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Very Rare 19th Century Rko Ningxia 'Ninghsia' Rug from West China
Located in Vienna, AT
A very rare 19th century RKO Ningxia (Ninghsia) rug from West China A very rare and typical
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chinese and East Asian ...

Materials

Wool

19th Century Chinese Small Altar Cabinet
Located in Singapore, SG
An antique carved box from Chaozhou city, in Guangdong, China. The black and gold colours, as well
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Antique 1880s Chinese Qing Antiquities

Materials

Pine

19th Century Chinese Small Altar Cabinet
19th Century Chinese Small Altar Cabinet
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H 16.93 in W 13.39 in D 6.7 in
Chinese Altar Tables, 19th C. Lacquer
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an unusual pair of Late Ching Chinese cinnabar-toned coromandel lacquer small altar or side
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

19th Century Chinese Altar Table
Located in New York, NY
small altars for ancestor remembrance. This particular piece has wear to the top that displays work use
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Console Tables

Materials

Elm

19th Century Chinese Altar Table
19th Century Chinese Altar Table
H 33 in W 41 in D 13 in
Chinese Polychrome Altar Spirit, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
upon a traditional altar table to pay tribute to ancestors past. The figure is carved with detailed
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Chinese Polychrome Altar Spirit, c. 1850
Chinese Polychrome Altar Spirit, c. 1850
H 19.5 in W 6.5 in D 4.5 in
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

Materials

Wood, Paint

Chinese Art Deco Altar Table
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a very unusual and attractive early 20th century Chinese altar table. The form is heavily
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Early 20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Chinese Art Deco Altar Table
Chinese Art Deco Altar Table
H 36 in W 58 in D 14 in
Chinese Elmwood Seven Drawer Low Altar Coffee Table
Located in Southampton, NY
Chinese Elmwood Seven Drawer Altar Coffee Table Solid Elmwood Low (Kang) Altar Table with three
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20th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Elm

Qing Period Chinese Altar Fruit, Set of Three
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of three pieces of Chinese Altar Fruit, the Qing Period, China, circa late 19th to the early
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Polychrome Jade Emperor Altar Figure, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
heaven and earth in Chinese folklore and Taoist mythology. Ruler of all deities and benevolent defender
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

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

Materials

Wood, Paint

Chinese 19th Century Qing Dynasty Altar Console Table with Humpback Stretchers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period small altar console table from the 19th century with carved apron and
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Large 18th Century Chinese Carved Wooden Altar God of Guan Yu
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Ching Dynasty carved polychrome seated altar god is a representation of Guan Yu. Guan Yu
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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Gold Leaf

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Altar Console Table with Original Lacquer
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period wooden altar console table from the 19th century with original
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Dark Brown Altar Shrine Cabinet with Inner Carved Gold Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese dark brown lacquer altar shrine from the early 20th century, with carved
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Early 20th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Chinese 1900 Qing Dynasty Bodhisattva Altar Temple-Pagoda In Wood And Carvings
Located in Miami, FL
, Buddhist Altar Temple-Pagoda. It was created in China during the late Qing Dynasty to early Republic Period
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Antique 1890s Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Ivory

Chinese Qing Dynasty Red and Black Lacquered 19th Century Altar Coffer Table
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese red and black lacquered altar coffer table from the 19th century, with figural and floral
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Chinese Imari Style Porcelain Altar Vase with Orange, Blue and Green Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Imari style vintage altar porcelain vase from the mid 20th century with blue underglaze
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Original Chinese Elm and Bronze Lowboy Altar Table c. 1830
Located in Heathfield, GB
beautiful Chinese altar table in a rarely seen small size, with a very lovely colour and tactile quality
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Antique 19th Century Lowboys

Materials

Elm

Vintage High Point Small Asian Style Elm Altar Chest Cabinet
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage High Point Small Asian Style Elm Altar Chest Cabinet Offered for sale is a fine
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Mid-20th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Brass

18th Century Ming Style Altar Table
Located in Pasadena, CA
A 17th-18th century Ming-style small altar table. Elmwood with scroll ends from Shanshi.
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Elm

18th Century Ming Style Altar Table
18th Century Ming Style Altar Table
H 32.25 in W 62.5 in D 14 in
Qing Dynasty Low Scroll Altar Table
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Chinese Low Scroll Altar Table of the Qing Dynasty. A Low Chinese Kang Table with
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Antique 1840s Chinese Qing Console Tables

