Chinese Bone Carving
Chinese Tessellated Bone Horse Sculpture
Located in Lincoln, GB
Chinese tessellated bone horse sculpture circa 1950s.
Modeled after an actual horse discovered
Category
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Alabaster
Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Bone Carved Elephant Sculpture
Located in Pomona, CA
This magnificent antique Chinese bone carved elephant was 100% hand made and hand carved from OX
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Copper
Monumental Pair of Vintage Bone Inlayed Chinese Pagoda Temples
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A beautiful pair of monumental vintage bone inlay Chinese pagoda temples with miniature figurines
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinese Chippendale Sculptures and 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
Antique 19th Century Chinese Late Victorian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood, Bone
$939
H 9.75 in W 2.75 in D 1.75 in
Pair of Chinese Hand 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 Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
$995 / set
H 10.5 in W 4 in D 3.5 in
Exquisite Pair of Polished Carved Bone Tang Style Horses
By Mei Yi
Located in Bensalem, PA
Stunning pair of carved bone horses in mint condition no flaws please look over pictures for detail
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Tang Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bone, Ivory
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
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bone, Silk
19th Chinese Carved Hardwood Figure of an Immortal Holding a Bat
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exquisite late 19th-century Chinese carved hardwood figure depicts an immortal holding a bat
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bone, Hardwood
$1,036 Sale Price
20% Off
H 14.5 in W 7 in D 5 in
Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Carved Faux Ivory Foo Dogs, a Pair
Located in Pomona, CA
a pale honey color;. Depending on the angle of carving, the ivory shows moire, striated or swirling
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bone
$3,500
H 9 in W 3.25 in D 3.5 in
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Pair of Chinese Carved Bone Figures
Located in Woodbury, CT
This pair of a male and female in carved bone have ink and colored stain decoration. Each stands
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bone
20th Century Sculpture Chinese Warrior Parade Amor Foo Dog Emblems Signet
By Mei Yi
Located in Osnabrück, DE
From a collection of more than 70 years, this extraordinary and highly decorative bone over wood
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bone
H 19.3 in W 7.88 in D 7.49 in
Chinese Tassellated Bone Horse
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Large Vintage Chinese hand carved, tassellated ox bone horse sculpture made of segments of bone
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bone
Large Pair of Vintage Chinese Bone Tusks
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of large, Asian bone tusks, measure: 32" height,
circa 1920.
Category
Vintage 1920s Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bone
Intricately Carved Bone Pair of Chinese Ancestral Figures
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Meticulously carved pair of ancestral Chinese figures, a man and a woman, with stamp on bottom.
Category
Vintage 1970s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bone
Chinese Painting, Miniature, on a Bone Frame, Green and White, Republic Period
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
color, bone is of course in white color. It is typically an object made in the republic period, in China
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bone
Group of Four Chinese Carved Ox-Bone Scrimshaw Immortal Figures, 20th Century
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Standing 8 inches tall these four figures feature excellently detailed carving and scrimshaw
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bone
19th Century Qing Dynasty Chinese Telescopic Canton Fan with Carved Bone Stays
Located in Southampton, NJ
A beautiful 1800s Canton fan having highly detailed carved bone stays with a hand painted scene on
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Brass
H 11 in W 19.5 in D 1 in
Asian Figural Carved Bone Wise Man and Woman on Hardwood Bases 20th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
A pair of Chinese figures offer carved bone wise man and woman mounted on carved hardwood bases
Category
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bone, Hardwood
Chinese Eternal Life Netsuke Charm, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
from bone, this leaf with a central chrysanthemum medallion would have been a waist charm intended to
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bone
Yao Ornamental Hair Comb, c. 1920
Located in Chicago, IL
This etched bone comb was crafted in the 19th century, exemplifying the professional artisanal work
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bone, Wool, Beads
Set of 3 MIAO Hair Combs
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Exceptional set of 3 MIAO hair combs from the Southern Chinese minority tribe MIAO,
han crafted and
Category
Vintage 1970s Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bone
Pair of 1970's Chinese Carved Bone Pagodas
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of 1970's Chinese Carved Bone Pagodas. Incised carving details as well as ornate fretwork
Category
Vintage 1970s Chinese Decorative Objects
Materials
Bone, Wood
Chinese Bone Carving of Dragons
Located in London, GB
This intricate sculpture is crafted entirely of carved bone, and rests on a rectangular plinth with
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Natural Specimens
Materials
Bone
Large Chinese Vintage Bone Horse Sculpture Figure
Located in Studio City, CA
Chinese.
Great addition to any collection or eye popping accent piece.
Dimensions: 22.5" high, 23.5
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bone
Chinese Carved Bone Figure Sculpture of Standing Buddha
Located in Studio City, CA
Beautifully designed and decorated. A rather unique piece. Relatively large and heavy. Signed by artist on base. Likely 20th century.
Eye-catching in any setting.
Dimensions: ...
