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Collection of 3 Carved Wooded Asian Deities
Collection of 3 Carved Wooded Asian Deities

Collection of 3 Carved Wooded Asian Deities

Located in Doylestown, PA

A collection of Folk Art carved figurines depicting Asian religious figures including Chang Tao-ling riding a tiger, seated Confucius, and a seated Buddha.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Painted and Gilded Wooden Sculpture Buddhist Deity Wei-To
Painted and Gilded Wooden Sculpture Buddhist Deity Wei-To

Painted and Gilded Wooden Sculpture Buddhist Deity Wei-To

Located in Roma, IT

Wooden statue depicting a Buddhist deity named ‘Wei-To’, otherwise known as ‘Skanda’. The carved

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

16th Century Ming Dynasty Carved Wood Buddhist Deity
16th Century Ming Dynasty Carved Wood Buddhist Deity

16th Century Ming Dynasty Carved Wood Buddhist Deity

Located in Dallas, TX

Remarkable 16th century Ming dynasty hand carved wood sculpture of a Buddhist deity donning a crown

Category

Antique 16th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

A Wooden 19th Century Chinese Earth God
A Wooden 19th Century Chinese Earth God

A Wooden 19th Century Chinese Earth God

Located in Singapore, SG

A wooden sculpture of a Chinese Earth God, from Fujian province, China. The deity and his armchair

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Elm

Antique Chinese 19th Century Baluster Vase Scene of the Heibai Wuchang
Antique Chinese 19th Century Baluster Vase Scene of the Heibai Wuchang

Antique Chinese 19th Century Baluster Vase Scene of the Heibai Wuchang

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

"Black and White Impermanence", are two Deities in Chinese folk religion in charge of escorting the

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Qing Well Carved Wood Figure of Shou Lao, circa 1900
Chinese Qing Well Carved Wood Figure of Shou Lao, circa 1900

Chinese Qing Well Carved Wood Figure of Shou Lao, circa 1900

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

associated with age. Shou Lao is a Chinese God and Deity representing longevity and is a significant and

Category

Antique Early 1900s Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Large Chinese Porcelain Seated Diety Figures 20thC
Pair of Large Chinese Porcelain Seated Diety Figures 20thC

Pair of Large Chinese Porcelain Seated Diety Figures 20thC

Located in Big Flats, NY

pair of large Chinese porcelain figures depicting seated deities, crafted in the 20th century. These

Category

20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Ivory Laughing Buddha
Ivory Laughing Buddha

Ivory Laughing Buddha

Located in Dallas, TX

his back, being poor but content, he is a Chinese folkloric deity who is admired for his happiness

Category

20th Century Japanese Folk Art Sculptures

Vintage Tubogas Snake 18 Karat Yellow Collar Necklace by Brevettato
Vintage Tubogas Snake 18 Karat Yellow Collar Necklace by Brevettato

Vintage Tubogas Snake 18 Karat Yellow Collar Necklace by Brevettato

Located in London, GB

throughout history: To Ancient Egyptians snakes were a symbol of royalty or deity. Whereas in Chinese

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Japanese Garden or Indoor Talisman Gentle Protectors of Family and Travelers
Japanese Garden or Indoor Talisman Gentle Protectors of Family and Travelers

Japanese Garden or Indoor Talisman Gentle Protectors of Family and Travelers

Located in South Burlington, VT

organic garden! Dosojin is the Japanese Shinto manifestation of a Chinese Taoist deity charged with

Category

Antique 18th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Bronze Bust of Chinese Deity
Bronze Bust of Chinese Deity

Bronze Bust of Chinese Deity

Located in New York, NY

A 20th century bronze bust. Artist unknown. The bust is likely the Chinese deity Shou Xing - one of

Category

20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Carnelian Carving of Lucky Chinese Deity Framed in Large Rose Gold Pendant
Carnelian Carving of Lucky Chinese Deity Framed in Large Rose Gold Pendant

Carnelian Carving of Lucky Chinese Deity Framed in Large Rose Gold Pendant

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

This carving came to us through an estate we purchased years ago and we don't much about it. It's probably one of the three Sanxing - Fu, Lu or Shou -- the gods of prosperity, statu...

