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 toggles used by Qing-dynasty men much like Japanese netsuke.
Bone
$1,235Sale Price|35% Off
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 bone.
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. This super chic pair is a beautiful addition to any room in your home, it is sold i...
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 bearded male.
Hardwood, Bone
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 haven't seen another pair quite like them. Sure to stand out in any setting, Di...
Wood
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 and measurements. Feel free to reach out with any questions.
Bone
$1,036Sale Price|20% Off
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, symbolizing happiness and good fortune in Chinese culture. The workmanship is exemp...
Bone, Hardwood
$2,275Sale Price|35% Off
Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Carved Faux Ivory Foo Dogs, a Pair
Located in Pomona, CA
Size: 9in H x 3.25in W x 3.5in D Origin: China Circa: Late Qing Dynasty Material: Faux Ivory/Bone Condition: Original condition, hand made and hand carved, normal age wear.
Bone
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 Ambassador to Spain Description: Imperial Grandeur: A Piece of Chinese Cultural Hist...
Rock Crystal
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 atop a two tiered base. He stands 20 inches tall including the base and holds a remov...
Bone
Unavailable
H 19.3 in W 7.88 in D 7.49 in
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, sculpture comes from! Rarely worked out in movement and aesthetics! Never see, or fi...
Bone
Chinese Tassellated Bone Horse
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Large Vintage Chinese hand carved, tassellated ox bone horse sculpture made of segments of bone shaped to fit like a mosaic. Lots of intricate carved fretwork designs, and adorned w...
Bone
Large Pair of Vintage Chinese Bone Tusks
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of large, Asian bone tusks, measure: 32" height, circa 1920.
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.
Bone
Chinese Tessellated Bone Horse Sculpture
Located in Lincoln, GB
Chinese Tessellated Bone Horse Sculpture 1950s Chinese tessellated bone horse sculpture from the 1950s is a stunning piece that pays homage to the Tang Dynasty period, specifically t...
Alabaster
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H 0.79 in Dm 3.15 in
Chinese Painting, Miniature, on a Bone Frame, Green and White, Republic Period
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
It's a little bone disk, painted. The decor is a decor of birds on branches in green and black color, bone is of course in white color. It is typically an object made in the republic...
Bone
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H 8 in W 4 in D 7 in
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 decoration. Each immortal has its own distinct character and the group forms an entertain...
Bone
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H 11 in W 19.5 in D 1 in
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 each side. Included is the original storage box which features its own scenery deta...
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, 20th century Measures- 9''H x 3.25''W x 3.25''D
Bone, Hardwood
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, W: 28cm, D: 2cm.
Bone, Silk
Chinese Eternal Life Netsuke Charm, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Japanese artisans have long held mastery in the creation of miniature treasures, or netsuke. Carved from bone, this leaf with a central chrysanthemum medallion would have been a wais...
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 of the Yao people of Southern China. The comb features a wonderfully etched constr...
Bone, Wool, Beads
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 designs.
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 canted angles. The sculpture is formed of dragons amidst waves, who breath fire th...
Bone
Large Chinese Vintage Bone Horse Sculpture Figure
Located in Studio City, CA
Substantial in both kitsch and size, this is a wonderful coffee tabletop conversation piece. Likely Chinese. Great addition to any collection or eye popping accent piece. Dimen...
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: ...
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 carved and intricate scrimshaw bone Samurai type swords with bone blades, complete ...
Bone
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H 19.5 in W 33.5 in D 9 in
Mid-20th Century, Chinese Large Bone Carved Elaborate Imperial Dragon Boat
Located in Pomona, CA
Origin: China. Circa: 1960 Material: wood, ox bone. Condition: original finished. hand made, hand carved normal age wear.
Bone, Wood
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H 3 in W 1.38 in D 1.5 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 Buddhist Deity. We date this piece to the earlier part of the 20th century, circa 1...
Bone
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H 3 in W 1.88 in D 1.2 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 decoration, which we date to the early 19th Century, circa 1830. The bottles are ...
Bone
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H 2.5 in W 1.32 in D 1 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 decoration, which we date to the early 19th Century, circa 1830. The bottle is made of ...
Bone
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 1 ¼ inches tall piece measures 3 ¾ inches long without stand
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 and 3 along the middle section. Measure: 11".
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 years and numerous eras. Traditionally, Chinese art and décor is defined by a decorati...
Bone, Wood
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H 18.12 in W 14.18 in D 1.97 in
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 flowers (lotus and more), birds, mountain scenes, and empire figurines in a great box fra...
Bone
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 hand carved, made out of animal bones and elegant natural painted Red pom-poms, cr...
Bone
Lobster Carving
Located in New York, NY
Fine carved bone with case. Lifesize.
Bone
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H 4 in W 28 in D 3 in
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 detailing. The scrimshaw is finely done with vibrant colours depicting agrarian scenes and ...
Metal
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H 18.12 in W 14.18 in D 1.97 in
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 flowers (lotus and more), birds, mountain scenes, and empire figurines in a great box fra...
Bone
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.
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 panels on each side. The exceptional tiles has a black back. The hardware on this excep...
