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Chinese Bone Carving

Chinese Bone Fisherman Basket Toggle, c. 1850
Chinese Bone Fisherman Basket Toggle, c. 1850

Chinese Bone Fisherman Basket Toggle, c. 1850

$328

H 1.75 in W 1.75 in D 1.5 in

Chinese Bone Fisherman Basket Toggle, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

This miniature bone carving of a woven fisherman's basket is a charming example of the decorative

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bone

Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Bone Carved Elephant Sculpture
Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Bone Carved Elephant Sculpture

Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Bone Carved Elephant Sculpture

$1,899Sale Price|57% Off

H 24 in W 24 in D 9 in

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

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Copper

Monumental Pair of Vintage Bone Inlayed Chinese Pagoda Temples
Monumental Pair of Vintage Bone Inlayed Chinese Pagoda Temples

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

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinese Chippendale Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bone

Antique Bone Figure of Indochina Male Dignitary Hardwood  19th Century Chinese
Antique Bone Figure of Indochina Male Dignitary Hardwood  19th Century Chinese

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

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Late Victorian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood, Bone

Exquisite Pair of Polished Carved Bone Tang Style Horses
Exquisite Pair of Polished Carved Bone Tang Style Horses

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

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Tang Sculptures and Carvings

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Bone

Pair of Chinese Hand Wood Carved, Bone Inlay Foo Dogs, circa Early 1900s
Pair of Chinese Hand Wood Carved, Bone Inlay Foo Dogs, circa Early 1900s

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

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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Chinese Carved Hardwood Figure of an Immortal Holding a Bat
19th Chinese Carved Hardwood Figure of an Immortal Holding a Bat

19th Chinese Carved Hardwood Figure of an Immortal Holding a Bat

$1,036Sale Price|20% Off

H 14.5 in W 7 in D 5 in

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

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bone, Hardwood

Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Carved Faux Ivory Foo Dogs, a Pair
Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Carved Faux Ivory Foo Dogs, a Pair

Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Carved Faux Ivory Foo Dogs, a Pair

$2,800Sale Price|20% Off

H 9 in W 3.25 in D 3.5 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

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bone

Hand Carved Chinese Dragon Boat Imperial Ship Bone Carving Antique
Hand Carved Chinese Dragon Boat Imperial Ship Bone Carving Antique

Hand Carved Chinese Dragon Boat Imperial Ship Bone Carving Antique

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Exquisite Chinese Imperial Dragon Boat Model (Highly Detailed Carving) Provenance: South Korean

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Vintage 1980s Antiquities

Materials

Rock Crystal

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Pair of Chinese Carved Bone Figures
Pair of Chinese Carved Bone Figures

Pair of Chinese Carved Bone Figures

Unavailable

H 20 in W 7 in D 6 in

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

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Late 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bone

20th Century Sculpture Chinese Warrior Parade Amor Foo Dog Emblems Signet
20th Century Sculpture Chinese Warrior Parade Amor Foo Dog Emblems Signet

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

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Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bone

Chinese Tassellated Bone Horse
Chinese Tassellated Bone Horse

Chinese Tassellated Bone Horse

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H 24 in W 27 in D 9 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

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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bone

Large Pair of Vintage Chinese Bone Tusks

Large Pair of Vintage Chinese Bone Tusks

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair of large, Asian bone tusks, measure: 32" height, circa 1920.

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Vintage 1920s Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bone

Intricately Carved Bone Pair of Chinese Ancestral Figures
Intricately Carved Bone Pair of Chinese Ancestral Figures

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.

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Vintage 1970s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bone

Chinese Tessellated Bone Horse Sculpture
Chinese Tessellated Bone Horse Sculpture

Chinese Tessellated Bone Horse Sculpture

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H 14.97 in W 15.75 in D 5.12 in

Chinese Tessellated Bone Horse Sculpture

Located in Lincoln, GB

Chinese Tessellated Bone Horse Sculpture 1950s Chinese tessellated bone horse sculpture from the

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Alabaster

Chinese Painting, Miniature, on a Bone Frame, Green and White, Republic Period
Chinese Painting, Miniature, on a Bone Frame, Green and White, Republic Period

