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Mid-Century Large Scale Chinese Foo Dog Ceramic Pottery Figurines - Set of 2
Mid-Century Large Scale Chinese Foo Dog Ceramic Pottery Figurines - Set of 2

Mid-Century Large Scale Chinese Foo Dog Ceramic Pottery Figurines - Set of 2

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a set of large scale mid-century Chinese Export foo dog figurines. One has a paw on a

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Rare Pair of Lladro Chinese Farmer Porcelain Figurines
Rare Pair of Lladro Chinese Farmer Porcelain Figurines

Rare Pair of Lladro Chinese Farmer Porcelain Figurines

By Lladro

Located in Dallas, TX

PRESENTING a GORGEOUS PAIR of extremely rare and important Lladro, long retired porcelain figurine

Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Chinese Zodiac Blue and White Figurine Statues - Set of 4
Vintage Chinese Zodiac Blue and White Figurine Statues - Set of 4

Vintage Chinese Zodiac Blue and White Figurine Statues - Set of 4

Located in Cookeville, TN

This charming set of four vintage Chinese zodiac porcelain figurines showcases classic blue-and

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Asian Chinese Mid-20th Century Carved Serpentine Stone Horse Sculpture Figurine
Asian Chinese Mid-20th Century Carved Serpentine Stone Horse Sculpture Figurine

Asian Chinese Mid-20th Century Carved Serpentine Stone Horse Sculpture Figurine

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Dating from the mid-20th century, this well executed serpentine stone carving depicts a rearing Asian horse. The hard stone composition of this sculpture has not been tested.

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Serpentine

Unusual Chinese Turquoise Pair of Large Headed Cat Figurines
Unusual Chinese Turquoise Pair of Large Headed Cat Figurines

Unusual Chinese Turquoise Pair of Large Headed Cat Figurines

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

similar feline figurines from the period. The vivid turquoise glaze holds special significance in Chinese

Category

Early 20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Hutschenreuther-Selb German Porcelain Figurine Karl Tutter Chinese Pheasant
Hutschenreuther-Selb German Porcelain Figurine Karl Tutter Chinese Pheasant

Hutschenreuther-Selb German Porcelain Figurine Karl Tutter Chinese Pheasant

By Hutschenreuther

Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI

Chinese Pheasant beautifully render with rich oranges, reds, and yellows is a creation of the

Category

Vintage 1950s Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Amber 3.5" Buddha Figurine
Amber 3.5" Buddha Figurine

Amber 3.5" Buddha Figurine

Located in Pasadena, TX

This Buddha is made of Amber resin. Amber resin possibly from Baltic area.

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paperweights

Materials

Resin

Petite Bronze Garuda Figurine
Petite Bronze Garuda Figurine

Petite Bronze Garuda Figurine

Located in Chicago, IL

This petite bronze figurine is cast in the form of Garuda, a demigod and mythical king of birds in

Category

20th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Petite Bronze Garuda Figurine
Petite Bronze Garuda Figurine

Petite Bronze Garuda Figurine

Located in Chicago, IL

This petite bronze figurine is cast in the form of Garuda, a demigod and mythical king of birds in

Category

20th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

ROYAL DOULTON - HN1020 - Bone China Cocker Spaniel Figurine - UK - Circa 1931-85
ROYAL DOULTON - HN1020 - Bone China Cocker Spaniel Figurine - UK - Circa 1931-85

ROYAL DOULTON - HN1020 - Bone China Cocker Spaniel Figurine - UK - Circa 1931-85

By Royal Doulton, Thomas Frederick Daws

Located in Chatham, ON

(Model Number) - Vintage bone china figure of a black cocker spaniel designed by the well regarded artist

Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

ROYAL DOULTON - HN1037 - Bone China Cocker Spaniel Figurine - UK - Circa 1931-68
ROYAL DOULTON - HN1037 - Bone China Cocker Spaniel Figurine - UK - Circa 1931-68

ROYAL DOULTON - HN1037 - Bone China Cocker Spaniel Figurine - UK - Circa 1931-68

By Thomas Frederick Daws, Royal Doulton

Located in Chatham, ON

(Model Number) - Vintage bone china figure of a cocker spaniel designed by the well regarded artist

Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

Bronze Garuda Figurine, circa 1900
Bronze Garuda Figurine, circa 1900

Bronze Garuda Figurine, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This petite bronze figurine is cast in the form of Garuda, a demigod and mythical king of birds in

Category

20th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Garuda Figurine, circa 1900
Bronze Garuda Figurine, circa 1900

Bronze Garuda Figurine, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This petite bronze figurine is cast in the form of Garuda, a demigod and mythical king of birds in

Category

20th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Garuda Figurine, circa 1900
Bronze Garuda Figurine, circa 1900

Bronze Garuda Figurine, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This petite bronze figurine is cast in the form of Garuda, a demigod and mythical king of birds in

Category

20th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Antique Famille Rose Porcelain Immortal Figurine Sculpture, 19th Century
Antique Famille Rose Porcelain Immortal Figurine Sculpture, 19th Century

Antique Famille Rose Porcelain Immortal Figurine Sculpture, 19th Century

Located in Beograd, RS

mythology. Made in China in the 19th Century. On the bottom rim of the figurine there is a maker's seal, as

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Small Carved Jade East Asian Woman’s Figurine
Small Carved Jade East Asian Woman’s Figurine

Small Carved Jade East Asian Woman’s Figurine

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a small jade East Asian woman’s figurine. It depicts a carved jade woman’s figure that

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Jade

Tomb Lady in Waiting Figurine Han Dynasty
Tomb Lady in Waiting Figurine Han Dynasty

Tomb Lady in Waiting Figurine Han Dynasty

Located in Atlanta, GA

On offer is a pottery figurine of lady in waiting, found in the tombs as funeral objects in Han

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Carved Jade Old Man with Child Figurine
Carved Jade Old Man with Child Figurine

Carved Jade Old Man with Child Figurine

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a small jade Asian old man with a child figure. It depicts a carved orange jade old man holding a child. The small sculpture is standing over a gilt metal round base adorned ...

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Jade, Metal

Asian Male and Female Lounging Figurines, a Pair
Asian Male and Female Lounging Figurines, a Pair

Asian Male and Female Lounging Figurines, a Pair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of antique Asian male and female figurines laying on their beds. Nice ceramic with beautiful

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Other Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Wicker Water Buffalo Figurine by Shanghai Handicrafts
Wicker Water Buffalo Figurine by Shanghai Handicrafts

Wicker Water Buffalo Figurine by Shanghai Handicrafts

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

A highly detailed, sculptural water buffalo figurine was hand made in finely woven lightweight

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Organic Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wicker, Wood, Rattan

Vintage Tang Dynasty Style Rocking Horse Drip Glaze Figurine
Vintage Tang Dynasty Style Rocking Horse Drip Glaze Figurine

Vintage Tang Dynasty Style Rocking Horse Drip Glaze Figurine

Located in AMSTERDAM, NL

A beautiful vintage Tang Dynasty–style rocking horse figurine, crafted in the 1970s with a stunning

Category

Vintage 1970s Chinese Tang Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Heavy Hand Carved Rose Quartz Large Owl Sculpture/Figurine
Heavy Hand Carved Rose Quartz Large Owl Sculpture/Figurine

Heavy Hand Carved Rose Quartz Large Owl Sculpture/Figurine

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a very detailed hand carved rose quartz heavy owl sculpture/figurine. It depicts different

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Rose Quartz

Vintage Crouching Hunting Ceramic Cat Figurine, Hand-painted
Vintage Crouching Hunting Ceramic Cat Figurine, Hand-painted

Vintage Crouching Hunting Ceramic Cat Figurine, Hand-painted

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

. The figurine is in good vintage condition; it is signed with an old "Made in China stamp" on the

Category

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

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Vintage Goat Figurine in Jade Stone - The Devils Pet
Vintage Goat Figurine in Jade Stone - The Devils Pet

Vintage Goat Figurine in Jade Stone - The Devils Pet

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A small hand-carved/tooled figurine or paperweight of a goat. The devils Pet executed in pale light

