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Chinese Carved Stone Animals

Hand Carved Stone Chinese Water Buffalo Sculpture on Wood Base
Hand Carved Stone Chinese Water Buffalo Sculpture on Wood Base

Hand Carved Stone Chinese Water Buffalo Sculpture on Wood Base

Located in San Diego, CA

A very cool hand carved stone Chinese water buffalo sculpture on wooden base, circa 1960s. The

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Pair of Chinese Carved Stone Foo Dogs on Rectangular Plinths, 20th Century
Pair of Chinese Carved Stone Foo Dogs on Rectangular Plinths, 20th Century

Pair of Chinese Carved Stone Foo Dogs on Rectangular Plinths, 20th Century

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of Chinese hand carved stone Foo dogs resting on rectangular decorative carved plinths. 20th

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone

A Pair Of carved Stone Foo Chinese Dogs
A Pair Of carved Stone Foo Chinese Dogs

A Pair Of carved Stone Foo Chinese Dogs

$2,449 / set

H 15.36 in W 8.27 in D 16.15 in

A Pair Of carved Stone Foo Chinese Dogs

Located in London, GB

A well carved and nicely weathered pair of carved granite stone Chinese Foo dogs. facing eachother

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Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Granite

Mid-20th Century Vintage Chinese Handcrafted Stone Frog
Mid-20th Century Vintage Chinese Handcrafted Stone Frog

Mid-20th Century Vintage Chinese Handcrafted Stone Frog

$416Sale Price|30% Off

H 7 in W 8.5 in D 7 in

Mid-20th Century Vintage Chinese Handcrafted Stone Frog

Located in Pomona, CA

This vintage Chinese stone frog sculpture is hand Craft with exquisite detail which was very common

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Chinese Carved Hardstone Rhodonite Frog Toad Sculpture Figure Model Wood Base
Chinese Carved Hardstone Rhodonite Frog Toad Sculpture Figure Model Wood Base

Chinese Carved Hardstone Rhodonite Frog Toad Sculpture Figure Model Wood Base

Located in London, GB

Chinese Carved Hardstone Rhodonite Frog Toad Sculpture Figure Model Wood Base Chinese, 20th Century

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Chinese Stone Shoemaker's Weight with Mother, Cub, and Embroidered Ball
Chinese Stone Shoemaker's Weight with Mother, Cub, and Embroidered Ball

Chinese Stone Shoemaker's Weight with Mother, Cub, and Embroidered Ball

Located in Chicago, IL

Carved from a solid piece of stone, this weight was originally used by a Shoemaker to press down

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Vintage Boho Monumental Carved Stone Foo Dogs - A Pair
Vintage Boho Monumental Carved Stone Foo Dogs - A Pair

Vintage Boho Monumental Carved Stone Foo Dogs - A Pair

$4,450 / set

H 30 in W 13.5 in D 19 in

Vintage Boho Monumental Carved Stone Foo Dogs - A Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

of vintage carved stone Foo Dogs. Traditionally known as guardian lions, these impressive sculptures

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Pair Qing Dynasty Carved Fluorite Lions of Fo
Pair Qing Dynasty Carved Fluorite Lions of Fo

Pair Qing Dynasty Carved Fluorite Lions of Fo

$1,326Sale Price|50% Off

H 4.5 in W 2.85 in D 2.15 in

Pair Qing Dynasty Carved Fluorite Lions of Fo

Located in London, by appointment only

Superb Pair Qing Dynasty Carved Purple Fluorite Imperial Buddhist Lions of Fo. These exquisite male

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Early 20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Large Chinese Hardstone Tree Model with Birds in a Cloisonné Enamel Pot
Large Chinese Hardstone Tree Model with Birds in a Cloisonné Enamel Pot

Large Chinese Hardstone Tree Model with Birds in a Cloisonné Enamel Pot

Located in London, GB

Large Chinese hardstone tree model with birds in a cloisonné enamel pot Chinese, 20th Century

Category

20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Jade, Metal, Enamel

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Chinese Carved Serpentine Stone Guardian Lions
Chinese Carved Serpentine Stone Guardian Lions

Chinese Carved Serpentine Stone Guardian Lions

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H 8 in W 3.25 in D 4.75 in

Chinese Carved Serpentine Stone Guardian Lions

Located in Cookeville, TN

Offering this pair of stunning carved serpentine guardian lions. On rectangular plinths with

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Serpentine

Hand Carved Calcite Elephant Sculpture, Vintage
Hand Carved Calcite Elephant Sculpture, Vintage

Hand Carved Calcite Elephant Sculpture, Vintage

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H 3.32 in W 4.13 in D 2.25 in

Hand Carved Calcite Elephant Sculpture, Vintage

Located in Cookeville, TN

Offering this stunning hand carved Calcite elephant. The base is a simple hand carved base for the

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Natural Spinach Jade Animal Figurines from Qing Dynasty
Natural Spinach Jade Animal Figurines from Qing Dynasty