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

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bone

Group of Four Chinese Carved Ox-Bone Scrimshaw Immortal Figures, 20th Century
Group of Four Chinese Carved Ox-Bone Scrimshaw Immortal Figures, 20th Century

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

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bone

19th Century Qing Dynasty Chinese Telescopic Canton Fan with Carved Bone Stays
19th Century Qing Dynasty Chinese Telescopic Canton Fan with Carved Bone Stays

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

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass

Asian Figural Carved Bone Wise Man and Woman on Hardwood Bases 20th C
Asian Figural Carved Bone Wise Man and Woman on Hardwood Bases 20th C

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

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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bone, Hardwood

Beautiful Chinese fan of Canton of the 19th Century
Beautiful Chinese fan of Canton of the 19th Century

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

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bone, Silk

Chinese Eternal Life Netsuke Charm, circa 1900
Chinese Eternal Life Netsuke Charm, circa 1900

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

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bone

Yao Ornamental Hair Comb, c. 1920
Yao Ornamental Hair Comb, c. 1920

Yao Ornamental Hair Comb, c. 1920

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H 12.25 in W 4 in D 3 in

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

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bone, Wool, Beads

Set of 3 MIAO Hair Combs
Set of 3 MIAO Hair Combs

Set of 3 MIAO Hair Combs

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H 25 in W 10 in D 7 in

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

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Vintage 1970s Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bone

Pair of 1970's Chinese Carved Bone Pagodas
Pair of 1970's Chinese Carved Bone Pagodas

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

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Vintage 1970s Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Bone, Wood

Chinese Bone Carving of Dragons

Chinese Bone Carving of Dragons

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H 16.54 in W 25.6 in D 6.7 in

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

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Natural Specimens

Materials

Bone

Large Chinese Vintage Bone Horse Sculpture Figure
Large Chinese Vintage Bone Horse Sculpture Figure

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

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bone

Chinese Carved Bone Figure Sculpture of Standing Buddha
Chinese Carved Bone Figure Sculpture of Standing Buddha

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: ...

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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bone

Pair of 20th Century Chinese Incised Bone Samurai Style Swords
Pair of 20th Century Chinese Incised Bone Samurai Style Swords

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

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bone

Mid-20th Century, Chinese Large Bone Carved Elaborate Imperial Dragon Boat
Mid-20th Century, Chinese Large Bone Carved Elaborate Imperial Dragon Boat

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

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Bone, Wood

Chinese Snuff Bottle Guanyin Buddhist Deity Hand Carved Bovine Bone, circa 1930s
Chinese Snuff Bottle Guanyin Buddhist Deity Hand Carved Bovine Bone, circa 1930s

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

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bone

Two 19th Century Chinese Snuff Bottles Hand Carved & Decorated Bovine Bone, Qing
Two 19th Century Chinese Snuff Bottles Hand Carved & Decorated Bovine Bone, Qing

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

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Bone

Early 19th Century Chinese Snuff Bottle Hand Engraved & Inked on Bovine Bone
Early 19th Century Chinese Snuff Bottle Hand Engraved & Inked on Bovine Bone

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

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bone

Chinese Medicine Doll, 19th Century
Chinese Medicine Doll, 19th Century

Chinese Medicine Doll, 19th Century

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H 1.25 in W 4.5 in D 1.25 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

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Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bone

Antique Reticulated Carved 8 Layer Chinese Dragon Puzzle Ball & Stand
Antique Reticulated Carved 8 Layer Chinese Dragon Puzzle Ball & Stand

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

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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bone

Pair of Chinese Oversized Fu Dogs, 20th Century
Pair of Chinese Oversized Fu Dogs, 20th Century

Pair of Chinese Oversized Fu Dogs, 20th Century

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H 44.75 in W 18 in D 26.5 in

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

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bone, Wood

Lobster Carving
Lobster Carving

Lobster Carving

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Dm 5 in

Lobster Carving

Located in New York, NY

Fine carved bone with case. Lifesize.

