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Chinese Temple Carvings

Antique Red & Gold Chinese Temple Carving Mirror, Early 20th Century
Antique Red & Gold Chinese Temple Carving Mirror, Early 20th Century

Antique Red & Gold Chinese Temple Carving Mirror, Early 20th Century

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Antique Monumental Red & Gold Chinese Temple Carving Mirror Additional information: Materials: Gold, Mirror Color: Red Period: Early 20th Century Styles: Chinese Item Type: ...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie More Mirrors

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Mirror

Hand-Carved Chinese Temple Carving from the 19th Century with Traces of Paint
Hand-Carved Chinese Temple Carving from the 19th Century with Traces of Paint

Hand-Carved Chinese Temple Carving from the 19th Century with Traces of Paint

Located in Yonkers, NY

This splendid antique Chinese temple carving was hand-carved from a solid block of wood during the 19th century.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Qing Dynasty Architectural Wooden Temple Panel with Detailed Floral Carvings
Qing Dynasty Architectural Wooden Temple Panel with Detailed Floral Carvings

Qing Dynasty Architectural Wooden Temple Panel with Detailed Floral Carvings

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese architectural wood temple panel from the 19th century, with floral carvings.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Chinese Laughing Polychrome Hand Painted Sitting Temple Shrine Buddha
Chinese Laughing Polychrome Hand Painted Sitting Temple Shrine Buddha

Chinese Laughing Polychrome Hand Painted Sitting Temple Shrine Buddha

Located in Studio City, CA

A fun piece. Nicely hand painted and detailed. Made of light metal of some sort. Was acquired from a collection of Chinese and South-East Asian artifacts and buddhas. A nice p...

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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal

Antique Chinese Stone Temple Wall Sculpture/Buddha Wall Plaque
Antique Chinese Stone Temple Wall Sculpture/Buddha Wall Plaque

Antique Chinese Stone Temple Wall Sculpture/Buddha Wall Plaque

$232Sale Price|35% Off

H 12 in W 8 in D 2.5 in

Antique Chinese Stone Temple Wall Sculpture/Buddha Wall Plaque

Located in Pomona, CA

A Chinese antique carved stone wall plaque with traces of original polymorphic and nice patina. Crafted in China, this carved stone wall plaque will make for an exquisite decorative ...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

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. This super chic pair is a beautiful addition to any room in your home, it is sold i...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinese Chippendale Sculptures and Carvings

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Bone

Pair of Chinese Bronzed Metal Buddhist Temple Foo Dogs Lions
Pair of Chinese Bronzed Metal Buddhist Temple Foo Dogs Lions

Pair of Chinese Bronzed Metal Buddhist Temple Foo Dogs Lions

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Spectacular pair of Chinese Buddhist guardian temple foo dogs or foo lions intricately crafted from bronzed metal. The lions are depicted sitting with one having a paw on a ball or o...

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20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal

Qing Dynasty Chinese Sancai Temple Guardian Figure
Qing Dynasty Chinese Sancai Temple Guardian Figure

Qing Dynasty Chinese Sancai Temple Guardian Figure

Located in Forney, TX

A large antique Chinese glazed Sancai pottery temple guardian figure, designed to ward off evil spirits and protect the owners tumb. Hand crafted, exceptional quality, deep rich poly...

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Antique 18th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Pottery

Chinese Asian Giltwood Carved Ancestor Temple Shrine Emperor Figure with Tiger
Chinese Asian Giltwood Carved Ancestor Temple Shrine Emperor Figure with Tiger

Chinese Asian Giltwood Carved Ancestor Temple Shrine Emperor Figure with Tiger

Located in Studio City, CA

A fantastic wood and gilt decorated hand carved Chinese ancestral temple shrine Emperor figure with a tiger. From a collection of Chinese and Asian artifacts. We are listing i...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Giltwood

Chinese Asian Giltwood Carved Ancestor Temple Shrine Emperor Figure on Animal
Chinese Asian Giltwood Carved Ancestor Temple Shrine Emperor Figure on Animal