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Elm

Qing Dynasty Low Scroll Altar Table
Qing Dynasty Low Scroll Altar Table
H 9 in W 38.5 in D 9.5 in
Antique Carved and Inlaid Altar Table, Chinoiserie, 19th Century
Located in Toronto, CA
This is a gorgeous late Qing Dynasty Chinese altar table made of Rosewood. Scroll ends carved with
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood

Delft, Blue and White Chinoiserie Altar Vase, circa 1685
By Dutch Originals
Located in Verviers, BE
Blue and white chinoiserie altar vase. Delft, circa 1685 The ovoid altar vase stands on a high
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Antique Late 17th Century Dutch Baroque Delft and Faience

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Antique Chinese Bronze Cloisonné Vase China Flowers Nice Wired Cloisonne 19/20th
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely small dish Additional information: Material: Bronze Type: Altar Dish Region of Origin
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Bronze

Set of Ki-Seto Ceramic Altar Pieces from Korean Empire Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
. Traditionally, there were used during ritual ceremony as the accoutrement for a small altar table. The small
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Early 20th Century Korean Other Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Monumental Chinese Ancestral Portrait, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Reflecting the role that ancestor worship played in Chinese culture, this Qing-dynasty painting
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings

Materials

Linen

5/6thC Chinese Bronze Buddha - 9585
Located in Ukiah, CA
back-plate from a Buddhist altar from 5th/6thC. The quality and face are superb. Close to 2 3/4 inches
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

5/6thC Chinese Bronze Buddha - 9585
5/6thC Chinese Bronze Buddha - 9585
H 2.75 in W 2.63 in D 1 in
Provincial Chinese Dongbei Coffer Table
Located in Chicago, IL
rustic coffer. Made for a provincial home in northeastern China, this sideboard was once used as a home
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Console Tables

Materials

Pine

Provincial Chinese Dongbei Coffer Table
Provincial Chinese Dongbei Coffer Table
H 33.5 in W 82.5 in D 21.25 in
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

Materials

Wood

Chinese Gilt Ancestor Figure, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
An integral part of traditional Chinese home life, ancestor worship before a domestic altar often
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Chinese Gilt Ancestor Figure, c. 1900
Chinese Gilt Ancestor Figure, c. 1900
H 8.75 in W 4.5 in D 3.5 in
Monumental Chinese Ancestor Portrait Scroll, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Believing that the departed continue to hold influence over the lives of the living, many Chinese
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Fabric

Chinese Polychrome Seated Ancestor Figure, C. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
An integral part of traditional Chinese home life, ancestor worship before a domestic altar often
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Chinese Polychrome Seated Ancestor Figure, C. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
An integral part of traditional Chinese home life, ancestor worship before a domestic altar often
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Petite Chinese Gilt Offering Plate, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Dated to the mid-19th century, this small, round tray was likely once used as a shallow offering
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer

Materials

Bamboo, Lacquer

Chinese Pair Hand Carved Red Hardstone Mounted Foo Dogs
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A delightful and well carved pair Chinese red hard stone dog of Foo figures of miniature size
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Pair Hand Carved Red Hardstone Mounted Foo Dogs
Chinese Pair Hand Carved Red Hardstone Mounted Foo Dogs
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H 2.96 in W 1.78 in D 1.19 in
Chinese Alter Table
Located in Bradenton, FL
Late 19th / early 20th century three drawer Elm wood Mongolian Altar or butterfly table. This table
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Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Qing Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Chinese Alter Table
Chinese Alter Table
H 33 in W 41 in D 21 in
A LARGE ANTIQUE CHINESE ARCHAIC BRONZE CENSER BOWL 19th C
Located in London, GB
typical object on scholar's desk or altar table for decoration or incense. There are small areas of
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Antique 1850s Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Qing Dynasty Chinese Buddhist Wood Carved Portable Shrine with Bronze Bell.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Chinese intricately carved openwork altar shrine. It is hand carved in hardwood and depicts two strong
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Antique Chinese Porcelain Pre Bencharong Nyonya Famille Rose Plate Thai
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely Chinese Porcelain pre Bencharong / Pre Nyonya small altar plate. We call this style Pre
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Porcelain Pre Bencharong Famille Rose Plate, ca 1800
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
small altar plate. We call this style Pre Bencharong because it has many features of later bencharong
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Porcelain SE Asia Market Flower Plates, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Type: Altar Dish Region of Origin: China Period: 18th century Qing (1661 - 1912) Condition: Dish 1 with
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

