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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
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Vintage 1930s Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood

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
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

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
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Antiquities

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Wood

Quality Antique Chinese Carved Hardwood Group
Located in Ipswich, GB
Quality antique Chinese carved hardwood group, Quality Chinese wood carving with wonderful colour
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood

Quality Antique Chinese Carved Hardwood Group
Quality Antique Chinese Carved Hardwood Group
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H 31 in W 13 in D 11 in
Wood Carving Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
This wood carving sculpture origins from China, circa 1880.  
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Wood Carving Sculpture
Wood Carving Sculpture
H 7.5 in W 9 in D 4.5 in
19th Century Large Scale Chinese Burr Root Wood Carving
Located in London, GB
19th Century Large Scale Chinese Burr Root Wood Carving This fascinating large hand carved figure
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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Victorian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Chicken Blood Stone Carving of Bodhidharma on Wood Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small chicken blood stone carving from China circa early 20th century, possibly early (late Qing
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

19th Century Chinese 3d Carving Wood Panel Hanging Architectural Element
Located in Pomona, CA
This antique Chinese wood carving panel has very deep 3D carving works of Chinese folks art
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Panelling

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Wood

19th Century Chinese 3d Carving Wood Panel Hanging Architectural Element
Located in Pomona, CA
This antique Chinese wood carving panel has very deep 3D carving works of Chinese folks art
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Architectural Elements

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Wood

Huge 20C Chinese Carved Wood Statue of a Laughing Buddha Great Carving
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Huge and beautifully carved statue of a Laughing Buddha. Nice artifact as home decoration. Condition Damage to 1 of the hands, part eye seems restuck (nicely done) and 1 frit/chi...
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese 1900 Qing Dynasty Bodhisattva Altar Temple-Pagoda In Wood And Carvings
Located in Miami, FL
, Buddhist Altar Temple-Pagoda. It was created in China during the late Qing Dynasty to early Republic Period
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Antique 1890s Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Ivory

Chinese Vintage Wood Carving Square Plate with White Lions
Located in 景德镇市, CN
Chinese Antique Wood Carving Square Plate with White Lions This is a very old wooden square plate
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Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Rosewood

Chinese Vintage Wood Carving Square Plate with White Lions
Chinese Vintage Wood Carving Square Plate with White Lions
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H 0.99 in W 10.24 in D 6.7 in
Vintage Wood Carving Guan Yin Buddha Statue from China
Located in 景德镇市, CN
This Vintage Wood Carving Guan Yin Buddha Statue from China is very unique, Guanyin Bodhisattva
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Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Boxwood

Early 20th Century Chinese 3d Carving Wood Panel Hanging Architectural Element
Located in Pomona, CA
These pair of 2 antique Chinese wood carving panels have very deep 3D carving works of Chinese
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Panelling

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Wood

19th Century Chinese 3d Carving Wood Panels Hanging Architectural Element, Set
Located in Pomona, CA
These set of three antique Chinese wood carving panels has very deep 3D carving works of Chinese
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Architectural Elements

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Wood

Antique circa 1880 Chinese Root Wood Carving of Buddah as Wiseman Very Detaiiled
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand carved antique Rootwood statue of the wonderful Buddha A very fine example, the expression on Buddhas face is very serene. We h...
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Antique 1880s Chinese Victorian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Vintage Wood Carving Three Sided Guan Yin Buddhas Statue
Located in 景德镇市, CN
This Chinese Vintage Wood Carving Three Sided Guan Yin Buddhas Statue is very well preserved. Three
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Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Boxwood

Chinese 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. Attracting
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Monumental Chinese Buddhist Mountain Monastery Soapstone Carving, 20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
The Monumental Chinese Buddhist Mountain Monastery Soapstone Carving is a masterful work of art
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Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Soapstone

Antique Wood Carving Kung Fu Gilt Red Lacquer
Located in Somis, CA
A wonderful set of two 19th century wood carvings, featuring two bothers practicing martial art in
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Wood Carving Kung Fu Gilt Red Lacquer
Antique Wood Carving Kung Fu Gilt Red Lacquer
H 3.88 in W 13.25 in D 0.25 in
Set of Three Gilded Wood Carvings for Love
Located in Somis, CA
A set of three beautifully gilded, carved 19th century wood panels. The three dimensional carvings
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Wood Carving Good Fortune Set of 4
Located in Somis, CA
A wonderful set of four 19th century wood carvings each featuring two scholars in a garden pavilion
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Wood Carving Good Fortune Set of 4
Antique Wood Carving Good Fortune Set of 4
H 5.5 in W 14.38 in D 0.25 in
Japanese antique wood carving "Kirin's legs" /1800s/Shrines and temples carvings
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Do you know Kirin? It is a type of legendary animal that appears in Chinese mythology, and is a
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Soapstone Carving of a Buddhist Village Scene, Mid-20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
The Chinese soapstone carving from the mid-20th century is depicting a village scene, is a stunning
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20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Soapstone

Chinese Soapstone Carving of a Buddhist Village Scene, Mid-20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
The Chinese yellow soapstone carving from the mid-20th century is depicting a village scene, is a
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20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Soapstone

