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Chinese Tessellated Bone Horse Sculpture
Located in Lincoln, GB
Chinese tessellated bone horse sculpture circa 1950s. Modeled after an actual horse discovered
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bone

Chinese Tessellated Bone Horse Sculpture
Chinese Tessellated Bone Horse Sculpture
H 14.97 in W 15.75 in D 5.12 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
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
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

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Hardwood, Bone

Pair of Hand Carved Chinese Wood Carved, Bone Inlay Foo Dogs, circa Early 1900s
Located in Studio City, CA
Intricately carved wood and bone inlaid pair of Chinese foo dogs. Very unique and wonderful. We
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Bone

Beautiful Chinese fan of Canton of the 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Beautiful Chinese fan of Canton of the 19th century in Bone, Paper and Silk. Dimensions: H: 49cm
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bone, Silk

Pair of Monumental Oversized Bone Pedestals With Intricate Detail Design
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of monumental oversized wood and bone inlay pedestals with intricate detailed design and
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Early 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

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Bone, Wood

19th Chinese Carved Hardwood Figure of an Immortal Holding a Bat
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th Chinese carved hardwood figure of an immortal holding a bat, well carved with inlaid bone eyes
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bone, Hardwood

A Magnificent Chinese Carnelian Agate Snuff Bottle. Qing Dynasty
Located in London, GB
A Magnificent Chinese Carnelian Agate Snuff Bottle. Qing Dynasty. Antique Chinese Carnelian Agate
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Agate, Carnelian

Vintage Chinese 1920s Collector's Box Set of Eight Jade Stallions
By G. None
Located in Bronx, NY
This vintage set of Chinese hand carved jade stallions dates from the 1920s and presents in the
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Vintage 1920s Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Important Ancient Chinese Effigy Pug Dog, Ming Dynasty 1368-1644
Located in South Burlington, VT
China, a carving of a canine “Pug”, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644 CE Dimensions: 38 cm, 15” High
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Limestone

Chinese Yellow and Russet Jade Mythical Beast, Ming Dynasty or Earlier
Located in Austin, TX
A superb Chinese yellow and russet nephrite jade carving of a mythical beast, Ming Dynasty (1368 to
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Chinese Complete Antique Handcarved Wood and Porcelain Bird Cage, Fine Details
Located in South Burlington, VT
we have seen. Found in Japan, this attractive antique Chinese hand crafted wooden bird cage is
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain, Silk, Wood

Pair of 18th/19th Century Solid Teak Foo Dogs, Opposing, Statuary
Located in Stamford, CT
carved foo dogs having glass like eyes and bone teeth. Each having a movable ball in their mouth, one
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Carved Wood Happy Buddha with 3 Kids
Located in Norton, MA
A large carved wood happy Buddha with 3 Kids, Bone teeth, and Glass eyes inlay.
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Rock Crystal Snuff Bottle with Blue Calcite
Located in Somis, CA
calcite top caps the bottle off with a bone spoon. All natural rutile and fissures. Good stable condition.
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Rock Crystal

Contemporary Fine Bone China Pitcher with Distinctive Carved Design
By Fort Standard
Located in London, GB
working with including carving, etching, turning, adding, subtracting. Each move informing the next until
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Fine Bone China Vase with Distinctive Carved Design
By Fort Standard
Located in London, GB
working with including carving, etching, turning, adding, subtracting. Each move informing the next until
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Fine Bone China Tall Vase with Distinctive Carved Design
By Fort Standard
Located in London, GB
working with including carving, etching, turning, adding, subtracting. Each move informing the next until
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Black Lacquer and Rosewood Cabinet with Soapstone and Bone Inlay
Located in Lomita, CA
. But the whimsical figural bone inlay carvings are what makes this most memorable. The cabinet is roomy
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cabinets

Materials

Lacquer

Pair of Great Dragon Temples Chinese Minguo Period
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of great dragon temples. Chinese Minguo period (1912-1949), in carved bone plates. With
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Bone