Large Chinese Carved Nephrite Jade Double Buddha's Hand Vase, Late Qing Dynasty
Located in Austin, TX
hands fruit (finger citron), late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, China. The large and heavy vase carved
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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Antique Chinese Porcelain Pre Bencharong Nyonya Lotus Plate, 18th/19th cen
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Bencharong / Pre Nyonya small altar plate. We call this style Pre Bencharong because it has many features of
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

Monumental Chinese Ancestor Portrait, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Reflecting the role that ancestor worship played in Chinese culture, this Qing-dynasty painting
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20th Century Qing Figurative Paintings

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint, Pigment

Antique Chinese Qing Green Glazed Foo Dog Lion Joss Stick Incense Holder Pair
Located in Forney, TX
A whimsical pair of late Qing Dynasty (1636-1912) Chinese pottery Sancai green glazed joss stick
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery, Terracotta

Opinion Ciatti Con.tradition Small Suspension Ceiling Lantern in Black
By Opinion Ciatti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
the Chinese furniture tradition (the lantern, the folding screen, the altar table for the calligraphy
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lanterns

Materials

Steel

Low Rectangular Antique Display Cabinet with Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period low Kang altar cabinet from the 19th century with two drawers and two
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Korean Buddhist Guardian Mural Taenghwa Painting, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
wall murals. Influenced by Chinese and Central Asian Buddhist art, taenghwas were painted with Buddhist
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19th Century Folk Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Pigment, Paint, Cotton

Korean Buddhist Guardian Mural Taenghwa Painting, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
wall murals. Influenced by Chinese and Central Asian Buddhist art, taenghwas were painted with Buddhist
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Antique Early 19th Century Korean Paintings and Screens

Materials

Cotton, Paint

Okimono Set of Carved Red Apple-Shapped Ivory Figurines with a Wooden Brown Base
Located in North Miami, FL
small items, both in Europe and the east, principally China and Japan, where It is believed that it was
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Korean Ceramic Ritual Offering Stemmed Dish with Inscription Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
ceremonial vessel that was used to offer the sweet rice cakes or fruits on the altar. The Chinese inscription
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Antique Late 18th Century Korean Archaistic Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Small Chinese Altar Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th century Chinese altar table with original espresso finish. Stamp on side of table.
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Antique Late 19th Century Asian End Tables

Materials

Wood

Small 19th Century Chinese Altar Table
Located in SOMIS, CA
Beautiful little altar table features two flanges, three drawers and a single board table top
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Small 19th Century Chinese Altar Table
Small 19th Century Chinese Altar Table
H 10.25 in W 32.5 in D 8.25 in
Small altar/sofa table from Shanxi, China
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is an entirely original smaller altar table from Shanxi, China. It is made from Yumu wood
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sofa Tables

Chinese Altar Top Chest
Located in London, GB
A Chinese small altar top chest with up scrolled sides over two short and one long drawer with
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20th Century Chinese Furniture

Chinese Altar Top Chest
H 84 in W 89 in D 60 in
Small Wooden Altar Table
Located in New York, NY
A small mid-19th century wooden altar table with worn black lacquer finish, cloud spandrels at tops
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Small Wooden Altar Table
Small Wooden Altar Table
H 11.5 in W 25.5 in D 6.5 in
Five Ceramic Chinese Altar Fruits
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Offering a group of small ceramic Chinese altar fruits. These old temple fruits are sought after by
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Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Five Ceramic Chinese Altar Fruits
Five Ceramic Chinese Altar Fruits
H 2.25 in W 3.5 in D 2.75 in
Extra Long Altar Table from Southern China
Located in Westport, CT
For a great room that cannot do with anything smaller. 129" long 25.5" deep and 36.5" high
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Console Tables

Patinated Bronze & Pietra Dura Decorative Box, Italy circa 1880
Located in Pasadena, CA
cosmatesque floors and small columns, etc. on tombs and altars continued to use inlays of different colours in
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Bronze

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    Chinese figurines come in all shapes and sizes. Most figures measure between 4” and 18” tall, with some being as small as 1” in height or as large as 36” (or more) in height