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19th Century Chinese root carving
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th Century mahogany Chinese root carving of a seated ancient warrior, very detailed and nicely
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Antique 1880s Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Chinese root carving
19th Century Chinese root carving
H 16 in W 9 in D 8.5 in
19th Century Chinese Cypress Root Brush Pot
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautiful organic shaped Cypress root brush pot. This cypress root was carved out to hold the
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

Materials

Cypress

19th Century Chinese Cypress Root Brush Pot
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautiful organic shaped Cypress root brush pot. This cypress root was carved out to hold the
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

Materials

Cypress

19th Century Chinese Cypress Root Brush Pot
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautiful organic shaped Cypress root brush pot. This cypress root was carved out to hold the
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

Materials

Cypress

Fine Chinese Bamboo Root Carved Brush Pot
Located in Hampstead, QC
This antique hand carved Chinese bamboo root brush pot is in excellent condition. No cracks in the
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Bamboo

Large Handmade Camphor Wood Root Chair from China, 20th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
This Chinese 20th century large chair was handmade from Camphor wood root. This chair showcases a
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20th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Wood

19th Century Chinese Root Wood Calligraphy Brush Pot
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a beautiful 19th century Chinese brush pot made from a hardwood root. The root brush pot
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

Materials

Hardwood, Burl

19th Century Large Scale Chinese Burr Root Wood Carving
Located in London, GB
trees". Root carving is a traditional art in China. Integrating ingenuity and craftiness, root carving
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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Victorian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century Chinese Cypress Root Brush Pot
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautiful organic shaped Cypress root brush pot. This cypress root was carved out to hold the
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Antique Early 19th Century Scholar's Objects

Materials

Cypress

Chinese Double Gourd "Root" Amber Snuff Bottle, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
A mixture of finely powdered tobacco, herbs, and spices, snuff was introduced to China in the 17th
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Other

Chinese Lanzhou Gourd Carving with Macrame Cord on Root Stand Sculpture
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Chinese Lanzhou Gourd carving with macrame cord on root stand sculpture. Early 20th century
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Early 20th Century Chinese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Qing ca 1900 Carved Chinese Porcelain Statue Immortal Root Wood
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Description China, unusual and finely carved wooden statue. Carved wood root with at the top the
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Wood

Antique circa 1880 Chinese Root Wood Carving of Buddah as Wiseman Very Detaiiled
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand carved antique Rootwood statue of the wonderful Buddha A very fine example, the expression on Buddhas face is very serene. We h...
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Antique 1880s Chinese Victorian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Very Rare and Old Chinese Tubular Water Pipe, Made from the Root of a Bamboo
Located in Leuven , BE
The bamboo water pipe has a cylindrical shape. The upper part is half sawn open. The water reservoir is located at the bottom of the cylinder.The Ends of the Rootlets are finished wi...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Silver

Chinese Export Silver Goblet
By Luen Wo
Located in London, GB
A Chinese export silver goblet with prunus decoration on a matte background, and the base and stem
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

Materials

Silver

Chinese Export Silver Goblet
Chinese Export Silver Goblet
H 8.67 in Dm 3.75 in
18th/19th Century Qing Dynasty Chinese Root-Wood Low Table
Located in Forney, TX
, sculptural natural root formation creates striking openwork display. The scarce Provincial China antique
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Handheld Chinese Mooncake Mold, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
mooncakes. Packed with lotus root, red bean, or other regional fillings, mooncakes are a delicacy eaten
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Handheld Chinese Mooncake Mold, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
mooncakes. Packed with lotus root, red bean, or other regional fillings, mooncakes are a delicacy eaten
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Handheld Chinese Mooncake Mold, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
mooncakes. Packed with lotus root, red bean, or other regional fillings, mooncakes are a delicacy eaten
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Chinese Lotus Mooncake Mold, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
mooncakes. Packed with lotus root, red bean, or other regional fillings, mooncakes are a delicacy eaten
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Vintage Chinese Hand Crafted Camphor Wood Root Chair with Light Varnish
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Chinese hand-crafted camphor wood root chair from the 20th century, with light varnished
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20th Century Chinese Rustic Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Chinese Bamboo Five Tier Display Stand/Shelf
Located in Wilson, NC
woods in geometric patterns. The shelves are supported by bamboo framing with natural root tips. The
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Antique 1890s Chinese Furniture