Chinese Asian Giltwood Carved Ancestor Temple Shrine Emperor Figure on Animal

Located in Studio City, CA

A fantastic wood and gilt decorated hand carved Chinese ancestral temple shrine Emperor figure riding a mythical beast - perhaps a tiger. From a collection of Chinese and Asian a...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Giltwood, Paint

Antique Chinese Cork Diorama, Temple Garden Scene, 1940
Antique Chinese Cork Diorama, Temple Garden Scene, 1940

Antique Chinese Cork Diorama, Temple Garden Scene, 1940

$600Sale Price|20% Off

H 10.5 in W 19.75 in D 3.75 in

Antique Chinese Cork Diorama, Temple Garden Scene, 1940

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

Antique Chinese large cork diorama depicting temple and garden scene.

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Vintage 1940s Sculptures and Carvings

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Glass, Hardwood, Cork

Large Chinese Carved White Stone Temple Stele Sculpture of a Guan Yin
Large Chinese Carved White Stone Temple Stele Sculpture of a Guan Yin

Large Chinese Carved White Stone Temple Stele Sculpture of a Guan Yin

Located in Bradenton, FL

Carved white stone temple sculpture of a Bodhisattva featuring exquisite craftmanship and attention to detail. Bodhisattvas were enlightened beings who chose to remain in the cycles ...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Pair of Chinese 19th Century Hand Carved and Painted Temple Guardian Lions
Pair of Chinese 19th Century Hand Carved and Painted Temple Guardian Lions

Pair of Chinese 19th Century Hand Carved and Painted Temple Guardian Lions

Located in Yonkers, NY

A pair of Chinese sculpted and polychromed temple guardian lions architectural wood carvings.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Chinese Temple Bell (20th C.) on Antique Wood Stand (18th C.)
Chinese Temple Bell (20th C.) on Antique Wood Stand (18th C.)

Chinese Temple Bell (20th C.) on Antique Wood Stand (18th C.)

Located in Norton, MA

China, Ca. The stand: 18th - early 20th century Bell: The intricately carved hardwood stand with openwork dragon borders, spandrels and apron with large iron hook suspending a Ming s...

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Other Sculptures and Carvings

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Brass

Antique Carved Stone Temple Sculpture of a Woman from, China, Late Qing, c 1900
Antique Carved Stone Temple Sculpture of a Woman from, China, Late Qing, c 1900

Antique Carved Stone Temple Sculpture of a Woman from, China, Late Qing, c 1900

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese carved stone temple sculpture of a woman circa 1900s. This Chinese sculpture features a woman wearing an elaborate headdress and flowing robes and holding a bouquet of flow...

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20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Asian Temple Wooden Taoist Figure
Asian Temple Wooden Taoist Figure

Asian Temple Wooden Taoist Figure

$586Sale Price|31% Off

H 6 in W 3 in D 2 in

Asian Temple Wooden Taoist Figure

Located in Greenwich, CT

Asian Chinese Temple Wooden Taoist Figure, 19th Century Come with Plexi Base

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Thai Naga Temple Finial
Antique Thai Naga Temple Finial

Antique Thai Naga Temple Finial

$3,250

H 44 in W 14 in D 5 in

Antique Thai Naga Temple Finial

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Thai Naga Temple Finial on Stand Southeast Asia, Naga is known as the king snake, the ruler of the underworld waterways (the Chinese equivalent is Dragon). In many Northern ...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

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Teak

Antique Qing Dynasty Wooden Temple Corbel with Red Polychromy and Carved Pagodas
Antique Qing Dynasty Wooden Temple Corbel with Red Polychromy and Carved Pagodas

Antique Qing Dynasty Wooden Temple Corbel with Red Polychromy and Carved Pagodas

Located in Yonkers, NY

This antique Qing Dynasty hand-carved wooden temple corbel from the 19th century displays a rich tapestry of Chinese craftsmanship.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Chinese Temple Model
Antique Chinese Temple Model

Antique Chinese Temple Model

$950Sale Price|47% Off

H 26 in W 23 in D 10.5 in

Antique Chinese Temple Model

Located in Somis, CA

Beautiful model resembles China's real temple with exquisite carvings. Peonies and lotuses flank delicate doors decorated with "double happiness" carvings.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Wood

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Chinese Carved Temple Guanyin Holding Child
Chinese Carved Temple Guanyin Holding Child

Chinese Carved Temple Guanyin Holding Child

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H 27.5 in W 17 in D 14.5 in

Chinese Carved Temple Guanyin Holding Child

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

Large modern Chinese carved and gessoed wooden temple Guanyin (woman) holding a child. Height: 27 1/2 in x Width: 17 in x Depth: 14 1/2 in.

