Mongolian Tournament Riders Carved Wood Panel

Chinese: Carvings: Wood Pre 1900: item #715229
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This mid-19th century wood carving of two riders in a match similar to polo originally was part of a larger piece, as indicated by its two unfinished ends. It was taken from a longer panel, perhaps with a series of carvings that were on a door or screen. The horsemen are in ceremonial dress and once held long sticks that now are missing from the scene. They are surrounded by trees and foliage, and two low clouds swirl around the runner in front. Although the piece shows damage to the riders' han... Click for details

A Rootwood Flywhisk Handle, 19th Century

Chinese: Carvings: Wood Pre 1900: item #710759
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A Chinese rootwood flyshisk handle with lovely patina.

Excellent condition, apart of minor age cracks line.

12 1/4” Long (31cm)

A Hetaomu (Walnut Wood) Toggle, 19th Century

Chinese: Carvings: Wood Pre 1900: item #710500
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Hand exercise in the shape of Chinese drum stool. Apart of a minor chip on the rim, it is in great condition with beautiful patina.

Height 1 1/4 inch (3.5 cm)

Antique Rootwood Toggle, 19th Century

Chinese: Carvings: Wood Pre 1900: item #707858
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A natural rootwood toggle with wonderful patina and great condition

Diameter 1 1/2 inch (4 cm)

Carved Wood Panel Chinese Scholar In Garden

Chinese: Carvings: Wood Pre 1910: item #705829
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A tall, thin scholar in a flowing robe centers this late 19th/early 20th century Chinese wood carving. He holds a fan and strikes a pose of the privileged as his little servant stands by on the left. The scholar presumably is on a stroll through his garden, a spot where the Chinese literati were said to spend a good deal of their time and where they often were shown in paintings and carvings. The deep relief carving is inside an octagon, which is contained within a rectangular cartouche. The pan... Click for details

Carved Panel With Chinese Longevity Symbols

Chinese: Carvings: Wood Pre 1910: item #703045
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A wood panel carved in relief conveys wishes for a long and joyous life with five familiar Chinese symbols for longevity. The late 19th/early 20th century panel once was part of a decorative screen or perhaps a large piece of furniture. Framed, the carving becomes an unusual and handsome representation of wishes for good fortune. The symbols are carved within a cartouche and have the supernatural quality of Chinese folklore. A fox in a pine tree takes on a half-human form, relating to Chinese fo... Click for details

Chinese Carved Battle Scene Panel

Chinese: Carvings: Wood Pre 1910: item #699512
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A battle scene with three bearded warriors on horseback brandishing three different types of long swords is carved in deep relief on this Qing Dynasty wood panel. The riders are choreographed in an exaggerated action dance, with arms flung wide holding their weapons over their heads. A theatrical touch can also be seen in the horses, which have realistically carved heads and bodies but oddly stylized front legs. Considered together, the riders' stances and their horses legs give this panel more ... Click for details

A Bamboo "Zhu Huang” Hanging Ornament, L.19th Century

Chinese: Carvings: Wood Pre 1900: item #698181
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“Zhu Huang”is a technique invented in Qing dynasty, the outer skin of the bamboo is removed. The remaining thin layer of bamboo is then cooked, dried, pressed and then attached to a wood based material. The technique is time consuming and involves a lot of skill.

The front of this wonderful panel is painted with a pair of magpie preening and resting on a camellia branch. Underside is a plain Tie Huang panel with bras... Click for details

Home Altar Box For Buddha Figure

Chinese: Carvings: Wood Pre 1910: item #662167
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A carved wood altar to display a small Buddha figure, this late 19th/early 20th century piece from Shandong Province in China was referred to as a "Buddha house." A cover slipped down over the display area and was removed for special family devotions. A window carved into the cover allowed the figure inside to "see" and be seen. Two nicely carved and gilded dragons flank the Buddha display area. Pierced carvings of two more dragons on the sides of the altar allow the Buddha figure to be seen whe... Click for details

19th Century Polychrome & Wood Carving of Kwan Yin

Chinese: Carvings: Wood Pre 1900: item #599883

This original 18th -19th century wooden carving of a Guanyin or Kwan Yin with gilded and polychrome details measures 10 1/2 inches tall, 5 inches wide and 4 1/2 inches deep. It is in outstanding condition with ornate detailing and symbols in high relief on it's golden and vermillion robe.

The one exception to it's unusually good condition... Click for details