Natural Spinach Jade Animal Figurines from Qing Dynasty

Unavailable

H 2.37 in W 3.15 in D 0.87 in

Natural Spinach Jade Animal Figurines from Qing Dynasty

Located in Nova Scotia, NS

These lovely spinach jade animal figures consist of a Tang horse, an elephant, and a hippo. The

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities

Materials

Stone, Jade

Chinese Carved Stone Foo Dog
Chinese Carved Stone Foo Dog

Chinese Carved Stone Foo Dog

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H 17.33 in W 8.67 in D 10.24 in

Chinese Carved Stone Foo Dog

Located in London, GB

A well carved Foo dog in a hard limestone. Nicely weathered dating it mid 20th century. Chinese

Category

20th Century Asian Ming Animal Sculptures

Materials

Limestone

Pair of Large Scale Carved Stone Chinese Foo Dogs / Temple Lions
Pair of Large Scale Carved Stone Chinese Foo Dogs / Temple Lions

Pair of Large Scale Carved Stone Chinese Foo Dogs / Temple Lions

Located in Dallas, TX

a pair of large scale, well carved stone Chinese Foo Dogs / Temple Lions, these are carved out of

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Mid-20th Century Vintage Chinese Hand Crafted Stone Frog
Mid-20th Century Vintage Chinese Hand Crafted Stone Frog

Mid-20th Century Vintage Chinese Hand Crafted Stone Frog

Located in Pomona, CA

This vintage Chinese stone frog sculpture is hand Craft with exquisite detail which was very common

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Pair of Carved Stone Tang Horses
Pair of Carved Stone Tang Horses

Pair of Carved Stone Tang Horses

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H 16 in W 18.5 in D 5.5 in

Pair of Carved Stone Tang Horses

Located in Richmond, VA

Pair of carved stone Tang horses, early 20th century.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Monumental Carved Stone Pig Sculpture Qing Dynasty
Monumental Carved Stone Pig Sculpture Qing Dynasty

Monumental Carved Stone Pig Sculpture Qing Dynasty

Located in Dallas, TX

Chinese Late Qing dynasty (1886-1912) This monumentally large and heavy detailed hand carved

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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Soapstone

Contemporary Large Hand-Carved Stone Roaring Black Panther Sculpture on Base
Contemporary Large Hand-Carved Stone Roaring Black Panther Sculpture on Base

Contemporary Large Hand-Carved Stone Roaring Black Panther Sculpture on Base

Located in Yonkers, NY

A contemporary hand-carved stone Black Panther sculpture from the 21st century. This striking

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Pair of Stone Carved Lions on Pedestal
Pair of Stone Carved Lions on Pedestal

Pair of Stone Carved Lions on Pedestal

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H 10 in W 6 in D 7.5 in

Pair of Stone Carved Lions on Pedestal

Located in Chicago, IL

These handsome stone sentinels are iconic gatekeepers seen throughout Asia. Traditional symbols of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Limestone

Pair of Stone Carved Fu Dog Pedestal
Pair of Stone Carved Fu Dog Pedestal

Pair of Stone Carved Fu Dog Pedestal

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H 22.5 in W 9.5 in L 22.5 in

Pair of Stone Carved Fu Dog Pedestal

Located in Chicago, IL

Often referred to as “Foo Dogs” or “Fu Dogs” in western culture, these handsome stone sentinels are

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Limestone

Pair of Stone Carved Fu Dogs on Pedestal
Pair of Stone Carved Fu Dogs on Pedestal

Pair of Stone Carved Fu Dogs on Pedestal

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H 20.5 in W 12 in D 8.5 in

Pair of Stone Carved Fu Dogs on Pedestal

Located in Chicago, IL

Often referred to as “Foo Dogs” or “Fu Dogs” in western culture, these handsome stone sentinels are

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Limestone

Petite Stone Fu Dog Guardian
Petite Stone Fu Dog Guardian

Petite Stone Fu Dog Guardian

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H 6 in W 2.5 in D 4.5 in

Petite Stone Fu Dog Guardian

Located in Chicago, IL

With a curly mane and a lively expression, this petite stone fu dog is an adorable companion and a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Limestone

Petite Stone Fu Dog Guardian
Petite Stone Fu Dog Guardian

Petite Stone Fu Dog Guardian

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H 6 in W 2.5 in D 4.5 in

Petite Stone Fu Dog Guardian

Located in Chicago, IL

With a curly mane and a lively expression, this petite stone fu dog is an adorable companion and a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Limestone

Petite Stone Fu Dog Guardian
Petite Stone Fu Dog Guardian

Petite Stone Fu Dog Guardian

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H 6 in W 2.5 in D 4.5 in

Petite Stone Fu Dog Guardian

Located in Chicago, IL

With a curly mane and a lively expression, this petite stone fu dog is an adorable companion and a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures

Materials

Limestone

Chinese Carved Cinnabar Elephant with Semi Precious Stones
Chinese Carved Cinnabar Elephant with Semi Precious Stones

Chinese Carved Cinnabar Elephant with Semi Precious Stones

Located in Palm Desert, CA

stones. The cinnabar is a classic color and the elephant has been carved to include an ornate rug saddle

