Antique Chinese Statues

Chinese antique statues and handcrafted modern figures that reflect centuries of devotion, artistry, and cultural heritage.

Ancient craftsmanship and contemporary hand carved pieces come together in this collection of Chinese statues, bringing the spiritual, artistic, and cultural traditions of China and Tibet into modern interiors.

This collection includes Qing dynasty ancestor figures, Buddhist icons, Taoist deities, and meticulously crafted modern bronzes and stone carvings. Many pieces embody the lineage of family reverence and temple worship, while others draw on the refined sculptural traditions that flourished across northern and southern China.

Ancestral Traditions and Qing Dynasty Figures

Ancestor figures carved in wood were essential household objects across many regions of China. These statues were placed on family altars to honour past generations and were believed to offer protection, continuity, and connection across time. In Qing era homes, such figures often featured provincial carving styles, painted robes, and traces of original pigments shaped by centuries of devotional use. These sculptures today bring a quiet gravitas to contemporary interiors while preserving the memory of long established rituals.

Buddhist and Taoist Imagery

This collection also celebrates Buddhist and Taoist statuary from China and Tibet, from serene seated Buddhas to expressive depictions of deities such as Guanyin and Tara. Modern gilt bronze Buddhas, crafted using traditional lost wax techniques, continue the centuries old commitment to balance, symbolism, and sacred form. These pieces pair beautifully with items in our Buddha Statues collection for creating harmonious devotional spaces or contemplative interiors.

Handcrafted Modern Sculptures

Alongside the antiques sit finely crafted modern statues in brass, bronze, and stone. Artisans across China continue long carving and casting traditions, producing high quality sculptural work that complements antique pieces without imitating their age. Figures of Buddhas, Guanyin, bodhisattvas, guardian lions, and stylised animals sit comfortably alongside the more rustic provincial carvings of earlier centuries, creating a rich and varied visual landscape.

Styling Chinese Sculptures in the Home

Chinese statues are versatile as decorative pieces, spiritual objects, or focal points in layered design schemes. Stone animals and guardian lions work beautifully near entryways, while ancestor figures sit well on niches, consoles, or walls of curated artwork. Sculptures also pair naturally with pieces from our Indian Statues collection and complement the sculptural silhouettes found in our Horse Statues selection.