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Place of Origin: Chinese
Chinese Buddhist Stone Column Stele
Located in Chicago, IL
Sculpted in the manner of temple columns or stele monuments, this square stone column is decorated on all four sides with Buddhist imagery carved in low relief. A seated Buddha grace...
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20th Century Minimalist Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Limestone

Vintage Chinese Carved Stone Jade 3 Tier Pagoda Palace Lantern Tower-a Pair
By Xu Beihong, Dong Qichang
Located in Bensalem, PA
Pair of matching vintage 3 tier 39 inch towers please look over pictures for condition and measurements no breaks or missing parts feel free to reach out with any questions
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1960s Chinese Chippendale Vintage Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Antique Chinese Snuff Bottle Black Hardstone Qing Dynasty
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in Canterbury, GB
Antique mid Qing hand carved black hardstone snuff bottle. Produced in China towards the end of the 19th century. Beautiful shape with strong body and shoulders. Very well hollow...
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Early 19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Agate

Monumental Wooden Buddha Statue Over 3ft Tall
Located in Somis, CA
A magnificent gilded giant statue of Amitabha Buddha, carved from a single block of solid wood. Seated dhyana asana on a high lotus throne, the Buddha's full and round face, hallmark...
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20th Century Tang Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Monumental Chinese Green Translucent Serpentine Jade Carved Pagoda Censer
Located in New York, NY
Monumental Chinese serpentine jade carved pagoda censer, early 20th century. A masterfully carved Chinese serpentine pagoda censer. The base of the tripod censer is set upon lion-he...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Pair of Chinese Bronze Pixiu Winged Lion Figure Feng Shui Mythical Beast Statue
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning pair of excellent quality bronze Pixiu wealth dragon mythical creatures with visually striking scattered verdigris bluish green patina! Well known in Chinese culture and...
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Early 20th Century Qing Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Chinese Dragon Telephone, circa 1980s
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful, rare, and exotic Chinese dragon landline telephone, circa 1980s-1990s. Phone is a hard carved wood with all the details of a dragon (claws, tongue, horns, tail, etc.) Phone handle has a beautiful oval piece of polished emerald green jade or other similar stone along with carvings in Chinese. A 'red' light on top of dragon's pearl indicates phone is 'on'. Dragon's green eyes light up when phone rings...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

Antique PAIR of Chinese Bronze Foo Dogs good detail, Qing early 19th Century
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
These are a very good PAIR of antique Chinese foo or lion dog sculptures, sometimes called temple lions, made of a brass-bronze metal alloy, with excellent detail, dating to the early 19th century, Qing period or possibly earlier back to the 18th century. They are a male and female pair, the male with the slightly larger head. These pieces are very well cast with good detail and wear, showing a very good depth of colour. Both dogs have a small hole on the top of the head for incense to be placed. Each piece weighs about 700gm unpacked Overall a lovely pair of antique Chinese Foo Dogs...
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19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze, Metal, Brass

Antique Large Hand-Carved Garden Stone, 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
An ideal garden ornament, sturdy weather proof planter display base or a rock solid all weather stone base for a special sculpture. From China, comes this large 20.5 inch rectangu...
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19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Limestone

Stone Buddha with Smiling Countenance 37 lb
Located in Somis, CA
LAST ONE! A beautiful solid stone statue of Buddha Amitabha. The face broad in Tang dynasty style, with downcast eyes and long earlobes, neatly coiled ha...
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20th Century Tang Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Antique Victorian Religious Chinese Export Ivory Bone Carved Pagoda Sculpture
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A Very Fine Quality Chinese Export Hand Carved Religous Pagoda of traditional architectural form and generous proportions, late Nineteenth Century. The overall structure beautifull...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bone

Rock Crystal Quartz Snuff Bottle with Blue Calcite
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful natural rock crystal quartz snuff bottle. Carved on the raised exterior, a vase with ruyi and evergreens atop an elephant. A large scholar's stone to the right with shoot...
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Rock Crystal