Materials

Paper, Bamboo

Chinese Bamboo Five Tier Display Stand/Shelf
Chinese Bamboo Five Tier Display Stand/Shelf
H 47.5 in W 18.5 in D 16.25 in
Low Chinese Painted Book Cabinet, Ming Dynasty
Located in Chicago, IL
A rolled-up scroll or treasured root pot may have once been among the treasured objects stored in
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Antique Mid-17th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Wood

Fine Antique Bamboo Root Carvings of Robed Gentlemen, a Pair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
the Ancient Art of bamboo root carving practiced and perfected in both China and Japan and the Pair
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Early 20th Century Asian Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bamboo

Pair of Chinese foo dogs
Located in Cheltenham, GB
We are delighted to present an extraordinary and exceptionally rare pair of 18th Century Chinese
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Chinese foo dogs
Pair of Chinese foo dogs
H 13.78 in W 13 in D 5.12 in
Mid-20th Century Chinese Natural Organic Tree Roots Plant Stand, Pedestal
Located in Pomona, CA
A vintage Chinese sculptural pedestal from the Mid-20th Century, made from the tree root with
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Wood

Handheld Chinese Mooncake Mold with Lotus Pods, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
mooncakes. Packed with lotus root, red bean, or other regional fillings, mooncakes are a delicacy eaten
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Handheld Chinese Mooncake Mold with Lotus Pods, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
mooncakes. Packed with lotus root, red bean, or other regional fillings, mooncakes are a delicacy eaten
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Framed Chinese Embroidered Silk Collar Qing Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
An embroidered silk collar from China dated to late Qing Dynasty circa 19th century. Known as
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Textiles

Materials

Silk

Antique Chinese Carved Bamboo Brush Pot
Located in Hampstead, QC
This antique hand carved Chinese bamboo root brush pot is in excellent condition. No cracks in the
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Bamboo

Chinese Soapstone Carving Running Horses, Mid-20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
growth in career Shoushan stone carving is an art originating in Fujian Province in Eastern China. Use
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Soapstone

Rare Traditional Chinese Bamboo Hand-carved Brush Pot
Located in Hampstead, QC
This antique hand carved Chinese bamboo root brush pot is in excellent condition. No cracks in the
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Bamboo

Monumental Early 20th century Chinese Hardwood Sculpture of a Buffalo
Located in Troy, NY
Exceptionally large Chinese sculpture of a buffalo in laying down on a simulated carved root-wood
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20th Century Chinese Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Bamboo HeHe ErXian Group, 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A wonderful Chinese bamboo figural carving featuring the Taoist immortal twins of eternal youth
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bamboo

19th Century, China Burl Wood Top with Contemporary Repoussé Brass Base Table
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
dynasty and a contemporary Robert Kuo hand repoussé root shaped brass base.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Camphor Wood Root Chair with Natural Varnish Lacquer
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Chinese root chair made with camphor wood varnished with natural lacquer, during the late
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20th Century Chinese Rustic Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wood

Vintage Raven Taxidermy on Root Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
19th century Chinese wooden scholars' root. The raven is poised as is mid-caw, ready to burst into
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Late 20th Century American Taxidermy

Materials

Wood

Vintage Raven Taxidermy on Root Sculpture
Vintage Raven Taxidermy on Root Sculpture
H 29.25 in W 22.5 in D 18 in
19th Century Black Lacquered Wood Pedestal with Red Stone Inset
Located in New York, NY
A black lacquered pedestal/stand in elm wood, with red root stone top, cabriole legs and base
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese British Colonial Furniture

Materials

Stone

Root Shape Oblong Low Cachepot, Antique Copper by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Root shape oblong low cachepot Antique copper Hand Repoussé Limited edition Repousse´ is the
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2010s Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Copper

Chinese Extraordinary Fine Burl Wood Table
Located in South Burlington, VT
transform these natural wonders into functional and unique works of art China’s root carving tradition dates
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Late 20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Organic Material

Antique Chinese Mooncake Press, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
shaping festive mooncakes. Packed with lotus root, red bean, or other regional fillings, mooncakes are a
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Mooncake Press, c. 1850
Antique Chinese Mooncake Press, c. 1850
H 1.5 in W 15 in D 2.75 in
Natural Organic Burl Wood Flower Display Table, 38"
Located in South Burlington, VT
functional and unique works of art China’s root carving tradition dates far back to the Warring States period
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Late 20th Century Chinese Organic Modern Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood, Organic Material

Han Dynasty, Laying Doe Wood Sculpture, China 100AD
Located in PARIS, FR
altering the course of Chinese history. Han Dynasty art and inventions like paper still influence the world
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Mounted Objects

