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19th Century Large Scale Chinese Burr Root Wood Carving
Located in London, GB
19th Century Large Scale Chinese Burr Root Wood Carving This fascinating large hand carved figure
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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Victorian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Huge 20C Chinese Carved Wood Statue of a Laughing Buddha Great Carving
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Huge and beautifully carved statue of a Laughing Buddha. Nice artifact as home decoration
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Early 20th Century Pair of Chinese Wood Carving Sculptures
Located in North Miami, FL
Presenting an exquisite pair of early 20th-century Chinese wood carvings that exude artistry and
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Vintage handsome hand carved male Figure with black pedestal.
By Alba China
Located in Allentown, PA
uniquely carved into a ball. The sculpture is a man folded over with his head in his hands. This carving is
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Vintage 1980s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Ming Dynasty Carved Wood Budda
Located in Dallas, TX
A carved wood Budda from the Shanxi region, made during the Ming Dynasty. The carved figure has an
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Antique Mid-17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19th Century Chinese Hand Carved Wood Case
Located in Brea, CA
19th century Chinese hand carved wood case with intricately designed carvings of people, villages
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19th Century Chinese Hand Carved Wood Case
19th Century Chinese Hand Carved Wood Case
H 4.25 in W 0.5 in D 2.75 in
Chinese Chicken Blood Stone Carving of Bodhidharma on Wood Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small chicken blood stone carving from China circa early 20th century, possibly early (late Qing
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Pair of 20th Century Chinese Wood Carvings
Located in Martlesham, GB
A pair of 20th century Chinese wood carvings of a boy on the back of a water buffalo holding a hat
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Vintage 1930s Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood

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
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese 1900 Qing Dynasty Bodhisattva Altar Temple-Pagoda In Wood And Carvings
Located in Miami, FL
Inches). Techniques: Carved elements, individually assembled, woods base. Weight: About 60 Pounds
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Antique 1890s Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Ivory

19th Century, Hand Carved Chinese Wood Panel
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A large hand carved Chinese wood panel, hand painted. The early 19th century panel with lion
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood

Antique Chinese Carved Wood Trade Sign
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Unique hand carved wood trade sign from China, 1890s. The sign with hand carved Chinese lettering
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Antique 1890s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood

Antique Chinese Carved Wood Trade Sign
Antique Chinese Carved Wood Trade Sign
H 17.5 in W 50 in D 1.5 in
Chinese Carved and Painted Wood Sculpture of Guanyin
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful carving of Guanyin, shown standing on a rocky outcrop, mounted on a lobed wooden base. It
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Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Chinese Miniature Polychromed Wood Carved Statue on Stand
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Antique Chinese Miniature Polychromed Wood Carved Statue on Stand Beautiful polychrome painted
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Taoist Carved Wood Deity, Ming/Qing Dynasty, mid 17th century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A charming Chinese carved wood figure of a Taoist deity, possibly for a home or personal shrine
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Antique Mid-17th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese 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. Attracting
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Chinese Carved Wood Sculpture of Water Buffalo with Figures C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Chinese Carved Wood Sculpture of Water Buffalo with Figures C1920 Measures - 5.5"H x 11.75
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Wood Carved Buddha Statue
Located in Pomona, CA
This magnificent Chinese antique wood carved Happy Buddha statuary has very detailed hand carving
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Boxwood

Chinese Carved Wood Teaching Buddha in Ming Style
Located in Atlanta, GA
A statue of standing Buddha (Shakyamuni), finely carved out a single block of wood (might be
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Pair of Hand Carved Chinese Wood Carved, Bone Inlay Foo Dogs, circa Early 1900s
Located in Studio City, CA
Intricately carved wood and bone inlaid pair of Chinese foo dogs. Very unique and wonderful. We
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Bone

Monumental Chinese Buddhist Mountain Monastery Soapstone Carving, 20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
The Monumental Chinese Buddhist Mountain Monastery Soapstone Carving is a masterful work of art
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Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Soapstone

Set of Three Gilded Wood Carvings for Love
Located in Somis, CA
A set of three beautifully gilded, carved 19th century wood panels. The three dimensional carvings
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Wood Carving Kung Fu Gilt Red Lacquer
Located in Somis, CA
A wonderful set of two 19th century wood carvings, featuring two bothers practicing martial art in
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Wood Carving Kung Fu Gilt Red Lacquer
Antique Wood Carving Kung Fu Gilt Red Lacquer
H 3.88 in W 13.25 in D 0.25 in
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

