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Place of Origin: Chinese
Antique Chinese Polychrome Decorated & Carved Wood Buddha
Located in Atlanta, GA
Likely Chinese, late 19th to early 20th century.
This carved buddha figure traditional features including elongated ears, draped robes, a lotus blossom support and raised hands. The...
Category
19th Century Anglo-Indian Antique Chinese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
Asian Carved Hard Stone Exotic Fruit W/Jade Leaves Banana?
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
Love the yellow green color of this fruit but I'm not sure if it is a banana or a fruit that looks like a small, skinny banana but it would be a wonderful, unusual fruit for a colle...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chinese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Jade
Striking Fluorite Obelisk from China
Located in New York, NY
Sourced from the rich mineral deposits of China, this Fluorite obelisk radiates with vibrant layers of color, ranging from deep purples to calming greens. Fluorite is celebrated for ...
Category
2010s Chinese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Rock Crystal
Chinese Su Sanci Glazed Horse Figure and Boy, Kangxi Period, 18th Century
Located in Norton, MA
Chinese Su Sanci glazed figure of a horse and a boy. Sancai decoration uses glazes predominantly in three colours: brown or amber, green or creamy white with the more rare use of blue. While particularly associated with the Tang dynasty tomb figures...
Category
18th Century Other Antique Chinese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Tiger's Eye Water Moon Guan Yin Avalokiteshvara Buddha Statue
Located in Somis, CA
A magnificent natural Tiger's Eye sculpture depicting the compassionate Bodhisattva Water Moon Guan Yin, Avalokiteshvara. Backed by a lotus leaf and on top of water wavers, Avalokiteshvara is shown seated in rajalilasana, the ‘posture of royal ease...
Category
2010s Chinese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Quartz
Wooden Samourai Sculpture, Early 20th Century, Gold Color, China
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
We have a very nice wooden Samourai sculpture, With It's arms up. It dates from the early 20th century, and you can see the aging in its beautiful patina. . The work of sculpture is ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Export Chinese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Vintage Glazed Porcelain Statuette of Mao Zedong Seated on an Armchair
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese porcelain statuette of Mao Zedong from the late 20th century, depicting him seated on a armchair with June style purple and blue glaze. Created in China during the last quarter of the 20th century, this porcelain statuette depicts Mao Zedong (26 December 1893 – 9 September 1976), also known as Chairman Mao. Seated on a low back armchair with out-scrolling arms and purple and blue glaze, Mao is crossing his legs, his right hand resting on his knees and his left on the arms. Mao was a Chinese communist...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
19th Chinese Carved Hardwood Figure of an Immortal Holding a Bat
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exquisite late 19th-century Chinese carved hardwood figure depicts an immortal holding a bat, symbolizing happiness and good fortune in Chinese culture. The workmanship is exemp...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Export Antique Chinese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bone, Hardwood
Bronze Chinese Model of a Qilin
Located in New York, NY
Qilin shown bearing the flaming pearl in his mouth.
Category
19th Century Antique Chinese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Chinese Porcelain PROC Shiwan Figure, 1990
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely Chinese Shiwan Figure. Dating to the 1980’s or 90’s.
Additional information:
Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Region of Origin: China
Decoration Type / Colour: Polychrome
Period...
Category
20th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Ornamental Mausoleum, Chinese Soapstone, Burial Memento, Victorian, 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique ornamental mausoleum. A Chinese, soapstone burial memento, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Unusual and rare d...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Chinese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Soapstone
Chinese Ming Dynasty Bronze Nanhai Guanyin, 16th/17th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A decidingly charming Chinese polychromed and gilt cast bronze figure of Nanhai Guanyin, Guanyin of the South Sea, Ming Dynasty, 16th/17th century, China.
Guanyin, the bodhisattva of compassion, is portrayed here as a beatific figure seated upon a raised lotus pedestal over waves. Guanyin is dressed in heavy robes, and wears an elaborate headdress. The small figure of Amitabha Buddha in the headdress positively identifies this figure as Guanyin.
Guanyin rests one hand in his lap, holding a cup of pure water said to be able to alleviate all suffering. His other hand is raised, holding a willow branch which is used to sprinkle the healing waters.
The two lotus blossoms to either side of Guanyin would originally have supported figures of the acolytes...