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2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold

Chinese Export Eight Panel Coromandel Screen of Deities
Chinese Export Eight Panel Coromandel Screen of Deities

Chinese Export Eight Panel Coromandel Screen of Deities

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Chinese deities. The lacquered wood screen is incised with vibrant colors and parcel gilt accents

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brass

Chinese Carved Rose Quartz Figural Lamp
Chinese Carved Rose Quartz Figural Lamp

Chinese Carved Rose Quartz Figural Lamp

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

This finely carved rose quartz figure of a Chinese deity on a carved teak stand has been mounted as

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Rose Quartz

Vintage Chinese Fu Lu Shou Feng Shui Trio Gods Figurines Statues
Vintage Chinese Fu Lu Shou Feng Shui Trio Gods Figurines Statues

Vintage Chinese Fu Lu Shou Feng Shui Trio Gods Figurines Statues

Located in Pomona, CA

This beautiful vintage set of three porcelain statues features the Chinese deities Fu, Lu, Shou

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Bronze Sculpture Deity Figure of Lu
Chinese Bronze Sculpture Deity Figure of Lu

Chinese Bronze Sculpture Deity Figure of Lu

Located in Astoria, NY

A Chinese cast bronze sculpture depicting the deity figure of Lu, god of wealth, holding up a small

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Carved Marble Plaque of Three Deities
Chinese Carved Marble Plaque of Three Deities

Chinese Carved Marble Plaque of Three Deities

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Chinese carved marble plaque of three deities Carved in relief, with three figures floating in a

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble, Wrought Iron

Pair of Chinese Glazed Ceramic Celestial Guanyin Deities
Pair of Chinese Glazed Ceramic Celestial Guanyin Deities

Pair of Chinese Glazed Ceramic Celestial Guanyin Deities

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Remarkable pair of Chinese glazed ceramic celestial Buddhist Guanyin deities. Featuring two

Category

20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Chinese Polychrome Quan Yin Deity Table Lamps
Pair of Chinese Polychrome Quan Yin Deity Table Lamps

Pair of Chinese Polychrome Quan Yin Deity Table Lamps

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Gorgeous pair of Chinese hand carved Quan Yin deity figures with a distressed polychrome finish

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Chinese Export Porcelain Large Figures of Mythical Characters
Chinese Export Porcelain Large Figures of Mythical Characters

Chinese Export Porcelain Large Figures of Mythical Characters

Located in Downingtown, PA

Pair of Chinese Export Porcelain Figures of Shouxing, God of Longevity Qianlong Period, Circa 1775

Category

Antique 1770s Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

1960s Georges Briard 22 K Gold and Turquoise Asian Shoji Style Cocktail Glasses
1960s Georges Briard 22 K Gold and Turquoise Asian Shoji Style Cocktail Glasses

1960s Georges Briard 22 K Gold and Turquoise Asian Shoji Style Cocktail Glasses

By Culver Ltd., Georges Briard, Fred Press

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

includes the Asian Chinese Deity Buddha Quan Yin or Guanyin depicted standing in a flowing robe on a lotus

Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Barware

Materials

Art Glass

1960s Georges Briard 22 K Gold and Turquoise Asian Shoji Style Highball Glasses
1960s Georges Briard 22 K Gold and Turquoise Asian Shoji Style Highball Glasses

1960s Georges Briard 22 K Gold and Turquoise Asian Shoji Style Highball Glasses

By Fred Press, Culver Ltd., Georges Briard

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

of 8 vintage cocktail glasses that are decorated in an Asian design that includes the Chinese Deity

Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Barware

Materials

Glass

Carved Jade Figure of Guanyin, Chinese
Carved Jade Figure of Guanyin, Chinese

Carved Jade Figure of Guanyin, Chinese

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A carved Jade Figure of Guanyin, Chinese The deity standing on a rocky base in front of an oval

Category

20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Jade

Antique Joyful Buddha Sculpture Brings Hope for Our World
Antique Joyful Buddha Sculpture Brings Hope for Our World

Antique Joyful Buddha Sculpture Brings Hope for Our World

Located in South Burlington, VT

-historical Chinese monk who is venerated as a deity in Chinese Buddhism and was also introduced into the

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Large Japanese Meiji Period Archaistic Style Bronze Vase
Large Japanese Meiji Period Archaistic Style Bronze Vase

Large Japanese Meiji Period Archaistic Style Bronze Vase

Located in Vero Beach, FL

completes the beauty of this Chinese style bronze vase. Near the neck are three Chinese characters in

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Korean Painted Portrait of the Yan Emperor, Joseon Dynasty 18th Century, Korea
Korean Painted Portrait of the Yan Emperor, Joseon Dynasty 18th Century, Korea

