and leg-bone holder. Each implement features a beautifully fluted handle, entwined
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19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Bone Carvings
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Ethnic Artifact Sepik River Cassowary Bone from Papua New Guinea
Located in North Hollywood, CA
upper arm.
Antique Ethnic Bone Cassowary Artifact with minimal carving and incised design confined to
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Antique Bone Carvings
Materials
Bone
Antique French .950 Silver 5-Piece Carving Service with Gigot in Box
Located in Pembroke, MA
carving fork (with adjustable resting stand for raising it off of the table), a serving fork with bone
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Bone Carvings
Materials
Silver
Antique Carved Bone Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These antique carved bone drop earrings are a rare find— I've never seen a pair quite like these
Category
Early 19th Century European Early Victorian Antique Bone Carvings
Materials
Gold-filled
Antique five piece Cooper Brother & Son's carving set
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique five piece Cooper Brother & Son's carving set having a quality five piece carving set by
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Bone Carvings
Materials
Sheffield Plate
19th Century French Louis XIV Style Gigot Lamb Silver Plated Carving Set
By Ravinet D' Enfert
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
knife, carving fork and leg-bone holder, or 'manche à gigot'. The leg-bone holder is an unusual item
Category
19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Bone Carvings
Materials
Silver Plate
H 1.58 in W 13.98 in D 5.71 in
Black Lacquer and Rosewood Cabinet with Soapstone and Bone Inlay
Located in Lomita, CA
. But the whimsical figural bone inlay carvings are what makes this most memorable. The cabinet is roomy
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Bone Carvings
Materials
Lacquer
Antique Victorian Vintage Ivory Bovine Whale Bone Walking Swagger Stick Cane
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A Very Fine & Rare Example of a Mariner’s Whale Bone Walking Cane of exceptional quality. First
Category
Early 19th Century British Victorian Antique Bone Carvings
Materials
Horn, Ebony
H 36.25 in W 1.5 in D 1.5 in
Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam Bombay Mughal Style Footed Box With Bone Overlay
Located in North Hollywood, CA
footed domed box with exceptional engraved details throughout with filigree and carved veneered bone
Category
Late 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Bone Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique French .950 Silver Rococo Style 3 Pc Carving Set with Rare Gigot
By Manches Argent Controle
Located in Charleston, SC
Fabulous antique French .950 fine silver handled Rococo style three-piece carving set with Gigot
Category
Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Bone Carvings
Materials
Silver
Old French .950 Fine Silver Neoclassical Design 3-Piece Carving Set Original Box
By Societe Parisienne d'Orfevrerie
Located in Charleston, SC
Old French .950 fine silver handle three-piece carving set with Gigot (bone holder); Maker's Marks
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Antique Bone Carvings
Materials
Silver
H 12.5 in W 1 in D 0.5 in
Antique 14k Hand Carved Bone Cameo Pendant Brooch High Relief Solid Yellow Gold
Located in Greer, SC
Stunning antique high relief hand carved bone cameo, set with an elegant twisted rope border in 14k
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Bone Carvings
Materials
14k Gold
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W 1.75 in D 0.75 in L 2.5 in
Antique 19th c. Decorative Anglo-Indian Overlay Footed Box with Engraved Bone
By Rajhastani
Located in North Hollywood, CA
footed domed box with exceptional engraved bone details throughout with filigree with arabesque carving
Category
Late 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Bone Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 6.5 in W 9.75 in D 8 in
Antique Chest of Drawers in Natural Walnut, w/Dog Bone decoration. France 1890s.
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Beautiful French commode with 4 drawers,
good old bleached patina of the walnut,
nice Dog-Bone
Category
1890s French Antique Bone Carvings
Materials
Walnut
H 39.77 in W 52.76 in D 33.86 in
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Find a variety of antique bone carvings available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique bone carvings was constructed with extraordinary care, often using bone, wood and hardwood. Antique bone carvings have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique bone carvings to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Folk Art, Baroque and Victorian antique bone carvings are of considerable interest. Many antique bone carvings are appealing in their simplicity, but Native American Art and Samuel Harwood produced popular antique bone carvings that are worth a look.
How Much are Antique Bone Carvings?
Prices for antique bone carvings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique bone carvings begin at $284 and can go as high as $98,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,120.
Questions About Antique Bone Carvings
- What is bone carving called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Bone carving is called scrimshaw, which means any engravings or carvings done in ivory or bone. Traditionally a hobby for whalers, designs featured could be very simple, and as techniques advanced, so did the artwork. Engravings depicted detailed scenes with engraving work done with pigments for color. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic bone carvings from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Antique 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.
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