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Vintage Chinese Bamboo Carving Kylin-Child Plaque with Wooden Frame & Stand
Located in 景德镇市, CN
Vintage Chinese Bamboo Carving Kylin-Child Plaque with Wooden Frame & Stand – A Symbol of
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Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Chinese Gourd Wooden Bottle
Located in New York, NY
Antique Magic Chinese Gourd Wooden Bottle. A double gourd shaped wooden bottle believed to carry
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Antique 1890s Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

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

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Wood

18th Century Chinese Wooden Figure 'Wanli'
Located in Esbeek, NL
18th century Chinese wooden figure, depicted Wanli. See old sticker on the back of the figure, see
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Chinese Hand-Carved Wooden Sign
Located in Yonkers, NY
A 19th century Chinese sign with scenes, hand-carved from wood and painted. This large wooden sign
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Provincial Chinese Wooden Headrest, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Made of Chinese northern elmwood, this smooth block of wood was once used as a rigid headrest or
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Rustic Sculptures and Carvings

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Elm

20th Century Chinese Wooden Carved Guan Yin Statuary
Located in Pomona, CA
This magnificent Chinese wood carved Quan Yin Statuary. It shows very detailed hand carving works
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Boxwood

Old Rare Wooden Sculpture "Sleeping Chinese Baby"
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Enjoyable wooden statue with a smiling sleeping Chinese baby, with the head resting on a pillow
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood

18th Century Chinese Carved Wooden Alter God
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Chinese carved seated altar god was once used on the family altar to honor their ancestors
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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

18th Century Chinese Carved Wooden Alter God
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Chinese carved polychrome seated altar god was once used on the family altar to honor their
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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19th Century Chinese Carved Wooden Altar God
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Chinese carved seated altar god was once used on the family altar to honor their ancestors
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Paint

Chinese Polychrome Wooden Altar Spirit, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Carved in wood, this 19th-century figure of a spirit paid tribute to ancestors past on a traditional altar table. Allowing the base to reflect the wood’s natural state, the artist ca...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Chinese Carved Wooden Figural Pillow or Headrest, Qianlong?
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Chinese wooden head rest. Carved in the form of a recumbent or resting man
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Hand Carved Jade on Wooden Stand, Ric070
Located in Norton, MA
Chinese hand carved Jade on wooden stand. The Jade disc measures approximately 12 inches in
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Other Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone, Jade

Mid 20th Century Chinese Wooden Carved Pagoda/Nine Dragons Wall
Located in Pomona, CA
wooden carved nine dragon wall for decoration only. It has very delicate carving works of nine dragons on
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood

Large 19th century Chinese Carved Wooden Tea Caddy
Located in Atlanta, GA
for use. The wooden tea caddy is then ready to be carried around the home complex and hot tea is kept
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Elm

Mid 20th Century Chinese Wooden Carved Pagoda/Nine Dragons Wall
Located in Pomona, CA
reproduction of wooden carved nine dragon wall for decoration only. It has very delicate carving works of nine
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Antique Monumental Buddhist Wooden Pagoda Tower, 70 Inches
Located in South Burlington, VT
China antique monumental Wooden Pagoda, total height is 70 inches, hand carved and hand painted
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Hand Carved and Painted Wooden Girl Holding Fish Sculpture
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Chinese Hand-Carved Wooden Girl Sculpture with intricate hand-painted details, symbolizing
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Chinese Qing Period Carved Wooden Sculpture of Mythological Warriors
Located in New York, NY
Our monumental carved wooden sculpture, 50 inches tall, depicts a mythological female figure rising
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Vintage Chinese Polychrome Wooden Horse Sculpture Statue
Located in Dayton, OH
A large and beautiful carved polychrome seated horse sculpture. Hand painted with a rustic red, blue and green patina. The horse is mounted to a wider plinth base. Dimensions: 28...
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20th Century Tang Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood, Paint

19th Century Chinese Carved Wooden Altar God
Located in Atlanta, GA
honor their ancestors. Ancestor worship plays a major role in Chinese religion. This beautifully carved
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Antique Early 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Paint