Korean Painted Portrait of the Yan Emperor, Joseon Dynasty 18th Century, Korea

Located in Austin, TX

to 1610), 18th century, Korea. This painting depicts the legendary Chinese ruler and Taoist deity

Category

Antique 18th Century Korean Paintings and Screens

Materials

Canvas, Glass, Paint

Important Japanese Antique Six Jizo Spiritual Holy Guardian Garden Ornament
Important Japanese Antique Six Jizo Spiritual Holy Guardian Garden Ornament

Important Japanese Antique Six Jizo Spiritual Holy Guardian Garden Ornament

Located in South Burlington, VT

is the Japanese Shinto manifestation of an originally Chinese Taoist deity believed to guard the

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

19th Century Carved Gilded Deity
19th Century Carved Gilded Deity

19th Century Carved Gilded Deity

Located in London, GB

A mid-19th century finely carved, painted and gilded seated Chinese deity.  

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Antique 1850s Chinese Religious Items

19th Century Carved Gilded Deity
19th Century Carved Gilded Deity

19th Century Carved Gilded Deity

Located in London, GB

A mid-19th century finely carved, painted and gilded seated Chinese deity.

Category

Antique 1850s Chinese Figurative Sculptures

Antique Chinese Jade circa 1920 Oriental Sculpture
Antique Chinese Jade circa 1920 Oriental Sculpture

Antique Chinese Jade circa 1920 Oriental Sculpture

Located in London, GB

A Jade hand carved sculpture of a Chinese Deity Beautiful detailing and in excellent condition

Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Jade

A Very Important Ming Dynasty Chinese Fresco Tryptic Paintings
A Very Important Ming Dynasty Chinese Fresco Tryptic Paintings

A Very Important Ming Dynasty Chinese Fresco Tryptic Paintings

Located in Sarasota, FL

paintings are depicting important Chinese deities, with her attributes. One is holding a flaming vessel

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities

Chinese 18th/19th C Gilt Lacquer Bronze Figure of Vaisravana Deity
Chinese 18th/19th C Gilt Lacquer Bronze Figure of Vaisravana Deity

Chinese 18th/19th C Gilt Lacquer Bronze Figure of Vaisravana Deity

Located in London, GB

A MAGNIFICENT CHINESE GILT LACQUER-BRONZE FIGURE OF VAISRAVANA. A CHINESE GILT LACQUER-BRONZE

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

A Fine 19th Century Chinese Carved and Polychromed Deity Lamp
A Fine 19th Century Chinese Carved and Polychromed Deity Lamp

A Fine 19th Century Chinese Carved and Polychromed Deity Lamp

Located in Oaks, PA

A Fine 19th Century Chinese Carved and Polychromed Deity figure , Now as a Lamp with Custom

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Wood, Paint

Deity of the farmers
Deity of the farmers

Deity of the farmers

Located in Westport, CT

Large wooden sculpture of the Deity of Farmers with his pet snake. Excellent condition.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Guan-Yin - Deity of Motherhood and Compassion
Guan-Yin - Deity of Motherhood and Compassion

Guan-Yin - Deity of Motherhood and Compassion

Located in Westport, CT

A beautifully sculptured Guan-Yinon with a child in her arm, seated on a magnificent throne accompanied by angles of Wealth and Knowledge. The GuanYin is 10" tall and 5.5" Wide. The ...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Set of Three (3) Fresco Paintings "The Panels of Deities"
Set of Three (3) Fresco Paintings "The Panels of Deities"

Set of Three (3) Fresco Paintings "The Panels of Deities"

Located in Sarasota, FL

Set of Three (3) Chinese Fresco Paintings, "The Panels of Deities", done in clay (Yangtze River Mud

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Clay

Painted sculpture of Guanyin- Deity of Mercy and Compassion
Painted sculpture of Guanyin- Deity of Mercy and Compassion

Painted sculpture of Guanyin- Deity of Mercy and Compassion

Located in Westport, CT

Standing on a lotus blossom. The Guanyin is standing on a lotus blossom. The lower portion of the lotus blossom has some insect damage at one time. The piece is thorough fumigated in...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures

Materials

Wood

An Interesting Pair of Chinese Porcelain Lamps
An Interesting Pair of Chinese Porcelain Lamps

An Interesting Pair of Chinese Porcelain Lamps

Located in Palm Beach, FL

A pair of Chinese porcelain deity representing abundance and fortune, early 20th century.

