Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Color: Brown
Place of Origin: Chinese
Pair of Red Lacquer Chinese Couplet Signs, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This pair of decorative red lacquer signs dates to the late 19th century and is carved in relief with a poetic couplet. Carved to resemble ink calligraphy, the couplet reads: "Do good deeds without questioning your happiness, pursue knowledge without forgetting your principles." The long, vertical signs...
Category
20th Century Qing Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Elm, Lacquer
Quality Chinese Scholar Rock
Located in Norwood, NJ
Chinese Scholar stone, Meditation stone, Appreciation stone or Dream stone. All names for this beautiful natural stone that when studied evokes and por...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Chinese Old Bamboo Slips with Calligraphy Jiandu, 59 Piece Collection
Located in South Burlington, VT
Bamboo and wooden slips - jiandú- were the main media for writing documents in China before the widespread introduction of paper during the first two centuries AD.
This substantial ...
Category
19th Century Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Soapstone Seal, Carved and Polished, China 1930, Republic Period, China 1930
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This Seal is in Soapstone, in white color. This has been made in China.
The Period is the Republic Period, circa 1930.
It is Hand-carved, and polished.
Category
1930s Chinese Export Vintage Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Vintage Carved Chinese Window Panel in Mahogany with Chinese Tea Symbol
Located in Lomita, CA
The detailed carving and deep mahogany patina make this large square carved Chinese window panel stand out. The wooden panel can hang on a wall, b...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Mahogany
Large Chinese Qing 19th Century Carved Temple Signboard with Red Calligraphy
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large Chinese Qing Dynasty period black signboard from the 19th century, with red calligraphy. Created during the Qing Dynasty, this large horizontal sign comes from a Chinese temple and features both carved and painted Chinese characters. Presenting a black ground, the sign showcases large carved Chinese characters with red painting, flanked with columns of smaller carved characters. Used to indicate the nearby presence of a temple, this 19th century Qing Dynasty Chinese carved temple signboard...
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19th Century Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese Carved Jade and Stone Grape Cluster, Mid-20th Century
Located in Delft, NL
Chinese carved Jade and stone grape cluster, mid-20th century.
Chinese carved beautifully colored stone grapes with silk wrapped wire connectio...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone, Jade
Sandstone Head of a Lohan
Located in Kastrup, DK
16-17th century hand-carved sandstone head of a Lohan.
Skillful execution, highlighting the face with vigorous modeling and harmoniously expression.
In original and untouched condition. Mounted on later granite plinth...
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17th Century Other Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Granite, Sandstone
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 cultural richness. These masterfully crafted piece...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese Jade 18-Karat Gold Amulet Bell Necklace
Located in South Burlington, VT
Unique hand carved Jade Zen Bell 18-karat gold jewelry Pendant
This is an authentic Chinese zen bell shape hand carved jade pendant expertly artisan ...
Category
Early 20th Century Qing Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade, Gold
Chinese Scholar Stone Mountain Form with Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small desk top Chinese scholar stones (also known as Gong Shi, meditation stone and spirit rock) on a fitted display wood stand circa 19th century. This is likely a grey Lingbi type stone with subtle arch mimics a horizontal mountain range. The wrinkles and folds on the greyish black surface were perfectly weathered by elements for millenniums. Smooth and rugged at the same time, the mountain range shows a poetic formation that was often depicted in the ink scroll...
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19th Century Chinese Export Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Antique Chinese Carved Wooden Figural Pillow or Headrest, Qianlong?
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Chinese wooden head rest.
Carved in the form of a recumbent or resting man.
Decorated in polychrome decoration. The body painted in a silver tone with his hair and eyes in black with red undertones. There is further scroll work painted in stylized clouds and sun to the red and green.
There appears to be a carved ruyi in between the feet.
Simply a wonderful carved Chinese head...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Export Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese Polychrome Seated Ancestor Figure, C. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
An integral part of traditional Chinese home life, ancestor worship before a domestic altar often featured painted ancestral portraits or tabletop ance...
Category
Early 20th Century Qing Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese Famille Verte Porcelain He-He Er Xian Group, Early 20th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A delightful famille verte enameled porcelain figural group of the He-He Er Xian, the Twins of Harmony and Union, late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, China.
The He-He Er Xian are portr...
Category
Early 20th Century Qing Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Porcelain
Faux Ivory Figure of Seated Empress
Located in Atlanta, GA
Faux ivory figure of Empress seated on her throne. Wearing a hat and a long pearl necklace, the Empress is seated on a claw-footed throne with a medi...
