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Place of Origin: Chinese
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

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Stone

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

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Burl

1950s Pair of Oriental Puppet Marionettes with Original Dress
Located in Marbella, ES
1950s pair of Oriental puppet marionettes with original dress.
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Silk

Pair of Qing Dynasty Hand-Carved Wooden Temple Corbels with Deer Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty hand-carved wooden temple corbels from the 18th or 19th century with deer and their young. Originally part of a temple wa...
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18th Century Qing Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Set of Five Stoneware Tomb Figurines of Musician Ming Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A group of five figurines made of terracotta and glazed in green and splash of yellow. These figurines of musicians were made as burial objects to be placed in the tomb, often as a l...
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16th Century Ming Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Ceramic

Chinese Dignatary Figure in Gilded and Painted Wood, 18th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Chinese Dignatary figure in gilded and painted wood. 18th century. On a modern wood base.
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18th Century Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Giltwood

Northern Qi Dynasty Painted Pottery Striding Horse, 6th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A magnificent Chinese painted pottery model of a striding caparisoned horse, Northern Qi Dynasty (550 to 577 AD), China, TL tested by Oxford Labora...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Pottery

Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Tigers
Located in Houston, TX
A stunning pair of late 20th century life-size Chinese cloisonné tigers from the Baron Estate. In Chinese symbolism, these tigers represents the ma...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Export Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Brass

Chinese Carved Celadon and Russet Jade Mythical Animal, Ming Dynasty or Earlier
Located in Austin, TX
A fine and unusual carving of a mythical animal, possibly a pixiu, of celadon and russet nephrite jade, Ming Dynasty or earlier, China. The mythical animal masterfully carved as a...
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17th Century Ming Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

Chinese Hardstone Grape Cluster Arrangement, circa 1935-1940
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Chinese hardstone grape cluster arrangement, circa 1935-1940. Realistically modeled grapes, vines and leaves in various color jades, arranged on a sto...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chippendale Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Antique Bone Figure of Indochina Male Dignitary Hardwood 19th Century Chinese
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exquisitely hand carved bone Chinese dignitary standing figure portraying a lavishly dressed bearded male. Difficult to date, in our opinion last quarter of the 19th century. ...
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19th Century Late Victorian Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood, Bone

Oversized 19th Century Carved Wooden Frame with Birds, Foliage and Tree Limbs
Located in Yonkers, NY
An oversized antique carved wooden frame with intricate details such as birds, flowers and tree limbs. Immerse yourself in the intricate beauty and grandeur...
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19th Century Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Hand-Carved Foo Dog Sculpture Mounted on Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period carved stone foo dog sculpture from the 19th century, mounted on black custom made base. Created in China during the...
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19th Century Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

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

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Wood

Chinese Scholar Rock Kun Stone on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
This sublime Chinese scholar stone was collected from the Jade Peaks in the Kun Mountains, Jiangsu Province. Known sometimes as "the magic stone" in China due to its unique formation...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Export Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Chinese Carved Wood Wall Art from a Hunting Tiger
Located in Antwerp, BE
A large 19th century Chinese carved wall plaque in wood features a hunting tiger on rocks with bamboo trees and the sun in the background. ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese 19th Century Black Vertical Sign with Gold and Red Calligraphy
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese antique black vertical sign from the 19th century, with gold calligraphy. Created in China during the 19th century, this tall and narrow woode...
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19th Century Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Two Massive Late Qing Cloisonné Enamel Models of Cranes
Located in London, GB
Two massive late Qing cloisonné enamel models of cranes Chinese, circa 1900 Measures: Height 187cm, width 52cm, depth 50cm These extraordinary Chin...
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Early 1900s Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Enamel

Pair of Chinese 19th Century Hand Carved Wooden Temple Corbels with Warriors
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty hand carved temple corbels from the early 19th century, depicting warriors. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, thi...
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19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

18th Century Chinese Sculpture of a Dignitary in Carved and Lacquered Hardwood
Located in Brescia, IT
Big hardwood figure of a dignitary lacquered in original patina. Signs of age-related wear on the base, but all of excellent quality, China, 18th century.
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18th Century Qing Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood

Chung Hsing Chinese Genuine Cinnabar Carved Lacquer Box, circa 1900
Located in Vero Beach, FL
This extraordinary cinnabar lacquer box is a masterpiece and exemplary among the highest level of intricate masterful ancient Chinese traditional ...
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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Enamel