Category
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bone
Pair of 20th Century Chinese Incised Bone Samurai Style Swords
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Pair of 20th century Chinese Incised bone Samurai Style Swords
Large authentic handmade pair of
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bone
Mid-20th Century, Chinese Large Bone Carved Elaborate Imperial Dragon Boat
Located in Pomona, CA
elaborately carved. The pagoda form structures are appointed with hanging "bells". Detailed carving works all
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bone, Wood
H 19.5 in W 33.5 in D 9 in
Chinese Snuff Bottle Guanyin Buddhist Deity Hand Carved Bovine Bone, circa 1930s
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good Chinese hand carved Bone Snuff Bottle depicting Guanyin which is an East Asian
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bone
H 3 in W 1.38 in D 1.5 in
Two 19th Century Chinese Snuff Bottles Hand Carved & Decorated Bovine Bone, Qing
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
These are two good Chinese hand carved, Bovine Bone Snuff bottles, with engraved and black inked
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bone
H 3 in W 1.88 in D 1.2 in
Early 19th Century Chinese Snuff Bottle Hand Engraved & Inked on Bovine Bone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good Chinese hand carved, Bone Snuff Bottle with an engraved and inked bird
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bone
H 2.5 in W 1.32 in D 1 in
Chinese Medicine Doll, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
A Chinese ladies medicine doll, 19th century.
with stand: 4 ½ inches wide by 1 ¼ inches deep by 1
Category
Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bone
Antique Reticulated Carved 8 Layer Chinese Dragon Puzzle Ball & Stand
Located in Dayton, OH
Intricately carved Chinese dragon puzzle ball within ball sculpture and stand. Eight layers on top
Category
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bone
Pair of Chinese Oversized Fu Dogs, 20th Century
Located in Pasadena, CA
Palace oversized Fu dogs.
One of the world's oldest traditions, Chinese art spans thousands of
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bone, Wood
Antique Chinese Scrimshaw carved/inked "Shunga" plates 19th century. Great piece
Located in Firenze, FI
Antique Scrimshaw bone etched/carved panels from the 19th century.
It is richly adorned with
Category
Vintage 1950s Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bone
H 18.12 in W 14.18 in D 1.97 in
Lobster Carving
Located in New York, NY
Fine carved bone with case. Lifesize.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Bone
Vintage Signed Chinese Opium Pipe Made with Bone and Silver Metal Detailing
Located in Nova Scotia, NS
This early to mid 20th century scrimshaw opium pipe is made of bone with with silver metal
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
Antique Chinese Scrimshaw carved/inked "Shunga" plates 19th century. Great piece
Located in Firenze, FI
Antique Scrimshaw bone etched/carved panels from the 19th century.
It is richly adorned with
Category
Vintage 1950s Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bone
H 18.12 in W 14.18 in D 1.97 in
Cricket Basket Made from a Horn, China, circa 1900
Located in Sint Annaland, NL
Chinese cricket basket in horn with an erotic design.
Lid in boxwood with a dragon in horn.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bone, Boxwood
Mah Jongg Set Chinoiserie Carving
Located in Houston, TX
Antique Mah Jongg set with colorful Chinese game pieces with deeply carved chinoiserie lacquer
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Games
Materials
Bamboo, Bone
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By Austin Productions
Located in San Diego, CA
A really nice MCM recumbent horse sculpture by Austin Productions, circa 1961. Great look and detail on this piece which measures 8.25"W x 6"D x 3"H. The piece is in very good vint...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
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Clay
Pair of Blue and White Porcelain Pagoda Towers
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive pair of architecturally dramatic Chinese blue and white porcelain pagoda towers each crafted with six hand decorated separate pieces.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Handmade Ceramic Vase #606 in Olive Glaze with Olive Cotton Fringe Details
By Karen Gayle Tinney
Located in Proctorsville, VT
Vase #606 by Karen Gayle Tinney
A petite vase perfectly sized to stand alone in a small space or act as a companion to a larger piece. Each vase is formed by hand, making every piec...
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2010s American Organic Modern Vases
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Ceramic, Cotton
Beautiful Glass Apothecary Jar - price per piece
Located in Brussels, BE
Cut-glass top and blown glass jar beautiful quality.
Multiple available
Category
20th Century European Jars
Materials
Blown Glass, Cut Glass
Pair of Italian Cut Silk Velvet Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Italian cut silk velvet pillows with floral basket motif. The pillows are backed in silk velvet and have silk tassel trim.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pillows and Throws
Materials
Velvet
Handmade Ceramic Vase #504 in Satin Yellow with Marigold Cotton Braid and Fringe
By Karen Gayle Tinney
Located in Proctorsville, VT
Vase #504 by Karen Gayle Tinney
A fan-favorite since its introduction in 2018, this versatile vase functions equally as a sculptural object and a vessel for flowers.
