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Chinese Carved Ancestor Figure, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
Ancestor worship was an integral part of traditional Chinese home life. This carved figure bears
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Primitive Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Chinese Carved Ancestor Figure, c. 1800
Chinese Carved Ancestor Figure, c. 1800

Chinese Carved Ancestor Figure, c. 1800

H 7.5 in W 3.5 in D 2.5 in
Chinese Polychrome Seated Ancestor Figure, C. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
An integral part of traditional Chinese home life, ancestor worship before a domestic altar often
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Polychrome Seated Ancestor Figure, C. 1900
Chinese Polychrome Seated Ancestor Figure, C. 1900

Chinese Polychrome Seated Ancestor Figure, C. 1900

H 15.5 in W 7.5 in D 7 in
Chinese Polychrome Seated Ancestor Figure, C. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
An integral part of traditional Chinese home life, ancestor worship before a domestic altar often
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Polychrome Seated Ancestor Figure, C. 1800
Chinese Polychrome Seated Ancestor Figure, C. 1800

Chinese Polychrome Seated Ancestor Figure, C. 1800

H 9.75 in W 4.5 in D 2.5 in
Ming Dynasty Carved Ancestor Figure
Located in Chicago, IL
Marvel at the exquisite artistry of this carved wood Chinese Ming Dynasty (1368 to 1644) ancestor
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Ming Dynasty Carved Ancestor Figure
Ming Dynasty Carved Ancestor Figure

Ming Dynasty Carved Ancestor Figure

H 16 in W 9 in D 7 in
Chinese Asian Giltwood Carved Ancestor Temple Shrine Emperor Figure with Tiger
Located in Studio City, CA
A fantastic wood and gilt decorated hand carved Chinese ancestral temple shrine Emperor figure with
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Giltwood

Chinese Asian Giltwood Carved Ancestor Temple Shrine Emperor Figure with Tiger
Chinese Asian Giltwood Carved Ancestor Temple Shrine Emperor Figure with Tiger

Chinese Asian Giltwood Carved Ancestor Temple Shrine Emperor Figure with Tiger

H 12 in W 6 in D 5 in
Chinese Asian Giltwood Carved Ancestor Temple Shrine Emperor Figure on Animal
Located in Studio City, CA
A fantastic wood and gilt decorated hand carved Chinese ancestral temple shrine Emperor figure
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Giltwood, Paint

Chinese Asian Giltwood Carved Ancestor Temple Shrine Emperor Figure on Animal
Chinese Asian Giltwood Carved Ancestor Temple Shrine Emperor Figure on Animal

Chinese Asian Giltwood Carved Ancestor Temple Shrine Emperor Figure on Animal

H 10.5 in W 4 in D 4.25 in
Chinese Glazed Ceramic Pottery Guardian Ancestor Roof Tile Qing Figure on Horse
Located in Studio City, CA
any Chinese art or artifacts collection or very eye-catching stand-alone work in about any setting
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Ceramic, Pottery

Chinese Glazed Ceramic Pottery Guardian Ancestor Roof Tile Qing Figure on Horse
Chinese Glazed Ceramic Pottery Guardian Ancestor Roof Tile Qing Figure on Horse

Chinese Glazed Ceramic Pottery Guardian Ancestor Roof Tile Qing Figure on Horse

H 11.5 in W 13 in D 5 in

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Chinese Ancestor Figure, 19th Century
Located in San Marino, CA
Chinese carved wood ancestor figure with remnants of its original painted finish.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures

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Wood

Chinese Ancestor Figure, 19th Century
Chinese Ancestor Figure, 19th Century

Chinese Ancestor Figure, 19th Century

H 43 in W 18 in D 9 in
19th Century Chinese Carved Ancestor Figure
Located in Southampton, NY
19th century Chinese carved Ancestor figure This carved figure bears the likeness of one of its
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19th Century Chinese Carved Ancestor Figure
19th Century Chinese Carved Ancestor Figure

19th Century Chinese Carved Ancestor Figure

H 11.5 in W 5 in D 3.25 in
Chinese Gilt Ancestor Figure, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
An integral part of traditional Chinese home life, ancestor worship before a domestic altar often
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Lacquer

Chinese Gilt Ancestor Figure, c. 1900
Chinese Gilt Ancestor Figure, c. 1900

Chinese Gilt Ancestor Figure, c. 1900

H 8.75 in W 4.5 in D 3.5 in
1920's Ancestors Asian Male & Female Figural Table Lamps
By Legend of Asia
Located in Denver, CO
Porcelain table lamps in the likeness of ancestor portraits. Each featured on custom handmade brass
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Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

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Brass

1920's Ancestors Asian Male & Female Figural Table Lamps
1920's Ancestors Asian Male & Female Figural Table Lamps

1920's Ancestors Asian Male & Female Figural Table Lamps

H 23 in W 9 in D 9 in
Chinese Glazed Ceramic Pottery Guardian Ancestor Roof Tile Figure
Located in Studio City, CA
figure. From a Bel Air, California high-end art and artifacts estate. We were told it is likely
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Pottery