19th Century Taoist Master Wood Statue
Located in Somis, CA
Very old solid wood statue depicts the Taoist Zen Master. He wears typical Tao robe and hat, with two fingers pointing up, and the left hand on his knee. Su...
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Early 19th Century Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Asian Chinese Mid-20th Century Carved Serpentine Stone Horse Sculpture Figurine
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Dating from the mid-20th century, this well executed serpentine stone carving depicts a rearing Asian horse. The hard stone composition of this sculpture has not been tested.
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Mid-20th Century Qing Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Serpentine

Large Jade-Inset Wood Ruyi Scepter, 20th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A large Jade-Inset wood Ruyi scepter, 20th century, The dark wood scepter is inset with three shaped gray and russet jade plaques the largest carved in hi...
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20th Century Chinese Export Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

Chinese Antique Hand-Carved Stone Figure of Buddhas' Kasyapa
Located in South Burlington, VT
China, an authentic antique hand-carved and hand-painted limestone temple figure of the venerable lohan, Kasyapa. This beautiful Buddhist sculpture will bring serenity and timeless style to your home, office, sacred space, or garden Substantial dimensions: 35 inches high and 12 inches wide Handmade and hand-carved, solid limestone with weathered remnants of older temple paint as applied by the temple from where it originally came, Chengdu, China. Head and hands are later replacements. Stone statues like these were regularly - refreshed- by the temple monks. In our extensive travels to western china we saw many instances of old stone figures like this with varying degrees of paint refreshing, ,replacement of heads as this one, and periodic refreshment by the temple monks to maintain a seemingly new appearance. Please note the offering cavity on his back side- undoubtedly used by patrons to place offering scripts or perhaps food as a sign of respect and veneration. This enjoyable character would make a fine garden presentation or special indoor choice. Only one. Provenance: Originally from a collector in Chengdu, China, acquired by us directly from this collection around 2002 on one of our many visits to that part of historic China. About Kasyapa: Kasyapa is a revered Vedic sage of Hinduism. He was one of the seven ancient sages considered as Saptarishis in Sanskrit texts and Indian mythologies. He is the most ancient rishi listed in the colophon verse in the Brihadaranyaka Upanishad and called a self-made scholar in the Atharvaveda. He was based in the northwestern part of the Indian subcontinent, and legends attribute the region of Kashmir to be derived from his name. One of the more frequently depicted lohans in Chinese sculpture is Kasyapa, a cousin to the Buddha. Throughout Six dynasties...
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Early 20th Century Qing Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Limestone

Chinese Vintage Carved Stone Sculpture Depicting a Seated Monk Holding Objects
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage carved stone seated monk sculpture from the mid-20th century, carrying objects in his hands. Created in China, this vintage carved stone ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Chinese Huanghuali Brush Pot
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chinese Huanghuali brush pot 18th century Carved cylindrical Chinese scholar’s brush pot, composed from the extincted Huanghuali wood. Beautifu...
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18th Century Qing Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

China Century Old Dream Stone "Landscape Paintings" with Original Frames, Pair
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare find Impressive wall display of two (2) Chinese dream stone "Landscape Paintings" with original period frames these wonderful round natura...
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1920s Qing Vintage Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Chinese Pottery Ceramic Glazed Mud Figure of Court Lady Tang Dynasty with Stand
Located in Studio City, CA
Simply gorgeous and so delicately and beautifully made. This work has been molded in a whitish, dense terracotta, typical of the region of the capital of Luoyang, and then lightly glazed. We are not sure how to date this work. We believe, based on comparisons, that this piece could date as far back as the Tang dynasty (though we are not experts and have not had this verified by one. Again, this is not our area of expertise). The white terracotta and glaze appear correct as does the figures stately pose and elaborate hairstyle which was a characteristic feature of Tang pottery women. The people of ancient China believed that some part of the essence and life force of a human being was contained in the hair. Much time and effort went into this to create elaborate coiffures that the woman proudly displayed when in public. The Tang dynasty is also the only period in Chinese History to have known a female sovereign - The Empress Wu Zetian (625-706). Comes with Lucite display stand...
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15th Century and Earlier Tang Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Pottery, Terracotta

Chinese Extraordinary Natural Stone "Painting" Restless Ocean Waters
Located in South Burlington, VT
Extraordinary natural work, one of a kind. Custom framed, D38 This Chinese extraordinary round natural stone "painting" of churning sea waves -restless ocean waters- as far as the ...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Marble

