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Chinese Tessellated Bone Horse Sculpture
Located in Lincoln, GB
Chinese tessellated bone horse sculpture circa 1950s. Modeled after an actual horse discovered
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bone

Chinese Tessellated Bone Horse Sculpture
Chinese Tessellated Bone Horse Sculpture
H 14.97 in W 15.75 in D 5.12 in
Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Bone Carved Elephant Sculpture
Located in Pomona, CA
This magnificent antique Chinese bone carved elephant was 100% hand made and hand carved from OX
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Copper

Monumental Pair of Vintage Bone Inlayed Chinese Pagoda Temples
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A beautiful pair of monumental vintage bone inlay Chinese pagoda temples with miniature figurines
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinese Chippendale Sculptures and Carvings

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Bone

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
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Late Victorian Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood, Bone

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

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Wood, Bone

Beautiful Chinese fan of Canton of the 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Beautiful Chinese fan of Canton of the 19th century in Bone, Paper and Silk. Dimensions: H: 49cm
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Bone, Silk

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
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Bone, Hardwood

Pair of Chinese Carved Bone Figures
Located in Woodbury, CT
This pair of a male and female in carved bone have ink and colored stain decoration. Each stands
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Late 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bone

20th Century Sculpture Chinese Warrior Parade Amor Foo Dog Emblems Signet
By Mei Yi
Located in Osnabrück, DE
From a collection of more than 70 years, this extraordinary and highly decorative bone over wood
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Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

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Bone

Chinese Tassellated Bone Horse
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Large Vintage Chinese hand carved, tassellated ox bone horse sculpture made of segments of bone
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Bone

Chinese Tassellated Bone Horse
Chinese Tassellated Bone Horse
H 24 in W 27 in D 9 in
Large Pair of Vintage Chinese Bone Tusks
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of large, Asian bone tusks, measure: 32" height, circa 1920.
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Vintage 1920s Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bone

Intricately Carved Bone Pair of Chinese Ancestral Figures
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Meticulously carved pair of ancestral Chinese figures, a man and a woman, with stamp on bottom.
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Vintage 1970s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Bone

Chinese Painting, Miniature, on a Bone Frame, Green and White, Republic Period
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
color, bone is of course in white color. It is typically an object made in the republic period, in China
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Bone

Group of Four Chinese Carved Ox-Bone Scrimshaw Immortal Figures, 20th Century
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Standing 8 inches tall these four figures feature excellently detailed carving and scrimshaw
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bone

19th Century Qing Dynasty Chinese Telescopic Canton Fan with Carved Bone Stays
Located in Southampton, NJ
A beautiful 1800s Canton fan having highly detailed carved bone stays with a hand painted scene on
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Brass

Asian Figural Carved Bone Wise Man and Woman on Hardwood Bases 20th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
A pair of Chinese figures offer carved bone wise man and woman mounted on carved hardwood bases
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bone, Hardwood

Antique Chinese Scrimshaw carved/inked "Shunga" plates 19th century. Great piece
Located in Firenze, FI
Antique Scrimshaw bone etched/carved panels from the 19th century. It is richly adorned with
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Vintage 1950s Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bone

Chinese Eternal Life Netsuke Charm, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
from bone, this leaf with a central chrysanthemum medallion would have been a waist charm intended to
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Bone

Yao Ornamental Hair Comb, c. 1920
Located in Chicago, IL
This etched bone comb was crafted in the 19th century, exemplifying the professional artisanal work
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Bone, Wool, Beads

Yao Ornamental Hair Comb, c. 1920
Yao Ornamental Hair Comb, c. 1920
H 12.25 in W 4 in D 3 in
Set of 3 MIAO Hair Combs
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Exceptional set of 3 MIAO hair combs from the Southern Chinese minority tribe MIAO, han crafted and
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Vintage 1970s Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bone

Set of 3 MIAO Hair Combs
Set of 3 MIAO Hair Combs
H 25 in W 10 in D 7 in
Pair of 1970's Chinese Carved Bone Pagodas
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of 1970's Chinese Carved Bone Pagodas. Incised carving details as well as ornate fretwork
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Vintage 1970s Chinese Decorative Objects

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Bone, Wood

Chinese Bone Carving of Dragons
Located in London, GB
This intricate sculpture is crafted entirely of carved bone, and rests on a rectangular plinth with
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Natural Specimens

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Bone

Chinese Bone Carving of Dragons
H 16.54 in W 25.6 in D 6.7 in
Large Chinese Vintage Bone Horse Sculpture Figure
Located in Studio City, CA
Chinese. Great addition to any collection or eye popping accent piece. Dimensions: 22.5" high, 23.5
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bone