Chinese Soapstone Carving of a Buddhist Village Scene, Mid-20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
The Chinese soapstone carving from the mid-20th century is depicting a village scene, is a stunning
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Soapstone

Chinese Soapstone Carving of a Buddhist Village Scene, Mid-20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
. Overall, this Chinese soapstone carving is a masterful blend of craftsmanship, color symbolism, and
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20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Soapstone

Chinese Soapstone Carving of a Buddhist Village Scene, Mid-20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
Chinese Soapstone Carving of a Buddhist Village Scene, Mid-20th Century. Shoushan stone carving is
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20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Soapstone

Chinese Soapstone Carving of a Buddhist Village Scene, Mid-20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
Chinese Soapstone Carving of a Buddhist Village Scene, Mid-20th century. Shoushan stone carving is
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Soapstone

Vintage handsome hand carved male Figure with black pedestal.
By Alba China
Located in Allentown, PA
uniquely carved into a ball. The sculpture is a man folded over with his head in his hands. This carving is
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Vintage 1980s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Lanzhou Gourd Carving with Macrame Cord on Root Stand Sculpture
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Chinese Lanzhou Gourd carving with macrame cord on root stand sculpture. Early 20th century
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Early 20th Century Chinese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Fine Chinese Soapstone Carving of a Buddhist Village Scene, Mid-20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
The finely detailed Chinese soapstone carving from the 20th century portrays a picturesque mountain
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Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Soapstone

Chinese Cork and Wood Diorama, 1950s
Located in Naples, IT
Beautiful carved wood and cork diorama depicting a Chinese Asian garden. Very good quality and
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Vintage 1950s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Cork

Chinese Cork and Wood Diorama, 1950s
Chinese Cork and Wood Diorama, 1950s
H 13 in W 0.79 in D 17.33 in
Hand-Carved Chinese Temple Carving from the 19th Century with Traces of Paint
Located in Yonkers, NY
This splendid antique Chinese temple carving was hand-carved from a solid block of wood during the
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Ming Dynasty Carved Wood Budda
Located in Dallas, TX
A carved wood Budda from the Shanxi region, made during the Ming Dynasty. The carved figure has an
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Antique Mid-17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Paloma Wood Carving Okimono of Jurojin
Located in New York, NY
A Japanese carved paloma wood Okimono of Jurojin (god of longevity with a turtle). A symbol of long
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Boxwood

19th Century Chinese Hand Carved Wood Case
Located in Brea, CA
19th century Chinese hand carved wood case with intricately designed carvings of people, villages
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19th Century Chinese Hand Carved Wood Case
19th Century Chinese Hand Carved Wood Case
H 4.25 in W 0.5 in D 2.75 in
Chinese Qing Dynasty Lacquered Wood Guanyin, 18th Century, Southern China
Located in Austin, TX
A Chinese early Qing Dynasty carved and lacquered wood figure of Guanyin, Southern China, 17th/18th
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Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Chinese Carved Wood Trade Sign
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Unique hand carved wood trade sign from China, 1890s. The sign with hand carved Chinese lettering
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Antique 1890s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood

Antique Chinese Carved Wood Trade Sign
Antique Chinese Carved Wood Trade Sign
H 17.5 in W 50 in D 1.5 in
Two Chinese Wood Lion Foo Dogs Incense Holder
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Two Chinese wood Foo Dogs Incense holder burners. Featuring a pair of highly detailed lion foo
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

China 18th Century Chinese Decoration Element in Lacquered and Gilded Wood
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Interesting element probably coming from a lacquered and gilded wood furniture or panel
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Lacquer, Giltwood

Chinese Taoist Carved Wood Deity, Ming/Qing Dynasty, mid 17th century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A charming Chinese carved wood figure of a Taoist deity, possibly for a home or personal shrine
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Antique Mid-17th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Carved Wood Teaching Buddha in Ming Style
Located in Atlanta, GA
A statue of standing Buddha (Shakyamuni), finely carved out a single block of wood (might be
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Chinese Miniature Polychromed Wood Carved Statue on Stand
Located in Vero Beach, FL
wood hand carving features a man on horseback. It probably represents a famous Chinese figure known as
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Carved and Painted Wood Sculpture of Guanyin
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful carving of Guanyin, shown standing on a rocky outcrop, mounted on a lobed wooden base. It
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Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Pair of Chinese Gold Gilded Carved Wood Wall Panels, China, C.1920
Located in London, GB
A superb pair of elaborately carved Chinese gilded panels, depicting a warrior scene. China, C.1920
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Giltwood

Chinese old sculture in wood polychrome ancestor's head secret box.
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible chinese old sculpture in wood polychrome ancestor's head secret box.
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19th Century, Hand Carved Chinese Wood Panel
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A large hand carved Chinese wood panel, hand painted. The early 19th century panel with lion
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood