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 attention to detail. Across the chest of the figure you cans see two overlapping carved...
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19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Large Early 20th Century Chinese Carved Jade Vase
Located in Austin, TX
A large and impressive Chinese caved jade vase, Republic Period, circa 1930. Carved from one massive piece of jade. The vase carved with the He He Er Xian...
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Early 20th Century Qing Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

Hand Carved Chinese Figurative Statue or Sculpture, Marble
Located in Miami, FL
Artfully carved from amber colored marble this figurative Chinese statue or sculpture stands 4 1/8" H x 1 3/4" w x 1 1/8" D. Although this piece shows age appropriate wear, it ...
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Marble

Fine Tang Dynasty Pottery Horse, Oxford TL Tested
Located in Greenwich, CT
Tang dynasty pottery statue of standing horse with removable saddle, Tang dynasty 618-907, come with Oxford authentication TL test certificate. Oxford test num...
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15th Century and Earlier Tang Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Terracotta

China Natural Stone "Painting" Seaside Along White and Gray Mountains
Located in South Burlington, VT
Chinese extraordinary natural stone & with custom hardwood frame "Seaside White and Gray Mountains" #2 This Chinese extraordinary natural stone "painting" of a mountain range in white and gray colors is called a dream stone Shih-hua. They are cut 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. This thin marble stone "painting" is approximately 1/4" thick and is cut from a large slab of rough material revealing incredible patterns in soft white and gray colors. Its weight is surprisingly modest- easily hung with standard hardware. On occasion, private collectors would invite an artisan to inscribe a poetic description onto their more important dream stones and in this case the artists' seal mark and calligraphy translation reads: Custom Arts & Crafts hardwood frame Dimensions: Frame: 10.75 inches high and 15 inches wide. Site: 6.25 inches high and 10.5 inches wide. Provenance: Private Chinese collection, Yunnan, China. History of "White and Gray" dream stone paintings: “White and Gray” dream stone paintings known in China as Shui Mo or Chinese painting stone, were cut from stone found on Shuang Yang mountain in Dali mountains Captivating compositions, they might remind us of a long string of rugged mountain caps from a distance. These dream stones are cut from a scarce regional stone yielding notoriously “fuzzy” detailed paintings. To find examples possessing clear, contrasting detail like this one is indeed a rare find. Fine stone paintings like this example are rare as access to and availability of resource material diminishes. After a thin coating of wax is carefully applied to its surface to protect and reveal its beautiful subtle colors, this stone painting is signed upper right position with poetic verse and seal of an artisan who describes its majestic beauty. Reference: Dreaming of Dreamstones China’s Extraordinary Natural Stone Paintings, Schneible Fine Arts. Dreaming of Dreamstones – World’s first comprehensive English text publication covers China’s extraordinary natural Stone Paintings, by author and dream stone lecturer Douglas Schneible, 35 pages, softcover, ISBN 978-0-578. See photos. We have been dealing in authentic Chinese natural stone paintings...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Marble

Ming Warrior Statue
Located in Somis, CA
An all original, 18th century, hand carved, solid wood statue of a young Ming warrior on horse. Warrior wears a full, elaborate armor fronted with a shield under a large circular col...
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18th Century Ming Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Carved Polychrome Standing Buddha Figure
Located in Houston, TX
A 25.25 inch tall antique carved polychrome standing Buddha Amitabha. The Buddha of infinite light.
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Hand Carved Teak Chinese Figure Holding a Ruy
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chinese carved teak female figure holding a Ruyi (scepter) in her hands with a dog at her feet. The figure is in solid, very sturdy condition. The head is removable. There are some a...
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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Teak

Chinese Ancient Stone Male Figure, 206 BC-220 AD
Located in South Burlington, VT
China, a rare hand carved stone male figure from the Han dynasty (206 BCE-220 CE). Dimensions: 16 inches tall on its custom stand and and 6 inches wide Condition: old patina wi...
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15th Century and Earlier Han Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Terracotta

Chinese Shanxi 1840s Hand Carved Wooden Corbel with Deities Mounted on Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Shanxi carved wooden corbel from the mid 19th century, mounted on a base and depicting two deities. Born in the Northern Province of Shanxi during the 1840s, this exquisite wooden corbel demonstrates the undeniable skill Chinese artists possessed at the time. Presenting two deities (possibly Zhong...
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Mid-19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Ming Period Stucco Head of a Court Lady with Original Paint Mounted on Stand
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Ming Dynasty period stucco head of a court lady from the 15th or 16th century, mounted on a wooden stand. Crafted in China during the Ming Dynasty, this stucco head is moun...
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16th Century Ming Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Stucco