Materials

Wood

Circa 1920 Japanese Screen. Cat & Mouse Harvest Scene on Gold Silk.
Located in Kyoto, JP
includes new season ginger, Chinese wax gourd, butterbur, welsh onion, Japanese radish, sweet potato, lotus
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Paintings and Screens

Materials

Gold

Northwest Coast Wooden Doll with Thunderbird, Eagle Mask
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
(red) spruce root as simulated mask harness over shoulders and across the chest. Dance apron; Seated
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Vintage 1920s American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Cedar

White Arch Bench by Karstudio
Located in Geneve, CH
, and stand up as a stand for art work. Kar- is the root of Sanskrit Karma, meaning karmic repetition
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2010s Chinese Modern Benches

Materials

Fiberglass

White Arch Bench by Karstudio
White Arch Bench by Karstudio
H 16.93 in W 47.25 in D 15.75 in
Biedermeier Style Italian Shaped Coffee Table
Located in Prato, Tuscany
fantastic and fascinating appearance. Walnut burl is obtained from the very root of the tree and is a
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Biedermeier Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Raimundo de Madrazo Y Garreta Palatial Oil on Canvas
By Raimundo de Madrazo y Garreta
Located in Los Angeles, CA
minister to China who loved the area, purchased land and built an estate. Miss McCreery lived in Burlingame
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Antique 1880s Spanish Rococo Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood

Chinese Root Stand
Located in Vancouver, BC
Hardwood Chinese root stand with two layered platforms over gnarled and bulging roots with a dark
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Chinese Root Stand
Chinese Root Stand
H 8.25 in W 17 in D 9 in
19th Century Chinese Sculptural Natural Root with Stone Inserts
Located in Paris, FR
A Chinese natural weathered root sculpture with yellow stone inserts. On a metal base.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

Materials

Stone

Rare pair of 18th century Antique Chinese Root Wood Foo Dogs
Located in Winchcombe, Gloucesteshire
This is a rare and unusual pair of 18th century Chinese dogs of foo made from sections of root woot
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Elm

Quing Dynasty Root Chairs
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Quing Dynasty Root Chairs mid 19th century root wood, plank seat, lacquer Excellent condition
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Quing Dynasty Root Chairs
Quing Dynasty Root Chairs
H 40 in W 36 in D 26 in
Chinese Ancestor Portrait of a Daoist Priest
Located in Wilton, CT
Rare Example of a Portrait of a Daoist Priest Shown Sitting in the Lotus Position on a Root Chair
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Ink

Root Wood Sculpture, based
Located in Chicago, IL
Perhaps more well known in China as Longan wood, Indonesia’s Lengkeng wood is a favorite of both
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Folk Art Sculptures

Root Wood Sculpture, based
Root Wood Sculpture, based
H 58 in W 52 in D 19.5 in
Rare 18th Century Rendition of a Chinese Scholars/Immortals Walking Staff
Located in Fort mill, SC
revolutions put an end to exploring China as recreation. The knob of the root burl shows two cracks attributed
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Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Scholar's Objects

Materials

Lacquer, Giltwood, Bog Wood

Huang Cabinet with Walnut Root Veneer and Brushed Brass Detail by Brabbu
By Brabbu
Located in New York, NY
Huang is a mountain range in eastern China known for its spectacular scenery. Inspired by this
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Huang Sideboard with Walnut Root Veneer and Brushed Brass Detail by Brabbu
By Brabbu
Located in New York, NY
Huang is a mountain range in eastern China known for its spectacular scenery. Inspired by this
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Huang Bedside Table with Walnut Root Veneer and Brushed Brass Detail by Brabbu
By Brabbu
Located in New York, NY
Huang is a mountain range in eastern China known for its spectacular scenery. Inspired by this
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Cocoon Jar/Pottery from the Han Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
still has the dirt and root lines encrusting it and was found with a garlic jar which is also listed for
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities

17th / 18th c. "dream" stone
Located in Hudson, NY
Chinese "dream" stone, 17th / 18th c. Black and white marble mounted on natural root wood base
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Rustic Scholar's Objects

Materials

Marble

17th / 18th c. "dream" stone
17th / 18th c. "dream" stone
H 8.5 in W 8 in D 2.75 in
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of Chinese root art on 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and boxwood. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect piece of Chinese root art — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each item from our selection of Chinese root art bearing Folk Art or Victorian hallmarks is very popular.

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Prices for a piece of Chinese root art can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $520 and can go as high as $225,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,500.
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