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Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Paint

2 Chinese Gilded Wood Panels Depicting Persons and Temples
2 Chinese Gilded Wood Panels Depicting Persons and Temples

2 Chinese Gilded Wood Panels Depicting Persons and Temples

Located in Raalte, NL

2 Chinese gilded hand carved wooden panels depicting various people and temples with a floral decoration all around, second half of the 20th century. The measurements are, Depth ...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Giltwood

19th Century Qing Dynasty Carved Temple Foo Dogs
19th Century Qing Dynasty Carved Temple Foo Dogs

19th Century Qing Dynasty Carved Temple Foo Dogs

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H 19 in W 31 in D 10 in

19th Century Qing Dynasty Carved Temple Foo Dogs

Located in East Hampton, NY

Pair of mid-19th century Qing dynasty carved walnut Shanxi temple foo dogs.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Walnut

19thC. Q'ing Dynasty Chinese Mounted Temple Carvings
19thC. Q'ing Dynasty Chinese Mounted Temple Carvings

19thC. Q'ing Dynasty Chinese Mounted Temple Carvings

Unavailable

H 49 in W 11.5 in D 13 in

19thC. Q'ing Dynasty Chinese Mounted Temple Carvings

Located in East Hampton, NY

Pair of mid-19hth century Qing dynasty iron mounted carved temple architectural elements with remnants of original lacquer.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Architectural Elements

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Wood

Chinese Antique Temple Shrine Altar Model, 19th Century
Chinese Antique Temple Shrine Altar Model, 19th Century

Chinese Antique Temple Shrine Altar Model, 19th Century

Located in SOMIS, CA

Beautiful model resembles China's real temple with exquisite carvings. Peonies and lotuses flank delicate doors decorated with "double happiness" carvings.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

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Wood

Set of 4 Antique Asian Temple Carvings, 19th Century
Set of 4 Antique Asian Temple Carvings, 19th Century

Set of 4 Antique Asian Temple Carvings, 19th Century

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Antique Asian Temple Carvings - Set of 4 - Don Rickles Estate. Provenance: From the Estate of Don Rickles. Additional information: Materials: wood Color: Beige Period: 19th...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Linen

Antique Chinese Foo Dog - Mythical Chinese Lion - Temple Dog Statue
Antique Chinese Foo Dog - Mythical Chinese Lion - Temple Dog Statue

Antique Chinese Foo Dog - Mythical Chinese Lion - Temple Dog Statue

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Chinese Foo Dog - Mythical Chinese Lion - Temple Dog Statue This adorable dog statue would look beautiful on your mantlepiece or in your bedroom. Featuring incredible flouri...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

China Big Taoist Sculptural Group "Three Pure Ones" Chengdu Temple, 18thc
China Big Taoist Sculptural Group "Three Pure Ones" Chengdu Temple, 18thc

China Big Taoist Sculptural Group "Three Pure Ones" Chengdu Temple, 18thc

Located in South Burlington, VT

China, a hand carved and hand painted wood group of three (3) Taoist Trinity figures: The Three Pure Ones. Measurements: 36 inches high and 14 inches wide and 10 inches deep each,...

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

A pair of 19th Century carved Foo temple dogs or Chinese guardian Lions
A pair of 19th Century carved Foo temple dogs or Chinese guardian Lions

A pair of 19th Century carved Foo temple dogs or Chinese guardian Lions

Located in London, GB

Chinese guardian lions, or imperial guardian lions, are a traditional Chinese architectural ornament. Typically made of stone, they are also known as stone lions or shishi (石獅; shísh...