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. Born in China during the 18th or 19th century, each...
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19th Century Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Chinese Rose Quartz Figure
Located in New Orleans, LA
This figure is sitting atop a nice pedestal. A very pretty piece of carved rose quartz.
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Late 19th Century Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Rose Quartz

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, late Ming Dynasty, early 17th century, China. Guanyi...
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Early 17th Century Ming Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Gesso

Hand-Carved Chinese Puddingstone Basin
Located in Chicago, IL
A clean-lined interpretation of an ancient form, this footed basin was hand-carved by artisans in China's Shandong Province. It looks as if it were meticulously painted but the mesme...
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21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Limestone

Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Hand Painted Terracotta Head with Headdress
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese Qing hand painted terracotta head from the 19th century, with striking features and headdress. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this painted terracotta head captures our attention with its soft colors and nicely distressed appearance complimenting its striking features perfectly. Topped with a tall headdress, this Chinese head sculpture...
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19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Terracotta

Chinese Hardstone Carved Mythical Beast Rhyton Vessel, 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
An early 20th century Chinese Republic period carved hardstone drinking vessel, called a rhyton, in the form of a mythical pixiu. The archaistic vessel carved in the Han Dynasty style from a single block of lavender gray nephrite and featuring a large horn-shaped cup being supported by a mythical pixiu. The pixiu carved with a nice sense of motion, head reared back, mouth open, and claws bared. The cup bearing a design of large horned taotie ogre masks on either side. The stone with areas of artificial "calcified" patination.  The pixiu is an ancient beast from...
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Early 20th Century Han Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

Chinese Vintage Hand Carved Wooden Floral and Animal Arching Sculpture on Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage hand carved wooden floral and animal carving from the mid-20th century, with arched silhouette. Handcrafted in China and mounted on a custom base, this wooden sculp...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Stunning Terracotta Standing Horse, Tang Dynasty, China '618-907 AD', TL Test
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Magnificent standing horse in orange terracotta and traces of painting. With a finely decorated saddle and with the mane and tail hair braided. TL Test by Ralph Kotalla Lab NE: 09K12...
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15th Century and Earlier Tang Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Terracotta

Chinese Set of Four Architectural Elements
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
8-196 Chinese architectural fragments from cabinet or table late 19th century Set of 4.
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19th Century Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood

Fine Chinese Stucco Head of Bodhisattva Southern Dynasties
Located in Atlanta, GA
On offer is a fine Bodhisattva head made of stucco around a wood core circa 6th century AD. The fragment was part of high-relief wall sculpture based ...
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15th Century and Earlier Archaistic Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Earthenware, Stucco, Petrified Wood

Chinese Qing Dynasty Period 19th Century Carved Head Sculpture of an Official
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing dynasty period carved head sculpture from the 19th century, with headdress. Carved in China during the Qing dynasty, this sculptur...
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19th Century Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Antique Chinese Hand Carved Lacquered Rosewood Wall Plaque from the 19th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
A 19th century Chinese carved wall plaque of lacquered rosewood. This plaque features a cloud-shape medallion with various figures within. ...
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19th Century Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Rosewood

Chinese Double Dragon Wedding Banquet Headdress Crown on Wooden Display Bust
Located in Studio City, CA
This an exquisite and spectacular piece. One of our favorites. Quite rare. We have not seen anything quite like it. Likely worn at one time by a bride in a Chinese wedding ceremon...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Brass

Antique Chinese Hand Carved Boxwood Prosperity Crab Basket or Brush Pot
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Chinese hand carved boxwood prosperity crab basket or brush pot Fine old brush pot that can also be used a vase Dimensions 5.5" diameter a...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Boxwood

Qing Dynasty Antique Chinese Red Coral Specimen
Located in London, GB
This red coral specimen, with flowing lines and organic form, is a beautiful example of how the work of nature can be, and has been, celebrated as a...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Coral

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 (Guan Yin), Song Dynasty (960 to 1276), circa 13th ...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood

Chinese Carved Ancestor Figure, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
Ancestor worship was an integral part of traditional Chinese home life. This carved figure bears the likeness of one of its original owner's important for...
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Early 19th Century Primitive Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

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