Category

20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Sculpture of Chinese Deity or Immortal
19th Century Sculpture of Chinese Deity or Immortal

19th Century Sculpture of Chinese Deity or Immortal

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

A figure of a Chinese man holding a gnarled staff is raised on breaking waves, sea life elements at

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century Qing Dynasty Large Wood Figure of Chinese Deity Guandi
18th Century Qing Dynasty Large Wood Figure of Chinese Deity Guandi

18th Century Qing Dynasty Large Wood Figure of Chinese Deity Guandi

Located in San Francisco, CA

An extraordinary and imposing Qing dynasty carved and painted wood temple figure depicting Chinese

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Plaster, Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer

Group of Agarwood (Oud) Statues
Group of Agarwood (Oud) Statues

Group of Agarwood (Oud) Statues

Located in SOMIS, CA

wealth. The two smaller statues are Happy Buddha and Guan Yin, both are Chinese deities who bless you

Category

20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Jade 1920s French Art Deco Diamond Onyx Rock Crystal Carved Bi Disc Bird Brooch
Jade 1920s French Art Deco Diamond Onyx Rock Crystal Carved Bi Disc Bird Brooch

Jade 1920s French Art Deco Diamond Onyx Rock Crystal Carved Bi Disc Bird Brooch

Located in New york, NY

ancient Chinese deities/gods associated with the sky and heaven. Additionally, interesting to note the

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Jade, Onyx, Rock Crystal, Platinum, Silver

1960s ART Laughing Buddha Pendant
1960s ART Laughing Buddha Pendant

1960s ART Laughing Buddha Pendant

By Arthur Pepper

Located in Houston, TX

the medallion. This piece actually depicts Budai, a Chinese folkloric deity commonly portrayed

Category

Mid-20th Century American Pendant Necklaces

Rare 1960's HAR Laughing Buddha Brooch
Rare 1960's HAR Laughing Buddha Brooch

Rare 1960's HAR Laughing Buddha Brooch

Located in Houston, TX

wearing a small Qing dynasty official hat. This piece actually depicts Budai, a Chinese folkloric deity

Category

Mid-20th Century American Brooches

Brocade with Circular Design of Tigers and Japanese Warriors Bolster Decorative
Brocade with Circular Design of Tigers and Japanese Warriors Bolster Decorative

Brocade with Circular Design of Tigers and Japanese Warriors Bolster Decorative

Located in Oakland Park, FL

, which constitute the motif of this design, represent two of the four deities in the Chinese tradition

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Japonisme Pillows and Throws

Materials

Brocade, Trimming, Silk

Brocade with Circular Design of Tigers and Japanese Warriors Bolster Long Pillow
Brocade with Circular Design of Tigers and Japanese Warriors Bolster Long Pillow

Brocade with Circular Design of Tigers and Japanese Warriors Bolster Long Pillow

Located in Oakland Park, FL

, which constitute the motif of this design, represent two of the four deities in the Chinese tradition

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Japonisme Pillows and Throws

Materials

Brocade, Trimming, Silk

Brocade with Circular Design of Tigers and Phoenixes Bolster Decorative Pillow
Brocade with Circular Design of Tigers and Phoenixes Bolster Decorative Pillow

Brocade with Circular Design of Tigers and Phoenixes Bolster Decorative Pillow

Located in Oakland Park, FL

tiger and the red phoenix, which constitute the motif of this design, represent two of the four deities

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Japonisme Pillows and Throws

Materials

Trimming, Silk

Brocade with Circular Design of Tigers and Phoenixes Bolster Decorative Pillow
Brocade with Circular Design of Tigers and Phoenixes Bolster Decorative Pillow

Brocade with Circular Design of Tigers and Phoenixes Bolster Decorative Pillow

Located in Oakland Park, FL

tiger and the red phoenix, which constitute the motif of this design, represent two of the four deities

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Japonisme Pillows and Throws

Materials

Trimming, Silk

Brocade with Circular Design of Tigers and Phoenixes Bolster Decorative Pillow
Brocade with Circular Design of Tigers and Phoenixes Bolster Decorative Pillow

Brocade with Circular Design of Tigers and Phoenixes Bolster Decorative Pillow

Located in Oakland Park, FL

the four deities in the Chinese tradition, the former reigning over the western and the latter of the

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Japonisme Pillows and Throws

Materials

Brocade, Trimming, Silk

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Chinese Deity For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Chinese deity you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, ceramic and metal, every Chinese deity was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Chinese deity — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A Chinese deity is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Folk Art styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Chinese Deity?

Prices for a Chinese deity can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $124 and can go as high as $12,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,380.