Chinese Double Dragon Wedding Banquet Headdress Crown on Wooden Display Bust
Located in Studio City, CA
anything quite like it. Likely worn at one time by a bride in a Chinese wedding ceremony then displayed
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Brass

Vintage Chinese Wooden Carved Statue of Manjushri Bodhisattva
Located in 景德镇市, CN
This Vintage Chinese Wooden Carved Statue of Manjushri Bodhisattva is an exquisite representation
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Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Qing Dynasty Exquisite Chinese Wooden Panel With Raised Figures And Gold Leaf
Located in Prato, Tuscany
technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our items. This extraordinary Chinese
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Chinese Figural & Polychromed Wooden Basket Circa 1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Chinese lidded basket offers wood polychromed wood construction with foliate decoration
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Early 20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Large 18th Century Chinese Carved Wooden Altar God of Guan Yu
Located in Atlanta, GA
was a Chinese military general serving under the warlord Liu Bei during the late Eastern Han dynasty
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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Gold Leaf

Old Chinese Hand-Carved Wooden Nine Dragons Design Screen
Located in 景德镇市, CN
Old Chinese Hand-Carved Wooden Nine Dragons Design Screen – A Majestic Symbol of Power and Imperial
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Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Qing Dynasty Exquisite Chinese Wooden Panel With Raised Figures Gold Leaf (n.2)
Located in Prato, Tuscany
technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our items. This extraordinary Chinese
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

20th Century Chinese Wooden Carved Mighty Overlord Beast Pixiu Sculpture
Located in 景德镇市, CN
This 20th Century Chinese Wooden Carved Pixiu Sculpture is a powerful representation of the
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20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Carved wooden statuette of Guandi God of war & dog lion of Fo - China Ming 18th
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
This marvelous polychrome carved wooden statuette represents a Buddhist temple guardian, Guandi or
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

57cm Vintage Chinese Wooden Carved Tea Plaque with Dragons Fishes Birds Flowers
Located in 景德镇市, CN
Vintage Chinese Wooden Hand-Carved Tea Plaque with Dragons, Fishes, Birds & Flowers – A Masterpiece
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Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Monumental Wooden Buddha Statue Over 3ft Tall
Located in Somis, CA
carving, gilding to the depiction of expression, reflects the artist's deep understanding and reverence
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20th Century Chinese Tang Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Giant 37" Wooden Gilded Buddha Statue
Located in Somis, CA
carving, gilding to the depiction of expression, reflects the artist's deep understanding and reverence
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20th Century Chinese Tang Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Polychrome wooden statue depicting Guanyin Bodhisattva, Ming, 16th century
Located in Milano, IT
artistry, sits the Chinese Bodhisattva Guanyin, the embodiment of compassion, enshrined in a form of
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Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Vintage Hand-Carved Arching Wooden Sculpture with Floral and Animal Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage hand carved wooden floral and animal carving with arched silhouette. This mid-20th
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Pair Wooden Antique Panels with Blue and White Porcelain Calligraphy
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty period shop signs with inlaid blue and white porcelain calligraphy
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Porcelain, Wood

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
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

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
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

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

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Wood

Early 20th Century Ming Dynasty-inspired Guanyin Wooden Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Inspired by the Ming Dynasty, this elegant statue of Guanyin, Goddess of Compassion, was hand carved in the 20th century. The artist captures the timeless and spiritual aura of Guany...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Paint

19th Century Bronze Bust of Buddha on a Wooden Base
Located in Stamford, CT
embodiment of the spiritual. Every home should have one, as a reminder to slow down and stay calm. China
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Large handcarved Asian wooden sculpture of a water buffalo with calf and figures
Located in Gorssel, GE
Large hand carved Asian wooden sculpture of a water buffalo with calf and four figures on top. One
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Wooden Bar Cabinet with Shou Carvings
Located in Queens, NY
Antique Chinese hardwood bar cabinet with a paneled exterior and brass-hinged top and doors that
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cabinets