Hand formed st...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Cotton
$200 / item
H 12 in Dm 4 in
Travertine Pet Bowl Set Rectangle
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Unique and Stunning Pet bowl made of travertine stone. Expertly crafted and finished by hand, our travertine bowls are a study in sculptural simplicity. Natural variations in the sto...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Travertine
Schumacher by Mary McDonald Chinois Palais Wallpaper Mural in Blush
By Schumacher, Mary McDonald
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by an antique Chinese silk panel, this design features exotic birds and cherry blossoms and is true to the original scale. Available as a printed linen and a wallcovering.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Chinoiserie Wallpaper
Materials
Paper
$747 / item
H 144 in W 51.75 in D 0.01 in
Encaustic Painted Basalt Vase, Wedgwood, circa 1785
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Polished basalt, decorated with Victoria, Goddess of Victory, in her chariot; possibly after a Roman model such as the wall paintings at Herculaneum. This palette is very rare on bas...
Category
Antique 1780s English Neoclassical Pottery
Materials
Stoneware
Antique Hand-Painted Wooden Carousel Horse with Saddle - Multicolored
Located in Mortsel, BE
This antique hand-painted wooden carousel horse is a beautiful piece of fairground history, expertly crafted with attention to detail. The multicolored design features a classic sadd...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Carnival Art
Materials
Metal
$5,445
H 43.31 in W 8.67 in D 40.95 in
Qing Dynasty Antique Chinese Red Coral Specimen
Located in London, GB
This red coral specimen, with flowing lines and organic form, is a beautiful example of how the work of nature can be, and has been, celebrated as art. The coral has been mounted on ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Coral
JAPAN 1890 Shibayama Carved Cards Holder In With Genuine Gemstones
Located in Miami, FL
Japanese Shibayama cards case holder.
This is a lovely late 19th century Imperial Japan, Gold lacquer and Shibayama cards case. Created during the the Meiji period (1868-1912), the ...
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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Gold
$1,498
H 4.25 in W 3.65 in D 0.53 in
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Located in Proctorsville, VT
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$310 / item
H 13 in Dm 5 in
Antique Oil on Canvas Orientalist Painting Moorish Spain Gate of The Sun Toledo
Located in Portland, OR
A large & important Orientalist oil on canvas painting, Moorish Spain, by Pollok Sinclair Nesbit (1848-1922) ASRA, "The Gate of the Sun" Toledo, 1872.
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1870s Realist Interior Paintings
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Oil, Canvas
$8,995
H 33 in W 26 in D 3 in
Rare Meiji Period Japanese Lacquer Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large, rare and important Meiji period, late 19th century, Japanese lacquer cabinet
Meiji period (1868-1912)
19th century
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Antique 19th Century Furniture
Materials
Wood
Rare Walnut Copper and Parchment Side Chair by Carlo Bugatti.
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Located in Montreal, QC
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Chinese Bone Carving For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic Chinese bone carving available at 1stDibs. Each Chinese bone carving for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using bone, wood and hardwood. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Chinese bone carving — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right Chinese bone carving, those designed in Victorian styles are of considerable interest.
How Much is a Chinese Bone Carving?
The average selling price for a Chinese bone carving at 1stDibs is $949, while they’re typically $288 on the low end and $10,617 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right Sculptures-carvings for You
Asian sculptors have worked in materials including wood, bronze and jade. Artists and artisans have used traditional techniques to depict deities, scenes from culture and more, and today, antique Asian sculptures and carvings are a popular choice for provocative and sophisticated home decor.
In China, the Qing dynasty, from the mid-17th century to the early 20th century, brought about significant changes in art while preserving traditional culture. Many emperors during this period were patrons of the arts, such as painting, calligraphy and decorative arts. This era saw the building of new Buddhist temples, which were decorated with statues. Some of these sculptures were adorned with colorful cloisonné decoration, in which tiny compartments, or cloisons, made by soldering copper filaments to a metal surface were filled with vibrantly hued enamel.
From the 17th to mid-19th century in Japan, kimonos were worn across classes and often fastened with a netsuke, a type of small carved toggle. Artists carved these from ivory, wood, shells and coral, creating animals, flowers and mythical creatures. During the Japanese Meiji period, spanning from 1868–1912, the country began trading internationally after centuries of isolation, allowing artists to sell their work overseas. Bronze sculpture flourished around this time for creating teapots, vases and incense burners.
Asian sculpture continued to evolve in the 20th century. During the Japanese Shōwa era, from 1926–89, art was influenced by international modernist movements like abstraction, Futurism and Surrealism. Contemporary Asian sculptures and carvings continue to combine global influences and a rich heritage of technique.
Decorating a space with Asian sculptures and carvings is a great way to add interest to any corner of your home. Explore by material, period or style on 1stDibs.
Questions About Chinese Bone Carving
- 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.
- What is Chinese wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- What is Chinese seal carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Chinese seal carving refers to the traditional art of engraving the active side of a stamp or seal. Typically, the seals were made using stone, but bamboo, bone and wood could also be used. On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of authentic Chinese seal carvings from some of the world’s top sellers.
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