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Antique 1860s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood

Qing Dynasty Chinese Carved Monumental 2 of 2 Temple Wall Panel Cassette
Qing Dynasty Chinese Carved Monumental 2 of 2 Temple Wall Panel Cassette

Qing Dynasty Chinese Carved Monumental 2 of 2 Temple Wall Panel Cassette

Located in Vero Beach, FL

This offer is for one of two panels. This palatial wood shadow box is elaborately, deeply carved and pierced with gilded birds among bamboo and branches. Multiple steps and layers o...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Giltwood

Qing Dynasty Chinese Carved Monumental 2 of 2 Temple Wall Panel Cassette
Qing Dynasty Chinese Carved Monumental 2 of 2 Temple Wall Panel Cassette

Qing Dynasty Chinese Carved Monumental 2 of 2 Temple Wall Panel Cassette

Located in Vero Beach, FL

This offer is for one of two panels. This palatial wood shadow box is elaborately, deeply carved and pierced with gilded birds among bamboo and branches. Multiple steps and layers...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Giltwood

Qing Dynasty Chinese Carved Monumental 2 of 2 Temple Wall Panel Cassette
Qing Dynasty Chinese Carved Monumental 2 of 2 Temple Wall Panel Cassette

Qing Dynasty Chinese Carved Monumental 2 of 2 Temple Wall Panel Cassette

Located in Vero Beach, FL

This offer is for one of two panels. This palatial wood shadow box is elaborately, deeply carved and pierced with gilded birds among bamboo and branches. Multiple steps and layers...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Giltwood

Qing Dynasty Chinese Carved Monumental Giltwood 1 of 2 Temple Wall Panel
Qing Dynasty Chinese Carved Monumental Giltwood 1 of 2 Temple Wall Panel

Qing Dynasty Chinese Carved Monumental Giltwood 1 of 2 Temple Wall Panel

Located in Vero Beach, FL

This offer is for one of two panels. 19th Century This palatial wood panel is elaborately, deeply carved and pierced with gilded cranes and birds among bamboo and branches. Multiple...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

2 Rare Antique Chinese Marble Foo Dog Guardian Lion Fu Temple Garden Statues
2 Rare Antique Chinese Marble Foo Dog Guardian Lion Fu Temple Garden Statues

2 Rare Antique Chinese Marble Foo Dog Guardian Lion Fu Temple Garden Statues

Located in Dayton, OH

Two monumental antique Chines Chinese foo dogs, circa last quarter 19th century. Made of white marble featuring meticulously carved detail. Provenance; Private Collection where ac...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Marble

Very Rare Pair of 18th Century Chinese Marble Temple Lion Guardians Foo Dogs
Very Rare Pair of 18th Century Chinese Marble Temple Lion Guardians Foo Dogs

Very Rare Pair of 18th Century Chinese Marble Temple Lion Guardians Foo Dogs

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning and very rare pair of white marble 18th century Imperial Temple Lion Guardians or Foo dogs A truly exquisite pair, the patina is a...

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Marble

Temple Lion Jade Sculpture
Temple Lion Jade Sculpture

Temple Lion Jade Sculpture

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H 1.97 in W 3.94 in D 7.88 in

Temple Lion Jade Sculpture

Located in Roma, IT

Chinese jade archaic style "Temple lion" sculpture. Jade, probably 18th Century. 5 x 20 cm. Good conditions Chinese guardian lions, or imperial guardian lions, are a traditional ...

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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

Mid-20th century a set of old lavastone Chinese temple lions - Foo dogs
Mid-20th century a set of old lavastone Chinese temple lions - Foo dogs

Mid-20th century a set of old lavastone Chinese temple lions - Foo dogs

Located in DEVENTER, NL

These lavastone sculptures, originating from Indonesia in the middle of the 20th century, are both impressive and distinctive. Each sculpture stands tall at 77 cm, with dimensions of...

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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings

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Lava

Japanese Dragon Temple Sculpture, Hand Carved and Hand Polychromed, 19th Century
Japanese Dragon Temple Sculpture, Hand Carved and Hand Polychromed, 19th Century

Japanese Dragon Temple Sculpture, Hand Carved and Hand Polychromed, 19th Century

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan a rare hand carved and hand painted dragon sculpture with a stunning pair of dragons carved at the terminals. It possesses excellent detail. It was likely part of a Japanese te...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Red Chinoiserie Chinese Giltwood Temple Carving Mirror
Antique Red Chinoiserie Chinese Giltwood Temple Carving Mirror

Antique Red Chinoiserie Chinese Giltwood Temple Carving Mirror

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Antique red Chinese giltwood temple carving mirror. It includes three temple carvings along the top and a red hardwood frame.

