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Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Carved Stone Buddha Head Sculpture
Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Carved Stone Buddha Head Sculpture

Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Carved Stone Buddha Head Sculpture

Located in Pomona, CA

Look at this magnificent Chinese Antique Carved Stone Buddha Head. It was dated back to 1920s and

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Horse Head, China
Horse Head, China

Horse Head, China

Located in Los angeles, CA

Horse Head (China)

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures

Materials

Earthenware, Acrylic

Antique Chinese Carved Stone Buddha Head Sculpture, Circa 1900s, 16.5"
Antique Chinese Carved Stone Buddha Head Sculpture, Circa 1900s, 16.5"

Antique Chinese Carved Stone Buddha Head Sculpture, Circa 1900s, 16.5"

Located in Pomona, CA

This magnificent Chinese Antique Carved Stone Buddha Head was handcrafted dated back to 1900s and

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Large Carved Chinese Marble Bust Head of Guanyin Buddhist Bodhisattva Sculpture
Large Carved Chinese Marble Bust Head of Guanyin Buddhist Bodhisattva Sculpture

Large Carved Chinese Marble Bust Head of Guanyin Buddhist Bodhisattva Sculpture

Located in Studio City, CA

Beautiful marble Quan Yin. Very large and incredibly heavy (needs additional padding on the underside or a stand to help balance the bust so that it can stand up properly). Nicely ca...

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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble

Tranquil Chinese Stone Bodhisattva Head
Tranquil Chinese Stone Bodhisattva Head

Tranquil Chinese Stone Bodhisattva Head

Located in Chicago, IL

consistent with Chinese statuary, with a full moon face, downcast eyes and benevolent expression

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20th Century Chinese Qing Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Limestone

Chinese Han Dynasty Pottery Horse Head
Chinese Han Dynasty Pottery Horse Head

Chinese Han Dynasty Pottery Horse Head

Located in Bradenton, FL

Chinese Han Dynasty Pottery Horse Head. Crisply modelled with sharp features, including a gaping

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Animal Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

Chinese Stone Shakyamuni Buddha Head
Chinese Stone Shakyamuni Buddha Head

Chinese Stone Shakyamuni Buddha Head

Located in Chicago, IL

With closed eyes and a gentle expression, this large stone Buddha head brings calm and serenity to

Category

20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Chinese Song Dynasty Buddha Stone Head
Chinese Song Dynasty Buddha Stone Head

Chinese Song Dynasty Buddha Stone Head

Located in Kastrup, DK

Stone Buddha head with beautiful, natural, age-related patina from the Chinese Song Dynasty, The

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Chinese Stone Axe Head on Custom Mount
Chinese Stone Axe Head on Custom Mount

Chinese Stone Axe Head on Custom Mount

Located in Chicago, IL

This Chinese Neolithic-inspired stone axe head, meticulously carved from yellow nephrite stone, is

Category

20th Century Chinese Prehistoric Mounted Objects

Materials

Stone

Chinese Stone Axe Head on Custom Mount
Chinese Stone Axe Head on Custom Mount

Chinese Stone Axe Head on Custom Mount

Located in Chicago, IL

This Chinese Neolithic-inspired stone axe head, meticulously carved from an orange/brown stone, is

Category

20th Century Chinese Prehistoric Mounted Objects

Materials

Stone

Large Wood Sculpture of Boddhisatva Head Ming Dynasty
Large Wood Sculpture of Boddhisatva Head Ming Dynasty

Large Wood Sculpture of Boddhisatva Head Ming Dynasty

Located in Atlanta, GA

Large antique Chinese carved wood sculpture of a Boddhisattva head circa 16-17th century from Ming

Category

Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures

Materials

Wood

19th Century Buddhist Head Sculpture Sandstone
19th Century Buddhist Head Sculpture Sandstone

19th Century Buddhist Head Sculpture Sandstone

Located in New York, NY

Antique Sandstone Buddhist Head Sculpture. Sandstone Buddha Head 19th century or earlier Buddhist

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Sandstone

Monumental Chinese Stone Guanyin Head, c. 1800
Monumental Chinese Stone Guanyin Head, c. 1800

Monumental Chinese Stone Guanyin Head, c. 1800

Located in Chicago, IL

As the embodiment of compassion, Guanyin is the most beloved enlightened being in China. Known as