Pair of Great Dragon Temples Chinese Minguo Period
Pair of Great Dragon Temples Chinese Minguo Period
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H 39.77 in W 37.01 in D 13.39 in
19th Century Anglo-Chinese Carved Teak and Inlaid Stand, circa 1880
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century Anglo-Chinese carved teak and inlaid stand, circa 1880 From the China Trade, clipper
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Antique 1860s Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

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Bone, Boxwood, Teak

Chinese Peranakan Inlaid Hardwood Pagoda Display Cabinet, Early 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
boxwood and bone carvings of more auspicious motifs of plants, animals and fruits, including squirrel and
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Vintage 1910s Asian Chinoiserie Furniture

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Bone, Hardwood, Boxwood

Chinese Eighteen Luohan Walnut Shell Snuff Bottle, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
. This petite snuff bottle is a fantastic example of Chinese walnut carving and has been fitted with a
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

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Plastic, Walnut

Monumental Pair of Chinese Carved Wood Brush Pots, Late 18th Century
Located in North Miami, FL
Monumental pair of Chinese carved wood brush pots adorned with mother of pearl and white bone
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Mother-of-Pearl

Important Chinese Incised & Filled Gourd Snuff Bottle "Ruan Guang Yu" 阮光宇 c.1959
Located in Richmond, CA
), a seminal figure in the realm of gourd carving. Originating as a folk painter from Hebei Province
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Organic Material

Set of 10 Pink Crystal Tray by Artiss
Located in Geneve, CH
(gem, mother pearl shell, horn, bone, malachite), focusing on the artistic creation and production of
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2010s Chinese Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Crystal

Set of 10 Pink Crystal Tray by Artiss
Set of 10 Pink Crystal Tray by Artiss
H 0.79 in W 13.78 in D 5.91 in
Rock Crystal Wash Basin by Artiss
Located in Geneve, CH
, horn, bone, malachite), focusing on the artistic creation and production of natural materials. The
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2010s Chinese Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Rock Crystal

Bronze Sculpture by Artiss
Located in Geneve, CH
, bone, malachite), focusing on the artistic creation and production of natural materials. The harsh
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2010s Chinese Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Malachite, Bronze

Bronze Sculpture by Artiss
Bronze Sculpture by Artiss
H 22.45 in W 11.82 in D 26.38 in
Rock Crystal Wash Basin by ARTISS
Located in Geneve, CH
, horn, bone, malachite), focusing on the artistic creation and production of natural materials. The
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2010s Chinese Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Rock Crystal

Amethyst Wash Basin by Artiss
Located in Geneve, CH
, bone, malachite), focusing on the artistic creation and production of natural materials. The harsh
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2010s Chinese Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Rock Crystal, Bronze

Amethyst Wash Basin by Artiss
Amethyst Wash Basin by Artiss
H 6.5 in W 13.39 in D 25.6 in
Bronze Porch Table with Malachite by Artiss
Located in Geneve, CH
, mother pearl shell, horn, bone, malachite), focusing on the artistic creation and production of natural
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2010s Chinese Modern Side Tables

Materials

Malachite, Bronze

Bronze Porch Table with Malachite by Artiss
Bronze Porch Table with Malachite by Artiss
H 34.65 in W 53.94 in D 16.54 in
Bronze Porch Table with Malachite by ARTISS
Located in Geneve, CH
, mother pearl shell, horn, bone, malachite), focusing on the artistic creation and production of natural
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2010s Chinese Modern Side Tables

Materials

Malachite, Bronze

Bronze Porch Table with Malachite by ARTISS
Bronze Porch Table with Malachite by ARTISS
H 36.23 in W 49.22 in D 19.69 in
Bronze Lamp with Malachite by Artiss
Located in Geneve, CH
shell, horn, bone, malachite), focusing on the artistic creation and production of natural materials
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2010s Chinese Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Malachite, Bronze