Antique Chinese Carved Wood Sculpture of Water Buffalo with Figures C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Chinese Carved Wood Sculpture of Water Buffalo with Figures C1920 Measures - 5.5"H x 11.75
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Pair of Qing Dynasty Architecture Carving Panels
Located in Greenwich, CT
Pair of Qing dynasty architecture carving panels, detail carvings with warriors riding horses.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Wood Carved Buddha Statue
Located in Pomona, CA
This magnificent Chinese antique wood carved Happy Buddha statuary has very detailed hand carving
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Boxwood

Chinese antique Pakistan Jade Teapot with Wood Stand
Located in Norton, MA
Chinese antique Pakistan jade teapot with wood stand. An unusual waved carving on the entire teapot
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone, Jade

Radiating Yellow Buddhist Soapstone Carving, 20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
The radiating yellow soapstone carving depicts a serene and spiritually evocative scene set in the
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Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Soapstone

Hand Carved Wood Multi Dragon Head Asian Chinese Walking Cane Stick
Located in Studio City, CA
A rather fantastic and unusual walking stick/ cane. Hand carved from wood. Multi dragon heads. We
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Intricate Chinese Immortal Deity Foo Dog Sculpture Carved Wood Gold Gilt & Black
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Intricately carved wood sculpture Chinese Immortal Longevity Buddha Deity figure crafted with gold
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Giltwood

Chinese Carved Wood Bodhisattva Guanyin, Late Ming Dynasty, 17th Century
Located in Austin, TX
An attractive carved wood figure of the Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, known as Guanyin in China
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Antique Early 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Gesso

19th Century Dragon Carving Double Sided Circle
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Chinese Dragon Carving. Qing Dynasty Double Sided Wood Carving of Eight Dragons
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Cypress

Asian Soapstone Carving Of Travelling Villagers, 20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
The soapstone carving, with its smooth and polished surface, unfolds a scene of movement and
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Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Soapstone

Vintage Pair Chinese Gilt Carved Wood Foo Dog / Guardian Lions Figurines
Located in San Francisco, CA
Offered here are a pair vintage Chinese gilt and carved wood Foo Dog/Guardian Lions figurines
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Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Giltwood

Chinese Carved Wood Standing Figure of Guanyin in the Ming Dynasty Style
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A Chinese carved wood standing figure of Guanyin in the Ming dynasty style, with polychrome
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

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China Wood Carvings For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of China wood carvings available for sale. Frequently made of wood, stone and metal, all China wood carvings available were constructed with great care. We have 293 antique and vintage China wood carvings in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. China wood carvings have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. China wood carvings made by Folk Art designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many China wood carvings are appealing in their simplicity, but Liberty of London produced popular China wood carvings that are worth a look.

How Much are China Wood Carvings?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,729, while they’re typically $75 on the low end and $169,877 highest priced.
Questions About China Wood Carvings
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are many methods and types of wood carving, including chip, relief, Scandinavian flat-plane, lovespoon, whittling and florentine. Each type uses different tools and can create decorative carvings on both display pieces and furniture. Browse a wide range of carved wood pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A Paete wood carving is a decorative wooden object produced by artisans in Paete, Philippines. In 2005, the village was officially dubbed the Woodcarving Capital of the Philippines due to the intricate sculptures and statues produced there. Shop a variety of wood art from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Jepara wood carving is the intricate wood carving art that comes from the city of Jepara in Indonesia. Artisans typically work with teak wood to create beautiful carved detail and scenes in a piece of furniture. Shop a collection of Jepara wood carvings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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
    Japanese wood carving is an art form in which artists produce intricate figurines and other objects by cutting and shaping blocks of zelkova, camphor or paulownia wood. In Japanese, the artwork is known as inami. Find a selection of Japanese wood carvings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The difference between carving and sculpture is that carving is a carved object, whereas sculpture is the art of shaping figures or designs — because sculpture can involve adding material (i.e., working with plaster, creating a mold to be cast in bronze), it is considered “additive” versus the “subtractive” act of carving.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In Bali, many different types of woods are used for carving. Some examples include albesia, crocodile wood, rain tree, hibiscus, jackfruit, teak, mahogany and sandalwood. On 1stDibs, you can shop a range of Balinese wood art, furniture and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    What carved wood art is called depends on the type of piece. Three-dimensional pieces created by hand-carving wood are whittlings, while carvings into a flat piece of wood are reliefs. Shop a collection of wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In Bali, Indonesia, Jackfruit is considered the best wood when it comes to carving. Jackfruit is a medium hardwood, resistant to termite attacks and is easy to polish. You’ll find a variety of Indonesian carvings from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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 ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    What wood is used for African wood carvings varies. Iroko, mahogany and ebony are frequently chosen materials, but artisans may choose to work with whatever wood is available in their local areas. Shop a variety of African wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To tell if wood is hand-carved, first look for small marks in the wood that indicate hand tools were used to cut and shape the material. Hand-carved pieces may also have small irregularities, particularly along curved areas. However, it may be very difficult to tell the difference between machine-worked and hand-carved pieces in some cases. On 1stDibs, shop a range of wood furniture and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Carved African wood figurines were typically spiritual in nature and were primarily in human form. The wood figurines were carved using ebony, teak, mahogany and iron wood. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic African wood figurines from some of the world’s top sellers.