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Antique Red & Gold Chinese Temple Carving Mirror, Early 20th Century
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Monumental Red & Gold Chinese Temple Carving Mirror Additional information: Materials
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie More Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

Antique Red & Gold Chinese Temple Carving Mirror, Early 20th Century
Antique Red & Gold Chinese Temple Carving Mirror, Early 20th Century

Antique Red & Gold Chinese Temple Carving Mirror, Early 20th Century

H 61 in W 80 in D 3 in
Hand-Carved Chinese Temple Carving from the 19th Century with Traces of Paint
Located in Yonkers, NY
This splendid antique Chinese temple carving was hand-carved from a solid block of wood during the
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Hand-Carved Chinese Temple Carving from the 19th Century with Traces of Paint
Hand-Carved Chinese Temple Carving from the 19th Century with Traces of Paint

Hand-Carved Chinese Temple Carving from the 19th Century with Traces of Paint

H 7 in W 24 in D 5 in
Qing Dynasty Architectural Wooden Temple Panel with Detailed Floral Carvings
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese architectural wood temple panel from the 19th century, with floral carvings. This
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Qing Dynasty Architectural Wooden Temple Panel with Detailed Floral Carvings
Qing Dynasty Architectural Wooden Temple Panel with Detailed Floral Carvings

Qing Dynasty Architectural Wooden Temple Panel with Detailed Floral Carvings

H 25 in W 88 in D 3.5 in
Antique Chinese Foo Dog - Mythical Chinese Lion - Temple Dog Statue
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Chinese Foo Dog - Mythical Chinese Lion - Temple Dog Statue This adorable dog statue would
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Antique Chinese Foo Dog - Mythical Chinese Lion - Temple Dog Statue
Antique Chinese Foo Dog - Mythical Chinese Lion - Temple Dog Statue

Antique Chinese Foo Dog - Mythical Chinese Lion - Temple Dog Statue

H 8 in W 8.5 in D 5 in
Antique Chinese Stone Temple Wall Sculpture/Buddha Wall Plaque
Located in Pomona, CA
A Chinese antique carved stone wall plaque with traces of original polymorphic and nice patina
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Antique Chinese Stone Temple Wall Sculpture/Buddha Wall Plaque
Antique Chinese Stone Temple Wall Sculpture/Buddha Wall Plaque

Antique Chinese Stone Temple Wall Sculpture/Buddha Wall Plaque

H 12 in W 8 in D 2.5 in
Chinese Laughing Polychrome Hand Painted Sitting Temple Shrine Buddha
Located in Studio City, CA
from a collection of Chinese and South-East Asian artifacts and buddhas. A nice piece to add to your
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Chinese Laughing Polychrome Hand Painted Sitting Temple Shrine Buddha
Chinese Laughing Polychrome Hand Painted Sitting Temple Shrine Buddha

Chinese Laughing Polychrome Hand Painted Sitting Temple Shrine Buddha

H 5.5 in W 5 in D 3.5 in
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

Materials

Bone

Monumental Pair of Vintage Bone Inlayed Chinese Pagoda Temples
Monumental Pair of Vintage Bone Inlayed Chinese Pagoda Temples

Monumental Pair of Vintage Bone Inlayed Chinese Pagoda Temples

H 25 in W 21 in D 16 in
Pair of Chinese Bronzed Metal Buddhist Temple Foo Dogs Lions
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Spectacular pair of Chinese Buddhist guardian temple foo dogs or foo lions intricately crafted from
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20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Pair of Chinese Bronzed Metal Buddhist Temple Foo Dogs Lions
Pair of Chinese Bronzed Metal Buddhist Temple Foo Dogs Lions

Pair of Chinese Bronzed Metal Buddhist Temple Foo Dogs Lions

H 11 in W 11 in D 6.5 in
Qing Dynasty Chinese Sancai Temple Guardian Figure
Located in Forney, TX
A large antique Chinese glazed Sancai pottery temple guardian figure, designed to ward off evil
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Antique 18th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pottery

Qing Dynasty Chinese Sancai Temple Guardian Figure
Qing Dynasty Chinese Sancai Temple Guardian Figure

Qing Dynasty Chinese Sancai Temple Guardian Figure

H 23 in W 18 in D 6.5 in
Chinese Asian Giltwood Carved Ancestor Temple Shrine Emperor Figure with Tiger
Located in Studio City, CA
A fantastic wood and gilt decorated hand carved Chinese ancestral temple shrine Emperor figure with
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Chinese Asian Giltwood Carved Ancestor Temple Shrine Emperor Figure with Tiger
Chinese Asian Giltwood Carved Ancestor Temple Shrine Emperor Figure with Tiger