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Wood

Japanese antique wood carving "Kirin's legs" /1800s/Shrines and temples carvings
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Do you know Kirin? It is a type of legendary animal that appears in Chinese mythology, and is a
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Wood Carving Good Fortune Set of 4
Located in Somis, CA
A wonderful set of four 19th century wood carvings each featuring two scholars in a garden pavilion
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Wood Carving Good Fortune Set of 4
Antique Wood Carving Good Fortune Set of 4
H 5.5 in W 14.38 in D 0.25 in
Carved Polychromed Chinese Horse
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderful 20th century carved painted wooden Chinese horse purchased in 1985 from a prominent
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Carved Polychromed Chinese Horse
Carved Polychromed Chinese Horse
H 39.5 in W 36 in D 12 in
Chinese Carved Wood Bodhisattva Guanyin, Late Ming Dynasty, 17th Century
Located in Austin, TX
An attractive carved wood figure of the Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, known as Guanyin in China
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Antique Early 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Gesso

Small Song Dynasty Carved Wood Bodhisattva, 13th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A small and very fine Chinese carved sandalwood figure of a bodhisattva, possibly Avalokiteshvara
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood

Chinese Soapstone Carving of a Buddhist Village Scene, Mid-20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
The Chinese yellow soapstone carving from the mid-20th century is depicting a village scene, is a
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20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Soapstone

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
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Antique 1880s Chinese Victorian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Soapstone Carving of a Buddhist Village Scene, Mid-20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
Chinese Soapstone Carving of a Buddhist Village Scene, Mid-20th Century. Shoushan stone carving is
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20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Soapstone

Antique Chinese Ornately Carved Cinnabar Plate with Landscape Scene & Wood Stand
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique carved plate is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from China and date to
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Softwood

A Pair of Hand Carved Gilt Wood Chinese Export Foo Dogs
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A hand carved pair of male and female Chinese foo dogs, circa 1850. Each with original gilt with
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Giltwood

Chinese Soapstone Carving of a Buddhist Village Scene, Mid-20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
Chinese Soapstone Carving of a Buddhist Village Scene, Mid-20th century. Shoushan stone carving is
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Soapstone

Chinese Soapstone Carving of a Buddhist Village Scene, Mid-20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
The Chinese soapstone carving from the mid-20th century is depicting a village scene, is a stunning
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20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Soapstone

19th Century Chinese Carved Figure
Located in Southampton, NY
19th century Chinese carved figure. While this sculpture may be small it isn't lacking in its
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19th Century Chinese Carved Figure
19th Century Chinese Carved Figure
H 13 in W 5.5 in D 3 in
Chinese Soapstone Carving of a Buddhist Village Scene, Mid-20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
. Overall, this Chinese soapstone carving is a masterful blend of craftsmanship, color symbolism, and
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20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Soapstone

Qing Dynasty Chinese Buddhist Wood Carved Portable Shrine with Bronze Bell.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Qing Dynasty Chinese Buddhist Wood Carved Portable Shrine with Bronze Bell. Imperial Qing Dynasty
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Pair of Chinese Gold Gilded Carved Wood Wall Panels, China, C.1920
Located in London, GB
A superb pair of elaborately carved Chinese gilded panels, depicting a warrior scene. China, C.1920
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Giltwood

Chinese Soapstone Carving of a Buddhist Village Scene, Mid-20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
The Chinese soapstone carving from the mid-20th century is depicting a village scene, is a stunning
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Soapstone

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
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20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Chinese Hand-Carved Wooden Sign
Located in Yonkers, NY
A 19th century Chinese sign with scenes, hand-carved from wood and painted. This large wooden sign
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Gilt Hand Carved Chinese Fragment
Located in Tampa, FL
A fabulous 18th century Chinese hand carved fragment with birds and flowers. Very deep relief gold
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Antique 1890s Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Antique Hand Carved Stump Buddha Statuary
Located in Pomona, CA
This magnificent Chinese Antique Carved stump Happy Buddha Statuary is 100% hand made and hand
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Fine Chinese Soapstone Carving of a Buddhist Village Scene, Mid-20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
The finely detailed Chinese soapstone carving from the 20th century portrays a picturesque mountain
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Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Soapstone

19th Century Chinese Carved Ancestor Figure
Located in Southampton, NY
19th century Chinese carved Ancestor figure This carved figure bears the likeness of one of its
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Long-Life Carved Wood Buddha
Located in Norton, MA
A Long-Life carved wood Buddha.
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Long-Life Carved Wood Buddha
Long-Life Carved Wood Buddha
H 8.25 in W 2.5 in D 3 in
Monumental Chinese Carved Jadeite Horses
Located in New York, NY
Monumental Chinese carved jadeite horses on the original wood base.
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Vintage 1960s Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

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

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Wood

Chinese Hand Carved and Lacquered Gilt Panel
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a small rectangular hand carved and lacquered panel. It depicts a scene where a Chinese man
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Intricate Chinese Immortal Deity Foo Dog Sculpture Carved Wood Gold Gilt & Black
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Intricately carved wood sculpture Chinese Immortal Longevity Buddha Deity figure crafted with gold
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Giltwood

Chinese Carved Lapis Lazuli Figurine
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
An exquisitely carved Lapis Lazuli figurine depicting an Emperor and Empress in the style of the
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Vintage 1960s Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Lapis Lazuli