Antique, Rare & Decorative Pair of Hand Carved and Hand Painted Horse Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and unique pair of matching horse sculptures. With a combined experience of almost 30 years in the antiques trade, we were thrilled to once again find beautifully hand-crafted and decorative antiques that we had never seen before. From the density and the weight we can see and feel that these highly decorative horse sculptures are made of a tropical hardwood. Like, for example, with antique mirror frames or church sculptures these horses too were first covered with a mixture of chalk and glue so that the paint would hold longer. And, as so often is the case with antiques, the colors that were used for painting these horses are so much more beautiful than anything you find in this day and age that they truly are an absolute joy to look at. From the colors, the wear, the materials and the techniques that were used to create these horses we can see that these are 19th century antiques. However and unfortunately we lack the knowledge to be able to tell you from which country these highly decorative and sizeable works of art originate. We just can't find matching style horse sculptures anywhere on the worldwide web. They could be Chinese or Nepalese, but they could also be Persian or Arabian. We just have not been able to find out. What we do know is that they are definitely antique, they are in beautiful condition (with some wear, consistent with their age), they are highly decorative, probably unique and they have a look and feel that will instantly change the atmosphere of the room they are in. Mind you, our sharp price for this wonderful pair of horse sculptures...
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Mid-19th Century Tang Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

China Large Steep Mountain Peaks Natural Marble Stone "Painting", Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Steep Mountain Peaks - Chinese extraordinary natural marble stone painting of a mythical sky and high mountains landscape called a dream stone Shih-hua. It is a large monumental masterwork of nature. Totally natural. Dimensions: Hardwood frame: 38.25 inches tall and 17.5 inches width Site: 35 inches tall and 14 inches width This thin marble stone painting is approximately 3/8 inch thick and is cut from a large slab of rough material revealing a unique, incredible pattern in white, cream and dark green colors. Signed with red seal of poetic artist upper left and includes hanger and hardware on reverse. This unique work of art was from historic Dali marble found in the Cangshan mountains of western China. These mysterious mountains, unique in the world, are known for yielding incredible and fantastic natural landscaped works of art created over tens of millions of years from mineral inclusions that affected the process of ancient organic material which transformed into limestone and finally resulted in marble- a metamorphic hard stone. This art form is centuries of years old since the Ming dynasty. Dream stones became favored art in the west particularly since the 19th century when French collectors named them Pierres de reve. History of Green Flower dream stone paintings...
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble

Antique Cherry Amber Resin Confucius Sculpture
Located in Mérida, YU
Vitntage Cherry Amber resin made Sculpture. Very good condition. Beautiful glowing red color.
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1950s Chinese Export Vintage Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Resin

Chinese Carved Jade Covered Hu Vase
Located in Astoria, NY
Chinese Carved Jade Covered Hu Vase, with two mask head with rings handles, incised taotie design to each side, and on a fitted carved wood stand. Overall: 7.5" H x 4.25" W x 2.25" D...
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Early 20th Century Qing Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

"Full Moon" Chinese Bi Disc
Located in Chicago, IL
Found in the tombs of ancient Chinese emperors and aristocrats, bi discs have a mysterious and spiritual history, and their function and significance remain uncertain. Thought to pro...
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21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Pair of Large Chinese Carved Hardstone Emperor & Empress Portraits
Located in Delray Beach, FL
multi dimensional hand carved and hand painted wall hanging Depicting a Chinese Dynasty Emperor and Empress. Vivid detailed stone carving of the two looking forward in grace Except...
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Soapstone

Chinese Rare Large Yellow Jade Bi Disc with Vibrant Colors
Located in South Burlington, VT
A rare handsome Chinese Heavenly jade Bi disk carved in a rarely found combination of mutton fat yellow and green jade with patches of brown accents in the stone that depict a green ...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Pair Antique Chinese Carved Celadon Jade Guardian Lions ROC Early 20th Century
Located in Richmond, CA
This exquisite pair of celadon jade guardian lions hails from the early Republic of China period, a testament to the era's craftsmanship. The lions are intricately carved from high-q...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Export Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Antique Chinese Carved Hetain W/Celadon Jade "The Monkey Family" 18/19th Century
Located in Norton, MA
Antique Chinese Carved Hetain White/Celadon Jade "The Monkey Family" 3 monkeys, father, mother, and kid. They are pulling a lot of coins into a giant bag—good use of russet skin colo...
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Late 18th Century Other Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Antique Ming Dynasty Chinese Earthenware Horse Sculpture Míngqì Tomb Figure
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce 600 year old (approx) Chinese pottery Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) large glazed earthenware míngqì tomb figure, modeled as horse sculpture with saddle, stirrups, and integral ba...
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15th Century and Earlier Ming Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Earthenware