Chinese Glazed Ceramic Pottery Guardian Ancestor Roof Tile Figure
Chinese Glazed Ceramic Pottery Guardian Ancestor Roof Tile Figure

Chinese Glazed Ceramic Pottery Guardian Ancestor Roof Tile Figure

H 15.5 in W 10.5 in D 5 in
19th Century Hand Painted Chinese Ancestor
Located in Southampton, NY
19th century hand painted Chinese Ancestor This carved figure bears the likeness of one of its
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19th Century Hand Painted Chinese Ancestor
19th Century Hand Painted Chinese Ancestor

19th Century Hand Painted Chinese Ancestor

H 15 in W 5.5 in D 5 in
Chinese Glazed Ceramic Pottery Guardian Ancestor Roof Tile Qing Figure on Fish
Located in Studio City, CA
expertise so are listing it simply as the early 20th century. Would be a great addition to any Chinese
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Ceramic, Pottery

Chinese Glazed Ceramic Pottery Guardian Ancestor Roof Tile Qing Figure on Fish
Chinese Glazed Ceramic Pottery Guardian Ancestor Roof Tile Qing Figure on Fish

Chinese Glazed Ceramic Pottery Guardian Ancestor Roof Tile Qing Figure on Fish

H 10 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Chinese Polychromed Wood Ancestor Figure
Located in San Francisco, CA
Very unusual large-scale Chinese polychromed wood figure of an ancestor, well carved with lifelike
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures

Chinese Polychromed Wood Ancestor Figure
Chinese Polychromed Wood Ancestor Figure

Chinese Polychromed Wood Ancestor Figure

H 51 in W 17 in D 9 in
Large Chinese Carved Wood Figure In Gold And Lacque. Possibly An Nun Or An Ancestor.
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large and well carved female figure in wood with gilding possibly a nun or ancestral figure. We
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Lacquer

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Wood, Lacquer, Paint

Large Chinese Carved Wood Figure In Gold And Lacque. Possibly An Nun Or An Ancestor.
Large Chinese Carved Wood Figure In Gold And Lacque. Possibly An Nun Or An Ancestor.

Large Chinese Carved Wood Figure In Gold And Lacque. Possibly An Nun Or An Ancestor.

H 31.5 in W 12 in D 9 in

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Chinese Qing Dynasty Ancestor Portrait, Senior Official First Rank, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
An impressively sized 19th century Chinese Qing dynasty ancestral portrait painting of a senior official of the first rank in bamboo frame with silk mat. Displays crisp, fine lin...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

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Silk, Bamboo, Glass, Wood, Paint, Paper

Chinese Qing Dynasty Ancestor Portrait, Senior Official First Rank, 19th Century
Chinese Qing Dynasty Ancestor Portrait, Senior Official First Rank, 19th Century

Chinese Qing Dynasty Ancestor Portrait, Senior Official First Rank, 19th Century

H 60 in W 33.25 in D 1.5 in
Chinese Export Coromandel Lacquer Cabinet on Stand, Mid-19th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A delightful Chinese coromandel brown lacquer cabinet on stand, made for the export market, early to mid-19th century, China, presented on an early 20th century custom fitted stand. ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

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Brass

Chinese Export Coromandel Lacquer Cabinet on Stand, Mid-19th Century, China
Chinese Export Coromandel Lacquer Cabinet on Stand, Mid-19th Century, China

Chinese Export Coromandel Lacquer Cabinet on Stand, Mid-19th Century, China

H 53.25 in W 23.75 in D 17.5 in
Tibeto-Chinese Seated Lama Figure, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Cast in brass with a rich patina, this seated figure is a Lama, a spiritual master and teacher of the Dharma in Tibetan Buddhism. The figure likely depicts Lama Tsongkapa (1357-1419)...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings

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Brass

Tibeto-Chinese Seated Lama Figure, c. 1900
Tibeto-Chinese Seated Lama Figure, c. 1900

Tibeto-Chinese Seated Lama Figure, c. 1900

H 9.75 in W 6.5 in D 4.5 in
19th Century Chinese Pagoda Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
A stunning and rare 19th Century English Chinese pagoda cabinets. This highly stylized hand carved mahogany cabinets features, glass shelving, pagoda gabled roofs, classic Chippendal...
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Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Vitrines

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Glass, Mahogany

19th Century Chinese Pagoda Cabinet
19th Century Chinese Pagoda Cabinet

19th Century Chinese Pagoda Cabinet

H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Large Chinese Carved and Lacquered Buddha, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A large and magnificent near life-sized Chinese carved and lacquered wood figure of a Buddha, Qing Dynasty, 19th century or earlier, southern China. The figure likely represents ...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Large Chinese Carved and Lacquered Buddha, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century
Large Chinese Carved and Lacquered Buddha, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century

Large Chinese Carved and Lacquered Buddha, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century

H 32 in W 22.25 in D 16 in
Pair Chinese Ming Dynasty Glazed Buddhist Lions and Attendants, 17th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A fantastic pair of large Chinese tileworks sancai glazed Buddhistic lions and attendants, late Ming Dynasty, first half of the 17th century, Shanxi, China. Presented on custom 20th ...
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Antique Mid-17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