Chinese Asian Giltwood Carved Ancestor Temple Shrine Emperor Figure with Tiger

H 12 in W 6 in D 5 in
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
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Paint

Chinese Asian Giltwood Carved Ancestor Temple Shrine Emperor Figure on Animal
Chinese Asian Giltwood Carved Ancestor Temple Shrine Emperor Figure on Animal

Chinese Asian Giltwood Carved Ancestor Temple Shrine Emperor Figure on Animal

H 10.5 in W 4 in D 4.25 in
Vintage Chinese Hand-Carved White Stone Temple Sculpture of a Bodhisattva
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large Chinese vintage hand-carved white stone Buddhist temple sculpture of a bodhisattva. This
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Vintage Chinese Hand-Carved White Stone Temple Sculpture of a Bodhisattva
Vintage Chinese Hand-Carved White Stone Temple Sculpture of a Bodhisattva

Vintage Chinese Hand-Carved White Stone Temple Sculpture of a Bodhisattva

H 63 in W 21 in D 4 in
Large Chinese Carved White Stone Temple Stele Sculpture of a Guan Yin
Located in Bradenton, FL
Carved white stone temple sculpture of a Bodhisattva featuring exquisite craftmanship and attention
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Large Chinese Carved White Stone Temple Stele Sculpture of a Guan Yin
Large Chinese Carved White Stone Temple Stele Sculpture of a Guan Yin

Large Chinese Carved White Stone Temple Stele Sculpture of a Guan Yin

H 51 in W 18 in D 9 in
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
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Chinese 19th Century Hand Carved and Painted Temple Guardian Lions
Pair of Chinese 19th Century Hand Carved and Painted Temple Guardian Lions

Pair of Chinese 19th Century Hand Carved and Painted Temple Guardian Lions

H 8 in W 23 in D 4 in
Chinese Temple Bell (20th C.) on Antique Wood Stand (18th C.)
Located in Norton, MA
China, Ca. The stand: 18th - early 20th century Bell: The intricately carved hardwood stand with
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass

Chinese Temple Bell (20th C.) on Antique Wood Stand (18th C.)
Chinese Temple Bell (20th C.) on Antique Wood Stand (18th C.)

Chinese Temple Bell (20th C.) on Antique Wood Stand (18th C.)

H 37 in W 17.5 in D 10.5 in
Temple Lion Jade Sculpture
Located in Roma, IT
Chinese jade archaic style "Temple lion" sculpture. Jade, probably 18th Century. 5 x 20 cm. Good
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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Temple Lion Jade Sculpture
Temple Lion Jade Sculpture

Temple Lion Jade Sculpture

H 1.97 in W 3.94 in D 7.88 in
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
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20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Antique Carved Stone Temple Sculpture of a Woman from, China, Late Qing, c 1900
Antique Carved Stone Temple Sculpture of a Woman from, China, Late Qing, c 1900

Antique Carved Stone Temple Sculpture of a Woman from, China, Late Qing, c 1900

H 49 in W 9 in D 9 in
Antique Qing Dynasty Wooden Temple Corbel with Red Polychromy and Carved Pagodas
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Qing Dynasty hand carved wooden temple corbel from the 19th century, with characters, pagodas
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Qing Dynasty Wooden Temple Corbel with Red Polychromy and Carved Pagodas
Antique Qing Dynasty Wooden Temple Corbel with Red Polychromy and Carved Pagodas

Antique Qing Dynasty Wooden Temple Corbel with Red Polychromy and Carved Pagodas

H 25 in W 16.5 in D 7.5 in
Antique Chinese Temple Model
Located in Somis, CA
Beautiful model resembles China's real temple with exquisite carvings. Peonies and lotuses flank
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Temple Model
Antique Chinese Temple Model

Antique Chinese Temple Model

H 26 in W 23 in D 10.5 in
Chinese Carved Temple Guanyin Holding Child
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Large modern Chinese carved and gessoed wooden temple Guanyin (woman) holding a child. Height
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Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Chinese Carved Temple Guanyin Holding Child
Chinese Carved Temple Guanyin Holding Child

