Chinese Wood Carving

Chinese antique Pakistan jade teapot with wood stand.

19th century Buddhist carving of Guanyin, shown standing with flowing robes on a rocky outcrop, mounted on a lobed wooden base. She holds a bottle in one hand and a basket of fruit i...

A striking large-scale Chinese carved wooden figure depicting a bearded dignitary or auspicious immortal holding a small child. The sculpture measures an impressive 69 cm high and ha...

An attractive carved wood figure of the Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, known as Guanyin in China, late Ming Dynasty, early 17th century, China. Guanyin, the Bodhisattva of Compassion,...

The radiating yellow soapstone carving depicts a serene and spiritually evocative scene set in the elevated hills, capturing the essence of Buddhist monks in the 20th century. The so...

This superb, highly decorative, hand-carved hardwood figure depicts a baby dragon emerging from its cracked egg. The dragon is very finely detailed with its wings outspread, breakin...

Intricately carved wood and bone inlaid pair of Chinese foo dogs. Very unique and wonderful. We haven't seen another pair quite like them. Sure to stand out in any setting, Di...

An Important Chinese Carved Wood Figure of Guanyin, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century Description: A dignified portrayal of the bodhisattva, resplendent with blue-black pigment detailing t...

China, Ca. The stand: 18th - early 20th century Bell: The intricately carved hardwood stand with openwork dragon borders, spandrels and apron with large iron hook suspending a Ming s...

A Chinese carved wood standing figure of Guanyin in the Ming dynasty style, with polychrome application, the hair tied back into an elaborate high chignon, with her left hand raised,...

Remnants of red lacquer and gilding. The wood with a beautiful rich and deep patina. The Song Dynasty (960 to 1279) saw perhaps the last renaissance of great Buddhist wood carvings...

Antique Chinese Hand Carved Wood Gilt Foo Dog in Shadow Box. Chinese shadow box features a hand carved wood and gilded Foo Dog from the Qing Dynasty. It is mounted in a massive and ...

The soapstone carving, with its smooth and polished surface, unfolds a scene of movement and journey across the warm, earthy tones of the stone. The composition centers around a grou...

A Chinese architectural wood temple panel from the 19th century, with floral carvings.

According to folklore, Zhao Gongming, also known as Zhao Xuantan, is the God of Wealth believed in by Taoism. It is said that he can control thunder and lightning, eliminate plague a...

This antique carved plate is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from China and date to approximately 1920 and done in a Chinese Export style. The plate is composed of cinnabar...

A distinguished pair of Chinese carved wood Foo Dogs, dating to the 20th Century, presents a captivating example of traditional Asian decorative art. These guardian lions are meticul...

A Chinese polychrome-decorated carved wood figure of a Bodhisattva Standing regally with her hands in vitarka mudra, a five-pointed diadem set on her head, the angular face with bro...

An unusually large vintage Chinese carved and pierced gilt wood story panel, early to mid 20th century, Southern China. The intricately carved panel depicts images from "The Romance...

A true gem of a work. Wonderfully carved and detailed. We haven't come across another work quite like it. We are unsure of age so are simply listing it as 20th century but could b...

Chinese Parcel Gilt, Ebonized and Decorated Wood Wall Hanging Plaque. Measures 15" in width and 35" in height.

The Chinese mustard soapstone carving from the mid-20th century, depicting a village scene centered around a tree, is a captivating piece of art with a distinct color palette and a f...

Folk art carved wooden bird, possibly inspired by the bankiva bird. Charmingly executed with carved details and original polychrome decoration. A fine and decorative folk art sculptu...

Description: A singular example of Guanyin. Deviating from the Bodhisattva’s conventional pose of ‘royal ease’, the figure is instead seated in the meditative padmasana, or ‘lotus ...

Description: A fine depiction of Guanyin, possessing the regal tranquillity that the Chinese Bodhisattva of compassion has come to be visually associated with. Marked by an urna si...

An impressive depiction of Guanyin, the Bodhisattva of compassion, whose name bears the meaning ‘One who hears the cries of the world.’ The rather androgynous figure is adorned with ...

Chinese Carved Jade Covered Hu Vase, with two mask head with rings handles, incised taotie design to each side, and on a fitted carved wood stand. Overall: 7.5" H x 4.25" W x 2.25" D...

One of a kind wall hanging made of solid wood with beautifully inlaid of mother of perl , Chinese garden ,animals and birds motifs imbedded in the wood . This panel originally was a ...