Category

Vintage 1960s Animal Sculptures

Materials

Precious Stone, Lacquer

Chinese Ming Dynasty 17th Century Hand Carved Stone Monkey Temple Sculpture
Chinese Ming Dynasty 17th Century Hand Carved Stone Monkey Temple Sculpture

Chinese Ming Dynasty 17th Century Hand Carved Stone Monkey Temple Sculpture

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Ming Dynasty period hand carved stone monkey temple sculpture from the 17th century

Category

Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Antique Chinese Stone Foo Dogs
Antique Chinese Stone Foo Dogs

Antique Chinese Stone Foo Dogs

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H 9.5 in W 9 in D 4.5 in

Antique Chinese Stone Foo Dogs

Located in Doylestown, PA

A pair of carved stone Foo Dogs with traces of polychrome painted finish, 19th Century or earlier

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Chinese Carved Tigers Eye Han Tang Dynasty Style Horse
Chinese Carved Tigers Eye Han Tang Dynasty Style Horse

Chinese Carved Tigers Eye Han Tang Dynasty Style Horse

Located in Dallas, TX

A late 19th early 20th century carved Qing dynasty tigers eye horse statue figure in the Han or

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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Han Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Beautiful Carved Cornelian Stone Sculpture
Beautiful Carved Cornelian Stone Sculpture

Beautiful Carved Cornelian Stone Sculpture

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H 7.88 in W 3.94 in D 2.76 in

Beautiful Carved Cornelian Stone Sculpture

Located in Milan, Italy

A beautiful stone sculpture of Cornelian produced in China. Italian private collection. The

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20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

19th Century Oriental Hand-Carved Jade Stone Statue, circa 1880s
19th Century Oriental Hand-Carved Jade Stone Statue, circa 1880s

19th Century Oriental Hand-Carved Jade Stone Statue, circa 1880s

Located in Dallas, TX

This charming 19th century oriental jade stone statue celebrates a favourite theme of sculptors

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Antique 1880s Chinese Rustic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone

A Chinese Carved Soapstone Sculpture Of A Child On A Water Buffalo
A Chinese Carved Soapstone Sculpture Of A Child On A Water Buffalo

A Chinese Carved Soapstone Sculpture Of A Child On A Water Buffalo

Located in Heathfield, East Sussex

A lovely decorative piece on an associated stand. Well executed early twentieth-century carving.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone

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Pair Bronze Foo Dogs, early 20th century
Pair Bronze Foo Dogs, early 20th century

Pair Bronze Foo Dogs, early 20th century

$1,920Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 14.5 in W 7.5 in D 11.5 in

Pair Bronze Foo Dogs, early 20th century

Located in South Salem, NY

A captivating duo of bronze Foo Dogs, dating back to the early 20th century, exudes timeless charm. These exquisite guardians stand as a testament to artistic craftsmanship, with int...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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Chinese Carved Stone Animals For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of Chinese carved stone animals available for sale. Each of these unique Chinese carved stone animals was constructed with extraordinary care, often using stone, limestone and serpentine. Chinese carved stone animals have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Modern Chinese carved stone animals are consistently popular styles.

How Much are Chinese Carved Stone Animals?

Prices for Chinese carved stone animals start at $375 and top out at $5,900 with the average selling for $1,880.

Finding the Right Animal-sculptures for You

Invite the untamed wonders of the animal kingdom into your home — and do so safely — with the antique, new and vintage animal sculptures available on 1stDibs.

Artists working in every medium from furniture design to jewelry to painting have found inspiration in wild animals over the years. For sculptors, three-dimensional animal renderings — both realistic and symbolic — crisscross history and continents. In as early as 210 B.C., intricately detailed terracotta horses guarded early Chinese tombs, while North America’s native Inuit tribes living in the ice-covered Arctic during the 1800’s wore small animal figurines carved from walrus ivory. Indeed, animal sculpture has a long history, and beginning in the 19th century, the art form started becoming not only fashionable but artistically validated — a trend that continues today. At home, animal sculptures — polished bronze rhinos crafted in the Art Deco style or ceramic dogs of the mid-century modern era — can introduce both playfulness and drama to your decor.

In the case of the frosted glass sculptures crafted by artisans at legendary French glassmaker Lalique, founded by jeweler and glass artist René Lalique, some animal sculptures are purely decorative. With their meticulously groomed horse manes and detailed contours of their parakeet feathers, these creatures want to be proudly displayed. Adding animal sculptures to your bookcases can draw attention to your covetable collection of vintage monographs, while side tables and wall shelving also make great habitats for these ornamental animal figurines.

Some sculptures, however, can find suitable nests in just about any corner of your space. Whimsical brass flamingos or the violent, realist bronze lions created by Parisian sculptor Antoine-Louis Barye are provocative and versatile pieces that can rest on windowsills or your desk. Otherwise, the brass cat shoehorns and bronze porcupine ashtrays designed by Viennese artist Walter Bosse are no longer roaming aimlessly throughout your living room, as they’ve found a purpose to serve.

Embark on your safari today and find a fascinating collection of vintage, modern and antique animal sculptures on 1stDibs.