Category

20th Century Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Jade

Pair of Blue Glazed Foo Dog Temple Lion Figurines 16cm
Pair of Blue Glazed Foo Dog Temple Lion Figurines 16cm

Pair of Blue Glazed Foo Dog Temple Lion Figurines 16cm

Located in Poperinge, BE

A beautiful pair of foo dogs, temple lions, vintage figurines made of turquoise and light blue

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Asian Hand Carved Buddha Coral Figurine from the Qinq Dynasty
Asian Hand Carved Buddha Coral Figurine from the Qinq Dynasty

Asian Hand Carved Buddha Coral Figurine from the Qinq Dynasty

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

Qing Dynasty Hand Carved Asian Buddha Coral Figurine Beautiful coral carving of Buddha reclining on

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Coral

Chinese Export Porcelain Turquoise Cats
Chinese Export Porcelain Turquoise Cats

Chinese Export Porcelain Turquoise Cats

Located in Downingtown, PA

minimal wear consistent with age. Historical Context: The Export of Chinese Animal Figurines (Early 20th

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Early 20th-C. Asian Bronze Food Dogs or Lions Figurines, Pair
Early 20th-C. Asian Bronze Food Dogs or Lions Figurines, Pair

Early 20th-C. Asian Bronze Food Dogs or Lions Figurines, Pair

Located in Kennesaw, GA

These are a pair of early 20th century Chinese bronze foo dogs. They are a heavy casting and in

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Chinoiserie Porcelain Saddled Horse Figurine Blue and White 1960s
Vintage Chinoiserie Porcelain Saddled Horse Figurine Blue and White 1960s

Vintage Chinoiserie Porcelain Saddled Horse Figurine Blue and White 1960s

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Highly detailed vintage figurine of a saddled horse in motion is hand decorated with abstract

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Chinese Porcelain Qing Emperor Decorative Figure
Chinese Porcelain Qing Emperor Decorative Figure

Chinese Porcelain Qing Emperor Decorative Figure

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Elevate your collection with this exquisite Chinese porcelain figurine inspired by the illustrious

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

19th Century/Qing Dinasty Glazed Hand-Painted Porcelain Man and Dog Figurine
19th Century/Qing Dinasty Glazed Hand-Painted Porcelain Man and Dog Figurine

19th Century/Qing Dinasty Glazed Hand-Painted Porcelain Man and Dog Figurine

Located in North Miami, FL

This 19th century chinese porcelain figurine depicts a tender moment between man and his pet dog. An

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Paint

Chinese Porcelain Qing Emperor Decorative Figure
Chinese Porcelain Qing Emperor Decorative Figure

Chinese Porcelain Qing Emperor Decorative Figure

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Elevate your collection with this exquisite Chinese porcelain figurine inspired by the illustrious

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Chinese Porcelain Qing Emperor Decorative Figure
Chinese Porcelain Qing Emperor Decorative Figure

Chinese Porcelain Qing Emperor Decorative Figure

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Elevate your collection with this exquisite Chinese porcelain figurine inspired by the illustrious

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Pair of Chinese Sancai Glazed Figures of Seated Ducks
Pair of Chinese Sancai Glazed Figures of Seated Ducks

Pair of Chinese Sancai Glazed Figures of Seated Ducks

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

. Inspired by Tang dynasty ceramics, these vintage Chinese duck figurines feature intricate feather detailing

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-20th Century Chinese Wucai Emperor and Empress Figures
Mid-20th Century Chinese Wucai Emperor and Empress Figures

Mid-20th Century Chinese Wucai Emperor and Empress Figures

Located in Pomona, CA

This pair of figurines represents Chinese Emperor and empress from the Qing Dynasty, These hand

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Two Brass Chinese Figures (Ox & Elephant) - W4000 NUST SELL 80% off
Two Brass Chinese Figures (Ox & Elephant) - W4000 NUST SELL 80% off

