How do I care for wooden sculptures?

Wooden figures and rootwood stands require stable indoor humidity levels to prevent the timber from splitting or warping over time. Dust them gently with a soft, dry brush rather than applying liquid polishes that can damage historic surfaces. Keep these pieces away from direct sunlight and strong heat sources to preserve the original lacquer, polychrome paint, or natural wood finish.

What are jade mountain carvings?

Jade mountain carvings are landscape sculptures fashioned from boulders of nephrite jade to represent Daoist immortals, hermits, or scholars travelling through rocky terrain. Carvers utilised the natural skin and inclusions of the stone to depict cliffs, pine trees, and waterfalls. These tactile objects were created for quiet contemplation on scholar's desks, allowing the owner to mentally journey into the depicted mountain landscape.

How are dynasties identified?

Identifying the dynasty of a carving involves examining the stylistic conventions, tool marks, and characteristics of the material used by the artisan. Ming pieces often display bolder, more robust forms, while Qing carvings tend toward intricate detail and refined polish. Comparing the sculptural proportions and subject matter with dated examples helps place an antique within a specific historical reign or period.

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These pieces of chinese carved sculpture range from jade figures to monumental hardwood guardians shaped across centuries of tradition.

18th century

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18th Century Chinese Carved Deity

From Jane Short Antiques

£695

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Large Chinese Hardstone Sage Statue, C1890

19th century

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Large Chinese Hardstone Sage Statue, C1890

From Curious Antiques

£695

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An Amusing Reclining Figure of a Corpulent Buddha. Chinese. Sculpture. Circa 1900

19th century

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An Amusing Reclining Figure of a Corpulent Buddha. Chinese. Sculpture. Circa 1900

From Frank Craig Antiques

£450

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An Antique Distressed Carved Wood and Polychromed Figure of Quan Yin

19th century

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An Antique Distressed Carved Wood and Polychromed Figure of Quan Yin

From Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques

£485

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A Charming Carved Chinese Soapstone Sow and Piglets

19th century

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A Charming Carved Chinese Soapstone Sow and Piglets

From Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques

£485

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Antique, Curlew, Oriental, Bronze, Mahogany, Decorative, Small Bird, Circa 1900

1900 - 1920

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Antique, Curlew, Oriental, Bronze, Mahogany, Decorative, Small Bird, Circa 1900

From London Fine Antiques

£2,850

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A Finely Carved Chunky Bamboo Oriental Deity Figure Good Patina Circa 1880 to 1900

19th century

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A Finely Carved Chunky Bamboo Oriental Deity Figure Good Patina Circa 1880 to 1900

From Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques

£385

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1900 - 1920

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Pair of Late C19th Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Hardwood Sculptures of Auspicious Mandarin Ducks .

From M Lees and Sons

£475

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Ming Dynasty Attendant Figure (1368-1644)

17th century

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Ming Dynasty Attendant Figure (1368-1644)

From Roy Precious - Antiques & Fine Art

£685

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Carved Chinese Bamboo Carving of a Man Carrying a Woman on His Back

19th century

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Carved Chinese Bamboo Carving of a Man Carrying a Woman on His Back

From Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques

£245

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Several pieces include recumbent stone lions and smiling monkeys caught mid-mischief, proving that traditional carvers enjoyed injecting quiet humour into stone.