Category
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Other
Chinese Russet Jade Hardwood Imperial Ruyi Scepter Qing Dynasty, Provenance
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Chinese Russet Jade hardwood Imperial Ruyi Scepter Qing Dynasty 19th century, Provenance.
Large Chinese Qing Dynasty jade Ruyi scepter with three ...
Category
19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Han Dynasty, Antique Chinese Pottery Dog
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Chinese pottery dog.
Age: China, Han Dynasty, 206 B.C.- A.D.220
Size: Length 22.3 C.M. / width 10 C.M. / height 7.6 C.M. (size excluding stand)
Condi...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pottery
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 works on it. It is all hand made and hand...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Export Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Boxwood
19th Century, Qing Dynasty, Antique Chinese Wooden Monkey
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Chinese wooden monkey with gilded gold.
Age: China, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century
Size: height 33.5 cm / width 8.3 cm / thickness 10.8 cm.
Size including s...
Category
19th Century Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Pair Antique 19th Century Chinese Lacquer and Carved Wood Figures
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair large antique 19th century Chinese Lacquer and carved wood figures.
Category
19th Century Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Hardwood Hand-Carved 5-Claw Dragon Mirrors
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 20th century or earlier Chinese hardwood hand carved five-claw dragon mirrors. Each is hand carved with high relief Imperial five-claw dragons flying in the air. They also ...
Category
Early 1900s Qing Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
20th Century Chinese Wooden Carved Guan Yin Statuary
Located in Pomona, CA
This magnificent Chinese wood carved Quan Yin Statuary. It shows very detailed hand carving works on it. It is all hand made and hand carved Quan Yin standing on the dragon from boxw...
Category
20th Century Chinese Export Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Boxwood
Mutton Fat Jade Carving on Hardwood Stand, Unsigned, China, 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Mutton Fat jade amulet carving on elaborate hardwood stand - the hand carved jade with pierced scrolling vines and solid base and central column - the ...
Category
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
A large wood Buddha/Guanyin with traces of pigments Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)
By Master
Located in Vienna, AT
A LARGE WOOD FIGURE OF GUANYIN WITH TRACES OF PIGMENTS
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
The bodhisattva is shown seated in padmasana, wearing long flowing ro...
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Mid-17th Century Ming Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
20th Century Chinese Cork Diorama, 1950s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful 20th century rectangular Chinese Cork diorama.
Finely carved decoration in its glass case and black lacquered base.
Careful and delicate work ...
Category
1950s Vintage Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Cork
Chinese Stone Shakyamuni Buddha Head
Located in Chicago, IL
With closed eyes and a gentle expression, this large stone Buddha head brings calm and serenity to its surroundings. The hand-carved figure depicts the historic Buddha Shakyamuni, also known as Shaka, Gautama Buddha...
Category
20th Century Qing Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
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 gilt and the border is a very dark green.
Category
1890s Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet Marionette Doll, Early, 1900s
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful work complete with a unique wood-carved and hand-painted face and original textile garment.
From a group of 7 Chinese opera puppets, we acquired from a collector. Each puppet shows clear signs of previous stage use.
Likely from the early 1900s.
Would make for a great addition to any Chinese artifacts...
Category
Early 20th Century Qing Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Textile, Wood, Paint
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 large engraved and carved Chinese Lanzhou gourd. Dramatic des...
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Chinese Carved Gilt Buddha, 1800s, Ric.00040
Located in Norton, MA
Antique Chinese carved gilt and polychrome wood sculpture of Seated Buddha.
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Large 19th century Chinese Carved Wooden Tea Caddy
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautifully carved Qing dynasty tea caddy from Elmwood (yumu), with floral motifs and finished with an oxblood color lacquer. The large size is very usual and was used in a large family compound. The tea caddy is designed to hold and keep warm, large tea pot filled with tea. The tea pot’s spout comes out the front opening for pouring. The horizontal bar used as the container’s handle has a pivoting lock when open, the handle bar can be removed and closing of the pivoting lock, the handle is secure for use. The wooden tea caddy...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Elm
Set of Four 19th-Century Alabaster Bird Sculptures, China
Located in Vicenza, VI
Set of four sculptures depicting small birds resting on top of a rectangular base, made of alabaster with brown quartz eyes. Their manufacture c...