Chinese Carved Lapis Lazuli Figurine
Chinese Carved Lapis Lazuli Figurine
H 8.25 in W 6 in D 3.25 in
Chinese Meditation Stone on Carved Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
A well-chosen stone is a focal point of both a traditional Chinese garden and a scholar's studio
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Chinese Meditation Stone on Carved Stand
Chinese Meditation Stone on Carved Stand
H 17.75 in W 14.25 in D 6.5 in
18th Century Chinese Carved Wooden Alter God
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Chinese carved seated altar god was once used on the family altar to honor their ancestors
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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Folk Carved Panel, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
charms with its unusual carved decoration and smooth, well-worn texture that calls to be touched
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Folk Carved Panel, circa 1850
Chinese Folk Carved Panel, circa 1850
H 7.75 in W 2.25 in D 0.25 in
Chinese Folk Carved Panel, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
, the panel nonetheless charms with its unusual carved decoration and smooth, well-worn texture that
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Folk Carved Panel, c. 1850
Chinese Folk Carved Panel, c. 1850
H 7.5 in W 2.5 in D 0.25 in
Vintage Pair Chinese Gilt Carved Wood Foo Dog / Guardian Lions Figurines
Located in San Francisco, CA
Offered here are a pair vintage Chinese gilt and carved wood Foo Dog/Guardian Lions figurines
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Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Giltwood

Chinese Polychrome-Decorated Carved Wood Figure of a Bodhisattva
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Chinese polychrome-decorated carved wood figure of a Bodhisattva Standing regally with her hands
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20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Hands Up Carved Wood Happy Buddha
Located in Norton, MA
A hands up carved wood Happy Buddha, very happy figure.
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Hands Up Carved Wood Happy Buddha
Hands Up Carved Wood Happy Buddha
H 10 in W 3.5 in D 4 in
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Chinese Carved Wood Carving For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Chinese carved wood carving you’re looking for. A Chinese carved wood carving — often made from wood, stone and jade — can elevate any home. Find 329 options for an antique or vintage Chinese carved wood carving now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Chinese carved wood carving, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right Chinese carved wood carving, those designed in Folk Art, Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a Chinese Carved Wood Carving?

Prices for a Chinese carved wood carving can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $45 and can go as high as $150,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,413.
Questions About Chinese Carved Wood Carving
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A Paete wood carving is a decorative wooden object produced by artisans in Paete, Philippines. In 2005, the village was officially dubbed the Woodcarving Capital of the Philippines due to the intricate sculptures and statues produced there. Shop a variety of wood art from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Jepara wood carving is the intricate wood carving art that comes from the city of Jepara in Indonesia. Artisans typically work with teak wood to create beautiful carved detail and scenes in a piece of furniture. Shop a collection of Jepara wood carvings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Japanese wood carving is an art form in which artists produce intricate figurines and other objects by cutting and shaping blocks of zelkova, camphor or paulownia wood. In Japanese, the artwork is known as inami. Find a selection of Japanese wood carvings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are many methods and types of wood carving, including chip, relief, Scandinavian flat-plane, lovespoon, whittling and florentine. Each type uses different tools and can create decorative carvings on both display pieces and furniture. Browse a wide range of carved wood pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    What carved wood art is called depends on the type of piece. Three-dimensional pieces created by hand-carving wood are whittlings, while carvings into a flat piece of wood are reliefs. Shop a collection of wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In Bali, Indonesia, Jackfruit is considered the best wood when it comes to carving. Jackfruit is a medium hardwood, resistant to termite attacks and is easy to polish. You’ll find a variety of Indonesian carvings from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Antique carved wood can be identified by how it is made. Antique carvings were done by hand, so nicks and cuts will indicate carvings completed with a plane or knife. In addition, hand-carved wood will not be uniform or have perfect symmetry. Always works with a certified appraiser to determine the exact date and value of an item. Find a variety of antique carved wood furniture and decor on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    What wood is used for African wood carvings varies. Iroko, mahogany and ebony are frequently chosen materials, but artisans may choose to work with whatever wood is available in their local areas. Shop a variety of African wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To tell if wood is hand-carved, first look for small marks in the wood that indicate hand tools were used to cut and shape the material. Hand-carved pieces may also have small irregularities, particularly along curved areas. However, it may be very difficult to tell the difference between machine-worked and hand-carved pieces in some cases. On 1stDibs, shop a range of wood furniture and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The difference between carving and sculpture is that carving is a carved object, whereas sculpture is the art of shaping figures or designs — because sculpture can involve adding material (i.e., working with plaster, creating a mold to be cast in bronze), it is considered “additive” versus the “subtractive” act of carving.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In Bali, many different types of woods are used for carving. Some examples include albesia, crocodile wood, rain tree, hibiscus, jackfruit, teak, mahogany and sandalwood. On 1stDibs, you can shop a range of Balinese wood art, furniture and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Carved African wood figurines were typically spiritual in nature and were primarily in human form. The wood figurines were carved using ebony, teak, mahogany and iron wood. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic African wood figurines from some of the world’s top sellers.