Chinese Carved Temple Guanyin Holding Child

H 27.5 in W 17 in D 14.5 in
2 Chinese Gilded Wood Panels Depicting Persons and Temples
Located in Raalte, NL
2 Chinese gilded hand carved wooden panels depicting various people and temples with a floral
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Late 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Giltwood

2 Chinese Gilded Wood Panels Depicting Persons and Temples
2 Chinese Gilded Wood Panels Depicting Persons and Temples

2 Chinese Gilded Wood Panels Depicting Persons and Temples

H 8.8 in W 4.9 in D 1.9 in
19th Century Qing Dynasty Carved Temple Foo Dogs
Located in East Hampton, NY
Pair of mid-19th century Qing dynasty carved walnut Shanxi temple foo dogs.
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Qing Dynasty Carved Temple Foo Dogs
19th Century Qing Dynasty Carved Temple Foo Dogs

19th Century Qing Dynasty Carved Temple Foo Dogs

H 19 in W 31 in D 10 in
19thC. Q'ing Dynasty Chinese Mounted Temple Carvings
Located in East Hampton, NY
Pair of mid-19hth century Qing dynasty iron mounted carved temple architectural elements with
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood

19thC. Q'ing Dynasty Chinese Mounted Temple Carvings
19thC. Q'ing Dynasty Chinese Mounted Temple Carvings

19thC. Q'ing Dynasty Chinese Mounted Temple Carvings

H 49 in W 11.5 in D 13 in
Chinese Antique Temple Shrine Altar Model, 19th Century
Located in SOMIS, CA
Beautiful model resembles China's real temple with exquisite carvings. Peonies and lotuses flank
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Chinese Antique Temple Shrine Altar Model, 19th Century
Chinese Antique Temple Shrine Altar Model, 19th Century

Chinese Antique Temple Shrine Altar Model, 19th Century

H 26 in W 23 in D 10.5 in
Set of 4 Antique Asian Temple Carvings, 19th Century
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Asian Temple Carvings - Set of 4 - Don Rickles Estate. Provenance: From the Estate of
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Linen

Set of 4 Antique Asian Temple Carvings, 19th Century
Set of 4 Antique Asian Temple Carvings, 19th Century

Set of 4 Antique Asian Temple Carvings, 19th Century

H 18 in W 12 in D 1 in
China Big Taoist Sculptural Group "Three Pure Ones" Chengdu Temple, 18thc
Located in South Burlington, VT
China, a hand carved and hand painted wood group of three (3) Taoist Trinity figures: The Three
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

China Big Taoist Sculptural Group "Three Pure Ones" Chengdu Temple, 18thc
China Big Taoist Sculptural Group "Three Pure Ones" Chengdu Temple, 18thc

China Big Taoist Sculptural Group "Three Pure Ones" Chengdu Temple, 18thc

H 36 in W 14 in D 10 in
A pair of 19th Century carved Foo temple dogs or Chinese guardian Lions
Located in London, GB
, similar to the structure of society in the Middle Kingdom (earthly China). Chinese temple Dogs Weight
Category

Antique 1860s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

A pair of 19th Century carved Foo temple dogs or Chinese guardian Lions
A pair of 19th Century carved Foo temple dogs or Chinese guardian Lions

A pair of 19th Century carved Foo temple dogs or Chinese guardian Lions

H 11.42 in W 20.48 in D 7.49 in
Qing Dynasty Chinese Carved Monumental 2 of 2 Temple Wall Panel Cassette
Located in Vero Beach, FL
and pierced with gilded birds among bamboo and branches. Multiple steps and layers of the carving give
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Giltwood

Qing Dynasty Chinese Carved Monumental 2 of 2 Temple Wall Panel Cassette
Qing Dynasty Chinese Carved Monumental 2 of 2 Temple Wall Panel Cassette

Qing Dynasty Chinese Carved Monumental 2 of 2 Temple Wall Panel Cassette

H 35 in W 38 in D 5.5 in
Qing Dynasty Chinese Carved Monumental 2 of 2 Temple Wall Panel Cassette
Located in Vero Beach, FL
and pierced with gilded birds among bamboo and branches. Multiple steps and layers of the carving give
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Giltwood

Qing Dynasty Chinese Carved Monumental 2 of 2 Temple Wall Panel Cassette
Qing Dynasty Chinese Carved Monumental 2 of 2 Temple Wall Panel Cassette