Category
Early 1600s Ming Antique Chinese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antique 19th Century Chinese Root Carving
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique 19th century Chinese root carving of a street vendor holding a shoe raised upon beautifully carved branches. The detail and quality of the carving is exquisite.
The detail...
Category
19th Century Antique Chinese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Vintage Chinese Porcelain PROC Shiwan Figure, 1990/80
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely Chinese Shiwan Figure. Dating to the 1980’s or 90’s.
Additional information:
Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Decoration Type / Colour: Polychrome
Region of Origin: China
Period...
Category
20th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Ethereal Terracotta Chinese Ancestor Sculpture on Lucite Base
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Lovely terracotta sculpture of an Asian figure with beautiful weathered patina. Custom lucite base.
Category
1940s Chinese Export Vintage Chinese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Early 20th Century Pair of Carved Tamarind Wood Buddha Candleholders
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Early 20th century set of two hand carved tamarind wood laughing Buddha candleholders.
Measures: Height 15" (38 cm).
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Large Antique Chinese Quality Carved Hardwood Figure
Located in Suffolk, GB
Large antique Chinese quality carved hardwood figure of a bearded gentleman holding a drinking cup in period clothing standing on a carved base.
A v...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chippendale Chinese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Chinese Ming Dynasty Carved, Painted and Giltwood Amitayus Buddha
Located in Austin, TX
A beautiful and serene Chinese Ming dynasty carved wood figure of the Buddha Amitayus, the Buddha of long life, and a form of Amitabha Buddha. He is seated in dhyanassana, dressed in...
Category
17th Century Ming Antique Chinese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Tang Dynasty Pottery Camel
Located in Queens, NY
Asian Chinese (Tang Dynasty) unglazed pottery camel with an open mouth and head turned with a double hump back.
Category
20th Century Chinese Export Chinese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Carved Jade Old Man with Child Figurine
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a small jade Asian old man with a child figure. It depicts a carved orange jade old man holding a child. The small sculpture is standing over a gilt ...
Category
20th Century Chinese Export Chinese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Jade, Metal
Blanc de Chine "Happy Buddha" Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
A fun blanc de chine "Happy Buddha" sculpture, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition no chips or cracks and measures 6.5"W x 5"D x 8.5"H. A laughing Buddha is the ultimate symbol of happiness, taking away any problem, symbolizing good fortune and wealth in both life and career as well as total life fulfillment. A really cool sculpture...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
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 ...
Category
20th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Small Vintage Carved Oriental Figure, Chinese, Hand Carved, Black Onyx, Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small vintage carved Oriental figure. A Chinese, hand-carved black onyx traditional travelling man statue, dating to the late Art Deco period, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Chinese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Onyx
Asian Amethyst Carved Grape Bunch Cluster Jade Leaves
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a fabulous bunch of carved amethyst grapes of various sizes and shapes with fantastic imperfections and inclusions which are used to make the grapes look even more realistic....
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chinese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Amethyst, 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...
Category
Mid-17th Century Ming Antique Chinese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
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 Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Court Lady Statue with Egg and Spinach Pattern Kimono and Holding a Dog
Located in Yonkers, NY
A small Chinese vintage statue of a court lady dressed in an "egg and spinach" patterned kimono and holding a small dog. Tilting her head slightly to t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair Ming Dynasty Glazed Pottery Dignitary Figures
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of Ming dynasty sancai blue glazed pottery figures.
Circa 1500 AD Ming Dynasty
I have owned over 250 ming tomb figures including over 80...
Category
16th Century Ming Antique Chinese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Chinese Peking Glass Bok Choy Charm, c. 1920
Located in Chicago, IL
Although practiced for centuries, Chinese glass-making gained prominence during the Qing-dynasty with the introduction of Peking glass. Adapting European technologies, workshops in the Imperial Palace began creating layered and intricately-carved glass pieces that mimicked the translucency of jade, semiprecious stones, and rare jewels.
This Peking glass charm is sculpted as a tiny bok choy...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Chinese Jade Figure of Guanyin
Located in Bradenton, FL
Most likely Ming 15th/16th Century, carved chicken bone jade figure of a standing Guanyin (Quanyin) holding a scroll in one hand, prayer beads in the other. Affixed to carved wood ba...