Two Brass Chinese Figures (Ox & Elephant) - W4000 NUST SELL 80% off

Located in Shamokin Dam, PA

Two Brass Chinese Figures (Ox & Elephant) - W4000 MUST SELL This is a pair of heavy Chinese brass

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Collection of Three Pig in Pot Lucky Charm Figurines Antique German 1900s
Collection of Three Pig in Pot Lucky Charm Figurines Antique German 1900s

Collection of Three Pig in Pot Lucky Charm Figurines Antique German 1900s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A beautiful collection of golden pig lucky charm figurines. Made from china porcelain. Such items

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Composition, Metal

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinese Chippendale Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bone

Late Ming Era Documented Glazed Pottery Horse
Late Ming Era Documented Glazed Pottery Horse

Late Ming Era Documented Glazed Pottery Horse

Located in Kastrup, DK

An elegant Chinese Ming dynasty pottery figurine depicting a horse in a standing pose with

Category

Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Animal Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

Two Large Seated Meissen Porcelain Wiggling Pagodas, By J.J. Kaendler, Ca 1840
Two Large Seated Meissen Porcelain Wiggling Pagodas, By J.J. Kaendler, Ca 1840

Two Large Seated Meissen Porcelain Wiggling Pagodas, By J.J. Kaendler, Ca 1840

By Johann Joachim Kaendler, Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

particularly evident in its extraordinary porcelain figurines of seated Chinese figures. 'At the request of

Category

Antique 1840s German Chinoiserie Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Old Paris / Vieux Porcelain Figural Chinoiserie Centerpiece
Antique Old Paris / Vieux Porcelain Figural Chinoiserie Centerpiece

Antique Old Paris / Vieux Porcelain Figural Chinoiserie Centerpiece

By Jacob Petit, Herend, Paul Hannong

Located in Philadelphia, PA

throughout that hold figurines depicting various Chinese characters and a pagoda. The figures include a

Category

Antique 19th Century French Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Art Glass Figurine by Dino Rosin for Murano Glass
Chinese Art Glass Figurine by Dino Rosin for Murano Glass

Chinese Art Glass Figurine by Dino Rosin for Murano Glass

By Dino Rosin, Murano 5

Located in San Diego, CA

Gorgeous art glass Chinese figurine in green swirl, black and clear Murano glass, circa 1970s. The

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Carved Ivory Chinese Figurine
Carved Ivory Chinese Figurine

Carved Ivory Chinese Figurine

Located in Nashville, TN

Lovely Chinese Carved Ivory Lady on pedestal.

Category

20th Century Chinese Sculptures

Materials

Ivory

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Chinese Figurines For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of Chinese figurines available for sale. The range of distinct Chinese figurines — often made from ceramic, porcelain and metal — can elevate any home. We have 319 antique and vintage Chinese figurines in-stock, while there are 8 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of Chinese figurines available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Chinese figurines made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. Royal Crown Derby Porcelain, Herend and Johann Joachim Kändler each produced beautiful Chinese figurines that are worth considering.

How Much are Chinese Figurines?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,239, while they’re typically $15 on the low end and $268,475 highest priced.
Questions About Chinese Figurines
  • Lotus Gallery
    Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020

    Chinese figurines come in all shapes and sizes. Most figures measure between 4” and 18” tall, with some being as small as 1” in height or as large as 36” (or more) in height

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    One type of Chinese figurines that is quite popular is shekwan or mudware. These small handmade figurines are often called mudmen and are, not surprisingly, crafted out of mud. In the early 1950s, a new era of mudman figurines began but these are not made individually and by hand. On 1stDibs, find authentic shekwan pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • Lotus Gallery
    Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020

    Most figurines just need a light dusting every once in a while. For a deeper cleaning to remove residue (such as nicotine or adhesives), try soaking in warm soapy water and gently washing with a soft cloth.

  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2020

    Chinese figurative sculptures vary widely depending on the medium and intended use. Ornate Buddhist figures assisted ritual meditation, wooden ancestor figures embodied the lingering spirit of a relative, ceramic mingqi burial figures accompanied one’s spirit in the afterlife, and decorative export sculptures presented an idealized version of Chinese culture and beauty.