Chinese Carved Bone Figure Sculpture of Standing Buddha
Located in Studio City, CA
Beautifully designed and decorated. A rather unique piece. Relatively large and heavy. Signed by artist on base. Likely 20th century. Eye-catching in any setting. Dimensions: ...
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bone

Pair of 20th Century Chinese Incised Bone Samurai Style Swords
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Pair of 20th century Chinese Incised bone Samurai Style Swords Large authentic handmade pair of
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bone

Mid-20th Century, Chinese Large Bone Carved Elaborate Imperial Dragon Boat
Located in Pomona, CA
elaborately carved. The pagoda form structures are appointed with hanging "bells". Detailed carving works all
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Bone, Wood

Chinese Snuff Bottle Guanyin Buddhist Deity Hand Carved Bovine Bone, circa 1930s
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good Chinese hand carved Bone Snuff Bottle depicting Guanyin which is an East Asian
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Bone

Two 19th Century Chinese Snuff Bottles Hand Carved & Decorated Bovine Bone, Qing
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
These are two good Chinese hand carved, Bovine Bone Snuff bottles, with engraved and black inked
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Bone

Early 19th Century Chinese Snuff Bottle Hand Engraved & Inked on Bovine Bone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good Chinese hand carved, Bone Snuff Bottle with an engraved and inked bird
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Bone

Chinese Medicine Doll, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
A Chinese ladies medicine doll, 19th century. with stand: 4 ½ inches wide by 1 ¼ inches deep by 1
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Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Bone

Chinese Medicine Doll, 19th Century
Chinese Medicine Doll, 19th Century
H 1.25 in W 4.5 in D 1.25 in
Antique Chinese Scrimshaw carved/inked "Shunga" plates 19th century. Great piece
Located in Firenze, FI
Antique Scrimshaw bone etched/carved panels from the 19th century. It is richly adorned with
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Vintage 1950s Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bone

Antique Reticulated Carved 8 Layer Chinese Dragon Puzzle Ball & Stand
Located in Dayton, OH
Intricately carved Chinese dragon puzzle ball within ball sculpture and stand. Eight layers on top
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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bone

Pair of Chinese Oversized Fu Dogs, 20th Century
Located in Pasadena, CA
Palace oversized Fu dogs. One of the world's oldest traditions, Chinese art spans thousands of
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Bone, Wood

Lobster Carving
Located in New York, NY
Fine carved bone with case. Lifesize.
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Porcelain

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Bone

Vintage Signed Chinese Opium Pipe Made with Bone and Silver Metal Detailing
Located in Nova Scotia, NS
This early to mid 20th century scrimshaw opium pipe is made of bone with with silver metal
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal

Cricket Basket Made from a Horn, China, circa 1900
Located in Sint Annaland, NL
Chinese cricket basket in horn with an erotic design. Lid in boxwood with a dragon in horn.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Bone, Boxwood

Mah Jongg Set Chinoiserie Carving
Located in Houston, TX
Antique Mah Jongg set with colorful Chinese game pieces with deeply carved chinoiserie lacquer
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Games

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Bamboo, Bone

Mah Jongg Set Chinoiserie Carving
Mah Jongg Set Chinoiserie Carving
H 6.75 in W 12.5 in D 7 in
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Chinese Bone Carving For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic Chinese bone carving available at 1stDibs. Each Chinese bone carving for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using bone, wood and hardwood. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Chinese bone carving — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right Chinese bone carving, those designed in Victorian styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a Chinese Bone Carving?

The average selling price for a Chinese bone carving at 1stDibs is $949, while they’re typically $288 on the low end and $10,617 for the highest priced.
Questions About Chinese Bone Carving
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Bone carving is called scrimshaw, which means any engravings or carvings done in ivory or bone. Traditionally a hobby for whalers, designs featured could be very simple, and as techniques advanced, so did the artwork. Engravings depicted detailed scenes with engraving work done with pigments for color. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic bone carvings from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Chinese wood carving is a decorative object carved by hand by Chinese artisans out of local wood, such as nanmu, zitan, bomu or yinxing. This form of sculpture is sometimes called mudiao. On 1stDibs, find a range of Chinese wood carvings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Chinese seal carving refers to the traditional art of engraving the active side of a stamp or seal. Typically, the seals were made using stone, but bamboo, bone and wood could also be used. On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of authentic Chinese seal carvings from some of the world’s top sellers.