Category
16th Century Ming Antique Chinese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Organic Material
Pair of Sancai Glazed Tang Dynasty Ceramic Slippers
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A unique pair of Tang Dynasty Sancai Glazed slippers made to look like the flower brocade shoes that were popular during the period. Similar in style t...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Tang Antique Chinese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Clay
Blanc De Chine Immortal Figure, 19th Century
Located in Norton, MA
A Blanc de Chine immortal figure from the 19th century, Signed in the bottom.
Category
19th Century Antique Chinese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Large Antique Transitional Dehua Blanc de Chine Figure of Guandi, 17th C
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A Transitional or Kangxi Blanc de Chine Porcelain Guandi, from Dehua Kilns, 17th century.
Blanc de Chine Porcelain :
The porcelain known in the West as Blanc de Chine was produced 3...
Category
17th Century Qing Antique Chinese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Huang Gang (1961), Metal Mao Sculpture, 2000s
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful contemporary art sculptural representation of Mao Zedong by Huang Gang (1961) from the early 2000s Chinese art movement. Signed and numbered.
Dim...
Category
Early 2000s Modern Chinese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Antique Carved Stone Temple Sculpture of a Woman from, China, Late Qing, c 1900
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese carved stone temple sculpture of a woman circa 1900s. This Chinese sculpture features a woman wearing an elaborate headdress and flowing robes and holding a bouquet of flow...
Category
20th Century Qing Chinese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Chinese Export Porcelain Large Figures of Mythical Characters
Located in Downingtown, PA
Chinese export porcelain large mythical figures,
Probably of Shouxing, God of Longevity
Circa 1775
The two Chinese Export figures stand on green shaped bases and although they a...
Category
1770s Chinese Export Antique Chinese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Green and Orange Lu Xing Wealth and Prosperity Deific Porcelain Figurine
Located in Queens, NY
"Antique Chinese (Early 20th Century) glazed porcelain statue of Lu Xing, one of the deities of the three stars considered essential in Chinese astrology, each...
Category
20th Century Chinese Export Chinese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Patinated Wooden Sculpture, Representing Buddha, Early 20th Century, Gilt Color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Sculpture in patinated wood, representing Buddha, made in China at the beginning of the 20th century. Buddha is depicted with his arms raised. The gold leaf with which it is covered,...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Export Chinese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Chinese Gilt Limestone Stele of Maitreya Buddha
Located in Chicago, IL
This intricate limestone stele of a standing buddha likely depicts Maitreya, the Buddha of the Future. The only Buddhist divinity revered as both a bodhisattva and a Buddha, Maitreya is prophesied to return to Earth some time in the distant future and continue the historic Buddha's teachings of the Dharma. Like the historic Shakyamuni Buddha, Maitreya is a compassionate being devoted to showing the path to enlightenment.
Carved in the style of sixth century Chinese statuary...
Category
20th Century Qing Chinese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Limestone
Antique Chinese Glazed Porcelain Roof Tile of a Warrior Figure, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Chinese glazed porcelain roof tile of a warrior. The manufacture of glazed tiles was standardized in the Ming Dynasty and during the Qing Dynasty into the Republican Era, glazed tile...
Category
19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Fine Chinese Carved Wood Statue of Laughing Buddha Chinese, Ca 1900
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Ca 1900 Fine Chinese Carved Wood Statue of a Laughing Buddha CHinese Antique.
China, finely carved wooden statue.
Additional information:
Material: Wood / Bamboo
Region of Origin: ...
Category
19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Pair of Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Soldiers
Located in Austin, TX
A well modelled pair of Tang dynasty painted pottery soldiers.
The warriors portrayed standing, dressed in form fitting, elaborate layered Armor with fitted helmets. The breastplate...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Tang Antique Chinese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Vintage Chinese Tang Tri-Colored Glazed Tomb Ceramic Statue
Located in Pomona, CA
This magnificent Vintage Chinese Tang tri-color glazed ceramic beautify figure was hand made with famous tri-colored glaze on the ceramic. It has beautiful color and detailed carving...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Chinese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Qing Dynasty Lacquered Wood Guanyin, 18th Century, Southern China
Located in Austin, TX
A Chinese early Qing Dynasty carved and lacquered wood figure of Guanyin, Southern China, 17th/18th century.