Large Chinese Carved Gilt Wood Story Panel, "Romance of the Three Kingdoms"
Located in Austin, TX
An unusually large vintage Chinese carved and pierced gilt wood story panel, early to mid 20th century, Southern China. The intricately carved panel depicts images from "The Romance...
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Mid-20th Century Qing Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Antique Chinese Carved Red Gemstone Snuff Bottle, Early 20th Century
Located in Norton, MA
A fine and beautiful carved red gemstone snuff bottle, a deep carving interior with a dark stone cap.  
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Agate, Rock Crystal

Tiger's Eye Water Moon Guan Yin Avalokiteshvara Statue
Located in Somis, CA
A magnificent natural Tiger's Eye sculpture depicting the compassionate Bodhisattva Water Moon Guan Yin, Avalokiteshvara. Seated on a lotus base in rajalilasana, the ‘posture of royal ease...
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2010s Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Quartz

Late 19th century Pair of Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in Savannah, GA
Extraordinary pair of fine glazed porcelain Foo dogs came to us out of an estate here in Savannah, Georgia, belonging to an old general that long ago brought them from Thailand. Used...
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1890s Qing Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Patinated Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of patinated bronze Chinese foo dogs, circa 1930s. Excellent vintage condition with amazing detail and a gorgeous patina. Each dog measures 6.5" high x 3.5" deep x 4.75" wide. #...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Antique Cherry Amber Resin Guanyin Sculpture
Located in Mérida, YU
Vitntage Cherry Amber Resin Sculpture. Very good condition. Beautiful glowing red color. Amazing detailed work.
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1950s Chinese Export Vintage Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Resin

Set of Refine Ming Dynasty Green Glazed Attendants and a Sedan Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
A set of very refined green glazed attendants and one sedan chair, each with benevolent facial expression, beautiful colors and lines, Ming dynasty 1368-1644. Three glazed attendants...
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15th Century and Earlier Ming Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Pottery

Celestial Kwan Yin Reverse Incense Burner Lamp
Located in Somis, CA
An amazing earthenware Kwan Yin statue with lamp and reverse incense burner by master potter Liu Li Hui. Seated dhayana asana on wood ledge, Kwa...
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2010s Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal

Chinese Pair Buddhist Tang Bodhisattvas Hand Painted Old Wood Plaques
Located in South Burlington, VT
A wonderful Chinese hand painted pair (2) paintings on old wooden panels of Buddhist Bodhisattvas in attractive poses with crown mandorla and long flowing robes. Frame them or mou...
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20th Century Tang Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Korean Bronze Buddha- Large and very special early Buddha. Good Age
Located in Ukiah, CA
6-9th Century Silla Dynasty style Korean Buddha-Looks to have a very good age, but not a period piece. Extremely large at 16.5 in tall. Superb face. Kore...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

QING DYNASTY 1700-1740 Antique Archer's Ring Carved In Translucent Jade
Located in Miami, FL
An archer's jade ring from the Qing Dynasty. This is a rare antique archer's ring created during the Qing dynasty period, back in the 1700-1740. The ring is masterfully carved in na...
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Early 1700s Qing Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

Massive Chinese Han Dynasty Sichuan Terracotta Pottery Horse, Oxford TL Tested
Located in Greenwich, CT
A massive Chinese Han dynasty Sichuan terracotta pottery figure of a horse Han dynasty (206 BC-220 AD) Powerfully modelled in a pose of alert attention, its strong neck and head po...
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15th Century and Earlier Han Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Terracotta