One of a kind wall hanging made of solid wood with beautifully inlaid of mother of perl , Chinese garden ,animals and birds motifs imbedded in the wood . This panel originally was a ...

The soapstone carving, with its smooth and polished mustard yellow surface, serves as a canvas for a scene that exudes life and detail. In the foreground, three villagers are expertl...

Chinese Statuary, Pair of Opposing Foo Dogs, Solid Teakwood, Glass, China, 19th c. Carved from solid teak wood, these wonderfully modelled, opposing Foo dogs are truly entertaining....

This Chinese ceramic bust of Kwan Yin (Guanyin), the revered bodhisattva of compassion in Buddhist tradition, is a beautifully crafted representation of spiritual serenity and grace....

The soapstone surface, in warm hues, serves as the canvas for an intricate landscape that stretches across the carving. Hills, meticulously carved with textured details, rise and fal...

A rather wonderful and quite unique large, hand carved wood (likely cypress) antique standing portrait sculpture/statue of Japanese Zen Buddhist monk or master priest figure. The pi...

This pair of intricately hand carved and hand painted Foo dogs are believed to have made in the mid-20th century in the Imperial style. The dogs are composed of a softwood which have...

A very pleasing and beautifully hand carved pair of Chinese Buddhist lions left and right handed and raised onto stepped rectangular plinths all carved from the same section of timbe...

An Incredible and Rare 19th Century Chinese Nephrite Spinach Jade Hand-Carved Arrow Vase with its Original Carved Wood Base. Nephrite is one of the two distinct minerals commonly kn...

A monumental sized (H:42") vintage Chinese gilt wood carved Budai (Hotai) Buddha lacquered and gilt in gold. This large statue is well carved, showing a laughing Buddha, head bald an...

They feature lattice and geometric patterns influenced by traditional Chinese wood carvings. Armrests are elegantly curved, contributing to the overall refined and graceful look of t...

Antique Magic Chinese Gourd Wooden Bottle. A double gourd shaped wooden bottle believed to carry magic and medicine for the immortals. Carved sculpted pieces of wood are held togethe...

A fantastic and charming Chinese yellow glazed porcelain model of a mythical unicorn, xiezhi, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, China. The xiezhi is a mythical beast often referred to as ...

With their sculptural presence and historic appeal, these figures make striking decorative objects while offering a glimpse into the rich tradition of Chinese religious and ceremonia...

Mid-20th century carved Chinese panel. Centered by a temple being attacked by dragons from both sides with guards attacking them to protect it. Red & gold paint aged on the front. 20...

Splendid statue made of jade in the typically Chinese 19th century. The statue is very beautiful and rests on an oval base made of very fine dark wood. The lower part of the statue ...

A powerful Chinese figure of the Taoist diety Zhenwu (Xuanwu), carved and lacquered wood with applied lacquer details, Qing Dynasty, 19th century or earlier, China. Zhenwu, also kno...

Outstanding quality antique Chinese brush pot having an outstanding quality antique Chinese brush pot with wonderful carved decoration.

A pair of Chinese export elephant form garden stools, early 20th century. Carved wood with gilding and painting. On custom built plinths. Weighing over 100 pounds each. overall:...

A tall and impressive figure of the Taoist deity Wenchang Wang, carved, gessoed, lacquered, gilt and polychromed wood, Late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, Fujian, China. Wenchang, the T...

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...

Early 19th Century Chinese hand-carved giltwood fragment featuring a nature scene depicting tree branches, foliage and birds.

This magnificent Chinese Antique Carved stump Happy Buddha Statuary is 100% hand made and hand carved in about 1850 - 1900 from the tree stump. Following the natural shape of the tre...

18th century Chinese wooden figure, depicted Wanli. See old sticker on the back of the figure, see picture.  

A 19th century Chinese sign with scenes, hand-carved from wood and painted. This large wooden sign, which may have sat above a doorway or even part of an elaborate bed, adopts a curv...

A fabulous 18th century Chinese hand carved fragment with birds and flowers. Very deep relief gold gilt and the border is a very dark green.

This is a small rectangular hand carved and lacquered panel. It depicts a scene where a Chinese man is seated and holding a cup while a Chinese woman is observing from the top. The w...

Antique Chinese quality carved bamboo brush pot having quality carved decoration to this lovely Chinese brush pot. D. 1900

This hand carved Chinese wooden horse is a type of centuries-old burial figurine known as míngqì. Depicting the pleasures of daily life, míngqì figurines were offerings to one's spir...