Qing Dynasty Chinese Carved Monumental 2 of 2 Temple Wall Panel Cassette

H 35 in W 38 in D 5.5 in
Qing Dynasty Chinese Carved Monumental 2 of 2 Temple Wall Panel Cassette
Located in Vero Beach, FL
and pierced with gilded birds among bamboo and branches. Multiple steps and layers of the carving give
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Giltwood

Qing Dynasty Chinese Carved Monumental 2 of 2 Temple Wall Panel Cassette
Qing Dynasty Chinese Carved Monumental 2 of 2 Temple Wall Panel Cassette

Qing Dynasty Chinese Carved Monumental 2 of 2 Temple Wall Panel Cassette

H 35 in W 38 in D 5.5 in
Qing Dynasty Chinese Carved Monumental Giltwood 1 of 2 Temple Wall Panel
Located in Vero Beach, FL
the carving give this panel a dramatic three dimensional appearance which creates countless
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Qing Dynasty Chinese Carved Monumental Giltwood 1 of 2 Temple Wall Panel
Qing Dynasty Chinese Carved Monumental Giltwood 1 of 2 Temple Wall Panel

Qing Dynasty Chinese Carved Monumental Giltwood 1 of 2 Temple Wall Panel

H 35 in W 38 in D 5.5 in
2 Rare Antique Chinese Marble Foo Dog Guardian Lion Fu Temple Garden Statues
Located in Dayton, OH
Two monumental antique Chines Chinese foo dogs, circa last quarter 19th century. Made of white
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble

2 Rare Antique Chinese Marble Foo Dog Guardian Lion Fu Temple Garden Statues
2 Rare Antique Chinese Marble Foo Dog Guardian Lion Fu Temple Garden Statues

2 Rare Antique Chinese Marble Foo Dog Guardian Lion Fu Temple Garden Statues

H 44 in W 26 in D 17.5 in
Very Rare Pair of 18th Century Chinese Marble Temple Lion Guardians Foo Dogs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
traditionally stood in front of Chinese Imperial palaces, Imperial tombs, government offices, temples, and the
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble

Very Rare Pair of 18th Century Chinese Marble Temple Lion Guardians Foo Dogs
Very Rare Pair of 18th Century Chinese Marble Temple Lion Guardians Foo Dogs

Very Rare Pair of 18th Century Chinese Marble Temple Lion Guardians Foo Dogs

H 16.54 in W 6.5 in L 16.54 in
Large Old Cambodian Bronze Temple Buddha
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large old Cambodian bronze temple Buddha. Having very detailed bronze work, the piece comes apart
Category

20th Century Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Large Old Cambodian Bronze Temple Buddha
Large Old Cambodian Bronze Temple Buddha

Large Old Cambodian Bronze Temple Buddha

H 69 in W 27 in D 16 in
Mid-20th century a set of old lavastone Chinese temple lions - Foo dogs
Located in DEVENTER, NL
These lavastone sculptures, originating from Indonesia in the middle of the 20th century, are both impressive and distinctive. Each sculpture stands tall at 77 cm, with dimensions of...
Category

Mid-20th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Lava

Mid-20th century a set of old lavastone Chinese temple lions - Foo dogs
Mid-20th century a set of old lavastone Chinese temple lions - Foo dogs

Mid-20th century a set of old lavastone Chinese temple lions - Foo dogs

H 30.32 in W 15.75 in D 23.23 in
Japanese Dragon Temple Sculpture, Hand Carved and Hand Polychromed, 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
at the terminals. It possesses excellent detail. It was likely part of a Japanese temple ceiling
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Dragon Temple Sculpture, Hand Carved and Hand Polychromed, 19th Century
Japanese Dragon Temple Sculpture, Hand Carved and Hand Polychromed, 19th Century

Japanese Dragon Temple Sculpture, Hand Carved and Hand Polychromed, 19th Century

H 6.5 in W 22 in D 2 in
Antique Red Chinoiserie Chinese Giltwood Temple Carving Mirror
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique red Chinese giltwood temple carving mirror. It includes three temple carvings along the top
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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie More Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood

Antique Red Chinoiserie Chinese Giltwood Temple Carving Mirror
Antique Red Chinoiserie Chinese Giltwood Temple Carving Mirror

Antique Red Chinoiserie Chinese Giltwood Temple Carving Mirror

H 36 in W 38 in D 2 in
Antique Chinese Wedding Sedan Chair with Giltwood Temple Carvings
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Early 19th C Chinese Sedan Chair w Giltwood Temple Carvings. This wonderful uniquity would
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Antique Early 19th Century Religious Items