Bamboo, Bone
$115,197
H 240 in W 552 in D 120 in
Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure
Located in London, GB
A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a unique masterpiece in High Victorian Ironwork design. Our research confirms it is French, da...
Wrought Iron
Extensive English Porcelain Dessert Service, circa 1825
Located in New York, NY
Pair of covered fruit coolers, pair of covered sauce tureens, pair of open work baskets, 1 compote, 4 kidney-shaped dishes, pair of square dishes, pair of oval dishes, 16 plates.
Porcelain
Pair of Carved Marble Recumbent Lions
By Antonio Canova
Located in Norwood, NJ
Fine quality antique carved marble recumbent lions after models by Antonio Canova. Architectural elements most likely part of a larger element or grouping.
Carrara Marble
$16,900Sale Price / set|35% Off
H 70 in W 16 in D 1.5 in
Early 20th Century Chinese Folding Screen/Room Divider with Cloisonne panels
Located in Pomona, CA
This is a set of 6 panels of Chinese vintage lacquered wooden screen which to be used as the room section panels in ancient China that are put together to make into a screen. Screens...
Hardwood
Chinese Carved Boxwood Figure of Guanyin, Mid-Qing Dynasty
Located in Austin, TX
A sublime Chinese carved boxwood figure of the Bodhisattva of Compassion, Avalokiteshvara, called Guanyin in Chinese, mid-Qing dynasty. The androgynous figure wears layers of loose...
Boxwood
$12,719Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.53 in W 23.63 in D 11.03 in
19th Century Italian Roman Vanitas Bust Renaissance Revival Memento Mori Marble
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Masterfully carved & most impressive Italian Vanitas bust in solid marble from late 19th century. White Carrara marble skull combined with a Belgian Black marble Roman toga (ro...
Marble, Belgian Black Marble, Carrara Marble
Exceptional Mahogany and Ormolu-Mounted Bibliotheque
Located in London, GB
The overhanging foliate cornice above a frieze with reliefs of female and male figures surmounted by ribbon ties and flanked by foliage and laurel leaves, above two pairs of glazed d...
Ormolu
$42,500 / set
H 34.25 in W 24 in D 23 in
Four Louis XV Style Gilt-Wood Chinoiserie Bergères, Jansen Attr., 1890
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Fine and Rare Assembled Set of Four French Louis XV Style Gilt-Wood Carved and Japanned-Chinoiserie Lacquer Decorated Bergers Armchairs, attributed to Maison Jansen (House of Janse...
Velvet, Giltwood, Lacquer
$4,282Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.5 in W 24 in
Fine Italian Old Master Oil Painting c. 1700's The Madonna Christ Child St. John
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Madonna, Christ Child and St. John Italian Old Master, circa 1700's period oil painting on canvas, unframed Canvas: 28.5 x 24 inches conditon: overall very good for its age, a fe...
Canvas, Oil
Mid-19th Century Hand Painted Asian Wallpaper Panels
Located in San Francisco, CA
A set of three mounted hand painted wallpaper panels in simple wood frames. Beautifully and elaborate painted scenes with birds, flowers, butterflies, cats, dogs, squirrels, fruit an...
Paper
$16,571 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
Sold|$1,839
H 24.02 in W 40.95 in D 20.08 in
Antique Chinese Carved Camphor wood Trunk Coffer 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning antique Chinese camphor wood trunk with brass fittings, and featuring an interesting desert scape scene, circa 1920 in date. Elaborately detailed, the trunk has ...
Wood
$5,342Sale Price|20% Off
H 74.81 in W 30.32 in D 19.3 in
Antique English 19th Century Sheraton Revival Mahogany Display Cabinet on Stand
Located in London, GB
Antique English 19th century Sheraton revival mahogany display cabinet on stand. A 19th century mahogany display cabinet on stand, the upper section with astragal glazed doors on ...
Glass, Mahogany
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, Mahogany
$75,000
H 74.13 in W 122 in D 0.75 in
Early 19th Century Chinese Coromandel Eight-Panel Screen with Palace Attendants
Located in Miami, FL
Early 19th Century Chinese Coromandel Eight-Panel Screen — Provenance: Perret Vibert, Paris Early 19th Century Chinese Coromandel Eight-Panel Screen with Palace Attendants and Schola...
Paint, Wood
Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)
Metal
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.
Decorated with white cranes and the sought-after thousand-butterflies motif, the Meiji-period vessel offers both a celebration of traditional aesthetics and a clear reflection of the era’s appetite for exquisite export pieces.
For 25 years, gallerist Betsy Nathan has leveraged her keen eye and key connections to bring a unique selection of rare finds to the market.
Now working alongside his daughter Bianca, dealer Joel Chen has presented a most covetable array of antiques, art and contemporary creations for more than 40 years.
From cherry-blossom-adorned walls paired with glamorous lighting to wood-paneled ceilings above checkerboard-patterned chairs, these 12 spaces seamlessly blend Eastern and Western aesthetics.
The dealer and curator has spent the past 50 years amassing a collection of exceptional art, furniture and architectural elements that trace the cultural influence of the Spanish empire from Europe to the Americas and beyond.
These spaces exemplify how Eastern elements elevate a home's decor.