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Porcelain

Materials

Bone

Vintage Signed Chinese Opium Pipe Made with Bone and Silver Metal Detailing
Vintage Signed Chinese Opium Pipe Made with Bone and Silver Metal Detailing

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

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Cricket Basket Made from a Horn, China, circa 1900
Cricket Basket Made from a Horn, China, circa 1900

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.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bone, Boxwood

Mah Jongg Set Chinoiserie Carving
Mah Jongg Set Chinoiserie Carving

Mah Jongg Set Chinoiserie Carving

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H 6.75 in W 12.5 in D 7 in

Mah Jongg Set Chinoiserie Carving

Located in Houston, TX

Antique Mah Jongg set with colorful Chinese game pieces with deeply carved chinoiserie lacquer

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Games

Materials

Bamboo, Bone

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Pair of Italian Cut Silk Velvet Pillows

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pillows and Throws

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Velvet

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Pair of Blue and White Porcelain Pagoda Towers

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.

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

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Porcelain

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Travertine Pet Bowl Set Rectangle

Travertine Pet Bowl Set Rectangle

$639 / item

H 2.76 in Dm 6.3 in

Travertine Pet Bowl Set Rectangle

By Kiwano Concept

Located in Eindhoven, NB

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2010s Dutch Modern Decorative Bowls

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Travertine

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Venetian Chinoiserie Gilt and Lacquered Mirror
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Venetian Chinoiserie Gilt and Lacquered Mirror

$1,600Sale Price|20% Off

H 53.5 in W 36.5 in D 2 in

Venetian Chinoiserie Gilt and Lacquered Mirror

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Stunning Italian Venetian style mirror decorated in the chinoiserie taste featuring a hand-carved frame finished with an ivory lacquer ground. Decorated with carved scrolls and surmo...

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20th Century Italian Rococo Wall Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer

Late 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Imari Charger
Late 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Imari Charger

Late 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Imari Charger

$500Sale Price|33% Off

H 2.25 in Dm 15.88 in

Late 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Imari Charger

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Late 19th century Aesthetic movement Imari Charger, 15 7/8" dia. Rich, deep colors. Six alternating panels of a bamboo tree in garden with "seaweed" motif & geometric motifs surround...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Aesthetic Movement Ceramics

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Handmade Ceramic Vase #504 in Satin Yellow with Marigold Cotton Braid and Fringe
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Located in Proctorsville, VT

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Ceramic, Cotton

English Georgian Mahogany Gadrooned and Upholstered Tester Bed, Circa 1800
English Georgian Mahogany Gadrooned and Upholstered Tester Bed, Circa 1800

English Georgian Mahogany Gadrooned and Upholstered Tester Bed, Circa 1800

Located in Charleston, SC

English Georgian mahogany four-poster bed with a carved molded inset headboard, tapered head post, serpentine gadrooned and upholstered tester with a centered carved urn & swags, dec...

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Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Beds and Bed Frames

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Upholstery, Mahogany

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Located in Proctorsville, VT

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Schumacher by Mary McDonald Chinois Palais Wallpaper Mural in Blush

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. ...

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21st Century and Contemporary British Chinoiserie Wallpaper

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Paper

Antique Regency English Crown Derby Pair Urns Vases Pot Pourri Centerpieces 1815
Antique Regency English Crown Derby Pair Urns Vases Pot Pourri Centerpieces 1815

Antique Regency English Crown Derby Pair Urns Vases Pot Pourri Centerpieces 1815

By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain

Located in Dublin, Ireland

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Antique 19th Century English Regency Vases

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Qing Dynasty Antique Chinese Red Coral Specimen
Qing Dynasty Antique Chinese Red Coral Specimen

Qing Dynasty Antique Chinese Red Coral Specimen

$10,443

H 19.3 in W 11.42 in D 1.97 in

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Located in London, GB

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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Coral

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$1,331 / item

H 27.56 in Dm 11.82 in

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Located in Brussels, BE

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20th Century European Jars

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$425,000

H 168 in Dm 104 in

Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage

Located in Queens, NY

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Schumacher Artigianale Italian Handwoven Yellow 47" Oversized Floor Pillow

Schumacher Artigianale Italian Handwoven Yellow 47" Oversized Floor Pillow

By Schumacher

Located in New York, NY

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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
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Bone 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, 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
    Chinese 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.