Materials

Giltwood

Antique Chinese Wedding Sedan Chair with Giltwood Temple Carvings
Antique Chinese Wedding Sedan Chair with Giltwood Temple Carvings

Antique Chinese Wedding Sedan Chair with Giltwood Temple Carvings

H 90 in W 48 in D 53 in
19th Century Asian Wooden Architectural Temple Carvings, Pair
Located in Savannah, GA
This interesting pair of architectural wooden temple carvings feature many skillfully executed
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Other Antiquities

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century Asian Wooden Architectural Temple Carvings, Pair
19th Century Asian Wooden Architectural Temple Carvings, Pair

19th Century Asian Wooden Architectural Temple Carvings, Pair

H 31.5 in W 26 in D 6.5 in
20C Chinese Soapstone Temple Carving
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a lovely 20C Chinese soapstone temple carving. Made in China in the early 20th
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Soapstone

20C Chinese Soapstone Temple Carving
20C Chinese Soapstone Temple Carving

20C Chinese Soapstone Temple Carving

H 5.75 in W 3 in D 3 in
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Guardian Lions Wood Carvings from a Temple Wall
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of 18th or 19th century Chinese wooden carvings from a temple wall, depicting guardian lions
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Guardian Lions Wood Carvings from a Temple Wall
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Guardian Lions Wood Carvings from a Temple Wall

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Guardian Lions Wood Carvings from a Temple Wall

H 39.5 in W 12.5 in D 8.5 in
Pair of Large Chinese Gilt Temple Foo Dogs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Impressive pair of well carved Foo dogs or lion statues in the manner and scale of temple carvings
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Pair of Large Chinese Gilt Temple Foo Dogs
Pair of Large Chinese Gilt Temple Foo Dogs

Pair of Large Chinese Gilt Temple Foo Dogs

H 18 in W 9 in D 15 in
Chinese Gilt and Wood Carved Chinese Temple Ancestral Seated Figure Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
An interesting smaller piece with clear signs of age. Wood carved and decorating with gilt (and likely lacquer at one time). May have been part of a larger fixture at one time. It ap...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Chinese Gilt and Wood Carved Chinese Temple Ancestral Seated Figure Sculpture
Chinese Gilt and Wood Carved Chinese Temple Ancestral Seated Figure Sculpture

Chinese Gilt and Wood Carved Chinese Temple Ancestral Seated Figure Sculpture

H 5 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
Chinese Bronze and Gilt Seated Temple Shrine Buddha Statue Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful work. Likely Chinese. Perhaps part of a family shrine at one point. Beautiful faded
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze, Copper

Chinese Bronze and Gilt Seated Temple Shrine Buddha Statue Sculpture
Chinese Bronze and Gilt Seated Temple Shrine Buddha Statue Sculpture

Chinese Bronze and Gilt Seated Temple Shrine Buddha Statue Sculpture

H 9 in W 6.5 in D 4.75 in
Wood, Gilt and Polychrome Carved Chinese Asian Temple Shrine Ancestral Figure
Located in Studio City, CA
Heavy, ornate and wonderfully carved Taoist temple or ancestral figure. From a large collection
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Wood, Gilt and Polychrome Carved Chinese Asian Temple Shrine Ancestral Figure
Wood, Gilt and Polychrome Carved Chinese Asian Temple Shrine Ancestral Figure

Wood, Gilt and Polychrome Carved Chinese Asian Temple Shrine Ancestral Figure

H 21 in W 9 in D 4 in
Chinese Qing Dynasty Mid 19th Century Hand-Carved Foo Dog Temple Decoration
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing dynasty period hand-carved stone foo dog temple sculpture from the mid 19th century
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Chinese Qing Dynasty Mid 19th Century Hand-Carved Foo Dog Temple Decoration
Chinese Qing Dynasty Mid 19th Century Hand-Carved Foo Dog Temple Decoration

Chinese Qing Dynasty Mid 19th Century Hand-Carved Foo Dog Temple Decoration

H 24 in W 8 in D 8 in
Pair of Majestic Chinese Gilt Brass Foo Dogs/Temple Dogs, circa 1880-1910
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Pair of Majestic Chinese gilt brass foo dogs/temple dogs, Late Qing dynasty period, (circa 1880
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass

Pair of Majestic Chinese Gilt Brass Foo Dogs/Temple Dogs, circa 1880-1910
Pair of Majestic Chinese Gilt Brass Foo Dogs/Temple Dogs, circa 1880-1910