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Fine Chinese Stucco Head of Bodhisattva Southern Dynasties
Fine Chinese Stucco Head of Bodhisattva Southern Dynasties

Fine Chinese Stucco Head of Bodhisattva Southern Dynasties

Located in Atlanta, GA

the head is distinguished with an elongated thin face and Chinese feature: long and upturned eye lids

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Archaistic Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Earthenware, Stucco, Petrified Wood

Chinese Carved Stone Head of Guanyin on a Custom Wood Stand
Chinese Carved Stone Head of Guanyin on a Custom Wood Stand

Chinese Carved Stone Head of Guanyin on a Custom Wood Stand

Located in Doylestown, PA

20th century Chinese carved stone head sculpture of Guanyin mounted on a custom wood stand

Category

20th Century Chinese Busts

Materials

Stone, Brass

Stone Buddha Head Chinese Qi Dynasty on Custom Stand
Stone Buddha Head Chinese Qi Dynasty on Custom Stand

Stone Buddha Head Chinese Qi Dynasty on Custom Stand

Located in Atlanta, GA

Carved out of a single block of grayish brown stone (likely granite type), this Buddha head

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Archaistic Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble

Chinese Painted Stucco Head of a Luohan, Song Dynasty, 11th Century, China
Chinese Painted Stucco Head of a Luohan, Song Dynasty, 11th Century, China

Chinese Painted Stucco Head of a Luohan, Song Dynasty, 11th Century, China

Located in Austin, TX

A remarkable Chinese life sized painted stucco head of a luohan, Song, Liao or Jin Dynasty, circa

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Glass, Stucco

Chinese Carved Limestone Head of the Buddha, Mid-20th Century
Chinese Carved Limestone Head of the Buddha, Mid-20th Century

Chinese Carved Limestone Head of the Buddha, Mid-20th Century

Located in Austin, TX

A sensitively carved limestone monumental head of the Buddha, China, mid-20th century. The large

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Busts

Materials

Limestone

Antique Rare Finely Molded Terracotta Luohan Head China Qing Dynasty
Antique Rare Finely Molded Terracotta Luohan Head China Qing Dynasty

Antique Rare Finely Molded Terracotta Luohan Head China Qing Dynasty

Located in Atlanta, GA

a glazed pottery Luohan head with a laughing face see lot 67 in Bonham sale Fine Chinese Art May

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Terracotta, Wood

Chinese old sculture in wood polychrome ancestor's head secret box.
Chinese old sculture in wood polychrome ancestor's head secret box.

Chinese old sculture in wood polychrome ancestor's head secret box.

Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ

Incredible chinese old sculpture in wood polychrome ancestor's head secret box.

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Wood Multi Dragon Head Asian Chinese Walking Cane Stick
Hand Carved Wood Multi Dragon Head Asian Chinese Walking Cane Stick

Hand Carved Wood Multi Dragon Head Asian Chinese Walking Cane Stick

Located in Studio City, CA

A rather fantastic and unusual walking stick/ cane. Hand carved from wood. Multi dragon heads. We

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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Five Chinese Bronze Lohan Heads (Ming/Early Qing), Expressive and Well Cast
Five Chinese Bronze Lohan Heads (Ming/Early Qing), Expressive and Well Cast

Five Chinese Bronze Lohan Heads (Ming/Early Qing), Expressive and Well Cast

Located in Ukiah, CA

it a compelling acquisition for advanced collectors of Chinese Buddhist sculpture, Asian antiquities

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Qing Dynasty Terracotta Head Sculpture with Headdress and Distressed Finish
Qing Dynasty Terracotta Head Sculpture with Headdress and Distressed Finish

Qing Dynasty Terracotta Head Sculpture with Headdress and Distressed Finish

Located in Yonkers, NY

, this Qing Dynasty head sculpture will serve as a striking focal point in any room, whether part of a

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of Antique Chinese Han Dynasty Pottery Red Horse Head Funerary Tomb Figures
Pair of Antique Chinese Han Dynasty Pottery Red Horse Head Funerary Tomb Figures

Pair of Antique Chinese Han Dynasty Pottery Red Horse Head Funerary Tomb Figures

Located in Forney, TX

A 2000 year old pair of similarly styled antique Chinese pottery horse heads dating to the Han

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Animal Sculptures

Materials

Clay, Earthenware

Antique Asian Chinese Horn Dragons Head Victorian Vintage Walking Stick Cane
Antique Asian Chinese Horn Dragons Head Victorian Vintage Walking Stick Cane

Antique Asian Chinese Horn Dragons Head Victorian Vintage Walking Stick Cane

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Very Unusual Horn Sectional Hand Carved Chinese Walking Stick or Dress Cane of outstanding quality

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Victorian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Bronze Buddha Head on Stand
Bronze Buddha Head on Stand

Bronze Buddha Head on Stand

Located in New York, NY

Unique bronze Buddha head on walnut stand.