Bronze Lamp with Malachite by Artiss
Bronze Lamp with Malachite by Artiss
H 44.1 in W 21.26 in D 21.26 in
Rock Crystal Wall Lamp by Artiss
Located in Geneve, CH
, horn, bone, malachite), focusing on the artistic creation and production of natural materials. The
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2010s Chinese Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Rock Crystal, Bronze

Rock Crystal Wall Lamp by Artiss
Rock Crystal Wall Lamp by Artiss
H 21.66 in Dm 11.03 in
Rock Crystal Chandelier by ARTISS
Located in Geneve, CH
shell, horn, bone, malachite), focusing on the artistic creation and production of natural materials
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2010s Chinese Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Rock Crystal, Bronze

Rock Crystal Chandelier by ARTISS
Rock Crystal Chandelier by ARTISS
H 41.34 in Dm 27.56 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
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

Pair of Chinese Carved Ebony Elephants on Original Stands
Located in GB
A pair of Chinese carved ebony elephants on their original stands. These decorative and detailed
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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ebony

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Hardwood Water Buffalo on Stands, circa 1880
Located in GB
This pair of late 19th century Chinese hardwood figures are superbly carved with amazing detail
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

Chinese Canton Carved Napkin Ring 19th Century
Located in Nottingham, GB
In good condition From a private collection Free international shipping Chinese Canton Carved
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Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bone

Chinese Canton Carved Napkin Ring 19th Century
Chinese Canton Carved Napkin Ring 19th Century
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H 0.99 in W 1.97 in D 1.97 in
Chinese Canton Carved Napkin Ring 19th Century
Located in Nottingham, GB
In good condition From a private collection Free international shipping Chinese Canton Carved
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Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bone

Chinese Canton Carved Napkin Ring 19th Century
Chinese Canton Carved Napkin Ring 19th Century
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H 0.99 in W 1.97 in D 1.97 in
Chinese Canton Carved Napkin Ring 19th Century
Located in Nottingham, GB
In good condition From a private collection Free international shipping Chinese Canton Carved
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Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bone

Chinese Canton Carved Napkin Ring 19th Century
Chinese Canton Carved Napkin Ring 19th Century
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H 0.99 in W 1.97 in D 1.97 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

Chinese Tassellated Bone Horse
Chinese Tassellated Bone Horse
H 24 in W 27 in D 9 in
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
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 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
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
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
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

Asian Carved Bone Figure Grouping of Man Telling a Fish Tale, 20th C.
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Chinese figural group offers carved bone depiction of a man telling a small boy a tale
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20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bone

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
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Vintage 1950s Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bone

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

Pair of Extraordinary Large Chinese Hard Stone Plaques with Warriors
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Exceptional pair of Chinese ebonized wall plaques with detailed hard stone and bone warriors in
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Pair of Chinese Blue and White Lotus Shoes, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
restricting bone growth from an early age. The smaller the feet, the more attractive and erotic they were
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass

Impressive Pair of Patinated Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs or Tibetan Snow Lions
Located in San Diego, CA
Impressive pair of large patinated bronze Chinese foo dogs or Tibetan snow lions in full armor
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

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

Yao Ornamental Hair Comb, c. 1920
Yao Ornamental Hair Comb, c. 1920
H 12.25 in W 4 in D 3 in
Chess Set
Located in Houston, TX
Indian bone pieces carved probably in Burma, and more than likely for Chinese carvers for an export
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Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ivory, Wood

Chess Set
Chess Set
H 3.75 in W 1 in D 1 in
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

Pair of Chinese Bone Sculptures
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Chinese bone sculptures of female and male figurines. Exquisite carvings, each raised on
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20th Century American Sculptures

Materials

Bone

Pair of Chinese Bone Sculptures
Pair of Chinese Bone Sculptures
H 31 in W 10 in D 8 in
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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.

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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.
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
    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.
  • 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.