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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie More Mirrors

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Giltwood

Antique Chinese Wedding Sedan Chair with Giltwood Temple Carvings
Antique Chinese Wedding Sedan Chair with Giltwood Temple Carvings

Antique Chinese Wedding Sedan Chair with Giltwood Temple Carvings

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Antique Early 19th C Chinese Sedan Chair w Giltwood Temple Carvings. This wonderful uniquity would have been made for a bride to be carrier to be wed.

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Antique Early 19th Century Religious Items

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Giltwood

19th Century Asian Wooden Architectural Temple Carvings, Pair
19th Century Asian Wooden Architectural Temple Carvings, Pair

19th Century Asian Wooden Architectural Temple Carvings, Pair

Located in Savannah, GA

This interesting pair of architectural wooden temple carvings feature many skillfully executed motifs of greatly detailed mythical and religious figures. Look closely at the images, ...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Other Antiquities

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Hardwood

20C Chinese Soapstone Temple Carving
20C Chinese Soapstone Temple Carving

20C Chinese Soapstone Temple Carving

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H 5.75 in W 3 in D 3 in

20C Chinese Soapstone Temple Carving

Located in Dallas, TX

Presenting a lovely 20C Chinese soapstone temple carving. Made in China in the early 20th century circa 1930.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Soapstone

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Guardian Lions Wood Carvings from a Temple Wall
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Guardian Lions Wood Carvings from a Temple Wall

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Guardian Lions Wood Carvings from a Temple Wall

Located in Yonkers, NY

A pair of 18th or 19th century Chinese wooden carvings from a temple wall, depicting guardian lions.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Pair of Large Chinese Gilt Temple Foo Dogs
Pair of Large Chinese Gilt Temple Foo Dogs

Pair of Large Chinese Gilt Temple Foo Dogs

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Impressive pair of well carved Foo dogs or lion statues in the manner and scale of temple carvings. Red lacquered wood with antiqued gilt accents. Male and female representatives wit...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Lacquer

Chinese Gilt and Wood Carved Chinese Temple Ancestral Seated Figure Sculpture
Chinese Gilt and Wood Carved Chinese Temple Ancestral Seated Figure Sculpture

Chinese Gilt and Wood Carved Chinese Temple Ancestral Seated Figure Sculpture

Located in Studio City, CA

An interesting smaller piece with clear signs of age. Wood carved and decorating with gilt (and likely lacquer at one time). May have been part of a larger fixture at one time. It ap...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Bronze and Gilt Seated Temple Shrine Buddha Statue Sculpture
Chinese Bronze and Gilt Seated Temple Shrine Buddha Statue Sculpture

Chinese Bronze and Gilt Seated Temple Shrine Buddha Statue Sculpture

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful work. Likely Chinese. Perhaps part of a family shrine at one point. Beautiful faded gilt undertones and patina that come with handling and age. Would be a great addit...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze, Copper

Wood, Gilt and Polychrome Carved Chinese Asian Temple Shrine Ancestral Figure
Wood, Gilt and Polychrome Carved Chinese Asian Temple Shrine Ancestral Figure

Wood, Gilt and Polychrome Carved Chinese Asian Temple Shrine Ancestral Figure

Located in Studio City, CA

Heavy, ornate and wonderfully carved Taoist temple or ancestral figure. From a large collection of Asian artifacts. Has Chinese customs wax seal on shoulder. We are listing as...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Qing Dynasty Mid 19th Century Hand-Carved Foo Dog Temple Decoration
Chinese Qing Dynasty Mid 19th Century Hand-Carved Foo Dog Temple Decoration

Chinese Qing Dynasty Mid 19th Century Hand-Carved Foo Dog Temple Decoration

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Qing dynasty period hand-carved stone foo dog temple sculpture from the mid 19th century mounted on custom base. Created in China during the 1850s, this foo dog sculpture f...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Pair of Majestic Chinese Gilt Brass Foo Dogs/Temple Dogs, circa 1880-1910
Pair of Majestic Chinese Gilt Brass Foo Dogs/Temple Dogs, circa 1880-1910