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Antique 17th Century Asian Chinese Export Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Head of Quan Yin
Vintage Head of Quan Yin

Vintage Head of Quan Yin

Located in New York, NY

This extraordinary early Qing Dynasty cast iron sculpture is a powerful example of 17th-century

Category

Antique 17th Century Chinese Qing Busts

Materials

Iron

Sandstone Head of a Lohan
Sandstone Head of a Lohan

Sandstone Head of a Lohan

Located in Kastrup, DK

16-17th century hand-carved sandstone head of a Lohan. Skillful execution, highlighting the face

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Other Mounted Objects

Materials

Granite, Sandstone

Pair Guanyin Bodhisattva Heads
Pair Guanyin Bodhisattva Heads

Pair Guanyin Bodhisattva Heads

Located in Houston, TX

Pair of 20th Century or earlier polychrome hand carved Guanyin Bodhisattva heads with glass eyes.

Category

20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Cast Bronze Buddha Head
Cast Bronze Buddha Head

Cast Bronze Buddha Head

Located in Branford, CT

Cast bronze Buddha head. On a carved wooden pedestal. Circa 1890. H 13-3/4" W 4-1/8" D 3-1/2

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Antique Late 19th Century Thai Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Impressively Large 19th Century Bronze Buddha Head
Impressively Large 19th Century Bronze Buddha Head

Impressively Large 19th Century Bronze Buddha Head

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Incredible large scale bronze Buddha head having impressive detail in its decoration. RR

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Busts

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Bronze Head of Buddha
19th Century Bronze Head of Buddha

19th Century Bronze Head of Buddha

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Not sure of origin. Most likely this head has been removed from its original body. From a great Los

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Song to Ming Dynasty Cast Iron Daoist Buddhist Head
Song to Ming Dynasty Cast Iron Daoist Buddhist Head

Song to Ming Dynasty Cast Iron Daoist Buddhist Head

Located in Dallas, TX

of a head. Custom vintage carved hardwood stand finishes off this outstanding and decorative bust

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Busts

Materials

Iron

Large Zen Garden Shrine Head of Guanyin Buddha Statue
Large Zen Garden Shrine Head of Guanyin Buddha Statue

Large Zen Garden Shrine Head of Guanyin Buddha Statue

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Large 20th century Chinese head of Guanyin. This piece is quite large and has been hand crafted by

Category

20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Depiction of a Head, Han Dynasty period (206 BCE - 220 CE)
Depiction of a Head, Han Dynasty period (206 BCE - 220 CE)

Depiction of a Head, Han Dynasty period (206 BCE - 220 CE)

Located in Hønefoss, 30

Depiction of a Head, China. Han period (206 BCE - 220 CE). Earthenware with traces of cold painting

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Earthenware

Ming Period Stucco Head of a Court Lady with Original Paint Mounted on Stand
Ming Period Stucco Head of a Court Lady with Original Paint Mounted on Stand

Ming Period Stucco Head of a Court Lady with Original Paint Mounted on Stand

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Ming Dynasty period stucco head of a court lady from the 15th or 16th century, mounted on

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Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Stucco

Antique Carved Stone Court Figure Sculpture with Tall Headdress
Antique Carved Stone Court Figure Sculpture with Tall Headdress

Antique Carved Stone Court Figure Sculpture with Tall Headdress

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique Chinese carved stone court figure head sculpture with original polychromy. Attracting

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Chinese Buddhist Head
Chinese Buddhist Head

Chinese Buddhist Head

Unavailable|$450

Chinese Buddhist Head

Located in Merrimack, NH

This Chinese Buddha head was rescued from a collapsing temple. It was beautifully carved with the

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Plaster, Wood

Unusual Chinese Painted Wood Guardian Head
Unusual Chinese Painted Wood Guardian Head