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Wood

19th Century Chinese Wooden Lunch Box with Gilt Carving
Located in North Salem, NY
19th Chinese Wooden Lunch Box with Hand Carved Gilt Decorated Front.
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Antique 19th Century Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Wooden Deity Statue, China Ming Period
Located in Saverne, Grand Est
its age. Remains of polychromy. China, 17th century.
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Wooden Deity Statue, China Ming Period
Wooden Deity Statue, China Ming Period
H 9.85 in W 5.52 in D 3.94 in
18th Century Chinese Wooden Guan Yin Statue
Located in SOMIS, CA
wood. Guan Yin is the most beloved Goddess of Mercy. She is widely believed by the Chinese people to
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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Late 19th Century Chinese Gilded Carved Wooden Panel
Located in Raalte, NL
Late 19th century Chinese gilded carved wooden panel depicting 2 people standing in a building, it
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Ming Dynasty Wooden Sculpture of Arhat 'Luohan', 16th Century
Located in London, GB
An impressive Chinese wooden figure of a Luohan dating circa 1550. The carving of the face is
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Antique 16th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

19th Century Chinese Carved Gilded Wooden Panel with Officials
Located in Raalte, NL
19th Century Chinese carved gilded panel depicting officials, this is framed on a red velor fabric
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Giltwood

Antique Chinese Wooden Statue of God of Good Fortune
Located in SOMIS, CA
GOOD FORTUNE GOD is one of ancient China's favorite gods whom is believed to bring prosperity and
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Late 19th Century Chinese Gilt Lacquered Wooden Buddha Statue
Located in Drottningholm, SE
A nice wooden Buddha statue lacquered and gilt sitting on a bed of lotus leaf. There is some minor
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Very Large Floor Statue 19th-Early 20th Century Chinese Wooden Guanyin
Located in Drottningholm, SE
Very Large 19th-Early 20th Century Chinese Wooden Guanyin. A beautiful Chinese wooden Guanyin in a
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood

Antique Chinese Pair of Red Lacquered Wooden Fu Dogs, Qing Dynasty
Located in New York, NY
Chinese pair of wood carved Fu Dogs, rendered from a single block of hardwood each, with exquisite
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Hand Carved Wooden Foo Dogs
Located in Cookeville, TN
Offering these gorgeous hand carved wooden foo dogs. Carved out of a dark toned wood these little
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Hand Carved Wooden Foo Dogs
Hand Carved Wooden Foo Dogs
H 1.38 in W 2.63 in D 3 in
Ming Dynasty Wooden Guanyin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
peasant named Zhu Yuanzhang seized control of China and founded the Ming Dynasty in 1368. As emperor, he
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Ming Dynasty Wooden Guanyin
Ming Dynasty Wooden Guanyin
H 48 in W 23 in D 24 in
Ming Dynasty Wooden Polychromed Bodhisattva
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Representation of the Bodhisattva of Mercy, known as Avalokiteshvara, or Guanyin in Chinese
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Ming Dynasty Wooden Polychromed Guanyin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Buddhism was introduced to China from India in the early years of the first millennium. This statue
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Pair of Qing Dynasty Wooden Figures
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
intrigue. To compound matters, the Manchurian Chinese cities were being attacked by local groups, dubbed
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Ming Wooden Sculpture of the Laughing Buddha
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
historians alike, as it is based upon a series of genuine and mythical personages from Chinese and Buddhist
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

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Chinese Wooden Carvings For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of Chinese wooden carvings available for sale. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and metal, all Chinese wooden carvings available were constructed with great care. Chinese wooden carvings have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Chinese wooden carvings are generally popular furniture pieces, but Folk Art style is often sought at 1stDibs.

How Much are Chinese Wooden Carvings?

Prices for Chinese wooden carvings start at $493 and top out at $95,000 with the average selling for $2,453.
Questions About Chinese Wooden Carvings
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Antique carved wood can be identified by how it is made. Antique carvings were done by hand, so nicks and cuts will indicate carvings completed with a plane or knife. In addition, hand-carved wood will not be uniform or have perfect symmetry. Always works with a certified appraiser to determine the exact date and value of an item. Find a variety of antique carved wood furniture and decor on 1stDibs.
  • 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.