Pair of Majestic Chinese Gilt Brass Foo Dogs/Temple Dogs, circa 1880-1910

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

Pair of Majestic Chinese gilt brass foo dogs/temple dogs, Late Qing dynasty period, (circa 1880-1910). This Majestic pair of foo dogs are solid brass with worn gilt decoration, Typic...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass

Chinese Temple Carving
Chinese Temple Carving

Chinese Temple Carving

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H 23.75 in W 72 in D 6 in

Chinese Temple Carving

Located in Hudson, NY

gilt carving of a Phoenix
among flowering branches
surrounded by black frame
with hammered brass attachments
from the collection of: Joseph Lindon Smith <...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Decorative Art

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Brass

Chinese Temple Carving
Chinese Temple Carving

Chinese Temple Carving

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H 17.5 in W 12 in D 11.25 in

Chinese Temple Carving

Located in San Francisco, CA

Hand-carved and painted architectural carving from a temple in China's Fujian province.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of Temple Sized Wooden Fu-Lions
Pair of Temple Sized Wooden Fu-Lions

Pair of Temple Sized Wooden Fu-Lions

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H 42 in W 15 in D 21 in

Pair of Temple Sized Wooden Fu-Lions

Located in Santa Fe, NM

Carved from solid wood, this male and female pair of temple guardians rest on separate stands and are gilded.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Elm

Chinese Temple Guard Carving
Chinese Temple Guard Carving

Chinese Temple Guard Carving

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H 72 in W 21 in D 12 in

Chinese Temple Guard Carving

Located in Vancouver, BC

Ca. 1940 Chinese temple guard carving with original painted finish.

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Vintage 1940s Chinese Sculptures

Temple Carving
Temple Carving

Temple Carving

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H 17 in W 8 in D 5 in

Temple Carving

Located in East Hampton, NY

Late 18th/ Early 19thC. Q'ing Dynasty Shanxi Temple Carving

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities

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Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO

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Located in Houston, TX

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H 102.37 in W 99.61 in D 72.84 in

19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed

Located in Marbella, ES

This is a wonderful example of a canopy bed from Shanghai Province, China. Made of Chinese Northern Elm, this bed features hoofed feet and multiple floral carvings. The exterior ...

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$12,500

H 80 in W 81 in D 92 in

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Located in Buffalo, NY

Mid to late 19th century, elaborately carved, antique Chinese bed Chambers was used to greet visitors and usually was furnished with two chairs and a center table: from which tea, wi...

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Located in Chicago, IL

This gorgeous luohan daybed anchors its surroundings with its monumental scale and incredible carved decoration. Known as a luohan chuang, or couch bed, this form of low-backed daybe...

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Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

Complete antique pharmacy cabinet, with 3 open bookcases on the sides, 1 bookcase with drawers and 2 original doors with glass and enameled mirror sign. Built in the mid-19th century...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Chinese Carved Zitan Table-Form Stand, Republic Period, Mid-20th Century
Chinese Carved Zitan Table-Form Stand, Republic Period, Mid-20th Century

Chinese Carved Zitan Table-Form Stand, Republic Period, Mid-20th Century

Located in Austin, TX

A finely carved zitan wood display stand in the form of a round table, China, Republic Period, mid 20th century. The circular display stand carved from rare and precious zitan wo...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Zitan

Late 19th Century Canopy Bed from Shanxi, China
Late 19th Century Canopy Bed from Shanxi, China

Late 19th Century Canopy Bed from Shanxi, China

$25,000

H 94.49 in W 96.46 in D 75.2 in

Late 19th Century Canopy Bed from Shanxi, China

Located in Singapore, SG

An antique canopy bed from Shanxi province made of Elm wood. This bed has all the attention focused on the front carvings while keeping a very simple and clean overall look. There is...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Elm

Bed Italian Venetian Painted Trompe L’œil Baroque Fortuny Superking 6ft 180cm
Bed Italian Venetian Painted Trompe L’œil Baroque Fortuny Superking 6ft 180cm

Bed Italian Venetian Painted Trompe L’œil Baroque Fortuny Superking 6ft 180cm

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

Magnificent, 18th Century, Venetian, Trompe-L’œil, Painted, Bed, Superking 6ft, 180cm wide, With Massive 213cm, 6ft 10in Shaped Headboard & 149cm, 5ft Shaped Footboard & Fortuny Bedc...