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Ceramic, Wood

Pair Chinese Ming Dynasty Glazed Buddhist Lions and Attendants, 17th Century
Pair Chinese Ming Dynasty Glazed Buddhist Lions and Attendants, 17th Century

Pair Chinese Ming Dynasty Glazed Buddhist Lions and Attendants, 17th Century

H 48.75 in W 26.25 in D 12 in
Large Early 20th Century Chinese Carved Jade Vase
Located in Austin, TX
A large and impressive Chinese caved jade vase, Republic Period, circa 1930. Carved from one massive piece of jade. The vase carved with the He He Er Xian, the Immortal Twin Boys...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

Large Early 20th Century Chinese Carved Jade Vase
Large Early 20th Century Chinese Carved Jade Vase

Large Early 20th Century Chinese Carved Jade Vase

H 15.25 in W 7 in D 3 in
Chinese Polychrome Jade Emperor Altar Figure, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
This 18th-century carved wooden figure likely depicts the Jade Emperor, the supreme monarch of heaven and earth in Chinese folklore and Taoist mythology. Ruler of all deities and ben...
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Polychrome Jade Emperor Altar Figure, c. 1800
Chinese Polychrome Jade Emperor Altar Figure, c. 1800

Chinese Polychrome Jade Emperor Altar Figure, c. 1800

H 7.5 in W 4.5 in D 3 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 century. Guanyin, the Bodhisattva of Compassion and Mercy, is portrayed seated in...
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Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Qing Dynasty Lacquered Wood Guanyin, 18th Century, Southern China
Chinese Qing Dynasty Lacquered Wood Guanyin, 18th Century, Southern China

Chinese Qing Dynasty Lacquered Wood Guanyin, 18th Century, Southern China

H 15.5 in W 7.5 in D 7 in
Pair of 19th Century Giltwood Architectural Fragments mounted as Table Lamps
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 19th Century Giltwood Architectural Fragments mounted as Table Lamps with acrylic bases and rectangular shades. This lamp has a Type A plug type and is up to 120V (US Standard).
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Antique 19th Century Gothic Table Lamps

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Acrylic, Wood, Giltwood

Pair of 19th Century Giltwood Architectural Fragments mounted as Table Lamps
Pair of 19th Century Giltwood Architectural Fragments mounted as Table Lamps

Pair of 19th Century Giltwood Architectural Fragments mounted as Table Lamps

H 28 in W 12 in D 7 in
Carved Yellow Soapstone Figure of Guanyin, Chinese circa 1900
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The finely carved full length figure of 'The Goddess of Compassion, Kindness & Mercy' shown attired in flowing robes, her hair worn in high chignon with her face effecting a serene a...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Soapstone

Carved Yellow Soapstone Figure of Guanyin, Chinese circa 1900
Carved Yellow Soapstone Figure of Guanyin, Chinese circa 1900

Carved Yellow Soapstone Figure of Guanyin, Chinese circa 1900

H 10 in W 3.75 in D 2.25 in
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 ancient polychrome finish.
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Antique Mid-17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Ming Dynasty Carved Wood Budda
Chinese Ming Dynasty Carved Wood Budda

Chinese Ming Dynasty Carved Wood Budda

H 40 in W 14 in D 9 in
Pair Chinese White Glazed Guanyin, Qing Dynasty, 18th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A sublime and rare pair of Chinese white glazed porcelain figures of Guanyin, attributed to Tang Ying (1682 - 1756), Qing Dynasty, Qianlong Period, China. This ethereal pair of whit...
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Porcelain

Pair Chinese White Glazed Guanyin, Qing Dynasty, 18th Century, China
Pair Chinese White Glazed Guanyin, Qing Dynasty, 18th Century, China

Pair Chinese White Glazed Guanyin, Qing Dynasty, 18th Century, China

H 13.25 in W 5 in D 4 in
Chinese Carved Bamboo Figure of a Sage, Qing Dynasty, 18th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A sweet and lovely Chinese bamboo carving of the sage Dongfang Shuo, mid-Qing dynasty, 18th century, China. Well carved form a single section of bamboo, the carving depicts the hist...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Bamboo

Chinese Carved Bamboo Figure of a Sage, Qing Dynasty, 18th Century
Chinese Carved Bamboo Figure of a Sage, Qing Dynasty, 18th Century

Chinese Carved Bamboo Figure of a Sage, Qing Dynasty, 18th Century

H 6 in W 5 in D 4.82 in
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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Chinese ancestor figure for your home. Each Chinese ancestor figure for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, ceramic and pottery. There are many kinds of the Chinese ancestor figure you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right Chinese ancestor figure, those designed in styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a Chinese Ancestor Figure?

Prices for a Chinese ancestor figure can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $398 and can go as high as $7,120, while the average can fetch as much as $1,450.
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  • What are Chinese ancestor paintings?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Chinese ancestor paintings are portraits of the deceased ancestors of a Chinese family. These portraits would be done by an artist to honor and remember their ancestors, and legend had it that if these paintings were properly cared for, the ancestors would bring fortune to the family. Shop an array of Chinese ancestor paintings on 1stDibs.

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