Unusual Chinese Painted Wood Guardian Head

Located in Wilton, CT

Well-Carved, Fierce Head of a Buddhist Guardian, Intended to Protect Against Evil Spirits.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Sculptures

Chinese Carved Limestone Head Of A Bodhisattva
Chinese Carved Limestone Head Of A Bodhisattva

Chinese Carved Limestone Head Of A Bodhisattva

Located in Wilton, CT

, Ringed by Scrolling Curls, Surmounted by an Elaborate Head-Dress Featuring the Buddha Seated on a Lotus

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Sculptures

Materials

Limestone

Small Chinese Lacquered Stucco Head of a Buddhist Lohan
Small Chinese Lacquered Stucco Head of a Buddhist Lohan

Small Chinese Lacquered Stucco Head of a Buddhist Lohan

Located in Wilton, CT

Lacquered Stucco Sculpture of the Head of a Buddhist Lohan using Black and Red Pigments on a White

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Sculptures

China Sec XVIII Buddha Head in Polychrome Wood
China Sec XVIII Buddha Head in Polychrome Wood

China Sec XVIII Buddha Head in Polychrome Wood

Located in Rio de Janeiro, RJ

China Sec XVIII Buddha head in polychrome wood.

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Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Figurative Sculpt...

Materials

Wood

Terracotta Sculpture of Head, Thailand
Terracotta Sculpture of Head, Thailand

Terracotta Sculpture of Head, Thailand

Located in Cookeville, TN

Details speak volumes on this terracotta sculpture of a head that is perched on an iron stand. The

Category

Early 20th Century Thai Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Pair of Carved Wood Polychrome Chinese Heads
Pair of Carved Wood Polychrome Chinese Heads

Pair of Carved Wood Polychrome Chinese Heads

Located in Hudson, NY

Pair of carved wood polychrome Chinese heads.

Category

20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large 19th century Chinese Polychrome head of the Lord Buddha
Large 19th century Chinese Polychrome head of the Lord Buddha

Large 19th century Chinese Polychrome head of the Lord Buddha

Located in London, GB

A Chinese wood and gesso coloured head of a Buddha retaining some of the original colour, Shanxi

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Chinese Stone Head of Guanyin, Early 20th century.
Chinese Stone Head of Guanyin, Early 20th century.

Chinese Stone Head of Guanyin, Early 20th century.

Located in Valley Village, CA

Chinese Stone Head of Guanyin, Early 20th century.

Category

Early 20th Century Asian Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Chinese Wood Guan Yin Head with Multi-Color Headdress
Chinese Wood Guan Yin Head with Multi-Color Headdress

Chinese Wood Guan Yin Head with Multi-Color Headdress

Located in Merrimack, NH

This sculpture of Guan Yin head was rescued from a collapsing temple. It was beautifully carved

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Plaster, Wood

Buddha heads
Buddha heads

Buddha heads

Unavailable|$4,447

Buddha heads

Located in Milan, IT

Two carved wood and painted gesso Buddha heads.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Gesso

Pair of Antique Chinese Stucco Heads with Glass Inset Eyes
Pair of Antique Chinese Stucco Heads with Glass Inset Eyes

Pair of Antique Chinese Stucco Heads with Glass Inset Eyes

Located in Oisterwijk, NL

Pair of antique Chinese expressive child's heads made of mud with glass inset eyes, late 19th

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stucco

Regency Plaster Nodding Head Figure of a Chinese Official or Merchant by Robert
Regency Plaster Nodding Head Figure of a Chinese Official or Merchant by Robert

Regency Plaster Nodding Head Figure of a Chinese Official or Merchant by Robert

Located in New York, NY

, monumental sculpture and also plaster busts, ornaments and casts after the works of famous sculptors of the

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Antique Early 1800s English Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Lapis Lazuli Guanyin Bodhisattva Buddha Asian Head Bust Carved Statue Sculpture
Lapis Lazuli Guanyin Bodhisattva Buddha Asian Head Bust Carved Statue Sculpture

Lapis Lazuli Guanyin Bodhisattva Buddha Asian Head Bust Carved Statue Sculpture

By Eastern Artisans

Located in Milano, IT

. Head bust sculpture. Lapis lazuli is one of the precious stones used already in ancient times

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Vintage 1970s Hong Kong Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli

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