Category
19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Quartz, Alabaster
Ming Dynasty, Antique Chinese Painted Pottery Immortal
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Chinese painted pottery immortal.
Age: China, Ming Dynasty, A.D. 1368 - 1644
Size: Height 23 C.M. / Width 11.9 C.M. / Depth 8.5 C.M.
Condi...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pottery
Pair of Large Carved Wood Foo Dogs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of large & impressive carved Chinese foo dogs.
Category
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet Marionette Doll, Early 1900s
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful work complete with a unique wood-carved and hand painted face, a wonderfully fabulous hairdo, and an original textile garment.
From a group of 7 Chinese opera puppets, we acquired from a collector. Each puppet shows clear signs of previous stage use. Clearly original works.
Likely from the early 1900s.
Would make for a great addition to any Chinese artifacts...
Category
Early 20th Century Qing Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Textile, Wood, Paint
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 artifacts...
Category
19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Chinese Polychrome Seated Ancestor Figure, C. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
An integral part of traditional Chinese home life, ancestor worship before a domestic altar often featured painted ancestral portraits or tabletop ancestor figure...
Category
Early 19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Large Floor Standing Sculpture of the Seven Lucky Gods of Fortune Carved Wood
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A large carved example of The Seven Lucky Gods of Fortune, carved from a large tree segment. Believed to be of Chinese origin, early 20th century.
A ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Beech
Two Chinese Wood Lion Foo Dogs Incense Holder
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Two Chinese wood Foo Dogs Incense holder burners.
Featuring a pair of highly detailed lion foo dogs, one male and one female which were thought to protect the home from harmful spiritual influences and harmful people that might be a threat.
The Foo Dogs...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Export Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Ancient Chinese Wedding Doors Shutters Wall Art Rustic Chinoiserie Sculpture
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Burned, warped and as you can see in poor condition, but still can be displayed. Not falling apart.
Measures: 34.5 x 18.5 in. approx. 3 lbs Each.
I do not have any information ...
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19th Century Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
19th Century Lacquered and Carved Wood Wall Panel China Dynasty Quing
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Beautiful antique hand carved panel dating back to the Chinese Quing Dynasty 1850s. On one side there is a red wax seal. The panel features a rich and elaborate decoration with anima...
Category
1850s Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Bamboo wood sculpture depicting a fisherman, Chinese origin, early 1900s
Located in Vicenza, VI
Bamboo wood sculpture depicting a fisherman with oriental features, with a long beard and wearing a headdress, while holding two fish in his hand.
The lower part is embellished with an elaborate carved fishing net.
The work is of Chinese provenance...
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Early 1900s Qing Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bamboo
Large 19th Century Chinese Carved Tea Caddy
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautifully carved Qing dynasty tea caddy from Elmwood (yumu), with floral motifs. Beautiful original patina, the body is in a brown lacquer and the handle is finished with an red color lacquer. The large size is very usual and was used in a large family compound. The tea caddy is designed to hold and keep warm, large tea pot filled with tea. The tea pot’s spout comes out the front opening for pouring. The horizontal bar used as the container’s handle has a pivoting lock when open, the handle bar can be removed and closing of the pivoting lock, the handle is secure for use. The wooden tea caddy...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Elm
Monumental 19th Century Carved Wood Quan Yin 'Kuan Yin or Guan Yin' Bust
Located in San Francisco, CA
Offered here is a monumental carved wood Quan Yin ( also spelled as Kuan Yin or Guan Yin) bust, from the Qing dynasty.
Has export wax stamp on top.
Category
Mid-19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Pair of 18th/19th Century Solid Teak Foo Dogs, Opposing, Statuary
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of 19th century / 1930s solid teak foo dogs, statuary.
A pair of finely carved from one sold piece of wood ancient opposing foo dogs. The dogs have uniquely expressive faces ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Chinese Butterscotch Jade Carving of Foliage 19th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Chinese abstract sculpture offers carved butterscotch jade in foliate form, drilled for hanging as photographed, damage as listed, 19th ce...
Category
19th Century Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Hands Up Carved Wood Happy Buddha
Located in Norton, MA
A hands up carved wood Happy Buddha, very happy figure.
Category
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese Scholar Rock Chrysanthemum Stone
Located in Atlanta, GA
An extraordinary specimen created by nature millions of years ago, this large and stunning Chinese black chrysanthemum stone features white crystalline mineral (calcite and chalcedon...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Export Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Pair of Fully & Highly Carved Chinese Deity Figural Table Lamps
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and amazing pair of highly carved sculptural Figural hardwood deity, samurai. Must see all pics to appreciate, carved minx at the base of the larger figure. Truly works of a...