Chinese Jade Bi With Beautiful Green Clouds Translucent Colors
Located in South Burlington, VT
An attractive Chinese Heavenly green jade Bi disk with beautiful translucent "cloud bands" patterns of light and medium green horizontal accents in the stone that depict appealing movements. This comes from our private collection which we formed over a period of twenty years while traveling extensively through out all of China. Dimensions: bi disc is 7 inches high with custom stand as shown Jades were handmade and hand abraided and hand polished using tools of the time: bamboo, stone, water and stone dust . Notice the considerable calcification on the bottom edge of this example- evidence of submersion and great age. Provenance: Our private collection and accompanied by our Schneible fine arts Lifetime Guarantee of Authenticity. Jade bi and Cong History These bi are regarded as cosmological symbols and as signifiers of status and wealth. These jades are hand abraided and hand polished using special polishing tools with stone, water. Notice the beautiful colors and "waves" pattern in the stone, uncommon in this kind of jade. Provenance: Our private collection and accompanied by our Lifetime Guarantee of Authenticity. Early History: Flat jade discs with a round central hole bi are among the earliest surviving artifacts of China and must be considered among great ancient art forms- masterpieces of the Neolithic period. Nephrite jade from which discs were fashioned is a prime hard and strong stone, arduous to work by hand using Primitive...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Magnificent Pair of Antique Tang Dynasty Style Carved Horses
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Step back in time with this stunning pair of antique wooden horses, meticulously carved in the style reminiscent of the illustrious Tang Dyna...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Extraordinary Chinese Taihu Scholar Stone Rare Form on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning Taihu scholar stone in an unusual horizonal balanced form perched on a custom wood stand. The stone, in a nearly pure greyish white color, display a weathered smooth surfa...
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19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Large Domed Chinese Cinnabar Box
Located in Miami, FL
A large vintage Chinese red cinnabar box with deep relief carved lid depicting peonies, trees and a landscape with a palace. The round box has...
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1930s Chinese Export Vintage Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass

Tang Dynasty Terracotta Pottery Statue of Civil Officer, Oxford TL Tested
Located in Greenwich, CT
An elegant and superbly sculpted pottery statue of standing civil official, Tang dynasty 618-907, come with oxford authentication TL test certificate. Oxford TL Test...
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15th Century and Earlier Tang Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of Very Refined Tang Dynasty Pottery Statue of Guardians, Oxford TL Tested
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of very refined standing pottery statue of guardians, dramatic facial expression, beautiful detail, early Tang dynasty 618-907, come with one Oxford authentication TL test cer...
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15th Century and Earlier Tang Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Terracotta

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

Materials

Wood

PAIR of Chinese Foo Dogs Gilded Metal large with good detail, Circa 1920s
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
These are a very good Large pair of Chinese foo or lion dogs on plinth's, sometimes called temple lions made of metal and hand gilded with fine detail, all in the Ming style but dating to the early 20th century, Circa 1920s period. These are an unusually large pair of Chinese Export Foo Dogs, nearly 12 inches tall, with an unpacked weight of over 2Kg each. These pair of Foo Dogs are modelled in the Ming style, sat on rectangular plinths with a brocade ball under one raised foot. These pieces are very well detailed, then hand gilded. The plinth's have detailed motifs moulded into the central panels with border detail along their upper and lower edges, with black felt to their bases. Overall an impressive and very decorative Large PAIR of foo dogs...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Export Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal

Early 20th Century Chinese Glazed Ceramic Dragon Roof Tile
Located in Pomona, CA
This Vintage Chinese Ceramic roof tile is 100% hand made and hand carved of Chinese traditional dragon design. It was used on top edges of building roof. Look at the pictures, there ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Export Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Ceramic

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 represents Northern Qi style in China (550-577AD) and likely of the period. The Northern Q...
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15th Century and Earlier Archaistic Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble

Northern Wei Dynasty Terracotta Horses, TL Tested, '386 AD-535 AD'
Located in Miami, FL
A massive pottery pair of horses standing on all fours and striding with its right hoof forward. Extended snout ends in parted lips showing teeth beneath in a braying attitude. Low relief bridle on face and well defined eyes. Raised mane down back of the neck A fantastic example of the Wei dynasty horses. Large, exquisite walking Ferghana horses with great attention paid to anatomical detail were the choice of the wealthy. The horse was second only in importance to the dragon. It was supposed to possess magical powers which the early Chinese were eager to explore. It would be the horse that would carry the deceased to the next life and it would be the amount of horses that an individual owned that would guarantee his ongoing status in the hereafter. Thermoluminescence certificate from Madrid Labs included. In southern China, people turned to Daoism, and mingqi, as well as above-ground sculptures, became ever more infused with animal iconography and energized with dynamic lines. The north of China was eventually united by nomadic Tuoba invaders who founded the Northern Wei dynasty...
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15th Century and Earlier Han Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Terracotta

Very Rare Yuan/Early Ming Cast Iron Buddha with Integral Mandorla
Located in Ukiah, CA
Very rare Yuan/early Ming cast iron Buddha with integral mandorla- . Nearly exact example, with the same mudra. Illustrated in Sotheby's "Art of the B...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Bronze Chinese Statue of Three Figures
Located in Miami, FL
Finely detailed antique bronze of three Chinese figures with a wonderful patina. A beautiful and bold conversation piece for any home. Measures: 7 3/4" H x 5" W x 2 3/4" D Delightfu...
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19th Century Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Pair of Qing Dynasty Architecture Carving Panels
Located in Greenwich, CT
Pair of Qing dynasty architecture carving panels, detail carvings with warriors riding horses.
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19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Chinese Yellow Scholar Taihu Stone on Wood Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Chinese Taihu scholar rock is displayed on a carved wood base in an vertical form. Well-balanced and resembling a mushroom head, the stone is of an uncommon deep yellow color with ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Export Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Limestone

Exceptional Chinese Carved Coral Figural Group of a Guanyin Kwan Yin Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional Chinese carved coral figural group of a Guanyin, Kwan Yin with a Phoenix. Very finely carved. In a custom made glass...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Coral

Large Chinese Carved Sculpture of Shou Xing God of Wisdom and Longevity
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning Chinese sculpture of Shou Xing God of Wisdom and Longevity. Richly carved in organic burl wood. circa 1960s. Measure: 45.5" High. X.
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1960s Organic Modern Vintage Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Burl

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 a skilled artisan from a single log. It measures 27 1/2” ...
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20th Century Qing Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Chinese Scholar Stone Tall Slender Lingbi Rock on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A visually arresting tall vertical scholar stone of Lingbi type balanced on a fitted wood base. The rock formation features an elegant slender form of highly sculptural surface with ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Export Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

China Vintage Big Gold Fish & Birds Planter Bowl with Stand, Vibrant Colors
Located in South Burlington, VT
Glistening and glazed ceramic form gold fish bowl or planter comes complete with its original hardwood display stand which perfectly complements this pl...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Ceramic, Wood

Antique Heavy Chinese Carved Hetain White Jade "Elephant, 388 Grams" 19th C
Located in Norton, MA
A lovely and cute hand-carved antique, Heavy and Faty Chinese Carved Hetain White Jade with russet markings, very pure and clean in the body contents with the mutton fat appearance,...
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19th Century Other Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

Antique Chinese Cinnabar Box
Located in Miami, FL
A fine antique Chinese red cinnabar lacquer lidded round box carved with a scene with a young boy and a seated elderly bearded sage within a rocky landscape with trees. The "dragon's...
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19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Lacquer

Hand-Carved Antique Wall Panels with Puppet Design
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty period hand-carved and lacquered puppet show signs from the 19th century each depicting two characters. Travel back to the vibrant world of 19th centur...
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19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Pair of Late Ming Dynasty Silk Road Carved Stone Guardian Lions
Located in Kastrup, DK
Rare pair of large Chinese carved stone foo dog guardian lions. Originated from a house of a mandarin (a public official in the Chinese Empire), located on The Silk Road. Here they were placed in front of the gate, with the gate doors mounted on the base behind the lions. The pair consist of a male with a ball on his back, and a female holding a puppy. The ball represents the world and the puppy represents nature or a nurturing spirit. One stand lightly carved with a horse, the other with a deer. The front of the stand is carved with camel...
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17th Century Ming Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

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