Guanyin, the Bodhisattva of Compassion and Mercy, is portrayed seated in dhyanasana, one hand raised in viktara mudra, the gesture of teaching and discourse.
The great bodhisattva is dressed in heavy, loose robes tied at the chest, with a mantle draped over his shoulders. He looks serenely outwards from heavily lidded eyes. Guanyin's face carved beautifully with somewhat feminine features. A large five pointed crown sits upon his head. The larger leaves of the crown carved with indistinct images of the Buddha.
The statue was originally fully lacquered in the deep red gilt lacquer typical of Southern Chinese Buddhist sculpture...
Category
Early 18th Century Qing Antique Chinese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Massive Solid Alabaster Antique Hand Carved Asian Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful solid alabaster antique Asian large sculpture hand carved, circa 1950s, great condition no chips or cracks or chips came out of a state i...
Category
20th Century Chinese Export Chinese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster
Ming Dynasty Carved Ancestor Figure
Located in Chicago, IL
Marvel at the exquisite artistry of this carved wood Chinese Ming Dynasty (1368 to 1644) ancestor figure—a captivating depiction of a seated man adorned in the distinguished attire o...
Category
17th Century Ming Antique Chinese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Large Dehua Blanc de Chine European Figure and Lion Kangxi Period, 17th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A Shunzhi or Kangxi Blanc de Chine Porcelain grouping of a man Riding a giant Foo Lion, accompanied by an attedant and two puppys
Blanc de Chine Statues like these were made in the ...
Category
17th Century Qing Antique Chinese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Soapstone Fish Carving 20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
Chinese Soapstone fish carving 20th century.
This exquisite soapstone sculpture is a unique carving, as it shows to us the natural formation of two stones with the grey soapstone accompanied by the red, yellow and beige soapstone carved into a beautiful depiction of fish and and underwater coral.
Shoushan stone...
Category
20th Century Ming Chinese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Soapstone
18th Century Hand-Carved Jichi Wood Guanyin Figure
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful sculpture realized in China in the 18th century depicts Guanyin, a Bodhisattva associated with compassion. The female form holds a pot in her hands. She appears draped...
Category
18th Century Qing Antique Chinese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Fine Chinese Carved Wood Statue of Lady with Parasol, ca 1900
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Ca 1900 Fine Chinese Carved Wood Statue of a lady with Parasol.
Additional information:
Material: Wood
Region of Origin: China
Period: 19th century
China Dynasty Period: Qing (1661 ...
Category
19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Terracotta Figure of a Cook Han Style
Located in Somis, CA
A 19th century terracotta male figure modelled after the Han dynasty figures dating 206 BC-220 AD. Beautifully rendered with downcast eyes and soft colors. A full face with plump che...
Category
Late 19th Century Han Antique Chinese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Pottery, Terracotta
Bronze Tabletop Statue of a Scholar Standing on a Turtle
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage bronze statuette depicting a scholar standing on a turtle. This Chinese bronze statuette, exquisitely crafted to depict an old ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Chinese Figurative Sculptures
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 Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Antique Pair of Chinese Su Sanci Glazed Horse Figure and Men, 19th Century
Located in Norton, MA
Antique Pair of Chinese Su Sanci Glazed Horse Figure and Men, from 19th Century.
One with a small missing piece, please see the last photo, the black horse on the back blanket below...
Category
19th Century Other Antique Chinese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Su Sanci Glazed Horse Figure, Kangxi Period, 18th Century
Located in Norton, MA
Chinese Su Sanci glazed figure of a horse and a boy. Sancai decoration uses glazes predominantly in three colors: brown or amber, green or creamy white with the more rare use of blue. While particularly associated with the Tang dynasty tomb figures...
Category
18th Century Other Antique Chinese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Fine Chinese Carved Wood Statue of Man Chinese Antique, ca 1900
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Ca 1900 Fine Chinese Carved Wood Statue of a Man CHinese Antique.
China, finely carved wooden statue.
Additional information:
Material: Wood / Bamboo
Region of Origin: China
Period...
Category
19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Massive Chinese Guanyin Statue in Jade-Like Green Hardstone
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Massive 37 1/2"- inch high Chinese Guanyin statue in Green Jade-like hardstone
Late 20th century,
The reclining deity adorned with a crown emulating ...
Category
20th Century Chinese Export Chinese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Other