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Antique 1730s European Baroque Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Paint

"canopy bed" in walnut style louis XIII, period XIX .FULL RESTORED
"canopy bed" in walnut style louis XIII, period XIX .FULL RESTORED

"canopy bed" in walnut style louis XIII, period XIX .FULL RESTORED

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

" lit à baldaquin " in walnut style louis XIII, period XIX completely restored for the filming of a historical film custom-made box spring and mattress new tapestry... the box sprin...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Beds and Bed Frames

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Walnut

Antique Carved Teak Wood Panel
Antique Carved Teak Wood Panel

Antique Carved Teak Wood Panel

$590

H 21.5 in W 1 in D 14 in

Antique Carved Teak Wood Panel

Located in New York, NY

Antique hand carved merbau wood panel from Lampung, Sumatra. We have a collection in various sizes. Please inquire. The size and price reflect the one shown. Stunning on both sides. ...

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Vintage 1930s Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Hand Carved Meerschaum Chinese Sitting Buddha on Wood Display Stand
Hand Carved Meerschaum Chinese Sitting Buddha on Wood Display Stand

Hand Carved Meerschaum Chinese Sitting Buddha on Wood Display Stand

Located in Studio City, CA

A true gem of a work. Wonderfully carved and detailed. We haven't come across another work quite like it. We are unsure of age so are simply listing it as 20th century but could b...

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20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

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Chinese Temple Carvings For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of Chinese temple carvings for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, stone and giltwood, all Chinese temple carvings available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of Chinese temple carvings available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century.

How Much are Chinese Temple Carvings?

Prices for Chinese temple carvings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, Chinese temple carvings begin at $299 and can go as high as $22,500, while the average can fetch as much as $3,100.

Finding the Right Sculptures-carvings for You

Asian sculptors have worked in materials including wood, bronze and jade. Artists and artisans have used traditional techniques to depict deities, scenes from culture and more, and today, antique Asian sculptures and carvings are a popular choice for provocative and sophisticated home decor.

In China, the Qing dynasty, from the mid-17th century to the early 20th century, brought about significant changes in art while preserving traditional culture. Many emperors during this period were patrons of the arts, such as painting, calligraphy and decorative arts. This era saw the building of new Buddhist temples, which were decorated with statues. Some of these sculptures were adorned with colorful cloisonné decoration, in which tiny compartments, or cloisons, made by soldering copper filaments to a metal surface were filled with vibrantly hued enamel.

From the 17th to mid-19th century in Japan, kimonos were worn across classes and often fastened with a netsuke, a type of small carved toggle. Artists carved these from ivory, wood, shells and coral, creating animals, flowers and mythical creatures. During the Japanese Meiji period, spanning from 1868–1912, the country began trading internationally after centuries of isolation, allowing artists to sell their work overseas. Bronze sculpture flourished around this time for creating teapots, vases and incense burners.

Asian sculpture continued to evolve in the 20th century. During the Japanese Shōwa era, from 1926–89, art was influenced by international modernist movements like abstraction, Futurism and Surrealism. Contemporary Asian sculptures and carvings continue to combine global influences and a rich heritage of technique.

Decorating a space with Asian sculptures and carvings is a great way to add interest to any corner of your home. Explore by material, period or style on 1stDibs.

Questions About Chinese Temple Carvings
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Chinese wood carving is a decorative object carved by hand by Chinese artisans out of local wood, such as nanmu, zitan, bomu or yinxing. This form of sculpture is sometimes called mudiao. On 1stDibs, find a range of Chinese wood carvings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Chinese seal carving refers to the traditional art of engraving the active side of a stamp or seal. Typically, the seals were made using stone, but bamboo, bone and wood could also be used. On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of authentic Chinese seal carvings from some of the world’s top sellers.