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1920s Chinoiserie Vintage Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Brass
Chinese Stone Shakyamuni Buddha Head
Located in Chicago, IL
With closed eyes and a gentle expression, this large stone Buddha head brings calm and serenity to its surroundings. The hand-carved figure depicts ...
Category
20th Century Qing Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
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...
Category
2010s Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Quartz, Multi-gemstone
Large 19th Century Chinese Carved Tea Caddy
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautifully carved Qing dynasty tea caddy from Elmwood (yumu), with floral motifs and finished with an oxblood color lacquer. The handle has a finely carved bat motif, which symbolizes good fortune. The large size is very usual and was used in a large family compound. The tea caddy is designed to hold and keep warm, large tea pot filled with tea. The tea pot’s spout comes out the front opening for pouring. The horizontal bar used as the container’s handle has a pivoting lock when open, the handle bar can be removed and closing of the pivoting lock, the handle is secure for use. The wooden tea caddy...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Elm
Han Dynasty, a Set of Antique Chinese Pottery Stove
Located in Sampantawong, TH
A set of Chinese pottery stove.
Age: Chinese, Han Dynasty, B.C. 206 - A.D. 220
Size: height 18.5 cm / width 9.8 cm / length 19.4 cm.
Condition: Well-preserved old burial condition o...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pottery
Pair of Antique Chinese Terra Cotta Figures on Lucite Bases
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Terra Cotta soldier burial figurines on lucite bases. These are two well-preserved figures with some paint chipping and ware - painted whi...
Category
Late 19th Century Han Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Clay
19th Century Chinese Temple Architectural Corbel Carved Sculpture Pair
Located in Forney, TX
A majestic pair of antique architectural salvaged Chinese temple corbels, now mounted as one-of-a-kind wooden sculptures on custom floor standing display pedestal stands.
Originally commissioned for an important religious temple in China, the impressive large scale wall bracket corbels were notoriously difficult as they had to serve as both highly decorative temple ornaments and structural building elements used to support the weight of a wall.
Hand-crafted in the early 19th century, smilarly styled design, each exceptionally hand carved, sculpted, and painted by highly trained artisans. Profusely carved and decorated, featuring very fine quality high relief work throughout, extensive bas relief, pierced openwork, rich carvings and intricate incised detailing, depicting various Chinese folk religion figures and imagery.
Rising on bespoke handmade stands, consistenting of sturdy rectangular shaped thick plank plinth base embellished with foliate carvings, held upright by turned column single support.
Rich in culture and history, interesting, unusual, highly decorative, whimsical and artistic, sure to add sophisticated elegance, rustic character, color, space, texture and lots of visual interest.
Dimensions, largest (approx):
Each: 32.5" H, 19" W, 7.25" D.
Please note, the objects were sourced and transported both legally and ethically, retaining partial original red wax export seal to top.
Display the three Sanxing, in their iconic representation as three, old, bearded, wise men, which dates back to the Ming dynasty, when the Gods of the three stars were represented in human form for the first time. One panel having two monumental smiling figures with hand painted eyes and tongue, the other fragment depicting four figures, seated and standing, likely Immortals, Gods, Shen deity, and other characters from ancient Chinese mythology and folklore. Both pieces with elaborate lotus and pine tree motif, a powerful symbol of wisdom and longevity.
Sanxing figures are an important part of Asian culture. Statues of these three Gods...
Category
19th Century Chinese Export Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Tang Dynasty, Antique Chinese Pottery Standing Court Man
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Chinese pottery standing court man wearing hat and tunic.
Age: China, Tang Dynasty, A.D. 618 - 907
Size: Height 22 - 22.2 C.M. / Width 6.1 - 6.2 C.M.
...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pottery
Large Carved Wood Happy Buddha with 3 Kids
Located in Norton, MA
A large carved wood happy Buddha with 3 Kids, Bone teeth, and Glass eyes inlay.
Category
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Pair of Antique Stone Figures Statues Han Style
Located in Somis, CA
A pair of vintage solid stone court attendants. Of tall slender form, wearing long flowing robes flaring at the bottom with hands within wide, decorative cuffs. The realistically mod...
Category
Mid-20th Century Han Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
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