Pair of Majestic Chinese Gilt Brass Foo Dogs/Temple Dogs, circa 1880-1910

H 10 in W 11 in D 5 in
Chinese Temple Carving
Located in Hudson, NY
gilt carving of a Phoenix among flowering branches surrounded by black frame
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Decorative Art

Materials

Brass

Chinese Temple Carving
Chinese Temple Carving

Chinese Temple Carving

H 23.75 in W 72 in D 6 in
Chinese Temple Carving
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hand-carved and painted architectural carving from a temple in China's Fujian province. Original
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Chinese Temple Carving
Chinese Temple Carving

Chinese Temple Carving

H 17.5 in W 12 in D 11.25 in
Pair of Temple Sized Wooden Fu-Lions
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Carved from solid wood, this male and female pair of temple guardians rest on separate stands and
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Elm

Pair of Temple Sized Wooden Fu-Lions
Pair of Temple Sized Wooden Fu-Lions

Pair of Temple Sized Wooden Fu-Lions

H 42 in W 15 in D 21 in
Chinese Temple Guard Carving
Located in Vancouver, BC
Ca. 1940 Chinese temple guard carving with original painted finish. Stands 6′ high. 72″H x 21″W x
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Vintage 1940s Chinese Sculptures

Chinese Temple Guard Carving
Chinese Temple Guard Carving

Chinese Temple Guard Carving

H 72 in W 21 in D 12 in
Temple Carving
Located in East Hampton, NY
Late 18th/ Early 19thC. Q'ing Dynasty Shanxi Temple Carving
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities

Temple Carving
Temple Carving

Temple Carving

H 17 in W 8 in D 5 in
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Chinese Temple Carvings For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of Chinese temple carvings for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, stone and giltwood, all Chinese temple carvings available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of Chinese temple carvings available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century.

How Much are Chinese Temple Carvings?

Prices for Chinese temple carvings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, Chinese temple carvings begin at $299 and can go as high as $22,500, while the average can fetch as much as $3,100.

Finding the Right Sculptures-carvings for You

Asian sculptors have worked in materials including wood, bronze and jade. Artists and artisans have used traditional techniques to depict deities, scenes from culture and more, and today, antique Asian sculptures and carvings are a popular choice for provocative and sophisticated home decor.

In China, the Qing dynasty, from the mid-17th century to the early 20th century, brought about significant changes in art while preserving traditional culture. Many emperors during this period were patrons of the arts, such as painting, calligraphy and decorative arts. This era saw the building of new Buddhist temples, which were decorated with statues. Some of these sculptures were adorned with colorful cloisonné decoration, in which tiny compartments, or cloisons, made by soldering copper filaments to a metal surface were filled with vibrantly hued enamel.

From the 17th to mid-19th century in Japan, kimonos were worn across classes and often fastened with a netsuke, a type of small carved toggle. Artists carved these from ivory, wood, shells and coral, creating animals, flowers and mythical creatures. During the Japanese Meiji period, spanning from 1868–1912, the country began trading internationally after centuries of isolation, allowing artists to sell their work overseas. Bronze sculpture flourished around this time for creating teapots, vases and incense burners.

Asian sculpture continued to evolve in the 20th century. During the Japanese Shōwa era, from 1926–89, art was influenced by international modernist movements like abstraction, Futurism and Surrealism. Contemporary Asian sculptures and carvings continue to combine global influences and a rich heritage of technique.

Decorating a space with Asian sculptures and carvings is a great way to add interest to any corner of your home. Explore by material, period or style on 1stDibs.

Questions About Chinese Temple Carvings
  • What is Chinese wood carving?
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    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.
  • What is Chinese seal carving?
    1 Answer
    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.

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12 Calming Spaces Inspired by Japanese Design

From cherry-blossom-adorned walls paired with glamorous lighting to wood-paneled ceilings above checkerboard-patterned chairs, these 12 spaces seamlessly blend Eastern and Western aesthetics.

Rodrigo Rivero Lake’s Mexico City Showroom Is a Museum-Worthy Trove of Spanish Colonial and Asian Antiques

The dealer and curator has spent the past 50 years amassing a collection of exceptional art, furniture and architectural elements that trace the cultural influence of the Spanish empire from Europe to the Americas and beyond.

16 Refined Asian-Inspired Interiors

These spaces exemplify how Eastern elements elevate a home's decor.